A Fresh Start, a New Seal, and Two Girls at Home

Location: Turmus, Nile River.

It has been a busy day, following another busy day yesterday. I spent a great deal of the morning working on the seals. The new city seal announcement was out, and both Selia and Kelli liked it. It is something I enjoy doing, and perhaps it will bring a few more coins into my purse.

Kaellaed Rhode stopped by in the morning with good news. He had spoken with the city leadership and said he had been forgiven. He hoped to return to the Scribes and resume his work as Ambassador once Kelli added him back to the appropriate groups.

We talked about my place in the Magistrate Office. As Legal Clerk, I thought sitting near the entrance made sense. People would be able to find me, and I would be close to the magistrates I am there to assist. My teaching days remain Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, so part of my time will still be spent in the Educational Hall. Of course, I intend to keep enjoying my morning coffee at home or in the Tea Room.

Kael also asked for help furnishing his home. He likes green and blue and wanted a comfortable living area, a desk, and a bedroom. He already has a copper bath. I said I would look through Marketplace and put together some ideas before he spent anything. Once he buys the pieces, we can arrange them together.

I had to step away for a real-life appointment. There was a mix-up with one of my appointments that upset me for a little while, but most of the day was a good one.

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Later, I met with Cassian Leoric (corinthofgor), Ubar Bactu (conner14144), and Ubara Selia (violet325). A guard known as A was also present.

Cassian had requested the meeting because he wanted to clear the air between us after the earlier disagreement about my hair. He said he hoped we could begin with a clean slate. We are both teachers in Turmus, and he wanted us to be able to work together without my feeling that I needed to leave whenever he was nearby.

I was glad to have the opportunity to speak with him. I explained that he had come a little close and I had become frightened. When I told Kael what happened, I thought I was speaking to someone who would listen. I had not expected everything that followed. Father and Izzy had also taken the matter much further than seemed reasonable to me.

I apologized for how things had developed and told Cassian that I held no ill will toward him. I would actually like to get to know him better now that we live in the same city. He said he held no ill feelings toward the men involved, either.

It was a relief to have that conversation. Bactu also confirmed that Kael had apologized to him and Selia. It seemed that several things were finally settling down.

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Afterward, Cassian showed me the outdoor classroom he had built above the Wolfe Slave House. It is a pretty, relaxed space with cushions and a lectern. I could imagine it being useful for classes, companionship ceremonies, and other gatherings.

He explained that it is available to all teachers and asked that dates and times be coordinated with Selia to avoid overlapping events. I told him that my Educational Hall is also available for others to use when I am not teaching. I would like those activities placed on the calendar on the wall as well.

We talked about my classes the day before. No one attended the first session, and two people arrived very late for the second, so I gave them a notecard. It was disappointing, but I am hopeful that attendance will improve now that I am recovering and have a computer that runs this world properly again.

My classes are prepared through August 2027, with breaks after every ten weeks and time off for holidays. I told Cassian that I plan to be here for a while. I have already been in Turmus for three months.

Brianna Malone (ayiranayo) joined us before we parted. I explained that she had belonged to me before and was now with me on a rental arrangement.

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I took Brianna to the Magistrate Office so she would know where to find me. We discussed some ways she might help, including locating people for me.

I would like a few things near my place there so it looks more like my working space. A mailbox with my name and title would be useful, along with the price list I am preparing. Perhaps a small desk would work. There are already desks for three magistrates and two advocates, so I need to see what will fit.

We greeted Jean (Jean1), Lady Odette Atheria, and others along the way. It is nice seeing so many people about the city.

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In the afternoon, I took a welcome break in Odette’s Tea Room. Tayir (cecilia.ushimawa) brought me warm tea with a little milk, and I was glad to sit down and relax.

Odette asked what was new, and I told her that I had resumed teaching and was now the Legal Clerk. She said that when I teach, I seem to have an inner aura that is smiling and sunny. That was such a lovely thing to hear.

Orion of Tor (Orion Pastorelli) arrived with his information for a city seal. He handed me his scroll, and I worked on the seal while he enjoyed tea and a pastry.

