Toras the Reformer Guide - Updated to 3.0.5

The Suzerain Universe is expanded with this new DLC. You are the King of Rizia, Romus the First of House Toras, son of Valero the Frail, son of Lyza the Great ! You must guide your people to the greatness or be their doom.

It's a RP Friendly guide, so some decisions will be not optimal or meta-friendly, that's normal.

Introduction

After Sordland, it’s now Rizia’s turn to have a democratic run. Unlike the main base game, you are now the King of Rizia, a kingdom in the South Merkopa, neighbors of Lespia and Whelen. You will encounter some characters that you already know like Wiktor Smolak and Beatrice Livingstone and news people with countries like the new socialist country of Morella or the theocratic republic of Derdia.

Rizia is one of the last monarchy in south Merkopa with the Grand Duchy of Pales. Pales was a part of Rizia until its annexation by the Vlagos Empire. Your country was industrialized by Lyza the Great (your grand-mother), a Victoria-like queen. His son, Valero (your father) succeeded Lyza in 1918. His reign was catastrophic to unfortunate events. First, with the fall of the Vlagos Empire with the Vlagslandian Revolution in 1920, Pales was an easy prey. Rizia invaded the small duchy but Lespia helped the defenders and Rizia was engulfed in a bloody war.

In 1927, the Rizian navy revolted and your country was brought to a dark period. Your father calls Whelen to help and in exchange, Whelen will have the Zille region for 25 years. The repression was fierce, especially for the Sazon House; his Duke was on the leaders of the mutiny. Once the revolts were stopped, Lukas Sazon was beheaded and his wife was exiled.

The kingdom stagnated but remained rich thanks to the exploitation of gold and energy resources. But Valero, known as the Frail, becomes a weak man. At the end of the year 1949, he died and you are now the new King of Rizia, Romus Toras, first of his name.

Like my previous guide, we aim to change the country to a constitutional monarchy like the United Kingdom or Belgium. For now, Rizia is still like an absolute monarchy like Saudi Arabia or Brunei, with the nobles' houses who still can coup you (or revolts) like a feudal state.

Also this guide is based on the die hard democratic run that i write here.

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Goals

Politics : Give your country a constitution, a real parliament, improve the rights of your workers and people. You are a true democratic king, and you will fight for the good of your people because you’re born for that. Also, Rizia has a state religion, but you can’t oppress religious minorities, give them rights too. BUT, we are for democracy, not for a republic, you can be for democracy and monarchy (look to Belgium or Sweden if you don’t believe me).

Economy : We must diversify our economy but also stabilize our energy needs. We don’t focus on the military, it’s a waste of money, only on good living standards, and a good economy. Unlike the base game we can’t decide if we want to aim for a free-market or planned economy. But we want to recover state companies that have been privatized or in the hands of oligarchs.

Diplomacy : Rizia as a kingdom is member of the GRACE, the super economical and political alliance formed by Rumburg (the queen of Rumburg is also your sister-in-law, you married her sister). As we are democrats, we can aim for appeasement or the Third Way. What is that ? The Third Way is a big middle finger in the face of GRACE, ATO and CSP, Rizia will form its own alliance for Merkopa to fight the influence of the superpowers. It’s like the Benelux if you know or the European Union between the USA and USSR. We will aim for the Third Way in this guide, but feel free to do the appeasement.

Your Government

Like with Sordland you have a government, BUT is more a private council. Also the assembly in Rizia (the House of Delegates) is just here to advise you on laws. You can bypass them without problems, after all you are the King and the King can decide what he wants.

Grand Vizier : Hugo Toras, your “beloved” uncle. Some rumors say that Hugo should have become king because your father married a commoner. Hugo is more or less loyal. He loves you, you are his nephew but if you are too radical, or if he thinks you will destroy the Kingdom, he will coup you. Beware of him, but you trust him for some subject.

Foreign Affairs Councillor : Laurento Esquibel, he’s like a dandy for the XIX century. I always read his lines with a strong British accent. He will always favor diplomatic resolutions for all situations. He never recommends military action but he’s loyal to the King and Rizia. You can completely trust him.

Grand Wiscerer : Sal Ignacius, how can i say that. Sal is your religious counselor, he will advise you on religious affairs. The Rizia DLC has a more focus on religion than the base game. Sal will push you to pray to God and the true faith. He’s ambiguous, he wants to respect the other faiths but not grant them the same equal rights that the true believers. Also Sal is secretly in favor of an theocratic state for Rizia, with the King as the head of the Faith like a god-emperor. Listen to him for religious problems, but remember that Sal hates the idea of a democratic Rizia (but he can’t really oppose you).

Treasure and Economy Councillor : Elena Werner, she's Symon Holl. You can entirely trust Elena, like Laurento, she’s not from the nobility so she’s neutral in the political conflicts. Make your own decision but always listen to Elena and ALWAYS have her (if you can) in trade negotiations or ask her opinions on the situation. She's pragmatic but also a bit in favor of democracy and some socialist laws (like worker’s rights) but not in the detriment of the economy.

War and Security Councillor : Lucita Azaro, sooooo Lucita is a special case. She’s councilor by interim, his father, the General Thaddeus Azaro is sick. Some people in the Suzerain community hates Lucita. But in my case I don't dislike her. Why ? Lucita is at the head of the Azaro House, she’s an unmarried woman in a world of men. Also the Azaro House is more in favor of war than Valken Kruger in Sordland. The Azaros want war with everyone if they can, and Lucita must refrain from them. She also wants war, but not to the detriment of the kingdom. Lucita is unlike Iosef or Valken, advice for peace (yeah you hear it), Rizia is not ready for a war, but if you can avoid war with good benefits for the kingdom, she will support you. Just, remember that Lucita is for a strong Kingdom and a strong King, she doesn’t approve the democratic reforms if the Azaro lose their powers or they control the army.

Countries

With Rizia you will discord others face of some countries you already know in the base game. Sometimes you will better appreciate countries that you hated in the base game and vice versa.

Pales : The Grand Duchy of Pales is the dream of many warmonger in Rizia. The country is a small land in the south of Rizia, but with the help from Lespia, the duchy rapidly modernized and became very rich. But this helped slowly turn Pales into a vassal of Lespia. Pales is inspired by the United Arab Emirates or Kuwait.

Whelen : You remember Whelen and his BFF problem, prepare to hate Whelen like the BFF. The country has the Zille region in leasing but Smolak will respect the treaty ? The country is a big oil producer and like Suzerain, they already open their arms to the CSP.

Morella : The Republic of Morella is your western neighbor. It’s a poor country that was some decades ago at the head of an empire but wars with the Vlagos Empire weakened them. In 1950, a few times before your accession to the Rizian throne, a new government was elected, a left-wing party is now at the head of the country. Morella is close Vlagsland but doesn’t want to be a part of the conflict between ATO and CSP. Morella is inspired by countries from the Middle-East or South America who have a left government but who are in the non-aligned movement.

Derdia : The Nurist Republic of Derdia is a theocratic republic. In 1911, the democratic government close to Arcasia fell and the Golcondist, religious radicals (the Bluds are golcondists), took power in Derdia. The country is often condemned for human rights and civil liberties abuses. Derdia develop a new technology of missile to protect themself. The country is a rival of Whelen and Morella. Derdia is inspired by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Lespia : Like Whelen, Lespia came back from the base game. It’s your northern neighbor, but you don’t have a land border with them. Lespia is the most powerful and richest country in the region. They are close to Arcasia and will be the first country to enter into ATO. Lespia is close to Pales like we say and will be a strong rival to Rizia (but the communists may reverse the situation).

Vlagsland : Another country that was in the base game, Vlagsland is the vanguard of the communist side in Merkopa. They support Morella in their efforts and can help Rizia against Lespia (yeah you heard it, a communist country can agree with an absolute monarchy).

Rumburg : Unlike the base game, Rumburg will not be hostile to the country player. In fact Rizia and Rumburg are allies by marriage and with GRACE. But Rizia can have his own diplomacy. Rumburg can help your country for many things but remember that like other superpowers, it’s not free and once you are a threat to their interests, they may force you to do a thing you don’t like.

Sordland : This country in the DLC is like this fan-service reference that you see in a movie or tv show. You will love to see Sordland again, and spoiler you have a chance to see Anton Rayne and speak with him. At the start of your reign, Soll just quit the presidency and Alphonso became the new president. So the country is still an economic powerhouse, but some problems have become apparent.

People of Interest

Vina Toras

Your beloved daughter and only child. Vina is a young woman (18 years at the start of your reign) who wants to be prepared to be the new Queen, a new Lyza the Great. Vina is in favor of democratic reforms but can understand what is good for the kingdom.

Estella Toras

Your mother, she’s a commoner from the Zille region. The loss of his home province affects her and she often reminds you to retake Zille. Estalla hates the other noblewoman and always be this woman who always impresses others with elegance and class. Estella never forgot his beloved husband, Valero and she often speaks in good words about him.

Rico Toras

Do you remember Franc ? Imagine a jerk like him but worse, with powers, one of your biggest city's governors and close nationalists and anti-foreigners, this is your cousin Rico, the son of your uncle. He’s an incompetent governor, he claims what he wants because he’s the cousin of the King (and may believe that one day he can be the King). Franc is a jerk, because he’s young, he still has a lots of things to learn and we can excuse him. Rico is an adult and he’s still a jerk (God I hate this guy for his stupidity).

