The Crown's Purse: Issue I

[Vigilant]

The Crown’s Purse​

A Fiscal Briefing from the Crown Office of the Master of Coin
Issued: 16th of Dulhei, Caysar
Public Publication: 30th of Caysar, Midsommer

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Current Financial Stress Index: 6/10 - Manageable but Mounting

Sanctuary’s resources remain intact, but the Chasm’s unpredictable nature has strained both logistics and morale. While spending is contained, the uncertainty has inflated operational pressure across several sectors.

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Key Stress Contributors This Cycle:

• Perimeter Patrol Expansion - Increased guard presence near the Chasm in lieu of barricades, due to fears of ground instability or expansion.
  
  Stress Contribution: 1.5/10
  
  
• General Stability & Arcane Inquiry & Monitoring - Early-stage research into the Chasm’s physical stability, magical properties and influence, including interviews with affected enkindled.
  
  Stress Contribution: 1.5/10
  
  
• Public Messaging - Deployment of criers, advisories, and informational posters via the Oak & Ink paper, to pre-empt panic and speculation and avoid unnecessary danger or accident.
  
  Stress Contribution: 1/10
• Infrastructure Vigilance (Non-Chasm Related) - General inspections and shoring of surrounding civic structures.
  
  Stress Contribution: 2/10

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Notable Notes:

• Public unease remains localized but vocal; monitoring required.
  
  
• No new taxes or levies proposed at this time.
  
  
• Additional stress expected if containment proves insufficient or magical anomalies escalate.

Respectfully submitted,
Castien Aurelithis
Master of Coin