[WFRP] The Bloody Crown OOC XV

[rax]

That's why, if you're planning a coup, you also make plans to frustrate whoever might be the biggest threat to you successfully holding onto power once the main target is removed. Not to mention that you obviously need some military force of your own, which could include subverting anyone not in the Iron Company.

But above all, Sieghard makes an important point about succession. Carraciolo has zero legitimacy as the next in line to rule the Reaches, all he has is (probably) the support of the Iron Company. He may be able to take and hold Savonne with that, but that leaves everyone else to do their own thing, including raising and training troops to fight him if he marches out to reconquer the other areas. If he splits his forces to hold all parts of the Reaches, he leaves himself vulnerable to being defeated piecemeal.

Coming late into the game, I think the chances of a successful coup are far greater than it might seem at first glance, but it's likely true that it's not something the party could pull off with just your own resources.

Edit: Man, you people write posts quickly!

If you were to advance a candidate for the throne from the party, my suggestion would be either Sieghard - he's recognizable, a famous warrior, and already holds a leadership position - or Ludo. He's a skilled diplomat and will seem non-threatening to most other candidates, but as long as he's got Sieghard and Elsa behind him, he also has the muscle to keep other ambitious folk in line (once the coup is done).