The Would-Be Suitor

The Would-Be Suitor is a High Elves dilemma.

Description
A noble prince of Ellyrion presents himself before the court, offering the courtship of his eldest, and certainly most beautiful, daughter. It is not forbidden for the Phoenix King, once married to the Everqueen, to take additional consorts, yet to do so would send an interesting message - one that could not be easily undone. All the same, itis clear this prince wants to carry favour, yet the entire court observes the action of the Phoenix King; what he chooses to do may have repercussions.

Take her as consort

 * Influence: -10
 * Diplomatic relations: +10 with Ellyrion

Take another as consort

 * She is surely beautiful, but there are others that require his attention.
 * Influence: -12
 * Priestess of Isha

Politely decline

 * She is most beautiful, but the Phoenix King does not wish for complications right now.
 * Influence: +20
 * Diplomatic relations: -10 with Ellyrion

Deny the consort, but elevate the prince

 * Buying favours is not cheap, but achieves the same ends without having to sully oneself with entanglements.
 * Influence: +10
 * Treasury: -750