The Blood Throne of Harrow

”The duty of a queen is first and foremost to her throne, the instrument of her power,” you say, “to respect me properly, you must gather from the city and from abroad all the treasures you can win to make me even more splendid and even more visibly something to be worshipped.” Although skeptical at first, Maisie does as you have instructed, and ventures off to win treasures for you. In due time she returns with riches galore, but at the same time Barclay returns, accompanied by Graham but without any riches of his own to offer you. Barclay and Maisie agree on a duel to the death to settle who gets to rule, and each comes to you for advice beforehand. You may be able to sway the outcome of the duel.

Tell Barclay how he might be able to win the duel. Tell Maisie how she might be able to win the duel.