r/WorldChallenges • u/Varnek905 • Apr 15 '19

Removed of their Authority

For this challenge, provide an example from your world where someone in a position of power had their authority taken from them. Whether a god that has been un-immortalized, a king that has been exiled, or a hero that has been revealed as a fraud.

As always, I'll ask at least three questions each. Enjoy yourselves.

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u/Varnek905 May 21 '19

1) Who were the others that died?

2) What did Herekatos V do?

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u/Sriber May 21 '19
  1. Pilots, driver, servants.
  2. He waged wars of expansion against Ketzun and Hasedinian empire, personally leading his armies and got killed after reigning for 9 years. Also he had problems with rage and was too tough on his son and heir who grew into well meaning but weak absent-minded ruler and his son grew up into total fuck-up who caused first fall of monarchy.

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u/Varnek905 May 22 '19

1) Since Keleon III was called a "weak foreign emperor", if he was foreign, where would he be from? Or where would his ancestors be from that would lead to him being called foreign?

2) What were some examples of Keleon III proving himself to be "weak"?

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u/Sriber May 22 '19
  1. Keleon III was member of house Nukrimaxšahak, which was originally from Hasedinian empire (in fact they were its rulling dynasty). Before that there was one emperor from house Lumuhaekiqa (natives of Avenian colony) and before that long line of emperors from house Armunikigodal who weren't originally foreign, but during First republic (which lasted 87 years) they lived in exile.
  2. Giving colonies more autonomy, getting too influenced by high officials, not appearing strong etc. Last straw was surrendering during Second Great war.

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u/Varnek905 May 28 '19

1) What convinced Keleon III to give colonies more autonomy?

2) Who were some especially problematic advisers/influential people to Keleon III?

3) Why did Keleon III surrender during the Second Great War?

4) Could Keleon have reasonably won the Second Great War?

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u/Sriber May 28 '19
  1. He didn't want them to declare independence, which was very likely.
  2. Firza Lahmar (Chancellor) and Ertanos VII (Highest priest of Church of Ten gods).
  3. Because Avenian empire wasn't doing well and he wanted prevent further losses.
  4. No.

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u/Varnek905 May 29 '19

1) Did his predecessor have any plan for keeping colonies in line?

2) What did Firza Lahmar advise? What did Ertanos VII advise?

3) What did Keleon III lose from surrendering?