[center][h3][color=0054a6]The Children of Artemon[/color][/h3][/center]

It did not take long for word to reach Duinmelamar. It caused a headache for the council. Had they left the orcs to wander into a new enemy? Could they hope that the amicability was sincere and Falnor's suspicions misplaced? After all it made just as much sense for these barbarians to be concerned with their safety as it did for the elves. Halwen struggled with the issue. Even if these 'Iceborn' had evil intentions, perhaps they could be kept in line with fear, Falnor had the impression that the Iceborn were rather intimidated by his scouting party. But a facade of power might prove very difficult to keep up and should it be seen through, might hurt the chances of good relations. All the same the scouts would keep the river and the giants' village under watch. If they spotted a vessel they would attempt to hail it before it entered the village. Word was passed around for people to brace themselves for potential further hardships. The addition of the refugees to their village may prove to be a godsend, their numbers will surely put Duinmelamar in a better position.

F) Wood was needed for practically everything. Tools, buildings, warmth, even weapons. The forest to the north of them was well placed to be exploited, with the river running south having potential to be used as a means of easily transporting the logs to the village. Large quantities of wood would be useful in receiving the refugees, who in turn may provide much needed labour for the logging itself. Until then the carpenters and whatever restless individuals would have to make due themselves, gathering tools, setting up a camp, exploring the suitability of the river and forest and doing what work they can.

A) Beyond general needs the council was unified in wanting to set these resources to one particular purpose: the construction of a mill and bakery to allow for more efficient and centralised production of food, making quality bread for the whole village. It would take a necessary load off everyone and allow for more of the urban specialisation that the high elves sought after. The mill is intended to be a watermill, taking advantage of the power of the river to grind grain into flour. The construction of the watermill mechanics might be rather ambitious, but whatever time it took would be worth it.