Farmer
Farmers are essential to life in a country, producing the feed needed for people to survive. Most villages across Eldux have a few large arable fields to grow crops, and many nations have entire sections and settlements dedicated to agriculture.
Career
Qualifications
The only qualification needed to be a farmer is to be able-bodied enough to pick up the tools required.
Payment & Reimbursement
Wages
The average farmer is paid differently depending on the society.
| Society | Per Day | Per Week | Per Month | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elemental Enclaves | 5 Whisps | 35 Whips | 150 Whisps | 1825 Whips |
Other Benefits
Access to Land
This is the fundamental form of payment; farmers are granted the ability to cultivate plots of land for their sustenance and the sustenance of those around them. The vast majority of farmers do not own their land, but rather hold a hereditary grant to live on and cultivate it.
Share of the Harvest
A farmer keeps enough of the harvest to sustain their family.
Perception
Purpose
To grow the needed food for their survival and that of their society.
Social Status
Most farmers do not have a high status in society, but many view them highly as they provide the food that the rest of society needs to survive.
Demographics
It depends on the society. In the Elemental Freeholds, roughly 40% of the population are farmers.
Operations
Tools
Farming Tools
These can often be crude in some societies, and even in more advanced countries, they are relatively simple, mostly metal-tipped ploughs to turn over the soil and harrows to cover the seeds.
Beasts of Burden
Animals such as oxen or horses have become invaluable for farming.
Materials
Seaweed or marl - fertilizer
Workplace
An outdoor farm typically has plenty of land to grow crops.
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