Introduction
My name is Johan, and I am from the far east. My people, the Kalguurans, are attempting to build a settlement near here. We could use someone with your talents. You know the land, you know the dangers. Will you join us? I’ll await your answer in Kingsmarch.
Introduction_2
I am glad you decided to join us. I hesitate to call you ‘Exile,’ for we are all exiles in this foreign land. As the King’s Hand, I serve as Treasurer of Kingsmarch. Come to me for all financial and resource management matters.
Faustus
We have contracted Captain Faustus, of the {Fair Marylene}, for ties to the markets of Wraeclast. Speak to him next. I am certain we will all be working together very closely.
Raulf
Next, you should familiarise yourself with our recruitment processes. Introduce yourself to Raulf, hire a recruit, and then return to me to discuss placement.
Allocate a Worker
You’ve hired someone? Then let’s place them in a role.
Fund the Treasury
We’ll also need some initial funding for wages and administration. Deposit some gold in the Treasury, and we’ll speak further.
Invest in Recruitment
The last thing we need to discuss is {investment.} Necessary infrastructure will require substantial resources. For now, make our first investment in our Recruitment capabilities, just to learn the process.
Quest Complete
These beginnings may seem inauspicious, but I believe great things lie ahead. As long as we cooperate, both with each other and with the Charter’s laws, everything will go according to plan.
Kingsmarch
Several of our people were already here in Wraeclast, undertaking expeditions of their own. When their outpost reached a certain size, the King, in his great wisdom, gifted them an official charter and a name. I was sent to aid in the execution and management of that charter. I serve as the King’s Hand.
Abilities
You don’t appear to employ the power of runes, like we Kalguurans do. I am very curious how you accomplished what you did. I see that you have upon your person one of those so-called ‘virtue gems,’ but Nessa allowed me to borrow one, and it did nothing as far as I could determine.
JohanOnRunes
You’ll have to ask our smith, Dannig, about runes. I am a man of figures and calculation, not metallurgy. You might actually know more than I do, if you’re familiar with your ‘Ezomytes.’ They use a system of runes that is… oddly similar to our own.
Home
I am from Kalguur, on the continent of Middengard. We have reached Wraeclast by ship. The journey was quite long, and quite dangerous. Eventually, we may be able to open trade with Kalguur, but for now, we’re on our own.
The King
A reckoning is coming, have no doubt about that. The King has his eye on Wraeclast, and he lays far-reaching plans. Only time will tell…
Loyalties
I make no secret that I am a man of two loyalties. I must serve the King’s wishes, and I must also serve this Charter to the letter of the law. I am aware that Kingsmarch is a destination for many that would be considered… less than upstanding citizens. So long as I directly see no evidence of crime, sedition, or another rebellion, there is no conflict of interest. Kindly do not discuss your thoughts in my presence.
The Tavern
I choose not to waste resources on a gilded office. It is here, in the Tavern, where drink and loose talk best meet. My presence may, hopefully, keep any {dangerous talk} to the shadows… where it belongs.
JohanWildHalfGold_Random
We are down to half of our Dinar reserves.
JohanWildHalfGold_4
Our currency balance is down to half.
JohanWildHalfGold_7
We still have half of our Dinar reserves.
JohanWildLowGold_Random
Our Dinar reserves are concerning.
JohanWildLowGold_4
Our currency reserves are quite low.
JohanWildLowGold_6
Our balance sheets are getting rather low.
JohanWildCriticalGold_Random
Our reserves are dangerously low.
JohanWildCriticalGold_4
We are almost out of Dinars.
JohanWildCriticalGold_7
We sorely need more Dinars.
JohanWildCriticalGold_10
Our currency on hand is almost depleted.
JohanWildCriticalGold_13
As Tujen would put it, we are ‘damn near broke.’
JohanWildDepositGold_Random
That will do nicely.
JohanWildDepositGold_5
A timely infusion.
JohanWildDepositGold_8
I’ll add it to our balance.
JohanWildWithdrawGold_Random
I’ll handle the paperwork for that.
JohanWildWithdrawGold_4
Handle it wisely.
JohanWildWithdrawGold_7
‘Don’t spend it all in one place,’ as they say.
JohanWildInfrastructureDisenchanting
We now have the means to construct a building for disenchanting.
JohanWildInfrastructureMining
We are now in a position to build mining infrastructure.
JohanWildInfrastructureFarming
We can now set up farming capabilities.
