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Hearing his council's opinions and advice on the matter, Amen is filled with a small sense of hope. While they may or may not agree with this decision, they acknowledged it nevertheless. They acknowledged his authority and his lawful right to enact changes he feels is best for his kingdom, cementing the idea in Amen's mind that he is now Pharaoh of Thebes. And with this power comes responsibility. First and foremost, the responsibility to listen, and so he did. Despite all of his bravado and arrogance, even Amen can admit that he can't do everything. And so he is glad that he has others with him to shoulder the burden. They are right. Announcing his plan so early would be an act of regicide—particularly terrible considering that he is the pharaoh. It's also not something that should be implemented swiftly. However, a slow implementation also means the continue suffering of slaves. He needs to strike a good balance.
Suddenly, Amen's train of thoughts is interrupted as a familiar face enters the study. "I see, Pharaoh Amen. So you wish to abolish slavery within the kingdom. My, my, your ambition is worthy of applause if nothing else." Iaret says. She is dressed in an elegant ceremonial robe and has adorned herself in jewelry. Perhaps she dolled herself up for the Pharaoh's welcoming festival. "I'm sure you realize the impact of such a decision? It goes against centuries of tradition. Your enemies will pile at your door. They're smart. Even a slow, methodical implementation of such policies wouldn't go unnoticed. They'll know when their way of life is being threatened and they'll fight back. Are you sure you're ready for such a battle?" Iaret cautions.
Amen looks to his council. He feels with their support, he'll be able to accomplish his goal, and so he looks back to Iaret and nods in affirmation. "We'll bring about this revolution. We won't fail."
Iaret smiles hearing his response. "Then I'll help you, as is my duty to the kingdom and the throne. Before going about implementing new, radical policies, you'll need allies. Allies beyond the confines of the kingdom. The Free Cities Alliance." Iaret proclaims. It's as his council says, which Iaret echoes: they'll need to ally themselves with the Free Cities Alliance if they are to see this through. Such an alliance will bring trade and crucial support when Amen begins to implement new policies that will eventually result in the establishment of a free state. "A few weeks from now, a gathering will take place in the city of Garagos: the Free Cities Alliance Summit. The pharaohs of each kingdom within the alliance will personally attend. Pharaoh Amen, you and your esteemed Viziers will attend to announce your intentions of joining the alliance, in secret of course. No one beyond the confines of this study should know of this plan. If word gets out... Let's just say you'll return to a very different Thebes. With that in mind, I'll be sure to send the Free Cities Alliance a message." Just as soon as she arrived, Iaret is ready to leave once more, but before she goes, she reminds them about the speech due in a couple of hours.
So, they have the first part of their plan now: to join the Free Cities Alliance and garner their support. The summit will be in a few weeks time and the journey to Garagos will take at least a day or two through the Sand Sea. But can Iaret be trusted? And who will be in power during Amen's and his vizier's absences? It's no use thinking about it now. First, the speech. With everyone present and ready to work, including Amen, their differences are finally set aside and the speech begins to take form. Two hours of writing and reciting passes, and, finally, the speech is complete. And Amen did well to memorize it. "Whew, finally..." Amen slumps in his chair. "Thank you... everyone." While Amen still needs to deliver the speech, his council can at least spend the rest of the night enjoying the festivities or attend to their own personal work.
~Elsewhere~
On most days, the streets of Thebes at night tend to be a lively place but, on this particular night, everything is silent. The citizens have gathered to the palace to enjoy the festival welcoming their new pharaoh. Just what kind of a man is he, they must wonder. They always hold out hope for a pharaoh better than the last. But there are those who desire something different: a kingdom without a king. For subjugation will always result in tyranny. Because after all, a good king is a contradiction. So they gather, like locusts to a field. Forty men, clad in robes and white masks; each carrying a blade that thirsts for the blood of a pharaoh. One individual stands out from the crowd: a young man leans against the wall of a house. He seems engrossed in his thoughts. One of the masked men walks over to the young man to speak to him. "Can you 'see' our target?" He asks the young man.
The young man scoffs at the question. "Can I 'see' him? With this eye, I can see everything." One of the young man's eyes change into a bright gold color. "It's time we move out."
