The snows have begun their retreat, revealing equal measures of promise and unpleasant surprises. All applicants should possess waterproof boots, a tolerant nose, and a willingness to begin again.
1. Roof Drip Catcher
Position buckets beneath thawing leaks in municipal buildings. Must move quickly and curse only quietly.
Apply: Department of Maintenance, North Hall, bring your own pail.
2. Street Ice Breaker
Chip and clear remaining ice from the cobbles before it conspires against pedestrians.
Apply: Bureau of Public Safety, Tool Shed 2, hammer included.
3. Bridge Watcher (Flood Division)
Observe river levels and shout if the bridge begins to float away.
Apply: Harbor Office, East Dock Gate, rain cloak advised.
4. Apprentice Tallow Render
Assist in melting down winter stock for new candles. Stomach for aroma required.
Apply: Guild of Waxwrights, Alley of Aromas, Booth 5.
5. Clerk of Thawed Accounts
Help reconcile ledgers dampened by leaks and negligence. Ability to read through stains essential.
Apply: Treasury Annex, bring quill and towel.
6. Chimney Draught Tester
Verify that long-idle chimneys now draw smoke properly. Must own eyes and a strong cough reflex.
Apply: Hearthcraft Guild, Workshop 3, after noon.
7. Street Musician (Approved Tunes Only)
Provide light entertainment to celebrate the thaw. Melancholy ballads forbidden until further notice.
Apply: Guild of Minstrels, Market Hall, Table 1.
8. Cart Axle Greaser
Grease and inspect cart axles stiffened by the cold. Keep count of spare fingers.
Apply: Transport Yard, Gatehouse 4, between bells six and seven.
9. Rat Relocation Assistant
Accompany the Senior Rat Exhorter in encouraging cellar tenants to move outdoors for spring.
Apply: Bureau of Civic Harmony, Sub-basement “R.”
10. Floodwater Sampler
Collect and categorize water from puddles and half-rivers for public record. Must not drink on duty.
Apply: Office of Environmental Curiosities, Courtyard 2.
11. Apprentice Potter (Mud Season Intake)
Assist in shaping fine clay recently liberated from the roads. Ability to laugh at one’s own mess valued.
Apply: Potter’s Row, Kiln 3, ask for Master Craye.
12. Roof Tile Counter
Count missing roof tiles after winter storms. Arithmetic and mild acrophobia recommended.
Apply: Bureau of Civic Reconstruction, Stairway 1A.
13. Candle Stub Collector
Gather used candle ends for remelting. Pocketing wax constitutes minor theft.
Apply: Guild of Waxwrights, Back Gate, at twilight.
14. Herald of the Thaw
Announce, with due ceremony, the return of mud, mist, and modest hope.
Apply: Office of Seasonal Announcements, Hall 2, provide sample proclamation.
15. Keeper of the Dry Boots
Oversee public boot-drying racks in the market square. Discipline required; laughter forbidden.
Apply: Market Overseer’s Shed, behind Stall 9.