Drakemoore Town

Welcome to the Town of Drakemoore

Drakemoore is situated in a fertile valley along the river (insert name) in the Grand county of Drakemoore. As far as the eye can see, there are farms and pastures. Any traveler that happens by can tell that this town is a very important breadbasket for the Ashlands. Near the center of town, a school dedicated to farming, animal husbandry and wood production can be seen, where those wishing to learn the crafts of the town's primary industries can hone their skills. The intrepid worker can always find employment at the town's various farms and lumber yards.

Town Goal

As my seat of Power it will be the centre of my county's goal to be the breadbasket of my duchy and eventually my kingdom.

To do this i will be doing 3 things

During Kingdoms of Elyria, I will ensure that agriculture and lumber operations are increased to help make up 60-75% of my towns land area.
With Expo i will be useing a town specialization pack to finalize the above number. I will also be spending a large amount of EP on farming and herding infostructure. Hosting a centre of learning for Food production and all things related to it.

Town Planned Production

Planned production in order of importance:

Primary

1. Grain
2. Cattle
3. Oats
4. Pigs
5. Lumber
6. Sheep

Secondary (Depending on ingame crops)

1. apples
2. Potatos
3. barley
4. Beer
5. Cider

6. Rum

   will also attempt to develop a thriving horse breeding program to provide horses for the duchy. I will play this very much by ear, announcing it in more detail if events work out in my favor.

Who will we need?

We will need people of all walks of life! However, some jobs stand out as must-haves. Below I list a few of them and a rating system of need. 1 + will be Reasonable Need, 2 + Heavy Need and 3 + Major Need

1. Farmers +++
2. Cattle herders ++
3. Sheep herders ++
4. Pig herders +
5. Horse & Ursaphantt breeder ++
6. Bee Keepers +
7. Lumberjacks/ Foresters ++
8. Carpenters ++
9. Distillers +
10. Hunters/Rangers ++
11. Blacksmiths +
12. Butchers ++
13. Teachers ++
14. wagoners ++
15. Guards +++
16. Weavers/tailors +
17. Leather workers +
18. Vet ++

Town Council

A some of these roles will be assigned to Ministers from the Counts Council but some may need local representation to free up the Ministers for their higher end roles. Will confirm who double ups and who we need roles for when more info comes out.

1. Master of Arms: will be in Command of the towns Armed Forces. He will deal with there Training, Equipment, Patrols and pretty much any thing to do will Military Matters he will report to the Minister of War or myself

2. Master of Coin: will be making sure taxes are paid both to me then what needs to be passed up to the county. They will also need to track spending by other departments (ie Master of arms) (Corruption won't be tolerated and this role will have other incentives not to skim money from the top)

3. Sheriff: would deal with all Crimes of the town and be defacto prosecutor for town cases. They will organise the recruitment of specialised police force and work with outside law enforcement agencies as well as bounty hunters. They would also place bounties on the heads of Criminals that got away or poachers. They report to the Minister of Law and order or myself

4. School headmaster: is a honorary position given to the current Head of the aforementioned school i will invite to my town. Their role is self explanatory he will be the head of the school thus will deal with all Training and Research. They will report on progress of research and advise of future projects. (I will have certain set goals for research but its up to the headmaster how these are done and planing any other research)

5. Town Planner: i will do a lot of the town planning and building but i will need someone to organise the builders, also organise people to fill the important roles like tavern keeper and such. They will also need to think of things that will help in stream lining our production lines for the town's trade model.

6. Master of the Crafts: his role will be to represent the towns crafters and work with the Town planner to meet their needs. So they would need to keep a active list of what crafters we have in town and what there plans are. They report to minister of production and Trade or myself

7. Landowners: as a base level any player who owns 3 lots of land part of the town will have a seat on the council.. if they have invested that much into the town they deserve a seat in the council and a right to have the voice heard in its deliberations. (they will not get paid as they are just powerful landholders invited as a courtesy) the amount of lots required to be on the council may increase as town size increases but warning to this effect will go out before any changes

I hope my town & Country is of interest to you all! Please let me know if you want to become part of it :)

Ether PM me or come onto our Discord: https://discord.gg/V6aCA2X

i have not mentioned anything about religion or guilds as i don’t feel they are things in my purview. If a guild wants to move into my County, more power to them! I may even offer their leader a spot on the council if they are large enough.

