IC Events Archive

[Xinoe]

In subject of: Mass Introduces New Priest to Lithmore
Date : Sat Sep 19 14:29:01 2015
Expires : Thu Jun 14 14:29:10 2018
To : all
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A Mass was recently delivered by Father Cosimo dul Favero. The sermon
spoke of letting faith guide one's everyday actions, including topics such
as holding one's tongue in rumors and looking out for the wellbeing of
others. The newly-minted priest encouraged members of the congregation to
discuss ways in which they could bring faith into their daily lives, such
as greeting provocation with firm kindness rather than anger. The Mass
also contained within it an announcement: Father Cosimo is available for
confessions, counsel, banns interviews and weddings, and other such
priestly affairs.

[Xinoe]

In subject of: Another Poet Laudate
Date : Wed Sep 23 03:51:15 2015
Expires : Mon Jun 18 03:51:23 2018
To : All
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In a perhaps odd and sudden shift, the Troubadours have moved back to
former leadership. Troubadour Addienna op Bearsmit has been delivered the
title of Poet Laudate once again. One can only hope she helps aid in the
continued flare of activity and that the Troubadour's can become organized
enough to begin hosting events within their own theatre.

Word has not filtered through the ranks of a new Poet Knight to be chosen
yet though.

[Xinoe]

In subject of: A New Poet Knight is Named
Date : Sat Sep 26 23:08:19 2015
Expires : Thu Jun 21 23:08:31 2018
To : All
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Addienna op Bearsmit has announced Kato Ernst as the new Poet Knight of
the Troubadours. Ernst hasn't even been with the Troupe for half a year,
but this does not come as a surprise to most citizens given the constantly
changing hands of guild leadership within the Troubadours. Kato is a
Tubori who is often cited as being a bit odd. He is also known to have
been a rat catcher before joining up with the Troupe. Despite these roots,
he is widely regarded as an excellent actor and dancer. And some sources
claim he can be quite serious when he needs to be and is actually a very
professional person.

[Xinoe]

In subject of: Galen Fairweather named Grand Magnate of the Merchants' Guild
Date : Tue Sep 29 02:03:46 2015
Expires : Sun Jun 24 02:04:00 2018
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Immediately following her marriage to the Baron of Rosewood, former
Grand Magnate Emma ab Kovar (nee Courtland) has retired from her position,
naming Magnate of Lithmore Galen Fairweather as her successor.

Lady Emma ab Kovar reportedly had planned to have Magnate Fairweather
succeed her for some time, and the Merchants Guild assures that the
transition in leadership will go smoothly. The former Grand Magnate will
be remaining with the guild in the position of a Master Jeweler, and will
continue to work closely with the new Grand Magnate Fairweather as an
advisor.

Galen Fairweather was relatively well-liked as the Magnate considering his
relative inexperience and unlikely origins, but many are uncertain of
whether he'll be able to command the respect that comes with the
prestigious title of Grand Magnate and handle all of the responsibilities
that come with it. While Lady Emma ab Kovar took the position of Grand
Magnate at a similar age and went on to be successful in the role, she had
the benefit of being from a wealthy and influential gentry family, an
advantage that freeman Galen Fairweather does not share.

While Lady Emma ab Kovar reportedly retired her position to be able to
focus more fully on the affairs of her new domain of Rosewood, there are a
few who suspect that she may have placed Galen Fairweather in the position
of Grand Magnate to act as a 'puppet' for her - the new Grand Magnate's
fierce loyalty to her is, after all, no secret. Others insist that this is
highly unlikely, believing neither of them are of the character to do
something so manipulative. Nearly everyone, however, is watching Grand
Magnate Fairweather closely, to see if a simple freeman lad really does
have what it takes to take stewardship of all legal trade in the Realm.

[Xinoe]

In subject of: Dastur-dly Deeds
Date : Wed Sep 30 00:26:20 2015
Expires : Mon Jun 25 00:26:20 2018
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News arrives to the city of Lithmore of some questionable things
surrounding Dastur. After some kind of altercation with Lord Orban, Lord
Grenthel was seen heading to the Town Hall Courier, and then to the Church,
presumably to the Grand Inquisitor's office.

A few days after the messenger pigeons were sent out, the borders to Dastur
started closing. Troops warning everyone away until things have cooled
down. Rumors speculate that this border closure has to do with some kind
of attack on the Noble family, nothing can be confirmed, but many do say
that the Keep of Dastur has been fortified.

