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[Ardas]

Edgard sat down and picked up one of the ledgers that albert laid to the side just a moment ago.

"Well, Your Majesty, eveyone speaks of pelts and furs being the most common thing after bread. although that is an exaggaration, it definitely means that we would trade that.
as for what is needed, apart form the grain that i've already arranged the purchase for, as per your orders earlier, our kingdom has a dearth of good horses. We cannot wage wars or maintain healthy economy without horses. "

He closed the ledger.

"While its true that we breed a small number sufficient enough for our needs, we do not have enough animals to give every knight a steed, for they cost a fortune, let alone to organise a courier service.
We do not need gold or spices or slaves. Our land is rich and our people hardy. But we need horses, to pull this kingdom out of stagnation."

He picked up another piece of parchment.

And finally the army.... I assume that 10 ducats would be enough to field 4 to 5 well-equipped regiments, that would work as suficient deterrent against any rebellion and as a core for the armies of your kingdom. Navy would need about 5 ducats, to prepare the basic facilities and enough ships to protect our shipping and coast. In total, military spending would form around a third of the yearly incomes of the crown.

edgard finally picked up a lteer form Ursa.
"Hmm... there is no question about the loyalty of the duc, but I am wary of lending money from the treasury. Usury and moneylending is beneath royalty. Besides, Spirituaser is probably the wealthiest province of the country. I find the request odd. I would suggest against it Your Majesty."

[Dragor23]

Theor didn't have a squire anyway at the moment. A loyal soul on his side would be excellent... Good, he would need to train this boy in the ways of a knight, but that was a minor problem. Theor was a good swordfighter and the rest could teach his weapon master. "Strap the shield on my left arm, boy and then grab your horse. We will ride home." He smiled at the young man "You will serve me as my squire and after some time, when you prove you worthiness, you will indeed get your knightly accolade."

[Dwarmin]

The King nodded-his opinions were Edgards, after all.

"Good, good...we need to encourage traders to come here. Once the navy is strong and the pirates chased off, more people will come, no doubt.

Yes, I guess Duc Ursa won't get her crowns. If she really wants a loan, let her come to me in person..."

Actions
1. Earmark 10 Ducats for the Army, and 5 for the navy
2. Set up trade routes to Stormstead for pelts/furs and grain
3. Begin constructing a Horse Industry-offer some incentives to traders from far odd lands to do business with us selling good breeding stock for the stables, such as nice amenties to reside in while trading, and tax or tariff discounts. Wait until we've got at least a basic fleet worth of ships to patrol the trade lanes.


The following letter is sent to Duc Ursa

Honored Duc Ursa

Our King regrets to inform you that he cannot approve a loan of that size, at this time. If you would like to resubmit your claim, please wait 30-60 business days.

The King has requested, any business loans larger than 100 crowns in sum from the royal treasury should be approved by both him and/Or Advisor De Arborvent in person, in Stormstead.

Thank you for your patience, and have a wonderful day-Long live the King!

Junior Secretary Gerome Blue, The Royal Treasury Department

Theor didn't have a squire anyway at the moment. A loyal soul on his side would be excellent... Good, he would need to train this boy in the ways of a knight, but that was a minor problem. Theor was a good swordfighter and the rest could teach his weapon master. "Strap the shield on my left arm, boy and then grab your horse. We will ride home." He smiled at the young man "You will serve me as my squire and after some time, when you prove you worthiness, you will indeed get your knightly accolade."

The boy does as he's told, carefully making sure to get the shield straps nice and tight (but not painfully), then comes back mounted on a small, but well taken care of dappled grey pony. You can already see, he handles his mount with the ease of his willpower and a certain degree of kindness-with some training, he'll no doubt become an excellent rider.

"Ready when you are, Saer. And thank you for this. By my honor, I shall not let you down."

[Taricus]

Receiving the reply, Ursa shook their head. In time, the larger problems would be solved. But for now, Ursa needed that money, and due to the state of the cityfolk there wouldn't be much of a chance to find a usurer in Spirituaser.

Search the city for a moneylender about to loan 2.5 ducats.

In Drachengrab:
A small entourage approaches the gates to the Marquis' castle, requesting a meeting with him...

[NUKE9.13]

You can never be absolutely sure, but the physicians agree that you have probably saved this woman's life.

Kninh spends a few more hours by the woman's side, to make sure the gods smile upon her.

He then requests to meet the king again.

