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Title: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: RAGNAR on February 07, 2008, 02:33:41 AM

<sup>Entry One
Watch Commander ShuMoo


The snow has finally been removed, but unfortunately it was done by rains. The rains have now frozen as the temperature has dropped severely.

The Outriders have returned from their long range patrol and are in a wagon being tended for frostbite and other maladies. They are also eating stew as they had gone without food for three days as the weather has caused a scarcity in game. The Ubar is still out, having rode on further in order to see more of what lies ahead of Tuchuk.

All is mostly ready to migrate when the order comes. Bosk are being gathered for the teams and BERAT has been sounding a great deal. The herds have all come together and all signs point to moving very soon.</sup>

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: RAGNAR on February 08, 2008, 03:39:12 AM

Entry Two
Watch Commander ShuMoo

Temperatures are still extremely cold and was accompanied by very light snow flurries. Accumulation was negligable.

It seems all is ready to move awaiting the word to do so. The Tuchuk standard, sleen cages, and commissary wagons seems to be all that is left to load up.

The herds have formed up to the North of camp and have ceased grazing.

The Ubar has not yet returned and patrols bring no word of his whereabouts. For RAGNAR, this is not unusual when he decides to go have a look around.

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: kelsey on February 10, 2008, 01:12:52 PM

Entry Three
Watch Commander ShuMoo

We still await word that the herds have begun to move.  All repairs are made.  The wagon that will bear the standard has been brought forward.

There has still been no word from the patrols on the whereabouts of the Ubar. 

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: RAGNAR on February 14, 2008, 12:17:28 AM

Entry Four
Watch Commander ShuMoo

The Ubar has returned and is recovering from the extended patrol by the main brazier in his wagon.

The herds have begin to move slowly North.

Caution is urged as injuries do occur during movement of the camp.

Finish packing everything.... as the wagons will move in three days if all goes as expected.

Temperatures remain cold, but have eased up from the vicious bitter cold it has been. No snow is expected in the immediate future but that can change rapidly being so close to the Thassa.

(((NOTE..... We move sunday night if all goes as expected. Saturday night I hope to see everyone up in Skylar's room,  Mistledale accepting her gracious invitation to join in their fun.)))

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: kelsey on February 18, 2008, 05:20:40 PM

Entry Five
Watch Commander ShuMoo

The wagons are well underway.  The going is slow as the frozen ground and ice proves to be a problem for the livestock.

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: Nexhias on February 19, 2008, 08:07:25 PM

Entry Six
Watch Commander ShuMoo

The wagons continued on through the night.  Snow and wind were a problem for a short time, and a small break in traveling was taken to clear the bosk's eyes and hooves of accumulated snow/ice.  Relatively few problems occurred.  A Stranger, surveying the caravan was taken into custody after suspicious behavior, his weapons removed.  Save that, all is well so far, though the frozen ground is a continued nuisance, making travel, at times, hazardous.

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: kelsey on February 20, 2008, 05:55:15 PM

Entry Seven
Watch Commander ShuMoo

The wagons stopped short of the river to rest the stock and make any necessary repairs to the wagons prior to the crossing.  The herds crossed the river during the day.  Only a few of the older bosk were lost to the extreme cold of the river.  The river is rain swollen and running freely in the middle....icy on the edges...scouts have been sent out to look for the best place to cross the wagons.

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: kelsey on February 21, 2008, 04:44:57 PM

Entry Eight
Watch Commander ShuMoo

The river was crossed last night with minimal loss to animals, stock and family.....the wagons roll on towards Turia

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: Taryn on February 22, 2008, 06:17:45 PM

Entry Nine
Watch COmmander ShuMoo

The wagons continued their progression towards Turia, only stopping to check on the stock for a few ahn then starting their journey again...

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: kelsey on February 23, 2008, 09:20:54 PM

Entry Ten
Watch Commander ShuMoo

We have finally reached Turia and are encamped outside the walls.

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: kelsey on March 02, 2008, 08:23:12 AM

Entry Eleven
Watch Commander ShuMoo

The camp supplies have arrived and been stowed....wagon repairs have been made.....word has gone out that we will move out tonight to continue our journey to the northern climes.

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: Taryn on March 02, 2008, 09:11:00 PM

Entry Twelve
Watch Commander ShuMoo

The wagons moved this night... though a few stragglers took their time in coming out of Turia, they are all now accounted for and with the wagons... as the night progressed, a mild snow started to fall, but the order given out to all was to keep the wagons moving through the night and through to the following morning...

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: Taryn on March 03, 2008, 09:44:26 PM

Entry Thirteen
Watch Commander ShuMoo

The wagons continue to move North, a brief stop was made earlier in the day to allow the teams of bosk to rest and eat, and for the wagons to get something warm to eat, but after a couple of ahn, the wagons started to move once more... It's still cloudy and every once in awhile light snow or freezing rain starts to fall, but nothing of any significance to hinder the wagons in any way... The wagons will continue to move on through the night and morning...

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: kadi{MTC} on March 04, 2008, 01:02:22 AM

wonders what wagons eat hehehehehe

rans that away>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: kelsey on March 05, 2008, 07:37:50 PM

Entry fourteen
Watch Commander ShuMoo

The wagons are making great progress.  The snow has given way to rain as the temperatures are slowly warming.  The River of Tears is still a couple days away....Scouts have returned with reports of of the herds.....they have not yet crossed the river......the Outriders have stopped their progress in order to guive them time to graze and rest before attempting the crossing.

