Unstrung Harp Factory

The Unstrung Harp Factory, officially designated Unit 734-Alpha, operates within a repurposed sandstone quarry approximately two kilometers inland from the western shore of Rathaven Island. Established in 1892 by the philanthropic consortium, The Harmonious Expansion Society (THES), the factory’s primary function is the meticulous cataloging and stabilization of unstrung harps salvaged from decommissioned vessels traversing the Dalradian Islands region.

Production Process

The core process involves a precisely calibrated sequence of actions performed entirely by hand. Harps are initially transported via a network of pneumatic tubes originating at designated collection points around Kilcafol, Stornac Bay, and Blanford Island – primarily recovered instruments from fishing vessels experiencing severe weather conditions or those identified as having sustained irreparable structural damage due to prolonged exposure to the Northern Sea. Each harp is then subjected to a seven-stage stabilization process documented in THES Standard Operating Procedure 37B. This begins with a precisely measured application of pulverized sea salt, followed by twenty-three rotations of the instrument’s frame using a hand-cranked apparatus constructed from locally sourced ironwood. Subsequently, each string is individually coated with a proprietary blend of beeswax and finely ground lapis lazuli – quantities determined through complex statistical analysis conducted at the factory's resident chronometry division.

Quality Control & Storage

Stabilized harps are then placed within individual, cedar-lined display cases constructed to specific dimensional tolerances. A rigorous quality control system employs trained observers utilizing chromatic scales calibrated against standardized intervals of seagull song recordings. All finished products are stored within the factory’s subterranean archive – a network of limestone tunnels believed to predate THES construction – where humidity is maintained at a constant 68% and temperature controlled to precisely 14 degrees Celsius.

“Honestly, it's a right mess down there. You wouldn't believe the paperwork involved in documenting the subtle discoloration of a single twelfth-string. Makes you wish for a decent sea shanty, I tell you.” – Silas Blackwood, Quarry Supervisor.