Hunters' Tents

Background

Hunters' Tents is the colloquial term for the small tents (often designed for one to three people) which are used by Nomads.
Though they are called the 'Nomads' by outsiders because they are thought to be nomadic by the Townsfolk, this is a misnomer. While some clans choose to travel around, they stay in the same place for anywhere between a few days to ten moons, others stay in permanent camps where they live for years at a time.

Purpose

These kinds of temporary structures are a vital part of clan life. The tents are used mainly for hunters, or people who are yet to create a family unit within the clan. They are also used when people leave the camp for hunting or tracking, or perhaps travelling between clans.

Architecture

When erected there are two types of Hunters' Tents. When collapsed there are technically three, because most have the flexibility to be either, while some can be built as only one or the other.

One-Pole

Pros

• Fewer pieces of wood to carry
• Wind resistant
• Retains heat
• Higher peak

Cons

• Layout
• Central pole limits the storage space
• Less stealthy

Two-Pole

Pros

• Stable shape
• Easy to pitch
• Stealthy design
• Requires less floor space

Cons

• Limited headroom
• More wood to carry

Construction

They are both built from sticks and canvas with ropes and pegs to stabilise them. They can be erected on most ground types as the ropes can be pegged into the ground, weighted down or tied to nearby permanent objects, depending on what's available.

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