Koldanar Trade Cart

Oh, oh, oh, oh! Oh, oh, oh, oh!
Wagons, axles! Wheels, and some rope!
Oh, oh, oh, oh! Oh, oh, oh, oh!
Precious jewels! Wood tools and hope!
Oh, oh oh, oh!

— Clan Koldanar descending song

It is always a wonderful day in the Stalwartkin holds in the Silverhorn Mountains when the caravans of Clan Koldanar arrive in town. They roll into the main plaza of the hold and unload fresh and preserved foods, wooden crafts and (most importantly) barrels of mead and ale. But the most important thing that the caravans bring is joy and happiness, as the lizardkin share their work and news with the wider world.

Ah, ah, ah, ah! Ah, ah, ah, ah!
Wagons, axles! Wheels, and some rope!
Ah, ah, ah, ah! Ah, ah, ah, ah!
Wheat, potatoes! Grain, seeds and hope!
Ah, ah ah, ah!

— Clan Koldanar ascending song

Construction and Adaptation

While the roads in the Grass Sea are no issue for the carts, the paths between the Stalwartkin holds are often much more treacherous. Because of this, the Koldanar trade carts have been built to be light-weight and very manoeuvrable. Instead of going for a few large, cargo-heavy carts that could get stuck on the steep mountain passes, they have opted for a large number of smaller carts.
The craftsmen of Clan Koldanar have also created more specialized carts for specific routes. As an example, carts that mostly travel the circuit of the northern cities, where the paths are more hilly and mountainous, are usually smaller and sturdier than carts that travel the southern circuit. Other adaptations added to carts are additional wheels, special wheels attached in muddy areas and river grip, and magical weatherproof cloth to protect against storms and rain.

Locations

Silverhorn Mountains
The Green Sea
Xeran Forest

Operated by

Clan Koldanar

Vehicle Specifications

Beam

1.5 to 1.8 metres

Length

2 to 2.5 metres

Height

1 to 1.5 metres

Weight

350-400 kilograms

Speed

up to 25 kilometres per hour

Complement / Crew

2 people are required to drive

Cargo & Passenger Capacity

up to about 1 tonne of cargo or passengers

Traded Goods

The Koldanar caravans carry all manner of goods that are needed in the Stalwartkin holds and the Harvestlord holds alike:

• Foodstuffs from the Green Sea, including flour and carefully-preserved jams and pickled vegetables.
• Quality lumber from the Xeran forest, especially to be brought to the Clan Koldanar craftsmen for cart construction.
• Precious metals and gems from the Silverhorn Mountains, including polished jewels and intricately-designed jewelry.