Suddenly, Amen's train of thoughts is interrupted as a familiar face enters the study. "I see, Pharaoh Amen. So you wish to abolish slavery within the kingdom. My, my, your ambition is worthy of applause if nothing else." Iaret says. She is dressed in an elegant ceremonial robe and has adorned herself in jewelry. Perhaps she dolled herself up for the Pharaoh's welcoming festival. "I'm sure you realize the impact of such a decision? It goes against centuries of tradition. Your enemies will pile at your door. They're smart. Even a slow, methodical implementation of such policies wouldn't go unnoticed. They'll know when their way of life is being threatened and they'll fight back. Are you sure you're ready for such a battle?" Iaret cautions.
Amen looks to his council. He feels with their support, he'll be able to accomplish his goal, and so he looks back to Iaret and nods in affirmation. "We'll bring about this revolution. We won't fail."
Iaret smiles hearing his response. "Then I'll help you, as is my duty to the kingdom and the throne. Before going about implementing new, radical policies, you'll need allies. Allies beyond the confines of the kingdom. The Free Cities Alliance." Iaret proclaims. It's as his council says, which Iaret echoes: they'll need to ally themselves with the Free Cities Alliance if they are to see this through. Such an alliance will bring trade and crucial support when Amen begins to implement new policies that will eventually result in the establishment of a free state. "A few weeks from now, a gathering will take place in the city of Garagos: the Free Cities Alliance Summit. The pharaohs of each kingdom within the alliance will personally attend. Pharaoh Amen, you and your esteemed Viziers will attend to announce your intentions of joining the alliance, in secret of course. No one beyond the confines of this study should know of this plan. If word gets out... Let's just say you'll return to a very different Thebes. With that in mind, I'll be sure to send the Free Cities Alliance a message." Just as soon as she arrived, Iaret is ready to leave once more, but before she goes, she reminds them about the speech due in a couple of hours.
So, they have the first part of their plan now: to join the Free Cities Alliance and garner their support. The summit will be in a few weeks time and the journey to Garagos will take at least a day or two through the Sand Sea. But can Iaret be trusted? And who will be in power during Amen's and his vizier's absences? It's no use thinking about it now. First, the speech. With everyone present and ready to work, including Amen, their differences are finally set aside and the speech begins to take form. Two hours of writing and reciting passes, and, finally, the speech is complete. And Amen did well to memorize it. "Whew, finally..." Amen slumps in his chair. "Thank you... everyone." While Amen still needs to deliver the speech, his council can at least spend the rest of the night enjoying the festivities or attend to their own personal work.
~Elsewhere~
On most days, the streets of Thebes at night tend to be a lively place but, on this particular night, everything is silent. The citizens have gathered to the palace to enjoy the festival welcoming their new pharaoh. Just what kind of a man is he, they must wonder. They always hold out hope for a pharaoh better than the last. But there are those who desire something different: a kingdom without a king. For subjugation will always result in tyranny. Because after all, a good king is a contradiction. So they gather, like locusts to a field. Forty men, clad in robes and white masks; each carrying a blade that thirsts for the blood of a pharaoh. One individual stands out from the crowd: a young man leans against the wall of a house. He seems engrossed in his thoughts. One of the masked men walks over to the young man to speak to him. "Can you 'see' our target?" He asks the young man.
The young man scoffs at the question. "Can I 'see' him? With this eye, I can see everything." One of the young man's eyes change into a bright gold color. "It's time we move out."
Zamonth gives one hell of a pep talk.
Oh announcing it up front would definitely be something that Amen would do. He gives no fucks. But, he is inclined to listen everyone's advice since he knows his methods are rather flawed. Satiah would tell him to go for it haha.
Amen did specifically say that it's a goal he wants to work towards, indicating that he knows he can't outright ban slavery. He acknowledges its effects on the kingdom's economy. So maybe approach this matter with an economist mind set?
EDIT: Also, we still have that speech to worry about.
EDIT: Also, we still have that speech to worry about.
