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To accommodate scheduling the first conclave meeting will be around 22GMT.

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Name: Maximilian Ignatious Thistlethorn

Race: Lightfoot Halfling

Skills: Cleric of Brandobaris, Bard, Alemaker, Food Grower, Painter

Faith: Brandobaris

Length of Residence: two weeks

Section of Unit:(Warriors/Magi/Scouts/Medics): Warriors

Availability: Very often, mostly whenever needed.

Due to the rash of unexpected murders outside the town gates and the lack of Militia presence there it is recommended that citizens remain inside the town gates where the Home Guard can see to their safety until this matter is resolved and the rash of violence calmed.

Visitors are likewise encouraged and welcome to Bendir Dale hospitality.

Please come on in and enjoy a drink at the Hinn Inn and the beauty of town square.

Mayor Breazy Goldenleaf

Theadric Shortwick wanders into the town hall, nods to General Nof, heads over to the writing desk and spends a good five minutes scribbling out a few lines, which he then pins up to the notice board.

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Good kin of Bendir Dale.

Our mayor has decided I am unfit to be the Vigilant Sentinel, for I "lack self control". At this I am removed from the post and do not hold any authority. I will not lie and tell you I am happy with this decision, I am frustrated as you would expect, though I won't be kicking up a fuss; We do not need that as a town.

I may be out of my position, but that won't stop me doing my part by Arvoreen and standing watch over my kin.

I do hope that none of you will speak ill of our leader, she made her choice, I pray for all of our safety that she made the right choice. What with assassins at our front door picking off the weak and disabled. As a final note; STAY INSIDE THE WALLS! IT IS NOT SAFE OUT THERE!

-Theadric Shortwick, former Vigilant Sentinel.

Max wakes from a nap, goes into the office and sees this note. His shoulders drop, and he pulls his shield onto his arm and plops a helm on his head and sighs, "Well... back to work."

*written in simple black ink, by a male hin in white full plate*

Well the best defense would be to fire everyone with any information on the situation, and mix things up. We definitely need elections and more bureaucracy and power shifts during times of trouble.

Let's pray it was the right choice, indeed.

*the bottom would have the silhouette of a hound facing east, on a shield*

Most hin show keen dissaproval with this decision to the point of openly scowling at the message, angrily asking if the mayor keeps firing her own councillors.

The call for elections begins to swell in the town, first a quiet murmer but it's murmered a lot and it's soon enough discussed openly on the square and in the shops. The term 'dictatorship' is heard during these discussions.

The note doesnt seem to be the only fuel to hin dissapproval, members of several clans seem to be spreading much the same word. The Oldfurs, Baldorfs and Weatherbees seem to be especially agitated. The militia does nothing to quell the discussions, nor does Nof, the latter seems to be quite agitated himself though he doesnt express his oppinion in public its not hard to guess.

The gnomes and dwarves don't join the gossipping and discussions, they seem to disinclined to discuss the mayor and shake their heads slowly often.

//Will there be a town meeting tonight?

((yes

// very soon now, half hour?

// Are town hall meetings open to all citizens? If so.... Max and Maxie will have to miss this one. It's Mother's Day and we are with family.

((they are and occasionally to non citizens as well. Its very informal))

Due to Mayor Missie leaving the Dale we are forced to have elections for a new mayor.

In the townhall meeting it was more or less agreed that everyone that wants to run for Mayor has one week (till the 18th) to put their name below here. Then we have a week to campaign and then we vote for our new esteemed mayor.

(May 11th 2014)
Another Town Meeting, another hand writing the notes to be added to the archives.

Elections:

1. Breazy resigned as a mayor and has apparently left the Dale. The need for leadership is high but we should also leave enough time to vote. A list will be put up where aspiring mayors can note down their nomination. It was decided that the candidates have one week to announce themselves followed by one week of campaigning. After that the voting will take place.

2. Jannah stays active as treasurer until the new mayor is elected and it is advised she retains her post afterwards.
Theadric remains removed from the post of vigilant sentinel, but is free to continue patrols on his own initiative as a citizen.

3. The question was asked what we want for the Dale. Mayoral candidates in particular should consider this. Immediate reactions were:
-peace
-plenty of food: six meals a day (snacks not included)
-prosperity an trade
-a proper brewery

4. General Nof has put forward his candidature and Theadric will probably do so as well.
If General Nof is elected he will keep his position of general but will appoint a councillor for the militia.

