Luria Nova/Events/Estate-Manager/Galandric's Struggle

Leaders' Council

Amidst the hum of administrative duties and the shuffle of paperwork, your attention is summoned by the arrival of a group of local leaders. Their faces etched with concern, they've convened to address the looming threat emanating from the fallen eastern defense line. A palpable divide exists among these esteemed visitors, and their perspectives diverge on the best course of action before the impending monster invasion.

The minor nobles and influential merchants, bearing a pragmatic outlook, advocate for a strategy that conserves precious gold reserves. Their proposal hinges on the notion of compelling the peasantry to serve as vigilantes, an approach that would minimize financial expenditure while mobilizing a local defense force. However, this proposal sits in stark contrast to the opinion held by the common folk. The peasantry, facing the harsh reality of the impending menace, insists that more mercenaries should be hired to bolster the estate's defenses. Their proposal is predicated on the willingness to allocate gold contributed by the minor nobles and merchants, thereby ensuring a formidable line of defense.

Given your estate's geographical location, you discern that the imminent threat is unlikely to reach your lands until later stages of the invasion. This provides a unique opportunity to divert resources toward rebuilding your iron mine. You are presented with three feasible options to consider:

Prudent Investment: Allocate 2 gold to initiate the construction of a modest mine, which would yield 1 unit of raw material upon completion.

Strategic Expansion: Commit 4 gold to fund the development of a larger mine, capable of producing 3 units of raw material, thereby enhancing your estate's resource output.

Ambitious Endeavor: Consider borrowing funds from fellow estate managers to facilitate a substantial investment of 7 gold, maximizing the mine's scale to produce an impressive 6 units of raw material. This ambitious project carries the potential for substantial resource accumulation but necessitates cooperation and financial assistance from others.

The decision you make in this pivotal moment will not only influence the estate's readiness for the impending threat but also shape its long-term economic prospects.