Old Ironsides Trade Depot

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Old Ironsides Trade Depot

Status
Available Adoptables
Foundation
Demographics
  • Species: Primarily wolfdog
  • Population: ~44 (100% Luperci)
  • Demonym: Ironsiders
  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Archetype (Group): Merchants, fishermen, herdsmen, explorers
  • Archetypes (Individuals): Carpenters, sailors, craftsmen

Introduction

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  1.   1.  Territory
  2.   2.  Trade Information
    1.   2.1  Available Materials
    2.   2.2  Available Animals
  3.   3.  Residents
  4.   4.  Animals
  5.   5.  OOC Info

Founded in September of 2016, the Old Ironsides Trade Depot began as an offshoot of Krokar, whose intention it was to increase their reach in the business of trade, but it eventually became the main hub for former Krokarans both before and after the pack's disbandment at the end of October 2018.

Headed by Tybalt Cormier, the motley crew of explorers that founded the depot brought with them livestock, materials, and goods from Krokar to a shipwrecked vessel that they named Old Ironsides. It is here that these pilgrims established the Old Ironsides Trade Depot, creating a foundation for honest trade, fair prices, and a favorable future.

Since its foundation, Old Ironsides has flourished and the vessel itself repaired. Where many of the residents live within the ship itself – which has been expanded to accommodate sleeping quarters – others have built their own homes or repurposed preexisting structures for their needs. But it is trade that keeps the memory of Krokar alive and well.

1.  Territory

Old Ironsides

The primary structure within the depot. Old Ironsides was once a proud fishing ship, though time and abandonment had left it decaying on a sandbar in Portland by the time the explorers found it. Seeing its worth, Tybalt and his crew patched the old vessel up and, despite being made out of wood, dubbed it "Old Ironsides." In the years that followed, and as membership within the depot grew, additions were added to the ship in order to accommodate more sleeping quarters. Small as these quarters are, they are used solely for the purpose of sleep. With as much as there is to do in Portland to keep the depot running, Ironsiders spend most of their time outdoors and there is little need to expand this space.

The rest of the ship is used for storage and the safe-keeping of their goods, belongings, and tools – both personally owned and those destined to be traded away.

Seaside Ranch

While fishing – in all its forms – is the main strength that the Old Ironsides Trade Depot is known for, agriculture (primarily pastoralism) is an important aspect of life for Ironsiders living in Portland. The Seaside Ranch, situated further inland from Old Ironsides, provides pasture, containment, and safety for the hoofstock that reside at the outpost.

The animals are largely free-ranging, having few divisions within their expansive pasture except in necessary situations. Shelter is provided in the form of lean-tos. loafing sheds, and, with respect to the chickens, coops. While most of these animals' time at the ranch is transient – always at risk of being traded or butchered – there are a few that are member-owned who reside here as well.

In addition to the animals, Seaside Ranch is where the outpost's horse tack, carts, and wagons are also kept.

Ironside Pier

Situated just beyond Old Ironsides and stretching out into the sea, Ironside Pier offers its people the very thing that they're known for: fishing. Using rods, nets, traps, and spears, these fisher folk are proficient in their ability to catch all forms of aquatic life, be it crustaceans, molluscs, or, of course, fish!

Adept at building vessels to help take them out further to sea, this structure also provides a safe place for those residing at the Old Ironsides Trade Depot to tie up their various watercrafts once the day's fishing ventures have come to an end. These vessels, unless explicitly marked otherwise, are free for all residents to use, though everyone is equally as responsible for their care and maintenance.

It is also near Ironside Pier that members of the Old Ironsides Trade Depot come together as the day is winding to a close and eat and socialize, if they desire, around a campfire. This allows residents to discuss the day's successes – and failures – while also providing camaraderie and tranquility before they tuck in for the night.

2.  Trade Information

Old Ironsides Trade Depot bears connections to the former Krokar, and to other trading posts and transient traders within Portland. The goods listed below are those currently kept at Old Ironsides and are available for trade. If you are interested in proposing an exchange for one of these items or animals, please PM Mandi or Myst with details.

