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In subject of: The Pilgrimage ConcludesDate : Mon Nov 13 06:39:49 2023_________________________________________________________________________Februarius 19, SC 399.With the preparations for the Crusade against the infidel Daravi in fullswing, the Pilgrimage to the Holy Springs trickles down to its more usualnumbers. The pilgrims from all over the Kingdom return to their homes with afiery disposition in their hearts, and the memories of the wonders ofLithmore City and its welcoming and generous inhabitants.The Pilgrimage ends. The camp outside the West Gate is lifted.
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In subject of: Raylene von Kazakov Steps Down from SeneschalDate : Mon Nov 13 07:13:44 2023_________________________________________________________________________To allow for a smooth transition of the Right Hand of the King beforemilitary campaigns progress, Raylene von Kazakov has announced her intent tostep down from her position to allow the political campaign to happen and toensure that the new Seneschal is in place before the march begins. Sheexpressed her gratitude to the council for a successful term and His Majestyfor entrusting her with the office for the last two years.
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In subject of: Nominations for Seneschal OpenDate : Mon Nov 13 07:15:12 2023_________________________________________________________________________Nominations for city Seneschal have begun! Residents of Lithmore are calledto present themselves as candidates for the role for the next two Sun Cycles.(See HELP BIDS)
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In subject of: Winter Roadwork Repairs CompletedDate : Wed Nov 15 00:00:10 2023_________________________________________________________________________The roadworks have been completed! Lord Alkide de Biades, with the help ofother members of Court and the unemployed laborers of the city, has workedhard to resurface the roads of Lithmore, removing slush and ice and replacingdamaged cobblestones.
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In subject of: Giselle dul Moretti wins the House Bid!Date : Sat Nov 18 00:00:10 2023_________________________________________________________________________Giselle dul Moretti de facto won the Bid for Seneschal as no other candidateswere nominated during the campaign season.
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In subject of: A Song to March ToDate : Tue Nov 21 01:35:17 2023_________________________________________________________________________As the troops prepare to make the long march to Edessa for His Majesty's HolyCrusade, a song composed by the Troubadour Aurele dul Beaumont begins tospread like wildfire through the streets of Lithmore City - sung by fightingmen and women off to war and regulars within the local taverns alike. The Holy Crusade Marching SongWith faith outspread, we march ahead, For the Lord's gloo-ryy!The King decreed, His Will we seek, For the Lord's gloo-ryy!Edessa Land, from Savage hand, For the Lord's gloo-ryy!We fight the Blight, with Grit and Might, For the Lord's gloo-ryy!If we should fall, within this brawl, For the Lord's gloo-ryy!Let ten more come, into the scrum, For the Lord's gloo-ryy!We're all for one, and one for all, For the Lord's gloo-ryy!Let ev'ry man, and woman stand, For the Lord's gloo-ryy!
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In subject of: A Fallen KnightDate : Thu Nov 23 18:40:28 2023_________________________________________________________________________Maritus 31, SC 399.As the snows of winter began to recede, the bones of Arthur ab Hawthorn werefound at the foot of a mountain pass, still wearing his armor, both legsappearing to have been broken..These were bundled up and returned to hiswidow, who had been waiting for nearly a year to hear from him.
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In subject of: Crusade Leadership ChangesDate : Wed Dec 13 23:39:05 2023_________________________________________________________________________With an unexpected delay in the start of the crusade, the cause becomes clearwith an announcement from the palace and King Amir: the Lady Seneschal willno longer be available to take point on organization between the differentlegions in the crusade. Instead, that responsibility will be deferred to theEarl Marshall Jacarys mal Dymond. With that announcement, deployment isexpected to start soon.
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In subject of: A Bit of Grape and GrainDate : Sun Dec 24 12:45:21 2023_________________________________________________________________________Word circulates on how House Arcenant of Asglen and Dusollini has gatheredtheir famed grape and grain to see the fighting men and women of the King'scampaign outfitted with supplies for their canteens and caravans not simplyfor survival but to give them a reminder of hearth and home during their timeafield. Pickled olives, plump mutton, and fine marmalades are rumored to beamidst the packages. Distrubuted to the wealthy and the poor alike, areminder is offered that all serve the auspices of Crown and Chalice as one. More locally, a sampling of fine spirits is held by the Lady for her natalday and passed out for a memorable send off for those headed to the frontlines.
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In subject of: The War CampDate : Fri Dec 29 08:05:36 2023_________________________________________________________________________Augustus 399.With the war preparations finally done, the Royal Bannermen and their alliesmarch south to confront the Daravi Sultanate. Spouses kiss those sent off,children throw flowers, old parents wave proudly. The so-called legions willbegin splitting off once in Farin until they reach their preestablisheddeployment areas.Any crusade participant in the frontlines can ask Ghed or Temi for a port tothe war camp zone. It is possible to return to Lithmore as a one-way onlytrip.
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In subject of: The ReconcilerDate : Fri Jan 5 12:14:38 2024_________________________________________________________________________Septembris 399.Lord ab Durandal takes it upon himself to ease tensions among the socialstrata of Lithmore, frayed after months of sacrifices in preparation for thecampaign. He goes up and down the frontline War Camp, spending time with thecommon folk and reassuring everyone of the righteousness of the Crusade.Lans launches a Class Relations noble project.
