Fortress Friday (On Saturday?!?) Provisional Sharing and Storytelling Thread

Hey folks! So you can probably tell this isn't the correct thread and the correct format: Our intrepid leader @PorkrollPosadist@hexbear.net appears to be indisposed, so in the interim I figured we could still talk about the game, how it's going on our own worlds, and also (potentially) what to do if the expedition leader still has not been seen in a week or something. Anyone who has thoughts about that can start that discussion if you see fit.

Link to previous game thread.

Below, I'm going to make a little happy post about my solo world. I'd love to talk about the game with anyone interested in joining the rotation, anyone new who has questions, anyone who is curious about mechanics, good world settings, embark prep etc. and I hope other people will also post their stories and forts as well. But of course, no pressure. Everyone's welcome!