Note: this thread is semi-IC and semi-OOC.  IC is nice, but feel free to use OOC if you need to.

This thread covers all Midmarch settlements EXCEPT Tusk and henry's Holdings.  Thi incorporates

• Ringbridge
  This town consists of two districts and a military outpost (Bastion) guarding the bridge across the shrike river.  It is open to  investments of all sorts, but is particularly interested at Military developments that can be located at Bastion.
• Oston
  A one district town it is almost full -  however,  Oston welcomes  the development of farming or ranching Hamlets as secondary settlements.
• Vallai Estates
  Feyfalls and Whiterun are currently both villages with limited potential.  However, one (or both) of them is likely to develop into a small town very soon.
• Marik Metals
  With holdings at Ironkeep and New Dawn and a patent  that controls trade with the Sootscales.  There are limited development opportunities at Ironkeep, although New Dawn has greater potential.
• Silverton
  A newly developed village just outside Tusk, which is very convenient for city access.
• Old Keep
  This, as yet, unnamed keep south of Midmarch will be developed shortly.  While it isn't part of the province, it is supported.

The Player Information Thread II has a list of the BPs that you can spend.

Brother Bart looks around the room, checking that there are representatives from each of the settlements there -  then he declares the meeting open for discussion

My employer, V&A, has reached an agreement with Safiya, mayor of Feyfalls. We will be stationing a serai and a mule train in Feyfalls. Mostly for local trade, but we hope to expand it as a leg to a Tusk/Restov Trade Route.

Alanna sits casually, a mirthful smile on her face as she nods to each of the other representatives. She was, as usual, wearing a quite flattering ensemble; a simple green dress that matched her eyes and contrasted beautifully with her red hair, cut tight to show off her curvy figure and exposing ample cleavage.

"Friends, it is with great pleasure," she says as she stands up, "to announce that New Dawn has made it through its first winter unscathed and ready for expansion. To our surprise and excitement, a large deposit of gold was found not far from the site of New Dawn's tavern, and I am happy to report that construction of a mine has already begun. With this additional work, we expect an influx of personnel, both workers and transients, and as such Marik has authorized the expansion of our tavern to a road house."

She takes a moment to pause and smile prettily to everyone in attendance, "Given our favorable location and the newly found gold deposits, we have high hopes that New Dawn will flourish here in Midmarch and want to offer an opportunity for early investment to those with the foresight to see our grand future." She smiles once more and nods to everyone before taking her seat again.

Hargrym stood up "We would like to expand the stoneworks to bring in mastercraftsman.  With the increase in demand from all the building going on we need more space and better working conditions."


Ooc: Looking to expand to a mastercraftsman shop.

GM says this is in Ringbridge  :)
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The Dwarf addresses Alanna, "Aah if you don't mind me asking what sort of investment oppurtunity are we talking about?  I have a few more of me clan looking to move to Midmarch and we might be able to come to some arrangement."

Alanna smiled at the dwarf, "Well, as we are a growing village, I could imagine a stonemason such as yourself could find ample work if one were to invest in a workshop. I would think similar trades such as leatherworking or carpentry would also be in high demand. Of course, with our mine being built, I'm sure a shrine or holy house dedicated to Torag would be a welcome sight as well," she added with a small wink.

"I am prepared to build a great shrine in New Dawn, to  help spread the word of Torag.  I would hope to upgrade it to a Holy House in the Future."

Lutz responds to Alanna's hints.

"And we in Ringbridge would be happy to see you enhance your stone works."  Cyrus replies to Hagrym, on behalf of Midmarch's largest town.

OOC:  This is getting confusing.  Lesson learned, I will make smaller development threads next time.

Analysis to date.

• V&A are buying the Searai in Feyfalls from Safiya.
• Dom's Stoneworks in Ringbridge is allowed to expand.  {This gives +1 econ - in this instance Ringbridge will cover the social costs. Good job Valaria isn't here :P }
• Lutz will build a Great Shrine at New Dawn (+1 Loy, +1 Stab)

“We could expand on the Swans, if you are prepared for it at this time.” Elkin added, looking around suspiciously as if someone were listening in on his secrets.

"To a Road house?" Cyrus asks, clearly having been well primed by his wife.

Elkin stopped looking around long enough to look directly at Cyrus. “Yes, and more advancement as supplies come in if your community is ready for such expansion.”

Cyrus  consults the notes that Val wrote for him, before responding to the halfling.  "Well ...  we can absorb the social cost of developing a road house, but we would expect a contribution to those costs, if you expect to develop it further ..."

