Employment for the hardy and hopeful. Applicants must be willing to endure cold fingers, long hours, and the occasional apparition.
1. Firewood Sorter (Royal Supply)
Stack, tally, and grade firewood by crackle quality and aromatic virtue.
Apply: Palace Yard Wood Depot, see Sergeant Splint.
2. Ice Scraper for Public Fountains
Prevent buildup of winter ice on ornamental fountains. Breaking the statues forbidden except in emergencies.
Apply: Bureau of Civic Waterworks, Fountain Square Office.
3. Apprentice Chimney Whisperer
Negotiate with temperamental chimneys prone to backdrafting. Ability to reason with smoke a distinct advantage.
Apply: Guild of Hearthcraft, 2nd Floor Parlour, knock with soot-black knuckle.
4. Royal Coat Button Polisher
Polish ceremonial brass buttons worn by the King’s Guard. Must maintain discretion and steady nerves.
Apply: Quartermaster’s Wardrobe, East Wing, ask for Miss Chivvy.
5. Assistant to the Keeper of Frozen Ponds
Monitor public skating ponds for cracks, lost hats, and amorous behavior.
Apply: Parks Office, Frostvale Green, between bells four and five.
6. Stoker of the Great Boiler
Maintain heat for the lower civic buildings. Must remain awake, alert, and unboiled.
Apply: Municipal Heating Cellar, follow sound of hissing pipes.
7. Official Snow Measurer
Measure snowfall with provided yardstick and quill. Accuracy rewarded, exaggeration frowned upon.
Apply: Office of Weather Accountability, Roof Level, Room D.
8. Candle Vendor (Festival Permit)
Sell candles during the Festival of Lights. Must supply own mittens and change purse.
Apply: Market Inspector’s Stall, North Arcade.
9. Icicle Collector
Gather icicles from rooftops for the manufacture of Frostwine. Fear of heights discouraged.
Apply: Brewer’s Guild, Cold Cellar, bring sample icicle if available.
10. Letter Sorter for the Feast Post
Assist in sorting the seasonal surge of greeting letters. Must not read aloud sentimental passages.
Apply: Postmaster General’s Annex, Table 4.
11. Clock Tower Flue Cleaner
Clear frost and nesting ravens from the tower’s exhaust vents. Compensation includes gloves (one size).
Apply: Office of Civic Timing, Bell Tower Entrance, after sunrise.
12. Street Musician (Licensed)
Provide cheerful tunes to combat civic gloom. Preference for lute, fiddle, or portable organ.
Apply: Guild of Entertainments, pay fee in advance, no accordions.
13. Coal Dust Counter
Estimate and record total dust produced by municipal coal heaps. Strong eyesight and weak pride helpful.
Apply: Bureau of Industrial Tally, Lower Works, Room 9.
14. Bakery Smoke Monitor
Watch for overdone loaves and issue polite warnings through the window.
Apply: Department of Domestic Safety, Lane of Aromas.
15. Keeper of the Royal Mittens
Inventory, launder, and pair the realm’s official mittens. Attention to detail paramount; loss unforgivable.
Apply: Palace Laundry, Side Door marked “Wool Only.”