I delivered it to him there in the Tea Room. He admired it and complimented my work. I told him it is a fun hobby. He also hoped to attend my class the following day about Klima and the salt trade of the Tahari. I do hope he comes.

Later, Bluesaint (bluesaint) thanked me again for the work I had done for him yesterday. It was nice to know that my help was appreciated.

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In the early evening, I met with Nicholas Eel about renting Angel Ely with the intention of buying her if things work out.

Nick explained the rental conditions. There is to be no permanent damage, branding, or cutting her hair during the rental. I may dress her and have her stay at my home, but she is still to serve the community when she is not serving me.

The rental is for ten real days and costs ten copper. He also explained that we need to spend time together during that period and that the trial could need to begin again if we do not have enough time together.

I agreed, paid the ten copper, and received the sealed rental agreement. Then I brought Angel home and introduced her to Brianna.

After looking for a girl for months, I now have both of them with me within two days. Brianna was mine back in May, and I had not expected to see her again. Having her return is a surprise I am still getting used to.

For now, Brianna will be first girl because she already knows me and has been mine before. Angel was comfortable with that arrangement. Between the house, the Educational Hall, and the Magistrate Office, I think there will be plenty to keep them both busy.

I only have one bed set out, so I need to find another. Angel also needs her examination. I told her to have that done while she is still rented so the Slave House can handle the expense.

I am considering new names connected to my work once I own them. Brianna has a seven-day rental and Angel has ten days. I was too tired to make any final decisions about names tonight. That can wait until I am rested.

Brianna showed Angel through the house for me, including the dining room, kitchen, sitting room, and bedroom.

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Kael returned later and was finally able to see the pictures of the decorating ideas for his home. He liked them, which pleased me.

I explained that he should buy the pieces himself, and then we can arrange them as shown in the pictures. Buying one item at a time should make it manageable. He would like my help putting everything in place, so we will find a day when we both have time.

By the end of the evening, I was very tired. It had been a nice day, with a difficult matter settled, work completed, and two girls at home. I changed for tomorrow and finally went to bed before I fell asleep sitting there.

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Meeting Summaries

Clearing the Air with Cassian
Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Cassian Leoric (corinthofgor), Ubar Bactu (conner14144), Ubara Selia (violet325), and the guard known as A.
Summary: Cassian requested a fresh start after the earlier hairstyle dispute. I explained my reaction and apologized for how the situation developed. We both expressed a wish to get to know each other and cooperate as teachers. This was a reconciliation conversation; no legal ruling was recorded.

Outdoor Classroom Visit
Attendees: Lady Kati Evans and Cassian Leoric (corinthofgor), with Brianna Malone (ayiranayo) joining toward the end.
Summary: Cassian showed me the shared outdoor classroom above the Wolfe Slave House. Bookings should be coordinated with Selia. I confirmed that the Educational Hall is also available when my classes are not in session.

Orion’s City Seal
Attendees: Lady Kati Evans and Orion of Tor (Orion Pastorelli), with Odette Atheria and Tayir (cecilia.ushimawa) present in the Tea Room.
Summary: Orion supplied his seal information. I completed and delivered his seal during the visit. No seal payment was recorded in the conversation.

Angel’s Rental Agreement
Attendees: Lady Kati Evans and Nicholas Eel.
Summary: I paid ten copper for Angel Ely’s ten-real-day rental and received the sealed agreement. Purchase remains a future step after the rental requirements are met.

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To-Do List

• Confirm my Legal Clerk access to the Magistrate Office mailbox, files, and forms.

• Ask about a named mailbox and a small working space in the office.

• Finish the price list and arrange to display it.

• Prepare for Thursday’s classes on Klima and the salt trade of the Tahari.

• Coordinate any outdoor classroom use with Selia.

• Set out a second bed for the girls.

• Have Angel arrange her examination during the rental period.

• Keep track of both rental periods and spend time with the girls before deciding on purchases.

• Decide on their new names when I am rested and ownership is settled.

• Arrange a time to help Kael place his furniture.

