The Farmlands Refugee Camp

[Steve]

The Knight-errant Henryk Urde, representing the Temple of the Just God within Baldur’s Gate, was witnessed assisting the Knight-strategist Lyonaler in preparing the hilltop defenses for Tymount...but having taken severe wounds during a wave of enemies bearing down upon the civilized local, he gathered what remaining strength to organize the villagers in a fashion quickest for teleportation to the farmlands of Baldur’s Gate. His calm and fearless demeanor hopefully kept the villagers at calm during the worse of the attack, until they were truly safe.

Now, as the refugees make camp, Henryk Urde can be seen offering any man, woman or child from Tymount lessons in swordsmanship and martial skill, so that each individual soul, should they wish just vengeance upon the perpetrators of their refuge, and call upon the Even-Handed to bless them in taking justice, will be as adequately prepared to fight for what is right.

If any of the Tymount citizens that show prowess with the sword or the war hammer, Knight-errant Urde would personally offer to provide minor enchanted weapons, as would be commonly available to purchase from Baldur’s Gate merchants.

(((OOC: Approved by DM Golem.

IC response: Henryk would find that a dozen of the militiamen come forward for further training, along with one or two of the younger refugees. Also, a cluster of children seem keen to learn directly from a "knight". It is quickly clear that Henryk would have his hands full seeking to train them all and could do with aid. However he is able to offer basic lessons alone and over time, may identify those with more skill. Of course, this would be a quicker process if he recruits aid.)))

[DM Golem]

(((Messages up to here reviewed, with clarifications requested and IC responses edited into the posts.

[chad878262]

Seeing the needs of the many refugee's, Finneaus organizes the Sword Coast Commercial Exchange to set up collection posts within Baldur's Gate, indicating the SCCE will match all donations given for the support of the refugee's. Funds are to be utilized to purchase additional food and medicine to combat disease that tends to crop up when so many are so condensed without the amenities found within the city walls. He would also utilize the funds to hire on skilled trainers to assist in providing the refugee's with skills for those wishing to change their future paths. He would be seen making his way through the throngs of refugee's, ignoring any odd, fearful or hateful looks at his Tiefling heritage (cat-like yellow eyes and shadow stuff that sometimes 'leaks' from him like mist off water in the early morning). During his walks he would stop to talk to many refugee's, especially children. Those who aren't overly fearful of him would be given a few coins from his own pouches as well as words of encouragement. He would attempt to cheer them, offering a silver lining that perhaps now they might consider a future path that they dreamed about, but were never given the chance to pursue. The city has great need of metal workers, alchemists and farmers in order to support the coming war efforts against the vile devil threat and these men and women (and in the future children) have the opportunity to lend a hand in that support.

IC Response: Given the devilish fate these people had just escaped from, and the fiendish aspect of the tiefling, Finneas is welcomed by a fearful reaction. Very few will approach him, although the glint of coin does join some of the poorest.

(((OOC: DM Golem approved! )))

[thids]

A one eyed man, clad in lusterless scales and chain, approaches the camp. He brings no food, tools, wine nor clothes, instead keeping his distance, observing the refugees. He approaches those seeming able-bodied, engaging in idle chatter, inquiring about their fate, current circumstances and their skill with the blade. To those that indulge him, he leaves a few coins and a promise of a repeated visit.

IC Response: The militia are obviously the most able bodied, and of course Henryk's attempts at training would be apparent.

(((OOC: Approved by DM Golem)))

[VDub]

A Luckbringer of Tymora can be seen walking among the refugees. He offers healing to those that need it. I shoulder to cry on and a sympathetic ear if they should wish to talk about their experience. He offers a bit of gold to families that need it, telling them that things will return to normal eventually, and that they need to hold their faith closely in trying times such as these. He holds small prayer sessions for any and all that wish it.

The Luckbringer is determined to keep their spirits up while their lives are being shaken. He does so with a warm smile and a comforting voice.

IC response: The Luckbringer's efforts, as both a sympathetic ear privately, and as a priest publicly, go over well. There are always those who will turn their backs on positive thinking, of course, but generally the spirits of those he interacts with are lifted. It is a vital role in reducing frustrations among these people.

(((OOC: DM Golem approved! 40,000 GP to be taken by DMs.)))

(((DM Soulcatcher took the 40k. Thank you!)))

