Chores

All slaves are expected to help with chores

The Servery: There are always dishes to be done, and the servery to be kept clean. Goblets, bowls, platters, plates, tankards, etc., are to be washed and checked for flaws, then returned to the shelves. Any broken crockery is to be taken out to the box behind the servery and smashed so it is not useable. The floor is to be swept out and washed down, The counters need to be scrubbed, and clean. Also, slaves are to check the supplies in the servery and refill them as necessary. Obviously some things cannot be replenished easily, such as special botas of wine or rare earth spices. However, bread can always be baked, butter churned from milk and cream, or foods prepared .

The Chilling Room: Often overlooked, it needs regular cleaning and straightening as well. Stocks of butter, milk, eggs need to be rotated so that the oldest is used up first.

Preparing Food: There are baskets and bushels, and containers of vegetables, fruits, and such in the servery. Be creative!

Furs: Fireside furs should always be kept clean, brushed out, and ready for Free and for Guests. No FreePerson should ever have to arrive at our fires and sit upon a mess. Slaves are responsible for making sure the furs are beaten clean of dust and brushed every day. If a FreePerson requests that a slave clean their furs, then the slave is to do that as well.

Refilling Torches: There are torches around the room's parameters These must be kept filled with oil so that they do not go out. The oil is kept in small casks in the freight wagons.

Hauling Water: There are wells nearby

Slave Kennels: Each slave is responsible for the cleanliness of their own kennel.

Windows: The windows of the house need to be cleaned regularly

Gutters: The gutters around the house need cleaning so that the stench does not overpower those within

 

Girls MUST do at least one chore a day. If you are not able to come in, then it will double upon the next.