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   * **Founded:** September 2626
-  * **Founder & Water Master:** [[Chantal Berkenheim|Chantal Berkenheim]], former sous‑chef at [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]] Kitchen turned spring‑water entrepreneur
+  * **Founder & Water Master:** [[Chantal Berkenheim|Chantal Berkenheim]], former sous‑chef aboard the [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]] Kitchen turned spring‑water entrepreneur
   * **Location:** Source springs in the northeastern foothills of the [[Atrana Mountains]], about 1.2 km upstream from the [[Arla River]] headwaters, near [[Morningstar]]
-  * **Address:** Mistspring Trail, 1.2 km above Arla River headwaters
+  * **Headquarters:** [[mistspring_water_inc.manufactory|Manufactory of Mistspring Waters Inc.]]
   * **License:** Exclusive [[free_state_of_settlers|Free State of Settlers]] charter for Arla River source extraction
-  * **Slogan:** “Pure and fresh — directly from the Source.”
+  * **Purpose:** “Pure and fresh water — directly from the Source.”
-Mistspring Water Inc. set out to bottle the crystal‑clear outflows of the Arla spring. Early on, thirsty pioneers shrugged—water was everywhere. But as industrial runoff and [[the_humans|exohuman]] settlements tainted local supplies, everyone scrambled for those sealed flasks. The vending machines of the [[frontier_quickdraw_network|Frontier Quickdraw Network]] stacked them at 6 K a pop, and bulk 5 L/10 L jerrycans at 7 K/14 K for homes and businesses — steep, but hey, frontier life is thirsty work.
+Mistspring Water Inc. set out to bottle the crystal‑clear outflows of the Arla spring. Early on, thirsty pioneers shrugged — water was everywhere. But as industrial runoff and [[the_humans|exohuman]] settlements tainted local supplies, everyone scrambled for those sealed flasks. The vending machines of the [[frontier_quickdraw_network|Frontier Quickdraw Network]] stacked them at 6 K a pop, and bulk 5 L/10 L jerrycans at 7 K/14 K for homes and businesses — steep, but hey, frontier life is thirsty work.
 ===== History =====
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 ==== Early Demand (2626 – 2630) ====
-**September 2626:** Chantal taps the first springs and sets up gravity‑fed cisterns.
+  * **September 2626:** Chantal taps the first springs and sets up gravity‑fed cisterns.
-**Late 2626:** First 750 mL flasks hit Frontier Quickdraw shelves—locals scoff until summer drought hits.
+  * **Late 2626:** First 750 mL flasks hit Frontier Quickdraw shelves — locals scoff until summer drought hits.
-**2627–2630:** Demand surges as mining runoff and booming settlements foul wells. Bulk orders roll in from taverns, trading posts, even small factories.
+  * **2627–2630:** Demand surges as mining runoff and booming settlements foul wells. Bulk orders roll in from taverns, trading posts, even small factories.
 ==== Federalisation & Closure (2631 onward) ====
-**2631 Peace Treaty:** [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]] nationalizes major water sources and closes Mistspring Water Inc..
+  * **2631[[peace_treaty| Peace Treaty]]:** [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]] nationalizes major water sources and closes Mistspring Water Inc..
+  * **Post‑2631:** Water gets distributed through [[federal_allottment-center|Federal Allotment Centers]] in [[Firetown]] and public [[Federal Fountains]] in Morningstar, [[New Kourou|New Kourou]], and [[Hope|Hope]]. Environmental regs restore natural water quality; Mistspring bottling plant shutters, held in reserve for emergencies.
-**Post‑2631:** Water gets distributed through [[federal_allottment-center|Federal Allotment Centers]] in [[Firetown]] and public [[Federal Fountains]] in Morningstar, [[New Kourou|New Kourou]], and [[Hope|Hope]]. Environmental regs restore natural water quality; Mistspring bottling plant shutters, held in reserve for emergencies.
+===== Distribution & Business Model =====
-===== Architectural Significance =====
+  * **Quickdraw Retail –** 750 mL sealed flasks (produced by [[Bermuda Inc.|Bermuda Inc.]]) stocked at Frontier Quickdraws for on‑the‑go refreshment.
+  * **Bulk Supply Contracts –** 5 L and 10 L jerrycans (also produced by Bermuda Inc.,) sold wholesale to taverns, settlements, and small factories in the Free State.