Projects:

1. Tower: A deal with Guldorand has been made for stone and materials, the first shipment will arrive any day. Willfire has over 10,000 lbs of stone he offers freely to the Dale for projects. He still needs a refiner to make mortar.

2. Golems: While we have the material for stone golems, we still need someone experienced in making them. Mirnia or Jud'vardas of the Shrine are possible options.

3. Brewery: The idea of a brewery was put forward before and was not suitable for a town effort. It can be pursued individually of course by those interested. Hin brews or vintages could be interesting for trade.

4. Cave: The excavation of the of the cave has not yet started. The Bronzebeards dwarves wait for an official go but demand militia protection.

5. Story Night: Allia suggested organising an event such as the old story nights from the grove. Pebble has some ideas and they will discuss it together. The idea will be put forward to the new mayor.

Each project should have a person to coordinate, follow up and report on it. Suggestions are Pebbles for the brewery, Theadric for the tower and Allia for the story night. This will be discussed further on the next meeting.
If projects need any aid, contact the appropriate responsible; for example the keeper for land, the treasurer for gold, the general for military support.

Acorn: Jannah or Pebble will contact Gulliver to ask him to take on the position of keeper of the lands again. The first to contact him can except a month of free drinks from Fendel.

Guards: Crow has asked to inform the guards who is banned. The taller was invisible and sneaked in however. To resolve this issue Crow has been so generous to donate 4 bracers of true seeing for the gate guards to use. Crow is thanked for his generous offer.

Trade: Jannah is asked to list our resources and the trade treaties being discussed.

1. Guldorand will offer stone and building materials for food. Arrival is expected soon.
2. The Shrine will offer mithral and silk in exchange for food. Not yet final.
3. Cotton will be offered to Kohlingen and Cordor to aid in their war effort. Needs to be organised.
4. Barak Runedar can offer river boats to scout the river for a clear path towards the sea. From there trade can be done with Caraigh and other regions. They need to be contacted. Crow can arrange the contacts with Caraigh.

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These notes are posted up on the wall behind Treasurer Vindle's small accounting desk, they provide a small outline of her notes available for all to see.

Active Trade Initiatives by Location:

Bendir Dale:
Present Exports (divided by clan):
Bronzebeards -Metal Ore and Stone (Present export potential unknown)
Cappelcyll -Gems (Present export potential unknown)
Weatherbee -No exports known (But they can provide the transportation of traded goods!)
Oldfur -Beverages, cheese, vehicles (Present export potential unknown)
Baldorf -Agricultural export, varies according to seasons (Export level reduced due to land recovery, upper limits of potential unknown) and textiles (Mainly cotton, upper limits of potential unknown)
Greenspan -Imported exotics? (Probably, need to consult with them...)

Initiative 1 - River trade:
River vessels were commissioned from Barak Runedar, the Dale needs individuals to scout the river through the skullcrags to check for any major obstacles. If river trade can connect the Dale to the east coast of Amia, it will allow us to export by sea.
-River is found to flow smoothly out to Bendir Bay, but the coast has aquatic trolls that need clearing.

Initiative 2 - Secure land trade:
Need to consult with the Weatherbees and Oldfurs regarding reinforcing wagons and construction of a permanent coaching house. One day, no more will you fear being thrown from the carts!
-Matriarch Weatherbee said her boys could help us out making new carts.

Initiative 3 - Hin Trades Guild network:
Must consult with populations of smallfolk across the island to secure our financial position in foreign cities, ensuring better prices and lower tariffs on trade.

Initiative 4 - Agricultural Alliance.
Talking around, I want to coordinate our agricultural output with the various other producers of the island. That way we don't flood the market with any one kind of produce and can ensure that smaller producers can keep turning a profit.
-Lowland Delta has agreed to such coordination.
-Eilistraeen shrine has agreed to such coordination.
-Kohlingen has a greed to such coordination.

Guldorand:
Presently exchanging vegetables, grain and fruits for lumber and granite blocks. Agreement is short term, but with set meetings for discussing extension of trade relations.

Presently exporting:
Vegetables.
Grains.
Fruits.

Possible imports:
Lumber (Large volume)
Stone (Small volume)
Fur/Leathers (unknown volume)

Services Index:
Tree Clearing.

