Tell the people to wear cloths to cover their mouths and noses when they are around the infected. Burn the Dead Bodies and minimize contact to all Ill people. Make sure that Ill people are not drinking from public wells and try to discover how people get ill.
[3] Your measures do not seem to slow down the plague, but they do reassure the people, convincing them that you are doing something. [5] It seems that most of those who are infected by the plague are those who work the field, which explains why so many slaves get sick. Perhaps it is related to something in the earth?
1.Spend 1.5 ducats on granaries and food.
2. Ask one of the nobles if I could accompany them on drake hunt.
3. Train my charisma skill.
-3 unrest to commoners in Osport
[5] The nobles accept with entusiasm. Their next hunt will begin early this summer and last for two weeks, if everything goes as planned.
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Seeing as most of his work was done for the Spring, Renart checks on the status of the people of Northwatch, just to assure himself that Summer won't be as harsh with counter-measures against any threat to them.
If none, begin preparations for a Spring Festival! Scheduled plans: Building granaries and adding in defensible fortifications to the villages in and around Northwatch for our people's protection, pallisades and a simple drawbridge along with wooden watch towers, along with a feast in commemoration for our new King, hopefully the people didn't finish all that apple wine. (-2d)
[Open court, I suppose?]
You allow the people of your holdings to visit Northwatch and present their complaints and demands. They come in large numbers, mostly for minor things that are outside of your responsibility anyway, but you do pay attention to their talk and learn alot about your vassals.
The Commoners[6] Your peasants are few, but they are rich. Most of them are fishermen and fur traders, whose families suffered many hardships during the wars with the Haegars, but who flourished in times of peace. Since the raiders from the north have stopped harassing your coast, the villagers have been fishing whales in large bands, pulling them on the beach and cutting them up before selling their meat and grease in enormous quantities. The fur traders, who once needed to travel armed in order to protect themselves from northern berserkers, hunt throughout the north unchallenged. This has brought incredible wealth to Northwatch when you consider its climate and low population. [Commoners strength: 3]
[6] These peasants are loyal to you and the king at all times. This has often caused many problems, for some of them consider it is their duty to remind their southeastern neighbors of Osport that they belong to the kingdom of Windheath. The situation is made only worse by men of Osport trying to settle in their lands, and this causes sometimes large battles between bands of peasants. Deaths are rare, but they do happen, and injuries are innumerable. Perhaps you should consider discussing that point with the count.
[1] Last winter was extremelly harsh, and the snows have pushed some cold drakes away from the tundra and down to the south. This is a very unusual event, and very problematic; they often ambush trappers and hunters. This could cause the booming economy of Northwatch to collapse if the fur trade stopped.
Steward's comments: A dangerous case, right there. Our economy is expanding enormously, but these drakes might cause a collapse if they are not watched carefully. The same would happen, doubtlessly, if we resumed hostilities with our Haegar neighbors. I do not doubt you will find a way to deal with these beasts, but it will have do be done before autumn, or our hunters won't be able to go through the winter.The nobility[6] Your nobles reflect your peasants in their wealth. They are few but rich, and they have a monopoly on the trade of furs in the kingdom - although that might change, as other lords have opened trade routes. Overall, they are powerful and rich, and they will keep on being that way for as long as your borders remain secure and the fishing and trapping continues. [Nobility strength: 3]
[4] Overall, they are loyal to you. Some resent the fact that you rule over them and not the opposite, but most work in a live and let live fashion. They will answer any call for arms you give them and they pay their taxes willingly. As long as you remain reasonable in your demands from them, you should get along well.
[4] The lords, worried about the news of cold drakes disturbing the trade, have an offer for you. They could, if you allowed them, call their levies and organize a grand hunt in your lands. They are not enough to completely deal with the problem, but perhaps if you would lend them some of your rangers, they could attempt to get rid of the drakes.
Steward's comments: These are loyal men, and they are powerful. They could make good allies in time of need; for now, I'd suggest giving them your regiment and letting them go hunting this summer. It will be a demonstration of your willingness to participate to your peasants, and a reminder that you are the strongest lord in the region to your vassals.Granaries are built for a ducat, and [4] your citizens rejoice at the news of a feast (-1 unrest to commoners). [Since there are no cities in your region, there's no point to make you pay for the fortifications. You can consider that your villages are defended, but it's only fluff.]