Remodeled the First Floor of the House

 

 

A Place in the Caste, My First Assignment, and a Glorious Day for Hugs

Locations: My home, the Educational Hall, the Scribe Hall, Lady Sabrina’s bakery, and the Tea Room in Turmus, Nile River.

Today began with waiting and ended with the satisfaction of having work to do. After three months of teaching in Turmus, I now have another responsibility within the city: Legal Clerk, supporting the magistrates with their documents and investigations.

While waiting for my morning meeting with Kelli, I kept myself occupied by rearranging the dining room and first floor of my house. The entrance had felt rather cramped, and I was much happier with the new arrangement. Kael checked in and wished me luck, and Brianna joined me while I worked. I showed her the changes, the working lamps, and the hiding places I had arranged in case of an attack.

We then went to the Educational Hall. I showed Brianna the beverage dispenser, library, blackboard, map of Gor, and class schedule. The classes are planned through August 2027. I explained the breaks in the schedule, including the additional pause Selia requested for the city festival. With the drawing prepared on the board, I was ready for the day’s lesson.

Waiting for Kelli was difficult, but at least the time had been useful.

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The meeting finally gathered upstairs in the Scribe Hall. Kelli spoke with Kael, Orion, and me about the responsibilities of the caste. He made it clear that previous service as a magistrate elsewhere does not mean an immediate appointment to that position in Turmus. Knowledge of the laws, integrity, and loyalty to the caste must be demonstrated here.

I introduced myself and described my years of service as a magistrate and the three months I have spent teaching in Turmus. Orion introduced himself as a scribe from Tor, interested in mapping the Vosk Delta. Kael spoke about his earlier service in Turmus as an ambassador and reflected on his departure and return.

Kelli reminded us that, whatever our particular assignments, we are all scribes first and must help with the ordinary work of the caste, including paperwork and assistance for those who cannot read.

He then appointed me Legal Clerk. I am to assist with the magistrates’ documents and investigations when needed, working with Kelli, Aries Marchese, Marcus Galbreus, and advocates I have yet to meet.

Orion was assigned to cartography, although Kelli explained that mapping the area requires the Ubar’s permission because of the city’s security concerns. Kael remained to discuss his own position further.

Before leaving, I asked the practical questions: where the forms were kept, how records were filed, and who maintained them. Kelli showed us the paperwork shelves and records bookcase. He named Aneesh Teardrop and Sphere Proto as the records keepers and said that paperwork could also go to him, Aries, or the Ubara when neither records keeper was available. He asked us to send our Second Life names on a notecard so access could be arranged for the bookcase and mailbox.

I also asked about places of safety during raids. Kelli showed us the Scribe Hall’s safe room and advised us to let a warrior know before exploring other tunnels, lest our curiosity be mistaken for spying.

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My first requests arrived almost immediately.

Lady Sabrina Blackwood Wolfe came seeking information about becoming an ambassador or serving in a similar position. She described her experience as Assistant Head of Caste in Port Victoria and as a business owner. Dexter and I directed her toward Kelli, who assigns caste positions. Since he had left for a real-life meeting, I suggested that she leave him a message in the Scribe Hall mailbox.

Later, when I saw Sabrina again, I told her to find me if she had not heard anything within the next two days. Helping people reach the right person is already part of the work.

Blue then approached me with a request I had never handled before: a Letter of Debt. He said the tavern keeper, Lyrus, owed him one silver and five copper for a rented slave’s medical treatment, together with his time and trouble. Blue explained that he had paid the treatment costs and believed Lyrus was responsible for the injuries.

I asked for the rental agreement, medical records, and any other supporting documentation. I told him I would check how the paperwork should be prepared and do my best to return it promptly, although I also had classes scheduled that day. I put the papers away safely and began working.

There were a few practical difficulties. Some of the forms menus timed out, and the magistrate forms told me I was not on the access list. Those are things that will need sorting out as I settle into the position.

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Meanwhile, teaching continued to claim its share of my attention.

Odette asked me to clarify the day’s class times because a published notice gave the first session as 1 p.m. I confirmed that the correct times were noon and 4 p.m.

