Roadwarden's Turn Report — Mid-Spring, Year 1

Receipt Reconciliation at Measure House Willa completed the journey down to Measure House on foot, carrying our transaction chits, receipts, and duplicate community registers. Working alongside Sella, she systematically compared each of Stonecross's recorded transactions against the central tallies and Oren's duplicate ledgers. Every entry, recorded measure, and central seal aligned cleanly without discrepancy. Following the audit, Willa met with Belen to review the procedural order and timetable for the public reweighing scheduled for Month 3. Belen confirmed the inspection sequence and clarified the custodial protocols under which Stonecross's independent reference stone must be presented and verified before the gathered clan witnesses.

Custody of the Reference Stone In the upland store, Ressa maintained continuous custody over the locked reference chest. Routine environmental checks and inspections verified that the cord and seal established at last year's reweighing remain completely undisturbed and free of dampness. Working between masonry shifts, Tovin designed and constructed a fitted, padded wooden carrying case and shoulder harness. This rig will secure the locked chest against jarring, vibration, and road moisture when it is transported down the upland road for the reweighing.

Masonry, Hauling, and Roadside Shelter Above the road, Una and Tovin transitioned from temporary shoring to permanent stone construction on the shifting retaining wall. By sourcing and dressing stone directly from the upper bench, the masonry crew minimized long-distance cartage. Vann enforced strict ox rotations, pacing draft labor across dry intervals so that the settlement’s limited animals remained sound and unexhausted. Lower along the road, secondary crews finished rehabilitating the roadside shelter, weatherproofing the roof timbers, restocking dry firewood, and restoring the sleeping bunks. The post is now fully prepared to serve as a secure waypoint for travelers and our coming transit party.

Immediate Pressures and Month 3 Preparations With Month 2 preparation concluded and records verified, the third month brings the formal public reweighing at Measure House. Transporting the reference stone down the road will require dedicated carriers and credible witnesses—drawing Ressa, Tovin, and Willa into service away from local stonework and domestic tasks. Although the repaired roadside shelter eases the journey, coordinating the travel party, draft labor, and custody protocols will demand careful balance as the season reaches its formal assembly.