Granite Two, Ten Five SevenNow that I've had the opportunity to look around the fort a little, I have a better idea of what I
need to do while managing our outpost for this year. Of course construction of the tower will
continue, and by extension green glass production. Requests from previous managers have been made
for constructing adamantine armor, and I will look into that. I have a few goals of my own as well.
After the sudden and untimely death of my beloved, I suddenly feel the urge to build myself a proper
tomb. I also have a few things in mind that could improve our defenses against goblin sieges in
particular.
Granite SixBarely has my term begun and workers are becoming restless. There has been a lot of tension in the
air these last few months. Our population and wealth are at all-time highs. I fear that we will not
go unnoticed for much longer. Edzul Unolsolon took a mason's workshop, and is being particularly
secretive about it.
Granite NineEdzul has created Thikthogarban Akimonul, a gabbro coffin! The message? Grave time are surely ahead.
Granite TenAn Elven caravan has arrived. I ordered the haulers to clear out all of this goblin silk lying around
and take it to the depot to be traded. We should be able to get plenty of goods for it all.
Slate OneSome joker slipped a leather bag into the pile to be traded. The elves left after a few sour words.
They didn't have much that we needed anyway. Besides loads of wood, of course. But I think we can
get by for now without it. Though it would have been nice. I have to admit that I couldn't hold
back my smirk as they were packing up to leave myself.
Slate ThreeI ordered the beginning of floor construction on the already erected tower levels. I plan to fill the
floors out, and then to build a few levels as well.
Slate Twenty-ThreeSome migrants arrived today. I think the mountainhomes have forgotten that we didn't want any more
laborers. I'll send word again as a reminder. The Hammerer Zefon Kizbizdastot has come along with
them. Apparently the mountainhomes do not trust our own brand of justice here at Skyseal. Perhaps
these Hammerers are intended as spies of some kind? Or maybe they just have a death wish.
Felsite Four103 beards we number now.
Felsite EightI have added a few more dwarves to glassmaking, we now have 10 dedicated glassmakers.
Felsite NineteenZefon, our new hammerer, was looking a little bored today in his new bedroom. I suggested that he
do me a favor and slide out our golden wall so that we can do a periodic cleaning. He's gone the
way of the previous Hammerers! We'll see if the King can take a hint, or at least know when to cut
his losses.
Watch what gullibility can do.
Hematite SevenTo keep up with increased glass block demands I have expanded our sand collection centers to total
eleven.
Hematite TenHumans from Gil Imbo have come to exchange goods with us. We aren't in dire need of anything in
particular at this point. But I will keep an eye open for exotic caged animals, and other goods.
Hematite ThirteenI've just been informed that a squad of goblin bowmen have ambushed us. May Armok have mercy today!
LaterNo mercy today, it seems. Another two squads of bowmen, followed by a goblin axemen squad and a
goblin maceman squad have ambushed us.
Hematite FourteenI've sent our entire trained military out to meed the ambushers. Luckily the Humans have a few
good warriors among their ranks. They have come to aid in squashing this ambush. Their help is greatly
appreciated today. I will send them home rich men if we make it through this.
Hematite FifteenI forgot to order our warriors to stay near their stations. Had I done that the casualties would not
have been as great. They are now ordered to always stay near their stations. It is a standing order
until I or another manager sees fit to order them otherwise.
Hematite SixteenAfter eight deaths on our side we were able to scare the remaining goblin ambushers away. On a lighter
note trading went extremely well with the Humans. We sent them off with a generous pile of fine (second
hand) goblin silk in exchange for plenty of wood, metal bars, and food stores.
This is the aftermath of the multiple ambush.
Hematite SeventeenI ordered the expansion of the crypt to make room for our newly departed.
Hematite Twenty-TwoI noticed one of our dogs in the pond after the battle. It is injured, but there is no way for us
to get it out without much labor. I guess we have an aquatic canine among us for now.