Carola joined me while I reviewed my work and finally ate a late lunch. I had improvised a tuna and mixed-vegetable salad because I was out of lettuce. We talked about my seal, my return to legal work, and the day’s topic, “The Administrator: Office, Authority, and Responsibility.” She recognized it from an earlier class and already had notes from August.

I explained that when I first returned, I had been uncertain about resuming magistrate duties and had listed that experience as retired. Now there is a new place for me to begin within Turmus.

Later, I found the Ubar and Ubara visiting Sabrina’s bakery. I told Selia about my appointment and asked whether there was an official Turmus Scribe seal. She congratulated me and said there was one, promising to make sure I received it. I had made a possible work seal of my own, but its use would still need Kelli’s approval.

Between teaching and legal work, I told Selia I hoped to stay busy. It was already looking likely.

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By early afternoon, Blue returned after my messenger found him. We sat together, and I placed the prepared scroll before him.

He supplied the tavern keeper’s full name, Lyrus Tenrik. I pointed out that the name at the top of the document needed to be completed and reminded him that the magistrate would want that detail corrected. His girl Aysha joined us and kindly described me as a good teacher.

I explained the next step carefully. Blue needed to take the prepared document and all supporting records to one of the Turmus magistrates: Kelli, Aries, or Marcus. They would review the matter and determine any further action or authorization. My work was preparing the paperwork; the determination belonged to the magistrate.

Blue insisted on paying for my efforts, explaining that his caste laws did not permit him to accept charity. Since I did not yet know the usual local rate, I suggested ten copper. He agreed and paid me.

My first assignment had arrived and been returned on the same day as my appointment. I was delighted.

When I saw Carola afterward, I gave her a big hug, then tried rather unsuccessfully to look as though I had done nothing unusual. I told her it was a glorious day for hugs: I had my position, my first request, and completed paperwork already delivered back to Blue.

She laughed at my enthusiasm for scrolls. I admitted that I like work. With the classes planned so far ahead, I had wondered what else I would do. Now I know.

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Laela later offered to help in the Scribe Hall and asked about the afternoon class. I told her about my new position and asked when her owner, Marcus Galbreus, would be in the magistrate’s office. She said he is generally there around 8 p.m. SLT and offered to let him know I wished to speak with him.

I had also asked Uli to tell Aries that I had work to review with him. When Aries appeared, I told him I had had a terrific day and shared the news of my appointment. He invited me for tea.

At the Tea Room, I confessed how pleased I was that people could come to me to begin their paperwork when they could not find a magistrate. Aries assured me that there was nothing silly about that. He called me a legal scribe at heart and said my knowledge and experience would be valuable to the city.

Our tea was interrupted by the Scribe Hall bell. Aries went to answer it, and I followed. Caius Carver, recently returned from Teletus with his companion, wished to arrange approval to work within the caste. Hearing Teletus mentioned brought back fond memories for me.

While Aries spoke with Caius, another visitor, Jerric Daines, asked about a woman named Laila, possibly spelled differently, who had been a scribe in old Brundisium. I did not know her. He asked whether we could make inquiries, and I mentioned that Marcus owned a girl with a similar name, while making no claim that she was the woman he sought.

Eventually, I collected my tea and headed back toward the Educational Hall.

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Attendance for the afternoon lesson was light. Lothar Huntsman, a tavern keeper and merchant living on a farm outside the city, came in and asked whether the class was only for the Blue Caste. I explained that everyone in Gor is welcome to learn.

Since he was the only person who had arrived for the class at that point, I offered him the lesson in a notecard. He accepted it, and I suggested the Thursday topics might also interest him. The day did not produce the gathering I had hoped for, but the material still reached someone who wanted it.

Angel Ely then arrived, saying the slaver had told her I was looking for her. We spoke about the possibility of renting her and about what I would expect. She said she could read and write, enjoyed books, and would be happy to help with my teaching and clerical work.

I told her that honesty, good behavior, and spending time with me mattered. We also compared our real-life schedules. She is in the Central time zone and runs a dog-treat business from home, with greater availability expected after the October markets and vendor shows. No rental arrangement was completed in this conversation; it was an opportunity to get acquainted.

