Diary of Carpman the Fish Cleaner, Hematite, 283
This has gone on for far too long. Our "leader", Shonus, has seized complete control of the expedition. This is a problem, as he may not be as easy to intimidate as our wimpy overseer. I live in complete discomfort due to his complete lack of care for the common dwarf. It is time for a coup.
I have begun construction of a plan, with which I will use to completely overthrow this ignorant Shonus.
Diary of Carpman the General, 2nd of Malachite, 283
The plan is complete. With my completed pipe rifle and lead slugs, which make quite an impact, I have seized control of this outpost. Now to turn things around.
I have installed butcher and tannery systems outside, and had one of the brahmin slaughtered myself. Now to deal with the drinking conditions. I am planning on creating a well in the rudimentary shaft created under Shonus's rule, which will do until the farms begin yielding sufficient crops.
Diary of Carpman the General, 4th of Malachite,283
Migrants! Damn their souls. Well, the well is complete and I have turned Shonus's office into a dining room for the populace. Chairs and tables for all!
I have decided to give these migrants some use, and have set up some barracks south west of the trade depot. Hopefully one of them will actually be able to teach me how to use this thing.