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Abolish the slave tax and reinstate the allowance of 28 hours a week of sleep.

Demonsul admits his mistake, and gets his slaves working at exactly the same pace. But he gets them beaten a bit to discourage the thought that he has a soul.

why are the slaves dropping dead? Braggi asks his advicor. Because they dont get enough sleep after theyre weekly sleep being reduced to 7 hours. The advicor replies. Well the answer is simple then, give them back theyr normal sleep! Braggi ordered. At once sir. The advicor said before leaving.

1.       Abolish the slave tax and reinstate the allowance of 28 hours a week of sleep

this is straight form wikkipedia:

from Persian ÞäÏ (qand), “‘hard candy made by boiling cane sugar’”). The perisans were around from before 1,200 B.C., that's over 3000 years ago. This story seems to take place in the Middle Ages, only 1000-1300 years ago.

As for the question:

The mad king used the Rugvakians' love of torism to his advantage. He ordered 50 slaves to work day and night to make (fake) pamplets and then ordered 5 of his minions to carry them out to naboring villages.

Dont forget the monks, that kept alot of ancient technology alive, such as language and writing. We are lucky we have writing today, thanks to eastern civilisations durring the crusades, and the romans, for extending their borders so far.

Killer

·         Total Slave Count-130.

·         Non-slaves-8.

·         Minions-5.

·         Gold-0 pieces.

Hero-Shield.

Bragi

·         Total Slave Count-120.

·         Non-slaves-12.

·         Minions-9.

·         Gold-0 pieces.

Hero-Bow

Samulis

·         Total Slave Count-150.

·         Non-slaves-12.

·         Minions-9.

·         Gold-250 pieces.

·         Unrest-30

Hero-Sword

Demonsul

·         Total Slave Count-130

·         Non-slaves-12.

·         Minions-9.

·         Gold-0 pieces. (-50% gold production)

Hero-Sword.

Morning

·         Total Slave Count-140

·         Non-slaves-12.

·         Minions-9.

·         Gold-250 pieces. (-50% gold production)

Hero-Sword.

Anubis

·         Total Citizen Count-120

·         Minions-9.

·         Gold-2000 pieces. (+200%)

·         Status-Town.

·         Happiness-30

Hero-Sword.

lol, alright but only 200 gold.

Demonsul

·         Total Slave Count-130

·         Non-slaves-12.

·         Minions-9.

·         Gold-200 pieces. (-50% gold production)

Hero-Sword.

I'll post what may be the last set of questions before end,tommorrow.

[Wow, I wasn't expecting that to be at all successful. Well, that proves it was worth a try.]

Demonsul looks on in horror as 800 coins magically vanish from his treasury. When he checks the vault logbook, he sees that the bandit only had 200. Thinking he's going a bit mad from his run of bad luck, Demonsul retires to his throne and dozes in it.

Greeting his general, Demonsul orders him to take half of the peasants and turn them into soldiers, controlled by fear. He then orders them to each be equipped with swords, allowing them to fight. He also tells all of is loyal minions to wield two swords to take care of any soldiers who decide to turn their shiny new weapons against their commanders.

1.       50% of village become minions.

2.       Swords.

3.       Shining Sun.

Killer sat back in his chair, admiring the minions lashing at the slaves with their whips. A slave hit a minion, soon to be felled. Killer realised he needed more minions to keep the slaves down, but still have enoguh to work. There was only one solution. Place his wife in the army and smarten those minions up, then he could keep all his slaves.
7. Put your wife in the army.
Now, what should the troops be equipped with. Killer paused at the option of Magical Flying Hippos, but decided they would be unreliable, and the merchant was probably pulling a scam. Bows and arrows would be the best bet.
3. Bows and arrows.
Killer examined the options and their banners carefully. The shining sun sounded suspicious, shimmering mountains would be out of the way someplace. Falling skies sounded as if they had a terrible power, and though Dead Forests sounded good, he decided on Black Waters. Their peasants would probably be dieing of thirst.
2. Black Waters.

ehhhhhhhhhh to complicated, i cant really be bothered to make the effort to introduce more work for me lol. You'll get the pikes but unlike everyone else you'll still have 1000 gold left to your name. (btw, gold is good, when I give out rewards one will be for lotsa gold.)

What happened? We missed a day! 1000 gold to Anubis for noticing!

*fall over

That was quick...

