Summer Migration

[RAGNAR]

Story Teller
: It has been a busy day. The bosk are being seperated teams from wild. The sleen cages have been loaded onto their wagons. The commissary wagon has been packed up except for necessities. Even the Tuchuk standard has been loaded upon its wagon and is ready to roll.


: Camp seems to be waiting for the column to return from The Point..... resupp;y.... and for the general herd to begin making its way southward. Clans are finishing up their work before the move.


: Freight wagons have had their loads combined, leaving many empty and awaiting the word to resupply. If resupply is unable to begin within the next cew days, it is highly likely Tuchuk will have to make do without.


: RAGNAR had worked in the Clan wagon most of the day. Then before a bath in the river he inspected progress on the preps for migration. Now he paces within his wagon... not wishing to be disturbed... as his thoughts keep going over details of migration, the column at The Point.... the camp's resupply at the Point.... trying to beat the fast approaching rainy season high in the Voltai which will send waters to swell the River of Tears beyond crossing. Will migration have to proceed without supplies? Will there be time? How many may be lost by waiting, and how many by going now? These are a few of the things weighing heavy upon his shoulders.


: There was just an overwhelming feeling of hurry up and wait in Tuchuk. It was almost maddening awaiting the command to do something.... anything.

[RAGNAR]

REPORT

RAGNAR




The entire inner circle population has loaded up freighters and have set out for The Point in hopes of final resupply before we begin migration.

Low grazed grass and burnt off area from most likely a lightning strike made for extremely dusty conditions on the first leg of the journey. The wagons did cross the river and have halted to allow a minor storm to pass before heading out as soon as it is dry enough come the morrow.

It does slow us down, but it also allows more time for supplies to reach The Point as well. We just cannot allow too much time to be wasted. We are on a deadly tight schedule. If we do not beat the Voltai rains we will have to cross the River of Tears at its highest and most dangerous.

No fires.... dried bosk meat and cheese is available. Tend to the stock and wait out the storm.

End report.

[RAGNAR]

REPORT


RAGNAR


The column has reached The Point and have been directed to camp between the livery and the wagon repair yard.

Bosk and kaiila are being tended to and has been financially covered by myself for Tuchuk. It is much easier than trying to have everyone tend their own critters all at once with limited access as we have here. Let the livery people handle it all.

The Point is nowhere near as crowded this time. We are the last camp to seek resupply before migration and unfortunately the pickings are very slim. We will have to rely on luck above all luck that caravans arrive to fill all our needs.

I had ridden ahead and was able to take part in an auction of remaining bulk goods from merchants clearing out their warehouse areas to head back north for new goods. Prices were high and I know I paid more than the items are normally worth. But they are needed and that does tend to drive prices up. Thus far I have heard nothing regarding the arrival of medical supplies ordered by my True Raziel. Perhaps they will arrive tomorrow.

The purchases I did manage thus far have been offloaded by our wagons and will have to be loaded come morning.



200......... one gorean weight sacks of suls......... 10 silver  (The last of the bulk suls for sale)

100......... one gorean weight sacks of salt..........  6 silver  (The last of the bulk salt)

300......... 12 count cases of assorted juices........  8 silver and 4 copper  (The last of the big bulk juices.)


Items awaiting delivery, not paid for:

300............. bolts of plain white cloth for body bags...... 1 gold and 2 silver

1,000.......... spools of white thread............................. 5 silver

500............. two talu casks of tharlarion oil.................. 7 dbl wt gold and 1 gold

2................. one gorean weight kegs of nails................ 6 copper


There are no more bulk of the following:

onions
garlic
pepper
sugars
fresh fruits
fresh veggies
salted parsits
ale
mead
paga
wines

**Note... these items may be found in small amount from smaller vendors if you are lucky for individual wagon useage.

I only hope the medical supplies arrive before we must leave. We cannot afford to stay her more than a day plus but less than two. The River of Tears has me extremely worried.

Thunder and rain threatens. So all goods not inside of the domed freighters will have to be bosk hide covered to ward off rain. Secure it all well. We can ill afford to lose even a single item.

Commander Raziel, Sidona, Malefic, and myself have coin to loan to those in need.

Clans must see to their own supplies this time. I will not tend to other people's Clans!

All slaves camp and private may receive two copper with my thanks for their service. Purchase what you need with it.

All Clans may borrow up to twenty silver max. to be repaid come summer migration of next year.

Individuals may borrow up to two silver to be repaid by winter migration.

All medical supplies may be paid for from camp funds. Commander Raziel knows what he ordered. He knows what must be paid.

Tuchuk...... business and work first. Then play. No baths have been paid for this time. If you wish one you must pay for it yourself. I have arranged for fresh tabuk to be delivered to our camp for our fires. Drinks and other extras must be secured on your own.

