[X] Plan Laying the Foundations
-[X] Construction
--[X] Build A Shaping Hall.
---[X] Ûrîphêl
--[X] Build A Shipyard.
-[X] Options (8)
-[X] Defence
--[X] Scout Gundabad.
---[X] Barazîr
--[X] Search For Signs of Gundabad's Influence.
-[X] Diplomacy
--[X] Send An Envoy To Rivendell.
--[X] Send An Envoy to Brun Gledd. (Write-In, see below.)
--[X] The Lord of the Tower.
---[X] Write-In: (Imrazôr) ---[X] The League of Enedwaith
---[X] We will attempt to broker a lasting peace settlement between Tharbad, the men of Brun Gledd, and the local Middle Men, To do so, we will create a league in which all of the major stakeholders have representation, and can resolve disputes, raise concerns to be decided mutually. We shall form a League of free Men.
---[X] Tharbad will end the extractative tributes it levies from its subjects through fear and main force - they shall become League members, subordinate but with rights.
---[X] The sentinels of Tharbad may still ask for less penurious contributions for the defence they provide - official League contributions.
---[X] As Tharbad helps us to fight Gundabad, Târ Nîlon will pay League contributions also, in coin and also through lending our skilled crafts, and our ships. We will also pledge rebuild Tharbad's wall next year, once they have joined the League.
---[X] Through trade with us, and through us the rest of the North, Tharbad should be no worse off and will in time actually grow far wealthier by trade, as we shall do also.
---[X] Brun Gledd will join the League, agree to provide at least some token contributions for its common defence as a show of good will. In return, they will remain independent, their brothers will gain in freedom, and in years to come we will trade together and girt their warriors in steel.
---[X] Braelor of the Enedwaithrim and the Warden of Tharbad shall swear a binding oath of peace, for themselves and their heirs unto the tenth generation, under our gaze and in the sight of Eru and the Vala.
---[X] Raise the rising spectre of Mt Gundabad, sharing Barazîr's findings, and that free Men standing together for the common defence is the only way forward now that the thread from the Shadow is greater than it has been in a millenium.
---[X] Make it clear to both sides that this is the best deal they are likely to get. For Tharbad, raise the fear that we will go to the King and negotiate with the next Warden, as well as of Mt Gundabad. For Brun Gledd, focus their minds with the prospect that this is their best and only chance of a settlement which does not end with them as the feudal subjects of some Westron prince.
---[X] Try to negotiate firmly, but don't play such hardball that if a lesser settlement is possible which is still in the spirit of this, we can't agree on it.
-[X] Exploration
--[X] Explore Enedwaith
--[X] The Gwathlo
-[X] Seafaring
--[X] Plan An Expedition ---[X] Inzilbeth Seastrider ---[X] The Pillar of Heaven
---[x] Gather a Volunteer Crew
---[X] Elf-Friendly Colonies: Pelargir to Edhellond, to Lond Daer. (Costs 1 supplies)
---[X] The Three Jewels: Forlond, Harlond, and Mithlond (Costs 1 supplies)
---[X] Trade & Diplomacy: (Trading Stone with Lond Daer, building ties with all, and investigating what they might like to trade on future trips.)
[X] Plan Surveying the Land -[X] Build A Shipyard: To properly utilize the Shipwright you brought with you, you begin construction on a great shipyard where vessels in the Númenórean style may be built. -[X] Build A Shaping Hall: A domed hall of cast stone, where the Shapers may plan, gather, and study. Most every colony has one. It would allow for a greater variety of construction projects, they assure you, and allow for several projects to be worked on at once. (Grows Shaper Influence) --[X] Uriphel -[X] Scout Gundabad: Beyond the Misty Mountains lies a mountain the dwarves mourn in their hearts. Evil stirs there now. Send rangers to scout the Mountain, and see what wakes in the north. A sizeable population of your people support doing this -- 4 Speakers are behind it. --[X] Barazir -[X] Search For Signs of Gundabad's Influence: There are whispers. Shadows in the dark. Shapes in the waters. Eyes in the forests. Evil awake in the lands of men. Orcs are about all Eriador, from the wide woods of Minhiriath to the ruins of Eregion. Seek them, and uncover their vile purpose. (Takes Two Turns) -[X] Send An Envoy to Brun Gledd: Several leagues north of the city lies Brun Gledd, a town built into and under six seperate hills. It was dug by the dwarves long ago, but it's first name is now long lost, and it is ruled by the Enedwaithrim and their aging lord Braelor. Send an envoy to break words with the Middle-Men. -[X] Send An Envoy To Rivendell: Imladris, or Rivendell, is an elvish stronghold deep in the heartlands of Eriador. Founded and ruled by the Elf-Lord Elrond Halfelven, it serves as a bastion of wisdom and learning in these later days of the world, projecting Elvish might into all eastern Eriador. The elves of Rivendell are force to be reckoned with, and are great traders and loremasters besides. It would not be unwise to make their acquaintance. A very large portion of your people support doing this -- 6 Speakers are behind it. 1 is stringently opposed, representing the farmers. -[X] Ironbark: In the deeps of the Iron Forest dwells an ent, an old thing with old eyes. He is no foe, not yet. But he is no friend of men, you do not think. Not anymore. Break words with him, and see if the strength of oak and yew might be bent in friendship. (requires hero) --[X] Imrazor -[X] Explore Enedwaith: There is still much in the lands around your city that you do not know. Send searchers to find valuable natural resources or ancient treasures, and map your new home fully. A sizeable share of your people support doing this -- 3 Speakers are behind it. -[X] The Gwathlo: You have made contact with the master of the Gwathlo, and the ford is held, as it has been for ten thousand lifetimes of the small men, by Númenór. If you so wish it, your men may pass beyond the ford, and see how Minhiriath has changed in ten centuries. The men of Tharbad speak of myraid towns and villages, and of civilizations flourishing in the wild. Venture past the Greyflood, and see what has become of these lands. -[X] Plan An Expedition: ---[X] The Pillar of Heaven ---[X] Inzilbeth Seastrider ---[X] (Special) (Requires Inzilbeth) Reunite the Crew of the Pillar: Inzilbeth's old crew have been sailing the rivers and serving as an impromptu city guard. Have them trade the sword for the seaspray. (Temporarily disbands the Seastriders) --[X] The Mariner's Route: This path travels from Lond Daer to Romenna on the Blessed Isle, and finishes at Pelargir. (Costs 1 supplies) --[X] Trade ---[X] Stone: You have a small amount of surplus stone left over. You have heard they hunger for it in crumbling Lond Daer and ever-besieged Umbar.
[X] Build A Barracks: Not just a clearing where the swords are kept, but a building made for soldiers to sleep. A necessity in transforming the militia into a viable City Guard.
[X] Build A Granary: A large domed building for the storage of food and other supplies. Resources would necessitate it be built from wood, but it would insulate the colony against hard winters and short harvests. (2 turns) - [X] Imrazor
[X] Establish Pastures: Grain is well and good, but some among your smallholders have been aching to purchase sheep and goats in large numbers from the Middle-Men, that they might establish their own herds. Stake out plots of land where they may graze. (will reduce possible construction projects by one) A decent population of your people support doing this -- 3 Speakers are behind it.
[X] Scout Gundabad: Beyond the Misty Mountains lies a mountain the dwarves mourn in their hearts. Evil stirs there now. Send rangers to scout the Mountain, and see what wakes in the north. A sizeable population of your people support doing this -- 4 Speakers are behind it.
[X] Search For Signs of Gundabad's Influence: There are whispers. Shadows in the dark. Shapes in the waters. Eyes in the forests. Evil awake in the lands of men. Orcs are about all Eriador, from the wide woods of Minhiriath to the ruins of Eregion. Seek them, and uncover their vile purpose. (Takes Two Turns)
[X] The Lord of the Tower: At the close of your terse meeting, the Warden of Tharbad made you an offer: the tribute of all the lands south of the Gwathlo, which he currently holds, or claims to hold. Implicit in this offer was a desire to keep the affairs of Middle-Earth between those who rule on Middle-Earth. As is often said in the colonies of Númenór, "Êphal îdôn Yôzâyan, Êphalak îdôn ka-Bâr"-- Númenór is distant and the King is far away. You perceived something of his true heart in this discussion, and understand that you might have more leverage with the master of the ford than first believed.
-[X] Accept his offer
[X] Send An Envoy To Rivendell: Imladris, or Rivendell, is an elvish stronghold deep in the heartlands of Eriador. Founded and ruled by the Elf-Lord Elrond Halfelven, it serves as a bastion of wisdom and learning in these later days of the world, projecting Elvish might into all eastern Eriador. The elves of Rivendell are force to be reckoned with, and are great traders and loremasters besides. It would not be unwise to make their acquaintance. A very large portion of your people support doing this -- 6 Speakers are behind it. 1 is stringently opposed, representing the farmers.
[X] Ironbark: In the deeps of the Iron Forest dwells an ent, an old thing with old eyes. He is no foe, not yet. But he is no friend of men, you do not think. Not anymore. Break words with him, and see if the strength of oak and yew might be bent in friendship. (requires hero) - [x] Uruphel
[X] The Misty Mountains: The Misty Mountains which straddle the spine of Eriador are some of the tallest mountains in Middle-Earth. From the great outposts of the dwarves to the deep caves of the goblin-kings, there are many secrets to be found amid the snowy peaks. You send men into the high mountains to explore and map them further. (2/6)
[X] The Land of the Ringmakers: Eregion, to your north, was once one of the great Elvish realms until it's destruction by the Dark Lord in the War of the Elves and Sauron long ago. Here dwelt the elf-smiths whom the Enemy tricked into creating the Rings of Power, and amid the ruins of their halls and cities lie ancient artifacts from the glory days of the Elves. You send explorers and riders into this land to map it further. (2/6)