Thaddeus Azaro

The father of Lucita Azaro and the highest ranking general of Rizia. Thaddeus is a warmonger, a hawk of war, he wants to conquest Pales at all costs. But fortunately for you, he had a stroke and is still in his bed. Thaddeus will not support you democratic reforms, he only wants a strong King, and if the Azaro House must coup the King for that, well he will.

Manus Sazon

The son of the traitor, Lukas Sazon. You remember the mutiny during the Pales War ? Lukas Sazon was one of the leaders (maybe the Leader). Manus was born sometime after his father's death, and in exile, his mother was pregnant during the rebellion. The House Sazon still exists but lost all of its power, but there's vassals still have their properties (but still remember their allegiance). Manus doesn’t want to avenge his father, he wants to reform Rizia. If you go to democratic reforms, Manus is your man and you can trust, he will never betray you. Manus is the leader of the Rizian People’s Party, a left political party who want reforms.

Daria de Rava

The speaker of the House of Delegates and the leader of the Rizian National Coalition. The RNC is the majority party of the assembly and she’s loyal to the King. She’s never been against you and can be persuaded for the democratic reforms. Daria is like the King’s watchdog in the House of Delegates.

Russello “Rusty” Montoro

The CEO of the Rizian Royal Gold, Rusty is the only Oligarch in Rizia, but he’s maybe richer and more powerful than Tusk and Konroti together. Unfortunately for you, Rusty has more than 70% shares of the RRG, so he controls the production of gold in your Kingdom and Rizia is the main producer of Gold in the Suzerain Universe. He got your balls in his hands… Of course Rusty is opposed to worker’s rights but you can make a devil’s deal with him. He never betrays the crown if his interests are not in danger.

Titus Gordion

Your bodyguard and the chief of the Golden Guard. Titus is a former boxer who became the leader of your personal elite guard. Even the game may hint that Titus is dangerous, he will be loyal to the King and can give his life, he will watch over you only to provide better protection. He only obeys to the King and is incorruptible.

Pabel Adria

Your butler, he may be your childhood friend according to your choices in the prologue. You can trust Pabel, he knows everything that happens in the Palace and knows his role. Pabel is like Serge, but sorry for him, Serge is the perfection and you can’t beat the perfection. But be careful, Pabel has a secret and may know what it is (it’s not a surprise but keep the secret, don’t betray your friend).

Foreign Leaders

Wiktor Smolak

Smolak is still the funny guy you know, but you will want to kill him each time you see or speak to him. In the base game Sordland doesn't need him and can avoid making a trade deal or something else. In the DLC you are forced to make a deal with him because of Zille. He’s a dictator, he doesn’t respect treaties and deals, he knows that but will be upset if you do the same. Smolak in the DLC is one of the most hated characters (but still the funniest).

Patricio Alvarez

Did I say Smolak is one of the hated characters ? Alvarez is the most hateful of the DLC. Remember the funny-drunk-anticommunist president of Lespia ? Here, he is the mastermind behind some of your unlucky situations. Even if he has nothing to do sometimes, I am suspicious about him. Never trust Alvarez, no really don’t do that, even Smolak can be trusted sometimes.

Alex Reinhart

The Grand Duke of Pales, Alex is the brother of the previous duke, he was a former womanizer but he became serious with his new job. Alex wants to maintain Pales independence from Rizia, but also from Lespia. He came to understand what cost Lespia's help. I believe some decisions he made are not from him but by pressure from Alvarez.

Alma Saltana

The new prime minister of Morella, Saltana is an energetic and intelligent woman. She wants justice for her people and to have control over her country's resources. However, contrary to what some people think, she is able to make agreements with everyone and does not want to trample anyone. She’s close to Hegel, he’s like a mentor to her, but she knows that being too close from Vlagsland will push his country in the arms of CSP, and that she is afraid of that.

Jorga Azmal

The Supreme Wiseman of Derdia and of course president of the Derdia republic. Azmal is a religious man, he wants to protect his beloved golcondists from the pilgrimages paths. He can be convinced if you are religious, but he’s misogynistic and refuses to speak with Saltana because she is a woman. Also the Golcondism allow homosexuality, so if you see Azmal kiss a man, it’s normal.

Emmerich Hegel

The shoe’s smasher is back and he has a lot of shoes to smash ! Again, you know him but Hegel has a more indirect role in the DLC. He’s like the big brother of Morella and can help you again Lespia. I think Hegel only exists to give a bad day to Alvarez.

Beatrice Livingston

The hag came back, it was your worst enemy with Sordland, here is probably your best ally (well, only for now). She was your sister-in-law, your wife was his little sister, but she’s dead in the prologue. You have a good relationship with her, and she sees Rizia as the only civilized country in the South Merkopa. But don’t forget, she’s not your best friend, just good business to her.

Ewald Alphonso

The last and best (or not), Alphonso came back in the DLC. You will meet him for some trade deal. It’s good to see another perspective for Alphonso. Here it’s still the president of Sordland and is trying to democratize his country. Each time you meet him, he will be with another character you know too good, Gus Manger. From a Rizian perspective, the Sordish is without manners and even barbaric, Manger disrespect women and only think about drinking. Alphonso in the DLC is very diplomatic, he can make apologies sometimes (you can believe that ?).

Newspapers

Unlike the base game, there are fewer newspapers. In fact at the start of the game, you have only two newspapers and one of them speaks only good during your reign. Yeah no more Radical !

Royal Herald : The Royal Herald is the main and only newspaper in the Kingdom. His articles speak in favor of you and the monarchy, they also have some articles about the jet set of the country or rumors about you or your daughter's love affair.

Voice of Ryzia : This newspaper only appears if you autorise freedom of speech in Rizia. They will support democracy but never openly criticize the king (if you are not a tyrant). They are more like the Radical, but not much a pain in the ass.

Geopolitico : You know him from the base game, his importance will gain much in the DLC with the more diplomacy decisions to make.

Prologue

The Prologue differs a bit form the main game, you have less choices that impact directly the game, but they will still impact your run. Sometimes the choices only show you information about the world and you can better react to the situations.

N.B : I don’t know all the effects that the decisions will have on the game. It’s a WIP.

Your childhood

- Visit your mother’s common-born family at their home by the Zille Harbor (+1 with Whelen)
- Stayed with the Queen at the Royal residence in Porte Drazon (+1 with House Toras)
- Went hunting with your father’s brother Hugo in the forest of Brennas (+1 with Uncle Hugo)

I chose to visit my mother’s family in Zille. I want to show my subjects that I know them and I'm the King in his Golden Palace.

The Queen death

- Ask your father about the rumors
- Ask your father about the protests
- Didn’t mention either

I choose the protestors, you are a child and for you the monarchy is loved by everyone so why do people choose to protest ?

You can believed him or doubts, it change nothing

You meet Pabel

- Quickly became close friends (+1 with Pabel)
- Enjoyed bossing him around (-1 with Pabel)
- Didn’t have much to do with each other (no friendship but not hate, neutral)

Of course, become a close friend with him, you will need him and a special place in hell exists for the people who refuse Pabel as a friend (with the same people that do not give Serge 2 Personal Wealth).

You are invited in the Royal council by your father

- You joined it (+2 in Public Opinion, +2 House Toras, +1 House Sazon, +1 House Azaro)
- You go to the University (+1 Budget)
- Yo join the military (+1 Authority)

You are a King, and a King is the leader of the Army, if you command, fight or know nothing about the Army, you cannot be King. Look at the British and Belgian families, each important member goes to the Army (even Elizabeth II was a military mechanic during WWII and Leopold III of Belgium as prince was in the trenches during the First World War).

The Pales War begins

- Thought it was a lost cause
- Agreed that it was time to reconquer the territory
- Didn’t have an opinion either way

You want to be a democrat King and war is never the solution, it is the last, the very last solution, when all diplomatic attempts failed. This war is just an imperialist war. But you can oppose or agree with the war.

In my case I choose to oppose it.

The Pales War doesn't go well

- Asked your father to stop the bloodshed (+1 with Democrats)
- Begged him to crack down on the traitors (+1 with Nationalists, -1 with Democrats)
- Refrained from taking sides (Neutral)

Again, we are a democrat King who opposed the war at first, you must ask your father to stop the bloodshed.

The mutiny and the kidnapping

- You complied with their demands
- You tried to run away
- You tried to fight them (Have a scar if you are Military)

I choose to fight them, if they want the Crown Prince, they must have him by force. You are a soldier, don't forget and a King must always fight for his Kingdom.

You learned about the Zille Agreement with Whelen

- You wondered how King Valero could have been so stupid
- You thanked him for restoring order
- You were just happy to be alive

I chose the first option, yeah i was the only King’s child, but i’m not more important than territorial integrity. It’s the duty of the King to sacrifice for his country and not the other way around.

Your father give you the title of Duke of Valenquiris and the burden with it

- Focused on finding and punishing the remaining traitors to the throne (-1 with Democrats)
- Largely ignored your duties and lived a life of leisure
- Did your best to help your region rebuild (+1 Authority)

Of course, I choose to help to rebuild Valenquiris, we become a King so we must begin somewhere and prove we deserve the title.

