Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-27550231-20200125011422/@comment-25808351-20200220041746

BT: “Oh dear, am I such an untrustworthy sort that my business with Harkon raises questions of foul play and subterfuge? If I weren’t a humble individual, I would take offense. Sorry to disappoint you, but that is not how I conduct myself. Imperia, explain.” Aleric smiles.

“The loan and promise of protection is one of good will, and do not affect the price. The loan specifically is meant for Harkon to utilize how it sees fit. Be it used for infrastructure, roadways, housing or marketing. The loan would be paid back in repeated business transactions between our 2 states. The protection is simply our Coven protecting our trade lines and partners. An assault on any of our trade partners is an attack on our business.”

“The last thing we want is potential enemy states absconding with Covenant tailored goods.” Imperia continues. “If you do not want protection agreements we will respect your decision and strike it from the good will offerings, but if any of our exports or imports are raided by brigands, reavers, bandits or enemy factions within your boards then you will compensate us appropriately for lost goods. You can do so by paying us in currency or by retrieving the stolen shipments. If obtaining the goods is not possible you can offer up the thieves as payment if they are captured.”

“I’m a businessman in my own way council members, but I am no cheat. If you want to do business and receive some genuine goods of diligent craftsmanship, you will get it. But don’t be surprised that I’m interested in protecting an investment.” Aleric leans forward in his chair, a seriousness in his tone and glare.