Summer Migration

[Fishy!]

Healers Report One.

Shoko-

According to the healers reports we have lost one warrior, his body was sewn into a shroud and will be held untill we are across the RoT.

the child whos leg was crushed is healing decently, he will need further work done on his leg in the future should he regain his mobility, but for now the child is practing his throwing, a wooden quiva he was given hits its mark nine out of ten times.

I have tended Wapike myself this afternoon, we have a seemingly limitless supply of cool mud, and I have given him some, giving specific instructions of the application of it. I gave him a bit of moss paste to try to get the swelling down, but he is to keep the application of the mud as frequent as possisable.

End Report.

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry Four


RAGNAR


The main herd has crossed the River of Tears with losses. The exact number will not be known for a few days when a proper headcount can be made. As it is, 100 dead bosk have been accounted for and twenty injured. This is only on our side of the river. This does not include those washed downriver or those that made it across but were so spent they were unable to continue.

Nothing is to be wasted. Skin them out, save the horns, cook the meat so all of Tuchuk can eat who wish to.... slaves included. NOTHING is to be wasted.

The mudboards are in use once again and the standing orders are in effect to tend the stock, the wagons, harness and traces, etc.

Gather the tarsk and load them into empty cages on the freight wagons. Separate them so if misfortune strikes we will not lose them all in one fell swoop. The same is to be done with the verr.

There have been injuries and a Healers report will follow.

The river is high. The usual downgrades into the river are now underwater. It is my hope that come the morrow there will be no further rains and the level will drop as much as possible. Even if it does it will prove to be a hard crossing.

I have taken short naps and will eat of the fallen bosk. Hopefully the Healers will not hound me at least. I will eat well when we have reached Turia... as I expect many will as that seems to usually be the end of the serious threats to our home and family. After Turia it is only the other camps and the occasional raiding party from a ship since we settle so far south.

But that all seems so far away. The far bank of the River of Tears seems to far away.


End Report.

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry Five


RAGNAR


We have crossed the River of Tears. Halfway across a storm caught up with us and made the crossing even harder. Thankfully the storm has ended and left us with a humid but pleasant evening.

The RoT was high and hazardous to say the least. There is a great deal of damage to wagons and property.

I fear there was great loss of stock and of Tuchuk life, but I may be wrong. At times of great turmoil and stress it is not uncommon for it to seem losses are much higher than they actually are. At least I can hope.

Exact figures will not be in for a few days as yet... so until then we will have to conduct ourselves accordingly and presume all missing have passed on and hope they turn up.

We have casualties in both stock and Tuchuks. I can only await the injury reports from our Healers on Tuchuk.... and from our stock Clansmen for our beasts.

I have accounted for my immediate family and am greatly relieved. But I do feel sadness and some guilt that I still live when others may not.

My True Raziel's mount gave its all this crossing and died at the water's edge. It served him well and died well. I watched as my True crouched by his fallen mount. I could have called him back to duty immediately, but I felt it best for my True to have an opportunity to release emotionally if he needed to, even if it were just a few moments to reflect.

I feel as if the entire camp has rolled over me. The only thing that does not hurt is my hair. But there are others worse off than I. A bit of sleep and a bit of hot food and I will be ready to push on.

General orders will remain much the same....

Tend the bosk, kaiila, fed the tarsk, verr, and vulo. Keep the smaller critters on the wagons until we get clear of the mud. They are getting a bit thin from burning off energy to keep up through the goop.

Check the harnesses and yokes. Check the wagons top to bottom, and then do it again. Temporary repairs will have to be made on many from the looks of things. I do know Sidona's wagon will need her rear axle and wheels replaced.

Everyone will be sure to find some time to rest and to eat well. There is no doubt in my mind there is more than enough meat available.

I will not be surprised to not cover much ground when next we move. But the further away from the river we get the better. I hope to be out of the rainbelt within a day or two if all goes well. Then I hope to be able to make up some lost time on firmer ground.

Patrols will ride downriver a minimum of four pasang to search for survivors along the banks, both stock and man. A freight wagon will follow to carry back bodies and recover whatever goods may be found.

May our pyres be small.


So tired. More figures to come.


End.

[Taryn]

-=Healers Report=-

Sidona - fractured leg, right above the ankle... bones were set and bandaged, mud laid over the first layer of bandage, then splinted and bandage placed over the splints to keep the bones in place, willow bark given for pain...

