The Rikathi
Region: 217
Round 9
Actions:
1: Mjornduth Becomes a City (Industry 5) -
The place once known for it's Longhouses and wooden huts as changed in the last forty years. The stabilization of the region under a Warrior Queen has been far more prosperous than anyone could ever imagine, especially since she has done it without war and an increased reliance on her faith. The people of Mjornduth know diverse trade, craftsmanship, and continue to seek the enlightenment of their elders.
The Myrkran influence is seen everywhere now, but most notably are their sections of the city that are completely to their cultural disposition, a testament to the freedom provided to them through Myrkran Embassy Center. Which has been torn down and rebuilt twice already because of the need for growth. Two story buildings using iron and steel reinforcements break the horizon surrounding it and further growth will no doubt head upwards instead of out.
A defensive wall has been built along the landward side of the city and along the coast they patrol the beaches and built lighthouses and watch towers. Pastures are fenced off and land owners have regular meetings to ensure content neighbors and to discuss any issues that might hurt their flocks.
The Seekers of the Sphere have their libraries sprinkled throughout the four districts, offering anyone with the chance to come and learn the ways of the star-reading people. Star-signed children are often sent to these places of study for scheduled inspection and to update the Seekers on their development or to address any concerns the parents may have about their child.
Between these diverse three cultures, there is something of a melting pot for each district. It's not uncommon for a Rikathi to live near a Myrkran or a Rikathian merchant booth to set up outside a Seeker library and sell cooked lamb to the exiting members after a worship service.
The only district that doesn't have a ton of mixing is that of the Sky Watch neighborhood. The grand Rikathi temple rests near it's center and many of the buildings surrounding it are housing for the devout thread-bearers. Their schedules are as such that large gatherings and loud celebrations would be against the needs of those living there. It's a quieter neighborhood generally considered ruled by The High Voice. The Seekers have placed a library in the neighborhood and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and go so far as to limit the amount of Seekers who can be present at any given time to keep the solemn environment. Heated philosophical debates are even sometimes paused and the debaters seek a different library to finish with a crowd growing as they march through the city.
2: Seeking Aid to Help with Seeker's Council (Faith) - Success
3: Council of Velentin's Elders (Intrigue) - Fail
Ota Beyn seems too pre-occupied for any true common ground to be found. When the Council seeks out her second in command, she speaks of The Oath and her fervent attitude is not seen as a strength in their eyes. They will pass through this place again in the future, and perhaps an intellectual connection will be made.
4: Raise a Land Unit (Military) - Auto
More and more Rikathi seek to contribute through military might. With the threats from the sea and the constant talk of war across the continent, Ota Beyn has no shortage of volunteers to learn the arts of war.
5: Buyout of Trading Post #2 of Dyes (Industry) - Success
The population of Mjornduth continues to grow and with it, the need for every kind of trade. Those few families who dealt in dyes have started to pass the trade to the next generation. Families have become properly structured businesses and the infrastructure of Mjornduth has been a boon to the entire industry. The riches of the dye trade has given way to larger families and wider pastures. There are even improvements being implemented by the local Myrkrans who have an eye for innovation.
Non-Actions:
Use Favor to have the Seekers seek a new Holy Site on Region 208.
Confirm Embassy with The Widow Queen
Free Request for the Seekers to do an Investigation -
Will Receive:
+1 to Industry
+1 Land Unit