You've toppled the King. Now What?

[Ealli]

In the overthrow the kingdom games I've run, I've tried to couple the PCs to an organization. Once the king has been slain, the PCs can then put one of the friendly NPCs from the organization on the throne to handle the boring stuff while the PCs continue to be adventurers. So far, none of the PCs have wanted to be the monarch themselves, probably recognizing how much of a change in lifestyle/gamestyle that would make.

 

[the Jester]

The Halfling Action Militia (H.A.M.) from the Jester's halfling story hour had this situation - they deposed the ruler of an island (who called himself a king) and had to deal with the power vacuum. Due to their transient nature, they worked on setting up others to rule, and spent a little bit of time and effort making sure the place was in good hands and the authority was legit before taking off once more for more adventures.

To be precise, they put a unicorn on the throne.

 

[IcyCool]

To be precise, they put a unicorn on the throne.

"Ouch! Those meddling halfling pranksters will pay my proctology bills!" - The King.

 

[Nightfall]

*thinks that one should always check where one's sits BEFORE trying to rule* Makes one's life easier.