CASTLE CASTLES

On Dark Pawns, castles are a generic term for structures owned and maintained by clans of players. They can be anything from small fortresses to hidden mountain strongholds to a secret back room at the local pub!

After a clan has gained sufficent strength and noteriety in the land, they may petition the staff for a castle. Please note that there are no castles available for individuals, or groups of individuals who are not in a clan.

&cWhat it all costs:&n

Carving your own permenant niche in Dark Pawns is not easy. The following list is a break down of castle features, and their cost. Note that some features may also require a quest to be performed, and that only the basic features have been listed.

&cLand:&n

An initial investment of 100,000 gold coins buys you the basic set up, which is 3 rooms, an entrance, foyer, and main room. Additional rooms are 75,000 each.

Castle locations will be chosen by the gods, though your preferences will be taken into consideration.

&cFacilities:&n

Lockable doors, grates, portculli, etc. are available for an installation charge of 15k. They come with one key. Additional keys are 10k. Those of you looking for greater security should consider installing a reinforced door, which is 30k and comes with one key.

Statues and Fountains are 10k each.

Banking facilties are 20k.

Informational boards are 15k.

Local priests can be called in to bless certain chambers in your castle for 80k per chamber.

&cCastle Staff:&n

Butlers, maids, slave girls, guards etc, are 1k per level, with a 10k minimum each. Please note that the staff of Dark Pawns cannot take responsibilty for your failure to adequately defend your property.

&cAdditional Issues:&n

Over time, there will be associated upkeep costs that go in to maintaining your property. These costs will be deducted directly from your clan bank account.

&cExample Castle and prices:&n

Initial Land: 100,000 Reinforced Door (w/ 1 key) 30,000 2 extra keys 20,000 2 level 30 guards 60,000 1 Butler 10,000 (min) 1 Fountain 10,000

Grand Total: 230,000