Jasper said:
The mill workers were also killed.
The baron seems quite irritated by the news. But doesn't seem to care that much about the Almat faith.
"In a few days everything will be solved. Here's a meager compensation for all your troubles." The baron makes a sign to the men that brought him here. He steps forward and gives a small pouch to Jasper.
"50 Mergovian Drar for you. Thank you.
He then asks the second men to talk. The small man after spending about 2 minutes on etiquette, that visibely bore the Baron, finally requests improvement to the port, in order for the merchandise to be unloaded more quickly. The baron simply answers that he will see with his architect what could be done. He then quickly dismiss him. The second men a tall middle aged blond guy is requesting money to help the poor in the port area. He says that many families living there have problem eating and some of them are selling various illegal product in order to survive. The baron replies that his soldier will take care of any illegal activity in the sector and that the state shouldn't get involved in those social issues. He thanks him for informing him about the rise of illegal activity there and says that he will make sure that the guard will be increased to reduce crime in the area. He quickly dismisses him also.
The tall men seems visibely extremely frustrated, as he sits back near Jasper he whispers loudly enough for the other two.
"Is this men stupid or what, the problem isn't crime it's pauvrety"
The baron then stands inviting Jasper to stay at the court for the next hour. The other two men are quickly pushed outside the throne room.
All the court people then starts talking to each other. A large bulky half-elf walks towards the baron with a small human female. The half-elf is dressed in full plate (without the helmet) and carries a large sword on his side. The women is dressed in a beautifull long robe. They both starts chating with the baron. Because of all the noise around neither Jasper nor Xavier can hear their discussion. The muscisian stops playing, but stays behind the baron adjusting his instrument. The musician is an half-elf, of average size and very colorfully dressed.
Xavier is approached by a tall skinny men, dressed in an impeccable purple robe. The men has long brown hair and almost no hair in the face. His skin is very dark and his feature are almost elf like.
"Sir Roces, allow me to introduce myself. Gortentag kar Helberg. I am a diplomat from the Kronerg Republic."
Xavier remembers his parents talking about the revolution in this far country. A trip even with the fastest magically enhanced boat to Kronerg takes a month. The level of magetech is about the same as Axyr, and because of the distance the empire never tried to conquer them.
"I am part of a business delegation. We are evaluating the financial stability of your country and currently considering massive investements in your banking system. Which we consider one of the most advantegeous of the know world. But the reason why I want to speak with you as nothing to do with that. I heard you talk about Heireionous. I was starting to dispair, the financial seems quite good but the moral aspect dissapoints me greatly. I am glad to see that Mergovie still hold some men of faith.
I would be very pleased to understand what happened to the church here. Our delegation will stay around for a few more weeks, please do not hesitate to contact me if you find anything"