- Speed
- 30 ft
Base attributes
- Charisma
- 14
- Constitution
- 16
- Dexterity
- 11
- Intelligence
- 17
- Strength
- 12
- Wisdom
- 10
- "I'd be happy to, Your Grace."
- Bartholomew's eyes widen. He moves his lips, as if trying to utter a sound. "But how... Why... You're stealing
- "Clearly, the Outlaw Council has no wish to help those who are too weak to stand up for themselves. The Counci
- "Hm... This decision will surely please the people, but is it really wise? Sooner or later, the minor kingdoms
- "The elves claim they built seven arches for which the city is named, though the evidence of this is questiona
- "When you offered me this position, , I truly believed that you appreciated my financial skills. Alas, now I s
- Your words make Bartholomew smile. "You have made the right decision, as usual. Rest assured: soon, our coffer
- "The workers who are expanding the old fort's basements stumbled upon a cache. It appears that the bandit lead
- "Your Highness, the hypocrites of Kyonin dare criticize your governance! They are encouraging the elves who li
- "Why? Do they employ unethical methods? Why should we care? You trusted me with your treasury. I'm trying to m
- Bartholomew lifts a finger. "Think well on this trade agreement with Razmiran, Your Grace. Who knows what oppo
- "We have a few options for maintaining this growth. Firstly, it would be nice to stay in touch with those who
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- "Kyonin and the other countries will listen to us if we vote for the River Kingdoms to unite against Razmiran.
- "Very wise. We shall need some foreign-trained servants."
- "Your Highness, I received several letters today – welcoming diplomatic notes and offers of friendship. We've
- "When you offered me this position, , I truly believed that you appreciated my financial skills. Alas, now I s
- "A fine solution. Of course, we shan't tarnish our reputation. The sale of stolen and smuggled goods is far be
- "We'll support Kyonin, even though elves won't even consider sharing their revenue or connections with us? You
- "Your Grace! I'm probably not wise enough to understand your orders. But I feel a complete fool every time I r
- "This is an excellent solution! I swear we will have to expand the treasury to fit all the riches we'll soon h
- Bartholomew waves his hands. "Why pass up such an opportunity?" He quickly straightens himself. "Well, if this
- "Why should we have to care about them, your Highness? The logic escapes me. Essentially, they betrayed you an
- "I fear it's time I bring my service to an end. There is simply no way for me to continue my work as your Trea
- "Apart from that, there are many citizenship applicants. Rumor has it that you plan on turning your kingdom in
- Bartholomew speaks softly, choosing his words carefully. "I expected more... pragmatism of you. There was no s
- "Why should we have to care about them, your Highness? The logic escapes me. Essentially, they betrayed you an
- "Sevenarches expects us to tighten our belts, send the Warden's guards to collect bread from the citizens, and
- "In that case, Your Grace, I am inclined to accept. I shall compose our reply without delay!"
- Bartholomew's eyes widen. He moves his lips, as if trying to utter a sound. "But how... Why... You're stealing
- "Secondly, we could form a censorship board to prevent foreign agitators from clouding your subjects' minds wi
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- "Sevenarches and other countries will listen to us, if we vote for the River Kingdoms to unite against Razmira
- "Ah, Your Grace, do you really expect gratitude from Kyonin? I need scarcely remind you that the elves can be
- "Hm... This decision will surely please the people, but is it really wise? Sooner or later, the minor kingdoms
- "I fear it's time I bring my service to an end. There is simply no way for me to continue my work as your Trea
- "Well, we won't make any enemies this way. But we won't get useful allies either... though we might have!"
- Bartholomew tenderly strokes the letter in his hands. "An excellent decision, Your Grace! I will compose our r
- "Just as it's always been – people see everything beyond the stinking swamp next door as a bizarre and frighte
- Bartholomew breaks into a sugary smile. "Thank you, Your Grace!"
- "Your Grace, it is good to see you so well! I come to you with a delicate and urgent matter. Your barony is in
- "That's a bold move, seizing their prize right out from under Sevenarches. But the fastest runner wins the rac
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- Bartholomew holds up an open letter. "Look, Your Grace! Your neighbors seek trade agreements with you. I recei
- "When you offered me this position, , I truly believed that you appreciated my financial skills. Alas, now I s
- "Having a court mage of such skill is very prestigious indeed. And advantageous! I admire your vision!"
