And the subtext being that by making Lithuania slightly stronger he makes Poland the Sejm slightly weaker, and perhaps giving him something of a power base outside of Poland, had nothing at all to do with the decision to award the Livonian leftovers to Lithuania at all, right?
Lots of Lukasc here on Livonia and Lithiania - but yes, it is has this relates to the situation in Poland that I am particularly interested in.
Lukasz sounds like an eminently capable ruler. Like stynlan, I'm also curious if he was intentionally playing his different realms against each other.
Quite a shrewd ruler. I have to echo stnylan here too.
So far Lukasz has proven to be both shrewd and even-keeled, at least as regards affairs in the Lithuanian half of the realm. Like some of the other commenters, I can imagine the high magnates of Poland's szlachta fuming over seeing their power diluted, but without any overt provocation there's really little they can do without coming across as incredibly self-aggrandizing themselves -- especially as they're the ones who made him King in the first place.
Reformation is coming soon. I wonder what would it mean for Poland?
An excellent turn of phrase, this!the Grand Duke approached every word like a huntsman stalking a boar
The epitaph that the game gives is remarkably grumpy!
As for Lukasz I, he sounds like a truly good king, probably the best we've seen so far. Hopefully Jan II can carry on his legacy.
Lukasz was a great monarch, but as mentioned only one man. He danced the dance with the nobles and danced it well, but it is tricky to rule and pirouette at the same time. All too easy to fall. Will Jan II prove as able? I must admit I have my doubts.
Jan Olbracht is already at a disadvantage, in that everything he does will almost certainly pale in comparison to the Lukasz's legacy. He may be competent enough to hold the realm together, but I foresee the Commonwealth's stability is about to take a definite plunge as the szlachta see a chance to reassert their "ancient" privileges...
An excellent turn of phrase, this!
Another knightly order gone from the North. I'm sure the Lithuanians will be grateful for the influx of land from our bold new king.
I'm glad to hear that Jonas Albertas did not succeed in his play for the throne, two usurpations in such quick succession would have been too good a present for the foreigners.
It's good to see Lukasz flexing his muscles with the Sejm but I wonder for how long that tide can be contained.
And so the protestants have reared their head, Lukasz' tolerance is commendable but I fear it may be setting up the foundations of something more sinister.
A shame that Lukasz only had daughters but there's nothing to be done there. I suppose they will be valuable tools for our next king's legitimacy (I assume from his name that he too is a Polish noble)
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We must avenge the battle of Varna!If the Ottomans start doing badly, south opens up as an option...