Events

A red-tailed comet blazes across the sky, sparkling lively discussions among common folk, philosophers, and religious figures alike.

Citizens report feeling drained, and all sorts of bad things seem to be happening for no reason, as if an evil has seeped into the city.

The priests insist that our sinful nature is to blame. Conveniently, the sale of indulgences has increased.

All townspeople: -1 Health -5 Energy

Rat-infested food stores, contaminated water supply, sick-looking travelers… no one knows why or how, but many have suddenly fallen quite ill.

All persons affected:

The same question is on everyone's lips: what if the Black Death has returned? City officials helpfully remind everyone that sanitation is their own responsibility and prevention is the best cure.

You may want to visit a physician, pray the sickness away, or at least use some salves or potions. Don't forget to check on the wellbeing of your workers and family members too, assuming you want your business and dynasty to survive this.

A fiery light cuts across the sky, burning brighter than any torch or candle. It would be terrifying if it were not so magnificent.

Comets are usually read as bad omens, but everyone agrees that this time life in the city actually feels better, as if renewed by means of divine light.

All townspeople: +1 Health +5 Energy

Word spreads like wildfire across the Empire: Jobst of Moravia, the King of the Romans, is dead. Mere months after his election to the crown. The official word speaks of illness, but this is an explanation too convenient for many. They whisper of poison, for his cousin and bitter rival Sigismund now stands without challenger, after being denied the throne at the last election. The electors are gathering again, and there is little doubt whom they will choose this time.

Anger spreads across Bohemia: Jan Hus, lured to attend the Council of Constance under Sigismund's promise of safe-conduct, has been tried and condemned by the Catholic Church. Offered his life if he recanted, he stayed faithful, even in the face of certain death. The people of Bohemia, outraged by Sigismund's betrayal and the branding of their faith as heresy, are turning even further from Rome, and voices of rebellion grow louder every day.

The faith wages war against itself. King Wenceslaus, pressured by his brother King Sigismund and the pope, ordered Catholic priests restored to Hussite parishes. In response, a great procession of Hussites stormed the New Town Hall in Prague and hurled the burgomaster and his Catholic councillors onto the spears of the crowd below. Tens of thousands are in uproar across the kingdom! Now word comes that King Wenceslaus himself is dead, some even say the shock of the news struck him down. Sigismund alone stands to inherit the crown, but the Hussites have not forgotten his betrayal of Jan Hus to the flames and would rather see the kingdom burn than bow to him.

Following Pope Martin V's call for a crusade, King Sigismund marched into Bohemia at the head of a large crusader army, intent on taking his crown by force and driving out the Hussites once and for all. At Vítkov Hill just outside Prague, his army met a small force of defending Bohemians. Peasants, townsfolk, and some say even women stood against the overwhelming force of the King. They were led by Jan Žižka, a one-eyed Bohemian nobleman and veteran captain who once fought against the Teutonic Knights at the famous battle of Grunwald. Against all odds, the defenders successfully held against thousands of Sigismund's soldiers and broke the crusaders' assault. This marks a turning point in the conflict between the Hussites and Sigismund, who, it seems, cannot win his crown by force alone.

Two years after the Battle of Vítkov Hill, Jan Žižka is a name spoken either in awe or in fear. He defeated Sigismund at Vyšehrad and even after losing his remaining eye to an arrow at Rábí, he still commands the Hussites of Bohemia. Said to be guided by the voice of God himself, Žižka remains undefeated. Earlier this year, he destroyed a second crusader army at Německý Brod, not far from Kuttenberg! King Sigismund fled the field and his men drowned by the hundreds while crossing the frozen river. The second crusade is broken and the war has come to our very doorstep.

Žižka'sJan Žižka, the hope of Bohemia's, is dead - killed not by the sword but by the plague, while besieging the Catholic town of Přibyslav in Moravia. His followers are devastated. They now call themselves the Orphans, declaring their father has died. Prokop the GreatProkop the Great now leads the Hussites, but he is only a priest. Can he fill the role left by Žižka - or is this the end of their cause?

