What surer way to win favour with Alberon than to aid his church in this realm? Such was the logic of the citizens of Shuttered, who flooded the holy places to labour for Heaven. These unskilled workers resulted in shoddy construction and a builders’ union strike.
The Temple reformed. No longer can people work for Alberon whenever they wish. They must present coins that entitle them to donate their time.
These alms are distributed by priests to thronging multitudes on holy days. Beggars weep with delight when a priest presses a coin into their palm.
Of course, there is no way to stop people from on-selling the alms to others. However, a priest may press anyone bearing an alm into immediate service - so they will hand the coins to people that they mean to recruit for projects and adventures. Sometimes a battle of wits - or of strength - ensues as the target tries to avoid taking the coin yet not insult Alberon.
Hooks
- Who has been pressed by the Temple? Can they press anyone?
- What projects is the Temple using the labour on?
- There is - or was - a builders’ union? What are its relations with the authorities?