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<blockquote data-quote="kigmatzomat" data-source="post: 1886124" data-attributes="member: 9254">I'm not sure I agree.&nbsp; IMO the true rulers, if not the titular ones, will be mid- to high level though rarely combat classes.&nbsp; (Rogue is a popular class for young nobles since it provides a great mixture of skills, combat ability, and survival)The simple fact is that foreign powers will send their most able diplomats; definitely the most skilled, loyal individuals they can find.&nbsp; A ruler should not be blatantly outclassed by the servant of another.&nbsp; Experienced PCs should realize that a low level head of state means a high level cabinet pulling the strings.&nbsp; Cardinal Richelieu and Thomas Wentworth were definitely&nbsp; high level individuals with copious skill.&nbsp; The kings of France and England at the time, however, were not so capable.&nbsp; Any nation devoid of high level rulers will be outmaneuvered by more competent governments and defeated either militarily, economically, or diplomatically.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="kigmatzomat, post: 1886124, member: 9254"] I'm not sure I agree. IMO the true rulers, if not the titular ones, will be mid- to high level though rarely combat classes. (Rogue is a popular class for young nobles since it provides a great mixture of skills, combat ability, and survival) The simple fact is that foreign powers will send their most able diplomats; definitely the most skilled, loyal individuals they can find. A ruler should not be blatantly outclassed by the servant of another. Experienced PCs should realize that a low level head of state means a high level cabinet pulling the strings. Cardinal Richelieu and Thomas Wentworth were definitely high level individuals with copious skill. The kings of France and England at the time, however, were not so capable. Any nation devoid of high level rulers will be outmaneuvered by more competent governments and defeated either militarily, economically, or diplomatically. [/QUOTE]

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