Joul Burticker, the Tax Collector of the North. The last time he saw Siderius was when Siderius was just becoming the new Baron. They established a business relationship back then and so far, it had been very fruitful.
Joul took care of most of the issues in the Royal Court for Siderius without him needing to be there. Snowfall had been developing nicely and swiftly. The rumors of the richness of the North even reached other parts of the kingdom.
Even Clan Starcrow had heard about it. And they knew about the feud that their youngest heir, Lyara Starcrow had made with the Baron of Snowfell. They knew that they would have to address it sooner or later. But now, as a Baron. Siderius was not that dangerous.
As usual, Joul and his men arrived at Santa Roberto to collect the tax for this quarter. Joul lifted up the curtains inside his carriage and looked outside. The lively sight of the town outside Santa Roberto made him smile.