This is the final year of the demo, but Bohemia's turbulent history continues for many more years. Žižka'sŽižka's followers will continue the fight, but internal division will ultimately lead to the end of the Hussite Wars in 1434, and in 1436 the Catholic Church will accept some of the Hussites' religious practices. King Sigismund will be crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 1433, only to die in 1437. His reign will be remembered as one of great ambition and bitter cost, condemned in Bohemia for the burning of Jan Hus, the very kingdom his father Charles IV had made the heart of the Empire.

Well, well. You found your way around our sophisticated demo limitations. Carry on if you like, but be warned: the game is still in development, and the further past 1426 you go, the more rough spots you might encounter. Now enjoy the chaos.

Rabbles of grumbling citizens are rioting in the streets, and they can't even agree on their demands. Have our esteemed officials truly been so blind to the unrest troubling our fair city?

Due to the violence, all buildings in the affected city quarter have been damaged:

If the buildings are not repaired, they will become unsafe, increasing the chance of work accidents and overall devastation in the area. Our city's reputation will drop and the empire will hesitate to fill the city treasury, which will only make things worse.

A bard has brought his talents to the city, singing merry songs aplenty. The bard's trail of tunes echoes cheerful notes of dancing and laughter - the question is, where is the bard? Go search the city streets for this merriment, and you may discover interesting opportunities…

People are talking about the Town Council's latest efforts to curb crime and heresy.

Supposedly, persons convicted of crimes would be pilloried instead of imprisoned, so that the citizens can express their dissatisfaction however they see fit. It would probably also help cut down maintenance costs at the prison.

If a pillory has been built in our city, and if these new rules are indeed not mere rumors, there is surely a heckling crowd gathering to chuck a rotten cabbage or two at the convicted. Go search for it so you can join in on the mischief or show your superior virtue and capacity for forgiveness.

Even kings bow to the church, as the church speaks with the authority of God. However, it is no secret that some eminent church authorities use this situation as an opportunity to further their own interests.

A new preacher has arrived in our city. Pious citizens who have heard him speak have nothing but respect for this person, whereas more secular citizens remain skeptical.

If you aspire to some day rise among the clerical ranks, go search the city streets for this preacher and engage in theological debate. Hopefully, that will steer public opinion towards your views.

The city guards were overheard joking about some suspicious fellows hanging around the city, looking like the saddest criminals in history.

Perhaps the guards are too quick to judge. What if these shady-looking fellows are not criminals, but simply businessmen with loose morals and unusual offers?

If you seek them out, you may discover interesting opportunities.

You hear whispers that a rich merchant's caravan met with misfortune while passing through our city. The thought of valuables spilling out on the side of the road is unbearable.

Rumor has it that the caravan is filled to the brim with gold and extravagant goods, though it may not be for much longer, as many of our fair citizens are likely headed that way to… lend a hand and reduce waste.

Go search in and around the city for the wrecked caravan and try to salvage what you can. It may be more than you expect.

What began as boasting and shouting in the tavern ended as a drunken brawl in the city streets, all shaky punches and sloppy slashes.

Some workers were caught up in the fighting: -2 Health -10 Energy

The productivity of workers who got tired or hurt is sure to plummet, as is the profitability of their employers. No need to worry though, as surely you've employed only upstanding members of society's lower ranks.

Always remember: the only certainties in life are death and taxes, and death only comes once. Taxes come, or rather go, at the end of every year. If you can't pay, you better hope that you can make up for it while imprisoned.

Welcome to our beautiful city! A person of your Profession will find no shortage of opportunities here. Do it well to earn Money, professional Mastery, Wealth, and Renown, so you can climb the ranks of society.

Check your end-of-year balance for sales tax, church tithe, inheritance tax, and other law-mandated benefits of city dwelling. No excuses, no exceptions. If you don't like it, get into politics and change it.

