submission — The Broken Measure

Garr (Boat Repairer):
- Outfit two large cargo reed boats specifically as dedicated pottery carriers. Line the holds with thick, resilient rush-mat bedding and shock-absorbing reed fascines to cushion delicate ceramic cargo against hull vibrations.
- Construct removable timber/reed dividing partitions within the cargo holds to prevent jars from shifting, clattering, or tipping during transit and river maneuvers.
- Inspect steering oars, towline anchors, and hull pitch seams, ensuring high buoyancy and stability under low-center-of-gravity ceramic loads.
Fara (Landing Keeper):
- Establish a designated soft-handling staging dock at Reedhaven landing for pottery transshipment. Keep this quay clear of loose gravel and heavy timber work to prevent accidental jar fractures.
- Organize crew rotas for careful manual loading: mandate two-person handoffs for large jars and prohibit single-point rope hoisting.
- Maintain a precise river manifest logging all vessel departures, arrivals, cargo counts, and river level observations.

Hana (Basket Maker):
- Prioritize the design and mass production of fitted wicker protective sleeves and cradle-harnesses for Hearthmere’s standardized ceramic jars:
  - Construct thick, cross-woven base rings to absorb vertical shocks when jars are placed on hard ground or boat timbers.
  - Weave snug, form-fitting body jackets with integrated braided carrying handles, enabling porters and boat crews to hoist and tie down vessels without placing stress on ceramic necks or rims.
  - Leave space around the rim for clay-slip and beeswax seals to be inspected without removing the protective basketry.
- Coordinate with Hearthmere’s potters to verify exact exterior dimensions, tapers, and rim tolerances of their standard jar sizes.
- Maintain a steady baseline production of standard grain-exchange hampers and utility baskets for regular community trade and internal needs.

Jora (Exchange Witness):
- Attend scheduled Measure House exchanges under the new tripartite protocol alongside Oren, Sella, and Convenor Belen.
- Reaffirm Reedhaven’s commitment to the unanimous settlement: present clean, double-notched tallies for all grain-for-baskets exchanges and log transport tallies for ceramic jar shipments.
- Liaise directly with Pia and Lorn of Hearthmere regarding the delivery schedule for their jar consignments. Formalize Reedhaven’s own compensation terms: ensure Reedhaven receives an agreed allocation of sealed ceramic storage jars and sealing supplies (beeswax, fine slip) in exchange for our weaving and river freight services.
- Confer cordially with Barleybank delegates regarding their early summer crop conditions, water availability, and projected harvest volumes, reaffirming that Reedhaven stands ready to ferry their jars and grain seamlessly.

Ivo (Provisioner):
- Receive and store the newly secured Month 3 grain delivery safely on elevated dry racks in the landing storehouse.
- Ceramic Storage Trial: As soon as Reedhaven’s allocated ceramic jars arrive from Hearthmere, fill two test jars with freshly dried grain, seal them hermetically with clay slip and beeswax under Ivo’s direct supervision, and place them in the marsh-side storehouse. Compare their grain condition, moisture levels, and pest resistance weekly against grain stored in traditional woven hampers and elevated bins.
- Continue mobilizing secondary marsh foraging: take advantage of early summer fish runs, set submerged eel and fish traps, net waterfowl, and gather tender edible aquatic vegetation.
- Keep smoking racks and root-drying kilns active to maintain our secondary food reserve, preserving grain stores while keeping all settlement workers and boat crews fully nourished.

Oversee the loading trials of the first pottery-fitted reed boat at Reedhaven landing, testing hull trim, cushioning performance, and stability in river currents.
Balance community labor allocation across reed cutting, weaving workshops, boat operations, and foraging so our new transport commitments enhance Reedhaven’s prosperity without exhausting our people or neglecting food security.
Personally review all tallies and cargo logs alongside Ivo and Jora to ensure our ledger remains spotless under the regional tripartite system.