Petra joined us later, looking for notes from earlier slave classes. I explained that I was restarting my classes after surgery had taken more out of me than I expected. I gave her the Administrator lesson notes, and our conversation became an informal discussion of administrators, ambassadors, merchants, trade, and alliances.

Angel said she ought to begin attending classes. I reminded her that everyone is welcome.

It was a long and busy day, but a good one. I had begun the morning waiting to learn what came next. By evening, I had a place in the caste, my first completed assignment, and plenty more to do.

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Meeting Summaries

Scribe Caste Orientation and Appointment

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, approximately 8:49–9:54 a.m. SLT.

Location: Scribe Hall, Turmus.

Attendees: Kelli GreyMoon-Rizzo, Lady Kati Evans, Kaellaed Rhode, Orion Pastorelli, and Brianna Malone; Lady Rage arrived near the end.

Summary: Kelli outlined the duties and expectations of Turmus scribes and appointed Kati Legal Clerk, supporting Kelli, Aries Marchese, Marcus Galbreus, and the advocates. Orion was assigned cartography subject to the Ubar’s permission for local mapping. Kelli showed the paperwork shelves, records bookcase, and safe room, identified the records keepers, and requested notecards with Second Life names to arrange access.

Sabrina’s Inquiry About an Ambassador Position

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, approximately 10:31–10:39 a.m. SLT, with a follow-up in the afternoon.

Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Lady Sabrina Blackwood Wolfe, and Dexter Winters.

Summary: Sabrina sought an ambassador or related assignment. Kati directed her to leave Kelli a message in the Scribe Hall mailbox and offered a follow-up if no response arrived within two days.

Blue’s Letter of Debt

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Initial request approximately 10:40–11 a.m.; delivery approximately 1:57–2:14 p.m. SLT.

Attendees: Lady Kati Evans and Bluesaint; Aysha joined during delivery.

Summary: Blue requested a Letter of Debt concerning a claimed one silver and five copper owed by Lyrus Tenrik for treatment costs and related trouble following a slave’s injuries. Kati prepared the paperwork, identified a remaining name correction, and directed Blue to a magistrate with the document and supporting records. Blue paid ten copper for preparation. No ruling on the claimed debt was made during these conversations.

Official Scribe Seal Inquiry

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, approximately 1:31–1:43 p.m. SLT.

Location: Sabrina’s bakery, Turmus.

Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Ubara Selia, Ubar Bactu, and Lady Sabrina Blackwood Wolfe.

Summary: Kati announced her Legal Clerk appointment and asked about a work seal. Selia confirmed that an official Turmus Scribe seal exists and offered to provide it. Approval of Kati’s proposed separate seal remained pending.

Tea with Aries and Further Scribe Hall Requests

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, approximately 3:11–3:57 p.m. SLT.

Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Aries Marchese, Amalia, and Tayir at the Tea Room; Caius Carver and Jerric Daines during subsequent Scribe Hall conversations.

Summary: Aries welcomed Kati’s new role and invited her for tea. A bell call interrupted the visit. Aries handled Caius’s inquiry about working in the caste, while Kati answered Jerric’s inquiry about a former Brundisium scribe named Laila. Her identity and whereabouts remained unconfirmed.

Educational Hall Conversations

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, approximately 4:22–5:43 p.m. SLT.

Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Lothar Huntsman, Angel Ely, and Petra Poliatevska at different points.

Summary: Kati supplied Lothar and Petra with Administrator lesson notes. She discussed a possible rental with Angel and answered questions about administrators and ambassadors. The log records shared notes and informal discussion rather than a full afternoon lecture.

