J. Alexander
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'That sounds like a good idea, let's go to the docks and take a look"
'That sounds like a good idea, let's go to the docks and take a look"
A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game
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Scotley
Hero
Dockside at Tregere
Strolling along they soon reach the area of new construction. There is still little to see, merely some big holes and piles of dirt. Perhaps a dozen trees have been felled. A crew of 25 or 30 lizard and toad men is laboring with shovels and buckets. A pump powered by a motley collection of large dogs harnessed to a mill wheel drains a low area. Padar Losin stands under a canopy with a dwarf and a human having a discussion. A stack of blueprints held down by soapstone models, is arrayed on a camp table.
Strolling along they soon reach the area of new construction. There is still little to see, merely some big holes and piles of dirt. Perhaps a dozen trees have been felled. A crew of 25 or 30 lizard and toad men is laboring with shovels and buckets. A pump powered by a motley collection of large dogs harnessed to a mill wheel drains a low area. Padar Losin stands under a canopy with a dwarf and a human having a discussion. A stack of blueprints held down by soapstone models, is arrayed on a camp table.
J. Alexander
First Post
Conservations
Michael and Grond will slowly approach the canopy and stand quietly as the individuals discuss the plans.
Michael and Grond will slowly approach the canopy and stand quietly as the individuals discuss the plans.
Scotley
Hero
A work in progress
The dwarf seems to be an engineer of some sort and is suggesting that extensive stone piers be sunk into the ground, while the human, a contractor it seems, suggests that a heavy fill of seashells and sand will be as good with much less cost and require less skilled labor. Losin is taking it all in, but saying little.
The dwarf seems to be an engineer of some sort and is suggesting that extensive stone piers be sunk into the ground, while the human, a contractor it seems, suggests that a heavy fill of seashells and sand will be as good with much less cost and require less skilled labor. Losin is taking it all in, but saying little.
J. Alexander
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Conservations
Taking the conversation in Michael will wait for a bit as if to see if there is any more discourse, he will then say "Stone piers were for the dock and seawalls...the fill will be used to raise the ground level to the height of the seawalls so as to provide room for cooling cisterns and cold storage"
Taking the conversation in Michael will wait for a bit as if to see if there is any more discourse, he will then say "Stone piers were for the dock and seawalls...the fill will be used to raise the ground level to the height of the seawalls so as to provide room for cooling cisterns and cold storage"
Scotley
Hero
Options.
"Indeed that is the way of it Captain, but we are discussing foundations for the structures ashore now," notes Padar Losin. "Gentlemen, let me introduce our patron Captain Michael Stormwarden. This is Pavel Kelto," he gestures to the dwarf and then turning to the human adds, "and this is Amos Riley."
"Indeed that is the way of it Captain, but we are discussing foundations for the structures ashore now," notes Padar Losin. "Gentlemen, let me introduce our patron Captain Michael Stormwarden. This is Pavel Kelto," he gestures to the dwarf and then turning to the human adds, "and this is Amos Riley."
J. Alexander
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Conservations
"Ah therein lies the danger of speaking before know what the topic is" Michael says... But no as we have started so we will continue gentlemen..use stone piers and foundations, I wish the compound to be strong and solid enought to withstand a massive typhon if necessary" turning to the human he asks "Would it not be more benfical to have the piers and foundations of stone and barrel valut construction using your sand and shell to raise the overall height and mass of the compound. It id my understanding that by using barrel vaults on deep stone piers we could rais the overall height of the compoud and sea wall to some 50 feet in height with your sand and shell giving the bulk and mass to support them and resist the winds and storm surges."
"Ah therein lies the danger of speaking before know what the topic is" Michael says... But no as we have started so we will continue gentlemen..use stone piers and foundations, I wish the compound to be strong and solid enought to withstand a massive typhon if necessary" turning to the human he asks "Would it not be more benfical to have the piers and foundations of stone and barrel valut construction using your sand and shell to raise the overall height and mass of the compound. It id my understanding that by using barrel vaults on deep stone piers we could rais the overall height of the compoud and sea wall to some 50 feet in height with your sand and shell giving the bulk and mass to support them and resist the winds and storm surges."
Scotley
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Both dwarf and human look agast at your suggestion. Clearly, construction on such as scale and movement of such large volumes of fill are not the typical methods on this poor island. "That is certainly possible," suggests the dwarf scratching absently at his beard as he considers. Amos chimes in, "I've got to admit I've never engaged in a project of that scale. I'd have to significantly increase my manpower. Perhaps I could recuit some giants for the massive labor involved. No offense Padar, but the locals here are used to labor on that scale."
