Opening Day at the Turmus Grand Merchant Fair

 Journal Entry: July 25, 2026

Location: Olni & Turmus

Mood/Title: Opening Day at the Turmus Grand Merchant Fair

Started the day getting dressed in Olni and making sure my outfits and veils were set before teleporting over to Turmus for opening day of the Grand Merchant Fair. I spent time at the Educational Hall (Building #25) reorganizing the schedule board and checking over my class notes. My girl Layla was unwell, so I arranged with Cheryl and Jean to step in and help keep the hall tidy while she recovers.

Out on the fairgrounds, the city was bustling with merchants and visitors. Kaellaed Rhode and I caught up near the booths to discuss his upcoming presentation on Merchant Law and Civil Law, as well as my presentation on Advanced Gorean Economics. Later, I joined Ramius, Lady Carola, Ubara Selia, Captain Alen, Andros Mosely, and several others at the main pavilion for the official opening of Merchant Row. We listened to announcements about the fair schedule, upcoming skald stories, and a panther skill demonstration outside the gates. Spent the rest of the afternoon strolling through the market stalls, admiring the decorated booths, and checking in with Carola as more traders arrived to fill the remaining stalls.

To Do:

• Attend Kaellaed's presentation on Merchant Law tomorrow at 6:30 PM SLT.

• Finalize materials for my presentation "The Merchant's Ledger: Advanced Gorean Economics" at the Merchant Academy on Monday.

• Check on Layla and see how Cheryl and Jean are doing with cleaning the Educational Hall.

Scribe Archives in Turmus & Early Morning Exchanges

 Journal Entry: July 24, 2026

Location: Turmus & Olni

Mood/Title: Scribe Archives in Turmus & Early Morning Exchanges

Spent time early in the morning in Turmus at the Scribe Hall working through the city records and registry archives. I reviewed several blank forms and citizen registration documents, including files from last year and recent updates for this summer's arrivals.

While resting over blackwine, Lady Carola joined me to discuss Gorean fortune tellers and look over some book references and historical perspectives. A visiting traveler, Serkan (佐藤海人 Kaitō Satō), wandered into the Educational Hall to look around. After inspecting our blackwine teapot, he offered Carola a splash of cognac from his flask—a gesture she politely declined before handing him an invitation to the Grand Merchant Fair starting tomorrow.

Later in the morning, I traveled between shopping spots to pick up a few new clothing items and accessories before returning to Olni to organize my inventory and review the transcripts sent over by Trygg for the recent Scribe Caste meeting.

To Do:

• Finalize preparations for the Turmus Grand Merchant Fair opening tomorrow (July 25th).

• Review class materials for the upcoming "Free vs. Bond" discussion on Tuesday, July 28th.

• Check in on the Educational Hall setup before the fair crowds arrive.

Teaching "Slave Discipline" in Turmus & Thursday Games in Olni

 Journal Entry: July 23, 2026

Location: Turmus & Olni

Mood/Title: Teaching "Slave Discipline" in Turmus & Thursday Games in Olni

Started the day in Turmus preparing for my lecture and gathering notes at the Educational Hall. Late morning, I joined Lady Odette, Willow, Sabayna, and Pionika for a Free Woman dance meeting. We caught up on dance troupe news, tried out Geisha fan dances from Abranimations, and discussed upcoming performances for the Sheen troupe at Isfahan and Thunder Mountain.

At 4:00 PM SLT, I hosted my class on "The Rights and Framework of Slave Discipline" in building #25. We had a wonderful turnout, including Ubara Selia, Advocate Aries, Slaver Nicholas Eel, ThunderBolt Kanto, and several kajirae. We covered the legal and cultural distinction between public city stock and private property, corrective protocols, hair shearing laws, and historical perspectives from John Norman's scrolls.

After class wrapped up, I headed over to Olni for Thursday game night with Lance. Brooke and Carmen joined us for a few lively rounds of Hand and Foot Canasta. We chatted about Olni life and upcoming Tuesday tavern dances before calling it a night.

To Do:

• Prepare for the Turmus Merchant Fair (July 25th – August 1st) and check out the decorated market stalls.

• Prepare materials for the next discussion class: "Free vs. Bond" scheduled for Tuesday, July 28th.

• Follow up with Lady Selia regarding city announcements for future Educational Hall sessions.

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Lecture Notes: The Rights and Framework of Slave Discipline

• Event Type: Educational Hall Lecture & Discussion

• Location: Educational Hall (Building #25), Turmus

• Instructor: Lady Kati Evans

• Attendees: Ubara Selia (violet325), Advocate Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3), Slaver Nicholas Eel, ThunderBolt Kanto, Lady Carola, Lady Iona, Trygg Tyran, Cheryl (cherylsue.snoodle), Amalia (amaliajimenez), Jean (jean1), Darla/Aurora (darlagraysun), Lora (hannalora), Mel (melanie.fiddlesticks), Uli Roff, and others.

Key Presentation & Discussion Points:

• Purpose of Discipline:

  • Discipline maintains civic order and proper protocol; a slave's behavior reflects on the entire city and their owner's honor.

  • Correction is non-malicious and intended to restore alertness and deference.

• Public Stock vs. Private Property:

  • Public Stock: Any free citizen has the right to correct public city slaves immediately on the spot for protocol breaches.