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To-Do List

• Send Kelli my Second Life name on a notecard for bookcase and mailbox access, if not already completed.
• Ask Kelli to add me as Legal Clerk to the mailbox, files, and forms in the magistrate’s office: “When you add me as Legal Clerk, would you add me to the mailbox, files, and forms in the magistrate office as well?”
• Confirm the filing procedure for legal work.
• Obtain the official Turmus Scribe seal from Selia and ask Kelli about approval for my proposed work seal.
• Confirm that Blue’s document includes Lyrus Tenrik’s full name and assist if the reviewing magistrate has questions.
• Review my first assignment and clerical procedures with Aries; introduce myself to Marcus in my new role.
• Confirm the usual local document-preparation fees.
• Follow up with Sabrina if she has not heard from Kelli within two days.
• Ask the other scribes about Jerric’s missing contact, Laila of old Brundisium, without assuming that a similar name identifies her.
• Ensure announcements show the correct Tuesday and Thursday class times: noon and 4 p.m. SLT.
• Prepare for Thursday’s “Klima and the Salt Trade of the Tahari” lesson.
• Continue discussing a possible rental of Angel with her and the slaver.
• Finish linking the adjusted walls and furnishings at home.

Morning Blackwine, a Familiar Girl, and a Return to Teaching

Locations: Turmus, Nile River — Odette’s Tea Room, the Educational Hall, the bakery, the city jail, House of Lupus Lacum, and my home.

I began my morning at Odette’s Tea Room, where she was already deep in conversation with Lady Gajane about a possible working arrangement. I asked for my morning blackwine and settled in to listen. Odette prepared it with verr milk and a little sugar, and I teased her softly about what it might say about her tea if she needed a healer working in the Tea Room.

Gajane’s name sounded familiar. I remembered meeting her in Selnar when we were caught in a dreadful rain, and she remembered the weather as well. It was pleasant to recognize someone, though the conversation around us was less comfortable.

The two women were trying to agree on wages, hours, clothing, and the terms under which Gajane would serve. Gajane explained that she needed the copper and worried about the limits of the arrangement. Odette offered two copper per ahn, tips, a uniform and sandals, drinks, and a limited number of pastries. Gajane proposed a higher rate and questioned how obedience and a collar would affect her freedom during the working period.

I listened, but admitted that I did not understand all the back and forth. Gajane eventually agreed that Odette could seek Blue Caste approval and have a contract drawn up. Before leaving for her ship, she thanked Odette for the opportunity, although she still seemed uneasy. The terms needed to be clearly written rather than left to different understandings.

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Kael joined us, and I asked how his move back to Turmus was going. He said Lady Selia had welcomed him back to the Home Stone and caste. I was glad to hear it. He was settling into a house and already expected my help with decorating.

Draven greeted us briefly before moving on. Later, Ragnar Bloodaxe arrived and introduced himself as a Slaver of Turmus. When I mentioned that I had lived here for three months, he spoke as though I were quite new to Gor. Kael promptly explained that my experience and teaching reached much farther back than my time in this city.

I told Ragnar that I was still looking for a well-trained girl for my house. I wanted someone with a good head on her shoulders, someone who could think and attend to her work without needing me to tell her every next step. I do not have time to spend the day chasing after someone and checking whether she is still on task.

Kael emphasized loyalty and attentiveness. Ragnar suggested looking at the girls available for lease and also mentioned a thrall, though the request remained for a girl. When he asked whether my school needed a whip or a lock, I was puzzled. My school is open to all, and I could see no reason it would need either.

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Later in the morning, ThunderBolt apologized for missing my classes. I explained that I had been recovering from minor surgery and had not been able to teach. Classes would begin again on Tuesday, and the notices were posted on the wall in the Educational Hall.

He said he enjoyed my classes and hoped to attend. I told him that the lessons displayed were only a small part of what I had planned, with more classes extending into next year. It felt good to speak about teaching again and to know that someone was looking forward to returning.

We also laughed about coffee, late nights, and the difficulties of being on opposite sides of the world. It was already very late where he lived, but he was waiting for his cat to return before going to bed. We agreed that cats generally believe they own us rather than the other way around.

I spent part of the day attending to practical details, including the coinbag for the Hall. Later, I settled at the bakery with my scrolls while conversations carried on nearby.

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I placed my written rental request for Leena and Angel in the mailbox. I also withdrew ten silver and sixty-three copper from the bank.

