>>580799
>"They just need a little encouragement."
Put up products that will increase quality of life. Show people that their daily lives can be much more comfortable/convenient, and they'll start wanting dem monies again.

Even if it may not be those merchants specifically.

>>580799
>>"They just need a little encouragement."

>>580799
>>"They just need a little encouragement."

>>580799
>>"They just need a little encouragement."

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>>580799
"They just need a little encouragement," you say.

"You mean…" Myrddin drags his thumb across his throat. "You want to make an example out of one?"

"No, Myrddin, I am not going to kill a craftsman or merchant to make an example out of them," you say. "I just need to talk to them, encourage their ambitions a little. Remind them of why they became merchants in the first place."

"I suppose that might work, too," Myrddin says.

Degfford is a city, so all the necessary goods and services are offered. However, the city's business leaders are the winemakers, followed by the glassblowers and other artisans who make goods related to wine. Everyone will follow the winemakers' leads, but they're already well-known, so there's less incentive for them to gain exposure. For the artisans, however, this is a chance to increase their importance in the city and become independent from the winemakers.

You could also wrangle the bakers and other cooks. They can't export anything, but perhaps they can attract merchants from other cities.

>"We'll start with the winemakers. They're the most important."
>"We'll talk to the glassblowers and artisans. This is their chance to become more influential."
>"We'll talk to the cooks. Their food should attract some people."

>>580926
>>"We'll start with the winemakers. They're the most important."

>>580926

>"We'll start with the winemakers. They're the most important."

>>580926
>"We'll talk to the cooks. Their food should attract some people."

>>580926
>"We'll talk to the glassblowers and artisans. This is their chance to become more influential."
use the middle to shake the top

>>580926
>"We'll start with the winemakers. They're the most important."

>>580926
>"We'll talk to the glassblowers and artisans. This is their chance to become more influential."

If we put too much into the hands of the winemakers we'll have the makings of either competitive land barons or powerful merchants like that neighboring country has got going on.

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>>580926
"We'll start with the winemakers," you say. "They're the most important. Everybody else will follow their leads."

"It's probably their fault that the other merchants aren't moving though," Myrddin says.

"All the more reason to meet them so they don't drag everyone down."

The two of you leave together; you're hoping this won't take long enough to make it worth it to fetch Esyllt or Reagan.

There are about a dozen vineyards in Degfford, and although they all compete with each other, they do keep something of a guildhall to discuss business and gossip about their clients.

It wouldn't surprise you to learn that they use it to run a cartel, but you haven't seen any evidence of that yet and you wouldn't consider it much of a problem anyway.

So you brazenly throw the guildhall's door open with a palm and step inside. If you weren't the only people there, it'd probably be very dramatic. As it is, the staff just stare at you quizzically. Fortunately, they do seem to know who you are, so there are no misunderstandings.

"Welcome to the Crimson Cup Hall, your highness," the closest servant says in the most sycophantic tone he can manage. "How may we assist you?"

>[Sovereign/1d10] Act a little overbearing. They need to know who's in charge.
>[Merchant/1d10] Be professional. This is just business, after all.
>[Dilettante/1d10] Be pleasant. You'd rather be nice about this.

>>581047
>>[Sovereign/1d10] Act a little overbearing. They need to know who's in charge.
princely might

>>581047
>>[Merchant/1d10] Be professional. This is just business, after all.

>>581047
>[Dilettante/1d10] Be pleasant. You'd rather be nice about this.

A side note Beleaguered. Myrddin wanted Meirion to have heirs ASAP. But isn't it time to turn the tables and ask if he's got heirs of his own on the way? If Meirion's heirs are to rule properly in time, they too will need great advisors and assistants.

>>581047
>>[Sovereign/1d10] Act a little overbearing. They need to know who's in charge.

>>581047
>[Dilettante/1d10] Be pleasant. You'd rather be nice about this.
Let's be nice, it'll make more of an effect if we have to cut some fuckers

Rolled 2 (1d2)

We all know how this works by now.

>>581054
>>581081
1

>>581073
>>581085
2

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>>581047
You give the servant a pleasant smile. "I have a business proposition for your employers," you explain. "Since they turned me down previously, I decided to come by and convince them in person."

"Is that so?" The servant smiles stiffly. "We will inform the masters immediately, your highness. Please, take a seat."

Myrddin and you sit down in plump leather chairs and someone brings you some wine.