Eilistraeen Shrine:
I made good on the deal with the Eilistraeen shrine and have to coordinate the shipments next. The Deal is a bit... Unbalanced in our favor right now so once they're good and fed we'll discuss long term trade to even that out just to not be mean.

Presently Exporting:
Vegetables.
Grains.
Fruits.

Possible Imports:
Silk. (Large volume)
Rothe products. (Unknown Volume)
Mithral (Secondary resource, Small volume)

Present Imports:
Silk.
Mithral.

Services Index:
Fine vintners.

Cordor:
Been contacted by a lot of different groups who want to trade on behalf of Cordor right now. This has led to some confusion as to who is who in the city down there. Have to snoop around to find out who I can deal with directly since Nof wants me to not deal through too many middlemen.

Presently Exporting:
Nothing (Yet)

Desired Exports:
Fresh Water (West)
Food (South, West)

Possible imports:
Cordor is presently crippled, and all information indicates that it produces nothing meaningful anymore.

Services Index:
Probably none.

Barak Runedar:
Emissary from Barak Runedar has come to the Dale asking for me, but we so far have kept missing one another. I'll contact him directly.

Presently Exporting:
Nothing (Yet).

Possible imports:
Metal (Unknown volume)
Alcohol (Unknown volume)
Weaponry (Unknown volume)
Armor (Unknown volume)
Mechanical parts (Maybe?)

Services Index:
Builder's Guild.
Brewer's Guild.

Kohlingen:
Spoke with their Chancellor and they told me that right this instant they don't particularly need anything: Just about everything they need is produced in moderate volume in their own farms, or traded from Barak Runedar. But in order to prevail through the coming problems they're going to need a lot more than all they have, and want to up their refugee capacity.

Presently Exporting:
Nothing.

Desired Exports:
Food (From final crop)
Textiles (From final crop)

Possible Imports:
Building materials.
Weaponry.
Alcoholic beverages.
Healing herbs (secondary supplier).

Services Index:
Mage Tower.
Brewery.

Amia West Coast:
Rolling Wharftown, Uhm and the Lowland Delta together for simplicity sake. Spoke with the folk of the lowland delta already, but the other two are quiet whenever I turn up there. A lot of mentions of Wharftown being useful has come up when talking with other groups, so it'll be interesting to say who's actually got pull there.

Presently Exporting:
Nothing (Yet).

Desired Exports:
Stone (Lowland Delta)
Textiles (Lowland Delta)

Possible Imports:
Farming Produce (Lowland Delta)

Services Index:
Mainland Trade Connections (Lowland Delta)

Tarkuul:
Probably not going to happen!

Presently Exporting:
Nothing.

Possible Imports:
Not sure we even care.

Services Index:
Mage Tower (?)

Caraigh/Ruathym:
I spoke with Crow (who spoke with one Lord Cory), and the court wizard of Wiltun who mentioned the opportunity to import via Wharftown or other ports before we open our river for trade. While they do have some interesting resources the extra importing time and some other stuff I found out means it's going to take a whole lot of effort to trade safely due to variously... Pirates, the Amnish and delicate trade situations.

Presently Exporting:
Nothing for a long while, probably.

Possible Imports:
Ships (Wiltun)
Gold (Wiltun)
Iron (Wiltun)

Services Index:
Unknown.

*A simple letter is left pinned to the town hall's board in practiced flourish.*

"Wanted: One teacher in adventuring basics. This includes shield use, proper armors, ranged weapons, and melee weaponry. I want to be a militia member but need training first.

Please help if possible,

Nami 'Bunny' Weatherbee"

Max comes in to the Town Hall, rubbing his eyes. He sees the note and writes down the name as he smiles.

I urge all of the citizens of the Dale to assist Jannah with the above queries if they have time to spare. Thank you for this comprehensive ledger.

-Nof

*Another well written note is posted by a giggling young Weatherbee*

Nams,

Come to me at once. You are NOT running off on adventures without consulting your good old great grandmother do you hear me young lady?

-Annalee.

P.s. One of the Oldfurs is getting the urge to adventure as well Fendel told me yesterday. You should talk to Pebs Oldfur after you come to me.

