To the Citizens of Hope’s Reach,
First I want to thank all the adventurers that were present, I know that is it sometimes difficult to sit out from adventuring, and the counsel thanks you for your patience.
I also wanted to thank the few citizens of Hope’s Reach that were also present. I wish that more of you will be present at the next meeting as I am eager to hear from you what your thoughts and concerns are as we work together to build a strong defense against the corrupt.
I realize that this was the first meeting of its kind, and want to encourage additional attendance in future meetings.
For those of you that were not present, here is a summary of what was discussed.
1) The Guardian Counsel, who they are, what groups they represent, and what they are currently doing to help protect and guide the area as it grows.
2) The area of Hope’s Reach is under the rule of the Crown of Gaden, and are subject to the Laws of the Crown. The Sherriff and the deputies are here to enforce the law and have the ability to levy fines for crimes committed. If an individual feels that the fine or punishment does not justify the offense, the Guardian Counsel will adjudicate the dispute in the absence of nobility and issue a just ruling.
3) General state of affairs. We are in a stronger position now than we were last year after the military pulled out with a steady stream of adventurers coming to stem the tide of the corrupt.
4) Trade: The guardians are working to increase the numbers of merchants and trade caravans coming to the area. Volunteers are requested to help build the main road to the area with stone from the local quarry.
5) General Defense: An architect has been hired and will be coming to the area to advise as to best establish defenses. Volunteers are requested to help begin to organize the raw material shipments as we begin to fortify the area.
6) Kobolds: According to the laws of the Crown of Gaden, Kobolds are not considered sentient beings and are therefore acts committed by or against them are not bound by the laws of the crown. The group of “mistwalkers” known as Harbor’s Far has indicated that in their home they lived peacefully with kobolds, and petitioned that they be given a chance to live under the laws of the crown. After considering this request and the concerns of the other adventurers present, it was decided that the Kobolds of the Huksters Tribe be granted the rights to live under the laws of the crown for 90 days, with a review of their current status at the next town hall meeting on the 23rd day of the 10th month. The kobolds are to live and abide by the laws of the crown until that time. As a result of this action, the bounty on kobolds, issued by the individual citizen McGregor, has been lifted.
7) Also, there was a motion made for an individual to step up and fill the post of militia commander, it was decided that a member of the Guardian Counsel should not fill this post as it would be a conflict of interest.
The Counsel wishes everyone safe travels and looks forward to our next meeting.
Regards,
McGregor
Guardian of Hope’s Reach
*Seal of the Guardians*
