Meanwhile in Tridentine (Duchy of Lombardy)

[Rule Hound]

A force of slaves once again exits the mines.

They are under strict overseers but head up the mountains and a ramshackle camp is made.

Each day the slaves are taken out of their makeshift prison and put to work. Slowly but surely one of the mountain tops is being cleared of trees. The Trees themselves being stripped of branches and the large logs being set aside for possible latter use.

[Rule Hound]

In other news. With the gathering of the Crusade in Florence? The imperial Troops are packing up and heading home.

[Rule Hound]

Construction on the great and grand castle continues. Foundations and walls are rising into the night sky. The main castle itself is looking very formidable. the main floor outer walls is nearly complete and the quarry is running at full strength to supply the needed stone. The single story Barracks are complete with a rough hewn roof and fine finishing materials are starting to be delivered and hauled up to the mountain for storage within.