The Emperor Braeden Rahl of the Imperium Chalybs et Sanguis Makes the Following Declaration
Free people, peasants and citizens of Caladria, refugees displaced by war and others who have by the troubles and trials of these times been otherwise forced from your homes, we offer to you the condolences of the Imperium. We know, however, that sorrow is something which you do not lack already, and simply adding ours would do no good. This land has lords enough who simply acknowledge the problem of your situation and move on with their doings. The Imperium can and will do more.
We wish to offer citizenship in the Imperium to any who desire it, not as soldiers and conscripts as other would have you, but as those who need and deserve safety and succor. There is a place for you behind our walls. We do not ask you to fight for us, we do not demand unreasonable taxes or eternal loyalty. We simply offer a home, in the village of Shulus, our assistance in trade and our swords against the evils of this world.
If you fear a trap or trickery, I invite you to come, visit our people, trade and live in peace. You will find our people happy, hardworking, and despite a lack of prosperity in these hard times, well fed. Citizenship is not required to traverse our land. Should you decide that Shulus does indeed offer a place you would like to make your home, you need but ask, and land shall be provided. There is food and drink aplenty at the table of the Imperium. Drink from the cup, and be at peace.
Emperor Braeden Rahl the Sanguine
TL;dnr / translation for the non-rp inclined
Shulus is an open village with the price to stay set at 5 gold per hour. (this will be lowered if we begin to fill up, its just to help maintain the garrison) Prosperity is currently at -11, so goods would be produced for 10 gold per hour. Goods from Shulus are very useful for trading into EU territory, especially into the southern or western portions of the map, but they can also be taken into the steppes or towards the Wercheg sea with decent profit.
If you wish to become a citizen, you will also be entitled to mercenary support from the Imperium's military members, assistance acquiring troops for use in caravans, discounts on equipment and protection within our soon-to-be-established protected caravan routes. Citizenship is not fully operational yet, we're mostly looking to gauge interest right now. We may also provide access to another village at a reduced rate per hour.