The dragon frowned, before nodding to himself. "Not sure myself, but I suspect asking druids what they use for holding injured animals off the ground might be wise. Or hells, just ask the druids or centaurs direct. For me, though, I just throw a few blankets on the ground, and recline on those. More comfortable than stone, and not as scratchy as scattered rushes."<br/><br/>Devaguea winced at the idea of organized bandits, before nodding slowly. "Seen a bit about the organized bandits, but taking out their leadership was the requirement for getting the land, and we moved in before anyone else could move in. The thought of Galt organizing them is possible, but we are so far from them I don't see them doing it intentionally."<br/><br/>He considered the issues his peer was facing, before deciding to help. "A suggestion if I may? I would suggest quarries in the nearby hills and mountains, and a brickyard in your town. It will generate income, and you can sell the stone to Restov for even more. Mines are more useful if you find something, but aren't nearly as cost efficient in my experience. I would also suggest bringing in a specialist to help figure out what to build or not build. Its the reason I have a dozen advisors; it lets me keep an eye on the big picture, while they take care of smaller issues within their specializations."<br/><br/>The dragon lord winced at the thought of them going through the west pass, as he had an eye on the lands on the other side of the mountains, needing them for farmlands himself. "Well, if you need supplies, we can trade them to you for a fair price. Though don't be too surprised if in a couple months you find us meeting you across that pass, I am planning a farming community to the north of that area. As for our issues, well, I have been... oh, I will be honest, obsessive about clearing out threats. I have a nice territory, and I don't want some monster coming along and eating it. I have managed to clear everything problematic out except for an owlbear lair in the south east section of my lands, and Candlemere be-damned Island right in the center of my lands. I am planning to clear both of those out soon, though the owlbear is far enough it is a non-issue, but Candlemere is a cursed island full of will-o-wisps. Cleaning that out is going to be a quest and a half."<br/><br/>It was nice to sit down and talk with another person with the same issues. After talking for a while, he glanced at the others, before broaching a new subject. "So, suggestions on how to get the paladin to stop acting like a golem and more like a person? Getting her to talk with me is like waiting for a fish to blink or a straight answer from a wizard; it ain't happening. You could charm the woman and I doubt any of us would notice a change in demeanor. And yes, I have tried talking to her and asking. The former she thought I was trying to monologue and the latter result in her giving me a blank stare."