>Roll 1d10, best of three.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>581168

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>581168

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>581168

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>>581168
As the winemakers rush to the guildhall, they do their best to make themselves presentable before entering. You're not sure why they bothered; you can see them through the windows after all.

Conveniently, the merchants all arrive at around the same time, so you're not stuck waiting in awkward silence.

"Ah, greetings, your highness." One of the merchants bravely steps forward to get this meeting started. "We heard that you wanted our cooperation for a certain project."

"Yes, I have plans to expand Degfford's importance as a trade city," you explain. "I heard several people were disinterested, however?"

"Yes, that is…" The man's pleading eyes turn towards his compatriots. None of them seem particularly eager to back him up. "Our current profits are quite acceptable. Expansion would require expenditures which we're not certain we could shoulder."

They're too cheap to expand, in other words.

You calmly sip your glass of wine and ponder how to deal with this.

>[Sovereign/1d8] Remind them you own their land.
>[Sovereign/1d8] Try an inspirational speech.
>[Merchant/1d8] You can find the money, if necessary.

>>581227
>>[Merchant/1d8] You can find the money, if necessary.

>>581227
>[Merchant/1d8] You can find the money, if necessary.
and some nice words to back it up might do it.

>>581227
>>[Sovereign/1d8] Try an inspirational speech.

>>581227
>>[Sovereign/1d8] Remind them you own their land.
put on a liiitle bit of pressure

>>581227
>[Sovereign/1d8] Remind them you own their land.
Cheap merchants? What else is new. We don't have time for their shenanigans

>>581227
>>[Sovereign/1d8] Try an inspirational speech.

>>581227
>[Sovereign/1d8] Try an inspirational speech.

Disregard >>581337
acquire >>581326

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>>581227
"Are you really satisfied with this?" You calmly set the glass aside and stand up. "Are you mere labourers, that you would rather cling to what you have than reach for greater heights?"

The merchants shuffle awkwardly under your sweeping gaze.

"Degfford is the smallest and weakest of the kingdom's cities," you continue. "In fact, it only just barely qualifies as a city. However, I am aware of its potential as a centre of trade, and I wish to exploit. In order to do that, however, I need people willing to follow me to the road of prosperity."

>Roll 1d8, best of three.

Rolled 4 (1d8)

>>581369

Rolled 8 (1d8)

>>581369

Rolled 5 (1d8)

>>581369

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>>581369
"We'll do it," one of the winemakers blurts out. "Ah, I mean, we'll cooperate with your project, your highness."

The others all nod.

"I'm sure your assistance will be invaluable."

And you won't have to kick them off their lands and replace them. It's a win for everyone!

"Since we're all here, we might as well discuss the details," Myrddin says. "We wish to increase Degfford's trade with the rest of Gwyrddarfordir, with an eye towards expanding trade with Svekka and especially Olstren. Our immediate goal is to get merchants to buy and sell orders here instead of just doing small trade. Do you all have any suggestions about this?"

The merchants look to each other for an answer to Myrddin's questions.

"Hmmm… it might be possible for us to make less expensive vintages that could be sold to commoners," one of the merchants says. "It would give us some faster income, but the profits would be lower."

"The best glassblowers in the kingdom are all in this city," someone else points out. "We might be able to compete with Parlan imports, at least on price."

It would be easier if you had access to advanced alchemy or enchantments, or if you could extend your influence to Svekka or Olstren, but at the moment, this is all you can do with the resources you have on hand. You can always come back to it later if things change.

>[Merchant/1d8] "Making wine for commoners is a safe enough bet."
>[Merchant/1d8] "Let's go with glasswork. I want to provide luxury goods."

>>581438
>>[Merchant/1d8] "Let's go with glasswork. I want to provide luxury goods."

>>581438
>[Merchant/1d8] "Let's go with glasswork. I want to provide luxury goods."

>>581438
Can we do both? Otherwise:
>[Merchant/1d8] "Let's go with glasswork. I want to provide luxury goods."

>>581438
>[Merchant/1d8] "Let's go with glasswork. I want to provide luxury goods."

To make cheaper wines, we'll need extra vinures to grow the grapes. more likely in poorer soil.

>>581438
>[Merchant/1d8] "Making wine for commoners is a safe enough bet."
couple this with expanding the food industry. Wine and dine everyone into improving cash flow

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>>581438
"Let's go with glasswork," you say. "I want to provide luxury goods. That way, we'll attract wealthier caravans."

