What joy, the dwarves, mainly the ones who would be using it most, cheered at the news that they now had access to what was needed to make bronze. While a minor thing, they changed the name of the mountain the mine was in to Bronze Mount. And because of the settlement's position at the base of the mountains, they would immediately be able to make use of it. However, transporting and smelting it all would be much easier, or possible when it came to smelting and smithing, if they had a steady supply of wood. Wood could be made to use buildings, tools, wagons, weapons, and fuel for lights and forges.
So Arngir suggested that two groups head north, one of fifteen, armed for safe exploration, and another of eight, equipped with tools for building and resource gathering. The former group would be led by a goldbeard with much less experience than Echadon, and their task would be to head north as far as the mountain, the top of which could be seen over the trees. If anything would happen that would force them to turn back, they would do so. The second, smaller group was to cross the river and set up a logging camp at the edge of the forest on the other side.
A third and final group, another of eight, would be sent to the southern forest to see about setting up another logging camp.
A group was sent to explore as far as they could north, the limit being the mountain to the north.
Two groups were sent to crate logging camps, one to the forest to the north and one to the southern forest.
@Kangutso Being on that bottom isn't being lower rank tho, sweetcheeks <3
I dun care, it feelsgoodbro.
Also...
EDIT: Okay, I finally read Oreborn's part of the post. I see the diplomacy went well, but there was nothing mentioned about getting more (map)info on the surrounding area from the Ursa, which was another goal of theirs.
I'd suggest making them better Legionnaires for now, with markings or symbols to distinguish them as Imperial Bodyguards. Then when it comes time that you are able to convert most of you army to Legionnaire core, upgrade the bodyguards to Praetorians.
EDIT: Okay, I finally read Oreborn's part of the post. I see the diplomacy went well, but there was nothing mentioned about getting info on the surrounding area from the Ursa, which was another goal of theirs.
A meeting was held the day after Echadon's return, and strangely but not unexpected, the first topic up for discussion was what ore source to mine first. Gold was naturally argued for the most, but after prolonged discussion and some urging and reasoning from Arngir, supported by Echadon, it was decided that they would immediately send a group to start a copper mine. This way they would be able to make some tools, though they would not be as good as bronze or iron.
Ursar, Friend/Foe Potential
Next it was about what to do regarding the Ursa. The story and requests that Echadon relayed to the meet, were heard by all. And they all felt the same way upon hearing it. Another people who had once been slaves like them. Arngir was the first to break the silence, "Kinship in slavery... I do not wish to be enemies with them, but would rather make them our friends if possible." The others nodded in approval of his thoughts.
It was decided to send Echadon back to the Ursa home, this time with less people, meaning six, and less armed. His goal would be to see if they could tell him more of the surrounding land, such as was resources could be found. Another task Arngir asked of him was to share the story of their own exodus, of how they too were slaves, in return for sharing theirs. And to convey that they wished to be friends if they would allow it.
F) Improve Resources: A group of dwarves have been sent to start a copper mine at what they have taken to calling Mt. Copper. A simple but acceptable name. I) Take Diplomatic Action: Echadon has been sent back to attempt further diplomacy with the Ursa.
Its very rare in any fantasy setting for there to be friendly-ish goblins. @Cyclone, mayhaps you can work towards converting them and having a more numerous workforce.
Also, Chen, my man, you wrote in the post the discovery of gold and copper, but wrote in the gray brackets that it was copper and iron. XD
Also, I may in the future, if I play me cards right, try pulling those ursa into the dwarven fold. But first, diplomacy! And mining, we dwarves need our mining.
EDIT: ~And I read Cyclone's post... Poor little skraelings.