[Xinoe]

In subject of: Regular Troubador performances, courtesy of the Merchants
Date : Wed Sep 30 01:15:12 2015
Expires : Mon Jun 25 01:15:12 2018
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Thanks to a deal struck between the leaders between the Merchants and
the Troubadors, customers in Merchant-owned taverns can look forward to
regular performances. One such performance - an impromptu show at the Bear
and the Boar - has already taken place, with the promise of more to come,
courtesy of the Merchants' coffers.

The deal is a result of an initiative by the current Grand Magnate, Galen
Fairweather, who has reportedly been seeking the leaders of other guilds to
discuss potential partnerships. Then acting as Magnate, Fairweather
posited the idea to former Poet Laudate Tuan op Sugiyama, and negotiated
the details with Poet Knight Kato Ernst.

It seems like a win-win for everyone - the Troubadors get some much-needed
cash flow, the Merchants can benefit from increased traffic to their
taverns, and the common folk get to enjoy frequent and accessible
entertainment. With any luck, the deal can serve as a sign of more things
to come from the new leadership of both guilds.

[Xinoe]

In subject of: Instructions to the Dastur Border
Date : Wed Sep 30 15:45:20 2015
Expires : Mon Jun 25 15:45:39 2018
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With talk of Dastur's borders closing and the refusal of entrance to all
manner of people from bards to knights to common travellers, a notice was
sent from the High Steward's office to Dastur's main border posts. The
notices reads: By order of the Lady High Steward and of the Grand
Inquisitor of the Holy Faith, pay heed. We are distressed to learn of
recent activities in Dastur, with the closing of borders and the refusal to
admit travelers of any sort, including some on official Crown and Church
business. As a vassal of the Lithmorran throne, Dastur is reminded that
she is subservient to the Crown and that providing open borders for travel
is an expectation of all Lithmorran Lords. As faithful members of the
church, Dastur's people must also bow to the will of Holy Mother Church.
Dastur has one day within which to fully open her borders to all travelers
unless the local authorities have just and sufficient reason to detain them
as individuals. Further refusal will be taken with the utmost suspicion,
considered an illegal act and Crown soldiers will be brought to clear the
way by force.

[Xinoe]

In subject of: Trouble in Dastur
Date : Thu Oct 1 11:15:48 2015
Expires : Tue Jun 26 11:15:48 2018
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It is not entirely clear what, but something is going on in Dastur. The
borders are closed and there are rumors of attacks on the noble family
there. Adgen ab Grenthel is known to have fairly recently been raised to
Marquis, taking over the reins from his father, Helth ab Grenthel, who
still lives and was apparently of a mind to retire. However, something has
set the former Marquis off, and he appears to be the one calling the shots
again within Dastur itself.

[Xinoe]

Sweet Scents Now Sells Herbal Oils!
Date : Fri Oct 2 00:57:33 2015
Expires : Wed Jun 27 00:57:41 2018
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A new sister shop has opened off the Candle Shop in Market Square
Northwest - Sweet Scents. Its proprieter, Zanobi dul Allemande, stocks
only the finest in scented herbal oils useful for the making of perfumes.
"No longer," Master dul Allamande was heard to say, "will would-be
perfumers be required to undergo the tedious labor of gardening and herbal
preparation to practice their art!"

The more sour and cynical, however, note that the price tags of Allemande's
scented oils seem to suggest he's rewarding himself well for taking on this
manual labor...

(OOC: All herbalism products required for chandlery are now on sale in
Sweet Scents. Please write a typoboard note if something looks off.)

[Xinoe]

Do not Dastur-b
Date : Fri Oct 2 01:32:22 2015
Expires : Wed Jun 27 01:32:22 2018
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Shortly after the proclamation from the Crown, word and action trickles
out from Dastur.

Words of a small amount of troops abandoning their posts come out, but
other than that, the borders remain closed. Proclamations come out stating
the following, " The Marquis Helth ab Grenthel apologizes for the border
closure. He says that the borders shall remain closed as he tries to keep
the murderer of his family line from escaping. He is very apologetic in
this matter, and is certain it will all be remedied shortly, and then the
borders will be re-opened."

And with that, the borders remain more or less firmly closed.