"A wise decision, your highness," a merchant says. "We'll send word immediately. Everything will be ready as soon as possible."

Then Rhys can send out his invitation and word of Degfford's expansion will spread before merchants come in the spring. If everything goes according to plan, you'll be seeing significant profits, and they'll be just in time for your war with Olstren, if it comes to that.

>Roll 1d8, best of three.

Rolled 5 (1d8)

>>581570

Rolled 3 (1d8)

>>581570

Rolled 4 (1d8)

>>581570

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>>581570
The merchants return to their businesses after providing assurances that your directions will be followed to the letter. You're certain they'll be quite grateful for your intervention when they see the next year's balance sheets.

Afterwards, you and Myrddin return home. There aren't many people in the streets at this hour, but you get polite greetings from those you do meet. It seems the citizens are getting used to your presence.

As you walk, you have the chance to talk with Myrddin.

>"So, how's your sex life?"
>"How's your work progressing?"
>"Any thoughts on what we've been doing so far."

>>581655
>>"So, how's your sex life?"

>>581655
>>"Any thoughts on what we've been doing so far."

>>581655
>"So, how's your sex life?"

>>581655
>>"So, how's your sex life?"

>>581655
>"So, how's your sex life?"

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>>581655
"So, how's your sex life?"

"Surprisingly diverse, I would say," Myrddin answers. "I mean, we're both focused on our careers for the moment, but it alchemical contraceptives are fairly common."

"I haven't been using them much," you say. "Relatively speaking, anyway."

"I'm sure House Caunys will be pleased," Myrddin says. "Although I doubt Olstren will be when the time comes."

"That won't change who gets their throne," you say. "It just changes who gets to be alive at the might."

"I suppose that's true."

Construction work is proceeding on schedule, although the work done during your short absence isn't enough to be noticeable. Satisfied that everything is proceeding smoothly, you decide to return to your home.

Your home, where everyone is staring at something on the kitchen table.

"We need a watch," Olwen insists. "The people have to get used to them - Oh, welcome back, your highness - the people have to get used to them as soon as possible."

"But if we renovate the temple now, we can use it as a centre of education," Delyth says. "Degfford is the only city without proper schooling."

"Would students even be able to attend school in the winter?" Olwen asks.

"It'll be easier than during harvest season," Eleri says.

"It would be difficult to renovate the temple while the pavilion is still under construction," Reagan says. "We should develop our information network instead."

You certainly knocked over an anthill.

>"The watch comes first. We need a military force."
>"We'll renovate the temple. It's the most important structure."
>"Myrddin needs his spies. I don't want any unpleasant surprises."

>>581883
>>"Myrddin needs his spies. I don't want any unpleasant surprises."

>>581883
>>"Myrddin needs his spies. I don't want any unpleasant surprises."

>>581883
>"We'll renovate the temple. It's the most important structure."

>>581883
>"Myrddin needs his spies. I don't want any unpleasant surprises."

>>581883
>"Myrddin needs his spies. I don't want any unpleasant surprises."
And
>"The watch comes first. We need a military force."
these two should not be exclusive.

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>>581883
"Myrddin needs his spies." You smoothly slip next to Delyth and wrap an arm around her waist to make up for your decision. You'll do something for the others later. "I don't want any unpleasant surprises."

Reagan and Esyllt are pleased, and no one seems to be particularly disappointed. Information is important, after all.

"My most trusted assets are already in the city," Myrddin says. "They've begun collecting information, but they still lack access."

"What do they need most urgently?" Reagan asks.

"As I see it, we can offer bribes to people in key positions in exchange for regular information," Myrddin says. "That's the easiest way to do it, but it's also the least certain."

"So we need direct access through our assets," Esyllt concludes. "You want to find them jobs in the city?"

"That was my plan," Myrddin confirms. "It would be a little more difficult, but not impossible. Subtlety would be the biggest problem. I don't want them to be associated with his highness."

>[Intrigue/1d10] "We'll hand out bribes first."
>[Intrigue/1d8] "We'll arrange for spies to be placed in key positions."

>>582045
>>[Intrigue/1d10] "We'll hand out bribes first."

>>582045
>[Intrigue/1d8] "We'll arrange for spies to be placed in key positions."
Max and most reliable intel!

>>582045
>>[Intrigue/1d8] "We'll arrange for spies to be placed in key positions."

>>582045
>>[Intrigue/1d8] "We'll arrange for spies to be placed in key positions."