J. Alexander
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Conservations
"That is my desire gentlemen, I trust you can accomplish the details" MIchael will then say "Gentlemen, I am sorry to interrupt your delibrations, but my time on Terger is short and I need to speak with Master Padar Losin and review the progress to date. Could you perhaps continue your discussion for a brief time and then bring him up to speed on your points, while he escourts me about." Michael will then motion Pada Losin to join him. "If you would please" As they walk towards the construction, Michael will bring Padar up to speed on his arragements with the Chieftian. "That should provide you with additionaly manpower, and i would prefer that you use as much local labor as possible but i do think he may have an idea though about the giants. They can handel far larger and stronger stones for the piers and foundations. "Gesturing towards the compound, Michael will say 'We do have a slight change in plans that fits well into the overall scheme and discussion. The barrel vaults are going to be necesssary for huge cisterns that we will need constructed for water storage. The outer seawall and defensive walls are now to be planned so as to have townhomes erected around the permiter in time. The base floor will put them about 5 feet above the floor or the compound itself and will rise some twenty feet against the outer earth berm providing yet additionaly support for the berm as well as allowing for a accessable roadway around the permiter and each house an open section for cross breezes.....it will also serve the purpose of forcing any assiaiant or criminal into a smaller front as they would have to descned the upper levels of the house to exit into the compound proper. It will also allow for much needed additionaly space within the compound for gardens etc that freestanding structures would not" Pausing briefly and lighiting a small cigar and offering Padar Losin one, Michael continues. "I know you are concerned about time and the overall deadline for the project....but dont let that worry you if it all can not get done. The barrel vaults and cisters are the most importans as well as the dry docks and piers. We can use the vaults to store cargo until the completion of the warehouse proper......next will come the houses to form outline of the compound. when they are finished we will work from the outside in. The outer permiter will not be limited to just homes.....you will design stables, brew house, distelliery, tile furnace, weaving house, blacksmith etc along with the houses."
As for the funding, you have the account alread established at the Miners and Farmers truts, in addition to that I have created an account with the Imperial Capatain Bank that you may draw against in emergiences. To that effect you will need to be on board the retribution tomorrow at 9 to sign the paperwork." Handing Padar one of the pearl earring he add "This is a device to communicate with me" showing him how it works, Michael add's I will contact you once a week but should the need arise you can call me on it"
"That is my desire gentlemen, I trust you can accomplish the details" MIchael will then say "Gentlemen, I am sorry to interrupt your delibrations, but my time on Terger is short and I need to speak with Master Padar Losin and review the progress to date. Could you perhaps continue your discussion for a brief time and then bring him up to speed on your points, while he escourts me about." Michael will then motion Pada Losin to join him. "If you would please" As they walk towards the construction, Michael will bring Padar up to speed on his arragements with the Chieftian. "That should provide you with additionaly manpower, and i would prefer that you use as much local labor as possible but i do think he may have an idea though about the giants. They can handel far larger and stronger stones for the piers and foundations. "Gesturing towards the compound, Michael will say 'We do have a slight change in plans that fits well into the overall scheme and discussion. The barrel vaults are going to be necesssary for huge cisterns that we will need constructed for water storage. The outer seawall and defensive walls are now to be planned so as to have townhomes erected around the permiter in time. The base floor will put them about 5 feet above the floor or the compound itself and will rise some twenty feet against the outer earth berm providing yet additionaly support for the berm as well as allowing for a accessable roadway around the permiter and each house an open section for cross breezes.....it will also serve the purpose of forcing any assiaiant or criminal into a smaller front as they would have to descned the upper levels of the house to exit into the compound proper. It will also allow for much needed additionaly space within the compound for gardens etc that freestanding structures would not" Pausing briefly and lighiting a small cigar and offering Padar Losin one, Michael continues. "I know you are concerned about time and the overall deadline for the project....but dont let that worry you if it all can not get done. The barrel vaults and cisters are the most importans as well as the dry docks and piers. We can use the vaults to store cargo until the completion of the warehouse proper......next will come the houses to form outline of the compound. when they are finished we will work from the outside in. The outer permiter will not be limited to just homes.....you will design stables, brew house, distelliery, tile furnace, weaving house, blacksmith etc along with the houses."
As for the funding, you have the account alread established at the Miners and Farmers truts, in addition to that I have created an account with the Imperial Capatain Bank that you may draw against in emergiences. To that effect you will need to be on board the retribution tomorrow at 9 to sign the paperwork." Handing Padar one of the pearl earring he add "This is a device to communicate with me" showing him how it works, Michael add's I will contact you once a week but should the need arise you can call me on it"
Scotley
Hero
Padar Losin
Padar nods as you walk and talk. He puff thoughtfully on the cigar. "Very good. I think we can accomplish all that you ask. Such a project will of course take a considerable span of time. I know it doesn't look like much now, but we've already done a good bit of planning and some initial digging. It should not be a great matter to update the plans to accomdate your latest requirements."
Padar nods as you walk and talk. He puff thoughtfully on the cigar. "Very good. I think we can accomplish all that you ask. Such a project will of course take a considerable span of time. I know it doesn't look like much now, but we've already done a good bit of planning and some initial digging. It should not be a great matter to update the plans to accomdate your latest requirements."
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