Malachite SeventeenDeath was today's theme. I was presented with a list of the dead from our record keeper. Sleep well:
Olin Uzdodk, Child; Reg Raledtul, axedwarf; Deduk Eraruzol, Furnace Operator; Geshud Etasdil, Hammerdwarf;
Mistem Dumatbal, Hammer Lord; Id Ralorshar, Hammerdwarf; Sodel Lisidoltar, Serf; Erush Avuzsarek,
Woodcutter. Another grim note: I have finished my tomb. It is in the shape of one of Omer's favorite
things: a quiver. Constructed of green glass. He would have adored the place. I placed it directly
below the road that was built in his memory. On a side note: construction of the tower continues. Production
and construction are just about equally paced at this point.
Malachite Twenty-ThreeMyra was ordered to construct an adamantine suit of armor.
Galena EightMyra is now on her second suit of adamantine armor.
Galena Tensometimes I wonder about intelligence and competence of our bretheren here. Particularly those among the
migrant caste. They leader they elected, Lorbam Erithuzol, swordsdwarf, has mandated a ban on green
glass exports. No problem there, to be certian, but I can't help but wonder if he even knows what we
are trying to accomplish here. Perhaps he has never craned his neck to look toward the sky? Don't
worry Mayor, we won't be sending any green glass away anytime soon!
Galena SixteenStill building the tower as fas as sand collection and block production can handle.
Galena Twenty-SixBegan construction of a floodgate wall to seal off the outer wall entrance in the even of an extreme
emergency. I also plan to use it to make my exterior traps effective when they are ready.
Limestone FiveBegan construction of my first exterior trap. A goblin Crumble Tower.
Limestone ThirteenAmbush. Goblin Marksmen again, and Pikemen. Morul Idashimtar, Serf, has bled to death from an arrow
wound. That was the only death this time. Things went much more smoothly with our military staying
close to their stations. Not that they couldn't have handled this small ambush this time, but caution
is the better part of valor.
Limestone FifteenThe fool goblins. They attempted an ambush again. Perhaps these pikemen were lagging behind the other
two groups. Anyway they were defeated handily by our standing by military.
Limestone Twenty-FourIt is good luck that we are in a stable situation now. Because my luck with trading this year has been
poor to say the least. I suppose it was my own foolishness. The dwarven caravans bypassed us this year
because I was working on the emergency floodgate wall when they arrived, rendering our depot inaccessible.
They wouldn't wait for me to open it either, apparently they are quite busy this time of year, with
the coming of winter.
Moonstone OneWinter brings a dark message to my desk. Ingish Bufutmeng (the creator of Ingish Bufutmeng) our Legendary
Mason and a Glassmaker died alongside Edzul Unolsolon, yet another Glassmaker, in a construction accident
while working on the Crumble Tower.
Moonstone ThirteenWhilst constructing the very tower that was intended to anticipate our first siege, the masons alerted to a
gathering of goblins along our western border. A siege!
Moonstone FourteenLuckily this siege was not as well prepared as they probably had hoped. They numbered only 15 swordsmen and
one bowman. I orderd only soldiers be allowed out of doors, and threw the floodgates closed. The corner
floodgate has not been constructed, this will create a one tile bottleneck that should allow our fighters to
easily take on this goblin force.
Moonstone SixteenOur military set them to retreating with very little incident. Not even a single injury on our side. Praise
our brave warriors! See them in their commanding yet uneventful
GLORY!Opal TenAfter the siege things are quieting down considerably around here. And my term is nearly up. Work continues
on the goblin Crumble Tower as well as our raison d'tre, The Verdant Tower! Expansion of the crypt also
continues.
Opal Twenty-EightId Azingoden has given birth to a boy! Finally some news to be happy about.
Obisdian Twenty-ThreeLokum Dodkneth has given birth to a boy! Our population of native born children is thankfully growing. They
will likely have important roles here when they are of age. The true nobles of Skyseal!
Granite One, Ten Five EightToday I step down as the manager of Skyseal for the year of Ten Five Seven. Accomplishments: a small amount of
adamantine armor has been crafted. The military still needs to exchange thier equipment to ensure the most
worthy warriors get the finest of armor. I've filled out all of the levels of the tower previously built, and
have added a few more levels. Glass production and sand collection have been expanded. We now have an emergency
floodgate in place should it be needed. I've also began constructing an outdoor siege trap, the Crumble Tower.
I will complete it in my next turn.
I have no specific requests or instruction for the next manager. I now take my leave and return to my regular
tasks and responsibilites as the Iron Hand of the fortress. GLORY TO SKYSEAL!
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