>>6128681All is well in Vitruvia. The new Roc Cavia are devilishly clever, though prone to bouts of philosophising. Their low numbers, immense physical might (despite their clumsiness) and ability to travel anywhere at any time (except for indoors) lead to them naturally being seen as leaders even among the leadership inclined Cavia, though part of this effect may just be their intimidating nature.
Their insights allow new refinements to be made to potioncraft, though between bouts of weeping regarding tears in the rain, they do advise that sources of basic building materials be procured at some point. The ramshackle constructions made so far tend to fail to support their weight.
Many Devia, feeling ignored and isolated by a society with no place for them, turn to idle mischief. Their freakish conditions such as long tentacles, uncontrollable strength, unintelligible language, frenzied instinct to pull levers or identical appearance, free will, magical ability and intellect to one of the Masters mark them out as strange weirdos even by Homunculi standards.
Some occasionally hide behind corners and jump out to spook people coming nearby, or knock on doors and then run away, or throw random expired potions at Seeria enforcers. Still, things could be worse.
Action 1: Establish a new city on the marked X, Holmbastus
Up at the northernmost extensions of Vitruvia, by the coast where the water grows cold, a new plot of land has been found to establish a grand new city of Homunculi.
In this land of snow and darkness, the people are superstitious and paranoid of what lurks north of them. Even still, the land is good for grazing and many rare reagents grow well in this harsh climate. Of interest also is the view across the lake, prime fishing spots and potential for mass cargo transport across the waters.
Soon a road is expected to be constructed, connecting up this fledgling city with Guliseare. Positioned far closer to the mountainous holds of the Harpies than Hohenholm, Holmbastus should prove itself well as a vibrant market city.
