You write a letter to the Emperor explaining the situation and professing your innocence. Hopefully the truth will win out.
Early Summer, Colonial Year 11
It is with some trepidation that you observe the ship pulling up to the dock. The one after it could be carrying your replacement.
No time to worry about that, though, as there is a concerning report from Concordia. Apparently the heretics have erected a (wooden) pillar in honour of their beliefs- you're not well versed in theology, but you take the Bishop's word for it when he says that the four-sided pillar carved with images of the gods is an affront to the true faith. The proper form is four separate, round pillars carved with images of the gods. Theology aside, the Bishop is upset, and an upset Bishop leads to an upset populace.
A: Send word to Concordia, politely asking them to take down the offending pillar.
B: Send soldiers to Concordia to tear down the pillar.
C: Send the Bishop himself to Concordia to educate the heretics on the error of their ways.
D: Ignore the issue. It's just a piece of wood.
You have also been approached by Nova Emperia's eager explorers. The leader explains that he understands the treasury is not in the best of states, and so financing a full expedition is out, but he and his team are willing to do some prospecting totally for free... provided they get partial ownership of any mining locations they find. Also, before you ask, they don't want the compass for this job, since they will be operating in known territory only.
A: We know there's silver in the hills around Nova Emperia. See if you can't find another vein in the area.
B: The presence of iron near Concordia is pretty well established, but it'd be good to narrow down the best place for a mine.
C: Have a gander about the mountains near Lake's End, why don't you.
D: Poke around the Stone-Axe Tribe's territory- you left a lot of stones unturned last time.
E: No thanks. I'd rather not have to share profits.
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