Spring of Year 1
Dear Sire...
I am most pleased to welcome thou to the estate of Chateau Nuef. As your humblest of servants, I, Scribe Percival, am at your command.
Chateau Nuef lay on the southern borders of the great land of Bretonnia, and its surrounding lands are dangerous to the unwary, I shall henceforth do my best, as a lowly Scribe can, to inform you of the surrounding lands.
To the south, the Forest of Dead Oaks lay, blocking passage in that direction to all who are wise enough to avoid the beasts that are said to dwell therein. To the west and the north, lay the path to other Bretonnian estates, no danger shall come that way. The east leads to unclaimed plains for a great distance, ample ground to build your glorious estate upon.
It is with a joyous heart I accept the role of advisor to yourself, and will strive to aid thee as much as one as lowly as I may hope to achieve.
Now, to business.
The small village of Nuef, named in honour of your grand estate, lay a short distance to the west of the manor in which you now make your home. Within the homesteads of Nuef, live 45 lowborn commoners, ready to serve thee as subjects most loyal. Slightly to the north of the village, lay your Farmsteads and Fields, 5 Farmers live therein and work the Fields. The Farmers are also loyal to you, and look with hope upon your new rule.
10 Men-At-Arms are also under your command, they will act as lawmen for your subjects, and protect your lands - with their very lives.
Lastly, to do with your lands, a large plot of land is under your ownership but has yet to be capitalised, this land will come of great use to a wise lord such as yourself, I am sure.
Some matters of state also require your attention, and I shall set them before you for your consideration.
The Tax Rate is currently set at then normal level for estates of Bretonnia. In your wisdom, do you see a need to increase or decrease this setting?
Rationing is currently at Full Rations, do you wish to change the Rationing total?
The Lord's Tax for this Season is 1 Revenue, do you wish it paid?
Being the season of Spring, the plantation of crops is very much foremost in the Farmer's minds, should we begin the sowing of crops?
As a lowly Scribe, I can but guess at your plans for the future, but construction is an option that cannot (by my lowly mind) be rejected out of hand, do you wish to build any Upgrades on your lands?
The free plot of land under your ownership is in excellent condition for development, do you wish to build the empty lands into something of use?
Speaking of empty plots of land, do you wish to spend some of the treasury in purchasing and clearing new lands? A map of your surrounding lands may be found Here.
As a final matter, the garrison, although able to police the populace and guard against natural creatures, have expressed concern about their ability to defend the estate, should it be attacked by anything more serious than a Goblin Warband. In your mind, is this merely the ramblings of men who know not of what they speak, or do you find merit in their words, and wish to train a number of new warriors from the populace?
Ah, apologies for the length of this letter, milord, but I am now finished in my writings. I await your responding orders with great joy, as I know that you will bring a new era to this once old and musty estate.
Yours faithfully,
Scribe Percival.
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STATISTICS:
Revenue: 103
Food Stocks: 137
Townsfolk: 53 (grown by 3 since the start of the Season)
Idle Villagers: 48
Farmers: 5
Men-At-Arms: 10
Land Squares (Total): 5
Shelter Squares (Serf Level): 2
Farmstead Squares: 1
Field Squares: 1
Free Land Squares: 1
Tax Rate: Average Tax (1 Revenue per 4 Townsfolk or Men-At-Arms)
Subject's Loyalty: 62%
Faith: 48%
King's Favour: 41%
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Lord's Response
Scribe Percival,
I accept your supplication to my rule and instruct you in the following matters. I trust that you shall deliver my good wishes to the populace and attend to the following orders.
Firstly I wish the tax rate to remain constant. No increases will be required for the time being. As to the matter of rations, I believe that while my subjects have sufficient food then full rations should be maintained. I shall trust to your judgement to inform me of when stocks are low.
All fields currently available on the estate should be sown now. I wish sufficient food to be available for the winter months and if possible have a surplus available that can be sold to the Royal Granary.
