Most have heard the town criers harping on how the Royal Treasury is empty.  Citizens have been inquiring as to just what this means and just how empty is empty.  Recent events have made this abundantly clear to all.  After leading an expedition into Exodus Dungeon Royal Mage Balandar First Order of Enchanters had to stoop to animal bartering to get important tinkering work completed.  The agreed upon price being six chickens, four pigs, two goats, four female sheep and one cow.  As degrading as this must have been to the Royal Mage now a warrant has been issued for his arrest for nonpayment!  It is truly a sad day when Royal Officials are unable to pay such paltry debts.   Rumors are currently flying that Grumpy the Tinker, to who the debt is owed, is furious.  Some even fear for the life of the Royal Mage as shadowy figures have been spotted at Balandar’s home in Moonglow late at night.  As new information becomes available more shall be posted for all.