Koin

Koin

Ah, /YOURNAME/, is there something I can do for you?

Koin

Good work with Tinfist, /YOURNAME/.

Koin

Nice work with Okran's Shield, /YOURNAME/. He may not show it but, I think the Emperor likes you... well, a little anyway...

Koin

Glad you got those rebel farmers out of our hair, /YOURNAME/. Certainly makes my job a little easier. Now what can I do for you?

Koin

Tinfist is out of the picture, Simion is gone, and the Holy Nation has been pushed back. The desert flourishes and our enemies are crushed. You're the hero of our Empire, /YOURNAME/.

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I want to destroy the Holy Nation.

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I want to destroy the Rebel Farmers.

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I want to destroy the Anti Slavers.

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No, nothing, nevermind.

Koin

Is there something I can help you with?

Koin

Job well done.

Koin

Well please don't goad the Emperor with such ideas. We need to be smart, /YOURNAME/. If the western balance shifts too much in favour of the Shek then we'll have barbarian warlords pillaging in our desert in no time. The Holy Nation make a good distraction for the Shek...

Koin

The rebel farmers, what an annoyance! They've not been tracked down yet, rumours suggest they run their little base of operations up north among the stick men and the cannibals.

Koin

I can't give you much information on the Anti Slavers I'm afraid. Tinfist hides south in the Forbidden Zone, not the kind of unknown place you want to sacrifice too many soldiers to explore. His lackeys were sighted in Flats Lagoon and the ruins of the crags. Hiding is what they do best unfortunately. Cowards.

Koin

Then don't linger please, the Emperor needs his rest.

Then don't loiter please, the Emperor dislikes crowds.

Koin

You want to keep Lord Tengu happy, give him Okran's Shield and he will be grateful to you. Once we push the Holy Nation back and take that defensive border position I'm sure they'll start sticking to themselves. Last thing they want are foreigners stepping foot in their precious holy plains anyway.

Koin

It's a difficult area to navigate and we prefer not to sacrifice too many valuable soldiers tracking down a gang of mangey farmer bandits. Your efforts will be appreciated if you can find the boss and bring him to the police chief.

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Noted. Thank you, Koin.

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That's all the info you can give me?

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The Forbidden Zone is nothing. I'll find him.

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How do I take Okran's Shield?

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So you're saying you're too scared of the Shek?

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But the Phoenix needs to be punished.

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I shall protect the Empire from such mangey criminals with my own sword!

Koin

Afraid so. But you'll be well rewarded, /YOURNAME/.

Koin

... Good luck with that.

Koin

Assassinate High Inquisitor Valtena, or deliver him to our prisons, it doesn't matter which. Once they're weakened we will use the opportunity to send in our armies.

Koin

The Shek are nothing but unruly barbarians! We want them out of our Great Desert and as far away from our civilised people as possible.

Koin

[He rolls his eyes]

Koin

Yeah. Sure.

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Can I have some help?

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Kch. Fine.

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Fat lot of help you've been.

Koin

Denied. Keep it covert please, /YOURNAME/.

Koin

*Sigh*

Koin

As you can see, Lord Tengu is rather... tied up right now... *Sigh*... If you have business here, you can speak with myself, Diplomat Koin.

Koin

Yes? How can I help?

Koin

I suggest you leave quickly, back to the Shek Kingdom where you belong, savage...

Koin

I suggest you leave quickly, back to your Holy Lands where you belong, Okranite...

Koin

You've got guts walking into Tengu's palace, Anti-Slaver...

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I want to make an alliance.

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Nothing, nevermind.

Koin

Your people aren't welcome in the United Cities.

Koin

Guards!

Koin

[He eyes you up and down and tightens his mouth]... Well, the United Cities is known as the land of opportunity after all... we'll see what we can do, shall we?

Koin

And how do you propose to go ahead? Will you be making a payment, or a trade agreement...?

Koin

There are three ways into the United Cities: Money, influence, or force.

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I want to make a payment.

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I have an outpost and I want to offer a trade agreement.

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What are my options again?

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Sorry, I've changed my mind.

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Tell me about the money option.

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Tell me about the influence option.

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Tell me about the force option.

Koin

And how much would you like to pay today?

Koin

Hmm... Allow me to check my scout report, we'll see how you fair, shall we?

Koin

The simplest of the three. A small matter of paying your way through the ranks. Sponsor a farm, gift a noble or donate to the elite samurai guards. We accept all payments in Cats.

Koin

Influence is your value to us as a trading power and military ally. Control of a strategically impressive outpost will be enough to show your worth to us. Hmm... Allow me to check my scout report, we'll see how you fare, shall we?

Koin

A case of proving your use to us. We have enemies that need... erasing, troublesome pests who are causing quite a stir in the United Cities. Clean up our criminal problem - Tinfinst and his anti slavers - and your power will soon be recognised. Be sure to take any captives to the police station.

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Donate 5000 Cats.

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Donate 10,000 Cats.

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Donate 20,000 Cats.

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Donate 50,000 Cats.

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Donate 100,000 Cats.

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I don't have enough to donate right now.

Koin

[He sneers and raises an eyebrow]... I see you currently have no such thing to your name.

Koin

[He huffs and shakes his head]... Well, I wouldn't call that building site of yours an outpost. Your... shack... is of no use to us I'm afraid.

Koin

[He holds his chin while he reads the report]... It's not the most impressive of outposts... But it has a use, certainly. Still, you'll need to pay a fee if you wish to join the Empire. 10,000 Cats.

Koin

[He nods his head while he reads the report]... An impressive city, /YOURNAME/. You'll surely make a useful ally to us. Now, all I need is a 10,000 Cat joining fee and our alliance will be official.

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Got it, thanks.

Koin

[He stifles a snort]... Oh, how generous. Will that be all for today, sir?

Koin

[He squints and stares at the Cats in his hand]... Emptying your pocket change, I see...

Koin

Well, this will buy a lovely hat for Lord Inaba...

Koin

This will certainly help secure the farms against rotten workers...

Koin

The samurai guards will be indebted to you, sir. Your donation will certainly be remembered.

Koin

I know you don't, I can smell the poverty oozing out of your very pores...

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Nevermind then. I'll be leaving.

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What do I get in return?

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Deal. (+60 Relations)

Koin

This should buy me a stale loaf of bread *snort*...

Koin

Come back with the rest soon, won't you?

Koin

I'll pass your donation on.

Koin

Welcome to the United Cities.

Koin

Well... come back to me when you're worth something, hmm?

Koin

Our safety and protection, what else? Of course, we expect the same from you if the need ever arises. And your outpost will serve as a useful shelter for travelling caravans and military squads...

Koin

Welcome to the United Cities.

Koin

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Koin

Perhaps I can be of help, outlander?

Koin

Koin at your service.

Koin

Can I help you, outlander?