I notice that a field is available in The Dells for development. See to it that this plot is built into a farmstead.
I notice also that the farmstead at the North Meadows is in need of an Animal Barn. If funds are sufficient have one built. I have heard the winters here can be bitter and I wish no losses because of the cold.
I agree also that the number of Men-at-Arms is insufficient. Train two more this season and have them report for duty. More will follow as revenue will allow.
I wish the Lord's Tax to be paid with due haste.
These are my wishes, carry them out.
Lord Arinsay of Nuef.
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Summer of Year 1
Dear Sire...
Greetings once more, milord. The actions you commanded to be done were carried out, and over the past Season, all were completed.
The new Farmstead has been built, but, because no Fields lay nearby, no Farmers live therein. Also, the Animal Barn you requested has been built, and the Farmers are pleased by your decision.
The two new Men-At-Arms were trained, as you asked. Two of the most able-bodied men were chosen for the task, and they are both eager to prove themselves as lawmen and warriors.
The crops you asked to be sown have been done so, and have now been harvested. An abundant crop was yielded by the Field, and it looks as if it will be enough to last throughout the year,
Now, to matters of state.
Firstly, a matter of some concern. The Taxes do not cover both the cost of Upkeeping the buildings within the estate and paying the Men-At-Arm's wages. In your great wisdom, do you see a need to increase the Tax Rate, or, perchance, perform a Peasant Levy?
Next, the Harvest Day Festival is coming this Season, and it is up to you, as lord of the estate, to decide how much of our Revenue and Food Stocks is used up in the celebration. I trust that you, in your greatness, remember that this is the only regular time of year that the Faith of the peasantry may be given a boost.
Is it your wish that any of the nearby lands be purchased and cleared for usage? Our current Revenue would not be enough to cover both the buying and development of new lands at the moment, but a higher Tax Rate or a Peasant Levy could change that.
Also, this Season's Lord's Tax is again 1 Revenue, do you wish it paid?
As a final note, the garrison welcomes its new recruits, and thanks you for them, yet they would be most pleased if you decided to add more troops to their number.
The Season of Spring has past, and Summer must be dealt with. However, in your excellence, I am certain that we will not only survive for many years to come, but thrive.
Regards,
Your most humble of servants, Scribe Percival.
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STATISTICS:
Revenue: 59
Food Stocks: 255
Townsfolk: 56 (grown by 5 since the start of the Season)
Idle Villagers: 51
Farmers: 5
Men-At-Arms: 12
Land Squares (Total): 5
Shelter Squares (Serf Level): 2
Farmstead Squares: 2
Field Squares: 1
Tax Rate: Average Tax (1 Revenue per 4 Townsfolk or Men-At-Arms)
Subject's Loyalty: 64%
Faith: 46%
King's Favour: 42%
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Lord's Response
Percival,
It is pleasing to hear that all commands have been undertaken, but in this summer season I have many new tasks for you. As the harvest has been so successful I believe we shall have no need to buy food supplies from outside the estate, and to ensure that further harvests are even more bountiful I wish you to commission the clearing of the free land square at no.3 of The Dells. The intention being to have it ready for the next spring season's sowing. See that this is done.
In this Summer season I wish the raising of a Peasant's levy not exceeding 40 revenue. Inform the peasantry that this must be done to ensure their well-being in the future and that they have my word as their Lord that this shall be the only levy for the next four seasons.
I am not yet content with the number of Men-at-arms available for defence of the estate. Choose another three men from our idle villagers and train them in the art of war. Also, to ensure their effectiveness in battle I wish you to commission the building of a Barracks within the precinct of the village of Nuef. See that this is done.
The Harvest Festival must be held and to this end I wish the spending of 10 revenue for the entertainment of our subjects, and 10 food stocks as offerings to the Lady over this time. We live in a precarious region of the Kingdom and any blessings we receive from the Lady can only help.