2.1  Available Materials

Item
Quantity
Notes or Description
Caribou Antler
x8
Antler shed from the caribou.
Pelts
x15
Animal pelts tanned with the fur intact.
Leather sheets
x11
Tanned skins from various animals.
Spools of Wool
x4
Spun wool from the sheep.
Cloth Bolts
x11
Made of wool and used primarily to make flags.
Paper
x10
In varying condition and not cut into uniform size.
Porcupine Quills
x8
Quills from a porcupine.
Fishing Poles
x5
Sturdy wooden rods that have been tested to withstand a fish pulling. No reels.
Fishing Line
x5
Made from catgut.
Fishing Hooks
x27
15 metal, 12 bone.
Fishing Nets
x3
Made of string.
Salt
x1
3lb sacks used for preservation of meat.
Jewelry
x3
Two bracelets (made of leather and wooden beads), one necklace (salvaged metal chain).
Clothing
x3
One skirt (green; woolen), one tunic (grey; woolen), one vest (deerskin).
Fish
Variable
Fish of different species; usually dried, pickled, or smoked.
Meat
Variable
Deer, rabbit, and various other land animals; usually dried or smoked.
Eggs
Variable
Fresh eggs from the chicken and ducks.
Alcohol
Variable
Various types of alcohol, some better than others.


2.2  Available Animals

Species
Quantity
Notes or Description
Chickens
x11 roosters | x24 hens
Provide a constant source of eggs, meat, and feathers since they reproduce so quickly.
Goats
x2 bucks | x1 doe
Provide various uses, from food and materials to companionship and even light labor!
Sheep
x2 rams | x11 ewes
Provide a good source of meat and wool.
Cattle
x1 bull | x1 cow
Provide various uses, from food and materials to heavy labor.


3.  Residents

The characters listed here are largely transient – even if they are still on the character roster, they could have departed from the depot at any point since they were added. Prior to referencing any of these characters in roleplay, please request permission from their respective owners. Thank you!

Captains

Lucille Morelli

Lucille leads Old Ironsides alongside her mate, Gus.

This is a character of Myst. Please contact Myst for any assumptions or interactions with this character.

August "Gus" Cormier

August leads Old Ironsides alongside his mate, Lucille.

This is a character of X-tian. Please contact X-tian for any assumptions or interactions with this character.


Crew


4.  Animals

The animals hidden below are communally-owned and not available for trade. Specific interactions should be discussed prior to them being mentioned. Thank you!

Communal Animals

Horses

Cavalier

  • Gender: Gelding
  • Birth Year: 2010
    • More Info »
by San
  • Personality: His temperament is even and calm, except when it comes to rabbits. Their quick darting movements startle him.
  • Description: Cavalier is a tall bay gelding. He has some draft in him, although he is smaller than the other drafts.
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Saddle-trained
  • History:

Cavalla

  • Gender: Mare
  • Birth Year: 2008
    • More Info »
by San
  • Personality: Around other horses, she tends to be a bit submissive. She is eager for treats and attention from Luperci, though.
  • Description: Cavalla is a dun draft mare with a dark brown mane and tail.
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Saddle-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • History:

Diablo

  • Gender: Stallion
  • Birth Year: 2006
    • More Info »
by San
  • Personality: A commanding and powerful stallion, Diablo is kept apart from the other horses as his temperament can be a little unpredictable. It is rumored that Diablo can smell fear and will exploit the weaknesses of Luperci.
  • Description: Diablo is a massive black Shire stallion standing 17 hands tall with feathered fringes around his hooves. Bred as a heavy lifting draft horse, Diablo can pull almost twice his weight.
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Saddle-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • History:
    • Brought to Krokar in 2014 when Tybalt Cormier rejoined his family.
    • Brought to live at Old Ironsides in fall 2018.

