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Henry has a master plan for the Northern Narlemarch.  Rook lives at Elkwall, an ancient shrine to Erastil.  Aris'ta commands the local troops from the old bandit camp.  henry does not intend to allow this area to be heavily developed.

• The Fey hex with stay as a 'reserve, and have restricted access.
• The forest hexes will stay as wilderness, although you might be allowed to build a wilderness home if that takes your fancy.
• A road will run through the Hill hexes, eventually, and they will be open to rural development.

Henry intends to build roads that link Oleg's with Ringbridge and 'Fort Stag'.  Although the latter part of that route might well be conducted along the river.
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As the plans for development become clear, Henry approaches Andalon.  "I understand that you might be prepared to help Midmarch out?  As Governor, I have been looking at the way developments might go and planning roads.  Percy and Jicca have ceded their claims, while Zorah, Bai and Tib have deferred their claims for the time being.  If you have no other immediate plans, could I prevail on you to do the same?

I need one more work crew to build a section of road that will complete the initial loop and help us claim all of the land up to the Brevoy Borders." he looks slightly embarrassed for a moment, "If I  defer my personal claim, we will still be short of a watch tower.  And, in all honesty, I would like to claim the area for  myself and seal it by building the tower personally."

OOC: I am separating Henry's claim from the State ....  Just in case any of you attempt to over throw him later.

"This is my plan ..." Henry says as he unrolls a map on the table.

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See the map for group 0

• The  difficult to see brown lines are roads.
• The thin yellow lines are trails.
• The Outpost is owned by Midmarch and protects the area right the way up to the road.
• The Tower belongs to Henry personally, and he has claimed that Hex as part of his personal estate.

"Oh, I see," said Andalon as he looked at the map. "The road from Tusk Town will run parallel to the Shrike River to Ringbridge, then continue northeast to meet the South Brevoy Road leading to Restov. Then a second road branching off north of Ringbridge towards Oleg's trading post. That will certainly make Ringbridge quite an important centre for trade in future. Those roads will provide excellent routes from Tusk Town to Restov and presumably to New Stetven and Fort Drelev as well, assuming Baron Drelev makes the East Sellen River safe for travel north of Lake Hooktongue to New Stetven. The road link from Ringbridge to the South Brevoy Road, combined with the navigable section of the Shrike River south from Ringbridge, will provide a very good new trade route between Restov and Mivon too.

"Yes, I would certainly be more than willing to help you build those roads," he replied.

"Thank you," replies glad that Andalon has realized his intent, "And with the Outpost and Tower we will be able to patrol the roads and keep the merchants safe.

The soldiers in the Keep at Tusktown, the Narlemarch  Camp, the Outpost and Oleg's will all wear the colors of Midmarch, those in the tower will wear my personal colours, and Cyrus has yet to decide what color his troops will wear.  I have asked Borric to oversee the troops on my behalf and to advise me about the attitudes of our settlers.  Rikka, who started lout as a farmer's daughter, has agreed to advise the farmers and countrymen on their business opportunities and taxes. - as well as setting up her own smithy in Tusk Town."

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The management council for Midmarch will be:

Henry - Governor  (Leader)
Borric - Chief Magistrate  (Advocate)
Rikka - Chancellor

Governor Henry leMaistre makes the decisions.


This covers countryside developments as well as Oleg's Hunter's Rest and Outpost.


He will also consider applications for developments in Henryhall

In his capacity as Governor, Henry has built a monument to commemorate the Battle of Oleg's -  the first encounter with the Staglord's men.  A new watchtower has been built and one of the towers in Oleg's Road house has been converted into a shop selling locally sourced goods and general merchandise.

Three cheers for Henry!

Henry has announced that he intends to build a road that connects  Olegs to Tusk, that includes a new bridge over the Thorn River.

NEW KINGDOM ROUND

Henry looks around the room and speaks somewhat curtly,  "I have decided to deal with all development applications for Oleg's, Henryhall, Outpost and any other areas that fall under  my jurisdiction in this one meeting.

Both Oleg's and Henryhall are open for development, and I intend for both of them to grow into small towns to support northern Midmarch.  They are open to most forms of development.

Outpost, and the surrounding areas will be given over to farming and other rural pursuits as  we work to ensure food security for the people of Midmarch.  The northern Narlemarch, surrounding the Fey Home continue to develop as a nature reserve, as I promised earlier.  So any proposals for that area must be sympathetic to those needs.