Assign your Workers to craft products from various materials that you purchase or gather. Hire more workers as needed and watch their Energy - it affects Productivity.

Oversee WorkOversee Work to motivate your employees to work faster. If their Opinion of you is too low, they may leave; if overworked, they will be prone to Accidents.

Visit a Guild House if you'd like to expedite your training or unlock a new profession. You can then switch between active professions, mixing business with pleasure as you see fit.

The Integrity of a building affects safety and productivity, so don't skimp out on repairs. Rooms and Improvements in your building help your business and unlock tasks for your workers, as well as new actions for you or your clients.

Sell your products to turn a profit. Move them from your Storeroom to your Storefront, or load them in Carts and send them to the Marketplace. Repair your carts or buy carts with more slots, better integrity, and more speed.

Before sending out a cart, consider hiring an escort to defend against waylaying bandits. However, even strong escorts won't fend off all attacks if your carts carry very tempting riches, especially if some corrupt city official decriminalizes such activities.

The price and availability of goods are affected by the balance of supply and demand, as well as by seasons, city laws, and even world events such as wars. If you are looking for truly special items, keep an eye out for time-limited events such as fairs or visiting merchants.

If looking to sell, sooner or later someone at the marketplace typically pays good money for your wares, unless prohibited by law. You can also sell your wares from your storefront, where you can earn a premium for good service, scarce goods, and contraband.

Regardless of your craft, you will have to manage many types of goods. You can only use or equip items placed in your personal inventory, but beware that such items cannot be moved or sold, though they can be discarded or given to others.

If looking to buy, the marketplace may provide the widest range of offers, but it's often best to purchase raw materials from Resource Siteson the city outskirts, and artisanal goods and intermediate wares from the storefronts of other businesses.

City Laws affect how you conduct business and interact with Citizens. The Lawbook indicates which actions are considered Crimes under current laws, though we all know that laws can be bent.

From petty crimes to despicable acts, you can be sure that your political opponents are doing it. Spy on them often or trade for Evidence that you can use to press charges or gain leverage.

If you are accused of a crime, real or fabricated, your fate will be decided by Trial, so try to ensure that the members of the Jury have a good Opinion of you. If the carrot doesn't work, try the stick.

When found guilty, you will be punished according to the Severity of your crime. You may be forced to pay a hefty fine, but you may also get imprisoned or even sentenced to death. Hard to say which of these would bring more shame to your good name.

Then again, people who say that crime doesn't pay are probably just not very skilled at it. Sometimes, one's livelihood depends on being a successful criminal. And since politics and crime have always gone hand in hand, why not apply for an office position that can decriminalize your favorite activity?

To ensure that your Dynasty can endure after you die, you must build a family, which means finding a spouse and producing offspring worthy of carrying your title and taking over your business.

Start courtingStart courting the most suitable candidate based on their age, Health, Wealth, Skills, and other desirable characteristics. Send gifts to your love interest and sweet-talk them into getting engaged with you sooner, or you might lose out to more persuasive suitors.

The wedding ceremony will take place the turn following your successful engagement. Thereafter, children may be born to you depending on your fertility, your marital efforts, and focus diverted to other engagements. Perhaps consider adopting an orphan or two, just to be sure.

To avoid losing your empire upon your untimely death, your spouse and later your eldest adult child, meaning aged at least years, will be set to inherit your fortune. You can always name a different heir from among eligible family members, if only to keep them on their toes.

Don't forget to invest in your chosen heir, to make sure that they are indeed ready to perform their duties and will not bring shame and ruin to your dynasty when the time comes for you to pass the mantle, willingly or otherwise. Start training your first born early, as you never know how much time you have left.

