Lawlessness reigns. Outlaws, thieves, and worse beset the land and call themselves its kings.
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1.
The common folk huddle in their homes They fear for their lives.
Result: Lawless Beyond the village, soft feet pad along an empty road. Moonlight gleams on wicked blades.
-10 Freedom
2.
Word of Serault's lawlessness spreads What sort of ruler cannot enforce their own law?
Result: Given to the wolves "Serault has fallen", whisper her neighbors. "Only robbers and murderers live there, now."
-10 Dignity
3.
The flow of taxes becomes a trickle The peasants have little to pay their taxes with, and what they do pay doesn't always reach your castle.
Result: Penury The peasants' gruel is little more than water. Your own table is lean. Only the bandits dine well, today.
-(5 to 10) Prosperity
4.
You ride out in person, night after night Though you do what you can to keep the roads safe, the exertion takes its toll.
Result: Worn Your sword-arm is weary. Your armor is notched. Your blade's edge is dulled by use. Your steed can barely stand. And yet word arrives of a village aflame. Sleepless, exhausted, you ride out again.
- Derring-Do
