An All Hallows Address: Alchemy, Taxes, Wardens and You

[Riven Shadowlight]

Dear Ralinwood,

I hope you're all well and have been productive in your preparations for Hallows.
There are a few house-keeping details we'd like to address, as your wardens, so you can adapt accordingly in the next couple weeks:

1) Illegal Alchemy
With the new laws, certain alchemy have been deemed illegal. We understand that alchemy is highly expensive and do not wish for our citizens to suffer great losses because something that wasn't illegal, has now become illegal. Over the next month or so, there will be a grace period in which you will be allowed to dispose of your alchemy. However, though the possession of such alchemy may be forgiven, the use of it is still highly illegal and will be punished. If you need advice on how best to dispose of these alchemy in the most cost-effective manner possible, or simply wish to know which alchemy are and are not legal, please seek out Rangor or Hannick. 

2) Taxes and a Census
This month the wardens have the duty of collecting taxes. The collection will begin during the morning of Saturday the 21st. Citizens are required to pay 3 silver while visitors 5 silver. As we are making our rounds, we will be carrying a ledger to document whom has paid for the month, in addition, to documenting whether you are a citizen. Please have your writs on you at all times so as to make this as smooth a process as possible. 

3) Magical Item Registry
With the recent catalyst debacle, the need for such a thing seems evident. This is by no means mandatory; however, if you have unique items that are valuable to you, this is a simple solution that will allow us to ensure your items are returned to you, if they ever become stolen. The way it will work is, like with the tax ledger, we will document your name and the magical items that you wish to register. In addition, we will jot down any distinguishing features such as activation words, physical characteristics, blemishes...whatever we can use to determine its proper ownership. If an item is reported as stolen, we will notify the public and if the item is returned, compensation may be offered as a reward--much like a bounty. This reward may come from the victim themselves or, if possible, the Wardens. I will need to speak with the Regent about this; however, I am not opposed to offering up the silver I am paid for being a Warden in the meantime. 

4) Wardens
As the Wardens who were hired last month were made aware, they are currently in a one month's probationary position. Their performance is constantly being evaluated and whether they will continue on as wardens is being determined. In addition, both the Regent and myself, are keen on the town vetting our wardens. Therefore, I would like to extend an invitation to you, the citizens of Ralinwood, to nominate those whom you wish to take on the position to uphold our laws and protect your rights. We are also encouraging you to critique our current wardens as your criticisms will be taken into account during their evaluations. If you are unhappy with any of our performances we need to know so we can change. The current list of Wardens is as follows:
-Cpt. Riven Shadowlight
-Juniper Shadowlight
-Harutsuki Saica
-Lamalas Tinehtelë
-Hannick
-Rangor
-Leena

We look forward to your feedback so that we may better ourselves and continue to serve you effectively,

-Cpt. Shadowlight