When I encountered Toby Darrow, I asked whether he was one of the new slavers. He explained that he had served in Turmus before and had recently returned. I handed him a copy of the scroll I had left in the mailbox, but Second Life was giving him trouble. He needed to relog and said he would follow up with me.

Nearby, several girls were gathered around the jailed panther, Sabrina. The exchange had become a stream of taunts and insults. I told the girls to stop hanging about, return to their work, and leave the captive alone. When Amalia remained close to the cage while polishing, I directed her to another spot.

Aries arrived to see the prisoner. I explained that I had just sent the girls away because they had been picking on her. He invited me to join him while he looked into her situation.

In the conversation that followed, Sabrina openly described taking food, medicine, and jewelry from the city. Aries identified himself as a magistrate and said her admissions made the matter straightforward. I observed that she certainly was not denying it. The gathering grew as Blue, Aysha, Ragnar, Ubara Selia, and others appeared. I was present for parts of the discussion, but the decisions concerning the captive belonged to Aries and the city’s authorities.

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In the afternoon, I spoke briefly with Lilith Koskinen-Ryu. I asked whether she was one of the new scribes here, and she explained that she was the Head of the Scribes in Teletus and was visiting rather than moving to Turmus. I wished her well wherever she chose to make her home.

A bell was ringing, so I excused myself and checked whether assistance was still needed. Blue told me someone had already answered his request.

Angel Wolfe was nearby, and I brought her into the Educational Hall. I told her that I hoped to rent her for a week so that I could get to know her. That led to an unexpected clarification: she belonged to Jake Wolfe at the private House of Lupus Lacum, rather than the city kennels. There appeared to be another girl named Angel on the kennel board.

I had mistaken one Angel for another.

She told me where her owner’s house was and offered to show me. I followed her there, grateful to finally know the location of the new slave house.

At the entrance, Aries was delivering the panther whom he said had been enslaved for theft and was to be branded accordingly. Angel identified herself as the first girl, Beauty, and took responsibility for bringing the captive inside. I continued my own inquiry about a trained tower girl.

Angel told me that Brianna was available and handed me her biography scroll. When Brianna appeared, I recognized her immediately. She recognized me as well.

This was a girl I had owned before, and I was delighted to see her again.

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Brianna led me into the sitting area and prepared tea with a little milk while I waited for Jake. When he joined us, I explained that she had once been mine and that I would be very pleased to have her back.

I handed over my old papers, though I initially passed him the wrong document. Jake examined the records and questioned the dates and sequence of ownership. I could not recall every detail clearly enough to explain it all at once.

Brianna supplied more of the history. She said Kaleen Merrymont had bought her from me, and that Audrey Malone had later owned and abandoned her. Jake acknowledged that the papers showed my former ownership, but explained that subsequent events had brought Brianna into his ownership.

I made it clear that I was not denying that she was his. I was asking whether we could arrange for me to have her again, and I wanted everything done legally.

Jake explained that his house required a rental before a sale. In consideration of our history, he offered a seven-day rental for fifteen copper rather than his usual minimum of fifteen days. The rental fee would be non-refundable. After the seven days, a sale could be conducted for the agreed price of one silver.

I accepted the arrangement.

Jake prepared the contract, signed it, and applied his seal. I read it, signed and sealed it, and slid the coins across his desk. He accepted the payment and confirmed that our rental business was concluded.

Brianna was coming home with me for the week. The purchase would come later, after the rental and the necessary paperwork.

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I showed Brianna the Educational Hall and then brought her to my home. I told her I would add a bed in the bedroom and encouraged her to look around. She had a real-life meeting that evening, so I dismissed her to attend it.

Later, I found Odette writing a note to Jessika about the arrangement with Gajane. She said the contract would include Gajane’s requested terms without requiring her to give up her free status. She had even had the material translated into German. I reminded her to make sure everything was in writing and wished her well with Jessika’s help.

I also told her about finding one of my former girls and renting her for the week. Odette recognized what a pleasant surprise that must have been. I was still excited about it.

Kael and I then looked at his place. He set his home there, and we spoke about being neighbors. He praised Trygg’s work, but naturally returned to the subject of my helping with the decorating.

