Author Topic: Line of succession thread (Read 5301 times)

Kat Kid · « **on:** December 05, 2016, 03:15:33 PM »

As many of you know, I am the first born son of a second son, but I have risen above my station in life through clever maneuvering and a strategic and prosperous alliance with my wife.

Having sired three boys and with the oldest now readying for his proper schooling and having survived the ravages of his first 3 winters, my thoughts turn to the future. While my seed has been strong enough to all but guarantee my name will survive, to strengthen and consolidate my family's power, I will need to ensure that no mistakes or stupidity on the part of my progeny spoils our good name.

For those who have not yet produced an heir, what are you doing today to ensure that you pass on your kingdom to your flesh and blood?

A few other questions:

1) what is your line of succession looking like? any potential rivals within your family?
2) what are your plans for your second sons? military service? eyes on the papacy?
3) how have you marginalized any bastards or potential claimants from relatives that threaten your claim?
4) what will you look for when finding a match for your heir? (strong house, wealth, wit?)

star seed 7 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2016, 03:29:52 PM »

I honestly haven't given it much thought kk

Kat Kid · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2016, 03:30:51 PM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 05, 2016, 03:29:52 PM

I honestly haven't given it much thought kk

your ancestors will curse you for all eternity

Tobias · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2016, 03:32:18 PM »

i have a male breeder sibling so it should be all good

star seed 7 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2016, 03:35:21 PM »

First born son of a second son but I'm the oldest cousin. Does that make any difference for my planning?

mocat · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2016, 03:50:29 PM »

i am also the 1st son of a 2nd son

OK_Cat · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2016, 03:56:28 PM »

Alas, I am but a first born son of a second son. I have spent years planning to foil my two older male cousins and take my rightful spot upon the family name.

I have only a daughter, though, so I am preparing in advance to wed her to a son of a wealthy family.

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Kat Kid · « **Reply #7 on:** December 05, 2016, 03:59:27 PM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 05, 2016, 03:35:21 PM

First born son of a second son but I'm the oldest cousin. Does that make any difference for my planning?

If you can still pin down your cousins with a better claim and do the "uncle" thing you should be good.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2016, 03:59:41 PM »

Quote from: Tobias on December 05, 2016, 03:32:18 PM

i have a male breeder sibling so it should be all good

cucked

star seed 7 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2016, 04:00:01 PM »

My grandpa was the youngest of 10 and I think some of his brothers are alive so really I think I'm just mumped

8manpick · « **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2016, 04:00:11 PM »

I am a first born son of a second born son as well. Unfortunately, the first born son of the first born son already has a first born son.

Tobias · « **Reply #11 on:** December 05, 2016, 04:21:20 PM »

what does the whole first born son of a second son thing do for you or your lineage or whatever?

pissclams · « **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2016, 04:23:07 PM »

Quote from: Tobias on December 05, 2016, 04:21:20 PM

what does the whole first born son of a second son thing do for you or your lineage or whatever?

it's some game of thrones crap, bro. don't worry about these fools.

Tobias · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2016, 04:23:38 PM »

oh, i quit watching that

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2016, 04:24:31 PM »

I am the 2nd son of a first son. My older brother will not procreate, but he did marry into having a bastard without his genes underneath him and without his name. I believe this gives me the throne, right? Either way, our name comes down to me.

sys · « **Reply #15 on:** December 05, 2016, 05:15:08 PM »

kk, i've actually been thinking a lot about my legacy in recent weeks. as you know, i've eschewn the production of children, leaving me heirless. what, then, to do with my estate? it rests heavily on my mind. i would not have it used in support of causes i despise, or to lessen the burden of individuals to whom god justly granted those very burdens. it distresses.

star seed 7 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 05, 2016, 05:16:21 PM »

I'll take it sys

sys · « **Reply #17 on:** December 05, 2016, 05:17:21 PM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 05, 2016, 05:16:21 PM

I'll take it sys

i will think on it.

star seed 7 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2016, 05:31:53 PM »

OK, I don't need it so feel free to factor that in

sys · « **Reply #19 on:** December 05, 2016, 05:44:07 PM »

how long do you plan on living?

star seed 7 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 05, 2016, 05:45:15 PM »

Hmm, probably not as long as other people, but not short either. Medium I guess

CNS · « **Reply #21 on:** December 05, 2016, 05:45:30 PM »

Sys, don't do anything with it and let someone else figure it out.

star seed 7 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 05, 2016, 05:46:29 PM »

I'm also significantly younger than you sys so lifetimes should be OK

sys · « **Reply #23 on:** December 05, 2016, 05:55:33 PM »

i wouldn't want to shift my burden to you in the years when you should be enjoying respite from your life's work.

CNS · « **Reply #24 on:** December 05, 2016, 06:31:17 PM »

Sys, make 3 wills. All dated the same day, but all different. Each of the three leaving everything to a diff one of your three least fav posters.