Craftedabbey - 204 Late Autumn by Cypress

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• Δ 32. The Light of Urist
  This block of kimberlite was blessed by our resident mason, and made specially to sit at the top of our tower, spreading the blessings of Saint Urist across the countryside. When I need to think, I often come up here, and watch the world below my feet. - Cypress
• Δ 31. The ledge of Charity
  Also known as the place you don't stand under. This ledge, at the tip top of the church's bell tower, is where we cast away things that we do not need in our abbey, but are needed by the migrants below. In return, we have dug out a hole where they may bless us with their charity (in another note) - Cypress
• ¶ 21. Intangibles of the year
  Another year, and we finally wrapped up our new construction, which gave me a little time to write another report for the mountain home.
  This year we saw a swell of new migrants, bringing their total population to 21. They have been busily digging away, though as with last year they came woefully underprepared for life outside the mountain home.
  In brighter news, word reached us that two dwarves were struck with fey moods this year, and that they both contructed idols. One was made of turtle bone, and the other out of fire agate. They currently reside in a stockpile in their fort (more on that later), though arrangements are being made to enshrine them in the sanctuary, to keep them safe from marauding kobolds. - Cypress
• Δ 16. The food Stockpile
  It has no roof. This struck me as odd initially, seeing as it left the food open to the occasional rainstorms that hit this area, but now it's purpose has been explained. It is left open, so that if any food rots within, there will not be a burst of miasma, which is a concern in the tightly packed and very busy undergrounds. - Cypress
• Δ 16. The Migrant Camp
  They've grown in numbers since last year, but their building has not kept up with demand. At last count, they just finished their well, and a spare room to the south east for sparring. They will need to pick up the pace if they want to keep up with their growing numbers. - Cypress
• Δ 15. The (new) Purifying Doors
  When last I noted our entry hall, I mentioned that it was woefully inefficient and potentially dangerous to us all. We fixed it.
  I shall be sending along a zoetrope of it in action, but rest assured that it is far more efficient at keeping us secure, and with the addition of the two limestone doors, it is far easier to secure, even if one of us cannot reach the levers in time.
  Zoetrope
  - Cypress
• Δ 15. The charity hole
  This is where the local migrants grant us their unneeded things, such as logs, with which we can build barrels to store our wine in. They have been very generous lately, and we have returned the favor with several cut gems, dropped from our tower's ledge. - Cypress
• Δ 13. Artifact stockpile
  I am told that their two artifacts rest somewhere within that pile. I feel it is quite undignified, to treat such demonstrations of divine will with such disrespect, but the migrants saddly do not see eye to eye with me in this case. - Cypress
• Δ 12. The archery range
  It is a small thing, and in truth, I am not entirely happy with it being there...but with the goblins outside, it would be foolish for my brothers and sisters to be without training in the arts of war. We have a fair sized stockpile of bolts, and many bone crossbows, though I hope to never see them used. - Cypress
• Δ 12. The wall of Histories
  This will problably end up being torn down. I'm not sure really. The urge struck me, while I was practicing smoothing some walls, to engrave a bit of history. The stories that came to me that day were mostly of the great war my kind hand with the elves, a century ago. Pictures of war, and treachery, as one would expect from the long ears. There is, however, a bright point, the story of an unknown dwarf, his arm destroyed by an arrow, shooting and killing an elven general before he was swarmed and killed. Truly an inspiring tale. - Cypress
• Δ 12. The Workshops
  With the construction of the abbey completed, we no longer need the same volume of limestone blocks. In order to keep busy, we've set up a cloth industry, using pig tail thread, grown in the temple gardens. In addition, we have been using turtle bone and donated logs to make crossbows and bolts (which I have tested, see "Archery Range").
  The caves now ring with the sound of work...too much, in truth. We will have to move the remainder of our brothers and sisters elsewhere, so they can have a proper night's rest. - Cypress

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Map details:

• Fortress Name: Craftedabbey
• Map Year: 204 Late Autumn
• Author: Cypress
• Submitted by: Cypress
• Date Added: 27/01/2010