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In subject of: The Crusade is Well Underway (Week 1 Update)Date : Mon Jan 8 01:36:55 2024_________________________________________________________________________Following the first month of the Crusade, reports from Edessa are promising. Fleets in the Levusto have encountered smaller fleets of Daravi ships, butthey have been able to successfully send them towards the bottom of the sea,venturing ever deeper in. On the other side of the lands, the largestportion of the troops have successfully penetrated deeper into the deserts,taking control of an unprotected oasis near the village of Istho. Not allreports are quite so promising, though. Further south at Fort Ansari, theIrdi Raiders are preparing to defend against a larger Daravi force that isbearing down upon them, though they have established additional fortificationin the surrounding areas to assist in that effort.(First week of supplies have been deducted. Battles this week have resultedin a total of 23 points. The outpost has been established around FortAnsari, adding an additional fortification there, and the oasis now underLithmorran control is just southeast of Istho, adding 500 water to the storesof the legions.)
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In subject of: Daphne faces a gambitDate : Sun Jan 14 19:57:13 2024_________________________________________________________________________There is a vote of no confidence in the Grand Magnate as they have notresponded to letters or given guidance in several weeks.
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In subject of: Daphne von Bravadi ResignationDate : Mon Jan 15 00:26:45 2024_________________________________________________________________________In Daphne von Bravadi's return to Lithmore, after a tenuous trip to Vandago;she has decided to step down as Grand Magnate to focus on more pertinentthings. It was stated that she wishes the Merchants' luck and will remain acraftswoman, but has no interest in continuing a leadership position. Inaddition, she thanks everyone for their support throughout her tenure.
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In subject of: The Crusade Continues (Week 2 Update)Date : Mon Jan 15 03:48:35 2024_________________________________________________________________________Another month at the Front brings both victories and heartbreaks. Theoverwhelming capture of Istho early in the month by the land forces wasfollowed late in the month by the naval forces pulling off a victory thatcaptured the island city of Queen's Landing in a much more even battle. Bothof these locales have been reinforced to help in holding them. Contrastedagainst these wins, however, was the loss of Fort Ansari. They resistedvaliantly, with reinforcements bearing down to relieve them, but the largerDaravi force ended up being too much to overcome. The majority of the IrdiRaiders, who were defending the fort, were slain, with the Baron of Ird's sonmissing in action and presumed dead, and another of the knights was seencaptured in Daravi hands. Lithmorran forces have been rallying to see whatcan be done to recapture the fort and rescue the surviving Raiders. Thecurrent supply of rations is only expected to last another month at thecurrent pace, and discussions are starting if the push for additionalconquests will transition into a defensive posture or if Lithmore will drivefor more supplies.(Second week of supplies have been deducted. Battles this week have resultedin a new total of 66 points. If maintained, the current conquests should beable to establish ongoing trade following the campaign. An outpost has beenestablished in Istho and a fortress at Queen's Landing, and a cache ofsupplies has been captured in Queen's Landing.)
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In subject of: More Rations for WarDate : Mon Jan 15 20:20:45 2024_________________________________________________________________________After having returned from travel and heard the most recent reports about thewar efforts, the Chancellor has been seen wandering around and buying uprations from anyone wishing to sell them. Saw her go up to the royalguardsman in the Town Hall and hand him over some heavy boxes.
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In subject of: A New Grand Magnate SelectedDate : Sat Jan 20 19:21:33 2024_________________________________________________________________________On a chilly Novembris evening in the year 399, the merchant's guild is abuzzwith people moving about getting ready for some kind of announcementfollowing the step down of the previous Grand Magnate. Some rumors hadsurfaced of who it would be, possibly bringing someone in from abroad to takeup the role. After an hour, a singular tubori man is seen wandering theGuild Hall giving directions, before stepping out to those who had gathered. The average man with soft blue eyes and wavy hair steps forward, wearing afull blacksmith's setup complete with hammer in hand before speaking up,"Hello... Erm." He cleared his throat before beginning again, "I am DaltonDonnod, the newly appointed Grand Magnate. I apologize for the lack ofcircumstance. But I have work to do and a crusade to outfit. Lord bless youall." The man states clearly, offering a bow and returning to the guild,hammer ready to work the forge once more.
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In subject of: The Crusade works to a Crescendo (Week 3 Update)Date : Thu Jan 25 03:35:04 2024_________________________________________________________________________As winter nears following another month at the Front, the first few soldiersbegin to head home to Lithmore, relieving the need for supplies to maintainthem. They give an accounting of the successes of the troops still fighting,not quite yet ready to fully transition to the defensive. Two large forces,led by the Earl Marshall and the King himself, stormed Sands Fortress, easilyovertaking it, while others continue to reinforce Queen's Landing andfaster-moving troops gallop to support the troops besieging Fort Ansari,hoping that it won't remain in Daravi hands for long.(Third week of supplies have been deducted. There were not enough rations tocover the week, so starting to disband a few units. Battles this week haveresulted in a new total of 74 points. That means I am committing to schedulean on-grid battle scene.To that extent, here's a when2meet chart timing availability:https://www.when2meet.com/?23328012-uY8Y5 Drop me a note if you're interestedin playing a Daravi NPC too!)
