>>6060979>>6061076>>6061188“So we’re all set then?” Jinom asks.
“Yes,” Rohm replies. “I will start to gather our forces, much of our landed nobility was not there the day of the attack, so they should have their forces readied. It should just be a matter of collecting them… I hope. Meanwhile mother will see to getting our finances in order to feed and equip these men though most of that should be taken care of by their lords.”
“We would hope,” Hilma says “But some of the nobility like to skimp on their troop expenditures so having funds to spare will be of great help.”
“And while we are handling that, Jinom you should finish talking to our neighbors get what help you can. When all is said and done, hopefully we’ll be able to stock of a large army, a full treasury, and promises of aid from our allies. Some thing has to be done to hinder our enemy, so to that end. Impa!” Rohm calls to the room at large.
Coming into the light Impa steps up beside Rohm. “Yes, your majesty?”
I want you to strike a blow against our foe. Find a weak spot and hit it. Work with Laro to find a target if needed, but we need to remind our enemy that we are not out of this fight yet, and that they are here on borrowed time. Dismissed.”
With that the meeting breaks up and everyone heads out to handle their assigned tasks.
Queen-Dowager Hilma considers her options for funding. During wars in the past, it was not uncommon for an extra tax to be levied in order to help pay for the defense of the realm. Normally the king would send out messengers to his vassals and tax collectors and they would do the work. With things in their current state of disarray however a more personal touch will be required. Of course there is also the royal mint located away from the castle. In all the confusion of the attack and relocation, she had forgotten about it until now. It might have a small stockpile of unstamped rupees and precious metals lying around and holding it would give them back some legitimacy. Other than that, she could always ask their allies for additional funds. It would be putting them in debt to them, but it would be a fast and relatively easy way to get money. “Goddesses, I wish we would’ve had time to secure the treasury before we left.” She muses to herself. All that money in the hands of the enemy, the thought made her sick. There has to be a way to get it back, or at least deny the enemy its use. As that thought swirls in her head, she catches sight of Impa departing the meeting room. May be there was away to fix their mistake.”
How should Hilma collect funds?
> Levy the war tax>Secure the royal mint.>Ask your allies for loans.*Optional* task Impa with collecting, or destroying Hyrule Castle’s treasury (Note: this will take the place of canceling an enemy action)
>Yes, reassign Impa to handle the treasury>No, Keep Impa on her current task. 