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| The homestead doesn't really have elected leaders, as the farmsteads themselves are organised by the senior members of their families, and because they rely on co-operation for the survival of the community, there is no real need for rulers - the community defers to its elders as representatives when dealing with its neighbours and to organise co-operative activities such as communal defences. | For leadership, the Homestead relies on the senior members of the families, just as the farms themselves are organised by the senior members of their families. Because they rely on co-operation for the survival of the community, there is no real need for rulers - the community defers to its elders as representatives when dealing with its neighbours and to organise co-operative activities such as communal defences. |
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| There is no full-time church in the community, but worshippers are led by volunteer individuals. | There is no full-time church in the community, but worshippers are led by volunteer individuals. Both Pendaroch and Danethrae are represented by (low level) cleric support, and also there is a druid grove nearby that provides help to several of the homesteads in the region, and to any traders. The grove, however, is not manned all the time - perhaps only for three or four months in total during the year. The druid that rides out this way also helps out at other groves away towards Caldonacia, and even south of the trade routes. === Sam Gallachin === The congregation of Danthrae is led by Sam Gallachin, who, in any other walk of life, would be a warrior priest. In the past, he has also spent time working with the homestead defence team, and was one of the more enthusiastic volunteers when external threats turned into some kind of attack. He's a charismatic man, despite his somewhat rough and scarred appearance, and is generous and kind, as befits his place in the church. It is clear when talking with him that there is a bit of steel to his character. === Evan Hewer === Pendaroch's following is led by Evan Hewer, a mild, deeply thinking man who studies the writings of his faith, and works hard to maintain a peaceful homestead. He has often brought arguments and conflict within the community to an end, his reputation is that he brings arguers together and helps them smooth over their disagreements with beer and food in plenty, and laughter. He is in no way a fighter, and is softly spoken and has a conciliatory manner (quite the opposite to Sam Gallachin). He is diplomatic, and well-spoken compared to many of the locals, yet sometimes seems separate and a little distant. |
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| Some members of the community are volunteered for the defence by the leaders of their homesteads, and they tend to be made up of the younger members of the families from the farmsteads. While the leaders of this group continue in these rolls year-round, many of the others are present for shorter stints, and they contribute to the farming duties between their times manning the defences. | Some members of the community are volunteered for the defence by the leaders of their homesteads, and they tend to be made up of the younger members of the families from the farmsteads. While the leaders of this group continue in these roles year-round, many of the others are present for shorter stints, and they contribute to the farming duties between their times manning the defences. === Toby Blarman and Gordon Hudder === The group of volunteers is led by Toby Blarman, who used to be an active member of the defence team, but is now a little too old to move around at speed. He has many stories to tell of small defence operations, and speaks highly of some of the homestead elders and of Sam Gallachin. While he has many experienced years manning the homestead defences, he's an excellent teacher - and is an expert in the technical processes needed to become a master of armed combat. Toby assisted by Gordon Hudder, who is more of a hunter than a fighter. He's also much quieter than the loud, shouty Blarman. He also personally handles much of the scouting duty, watching the outskirts of Sixhomes, keeping the community safe. |
People of the Sixhomes Homestead
Elders and Heads
For leadership, the Homestead relies on the senior members of the families, just as the farms themselves are organised by the senior members of their families. Because they rely on co-operation for the survival of the community, there is no real need for rulers - the community defers to its elders as representatives when dealing with its neighbours and to organise co-operative activities such as communal defences.
Brian Tapley
Tapley Farm is the second largest of those in Sixhomes. Their senior family member is Brian who has been elder to the homestead for four years (since old Maurice Connaughty died in early 1408).
Now believed to be 72 years old, he has lived in and worked his own farmstead all his life. He has been a popular member of the community, but more recently has been critical of some folk of the younger generations of Sixhomes, thinking they do not live up to the standards his generation reached many years ago.
He is friendly and approachable, but somewhat quiet. Likewise, he is well respected as a leader and his reputation among the farmsteads is that he has represented the village well over the years.
Senior Religious People
There is no full-time church in the community, but worshippers are led by volunteer individuals. Both Pendaroch and Danethrae are represented by (low level) cleric support, and also there is a druid grove nearby that provides help to several of the homesteads in the region, and to any traders. The grove, however, is not manned all the time - perhaps only for three or four months in total during the year. The druid that rides out this way also helps out at other groves away towards Caldonacia, and even south of the trade routes.
Sam Gallachin
The congregation of Danthrae is led by Sam Gallachin, who, in any other walk of life, would be a warrior priest. In the past, he has also spent time working with the homestead defence team, and was one of the more enthusiastic volunteers when external threats turned into some kind of attack. He's a charismatic man, despite his somewhat rough and scarred appearance, and is generous and kind, as befits his place in the church. It is clear when talking with him that there is a bit of steel to his character.
Evan Hewer
Pendaroch's following is led by Evan Hewer, a mild, deeply thinking man who studies the writings of his faith, and works hard to maintain a peaceful homestead. He has often brought arguments and conflict within the community to an end, his reputation is that he brings arguers together and helps them smooth over their disagreements with beer and food in plenty, and laughter.
He is in no way a fighter, and is softly spoken and has a conciliatory manner (quite the opposite to Sam Gallachin). He is diplomatic, and well-spoken compared to many of the locals, yet sometimes seems separate and a little distant.
Defence Volunteers
Some members of the community are volunteered for the defence by the leaders of their homesteads, and they tend to be made up of the younger members of the families from the farmsteads. While the leaders of this group continue in these roles year-round, many of the others are present for shorter stints, and they contribute to the farming duties between their times manning the defences.
Toby Blarman and Gordon Hudder
The group of volunteers is led by Toby Blarman, who used to be an active member of the defence team, but is now a little too old to move around at speed. He has many stories to tell of small defence operations, and speaks highly of some of the homestead elders and of Sam Gallachin. While he has many experienced years manning the homestead defences, he's an excellent teacher - and is an expert in the technical processes needed to become a master of armed combat.
Toby assisted by Gordon Hudder, who is more of a hunter than a fighter. He's also much quieter than the loud, shouty Blarman. He also personally handles much of the scouting duty, watching the outskirts of Sixhomes, keeping the community safe.
Traders and Outsiders
Even though money is only present in the community in small amounts, there is plenty of trade with other local homesteads, the caravans to the south, and even with some of the non-human tribes that live in the hills and plains away to the southwest.