The countinghouse overlooks Flores's river offices, its shutters rattling beneath damp wind. Sealed funding agreements rest beside route maps, ledgers, and a blank charter bearing Jericho's royal pin.
Emily stands near the door with two veteran guards, while Sanora waits beside the marked pilgrim road. Rin occupies the table's far end, studying every clause.
the senior noble
The supply pledge is ready, Prince Jericho. But the charter must name who may authorize rewards, or every promotion becomes a dispute between officers and creditors.
Rin
More precisely, it must prevent rival houses from purchasing commendations after the campaign begins. Authority should follow witnessed service, not the deepest purse.
Emily
I can assess conduct in the field, but I will not accept a charter that leaves soldiers guessing whether rank, land, or shares are actually enforceable.
Sanora
And the route must remain under campaign authority. If every sponsor can redirect the column toward private interests, the safer road will accomplish nothing.
Quills hover above the parchment. The senior noble watches Jericho expectantly, Emily's guarded attention fixed on him, while Rin taps once beside the clause granting rewards.
✓ Quest Accepted
Secure an enforceable campaign charter
“"For anyone to receive a reward they must have 2 witnesses and the recommendation of someone of sufficient rank. The better rewards will require someone of a sufficient rank in the hierarchy. Those who are found to be colluding with rival houses will forfeit ownership of any rewards they are given and may see them removed along with corporal punishment and jail time. The charter will guarantee that Emily will maintain leadership for the campaign and that all rewards are guaranteed under my authority."”
SUCCESS (Legendary Political Acumen, rolled -1)
Jericho Font Helmsworth
Any reward requires two witnesses and a recommendation from someone of sufficient rank. Greater rewards require greater standing within the hierarchy.
Jericho Font Helmsworth
Collusion with rival houses forfeits every reward granted, which may be reclaimed, followed by corporal punishment and imprisonment. Emily retains leadership throughout this campaign, and every lawful reward is guaranteed under my authority.
The scribe writes rapidly, converting Jericho's terms into ordered clauses. Beside the witnesses' provisions, the charter now binds campaign command to Emily and places payment beneath the royal seal.
Emily
Then my command is not a courtesy that creditors may challenge. I will enforce the witness rule in the field, and I will record every recommendation.
the senior noble
The forfeiture clause protects our investment from bought honors, though the penalties will make rival houses examine their agents carefully.
Rin
It also makes your authority unmistakable. Sponsors may provide resources, but they cannot purchase the army, its honors, or its loyalty.
The senior noble signs first, followed by Emily as campaign commander and Rin as political witness. Sanora adds her name beneath the route provisions, and the blank charter becomes binding law under Jericho's authority.
Quest Complete
Secure an enforceable campaign charter