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[TheMadHarridan]

I'm at the point in this quest where I have to decide whether or not to let the Iconoclast and the Kindly Knight try the Freehold. I'm uncertain what the wisest choice is. So far, I've given the peasants who "assaulted" the Dowager a light sentence, and I argued successfully with the one-armed beggar, turning the crowd against him.

 

Does anyone know what the consequences are regarding the Freehold? I don't know if it's better to tell the Knight to return to governing "properly" and to return the taxes, or to let the Knight and the Iconoclast try the freehold. Any ideas?

[Cyrus Amell]

I remember that letting the Freehold exist means you get a boost to Freedom but another boost (20 or so) to Rumors of Revolution. In the longterm it is a mostly harmless decision, and I liked to think I was respecting the old knight's wishes at the time.

 

But hey, you were born into a system - are you ready to defend it or risk everything? That's the thing, players are all about revolution and democracy right up until they are asked to play a king or a noble who would lose benefits (gameplay or otherwise) from endorsing such a decision. It seems harmless enough but it does give insight into the minds of those in power which I find very interesting.

 

I started out with a bonus to freedom in my playthrough, but the number of times I have arrested dissidents and shut down revolutionary activities brings to mind that I am running a police state. Welcome to the feudal system...

[Natureguy85]

Instead of asking what will happen, just play the game and live with the consequences. What is the point of playing if you're going to look ahead? It's just a browser game you can always replay.

[Fardreamer]

I sent the peasants to prison... earns a secret.

 

Argued against the beggar... won.

 

Allowed the Kindly Knight to run a free-hold. As an experiment.

 

Once the Baron caught the Iconoclast, I had her send to the Abbey.  I was worried about that decision, but poisoning her in her cell, seemed drastic.  Turns out there's no negative consequences for banishing her to the Abbey that I've seen so far.

[Arkwright99]

I'm at the point in this quest where I have to decide whether or not to let the Iconoclast and the Kindly Knight try the Freehold. I'm uncertain what the wisest choice is. So far, I've given the peasants who "assaulted" the Dowager a light sentence, and I argued successfully with the one-armed beggar, turning the crowd against him.

 

Does anyone know what the consequences are regarding the Freehold? I don't know if it's better to tell the Knight to return to governing "properly" and to return the taxes, or to let the Knight and the Iconoclast try the freehold. Any ideas?

I wish I could tell you but when I picked the 'let the Freehold continue as an experiment' option the game logged me out and I missed what the results were. I think there may have been a drop to my Prosperity (I was on 19 next time I logged on) but that may have been the result of another choice I missed. If you find out please do post a SC of whatever happens.

[TheMadHarridan]

Well, I decided to let the Knight and the Iconoclast have a chance at the Freehold. It was rough. It cost 30 clues, gained 12 Freedom, gained 30 Rumors of Revolution, lost 10 dignity, and gained 1 authority. Ugh. That's what I get for trying to be a nice ruler.

[Vlader]

I don't remember the exact amounts, but I got reduced Freedom, greatly reduced Rumors of revolution, received Authority, Dignity and 5 Bags of royals. So basically the reverse, except not Clues but Royals.

The text said my guards and chevaliers broke up their meeting, took the taxes and the Freehold ended at that. The Iconoclast got away, the peasants lost their interest and the noblemen praised me, but railed at me whenever they visited the Kindly Knight's manor.

[Puutuulion]

FYI, choosing the "light sentence" option for the dung-throwers will remove a favor from the Dowager, if you have one.  That's a rather harsh penalty (cost of 5 bags of royals) and it is not disclosed ahead of time.

[Fardreamer]

FYI, choosing the "light sentence" option for the dung-throwers will remove a favor from the Dowager, if you have one.  That's a rather harsh penalty (cost of 5 bags of royals) and it is not disclosed ahead of time.

 

Choosing a light sentence sorta makes you a shitty ruler anyways.  These are 2 people who are in open revolution against you, shouting about how they intend to overthrow you (even if you have very high freedom levels and prosperity for your people).  They attacked one of your subjects, and their superior.  They deserve prison.  Letting them go should lose more than just a favor imo.

[Ranadiel Marius]

Choosing a light sentence sorta makes you a shitty ruler anyways.  These are 2 people who are in open revolution against you, shouting about how they intend to overthrow you (even if you have very high freedom levels and prosperity for your people).  They attacked one of your subjects, and their superior.  They deserve prison.  Letting them go should lose more than just a favor imo.

And by two people, you mean two children who did a stupid prank, one of which happens too stupid to know when to keep her mouth shut. They deserve a slap on the wrist at worst, and the Dowager probably deserves one to for wasting your time with something that stupid. Really if your rule is threatened by two kids throwing ****, then I think you have bigger issues than the kids.

[Fardreamer]

And by two people, you mean two children who did a stupid prank, one of which happens too stupid to know when to keep her mouth shut. They deserve a slap on the wrist at worst, and the Dowager probably deserves one to for wasting your time with something that stupid. Really if your rule is threatened by two kids throwing ****, then I think you have bigger issues than the kids.

 

They were old enough to hold a sword, so they weren't children. They were revolutionaries.  Letting peasants fling dung at their rulers who have shown them nothing but kindness and large amounts of freedom deserve to be punished for breaking the laws of your land. Not punishing baseless sedition is a great way to lose your throne.

 

I view locking them up as being a Just ruler.  That's pretty much what I based all my decisions on.  Doing what was right by the law.  I allowed the Anchorage to come live in my chateau.  Why would I lock her in the dungeon?  She had no crimes.  The only thing I went against my code on was the fact that I banished his Lordship Dour instead of throwing him in a dungeon.  I'm sure the laws of the Orlais don't allow one lord to imprison another even if he did attempt to murder one of my subjects. 

[SomberXIII]

Pretty funny that she uses Vivienne's concept art.