JohanWildInfrastructureSmelting
We can now build the proper structures for smelting.
JohanWildInfrastructureMapRunning
It is now possible for us to consider excursions into the Atlas.
JohanWildInfrastructureGuarding
We can now invest in naval protection.
JohanWildUpgradeT1
Mining infrastructure will be crucial to our expansion
JohanWildUpgradeT2
If you can keep Tujen off the drink, he’s a highly capable harbourmaster.
JohanWildUpgradeT3
Basic industry will certainly bolster our growth.
JohanWildUpgradeT4
The finer arts are an important step forward.
JohanWildUpgradeT5
I know Rog’s been interested in running something for quite some time.
JohanWildUpgradeT6
I don’t know how much I trust this ‘Atlas’, but the decision is yours.
JohanWildKidnapped_Random
There’s been a development. Our scouts in the Atlas have been taken! We must do something immediately.
JohanWildKidnapped_4
Our men in the Atlas have been accosted! We must rescue them.
JohanWildKidnapped_7
Our Atlas scouts have been kidnapped! Action must be taken!
JohanWildShipAttacked_Random
One of our ships has been attacked! We must move swiftly.
JohanWildShipAttacked_4
We have a ship in distress. You must go, quickly!
JohanWildShipAttacked_6
Some of our sailors have been taken. Your skills are needed!
JohanWildKidnappedKilled_Random
It seems our kidnapped men… have been put to death. We were too late.
JohanWildKidnappedKilled_4
Our captured scouts have been killed. A dark day.
JohanWildKidnappedPlayerDied_Random
The sting of defeat wounds us all, sooner or later. Our men will be given posthumous honours.
JohanWildRescueShipFailTime_Random
The pirates have executed our men. We just needed more {time…}
JohanWildRescueShipFailPlayerDied_Random
Not all battles can be won. Many of the people here know that more than most.
JohanWildRescueKidnappedSuccess_Random
Rescuing our kidnapped men has greatly improved morale. I’m beginning to believe Dannig’s tales about you.
JohanWildRescueShipSuccess_Random
Your prowess is indeed great. Rescuing our ship from those pirates has earned you some loyalty around here.
JohanWildMapAssignDisenchanting_Random
A wise assignment.
JohanWildMapAssignMining_Random
One more for the mines.
JohanWildMapAssignFarming_Random
Sonja will make good use of them.
JohanWildMapAssignSmelting_Random
A good apprentice for Dannig.
JohanWildMapAssignMapRunning_Random
It’s dangerous work, but they can handle it.
JohanWildMapAssignShipGuarding_Random
The shipping lanes will be somewhat safer.
JohanWildMapAssignGeneric_Random
Done.
JohanWildMapAssignGeneric_4
The choice is made.
JohanWildLowWorkersDisenchanting_Random
Rog needs more manpower.
JohanWildLowWorkersDisenchanting_5
The disenchanting facility needs more specialists.
JohanWildLowWorkersMining_Random
Our mining operations cannot run at peak efficiency without more manpower.
JohanWildLowWorkersMining_4
We need more miners.
JohanWildLowWorkersFarming_Random
Sonja could use some more farmers.
JohanWildLowWorkersFarming_5
Our farming operations need more manpower.
JohanWildLowWorkersSmelting_Random
Our smelting process needs more workers.
JohanWildLowWorkersSmelting_4
We need more workers smelting.
JohanWildLowWorkersMapRunning_Random
We need to field more men in the Atlas.
JohanWildLowWorkersMapRunning_5
We could sorely use more men in the Atlas.
JohanWildLowWorkersShipGuarding_Random
We need more men guarding our shipping lanes.
JohanWildLowWorkersShipGuarding_4
Our ships need more guards.
JohanWildLowWorkersGeneric_Random
You should consider speaking to the recruiter.
JohanWildLowWorkersGeneric_4
Raulf may have worthy candidates. You should speak to him.
Legal Response
It seems the recent Royal Order of Criminal Hanging was damaged by seawater on its long journey over the ocean. Unfortunately, the pages listing the individuals to be tried were, in my opinion, unreadable. I would be remiss in my duties if I were to hang the wrong man based on my own interpretation of salt-bled letters. As it takes many months to make the voyage both there, for you to receive this reply, and back, for us to receive the proper text the punishment in question will exceed the Charter statute of limitations. With regret, I am unable to enforce the Order as the situation currently stands. My Deepest Apologies, Johan, your Hand on Wraeclast