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 == Anachronisms ==
 The common perception of a beautiful "chalet" made entirely of wood, enriched with carvings and built as a private home is an 18th-19th century phenomenon, far post-dating the game world. Details concerning what these structures were in the 1600s are scant and unreliable... but for game purposes, the ideal of a pretty Alpine building should be discarded from the players' imaginations.
 See also,<br>

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 '''Chalets''' in the 17th-century game world are seasonal mountain buildings constructed for temporary occupation during the warmer months, used while cattle are kept away from the valley's [[Haymeadow|haymeadows]] during the growing season. They are set above the valley floor, typically on a slope or shelf where ground is stable and drainage is reliable, and are built to withstand exposure to wind, rain and long periods of abandonment. The structure is usually of timber laid upon a low stone foundation or footing, both to level the building and to keep the wood clear of ground moisture.
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-In the 17th-century game world, a '''chalet''' is a seasonal structure used by herdsmen who drive their cattle to graze on the alpine grass in the summer, traditionally between late April and September.  These herds are returned to [[Haymeadow|haymeadows]] in the lower valley, to feast on the hay grown in the summer, while throughout the winter contributing their part to the soil's vitality.
+'''Chalets''' in the 17th-century game world are seasonal mountain buildings constructed for temporary occupation during the warmer months, used while cattle are kept away from the valley's [[Haymeadow|haymeadows]] during the growing season. They are set above the valley floor, typically on a slope or shelf where ground is stable and drainage is reliable, and are built to withstand exposure to wind, rain and long periods of abandonment. The structure is usually of timber laid upon a low stone foundation or footing, both to level the building and to keep the wood clear of ground moisture.
 == Construction ==
-Period chalets are constructed of field stone and mortar, with little to no insulation; this offers protection against the wind and little else in the winter time.  While some have a chimney, most do not.  The roof is gently sloping, with overhanging eaves on the front and sides to prevent snowmelt and rainwater from eroding the foundation.  Large gables support the front of the house to withstand high levels of snowfall.  Chalets are often embedded in the natural slope for temperature buffering and additional support.
+Period chalets are constructed of field stone and mortar, with little to no insulation; this provides protection against wind and little else during the winter. While some include a chimney, most do not. The roof is gently sloped, with overhanging eaves at the front and sides to prevent snowmelt and rainwater from eroding the foundation. Large gables support the front of the structure against heavy snowfall. Chalets are often set into the natural slope of the ground, both for temperature buffering and added structural support. Walls are thick and close-fitted to resist weather, with small openings rather than broad windows. A single door, often heavy and reinforced, serves as the main entrance. The roof is steeply pitched to shed rain and snow, commonly weighted or shingled in a way that resists uplift in strong winds.
-The lower floor, usually 18 ft. by 25, has a dirt floor.  Stone stalls covered with straw house birthing or sick animals in the summer, while the main herd remains exposed in the cool nights.  The upper floor is larger, 20 ft. by 28, divided between bunkrooms and an area for making [[Butter|butter]] and [[Cheese-making (sage ability)|cheese]] from cow's milk.  The upper floor consists of flagstone laid on planks; the shape of the roof keeps the room cool in hot days.  Cooking is often done outdoors by herdsmen.
+The lower floor, typically 18 ft. by 25 ft., has a dirt surface. Stone stalls lined with straw are used for birthing or sick animals during the summer months. The upper floor is larger, approximately 20 ft. by 28 ft., divided between bunkrooms and a working area for producing [[Butter|butter]] and [[Cheese-making (sage ability)|cheese]] from cow’s milk. This floor is made of flagstone laid over planking, while the roof's shape helps keep the space relatively cool during warm weather. Cooking is commonly done outdoors.
 == Access & Appropriation ==
-Because the chalet is left unoccupied from October to March, an understanding exists that hunters and others without malevolent intent may shelter there if necessary, especially if caught by a storm.  A store of wood is sufficient for several weeks, though [[Food|food]] cannot be counted upon.  The mages' guild sends out members to inscribe glyphs on these buildings and upon the "mazots" nearby (small huts used to store valuable private items).  These are harmless to good people, but will severely punish others — and help preserve the chalet from occupation by malicious humanoids and monsters.
+Because the chalet is left unoccupied from October to March, it is generally understood that hunters and other travellers without malevolent intent may shelter there if necessary, especially if overtaken by a storm. A supply of wood is ordinarily kept sufficient for several weeks, though [[Food|food]] cannot be relied upon. To protect these structures during the long winter vacancy, the mages' guild dispatches members to inscribe glyphs upon the chalet and upon the nearby mazots, small huts used to store valuable private goods. These protections are harmless to those of good intent, but are meant to punish intruders, helping preserve the buildings from occupation by malicious humanoids and monsters.
-Occasionally, a chalet will be occupied by a creature capable of deactivating the glyphs; whereupon, it becomes a lair from which the monster can prey upon persons in the lower valley throughout the winter.  Expeditions to clean out these parasites are difficult due to the cold and prodigious snowfall, but multiple parties are sometimes collected for this very purpose.  Each party is sent to investigate a possible occupied chalet and either manage the problem or report back to the local [[Village|village]] or [[Town|town]].
+Occasionally, however, a chalet is seized by a creature capable of deactivating the glyphs. In such cases, it may become a winter lair from which the occupant preys upon those in the lower valley. Expeditions sent to clear out such infestations are dangerous owing to the cold and prodigious snowfall, but they are sometimes organised all the same. Multiple parties may be dispatched at once, each assigned to investigate a suspected occupied chalet and either deal with the threat or report back to the local [[Village|village]] or [[Town|town]].
 == Anachronisms ==
-The common perception of a beautiful "chalet" made entirely of wood, enriched with carvings and built as a private home is an 18-19th century phenomenon, far post-dating the game world.  Details about what these structures were in the 1600s is scant and unreliable ... but for game purposes the ideal of a pretty building in the Alps should be discarded in the players' imaginations.
+The common perception of a beautiful "chalet" made entirely of wood, enriched with carvings and built as a private home is an 18th-19th century phenomenon, far post-dating the game world. Details concerning what these structures were in the 1600s are scant and unreliable... but for game purposes, the ideal of a pretty Alpine building should be discarded from the players' imaginations.
 See also,<br>
 [[Alpine (range)]]<br>
 [[Rural Structures]]

