[1.29] The Eve of a New Nation
In reply to Borric d'Tor (msg # 8):
Saira watches the rest of the proceeding, her own request not meant to be counsel, yet it seemed that is what it had evolved into. She didnt quite mind, just this had not been her intention.
Given the seriousness passing around the gathering of companions, she watched and listened as Keal and Dominique debated. Keeping her peice to herself, that is... until Borric addressed the party and explicitly asked for guidance. Listening to Dominique, once again, she finally spoke on the matter.
"I cannot pretend to be knowledgeable in the ways of court, nor would I ever dare to consider myself an expert of deplomacy. It's all rather stuffy, really. However, I am inclined to disagree with Dominique. There are people out there, the bandits got their loot, their living, and their ranks somehow. Nevermind there are the kobolds... nasty creatures, that you have secured trade agreements with. Use the remaining bandits, use the kobolds, use hermits, the immigrants and refugees. Turn no one away, and your lands will fill in no time. With the fort, if you build it up, as a place of safety and refuge, people will come. The real trick is making sure the people know about it. Getting word out, and around... in wildlands, rangers are best at that. Oleg's outpost is already a known point of trade... and Vekkel and I can help find wondering rangers and hunters. I think we should get word out while fortifying the refuge for when settlers, traders, and merchants come."