The citizens of the fallen kingdom watched their beloved knight princess get dragged out, strung up and violated by the orc chieftain as an announcement of their takeover. [Idolmaster](artist:Echihiro)
As soon as Riesz's party returned victorious, the baron quoted obscure laws that put the party behind bars - with the exception of Riesz, who was given a chance to buy the others' freedom.... [Trials of Mana](artist:Takanaru)
Ransom, symbolism, information, royalty, publicity, leverage... The captive Princess Mia could see all complex considerations being thrown out as soon as the thousands of invader soldiers laid their eyes on her and primal urge took over. [Civilization On