When I was trying to decide what servants I could refer to at my farm (who did I sent to deliver perfume orders for example) and what servants might I have in a small farm estate, I'd run across this list of servants . I chose a small household staff from among these listed. Maybe it's useful to others.
I particularly liked, under Social needs, that you mentioned " Satisfied by interaction with animals (farm & pet)". That is a nice idea. I was curious if "pet" meant household pets that could be petted for a few social points or it pertained to beloved farm animals only. If it didn't include household, I'd like to suggest that. I also wondered if one day there would be the profession of veterinarian (or a combo of doctor and veterinarian).
[Before I asked about veterinarian, I looked up when did the profession of veterinarian begin. I ran across a very brief summary. It is posted in the Resources section https://livinghistoryvw.com/age-of-reason/forum/historical-research -- UL]
I am Madame Una Chantal D'Qat, eldest of two daughters of a a wealthy French family, the D'Qats.
Family history: The D'Qats are of middle level nobility, respected and acknowledged at court but not keen to be regulars there or in the company of those who seek royal attention. They have come by their wealth in business and trade and perhaps in some less-talked about ways, something about which there have been occasional rumors but no known scandal. Her parents, being more forward thinking and atypical themselves, allowed her to be educated and independent. She requested of, and was granted permission by, her parents to establish her own small farming estate (with reasonable protection as befits a lady). Sent with her on this endeavor, to act as her estate Steward and protector, was the childhood friend and second eldest son of an English family, long time trusted family friends and business partners. She does not hold with all the traditional ways and limitations of nobility, and will quietly defy them as she chooses. She enjoys being outdoors, and is not afraid to work at tasks around her estate. She enjoys travel and maintains a small villa in the town of Rocca Sorrentina, Italy. About her there is the air of propriety, and a little mystery.
My impression was that AES serves as stimulus to general rp. It is the activity that generates some in-sim activity and economy around which story rp would grow. That was my take on it. Unlike G&S which seems to be more about the activities and products themselves.
A horse by any other name is still a Duchesse. LOL
Looking forward to watching our market grow and visiting others.
Thank you Duchess. (laughs) Bring one of your pretty picnic baskets...
My diet too tends to be what's most at hand and easy to fix. I have a lot of rice in storage, chicken, and of course there is an abundance of verr meat for offer. I eat verr skewers, and chicken with rice a lot. These things are also easy to fix while at the carpentry table. I also often use potatoes and tomatoes in dishes. I enjoy cooking the fancier foods, and save some for decoration, and for hosting/event buffet tables (please folks, eat the foods) or for sale (please folks, eat the foods) if I know someone wants it. It does take some of the fun out of fixing the fancier things when they don't get used so I stick with the staples a lot.