My duties command me to pay the Lord's Tax, see that it is done.
It is my intention to build a Grail Chapel as soon as our resources allow. Keep this in mind as you travel the estate. We will need a suitable position in a place fitting for such an important building.
I await your Autumn report.
Lord Arinsay of Nuef
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Autumn of Year 1
Dear Sire...
As you had ordered, the lands of The Dells no.3 have been cleared and have been readied to become a Field in the coming Spring. It is a rich land, and I am sure you will be pleased with it, should you come to inspect it yourself.
Although it has caused a small amount of unrest in the peasantry, the Peasant Levy you commanded was gathered. The peasantry, seeing no reason to be sceptical of your promises, have accepted the necessity of the levy.
A wise choice it was to train more Men-At-Arms, as your order came during mid-Summer. The traditional gathering of able bodied men for consideration into the armed forces helped me greatly select the three most worthy folk to bare arms in your name. The now fifteen strong guard forces also are thankful of the Barracks you chose to construct for them, they now have a base of operations, and thank your wisdom for it.
The peasantry were thankful for the Food Stocks and Revenue spent in the Harvest Day Festival, and all of your subjects enjoyed themselves greatly. A small feast was held, as well as many entertaining games of dice and skill. The day ended with a respectful prayer to the Lady, with offerings of riches and foodstuffs being placed into the River Sielle.
Now, once more, to matters of state.
The Lord's Tax of 1 Revenue is to be paid, do you wish it done?
The Food Stocks we have are currently sufficient to feed the population, but, upon inspection, do not look enough to plant Fields in the upcoming Spring. I would suggest the expenditure of 5-20 Revenue on Food Stocks from the Royal Granary, to insure our ability to plant crops in the coming Spring. I would suggest 15 Revenue, but I am but a humble scribe, and your wisdom is far greater than mine.
Another solution to the problem is to implement Half Rations, that would allow crops to be planted in the upcoming Spring, without Revenue expenditure.
Also, we are, albeit very slowly, losing money to Upkeep and Men-At-Arms wages. Would you want to increase the Tax Rate? If you do so, it should give us a tidy profit each Season. Although, keep in mind that the population look unfavourably upon such taxes.
Lastly, although the Revenue stocks are slim at this point in time, would you want to build any buildings, or buy any land?
Your loyal subject,
Scribe Percival.
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STATISTICS:
Revenue: 26
Food Stocks: 176
Townsfolk: 54 (grown by 1 since the start of the Season)
Idle Villagers: 44
Farmers: 10
Men-At-Arms: 15
Land Squares (Total): 6
Shelter Squares (Serf Level): 2
Farmstead Squares: 2
Field Squares: 1
Free Land Squares: 1
Animal Barns: 1
Barracks's: 1
Tax Rate: Average Tax (1 Revenue per 4 Townsfolk or Men-At-Arms)
Subject's Loyalty: 58%
Faith: 47%
King's Favour: 43%
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Lord's Response
Percival,
As the peasants of this estate have a duty to pay their taxes, so do I to my betters. If the Lord's Tax is 1 revenue then it must be paid. Do so with as much haste as possible.
In the matter of raising taxes it would seem that the average rate is not enough. There is much that must be done to establish this estate as my seat of power and the paltry sums being raised are not enough. Raise taxes to the next level and quell any dissent this might cause amongst the peasantry. Be advised however that such measures will only be necessary until the following Spring. I foretell good harvests and the surplus we shall gather will provide much needed revenue.
It is important that we have what is needed for the next sowing. Spend 15 revenue on the purchase of additional food stocks. It would not be wise to place the populace on half-rations just as a rise in taxes has been announced.
We do not have the revenue needed to undergo any further building in the Autumn. For this season at least we must wait.
Lord Arinsay of Nuef
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Winter of Year 1
Dear Sire...