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In subject of: Symon von Usyk is named JusticiarDate : Thu Jan 25 19:09:26 2024Moved : Thu Jan 25 20:01:15 2024_________________________________________________________________________For the past several weeks, Queen's Guard Headquarters has been in a quietstate of disarray. With Elliot dul Bravadi's unexpected retirement from hisposition as Lord Justiciar came a wave of internal AND external review.With no Pronconsul of Lithmore present that could have the title transferredto even in interim, the Proconsuls of the four Duchies set about determiningwho within the Lithmorran Reeves could be ascended to such a role. Opinionswere split, but perhaps due to recent actions near the front and a historyserving the Reeves in Batarostra, Symon von Usyk has been selected to take upthe role. The decision is not without controversy as, among other details,von Usyk will be ascended from a Cadet within the ranks all the way to thetop, to which most are reminded that more desperate promotions have been madein the history of the Queen's Guard, including freeman-raised Justiciars andsavage Proconsuls.After the decision was delivered to the Headquarters (amidst a series ofreports from the ever turbulent front), the new Justiciar affirmed his oathto uphold the Kingdom's laws - though even he expressed surprise by thisdevelopment. "Despite myself, I am surprised," he remarked after his oaths. Though laconic in his acceptance, von Usyk is nevertheless taking his role onwith fervor.
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In subject of: New Grand Master NamedDate : Fri Jan 26 00:03:36 2024_________________________________________________________________________In the late hours of the morning, the Earl Marshal sent word that he wasnaming Sir Mathieu Bouchard as the Grand Master of the Knights, citing hisefforts during the war and the sacrifices he has made during it.
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In subject of: Nominations for Seneschal OpenDate : Sat Jan 27 17:17:10 2024_________________________________________________________________________Nominations for city Seneschal have begun! Residents of Lithmore are calledto present themselves as candidates for the role for the next two Sun Cycles.(See HELP BIDS)
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In subject of: The Crusade winds down after some big wins (Week 4 Update)Date : Tue Jan 30 01:30:38 2024_________________________________________________________________________As Lithmore starts to ring in Yule, the majority of the soldiers begin toarrive home, the situation in Edessa transitioning from one of activeconquest to more defensive. They speak excitedly of the re-conquest of FortAnsari, claimed back from the Daravi in a final furious battle that involveddisrupting an earth mage's ritual trying to bring down the mountainsides ontothe war camp setup on the fortress's gates, or of a great naval battle off ofthe island of Queen's Landing, defending against the Daravi ships that sailedto retake it. The legions captured supplies from Fort Ansari when theyretook it, and the Lithmorran forces extended the fortifications aroundQueen's Landing towards the south, prepared to defend long-term against theDaravi-held city of Vard Qarat, next closest across the channel on themainland. There are rumors that a Daravi captain was taken captive and beingbrought back to Lithmore, and that the King was talking thoughtfully ofestablishing a new March to better govern the distance between the two sidesof the lands - accessed by pass or by strait.(It's been a busy week and the Lithmorran forces have achieved a grand totalof 130 points, and upkeep supplies have been charged. We have disbanded mostof the legions, leaving the Vanguard and some scouts with a last few days tomake an impact. Winnings this week include a commitment to founding a newMarch (we'll wait on the new seneschal race for this to be discussed in moredepth), an addition to the map (coming soon!), new trade routes (a secondresource - we'll talk to the new Marquis about this), a captured NPC (more tocome!), a new fortress (on the south side of the Queen's Landing island todefend against Vard Qarat), and a cache of supplies captured (added onto thesupply totals before we decided who to disband this week.))
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In subject of: A Shift in InfrastructureDate : Sun Sep 24 16:45:01 2023_________________________________________________________________________(Infrastructure shifts up from Poor to Challenged.) I heard that SeneschalRaylene von Kazakov, after the court, started turning to some of those whocan help fix the roads. Both to help with the clearing of the rocks for thepilgrimage, and to make the roads just more easily passable.
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In subject of: Improvement in the County of LothosDate : Mon Sep 25 00:00:10 2023_________________________________________________________________________With the recent successful distribution of needed supplies, food, and coin toLothos, and the fleeing of Bonesplitter, it is desirable to find out if allof the recent support has provided a better way of life for those in Lothos. News from the County is hopeful, and the people, their lands, the roads, andeverything will take years to reach their full repair again. But things areimproving, and prosperity is within reach.
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In subject of: The BreakthroughDate : Wed Sep 27 23:58:12 2023_________________________________________________________________________On Augustus 398, and after declaring his intent in front of His Majesty inOpen Court, Lord Lans ab Durandal and a gaggle of squires, pages, and alsoservants from his noble House, launched an initiative to inspire, lead, andcoordinate, young men into clearing the blockage impeding the Pilgrimage toprogress to the Holy Springs.Following the Council's monetary contribution, this attempt by the formerEarl Marshall aims to inspire the zeal for selfless sacrifice and dedicationthat characterizes the Holy Knights.Lans begins a Piety project.
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In subject of: A Shift in InfrastructureDate : Mon Oct 2 09:04:58 2023_________________________________________________________________________(Infrastructure shifts up from Challenged to Substandard.) The LadySeneschal, Raylene von Kasakov, has kept up her work talking to thestreetsweepers and the omes to fix up the roads, encouraging them to improvethe conditions. With those pilgrims here, it can only help us clear out thatblockage if the roads are better.
