Trader Caravan

[Cali]

Didn't we used to have some PC's in a Trader Caravan?  I vaguely recall come posts, but I can't find anything.  Was it all in my head or from NPC's?

[Eimi]

A loooooooong time ago I believe there was a PC trader caravan, but it was at least four years ago (before I joined at least).

[kurt]

In this vein, where can I find information on Trader Caravans?  Any books or references in particular?  Maybe some posts here that describe their ins and outs as they relate to Triad?

[Cali]

Hmm, okay.  It must have been somebody who did a NPC storyline I am remembering.  

Well, that leads me to another question then, is anybody interested in a little brainstorming session to start up a trader group?

Kurt- Renegades of Pern would probably give you a fair bit of info about the Caravans.  As to Triad, there doesn't seem to be much.  

[Amanda N]

Cali, your post has good timing.  Kurt was mulling over creating a Trader character just last night!

[Cali]

Really?  Well I was re-reading Eragon where they were talking about a caravan and it reminded me that I always wanted to make a sona for one but I'd forgotten about it.  

DragonsDawn and maybe Chronicles has some stuff too, but that would have to be taken very broadly since so much time has passed.  Todd's dragon books I think have some too... at the mining camp I think, but again it's very early on in the timeline.

[Amanda N]

I always viewed Traders as gypsy like folk.  

[kurt]

Pity there's no "All about Merchant Caravans on Pern" guide anywhere.  

What, me lazy? :sleepy2:

[Cali]

Yeah, I kind of imagine them like that too.  Only really business oriented, like the travelling flea market people you see along I-70.  

Kurt- if we put enough effort into it, we could come up with our own guide. :D

[kurt]

Maybe they're like Carnies!

Cali- See, that violates my code o' laziness. ;)

Edit: My winking smiley has a santa hat on.  Christmas in September, I suppose?

[Cali]

Except not creepy :D

I always get the feeling that the santa hat smileys are just really drunk and they don't realize the date  

[Jane]

Would you consider making your trader caravan go near the riverboats?  :geek:

That would be the 6-5-4 route on this picture ... from Emerald Falls past the rebuilding Topaz SeaHold and on to Dolphin Cove Weyr.

[Cali]

Sure I'd consider it... I'd probably consider it even more if you just happened to get involved in our plotting and you became a constant reminder... (we need a roping you in smiley)

[Amanda N]

LOL!

[kurt]

Perhaps we should compile a list of questions about traders, and then try and fill in results?  Sort of  mini-faq/guide thing or what-have you.  Then perhaps the council could "bless" it, so there'd be no Canon issues down the road.

Cuz, honestly, I don't know anything at all about trader-types.