Luria Nova/Events/Estate-Manager/An Offer from a Merchant Guild Member

One day, a member of the merchant guild pays you a visit with a compelling proposition. He is keen on obtaining the exclusive rights to produce and sell raw materials within your estate. In return, he offers you a chest overflowing with gleaming coins. Accepting this deal would mean relinquishing your estate's capacity to generate raw materials, but it would also free you from the responsibilities of overseeing this aspect and allow you to concentrate on enhancing other facets of your estate, fueled by the wealth garnered from selling the rights.

However, it's crucial to recognize that placing your trust in the merchant leaves you entirely dependent on their willingness to continue supplying raw materials. If, for any reason, this arrangement falters, you might find your manufacturing operations at a standstill until an alternative source is secured.

The decision rests in your hands. It's a choice between immediate financial gain and long-term security, with potential risks and rewards to carefully consider.

Outcome: Declining the Merchant Guild's Offer

The merchant guild member departs with a visible disappointment etched across his face after you decline his offer. Later on, he shares the news with the local merchants, who too express their disillusionment, perceiving your decision as a lack of ambitious vision for the estate.

However, among the estate's inhabitants, a different sentiment prevails. The peasants and craftsmen, relieved that you chose not to barter away their livelihoods to profit-driven merchants, voice their gratitude. They praise your commitment to retaining control over the production of raw materials, recognizing your capable leadership in safeguarding their interests.