*Demonsul quickly goes round to extort more money out of everyone

Questions of Day 4

Army

1.       50% of village become minions.

2.       20% of village become minions.

3.       Use all gold on 50 slaves whose sole purpose will be to serve in the army.

4.       90% of village become minions.

5.       Enlist an army of poisonous Black Widow spiders.

6.       Enlist an army of the fattest people you can find.

7.       Put your wife in the army.

Equipment

1.       Horses.

2.       Swords.

3.       Bows and arrows.

4.       Shields.

5.       Pikes.

6.       Magical Flying Hippos.

7.       Pie.

8.       Crossbows.

9.       Greek Fire.

Target Village

1.       Falling Skies.

2.       Black Waters.

3.       Shining Sun.

4.       Shimmering Mountains.

5.       Dead Forests.

Results of Day 4

Army

1.       You cannot support an army of half your population, with only the other half to produce food. Thirty slaves in the army starve, leaving you with just about enough food to feed the rest. Minus 30 slaves/citizens.

2.       You have the ratio for farmers: army done fantastic. Your farmers even manage to produce large surpluses of food which is then sold to traders. The system continues going well, attracting more and more traders, your village grows into a trading hub. Plus 300% gold production.

3.       You boast one of the largest armies in the area that manages to sustain itself on a good amount of food. Plus 30 might.

4.       90%!?!?!? ARE YOU CRAZY!?!?!? The entire army dies of starvation, leaving a desolate village without protection. You are raided and plundered of all gold, and many buildings are burnt down. Minus all gold and 50% production.

5.       You venture into a cave, seeking the help of the Black Widow spiders.  You whisper some words, and thousands crawl towards you. They stop and one venture forward. It crawls onto your ear and gives an oath of eternal loyalty, on the request of 50 slaves to feed on. You arrive again the next day with the unsuspecting slaves who you order inside. Loud screams echo out of the cave, followed by cries of anguish.  They are all killed, and the spiders swarm out carrying their dead bodies on their backs. They follow you back to the village where you have set up a new home for them, a dark, damp cave for them to dwell in until they are needed for war. Plus Black Widow spider allegiance.

6.       All the fatties are conscripted into the army, and ordered to march forwards to the barracks to begin training. The barracks is located in the middle of the desert, to serve as part of the training. On the way the fat people spot a Medieval McDonalds and all run towards it in glee, ignoring orders. Half of them die of heart attacks on the run there, and the other half find it is only a mirage and sink into the quicksand that took the mirages place. Minus fatty army.

7.       To the displeasure of your wife you stick her into the army, where she nags half of them to death, and the other half become a strict, obedient killing machine. Unfortunately you neglected the fact you needed more troops...

Equipment

1.       Horses-

2.       Swords- Demonsul, Bragi

3.       Shields-

4.       Bows and arrows- Killer

5.       Pikes- Anubis

6.       Magical flying hippos-

7.       Pie- Samulis

8.       Crossbows-

9.       Greek Fire-

Target Village

1.       (Outcome of all equipment except flying hippos)

Your army approaches the site where it is thought the village of the Falling Skies would be. They arrive at the destination with no clues to where it is, as they looked around blankly wondering where it was. Suddenly a shattering sound screams through the valley, bursting ears and striking fear into the hearts of your recruits. They look up and spot the village, it seemed to be made of crystal. One of the soldiers shrieks in terror. The commander orders him to immediately state what he saw. The soldier pointed upwards, and as the commander spotted the source of horror, he shouted, “RETREAT!!!!” But it was too late...The skies themselves were breaking, and a clear black crack could be seen spreading in all directions. The soldiers flee in panic, and massive chunks of sky begin to fall. Suddenly, a gigantic plate of sky crushed over half your army. Still running, the commander looked back up to the skies, and saw a vast swirling blackness forming. As it drew more and more strength it sucked in the remainders of your army. Finally, the vortex closed up, and the skies returned to normality, taking with them an army, a dream, and a conquest...Minus population of army.

       (Flying Hippo outcome)

Your army flies upwards on the flying hippos as the skies begin to crack. The commander knows he must act fast, and quickly ascends to the floating crystal city. He spots a high-rise spire and orders his troops to fly inside. There they find a crystal orb, which is promptly smashed. The village tumbles back to the ground. All gold stocks and survivors are enslaved. Plus 60 slaves and 1500 gold.

