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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gilladian" data-source="post: 5774431" data-attributes="member: 2093">Speaking off the top of my head, but your specific question about the gold mine got me thinking. First, who owns the gold mine? The city proper? A guild within the city? One person?If an old mineworks of any sort were rediscovered, I suspect that the following things would go on:1) the mine would need to be cleared of any/all creatures dwelling there which did not belong. This would probably involve the adventurers! At this point the town might be suspicious/feel threatened by the adventurers.2) the empty mine would need to be surveyed and assayed. Teams of experts would need to be hired and escorted into the mine to be sure it was safe, and that there were still valuables to be found there. This is when rumors of wealth get stirred up. People try to horn in on the potential business. Rivalries get started. There might be a lot of rumors, even a "gold rush". The town's attitude might start to improve.3) repairs must be done. A great deal of work goes into keeping a mine open and safe. Mine supports, mine cart systems, air pumps, water pumps, heavy lifting equipment, etc, must all be found/purchased/delivered and installed. Guards will need to be hired. JOBS start being created. People get excited. If there are no setbacks, the town should feel happier, excited, eager.4) ancillary trades may begin to move in. The ore will need to be processed, so a refinery might start looking at the town. People who would deal with the tailings/scrap produced may arrive now or later. 5) as the mine kicks into full working order, there will be jobs,  cash in people's pockets, the need for food/shelter/entertainment for the workers, etc... the  town  becomes a more vibrant, happier place.</blockquote>

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