  • Private Property: Free citizens may issue commands and deliver minor, non-damaging physical reminders (such as a reprimand or quick slap) to private slaves who fail to yield or show proper honorifics.

  • Property Restitution: Free citizens must never permanently injure, brand, or destroy another citizen's private property. Severe infractions must be handled by the owner or brought to the Magistrate's Court.

• Hair Shearing Laws:

  • It is strictly illegal under Gorean commercial law to cut a slave's hair without the owner's explicit permission, as hair represents substantial commercial asset value. Unauthorized shearing constitutes property destruction requiring full financial restitution.

• Graduated Correction Levels:

  • Minor: Verbal reprimand, slap, repeating protocol for missed greetings or posture slips.

  • Moderate: Temporary placement in public stocks or binding at the city gates for public disturbances or slacking on errands.

  • Severe: Scourging, branding, or referral to hard labor (e.g., Salt Mines of Klima) for runaways, theft, or treason.

Scribe Caste Meeting in Lara & Evening Gathering in Turmus

Journal Entry: July 22, 2026

Location: City of Lara & Turmus

Mood/Title: Scribe Caste Meeting in Lara & Evening Gathering in Turmus

Traveled to the City of Lara in the morning with Layla to attend the bi-weekly Scribe Caste of Gor meeting hosted by Trygg Tyran in their grand meeting room. We discussed several key Caste updates: the venue for the upcoming 3rd Scribe Summit in September has been moved to Thunder Mountain (following the loss of Var-Kor), and we reviewed event coordination alongside William Carver’s announced Besnit Symposium.

Later in the day, I spent time in Turmus around the slaver’s house and tavern area chatting with Advocate Aries, Slaver Nicholas Eel, ThunderBolt Kanto, and several kajirae including Amalia, Sara, and Krystal. We enjoyed cold ramberry juice and ale while discussing slave house operations, training standards, and upcoming events for the Grand Merchant Fair, including the city-wide scavenger hunt and Thunder's plans for Kaissa and Zar tournaments at the tavern.

To Do:

• Finalize preparation for tomorrow's (Thursday, July 23rd) class at 4:00 PM SLT on "The Rights and Framework of Slave Discipline" at the Educational Hall.

• Help publicize the upcoming Scribe Summit at Thunder Mountain (Sept 25–27).

• Prepare materials for the upcoming Merchant Fair starting this weekend.

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Meeting Notes: Scribe Caste of Gor (SCoG) Bi-Weekly Meeting

• Event Type: Caste Administrative Meeting

• Location: Grand Meeting Room, City of Lara

• Host/Moderator: Trygg Tyran

• Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Layla (khawali.kiyori), Trygg Tyran, Kira Edmonds (Lara), Abraham Jacobson, Myriam-Aliya Krigerland, Sabayna Kiseki no Shukujo (tremlays), Bea Lael Usami (lifepath), Lady Inga Draegonia, Saku Takahashi, and others.

Key Discussion Points & Announcements:

• 3rd Scribe Summit Venue Change:

  • Due to the fall/disappearance of Var-Kor, Marcus of Thunder Mountain offered his city as the new venue.

  • The Scribe Summit will take place at Thunder Mountain on September 25, 26, and 27, 2026.

  • Updated event posters and publicity materials created by Myriam were distributed for cities to post.

• Event Coordination & Scheduling:

  • Noted that William Carver announced the "Besnit Symposium of Scribes" for September 11–13, two weeks prior to the Scribe Summit.

  • The assembly agreed to proceed with the Summit as scheduled on September 25–27 and work on active presenter recruitment throughout August.

• Future Meetings:

  • The next SCoG meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM SLT in the city of Teletus.

• Other Announcements:

  • Sabayna announced the Summer Zar Tournament opening in Isfahan on July 24th.

Class Schedule Setup & Touring the Merchant Academy in Turmus

 Journal Entry: July 21, 2026

Location: Olni & Turmus

Mood/Title: Class Schedule Setup & Touring the Merchant Academy in Turmus

Started the day in Olni, where I prepared for the scheduled "Tavern Etiquette" discussions. However, after no attendees arrived for the early session, I moved over to Turmus to focus my time on organizing the new Educational Hall (Building #25).

While working at the hall, I caught up with Lady Carola and Lady Cherry over morning blackwine at the inn. We discussed the upcoming Grand Merchant Fair starting July 25th, including the recruitment booths set up under the pavilion for the various Castes. Later in the morning, Advocate Aries stopped by with his kajira Uli to see the hall, and we discussed his proposal for a "Know Your Rights" class regarding slave discipline rules. A young male slave named Jona also visited and helped test out the seating arrangements.

In the afternoon, Carola gave me a tour of the temporary "Merchant Academy" set up on the green enclosed field near the Warriors and Builders Hall, where upcoming presentations will take place. She also showed me the Turmus Theater, and we talked through potential spatial layouts for future performances and classes. Wrapped up my tasks in Turmus before heading home as a thunderstorm rolled in.

To Do:

• Prepare for Thursday's (July 23rd) class at 4:00 PM SLT on "The Rights and Framework of Slave Discipline" in Turmus.

• Finalize calendar listings for the upcoming "Free vs. Bond" discussion series on Tuesday, July 28th.

• Check in with Ubara Selia regarding poster placements for the Educational Hall's Open House.