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okay- do that then.
For the most part, I agree.
I also think that we should set some of the children to learn the ways of the woods. One way they might do so is by working in conjunction with a hunter or two to set up several trap-lines; since there are some hunters which cannot hunt due to a lack of tools, perhaps we can do as you say and have most train. Additionally a few could work with the elderly and children to set up these game-snares. Trap-lines will never provide the glut of food that a successful hunt will but they will supply us with a regular supply of meat (my personal favorite being rabbit to stew) which, when the herds are migrating or thin, we will be thankful for. Additionally, the trap-lines can be maintained by the young who cannot act in other fields or the elderly who have not the strength to hunt any longer. I do not think the issue should be whether to hunt or to trap. We should definitely do both. Hunts will provide feasts when successful. Traps will provide a regular meal regardless of if our hunts are successful or not. They will also teach our children the ways of the land and the beasts. Lastly they will occupy our children and elderly hunters so that they can be useful to our tribe. Lastly, come the cold winters, we will be happy to have rabbit-fur to line our coat hems with. Our fishermen will be happy to have beaver hide boots to keep their feet warm and dry. Large game provide hides for leathers but the furs are not suitable for specialized tasks like smaller game hides can be.
I additionally believe that it is worth exploring the river. Fresh water is a valuable asset without which we will perish. I would suggest we explore its banks and search for plants which might be domesticated (hence taking one farmer with us), clay, sand and rock as well as reeds and other plants which might be used for crafting or building (hence take one crafter, one builder with us) and for fish that might be caught- (take 5 commoners with spears to begin fishing).
I would like to take some commoners, five spears, a builder, a craftsmen, and a farmer to the river banks to learn of its bounty.
Name: Xialo
Professions:
Social status
Position in clan: None
Military: None
Farmers: None
Hunters: None
Craftsmen: None
Shamans: None
Builders: None
Followers: none
Gold: 0
Property: none
Equipment: none
Resources: none
Knowledge: -
Fame: Not known
Respect: Not respected
Training: pitiful weakling, uneducated
Short Bio: Xialo was born screaming. Screaming like no one will ever hear or scream again. Then he grew up, lived a boring life. Went insane, and then walked around and did nothing for years, and years, and years. Then, he fell, and fell and fell. That's how Xialo found this village.
Action 1: Learn fishing from the best of the best, and then start fishing. Give it all to the village supply, and let NO ONE eat it, until the village needs it.
Action 2: I attempt to create an irrigation channel.
Ugag confused. Why another Ugag? You pick different name, or Ugag smash!
Joining time for me! First NES FTW!
Seon said:Northen, why do you tempt me so with the role name "Trickster?"
Action 2: Observe and study the animals of the forest because everyone else is stupid.
badunoff said:Action 1: Get a spear and start hunting.
Action 2: Find grains in the village and plant them in the field east of the village. See
if anything grows in three months
Hunters say said:Very few would hunt in forest to West, North-West of us.
"Fine do that them"
OOC: By that definition I cannot organise any groups because I will be away hunting. I meant organise in the sense that I ask for people to fill these jobs, make sure they know what they are doing, where, when and with whom and then leave them to carry on under their own steam.
If organising is out, I will try to make myself a wooden spear before I leave so more are left in the village. This will be done by taking a good, long branch or stick, which one hand can grip around completely, cutting any protrusions with a knife then sharpening one end to as fine a point as possible. Finally fire-harden the point by charring it lightly in a fire.