Karim

A gentle goat with curled horns and a shepherd’s crook.

Yes, the goatherd is a goat. Karim takes the job very seriously. “The goats need shelter. Six wood and two stone would do it.” His daily ask keeps the shelter snug, and the Goat shelter is where the village’s wool comes from.

After the rounds he would love a woven charpai by the shelter. Who wouldn’t.

A day with Karim

• Morning
• Working
• With friends
• Free time
• Asleep

In free time Karim is usually “checking the hillside”.

Things Karim says

• Hello

  “There is no hurry. Even a busy village should have a peaceful corner.”

• Friends

  “I feel safe here. That is a lovely thing to be able to say.”

• At work

  “Everyone needs a little care, even on a busy day.”

• With friends

  “It is nice to slow down and listen to our neighbors.”

• Free time

  “The quiet paths are my favorite part of the meadow.”

• Rain

  “Let us find a dry spot until the rain softens.”

• Snow

  “There is nothing like warm bread while snow settles outside.”

• Bedtime

  “I am winding down near home. Tomorrow can wait until morning.”

Requests

Every resident asks for help when they arrive, has a small daily ask and wants one special piece of furniture near their workplace.

• First ask
  A sturdy shelter
  “The goats need shelter. Six wood and two stone would do it.”
  Thanks: “Wood and stone for the shelter? The goats will sleep soundly.”
• Wish
  Rest after the rounds
  “A charpai by the goat shelter would be lovely after the rounds.”
  Thanks: “A charpai by the shelter? My legs thank you already.”
• Every day
  A little help today
  “Four wood and two stone today would keep the shelter snug.”
  Thanks: “That will keep the shelter snug. Shall I take it?”

Goat shelter

Welcome Karim and make a comfortable place for his work.

• 3 hours to build

6 planks

See it in the village guide