The Winter Season is upon us now, and the snows are heavy. The population has fallen by 4 since the start of the Season, and it seems that the chill is greater than usual in these parts of our lands.
However, I shall not allow the cold to impede my report...
Firstly, the Lord's Tax for this Season is of 3 Revenue. Do you wish it paid?
The Food Stocks you ordered purchased last Season arrived before the Winter chill grew too great, and as of now, the foodstuffs wait safely in the stockpiles of food of the estate.
The new, higher Tax Rate has offered a reasonable, but not overwhelming, increase in the estate's Revenue gains. Under your wise rule, the estate has begun to grow in both wealth and size.
As it is, the Winter's cold makes this Season mostly one of waiting. However, a few, more minor options still are open.
Do you wish to build any buildings upon our existing lands? Or perhaps you would like to train some more Men-At-Arms to your cause?
As I write this, the dark of night draws close, so I shall end my report for this Season.
Your humble servant,
Scribe Percival.
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STATISTICS:
Revenue: 25
Food Stocks: 151
Townsfolk: 50 (fallen by 4 since the start of the Season)
Idle Villagers: 40
Farmers: 10
Men-At-Arms: 15
Land Squares (Total): 6
Shelter Squares (Serf Level): 2
Farmstead Squares: 2
Field Squares: 2
Animal Barns: 1
Barracks: 1
Tax Rate: High Tax (1 Revenue per 2 Townsfolk or Men-At-Arms)
Subject's Loyalty: 58%
Faith: 45%
King's Favour: 44%
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Lord's Response
Percival,
In truth there is little that can be done in a season such as this. Whilst the cold endures I see no benefit in any new building or clearing of land. There is no doubt in my mind that such activities could only worsen the hardships being felt by the peasantry. There are still a number of things that must be done however:
Ensure that adequate food is distributed to all and take two more idle villagers into service as Men-at-Arms. I have heard rumours of Orcs moving in the Dead Oaks so keep the men fit and well-trained.
Pay the Lord's tax. Send a messenger to Parravon as quickly as the weather allows conveying my respect to the King. All else must wait for the Spring.
These are my wishes.
Lord Arinsay of Nuef
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Spring of Year 2
Dear Sire...
I am overjoyed to report that the chilling winds of Winter have past, and the bright light of Spring now shines upon all who dwell within the lands and estate of Chateau Nuef.
I also give thanks to you, as this Spring heralds the end of the first year of your rule of Nuef, and the beginning of the second year of your wise and great rulership.
However, business still requires your attention...
Firstly, the Lord's Tax is 3 Revenue. Do you wish it paid? The last Season's Lord taxes were sent as your ordered, with a letter wishing our great liege-lord well.
The plantation of crops is also one of the highest priorities of the realm. Under your intelligent leadership, we now have 2 crops to sow. Do you wish both crops to be sown, only one or none? Also, if you do want crops to be sown, at what level of quality should they be planted? Remember that higher quality crops produce more food stocks, but also cost more Revenue to plant.
Also, the first real crime of note has occurred since your rule, and your skills as Adjudicator are needed. A young peasant, going by the name of Dupre, interrupted the daily happenings of the town. It is reported that he threatened the town crier (but did not harm the fellow) who was giving the weekly report of the happenings of the lands to the townspeople. With the crowd's full attention, he then began spouting lies and un-repeatable things about the Lady!
The young fool, Dupre, was arrested by the Men-At-Arms and is now being held in the local Barracks. He stands charged with the crime of Besmirching the Lady of the Lake, and thirty something witnesses to the crime leave his guilt unmistakable. What punishment do you wish given out for this crime?
Lastly, the Revenue stocks are slowly, but surely, growing. If you wish to plant 2 crops this Season, I am sorry to say that, barring a Peasant Levy, no construction or land development will be able to be put into effect this Season.
With a silent prayer to the Lady, emploring for a bountiful harvest, I finish my second Spring report to you.