The same goes for religion. As long as it does not affect my County in a adverse way, I have no intention of limiting religious freedoms...

Wow, that took ages to write! If you read it all, i salute you!!!!!!

Towns and Baronies

Barony of Mældunesburh

The Fortress of Mældunesburh is a military stronghold located at the crossroads of major trading routes. Part of County Drakemoore in the Duchy of Sanctaphandri , it sits within the Kingdom of Ashland . Built at the behest of a Duke in years past, the fortified town was constructed in response to repeated raids and invasions that threatened the stability of the Dukedom. In recent years, however, the town has enjoyed a period of relative peace and prosperity, its bountiful farmland, abundant trade, and resident craftsmen filling granaries and warehouses within the walls. The Barony is a major hub for both producing food and protecting the breadbasket that is The County OF Drakemoore.

Town of Carse

Carse sits upon a hill overlooking the fertile lowlands of Drakemoore county in easy reach of the river and trade roads. Carse is known for its exceptional cattle and draft animals. The fertile fields around Carse are not only ideal for farming but with the diversity of perennial plants makes it great for grazing cattle.

Town of Chaos Falls

Chaos Falls is located near a great waterfall in the Grand County of Drakemoore. We would like to focus on making weapons and armor and breeding horses. We plan on using the waterfall as a defensive structure and as our primary water source as well as a secondary food source.

Town of Rouletta

Rouletta is situated in a on the side of the wooded hills inside the Grand County of Drakemoore. Concentrating on Mining the stone & iron deposits nearby, you can also see vasts orchards and Vineyards as well as modest grain fields surrounding the town. Further still you see Sheep being herded by shepherds. This is truly a rural town.

Current Members

Bellow is a list of pledged members of County. we start small like all counties and grow slowly. i am also showing how much ep investment to be done in our county by showing those Gentry, Mayor and baron ep amounts

Me Current EP: 31800 Planed EP: 31800

Barons & Mayors

• Ranualf Current EP: 8000 Planed EP: 8000
• Vokul Current EP: 1000 Planed Ep: unknown
• Casinoman Current EP: 1000 Planed EP: 1000
• Karguo Current EP: 1000 Planned EP: Unknown
• Otto Current EP: 1000 planed EP: unknown
• Rise of chaos Current EP 1000 planed ep: unknown

Gentry:

• Silky Current EP: 3250 planed ep: 3250
• GalloInfligo Current EP: 250 Planed ep: unknown
• Dejeezel Current ep: 250 planned ep: unknown
• Hermes current ep :unknown planed ep: unknown
• Wren Current Ep: 250 planned ep: unknown
• Klorinth Current EP: 6500 Planned ep: unknown

Citizens

• Dion
• Ryzek
• Davneu
• pricechawin
• Sweetharmany
• Old timer
• leafblinder
• Kammerton
• Angel of chaos
• Andy
• Overlord
• CatXn

Potential Citizens

there are some who thinking of joining but have not committed yet.

• 3 said they will be joining on release
• 4 are awaiting ping issues confirm

EP Development

we will roughly have over 60k ep

with these numbers and the fact i am a Double County (with 1 count currently pledging to will me there counties to manage) we should have a large developed County well on our way to a vision of the perfect Bread basket for our kingdom

Job Board

Recruiting a Steward x 1

With multiply streams of income and tax i will need some one who enjoys working with numbers Am can do the day to day ruining of Drakus holdings.

I cant promise what pay as economy is not even known. but it will be reasonable

the perks.

• I will provide a rent free House for you and your family.

• I will provide for you and your immediate family Food needs free of charge from towns products. (limits may apply during Sieges)

• Protected working environment.

• Payed Vacations

• Will endeavour to provide Work to your future Offspring in there chosen Professions.