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In subject of: Offices in FluxDate : Mon Oct 2 13:32:48 2023_________________________________________________________________________On the morning of Septembris 9, 398, with exceptionally little fanfare,former Grand Magnate Giselle dul Moretti announced her resignation from herpost in favor of promoting Master Daphne von Bravadi into the role instead. "I am pleased to leave the guild under the care of Master von Bravadi, whohas my support and utter faith to succeed me," the young woman wrote in amissive sent out to every merchant within Lithmore and beyond.With an equal lack of fanfare, an announcement was sent out from Town Hallthat there was a new Chancellor of the Exchequer, no doubt explaining thesudden flurry of meetings taking place in Town Hall of late: Giselle dulMoretti.
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In subject of: Madison ShuffleDate : Mon Oct 2 13:57:30 2023_________________________________________________________________________To continue the shuffle of guildleaders this Septembris of 398, news comesfrom Madison Hospital that Irina Petrov has been chosen as Prime Medicus, Arelative nobody, confidence in her appointment is scant, but a few members ofthe guild were able to attest to her skill as a midwife and the quality ofher thesis in women's health. Soon after her announcement, Koukakala Noelaniwas appointed Epion, supported mainly by Tubori physicians abroad.
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In subject of: A Play to Ring in MagebaneDate : Tue Oct 10 01:55:28 2023_________________________________________________________________________ All are cordially invited to... __J"L__ ,-"`--...--'"-. / /\ /\ \ __J"L__ "Just a Pinch of Silver" / /__\ _ /__\ \,-'`--...--'`-. .--| / \ | /\ ___ /\ \ as written by Iaka Wihome__).-| _ --- _ | "" \_/ "" \>__) \ \\/\_/\// / | Starring: "-._\/\_/\/_,-"| /\/VWV\/\ |--. \ (/\/\_/\/\) /-.(__ Poet Laudate Padrika Laskin "-._________,-" (__< Journeyman Iaka Wihome, andThe Darling of Dusollini, the Baroness Theodora op Arcenant herself! \\ \\ \\ .-'```^```'-. .-'```^```'-. .-'```^```'-. / /\ __ /\ \ / (\ __ /) \ / /) __ (\ \ | ^^ \/ ^^ | | ` \/ ` | | ^ \/ ^ | \ \_.__._/ / \ \____/ / \ `'=='` / `'-.......-'` `'-.......-'` `'-.......-'` When: Octobris 29th SC 398 Where: The Hollow Globe Theatre A reception with food, fun, and free masks to follow! (OOC: Oct. 15, 3 pm server!)
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In subject of: The Breakthrough SucceedsDate : Wed Oct 11 00:00:10 2023_________________________________________________________________________With sufficient political and moral support, the attempt by Lord ab Durandaland his House to promote religious fervor among the Blockage workers issuccesful. What was already a charged environment is now zealous, withhymnals sung at the top of lungs, and exhaustion being replaced with almostmasochistic dedication and selflessness.A Piety project succeeds.
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In subject of: A Shift in Class RelationsDate : Fri Oct 13 13:23:07 2023_________________________________________________________________________(Class Relations shifts up from Good to Excellent.) The Lady Seneschal,Raylene von Kazakov, was seen over at the orphanage. Took her own kids withher, and her nanny, and she brought a big ol' stack of books. Settled ondown on the chair there, and just started reading to the kids. Thatchildren's book about knights was in the stack, I think! And a book ofsongs. And even a book of prayer. Had a right ol' good time, as far as Iunderstand.
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In subject of: A Noble from IrdDate : Tue Oct 17 11:28:28 2023_________________________________________________________________________The latest arrival to the City of Lithmore is Lord Alkide de Biades, theyounger son of Baron Baldwin de Biades. There isn't much known about LordAlkide, but his Barony is famous -- or infamous -- for its unusual standingforce of cavalry, for the rumors that they not-infrequently ransom othernotables, and for the fact of their spectacular Ird woodprinted cotton. Itremains to be seen what the younger son is doing here in the Holy Capitol,but he was sighted heading for the Knights' Keep, and so it would not besurprising to see him following his family's military traditions.
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In subject of: Together in Work and TalentDate : Fri Oct 20 09:12:19 2023_________________________________________________________________________In her role as patroness of the Lithmorran Merchants, the Marchioness ofEdessa has announced her intent to garner Yuletide support and fundraise forthe construction of a Trade Hall Museum to display Merchant masterworks. Theproject was initially proposed by the late Grand Magnate Eartha ab Arcenantin SC 388 but had never been completed.In a letter sent to many city notables, Lady ab Durandal highlighted the needto celebrate skilled laborers and the fruits of their work. "Learning atrade is one of the most reliable means to education, stability, andprosperity for the common-borne in our kingdom," She wrote. "Men and womenfrom all walks of life train to create the goods we rely on. Masterworksdemonstrate a crafter's mastery of their trade, highlighting their uniqueartistic voice, background and pride. These beautiful pieces should notgather dust in a corner; rather, they should be displayed in example of howthe everyman betters himself for the good of us all." There are rumors the Marchioness intends to petition Her Majesty for theexhibition of the Royal Coronation gown and jewelry, which was the combinedeffort of the Lithmorran Guild of Merchants in SC 387. The claims have yetto be substantiated.