Elkin nodded. “I understand. Thank you. I will inform Senor Herr Meister Master Mayor Mordane of your decision.”
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Lord Cyrus are there plans to improve the road to Varnhold?  Also what of the lands to the south, along the Gudrin river do you have plans to explore that are? Hargrym asked respectfully.

Cyrus considers for a moment, then answers the dwarf, "Well.  The road runs pretty much all the way up to Varnhold's borders already.  After that it becomes Varn's responsibility.  I don't think Lord Henry is looking too far south at the moment, although I can't be sure of that.  My interests, of course, lie more with the areas close to Ringbridge, and I hope to extend our holdings into those areas in the next couple of years."

"Thank you your Lordship, Master Domitius may want to discuss things further with you in private once he returns."

Cyrus nods benignly.

Alanna glanced back over at the dwarf, "And Mr. Silverhammer, do you think your clansmen might be interested in establishing a shop in New Dawn?"

OOC:  Analysis to date.

• FeyFalls
  - V&A are buying the Searai in Feyfalls from Safiya.
• Ringbridge -
  - Dom's Stoneworks in Ringbridge is allowed to expand.
  - The Swans to Upgrade from a Tavern to a Road house
  - {These gives +2 econ - in this instance Ringbridge will cover the social costs. Good job Valaria isn't here :P }
• New Dawn
  - Lutz will build a Great Shrine at New Dawn (+1 Loy, +1 Stab)

"Aye we are interested, but will need to discuss finances before we commit.  I'm thining we may open a jeweler to turn that gold of yours into art." Hargrym responded "It may not be immediate but I'm hoping it will."

"Alanna, Winter Sun Merchants would like to open a serai in New Dawn if we are able." said Domitius after conferring with Hargrym.

"Lady Alanna, after discussions we would like to open a Jewelers in New Dawn, with a view to expansion in the future.  Next to Winter Sun Serai if possible."

OOC Build a craft workshop in New Dawn.

Bart looks up from a note that has been delivered to him.  "Lord Cyrus, The Abbess Beatrix  would like to build a Holy House in, in Ringbridge.  She says that she is prepared to add a Graveyard to it, as soon as the resources are available.  What say you?"

Svetlana, the mayor of Oston, speaks quietly, "Oleg and I have decided that we will build a farm  in the Oston hinterlands.  We hope it will help maintain the character of our small town, as well as provide work for some our our newer inhabitants."

Alanna nods a smiles to Hargrym, "Ah, a jeweler's shop would be most welcome in New Dawn. You are clever to take advantage of the close proximity to our new gold mine."

She then turns to Domitius, "We will happily welcome Winter Sun Merchants into our village and hope that you will enable our growth by bringing needed supplies to New Dawn, and perhaps helping to share the lovely jewelry pieces that Mr. Silverhammer's clansmen produce," she adds with a cute smile, noting that the two had been conferring earlier.

"As I said, we can accommodate both of your requests, but we would like to request a small donation to aid in the development of civil infrastructure that will insure stability and prosperity to our budding little village. Is that something you can accommodate?"

"Aah well that depends really on the Bank of Abadar really, Hargrym here is starting to forge his own way on behalf of the Silverhammer clan.  I will discuss things with my partner Lord Kendrick but we are stretched currently.  Possibly in the coming months we could look at supporting civil improvements if we are unable to do so now.  Alternatievly we could hold off on the serai development until later." Domitius replied to Alanna after a brief consultation with Hargrym.

Bart looks up for a moment.

Alanna shakes her head, "No, there is no need to delay your construction. If you are willing to commit to supporting civil improvements in the upcoming months, that will be fine."


I'm good with agreeing to 1 BP worth next development cycle

"I thinke we shall go ahead with a jewelers but I believe Master Domitius will need to confer with his business partner before going ahead."

Cyrus confirms that he would like Abbess Beatrix to build a holy house, then continues  "We also intend to build a farm in the Hinterlands.  Our focus will be on developing facilities for raising sheep and processing their wool."
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This thread is now closed for new proposals or changes of proposal.  However, it may still be tweaked by settlement owners as they manage their budgets / settlements.

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Small settlements development thread – analysis

Feyfalls - V&A to buy the Serai, add mule train

Ringbridge – Domitius to expand Stonecrafter – to MW Stone Crafter.
Ringbridge – Cass to upgrade ‘Swans’ to Roadhouse.
Ringbridge – Abbess Beatrix to build a Holy House.

Newdawn – Lutz to build Great Shrine in mining hamlet
Newdawn – Dom to build a jewellers

Oston – Oleg and Svetlana to build a farm in the hinterlands


There are a couple of things that need Clarifying

WSM Serai in Newdawn -

Social Contribution Jewellers  -
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