All over the Silvermere region people were talking. All they could think about was the new opportunity that they had. Everyone had heard about the Forgeworks and almost everyone had benefited from the metal, tools, nails, etc. that came from it. What would the new project change in Silvermere?
[Regional Project Options]
Region: Silvermere
Mining Authority
Estimated Time: 45 Days
Personnel Required: 10 Assigned Workers
Primary Requirements:Survey TeamsMining EquipmentTimber SupplyStone ReservesTransportation SupportMajor Contribution Investment
Projected Rewards:Regional Mining OperationsGeological Survey ManualsQuarry Development PlansResource Mapping SystemsMining Task ExpansionOre Transportation Framework
Possible Long-Term Benefits:Expanded Ore ProductionStone Quarry DevelopmentRare Mineral DiscoveryAdvanced Mining ClassesIncreased Regional Resource Exports
Project Description:
The Mining Authority establishes organized resource extraction throughout the region's mountains and hills. Survey teams, mining camps, and quarry operations will identify and develop valuable deposits while creating the infrastructure needed to transport resources to processing centers.
Warning:Selecting this project will increase demand for labor, transportation, and timber resources while encouraging expansion into mountainous territory.◈ ◈ ◈
[Regional Project Options]
Region: Silvermere
Lake Authority
Estimated Time: 40 Days
Personnel Required: 9 Assigned Workers
Primary Requirements:Dock FacilitiesFishing EquipmentTimber SupplyNavigation SupportSkilled WaterworkersMajor Contribution Investment
Projected Rewards:Regional Fishing FleetBoat Construction ManualsDock Expansion PlansLake Navigation GuidesFishing Task ExpansionMarsh Resource Development
Possible Long-Term Benefits:Increased Fish ProductionExpanded Water TransportationMarsh Resource HarvestingLake Exploration OpportunitiesAdvanced Fishing and Navigation Classes
Project Description:
The Lake Authority develops the region's lakes, rivers, and wetlands into productive economic resources. Fishing fleets, expanded docks, improved navigation, and organized harvesting efforts will transform the waterways into a major source of food, trade, and regional growth.
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Warning:Selecting this project will increase reliance on water-based industries and require ongoing investment in lake and river infrastructure.◈ ◈ ◈
[Regional Project Options]
Region: Silvermere
Timber Consortium
Estimated Time: 42 Days
Personnel Required: 10 Assigned Workers
Primary Requirements:Forestry TeamsDraft AnimalsTimber ReservesWater Transport AccessMill Construction MaterialsMajor Contribution Investment
Projected Rewards:Regional Sawmill ComplexForestry Management ManualsLogging Equipment DesignsLumber Processing FacilitiesCarpentry Task ExpansionTimber Transportation Systems
Possible Long-Term Benefits:Construction-Grade Lumber ProductionExpanded Wagon ManufacturingFurniture Industry GrowthBoatbuilding Material SupplyAdvanced Carpentry and Forestry Classes
Project Description:
The Timber Consortium establishes a coordinated forestry and lumber industry throughout the region. Logging camps, transport networks, sawmills, and lumber yards will allow raw timber to be harvested, processed, and distributed on a scale not previously possible.
Warning:Selecting this project will increase timber harvesting throughout the region and encourage long-term development of forestry and wood-processing industries.◈ ◈ ◈
A miner in the hills west of Westward village looked at the Mining Authority option again. He just knew that those in charge would pick this option. It was most definitely the best. With Forgeworks, the ore deposits that had been found were worth more than anything else. With proper mines, tunnels, lifts, and ore processing, they could make it big selling to Forgeworks.
A furniture maker in Nortridge Heights was working on one of his finest items yet. He was looking forward to better lumber and wood selections, maybe even rare wood. Who in their right mind would not pick the Timber Consortium? It was definitely the best project choice.
A merchant in Southern Outpost looked at the choices again. All three were great. As a merchant, he was sure to win no matter which project won.
A bridge builder was looking at his reserve pile of lumber. He was struggling to source enough with all the new projects that kept coming up. His vote, if he had a choice, would be Timber Consortium.
A boat builder was dreaming of the ship that he could build while he was crafting a small two-man rowboat. He was hoping and praying for the Lake Authority so that his dreams could become real of being a shipwright one day.
A blacksmith dreamed of more ore types being found by doing Mining Authority. That had to be the pick: more ore, more metal from Forgeworks, more tools, more weapons. Life was going to be great once they picked the correct project.
A fisherman dreamed of the Lake Authority; it was the obvious choice. Bigger and better docks, better fish handling, and larger boats. Obviously, the correct choice.
A resident of Lakeside thought about the value their village would have once the Lake Authority was picked. They would, of course, become more important. Their settlement would grow and prosper.
A builder thought of the future. Once the Timber Consortium was picked, the area would finally prosper. More houses would be built, as every settlement needed lumber. They could build warehouses, mills, docks, boats—the list went on. This was the right project.
A village leader thought over the project choices. To them, the choice did not matter. Any choice would bring growth; any project would bring prosperity to the area.
An unclassed person looked at the three choices. To them, it did not matter; to them, it meant a specialty. They could grow, prosper, and get a needed class in whatever choice was made. Just a few more days until the choosing was over and he could pick a trade that fit in with growth.
A rancher thought over the list. Which would help him most? All had their benefits; all had their drawbacks. But none really changed what he would do from day to day. All the projects would need animals for support, to build, or to transport. It was a win-win situation for them.
A foreman loved Mining Authority for stone, Timber Consortium for lumber, and Lake Authority for waterfront construction. It was work, work, or just more work. Just what kind of work would he be best at? Only time would tell.
An explorer was excited about the Mining Authority. Soon they would be mapping the mountains and finding more resources. He was sure they would find new and rare minerals or other valuable resources. This was the choice; he was sure of it.
All throughout the Silvermere zone, people were thinking, pondering, and wondering what would be best. They had all talked with each other, pleaded with the leaders of their local village or outpost, and shared their desires. Only time would tell what choice was deemed the most needed by the area. No one really understood how this process worked. Just that each village and outpost leader was to rate the projects in the order they felt was needed most. The system would then calculate that and announce the winner when the timer ran out.
One way or another, the zone would change. And no matter the final winner, the whole area would win in the end.