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>We should also construct a watermill while there still is a waterfall on the edge of the lake. We might as well harness it while it's there, and it could power some sawmills and workshops.
> It would also aid in the milling of the wheat. Speed that up greatly. Once it no longer functions, the parts can be moved to somewhere the water still flows.
A spot on the shore line is selected for a waterwheel. The strong current there will be more than enough to power what we need, but not so close to the edge where the forces are more likely to tear apart our crude machinery. Thankfully, with a simple workshop already set up, the required wooden gears and axles should be straight forward to construct.
Waterwheel will take 1 round to complete
>Okay, let's section off part of the wheat fields for renewable harvesting, and see how the fields react to the intrusion.
An area on the north side of the tile is designated for harvesting. It should be far enough away from the Chasonites to not interfere with them but still close enough to our colony. A group of villagers are gathered and outfitted with the few scythes we have. Harvesting will be simple enough, even for those armed with sickles, but the real obstacle will be transporting the bales of wheat back. Without a cart or beast of burden, carrying the grains will be what requires dedicated effort.
Harvesting will be completed in 1 round
>We might even need to limit fishing them lest we drive them extinct.
>I suggest enacting a wildlife protection ruling to protect local fauna and flora, or else I'm a bit afraid the snail population is going to suffer once farming starts and suddenly they are seen as pests rather than part of the scenery.
The balance between civilization and nature is a delicate thing. So you decide it’s best to put in some precautions before there is trouble. Fishing, for now, will be restricted to certain days. While not ideal, it should be enough to slow people from emptying the lake while requiring the least amount of administration. Unfortunately, it’ll be a bit longer before we know the fishes habits enough to assign and restrict certain seasons as well. The snails are a bit trickier, as they are seemingly endless in supply and few people are actively seeking them out. Of course, this can change in an instant should an industry arise from them; whether it be food, dye, or medicinal. Until we understand things better, the current limits will be that a person can only eliminate snails on their property, and only two baskets of snails can be harvested within a period of time.
Law Enacted: Basic wildlife protections.
>The religious group is there so we need to negotiate with them about property lines. How much land do they need for self-sufficiency, what are their plans for expansion, that sort of thing.
>It's perfectly acceptable to allow them to manage their own affairs, but seclusion and isolation are two different things. We need to at least include them as *part of society* early on, or else the same problems that drove them here will repeat themselves.
You write a quick missive to the religious group. You primarily ask about land usage and boundaries, but you also try to reach a hand out for cooperation. Right now, there are still too many unknowns surrounding them to say for sure what is the best way to approach them, but being cordial is probably a safe bet. You send off a courier and wait for a reply.
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