Alright so I am just going to take the +1 longsword from the lootpile now since no one objects. Look forward to gaming with you all later as we resolve this quest and get ready to be all dragon-like sitting on our pile of gold.

So after the game, me and Andraste spent a while discussing things like positions, kingdom alignment, city name/location, and building priorities.

Kingdom Alignment thoughts: leaning towards LG or NG, with the edge being thrown to LG because of (among many other factors) the economic bonus (money can buy things that gain loyalty and stability). It is probable NG would go over better in the River Kingdoms. On the other hand, we're trying to forge our Kingdom, not just another River Kingdom.

A few places we might consider building our first city:

Stag Lord's Keep: frontier location, water front, possible discount on castle building (or may already count as castle building, which would be awesome.) City name suggestion: Stag Point (Favored by Andraste), Stag's End, Stagrest

Temple of Erastil: centralized location, closer access to resources, possible discount for temple/cathedral building. City name suggestion: Covenant, Promise, Fellowship

Oleg's Trading Post: direct route to civilized lands, natural southward progression of Kingdom, possible discount on inn/tavern/market building. City name suggestion: Olegia, Northville, North Post, Civil

Hot Springs: western frontier location, natural baths, something to cover up Zelata's smell. City name suggestion: Frogswallow.

One of the two bridge/forge areas: river front property, natural place to start road building to connect Kingdom. City suggested name: (name after the original owner of the bridge crossing), Ford, (River's Name, ex. Snake's) Crossing

Now is the time to get a little more serious about discussing what positions people would like.

Alignment should probably lean towards NG.

The names I like

Stag Point (excellent)
Promise (excellent)
I would suggest making Oleg's trading post just Oleg or Olegs
Hot springs; dont like frogswallow but have no alternative at the moment.
The Bridge and River locations I agree should be off the origin names.

NG is a fine alignment as it splits the party's differences fairly neatly, it also matches mine which makes me happy.

I think we owe it to Erastil to start building at the temple and making it our priority, the fort of the trading post might offer some neat alternatives but those alternatives did not provide us with the divine assistance we needed to succeed. I Like the sound of Erastil's Promise for the name of our first colony as well as a golden stag on a green field for the flag.

I figure we are going to lionize Erastil while paying respectful attention to Sheyln, Gozreh and Nethys but basically try not to tell anyone what non evil god they can or cannot worship.

I personally want craftsmen shops of all sorts emphasized, and a monument and later temple to Sheyln in the trades district, but obviously we need to have the success of the colony as a priority.

Like I said, I could be Treasurer, and Rat_Bastard, for not liking Zelata too much, you've taken quite a Interest in her. Also, I was thinking, could it be possible to remove a curse like hers?

I would be interested in taking the position of Magister

Godking of all creati- er I mean Ruler.

Just taking a poll and everyone including the gm is encouraged to also speak up but are there days other than Tuesday that you better suited to gaming on? Sunday night is my best night but so far any night is good for me.

Warden or Marshal

Here is how I see it:
Cairne - Ruler
Andraste - General or Grand Diplomat or High Priest or Councilor
Segrid - Warden
Carden - Marshal
Zelata - Treasurer or Grand Diplomat or Councilor
Jerimiah - Magister or Treasurer
Mason - General or Councilor or Treasurer.

I want to rule, hence I am trying to occupy that spot, as most of the roles are charisma based and Andraste is a shining night of Erastil she could honestly fill nearly any role with great benefit to the nation. Segrid should be positioned where he can be close to Andraste and his abilities point toward defending the land. Carden is the marshal, plain and simple. A maturing Zel can fill nearly every role, I like treasurer because the penalty for vacancy is huge, Grand Diplomat would also be huge for us and Zel could kick ass at it if she matured. Jerimiah wants Magister and I see no reason not to give it to him, he would also make a great Treasurer. Mason, Councilor or treasurer would benefit the party the most, General would make the best use of your stats.

We have to find out if NPCs can take these roles, Oleg could make a good Councilor and Brother Jhod would make a good High Priest, I can probably get Kesten a role as well if I can appoint npcs.

When we found the place I want to create a shrine to every player's religion and have you each stand vigil before it before taking an oath of office and knighting you. I think this should be a meaningful scene in the game.

Oh and

16th session posted

Kingdom Building tools including a building flowchart

Party Fund is updated

NPCs is updated

We are looking at +353.25 gp per person when we sell all of the gear that nobody wants not including the stag lord bounty (625 gp each for that)