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In subject of: SC 398 Yule FaireDate : Sat Oct 21 11:21:00 2023Expires : Thu Jul 16 11:21:08 2026To : all_________________________________________________________________________ o o : o . '.\'/.' : _|_ :->@<-: '.___/*\___.' | .'/.\'. \* \ / */ o : o + >--X--< o _|_ /*_/ \_*\ + | .' \*/ '. SC 398 : ' . . . . . .---. .---. . --.-- .--. .---. \ / | | | | | / \ | | ) | : | | | |--- |--- /___\ | |--' |--- | : ; | | | | | | | \ | _|_ ' `-' '---' '---' ' ' ' --'-- ' ` '---' | . . _|_ _\/ \/_ | WHERE: The Merchant's Trade Hall _\/\/__\_\_\/\/_/_/_ + WHAT: Food, drink, shopping and merriment! / /_/\/\_\ \ _/\/\_ WHEN: Decembris 17th, SC 398 /\ /\ ' ' WHO: All are welcome! * . * . _\/ \/_ . \ \ / / .. .. -==>: X :<==- '\ /' / _/ \_ \ \\// ' /\ /\ ' + _.__\\\///__._ * ' * _|_ ' ///\\\ | //\\ ./ \. '' ''(OOC: Friday, October 27th, at 7:00PM Server)
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In subject of: A Yuletide Hunt!Date : Sat Oct 21 11:23:15 2023_________________________________________________________________________ ___|_ + || | | <=<>=> _\|/_ _|_ . || . /|\ | /| || |\ | + | `__\\ || //__ _\|/_ || || || /|\ \__`\ || |.__/ _|_ | `_\\ \/ //_' | The Great Yuletide Hunt | Decembris 21st SC 398 + _\|/_ + /|\ + _|_ | _|_ | + _|_ | | + To be held + in the King's Forest. Esteemed members of Their Majesty's court and other city notables are welcome,+ as well as those of noble retinue. _|_ | _|__|_ + | + | Cider and celebration to follow in the Royal Hunting Lodge. (OOC: Begins Saturday, October 28th at 4:00 pm server time)
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In subject of: A New JusticiarDate : Sun Oct 29 11:45:08 2023_________________________________________________________________________Well into Decembris SC 398, word out of Cityguard of a change in leadership. The quiet removal of the Justiciar, Fynn ab Sydow, comes relatively expectedfrom most familiar with the situation. And just as expected, his replacementEliott dul Bravadi comes with little fanfare. The sentiment tends to be thatwith war on the horizon, a more militant presence is required among theQueensguard, and thus the title changes hands once.
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In subject of: Work and Talent Unites UsDate : Tue Oct 31 00:00:10 2023_________________________________________________________________________The Merchants' efforts to rally for a Masterwork Museum, patroned by theMarchioness of Edessa, was a rousing succcess. The resulting funds,resources and support will be applied in the creation of a space to displaythe hard work of Lithmorran Merchants past and present, lauding their effortsto better themselves and contribute to the strength of the Five Duchies.
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In subject of: Road ImprovementsDate : Tue Oct 31 00:29:01 2023_________________________________________________________________________Lord Alkide de Biades proposes to utilize the underemployed citizens of thecity to help improve the roads of Lithmore by replacing the brokencobblestones and filling in potholes with gravel, then re-surfacing thegravel with fresh potholes.
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In subject of: The Grand Daravi CrusadeDate : Sat Nov 4 17:23:55 2023_________________________________________________________________________King Amir ab Harmons has announced his intention to retake Edessa in a grandcrusade against the Daravi, starting this spring, and Lithmore has startedits preparations. Even before troops are setting forth for the Front, plansare starting to be made, supplies collected and commanders selected. Thoseinterested in participating in any guise are recommended to reach out to theSeneschal or one of the Great Lords as they work to make decisions on whowill lead the various efforts.
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In subject of: Needed Supplies for the CrusadeDate : Mon Nov 6 16:35:39 2023_________________________________________________________________________In late Januarius, Town Hall released a list of needed supplies for theDaravi Crusade which can be given to the royal guard in the Town HallReception area if one wished to make a donation. They are as follows: * Sips of water (any drink that isn't hard liquor) * Bows * Arrows * Swords * Non-sword weapons * Full sets of leather armor * Full sets of metal armor * Rations * Cloaks * Bales of hay * Bags of medical supplies (the Physicians are accepting items for these bags; please make donations of these supplies to the crate at the Madison) * Logs of wood * Blocks of stoneTown Hall also made a note that a person can also donate leather orscrap metal to the merchants, for the making of armor and weapons. Ifthere are questions, please direct them to the office of the LadyChancellor Giselle dul Moretti.
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In subject of: A Newborn RoyalDate : Thu Nov 9 12:35:17 2023_________________________________________________________________________Criers are sent from the Royal Palace to announce the birth of a royal son. Prince Cristobal Lorenzo ab Harmons was delivered quickly in the morning ofFebruarius 2nd, 399. His middle namesake is Duke Loran dul Acris' father--his great grandfather. He is now third-in-line to the throne after his olderbrothers, Prince Garath and Prince Lawrence. The little prince is reportedto have hearty lungs; his cries when entering the world were heard by thenobles in wait outside the ab Samael suites. The Queen is expected torecuperate in confinement with the infant over the next month.
