=== Races | Technology | Buildings & Organizations === ====== MISTSPRING WATER INC. MANUFACTORY ====== {{:mistspring_water_inc_scenic2d.png?direct&400|}} ===== Overview ===== * **Location:** [[atrana_mountains|Atrana Mountains]] source springs, northeastern foothills near [[atrana_mountains|Atrana Mountains]] summit streams, nearby [[Morningstar|Morningstar]] * **Address:** Mistspring Trail, 1.2 km upstream of the [[arla_river|Arla River]] headwaters [[mistspring_water_inc|Mistspring Water Inc.]] was established to bottle spring-fed water drawn from the pristine Arla River’s source outflows. Initially spurned by settlers who had abundant local water, the company found demand surged as industrial runoff and [[the_humans|exohuman]] expansion degraded traditional supplies. Their signature 750 mL sealed flasks of Mistspring Water became a Quickdraw staple at 6 K per flask, alongside bulk 5 L and 10 L containers (7 K/14 K) for domestic and commercial use — a pricey necessity in a thirsty frontier. Following the 2631 [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]] and the rise of [[communardism|Communardist]] water policies, the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]] centralized distribution through [[federal_allottment-center|Federal Allotment Centers]] in [[Firetown|Firetown]] under the watch of the [[federal_allotment_agency|Federal Allotment Agency]], while in [[Morningstar|Morningstar]], [[New Kourou|New  Kourou]], and [[Hope|Hope]] free, fresh water flowed from public [[federal_fountains|Federal Fountains]] also maintained by the Federal Allotment Agency. Improved environmental controls have since restored regional water quality, ending the scarcity that birthed Mistspring. ===== Architectural Significance ===== * **Construction Materials:** Local stone, insulated timber framing, and polished slate sourced from nearby quarries * **Floors:** Two levels — ground reception & bottling line, upper storage & quality lab * **Design Purpose:** Gravity-fed bottling system: spring intake to holding cisterns above the line, descending through sediment filters and UV sterilizers into filling valves. * **Footprint:** ~600 m² main hall with adjacent service annex for bulk-container staging * **Environmental Integration:** Green roofs planted with ferns; runoff channels rejoin the river below to maintain natural flow ===== Building Structure ===== ==== Ground Floor ==== * **Intake Cisterns:** Series of elevated cisterns capturing multiple spring outlets; initial coarse-filter grates remove debris * **Sediment & UV Treatment:** Multi-stage filters and UV tubes housed in a glass-lined trench beneath the cisterns * **Bottling Line:** Automated fill-and-crimp stations for 750 mL flasks; manual bulk-fill valves for 5 L & 10 L jerrycans * **Quality Lab:** On-site lab bench with hydrometers, spectrophotometer, and taste panel seating * **Dispatch Bay:** Roll-up door for [[new_kourou_courier_service_carts|carts]] [[new_kourou_courier_service|New Kourou Courier Service]]; wide stone ramp leading to service road ==== Upper Floor ==== * **Bulk Storage:** Shelves holding empty containers, crate pallets, and spare seals * **Office & Control Room:** Bottling metrics displayed on mechanical gauges; QC logs and courier schedules pinned to slate boards * **Staff Break Area:** Simple benches, purification taps for employee drinking water, and two genderneutral [[aurorasan_system|AuroraSan]] restrooms ==== Exterior Grounds ==== * **Source Springs:** Protected by sandstone housings and a low fence; gated access under license * **Service Shed:** Tool lockers, spare UV bulbs, filter canisters, and maintenance kits * **Hoos Hitch & Cart Dock:** Tether posts and chute rails for loading flasks onto courier carts of the New Kourou Courier Service. ===== Look and Feel ===== Visitors arrive to hear only dripping water and soft humming of turbines powering UV modules. Pale stone walls and polished wood beams contrast with the clear turquoise glow of spring outflows. Ferns drape from green roofs; slate floors are perpetually cool underfoot. Bottles clink rhythmically at the filling line while clerks taste-test and log every batch. The air smells of ozone and fresh water, a crisp reminder of why Mistspring’s claim rang true. ===== Roles and Responsibilities ===== * **Founder & Water Master (1):** Oversees intake quality, plant operations, and Free State compliance * **Bottling Technicians (4):** Run filtration, UV treatment, and flask/crate filling * **QC Analysts (2):** Test water samples, calibrate hydrometers, and manage taste