The city officials recommend that all newcomers direct their first efforts to establishing a business in Herle before moving to the big city and becoming entangled in the many demands of business, influence, and personal affairs. Herle offers more than an introduction to the controls. You will receive useful advice on how the game’s systems work, along with goals to guide you. And you are still free to pursue them however you wish or ignore them entirely. And, between us, Herle is a rather charming town. You may even come to prefer it to this one. But should you wish to go into politics and intrigue without learning the ropes, the choice is yours. You will find everything you need in the City Archives. May your trade prosper!

officePolitical offices can grant incredible power to drive the city's development, as well as unofficial perks afforded by the natural desire of citizens to seek the good graces of city officials.

Understandably, regular people with no notable Wealth or Title are ineligible for such honor. Once you amass sufficient wealth, go to the Town Hall and apply for the title of Burgher; then, apply for an open position in any low-level office such as Town Servant.

Every application is judged by certain appointers, who can be swayed. As you wait for the elections, try to improve your Rhetoric skill and use Actions and Items to boost the appointers' Opinion of you, as well as to undermine your competitors.

While in office, you receive a hefty salary and can use the city treasury to improve the city Districts and Quarters.

You may also change laws, especially those regulating which behaviors are criminalized and how severely the perpetrators should be punished. After all, reading the wrong books can often be more damaging than robbing carts, which helps with distributing wealth more equally across our fair city.

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robbers and the Guards have always been mortal enemies. It was only a matter of time until your hard-working guard patrol intercepted a band of lowlifes looking to take advantage of other people's hard work.

It seems that day has come. You have a reputation to maintain in our fair city, as no one will respect guards who do not stand up for the innocent, so decide quickly how you plan to handle the situation.

Are your people full of energy and well-equipped to resolve the matter with arms, or do you prefer to bide your time and fight another day?

• Let the fight begin!: Robbers and guards are about to face off in battle. Better be prepared.
• Back down from the fight: Cooler heads prevailed, so the robbers and guards continue on their merry ways as if they never met.

Life in our bustling city is not exactly simple, and when you're looking for trouble, you tend to find it.

You'd think that your fellow citizens have better things to do than start arguments in public, but here you are.

An innocent shoulder bump in the crowd unraveled into a dramatic quarrel. How do you react?

• Denounce this shameful behavior: Your words stung, leaving the matter worse than it had started.
• Settle the matter peacefully: The tension eased, and you parted on calmer terms.

All nobles and notables were invited to this auspicious event.

Attend, and win the favor of the wealthy - or refuse, and prove your bond with the common folk.

Whatever you choose, your dynasty's good name in this city is on the line.

• Attend: Your presence at this auspicious event has been noted by the city's nobility. Your monetary contribution as well.
• Decline: The working class admire your refusal to succumb to such extravagant delights. It has also spared your pocket.

Choose to Accept or Refuse

If yiou Refuse, you might be sued

You are being Blackmailed

Your family has been blessed with a child! May this new life grow in health, and may your dynasty endure through the ages!

Sleepless nights may follow, but they are a small price for such joy. Plus, nothing worth doing is every easy.

As your child grows, don't forget to invest in their education so that, one day, they can contribute meaningfully to your dynasty and even become your heir.

• Rejoice!

Such tragedy. You had a wedding planned, and now it has turned into a funeral. Not even Cyprian’s book could save this courtship now. Still, perhaps it was for the best. Whatever they had, it probably would not have produced good children anyway. You tell yourself this with venom, because the alternative is admitting how dearly you would have loved them.

• Until we meet again: You place a single flower upon their body and whisper the farewell you never had the chance to say.

Whether it is the first time or not, rejection hurts. And unrequited love may be the cruelest of all: all that time spent hoping, waiting, and daydreaming of your first wedding night, only to see them now in the arms of another. May they both catch a suspicious groin rash! And so, you are alone again. Back to the tedious process of courtship. How much easier it would be if one could simply receive, by pigeon mail, a neat little bundle of portraits, each with a short description of the person’s qualities, flaws, wealth, and family connections.

• Life must go on: For a time, you still flinch whenever you hear their name. The portraits you had painted together remain tucked away where only you can find them. Eventually, they become little more than old paint and older memories.

