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<blockquote data-quote="BSF" data-source="post: 1977462" data-attributes="member: 13098"><p>I touched on this briefly on Friday night. But more detail and an overview isn't a bad thing. </p><p></p><p>Greerson is fairly freeform. This is a holdover from the history of the tribe of humans that comprises the majority of people in Greerson. Historically, the Greersonites do everything they can to act in the best interests of everyone in the city. They are relatively democratic about things with rank, honor, priveliges and responsibility going to those who have earned them. There are the basic trapping of feudalism in Greerson. But in practicality, it isn't real feudalism. Every "commoner" remains on a manor because they choose to. When they lose respect for the "lord" they move to another manor. They might also move if a newer lord needs help and the current lord has plenty, and to spare. This means that somebody who carves out a new manor and proves that he or she can run it, will find a slow trickle of people moving in to work the land. There is very little "recruiting" that needs to happen, it is just a natural event. </p><p></p><p>Greerson does have a council. The council is composed of the wisest members of the tribe, er city. Lord Tannerson is on the Council. As is Madam Grulzak. Sheila is not. There are other NPCs that sit on the council, but the Seekers do not have much reason to interact with them. I have chosen to focus on the important people to the Seekers rather than inundate you with names of NPCs that you are unlikely to ever deal with. Right now, Li is probably peripherally aware of the council. The Seekers did see most of the council on the dais during the Festival. So many of you could recognize them if you saw them. The point of the council is to make big decisions when they need to be made. They meet once a season or so. The various council members might interact with each other more often if there is a need. But the overall purpose of the council is to guide when needed and stay out of the way otherwise. Local lords take care of the overall well-being of Greerson. </p><p></p><p>As a result, there are few long-term trade contracts with Greerson as a nation. Individual merchants arrange trade with individual lords. In some cases, a lord will dictate trade for herself and all of her vassals, but that is rare. In theory, Lord Tannerson could tell Li whom Li could trade with. But he would only do so if he had reason to believe it would benefit all of Greerson more than any choice Li would make individually. The problem that Paulson has is that he hasn't been able to attract enough notice yet. There is not a compelling reason for an established lord to work with him over an established merchant. His best bet is to get in with new lords (like Li) and establish himself as trustworthy. As openings appear due to bad deals, merchants retiring, or trouble on the river, then Paulson would have an established reputation to attract attention from. </p><p></p><p>Does that give Li enough information to work from?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Very nice. How are you going to have the letter delivered? There isn't really a post service. most letters are handled by courier. Oftentimes using river trade if you can give a merchant or sailor enough information on how to find your recipient.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BSF, post: 1977462, member: 13098"] I touched on this briefly on Friday night. But more detail and an overview isn't a bad thing. Greerson is fairly freeform. This is a holdover from the history of the tribe of humans that comprises the majority of people in Greerson. Historically, the Greersonites do everything they can to act in the best interests of everyone in the city. They are relatively democratic about things with rank, honor, priveliges and responsibility going to those who have earned them. There are the basic trapping of feudalism in Greerson. But in practicality, it isn't real feudalism. Every "commoner" remains on a manor because they choose to. When they lose respect for the "lord" they move to another manor. They might also move if a newer lord needs help and the current lord has plenty, and to spare. This means that somebody who carves out a new manor and proves that he or she can run it, will find a slow trickle of people moving in to work the land. There is very little "recruiting" that needs to happen, it is just a natural event. Greerson does have a council. The council is composed of the wisest members of the tribe, er city. Lord Tannerson is on the Council. As is Madam Grulzak. Sheila is not. There are other NPCs that sit on the council, but the Seekers do not have much reason to interact with them. I have chosen to focus on the important people to the Seekers rather than inundate you with names of NPCs that you are unlikely to ever deal with. Right now, Li is probably peripherally aware of the council. The Seekers did see most of the council on the dais during the Festival. So many of you could recognize them if you saw them. The point of the council is to make big decisions when they need to be made. They meet once a season or so. The various council members might interact with each other more often if there is a need. But the overall purpose of the council is to guide when needed and stay out of the way otherwise. Local lords take care of the overall well-being of Greerson. As a result, there are few long-term trade contracts with Greerson as a nation. Individual merchants arrange trade with individual lords. In some cases, a lord will dictate trade for herself and all of her vassals, but that is rare. In theory, Lord Tannerson could tell Li whom Li could trade with. But he would only do so if he had reason to believe it would benefit all of Greerson more than any choice Li would make individually. The problem that Paulson has is that he hasn't been able to attract enough notice yet. There is not a compelling reason for an established lord to work with him over an established merchant. His best bet is to get in with new lords (like Li) and establish himself as trustworthy. As openings appear due to bad deals, merchants retiring, or trouble on the river, then Paulson would have an established reputation to attract attention from. Does that give Li enough information to work from? Very nice. How are you going to have the letter delivered? There isn't really a post service. most letters are handled by courier. Oftentimes using river trade if you can give a merchant or sailor enough information on how to find your recipient. [/QUOTE]
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