- "Your Highness! Our reports indicate that Sevenarches is undermining our farming industry! They've cut off our
- "There's a fortune flowing through our lands into other countries. I recommend we don't miss this opportunity,
- "I wouldn't seal away the kingdom's coffers. You should rather invest the money. Consider inviting a famous we
- "Oh... You're provoking them! This could be a mistake, Your Grace! They don't understand who they're dealing w
- "Your Highness, Razmiran is carrying out a malicious plot against us. After establishing trade, they saw to it
- "Your Grace! I'm probably not wise enough to understand your orders. But I feel a complete fool every time I r
- Bartholomew's face darkens. "And who will remain most concerned with the treasury, Your Grace? Apparently, I m
- "The Outlaw Council wishes to hear your opinion. Razmir is testing his eastern border once again, and Tymon's
- "The merchants fear that you might yet put an end to their shady dealings, that the customs authorities and gu
- "As I proposed?" Bartholomew catches your eye hopefully, but then loses interest. "I see. Simple coining. With
- "Your Grace! I'm probably not wise enough to understand your orders. But I feel a complete fool every time I r
- Bartholomew winks meaningfully. "I'm on it, Your Highness. I shall order everything that's required: the coin
- "Hm... Such a measure will attract cheap labor. Our guest workers won't complain about being left the dirtiest
- "Very good! We will catch the criminal and hand him over to Sevenarches. I'm sure the Voice of the Wind will a
- "When you offered me this position, , I truly believed that you appreciated my financial skills. Alas, now I s
- "As you wish, as you wish..."
- "When you offered me this position, , I truly believed that you appreciated my financial skills. Alas, now I s
- "Well, it's better than nothing. I shall instruct our tax collectors."
- "Your Highness! The movement of goods through our lands is growing! – And our independence from Brevoy means t
- Bartholomew strokes his mustache, brooding. "You are farsighted, Your Grace. I hope the returning village folk
- "Great! It's time for Kyonin to know their egoistic politics is over. There are several new, strong players in
- "I fear it's time I bring my service to an end. There is simply no way for me to continue my work as your Trea
- "For now let me simply report one of such delicate matter. There's a guard detail at the border, sent by the V
- "A wise decision. We cannot allow rebellious concepts to trouble your subjects' minds. Let all our writers and
- "Let every one of your subjects remember who to thank for the money they're holding in their hands! You pulled
- "As I proposed?" Bartholomew catches your eye hopefully, but then loses interest. "I see. Simple coining. With
- "If you are interested in my advice, I am in favor of high taxes. Your barony will thrive, and people will kee
- Bartholomew bows to you. "You won't believe this, Your Grace. There are border crossers in your lands!"
- "They're so bold as to complain about being caught in the act, and forced to do their duty! Some of your tax c
- "Not even neighboring Lambreth comes to his aid, though both face the same enemy. The state of Lambreth was es
- "We must stem the flow of refugees before it's too late. Closing the borders wouldn't help, the elves would co
- "You managed to build an independent state, one that keeps out of foreign business and doesn't let anyone inte
- "These corrupt drug lovers have betrayed your Highness for their narcotic! I hope they don't expect your Highn
- "Perfect! Why would anyone ever hesitate to report criminal activity? Coming forward is a duty for the sake of
- "When you offered me this position, , I truly believed that you appreciated my financial skills. Alas, now I s
- "Perfect. I will appoint guards to escort and assist these Taxmasters. It is good to see how you appreciate yo
- "Your Grace, more and more delicate issues arise with our neighbors. You need a spymaster... who should, of co
- "When you offered me this position, , I truly believed that you appreciated my financial skills. Alas, now I s
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- "Wonderful. Let the foreigners leave if they don't like it. It can only indicate one thing — that they'd hoped
- "Your Grace! I'm afraid I have bad news. Today by the river they caught a man making a map of rivers and bays
- Red spots appear on Bartholomew's face, and he repeatedly opens his mouth, as if gasping for air. "Your Grace!
- "It was your vision not to imprison everyone you captured... so to speak, red-handed. You realized that bendin
- Bartholomew speaks softly, choosing his words carefully. "I expected more... pragmatism of you. There was no s
- "Your celebrated steady hand cleared this swamp of corrupt servants and kleptocrats. Now that there's nobody t
- "Well, getting our hands on Razmir's treasure is wiser than hanging his subjects."
- "I don't know who he is and where he came from. What's important is that he's capable of subduing an entire na
- "We'll support Kyonin, even though elves won't even consider sharing their revenue or connections with us? You
- "Then your treasury will soon be filled at the expense of our neighbors!"
- "Hm... The press is a powerful instrument for shaping the attitude of foreign subjects. This is very wise, you
- "This trade agreement will connect us to a large and powerful trade network. This means that anyone who menace
- "Indeed, we shouldn't be in such a hurry. There's always a better use for money."