panels * **Maintenance Bot (1):** The [[maintenance_bots|Maintenance Bot]] performs routine equipment servicing, part replacements, and UV module calibrations throughout the plant * **Dispatch Clerks (2):** Schedule courier runs, load flasks/cartons, and maintain shipping ledgers * **Cleaning Bot (1):** The [[cleaning_bots|Cleaning Bot]] executes daily floor sweeps, clears sediment spills, and sanitizes workstations and restrooms to maintain hygiene standards ===== Public Access & Operations ===== * **Beta Age Access:** Closed facility; bottled water sold through Frontier Quickdraws and wholesale to taverns and households * **Gamma Age:** Plant shuttered; site preserved for emergency reserve ===== Products and Prices ===== | **Product** | **Format** | **Price (Beta Age)** | **On-Table Impact for PCs** | | [[mistspring_water_flask|Mistspring Water Flask]] | 750 mL sealed flask | 6 K | Removes one level of exhaustion; advantage on saves vs dehydration for 2 h; regain 1d4 HP if below half max HP | | Bulk Water Container | 5 L jerrycan | 7 K | Provides up to 10 dehydration removals (one per drink); no additional HP benefit | | Bulk Water Container | 10 L jerrycan | 14 K | Provides up to 20 dehydration removals (one per drink); no additional HP benefit | All Mistspring containers are single-use and fully disposable; no deposit or return policy applies. ===== Production Chain ===== * **Extraction:** Gravity-fed springs → intake cisterns * **Treatment:** Coarse filter → sediment traps → UV sterilization * **Container Supply:** Empty 750 mL flasks and 5 L/10 L jerrycans produced by [[Bermuda Inc.|Bermuda Inc.]]. in New Kourou are delivered to the plant. * **Bottling:** Flask fill/crimp → crate → dispatch bay * **Bulk Sales:** Manual jerrycan filling for 5 L/10 L orders **Gamma Age** * **Reserve Storage:** Backstocked unopened crates in sealed vault ===== Security Measures ===== * **Licensed Gate:** Locked gate at spring source — only licensed staff hold keys * **Combat Drone Patrols:** Two 24/7 [[combat_drones|Combat Drones]] of the [[guarding_troopers|Guarding Troopers]] circle the manufactory perimeter as critical infrastructure, operating off-site schedules not tied to regular patrol routes ===== Player Interaction Possibilities ===== ==== Legal interactions ==== * Courier Exchanges: Bring new empty crates or retrieve filled crates as an employee of the New Kourou Courier Service for plant dispatch. * Apply for Employment: Submit an application for bottling technician, QC analyst, or dispatch clerk positions during hiring cycles. * Order Bulk: Place orders for 5 L or 10 L containers through the dispatch office, arranging delivery schedules and payment terms. ==== Illegal interactions ==== * Tap the Source: Sabotage or divert spring outflows to drain the manufactory’s intake. * Counterfeit Containers: Forge seals and sell untreated local water under the Mistspring label. * Smuggle Bulk: Secretly siphon jerrycans for black-market resale or barter in remote camps. ===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters ===== ==== Adventure Hook Example: ==== * **Poisoned Bottle Blackmail:** [[talia_quickshot_maren|Talia "Quickshot" Maren]], founder of the [[frontier_supply_company|Frontier Supply Company]], is in full panic mode. She just got a ransom note demanding 10.000 [[Kourou|Kourou]] by next Friday — or more [[frontier_quickdraw_network|Quickdraw]] goods will turn lethal. One water bottle’s already been tainted, and every vending‑machine staple could be next: the [[starshine_schnapps|Starshine Schnaps]], [[chew_meat_strips|Chew Meat Strips]], even the [[emergency_space_nutrition-pack|Emergency Space Nutrition Packs]] and [[dry_shampoo_and_soap_kit|Dry Shampoo & Soap Kits]].Talia hires the PC to Intercept the poisoned bottle before it reaches a customer, trace the breach in her supply chain and to unmask the saboteur … ===== Related Pages and Further Information ===== * [[beta_age|Beta Age]] * [[atrana_mountains|Atrana Mountains]] * [[arla_river|Arla River]] * [[free_state_of_settlers|Free State of Settlers]] * [[Chantal Berkenheim|Chantal Berkenheim]] (founder) * [[mistspring_water_inc|Mistspring Water Inc.]] * [[mistspring_water_flask|Mistspring Water Flask]] * [[Bermuda Inc.|Bermuda Inc.]] * [[frontier_quickdraw_network|Frontier Quickdraw Network]] * [[new_kourou_courier_service|New Kourou Courier Service]] * [[federal_allotment_agency|Federal Allotment Agency]] (successor, Gamma Age) * [[federal_allottment-center|Federal Allotment Centers]] (Gamma Age) * [[federal_fountains|Federal Fountains]] (Gamma Age)