[Dragor23]

Theor tapped his stallion in the sides to bring him to a hearty trot. His horse was not really happy with it, but it submitted obdient. "Don't worry... We will gallop as much as you want, but now we have company, who's not as fast as you." he whispered to Shadow.

GO HOME ALREADY, SERIOUSLY, LEAVE STORMSTEAD

[Shootandrun]

Actions
1. Earmark 10 Ducats for the Army, and 5 for the navy
2. Set up trade routes to Stormstead for pelts/furs and grain
3. Begin constructing a Horse Industry-offer some incentives to traders from far odd lands to do business with us selling good breeding stock for the stables, such as nice amenties to reside in while trading, and tax or tariff discounts. Wait until we've got at least a basic fleet worth of ships to patrol the trade lanes.

10 ducats are sent to the Prince and 5 to the Duc of Dechire, for them to spend on the army and the navy.

[6] You find traders from Eldanic lands willing to trade horses for your pelts, but a naval trade route with them would put you near the Haegar shores. Your fleets will have much work to do to keep the merchants safe.

Theor tapped his stallion in the sides to bring him to a hearty trot. His horse was not really happy with it, but it submitted obdient. "Don't worry... We will gallop as much as you want, but now we have company, who's not as fast as you." he whispered to Shadow.

GO HOME ALREADY, SERIOUSLY, LEAVE STORMSTEAD

[1] You forget that GMs do not roll for such thing, and you get angry and all capital letters-y for nothing. As you realize this, your head explodes and you die.

Receiving the reply, Ursa shook their head. In time, the larger problems would be solved. But for now, Ursa needed that money, and due to the state of the cityfolk there wouldn't be much of a chance to find a usurer in Spirituaser.

Search the city for a moneylender about to loan 2.5 ducats.

In Drachengrab:
A small entourage approaches the gates to the Marquis' castle, requesting a meeting with him...

[1] Apparently warriors like you have the bad reputation of never paying their debts. No one is willing to lend money to you - moneylenders avoid you in the streets in order to not have to refuse your demand.

1. Ask* the priest about where he came from and his clan. Ask what has been happening up north.
2. Hire the cook.
3. Ask the jewelers if they could make rings, necklaces, belts, bracelets and crowns in the Adranic style. There has to be enough for several (at least 3) clan chiefs. Also request a price for these.
4. Purchase a ducat's worth of wine.

[?] It seems the priest cannot read. There is precedent for that too.
The cook is now hired.
The jewelers will only demand a significant price if you want significant quality. [It'll cost you 1d to get a bonus]
The wine is delivered without any problems.

"Treat her well, she's head over heels for you from what I hear about her. And yes, admittedly the assassin was clumsy, but they did get the job done all the same, and they've eluded capture as well. Seems like that assassin is more a maul than a sword.

And hey, There's plenty more slave traders though it'll be a while before we get some imported exotics, which is the main loss from all this."

"Oh, don't worry, I'll treat her well... I know how to make women happy. I'll probably get all of her father's slaves if I marry her, although she'll drop the trade and invest in land. They should have a better life in Altaregia than they would have in Stormstead's brothels."

[Azthor]

Receiving the reply, Ursa shook their head. In time, the larger problems would be solved. But for now, Ursa needed that money, and due to the state of the cityfolk there wouldn't be much of a chance to find a usurer in Spirituaser.

Search the city for a moneylender about to loan 2.5 ducats.

In Drachengrab:
A small entourage approaches the gates to the Marquis' castle, requesting a meeting with him...

Word is sent and you are allowed alone into castle's gardens, a heavily armored knight ready to escort you to his lord's chambers.

[Taricus]

"And I don't mean in that way, Richard. There's a signifigant difference between a noblewoman and the whores whom you and your brother perused just a few years back. Remember that. Now, was there anything else to discuss? If not, I bid my leave of you mi'lord."

In Drachengrab.
The Blauritter follows the knight to the lord's chambers, not exactly wanting to wait around...

[Shootandrun]

"And I don't mean in that way, Richard. There's a signifigant difference between a noblewoman and the whores whom you and your brother perused just a few years back. Remember that. Now, was there anything else to discuss? If not, I bid my leave of you mi'lord."

If Richard was offended by the Duc's tone, he did not show it. Instead, he smiled.

"What? I did not insinuate anything, Blauritter. You can leave, I have nothing else to discuss with you."