Your father present you Lena of Rumburg

- You bowed
- You kissed her hand
- You demanded to know what was going on

Choose what you want, it doesn’t matter i think

Your father tell you that true love can growing in this arranging marriage

- He was right (Loving your wife)
- He was wrong (Loving not your wife)

So, this choice is important to your relation with Lena. I chose the first option, Lena is a beautiful woman and very smart, also it’s like a happy ending.

Your wife and daughter

- Your royal obligation sometimes got in the way of being a good husband and father
- Being a husband and father distracted you from your royal obligations
- You couldn’t stop yourself from having the occasional affair

You are not a jerk, choose the first option, you love your wife and your daughter and you want to have more time with them.

The Rumburg Era and the asylum seekers

- Celebrated Rizia’s new diversity
- Were suspicious of these newcomers
- Welcomed the new arrivals, but were secretly glad that few of them settled in your province

You will be a democratic king, so it’s not a surprise, the first option.

Su Omina invite you

- You agreed (+1 with Nationalists, joined Su Omina)
- You refused

Su Omina is a nationalistic and xenophobic organization (it’s like the Young Sords for Rizia), and of course you must refuse because you are a democrat so you will be against the objectives of Su Omina.

The 10th Birthday of Vina and the sailing trip

- Happily came along
- Decided to get some work done instead

You love your family, of course you accepted to go with them on the trip, what bad can happen after all…

Sh*t…

Hugo suggest to you to turn into the religion

- In faith, you finally found solace (+2 Relations with Religion)
- If anything, you became less of a believer

Choose what you want, I do two runs with each of them and I don't find change.

The situation of the country worsen

- You wondered what the country was coming to
- You reasonned the King had brought his troubles on himself
- You began to get suspicious as well

We are just worried about the situation, so choose what you want. Personally I choose the neutral stance with the first option.

The Duke of Pales invited you in secret

- You accepted
- You declined

I accepted, I was opposed to the Pales War and maybe I can arrange things with Pales or initiate a start of diplomatic reconciliation.

The Duke want to re-establish relations with Rizia

- You told him that would only be possible once Pales rejoined Rizia, where it belonged (-1 with Pales)
- Said you were looking forward to putting past behind you (+1 with Pales)
- Agreed that a thaw between Rizia and Pales could be lucrative on both sides (+1 with Pales)
- Refused to promise anything (Neutral)

Again you know the drill, don’t choose the first and last option, the second and third are good for a diplomatic run.

After you return to Pales

- Told your father about your trip (-1 with Pales)
- Lied to him about where you’d been

So you promise to the Duke to say nothing about your trip in Pales, you are the Crown Prince, the future King and you must keep your promise. Lied to your father.

You father know about the trip and your lying

- You gave him every last detail (-1 with Pales)
- You kept your mouth shut
- You exploded at him for being an incompetent ruler

I’m tempted to choose the last option, but Valero is not a good king but not a bad guy, he was not the good person to be King, he doesn't deserve you to be angry. But you must keep your word with the Duke, keep your mouth shut.

The King is dying

- Your rushed to see him
- You stayed where you were

He is an incompetent, a bad king, but he’s still your father (and also your Suzerain), rushed to see him, it’s maybe the last time.

The King is dead, Long live the King !

Turn 1

Government Structure intention

- Absolutim
- Reform
- Status Quo

Of course reform ! We aim to have a democratic kingdom not to become a new Louis XIV.

Economic Strategy

- Strengthen Ressources
- Diversify
- Mixed Approach

We need the +1 Budget, so choose Diversify

Foreign Affair Strategy

- Interventionism
- Appeasement
- Third Way

Like I said in the beginning, we will aim for the Third Way, as a democratic king interventionism is excluded and appeasement will only bind us to Rumburg. We must forge our own destiny with the other Merkopa’s countries and let the superpowers at their homes !

Military Branch focus

- Rizian Air Force
- Rizian Army
- Rizian Navy
- None

We don’t invest in the military, for now we don't need them so choose none and gain +1 Budget.

Authority 9 (+5) - Budget 7 (+5) - Energy 5 (+2)

So, for now follow my advice, enact the Royal Decrees preferably at the end of the turn. So you can better calculate the cost of each of them.

Remember that each event can ask to make multiple decisions, read carefully what people say and don’t rush, you are a King, it’s to the others to wait for you.


Coronation
Feel free to say what you want, just respect the tradition, recite your oath, don’t interrupt the anthem for a speech. You can go outside with your daughter as you want. Personally, i do it alone, because i’m not co-reigning with my daughter.


Early Morning at Palas Rezna
You will meet Pabel Adria as your new Chief Butler, he was your childhood friend, be nice to him, you can trust Pabel.

You will have your first dinner with your family as a King. You will meet your mother, Estella, remember that she’s still in love with your father, so don’t be harsh on him and his legacy, what's done is done after all.

Accept Vina in the Council, she’s not stupid and can support you reform and peaceful decisions. Also, Vina will frequently reference to Lyza the Great, remember that even you are grateful and respectful to your grand-mother, Lyza has been lived in another time's where is was easier to Rizia to prosperate, nothing indicate if Lyza still a great Queen with the same bad situations as you.

Also, remember that Vina can be like Simba in the Lion King (“I Just Can’t Wait to be Queen”), so don’t hesitate to correct her.


Coronations Celebrations
Choose the first option, except for the +1 Authority, it’s not worth the costs. Also you need every budget for your first decisions and decrees, be Romus “the Fiscally Responsible”.


Political Overview with the Grand Vizier
Like with Anton Rayne, be polite to everyone and show them you respect their advice. Hugo is your uncle, even with the rumors, he’s loyal to you (to a certain point, beware of that). So show your love to Hugo, don’t be rude, if you have the option to show him it’s not just like your other subjects or councilor but your beloved uncle, do it, he will remember that.

Never hesitate to be grateful to your counselors, you are a King but you can’t reign without them and they know it.

So, once you meet Hugo, embrace him, but defend the right of your daughter to be here, Hugo will not be opposed to that even if he's not fond of it.

Listen to all the information Hugo has for you, but remember to commend to democratic and diplomatic stance.

At the end, Hugo will present to you Titus Gordion, the chief of the Golden Guard, you can trust him, he will protect you for the cost of his life.


Introduction Briefing from the Royal Council
In the first time you will meet your worst or best ally : Manus Sazon, the son of Lukas Sazon, the traitor. Be a diplomat, he’s not against you, but you don’t have time for a chit-chat, so put this discussion to later.

You will now meet the three other royal advisors. Like Hugo, listen to them, they are here to serve the King and Rizia. Also remember to be humble towards them, they probably know much more about their jobs than you.

The first councilor to introduce herself is Lucita Azaro, she only wants to prove herself to the rest of his house and the country. She seems to be rude, but she’s not stupid and a warmonger like the other people of his family. Be respectful to his father, he was the man who learned everything you know about the military.

The two others are Laurento Esquibel, your diplomat in chief, he will always be in favor of diplomatic resolutions, and for this run it will be your best ally for the diplomatic events. And Elena Werner, she’s like Symon Holl from the main game, but with some socialist point of view, also she can be pragmatic and favor some decisions which only favor the Kingdom and not the people.

It only misses the Grand Wiseman, but you will meet him sometime later.

No decisions to make for now, just information.


Arrange a classical concert for the Nobles Houses
Don’t, you need to keep your budget for now, also i don’t see any downside with that (and no gain).


Consecration of the King
When you arrive, some protests erupt, let them protest (you are for democracy) and stand your ground when a protester passes the security. Be grateful to Titus, he showed his efficiency. Once you meet the Grand Wiseman, stay humble to him, remember you are in a very pious country and unlike Sordland, religion still has power in Rizia. Just don’t pick a side between the religious groups, you are above all of that.

Once you can spend budget on the temples, choose on the Plavo one, you need to reassert your commitment to Wruhecism, the main (and official) religion of Rizia.

-2 Budget

In the catacombs, you can take the brooch (but i still don’t know what it does). Feel free to believe or not in the visions of Sal, personally I choose to believe (but I really don’t care). But humbly accept your divine burden as King.


Enact these decrees :
- Sovereign Transition and Clemency decree (-1 Authority)
- Raise Base Income Tax decree (-2 Authority +1 Budget per Turn)


Briefing on the Current Security Situation
Always be respectful to Lucita and her House, but remember to favor diplomacy (but don’t be naive of course). Listen to all the information about your army and security problems. Don’t pick a side between the politics you must follow. If you don’t know what to say, ask questions, it’s a neutral stance.

At the end you will learn that Lespia joined the ATO. You can respond to anything about that, it’s not good for Rizia if you want South Merkopa not to be a battlefield for the superpowers.


Investing in the Rizian Football Industry
Invest in the FC Porte Drazon, it’s the football club of your capital after all. Also if you don’t invest, you will still lose 1 Budget.

