Greetings, Founder! (A Simple Guide to Royal Taxes)

Building your own legacy in the beautiful but harsh medieval valley is a true test of leadership. From a simple hut, you raise a bustling village, provide for your people, and build a dynasty that will last for generations. But as you know, even the most self-sufficient settlement owes fealty to the King. Once a year, every Spring, his castellan arrives to collect taxes. Being unprepared for this visit can be a major setback, forcing you to sell precious resources or go into debt. A wise leader always plans ahead, and that's exactly what this tool is for. It's your personal steward, designed to banish uncertainty and give you a perfectly accurate forecast of your upcoming tax bill.

The tax system in Medieval Dynasty is straightforward: you are taxed on the buildings you own. A simple house has a small fee, while a grand Tavern has a much larger one. This calculator lets you create a perfect census of your village, adding up the tax value of every single structure. But it also accounts for the most powerful tool you have for managing your finances: your **Dynasty Reputation**. The King rewards respected leaders with a generous tax discount. By combining your building taxes with your reputation bonus, this tool gives you the exact number of coins you'll need to have ready when the castellan comes knocking. No more surprises, just smart, forward-thinking governance.

How to Forecast Your Finances

Getting your tax prediction is as easy as counting your chickens:

1. Log Your Buildings: Go through the building list and use the `+` and `-` buttons to set the quantity for each type of building you own. You'll see the "Building Tax" total in the summary panel update with every click.
2. Adjust Your Reputation: Drag the "Dynasty Reputation" slider to match your current in-game score. You'll see your tax discount change in real-time.
3. See Your Final Bill: The "Final Tax Due" at the bottom is your magic number. That's how many coins you need to have in your pocket on the first day of Spring.
4. Save & Share: Use the "Copy Share Link" to create a URL of your current village setup. You can save this link for yourself or share it with other players! Your progress is also saved automatically in your browser.

A Lord's Guide to a Prosperous Dynasty

• Reputation is Coin:** This cannot be overstated. Completing the main story quests is the fastest way to earn huge amounts of Dynasty Reputation. A high reputation can cut your tax bill in half, which is an enormous amount of money you can use to expand your village, buy exotic animals, or upgrade your own gear.
• Build with Purpose:** In the early game, it's tempting to build one of everything. Resist the urge! Every new building, especially production buildings, adds to your tax bill. Before you build, ask yourself: "Do my people need this right now?" or "Will this workshop generate enough income to pay for its own taxes and then some?" A profitable village is one that expands thoughtfully.
• Tax-Free Assets:** Don't forget that many things in your village are completely tax-free! This includes all of your crop fields, orchards, fences, and animal buildings (Hen Houses, Pigsties, etc.). You can build a massive farming empire without adding a single coin to your tax bill, making agriculture one of the most reliable sources of early-game income.
• Prepare for Spring:** The castellan is punctual. He always arrives at the very beginning of Spring. Make sure you have sold your excess goods during the Winter and have the required coins **in your personal inventory**. Money in your village chests doesn't count, so be sure to withdraw it before the season changes!