Gda

  • Gender: Mare
  • Birth Year: 2006
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Saddle-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • Personality: Gda is a very calm, easygoing mare and especially forgiving to new or inexperienced riders.
  • Description: She is large and muscular, suited for heavy work such as plowing and pulling large loads; all but the tallest Luperci can ride her. She is a bay dun draft mare.
  • History:
    • Gave birth to Bub in 2013 in AniWaya, sired by Neo.
    • Gave birth to a colt in September 2016, sired by a gray Svantevit stud named Milos.
    • Given to Krokar in October 2016 following AniWaya's disbandment.
    • Brought to live at Old Ironsides in fall 2018.

Lycka

  • Gender: Mare
  • Birth Year: 2016
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
  • Personality: Gentle, mild-mannered, and easygoing.
  • Description: Lycka will start out bay and lighten with age as her gray gene becomes apparent. She will go through a 'rose gray' phase before settling on a lighter tan. As both her parents are draft horses, she will be large and take her easygoing temperament from her mother.
  • History:
    • Born in September 2016 to Poppy, sired by a gray Svantevit horse named Milos.
    • Named by Gen during the livestock naming contest in December 2016. Her name is Swedish for happiness.
    • Brought to live at Old Ironsides in fall 2018.
    • Presently being saddle- and harness-trained.

Petunia

  • Gender: Mare
  • Birth Year: 2011
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Saddle-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • Personality: When it comes to other horses, she is a dominant mare, however she is still easygoing when it comes to Luperci.
  • Description: Petunia is a draft mare with a chestnut and white pinto pattern. She has a wide blaze up her face and a flaxen mane.
  • History:
    • Brought to Krokar in 2014 when the original group moved to 'Souls.
    • Bred with a Svantevit horse at the Outpost in October 2014.
    • Gave birth to Bryony in September 2015.
    • Brought to live at Old Ironsides in fall 2018.


Caribou

Amaris

  • Gender: Cow
  • Birth Year: 2015
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • History:
    • Amaris was born to Anyu and Noatak in June 2015. She resided in Krokar for most of her life until being brought to live at Old Ironsides in the fall of 2018.

Anyu

  • Gender: Cow
  • Birth Year: 2012
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • Personality: Sweet and mild-mannered, Anyu is a sucker for treats and does well when spoken to softly. She tends to shy around those she doesn't know, but with plenty of encouragement (treats), she will easily warm up to a new face. Anyu can become skittish and anxiety ridden if separated from Noatak.
  • Appearance: Average sized, Anyu's name, which means "snow", has been derived from her pelt. She is the palest of the caribou herd, just shy of being considered albino.
  • History: She was brought to Krokar in 2014 when Eliza Cormier rejoined her family and resided there until being taken to live at Old Ironsides following Krokar's disbandment in the fall of 2018.
  • Calves sired by Noatak:

Elke

  • Gender: Cow
  • Birth Year: 2017
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • History: Elke was born to Heidi and Noatak in June 2017. She previously resided in Krokar until being brought to live at Old Ironsides in the winter of 2017.

Heidi

  • Gender: Cow
  • Birth Year: 2014
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • Personality: Friendly and large, Heidi is a great caribou for pulling a cart or a sled. Heidi is trained for pulling a cart or sled.
  • History Heidi was born to Nanni in 2014 and brought to Krokar when the original group moved into New Brunswick. She resided in Krokar for most of her life until being brought to live at Old Ironsides in the fall of 2018.
  • Calves sired by Noatak:

Isku

  • Gender: Bull
  • Birth Year: 2009
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • Personality: Isku is the dominant male, and is generally the first to approach. Very protective of the herd after the breeding season, only Taseko and occasionally Claude are able to enter the pens without getting gored.
  • Appearance: Isku has been known to trample various predators to protect the herd and dulled claw marks from a bobcat can be seen on his muzzle, back, and flanks to prove his bravery. The largest caribou in the herd, Isku is trained for pulling carts and sleds.
  • History: He was brought to Krokar in 2014 when the original group moved into New Brunswick and resided there until being brought to live at Old Ironsides in the fall of 2018.

