Directives of the Landingwarden — Late Spring, Year 1

1. Measure House Annual Public Reweighing & Scheduled Exchange (Month 3)

• Landingwarden & Jora (Exchange Witness):
  • I will personally accompany Jora and our primary boat crew to Measure House for the annual public reweighing convened by Belen.
  • Stand as formal witnesses alongside delegates from Barleybank, Hearthmere, and Stonecross as Keeper Oren unseals and tests the standard reference weights.
  • Observe the testing calmly and scrupulously. Should the standard weights match historical tallies and references, formally witness and countersign the re-certification. If minor wear or balance deviations are noted, advocate for measured, transparent recalibration following established Measure House custom, prioritizing consensus and preventing administrative deadlock.
  • Uphold our posture of steady, non-partisan neutrality: support Belen’s procedural order, acknowledge Oren’s twelve years of faithful stewardship, and maintain full respect for Sella’s tally records.
  • Upon conclusion of the public reweighing, execute Reedhaven’s scheduled Month 3 grain-for-baskets exchange against the confirmed standard weights. Verify dual-notched tallies with Sella, load the return grain cargo under waterproof reed matting, and supervise its departure back downstream.

2. Trade Diplomacy & Hearthmere Ceramic Initiative

• Engagement with Lorn of Hearthmere:
  • Approach Lorn regarding the ceramic storage jars demonstrated last month. Note Reedhaven’s persistent exposure to river humidity and our keen interest in moisture-tight, vermin-proof storage.
  • Propose a mutually advantageous trade relationship: Reedhaven can weave customized protective wicker sleeves and shock-absorbing basket harnesses tailored to fit Hearthmere’s standardized jars, preventing chipping and breakage during cart and boat transit.
  • Inquire about trading finished storage hampers or transport baskets for an initial batch of small-to-medium ceramic test jars (and sealant slip/beeswax) to assess how well they preserve grain along our marsh landing.
• Relations with Barleybank and Stonecross:
  • Confer cordially with Barleybank’s representatives regarding their late spring crop emergence, moisture levels, and anticipated summer yields.
  • Speak with Stonecross road travelers to hear conditions along the northeastern route and assess upland market demand for woven goods heading into summer.

3. Basket Production and Innovation

• Hana (Basket Maker):
  • Deliver the full monthly shipment of prime grain-transport baskets and tight-woven storage hampers for the Measure House exchange.
  • Dedicate a workshop team to craft prototype protective wicker jackets and cradle-harnesses designed around standard pot dimensions, anticipating cooperation with Hearthmere potters.
  • Continue weaving sturdy, pitch-caulked river baskets and lighter household reed containers to maintain a diverse product line for summer trading.

4. Waterfront, Fleet, and Landing Management

• Fara (Landing Keeper):
  • Supervise all river traffic at Reedhaven landing during the Landingwarden’s attendance at Measure House. Keep docking spaces clear for the returning grain flotilla.
  • Maintain clean segregation between inbound food stores and outbound manufactured goods.
• Garr (Boat Repairer):
  • Complete the dry-dock inspection cycle: ensure all reed craft have sound lashings, dried and re-caulked seams, and adequate bilge-bailers.
  • Assign our two sturdiest, most watertight reed boats and seasoned oarsmen to the Measure House delegation to guarantee the safe, dry transport of the grain cargo.

5. Provisions and Storage Management

• Ivo (Provisioner):
  • Prepare dry, elevated storage bays at the landing storehouse to receive the Month 3 grain delivery immediately upon arrival. Screen each sack for external dampness before stacking on raised timber dunnage.
  • Continue building our secondary food reserve: sustain smoked fish smoking racks and dried edible rush root stocks gathered from the marsh waterways.
  • Maintain steady, reliable community rations so that weavers, boatmen, and laborers remain well-fed without dipping into our safety buffer.
  • If the Landingwarden secures sample ceramic jars from Hearthmere, work with Ivo to seal a test portion of new grain inside one jar using clay slip and wax, placing it alongside standard woven bins to benchmark moisture resistance over the summer months.