I expect a hard migration. Plan on it. Prepare for it. If you think you may need it.... find a way to get it. Your life may depend on it.

[kelsey]

not meaning to derail this thread, but on one of my infrequent pop ins to camp last week, I thought I saw dilshad (and npc's) unloading a freight wagon in camp full of medical supplies.  Thus far nothing has been posted to indicate what they were.  He made reference to medical symbols on the crates since he can't read

[Taryn]

Sorry about the late posting... I have listed what I was able to buy in the Healer's Inventory Log... again sorry for not posting sooner...

[Raziel]

Report

Inventory was delivered, accounted for, taken in and paid.

The items were as follows:

300............. bolts of plain white cloth for body bags...... 1 gold and 2 silver

1,000.......... spools of white thread............................. 5 silver

500............. two talu casks of tharlarion oil.................. 7 dbl wt gold and 1 gold


I have not recieved the nails.

Medical supplies also were delivered but far under what I had originally ordered.  It was less than half of what I ordered and even worse, the value was equivalent for nearly 3 times that amount.

8.............Gorean Weight of Blue Grass sacks
6.............Gorean Weight of Green Powder sacks
2.............Gorean Weight of Sleeping Powder sacks
2.............Gorean Weight of Black Pepper sacks
1.............Gorean Weight of Hemp sacks
5.............Crates of 125 each of Honey
2.............Crates of 125 each of IV solution
1.............Crate of 200 empty Jars
1.............Crate of tweezers/needles/scalpels (200 each set)
1.............Crate of 125 each Frobicain

3 DWT, 1 gold, 8 silvers

Lack of medical supplies concern me but the Clan of Healers will do their best to ration out and make do.

Raziel

[RAGNAR]

REPORT

Watch Commander Fujida




All was quiet during the night. RAGNAR returned to the wagons briefly to get something to eat and get some water to drink. He looks like ten pasang of rough road already. He has not slept since Tuchuk was in camp. He seems irritable and extremely angry at the cost of goods this trip. He is not happy about his nails not being delivered and intends to find out why. He soon left and was headed for a predawn bartering and auction in the admin lodge.


A steady rain began to fall and it is giving everything a good soaking. At least it is one of those warm comfortable rains and not the cold rains we receive before the snows.


Just as a thin line of light was spotted on the horizon wagons began making deliveries.

The following has been delivered and paid for;


500.......... one gorean weight sacks of feed grain.............................. 1 gold
10...........  ten count crates of shovels............................................ 2 silver

                                                                     Subtotal................. 1 gold and 2 silver


20............  wagon tongues............................................................
50............  wagon axels................................................................
10............  heavy duty ten foot diameter rear freighter wheels............. (Auctioned as lot)

                                                                       Subtotal................ 4 gold and 3 silver

                                                                             Total............... 5 gold and 5 silver


The grain is still on the delivery wagon under cover to keep it dry. It will have to be loaded onto our wagons and covered as soon as the rain quits. (Midday)

Cassius is still asleep from the knock on the head and the sutures and care rendered by Malefic and Sidona.

An Or of Tuchuks rode back into our area at first light. One was slightly wounded and was tended by his brothers. A coin box was placed in my custody and has been logged in as holding 19 gold, 33 silver, 237 copper and 690 bits. It also contained four severed fingers the Or Commander refered to as "Greedy Fingers". I have placed the box and contents under the control of the Askari guarding the treasure wagon.
                                                                 
End Report

[Serinna]

a delivery of
1/2 crate onions
1 stone weight garlic

various other fruits and vegetables are to be taken to the wagons from the produce merchant. they have been paid for and will need to be signed for upon delivery

[kadi{MTC}]

given by two kind guards on duty in the medical hut

2 large jars of green powder
1 large jar of white sage
3 large jars of mixed salves
bandages of differant sizes
a small bag of willow bark
two small bags of dried Valerian

all those things are in the office of the medical wagon except the valerian which has been locked away

she did her best

[Taryn]

-=Report=-

A cart was delivered and to the wagons and signed for with the following items:

30 cages of ten vulo each
40 large Sea Sleen hides

Brought by a thrall, paid for and signed were:

2 kegs of nails...........6 copper

I also bought:

4 bolts of rep cloth................13 silver

A wagon was brought in holding:

Sea Sleen Pelts bought by Vala

[Alex]

8 crates each ( each crate weighing 3 gorean stone)

Honey
Moss Paste
blue grass
wrapping gaughs

20 Talu Of Enzyme

4 crates (each crate weighing 1 gorean stone)

Viles and Syringes

25 crates (each crate weighing 2 Goean stone)
healing Salve

3 silver 9 copper tarsk

Personal
Small Box content known  paid for by Unamed Uncle and taken on his person

[RAGNAR]

REPORT



RAGNAR



We have left The Point for the last time this season and are heading back home.

