Luria Nova/Events/Estate-Manager/Discovery of a Rich Iron Deposit
A group of miners arrives at your estate with exciting news. They claim to have stumbled upon a massive iron deposit in a nearby area. If you decide to establish a mine there, your raw material production could experience a substantial surge. However, the construction of such a mine is neither easy nor inexpensive. You must weigh your options carefully.
You can choose to order your peasants to construct the mine. This would come at no direct cost to your estate, but it's important to note that your peasants would be required to contribute their time and effort without receiving any immediate benefits in return. As a result, they might opt to build a smaller, less efficient mine to minimize their personal sacrifice, reducing the overall benefits you can reap from the iron deposit. While this option avoids additional expenses, it may lead to discontent among your populace.
Alternatively, you could reach out to the D'Harans for assistance in building the mine. In exchange, they might request control over a portion of the mine's output. While this arrangement would still grant your estate access to the iron deposit, it would likely result in a smaller share of the profits compared to the other options. However, it avoids upsetting your local populace and maintains a sense of stability.
Another possibility is to leverage your connections with the guild. They propose a straightforward deal – they will assist in constructing the mine in exchange for ownership of half of its output. You would retain control over the other half, ensuring a continuous influx of raw materials. While this option provides you with more substantial benefits than the D'Haran offer, it also involves granting a significant share of the mine's profits to the guild.
The final option is to invest your own gold to fund the construction of the mine. This would result in a significant boost to your estate's raw material production, maximizing the benefits of the iron deposit. However, it would also deplete your coffers, leaving you with limited financial resources for other endeavors. While this choice offers the greatest potential rewards, it carries a considerable financial risk for you personally.
The decision is in your hands. Consider your estate's current needs, your financial situation, and the potential long-term benefits as you choose the path forward.
Outcome: D'Haran Partnership Brings Prosperity and Tensions
With the assistance of the D'Harans, the construction of the iron mine proceeds smoothly, and it starts producing iron ores at a rate that exceeds your initial expectations. The collaboration with the D'Harans results in a significant boost to your raw material production, providing a valuable resource for your estate.
However, as time passes, you begin to notice changes in the dynamics of your estate's raw material production. The D'Harans gradually increase their presence and influence in this sector, eventually assuming full control. They bring in their own workers from D'Hara, effectively displacing the local labor force.
This shift in control starts to stir discontent among your local populace, particularly the displaced workers and minor nobles who express concern over the growing influence of the D'Harans within your estate. The locals feel alienated, and there is a growing unease about the D'Harans taking over multiple businesses.
In an attempt to alleviate your concerns and maintain a positive relationship, the D'Harans generously contribute to your coffer with a substantial amount of coins. While this provides a temporary financial boost, it doesn't address the underlying issue of the D'Harans increasingly exerting their control over your estate.
The delicate balance between reaping the benefits of their assistance and preserving the autonomy of your estate has become a pressing concern. You find yourself at a crossroads, where maintaining your estate's identity and control may require you to make difficult decisions in the face of the growing D'Haran influence.
