RE: Mercs for Hire!

[Doug and Maria Munitz <ginevra@bellsouth.net>]

Poster: Doug and Maria Munitz <ginevra@bellsouth.net>

>Some people do not like the idea of mercs in the SCA for one reason or
>another. One example is because they do not feel that the kingdoms should
>have to use their treasuries to fund them when they can use this on loyal
>subjects. However,  remember there are more ways to pay for a merc than cold
>hard cash, good booze or trade goods. It just takes a bit of creativity. One
>year the Horde was paid for their services with a song.
>
>As for what you are paying for, well you need to do a little research before
>you hire. Some mercs have a reputation some are unknowns. Their fees should
>reflect this.
>
>Later,
>
>Chimbai
>Great Dark Horde

I can remember paying mercenaries with chocolate chip cookies.  We did this
in both Drachenwald and Atenveldt.  Don't have to drain a treasury there,
as the populace participated by donation of their best recipes.  Mine
included walnuts and a little spice.

Ginevra








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