- "Your Highness! As your humble servant, allow me to express my respect. You have turned a gloomy, hopeless lan
- "An important issue requires your attention! Sevenarches wants to bring their ships into the harbor of Novobor
- "Your Grace, it is my honor to introduce Leymar Tinch, an expert on alcoholic beverages, who has traveled here
- Bartholomew purses his lips. "As if only wealthy people have money! What's the point of my efforts to save eve
- "Excellent! Your subjects will be grateful if you make those common strays... I mean, zealous citizenship appl
- "Excellent! The sight of the poison addicts on the gallows will make their successors think twice about the co
- "Your Highness, a sales representative of Daggermark has arrived at your court. They seek to make a trade part
- "It's a dangerous place. This dominion was founded by a pirate from Cheliax. When he came across the village o
- Bartholomew purses his lips. "As if only wealthy people have money! What's the point of my efforts to save eve
- "It is wise to keep your economy separate from the political broils of others. Let them fight over duties with
- "When you offered me this position, , I truly believed that you appreciated my financial skills. Alas, now I s
- "Thank you for your trust, Your Grace. I shall invite sir Leymar to leave – first the castle, and then the cit
- "Great! This pirate will doubly regret his mission, because there's nothing worthy waiting for him here!"
- "He's quite a curious person, I must say! Managed to persuade the entire country that he's a living god! That'
- "Evidently, Razmir was going to use the Tears to subdue these merchants. It's an ingenious plan! – I wish I ha
- "Great idea. Every gold coin we invest in this will multiply tenfold!"
- "In fact they're just some deer hunters from Pitax, roaming the swamps looking for game. But they gave me a wo
- Bartholomew closes his eyes wearily. "As you wish..."
- "Your Grace, I am glad to be worthy of your trust. I shall ensure that all these riches, to the last coin, fin
- "Perfect! We'll punish every Razmiran subject we can catch in our domain. Your Highness, this is a lesson they
- "Very well – let it be gold then. Razmir will pay a high price for his mistake if he doesn't want to face the
- "The Voice of the Wind is very knowledgeable. The winds whisper many secrets to him. It is wise to befriend su
- Bartholomew calculates something pensively, then smiles lightly. "That might be even better. The merchants wil
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- "I recommend you claim the cache for your treasury. No matter how these things made their way to the Stag Lord
- "Your Grace! I'm probably not wise enough to understand your orders. But I feel a complete fool every time I r
- "Your Highness, Razmir planned dire consequences for the barony, leveraged on your people's vicious thirst. An
- "Your Grace, I'd ask you to address an important issue. You see, the harbors of the River Kingdoms are traditi
- "A wonderful decision, Your Grace! I will do as you ask!"
- "Your Grace, I am glad to be worthy of your trust. I shall double the taxes and ensure the treasury wants for
- "Oh... You're provoking them! This could be a mistake, Your Grace! They don't understand who they're dealing w
- "We won't let a penny slip by. Everything that the merchants bring to our territory will be taxed."
- "I do not recommend we try impressing him with military parades. Pirates are fearless and stupid, they're not
- "Ah, Your Grace, do you really expect gratitude from Kyonin? I need scarcely remind you that the elves can be
- ", wonderful news! The scouts report that the Black Marquis's blunderheads took an interest in other lands and
- "Why? Do they employ unethical methods? Why should we care? You trusted me with your treasury. I'm trying to m
- Bartholomew bows down. "Your Grace, I am happy to see you well! I would not bother you were it not for some wo
- "So, you defending those who steal from you, and condemn those who perform their duties? But who will you blam
- "I think we should accept this agreement. But of course, the final decision is yours!"
- "At present, all the wares from the Five Kings Mountains that we receive arrive here via the elves, at the pri
- "Your Highness, I suppose that your contribution to the history of this once-worthless land is so great that w
- "It's obvious that Tymon and Lambreth will soon fall to Razmir. Tymon is a foolish state of gladiators, whose
- "Now the elves of Kyonin are demanding the return of Sevenarches – as the land is supposedly sacred to them! T
- "Of course, we could look the other way in this situation... Or enforce border control... but I propose someth
- "Your Grace! I'm probably not wise enough to understand your orders. But I feel a complete fool every time I r
- "Your Highness! The sneaky, treacherous, nasty Razmir has made an attempt on the stability of your kingdom! He
- "Hm.... You're probably right, Your Grace! Your courage allows you to see their greed, whereas I, due to my hu
- "So, you defending those who steal from you, and condemn those who perform their duties? But who will you blam
- "Is that so? Very well. Let's hope the number of halflings in your lands doesn't drop significantly."
- "Very cunning. Only two monarchs of the River Kingdoms can see the future of this land – Your Highness and Raz
- "Your Grace, it's despicable! It's bad enough that your subjects evade their taxes. But what's worse – they of
- Bartholomew clears his throat. "If you ask my advice, I would not encourage our citizens to come ask for loans
- "The people are outraged about being robbed. They want us to put a stop to these Taxmasters! If you ask me, th
- "Mark well my words: unless you raise taxes, the barony simply will not survive. No matter what you decide, yo