[ValerieJean]

The doors of the Chapterhouse would open as none other than the Grand Master himself stepped out, though by now it was likely not a bizarre or rare case, the tall man would seek out the Refugees, man, woman, and child alike, and speak with them he would inquire about any further needs they may require, if they needed work he would help point them in the direction of those of the Darius Co and eccetera. Gaven in passing to those assisting would give them his thanks and a warm smile.

With the supplies coming in from the Darius Co, Golden Wheel, and Rocky Creek Gaven would administer them where to store the food, place lumber against the walls and the like trying to keep the living space of the Refugees unaffected by the supplies coming in. The man would thank those transporting it and to send his thanks back if he did not do so himself first, he would also put in orders of Furs, as the oncoming Winter worried him for the refuges under his care.

After all that he would look over the area and find the best place to begin digging, outside the walls, for more outhouses as with the surge of folk in the area they will need it, disease cannot be risked. Gaven would be found picking up a shovel and gathering some of his Vigilants to assist him in the endeavors of creating more outhouses for them.

IC Response: The Vigilants' hard work with their commander sees to appropriate sanitation for the camp. Sister Rachel of the Temple of Ilmater is on hand, and offers directions as to sites to dig, lending Ilmatari experience in the matter of such camps.

(((OOC: DM Golem approved! No delivery yet)))

[izzul]

After the defense at Tymount, the earthy man takes his breath slowly and contemplate on the temporary victory that they had. He knows that he is a slow learner, he knows that he needs to stay humble and down to earth as the Earthlord commands, he knows that he needs to stood his ground even when it takes few days of battle and hiking are killing his feet. Steadfast!

Krueger listens to the command from the Grand Knight and assist people that wants to help to show them towards Darius Company Warehouse. Refugees that need food and shelter might find fish, clamps, crabs, bedrolls, cooking utensils and all other resourceful manner around the docks.

As a trader himself, he tries to sell whatever left of his extra trade and uses the coin for their needs. He also found another Red Knight looking to help during this trouble times.

IC Response: Some of those refugees with spare coin, the wealthier ones, would be able to follow Krueger to the Docks and of course the Wide, and purchase some neccessaries.

More would do so, but most are concerned that the big city is dangerous. They do not seem to the willing to make such a trip unless their safety was assured. Perhaps more manpower escorting them would persuade them.

(((OOC: DM Golem approved)))

[Korchas]

The young wandering knight of Torm, Elianna, could be found within the refugee camp more often than not. Having missed the measures to defend the town and evacuate, she now does her best to aid the refugees, offering what little she has in healing capacities and soothing words.
She would freely aid the Grand Master in shoveling outhouses, attempt to help those that are too shaken or wounded to get their base necessities to get these.
She would also offer what little help she could to Lady Gemma in her hospital tent, treating the less severe cases with mundane means to free her up for those in more dire need, were she to have her.

IC Response: Many hands make light work, and Elianna's aid at shovelling latrines and aiding in healing (hopefully with washing in between) speeds both tasks.

(((OOC: DM Golem approved. 60 heal kits to be binned)))

[DM Golem]

(((Posts up to this point reviewed and approved)))

[RedLancer]

A beautiful, blonde man walks among the settling refugees. He is armored all in black, the severe case softened with the etchings of celestial symbology and lofty sentiment. He spares extra time for the especially beleaguered, assisting with small, personal alms. He discusses with them the kindness that is due to kind people and the wrath due the wicked, and for those who have the heart, he helps them to pray for victory over their tormentors. He records their faithful requests in the tome kept tethered to his hip, and he leaves them with the murmured promise of justice that transcends mere mortality.

OOC: DM Golem Approved in part, pending clarification

IC: The refugees look at the man curiously, warily in fact until they see the symbology and the man's manner. The small mercies are welcome and they get the man a hearing on his faith.

Prayers for vengeance are many; against the trolls, against devils and fiends. Those who lost loved ones among Tymount's militia and in troll raids are most common upon those who give the visitor requests.

[Ariexedes]

The young druid Marmeia, having aided in the effort at the town, and hearing that the move of the townsfolk was successful spent most of the following down at the island's fishing. Moments dragged onto hours as young fish or expecting were released back into the water, she kept a careful mark on how many of each species she was taking from the watery realms. Once she thought she would have enough she crafts up preserving and packs them into barrels. Taking the boat back to the harbor she asked to borrow a few workers and a cart to help load and move it.