>>582045
>[Intrigue/1d8] "We'll arrange for spies to be placed in key positions."

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>>582045
"There's no point in using half-measures," you say. "We'll find a way to put people in key positions. Naturally, we'll need a few in my government in case someone tries to bribe my subordinates."

"I'll start looking for work immediately," Myrddin says. "We only need informants, so they don't need jobs too important."

>Roll 1d8, best of three.

Rolled 1 (1d8)

>>582193

Rolled 3 (1d8)

>>582193

Rolled 7 (1d8)

>>582193
first failure in.....a month?

>>582214
Nope, not jinxed yet!

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>>582193
"Now that that's dealt with, I'll go figure out how we're going to keep the city running with the guards we have now," Olwen says. "Even by borrowing manpower from the soldiers we brought, it won't be easy."

"Degfford is a quiet place," you say. "You'll manage unless there's outside interference, and I'm sure Myrddin can deal with that."

It'll take some time before Myrddin's people are in place, but you're one step away from turning Degfford into a proper city.

Myrddin leaves to take care of your orders and Reagan goes to look after Seren - she's not that pregnant yet, but Reagan's very excited about being supportive regardless - while Esyllt, Eleri and Delyth remain here. Their faces are all red, Delyth is rubbing her hip against you, and none of them are saying anything, so you can guess where this is going.

>Reagan and Seren could use some company. Also, you're a little too tired for this at the moment.
>So long as the mind is willing, the flesh finds away.

>>582280
>>So long as the mind is willing, the flesh finds away.

>>582280
>So long as the mind is willing, the flesh finds away.

>>582280
>Delyth is rubbing her hip against you
damnit delyth, is this what they taught you in sunday school?

>So long as the mind is willing, the flesh finds away.
I'm a little bit concerned about the heirs, though. Isn't it best for Reagan's to be the eldest, or close to?

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>>582280
>>So long as the mind is willing, the flesh finds away.
>everyone's face when

>>582280
>So long as the mind is willing, the flesh finds away.

>>582316
It is, though I kind of presumed she was not far behind Seren by now. Didn't we roll for it?

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>>582280
You keep your face expressionless and wait to see who breaks first.

"My room's free at the moment," Esyllt says. "And we did decide to have a child."

"I'm too busy for a child at the moment, Seren gave me some pills," Delyth says. "And it has been some time for me."

You look at Eleri.

"I just want to watch," she says.

"I've gotten used to that by now," you say.

You go up the stairs, feigning calm, and sit on Esyllt's bed. Before you've even started taking your clothes off, she's already sitting in your lap with her hands cupping your cheek. You put your arms around to hold her up.

>Roll 1d4, best of three.

>>582407
but do they know if she's pregnant yet IC?

Rolled 1 (1d4)

>>582442
roll

>>582443
not yet.

Rolled 3 (1d4)

>>582442

Rolled 4 (1d4)

>>582442

And we got another baby on the way then, right?

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>>582478
And that's another heir to the throne!

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>>582442
Esyllt's thin body is pressed against your ride side, while Delyth is pressed against your left. Both of them have their eyes closed, and you can feel their breath against your skin. Your clothes are piled up on the floor in a mess.

Sitting on a chair not far away, Eleri is still observing you with a tranquil expression. You don't mind it much.

>Talk to Esyllt.
>Talk to Delyth.
>Talk to Eleri.

>>582493
we have made 3 babies in the time span of like a week
Also means no mass orgies for 9 months

>>582505
>>Talk to Eleri.

>>582505
>Talk to Eleri.
No favoritism here

>>582505
>>Talk to Eleri.

>>582505
>talk to eleri
>inb4 we end up getting her pregnant too

>>582505
>Talk to Eleri.

>>582505
>Talk to Eleri.

>>582508
>Also means no mass orgies for 9 months

Reagan will find a way. More than anything else in this relationship, I'm surprised at the level of tolerance the others have towards her.

>>582607
Pecking order, I guess. She was the second one we courted so there's gotta some deference to her.

>>582617
Deference sure, but I can't imagine they were all into girls as much as Reagan seems to be. Starting out on all this I kind of expected the girls to keep more distance towards each other.

>>582505
>>Talk to Eleri.
soo when are you going to join us at soem point? or should i get you a toy to play with?
>>582508
ummm we can still do this very soon befor they all get too much with child
also dosnt havnt a bbay make some womans get really horny?

