Post by Rule Hound on Mar 9, 2016 16:56:34 GMT
As Cainites start poking their noses into other Domains they realize just how strong Laibach is. A quick peek and a few bribes to merchants expand on the previously known details.
Laibach is a prosperous Dukedom with a diversified economy. From it's corn and wheat fields to its numerous family farms, the populace is productive and generally happy in their toil. The mines are rich with Iron, Lead, Zinc and Coal allow for a varied level of natural resources for the city based craftsmen to put out ample amounts of finished products, focusing on Weapons, Armour, and chain - copious amounts of chain. This production is used for the true source of wealth in Laibach - Slavery.
The Slave Market in Ljubljana is far larger than the previously local minded Cainites of the world thought. As realization dawns on those outside the borders controlled by Galahad, they realize it is one of the largest on record in the world. Whole populations move through it's auction blocks in the course of a year with many being purchased by the locals to make their lives easier, some sent to the farms and the rest sent to the mines.
The focus on slavery puts a bent on every aspect of Laibach; the people are very happy with their lives with food being plentiful and heavy labor taken over by their slaves, but they also live in fear. A common punishment for breaking the laws of the country is indentured servitude if you are lucky, your own place on the auction blocks if you are not.
Well defended and well watched it is difficult to slip in and out without one of the thief takers or matronly grandmothers taking note. There is profit to be made in reporting unsavories after all.
Laibach is a prosperous Dukedom with a diversified economy. From it's corn and wheat fields to its numerous family farms, the populace is productive and generally happy in their toil. The mines are rich with Iron, Lead, Zinc and Coal allow for a varied level of natural resources for the city based craftsmen to put out ample amounts of finished products, focusing on Weapons, Armour, and chain - copious amounts of chain. This production is used for the true source of wealth in Laibach - Slavery.
The Slave Market in Ljubljana is far larger than the previously local minded Cainites of the world thought. As realization dawns on those outside the borders controlled by Galahad, they realize it is one of the largest on record in the world. Whole populations move through it's auction blocks in the course of a year with many being purchased by the locals to make their lives easier, some sent to the farms and the rest sent to the mines.
The focus on slavery puts a bent on every aspect of Laibach; the people are very happy with their lives with food being plentiful and heavy labor taken over by their slaves, but they also live in fear. A common punishment for breaking the laws of the country is indentured servitude if you are lucky, your own place on the auction blocks if you are not.
Well defended and well watched it is difficult to slip in and out without one of the thief takers or matronly grandmothers taking note. There is profit to be made in reporting unsavories after all.