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JA's - The Borderland Keep
- Thread starter J. Alexander
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Kaodi
Legend
Tetke is, of course, not idle during this time. With such a large entourage, and such a long time on the road, it is ideal for another involved fact finding mission. The elf makes himself busy by talking with the people travelling in the caravan about the surrounding area, crops, their needs and superstitions, and about the sort of things that they would find helpful in a proper almanac. Though he is mostly concerned with the adults, he does interview a few children on their fears, favourite stories, and experiences, as well as their education. For Tetke, it is a forgone conclusion that they key to a more productive Rosedown is a more educated Rosedown. And with humans having such short lives, it is likely that any such provisions he makes will easily be producing dividends before his seven year tenure as a Steward of Rosedown is complete.
J. Alexander
First Post
In discussing the various things with the new arrivals, it seems the caravan can be attributed to word getting out about the raid and people wanting to move food and other items towards the safety of Rosedown. In fact, there is a regular shuttling of crops by the wagon load into the city as they are ready, rather than storing them for transport in one shipment once the entire harvest is in. Evidently this is an age old custom initated by the current Baron so as to deprive radires of any spoils and it is an effective warning system with people always moving about. The main crops tend to be wheat and rye..with wool and cattle also solid contributors to the local economy. there are other staples and fruits but they are consumed more locally than anything but still add to a richness of selection that would be hard to find elsewhere.
There is no formal education system unless you count the three or four private schools in rosedown. Only about 50 percent of the populatiion is literate.
As for needs, the only thing pressing on most peoples minds is what will happen to the Barony with the old Baron dies. It is evident that he is well respected and liked.
The patrol to the flank show no other activity other than more and more wagons joining the treck.
There is no formal education system unless you count the three or four private schools in rosedown. Only about 50 percent of the populatiion is literate.
As for needs, the only thing pressing on most peoples minds is what will happen to the Barony with the old Baron dies. It is evident that he is well respected and liked.
The patrol to the flank show no other activity other than more and more wagons joining the treck.
Heinz tries to gather information that he thinks would be of military value, including about the spread of information about the raid which is clearly preceding the caravan.
The Baron's system of crop transport seems well designed. I am beginning to see why people are worried, for I don't think that Captain Byron Sky is nearly the equal of the old man. The Stewards have their work cut out for them, but we are off to a good start Heinz thinks.
The Baron's system of crop transport seems well designed. I am beginning to see why people are worried, for I don't think that Captain Byron Sky is nearly the equal of the old man. The Stewards have their work cut out for them, but we are off to a good start Heinz thinks.
J. Alexander
First Post
The lay of the land is pretty simple..you are following the river which by some oddity has a sometimes very large but usually moderate strip of exceptionaly fertile ground around it. It appears that over the years, grass has been added everywhere possible and trees to help retain the mositure. Surronding it is a complex of dry craigs and rocks with the odd scrub forrest and cliff to either side
Inquires as to the spreading of the raid is explained by the use of simple mirror but the most common is that Captain Sky left word of his rough return and people were most anxious to take advantage of the escourt.
Inquires as to the spreading of the raid is explained by the use of simple mirror but the most common is that Captain Sky left word of his rough return and people were most anxious to take advantage of the escourt.
Kaodi
Legend
" I will glad when we arrive in Rosedown, " says Tetke. " Several more days, and I can finally get started on my priority work. " The elf has continued to take notes and converse with the villagers and Captain Sky as the days wear on. The day he does not have to get on top of this trusty but uncomfortable horse, and sleep in a real bed, will be a wonderful one.
Catylina spends her days, along with her girls avoiding the dust by riding flank and her nights talking to the farmers. During this time she finally finds an appreciative audience for one of her dances.
Catylina stands up and removes her cloak. She clears a circle by the fire and crutches down in the middle. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUdkQQQnOXA"]Then she performs her dance[/ame]
[sblock=OOC]Take 10 on performance (dance) for 13[/sblock]
Catylina stands up and removes her cloak. She clears a circle by the fire and crutches down in the middle. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUdkQQQnOXA"]Then she performs her dance[/ame]
[sblock=OOC]Take 10 on performance (dance) for 13[/sblock]
When the wagons are camped, Heinz makes his men train for combat a little every day. He even casts a few spells to show them what he would do in various situations, and runs them through a few tactics he favors. Of course, some of this is based on his theories which have yet to be tested in actual battle.
When Catylina puts on her show, Heinz watches carefully and claps at the end. "Bravo!! I wonder where you learned those techniques." There are some similarities to the training patterns he knows, but the style is one he hasn't seen before.
When Catylina puts on her show, Heinz watches carefully and claps at the end. "Bravo!! I wonder where you learned those techniques." There are some similarities to the training patterns he knows, but the style is one he hasn't seen before.