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>>582505
"Did you enjoy the show?"

"I did, actually," Eleri says. "I don't spend enough time sitting in the audience." She gets up from her chair and sits on the corner of the bed.

"Is something bothering you?"

"Maybe. I don't know." She moves a strand of hair behind her face and stays quiet for a moment. "Esyllt likes to sit on your lap and kiss you. That way, you have to hold her up, and you can't look at or feel her breasts; she's self-conscious about how small they are. Delyth prefers to lie down and let you feel good. Olwen likes to be dominated because it reaffirms her position as your vassal. Seren is the most… normal, I guess, but she's not bothered by being seen naked. Reagan's different. She likes to be seen and she likes to face the rest of us because she enjoys our looks of yearning and jealousy."

That is a surprisingly thorough analysis of your love life.

"But you don't know what you want?"

"I don't," Eleri answers. "I'm still a little scared that you'll just use me for my body, and I spend enough time performing for an audience during my work. This is something I want to do for myself."

>[Dilettante/Autosuccess] "I don't mind taking orders if you want to try that."
>[Dilettante/Autosuccess] "Maybe it would help if you were on top?"
>[Dilettante/Autosuccess] "We could try going at it slowly. Everyone else is a little frantic about it."

>>582712
>>[Dilettante/Autosuccess] "Maybe it would help if you were on top?"

>>582712
>>[Dilettante/Autosuccess] "Maybe it would help if you were on top?"

>>582712
>>[Dilettante/Autosuccess] "We could try going at it slowly. Everyone else is a little frantic about it."

>>582712
>>[Dilettante/Autosuccess] "We could try going at it slowly. Everyone else is a little frantic about it."
got eye on ponting ot all of this

>>582712
>[Dilettante/Autosuccess] "We could try going at it slowly. Everyone else is a little frantic about it."

mybe with her just one on one mybe with flowers and shit
though that coulg make the others a bit jelly

>>582712
>mabye it would help if you were on top

start off with he danceing for us, with little on? strip tees mybe?
since we got her wet like that lastt time

>>582712
>[Dilettante/Autosuccess] "We could try going at it slowly. Everyone else is a little frantic about it."

>>582712
>>[Dilettante/Autosuccess] "We could try going at it slowly. Everyone else is a little frantic about it."
>[Dilettante/Autosuccess] "Maybe it would help if you were on top?"

>>582712
Esyllt likes to sit on your lap and kiss you. That way, you have to hold her up, and you can't look at or feel her breasts; she's self-conscious about how small they are
note to self to tell her how cute they are and play with them

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>>582712
"We could try going at it slowly," you say. "Everyone else is a little frantic about it."

"So, what?" Eleri playfully runs a finger along the inside of your leg. "You put it in and then we just talk for an hour?"

"It does sound efficient when you put it that way," you say. "Maybe we could do it while I go through my paperwork."

"That does sound interesting." Eleri smiles and stands up. "I'll try it myself and let you know how it turns out."

She leaves you alone with Esyllt and Delyth. After all that teasing, you don't mind going again. You gently shake Esyllt awake, and she cracks one eye open.

"… again?" She sounds very eager, despite how tired she is.

"Actually, I wanted to try something a little different." You smirk and get on top of her. "It occurs to me that I haven't been paying much attention to your chest…"

"Wait, your highness - no!"

Rolled 2, 4, 5, 10, 9, 9, 6 = 45 (7d12)

>>582906
And that's it for this thread. Beleaguered Prince Quest will return as usual on Friday September 23rd. As a reminder, I also run Relic Quest on Sundays. For updates, you can also check my twitter account @BeleagueredQM, but I don't use it for anything outside thread announcements and such.

Goodnight and thanks for playing.

>>582915
And you got 5XP for everything but Sovereign.

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>>582915
cheers, boss

>>582906
thanks man
hmm im going to be going overseas soo i dont know how jumping in will work but il try
aahh nice with us going to play with her cute boobs

>>582915
Thanks my good man! I just want to see the surprise on Myrddin's face when he finds out he's a daddy too!

>>582915
So how disappointed will our brother be when he finds out we already conceived 3 children

>>582962
he beeter pick up his game the fag

>>582962
Our brother is an idealist and a one woman man, not like our pragmatist MC here...

>>582915
What is necessary to get to the d10 (d8...) city level for each of the skills? I guess some kind of building or availability of services (like for sovereign the pavillon, for military the watch and/or city wall)?