At some point in the time period, after the meeting with the Blauritter

After nearly three months in Stormstead, Richard decided it was time to return to Altaregia, the city he was responsible of. He invited lady Tiana to come with him - he thought it would be good for her to visit her potential future home.

Altaregia was an old city, the capital of the southern kings before the War of the Hounds. Although it was far less populous than Stormstead, a certain degree of wealth was apparent when one visited it. It was the center of slave trade in the kingdom - the Main Street, also called Auction Street, could be visited by thousands of potential buyers every day, and traders came from around the world to sell them here.

As such, the city's population was quite unbalanced; there were nearly two slaves for every citizen. Most of them worked the land or the fishing boats, but many were also employed in the brothels of the docks or as bodyguards and servants for the city's artisans or merchants. To balance that fact, Altaregia had a long tradition of treating its slaves well, as to avoid uprisings.

The city's palace reflected its personality; old, proud, and mainly inhabited by slaves, instead of servants. Mostly women, too, although that was a recent change. It was built out of marble, and although it was not as big as the King's palace or as well defended as a true castle, it was beautiful, and the pride of the Duc.

Richard travels to Altaregia, bringing the Countess with him.

Once there, he opens his court to visitors.

[Dwarmin]

Looks like these got lost in the shuffle, so reposting them.

Actions:
1. Invite Eliza to dine with me. Try to gauge her own personal ambitions, and get to know her better. Find out how well she dances, if she'll allow me.
2. Send a messenger to the Redspear Delta-invite someone who would speak on behalf of the people there, to discuss this minor problem. Make it a friendly visit?
3. Do both for the people to prevent starvation-establish a Granary for 1 Duct, and emergency food purchases from Drachengrab and Altaregia for 50 crowns.

[Shootandrun]

Looks like these got lost in the shuffle, so reposting them.

Actions:
1. Invite Eliza to dine with me. Try to gauge her own personal ambitions, and get to know her better. Find out how well she dances, if she'll allow me.
2. Send a messenger to the Redspear Delta-invite someone who would speak on behalf of the people there, to discuss this minor problem. Make it a friendly visit?
3. Do both for the people to prevent starvation-establish a Granary for 1 Duct, and emergency food purchases from Drachengrab and Altaregia for 50 crowns.

[4] Eliza is apparently a determined woman willing to work to improve her lot in life. Although a political marriage is all that she can hope out of her father, she explains to you how she honed her stewardship and intrigue skills to serve as a useful advisor to her future husband, and not simply some sort of herd animal used for carnal pleasures and heir production. [4] She likes you quite alot, and you can tell not just for your rank; she is friendly and gregarious when she is with you, and uses her wit with tactful precision. [5] She is a better dancer than you, as it turns out; she would have no trouble leading a dance at a ball, and she knows many different styles.

[1] The nobles do not send an emissary, but they do answer with a letter. It explains to you how they see no problem over the matter, since they are simply enforcing their tolls rights, and that it does not belong to the king to decide wheter or not those can be applied to the merchants.

[-1,5d] The commoners rejoice when they learn of your generosity. They will remember that. [-2 unrest with the commons]

[Azthor]

After a long walk across Lorvese's halls, your escort comes to a halt, two large oaken door before you.

"Marquis Rakam will see you" he bluntly declares before stepping aside, gesturing for you to go inside.

As you step into the dim-lighted room, the doors close behind you, prompting you forward through the decoated olive carpet towards an antique desk, surrounded on all sides by piles of scrolls and dusty bookcases filled to brim. A figure lays behind the desk, its features obscured by a large scroll it holds before its visage, a blue feather protruding above its head.

"If it is not the Blauritter, what a surprise, I wonder what brings you to my humble abode dear Duc, came to pay an old man a visit?" he says in an overly dramatic fashion, having let the scroll rest atop the table.

"Enough with the jest, I knew you were coming only one thing could have brought you here at such an hour. Still, I suppose it is for best if I hear it from you" he continued, his tone now much sterner.

[Taricus]

"If you already know what I am here to discuss, then I need not say a word of it." The knight sat down in a chair opposite the spymaster's desk before continuing on.

"So, which duc would you recommend for it? I mean, there isn't much to choose from to begin with, but I'd like to hear your opinion in the matter."

[micelus]

With his business done here, Osir readied his men and belongings, and began traveling to Osport.

Go to Osport.

((Too busy to type anything else.))