Getting Ready to Return

Location: Turmus

Today was another quiet day as I prepared to become more active in Turmus again. I have been away longer than I had intended, but I am finally feeling ready to return to teaching and become involved in the city again. I have missed the Educational Hall, my classes, and simply being around everyone.

I have now been in Turmus for about three months and have moved away from Olni. With that change, I have been thinking more about what my place in Turmus will be. Teaching is something I definitely want to continue, but there are still questions about my official standing within the city.

I need to speak with Kelli about whether I am officially considered a Scribe of Turmus. I also need to find out whether he still wants me to serve as a Magistrate here. After more than fifteen years of service as a Magistrate, I had thought I was retiring from that part of my life and concentrating on teaching, but I need to know what is expected of me in Turmus.  UPDATE: I am a Scribe of Turmus.

There was activity around the city today as well. The Turmus Slave House sent out a notice welcoming newcomers and introducing the House Slavers: Cassian Leoric, Toby Darrow, Ragnar Bloodaxe, and Nicholas Eel. Another notice announced that the Slave House was seeking new stock and welcoming slaves looking for a home in Turmus.

My attention, however, is mostly on the Educational Hall. The new classes are ready, and tomorrow I plan to let everyone know that they have been posted and that classes begin Tuesday. I am looking forward to standing before a class again, answering questions, and getting back to something I truly enjoy.

It feels good to be returning.

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Meeting Summaries

Turmus Slave House Notices

The Turmus Slave House welcomed newcomers to the city and introduced the House Slavers: Cassian Leoric, Toby Darrow, Ragnar Bloodaxe, and Nicholas Eel. The House also announced that it was seeking additional slaves and welcomed those looking for placement and a home within Turmus.

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To-Do List

• Announce the new Educational Hall classes.

• Return to teaching Tuesday.

• Speak with Kelli about my official status in Turmus.

• Find out whether I am officially a Scribe of Turmus.

• Ask whether Kelli still wants me to serve as a Magistrate of Turmus.

• Continue becoming more involved in Turmus.

September 26, 2026

I think I can finally call this a recovery month rather than a sick month.

September certainly didn't go the way I expected. Between physician appointments, the second surgery, pain medicine, healing, and what seemed like an unbelievable amount of sleeping, much of the month simply disappeared.

I am still catching up, but I am back to doing more of the things I enjoy and beginning to feel like myself again. Maybe October will be a little less eventful—and a lot more awake.

September 23, 2026

Another improvement. I have been able to spend more time doing normal things instead of simply thinking about doing them.

Looking back, the pain medicine immediately after the surgery fooled me a little. At first I thought the second surgery hadn't been particularly bad. Once that wore off, my body made its opinion very clear. I needed far more sleep and recovery time than I did after the first surgery.

At least now I can finally say that I am feeling better instead of just hoping I will soon.

September 20, 2026

Things are slowly returning to normal.

I still have to remind myself not to overdo things just because I happen to feel good for a few hours. Recovery has taught me that feeling better and actually being completely healed are two different things.

I am starting to catch up on some of the things I missed, including this journal. There are going to be gaps in September, and I think that is all right. Sometimes "I slept most of the day" really is the whole journal entry.

September 17, 2026

I finally feel as though I am beginning to come out the other side of this.

I am still tired and still taking things slowly, but I am awake more and starting to pay attention to the world again. That feels good. I hadn't realized how much of September I was going to lose simply to sleeping and healing.

I am not completely back yet, but I am getting there.

Gorean Scribe Services and Price List

A task based guide for Gorean roleplay

Purpose. This list offers suggested roleplay prices for work performed throughout the Caste of Scribes, from ordinary writing and recordkeeping to advocacy, magistracy, diplomacy, and caste leadership. Each category appears once, followed directly by its tasks. Prices may vary by city, complexity, urgency, travel, and the experience of the scribe.

Important distinction. Advocates and private scribes may charge clients for their services. Magistrates, ambassadors acting for the city, and caste leaders should normally receive a city wage or caste stipend. Court fees belong to the treasury and must never purchase a favorable judgment or official decision.

September 14, 2026

I am still healing.

There isn't much of a story to tell about the last few days because they have all blended together: sleeping, waking, doing a little bit, getting tired, and sleeping again. I have tried to keep up with things when I can, but I haven't had the energy I normally have.

The second surgery definitely took more out of me than the first.