STORYLINE-WL: The Q & A from the Darkstone Bay Consortium was printed up and copies are available around the Landing. Topics included: the Elven Village, Baystone, the future, conditions of the mines, Armigers, mining backers, permits, and forestation.
Kayse
Intro to Trade – DBC Answers
08/30/2022 01:59 AM CDT
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in Cities, Towns, and Outposts~Wehnimer’s Landing
(Throughout the town of Wehnimer’s Landing, pieces of crisp deep blue vellum are posted on walls, trees, and doors. Written with a practiced hand in common, the penmanship is neat and slanted in shimmering silver ink)
Citizens, Defenders, and Allies of Wehnimer’sLanding~
Apologize for the delay in getting more detailed responses to your questions from the first Darkstone Bay Consortium event last month on the sixth. Below you will find the initial questions, my response and Amos’ added statements when I spoke to him.
~Kayse Thaellian
Firefly of the Darkstone Bay Consortium
Q-1: Lylia says, “You remarked on the Elven village not far from here; it was the subject of much consternation a few months ago when –”
Lylia continues, “When Ta’Vaalor intended to build an outpost there.”
Lylia says, “I believe it may have been, yes. But a larger Vaalorian presence would certainly transform certain trade streams into rivers, at least potentially.”‘
Lylia asks, “I was wondering if Amos had heard any further word on such developments?”
A- 1: Speaking to Lylia, you agree, “It has been discussed with Amos, once the trade routes East open we will hopefully be moving baystone in that direction. As well as other goods.”
You say, “That is all I can share on that at the moment though. As to when? The port has to open first…”
Once baystone moves more in the west, the east will open up for it–especially with better port access.
Q-2: Speaking to you, Puptilian says, “I mentioned this years ago and got little traction but seems a good point to try to start it again. We have a good place or three to collect spidersilk. Not many this part of the world does. I think we could really export and gain a strong market with it.”
Amos is currently looking into it. Puptilian please reach out to me regarding this as well. ~K.T
Q-3: Speaking to you, Guarrin says, “First thank you for the summary. You mentioned baystone a few times tonight. I am curious if any properties have been discovered that would provide indication as to its value.”
A-3: Speaking honestly to Guarrin, you say, “As far as it has been shared, no further properties have been discovered. I am in talks with Amos to have Magister Raelee get a sample when it is available to study though.”
No magical properties. Just a beautiful gem and the demand for it is increasing in the Empire.
Q-4: Speaking to you, Meril asks, “Ah, my question was this — where is it that you see the Consortium, and the town itself, ten years hence? How many more people will flock to the port here? Will the trail over the wild moors see heavier patrols? Will trade over the sea-road find an answer to Glaoveln?”
A-4: You answer, “I think with any business or organization it is important to grow. Why do it otherwise? I think Wehnimer’s will always be the town it is, but it will thrive and become more prosperous.”
Along with my initial response, Amos added essentially the 10 year growth plan is for Wehnimer’s Landing to become riddled with prosperity and that its port would expand and new business would bring new people. But also a measure of peace with people protecting their investments and profits. A town where orphans can use their skills for lawful profits, not wearing beaked masks.
Q-5: Teveriel curiously asks, “What can you tell us of the condition of the mines? How large of a workforce does this undertaking command?”
A-5: Speaking to Teveriel, you tease, “There is not enough of them for how long it is taking baystone to reach the market.”
The mines are safe, and being worked and explored via the dwarven crew who came from Zul Logoth to help. Eventually there might be baystone mine tours!
Q-6: Speaking to you, Kiyna asks, “The armigers are very much an issue of today and not tomorrow. I assume there’s been no word yet on the resolution?”
A-6: Speaking to Kiyna, you say, “It’s under investigation.”
Still under investigation but hopefully resolved soon.
Q-7: Dalinsia asks, “What happened to or is happening with the original petition for the Consortium sponsorship and membership?”
They will have special access to areas within the Darkstone Bay Consortium and be involved in some new upcoming matters/meetings in the future once the HQ is finished.
Q-8: Hiea asks, “Maybe i missed it but how are we going to protect our goods?””’
The armiger investigation is coming to a conclusion soon, and hired help will always be available.
Q-9: Uniana says, “Forgive me, has this group already gained the appropriate permits and vouchers required to port in the East? It sounds all very certain for something that my yet be burdened by bureaucracy.”
A-9:Speaking to Uniana, you assure, “The paper work is in the process of being completed. We will be sure to have bills of lading and manifests ready.”
Amos’ business is within Wehnimer’s Landing for now, once more foundation is laid there, further expansion east will be discussed. But as mentioned before once baystone is available in the west, it will open up to the east.
Q-10: Speaking to you, Perigourd says, “Is the Consortium taking any steps to account for growth as concerns over forestation and the damage to potential habitats of local game? It seems that as the town grows, and exports possibly increase, these abundant resources could easily become depleted if not planned for causing harm to those who use such commodities to provide for their family’s homes and meals.””’
A-10: Speaking to Perigourd, you say, “Most of our trade goods have been funneling revenue into Wehnimer’s for some time now. The trade I mentioned earlier of lumber and furs isn’t necessarily done by the consortium itself.”
Forest control and wild life perseveration would fall to the town itself, and its leaders.
~Kayse’s figment of her imagination.
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