Sarant - deep wound on her left ankle caused by an arrow.. she was brought to the medical wagon by george after rescuing me after my mount lost his footing and tossed me from the saddle... and IV was started as she lost a good amount of blood, the wound was cleaned out, then stitched, bandaged after having agrimony salve applied to the stitched wound..

Amber and Kelsey are working the surgical wagon, Shoko, Taryn and Leticia are tending to the wounded still coming in from the river crossing, Boris is helping to triage the injured that are still coming in sending them off to either the medical or surgical wagons...

The medical wagon is teeming with injured, as Amber, Kelsey and the other healers working the surgical wagon have been working all through the night to save those who have come in, Taryn had ordered that black wine and hot tea be brewed for those coming in from the cold river...

The casuality totals are only preliminary, but at the last count, at daybreak, that were able to be counted by Boris and Taryn, were 136... A wagon has been set aside to place the dead in, and a group of apprentices have been given the task of cleaning and preparing them for identification by family...

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry Six


Cassius



The wagons remained in place this day. Too many wagons required repairs, too many weary.... too much mud..... the rest was necessary.

Ubar has ridden out well before dawn to scout the area up ahead, and returned just before sunset. He relaxed against a crate by the fire intending to only do so for a moment but exhaustion overtook even he.

Everyone seemed to be eating well this day. There is plenty of fresh meat to do so.

Many have begun to claim their dead, and pyres burn bright. There is a sense of loss, yet also a feeling of victory. Tuchuk has managed to survive.

All is under control in the med wagons and the Healers have begun to rotate their watches again.

All wagons have been inspected and will roll.... how long or far some will go is the question. Hopefully they will make Turia for repairs or replacement.

Patrols have been finding people, stock and property washed up further downriver and are returning to camp.

The river seems calmer this night than it did this morning. But it is still high and looks can be deceiving. It is still moving fast and is still deadly.

General Orders remain in effect. Make ready to move just after midday meal. Make it a good meal. Hard to tell when we may get the opportunity for hot food before reaching Turia.

End.

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry Seven


Salem



The wagons have moved up to the tall grasses on top of the upgrade where Tuchuk Warriors made a stand last migration. The upgrade was a mess. Mud and ruts made the going extremely difficult. The main herd made up, and all the wagons made it. We did lose a water barrel which injured Cassius... and a thrall was killed. Awaiting the Healer reports on both.

RAGNAR chose to give the downgrade another night and morning to firm up before the wagons must roll down it. Let us hope no more rain falls. It will be hazardous enough as it is. I would have risked it, but I guess thats why RAGNAR is Ubar.

The tarsk and verr were released to be herded once again.

Weather speaking, it was beautiful today and it is a good night. A good strong breeze blows, but the temperatures are warm and we begin to notice a drop in the humidity.

Eat whatever you have available. Just remember we are still several days from Turia and resupply.

General Orders to remain the same.


End.

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry Eight

Terran


I hate mud. I hate slopes. I hate wagon accidents. I hate bosk getting hurt. I hate saddle sores. I hate itchy balls. I hate hemorrhoids.

Tuchuk descended the slope this day and is now halted for the night at the base in the flats.

Not all the figures are in, but at least one wagon was completely destroyed resulting on one death and several others sustained light damage with one heavily damaged.

Minor injuries include Salem who was gored by a bull. Nothing serious. Was cleaned up, salved, elevated and wrapped. He will be able to return to duty come the morrow.

Raziel saved a young child from certain death by a demolished wagon. He sustained a minor back injury requiring cleaning and sutures. He too will be able to return to duty come the morrow. He did lose his jerkin and was irritated about that.

Cassius will be off duty for some time recovering from a concussion, a broken arm and broken collarbone.

Sidona has a broken ankle but is able to drive a team if need be. She is just unable to walk on it.

It seems my Woman Shoko has a child earlier than expected. She has taken in the child Raziel saved until other family members are located. The little girl snores and squeaks in her sleep... and her diapers are horrid.

All general orders remain in effect.

More details when further reports come in.



End.

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry Nine


Terran



We mad good time today. Did I mention I hate dust? We have moved into a drier area and the wagons and beasts are kicking up a great deal of dust.

We have stopped for the night and the teams and wagons must be tended.

