Employment available for those whose breath fogs the air but not their minds. Gloves optional, grit essential.
1. Firewood Counter (Palace Reserves)
Count, stack, and label logs for royal consumption. Must distinguish oak from “mystery wood.”
Apply: Palace Yard Inventory Office, behind the log pile.
2. Assistant Candle Trimmer (Festival Surplus)
Trim excess wick from candles destined for civic celebrations. Must resist making miniature sculptures from wax shavings.
Apply: Guild of Waxwrights, Market Row, Booth #1.
3. Ice Block Porter
Transport ice from the river to the cold cellars beneath the city. Strength and cheerful profanity required.
Apply: Brewer’s Guild Coldhouse, Wharfside Gate.
4. Chimney Smoke Interpreter
Analyze rising smoke patterns and submit prophecies, preferably optimistic.
Apply: Ministry of Divinatory Weather, Spire Level 2½.
5. Frost Removal Operative (Statues Division)
Chip frost delicately from marble visages of historical worth. Must not add mustaches.
Apply: Office of Monument Preservation, Courtyard B.
6. Street Sign Re-Painter
Refresh faded lettering on icy street signs. Literacy desirable but not required.
Apply: Department of Civic Guidance, Tool Shed 4.
7. Tea Brewer for the Royal Guard
Prepare strong tea hourly, night and day. Must not nap, gossip, or forget the kettle.
Apply: Guard Barracks, East Wing, Kitchen Hallway.
8. Clock Tower Bell Ringer (Temporary)
Relieve senior ringer during recovery from frostbite. Strong arms and accurate timekeeping valued.
Apply: Cathedral Belfry, ring the service bell for attention.
9. Official Blanket Distributor
Distribute blankets to the deserving and occasionally to the undeserving (per royal discretion).
Apply: Office of Public Comfort, Main Square Tent.
10. Ice Pond Sweeper
Sweep snow from skating ponds to reveal the glassy surface beneath. Grace on skates unnecessary but amusing.
Apply: Parks Maintenance Hut, Frostvale Green.
11. Royal Muff Inspector
Examine muffs for warmth, softness, and loyalty to the crown. Discretion vital.
Apply: Wardrobe Office, Palace Interior Wing 3.
12. Tallow Transporter
Move barrels of tallow from rendering houses to chandlers. Endurance of both smell and judgmental stares required.
Apply: Market District Loading Yard, after dusk.
13. Fog Bell Listener
Confirm that the harbor fog bell continues to sound at proper intervals. Must possess patience and functioning ears.
Apply: Harbor Master’s Tower, third landing.
14. Royal Biscuit Tester
Sample batches of winter biscuits for crispness, morale, and tendency to shatter.
Apply: Palace Kitchens, Pantry Door (knock with crumbs).
15. Keeper of the Torch Room
Maintain torches for palace use—light, extinguish, and arrange by flame height. Fireproof apron provided, respect not guaranteed.
Apply: Palace Lower Armory, speak to Sergeant Cinder.