Scribe Planning, Class Preparations, and an Evening in Turmus

 Journal Entry: August 5, 2026

Location: Turmus / Isle of Teletus / Olni / Nile River / Summer Sun
Title: Scribe Planning, Class Preparations, and an Evening in Turmus

Logged in very early and spent some time visiting Russell at his home. He showed me through the house, including the living room, kitchen, bedroom, and a painting he had created himself. The home was especially attractive under the nighttime lighting, although he said that most of the surrounding properties remain vacant and that he rarely encounters his neighbors.

We caught up on what we had each been doing. I told him about establishing the school in Turmus and preparing the Levels Classes. I also spoke honestly about my disappointment with the school in Olni, where I have often arrived to teach only to find that no students have come. Turmus has proven more encouraging because there are people to speak with and a greater sense of interest in the Educational Hall.

Later that morning, I traveled to the Isle of Teletus for the regular Scribe Caste of Gor meeting led by Trygg Tyran. The principal subject was planning for the 2026 Scribe Summit, scheduled for September 25–27 at Thunder Mountain. The group discussed meeting locations, presentation topics, scheduling, recruitment of speakers, and coordination with the Scribe Symposium at Besnit.

After returning to Turmus, I encountered Kelli, who asked whether I would be available to speak with him the following morning before my classes. He is still reviewing the lessons and said that he finds them interesting. I gave him the planned lesson titles so we could discuss them more fully during our meeting.

Carola later asked how I selected subjects for the Levels Classes. I explained that I began by considering what people should understand about the Gorean world, its principles, and its laws, and then determined how many lessons would be needed to cover those areas properly. We also discussed the next day’s class on merchants and commerce, which is based largely on the lesson previously presented at the Turmus Merchant Fair. Carola intends to attend the earlier session.

In the afternoon, I went to Olni for the scheduled spar. There was some confusion because the calendar listed the event at 4:00 PM while another notice gave the starting time as 5:00 PM. While waiting, I visited with Ana, Huntsy, Paul, and others. The gathering also included birthday wishes for Huntsy. Huntsy spoke with Ana about developing a unified form for slave records that would reduce duplicated information and improve cooperation among the Slavers, Physicians, and Scribes. Ana agreed to meet with her and help develop the idea into a proposal for the Council.

That evening, I returned to Turmus near the conclusion of a well-attended storytelling gathering. I visited with Ubar Bactu, Ubara Selia, Kaellaed, and others. They asked about the Educational Hall and the classes scheduled for the following day. Kaellaed reported progress in his discussions with Ramius concerning the Merchants’ group agreement. The conversation developed into a broader discussion of merchant autonomy, city authority, taxation, tariffs, and the principle that all commerce conducted within Turmus remains subject to the laws and authority of the city.

To Do:

• Meet with Kelli before the August 6 classes to discuss his review of the Levels curriculum.
• Read through Merchants and Commerce in the Gorean Novels once more and make any final corrections.
• Teach the Turmus classes on August 6 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM SLT.
• Consider whether to offer a presentation at the 2026 Scribe Summit.
• Review the list of possible Summit presentation topics.
• Note the next Scribe Caste of Gor meeting on August 19 at the Isle of Teletus.
• Note the September 2 and September 16 meetings at Thunder Mountain.
• Note the Scribe Symposium at Besnit on September 11–13 and the Scribe Summit at Thunder Mountain on September 25–27.

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Meeting Summary: Scribe Caste of Gor Meeting

• Date & Time: August 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM SLT
• Leader / Chair: Trygg Tyran of the Oasis of Two Scimitars
• Location: Scribe Meeting Room, Isle of Teletus
• Primary Purpose: Planning for the 2026 Scribe Summit

Key Discussion Points & Decisions:

• Welcome and Acknowledgments:
  • Trygg thanked Jessika Roberts, Head Scribe of Teletus, for allowing the group to use the meeting room.
  • He also thanked Kar and the leadership and Scribe Caste of Teletus for hosting the gathering.
• Upcoming Scribe Meetings:
  • A second session was scheduled for August 5 at 5:00 PM SLT.
  • The next regular meeting will be held at Teletus on August 19, with sessions at 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM SLT.
  • Marcus Aurelius Antoninus agreed that Thunder Mountain would host the September 2 and September 16 meetings so participants could become familiar with the city before the Summit.
• 2026 Scribe Summit:
  • Dates: September 25–27, 2026
  • Location: Thunder Mountain
  • Host: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
  • Myriam prepared the preliminary Summit schedule and will serve as the chief scheduler and contact for presentation placements.
• Recruitment of Presenters:
  • The principal task for the coming weeks is to fill the Summit schedule with useful and interesting presentations.
  • Trygg will prepare a registration form modeled after those used for the Sardar Fair.
  • If the general request does not attract enough volunteers, individual invitations will be sent to selected Scribes.
  • Members will be asked to recommend possible presenters.
• Presentation Topics:
  • Trygg distributed a list of suggested topics drawn from previous Scribe Summits, the Sardar Fair, and other Scribe events.
  • The list is intended as a guide rather than a restriction, and presenters may propose additional subjects.
  • BB suggested that cipher codes could make an interesting subject because of their relevance to both Scribes and Physicians.
• Summit Hours:
  • The group agreed that Summit sessions should run from 6:00 AM until 5:00 PM SLT.
  • The early start is intended to make attendance easier for European and Australian participants.
• Coordination with the Besnit Scribe Symposium:
  • William Carver is hosting a Scribe Symposium at Besnit on September 11–13, two weeks before the Thunder Mountain Summit.
  • Trygg intends to attend and will invite William to join the group so the organizers can communicate and avoid unnecessary duplication.
  • Presenters will be encouraged to participate in both events if they wish, possibly offering different topics at each.
  • Kar emphasized that presenters should not feel forced to choose between the Symposium and the Summit.
• Publicity and Follow-Up:
  • Trygg will prepare and distribute a Summit information notecard to the major Scribe groups.
  • He will speak privately with Myriam about a small wording change to the existing Summit poster.
  • Meeting minutes will be distributed after the second meeting concludes.
  • The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:09 AM SLT.