I captured a King, and...

[pp2]

First, I cannot express enough how much I dig this game.  Kudos to everyone involved for putting this gem together, and I'm hoping to see the sequel on consoles as well. 

I happened to capture the king of a realm we were at war with and I can't seem to do anything with him.  I went to my king because last time I talked to my king and had an enemy count in tow he asked about him specifically and bought him from me.  This time he only gave me kudos for beating the king but didn't offer to take him off my hands.  Ransom broker won't touch him and I can't find any options to try and ransom him back on my own.

What do I do with the guy?  And what is happening to his kingdom while he is my prisoner?

 

[Cpt. Nemo]

What do I do with the guy?  And what is happening to his kingdom while he is my prisoner?

Sometimes friendly lords will buy captured lords from you, sometimes they won't. Otherwise, you can put him in your town or castle garrison, which functions as a dungeon for soldiers and lords you've captured. Them you just wait for a ransom, or his escape.

As for what's happening to his kingdom... nothing, aside from the fact their most powerful lord isn't able to help.

 

[pp2]

Thanks.  How do I use the prison?  I meant to add that part as well; I have prisons in my city and castles but see no option to put perps in there.

 

[Cpt. Nemo]

Same way you put soldiers in the garrison, but select prisoners instead.

 

[pp2]

Wow, how did I miss that?  Ok thanks man, much appreciated.