-1 Budget


Enact these decrees :
- Medium Energy Sale (-3 Energy +2 Budget)
- Commence the Zpana Hydroelectric Dam (-2 Authority -5 Budget +3 Energy per Turn on completion, need 4 turn to be completed) Since the 3.0.5 it's impossible for now in this run to build the dam. You will enact this in the next turn.
- Extensive Geological Survey Initiative (-2 Authority -2 Budget, need 1 turn to be completed)

End of Turn 1 : Authority 4 (+5) - Budget 4 (+6) - Energy 2 (+2)

Turn 2

Turn 2 : Authority 9 (+4) - Budget 10 (+6) - Energy 4 (+2)

Council Meeting on Foreign Relations
At the start, talk to whoever you want, it doesn’t matter. About Lespia in ATO you can agree with Lucita or Esquibel, they both are right about that (i choose Lucita personally). Ask about all the information on your neighbors, you will have a good presentation of your geopolitical situations (Rizia DLC is more geopolitical focused than the base game).

Feel free to show your beliefs in international cooperation, protection of democracy and self-determination.

Once Hugo asks you what to do about your diplomacy, follow Elena's suggestion, it’s the path to make your own alliance in South Merkopa.

For the ATA choice, concentrate on the branch in Zille and Pales, why Pales ? Because the Palesian need to see Rizian as their new ally, and ATA will help to do that.

-2 Budget


Nelvisar Oil Field Closure
You can’t do anything about that, the reserves are empty and the field must close. For now I don't see differences between the two responses, so feel free to choose the one you want.

-1 Energy per Turn


Include Elena in Trade Talks
Yes, yes and of course yes, she will be very useful with the Sordland trade talks.


Visit from the Sordland Trade Delegations
Yes, you read it correctly, you will meet a Sordish Delegation : Ewald Alphonso and Gus Manger. Don’t refrain from putting Gus in his place, he doesn’t have the correct manner. When Elena points out the problem of the Alcohol Deal with Sordland, listen to her and you have a better deal. Also accept the Konroti Resort Deal but ask to revise the architecture.


Esqiris Gas Field Reserves Alert
You can do nothing about that, it’s the start of your energy problems.

-1 Energy per Turn in Future (only if you don't invest in the Esqiris Gas Field)


Commission of Toras Family Statues
If you do it, only choose to do a statue about the entire Toras Family, it’s the only choice that gives you something. It’s the one I chose for this run.

+1 Authority -1 Budget


Conversation with Vina
Your daughter will relive Lena’s death, choose to cry or not, but Vina asks you if you want to arrange a marriage for her. I choose to let Vina choose his own husband. I can propose a candidate but she has the final word on that. Also Vina ask you what if you have a son one day, i choose to don’t pick a side from this subjects (Vina want to be Queen to become the Lyza the Great), but change the line of succession is one of the worst things to do if you have a son, so don’t promise that to her.
In the bath, Pabel will want to enter in the bathroom (with a false excuse), accept him. Pabel will partake his doubts about your father’s death, choose to investigate about that and thanks Pabel.


“Save the Arufelde” Campaign Asks for Support
As i want to donate, i can’t afford 1 Budget for now, too bad for the environmental cause.


Private Audience with Golden Guard
Be very respectful to Titus and the Golden Guard, they are there to serve you. Also you must meet Titus alone, so you can call off Hugo but don’t be rude with him, say you may need him later.


Revolutionary Malenyevist Propaganda Ban
Ignore it, allow it cost you 1 Authority for the same results.


Wehzek-Rizian Friendship Day
You will meet one of the leaders from the base game, the funniest dictator of Suzerain : Wiktor Smolak. Be very respectful towards him, you are not Anton Rayne, you need to stay in the good grace of Smolak. When you see a smaller Rizian flag than the Whelen flag, let Smolak speak… it isn't worth it.

Do a speech about friendship between Rizia and Whelen, don’t criticize Smolak, really don’t do that, he will never forget.

And of course, you know what can happen in this case : a bombing-attack ! Protect your mother but stay respectful towards Smolak.


Enact these decrees :
- Small Energy Sale (-1 Energy +1 Budget)
- Sell First Batch of Military Equipment (+2 Budget -500 Military Equipment)
- Sell First Batch of Support Vehicule (+2 Budget -75 Support Vehicules)
- Havas Coal Mine Development (-1 Authority -2 Budget +1 Energy per Turn on completion, need 2 Turn to be completed)
- Commence the Zpana Hydroelectric Dam (-2 Authority -5 Budget +3 Energy per Turn on completion, need 4 turn to be completed)
- Expansion of Esqiris Offshore Gas Field (-1 Authority -3 Budget +2 Energy per Turn on completion, need 3 Turn to be completed)

End of Turn 2 : Authority 6 (+4) Budget 2 (+6) Energy 3 (+1)

Turn 3

Turn 3 : Authority 10 (+4) Budget 8 (+6) Energy 4 (+1)

Update on the Zille Incident
Soooo, the problems come now. Only citizens with a Wehzek heritage found death during the bombing. Of course Smolak accused Rizia’s nationalist group : Su Omina, of organizing the attack. You must react to that.

Lucita and Titus will each have a plan to investigate the bombing. Choose Titus, you don’t need Su Omina in your democratic kingdom. Also, you need to be very diplomatic towards Whelen, don’t give them potential proof that Su Omina or you are behind the bombing. If you investigate into the group, you can prove your innocence, and/or prove the innocence of Su Omina with a little hope. And maybe find the real mastermind behind the attack.

Do not hear your uncle, he’s afraid that you will discover something about Rico. If your cousin is innocent, he doesn't need to be afraid.

But remember that launching an investigation will need some huge budget, so be prepared to spend a lot.

-3 Budget

After that, Laurento recommended a neutral stance about the Whelen accusation, but denouncing Su Omina can be diplomatically well received by Whelen.

At the end of the meeting, only Titus stays, so you can launch an investigation about your father’s death. Discuss all potential suspects but leave Pabel out of the investigation (really, don’t put Titus on him).


Zille Statement
Denounce Su Omina, apease tensions with Whelen and of course Su Omina has no place in a democratic Rizia.


Visit from the Queen of Rumburg
The hag makes a comeback from the main game, but unlike with Sordland, she’s our ally. Of course, be respectful, you are not Anton Rayne, she didn’t (for now) the middle finger. Cut the arguments between the Queen and your mother and pass to the Whelen problem.

The Queen has a proposition for you: she can cut all oil imports from Whelen, and Rizia can replace the energy needs for Rumburg. Accept the full deal (you need to confirm the deal twice, it’s not a bug).

-3 Energy -2 Energy per Turn +2 Budget per Turn


Send Diplomatic Envoy to Improve Relations
Send it to Pales, you need to have good relations with them if you want to have the Duchy in Interkopum.

-1 Authority -1 Budget


Family Visit to Iza
For the first time, you will see the beheaded status of your family. There’s some huge problems in Iza. After you finally meet your cousin Rico and he’s…. a jerk. Pet the hunting dogs, you are the King, you don't fear animals. Of course, go hunting, it’s the noble’s sport after all (IRL i’m against hunting).

Go in the car with Rico to discuss some problems. He will propose to scapegoat a few members of Su Omina to end the investigation and the problem with Whelen. Refuse, you don’t need that, imagine if they talked. You can criticize your cousin’s management of Iza, he deserved your anger.

Go with Hugo during the hunting, even if you know in advance that Vina and Rico will hate each other. Refuse (obviously) the proposition of Hugo to see Vina and Rico married (go ask the Habsburg if marriage between cousins is a good idea). But don’t be rude with your uncle.

But ask Vina to excuse to Rico, no need to hurting their feelings.


Iza Police Transfer
Don’t, even with more police forces for Rico he can’t arrange things.


Royal Visit to the Scarlet Kingbird Festival
Another moment to meet Manus Sazon, say whatever you want during the speech. During the reception, do not reject Manus, accept to speak with him. Agreed with Manus to reform the Kingdom, he will enjoy that (for this run, Manus is one of your best allies).

Vina will ask about Manus to the bartender family, and agreed with Manus that we can't make an exception for everyone. Let Vina dance with Manus.


Golcondist Pilgrims Demand Access at Morella Border
Accept the passage, you are not oppressing anyone here (especially because of their religious beliefs).


Meeting with Rusty Montoro
So you will encounter Russel “Rusty” Montoro, the CEO of the Rizian Royal Gold, the richest man of Rizia. Don’t be rude but don’t make any deal with him, refuse to make a promise with him about worker’s rights, you will pass the rights whatever it costs.

Stay diplomatic and accept eating with him, even if Hugo advises against it.


Royal Visit to Montkalar
Be respectful to the House Azaro, they are the stewards of your Army, no need to give them reasons to coup you. But explain you don't want to use force against Pales, you will do that with a lot of diplomacy. Be reassured that Lucita is less warmonger than Iosef and Valken from Sordland. Also, Lucita asks you if she can speak frankly to you, accept and say that you want all of your councilors to do the same. Lucita will ask you if she can send a task force near Pales to monitor the Duchy about something you need to know, accept it, it will not create an incident.

Follow Lucita on the tower, and once Lucita feels, grab her arm and you can let her go or not, personally i don’t let her go to create a relationship between her and me. After many attempts, i see it's better to not let the photographer go, it's improve your chance to begin a relationship with Lucita.


Provincial Tax Subsidy
You need money, so don't grant any subsidies.


