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
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Grand Total:			       230,000