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

Monster Invasion(i): 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.

Decision: Forging an Investment Deal

Drawing upon your guild connection and networking skills, you manage to secure potential investors for your mining project. The fortunate turn of events leads you to wealthy nobles from Askileon, willing to invest in your mine's expansion. In exchange for their financial backing, they propose an agreement: they will provide the necessary investment to maximize the mine's scale, and a year from now, you'll repay them with 4 gold.

Now, you stand at a crossroads, weighing the options. On one hand, you could accept this offer, enabling the ambitious scaling of your mining operation. On the other, you may choose to proceed with the gold you currently have, opting for a more conservative approach. The decision is now yours to make, one that will significantly impact the future of your mining enterprise.

Outcome: Striking a Deal for Prosperity

In a strategic move, you choose to accept the offer presented by the wealthy nobles of Askileon. With their generous investment, you embark on the construction of the largest possible mine, which revitalizes your raw material production sector. The once-dormant mines now hum with activity, churning out a plentiful supply of raw materials. The newfound prosperity elicits jubilation among the people of your estate, who can already envision a brighter future.

However, not everyone shares the same sentiment. The minor nobles, burdened with concern for the looming monster invasion, fret over the absence of gold to hire mercenaries for defense. As the estate flourishes economically, it becomes clear that your decision carries both immense potential for growth and heightened risks in the face of impending danger. Balancing prosperity and security will be a challenging task in the days to come.

Monster Invasion(ii): A Growing Threat

Amidst the ongoing chaos of the monster invasion, a new and sinister threat emerges. A band of audacious bandits has taken advantage of the turmoil, establishing a base not far from your estate, dangerously close to your iron mine. Their settlement poses a grave danger to your estate's security and stability.

However, before you can formulate a plan to address this criminal encroachment, dire tidings arrive from your liege's surviving scouts. Reports confirm the approach of flying monsters called 'Snatchers'. These avian vermin are notorious for snatching their prey from the ground, ascending to a fatal height, and then releasing their victims to a deadly fall.

The gravity of the situation becomes evident: your estate faces the prospect of battling both the menacing bandits and the impending aerial menace. Your soldiers express their growing concern about the daunting challenge that awaits, leaving you with a weighty decision to make regarding the allocation of resources and the coordination of your defenses.

Outcome: Miner's Fortification and Snatcher Intervention

You issue orders for your miners to construct a fortified structure within the mine to safeguard themselves from the bandits. This newly established fortification serves its purpose efficiently by preventing the bandits from kidnapping the miners. However, it does not entirely deter the bandits from meddling with the miners' work.

As the bandits continue to hassle the miners, their actions draw the attention of the flying snatchers that have been hovering over your estate. These monstrous aerial predators, attracted by the bandits' activities, descend upon them. In a swift and vicious onslaught, the snatchers decimate the bandits, leaving no trace of their existence.

A few days later, you dispatch your men to collect whatever resources the ill-fated bandits had managed to gather. The miners can now resume their work with considerably fewer disruptions, thanks to the protective fortification and the intervention of the snatchers.

Monster Invasion(Demolisher): Unearthly Discoveries and Tragic Consequences

With determination, you direct your men to delve deeper into the mountainous shell of the immobilized Demolisher. As they tunnel through the beast's colossal frame, they unearth a rare and astonishing discovery – strange, red-glowing ores that seem to emanate an otherworldly energy.

As your men chip away at these ores with their pickaxes, a palpable sensation of pain reverberates through the cavernous interior of the Demolisher. Each strike on the glowing ores sends shivers of agony through the colossal creature, and the very cave itself seems to respond with trembling.

One of the soldiers, whose family had a history of mining, recognizes these unique red ores. They are exceedingly rare and only found in the hills deep within the monster-filled wilderness. The soldier speculates that these hills might be the remains of other Demolishers, leaving behind their distinctive shells as they perished.

Intriguingly, these ores are in high demand among sages and wizards, as they are known for their potential to infuse magical properties into crafted items.

The prospect of unimaginable wealth entices the mercenary soldiers, and they intensify their mining efforts. However, as they push the boundaries of their greed, the Demolisher's massive shell begins to convulse with increasing violence.

Sensing the growing danger, you make a hasty exit from the site. Your intuition proves to be life-saving as, shortly after your departure, the cave's walls give way to the Demolisher's immense weight. Tragically, the collapse claims the lives of all the avaricious soldiers who remained inside.

The red-glowing ores, an incredible find, remain buried deep within the Demolisher, a testament to both the allure and the perils of unearthing rare treasures in the face of unfathomable danger.