Garron & Faton
Faton
Garron, the village's outpost is cut off by that canyon and the storm's coming fast. I've sketched a quick bridge, but it's not a walk‑and‑talk thing—it's a real fixer’s job. Got any ideas on hauling the parts over there?
Garron
Sounds like a real challenge, but we can do it! First, line up all the big beams and stuff and stack them on wagons—got any carts? If not, we can use a sturdy sled on a flat rock and drag it across the canyon floor. Second, rally the strong folk for a hauling crew; a few dozen hands can pull a whole load if we tie them together with rope and set up a makeshift winch. Or, if the canyon’s narrow enough, we could fashion a rope ladder from the beams themselves—anchor one end high, the other down, and have the crew swing across. If that’s too risky, just bring a bunch of oxen or even donkeys to pull the wagons; they’re surprisingly good at hauling. Lastly, make sure the bridge has a weight limit and test it with a few carts before sending anyone across. Keep the team focused, keep the pace steady, and we’ll get the village safe before that storm rolls in.
Faton
Garron, good plan but let’s tighten the details. A sled on a flat rock works only if the floor is level and the beams don’t break the ice. A winch made from a fallen tree and some rope will pull the load, but you’ll need a steady hand and a strong anchor. A rope ladder from the beams is clever, but you’re trusting the crew to swing safely—no room for error before the storm hits. If you can bring even a handful of oxen, the load will move slower but far safer. Keep the bridge weight test rigorous; a sudden shift could tear it apart. Focus on the simplest, strongest solution first—don’t rush.
Garron
Alright, here’s the streamlined plan: get a couple of oxen or strong draft animals ready, load the beams onto a sturdy sled, and rope the sled to the oxen with a secure hitch. We’ll need a good anchor on the other side—use a deep pit or a massive tree root and tie a thick rope around it. Set up a simple winch from the fallen tree, attach the other end to the sled, and have the crew pull in steady, short pulls. Before the storm, run a full weight test with the bridge under a full load of oxen pulling; if it holds, we’re good. Keep the crew tight and the pace slow; safety first, and we’ll get the village back on track.
Faton
Sounds solid, Garron. Just make sure the hitch’s tight enough that the oxen don’t get stuck and the anchor holds—no half‑measures. The winch has to be strong; a single rope snag could bring the whole operation to a halt. Keep the crew’s hands in sync, let them rest before the next pull. That way the bridge won’t get twisted out of shape and you’ll get the village back in time. Keep the pace steady and the eyes on the load. Good work.
Garron
Got it, crew. Tight hitches, steady pulls, and eyes on the load. We’ll finish this before the storm hits. Let’s move out!
Faton
You ready to get to work? Bring the oxen up, line the sled, and let’s get that bridge moving. Stay tight, stay focused. No room for slack. Let's make it.
Garron
Let’s roll—oxen on deck, sled in line, and we’ll haul that bridge out in one clean push. No slack, all in. Onward!