On orders from RAGNAR there is to be no outdoor fires. No visible lights. Maintain noise discipline. Though Pops gave no reason why, rumor has it a large force of Kassar are close by. We will fight if we have to, but would rather not if there is no gain in it.

All the guard has been doubled.

Vague report from the Bosk Tender Clan is one had to be put down during the march.

Healers duty reports forthcoming.

Get as much rest as possible. With luck we will reach water come the morrow and refill our barrels and stock.

It has been reported that the fresh veggies and fruits secured from the Point are gone. What few supplies that could be had are for the most part depleted as far as food stores go. With all the injured I do not yet have reports on the medical supplies.


End

[Taryn]

-=Healer Report=-

-=Leticia=-

Last night Cassius was given a small dose of valerian as the ride inside the medical wagon got a bit rough, and with the jerking and jarring I thought it a good idea to make the ride a bit more comfortable...

Sarant came into the med wagon after Cassius called for her ~wiggles finger in ear as I can still hear the shout ringing in my left ear~ when she came in and propped her foot up onto the cot, Cassius noted that her foot smelled worse than having been in a boot for a prolonged period of time, as I leaned over to take a sniff, to see if he was joking, I pulled back as I realized he was being gentlemanly in his assessment... I removed the bandage, which was soiled with blood and clear pus, when I removed the stitches, the packet of infection was opened and began to drain, I was able to clear out all of the pus, and have placed a pack into the wound, a dressing was laid over the wound and her ankle rewrapped.... Over the course of the night, I kept an eye on her to make sure the infection hasn't gotten any deeper, Sarant hasn't developed a fever, and I am hoping that it stays that way...

Also received word that Taryn has been relieved of duty for her shift today, and has been ordered to get some sleep, I did see her earlier this morning going from wagon to wagon, helping do minor repairs, and from what I could tell she still hasn't gotten much sleep, if any, but Boris and I will keep an eye on her

I will also get with the other healers to see about the inventory of medical supplies...

-=End of Report=-

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry Ten


RAGNAR


The wagons made good time this day despite thick choking dust.

The Kassar that were close last night moved on just before dawn, and if they knew we were there they did not let on.

We did run into some Kataii this day. During the move and thick dust, they managed to slip between our Outriders and get within our column. There was so much dust settled on us all we all looked alike.... a dusty tan color. They attempted to make off with the med wagon, a freighter, and the Bowyer Clan wagon. It is guestimated they numbered about an Orlu.

Chaos and a skirmish ensued. 21 Kataii wounded were taken to the med wagon. How many survive is yet to be seen. 17 Tuchuk wounded were taken to the med wagon for treatment. There were 33 Kataii dead and 26 Tuchuk. There is one Tuchuk missing and an Or has stayed behind to search for him.

The wagons are stopped on the northern side of a small river no deeper than three feet in the center. We will remain here overnight and enter Turia come the morrow. The main herd and two thousand Outriders are awaiting us at Turia.

Eat... tend the stock well.... especially noses and eyes due to dust. Also check the ears as well. General orders all in affect. Come morning clean up so we look like Tuchuks and not some dirty bums when we reach Turia. Fires permitted but keep them small.

Guards are doubled for security.


End.

[Taryn]

-=Healers Report=-

-=Leticia=-

Cassius and Boris both were taken to the surgical wagon to have their wounds tended to by either Kelsey or Amber, last report I got was the Cassius had come through the surgery well, he had an arrow to the belly... Boris was in more serious condition, he had three arrows removed, one from his upper thigh, which barely missed the femoral artery, another one from his lower left chest/abdomen damaging his diaphram, nicking his left lung as well, and the last one was in his right shoulder, lodging in his collar bone... Both of them are on IV's with doses of valerian to keep them in comfort, as well as antibotics have been given through the IV...

Taryn is restless after waking up after passing out from exhaustion and pain... She has stitches in her right palm down to her wrist from what I am to understand was from her own quiva, her pelvis is severely bruised, but I was not able to find out if it might be cracked or not with her not able to withstand touch to the area, and swelling, her left arm was bleeding badly by the time a healer got to her, she pulled the quiva out during the fight, pepper was used to stop the bleeding, and then cleaned, stitched inside and out, she is also hooked up to an IV, with a round of antibotics and has been given valerian to help keep her pain levels down and this in turn is causing her to sleep, though even then it's been restless, and this morning she woke up screaming, in a cold sweat as well, she claims she doesn't remember what caused this reaction and hasn't said much since...

