Luria Nova/Events/Estate-Manager/Dealing with the Pirates

Returning to your estate with your loyal men and the considerable sum of 30 gold from Alushaar, you find yourself faced with a pressing issue – the presence of pirates who have kidnapped your workers.

The pirates have disrupted the harmony in your estate, causing both concern and outrage among your residents. They demand action, and you have two viable options:

Negotiate with Pirates (Cost: 8 Gold): Opting for negotiation involves paying the pirates to secure the release of your workers. While this may appease the peasants and lead to the safe return of the kidnapped laborers, it also entails surrendering a significant portion of your treasury.

Deal with the Pirates (Cost: 10+ Gold): Choosing to confront the pirates means hiring experienced mercenaries who can effectively challenge the pirates' stronghold. Eliminating the pirates may free your workers but also potentially allow you to recover their stolen goods. However, this path is riskier and more costly, as hiring skilled mercenaries comes at a higher price, especially when dealing with a fortified enemy.

The decision rests in your hands. Will you take the diplomatic route to ensure the safe return of your workers, or will you muster the resources to eradicate the pirate threat and reclaim their ill-gotten gains, even if it demands a higher investment of your gold?