Things to know about the valley of RyndarThe most important thing you should know is that the citizens if Ryndar stand only 12 inches high. No joke. The Daelor are the small folk of the world of Berithia who have isolated themselves in a remote valley to avoid the big people.They are similar in appearance to humans and elves (Mostly elves) Their ears are ever so slightly pointed and their eyes are very faintly slanted. They have also discovered a special breed of fox that lives in the valley and for years have tamed and mastered them. Now these foxes play the same roles to them as horses do to the big people. Transportation, steeds, work, companions, but not food. Sometimes the very well trained foxes assist in hunting. On "Holidays" the dealor from all over the Vally come to Ryndar Castle and celebrate in the square.
((For those of you who know Lord of the Rings that is the "Time setting" for this RP. If you haven't seen it. GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND GO TO THE MOVIE STORE!!(or the book store) DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN MISSING?!?!?!))
A few example of Castle Ryndar:
Example 1. Example 2. Example 3. Example 4. (yes I know these are pictures of Braunfels Castle but that's because it's an amazing castle! ^_^ Believe me I've been in it!)
Villages in the valley of RyndarRyndar Castle
Cormar
Koljm
Hal'rath
Jolbar
Bormiith
Dewlen
Kaelar
Telahk
Vorduz
Gazeal
Kyruet
ClassesRoyalty
Lord/Lady
Royal Guard
Royal Knight
Soldier
Villager
Roaming Warrior
Farmer
Peasant
Ranger
Gypsy
Beggar
Bandit
Outlaw
Job Info
SoldierSoldiers work for the king and queen and get the highest job pay(though not very much) they guard the boundaries of Ryndar valley and ward off enemies. On a daily basis the soldier risks his/her life several times a day. Not a job for the weak hearted.
Sword smithThe sword smith can work for the King and Queen but also doesn't have to. They can serve themselves and sell to passing travelers in need of weapons. A sword smith is not limited to swords, they make all different kinds of weapons but do not specialize in armor. They get an average pay if working for royalty and a small pay if working for themselves.
ArmorerThe armorer can work for the King and Queen but also doesn't have to. They can serve themselves and sell to passing travelers in need of armor. An armorer does not specialize in making weapons. They get an average pay if working for royalty and a small pay if working for themselves.
FarmerThe farmer grows crop and produce for market day to sell to villagers. Some farmers work for the King and Queen and have to give up half their year's crop for good pay. Some farmers raise Kephlon which they sell to the butcher when fully grown(Kephlon are the equivalent to sheep for Daelor they are small and have mouse like fur but only stand three and a half inches tall. They are a lot like mice but have more foxish paws and a ferret like tail. Farmers feed them dried grasses and seeds.)
Tavern KeeperTavern keepers own taverns and give shelter to travelers in need of a place to stay. They provide food and lodging at either very steep, or very reasonable prices. Tavern keepers gain just a little bit more money than it takes to run the taverns. They lose a lot of it to farmers and hired hands. Some times taverns can be found along the open road, but risk of bandits have pushed them to mostly residing in villages.
Fox raiserFox raisers breed and raise good quality foxes to sell to the Staden keepers. Most of the time they prefer to raise certain types, but it is easy to find some who raise all types. Fox raisers get a good pay from their customers and hire Daelor to hunt game for them to feed to the foxes. Sometimes they even have their own well trained foxes to help with the hunting, but not usually.
TailorTailors work for whoever is in need of cloth work done. Most of the time they have steep prices but if business is good, costs lower. Tailors don't have very good pay for they have to buy the cloth for orders with most of the money they are paid. But they are able to keep a little bit for themselves.
ButcherButchers have the job of killing the kephlon they buy from farmers and preparing them enough to be bought by dealor in need of meat. They prefer to reside in villages that consist of upper class dealor that are to lazy to hunt for themselves and order meat from butchers. They can always be found in any village though. They get good pay from their many customers, but when buying kephlon farmers sometimes rack them up for gold and they lose a lot of it to keep their businesses running.
Staden(stable) keeperA staden keeper is the same as a stable keeper. Only they tend the foxes sold to them by Fox raisers and sell them to travelers or farmers in need of them. Staden keepers get a good reasonable pay from their customers, but lose a lot of it when they go to buy more foxes from fox raisers. They also lose a good deal of money to tack makers. In the end they make just enough to buy food for their families.
BlacksmithBlacksmiths work in forges and mold metal into shape for those who wish to buy it. They mostly make things that make work easier, such as: fox drawn plows, shovel heads, pieces for tack makers, etc. They get good pay for their work, but lose most of it when purchasing metal from miners to do their work.
Tack makerTack makers create saddles and bridles for foxes and most of the time sell them to Staden keepers. Sometimes though they'll do private business. If a Lord or Lady orders tack though they usually have no choice but to fill out the order. They pay leather tanners for the leather used to make the saddles and have a bit of wood working skill for the solid parts of the saddle. They get good pay for their work but lose half of it buying the leather and metal to make it.
Leather tannerLeather tanners take the hides of dead animals hunted by hired hunters and turn them into leather using special methods passed down by other leather tanners. Their work is considered "atrocious" by villagers and their work is usually done a ways away from the main village. They are paid reasonably by customers and only lose a little to the hired hands who hunt the for hides for them.
MessengerThe job of messenger is simple, bring letters and messages from town to town for those who pay them. They risk quite a lot though traveling on the on the open road with large hungry creatures hunting for food around every corner. The prices they charge depends wholly on how far they have to travel. They usually use red foxes for this job.
WeaverWeavers use the skill of their nimble fingers to twist the fibers of Kephlon fur into thread, which they weave expertly into cloth material. It takes many long months to make enough cloth to sell to tailors and help is always wanted. They get good pay for their work but not often as they take a long time to make enough to sell.
MerchantMerchants are traveling sales Daelor who buy and sell object at different towns. They buy at low prices and sell at steep prices in another town. Sometimes merchant set up shop in one town and remain there for a while, but most merchants prefer to travel from town to town.
GypsyThe work of for Gypsies is entertaining in various towns and villages. They tend to wear exotic colorful clothing to draw attention as they entertain. Gypsies live in bands and roam all about the valley, never in one town for more than a couple days. As they entertain they have younger children in their bands run through the watching crowds and collect gold from the spectators in bags. Sometimes not all Gypsy bands are honest though and will snatch small children to work for them in their bands.