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 Because the chalet is left unoccupied from October to March, an understanding exists that hunters and others without malevolent intent may shelter there if necessary, especially if caught by a storm.  A store of wood is sufficient for several weeks, though [[Food|food]] cannot be counted upon.  The mages' guild sends out members to inscribe glyphs on these buildings and upon the "mazots" nearby (small huts used to store valuable private items).  These are harmless to good people, but will severely punish others — and help preserve the chalet from occupation by malicious humanoids and monsters.
-Occasionally, a chalet will be occupied by a creature capable of deactivating the glyphs; whereupon, it becomes a lair from which the monster can prey upon persons in the lower valley throughout the winter.  Expeditions to clean out these parasites are difficult due to the cold and prodigious snowfall, but multiple parties are sometimes collected for this very purpose.  Each party is sent to investigate a possible occupied chalet and either manage the problem or report back to the local village or town.
+Occasionally, a chalet will be occupied by a creature capable of deactivating the glyphs; whereupon, it becomes a lair from which the monster can prey upon persons in the lower valley throughout the winter.  Expeditions to clean out these parasites are difficult due to the cold and prodigious snowfall, but multiple parties are sometimes collected for this very purpose.  Each party is sent to investigate a possible occupied chalet and either manage the problem or report back to the local [[Village|village]] or [[Town|town]].
 == Anachronisms ==