Chapter 2: First Decree
The sun is starting to set on the city of Thebes, painting the sky in purple and orange hues. Work had began a few days ago on the festival to welcome the kingdom's new pharaoh. The palace officials and servants worked tirelessly to ensure tonight's festivities will proceed as smoothly as possible. Iaret played no small part in all of this. It was her efforts that proved to be the greatest contribution. Despite her claims that her role was now limited to being a "minor adviser", in reality, she had her hands in just about every aspect of the palace's affairs. She did so for her late husband and pharaoh, Thutmose; now she will do the same for Amen. With so much involvement, one must question her motives in all of this. What is she to gain from all her effort? What exactly is her endgame?
Back in the study, Amen and his royal retinue have approximately two and a half hours left until the speech is due. Not only do the viziers have to craft the speech, but Amen has to memorize it as well in order to deliver his address to the people of Thebes and, ultimately, the kingdom as a whole. The majority of time had been wasted either by disagreements among the viziers or Amen deciding he'd rather be elsewhere. Fortunately, Amen had come to a critical realization and now has decided to place his faith in his viziers to mold him into a great pharaoh, deserving of the throne. Nebet wastes no time in asking Amen of what events have transpired that has caused this sudden change in him.
Qar, ever the mediator, is just as quick in excusing Amen from having to explain himself; opting instead to weave an explanation that omits the troubling street brawl. Amen remains silent on the matter but his gut tells him that Nebet won't so easily commit to Qar's story. Qar suggests that they all use their different strengths and experiences to work together instead of against each other like earlier. Satiah then gives a brief summary of what transpired while Amen and Qar were absent, ending her report with a question regarding what Amen had witnessed while outside the palace. There seems to be somewhat of an odious atmosphere surrounding her and Nebet, at least only for a brief second. A sign of conflict perhaps? Amen doesn't pay it any more attention.
Amen steps away from the viziers and approaches his seat. "I know what's the first goal I want to work towards. I want to make Thebes and its territories... a free kingdom!" Amen proclaims outright.
"A free kingdom? Y-You can't mean..." Aperel seems concerned about what Amen may say.
"A kingdom without slaves."
"P-Pharaoh Amenhotep, surely you jest?! Such an act can't be possible. The backlash alone!" This is the first time that Aperel seems to be openly opposed against Amen's wishes.
"In the kingdoms of Egypt, there exists the Free Cities Alliance: a collective of kingdoms who have completely abolished slavery within their borders. I know that the slave trade is a lucrative business and it benefits the kingdom's economy greatly, but the kingdoms of the Free Cities Alliance have learned to become prosperous without it. In fact, Luxor, the richest and most powerful kingdom of Egypt is part of that alliance. We should seek to emulate their policies and economic ventures. As a pharaoh, I don't want this kingdom to benefit off the lives of slaves. We can forge a better future for everyone, don't you think?!"
Turns out this week is going to be busier than I anticipated, so it's probably gonna be shorter posts or no posts from me depending on free time pans out.
Noted. We're not adhering to any posting routine anyways and it's not like every character has to show up for every scene. Time for me to work on the next post.
All of this is clearly just leading up to Vizier Academy: the RP. Nebet is clearly a tsundere btw. Or is that Zamonth? Hmm...
No need to apologize for the long post. It was an enjoyable read and thank God Qar jumped in with an explanation for Nebet or else Amen may have blabbed about the fight. Too bad Amen has more surprises up his sleeves.
Starting from chapter 2 onward, I'm going to be making shorter posts and the chapter length with be shorter as well. I'm trying to emulate a manga-esque format of having a long first chapter and shorter subsequent chapters.
No need to apologize for the long post. It was an enjoyable read and thank God Qar jumped in with an explanation for Nebet or else Amen may have blabbed about the fight. Too bad Amen has more surprises up his sleeves.
Starting from chapter 2 onward, I'm going to be making shorter posts and the chapter length with be shorter as well. I'm trying to emulate a manga-esque format of having a long first chapter and shorter subsequent chapters.
They can agree to disagree, or will they disagree about that too?
That's bait.
"While that is wonderful news Pharoah Amen...could I ask what brought this on? I do not mean to pry, but it seems like something has happened or am I wrong?"
That's bait.
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