Enact these decrees :
- Sell First Batch of Tanks (-1 Authority +3 Budget -25 Tanks)
- Housing for the Poor Initiative (-1 Authority -1 Budget)
- Monqiz Port and Naval Shipyard Expansion (-1 Authority -3 Budget -1 Energy per Turn on completion, 2 Turn to be completed)
- Construct the Qalus Gold Mine (-1 Authority -3 Budget +2 Budget per Turn on completion, need 3 Turn to be completed)


End of Turn 3 : Authority 5 (+5) Budget 0 (+8) Energy 1 (-1)

Turn 4

Turn 4 : Authority 10 (+5) Budget 8 (+8) Energy 0 (0)

React to Protests
Some protests erupt due to a lack of welfare service and difficult living conditions. Disperse the protestors to have +1 Authority, but you will enact a decree later to increase health and education funds.

+1 Authority


Council Meeting on Pales Gas Dispute
This time your patience will be tested, Pales refuse to recognize your claims on the huge gas field in the ocean. They even sent a drillship with a representative of LesPower. Even it’s attempting to declare war, go for a diplomatic stance and refuse to send the navy. We will defuse the situation or ask for AN arbitration.


Confederacy of Vendonesam Request Support in Uprising
Don’t, you don't need GRACE in the end, also the Confederacy fights against democratic forces and you are a democrat.


Meeting with Duke Reinhart
Be very diplomatic, explore all options, but in the end, go for AN arbitration. Accepting the deal is really a burden to your budget for now.

I know some players prefer to make the gas deal, but i don’t want to provoke an incident with Pales. Also i want to promote international cooperation, for RP reasons having faith in AN institutions and ideals is a logical choice. Also since the 3.0.4, the cost of the deal is -5 Budget and -3 Budget per Turn just for +3 Energy per Turn. It's very expansive, so keep your money for something useful.

Also you will learn that the Duke has been receiving pressings from Lespia to oppose you, keep it mind later, it may be useful.


Call with Prime Minister Alvarez
You didn’t like Alvarez during the Sordland part ? You will hate him with Rizia. Alvarez will propose a new offer about the gas field, worse than the offer from the Duke. Of course refuse, but stay polite with him, this is not one of your subjects and his country is far more powerful than yours.


Attend House of Delegates Session
Accept to go, you must listen and speak about the proposal regarding the worker’s rights.


Visiting the House of Delegates
It’s your Assembly, be respectful to each other, make them feel like they are useful to the kingdom. Stay silent during the debates (if you can). But in the end overruled the decision of the Delegates to enact worker’s rights. Manus will have a debt to you and you open the path to have good relations with Morella and Vlagsland.

Don’t be rude on Rusty, he lost a battle but not the war (you will have his head later).

-2 Budget -1 Budget per Turn


Evening Conversation Queen-Mother Estela
Purely information, but you can learn that Vina and Manus have more than one dance at the festival (and after that too).


Request for Cooperation with Whelen
Don’t, no really don’t do that. If you found something about the bombing you will be forced to partake the information with Whelen. Imagine if you found something that can pressure someone, accept that and you give away your bonus. So no, don’t cooperate (even if Smolak will be a little bit angry). Also, you can’t trust Whelen, they can hide you some information.


Wine Export Soar Amidst Trade Surge
Your trade deal with Sordland gives you 2 Budget, Rizia wine is the best in the world.

+2 Budget


Alliance of Nations South Merkopa Session
You remember your AN session with Sordland, it will be better and more fun here. Stay silent during the speech, no need to be aggressive. Of course be diplomat, don’t criticize Smolak, stay he’s right for the delay (yeah you must suck his d*ck for now) and call for cooperation, you are the victim here and Smolak will need you after that for his economy. Accept cooperation with Morella about the MITZ, the communists will be happily surprised. Also, if Morella and Derdia find a diplomatic solution about pilgrimages, Derdia will be pleased (or neutral).

With Pales, stay on your ground, be a diplomat and don't deny the independence and rights of Pales about the gas field. Pales need to know you are not like your father.

If you choose correctly your answer, everyone will remember you as a professional King, it’s a good point for your arbitration case with Pales.


Public Transportation Inefficiency Crisis
You can’t do nothing for now, we will pass a decree later to improve that.


“Romus the Red” Wine Launch Event
Be a diplomat with the noble of your House, remember they are the most wealthy nobles of Rizia. Thanks everyone for their work, and ask Lucita or Hugo to open the bottle.

When you go to say goodnight to your councilors, play the game with them and Pabel. You can know a little bit more about your team. Don’t ask Pabel about the poem but when it’s your turn to play, say you feel lonely or fear you are the worst king of Rizia.

Pabel will say he's been in love with you since childhood, say you don't have the same type of love for him, but he’s still your friend, even if homosexuality is forbidden in Rizia, don’t denounce him.

After that, Lucita comes for a message from Whelen, it’s an excuse, kisses her and spends the night with her.


Sordland Offer Investment Opportunity
Accept it only if you do the Sordland story before Rizia DLC, with a strong Sordish Economy, the deal can be very fruitful.

-1 Budget


Delegation Trip to discuss Bond Offer
Alphonso will give you the opportunity to buy a bond from Sordland. Except for the small package, you don’t have enough budget to buy the big one. Yes, the big one can give you +12 Budget in late game, but you need money now and later you don’t need so much budget.

-1 Budget


Enact these decrees :
- Launch of Anti-Narcotics Campaigns (-1 Authority -1 Budget 2 Turn to be completed -2 Drugs Trade)
- Sell Second Batch of Military Equipment (-1 Authority +2 Budget -500 Military Equipment)

End of Turn 4 : Authority 10 (+5) Budget 5 (+7) Energy 0 (0)

Turn 5

Turn 5 : Authority 15 (+5) Budget 12 (+7) Energy 0 (0)

Since 3.0.5, the maximum of Authority is now limited to 15.

Enact these decrees :
- Small Initial Global Energy Purchase (-2 Budget +1 Energy)
- Investment in Public Transport Infrastructure (-2 Autority -3 Budget - 1 Energy -1 Energy per Turn)
- Increase Health and Education Funding (-2 Authority -3 Budget -2 Budget per Turn)


New Bilateral Agreement Discussions with Whelen

Ok, since the 3.0.5, the negociation is far more harder, you will need to make concessions to Smolak, if not he may refuse the deal (without propose arresting Rico).

Well, be prepared to suck Smolak’s d*ick and you must love to do it. You need to please him, he’s the best man in the world and you are an humble poor King, too weak before him.

Why ? The more you please Smolak, the more he will be indulgent towards you.

The first part of the event is with your team, just information about what you can do. At the end of this meeting, see Lucita alone to speak about your relationship. Don’t reject her.

The second is with Smolak, be happy to see him (even if it's not true), he’s upset about your newspaper, and make excuses to him. Don’t oppose his propositions, if you can’t do that, stay neutral. You must at least have the negotiation gauge in the middle. Smolak can blame you for the Oil Embargo from Rumburg, stay away from that, say the decisions from Rumburg are not yours. Smolak doesn’t believe you but he havent’t have proof to blame you nonetheless.

Since the 3.0.5, Gold will cost you -1 Budget per Turn, and like i said earlier, is more harder to have an advantageous deal.

You have two option :

- "Neutral" Deal : Import Oil ; Export Wine and Small Arms ; Aid against the BFF ; Don't ban everyone ; Grant to Wehzeks the equal rights to work.
This deal will give +3 Energy per Turn and +1 Budget per Turn. But Smolak will not accept this, don't cut the negociations and try to give something else. Smolak want your promise to arrest Rico. Be reassured, you can arrest your cousin but you are not forced to send him to Whelen. You may be a good diplomat to soften Smolak and he can accept the deal without ask Rico arresting.

- "Good" Deal : Import Oil ; Export Gold, Wine, Small Arms ; Aid against the BFF ; Don't ban everyone ; Grant to Wehzeks the equal rights to work.
This deal will give +3 Energy per Turn and cost nothing. But Smolak will be pleased and accept it right away. Your cousin is safe for now (you will have another occasion to punish him later).

Before the last update, you can avoid to fight the BFF, right now it's become the "lesser evil" during the negociations. if you want to have "good conscience", remember Bush : "I don't neogicate with terrorists".

None of each deal is the better choices, they have their pros and ♥♥♥♥, but for this guide i choose the "Neutral" Deal. (Feel free to do a run with the "Good" Deal)


Zille Resistance Funding
Only give money to the ATA, you don’t need to start a revolt there.

-1 Budget


Gathering of the MITZ Board Member States
So remember when Lespia try to b*tch you ? It’s your turn now. Stay silent during the speeches. Morella wants to nationalize the MITZ but you have a plan, be a diplomat like always and vote in favor of the nationalization. After that speak in favor of mutual entente and profitable deals for everyone.

Vlagsland and Morella will be very pleased and you give the middle finger into the face of Alvarez (but a bigger middle finger will come for him later).


RNC Requests Election Campaign Funds
Don’t, you will reform the election process so it’s the RPP who will win the next elections.


Meeting on Internal Security
Listening to Titus, he found a proof that may link Su Omina to the Zille’s bombing. Each time your uncle tries to cut Titus, defend your Captain and listen to him. Titus will believe that Pales may be involved in the bombing, don’t go after that, and continue to investigate Su Omina.

With Iza, agreed to send reinforcements from Central Police but under the command of Lucita, your cousin is a part of the problem in the city.

