You attempt to 'recruit' some locals.
2*
Right, right. The people here hate you. Rather than give weapons to people who really, really don't want to serve you, you decide to leave them be, for now.
Your return to Kralicanev is uneventful.
Hoorah! Queen Erin has completed a campaign! Due to the death of her rival, it shall be known as
'The vanquishing of Donuk the Rash'
The rest of the year is uneventful. Seems to be a theme for winter, doesn't it?
Early Spring, 5 PCAs you are staring into the sunrise- the first of this, the fifth year since the Collapse- a slight cough catches your attention. You turn round to see the Advisor, holding the now familiar scrolls.
Fiefdom statusUnrest: -1
Army loyalty: 2
Population: 4
Economy: 2
Territory: 3
"Taxes were all paid on time this year, with no complaints. Some of the income went to the new Quartermaster, to make sure your men's equipment is in good shape. Most of the rest went to the army as wages. Which we can hardly afford to skimp on, as murmurs of discontent can be heard amongst the rank and file."
"Should we levy extra taxes, and use them to give the soldiers bonus pay this year?"
A-Happy soldiers are important. More taxes, more bonuses.
B-A happy Treasurer is important. More taxes, no bonuses.
C-Happy people are important. No taxes.
Army statusFootsoldiers: 2
Archers: 1
Heavy infantry: 2
Light cavalry: 2
Heavy cavalry: 0
Special: 0
"Some of the losses from the latest campaign were replenished over the winter, though the heavy infantry unit you swiped from Donuk were wiped out entirely, and could not be reformed."
"Your commanders insist that you need more footsoldiers in order to have an effective force. Your response, Dragonslayer?"
A-Indeed, issue a draft.
B-Volunteers are better.
C-*dismissive wave*