Page values for "Questions/Question 581"

Questions/Question 581

Hi, mods! I had a few questions regarding the Augmented-run farm as Wriothesley slowly gets more involved with the project.

* Funding / city support: Would it be possible for Wriothesley to follow up on securing business funding, hazard pay, grants, or loans through the city on behalf of the farm employees? He’s already put together a rough proposal list, and his angle would be working through the proper channels to argue for some form of reasonable income for the workers. I know the project is still largely non-profit (iirc), but since Lauralae applied for a business license, that’s the avenue he’d be pursuing. Especially for any hazard pay goodies

* Private contracts: If the farm isn’t able to secure government funding directly, what kinds of businesses or facilities in Karteria would be most interested in their produce? The idea would be fairly simple contracts supplying food to interested parties. (Fresh produce, fresh tea, the works.)

* Fish farming / pond development: Dedue and Wriothesley were able to fish some trout and bass from the pond, and what started as a casual suggestion has turned into genuine interest in whether the farm could reliably raise its own fish supply. If Neuvillette helps purify that small body of water, even outside the barrier, what kinds of changes or improvements would they notice over time? Wriothesley would likely consult experts like Tighnari on suitable pond plants, enlist other Augmented to help shape the land and water flow, and aim for a low-tech, relatively sustainable setup.

These are mostly small questions meant to support any interest in the farm as a shared point of involvement for characters. Especially if any of these methods could eventually be replicated in areas closer to the bridge-town, if that’s feasible!

1. The government might be skeptical at the idea of hazard pay, and want to downplay the effects of arcane radiation on the Augmented. After all, isn't the entire point of the Augmented creating creatures capable of enduring it? Patho-Gen would actually step in on their behalf, however- supplying some of the data they've collected, showing that while the Augmented are certainly resistant to arcane radiation (and can more readily heal from it), they are not immune.

But given that the farming venture is already showing fruit- the government wouldn't fight too hard against funding them. While they certainly have their corruption, their biases- they are still largely pragmatic and do not want Karteria to starve. Augmented farming is widely supported as a concept, as something immediate and practical that they can do that Karterians cannot. While there might be some grumbling when it comes to the costs of keeping these beasts healthy, Augmented farmers could secure some manner of salary, and concessions for the danger they're putting themselves in.

2. As the government is willing to fund the farm work, the private sector might be less relevant.... But for reference, the Augmented could also find good interest from local grocers, cafes, restaurants- anything that, well, sells food in some form or another.

3. Fish farming! A small body of water like the farm pond could be effectively cleansed. Any Katalyth growing from the pond bed would need to be removed, and the area regularly inspected to catch any new growths. But it could be done, and it would help to keep any fish kept in its waters healthy.

With collective Augmented help when it comes to the maintenance and fostering of a healthy pond environment, there's no reason why they couldn't grow some fish. And given that any body of water is sufficiently small, such as a pond (whether natural, or artificially constructed), the same techniques could be used around the bridge town as well.