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 == Access & Appropriation ==
-Because the chalet is left unoccupied from October to March, an understanding exists that hunters and others without malevolent intent may shelter there if necessary, especially if caught by a storm.  A store of wood is sufficient for several weeks, though [[Food|food]] cannot be counted upon.  The mages guild sends out members to inscribe glyphs on these buildings and upon the "mazots" nearby (small huts used to store valuable private items).  These are harmless to good people, but will severely punish others — and help preserve the chalet from occupation by malicious humanoids and monsters.
+Because the chalet is left unoccupied from October to March, an understanding exists that hunters and others without malevolent intent may shelter there if necessary, especially if caught by a storm.  A store of wood is sufficient for several weeks, though [[Food|food]] cannot be counted upon.  The mages' guild sends out members to inscribe glyphs on these buildings and upon the "mazots" nearby (small huts used to store valuable private items).  These are harmless to good people, but will severely punish others — and help preserve the chalet from occupation by malicious humanoids and monsters.
 Occasionally, a chalet will be occupied by a creature capable of deactivating the glyphs; whereupon, it becomes a lair from which the monster can prey upon persons in the lower valley throughout the winter.  Expeditions to clean out these parasites are difficult due to the cold and prodigious snowfall, but multiple parties are sometimes collected for this very purpose.  Each party is sent to investigate a possible occupied chalet and either manage the problem or report back to the local village or town.

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−	The common perception of a beautiful "chalet" made of wood, enriched with carvings and built as a private home is an 18-19th century phenomenon, far post-dating the game world. Details about what these structures were in the 1600s is scant and unreliable ... but for game purposes the ideal of a pretty building in the Alps should be discarded in the players' imaginations.	+	The common perception of a beautiful "chalet" made entirely of wood, enriched with carvings and built as a private home is an 18-19th century phenomenon, far post-dating the game world. Details about what these structures were in the 1600s is scant and unreliable ... but for game purposes the ideal of a pretty building in the Alps should be discarded in the players' imaginations.

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	In the 17th-century game world, a '''chalet''' is a seasonal structure used by herdsmen who drive their cattle to graze on the alpine grass in the summer, traditionally between late April and September. These herds are returned to [[Haymeadow\|haymeadows]] in the lower valley, to feast on the hay grown in the summer, while throughout the winter contributing their part to the soil's vitality.		In the 17th-century game world, a '''chalet''' is a seasonal structure used by herdsmen who drive their cattle to graze on the alpine grass in the summer, traditionally between late April and September. These herds are returned to [[Haymeadow\|haymeadows]] in the lower valley, to feast on the hay grown in the summer, while throughout the winter contributing their part to the soil's vitality.

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	Occasionally, a chalet will be occupied by a creature capable of deactivating the glyphs; whereupon, it becomes a lair from which the monster can prey upon persons in the lower valley throughout the winter. Expeditions to clean out these parasites are difficult due to the cold and prodigious snowfall, but multiple parties are sometimes collected for this very purpose. Each party is sent to investigate a possible occupied chalet and either manage the problem or report back to the local village or town.		Occasionally, a chalet will be occupied by a creature capable of deactivating the glyphs; whereupon, it becomes a lair from which the monster can prey upon persons in the lower valley throughout the winter. Expeditions to clean out these parasites are difficult due to the cold and prodigious snowfall, but multiple parties are sometimes collected for this very purpose. Each party is sent to investigate a possible occupied chalet and either manage the problem or report back to the local village or town.
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		+	== Anachronisms ==
		+	The common perception of a beautiful "chalet" made of wood, enriched with carvings and built as a private home is an 18-19th century phenomenon, far post-dating the game world. Details about what these structures were in the 1600s is scant and unreliable ... but for game purposes the ideal of a pretty building in the Alps should be discarded in the players' imaginations.
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		+	See also,<br>
		+	[[Alpine (range)]]<br>
		+	[[Rural Structures]]