To the Legate Argent, 'The Dragon'

[Phoebe]

Hi, nice to write to you!

I spoke deeply with Sergeant Daoud on possible assistance to the war effort against Iakmes, and he and I and the Balestriere Mirielle concocted a plan that may have some use in skirmishes and battles.

You see, the silk of spiders is very durable- you may have noticed how difficult it is to break it off when captured within its webs, and it can't be cut very easily with a blade at all. Furthermore, spiders can produce a gunkier, 'sticky' silk that can stop orcs in their tracks, and control the battlefield.

These methods have never been exploited, for many reasons. Few know how to delicately care for a nesting spider. Many fear spiders, due to their uncanny shape and movements.

But I know all methods of spidercare.

What I propose is a spider ranch, consisting of a few breeding pairs of Giant Spiders, silkweavers, with which to provide food, shelter, and comfort, in exchange we shall harvest their excess spiderwebs and weave them however we wish. There are MANY benefits to spidersilk that have not been explored, and I've listed out just a few of their many great applications.

BENEFITS OF SPIDER SILK
-Potent undershirt for any soldier, akin to chainlink armor- but infinitely lighter! The druidic art of 'Spiderskin', which has saved my life and the life of my companions numerous times, can attest to this.
-Very useful for ropemaking, for whatever worth one needs rope for, web does it better!
-Trapmaking potential in creating nets and tangles to control our enemy's paths and trap them!
-Comfortable application outside war- delicate and beautiful material for clothing, dresses, and satchels that won't break.
-In the long-term, silk would be a potent export with the other nations of the sands- provided the project is expanded well.

Currently, the primary stopgap of the Spider Ranch plan is a manner of housing for the spiders. I have been suggested the disused Stadium could work well for housing, though smaller locations are currently being scouted out. Spidersilk production will boost with greater housing.

Please write back as soon as you can, honored Legate!

Acolyte Nonon of the Sibylline Vine

[big metal rod]

ACOLYTE,

The Stadium is earmarked for another supporting endeavor to the War Effort.  Find a suitable alternative location for this ranch of yours, and I will move mountains to make it a reality.

I foresee a great need for industrial silk in the future.

-Argent,
LEGATE
DRAGON

[Phoebe]

Hi, been a bit!

The Acolytes and I have been hard at work finding the best place for the Spider Ranch- we think the valley outside the Tablet, left of the Rose Gate, would be the best spot! Our reasons for it are as such-

-The valleys provide the spiders protection from storms, and they can easily make spiderwebs between the valley.
-It's close to the Well, and easy to access and man!
-The natural terrain means covers for what construction would require, and could make this even more affordable!

I'd like to hear back from you as soon as possible on this, so we can discuss the next stage of the Spider Ranch!

Acolyte Nonon, sincerely

[big metal rod]

Acolyte Nonon,

Please meet with Misters Karstcleft and Stonefield regarding the construction projection.  They are my Palatial Architects, and they will be working closely with you on the design and implementation of your plan.

Keep me appraised as to the progress here; I have the utmost faith in your talents and abilities.

Do not disappoint us.

-Argent,
LEGATE,
DRAGON