In reply to Hannatti (msg # 160):

"I am to be confined in my quarters until the heir is born, after which my fate remains to be seen.
My husband has returned to his ancestral lands, and Godwilling, will stay there until the end of his days,
 but doubtless he will come to see his child's birth."

"Oh my! May anything be done to aid your cause?" Hannatti replies.

In reply to Hannatti (msg # 162):

"I am certain that my brother would rather leave the child,
 who is effectively his own heir to be raised by their own mother
rather than have them handed off to wetnurses and tutors as I am further imprisoned or otherwise dispatched.

"Is that what you wish though?" asks Hannatti, who then adds, "but I must be away shortly. There are people waiting for me who may be worrying for my safety."

In reply to Hannatti (msg # 164):

Kirpich enjoys the peace and quiet to contemplate life, while others are doing whatever it is they are doing. Since there are no commotions, he assumes all are well as he thinks about how to find a smith who may be interested in coming to work for him.

In reply to Percival (msg # 158):

It is that simple? No writ or signet of this power granted?

In reply to Aethul (msg # 166):

Aethul is given a writ with a seal, and a brass signet ring.

My Thanks good sir, I shall do my all to support the Baron's law.

In reply to Hannatti (msg # 164):

"I wish to have your company occasionally at the very least whilst I languish here. "

Balir is standing outside wondering where everybody went

In reply to Baroness Lorraine Pequenaud (msg # 169):

"Perhaps that might be easier if your brother were to issue a permit or pass?" suggests Hannatti. "Will you be safe from your husband and any of his other relatives?"

In reply to Hannatti (msg # 171):

"Thankfully, my husband will not come to see me, and the women who attend to me do not include his cousins or their wives.  For you to come regularly, perhaps a word with my brother would be advisable."

In reply to Baroness Lorraine Pequenaud (msg # 172):

"Good; as long as you're safe," smiles Hannatti. "Yes, that sounds good. But now I need to go and rejoin my comrades."

(Unless there's anything urgent the Lady needs, hannatti goes to seek out Aethul.)

In reply to Hannatti (msg # 173):

Laird Balir sees the others returning from various parts of the castle.

"There you are. Well, the castle is rather large; I guess I can't blame you all for getting lost in there. Did we get what we needed?"

Did he have any luck in this endeavor?

Regardless, he will also shop for the following supplies:

Wagon (2x Draft Horses plus wagon, LT137), $4680, (driver rides on, 4 wheels)

Leather Apron     $60, 3 lbs
Medium Leather Gloves (DR2*)
 Long Gloves     $35, 4.2 lbs  Hands and Forearms, 35%
 Boots           $80, 3 lbs  Feet

Anvil           $1300, 100 lbs
Hammer x 5       $150, 12.5 lbs
Pliers x 3        $45, 3 lb
Tongs x 2         $80, 6 lbs
Shears x2        $130, 4 lbs
Files x 5        $225, 5 lb
Chisels x 10     $200, 7.5 lb
Draw Plate        $50, 2 lbs
Fletchers Kit     $95, 4 lbs
Tailors kit       $95, 3 lbs for leather
Long Knife x 2   $240, 3 lbs
Large Knife x 2   $80, 2 lbs

Total $7545, 162.2 lbs
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"Hhey there, Balir! Hi Kirpich! All ok? Seen Aethul?" enquires Hannatti as she approaches the pair. She glances towards the latrines half expecting to see her man emerge.

In reply to Hannatti (msg # 177):

"No, been out shopping myself..."

He checks over what he had managed to purchase...

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 176):

A smith (62pt) would hire on at $675 per month, 3 month minimum.  The other followers may have been serfs, but are cultists.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 179):

Ok, happy to cover that, offering him $2100 for three months, as well as the items above, under the understanding that any income he makes will contribute to cover the wages. Once wages are covered, he can keep half of his profits, with the other half going to cover his rent. Total cost for Kirpich up front: $9645.

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 180):

"Aye, I will sign on."

"I don't think I have seen Aethul, I'm afraid Hannatti," Balir answers. And as he sees Kirpich with all his supplies and a smith in tow, he adds "I say, you are quite the entrepreneur, Kirpich. There will be a bustling settlement around the tower in no time, if the rest of us can keep up with your spirit."

In reply to Balir Ironhide (msg # 182):

"Aye. Nothing makes things stronger to repel evil that strong trade, which invites strong defenders! Add to that the priesthood of Grom, and farmers will feel safe to return to farm the lands and see the tower as a place of good and protection once again. I expect we may have to expand our buildings to accommodate a smith though. I have the basic smithing tools here. I anticipate using one of the out-houses for him, both to live and to work."

OOC: Other than the stables, what structures surrounded the tower, including the walls that fences in the previous residents?

He comes out of the meeting hall and greets everyone.

I convinced Lord Perceval we needed a baliff to ensure the baron’s laws and intent are kept, I was summarily so appointed. He displays the ring.

So I am both Forest Ranger and bailiff now.

"Oooo! Nice ring!" says Hannatti. "Wish I had one like yours." She pouts playfully. "'Mrs Bailiff' has a certain ring to it. Ha ha!"