To the ball

In the past month, with the thought of finding a wife out of your head, your have been able to gain the faith of at least half of your nobles while maintaining a firm stance toward your bordering countries.

This, however, does not mean all is good. Your scouts have reported several of your nobles making secret meetings and your neighbors organizing troop movements on your border. But all that is to be expected when the line of succession for the king is decimated.

On the first full moon of the month, Sir Dietrich approaches you. "Sire the guest to your ball have arrived, and now is the time to greet them."

He guides you into the grand entrance to the ballroom where your guests are patiently waiting.

The guests have divided themselves into three groups. First, there are the people from the country to the north consisting of 2 nobles, each bringing one daughter and their king Sir Richard, who brought his youngest daughters, who happen to be twins. Their coming of age party would still be the biggest news of the year if it hadn't happened three days before the **** of your brother.

Then there were the people from the country to the south. Consisting of 2 Nobles bringing two of their daughters, and their king, King Thomas, who brought all three of his daughters. The southern country was deeply indebted to your country, so it is clear they clear are trying to win your good graces.

The largest party consisted of your own nobles. Seven families total each brings their unwed daughters, completing a sum of 11 candidates. The competition for their king's hand is fierce, indeed.

Sir Dietrich step forward, "My fellow nobles, it's my pleasure to present to you, my king and your host." He bows as trumpets announce your arrival. Once you take your place at the top of the stairs leading to the ballroom, Dietrich continues his speech. "My ladies, if you would please enter the ballroom and begin enjoying yourself, your guardians and I have some business to attend to." You kiss each of the twenty potential candidate's hands as they pass by you. Once they have exited the passageway, Sir Dietrich masterfully continues to speak with the most elegance and style."Due to the unfortunate and pressing circumstances that have brought this about, it will not be your typical courting event. The king will bed each of the willing candidates, and the first one to produce and strong healthy heir will become queen. For the honor of our king and to prevent every other candidates from becoming burdened by the fruits of their wombs, the rest shall be taken under our care, being disqualified from the succession unless the heir apparent dies. If you do not think your candidate can promptly produce a valid heir, we strongly suggest that you enjoy the party for the next hour and then take your daughter to the room we provided. We will hold no ill will against you. In fact, We will provide compensation for your travels. If you wish to present your candidate, please see yourself to your room and leave your candidate to enjoy the party for the rest of the night. Anyone left after the hour will be viewed as a full candidate." With that he pulls you out of the room, giving your guests time to think about this weighty proposal.