Greetings, mighty Vikings! ✊
Although the title of Jarl is eminently honorable, it comes with great responsibility. Know that managing your own settlement 👑 is a difficult endeavor fraught with hardships, meaningful decisions, and deadly threats. Your life and that of your tribemates can be brought to an abrupt end by harsh weather, famine, cold, untamed wildlife or ferocious animals… and the list goes on. Fear not, however, as the wisdom of the sages and numerous valuable tips are coming to your aid.
It's time to take care of the bellies of our clansfolk and make sure that their tables will never run out of food, so much needed in the harsh Nordic lands. The specter of famine is one of the Vikings' greatest fears ☠️ so your task will be to make sure that hunger never knocks on the gates of your settlement. But... how to do it?
Farming as one of the most stable food sources 👩🌾
Soil, if used properly, can produce abundant crops that will fill your granaries. Well... easier said than done! Farming requires not only appropriate knowledge and skills, but also specialized tools. But let's start from the beginning - the first step in your agriculture adventure will be choosing the right place where your fields will be created.
Farmer guide - step by step:
1️⃣. Take a moment to walk around your settlement and decide where you want to plant the first farms 🌾 The location should be flat and free from any rocks or trees. When you find the perfect spot, use the radial menu to set up your first fields.
2️⃣. Only fertile soil can grow crops. Therefore, the next step will be to enrich it with a special fertilizer. At this point, you will need a shovel that will allow you to perform this crucial action.
3️⃣. After the fields are made fertile, they need to be dug up and loosened with a hoe. Break through the tough soil, reach the deeper layers, and get it ready for planting seeds.
4️⃣. Now it's time to plant seeds in your fields. Select the crop that fits your needs best (like cabbage, turnips, carrots, grain or other) and spread the seeds across the prepared soil.
5️⃣. And now... we wait! Remember, that while you wait for the harvest, you can take care of other important matters and activities.
6️⃣. The final and most rewarding stage is harvesting. Take your sickle, head to the fields, and gather the golden grain or other valuable crops. Well done! Now your people won’t have to worry about hunger and can enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Animal breeding 🐮
Animal breeding is the perfect complement to farming. Animal products will help you supplement your food supply and make your fellow Vikings happier. Animals such as cows and chickens have found their place in human settlements for thousands of years, and your foothold is no exception.
Unlike crops, animals need a roof over their heads 🐔 With that in mind, start by building a Chicken Coop or a Barn to house your first flocks. When the structures are ready, place the animals in them. To obtain eggs, milk or meat, you need to make sure your livestock have something to eat. And this is where agriculture comes in handy!
Your animals will happily eat agricultural produce that you obtain from your fields. Remember to maintain the right balance between what is intended for people and what is intended for livestock 🍽️ By doing so, you will guarantee that your people are fed for good, enabling them to address other vital issues that will further strengthen and enhance your settlement.
Join the clan
We hope you find the sixth entry in our series helpful and interesting. Now that you have all the necessary knowledge about the farming and breeding, it's time for you to test your skills in practice.
Ah, one more thing - and this is important 😁 Do not forget to wishlist the Viking Frontiers Prologue version on this Steam Page » and sign up for the upcoming Playtest!
Thank you, Vikings! Until next time! 🖐️
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