Jack

  • Gender: Bull
  • Birth Year: 2012
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • Personality: Jack has quite a lot of energy and likes being around Luperci. He can oftentimes be seen challenging Isku to dominance battles, which he unfortunately never succeeds at.
  • Appearance: On the large end of the caribou weight range, Jack has a scar forming on his left flank from getting injured during the flood.
  • History: He was brought to Krokar in 2014 when the original group moved into New Brunswick and resided there until being taken to live at Old Ironsides following Krokar's disbandment in the fall of 2018.

Jill

  • Gender: Cow
  • Birth Year: 2011
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • Personality: Jill is a bit shy and tends to approach after other caribou do. She has taken a liking to Magnolia, and tends to be a little more outgoing around the more sociable caribou female.
  • Appearance: The smallest caribou of the herd.
  • History: She was brought to Krokar in 2014 when the original group moved into New Brunswick and resided there until being taken to live at Old Ironsides following Krokar's disbandment in the fall of 2018.
  • Calves:

Malina

  • Gender: Cow
  • Birth Year: 2012
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • Personality: Energetic and friendly, Malina is named after the Sun Goddess and is picked often for a 2-4 caribou cart or sled as she works well with others.
  • Appearance: On the bigger side of the females, Malina is oftentimes mistaken for a male.
  • History: She was brought to Krokar in 2014 when Tybalt Cormier rejoined his family and resided there until being taken to live at Old Ironsides following Krokar's disbandment in the fall of 2018.
  • Calves sired by Isku:

Myla

  • Gender: Cow
  • Birth Year: 2016
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • History: Myla was born to Malina and Isku in June 2016. She resided in Krokar for most of her life until being brought to live at Old Ironsides following Krokar's disbandment in the fall of 2018.

Nanni

  • Gender: Cow
  • Birth Year: 2009
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • Personality: Nanni is the bravest (and largest) of the females, and often takes the role of matriarch, keeping the other females in line and having her pick of the males during the breeding season.
  • History: She was brought to Krokar in 2014 when the original group moved into New Brunswick and resided there until being brought to live at Old Ironsides in the fall of 2018. Nanni is trained for pulling carts and sleds.
  • Calves sired by Isku:

Noatak

  • Gender: Bull
  • Birth Year: 2011
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • Personality: Calm and steady as the river he's named for, Noatak is the most passive of the males and quite friendly and curious towards luperci. The only time he tends to get aggressive is when other males approach Anyu, who is his very favorite caribou of the herd.
  • Appearance: Second largest of the herd, Noatak is a gentle giant, hardly imposing his height or brawn with any of the other caribou.
  • History: He was brought to Krokar in 2014 when Eliza Cormier rejoined her family and resided there until being taken to live at Old Ironsides following Krokar's disbandment in the fall of 2018.

Pana

  • Gender: Bull
  • Birth Year: 2014
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • Personality: As a youth, Pana was known for being extremely rambunctious and curious, often on the run after something or attempting to engage in play with the other herd animals. Despite being older now, Pana has retained his youthful curiosity and playfulness, though he isn't as exuberant as he once was.
  • Appearance: He is relatively small for a bull, but can still pull carts and sleds if needed.
  • History: Pana was brought to Krokar in 2014 when Tybalt Cormier rejoined his family and resided there until being brought to live at Old Ironsides in the fall of 2018.

Siku

  • Gender: Bull
  • Birth Year: 2017
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • History: Siku was born to Anyu and Noatak in June 2017. He previously resided in Krokar until being brought to live at Old Ironsides in the winter of 2017.

Tartok

  • Gender: Cow
  • Birth Year: 2017
    • More Info »
by San
  • Abilities:
    • Halter-trained
    • Harness-trained
  • History: Tartok was born to Anyu and Noatak in June 2017. She previously resided in Krokar until being brought to live at Old Ironsides in the winter of 2017.