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In subject of: A Prayer VigilDate : Thu Nov 9 21:12:34 2023_________________________________________________________________________ __,---.__ ,-' `-. ,' `. / \ / . \ ; ) : All faithful are invited to | (( | | ) \ | A PRAYER VIGIL TO WELCOME THE NEW YEAR : ( , ) ; AND THE COMING CRUSADE \ _ `|'__ / \ ( """"_ ) / Saint Aelwyn's Cathedral `. )/(/( \| ,' `- () )()|| -' on Februarius 12th, SC 399 | () || | || (OOC: Saturday, November 11th, at 2pm server) | () | | | | | | | | ____|_____|____ (________ ___) \___ _/ (_____ __) \ / )__ ( (____ _) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | _/ \_ .--_________`--.
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In subject of: The Drought's SalvationDate : Sat Jul 15 10:00:07 2023_________________________________________________________________________After many trials and many rounds of experimentation and long-term silence asto the progress on the efforts, the Physicians' Guild has announced thedecisive cure for the illness known as the Scarlet Wasting. The currentPrime Medicus, Philarion Dolinov, despite the relieving news, expresses hissympathies for the families who had their close ones die to the unrelentingdisease. Further mass production in order to provide treatment for all thepatients down with the disease is underway, much thanks to the charitabledonations from various notables of the city as well as the continuousassistance of the Merchants' Guild.
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In subject of: A New Grand MagnateDate : Sun Jul 16 15:53:37 2023_________________________________________________________________________On the morning of Novembris 5, 397 after much deliberation amongst theMerchant Magnates of the various duchies, Giselle dul Moretti was promoted tothe position of Grand Magnate. The leadership shift occurred with verylittle fanfare and doesn't seem to have affected the normal day-to-dayaffairs of the Lithmorran branch of the Merchants at all.
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In subject of: A Very Farin WeddingDate : Mon Jul 17 08:14:29 2023_________________________________________________________________________c//'\\p c//'\\p c//'\\p c//'\\p c//'\\p c//'\\p c//'\\p c//'\\p(( @ )) (( @ )) (( @ )) (( @ )) (( @ )) (( @ )) (( @ )) (( @ ))d\\_//b d\\_//b d\\_//b d\\_//b d\\_//b d\\_//b d\\_//b d\\_//bc//'\\p &P) (d) You are invited to the wedding of c//'\\p (( @ )) )Up /H\ (( @ ))d\\_//b __//M\\/MJM__ Earl Marshall Jacarys mal Dymond d\\_//b | /MWM\ HH | andc//'\\p _|_/WMWMW\HH___|_ Mistress Kalana mal Sephari c//'\\p (( @ )) / \ (( @ ))d\\_//b Decembris 8th, 397 at Lithmore's Hothouse Garden d\\_//b (OOC: Sunday July 23rd 6:00 pm System time) c//'\\p c//'\\p(( @ )) Food, non-alcoholic refreshments and dancing to follow (( @ ))d\\_//b the ceremony. d\\_//bc//'\\p c//'\\p c//'\\p c//'\\p c//'\\p c//'\\p c//'\\p c//'\\p(( @ )) (( @ )) (( @ )) (( @ )) (( @ )) (( @ )) (( @ )) (( @ ))d\\_//b d\\_//b d\\_//b d\\_//b d\\_//b d\\_//b d\\_//b d\\_//b
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In subject of: Yule EventsDate : Mon Jul 17 19:18:32 2023_________________________________________________________________________ _/\_ __/\__ _/\_ _/\_ __/\__ _/\_ _/\_ __/\__ ) (_ _) .' ( ) . (_ ) (_ _) .' ( ) . (_ ) (_ _) .' ( ') '.( ) .' (` ') '. ( ') '.( ) .' (` ') '. ( ') '.( ) .' (` `-._\()/__(-` `-._/ `-._\()/__(-` `-._/ `-._\()/__(-` ()() ()() ()() ()() ()() / |`\ _/()\__ / |`\ _/()\__ / |`\ ) : < / | \( ')_ ) : < / | \( ')_ ) : < `)_/` < : ) )_'. '(_ `)_/` < : ) )_'. '(_ `)_/` ( > )_'. ( ( > )_'. ( '( '-.\ '( '-.\ . . .---. .--. .--. . . . . . . . .---. .|\ /| | | ) | ) \ / \ / | | | | || \/ | |--- |--' |--' : : | | | |--- || | | | \ | \ | | : ; | | |' ' '---' ' ` ' ` ' ' `-' '---' '---' . SC 397The Lithmorran Guild of Merchants would like to humbly invite you to aYule extravaganza filled with wares and waltzes, markets and merriment! On Decembris 4th, Ice skating, shopping, and a Yule bonfire at the Viridian Greens! (OOC: Saturday, July 22nd at 7pm server) On Decembris 7th, A Viridian Greens Yule Ball with dancing and refreshments! (OOC: Sunday, July 23nd at 1pm server)
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In subject of: New Poet LaudateDate : Tue Jul 18 19:18:12 2023_________________________________________________________________________In the early hours of the morning on Novembris 10, after being released fromthe hospital, Padrika Laskin quietly agreed to take on the position of PoetLaudate. The Troubadour's Guild, still reeling from the loss of theirleadership, agreed that the show must go on.