Your humble servant,
Scribe Percival.
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STATISTICS:
Revenue: 28
Food Stocks: 82
Townsfolk: 51 (grown by 4 since the start of the Season)
Idle Villagers: 41
Farmers: 10
Men-At-Arms: 15
Land Squares (Total): 6
Shelter Squares (Serf Level): 2
Farmstead Squares: 2
Field Squares: 2
Animal Barns: 1
Barracks: 1
Tax Rate: High Tax (1 Revenue per 2 Townsfolk or Men-At-Arms)
Subject's Loyalty: 58%
Faith: 45%
King's Favour: 44%
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Lord's Responce
Percival,
With the coming of the Spring it is time to sow all the fields that have been left fallow. Sow them at normal quality and ensure the Farmers are attentive to their duties.
No building or new clearance work should be done until the harvests have been gathered. I wish to determine our stocks before any further development can be considered.
In the manner of this man Dupre, I can see a trouble-maker who needs discipline. Have him imprisoned for the remainder of the season. In the summer I wish him pressed into service as a Man-at-Arms. We will see how he enjoys a more ordered life at the hands of our Sergeant-at-Arms.
Finally, take 3 revenue from the treasury and pay the Lord's tax.
See that these orders are carried out.
Lord Arinsay of Nuef.
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Summer of Year 2
Dear Sire...
The Spring crops have been planted, and now have been harvested in the Summer. A bountiful harvest from both fields has given your estate more than enough food to last for the year to come.
Most wise Lord Arinsay, your first actions as Adjudicator have worked out nicely. Three months in prison has changed the fool Dupre's opinion on the Lady of the Lake, and he is ready to serve you now. By the Autumn, he will be the nineteenth member of the Men-At-Arms.
The people are excited about the upcoming Harvest Day Festival, that shall be held soon. As lord of Nuef (a most deserved title, indeed), it is your choice how much Revenue and Food Stocks are spent in the celebration. Last year, in your wisdom, you chose to spend 10 Revenue and 10 Food Stocks. Do you wish to spend the same amount, less, or more?
Now, to matters of state...
With such a large surplus of Food Stocks, do you wish to sell some off? It is estimated that the population will have eaten 210-230 Food Stocks by next Spring, plus 50 Food Stocks more will be used up for next Spring's crops. That means that you have an excess in Food Stocks. Do you wish to sell any off, or store it, as the axiom goes, for a rainy day?
Also, the Lord's Tax for this Season is 3 Revenue.
Your fair Adjudication has shown the criminals of Nuef that it is not wise to break the law in your realm. No crimes have occurred this Season. Similarly, no unfortunate events have befallen us, as of yet.
Finally, before I finish my Summer report, I must inform you of the Mid-Summer gathering of Men-At-Arms hopefuls that will take place shortly after the Harvest Day Festival. On your orders, I will be able to hand-pick a number (chosen by you, of course, milord) of the strongest men to join the ranks of the Men-At-Arms.
I now end my Summer report to you milord, as a bowl of chicken broth calls my attention.
Your humble servant,
Scribe Percival.
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STATISTICS:
Revenue: 23
Food Stocks: 475
Townsfolk: 56 (grown by 5 since the start of the Season)
Idle Villagers: 46
Farmers: 10
Men-At-Arms: 18
Land Squares (Total): 6
Shelter Squares (Serf Level): 2
Farmstead Squares: 2
Field Squares: 2
Animal Barns: 1
Barracks: 1
Tax Rate: High Tax (1 Revenue per 2 Townsfolk or Men-At-Arms)
Subject's Loyalty: 57%
Faith: 41%
King's Favour: 46%
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Lord's Response
Percival,
It is good to hear that we have again been favoured with bountiful crops. Such a boon must be used wisely and there are many things I wish to do in the coming year.
Pay the Lord's Tax and send my best wishes to the King.
