Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-5320677-20140710003207/@comment-5583506-20140714022500

"Important question? I think I am the least qualified among the Gorehounds to answer such questions. You should instead speak to Gregorius once he gets back."

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Gregorius didn't like the way they spoke to him. "I will have Eagleholm as I believe in a rule united under a single banner rather than several, my good businessman. The Skylords have played their role, but nowadays it seems all they care about is waddling about with their heads held high, rather than doing what they were given their titles for."

One of the men leaned over the table. "Have many men do you have at your disposal, lord Gregorius?"

"5000 men and women, all experienced and all loyal."

"That is certainly quite an army, but Eagleholm has twice if not thrice your numbers."

Gregorius pointed at him. "Which is why you will fund me to get more."

The businessman wrinkled his nose. "You must understand we do not simply loan out fundings to some... excuse my word of choosing, mylord, 'upstart' with a bad reputation."

The Iron Hound gave a nod with his head to Black Tommard who had brought in the loot from the Sky Ruins. "This is what we came over in the Sky Ruins. It may not look like much, but if any of you businessmen have an ounce of the merchant mind I hoped you would have before I came here, you will know that this gold is ancient and quite valuable on the market."

"So why not use the gold yourself? Buy yourself an army and go on about your business in Eagleholm?"

Gregorius laughed. "I must admit I am no good with selling ancient gold, mylords. The only men who could possibly get this gold valued and sold to a higher price are you as no mercenaries or regular soldiers would even touch gold like this. Look, I have fleet and I have the will to take Eagleholm, which I probably will with or without your fundings. The only question is if you would all be willing to risk denying the possibility of an alliance with your future king?"

The businessmen looked a bit worried. "So what are you proposing, lord Gregorius?"

The Iron Hound smirked as he knew he had them where he wanted them. "You will give me fundings. Proper fundings. I will exchange all the ancient gold from the Sky Ruins in return for market gold, gold I will be able to pay sellswords and soldiers with. Enough of it to provide them with food and water. I want fundings for ships as well. Four should be sufficient. This is a generous offer, as you know the value of ancient gold is at least ten times the amount of the current currency. I will also offer you a future alliance once I claim Eagleholm and proclaim myself king. All your debts will be paid and you will have earned the friendship of the most powerful man in Tamriel. What say you?"

There was much mutter and mumble among the businessmen. But after waiting for a couple of minutes it seemed that the council had reached an agreement. And they gave the Iron Hound his answer...