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If you're considering a reign, it's essential to be aware of the potential financial commitments. Here’s a breakdown of costs you might encounter during your reign.
Clothing Expenses
One of the most significant costs during a reign is attire. You’ll likely need to create or commission several outfits for both yourself and your consort. Typically, each outfit requires about 2-5 yards of fabric per layer, and this can add up quickly.
Reducing Fabric Costs
A great way to save on fabric is by shopping at thrift stores. Goodwill and similar stores often have a range of fabrics if you look in the fabric, curtain, and sheet sections. With a little patience and persistence, you can often find high-quality materials like silk and linen in these stores, significantly cutting down on your expenses.
Additionally, take advantage of shopping deals and coupons from online and retail stores like FabricStore.com or Joann's. Joann's frequently offers discounts and coupons, while FabricStore.com often runs sales on linen and other fabrics. By planning your purchases around these promotions, you can significantly reduce your fabric costs.
If you or your fighter believe there’s a chance of winning the Crown, the best way to keep fabric costs low is to start collecting materials as early as possible. By gathering fabric over time, you can avoid the rush and expense of last-minute shopping while building a stash of suitable materials for your reign.
Reign Coins
Reign coins are a unique and personal expense during a reign. These coins are typically designed specifically for you and your consort, used to show appreciation or recognition for acts of service and great deeds. They’re often given out as small thank-yous or tokens of favor, but can also serve more creative purposes.
For instance, our current King and Queen, Baldric and Hurrem, have used reign coins to pay "bounties" when individuals miss being called up in court. This adds a fun and meaningful dimension to the coins’ use while still keeping them as a special part of the reign.
The cost of reign coins can vary depending on design, material, and quantity, so it's important to budget for this early in your reign planning. Custom designs can make these coins a memorable and valued keepsake for both you and the recipients.
Court Favors
Court favors are typically given out at the beginning of the reign and are also custom-designed to reflect you and your consort. These favors are presented to your court members and often differ depending on the role they hold. For example, specific favors may be created for positions like Guard, Champion, or Heads of House.
Court favors can take many forms, from small tokens to more elaborate items like capes, bags, or sashes. Their main purpose is to make members of the royal household easily identifiable, and they’re often worn at events to signify their position in the court. The cost of court favors will depend on the type and quality of the items you choose to create, so this is another important expense to factor into your reign budget.