After the meeting (if you promise to arrest your cousin during the meeting with Smolak), you can pursue linking Rico for the Zille bombing or not. You want that Smolak respect the deal as you, so pursue linking. You gave the order to Titus, he has some doubts but remember it's the "Greater Good".


An Evening in the Palace
Titus will come to your room to inform you about the “secret” investigation. There are four suspects but focus on Sal, something isn’t clean with him.


Call from Chancellor Hegel
This was for sure the most surprising event of the game. Hegel himself calls you during the night to make you an offer. Accept the nationalization and in exchange he will provide you ships for your navy and let you have Lespia's shares in the MITZ.

If you accept, he will back you during the AN arbitration. Even if he's a communist, accept but refuse the ships, you only want to drink the Alvares’s tears. Also Hegel do that because of the Helijland islands, back Rizia can help Vlasgland to theirs claims over these lands against Agnolia.

Hegel will be very pleased, he even says “Your Majesty”, and answers what you want at the end.


Morella Trade Negotiations
Morella will be very pleased about your stance on the MITZ nationalization. But you are here to harm Lespia. Be very diplomatic towards Saltana, accept the biscuit and when Saltana asks what you want from here, propose an energy deal and their support about the AN Arbitration.

After that push for taking Lespia's shares in MITZ, Saltana will not be pleased but push again and she will accept at one condition, to make diplomatic efforts towards Derdia. Their “president” refuses to speak towards Saltana because she’s a woman, and accepts and tries to arrange their grievances.

At the end, Saltana say you can as much biscuits you want, do not ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up, take the biscuits you (because you love them of course).


On the return flight from Morella
Accept only the Energy Agreement (-1 Budget per Turn for Pipeline construction -3 Energy per Turn +2 Budget per Turn) and promise to speak with Derdia.


Enact this decree :
- Sell Second Batch of Military Equipment (-1 Authority +2 Budget -500 Military Equipment)


Alphonso Facilitates Gasom Share Stake Purchase
You don’t have many budget to spare, but accept to buy a small minority stake in Gasom

-2 Budget +1 Energy per Turn


Request Derdia AN Support
Send a diplomatic mission to them, you need their support in the AN Arbitration. You must absolutely do it, i try to avoid them and i lost the AN Arbitration.

-2 Authority


Follow-up on the MITZ and Morella Negotiations
Morealla accepted your conditions and made the trade deal. She sends you a gift and you will lovely accept it.


Assault on Rizian Citizen by Sordish Tourists
I want to punish them but we are in a delicate diplomatic moment, so no need to create an incident with Sordland, send the tourists back to Sordland.


Visit to the Esquiris Gas Field
Soooo Manus and Vina come to you for two propositions : Vina wants your approval to officially dating Manus, and Manus wants your help to reform the elections. You see why you need a lot of Authority. Except to reform the elections, Rizia needed his first free and really democratic elections.

-6 Authority


Royal Yacht Restoration
Some players prefer to scrape the boat, but for RP reasons i will begin his restoration.

-1 Budget


End of Turn 5 : Authority 2 (+5) Budget 2 (+5) Energy 0 (+3)

Turn 6

Turn 6 : Authority 7 (+5) Budget 9 (+6) Energy 3 (+6)

Enact these decrees :
- Allow Free Press (-3 Authority)

With that a new newspaper appeared, Voice of Rizia. It’s like the Radical in Sordland but less annoying.


Global Media Campaign Proposal
No, don’t do it, you don’t need it.


Vendonesam Requests Expeditionary Force in Civil War
Don’t, like the first time, refuse to help them.


Meeting with the Royal Council
So Hugo is really mad about your reform of the elections. Of course for him, the RNC lost the elections and the RPP (the reformists) took power in the House of Delegates. Because you are a reformist you don't care, your best ally is in power now.
Elena will make a presentation of your energy situation, it’s not bad.

And after that Laurento came to show you the results of the AN Arbitration…

Congratulations, the AN rules in your favor, you have 52% of the Gas Field (another middle finger to Alvarez).

But even you hate Lespia, it’s not the same with Pales, you are still in favor of cooperation with the Duchy.


Additional Costs on Royal Yacht Restoration
Unfortunatly, we do not import timber from Whelen, the cost of the reparation is now increased. Be we can afford that.

-2 Budget


The Alignment of the Six Stars
Just a celestial show but you can speak with your Grand Wiseman about religion in Rizia. You can favor a secular state or a theocracy.

I’m in favor of a secular Rizia, but I already reform the society. Too many reforms can fragilize the kingdom. Stay neutral.


Funding of Religious Charities
Fund the Wruhecist Charity, they are the main religious group of Rizia, so focus on them.

-1 Budget


A Conversation with Lucita Azaro
Lucita invites you to a “date” (well the closest form of that). Take one cocktail (the one you want, i don’t think it’s important). Lucita explains that Azaro isn’t happy about Pales but Lucita can convince them to accept the situation. It’s better to have deals with Pales than the Duchy may be under the protection of Lespia.

Also the Azaro doesn’t like your reform, but with Lucita by your side you will shut their critics.

Lucita will propose to go in the VIP suite for… you know why, accept of course.


Official Signing of the Aureus Agreement
A blow in the face of Lespia, even though the Duke is happy about the resolution, he knows that Lespia can’t be trusted. Be a very diplomat to the duke and promote international cooperation. Say that the Gas Field is not the only agreement Pales and Rizia can make together.

+3 Energy per Turn


Sovereign Memorial Commemoration
Just a lore event, you can criticize your father's legacy, accept him or not, that doesn't matter. Valero was not a good king yes, but not bad as everyone says, he tries to do his best and sometimes that’s not work.


Enact this decree :
- Excavation of Topes Ancient Rezenid City (-2 Authority -2 Budget Need 2 Turn to be completed +2 Tourism)

End of Turn 6 : Authority 2 (+5) Budget 4 (+7) Energy 3 (+9)

Turn 7

Turn 7 : Authority 7 (+5) Budget 11 (+10) Energy 12 (+9)

So you see now how good you are, you gain a lot of Authority, your Budget rises and your Energy is completely out of danger. Remember that the more you have Energy in storage, the more you will pay for the storage.


House of Delegates Visit
Purely informational for you. The people have a favorable opinion about the Crown, but the nobles hate you… I don't care. But have faith in your uncle to improve your relations with House Toras, he stays loyal to you for now even if he doesn’t approve of your politics. Promise to pay a visit to him after your journey to Derdia.


Funding Resistance in Zille Territory
As always fund the ATA, they do good work in Zille.

-2 Budget


Morning in the Palace
As you must already know, Pabel is homosexual, but homosexuality in Rizia is forbidden. After his conversation you can decriminalize the homosexuality in Rizia. For now you are still struggling with the democratic reforms, keep the idea for later.


Meeting with Grand Wiseman Azmal
Welcome to Derdia, a theocratic state which promotes homosexuality and a very misogyny society. Of course stay diplomat, accept to participate to theirs traditions with Titus. Tell him to not refrain during the fight, Titus will show to Derdians what a Rizian warrior is. Stay silent during the fight.

After that do not let the debate between Azmal and Sal degenerate, but agreed to remove the blasphemy lawn in your kingdom.

-3 Authority

After that you can propose an arbitration between Derdia and Morella. Say to Azmal he’s a man of God (the answer n°4). Azmal accept only if you are present to the meeting, of course accept.

Next you can ask to strengthen ties between your countries, Azmal needs energy so make a Energy Deal with him.

-2 Energy -3 Energy per Turn +3 Budget per Turn


Requested Meeting with Uncle Hugo
Even if you feel Hugo may have betrayed you, don’t give him arguments. Stay respectful to him, Hugo must know you still need him.

Your uncle wanted to see Vina and Manus break-up, many nobles from your House spoke to coup you if you continued your reforms or let the Sazon take the throne.

Refuse politely, explain that you need Manus as an ally. Hugo will understand and try to convince the House Toras to have a good opinion of you, but he doesn’t promise he will succeed. Express your confidence in your uncle as always.

After the meeting, call Manus, explain the situation, you need to stay diplomat your the Houses, the nobles may try something if you f*cked up. Manus wants his mother to return from exile, answer what you want to that but don’t make a promise on this matter.


Pardon of Duchess Sazon
No, really don’t do that, your House will not be happy and the Duchess is a ♥♥♥♥♥ who will betray his own son for power. If you want to know, the Duchess doesn't want to see the democratic reforms of his sons and will try to sabotage them… (i try 2 runs, one with the pardon and one without, and i can confirm, she's a ♥♥♥♥♥ but she can't sabotage the reforms and your reign.)


750th Anniversary of Iza University
You want to get rid of your cousin Rico ? It’s time ! Again correct your cousin for his bad behavior. During the speech order to everyone to shut up but let Rico finish his speech.

After speaking about the 750th year of the University and for now stay neutral, do not accuse your cousin or your House. Then, say “And yes, that includes your own Duke”, after this answer, you can arrest Rico for his "role" in the Zille bombing. But remember, don't send him in Whelen, Hugo will never forgive you.


Requested Meeting with Hugo
Your uncle is more sad than angry, but you can arrange things, remember YOU are the KING. Explain to your uncle that Rico is hurting the monarchy more than anyone else in the Kingdom.

