The fact that a fellow named Timothy has been left in charge of Fallowhaven portends misery and doom for the realm. On Lord Fallow’s return I expect him to find his castle choked with moneylenders who have profited like never before from their pre-existing relationships with Timothy (Timothy had enjoyed falcon-hunting with them for years before his (hopefully temporary) ascension to the throne), while the artisans and merchants plot mutiny as a result of their taxes being increased twenty-fold.

Meanwhile, neighboring fiefdoms, knowing the King’s weakness and sensing his distraction, plot mischief.

Wait, I’ve heard this story somewhere before . . .