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In subject of: Departure of Hadassah de EzzetDate : Tue Jul 25 10:09:09 2023_________________________________________________________________________Late in the evening of Decembris 12, SC 397 it was decided that Hadassah deEzzet would retire from the Order. A discussion that took place behind theclosed doors of the Cathedral and stretched on into the wee hours of themorning. It was cited that her service to the Lord had come to a close andshe was to begin a new journey on self-discovery. She was appreciative andfilled with adoration for the Church in allowing her to occupy the positionof Grand Inquisitor. Stoic in the face of a new adventure, she hopes thenext one to take up the mantle after her will keep similar principles.
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In subject of: Charitable DymondsDate : Sun Jul 30 10:52:02 2023_________________________________________________________________________After the wedding, the Lord Earl Marshal, Jacarys mal Dymond and his wifeMaster Kalana mal Dymond begin a charitable drive collecting toys andclothing from Farin to help provide to orphans and children of poorerfamilies. Bottomless coffee and all you can eat curry is also shipped in tohelp feed families as well. This is all done under the banner of the HolyOrder, and the celebration of the marriage between the mal Dymond's under theeyes of the Lord.
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In subject of: A Game at WhitemarshDate : Fri Aug 4 09:30:47 2023_________________________________________________________________________ | _|_ _\|/_ | /|\ _|_ | | _|_ | Wishing you joy and fellowship this holiday season. _|_ May your hearth burn bright | and your faith remain strong. | _\|/_ | /|\ _|_ _\|/_ | | /|\ You are humbly invited _|_ | To a fete at Whitemarsh Keep | Hosted by House Edessa _|_ | Januarius 30, SC 398 _|_ | | A game will be afoot. _\|/_ _|_ /|\ | |(OOC: Sunday, August 6th at 3pm server)
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In subject of: Charitable Dymond's shine for the Holy City.Date : Sun Aug 6 00:00:10 2023_________________________________________________________________________After a successful charity drive, the mal Dymond's help provide enough food,toys, clothing, and of course bottomless coffee to children and families fromall across the Kingdom, from the the south to the north. In celebration oftheir marriage, it is a significant step and reestablishing the public?strust in the Holy Order and its duties to the citizens.
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In subject of: Reeve RestructuringDate : Wed Aug 16 19:15:38 2023_________________________________________________________________________As of the start of year 398, a restructuring of the Reeves following thechaos of the Scarlet Wasting and the deployment to Lorandy is taking place. With a mind toward strengthening the security of the Capital with tensionsspiking in Edessa, the Lord Justiciar moves to redefine patrol routes,provide incentive toward enlistment with a pay raise, and increase thevisibility of the Queen's Guard and its ability to react to danger and sendinformation back to the headquarters. To that end, construction on severalcheckpoints to be manned by a small amount of Reeves around the city's mainthoroughfare begins. With runners and carrier pigeons stationed, theintention is to make sure reports reach the nexus of Reeve activity asswiftly as possible, ensuring the earliest response the City Guard canmanage.
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In subject of: The Capital's SecurityDate : Thu Aug 31 00:00:10 2023_________________________________________________________________________Flying Reeve banners, the checkpoints at the Crossroads, Church Street atConsolidation, Church Street at Flairkin, and King's Concourse at SilverstoneWay stand solid. As the year of 398 carries on, the presence of the Reeves'yellow-green on the streets of Lithmore City is ubiquitous, providingstability and the visible hand of His Royal Majesty's law to the Capital.
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In subject of: The Pilgrimage is here!Date : Thu Sep 7 18:26:53 2023Expires : Tue Jun 2 18:27:18 2026To : all_________________________________________________________________________June 4, SC 398.The Pilgrimage is here!In honor of the upcoming Daravi crusade, and with gratitude in their heartsand minds, hundreds of pilgrims from all over the kingdom are flocking thissummer to the City of Lithmore as they make their way on to the Holy Springs,upriver, at the source of Dav's revelations and tenets. Business swells atthe new demand and there will be so much to do!This is an optional plot in which anyone can participate. It is not a crisisand is meant to be light hearted. As with other plots, please designate one(and only one) alt to be actively involved in the plot (so engaging withminigames, the plot system and such); the others can talk and opine about itat will, but should not engage it actively.The pilgrim situation and minigames will develop in stages. This first onedesignates a new room near the West Gate. You can go to 'Grassy, Low Hillsby the Pilgrim Camp' and enter tents there.I hope you find it enjoyable!Ghed PS: let me know if something isn't working!
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In subject of: Census in LothosDate : Sun Sep 10 10:57:35 2023_________________________________________________________________________With the recent successful distribution of needed supplies, food, and coin toLothos, and the fleeing of Bonesplitter, it is desirable to find out if allof the recent support has provided a better way of life for those in Lothos. Raylene von Kazakov, Castellan of Lothos, would like to take a census to seeif things are improving.
