Well, as to who would run the kingdom after the death of the Queen Regent, well, this is the sort of thing that can easily start a civil war - though with an attack happening at the same time, who ends up in charge is more likely to be the next in line of succession, whoever that is.  The Duke of Freeport seems likely, sure.  ;D<br/><br/>I am comfortable with a confrontation, but I am not comfortable with people saying things about my character, though.  It is not for eiselmann to decide who is the best in single combat (or any other thing), not on his own, anyway.<br/><br/>That said, the way I prefer to handle confrontation is mutual agreement or mediation by the GM.