As you walk the dark halls of your home, not able to fall sleep, you get the distinct feeling that you are being watched. You turn around suddenly and find a towering androgynous figure seemingly made of liquid swirling smoke.

Rather than threatening, the mysterious figure smiles knowingly and watches you attentively despite having no eyes to speak of. You feel it rummaging in the deepest corners of your mind.

No words are uttered, but your thoughts turn to an interesting but terrifying proposition: sacrifice a child of your body for the promise of a strong bloodline that will carry your dynasty into the annals of history. Make your choice now, mortal!

• Let it be such: With a satisfied nod, the mysterious figure fades away. As you blink and wonder whether you may have been dreaming, you hear the sudden screams of your spouse…
• Exorcizamus te!: The mysterious figure hisses angrily and disappears in a puff of smoke. Deep down, you know it may return in your darkest hour.

Some people think very highly of themselves and apparently wish to bestow this impression upon all others.

As such, you now find yourself challenged. Duels are an honor-bound tradition where the participants gain glory by engaging in elegant battle. Well, some refer to duels as a childish need to compensate for something, though they rarely mention for what. Others have even gone so far as to call for outlawing duels.

In any case, if you decide to partake in such a ritual, make sure you are well equipped for the task. If not, perhaps a bruised ego is less painful than a stab in the belly.

• Accept: Hopefully, you have enough energy to get through this duel in one piece.
• Refuse: You have exhibited both common sense and cowardice. Your public image may not survive though.

As your final breath escapes your body, you let go of victories and regrets. The city lives on, indifferent to your plight, yet subtly shaped by your actions.

But just as your path dims, another may yet follow. Hopefully, you got your affairs in order well in advance, and your heir is perfectly capable of taking over your business and title, ensuring your dynasty thrives.

They say time forgets nothing, yet remembers selectively. How long will your name linger in the memory of the city?

• Continue as your heir

Sadly, one of your family members has passed away. As you gather in mourning to prepare funeral rites, try to keep in mind that your dynasty must remain strong.

Make sure your dynasty always has an heir, or everything you have built will be lost when your time comes to leave the world of the living.

• May they rest in peace

Empire requests extra funding for its endeavours.

• Accept the request (-10.000 city treasury)
• Fund part personaly (-4000, +2 standing state authority)
• Refuse (unreputable city)

A half-drunk stranger challenges you to a game of dice. Seems like easy money, but then again, so did all your failed investments.

You try to recall whether gambling is legal these days, but brush the thought away as the stranger clumsily rolls the dice ahead of you, mumbling something along the lines of:

>> Look, my friend, I want no trouble… but if you lose, I'll make it double!

• Accept: Satisfied with the outcome?
• Cheat: It's all fun and games until someone gets caught.
• Refuse: Better safe than sorry.

You spoke too freely, and someone nearby took your words as an insult. Perhaps you were rude, but what of it?

Now, people are watching and tempers are flaring. Neither side wants to back down.

In case you have more energy than sense, take your chance. You never know what comes out of it.

• Let fists speak: The fight was rough, and you walked away bruised. But in their anger, your opponent might have let slip a secret.
• Keep it civil: You answered with calm words, and your opponent was disarmed by your manners.

Thugs came out of nowhere and left you battered. Perhaps this incident was mere chance, or perhaps someone plotted it. Either way, pain is your only certainty. Hopefully, your remaining health and energy allow you to proceed with your daily affairs.

• Ouch!

Life in our bustling city is not exactly simple, and when you're looking for trouble, you tend to find it.

You'd think that your fellow citizens have better things to do than start arguments in public, but here you are.

An innocent shoulder bump in the crowd unraveled into a dramatic quarrel. How do you react?

• Condolences: Your words stung, leaving the matter worse than it had started.

Borrowed money and never returned it? Tried to bribe some official? Blackmailed fellow citizens? Did business too poorly for too long? Read the wrong books? Just be honest.

Haven't you ever heard that crime doesn't pay? In fact, crime definitely pays, but not for you, it seems. You have been sentenced to jail time according to the severity of your crime and how harsh the current law is.

