Protocol for Receiving Exiled Princes

Guidelines for handling foreign princes seeking refuge during exile.

Overview

When a prince from another state arrives seeking refuge, follow this protocol to balance hospitality with political risk.

Assessment Phase

1. Evaluate the Prince's Status

   • Legitimacy of claim to throne
   • Current political situation in home state
   • Quality of accompanying advisors
   • Potential future value as ally

2. Consider Political Implications

   • Relations with current ruler of prince's home state
   • Risk of harboring a potential rival
   • Benefit of earning prince's gratitude

Response Options

Full Hospitality (Recommended for Valuable Allies)

• Provide generous gifts and housing
• Offer marriage alliance with noble family
• Supply military equipment and resources
• Maintain long-term support

Basic Courtesy (For Neutral Parties)

• Provide food and shelter
• Offer safe passage through territory
• Avoid formal alliances

Refusal (For Political Risks)

• Deny entry politely
• Explain political constraints
• Suggest alternative destinations

Warning Signs

• If prince has reputation for poor judgment
• If supporting him creates enemy of powerful state
• If his advisors are known troublemakers

Expected Outcome

Calculated hospitality that maximizes future political benefit while minimizing current risk.

Verification

1. Confirm that the prince's legitimacy of claim and quality of accompanying advisors have been assessed before committing to a response tier.
2. Validate that the political implications with the prince's home state have been evaluated, including risk of provoking the current ruler.
3. Check that the chosen response level (full hospitality, basic courtesy, or refusal) matches the assessed risk-benefit balance.