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[–] ComradeRat@hexbear.net 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Where herders lived in the non-winter months generally

[–] Saeculum@hexbear.net 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Interesting. They don't look very comfortable.

[–] ComradeRat@hexbear.net 3 points 3 months ago

They weren't meant to be stayed in much besides sleeping / waiting out rain afaik. If it were warm enough, highlanders generally preferred staying outdoors (sometimes even sleeping outdoors). Sheiling dwellings could apparently be downright cozy though, given a fire, some blankets and stories.