• Free access to County School courses for your self and your offspring

Job Duties

• Recruiting Care takers/workers for Drakes Farms, Ranches and shops.

• Accounting for House Drakus

• May be required to help with Drakemoore accounting (if good fit may offer council role after proven work)

• Some Travel may be required to Visit Different Drakus proprieties for audits.

More duties may become required with increased responsibility

I will also let u manage 1 Farm Estate which you gain 50% of the profits from it

Loyalty reward,

if you work for me and are loyal for over 6 real life Months i will transfer the farm land you managed to you as owner of it completely and all that comes with it.

Recruiting Rangers x 8

the County will be needing Rangers to police the Hunting laws and Tree Chopping laws.

Cant Confirm Hiring prices but they will be above standard rates.

Perks

• I will provide a rent free Cottege for you and your family.

• I will provide for you Food Credits to be spent locally on local food products (amount to confirmed)

• Increased Bag limit for animal hunting County wide. (amount to be confirmed)

• Free weapon & Armour repairs from designated Country repairer's

• loan Horse why on patrol (stabling and feeding Paid by County)

• 2 RL weeks year Paid leave for travel and adventure. (county will provide you with modest funds and travel rations to help pay for food and accommodation why on trip)

• 50% off local school fees for you and your offspring.

  Duties

• Patrolling the county looking for poachers (animal and loggers) checking licenses of suspects detaining any who dont have Licenses and bringing them back in for trial. (this is primary role during peace time)

• During war Scouting for the armed forces of the county.

• Patrolling and keeping a eye out for Smuggling groups.

• Patrolling and keeping a eye out for any Bandit bands or other armed groups coming into county without notice of intent.

• Providing support in tracking down criminals (tracking skills required)

Loyalty reward

After 6 months RL service the Cottage will be transferred into your name with Subplot of land it is on transferred to you as well. Loan horse will be transferred to you as for reward for service. (County will continue to Feed and stable it for you) County will provide you with fully paid courses in your chosen school to increase your skills.

Recruiting Guards/Soldiers x 25

the County need a Core PC contingent for our Armed forces.

Cant Confirm Hiring prices but they will be around standard rates.

Perks

• I will provide a rent free Shack for your family to stay. (why on rotation you will be in barracks)

• I will provide for you Food Credits to be spent locally on local food products For you and your family for your off rotation and your family why you are on rotation (why on rotation food served at barracks)

• Weapons & armour Supplied for duration of role. (if you quit before you loyaltiy reward this must be returned)

• free horse riding and Weapons training

• Free weapon & Armour repairs from designated Country repairer's

• loan Horse why on patrol (stabling and feeding Paid by County)

• 2 RL weeks year Paid leave for travel and adventure. (county will provide you with modest funds and travel rations to help pay for food and accommodation why on trip)

• 50% off local school fees for you and your offspring.

  Duties

  During Peace time

• Providing Training in weapons to local Drakus Citizen Reservist.

• Patrolling and rooting out for Smuggling groups & Poachers. (unlicensed hunters and Loggers)

• Patrolling and rooting out for any Bandit bands

• Providing support in hunting down criminals

• over flow support to local Police forces in the county

During war Time

• Fighting for the the county both at Home and abroad.

• Protecting Supply lines of the Ducal army.

Loyalty reward

After 6 months RL service the Shack will be transferred into your name with Subplot of land it is on transferred to you as well. Loan horse will be transferred to you as for reward for service. (County will continue to Feed and stable it for you) County will Sponsor your enrolment to the Ducal Military Academy you will be paid full time wages why completing your training. all Food needs of your family will be completely covered for the remainder of your employment with County of Drakemoore. Custom Weapons & Armour will be commissioned for you to keep.

After 1 year RL service a Parcel of land out in the country will be transferred into your name to be used however you see fit.

If you Perma Died in Service to Drakemoore Before your loyalty Period all rewards for entire year go to your Heir.

those interested please contact me by PM & discord or leave a post here and i will catch up with you :)

According to people we are in the middle of the bronze age (all stone tools has effectively been replaced), about 1200 BC.

