Lutz Farm
Lutz Farm is a small farm located in the Denron neighbourhood of the Vöhren district. The Lutz family has been the proud owners and operators of the farm for centuries. They grow a variety of crops, including Rye, Buckwheat, and Flax. The rye and buckwheat are used partly for personal consumption and partly sold to locals. The flax produced on the farm is processed into linen fabric, which is then traded with Boutique Vos. In addition to crops, Lutz Farm also raises cattle for milk and meat. Some of the cattle are sold to locals. Recently, the farm has placed a greater emphasis on producing flax to create high-quality intricate linen fabrics.
The farm is situated in a bogland that extends from the Wester Wüste. The bogland consists of several ponds that residents of the area can use for retting flax. The farm used to be located in a drier area, but due to over-farming and deforestation, the soil quality has decreased, making farming more challenging.
The farm is composed of a primary building, which is both a home for the family and a shelter for some of the higher-priced animals. On the ground floor, one can find the kitchen and living room, along with two small bedrooms that used to be part of the barn floor. Additionally, there is a small weaving room on the ground floor. The rest of the floor is reserved for the animals, including a large stable for the horse, a pig stable, and a chicken coop. On the second floor are two bedrooms, a storage area, and a hayloft. Apart from the main building, there is a stable for the cattle, located close to the primary building.
The residents of Lutz farm all work on their farm. In early spring, they plough the fields and plant flax seeds. They also keep the fields weed-free for rye and buckwheat. The cattle are moved from the stable to the fields during this time. In summer, flax, rye, and buckwheat crops are harvested, starting with rye and buckwheat, followed by flax. In autumn, the flax is put into nearby ponds for the retting process and left to dry afterwards. The rye and buckwheat are threshed and winnowed before being taken to the local mill to be ground into flour. The farmers also slaughter or sell some of the cattle to ensure a steady number of mouths to feed during winter. Before winter, they plant new rye or flax on different fields to maintain soil quality. During winter, they break, scutch, and hack the flax fibres to prepare them for spinning and weaving.
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by Zev Chafer (original art)
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Residents
by Zev Chafer (original art)
February 11, 1789
Antonius Lutz was born on February 11, 1789, on the Lutz Family estate in the district of Vöhren. He was born into a family of farmers that had owned the estate for many centuries, growing diverse crops and keeping cattle. From a very young age, he had to lend a hand with farm work, first caring for the smaller animals and helping with the harvest, and later doing the heavier labor work. There was no money for school, except for Sunday School at church.
by Zev Chafer (original art)
April 27, 1790
Josephina Vos was born on April 27, 1790, in Lutheria as the oldest and only child. Her parents owned a small clothing & repair shop in the city of Lutheria, which focused on everyday clothes and Sunday clothes. They also offered a repair service for all kinds of fabrics, except heavy materials like leather. Josephina grew up in the shop, mostly entertaining customers and helping her parents with simple repairs and needlework. As she grew older, Josephina started handling the desk and doing fittings. Meanwhile, she learned the trade from her parents. It became apparent that she had a keen eye for business and was sensitive to trends.
by Zev Chafer (original art)
February 8, 1822
Bernardus Theodorus Lutz, known as Bernd or Bernard, was born on February 8, 1822, as the first child of Antonius Lutz and Josephina Lutz-Vos at Lutz Farm in Vöhren. Josephina and Antonius had been trying to conceive for a long time and were overjoyed when Bernardus was finally born. This was not only a blessing for the family but also meant that they had an heir to the estate.
by Zev Chafer (original art)
August 12, 1831
Helena Hahn was born on August 12, 1831, in Prussia. Her father was a farmer, but her mother's occupation is unknown. Tragically, they both passed away when she was only one year old due to a Cholera outbreak, also known as the The Asiatic Cholera Pandemic, that spread from India to Russia and the rest of Europe. Helena miraculously survived and was taken into the care of a group of nuns in Prussia. She grew up inside the walls of a convent, dedicating most of her first years of life to religion.
by Zev Chafer (original art)
March 30, 1853
Arendt Lutz was born on March 30, 1853 as the second child of Bernardus Lutz and Helena Hahn at the Lutz family estate in the district of Vöhren. His older brother is Theo Lutz. Unlike Theo's difficult birth, Helena's pregnancy with Arendt went very smoothly and without any complications.
by Zev Chafer (original art)
May 1, 1850
Theodorus Lutz, also known as Theo, was born on May 1, 1850, as the first child of Bernardus Lutz and Helena Hahn, at the Lutz family estate. Helena had a challenging pregnancy, suffering from extreme fatigue, sickness, and stress before and after the birth. However, she still found the energy to care for her first child. Theo proved to be a strong baby and grew up fast.
Workers
September 7, 1856
David Hochter was born on September 7, 1856, on the Hochter farm as the third child of Samuel Hochter and Elsbeth Silbers. Unfortunately, his older brother Mozes Hochter passed away after complications at birth, which plunged the whole family into a period of sadness. His mother, Elsbeth, even fell into depression. When she found out she was pregnant with David, she feared that this child might also die. Elsbeth did not leave her bed, sang religious chants, and prayed that the baby would be fine. Although the stress took its toll on Elsbeth, David was born healthy and without any complications. For the first few weeks, Elsbeth did not leave his side, afraid that something might happen to him.
Pets
by Zev Chafer (original art)
March 30, 1863
Zev is the pet of Arendt Lutz. He is a purebred Australian Shepherd and was born as the youngest of the litter on March 30, 1863 (on the birthday of Arendt). While his siblings were all adopted and went to homes in Prussia, Zev remained in Kilden to be adopted by the Lutz family as a birthday present for Arendt Lutz. Arendt had to wait for a few weeks before he was able to pick Zev up since he was still too young to be adopted. The two developed a strong and inseparable relationship. Arendt takes his dog with him on his adventures and Zev is often his sole companion. Zev sleeps on his bed in his bedroom, and the two even have lunch together during work.
Trade
Type | Goods | Destination |
---|---|---|
Export | Linen | Boutique Vos |
Export | Livestock (Lakenvelder) | Hochter farm |
Export | Rye | The Black Poplar |
Events
by Zev Chafer (original art)
Name
Lutz Farm
Address
Gravell LaneBáer Denron
District of Vöhren
Amt Aldáer
Region of Kilden
Type
Farm
World
Earth
Owner
Bernardus Lutz
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