The torture storage room is a well organized room of equipment, there are lashes and cat-o-nine tails hanging from the wall, several malicious devices covered by tarp. There is a iron maiden on a dolly, some clubs for plainly breaking thigh bones in one corner, along with jars of thumbscrews, boxes or pins and a big table with ropes and a crank that stretches people until they are really uncomfortable
Torture equipment storage room, Dungeon
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The humans walking around. I am one of them. A head, 2 arms, and two legs. No tail!
Are you sure, your majesty? These have proved very useful in extracting crucial information in the past. Yes - no King worthy of the title would harm his subjects.  But the democratic government that came before?  Petty squabbling, separating into parties that are little different from each other in any substantive way . . . attacking and torturing those who do not think like themselves?  No, not in my Kingdom. You are a wise and fair ruler indeed, my King. I will be sure all of these devices are destroyed so they can no longer harm another individual in this world! Wonderful!  Furthermore, let us create a constitution that enshrines certain rights for the people - we could call it the Great Charter, a Magna Carta if you will. Excellent idea, your majesty. What basic rights would you like to see granted to every man and woman? Well, security of the person for a start!  No torture, no unreasonable arrest or seizure of property - we want to ensure these monsters can never abuse the people ever again,even if one day the Crown should fall. Of course, my King. Have you talked this over with the court? Do they agree with your progressive ideals? Oh, there are always those resistant to change, who want to protect their position of wealth over that of the people - but that happens in both Monarchies and Republics.  It will be a long road good citizen, but we'll get there.  Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve the realm? Perhaps a percentage of the royal coffers can go towards better infrastructure and health care in the villages. It's quite shocking what years of neglect have done to parts of this kingdom. Thank goodness you are a man of change, your majesty.  I agree - I daresay, free medicare for all?  It would pay for itself in the long run don't you think?  Peasants spend less time being sick, plagues are harder to spread - don't have to worry about choosing between treating their child or their cow?  Has potential? The upfront cost will be quite demanding on your personal riches, your majesty. Are you prepared to sacrifice the life of absolute luxury that past monarchs have enjoyed?  As I said, the ways of the past are behind us - these luxuries serve no use if people are starving in the streets.  What is a King without silks?  Still a King.  Without furs?  Still a King,  Without a people?  Nothing.