A Tribute

A Tribute is a unique dilemma for the Dark Elves race introduced in Total War Warhammer II and part of the loyalty game mechanic. The name of the lord that triggered this event is displayed under the dilemma name.

The player is given three choices with differing bonuses and effects, namely:


 * Increase the lord's loyalty by a little and receive an instant moderate money lump sum
 * Receive an instant large money lump sum in exchange for a major loyalty cut
 * Temporarily receive a moderate tax rate bonus for all provinces and an instant moderate money lump sum in exchange for a chance of all lords' loyalty to decrease a little each turn

In-game description
"During the monthly court meeting, one of your Lords brings forth a chest full of gold. Pompously, they declare it as a tribute to the crown. Of course, they hope for a glimpse of your favour and the prestige that it brings amongst his peers."

Requirements

 * Player is a Dark Elves faction
 * Player has a lord with high loyalty (10)

Trigger timing

 * As soon as all requirements are met there is a random chance chance the dilemma will trigger immediately.

Option 1: Accept the gold

 * Loyalty: +1
 * Treasury: +2000"Very good, very good. Now go away!"

Option 2: Raise his taxes
"It seems this Lord already has enough fat on their bones! Clearly an audit is needed - let's see what else can be taxed..."
 * Loyalty: -5
 * Treasury: +5000

Option 3: Raise everyone else's taxes

 * Raise everyone else's taxes
 * Turns remaining: 8
 * On turn start, Lords have a chance to gain -1 loyalty (all characters)
 * Tax rate: +10% (all provinces)


 * Treasury: +2000"This Lord got it right! Why aren't the others making similar contributions to the treasury?"

Strategy

 * It pays off to improve lord loyalty and keep it high as this dilemma can provide a variety of bonuses and effects which can support your campaign strategy.
 * High loyalty dilemmas are triggered only once per lord so it may be helpful to consider how your choice fits in with your long term strategy.