[U][I]Jed - The Farmhouse[/I][/U]

Jed was already at the farm by the time everyone arrived, standing in front of a run-down looking farmhouse. Net fencing surrounded the property with tangled weeds creeping up along the fence line and signs of rust prevalent throughout. A simple twist on some of the wire would be enough to snap off a piece. Overgrown weeds and vines crept up the walls of the home and the wooden panelling looked weathered and worn, with holes visible in parts.

“I’m glad that you could all make it here.” Jed greeted the assembly that had gathered before him, “As you can see, there’s no shortage of work waiting for us! I’ve come up with serval jobs that need our immediate attention and I’m looking for volunteers.”

Waving a hand towards the farmhouse, Jed brought the groups attention to the dilapidated building. “The most obvious job is cleaning the farmhouse here, cleaning out the rooms and making this place livable, or at least maneuverable. I’ve seen inside already and I have to warn you to watch out for some holes in the carpet and floorboards.” He then nodded to the vines and weeds, “Next is the weeds, or the plants and grass in general. Fortunately there seems to be a tool shed behind the house that should hold branch cutters and the tools we’ll need. Then we need to start organizing a place for livestock. The fence here is in need of repair and I saw some holes as I came in, as I’m sure all of you did too.”

Turning back to the group, he addressed them with an optimistic smile, “Finally, we need volunteers for a patrol, scouting out the property and even looking for furniture, fences, doors and equipment that can be scavenged or repaired. Morganna has already mentioned that she plans to travel to Florence, so hopefully she’ll return with supplies, but for now we need to see what can be found around the this area.”

“Our friend, Miyka has also taken some initiative and scouted out a nearby castle that may prove quite beneficial in the future once we’ve established a home here.” Looking at everyone evenly as he spoke, Jed smiled broadly, “I have no doubt that we be able to work together towards a better tomorrow starting here! Through hard work, perseverance and goodwill we can start to reclaim what was lost and rebuild, no, [i]improve[/i] the world that was taken from us!”

Beaming with optimism and anticipation, Jed look at the group, “So! Who wants which job?"