However, I am prepared to hear a much wider range proposals for any other area of Midmarch.

Zelona listened carefully as Henry spoke, and then she walked over and took Oleg by the sleeve into a corner for discussion. Then ranged back and forth for a time though always low voiced. Finally, they both smiled and shook hands. She came back to the rest of the meeting with him and waited on him to speak with Henry.

Oleg turns his hat around in his hands, and looks a bit uncomfortable in this sort of meeting.  "Zelona has agreed to build a c-carpenter's workshop at my place, and has agreed a set of further developments that will help us turn into a p-proper town."  He half stutters, going red in the face as he speaks.

Henry nods and makes a note in his book.

"Oh.  I nearly forgot.  I have agreed with Safiya that she will lead a group of settlers to the waterfall just south of Henryhall and get them established there." Henry adds, his memory jogged by something written in his notebook.

Safiya nods solemnly at Henry from the back of the room.

After a moment’s thought, Henry stands and clears his throat.  ”I have an announcement to make.

After careful consideration of my Charter Duties to protect the southern border of Brevoy, I have decided on a slightly different strategy for Midmarch.  From now on, I am going to concentrate my efforts on establishing a new ‘South Road, that runs from Varnhold, east across Midmarch until it reaches the East Sellen river.  From there we will be able to forge trading routes with New Stetven, Drelev and beyond into Pitax. That will complement the other trading routes that we have established to Restov and Mivon – although there is no reason why they can’t be developed further.

To this end, I will not be sending any more expiratory groups south of tusk.  Come springtime, I will send trade envoys east to Varhnold, and send a group to explore the area west of Oleg’s.  A third group will continue our work in the Narlemach, after all we don’t want any more surprises such as groups of Gnome eating Kobolds on our borders.

That doesn’t mean that any of you are banned from  working in the southern hills, just that my focus will be elsewhere.”

With that, he sits down and surveys the room, looking at the expressions on people’s faces.

In reply to Safiya Vallani (msg # 16):

Kendrick managed to make his way next to Safiya. "Safiya. I would like to join you as you lead a group of settlers to the Waterfall. Let me know how I can help." He hoped for a short conversation in the busy court of Lord LeMaistre.

Safiya nods to Kendrick. "Certainly ser Winters. Do you have something on your mind?"

"I have decided to build a local market at Outpost,  which may encourage more farms  and ranches to the area, and Marik has volunteered to secure the Kobold Warren in the Narlmarch, to ensure that none of those kobolds return."

In reply to Safiya Vallani (msg # 19):

"Nothing specific at the moment. Just wanted to voice my support." Kendrick said with a smile. "Do you have any specific plans at this moment?

"At the moment, I'm hoping to merely establish a village at the waterfall, from there it should be possible to move cargo to and from Restov on the river. I do have some thoughts on doing the same further downstream, under the cascade, and some day build the canals needed to to make Shrike fully navigable. But all that is in a distant future." Safiya replies to Kendrick, trying to keep her voice down as to not to prove a distraction at the meeting. "You are welcome to join us on our journey there, though at the moment there is little enough to see there. And what of you? What are your plans in these lands?"

Marik nods to Henry, "Yes, I will be funding the building of a watchtower immediately to help secure the area. Then I intend to expand the watchtower to include living quarters to enable my associates to manage the building of a mine to take advantage of the mineral resources that were found there."

Zelona looked to Marik and Lord Henry, "my Lord, I want to make sure as we talk of establishing mining within the Narlmarch we also consider our goal of keeping the Narlmarch as a nature preserve. Mining is a dangerous proposition to the surrounding lands. I also worry how the Fey in the Narlmarch may take such endeavors."

She smiled at Marik, "I am not arguing against your effort, only that we ensure whatever you build there impacts the forest the least so we don't encounter other ramifications down the road, but also keep with the Lord's stated goal of keeping the Narlmarch as a natural reserve for Midmarch."

"It is certainly my intention to retain the northern portion of the Narlemarch as a Nature Reserve, free from  intrusive developments of all sorts, which is why it is under the protection of both Erastil and the  Green Faith.  However, as we move further south, we will have to work within the forest.  We need wood for our buildings and fires, Oak bark for tanning and, I suspect, other items that can only be found in the forests.  I would rather that was done by people who live in forest villages and towns rather than logging syndicates or 'Town' businesses."

