Many young men of meager means and wild imaginations dream of forging their own empire out of the wilderness. Some actually take steps to make their dreams reality, and gather a group of men together to seek their fortunes. Unfortunately reality often overtakes these small adventuring bands, and instead of forging ahead through hard times, many settle for
claiming a small stretch of highway or forest as their 'domain', imposing 'taxes' or 'tolls' on any travelers unlucky enough to be traveling by. The leaders of such bands are sometimes bitter, hardened men who have
seen their dreams trampled in the dust, but just as often they are carefree spirits who have found they actually prefer a more open forum for their 'court'.
Many a romantic tale is spun about this latter sort, and often young ladies of noble birth find themselves falling in love with the ideal of the 'daring scoundrel'. Most are often disappointed (and slightly poorer) when they meet the real item in the flesh however.
claiming a small stretch of highway or forest as their 'domain', imposing 'taxes' or 'tolls' on any travelers unlucky enough to be traveling by. The leaders of such bands are sometimes bitter, hardened men who have
seen their dreams trampled in the dust, but just as often they are carefree spirits who have found they actually prefer a more open forum for their 'court'.
Many a romantic tale is spun about this latter sort, and often young ladies of noble birth find themselves falling in love with the ideal of the 'daring scoundrel'. Most are often disappointed (and slightly poorer) when they meet the real item in the flesh however.