Sarant was tended to, as she had a quiva slice to her left shoulder, leaving a 5 inch gash, this was cleaned, sutured and bandaged... Her ankle wound was tended to as it was opened more than it was, it has been cleaned, more packing has been put in place to try and draw out any infection that had tried to set in before, and bandaged... She has been told she is to stay in the medical wagon until another healer can come to check on her ankle and see if more packing is needed or not...

The medical and surgical wagon is starting to settle down into their routine again, also a wagon has been set aside to clean and allow family to claim them...

-=End of Report=-

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry Eleven


RAGNAR



We have reached Turia. The small river crossing passed without incident and all was well as we reached the walled City.

Tuchuk is in the migration area outside a secondary gate near the repair yard. If your wagon requires major structural repair.... see it is done. Minor cosmetic and functional repairs can be done by our own people.

The teams will remain in their harness by the yokes removed so they may graze through the wagon area. The troughs have been offloaded and filled for their use.

Tend the teams well. Check all critters and tend as needed.

All slaves have been gifted five copper by me to purchase items they may need. Naturally privately owned slaves should check with their Owners.

Stock up and resupply as much as possible. We may not see a resupply in quite some time. It is not unknown to stock up so much items are in plain view secured all over wagon platforms as well as within.

Anyone needing a loan may see RAGNAR, Raziel, Sidona, or Wapike for funds. There will be no interest on these loans but they must be repaid by next migration. This should not be a problem as luck usually smiles on Tuchuk during the summering.

We will not be in Turia long. We need to press on to our lands. Business first... then pleasure.

Try to behave for a change. Try to avoid detention. Try to avoid altercation. Try to avoid killings. Raziel.... try not to get blamed for bad dealings. Terran..... Malefic.... try not to go all Tuchuk on people and slay them. Shoko, Amber.... try not to make fun of the walking talking tapestries called Turian Women. Wapike..... leave the Turian slaves alone. Sarant.... behave. Shylina.... try not to slay anyone just because they grow fond of your tits. Oh forget it. Wasted breath. Just try not to get caught for anything you do.


End.

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry Twelve


RAGNAR


Still in Turia. All is well thus far and I am pleased to see the cost of items here are normal compared to the higher inflated costs at The Point last visit. It does seem there is plenty to be had as well.

Most wagons have been repaired and returned to the column. The remainder should be finished come the morrow.

Stock up on supplies. I cannot stress this enough. Next supply is unknown.

I have spent most of the day in the repair yard overseeing the finishing touches on a new freighter. It too will be finished by tomorrow midday.



End.

[RAGNAR]

Migration Entry Thirteen


RAGNAR


Another day spent in Turia. We will have to pull out tomorrow evening and head for our lands. The main herd grows restless with all the tarn traffic taking place.

Our resupply is growing slowly and must pick up or we will just have to do without.

I have doubled the Guard around the freighters filled with goods and have doubled the mounted patrols around the wagon column. Some may feel I am nervous. I am. I just have a bad feeling we have not seen the last of the Kataii and I wish to deter them as much as possible.

I spent most of the day in talks with the Administrator again. I am convinced he is one of the biggest kaiila asses I have met... but he is after all a City Dweller. Lack of fresh air may affect the brain in such ways.

At any rate..... finish the resupply and make ready the wagons. We pull out as soon as possible. We shoot for first light, but I have a feeling it will take until midday to find all our Warriors and separate them from their sluts and booze.



End.

[Raziel]

Migration Entry Fourteen

Raziel

Late start, foul mood.  We are behind.  The main herd are a good 3 ahns ahead of us, this is due to stragglers within the city.  There are times I think many a warrior forget that we are on migration.

We have resupplied just enough to deal with migration and keep us stocked up through up to next migration.  The rest we can build and trade for when in summering lands.

Patrols are sent to flanks with Askari riding inner perimeter sweep.  Scouts are about an ahn ahead.  We are wary of the Kataii and even the Kassar, though we have not seen them lately.

All the wagons are as repaired as they can be with the main focus on the axles and base flooring.  Hopefully they will hold till we have reached summering lands.

I am riding within the wagons to render aid where I can and for now, to allow quick response to an attack.



End Report.