Once the cart was bloated with fish stuffed barrels the druid assumed horse form and hitched to the cart pulling it through the city to the gatehouse of the radiant heart. Returning to her form she asked the man at arms where to move to storage. Marmeia also offered her healing and restorative like skills to help maintain health, well being, and curative mean to the sick within the camp its self.

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By my count you've got 19 fish and a marlin there. Counting the marlin as 6, because its big, thats 25 fish.

That would be 25 meals, but I am happy to say it can count as food for 33 people a day (IE 99 meals) to account for the fact she's fishing for longer than you were.

Please go ahead and make a post about Marmeia delivering fresh fish in the thread! If she keeps this up (I dont expect you to actually fish them, we can just assume she continues doing so) it will be a big help.

[electric mayhem]

After having gathered a collection of rapidly knitted jumpers, wraparounds, and spare knitting kit from the Harbor knitting circle, Claret would take them all to the refugee camp.
She'd seek out the elderly ladies in the camp, greeting them warmly, offering the items and engaging in hearty discussion about their families and lives in general.

OOC: Golem approved

IC: Claret soon finds the camp's own knitting circle, and receives a warm welcome from the elderly ladies there. They seem pleased to receive local help clothing their people.

[BDobolina]

Later in the day the delivery is made. Not far from where the Radiant Heart fort stands, The Rocky Creek Trade Co (Jackard Marks and Solomon Peyton) completes the trade with Gaven Arkalis of The Radiant Heart, under the watchful eyes of Commander Di'Corvi.

Observant folk may have noticed Mr Marks and Ms Di'Corvi settling up in gold shortly after.

In addition to the meats paid and brokered by the Watch's Commander, The Rocky Creek Trade Company delivers a day's worth of fish purchased from the local fisherman of Ulgoth's Beard, with a promise to return again as able.

////screens available through ValerieJean, 149.7 pounds delivered.
////Money for fish removed by DM Unicorn (as per PM)

The day following Tymount's evacuation, the Northern Watch's Commander, Wren Di'Corvi, brokers a deal with Jackard Marks of the Rocky Creek Trading Company for the delivery of foodstuffs consisting primarily of dried meats and wild game. Per agreement, Mr. Marks will make immediate delivery to the Radiant Heart Chapterhouse, and Commander Di'Corvi will personally handle incurred costs, settling up with the Merchant at a later time.

Commander Di'Corvi would then seek volunteers among the Northern Watch for those willing to offer manual labor in seeing to the camp's sanitation needs, as well as security.

(((OOC: DM Golem approved! Delivery not yet made.)))

[Music of Life]

Unseen by all but the most keen-eyed, a lone figure observes the crowd from distant shadows, slow and ponderous to approach only the most capable people who would be open to a job offer, as desperation breeds the best of... ...specialists and devotees.

OOC: DM Golem approved, pending response after clarification

[Nyssis]

As a representative of the Northern Watch --- and at the request of Commander Di'Corvi --- Borte-Suul assists Ser Gaven Arkalis, the Vigilants, Lady Elianna, and Sister Rachel of the Ilmatari with sanitation efforts as a laborer during daylight hours.

This socially anxious woman avoids excess of conversation, and curtly tells others to leave her alone unless there is pressing need of her attention. Being around so many strangers is a noticeable source of turmoil for her. She takes her rest as far away from the camp as possible, disappearing to places far-flung to smoke greedily and calm her nerves before returning.

Her distanced gaze, red for two reasons, is alert for any foul-doing within and without the camp when she is there. She learned firsthand that theft and extortion between the desperate are a thing in a time of great distress. She informs either the Grand Knight of the Radiant Heart or her commanding officers when something catches her eye, e'er the good dog that she is.

There is a pervading air of frustration within her toils, although it is lessened over time as she works off the stress towards something more productive. She does not complain at all about her duties, so it seems to be unrelated to this circumstance and unrelated to her disquiet.

OOC: DM Golem approved, pending clarification

IC: Latrine duty is latrine duty; it is unpleasant, but not complicated. Sanitation efforts continue with Borte-Suul's aid, which is of great use.

As to watching over the camp, the people are a gathered community, and so far, beyond the frustrations of the change, there has been little in the way of active discord or crime. The mayor still acts as village leader and the militia are still present to keep things ordered, but no doubt the presence of the likes of Borte-Suul and the Paladins are responsible for keeping things quite as peaceful as they are.