During your imprisonment, your actions will be limited, so use this time wisely and learn from your mistakes.

• Straight to jail!

The love of your life is ready to join you in the holy bond of matrimony. May your union be blessed with strong children to carry on your dynasty!

Wedding preparations will drain much energy, but your family and friends will rejoice with you, bearing gifts in celebration.

Alternatively, you may prefer a frugal event. In that case, better be prepared for meager wedding gifts and a cooler embrace by your new spouse.

• Blessed be this union!: Your wedding banquet is all people talk about these days.
• Just get on with it: Hopefully, your spouse learns to manage expectations better than you manage your finances.

From the shadows of an alley, a beggar raises his hand toward you. Do you have anything to offer?

You never know what may come of it. Beggars live by scavenging and might reward your generosity with an item, a piece of evidence… or nothing at all.

• Do nothing
• Offer help (-10 Energy)
• Offer money (-100)

You come across a small orphaned child, born to a humble worker. With no soul left to care, they are at the mercy of strangers. Some give food, some merely a dismissive look. And you?

Consider how grateful this poor orphan would be to take your name and follow in your footsteps. Perhaps even more grateful than children born of your own body. Then again, you know nothing about this child.

Consider also how other members of your family may see such an addition. And consider the judgement of noblemen and other high-class citizens whose favor you seek.

• Offer help: You hand out what you feel is appropriate. The child seems a bit disappointed, but surely something is better than nothing. Your generosity is appreciated by the downtrodden.
• Turn away: You pass the child by and mind your own business. You are not to blame for everyone's misfortunes, and you are not responsible for fixing them. Sad but true.
• Adopt the child: You extend your hand and the child's eyes widen as understanding sets in. This bold move will strengthen your dynasty, though some may raise concerns about inheritance when the time comes.

Surely, you have heard that crime doesn't pay, yet you persisted in your wayward ways and now the day of reckoning has come. Better put your affairs in order while you still can.

Check that your named heir is properly trained and worthy of carrying your title and taking over your business. You may even pass the mantle before the sentence is executed, to spare your family some shame.

As you stand on the gallows tomorrow, make sure that your last words are memorable for the right reasons.

• I regret nothing!: Your execution is scheduled for tomorrow before noon. Use your remaining time wisely.

You find a half-open purse lying suspiciously in the middle of the street, heavy with coin. No one is around. You remember last week when Hans was caught in the same situation, except it was a scam, and thugs came out of nowhere to beat him. But perhaps today is truly your lucky day.

• Ignore it
• Grab it

A weary pilgrim collapses near your house. Between ragged breaths, he whispers that he has carried a holy relic across half of Christendom to deliver it to a monastery far away.

Bandits pursue him, he claims, and he fears the relic will be lost before reaching its destination, which would greatly anger the Almighty.

Before giving his last breath, he begs you to help safeguard the relic, and, if it is in your power, deliver it to its fated location.

• Deliver the relic: Your piousness got the best of you.
• Keep the relic: Your eccentricity got the best of you.
• Sell the relic: Your greed got the best of you.

While overseeing routine work, a loose stone shifts beneath your feet, revealing a small, dust-choked cavity. Within lies a finely crafted reliquary, untouched by time. Retrieving it will take some effort-but what secrets might it reveal…?

• Pick Up and Donate(-10 Energy, +500 money, +2 opinion church)
• Pick up and keep it (-10 Energy, chance for item)
• Let it rest where it belongs

You had long since forgotten the loose stone, the dust-choked hollow, the reliquary hidden within. Yet now it returns to you in dreams. You feel the stone give way beneath your feet once more, see the reliquary resting in the dark, exactly where you left it… as if no time has passed at all. Some choices, it seems, do not fade.

• Go get it (-10 Energy, chance for item)
• You put it behind you and forgot forever

In the busy street, a nimble hand slipped your coin purse off your waist. By the time you noticed, the thief was already weaving into the crowd.