He shrugs his shoulders slightly.  "There must always be compromises ..."

I am about ready to close this Kingdom round - so if   anyone else has any plans, please get them in  ASAP.

OOC Summing developments in this thread up

Zelona building at Oleg's
Safiya Building at Waterfall
Marik building at Kobold Mines
Henry building at  Outpost.

New turn

Zelona, conscious of Svetlana's protective streak, does her best to not smile at Oleg when she pulls him aside for continued business. "Since things have gone so well for the past couple of months, are you still game to keep our previous plans intact?"

Oleg glances across at Svetlana, who nods her agreement to the arrangement.  "Of course." he says gruffly.

Marik nods to those assembled, "as I mentioned last season, my intent is to develop a mining village around the kobold warren at the edge of the Narlemarch. Last season we secured the area, clearing out the last traces of the kobolds and established an outpost to maintain security. With the snow thawing, we are prepared to continue with our plans. This season I will be expanding the outpost to a fortified villa to allow my mining foreman, Valgard Bouldershoulder, to have a place to live and work out of, and we will build out the entrance of the mine and begin operations there. We have chosen the name Iron Keep for this endeavor and hope to see the fruits of our labor in the near future."

Henry nods as Marik confirms his plans.

Then he ushers a dwarf forwards, "Lutz?  This is Marik, the man I told you about.  Marik, this is Lutz.  He is a priest of Torag and  wants somewhere to settle, and I thought  that you might be willing to let him build his house at Iron keep?"
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Marik nods, "Lutz, it's a pleasure to meet you. Yes, I think a house of Torag would be an auspicious addition to our small mining community, and I'm sure Valgard will appreciate a place for him to worship. We have a load of supplies going out in a couple of days if you'd like to accompany it and survey the area for the best location?""

"Aye," the Dwarf agrees to Marik's suggestion.

After looking around the room again, Henry leans forwards and rests his hands on the table.  "My Train Masters have reported that they have to camp out in the wilds when they are running the route from Ringbridge to Tusk.  No one has come forwards to build anything on that route, so I have been considering bulding a village there, myself."

Again he looks around the room, to see if anyone wants to speak up and volunteer their service.

Cass has accepted Henry's offer to build a settlement in the bridge hex. A watchtower will be built in the area this turn to begin. The new settlement will be known as Silverton.

Kendrick stepped forward, "I have responsibilities in Tusk Town. But I'm willing to go to build this village. This will ultimately help to protect many travelers as they move back and forth along Midmarch."

Henry nods as Cass  speaks, but responds to Kendrick.  "Cass will take responsibility for this particular village, but there will be other opportunities soon.  As we open the trade route to Varnhold, we will need a stronger settlement to protect our merchant trade, in what is currently untamed lands.  And then, later, there will be opportunities in West Midmarch, as we drive a new road through the pains and towards the river.  Hopefully, we will find new people, as dedicated as yourself and Cass, who will build a new town for us on the East Sellen."

Adoven makes an appearance at the meeting. "Miss Safiya and I are putting together a joint venture to establish a direct trade route from Tusk to Restov, using her villages at Fey falls and Cascade to facilitate the transfer of goods. If I can expand my base at Ringbridge to handle large amounts of Goods, we can get benefits to that city from increased trade as well."

Henry nods happily Adoven's comments, "You will have to speak with Val and Cyrus about that."

"However, I have decided to encourage farming at Outpost, and will fund the development of farms in the area. Furthermore, Oleg, Svetlana and Fiddler  have decided to follow Tusk and Ringbridge in building an orphanage, in support of  children from the surrounding countryside, and will build a mill in support of the local farms."
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"Oh, that will be a wonderful set of additions!" Zelona chimed in when Henry announced Oleg's plans.

Henry has also decided to start a new village at the road Junction to the west of Outpost.  It will have a local market in an attempt to encourage small holders, ranchers and farmers into the area.

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Who owns the land where I have placed the 'X'? I need to know whom I need permission from to build a Jetty there.

You can make some enquiries if you take a trip down that way next Kingdom round  :)

Beekeeping on some of those farms would be welcome. Many recipes call for honey. Or maybe we could get sugar from beets.