Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-12599067-20140222014010/@comment-12599067-20140301031502

"I can't say that I blame you, Daithi. A title like Emperor does not come without great responsibilities," Claudius replied, evidentally not surprised by the elf's rejection of the throne.

"And apparently not without a good chance of being kidnapped or murdered," Makoru added.

"Regardless, Tamriel needs an Emperor. What do you say, Mak?" the mage asked, turning to the former prince.

"I'm... not entirely sure. As much as I would love to sit upon the throne of the Empire, it seems that such a thing would be... dangerous, to say the least. Becoming the ruler of a single city is one thing. Becoming the Emperor..." Makoru paused, attempting to come up with a sufficient explanation of what such a title might mean. "That would be quite something," he offered.

"So what are you saying?"

"I'm saying I need time to think about it. And you?"

"Me? Rule an Empire?" Claudius repeated. "There's quite a few problems with that. I'm no ruler, Mak. I may be a noble, but I'm more of a follower than a leader," he answered. "I think I'll stay away from the throne for now. But if none of us rise to the throne, then who will?"