2.       Your army marches forwards, and spots the city. They run towards but as they get closer, black water begins to rise beneath their feat. The black water gathers, and begins to form into a wall. It gets higher and higher, and your troops begin to lose their momentum. Suddenly the wall collapses and surges towards your army. A tsunami has been unleashed upon the invasion force that is fleeing in the opposite direction. The black tsunami catches up with them, and engulfs the army in its grip. One by one the soldiers are pushed under the water and suffocated. Minus army, and lose 500 gold to raids.

3.       (Outcome of all equipment except shields) Your army draws closer to the village of the Shining Sun, and as it does the land seems to become more and more baron. Everything around the army is dry and desolate. Above you, a strange black cloud seems to be forming. It grows bigger and becomes a floating black sphere. As the army passes under it, a grin and two eyes form on its surface. Suddenly a blast of intense light and wind knocks down the army. Half of your forces are set alight as they roll around on the floor screaming in pain. Then the sinister object in the sky unleashes another wave of light upon your forces, killing all survivors. Minus population of army.

(Outcome of shields) As the Black Sun above you sends down a wave of intense light, your soldiers lift up their shields. The wave is reflected back up to the black sphere, which lets out a cry of pain. The face is burnt clean off, and the monster dies soon after. Your army continues marching forwards, and upon reaching the village, crushes all resistance, climbs up the black spiral tower, and smashes the yellow orb lurking inside.  The village then declares allegiance to the overlord, and is hereafter yours to command. Plus Status-Dictatorship, plus 50 slaves, and plus 50% gold production.

4.       You decide to go with your army, to make sure to kill any incompetence that may occur. When you reach the Shimmering Mountains (which at first looked pretty dull), half your army is blinded by a dazzling silver light. You quickly order the retreat as you march away in disgust. Minus 50% gold production due to needing to buy ‘glasses’ made by the pixies to cure blindness.

5.       (Outcome of all equipment except bows and arrows) As the army nears the forest, your commander spots a moving tree but dismisses it as he thinks he was probably just seeing things. He then notices the lack of wildlife and plants...But what could he do? He has orders to enter the forest...And he doesn’t have any ranged soldiers so he continues the march forward. Once the army was deep inside the forest, the trees swung their many branches at the troops. The army goes into a panic and is crushed. Minus population of army.

(Outcome of bows and arrows) As the army nears the forest, your commander spots a moving tree but dismisses it as he thinks he was probably just seeing things. He then notices the lack of wild life and plants. He calls an immediate halt, and orders the army to light their arrows and fire at the forest. The trees let out a yelp as they burn to the ground, and leave your army free to pass into the village, which is conquered and orb destroyed. Plus status-Dictatorship, plus 60 slaves, and plus 50% gold production.

Day 5s questions will be posted tommorrow

lol, i try to avoid killing people, to try not to p*ss dem off too much. But yeah its over soon anyways.

I should have thought about the skies and hippos. :)  It was late and I was tired. 

i'll post the next set of questions tommorro night, and then the results plus ending and rewards on saturday night, the reason why i've been taking my time and mising days is because alot of homework and not much time...

nvm no more questions, just the ending and rewards tommorrow lol, i repeat i am RLY sorry...And i admit its partly lazines but its also cos today was my mums birthday so once again i didnt have much time to do this.

Yes...but remember to get something done eventually...

actually i was hoping this wud die and everyone forget about it lol...

Ok but since you've revived it im gunna have to do the rewards...

Gracious Ruler/Hippy: Anubis.

Corrupt Corporate Business Man: Anubis.

King of Retard0m: Samulis.

Sinister, Heartless, Untrustworthy Overlord: Killer (for putting his own WIFE to fight in the army)

Victor of Ultimate Power: Anubis (gathered majority of rewards)

Anubis sat on his throne basking in the afterglow of his victory.  He couldn't help but indulge in a little sadistic laughter.  "Muhahahaha!!" Suddenly one of his minions ran in. "Master! A Black Sun! It came from nowhere, and appeared in the sky!!!!"

Anubis: "What!!?!? A Black Sun!?!?!?!? Impossible!"

Messenger: "Sir im telling you! THERE IS A FUKIN BLACK SUN RIGHT OUTSIDE THE DAMN WINDOW!!!"

Hardening his heart, he grabbed his sword, called for his armies, and set himself for whatever would come...