Hugo will defend his son’s case towards you, also your uncle wants to prove his loyalty towards you and the Kingdom. Accept to keep Rico in Rizia rather than expediate him to Smolak, Hugo will owne you a debt.


Aureus Environmental Protests Escalate
Disperse the protestors by force, yes it’s not very democratic but well you need the Budget and Authority.

+1 Authority


Gasom Investment Reports
You can sell your shares in Gasom, feel free to do what you want, personally i keep it.


Meeting with Queen Livingston
Another meeting with the Sordland’s nemesis. She will propose to you to use the BFF to destabilize Whelen and facilitate the anexion of Zille. Refuse of course, if Smolak learns that he will declare war on Rizia.


Duke Reinhart’s Visit
Don’t bring down the map, the Duke seems to not care about that. Be a diplomat, Alex is your new ally after all. The Duke will admit that Pales may be unwilling to stay in Lespia’s hands. When Alex paused, make an offer (you must have the upper hand). Propose to the Duke a military alliance, he would gladly accept that. Since the 3.0.5, if you don't invest in military you are not powerfull enought to make a military alliance with Pales, the duke will refuse it and if you propose the Interkopum alliance, he will have doubts. But be reassured, he will accept the Interkopum project later.

Next propose your vision of the South Merkopa, a big alliance between Rizia, Pales, Morella, Derdia and Whelen. The Duke will have doubts but he can accept that and will support you if the proposition comes on the table.


Final Phase of Royal Yacht Restoration
Host a big celebration and military parade, this Yacht will serve the country and need to be honored.

-2 Budget +1 Authority


Dinner with the Family
Vina will ask you if she can be married with Manus, of course accepted and give to Vina the wedding ring of Lena. Don’t lift the exile of Manus’s mother but accept that she can be present at the wedding.


Ensuring Continuity of the Toras Royal Lineage
Vina takes the Sazon name also for his children, be reassured, you will have a son with Lucita soon.

Enact this decree :
- Large Initial Global Energy Sale (-2 Authority -5 Energy +3 Budget)

End of Turn 7 : Authority 4 (+5) Budget 10 (+13) Energy 7 (+7)

Turn 8

Turn 8 : Authority 9 (+5) Budget 23 (+12) Energy 14 (+7)

Confederacy of Vendenosam Loses Civil War
You don’t need GRACE, you will make your own big alliance later, so again refrain from comments.


Invest in New Industry
I really don't know what these choices does, but we have the money for that, so feel free to choose what you want.

-3 Budget


Security Council Meeting
Titus has finally finished his investigation and discovered a huge thing (very huge). The bombing was organized by Lespian’s secretives !

Do not publicly divulge the information, keep it with you for now.

Again fund the ATA, it’s the best solution according to your choices.

-1 Budget

Lucita will stay in the room after the meeting, accept to have… company.


Diplomatic Meeting with Lespia
So Alvarez is not in the mood, he failed in his diplomatic strategies. For now keep your information about the Lespian’s spy. Stayed diplomatic with Alvarez, he lost the battle but he stayed stronger than you. Say again you want to have a cooperation with Lespia. Alvarez wants you to sabotage the deal with Morella about the MITZ, of course.

Alvarez will propose to you a drink, accepting what he has (whisky of course). Reassure Alvarez that Rizia do not make an alliance with CSP, accept to speak of Lespia in GRACE.

When Alvarez asked if there was anything to discuss. Present the evidence about his involvement in Zille’s bombing. Of course Alvarez will deny that but say the name of Alexei Radovic. Alvarez knows you know. Accept to destroy the evidence if he offers something.

Alvarez will give the name of a spy who worked for many years in Rizia : Russel “Rusty” Montoro.

If you want you can make an energy deal with Lespia, it costs -2 Budget per Turn and gives +1 Energy per Turn. But frankly, you don't need it.

You have all you want from him for now, no need to ask more.


Arrest Agent Montoro
Of course arrest him, he’s a spy after all


Morella and Derdia Request Diplomatic Mediation
Accept to lead a massive mediation effort.

-3 Authority -3 Budget


Council Meeting
First of all, ask to prepare the nationalization of RRG, the nationalists and Houses will be pleased to see one of the wealthiest Rizia’s corporations come back to the Crown.

BEWARE, for now the diplomatic survey made by Laurento is buggy, he says Pales is getting closer to Lespia WHILE i allied with the Duchy. Don’t pay attention to this part. But say to Laurento you seek to create your own regional alliance in South Merkopa.

Your military situation is very but we don’t care here (really don’t care).

After that you will know if your economy is good or not. Of course it’s good, you are an economic powerhouse now !

If you invest in the New Industry, Elena will not ask you if you want to invest in the local production (it may cost you -4 Budget at all).

After the meeting, Manus will come to you to speak about the BIG reforms in the country, to give Rizia a true constitution, and proceed with the reforms.


Nationalization of Rizian Royal Gold
Nationalize by using force, you need money for now and your Authority is high enough. Prefer to buy the RGG shares, i think the using of force may not be appreciated by others democracies. You have enough energy and others things to sell to gain the budget.

-3 Budget +2 Budget per Turn

Enact these decrees :
- Large Second Global Energy Sale (-3 Authority -6 Energy +3 Budget)
- Sell Military Ships (-2 Authority +4 Budget -2 Battle Ships)
- Sell Military Submarines (-2 Authority +5 Budget -2 Submarines)


Begin South Merkopa Alliance Initiative
Allocate large ressources to the initiative, you need to make your own big alliance between the superpowers. Like John Hammon says “Spared no Expense”.

-3 Budget


Negotiations with President Smolak
It’s finally here, the last time you will Smolak’s d*ick. Continue to be very humble and agree with everything he said. When he’s a bit angry, excuse you, you are a poor and stupid guy before his Highness Wiktor the First, Emperor-President of Whelen.

But for Smolak, the terms of the deal were breached, he can’t give you Zille and… SURPRISE, Wiktor is the funny guy (who kills thousands of people remember). He shows you Zille from the sky BUT i don't want to handover Zille to Rizia (what a f*cking surprise !). Smolak will present the case to the AN and forced them to approve a referendum in Zille.

Yes i’m ready to strangle him but not now, humbly accept it, have faith in ATA and AN.


Secret Meeting with Manus Sazon
So you will discuss about democratic reforms. Agreed to create a government but keep some powers for the King like veto. For the provinces, make a federal state, the Houses will like it to keep some power. And also to create a House of Lords, the Houses agreed to participate in the democratic life of Rizia and to make amends on the law. And in the end, created a Supreme Court with judiciary independence.

The Houses Azaro and Toras will not support your constitution, but with Lucita with you Azaro will surely approve. But for Toras, you need to be very diplomatic with them.

Agreed to form a transition government with Daria at the head.


Derdia and Whelen Request Diplomatic Mediation
Agreed with a massive meditation effort.

-3 Authority -3 Budget

Since the 3.0.4, this event doesn't show up, i don't know if it's a bug or not.


Alliance of Nations
Nothing that really matters for you, Agnolia put the subject of Helijland on the matter. Say no to preserve your relations with Vlagsland. Also recognize the Angolian annexion of Helijland is legitimate the annexion of Zille by Whelen.

After the vote, Smolak will make a speech about the Zille's referendum. If you do correctly you diplomacy, everyone will say No or Abstain to the referendum, only Whelen will say Yes. The AN force Whelen to give back Zille to Rizia.


Deficit from Low Global Energy Prices
I don’t know how this event occurred, but you lost some budget.

-3 Budget


Lunch Time
Titus has finished the other investigation about your father’s death. And you are right, the Grand Wiseman killed your father.

Why ? Because of a stupid prophecy about the Chosen One that may be Valero or you… yeah you read it correctly.

Order to bring Sal to you for now.

Your Grand Wiseman will confess he killed your father but it was for “the greater good” (you know like in Hot Fuzz).

Don’t arrest him, he’s just a crazy old man, but you have a pressure on him (and we still have to authorize homosexuality in Rizia).


Royal Wedding Committee
Of course, do everything for you daughter, form the committee.

-2 Budget


Nighttime at the Palace
You will meet Lucita and when it’s possible, kneel and ask Lucita to be your new Queen. She will be happy and take you to the Grand Wiseman to be married in front of God.

Don’t give Lucita Lena’s ring, this one belongs to your daughter. Fortunately Sal has a ring from Palvo, Azaro’s rings.

You forged a strong alliance with your more powerful House, congrats.


Wedding of Princess Vina
Even if you want to announce your wedding with Lucita, remember it’s the big day of your daughter, don’t steal his moment.

Attention, the first time I had this event, Antone Rayne with Petr Vectern came to congratulate me and the young man. For now I don't have them and I don't know why, but it’s possible to have your preferred buddies from Sordland.
Since the 3.0.4, Anton Rayne came back to your daughter's wedding !

During your speech, focus on your daughter's best choices for a husband. But when it’s possible, announce your union with Lucita, your daughter will be consterned but whatever, she’s a little bit angry about that.


End of Turn 8 : Authority 6 (+5) Budget 5 (+13) Energy 14 (+7)

Turn 9

Turn 9 : Authority 9 (+3) Budget 17 (+9) Energy 21 (+4)

Attention some reports says very bad news, there are protests in the country and the game says you can promise to abdicate. I don’t know if it’s a bug or not but don’t let you be impressed by these reports, don’t abdicate and all will be resolved with the democratic reform.