• Try to reclaim your money (-10 Energy)
• Do nothing (-2%)

In your wanderings about the city outskirts, you spot a green stone with strange rings. Its rare beauty is mesmerising.

Surely, owning such a precious stone will make you and your dynasty the envy of the entire city.

Then again, something inside you wonders if it could be dangerous. Perhaps donating it will bring other gains.

• Donate it to the church: Your piousness got the best of you. The members of the Church Authority are pleased.
• Donate it to the city: Your civic duty got the best of you. The members of the Town Council are pleased.
• Keep it: Your kin gathered to marvel, calling it a blessing. Yet with time you grew pale and weary, as though its beauty carried a hidden cost.

You notice a fruit unlike any other for sale. The merchant calls it rare, yet no one dares touch it. Try it! Fruits are healthy… right? It could restore your energy - or leave you with food poisoning.

• Ignore it
• Steal it and risk angering the Town Bailiffs
• Taste it (-100)

Ah, coin and kind words - not a bad surprise at all. Someone decided to extend a hand to you by sending a courier with a supportive letter and a substantial amount of money! Good to be remembered… and better still to be supported.

• Accept gift (+1000)

On your way back, you found your own door defaced. Crude signs and shameful words were smeared across the walls, left by thugs who had already fled.

• Seek revenge (-10 Energy)
• Do nothing (-5)

You stumble upon hidden treasure - a stroke of luck! Keep it to enrich your dynasty, or donate it to earn respect from poor workers or city officials.

• Donate to the city (+3)
• Donate to the poor (+10)
• Keep it (-5; +2000)

City received donation to its treasury from the Empire

• Take small cut (+2000 you, +8000 city)
• Put money into treasury (+10000 city)

Some lowlifes have decided that they can lay claim to the fruit of your hard labor, so they have waylaid your cart.

Sadly, the guards aren't what they used to be, so you should always consider hiring an escort for your cart if you are transporting valuable goods.

If you haven't invested in an escort, you can try to negotiate your way out of it and save part of your goods. But if you've spent your money's worth on defenders, let them fight it out.

• Fight!: You've chosen to fight to defend your cart and goods. Better be worth it. (fight)
• Pay robbers (-500)
• Negotiate: You've lost the contents of your cart, however much or little that may have been. (-65% goods lost)

Your henchmen have managed to waylay the cart of an unsuspecting business owner. Hopefully, the cart is not escorted by capable defenders who would give trouble to your well trained thugs.

If, by some divine revelation, you decide not to attack this cart, your restraint should be respected. Still, the criminal world is a competitive one: if you do not rob it, some other less spiritually conflicted lowlife probably will.

Would you like to proceed with the attack, or would you rather be merciful?

• Attack the cart. Robbers gonna rob.: You've chosen to attack the waylaid cart. Your henchmen better be well trained, well rested, and well equipped.
• Let the cart pass for now. Sometimes, less is more.: You've decided to not attack the waylaid cart. Very forward-thinking of you.

One of your workers has collapsed. As they are no longer at their post, production is stalling.

Was it misfortune made worse by abusive working conditions and lack of accident protection at the workplace? Or perhaps the tasks have been so enjoyable that the worker simply forgot to take rest?

Either way, what is to be done? Even if you help them, they will still need to rest before they can be productive.

• Cover medical costs: Your kind gesture is highly appreciated. Hopefully, this also means your workers will be more dedicated.
• Do nothing: Your workers' faces are blank as they put their heads down and return to their workstations
• Punish the worker: Your harsh treatment is received with gasps of outrage, but everyone quickly goes back to their workstations.

Unfortunately, one of your workers has passed away.

It remains unclear how long it takes for the body to stop working after death, but tasks still need to be done.

A funeral may drain your coin and your workers' energy, but all will know you cared.

• Do nothing: Your workers' faces are blank as they put their heads down and return to their workstations
• Arrange funeral: Your empathy and generosity stir nothing but admiration among your workers.