The Duke returns to Dechire and review the state of the city, such as naval security, crime, the navy, the military, and the city fortifications.
[Open court!]
Dechire is the fourth largest city of Windheath. Albeit Altaregia has a much larger overall population, most of that is composed of slaves; it is therefore unclear which one is the wealthiest. Crime is very low (like in all the cities of Windheath - one might wonder why, exactly, since it certainly isn't because of the guards) but naval security is lacking. There have been no raids in years, but if there was one you doubt your forces could do anything to stop it.
You have recently received a letter from Richard, informing you that the kingdom's naval budget this year is five ducats. Since he is mainly a general and you are an admiral, he chose to let you decide how to spend it. He notes that they will not be used solely for the protection of Dechire; they will patrol all the coast and a large part of the Arendal. If you desire to have some more personnal naval security, you will have to take the funds from your treasury.
You open the court to hear of the situation in your city. Different individuals visit your palace that day; some are peasants from the mainland, other nobles under your service, and finally alot are from the city itself.
The Commoners[4] The peasantry of your lands is moderately wealthy, compared to the average Adran. They do not lack food in winter and have a roof over their heads, but they do not hire slaves, either, and not all make profits every year. Overall, they are content with their current state of being above average. [Peasantry power: 2]
[1] They are not exactly loyal to you. Your family has spent generations taking care only of the city, and they believe they do not owe you anything. They are not in outright rebellion and they pay their taxes, of course, but you should be careful when dealing with these men and women.
[1] A plague has spread from the south over to your lands. It is called the "Grey Death"; it is not the most mortal or infectious of diseases, but it seems to target only the field hands, and this may cause a problem to your city, for if your peasantry dies, Dechire will starve. You'll have to deal with that.
Steward's comments: Thread carefully here. These peasants do not like you, and they are more than wealthy enough to be independant of you if they decided to go that way. If you do not do something about the disease, they may go into open rebellion or defect to another lord's side. I have heard of this plague, and so has the king. Perhaps you should require his help; I hear he sent priests who know of this disease in the other infected lands.The Nobility:[4] Your vassal nobles are, like their peasants, above average in terms of wealth for their rank. Their economy is mainly based on farming and pearl diving, and they generally do not lack wealth in their treasuries. It has been years since any of them has been in debt, and they are currently helping the local economy to flourish. [Noble power: 2]
[2] Once again, like their peasants, these men are not of the most loyal sort. They are not in open rebellion against your rule, and would probably never dare to do so; but they might attempt to gain independance through legal means or to be vassalized by another lord they like more. You'll have to watch these.
[2] The plague is making them very discontent; they are afraid for their economy. Many have visited you, asking you to do something; anything, really, that will help the situation or atleast prove you're working on it.
Steward's comments: Treacherous bastards, all of them. In theory, they obey to you and pay their taxes; in fact, they are mostly trying to find a way to get out of your rule. If you don't do something about the plague, some may claim your are inadequate to rule over them. You'll have to be quick about fixing it.The urban citizens:[2] Dechire is not the wealthiest of cities. This may be due to its lack of specific industry; Spirituaser is the kingdom's source of gems, Altaregia is the center of slave trade, Arborvent is the second trading hub after Stormstead and Stormstead, of course, is the kingdom's center of trade. Meanwhile, Dechire is not specialized in anything, and this has hurt its inhabitants. There is alot of unemployment and the population has been going down for quite some time now as the citizens leave the city for other, wealthier places. [Urban power: 1]
[6] Unlike the peasantry and the nobles, however, these citizens are loyal and will follow you whatever you demand of them. This has caused much tention between the people outside and inside the city, and it may eventually end in riots if you are not careful.
[4] The inhabitants of Dechire are mostly unaffected by the plague, which is good, and are starting to open more businesses in town, which is better. Some have politely asked you if you would finance their businesses and help them start some work of their own in the city. This may not be most useful to you in the long run, but they will remember that you helped them, should you accept.
Steward's comments: It is entirely up to you. It would cost a significant sum of money (two ducats) to finance these new businesses, but the citizens would start climbing out of misery (+1 urban power) and they would be grateful to you (-2 urban unrest).
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