Hitching post

A hitching post is a building provides "stable space" with which to keep pack animals. This initially means oxen, which can pull undefinedTimber from felled trees cut down by undefinedLogging camps, and distribute them to building sites, undefinedSawpits or other locations that require the resource. Timber cannot be moved without the help of an ox.

Uses
A family working here will always be prioritised to guide the ox, which can save time for workers from other families. Without a permanent ox guide, those workers would have to retrieve the ox for themselves, and then set out on their assigned task on top of that.

One of the Hitching Posts's main purposes is to provide stabling space for animals, essentially as a primitive form of a stables building. If the total amount of stable space in the village is insufficient, animals may run away.

The player can also purchase another ox for 20 undefinedregional wealth, or purchase horses for 30 regional wealth to assist with trading. It will be delivered by a trader within the next 30 days or so. Note that livestock can still be purchased if insufficient stable space will be remaining after the ox is delivered. It is up to the player to manage the stabling space at the time of delivery and ensure that enough is available by the time the new animal arrives.

Horses are used to assist trading. As of the current build in 2024, horses cannot perform the same tasks as oxen.

Upgrades
The stabling space can be increased by +1, to 2 total, if upgraded for 2 undefinedplanks. This upgrade is called small stables.