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Haakon IV - Norway's last stand
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You tell Alexander exactly where to place his offer and continue on your mission. At your refusal he becomes very impatient and considers a more forceful approach.

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Deliver a harsh reminder

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Alexander II tries to turn your allies against you, but they remain loyal.

He attacks the west with an army, but is defeated. Some believe it is the protecting spirit of St Columba, watching over the Gaelic community of the west.

All Alexander's attempts to sabotage your authority in the Isles are foiled.

Soon after, Alexander II passes away leaving his six year old son and heir, Alexander.

The inauguration of Alexander III involves many Gaelic elements. You believe it is an attempt at gaining favour among the Gaelic commmunity. Alexander's bloodline is recited tracing back to Scota, the mythical founder of Scotland.

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the outcome
Reading from John of Fordun's Chronicle of the Scottish Nation, 1380s, describing the inauguration of Alexander III.
Icon of Gaelic Christianity. St Columba, from a 20th century stained glass window, St Margaret’s chapel, Edinburgh Castle.
Stained glass window, St Margaret’s chapel, Edinburgh Castle