RandomArt 2 Share Posted July 23, 2012 *A new note has appeared on the Notice Board. Written with fine penmanship, it reads* "'Ello chaps, my name is Reginald Took. I've met precious few o' the many 'Alflings 'ere in The Vale an' so my proposal may seem a bit forward to most o' you. Let me start by saying that I, like you, am a very tradition 'Alfling an' I know, just as well as most, better even than some, that changes an' new ideas are more frequently than not absurd. 'Owever, that being said, I 'ave a proposal for a change for some o' ye' here in The Vale. The Vale is quickly becoming an 'orrendously crowded place to live, wot with all us 'Alflings coming from every corner o' the globe to live in such a beautiful 'ome surrounded by such fine 'Alflings! Because o' this fierce competition for the few 'ouses left here 'round the main town proper o' Branborough, per'aps we 'ad best set up a second area where we 'Alflings can live in peace, but still 'ave some space to wiggle our toes in the morning! On my way over to Branborough, I came on foot an' walked a tad too far West into a desert. In that desert, I came 'cross a few travelers who told me to 'ead due East an' I'd 'it the land called The Vale. An' so I walked East until I 'it a big expanse o' water. An' so I built a boat and sailed 'cross it, wishing the 'ole time that these travelers were 'onest folk who wouldn't lie to a poor, lost 'Alfling. Fortunately for me, the traveler's were indeed 'onest folk and I came into the land called The Vale. 'Specting dozens of 'Alflings moving about the town, I was dis'pointed to come onto an empty plain. It looked like it should be a 'Alfling town, with small lakes and 'ills perfect for the building o' burrows, but no one was 'ere. An' so I kept traveling East, until I came across the proper Branborough, an' met Master Faldo, the Elder. 'E 'companied me over to the land I 'ad seen and, despite 'is reservations 'bout the idea as a 'ole, did agree that it was a gorgeous bit o' land. Below I 'ave included a 'and drawn map of the area. Branborough is on the far East side o' the map, and the plains between the snow and the forest is the land that I came 'cross on my way to Branborough. What I came to Branborough wondering was if any of ye fine 'Alflings would like to begin a second 'ome for 'Alflings on the other side of the big lake between Branborough and the plains. We could build 'er from the ground up, per'aps even introduce some new architecture for our beautiful burrows. Building a proper Town Centre is also something I would like to see. I do 'ave some plans for it that I 'ave been think 'bout since I first saw 'er, but I need yer 'elp to do it. I am staying at the Drunken Sheep Inn for now, but I do spend a fair bit o' time on Ol' Doc's Docks and in the Cake Pavilion, fishing me days away. I will also respond promptly to any notes ye may leave 'ere on the message board" *It is signed with a flourish* "Reginald Took" 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jhonen Share Posted July 24, 2012 *Graeme stares over the note on the board and retrieves a paper, quill, and ink, from storage and writes a message* You have not been here for long so I would not expect you to know but below Branborough lies much land which I have been thinking of building a new district to Branborough. This land to our south is land we already own so it seems a better choice to settle there than to our west. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomArt 2 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 *Reginald Took writes a short response at the bottom of the message left by Graeme Parker* The land te the west is already a part of The Vale, and is an untapped, beautiful area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beneh 227 Share Posted July 24, 2012 * Lobo walks past , seeing the notice , he decides to get involved * " 'Te problem I 'ave is 'tat it be far to far awa'. Curren'ly , it can be 'ard 'ta find mates an' drinkin' buddies in 'te space we 'ave ! 'Dis looks like it may jus' spread us out a little too much. " Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomArt 2 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 "While I do understand yer fear, and I would 'gree with it in an 'eartbeat, I 'ave also 'eard over an' over that no one can find a 'ome in Branborough, an' so I thought that per'aps I could be a part o' the solution" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petyr 485 Share Posted July 24, 2012 "It's not that no one can find a home, it's that they be too impatient to wait fer both the Elders' permission s'well as the quantity o'materials needed to build more homes!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomArt 2 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 *The notice has been redacted, its text covered in dark ink, on top of it is a new note, recognizable by its familiar penmanship* "I now see that this is an unpopular idea. It was just a suggestion I made in response to the woes of others I 'ad 'eard in my very few days 'ere in Branborough. I will not press the matter an' I 'pologize fer any feathers I may 'ave ruffled. If this issue does become more widespread, I do ask that this idea be kept in mind an' considered when the time comes. An 'undred 'pologies. Reginald Took" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fid 566 Share Posted July 31, 2012 * Ranley is walking by the notice board and sees this debate. He immediately sets to writing an addition. While I understand the natural halfing dislike for haste and change, I also understand where Mr. Took is coming from. Only recently, I myself went through the rigors of getting accepted in the Vale. (Not complaining, its a delightful place) and am still trying to keep the Lumber Chest stocked and find Hobbs for a burrow. Fact is, though, Branborough is small, and its awkward at times. I'd like to see expansion! ((OOC: The Vale is a large place, and only a small amount of it is being used. Why can we not grow? Too many of our players are moving on to other places because of the house shorta... whatever it is. Thinking back to LOTR for a second, there were several towns in the Shire, connected by paths. Honestly, I have half a mind to charter a halfling village somewhere else in the world. It just seems a waste is all to have all of this space IN THE VALE empty. I love the natural feel, but not the emptiness. Please address this, people with power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fid 566 Share Posted July 31, 2012 * Ranley is walking by the notice board and sees this debate. He immediately sets to writing an addition. While I understand the natural halfing dislike for haste and change, I also understand where Mr. Took is coming from. Only recently, I myself went through the rigors of getting accepted in the Vale. (Not complaining, its a delightful place) and am still trying to keep the Lumber Chest stocked and find Hobbs for a burrow. Fact is, though, Branborough is small, and its awkward at times. I'd like to see expansion! ((OOC: The Vale is a large place, and only a small amount of it is being used. Why can we not grow? Too many of our players are moving on to other places because of the house shorta... whatever it is. Thinking back to LOTR for a second, there were several towns in the Shire, connected by paths. Honestly, I have half a mind to charter a halfling village somewhere else in the world. It just seems a waste is all to have all of this space IN THE VALE empty. I love the natural feel, but not the emptiness. Please address this, people with power. ((OOC: Also, as an afterthought: Why is there only one builder? Reggie Took was "apprenticed" but never taught? I am all for control of the houses going up, of course, but why is only one person building? It just seems odd to me. Also, in response to Benny's lamenting the lack of drinking buddies, I personally know one or two halflings that have been discouraged in their wait and decided to leave to find an easier place to settle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomArt 2 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 I must agree, after spending more time 'ere in The Vale, that the 'ole system of getting into a burrow is very slow an' drawn out an' I know 'aste is not the 'Alfling way, but simply training another builder or two so we can all work 'round the clock te get the folk o' The Vale into nice, cozy 'omes would greatly improve our quality o' life in a place that ought te 'ave the best quality o' life in all o' Asulon! The suggestion o' a new town fer some o' us was a very drastic one. Simply some reworking o' Branborough would make many o' us very, very 'appy. I think I'll write up wot all we 'ad in mind on another note. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiebe 2493 Share Posted July 31, 2012 ( suggestion, have another town set up. Realisticly it would Mae sense to.move south a sprout a town. Having a large halfling town seems very weird ad noisy.I was thinkin of being a halfing some day) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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