The water mill was invented by Greeks about 300 BC. IDK how fast tech is supposed to be discovered, but, with 800 year gap, you may want to slow down a bit. Crop rotation is where you need to invest...

GL THOUGH :D

Crop rotation is a very simple concept, and more so just involves moving around different crops to different fields every few years.

Doesnt require any new feature to allow us to do that.

His other stated research goals are right on par with the bronze age.

is very hard to know what will be in and wont be in at release we will have to roll with the punches and grow what we can and in what ways we can with always striving to learn better ways.

its all about long term growth. we dont want to ruin our lands ability to grow. the scope of my our aims requires we keep growing

Posting here for visibility (TOG Mormi). Have bought a Settler Pack and wish to settle in your town. Subject to what we learn during Beta and between now and then. I intend to start as a mount breeder( seems like biome will affect if it is horses or other animal) My current EP will allow me to get the relevant profession kit and a storefront kit.

Once this is set up I would like to expand to an associated skill be that either breeding other animal types ie Pack Mules or domestic for leather & food or go into the mount attachment production ie saddles bridles etc.

Also considering purchase of some more EP to either buy more starting stock, fencing, a house or more land. Until the EP store is up and we can see what is actually in the kits, I have no idea how much I will want. The Land Use Kit, 175EP, has me curious as to how land allocation works as well since it comes with a "non coveted plot of land"

yes well we defiantly wont know for sure till expo but got to be in it to see :) welcome to the town and i look forward to catching you on discord soon to discus your plans in more detail :)

Since horse breeding seems to be a desired role, I have been rereading dev journals and other player ideas.

I keep coming back to explorer/map maker type role with pets to give a bit of extra security to help counter ping (hopefully the pet detects people or creatures earlier than me).

To be sustainable in this will require a range of clothing depending on Biome, so a bit of tailor/leatherworker, some bardic skills for the map tree, if I try to produce my own wool or leather some animal farming with food by product. If I'm going wandering the countryside I'll need farm workers. As contracts are also in the bardic tree, giving a couple of skills from that tree got the thought train going that the tavern would be a logical place for bardic tree skilling.

So if no one else desires it I will take on the tavern. This may spread a single character a bit thin but with either an alt, contracted NPC workers or hiring of players at launch it should be manageable.

This should also feed work into your other planned businesses as I was not looking at doing any of the butchery, tanning, cooking or brewing unless we are very thin on the ground for numbers.

With bardic skills and animal skills this allows progression into deviant skills or larger mount breeding as the game progresses.

Standard Disclaimer: subject to what we learn before exposition, numbers on the ground at start of expo and desires of the others.

3k EP package has been purchased and 3 village tokens should now be in the Mayor's box. By the announcement this should get us 3 NPC villagers and hopefully 1 plot of land bigger.

So my EP balance is 3250

I hope this image is close to accurate, at least for planning and concept ideas.

Link came from here which is a 2017 thread, so hopefully current. link

I would propose for my town plot a tavern on the area of the Manor, large clothing shop on the large shop site, tailor or leather worker or combination, stables both public, personal use on the shack site expandable as needed leaving the 4th corner for my house. Can be rotated mirrored or shunted sideways as required Build order for spending EP 1. basic tavern. 2. shop. 3. stables. 4. establish farm. 5. increase tavern and shop. 6. plan house, can live in the tavern if needed to start. 7. if still have EP expand farm. 8, start building house, build vacant shops to rent out or improving furnishing in tavern and shop.

Can you confirm that you received the tokens, been some reports of technical issues with them?

i sure did sorry that i missed your earler posts.

good to hear you got your ep now i will update ur status.

yes will be interesting time planing out our EP spend once we get to see what the true space use is and what restraints we have... there is the 1 Well every 3 lots of land but there is also the tavern which we cant be sure exactly how many we need.

but if that image is to be used then we might get a little more bang for a buck per parcel of land then i was expecting speicaly when it comes to setting up shops.