Jd Smith1
Hero
So the 5e Strongholds supplement isn't doing it.
The PCs are preparing to retake, and re-occupy a Dwarven stronghold. The place is already built. Suitable populations are available (refugees and the survivors of the original occupants). Basically they're setting up a colony of sorts.
The key I want to hit them with is food production, because defending crops and especially animals like pigs and sheep will create the best headaches for the PCs.
Anyway, I've looked at the Strongholds supp (useless), Harn Manor ( some good ideas). What I need is data on food production in this period (any medieval, even with crop rotation) regarding food produced, workers needed, etc. That way when the PCs come home for down time, there will be problems waiting for them that are beyond the ability of their guard force.
The PCs are preparing to retake, and re-occupy a Dwarven stronghold. The place is already built. Suitable populations are available (refugees and the survivors of the original occupants). Basically they're setting up a colony of sorts.
The key I want to hit them with is food production, because defending crops and especially animals like pigs and sheep will create the best headaches for the PCs.
Anyway, I've looked at the Strongholds supp (useless), Harn Manor ( some good ideas). What I need is data on food production in this period (any medieval, even with crop rotation) regarding food produced, workers needed, etc. That way when the PCs come home for down time, there will be problems waiting for them that are beyond the ability of their guard force.