Journal of Innu
For all the first half of the year was hectic and saw many strange sights and beasts, the last half was quiet. Very little noteworthy happened but it was instead quite productive.
Work on the palace has begun by sealing off the oceanfront from the city. Access is still quite possible, of course, through the ocean. Our fishermen/women would have little to do otherwise. The ismuth where the river meets the ocean is still present of course, and will remain unobstructed. The estuary region likewise, but no access to the rocky beach is now available from inside the city, except the fishing grounds. Those that wish to play in the waves will have to leave by the front gate. This was done mostly for security reasons. Ever since that sea dragon came I have had concerns that leaving the fortress open to the ocean was an invitation for problems.
Over the estuary we are now building a palace of sorts. Of course, right now we are still only working only on the basic structure and foundations. Some special rooms were built ground level, including offices in case other nobles decide to show up. Their rooms may be well furnished but they will have the constant pounding surf and smell of the fishery to deal with. The palace itself will be above and over the ocean proper. Shadow is working on some clear glass blocks for sections of the outer balcony and the building is largely complete. Walls of granite, floors of marble and limestone. I haven't decided what to make the roof out of yet, but will likely choose olivine or some other such pretty stone now that we have found sources of it in the mines.
Our heroes have proven themselves capable this year, and our metropolis is secure. We have ample food, drink and gold reserves and the people want for little. Except work. There is little that truly requires to be done, that a dozen others are not already doing.
San's excavation continues and Imeka has shown me several bins of rubies and rocksalt that have been found. I have authorized the creation of ruby furniture akin to that which we have found, and of similar style.
Our smelters continue to churn out copper and other metals, I heard that several veins of sphalerite were found, whatever that is. Some metal grade ore. The mining pit continues to deepen and it is no longer possible to see the bottom from the upper edge. The deeper we dig and excavate the more I am concerned with my wife's archaeological fondness. I fear what may be found. More weapons and such have been found in the excavations. A javelin thrower of some sort, with attendant javelins of various types. Blunt headed, smooth and rounded with a sharp point and bladed as well. I can only imagine that the previous dwellers of this place were rather warlike. Probably far more so than our city, and yet, there appear to be no signs of their city on the surface. I am uneasy.
Two more artifacts were made this year. One a smooth wooden tribal staff of some sort. I am ... unsure ... what it may be used for but Mephistopheles seemed interested to see it. And one of our masons made a splendid armor stand, with historical engravings and reliefs. The king would be proud to see such craftsmanship.
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