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: RAGNAR on March 08, 2008, 01:37:07 AM

Entry Fifteen
RAGNAR

The herds have crossed the River of Tears and have continued onward. Losses will be determined once it is light out and the herds are once again assembled into their groups.

The wagons are stopped on the Soutern side of the river resting and preparing to make the crossing this day. Heavy fog has set in and visibility is limited to about three paces.

The air is warming quickly the further North we move. Soon we will be enjoying the good warm weather of our wintering grounds if all goes well.

Rains have left the ground soft but not overly so. The wagons and stock are still able to proceed well enough.

Fatigue seems our greatest opponent at this point. The teams are weary..... the mounts are weary... and the people are weary.

Though unable to see the river before us, it can be heard as it moves along. No matter, it must be crossed. I have weighed the advantage and disadvantage of crossing or waiting, and though risky to advance, it may be more costly to wait.

We will cross on the morrow.

I estimate the crossing will take all day and perhaps into the night. We will stop on the Northern bank and rest the teams once again and make temporary repairs if necessary. Another day and a directional change to North by Northeast after crossing a minor river... then a long days march to our wintering lands. Scouts should report back by them as to the condition of the wintering lands and if we shall make camp in the same place as last year or if we will seek another area close by.

So if all goes well... I estimate another two days until we are well within our wintering territory. Then it is only a matter of where we make camp.

I hope all goes well.

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: RAGNAR on March 09, 2008, 03:39:15 AM

Entry Sixteen
RAGNAR

The crossing was made of the River of Tears. Once again it has lived up to its name.

Exact casualty figures are not in yet. Preliminary figures would estimate that twenty wagons were lost or abandoned... 17 Outriders are missing... six bodies have ben recovered. One wagon carrying sleen and cages was lost... estimating about 20 sleen. A thrall kennel wagon was badly damaged... the main medical wagon lost its roof. Other personal wagons sustained a wide range of damage.

More precise figures will be made available by the time the wagons roll again.

The misty, drizzling rain continues... not enough to soak everything quickly but enough to keep things miserable. Thick fog in conjunction with the rain made the crossing even more hazardous. Had it not been for the weather conditions, I do feel the crossing may have ben accomplished with minimal damage or loss.

General orders are to eat well. There should be no shortage of meat given the losses at the crossing and the small food herd we maintain with the wagons. Tend to repairs and be ready to move out hopefully by midday. Outriders will also patrol the riverbank for stragglers or survivors.

Two Or of volunteers will return to the Southern bank and patrol that side before rejoining the wagons. Only Men with living Sons may volunteer.

Taryn has a wagon set up to hold unclaimed casualties.

My intentions are to continue moving now until we reach our wintering lands with occassional stops to rest the teams and to eat. With luck we shall be home within two hard days time.

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: RAGNAR on March 10, 2008, 12:07:31 AM

Entry Seventeen
RAGNAR

Most casualty figures are in from the RoT crossing.

From the main herds.... 43 bosk killed and 8 missing.

32 sleen total from wagons and herd.

17 verr

3 tarsk

11 kailla killed.... 16 missing

13 thralls killed.... 4 missing

4 kajira killed.... two missing

23 personal wagons lost or abandoned (mostly abandoned)... one missing presumed destroyed and washed away

12 Men killed and 11 still missing

6 Women killed... three missing

6 free sons and daughters killed or missing.



A costly crossing, but it could have been much worse. Thus far this has been a less than usual harsh migration. I do hope it will finish without further losses.

A great deal of the stores in one of the commissary freight wagons had to be discarded due to fouling. It sits stacked by the river. Some of the items were flour sacks, dried bosk, salted tarsk, various spices.

NightStorm was involved in a situation prior to the wagons moving out. Though I have not been thoroughly briefed on the situation, Raziel was heard to say...

Commander Raziel walks among them and in that calm casual demeanor of his announces, "Back to work.... nothing to see here... NightStorm just got nailed in the ass is all.... back to work."

This matter seems to bear further investigation.

The wagons will continue rolling until reaching the river with periodic stops to tend and rest the stock. Eat when possible. The wagons will not be moving quickly, but will continue on at a steady pace. If all goes well the river will be reached by midday tomorrow. Halt and rest the teams and prepare to cross the river before dark. I intend to press on until reaching our wintering lands, but will make that decision after the crossing when I have a better idea of the condition the wagons are in.

I myself am looking forward to our arrival. Once camp is made I will be able to sleep... if all goes well.

Title: Re: MIGRATION LOG
Post by: RAGNAR on March 11, 2008, 03:50:46 AM

Entry Eighteen
RAGNAR


The wagons made outstanding progress and covered ground with fewer problems and more speed than expected.

We have reached our wintering lands and are in the process of setting up camp.

The wagons will be moving into place at least until midday.

After the river was crossed a few outlaws were encountered slaughtering a bosk. Needless to say they were dispatched with Tuchuk efficiency.

We are two days from The Point Trading Post by wagon.... and one by kailla.

The weather is nice with daily averages about 75 degrees and nightly averaged about 60. Good lush grasses for the stock and the camp sits atop a slow easy sloping rise.

Patrols are doubled until further notice. Set up camp and tend the stock well. Then set up the harnesses and yokes in good repair and try to get some relaxation when possible. Make repairs as best as possible.

The main med wagon and other more heavilly damaged wagons will be taken to The Point for repairs when we go for resupply.

Well done Tuchuk!!!