The weather is not cooperating and we have experienced stormy weather with rain until just before daybreak when the storm moved on further south.

The mud creates hard travel and the river was higher than usual but no deeper than five feet in depth. It actually helped us by washing away a great deal of accumulated mud from the wheels and axles.

The wagons will not be stopping, but rather will continue straight through and should reach Tuchuk by midday.

All supplies will be unloaded and dispersed to where they are needed. Use the pitch to seal up the cracks between the lumber of the wagon platforms to help discourage water from splashing up into the wagon as well as thwarting moisture in general from getting in the cracks.

Make all possible repairs and make ready for migration as quickly as possible.

It is good to have Cassius back with us though he is still out of sorts and will need to be checked when we have the proper facilities to do so.

Sidona had a rear axle crack on the way home but it was clamped and made it the rest of the way home. This Axel must be replaced prior to migration. Carrigan AKA Girly Girl #3 remained with Sidona until they reached Tuchuk.


End Report

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry One


RAGNAR



It was not easy getting the wagons moving. I finally had to nap and grab a quick bite of dried bosk to eat before mounting up and getting busy.

The ground is soft on top but firm beneath that except in the lower spots. There is still standing water there which has now been churned into sticky first rate mud.

We broke camp and unwound from the center outward once again encircling the perimeter of camp in order to make sure everyone is able to move and none are left behind.

The wagons are halted in the circle with the lead wagons pointed Southerly. All bosk are still harnessed and the wagons will begin to roll at first light and continue onwards until I have decided my ass has been in the saddle long enough. We are racing the weather... but at this point we may already have lost. Time will tell.

I have ridden ahead to check our route and have left Raziel temporarily in command until my return.


End

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry Two


Cassius



I relieved Raziel on Watch and continued onward until moving the wagons into rocky ground. No boulders, but some rocks that bear watching out for. Overall the wagons can navigate the area with care with minimal danger or damage. It does keep the wagons from sinking in the mud as the teams and mounts are tended to. There is grass among the rocks and if that runs out slaves can draw scythes and cut grass and bring it to the teams.

Fires are permitted at individual wagons and hot food permitted. Orders were not to overindulge though.

A light rain has caught up with us and will continue on through the morning until midday. When the ground beyond is checked and will support the wagons we will move on.

RAGNAR has still not returned from scouting ahead. I do hope nothing has happened as he is riding alone.

The main herd is just off to our right flank and they seem fine and dandy.

As far as I have been informed, One child was injured by a wagon wheel but survived... one Warrior and his mount was killed by a lightning strike... and one Outrider is missing and being searched for.

At first light scrape the mud from the wheels and axles. Grease the axles and make sure everything is fully operational.


End

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry Three


Salem



Migration is going much slower than anticipated. The mud has slowed the move considerably and has already begun to wear down the teams. The Wagons were halted on the flats with mudboards under the wheels to try and keep them from sinking into the earth too badly.

The bosk need to rest. Tend them and look them over carefully. The main herd is just off our right flank. We do have extra team bosk available to replace those in very bad shape. It is expected there will be some. Even BERAT is showing wear and tear though he will continue on.

Check all leather for wear, damage, or stretching. Remove built up mud from wheels and axles. Grease them well or mud may enter where grease should be and rest assured your wagon will break down.

Small private fires.... hot food within reason. Might be a good idea to take in additional protein.

The herd Outriders have been relieved. Please consider offering these Men part of your hot food or drink. Many of these Men have no Woman or slave to tend them. They have been living off dried bosk and water for the last few days.

At first light unhitch the teams from the wagons but leave them in harness. Allow them to graze close by their wagons until midday then hook them back up. while they graze check under the loose leather for signs of wear or sores.

The River of Tears is not much further ahead. Brace yourselves for whatever you may see. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Thus far no reports have been turned in regarding lost stock except for one tarsk on this watch. No dead. One injured. Wapike was kicked in the nuts by a kaiila. At last report his nuts were swollen and he was reported to be laying on a wagon floor pissing all over himself. There should be a Healer's report filed on this sometime soon.

RAGNAR has not yet returned... but this is not so strange given conditions.

Kiah discovered an old wagon jack the hard way. It was salvaged and was being cleaned and will soon be known if it will be made to work again.

I feel I can safely say we all are sick of this mud. We wish for a beautiful sunny day of blue skies and green rich grass. At least we are confident that is what awaits us at the end of this journey.



End