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Metternich Events

3 events

The End of an Age metternich.1 · dlc014

With the accession of … … to the throne, the long-serving Chancellor … has announced … retirement. The chapter of history defined by … statesmanship has come to a close.

"But, after all, the thought I secretly cherish is that ancient Europe is at the beginning of the end. My determination being to perish with it, I shall know how to do my duty; nor is this my my motto alone—it is that of the Emperor too. New Europe, on the other hand, has not as yet begun its existence, and between the end and the beginning there will be a chaos." — Klemens von Metternich

The great conductor exits the stage. Legacy of Metternich: +4% …Influence, +3% Prestige, +3% … Political Strength, +5% Production Research Speed, +5% Arts Academy building Throughput Legacy of Metternich: +4% …Influence, +3% Prestige, +3% … Political Strength, +5% Production Research Speed Legacy of Metternich: +4% …Influence, +3% Prestige, +3% … Political Strength, +5% Arts Academy building Throughput Legacy of Metternich: +4% …Influence, +3% Prestige, +3% … Political Strength

An Ingoniminous End metternich.2 · dlc014

"I am no longer anybody. I have nothing more to do, nothing more to discuss." — Klemens von Metternich

… will no longer define us.

A Minor Coup metternich.3 · dlc014

Chancellor … has proposed a slate of reforms to the structure of the Geheime Staatskonferenz; improving the functioning of the body whilst instating … as its undisputed head. … has aligned with the Royal Family to arrest the measure.

"There are few men who would benefit less from additional power than Metternich", began the messenger, "and I beg the Archduke forgive me for saying so. If you are available by month's end..." The Archduke gestured for him to pause, an irritated look on his face. His boots were half-on, and he wished to give them his full attention. "Month's end? Where is Kolowrat now?" "Bohemia, my lord. He sends tidings of the flu."

Kolowrat's meddling threatens the stability of the Empire.

The Chancellor had best limit himself to foreign affairs.

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