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In subject of: Summer FaireDate : Wed Sep 13 01:13:19 2023Expires : Mon Jun 8 01:13:22 2026To : all_________________________________________________________________________ All are cordially invited to the... SC 398 . . ___ __ __ __ ___ , __ |\/| |__ |__) / ` |__| (__) |\ | | (__ ,|. | | |___| \ \__. | | | | | \| | .__) ,' | `. <---|---> __ ___ __ \ |\ / ; : ; (__ | | |\/| |\/| |__ |__) \ | / . \_,!,_/ , .__)|__| | | | | |___ | \ \|/`. `.,' `.,' | `. / \ ___ __ __ __ ___ '- -- : : -- - |__ (__) | |__) |__ / \ / | | | _|_ | \ |___ ( ,''._ _.''. '-._ ' / `!` \ ` ) ; : ; Food, games, and wares galore! / To be held at Lithmore's Festival Grounds Quintilis 10th, SC 398 _ (` ). _ ( ). .-(` )`. ( '`. :( . ) .+(`( . ) .-- `. ( ) ) (( (..__.:'-' .-( ) ` _` ) ) `( ) ) ( . ) ( ) ._ ` __.:' ) ( ( )) `-. .:(` ) ( ) --' `- __.' :( )) (_.' .') `( ) )) (_ _) ` __.:' (OOC: Sept 16th, 7pm server!)
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In subject of: The Baron of Macosta Arrives to Lithmore CityDate : Wed Sep 13 01:37:11 2023_________________________________________________________________________ On a warm Arendus evening, a black carriage calmly traversed Lithmore city'sbusy crossroads, turning northward and threading its way through the citystreets with caution, and heading towards the palace nestled away from thecity's heart. Looking inside the carriage, one could see a young man swathedin blankets, engaged in conversation with an attentive attendant. Before thepalace, a herald's voice announced the arrival to the assembled nobility,courtiers, and the royal family the arrival of Cyprus dul Terzieff, Baron ofMacosta. Cyprus, transported in on a palankeen, reaffirmed his family'sloyalty to the throne. With the aid of his attendants and steward, he soonretired to his chambers to recover after such a long journey, though sentword to the various members of court and gentry of his intention to visitthose of the merchant class and members of court.
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In subject of: The Pilgrimage RocksDate : Sun Sep 17 14:45:11 2023_________________________________________________________________________Quintilis 12, SC 398.Catastrophe! A landslide has blocked the Pilgrim's path to the Springs. Fortunately, it happened in the middle of the night and no one was in theway. But now there's a huge pile of rocks and the Pilgrimage isinterrupted!Strong player characters can go to A Blocked Path to the Springs, down fromThe West Road in the Mountains, and try to remove rocks and debris with craftunskilled 1922. This requires a pilgrim stamp from Brother Aurelio from thePilgrim Camp near the West Gate, and a LOT of stamina! If you manage tocomplete a work shift, you'll help get everyone closer to clearing the path,and you'll also get paid a little money for your troubles!If you can't do the work (because of stamina, or you're not a freeman, or youjust had your nail appointment), consider hiring other players and such.Ghed
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In subject of: A Call to CourtDate : Mon Sep 18 11:57:56 2023_________________________________________________________________________As pilgrims swarm the city and talk of the Daravi campaign continues, there isword from the Royal Palace. Liveried heralds announce that Their Majesties willbe holding open court, with both King Amir and the Crown Prince in attendance.Word from the palace is that His Majesty intends to formally acknowledge his current Seneschal, receive oaths of fealty from the newly-arrived nobles, and speak on the plight of the faithful halted on their journey to the Holy Spring. (OOC: held this Saturday, September 23rd, at 7:00pm server after OOC chat)
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In subject of: Appointment of a New Grand MasterDate : Mon Sep 18 22:56:15 2023_________________________________________________________________________In late morning hours, it was heard that the Lord Earl Marshal convened theGrand Master's council in order to fill the role of Grand Master of theKnights Lithmorran. The meeting ended faster than it began as the EarlMarshal's suggestion of Dame Seraphia Toussaint was accepted without protest.
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In subject of: A New ProconsulDate : Sat Sep 23 09:35:21 2023_________________________________________________________________________As Summer took hold in 398, the Reeves minted the next Proconsul, Eliott dulBravadi. With local leadership waning, leaving the Justiciar without seniormen, the choice came with a touch more necessity than excitement. Regardless, dul Bravadi's tenure was cemented with some approval and praisefor his utility as an established name in the city.
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In subject of: A New LothosDate : Sun Sep 24 15:18:33 2023_________________________________________________________________________The Castellan of Lothos, Raylene von Kazakov, was summoned to the King's sideduring open court, asked to take oaths of fealty and formally bestowed thetitle of Countess of Lothos. After two years shepherding her homeland'srecovery with the support of the Royal Council, the domain has been returnedto orderly, tax-paying status to a degree His Majesty found satisfactory. The von Kazakov family is rumored to have invested over three hundred goldinto the land, supplied in tandem with donations, resources and the combinedeffort of the realm's guildleaders, including former Seneschal Eiphraem malNikolaev. The mysterious departure of Bonesplitter and the assassination ofNathaniel ab Vortina in Vandago leaves little leadership left to contesttheir rule. While there is still a great deal of recovery left to come, withthe rebels laying down their arms and a new liege of Vitussa, there is somehope for the future.
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