Murkoph wrote:

(May 11th 2014)
Acorn: Jannah AND Pebble will contact Gulliver to ask him to take on the position of keeper of the lands again. The first to contact him can except a month of free drinks from Fendel.

One word is changed in the notes by a familiar rotund hin.

May 12th, 21.00 Cet (GMT +1) and onwards. If you want something done in the Dale, this is your chance!

*Yet another note is placed up, though not nearly as well written as some others*

I am available to anyone of Bendir Dale, to train in tracking, the use of bow, longsword and shield, or wielding two weapons. I can be found here, in the Amia forest, or Caraigh.

~~Crow
(ranger taller, for those who may not know)

A note is tacked up by a grinning hin.

I'll teach you how to adventure, Bunny! Just like I promised you!

Pebbles

Another note is tacked up under the trade summary:

A few of our newest adventurers went out and scouted the river by foot for me, the whole thing seems to run smooth right down to Bendir Bay, but at the mouth of it there's some aquatic trolls which could give river craft some trouble.

If we have any militiahin with free time, or some adventurers who want to help keep the town wealthy; try and keep those trolls on the defensive! If you have any ideas for traps or anything that can keep out swimming trolls, please talk to me as soon as possible!

~Jannah D. B. Vindle, Dale Treasurer.

The militia doesn't leave the gates for such things Jannah, that's always been the rule.

But if any adventures want to help out that'd be much apprechiated.

-Nof

((let me know when you lot are trying this :twisted:

))

Maybe Sammy, pebble, and I can use that to train? The troll things don't seem TOO strong as long as we practice a bit first..

~Bunny

I meant the volunteer militia, not your home guards Nof. Sorry for being unclear.

~Jannah.

*a note is tacked up*

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The Delta is -not- run by Tarkuul. Broken Dreams Trading Co. has secured the land and is readying it for marketable viability. Come and speak with me at your earliest convenience.

Walker

Theadric.

A name is posted, the letters pieced together from torn pieces of other papers, it would appear. The torn strips also seem to have been dipped in some kind of dye and hardened.

P E b B l e S

I will graciously place myself in charge of taking down the water-trolls! Let's meet up, Sammy and Bunny!

Pebbles

I'll be seeing if I can talk to the Broken Traders, then. Messages were sent off to the various commonwealths of Cordor to negotiate trade. I have also sent a message to Kohlingen's chancellor but no replies just yet.

And Pebbles, you be careful out there. A bunch of others around town volunteered to make traps to keep them out, so ask around and see what they have to offer you.

~Jannah Vindle.

I met with the people of the Lowland Delta, updated the notices.

~J.V.

Updates:

New trade initiative has been added. I'm talking agricultural alliance with a few other groups which tend the land, making sure everyone turns a profit.

Spoke with a delegate from the Eilistraeen shrine, lined up our donation to help them with the blight and further supplies in exchange for shipments of Silk and Mithral. I'm shooting for ten deliveries of 5 sacks of grains, 5 sacks vegetables and 10 of fruit if the farmers can handle it (need to coordinate with the farmers and landskeeper). First five is our donation, second half is in exchange for the silk and metal.

~Jannah Vindle.

The stout dwarven councillor from Barak Runedar can be seen about the Dale once more. He has taken up a room once again in the Hin Inn and found a regular spot at the bar to trade rumours and tales with Fendel and any of the Bronzebeards who are found drinking there. On the day of his arrival he leaves word at the town hall that he would like to speak with the new town treasurer, Jannah Vindle, on urgent matters of trade.

Angus Bronzebeard and many of his clan would celebrate the visitor as a quite welcome dignitary. Taking the visit as a good time to throw a small party.

Looks like some Dorf won't have much of a tab this time with Fendel.

Jannah,

Great work setting up avenues of trade! And I hope you realise this is why we need the Acorn back. The fellow is not only good to have around, he has those nifty skills to coax more produce from the land and to keep the land fertile too!

If we won't get any help then we can only make serious food deliveries after harvest time, especially with the Guldorand trading already going on.

-Harry Baldorf

Hello friends of the Dale!

Right now we have some things that need to be done.

1) Harry tells me we're supposed to send caravans with food to Guldorand so I want some volunteers to guard them. Island is still short on food and I don't want our caravan raided.

2) Alia told me the Acorn was considering returning. To make him feel welcome we should make a petition with names of people who want him back and send him that along with a huge pie in the form of a bunny.

