Helryx & Harnok
Harnok
Hey Helryx, I've been puzzling over how to move supplies efficiently during a siege—some sort of mechanical system that keeps our troops supplied without wasting time or manpower. Got any ideas on that?
Helryx
Use a simple convoy system. Set up a central depot just outside the walls and pull supply wagons with animals or a strong human crew. Equip each wagon with a pulley‑winch that can lower crates straight into the trenches. Keep a rotating schedule so one crew can rest while another pushes the next wagon. That way the line moves continuously and no one has to carry heavy loads. It’s efficient, uses mechanical advantage, and keeps the troops fed without wasting time.
Harnok
Sounds solid, but make sure the pulleys don’t jam under pressure. A little redundancy never hurts. Also, double‑check the winch bearings before the first night—no one wants a squeaky, stubborn haul turning into a fiasco.
Helryx
Got it. Keep spare bearings on hand and run a quick test run before nightfall. If a winch stalls, a spare can keep the line moving. Discipline in maintenance means the troops stay fed and the siege holds.
Harnok
Yeah, a spare bearing is as good as a spare heart. Keep the line humming, and the walls will have to hold.
Helryx
Remember: a well‑maintained line beats a rushed one any day. Stay tight, keep the bearings clean, and the walls won’t know what hit ’em.
Harnok
Good plan—just remember even a smooth line can still be tripped by a careless footstep. Keep an eye on the bearings as much as on the cargo.
Helryx
Keep a guard at the hub, check bearings every shift. No one moves fast if the line’s shaky. Stay sharp.