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

[thedevilwhorose]

It's a fancy list. The bullet draws attention and keeps eyes from wandering and getting distracted and missing the content.

You could just be a bit more concise, is all I'm saying.

What's with you and guns, anyway? You get shot at a lot?

A posted notice is a good idea though.

[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. ^^ ]

[londonbound]

Still there. It's just in poor condition. Perhaps some know amateur healers or visit apothecaries instead. Overall, the necessary resources haven't been given to the city to rebuild and invest properly in its own infrastructure.

It's something small, but we'll do what we can.

I hope to convince the purse strings in Thorne to loosen somewhat, assuming they want to appease the Summoned as we draw more attention to the problems.

[londonbound]

But of course! Please bring more people as you wish. I'm dreadfully bored and need to catch up on all the castle gossip. No one visits me!

[ This is a lie. But he wants more company anyway. ]

[londonbound]

Once was enough. I'm not familiar with such weapons, but they seem overall unpleasant.

In any case, we're talking about notices, not violence, so...

Thanks for the suggestion. It's not a bad one.

[londonbound]

I know, Kell. It's all right.

[londonbound]

That's great. Not everyone can read the schematics, so that's quite useful.

I'm sure any time is fine. Morning? There's plenty of work to be done while the sun is up. They're already working on it, and the schedule isn't so formal. If you can volunteer time consistently, you can inquire about specifics with the foreman. I'll introduce you if you let me know when you'll be arriving.

[londonbound]

Necromancy? That's dangerous magic. Were you able to catch him?

[londonbound]

Sometimes. I'm not always on site of the building itself. If you want me to meet you there when you arrive, let me know and I'll be sure to come out and meet you though.

[funbreaker]

And what sort of question is that? Do you doubt our abilities, Rhy?

[ He's teasing, of course. ]

[diametrically]

no need to go out of your way.
i met your brother kell, so i figured it would make sure to meet you at some point too.

[ordinar]

Sounds like you've been busy.

We'll have to make time to relax a little too. You're in charge of dragging Rhy off with you.

[blackeyedprince]

you're right... sorry

[blackeyedprince]

I think busy is good description of time and task acrobatics I've been trying to perform lately.

Count on me! Given that he was the one always dragging me places? Oh yes, he had it coming for long! I mean, I look back and can't believe I was called the responsible one!

[thedevilwhorose]

Well, good luck nonetheless.

[flagrates]

Morning it is. I'll speak with Jill about a consistent schedule. I'd like to help as much as I can. No one should be without someplace they can go when they're in need of healing.

We'll be there as soon as we can.

[thoughts]

i don't really know much about the history and politics here. why do they hate nott? did they make them angry?

[thedevilwhorose]

We only have the one left between Istredd and I. We've previously already given one of our two to a widow in Nott.

[ordinar]

Ok, good to know. We still have 4, so that should be enough to keep everyone warm while they work.

[londonbound]

It used to be that the royalty of Thorne lived in Old Nott, but that hasn't been the case in a very long time. Since they moved to the castle town and left Nott, the people here have grown less and less... accepting of sitting in the royal boot.

It's a combination, I think, of Nott's fierce independence and Thorne's disdain for it. It means they have fewer resources directed their way. I've been here a while and I'm still learning the intricacies of the situation that's been going on for scores of years.