It is my decision that we cannot keep all the food stocks. As we have an ample surplus I wish that an amount of 150 food stocks be sold to the Royal Granary. The revenue this will add to the treasury can be most advantageously used to further the strengthening of this realm. See that this is done and the revenue safely stowed in my coffers.
I am pleased that Dupre has seen the errors of his ways. The lack of crime this season is a good indicator of the character of our peasantry, it does us no good to have malcontents disturbing the peace.
Regarding the Harvest Day Festival. The bounty of our harvest should be mirrored in the fullness of our celebrations. Take 12 revenue from the Treasury for this years festival, and 15 food stocks as homage to our Lady. See if this year you can find more entertainers to grace our tables. Amusement will keep the peasant's happy.
We will require two more Men-at-Arms. Use the Summer gathering to take two more men for training. I do not envision any further need for Men-at-Arms until such time as we are threatened.
I require the clearing of free land square no.3 of the village of Nuef. Once this has been done I wish to commission the building of a Market. See that this is done over the summer. There is revenue to be made in the development of commerce upon our estate. See that this is done.
Your Lord and Master,
Arinsay of Nuef.
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Autumn of Year 2
Dear Sire...
I begin my report with an apology. The orders to clear the Free Land Square at No.3 Nuef could not be carried out in the Summer. The returning Revenue from your sold Food Stocks have only just arrived at the start of this Autumn Season. However, I took the liberty of beginning the clearing of the Free Land Square as soon as the Revenue arrived. The Market Square you ordered built should, therefore, be finished at the start of Winter.
I am glad to report that the Harvest Day Festival was enjoyed by all. The entertainers you requested were hired and good times were enjoyed by all. The Revenue allowed three entertainers to be obtained. Milo Von Reikland, an Empire-born magician, was one of them. With high spirits, the people of the village Nuef (myself included) then sat down at a large table, set in the centre of under-construction Market Square.
After a fine meal, which we gave thanks to both the Lady, for providing such a bounty to your farmers, and you, the grand lord Arinsay, for gifting us with such a feast. Then, as night pulled the sun below the horizon, we gave offers of valuables and food (much of which was provided by yourself) to the Lady of the Lake. A fine day, indeed.
To matters of state...
Firstly, a cursed event has happened upon your fair estate. The graves of those who should be enjoying their eternal rest have become disturbed - dug out as if from the inside... the reports of strange happenings has already reached my ears. More troubling still, one of the Men-At-Arms has gone missing, I fear for his life. I fear that we may be plagued by Unquiet Dead!
Next, as if corpse-men was not enough to worry about, one of your own villagers has performed a criminal act. A worrisome man by the name of Sanclaire, has reportedly assaulted one of the Men-At-Arms of your realm. The two individuals apparently had some sort of past grievance, which led Sanclaire to attack the Man-At-Arms with a butcher's knife. All ended without much bloodshed, however, as other nearby Men-At-Arms responded to the attacked man's calls for help quickly, and apprehended Sanclaire.
Your skills as Adjudicator are needed to help decide this man's fate, who stands charged with Assaulting a Man-At-Arms. A small section of the Men-At-Arms (including the attacked individual) insist on the Death of the man.
The Lord's Tax for this Season is 9 Revenue.
Lastly, do you wish to perform any further improvements on the estate? The Revenue stockpiles are rather low, as the Harvest Day Festival and the construction of the new Market has depleted the surplus.
I hope I have fully informed you of the happenings of your estate.
Your most humble servant,
Scribe Percival.
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STATISTICS:
Revenue: 69
Food Stocks: 247
Townsfolk: 57 (grown by 4 since the start of the Season)
Idle Villagers: 47
Farmers: 10
Men-At-Arms: 20
Land Squares (Total): 7
Shelter Squares (Serf Level): 2
Farmstead Squares: 2
Market Squares (Under Construction): 1
Field Squares: 2
Animal Barns: 1
Barracks: 1
Tax Rate: High Tax (1 Revenue per 2 Townsfolk or Men-At-Arms)
Subject's Loyalty: 58%
Faith: 42%
King's Favour: 47%
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Lord's Response
Percival,
I read your recent report with great interest. There are obvious challenges before us in strengthening my estate and I have specific orders described within that I require acted upon.
