So, I've finally pledged and am throwing my hat into the ring for the free kingdom event. Except I only want I county, if that's not too much to ask for.
What will I do with said county? I'm glad you asked.
The county and town/city of Ihath will be a gathering place and destination for culture and commerce from through out Elyria. An entertainment capital, if you will, with art, music and all manner of goods flowing in and out from all over the known world.
My goal as count, beyond simply running the city, will be to encourage this stream of preforms, merchants and tourists, while also supporting any local industries, big and small, which see fit to settle in my county. The hope is to create a market for the goods and services of both residents and travelers, a like and keep things interesting with entertainment and art from around the world.
Now, as to how I hope to provide this support.
A reasonable tax rate that will be put back entirely into maintaining and building the community and surrounding area, including an easily traversable and safe road system. (as in I won't keep any taxes for myself, I will find other ways to support myself)
Free homesteading grants for farmers and other producers, to offer opportunities and help develop support for the city purpose.
The Grand Bizaar, a large area in or on the edge of the city, where space will be available for all. Merchants can set up their carts she stalls, visitors may park their wagons, and musicians and entertainers are free to perform amongst various fountains and gardens.
The Residence, an inn and tavern, with perhaps additional residential buildings, as well. Beyond a great place to gather and enjoy performances in both indoor and outdoor settings, I will also offer temporary residence to continually evolving group of entertainers, artists and peddlers of exotic wares from around the world. A residency will include both room and board, as well as the chance to perform on one of the stages, or prime real estate to feature your wares and art. Residencies will be negociable and extendable, assuming what you have to offer proves of interest visitors.
Laws
Ihathian law enforcement will be concerned with the prevention and punishment of a very limited number of illegal activities. This will be limited to violence and murder (outside of prescribed events in proper venues), theft and the violation of contracts. Beyond this, basically all other acts will be legal. This includes gambling, prostitution (whether for companionship or child contracts), violent sports (that may or may not include killing, at the organizer's choice), sale pretty much anything that isn't stolen (poisons, endangered animals, I don't know, use your imagination). One last thing worth noting is that the above mentioned crimes will be dealt with severally, though I intend to offer an optional "servitude contract" as an alternative to spirit lose. That is to say, if both the offender and victim of a crime agree, the owner may enter into temporary unpaid servitude for the party they wronged.
So if you're looking for a place to open a casino, brothel, tavern, arena, theater or simply want a market for both your goods and your hard earned coin, then Ihath will have a place for you. Unless no one wants to give me any kingdom tokens, in which case, nevermind.
Hopefully, I didn't forget anything, though I'm sure I did. Questions and comments are most welcome.
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