Miscellaneous Others

Moo

  • Species: Cat
  • Gender: Queen
  • Birth Year: 2016
    • More Info »
by Mandi
  • Abilities:
    • High speech
    • Mousing
  • History: Moo is the last remaining kitten from Meerclar's 2016 litter and seemed perfectly content to continue living in the Cormier-Parhelion household until a large group from Krokar proper left to transport goods and animals to Old Ironsides. Moo stowed away in one of the wagons and now helps to keep the trade depot's food storage and animal feed clear of mice and other pests.
    • More information located here.

Ethel, Joy, and Sherman

  • Species: Duck
  • Gender: 2 female, 1 male
  • Birth Year: 2018
    • More Info »
by San
  • History: These three ducks with Indian runner lineage were gifted to Krokar in May 2018 by Sebastien Stone prior to his departure from the pack. They lived with the other resident ducks until bring brought to live at Old Ironsides in fall of 2018. The ducks, later named Ethel, Joy, and Sherman, are noisy and entertaining.

Mable

  • Species: Cow
  • Gender: Female
  • Birth Year: 2011
    • More Info »
by San
  • Personality & Appearance: Mable is a docile cow with long hair. She grazes in the fields with the rest of the livestock and tends to hang out along the fence line near the horses.
  • History:
    • Brought to Krokar in 2014 when Tybalt Cormier rejoined his family.
    • Bred with a bull from Vinátta in May 2015.
    • Gave birth to a female calf in March 2016.
    • Brought to live at Old Ironsides in fall 2018.

Nutchat

  • Species: Cow
  • Gender: Female
  • Birth Year: 2016
    • More Info »
by San
  • Personality & Appearance: Nutchat is just as mild-mannered as her mother and with just as much hair!
  • History:
    • Born to Mable on March 2nd, 2016, sired by a bull from Vinátta.
    • Named by Rat during the livestock naming contest in December 2016. Her name is Inuit for head hair.
    • Brought to live at Old Ironsides in fall 2018.

Altair

  • Species: Goat
  • Gender: Buck
  • Birth Year: Unknown
    • More Info »
by Mandi
  • Personality & Appearance: Altair is a fairly mild-mannered goat of Nubian ancestry.
  • History:

Astra

  • Species: Goat
  • Gender: Doe
  • Birth Year: Unknown
    • More Info »
by Mandi
  • Personality & Appearance: Astra is a quiet goat of Nubian ancestry.
  • History:

Brenda

  • Species: Goat
  • Gender: Doe
  • Birth Year: Unknown
    • More Info »
by Mandi
  • Personality: Brenda is a troublemaker, the most likely to escape and go wandering off.
  • Appearance: Her name means "Sword", inspired by the steel grey of her fur.
  • History:
    • Given to Krokar in June 2017 following Vinatta's disbandment.
    • Brought to live at Old Ironsides in the fall 2018.

Othello

  • Species: Goat
  • Gender: Buck
  • Birth Year: 2016
    • More Info »
by Mandi
  • Personality: Curious and watchful, there is a sense of intelligence about Othello that one can almost visualize in his dark eyes. However, he can also be quiet stubborn.
  • History:
    • Born to Amara, sired by Billy, in September 2016.
    • Taken to live at Old Ironsides in the fall 2018.


5.  OOC Info

Current Contacts: Mandi and Myst

Creators: San, Mandi, Myst, X-tian

  • Old Ironsides carries lot of ties – both IC and OOC – to the former Krokar. In an effort to preserve some of the culture and purpose of our old pack, we ask that you please contact us before creating a character from this area.
    • Current residents are free to die, have children in, or leave this area, but please remember to update the page to reflect these changes.
  • Anyone is welcome to reference having heard of Old Ironsides or having passively visited the area.
    • However, any specific assumptions or interactions with characters residing here must be pre-approved by their respective owners.
  • If you are interested in proposing a trade for any of the available items, please contact one of us with details!


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