In the matter of the building of the Markets I will leave that in your hands. Have it completed as soon as is possible. Upon completion however, I wish the Market to be upgraded with a Trade Guild. If we are to have thriving commerce on the estate then we need more than peasants selling their produce. Once the Guild is ready send word to all neighbouring estates of the need for capable tradesmen and merchants.
It is with great disquiet that I read of the possibility of Unquiet Dead upon our holdings. Make orders for my Men-at-Arms to search the estate until the cause of this abomination has been found. Do not let my soldiers rest until such a scourge has been removed. Inform them also that a bounty will be paid to them of 3 revenue if they bring the head of any Necromancer to your door. See that this is done.
On the matter of Sanclaire the punishment must be harsh. Any attack upon my soldiery is an attack on me personally, regardless of the reasons given in mitigation. The Men-at-Arms must know that I support them completely. It is my wishes that this man Sanclaire be exiled from my estates, and that all his property be sold, the proceeds of which be paid into my treasury. If questions are raised as to why the man was not put to death, give only the rationale that due to the bounty of this years harvest I felt the need for mercy. Let it be known also that any further attack such as that perpetrated by Sanclaire will be met with swift, and lethal, justice.
On a lighter note I am pleased that the Harvest Day went well. I have heard of the entertainer you speak of and I am pleased that the day was well received. Let us hope the Lady will bless us once again in the coming year.
I note that the Lord's tax is quite high this season. It must be paid, and I wish a swift messenger to deliver it to Parravon.
These are my commands. See to it that all is done.
Lord Arinsay of Nuef.
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Winter of Year 2
Dear Sire...
Milord, the Winter is once more upon us, the snows have not been as heavy this year, and the population has not dropped, as it did in the previous Winter.
The new Market Square is doing brilliantly, with the better half of the townsfolk attracting commerce and thus, Revenue to improve the realm. By the start of Spring, the Trade Guild will be fully built, and all of the tradesmen of the village will have joined.
The Men-At-Arms have accepted your ruling on the brigand Sanclaire, and saluted you for your wise rulership. Sanclaire, who was muttering revenge on both your lordship (the fool believes he can harm you) and the Men-At-Arms, was sent into the countryside with nothing more than clothes and a week's provisions. It is up to the Lady whether or not he survives.
The bounty you placed on the head of the Unquiet Dead has seemed to help, because, although the beast causing the menace has not been found, we have been able to identify him. The Necromancer, Tancred le Cadaver is what he is called by the townsfolk of Nuef. It is hoped that, by Spring, we will have caught him.
Tancred le Cadaver's zombified minions attempted to slay yet more of your subjects with surprise attacks, but the training and weaponry provided by the Barracks aided in repelling the corpsemen, without any casualties on our side.
Now, to the few matters of state that need your attention in Winter...
The Men-At-Arms guarding your Chateau captured a Thief a few days ago. The Thief, who goes by the name of Blair, was attempting to enter your dwelling (reportedly for a second time) via a window. I am sure you noticed the commotion of the lowlife's capture. In any case, it is know that many items are missing, and were not recovered upon his arrest.
The value of these stolen items is 4 Revenue, a large sum to the peasantry. Blair refuses to inform the Men-At-Arms of the item's hiding place. As Adjudicator, it is your decision of what to do to this most loathsome of fellows.
The Lord's Tax this Season is 4 Revenue.
As a final note, do any other actions need to be done in your realm? The Winter is not a good time for development, but many other actions may be done.
I now finish my Winter report, and look forward to the warmth of Spring.