Diplomatic Mediations with Derdia
Thanks to your diplomatic efforts, Rizia is a “trust-broker” (a country with enough diplomatic trustworthiness). Azmal and Saltana have a border dispute, the Derdian’s pilgrims can’t travel through Morella and Morella has had enough of violence with pilgrims.

The two leaders are barely seated when they already start arguing, telling them that they are leaders and not children. Accept to send a company of soldiers to escort the pilgrims into Morella. The two will accept.


Outcome of the Sordland Bond Investment
Remember your 1 Budget investment in the Sordish economy ? There are the results, you win 3 Budget (if you give 4 Budget you win 12 Budget ! This investment is not a scam if you manage the Sordish economy with Anton Rayne).

+3 Budget


Final Board Vote on the MITZ
Of course, vote yes, you win 40% share’s in the new gold corporation in Morella more than your initial stakes. It’s a final slap into the face of Alvarez. Like the proverb : Vengeance is a dish best served cold.

For some reason I have a bug that says Morella has 80% of shares and Lespia 20% (outing Rizia’s shares). But in the end I win +1 Budget per turn ?! Bug removed in the 3.0.5

+1 Budget per Turn


After this event, you will know if Whelen (Beware : Whelen may backs out or join in the 3.0.5, and i still don't know why it change each time), Derdia, Morella and Pales accept to be member of your Big Alliance.


Roundtable Discussion on Proposed South Merkopan Alliance
BEWARE BUG (i have a bug when Pales refused to participate in the discussion… and the next run i do exactly the same thing and they accepted).

The consecration of your diplomacy, invest 5 Budget and 5 Energy during the negotiations to create your regional alliance, everyone will accept. But Rumburg will hate that, you become a potential rival in Merkopa.

-5 Budget -5 Energy +5 Authority per Turn

You are at the head of a new and powerfull alliance in Merkopa, a true alliance not a hegemony ! The Kingdom of Rizia shines in the entire world.


Vlagsland Offer Aid
Don’t accept, you don’t need it.


High Tea with Queen Beatrice
The Queen is mad about your new alliance and announces your expulsion of GRACE. If you remember your run with Sordland, Rumburg will have sanctions from OMEC and the Superpowers, so the Queen in fact helps you. Also you don't need GRACE now. Like Clark Gable said : "My dear, I don't give a damn."

Remember the tea etiquette, first middle spoon, next the outer spoon, after the inner spoon. Or you can give a middle finger in the face of Beatrice.

-3 Budget per Turn


Only if you failed at the AN to prevent the referendum
Zille Referendum Results
Your final test, you did all you can for Zille, it’s now time for people to vote and decide their destiny ! But… Smolak is not stupid, he can cheat and fake the referendum. You have the option to invade Zille or intervene in the vote.

Do nothing, the people will speak for you by… 51% for return with Rizia !

Zille is yours again !

+2 Authority per Turn


Nationwide Destabilization Imminent
I don’t know if it's a bug or not because in fact my people are doing good. Do nothing, do not abdicate.


Return of Zille Speech
Your mother's birthplace is yours again, you repair the mistakes of your father. Accept to rename the Smolak Square, you need to get rid of the past.

During the speech favor the unity and gave the region to the Brennas Province or keep it as a separate province (the two options is good, Manus Sazon is loyal to you whatever you did).


Reform Conversations
Will all the Houses accept the reforms ? Maybe yes, maybe not. You need to reassure them and they will accept. If Hugo and Rico seem interested it’s a win.

Nominate Daria as Interim Prime Minister. Lucita has a request, the House Azaro must keep the military in hands, accept that.

All the three Houses will vote yes to the reforms, Rizia will be a true Constitutional Monarchy.


Enact these decrees :
- Lower Conscription Age to 18 (-3 Authority -2 Budget +1000 Military Power)
- Decriminalize Homosexuality (-4 Authority)
- Impose Equal Gender Pay (-2 Authority -2 Budget -1 Budget per Turn)

End of Turn 9 : Authority 6 (+12) Budget 11 (+13) Energy 16 (+8)

Turn 10

Turn 10 : Authority 15 (+12) Budget 21 (+7) Energy 24 (+3)

At this time, you will gain less Budget and Energy due to the high amounts of Energy you keep... but it's the last turn so you don't care about that.


Signing the 1958 Rizian Charter of Fundamental Law
Just focus on unity and democracy, appoint Daria again to speak for the new Constitution and stay next to her, you don’t give up your powers after all, you still the King.


Dissolution of the Royal Council
The last days with your councilors, don’t be sad, Lucita stay with you and say to Hugo that he’s still your uncle and you can need him (he will be honored and be your most loyal subject).


Calming of the Capital’s Chaos
Choose time to Celebrate, i still don’t know why there are protests.


Fate of the Prisoners
Choose only Rusty, execute him, everyone will see that and what we do to the traitors ? Hanging.


Executions
Speak to Rusty, and say what you want.


Morning in the Palace
Lucita has big news for you, she’s pregnant and it’s maybe a boy ! Call Pabel, he will be the godfather.


Announcement of the Prince-To-Be
Sooooo you have a son now, did your daughter Vina become Queen ? I choose to not change the line of succession.

Why ? I change many things in the Kingdom, change this will probably lead to a civil war with the Azaro. Also many monarchies IRL impose an equal succession in the 90’s, so you can be “RP” for that. Vina is really angry at you but remember in the game she nearly pushed you to be married again and have children…

For your speech, choose the name of want, i choose Valero to honor my father and do continuity. Confirm that your new son will be King after you.


Address to the Nation
Say what you want, it’s the last event of the Rizia DLC.


In the end, everyone will remember you as Romus the Reformer !

Final Words

I want to thanks Torpor Games for this amazing DLC, it's more like Suzerain 2 than a DLC.

Also thanks to the others players who made guides in Reddit or else.

I will keep the guide updated following the game updates.

I can't wait to see others countries in Suzerain Universe (and hating more people).

[DyWerrr]

I got couped as well.And they didnt discover Rusty being a spy.... And no romantical relationship with Lucita.

[DaRain DaRain]

i got couped??????

[Denisvirus22]

I can’t find the havas coal mine development. Is it gone or do I have to wait till turn 3?

[Bison Bourre]

Guide isn't updated, i'm waiting for the 3.1 for an update of this guide and sordland's guide.

[Huemann]

Guide doesn't mention what to do with Iza there's one or two events it misses or leaves little guidance on but the overall guiding principle remains the same.

Don't keep it in Rizia Imperi that gets a bad reception from the Sazons and your daughter, don't give it to Bernas either Toras will likely coup you giving Sazons too much power same reason you don't pardon Manus's mother.

No more Duke democratically elected council, is the choice. Remember you are a democrat.

[Huemann]

Built an equipment factory on turn 5 but power projection problem was solved just after the deal with Wehlen, to make this possible with budget constraints i had to sell a third batch of equipment to balance the books and not purchase any energy still had enough of both to make it happen.

I had to reroll a bit part of my starting choices included passing relevant decrees when your father is aleing, join military and fight captors, stop the blood, love your wife, absent father, celebrate diversity, turn down su omnia, go sailing.

opening moves main thing i did diffrent was fund airforce, its the cheapest way to strengthen the military theres also an event turn 3 or 4 to get another squad of paratroopers. both of these things go a long long way to fixing your power projection which is why by wehlen deal you go from -2 to +1 authority per turn

[Huemann]

I've got more than what I need to continue for energy and budget but nowhere near the authority. Because the issue is military and at this point ive got
Manpower 3250, Equipment 1250, 0 tanks, 0 trucks, 3 battleships, 2 submarines.
5 Infantry, 1 support vehicle, 2 military ships, 2 submarine, 2 militia, 1 golden guard, 1 azaro elites, 1 sazon levies, 1 marine, 1 mountaineer, 1 flagship

I think the authority issue is low equipment from sales and not training anything throughout, after turn 5 and 6 energy and budget aren't a huge issue and late game energy becomes a bit lower but still +4 or +3.

At turns 5,6 and 7 I'm going to try and buy some equipment and train some units failing that on turn 5 build one of the military factories. Factories are because early on in the guide were relying a lot on selling military stockpiles for budget which weakens power projection

in 3.0.9

[Huemann]

Having issues with Authority by Turn 5,6 and 7 im down to +2 and can't keep up with this guide's decrees anymore by turn 7 when I meet Derida I don't have the authority to repeal the blasphemy laws.

I'm losing 2 from power projection from pretty much turn 1 then when you weaken tradition with the reforms in turn 6 and by turn 7 I've got +6 romus -1 lost territorial integrity (won gas field dispute but things still playing out with wehlen, pales and derdia) -1 weakening traditions, -1 RPP leading house.

Because the authority turns off so badly and I've got Authority 2 (+2), Budget 14 (+8) and Energy 17 (+4) instead of Authority 7 (+5) Budget 11 (+10) Energy 12 (+9)

[PotatoMyTomato]

Idk how you start with Energy 5 (+2) because I picked the exact same starting choices and I am ALWAYS low on Energy when I start. This guide spends a lot of Energy for decrees that we enact according to the guide. Not sure if the guide is outdated for this specific issue?

[The RPS VHS scout]

the guide might be outdated in 3.0.9