Building the Port and the Landed Lords
Once the threat of the Lizardmen had been neutralised, it became clear
to Han Shay that they would need a
secure base from which to trade. Somewhere with a harbour, docks,
ship builders and warehouses. Of all
of the settlements, his bas on the land-bar between the swamp and the sea was
best suited - But he
couldn't do it alone, and her feared then enmity of the other lords if
her should appear to prosper to
their disadvantage..
After much discussion, they reached a compromise, the port would be built on the Say estate, but each of the founder would contribute to the project - and in return they would form the Council of Porter's Bar.
It took 3 years hard work- but eventually the first harbour was built and an a small ship yard started - soon the first ships were plying their trade along the coast