Sincerely,
Scribe Percival
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STATISTICS:
Revenue: 34
Food Stocks: 180
Townsfolk: 56 (grown by 0 since the start of the Season)
Idle Villagers: 6
Workers: 40
Farmers: 10
Men-At-Arms: 20
Land Squares (Total): 7
Shelter Squares (Serf Level): 2
Farmstead Squares: 2
Market Squares: 1
Field Squares: 2
Animal Barns: 1
Barracks: 1
Trade Guild (Under Construction): 1
Tax Rate: High Tax (1 Revenue per 2 Townsfolk or Men-At-Arms)
Subject's Loyalty: 59%
Faith: 40%
King's Favour: 48%
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Lord's Response
Percival,
The winter is upon us and its chill brings with it little comfort. I am not happy that the Necromancer has not been found, but this season will provide little opportunity to root him out. Let us hope that the Spring will bring both a thaw and this despicable creature's head.
I am pleased that the Market has proven a success. Although it is winter I believe that the town of Nuef would be served well by the provision of an Inn. It is likely that the peasantry will find its building difficult, but the motivation of a fine drinking house will no doubt spur them on. See that this is done.
In the matter of the thief Blair, imprison him until he tells where he has hidden the things he has stolen. Upon his confession of the stolen good's whereabouts have him branded as a thief and then exiled from the estate. It must be made clear to the peasantry that I shall not suffer theft from my chateau.
Pay the Lord's tax with all haste.
See that these few things are done. I look forward with interest to your next report.
Lord Arinsay of Nuef.
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Spring of Year 3
Dear Sire...
I am proud to report that the peasantry completed construction of both the Inn (which has been named "Wiseman's Dwelling") and the Trade Guild during the Winter. Both have produced a tidy sum of Revenue.
Now, to matters of state...
No further crimes have happened since Blair's Theft. A good omen. Blair, upon questioning in the prison, was uncooperative. However, he eventually gave up the hiding place of the riches he had stolen. Unfortunately, only 1 Revenue of the goods was left, as some passers-by had obviously discovered it beforehand, not realising that the goods where owned by yourself.
The Thief was branded with the mark of the thief on his hand, and exiled from our realm.
Now, upon your order, the Farmers will begin planting crops, ready to be sown this Summer. How many crops do you wish planted out of the two fields you possess, and at what quality do you wish them sown?
I have grand news to report, milord! Tranced le Cadaver has been found. A brutal battle ensued upon his discovery by the Necromancer, who was hiding in the cellar of a dead peasant's abandoned home. Although many were injured, none were fatally wounded, and Trancred was captured alive. Unfortunately, the Men-At-Arms did not await your Adjudication in the matter, and delivered a swift, and brutal, be-heading in the Market Square.
The Men-At-Arms split the 3 Revenue bounty between themselves, and reportedly celebrated at the new Inn with many drinks and much good food.
The Lord's Tax for this Season is 6 Revenue. 'Tis steep, but, by the wisdom of our King, needed.
I end my report asking, once more, if any actions other than I have already mentioned are needed. Perhaps more Men-At-Arms are needed, or is it time to construct another building? In any case, the Revenue stocks are much larger now than in previous Seasons.
Your humble servant,
Scribe Percival.
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STATISTICS:
Revenue: 34
Food Stocks: 105
Townsfolk: 57 (grown by 2 since the start of the Season)
Idle Villagers: 7
Workers: 40
Farmers: 10
Men-At-Arms: 20
Land Squares (Total): 7
Shelter Squares (Serf Level): 2
Farmstead Squares: 2
Market Squares: 1
Field Squares: 2
Trade Guilds: 1
Inns: 1
Animal Barns: 1
Barracks: 1
Tax Rate: High Tax (1 Revenue per 2 Townsfolk or Men-At-Arms)
Subject's Loyalty: 58%
Faith: 38%
King's Favour: 48%
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