1763 AD
1763 AD
Eight years after being stranded on Desten, the Hemming and Brickson families are now completely settled in the new, uncharted land. Some of the younger members marry, and set up new homes constructed by the Brickson carpenters, while the Hemming farmers cultivate a second farm opposite the pasture and begin growing fruits. In eight years, five ships have docked at the pier, trading with the families for fresh meat. A couple of members leave with the first ship to continue their journey to the New World, but the rest choose to remain in Desten, happy with the life it is providing them.
They are told that the island is situated in between Ireland and the New World, albeit closer to the latter. The seasons are similar to that of northern Europe and the New World, with heavy snow coming in winter. The river to the west of the settlement, which they name after the man that discovered it (Mulmont River), provides a new source of food for the inhabitants, but becomes almost frozen over during winter due to the cold.
The families attempt to pledge allegiance to England in return for some troops, but England refuses to commit any soldiers to defend the island, turning down the offer to claim the land in the name of the British Empire. In response, the families decide to stockpile any weapons they can trade for, fearing pirates might try to ransack the settlement. Despite small, petty fights, the relationship between the two families is friendly with a strong sense of community by both parties.
New houses are constructed for the newly married families.
The Hemming family patriarch builds a house next to the pasture.
The new farm cultivates apples.
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