In a quiet river valley, guilds documented every trade route and tariff in shared ledgers.
When a new excise threatened ferry operators, mayors asked for simulations before the policy went live.
The council paired each change with a public FAQ and saw compliance climb within two seasons.
How Taxes Work and Why They Matter
The king thought long and hard, and finally came up with a brilliant plan: he would tax the jokes in the kingdom.
“Everyone enjoys a good joke, so it's only fair that they should pay for the privilege.”
Royal Decree!
Register every joke at the Royal Jest Office before public performance.
The Great People's Rebellion
The people of the kingdom, feeling uplifted by the laughter, started to tell jokes and puns again.
| King's Treasury | People's happiness |
|---|---|
| Empty | Overflowing |
| Full | Ecstatic |
The King's Plan
Royal accountants circulated a tiered fee card for puns, standard jokes, and premium one-liners.