In reply to Adoven (msg # 3):

Valoria puts a friendly hand on Adoven's shoulder. "Yes indeed, Viktoria is a very good friend of mine and I wish for nothing more than to see the two of you succeed. Besides, the Jetty that will be built we be a boon to the people who live here and add a little increase in tax revenue. I will just need repayment as soon as you are able, as we have our own projects to advance. We will both go far helping each other."

"Cass, your tavern will be a welcome sight to all who live and visit. Good food, good drink and merriment."

Having some of the better wine passed out, Valoria lifts her glass to the made plans. "To our health and prosperity."
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Cass accepted the wine with a gracious nod and lifted his glass along with the toast as well. "To our health and prosperity."

The bard become businessman had listened to the plans that the others were proposing and he was glad that each venture was starting off so well.

"A Symphony of Swans should reach Road House status as soon as the overnight guest quarters can be added on to the tavern. It will start to look like a proper inn from on that point on. And hopefully it will become a beacon of hospitality in Ringbridge."

Cass felt it might be a good idea to divulge some more of his plans. "I also have hopes that a promising young merchant will join me in business and act in my stead while I am tasked with my other official duties as an officer of Midmarch. Hospitality and entertainment will be the primary focus, but I do believe that there may be other business ventures in Ringbridge that I can help bring to fruition. With the careful guidance of the Lord and Lady Lebeda-Ondari, of course."

Valoria lifted her glass to Cass again once she heard the name of the inn. “A Symphony of Swans?...What a great name. The swan is the symbol of house Lebeda, sir you do me much honor.”

Wilbur makes notes as people speak.

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This is what I think Ringbridge will look like at the end of this development phase.
http://rp.baileymail.net/doku....:midmarch:ringbridge

Campaign Rules - Round 2

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In reply to Andalon de Lebeda (msg # 12):

Thank you

Gehron entered, not generally comfortable or skilled at putting his point across, but if he was going to come to these new lands, he wanted to make his mark, as well as have something to do.

"I would like to propose two... establishments. Whilst drinks can be had at The Swan, there are other ways that we can all be entertained, without having to go to Tusk. The first is somewhere for games of chance, cards, dice. Better all in one place, than scattered at the back of taverns or folks homes. The other is where people can go and get their rocks off. No-one likes tetchy guards, and if that builds up, well it can get ugly."

Cyrus looks across at his wife, trying to judge her reaction.
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"The gambling house, perhaps.  But I don't think I would want a place dedicated to fornication ...."

"One could always be done. But if people are going to explore their carnal urges, at least it can be done in one place, and those who might be offended could simply avoid it, instead of wondering what is happening in alleys or their neighbour's home. Gambling will always be a fun option however."

Val's eyes open wide, "It will not be happening in alleyways in MY town!  This is going to be a nice, proper town! A gambling den is bad enough, but I will not have a House of Fornication!"
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"We have decide on the immediate development plans for Ringbridge," Cyrus says glancing across at his wife.  "Lord Henry is going to build a Serai that will help link our trade to Restov, while Torag's House will be rewarded with new accommodation for the priests.   We have decide to decided to build a small wall around the town, that will keep  the local wildlife out and make it easier to control intruders, and to build a public bath, to help maintain hygiene and cleanliness withing the town.

We have also started to build a watchtower down by the bridge, to be known as Bastion, which help fulfill our commitment to guard the only real crossing point on the Shrike."

http://rp.baileymail.net/doku....:midmarch:ringbridge - for how Ringbridge will look at the end of this building phase.
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New Kingdom Round

Cyrus clears his throat and looks across at his wife before speaking, Ringbridge is ready for further development - while we are open to all suggestions we would be most interested to hear suggestions relating to matters military or Arcane.

"If planning permits," Cass began. "I would like to take this time to upgrade the Swans to a proper inn."

"An Inn? That is very attractive, but I am not sure the town is ready for that yet.  It would  attract an awful lot of new people very quickly ...." Valoria responds quickly

"I have had communication from my superior. We wish to eventually expand the V&A holdings here to include a Merchant House and a Warehouse for trade. Perhaps starting as early as three months from now (1 kingdom turn). What restrictions or tradeoffs would you expect for such expansion?"

"That would be a welcome addition to the town." Valoria agrees, smiling across at Robert.  "The extra population and business it attracts would help the town out greatly.  However, the more people there are the better the facilities they expect in the town.  So a donation towards developing a civic building would be most appreciated.  However, the town is growing so fast we aren't quite sure  where we will be by the time that spring rolls around ..."

Tib rocks back in his chair and runs his fingers through his hair.  "Lord Henry asked me to drop by and tell you that he is signing over control of his Serai, here in Ringbridge, to Domitius.  He doesn't want you to think he is abandoning the town, but  his business priorities have changed slightly over the last few weeks.  He  has asked me to say that, as Governor,  he will continue to monitor and support the town as best he can."

Tib stands, and with a by-your-leave to Cyrus and Valoria draws a document from his jacket.  ”Lord Henry has asked me to make an announcement on his behalf.” looking down he starts to read  …

”After careful consideration of my Charter Duties to protect the southern border of Brevoy, I have decided on a slightly different strategy for Midmarch.  From now on, I am going to concentrate my efforts on establishing a new ‘South Road, that runs from Varnhold, east across Midmarch until it reaches the East Sellen river.  From there we will be able to forge trading routes with New Stetven, Drelev and beyond into Pitax. That will complement the other trading routes that we have established to Restov and Mivon – although there is no reason why they can’t be developed further.

To this end, I will not be sending any more expiratory groups south of tusk.  Come springtime, I will send trade envoys east to Varhnold, and send a group to explore the area weat of Oleg’s.  A third group will continue our work in the Narlemach, after all we don’t want any more surprises such as groups of Gnome eating Kobolds on our borders.

That doesn’t mean that any of you are banned from  working in the southern hills, just that my focus will be elsewhere.”

With that, he sits down and surveys the room, looking at the expressions on people’s faces.

Cyrus looks across at Valoria "What a wonderful opportunity for Ringbridge ..." he enthuses.

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"Ahem." Kendrick waited until he got everyone's attention. <blue>"I am pleased to announce a partnership between Domitius and I. We have formed the Winters Sun Merchants, WSM. The WSM will take formal ownership of the Serai and purchase a Mule Train. This will allow for immediate transportation of goods to the regions that was just announced.