+  * **Courier Network –** Daily dispatch via [[new_kourou_courier_service_carts|New Kourou Courier Service carts]]
+  * **Emergency Reserve –** Post‑2631, unopened crates stored in sealed vaults for federal emergency allocation.
-  * **Materials:** Local stone walls, insulated timber framing, polished slate floors
+===== Product Line — “Mistspring Waters” =====
-  * **Design:** Gravity‑fed: spring intake → holding cisterns above the line → multi‑stage sediment filters → UV sterilizers → filling valves
-  * **Footprint:** ~600 m² main hall + service annex
-  * **Green Features:** Fern‑planted green roofs; filtered runoff channels return water to the river
-===== Building Structure =====
+| # | **Label**                   | **Format & Volume** | **Quick‑Play Table Quirk**                                                                                      | **Price** |
+| 1 | **Mistspring Water Flask**  | 750 mL sealed flask | Removes one level of exhaustion; advantage on saves vs. dehydration for 2 h; regain 1d4 HP if below half max HP | 6 K   |
+| 2 | **Bulk Water Container**    | 5 L jerrycan        | Provides up to 10 dehydration removals (one per drink); no additional HP benefit                                | 7 K |
+| 3 | **Bulk Water Container XL** | 10 L jerrycan       | Provides up to 20 dehydration removals (one per drink); no additional HP benefit                                | 14 K  |
-==== Ground Floor ====
+===== Competitors =====
-Intake Cisterns: Elevated stone cisterns with coarse grates to catch debris
+  * [[Space Drinks Inc.|Space Drinks Inc.]]
+  * **Founded:** December 2625 by Christos Demopoulos in New Kourou
+  * **Signature Beverage:** [[space_beer|Space Beer]] (5 % lager) alongside a range of spirits
+  * **Competition Angle:** Many settlers opted for a pint of Space Beer — cheaper than water flasks and with a guaranteed mood boost. As the saying went: //“Why pay for water when you can drink fun?”//
-Treatment Trench: Glass‑lined trench under cisterns housing sediment filters and UV tubes
+  * [[Pilswerke Inc.|Pilswerke Inc.]]
+  * **Founded:** 2627 by Gerhard Lentz in the Morningstar lava‑tube brewery
+  * **Signature Product:** [[lebensfreude_lager|Lebensfreude Lager]] (5.8 % ABV) brewed under an adapted Reinheitsgebot
+  * **Distribution:** One quarterly batch; taverns draw kegs by lottery, black‑market pints fetch up to 30 K
+  * **Competition Angle:** Settlers preferred a rare, crisp lager over expensive water — //“might as well spend on something that thrills, not just quenches.”//
+===== Legacy & Impact =====
-Bottling Line: Automated stations for 750 mL flask fill‑and‑crimp; manual nozzles for 5 L & 10 L jerrycans
+  * **Health & Sanitation –** Mistspring’s success spurred frontier-wide investments in water treatment and public sanitation.
+  * **Economic Lifeline –** Bulk shipments sustained drought‑hit settlements, making the plant a cornerstone of regional resilience.
-Quality Lab: Hydrometers, spectrophotometer, taste‑panel table
-Dispatch Bay: Roll‑up door and stone ramp for New Kourou Courier Service carts
-==== Upper Floor ====
-Bulk Storage: Racks of empty flasks, jerrycans, crate pallets, spare seals
-Control Room: Mechanical gauges display bottling metrics; QC logs and schedules on slate boards
-Staff Break Area: Simple benches, purified‑water taps, two composting AuroraSan restrooms
-==== Exterior Grounds ====
-Protected Springs: Sandstone housings and low fence—keys held only by licensed staff
-Service Shed: Tool lockers, spare UV bulbs, filter canisters, maintenance kits
-Hoos Hitch & Cart Dock: Tether posts and chute rails for loading bottles onto courier carts
-===== Look and Feel =====
-You step inside to the drip‑drip of spring water and the hum of UV turbines. Pale stone walls and dark wood beams highlight the glowing turquoise spring flow. Ferns hang from the green roofs; slate floors stay cool underfoot. Bottles clink on the line while clerks sip and log each batch. The scent of ozone mingles with fresh water—it’s like drinking mountain air.
