100 Your Kind of King

Your life of adventuring has ended with you sitting on the throne. A hero becoming a ruler is always a unique story. Use this exercise to see what kind of ruler you have become.

images Attitude: Everyone approaches the throne differently. One’s attitude toward royal duty does not dictate the quality of one’s rule, but it does change the experience of leadership.

images Traditional: You are fond of custom and propriety. You uphold the traditions of the beings who preceded you and maintain a sense of order.

images Revolutionary: You believe in change and novelty. You are fine doing away with traditional strictures if you feel they do not suit your vision for your kingdom.

images Sworn: You approach your responsibilities with solemn reverence. You see your position as a tremendous and humbling responsibility.

images Afflicted: You see this position as a necessary evil or perhaps even an impediment to your true aims. You try to avoid the nuisance of this role whenever you can.

images Action: Leaders are defined by their deeds. There are, however, innumerable ways of approaching the same problem.

images Diplomatic: You look to negotiate first, solving problems and gaining resources by making allies and cutting deals.

images Strategic: You take a proactive approach to problem-solving. You capture resources and control forces like moving pieces on a chessboard.

images Delegated: You rely on a network of skilled agents to carry out your commands. You always have the perfect person for a job, whether that’s negotiating a treaty or leading an army.

images Personal: You take on challenges on your own when you can. You lead the charge in battle and personally represent your kingdom at any table.

images Style: The way a kingdom and its ruler look can say a lot about both.

images Egotistical: The style of the kingdom is modeled to celebrate you, the ruler. Banners, monuments, and places of political import leave no question who is in charge.

images Nationalistic: You are decorated to celebrate the place and culture you represent.

images Opulent: The throne room and any important civic structures are built to celebrate the cultural and artistic achievements of your kingdom.

images Militaristic: The throne room and any important civic structures are built to celebrate the power of you as the ruler and the military that protects the kingdom.