addressed to Thorne, but open to all.

[londonbound]

To the Summoned of Thorne,

I have a proposition, a humble request, or perhaps an opportunity -- depending on how you choose to view it.

As you likely know by now, Kell and I have taken up residence in the city of Nott, which (as you also likely know) continues to be short on resources not as freely available there as they have been in the castle town. Recently, a plan was put in place to renovate the old hospital in Nott, which has been in disrepair and requires various physical upkeep, as well as staff.

If any of you should find yourselves with extra time you wish to donate, it would be well appreciated. If you have experience with architecture or building, that's great -- if not, that's not a problem. We need people to carry supplies, help make and bring meals for those doing the manual labor, or really just anyone who can hold a hammer and follow basic instructions. If you want to volunteer, work will be found for you; there are always never-ending lists of tasks, and never enough hands to take them up.

The weather is cold and wet now, but we're getting started on the interior. If you're willing to cast warming enchantments, that's also an option.

I can list more ideas if needed, but feel free to offer your talents. Surely, uses will be found for them. And I know you're all a talented enough bunch.

One more thing -- thank you to all who volunteered their time, coin, or gifts to the orphanage last month. The matrons have asked me to pass along their gratitude, and the note that they would continue to appreciate volunteers there too, as they don't have enough adults to mind the children at this time.

I know this has been a long-winded note. Thank you for your time.

Our door is always open to friends. Please don't be shy.

Yours,



(( ooc: feel free to handwave your character helping out at any of these things, incorporate it into your own logs icly, etc! this will be an ongoing project spanning at least a few months, so also definitely hit me up ooc if you want your character to take a more hands-on or leadership approach, or if you have any other ideas!!

the location is an old infirmary in Nott. NPC locals will be working on it, as part of the project is to provide jobs for people who need them. ))

Comments

[magicalarchaeologist]

I'll come by to help in any way I can, Rhy.

[londonbound]

Thanks, Istredd.

I'm sure a magician of your caliber would be welcomed.

[magicalarchaeologist]

My magic and the rest of me are at your disposal. I'll bring people with me if they don't see this.

helping

[thedevilwhorose]

Have you ever considered bullet points.

[magicalarchaeologist]

Hey I know someone who has been excelling at enchantments. Surely he can assist in this venture.

[londonbound]

Excuse me?

The only bullets I know of go in pistols. Which you'll be unsurprised to hear I am not fond of.

[funbreaker]

A wonderful idea, Rhy. It seems that your move is already bearing fruit — I'm glad to see it.

I'd be happy to contribute. I can move supplies and likely help with some of the manual labor of the construction efforts as well.

[londonbound]

Fantastic! Thank you, Thancred.

When you have time, let me know and I'll introduce you to the builders. They'll have more details. I can pass along messages and use my charisma to recruit strapping lads like you, but construction is... not my strong suit.

[ushiri]

Just let me know whenever you need supplies transported.

[ He's in Nott often enough. ]

[ordinar]

The bikes are supposed to be ready soon, right?

[londonbound]

Of course. Thank you, Kyle. I know I can rely on you.

Our door is always open if you have time for a break when you're in town.

[diametrically]

buildings aren't what i'm used to working on but i can probably figure out the blueprints if no one else can.

[londonbound]

Thanks for being interested in volunteering.

You won't be left to your own devices, so rest assured there.

[thoughts]

is there a way to help without going in the hospital? asking for a friend

[ definitely not asking for a friend ]

[londonbound]

Certainly. Helping count and pack supplies or prepare and carry meals, for example. Though depending on the task, you may need to go to the outside of the hospital.

Do you want to avoid it entirely?

[ordinar]

I could help deliver meals. You know, in case anyone wants to make food for the workers but doesn't have time to bring it over.

How many people have one of those enchanted logs we got from helping to put out the fires? We could pool them together.

[londonbound]

That would be great, Wille. Lovely idea.

Oh, I hadn't thought of the enchanted log. Yes, good thinking.

[blackeyedprince]

Hey, I still have mine somewhere! I completely forgot about it. Thanks, Wille!

[glaciare]

I would be happy to assist however I can. Physical labor may not be my forte, but I would gladly lend my developing cooking skills to the cause. And I'm certain we could easily get Clive involved, as well.

[londonbound]

I knew I could count on you, Jill. Thank you.

Clive does seem the type to be able to carry all sorts of things...

[blackeyedprince]

This is Kell with a little summary for anyone unused to long-form writing or who can't read a properly formulated letter.

We are renovating a whole building. It's in Nott, so you can assume it's pretty much a ruin.

We could use all and any help for that. If you think you might have a skill we could use, you are most likely right. No skills, but having free time and good will is equally splendid.

Just like Rhy just explained, some examples include:

helping with construction - everything from planning, to supply runs, to actual building,
making and bringing meals for people working there - we have small fund for feeding the workers,
taking care of kids for workers who otherwise wouldn't come,
enchantments - we'd need loads of those,
healing magic - this is supposed to be a hospital, so people will come seeking aid, it will be great if we could have someone to help them (other than only the two of us)

Thorne really doesn't give two shits about this place, and I think it's disgusting.

Private.

[londonbound]

Diplomacy, Kell.

Anyone can read this. Let's tread carefully, without assuming all Summoned feel exactly the same way about the Thornean Crown and any attitudes they may or may not harbor.

[flagrates]

Of course, I'd be happy to assist
I know my way around a hammer, though anything more complicated I would need instructions. And carrying things won't be a problem.

[londonbound]

Ah, Clive! It's good to hear from you. Jill was just telling me how good you are at following instructions.

Jests aside, your time and strength would be very much appreciated. I understand you have some building experience? You won't be on your own, regardless. There are schematics, and the builders in Nott will be able to give better direction than I.

[ Considering Rhy's never even held a hammer in his life. ]

[northerndragon]

I will aid you in any way I can. I did a steward's work when I was a boy — I can carry heavy loads now. My sister may be able to help as well. I will ask her.

— Jon Snow

[OOC: honestly this is such a late tag-in that you should not feel like you need to do much/anything with it! I just kept forgetting to do it and wanted to register his interest/participation. But I'm also happy to do some back and forth if you're up for it. ^^ ]