Baronial Railroad Project

I'm a tad suspicious about this project. How by the spirits do you make a wagon self propelled? Do not the rails prevent you from changing course? How is this safe? What if a train or rock blocks the rails? What if you are laying track and come across sacred land?

You will need to address more of these concerns and explain yourself Londwyn if you expect more of the towns backing.

I thank you to all who have offered assistance so far, though Mr. Stool I would recommend you have someone else such as Mr. Sindarion explain the project to you before promising your aid.

Lord Silverbow, after our discussion the other night I do fully intend to meet with representatives of the Northmen in Pendarvin. If Dame Danae is available during the next feast weekend I will be glad to set aside time to speak with her. Sgt. DeMonteforte I do appreciate your offer however I feel I can defend myself.

-William Sterling

Captain Albatross, your concern over the local sacred lands is valid and is something I actually have already thought of. Before laying a single plank or rail we will of course be planning out each route throughout the Barony. If we run into any significant obstructions, including sections of land held as important by the people nearby, we will simply plan around them.

As to your other points, the mechanism for propelling the trains themselves has long been developed back in Londwyn through the use of steam power. It's a bit much to get into here, but I would be happy to explain when we are able to meet in the Proper. The entire point of the railroad, and what allows it to transport goods so much faster than other methods, is that it does only travel on a single pre-determined course. There will still be people working aboard each train to ensure its operation and security, and so if any obstacles appear on the tracks such as fallen branches or boulders, they will be able to remedy the situation.

If you have any other questions or concerns, Captain Albatross, I encourage you to seek me out in person. You can ask for me by name, which is William Sterling by the way, and I'm the gentleman in a top hat and somewhat disheveled tailcoat.

With all respects
-William Sterling

This does not make me comfortable. I do hope you will not find yourself at odds with Arawyn over this construction, as the conflict would be unpleasant, and be detrimental to all involved.

Caldor

I am with my cousin. I do not like this idea. It sounds destructive, big, and wasteful.

Just because something works for londwyn doesn't mean it will for other places.

Burkhart

To be perfectly honest, I welcome the concerns of those who may see things from differing viewpoints than my own. This project was not approved by the Seneschal lightly. I first conceived of the idea many months ago, and it is only now that work is being started. I assure you that my intentions are purely for the benefit of Travance and its people, and not simply for the purpose of bringing Londwyn ideas to a new land.

Mr. Eirson and Mr. Jarlson, I would be pleased to have a cordial sit-down with either or both of you to go over the concept that the Seneschal and I have in mind. As I said in my original posting, we intend to adapt it to work within the boundaries of Travance's unique diversity. This includes changing the designs of the trains to not produce nearly as much waste as they do in Londwyn, and minimizing as much as possible the effect that the railroad will have on the surrounding landscape. I look forward to speaking with absolutely anyone who has concerns.

-William Sterling