To the Consortium

[Random_White_Guy]

A missive is left at Headquarters after Rakim finishes his tabulations and stores them in the usual place

Esteemed Colleagues,

A pleasure it has been to get to know each of you, and more importantly, your business interests. So vast is the market and it is reminiscent of the earliest days of the great Caravans of Baz'eel. As merchants secure their unique and niche corners, as guards and mercenaries are hired, as properties break ground and reputation grows.

To this end does Sol Auk wish to extend congratulations. On Subat 2nd did the property outside the Krak de Rose break ground from its Condemnation.

It has been one week. Just one. One mere week. Read these words from Sol Auk.

"Men and women of Consortium. As matters take form it good time to take stock. Of assets, of successes, of future. In these last seven days of particular note:

• The Purple League and White League revel in boast that 'The Treasury of Ephia has 100,000 dinar'. By Rakim's Tabulation, Consortium raised 28,000 dinar in last three days. Three. Though we do not hemorrhage money like colonial government it sets tone. Worthy Labor.

• The Purple Magistrate who drew from imaginary law sought to cripple Rancini's business. His Hall overflows. Stronger than before Janissary took him to trial. Worthy labor.

• Ariel who many accuse of being too passionate, carves inroad with La Banda Rossa, Torchbearer, Astronomer. Others called "Too passionate" by Purple and established of Baz'eel. Trade builds bridges, road. Worthy Labor.

• Ricario's Knick-Knacks now staple of the Souk, adventurer and accord pay heed and visit, many stalls open as Consortium grow to take larger stake of the marketplace.

There are other. Mercenaries who to take up black and gold working with Ariel who will be met with in your day to day, likes of Guiscard and Boxer. Aspiring merchant Pilaf who waits for own voice before negotiation terms, fair consideration. Welcomed negotiation.

Without lavish postings of government, without Magistrate or Minister, many seek to exclude.
Without protection and support of the Janissary, while actively pursued and time wasted at trial.
Without support of the Gold league, while Ast and others rebuke and contest at every step.

In seven days Consortium has gone from mere idea to force of market.
What will seven more bring, two week, month?

In worthy labor. Brick by brick. Purse by Purse."

Rakim Secretary of

SOL AUK
Exchequer of the Consortium