In the Village
In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 43):
Balir suddenly realizes how much more appealing taxes look when you are the one collecting them. "Yes, it is probably worth adding that the tower is in a rather sorry state, presently, having been left unmaintained for decades. And in general the whole area needs much investment, starting new fields, building roads, and such. But we will, of course, do our utmost to balance these endeavours with the needs of the people. A good way to obtain extra gold is always to go get it yourself - from villains, of course - so hopefully the guild will have much work for us. We will need to hire a steward to take care of the fiefdom while we are out."