-===== Roles and Responsibilities =====
-Founder & Water Master (1): Chantal Berkenheim – oversees intake quality, ops, Free State compliance
-Bottling Technicians (4): Run filters, UV, flask/crate filling
-QC Analysts (2): Test samples, calibrate gear, host taste panels
-Maintenance Bot (1): Handles routine servicing, part swaps, UV calibration
-Dispatch Clerks (2): Schedule runs, load carts, keep shipping ledgers
-Cleaning Bot (1): Sweeps floors, clears sediment, sanitizes workstations
-===== Public Access & Operations =====
-Beta Age: Facility closed to visitors; water sold through Frontier Quickdraws and wholesale to taverns/households
-Gamma Age: Plant decommissioned—kept as an emergency reserve
-===== Products and Prices =====
-Product	Format	Price (Beta Age)	On‑Table Impact for PCs
-Mistspring Water Flask	750 mL sealed flask	6 K	Removes one level of exhaustion; advantage vs. dehydration saves for 2 h; regain 1d4 HP if below half HP
-Bulk Water Container	5 L jerrycan	7 K	Up to 10 dehydration removals; no HP benefit
-Bulk Water Container	10 L jerrycan	14 K	Up to 20 dehydration removals; no HP benefit
-All containers are single‑use and disposable—no return or deposit.
-===== Production Chain =====
-Extraction: Springs → intake cisterns
-Treatment: Coarse filter → sediment traps → UV sterilization
-Container Supply: Flasks/jerrycans from [[Bermuda Inc.]] in New Kourou
-Bottling: Flask fill/crimp → crate → dispatch bay
-Bulk Sales: Manual jerrycan filling → orders shipped
-(Gamma Age: surplus crates sealed in vault storage)
-===== Security Measures =====
-Licensed Gate: Locked spring access—keys limited to core staff
-Combat Drone Patrols: Two Guarding Trooper drones circle the perimeter 24/7, unpredictable routes
-===== Player Interaction Possibilities =====
-==== Legal interactions ====
-Courier Exchanges: Swap empty crates or pick up filled ones as a New Kourou Courier Service employee
-Apply for Employment: Try for a bottling tech, QC analyst, or dispatch clerk job
-Order Bulk: Negotiate 5 L or 10 L deliveries with the dispatch office
-==== Illegal interactions ====
-Tap the Source: Tamper with cistern valves to divert spring water
-Forge Containers: Copy seals and peddle untreated water as Mistspring
-Smuggle Bulk: Secretly siphon jerrycans for black‑market sale or barter
-===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====
-==== Adventure Hook: Poisoned Flow ====
-Talia Maren discovers a note demanding 10 000 K by next Friday or bottled water will be laced with toxins. She hires the PCs to intercept the shipment, trace the leak in the chain, and unmask the culprit. Clues could include odd sediment in the lab samples, a missing UV bulb, or forage‑resistant ferns uprooted near the springs. A midnight sting at the Dispatch Bay could catch the saboteur—or spark a desperate last‑ditch attempt to poison the federal fountains downstream.
 ===== Related Pages and Further Information =====
-[[Beta Age]]
+  * [[beta_age|Beta Age]]
+  * [[atrana_mountains|Atrana Mountains]]
-[[Atrana Mountains]]
+  * [[arla_river|Arla River]]
+  * [[free_state_of_settlers|Free State of Settlers]]
-[[Arla River]]
+  * [[Chantal Berkenheim|Chantal Berkenheim]]
+  * [[mistspring_water_inc.manufactory|Manufactory of Mistspring Water Inc.]]
-[[Free State of Settlers]]
+  * [[mistspring_water_flask|Mistspring Water Flask]]
+  * [[Bermuda Inc.|Bermuda Inc.]]
-[[Mistspring Water Inc.]]
+  * [[frontier_quickdraw_network|Frontier Quickdraw Network]]
+  * [[new_kourou_courier_service|New Kourou Courier Service]]
-[[Bermuda Inc.]]
+  * [[federal_allotment_agency|Federal Allotment Agency]] (successor, Gamma Age)
+  * [[federal_allottment-center|Federal Allotment Centers]] (Gamma Age)
-[[Frontier Quickdraw Network]]
+  * [[federal_fountains|Federal Fountains]] (Gamma Age)
-[[New Kourou Courier Service]]
-[[Federal Allotment Agency]] (Gamma Age)
-[[Federal Allotment Centers]] (Gamma Age)
-[[Federal Fountains]] (Gamma Age)