Sign this message below here if you want to support our efforts in getting The Acorn back and contact me if you can protect our caravan.

-Nof.

You know I'm up for guarding the caravan.

And I agree. Bring back our Acorn! I miss my old friend.

-Theadric Shortwick.

*Names would start to appear soon enough, Harry Baldorf would herd the adults of his clan to the note after a good honest day of work on the field and some twenty 'Baldorfs' would appear on the list. Next would appear 'Nof and Jilllian Bashere' as well as several Oldfurs including Fendel and Jayek and a few Greenspans and Weatherbees. Even Angus Bronzebeard would sign, his signature is so sloppy it's fair to deduct he signed on the way from the Inn to the compound. Next would appear the signatures of a pack of Cappelcylls. It seems many people in the Dale remember Gulliver fondly.*

Luckily the only places that seem to be running low on food are already covered. Guldorand for taking in a whole mess of refugees, and the drow shrine due to their blight. If there's anything else comes up, that's why I'm planning the agricultural alliance now.

Also got a reply from Kohlingen, arranging meetings with them and Barak Runedar soon!

~Jannah Vindle.

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I am available for caravan guard.
~~Crow

*no other mention is made*

"Ill help guard the caravan! And yes bring back sir acorn, he always always nice..!

~Nami 'Bunny'

I already signed off on the caravan, but I want you all to be extra careful when delivering it. Guldorand was hit pretty hard by that silver plague and I asked that we have quarantine measures put in place. Please see this copy for details of the deliveries since there will be more than one.

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By this contract, henceforth identified as the Bendir Dale - Guldorand Trade Agreement of Mirtul 1383 DR,

Jacho Borimus, on behalf of the people of Guldorand
and
Jannah D. B. Vindle, on behalf of the realm of Bendir Dale

agree to maintain any and all of the following terms of agreement:

1. The realm of Bendir Dale shall provide the total quantity of 200 sacks of fresh vegetables of various assortment and grain to the people of Guldorand, to be received by Jacho Borimus. This provision shall be completed within the term of 30 days after the signing of this agreement, with a first delivery of 50 sacks of fresh vegetables of various assortment and grain to be delivered within the term of 7 days.
2. The realm of Bendir Dale shall provide the total quantity of 200 sacks of fresh fruit of various assortment to the people of Guldorand, to be received by Jacho Borimus. This provision shall be completed within the term of 30 days after the signing of this agreement, with a first delivery of 50 sacks of fresh fruit of various assortment to be delivered within the term of 7 days.
3. The people of Guldorand shall provide the total quantity of 100 logs of timber of various assortment to the realm of Bendir Dale, to be received by Jannah D. B. Vindle. This provision shall be completed within the term of 30 days after the signing of this agreement.
4. The people of Guldorand shall provide the total quantity of 150 blocks of granite to the realm of Bendir Dale, to be received by Jannah D.B. Vindle. This provision shall be completed within the term of 30 days after the signing of this agreement.
5. Any and all provisions described in point 1 to 4 of this agreement shall only be deemed as completed when reception is confirmed in writing by both parties.
6. Failure to complete any of the articles of this agreement shall render the agreement null and void.

Signed on the day of ## Mirtul 1383 DR

Jacho Borimus ((Jacho's signature - approved by DM Kobra))
Jannah D. B. Vindle

In witness,

Marcus S. Aurelius

I added my signature to the petition as well!

~Treasurer Jannah D. B. Vindle.

The young Pebbles Oldfur, Fendel's adventurous niece, is sometimes seen joyously helping Fendel take care of the dwarven Councilor and the Bronzebeard contingent that's come to throw a party. Amidst her usual banter she encourages a dart-throwing competition, in which she shamelessly partakes only after they've all had plenty to drink. She also shares with them stories about her recent adventures, though just how much she's embellishing the stories is anyone's guess!

ACORN!
~Rosary Doodlekins

Pebbles Oldfur's name appears to have been added a few times to the petition, in various different spots.

Gulliver would be warmly welcomed back. ~ Boaz

The Dale Treasurer, seemingly not one for the noise and hubbub of Dwarven revelry leaves a note with the barkeep at the Hin Inn stating that she will make herself available for the Councillor at his convenience, and is available at the Bendir Dale town hall.

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