Recent content by Jasper Sterling

"Agreed, but I don't think we will have too many problems with the walls." He looked down the street with a grimace at many of the ruined houses. "We have plenty of the material...We just need to repurpose it...Still, housing comes first. Then we can worry about that." For so long, Elbion's...

"Thank you. I'm sure things will work out. Things just have a way of doing that most of the time." Jasper responded hopefully, more for himself than for Elias. "The next problem comes from our lack of outward defense, not inward. If someone tried to attack, there would not be much we could do...

"Hmm, I'm not sure. In their own way, the private guards can also serve as tools of order, but I recognize the inherent corruption that goes along with that...I will speak with the council, but I find myself preferring the latter, as it will give those who can not help with the building...

"Ha? No, they are basically useless at this point." Jasper said scornfully. Well, that wasn't entirely true. Some of the city guards still remained, but then a large majority had scattered and took up roles as privates guards for the family of the eleven. He found the whole situation annoying...

Economancy? He had heard of the magic before it was something his father had strongly suggested no one in the family from learning. He said that it made one lazy and appreciative of the value of gold. Of course, that could just have been his father being greedy. The idea of him or one of his...

Hmm, a noble heart grows fatigued? Interesting way to look at it. His father had always told him that anyone can work for money, and money is the world's power equalizer. In that sense, it was the noblest of tools, but his father had also had a way with words. The thought of his father made him...

"True, but I am not so blind to the ways of the world. A lot of good things have happened in this world driven by a man's desire for money." Of course, a lot of bad things have occurred driven by greed as well. "Either way, I still am looking to donate if the school needs it. Money sitting...

"I believe I can help with that. When I get the chance, I plan to visit the council and discuss the plans that we can hold in common." Jasper had meant to speak with them sooner, but he had not expected the chaos in the city and even in his own family to be as deep as it was. He did not even...

Jasper nodded in agreement before turning fully to look at Elias. "The council and the college have the power to do this together, but I need assurances that the college will not isolate itself." He was not foolish. The college had long looked to be as independent as possible from the city, and...

Jasper nodded in agreement as he continued to watch the men and women at work. The city around them was in pieces, but these people were working with determined faces. None of them looked defeated. Some might not have been fed or housed as well as they might like, but they were not defeated...

Jasper tried not to show his displeasure at the idea. The thought of accepting outside help during such a crucial time for the city would not end well for them. He could see it operating just like how a hostile takeover works in business. The outside sources would bring in those in need by...

"Yes, many would and that is entirely the problem..." He reached into his pocket and pulled out several nails. He held them out before they began to float in the air. Each nail slowly moved over the building projects where nails were required. The nails lined up in their correct places. A...

Jasper was glad to hear the news about Elbion College. It was important that both sides recognized the importance of helping one another. Much of the city's economic and military power was trained in the College, while the city's functions helped sustain the college. That's why the small damage...

Jasper was satisfied to help the students get started with the other builders before he took a step back to look at how well the overall operation was going. Progress was being made, but it felt like a drop in the bucket compared to the number of damages and the people in need of help. Jasper...

"That's perfect!" Jasper agreed as he walked down the road. He motioned to a row of temporary houses that were a mix of tents and then quickly put together shacks. "Those that do not have experience building, please join the people already helping put up a temporary shelter." He watched those...