Slope Farming Minor: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. The creation of a thousand farms begins with a lot of tilling and shifting of earth. But you have two things that many who would approach this topic don't – ogres, and Jade Wizards. The latter is a slight surprise to you, but perhaps it shouldn't be. They do a lot with the soil, why wouldn't they be able to do more than make crops and such? You've mostly used them for healing, but you know they are capable of combat and more significant things. More importantly, they will be of great help in ensuring that the tilling produces workable soil for slope farming. With many ogres, more than you have in the army in fact, you could tear apart the rocks and twist the soil as required for the proper work. Food in tiers along the slopes, crafted such that they are not easily vulnerable to storms or what have you, will not be easy. But you know the how, you have the how, now you need to pay for both. It will pay off in the long run. For now, start small, test cases, and prepare the way for further. Cost: 1,000. Time: 1 Year. Reward: Starter Slope Farms Begun, Foundation For Slope Farming Major Set. Agricultural Income Boost.
- The initial farms are a bit strange to look at, and it takes a braver heart than some might normally possess to willingly climb the steep staircases carved out – with rails, obviously – but the farms do work. Lots of potatoes and certain root vegetables, while interestingly enough a hardier variety of apples enjoy the climate. And damn it, if it works, it works! Driving forth and shaping earth for later farms, ensuring that they won't crumble under too much rainfall or other such issues – appreciations to the dwarfs for their knowledge in that regard, especially. With farms in the actual mountains themselves, it provides both incentive and security for those that settle in the Middle Mountains, a place to work and food to eat does a lot for the people. Reward: Starter Slope Farms Begun, Foundation For Slope Farming Major Set. Agricultural Income +100 Per Turn.
