Reedhaven Turn Report: Mid-Spring, Year 1
Measure House Audit and Preparations
Jora traveled upriver to Measure House to conduct the second-month administrative review ahead of the formal reweighing. Working alongside Keeper Oren and Sella, Jora submitted Reedhaven’s physical tallies and counter-signed receipts from the previous exchange as well as archived records. The dual-notched tallies matched Sella’s duplicate ledgers and Oren’s entries cleanly, with no accounting discrepancies identified. The physical seals on Reedhaven's archived tallies were inspected and confirmed intact. Senior witness Belen formally reaffirmed the schedule for the annual public reweighing, which remains set for Month 3.
Demonstration of Ceramic Storage Jars
While at Measure House, delegates witnessed a demonstration led by Lorn of Hearthmere, who presented standardized ceramic grain jars crafted with tight-fitting lids sealed by beeswax and clay slip. The jars are designed to protect grain against dampness and vermin. Belen accepted three sealed sample jars of grain into witnessed custody for long-term observation through autumn. The demonstration drew noticeable commercial interest from both Barleybank’s representatives and Reedhaven's delegation, given the perpetual challenge of damp river air on stored grain.
Boat Maintenance and Fleet Readiness
At the Reedhaven landing, Garr instituted a systematic dry-dock rotation for the settlement's reed boats. Crews hauled boats out of the water in sequence onto the bank, allowing hulls to dry thoroughly to prevent rot. Garr inspected and resealed pitch seams and tightened structural lashings across the craft, ensuring the fleet remains sound and ready for transport tasks heading into the late spring.
Provisions and Marsh Reserves
Ivo completed an audit of Reedhaven's grain rations and directed labor toward building an independent reserve. Laborers gathered marsh roots and brought in fish from the waterways; fish were smoked and roots dried and stored. These durable local foodstuffs provide a supplementary buffer against grain consumption, reinforcing community supplies in the event of trade delays.
Immediate Outlook and Month 3 Pressures
With Reedhaven's accounts verified and fleet maintained, attention turns entirely to Month 3 at Measure House. The annual public reweighing will bring delegates from all four communities together to examine standard weights, review seals, and witness the regional measure under Belen's convening authority. Because Reedhaven relies upon steady grain exchanges against standard tallies, maintaining fair terms and smooth proceedings at the reweighing remains the primary concern for the coming month.