At my house, I told him more about Brianna. I had owned her back in May and had not really wanted to let her go. I also explained that my separate request to Nick remained open. Nick had told me I needed to speak with the two girls myself first, so I was still watching for Leena and the Angel named in that request.

When Brianna returned, she joined us. Kael asked whether she could read and write and whether she could help with my teaching. She answered that she could read, write, do mathematics, and support my work. That was encouraging to hear.

I had put a basket with a cushion upstairs for her to sleep in. It was not the old one she remembered, which I had not yet found, but it would give her a place to rest while I continued looking.

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Before Kael left, we spoke about my meeting with Kelli the following morning. He suggested a rather long title involving being a magistrate at large and a senior teacher. I told him it was too much of a mouthful. Nothing had been settled; the meeting would be about my position in the city.

I explained tomorrow’s schedule to Brianna: Kelli at seven in the morning SLT, followed by classes at noon and four. It would be a busier day.

I also told her I would be teaching here rather than continuing in Olni, where attendance had been very poor. My attention was turning toward the work I could do in Turmus.

Our quieter conversation included her time zone, her former owner’s death, and adjustments to her appearance. I offered my sympathy when I saw how much her late owner had meant to her. I wanted her to feel comfortable in her own skin as well as comfortable in the house.

There were still small household things to sort out, including a chair whose placement could wait until morning. By then it was very late for me in Florida, and I needed to prepare for bed.

I told Brianna that it was nice to have her back. After a day of inquiries, confusion over names, old paperwork, and new arrangements, that was the part I was happiest to carry into the night.

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Meeting Summaries

Tea Room Contract Discussion

Time: Approximately 6:19–7:21 a.m. SLT.

Location: Odette’s Tea Room, Turmus.

Attendees: Odette Atheria, Lady Gajane, and Lady Kati Evans; Kaellaed Rhode joined later.

Summary: Odette and Gajane discussed wages and conditions for work in the Tea Room. Gajane expressed concerns about freedom, obedience, and the contract’s limits. Odette planned to obtain a written contract and Blue Caste approval. Kati listened and recognized Gajane from Selnar. No finished contract was recorded.

Return to Classes

Time: Approximately 9:33–10 a.m. SLT.

Location: Educational Hall, Turmus.

Attendees: Lady Kati Evans and ThunderBolt Kanto.

Summary: Kati explained her absence during surgical recovery and confirmed that classes would resume Tuesday. ThunderBolt expressed appreciation for her teaching and hoped to attend. Kati directed him to the posted class notices.

Rental Request and Jail-Side Discussion

Time: Approximately 1:05–2:43 p.m. SLT, with conversations occurring at different points.

Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Toby Darrow, Aries Marchese, Sabrina (yummycake), and various bystanders.

Summary: Kati deposited the rental request for Leena and Angel and gave Toby a copy. Toby’s technical difficulties interrupted follow-up. Kati stopped the girls’ taunting of the jailed panther. Aries questioned the captive, who admitted taking goods from the city. Kati did not issue a ruling.

Angel’s Identity and Visit to House of Lupus Lacum

Time: Approximately 3:27–4:08 p.m. SLT.

Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Angel Wolfe/Beauty, Brianna Malone, and Aries Marchese for part of the visit.

Summary: Angel clarified that she belonged to Jake Wolfe’s private slave house and was apparently a different Angel from the city kennel listing. She led Kati to House of Lupus Lacum, where Kati recognized Brianna and asked about obtaining her.

Brianna’s Rental Agreement

Time: Approximately 4:10–5:35 p.m. SLT.

Location: House of Lupus Lacum, Turmus.

Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Jake Wolfe, and Brianna Malone; Beauty assisted during the visit.

Summary: Jake reviewed Kati’s earlier ownership papers and discussed subsequent ownership with Brianna. Kati accepted a seven-day rental for fifteen copper, non-refundable, with a possible sale afterward for one silver. The rental contract was signed, sealed, and paid. No completed purchase was recorded.

Household Orientation and Tomorrow’s Plans

Time: Approximately 5:37–8:39 p.m. SLT, with a break for Brianna’s real-life meeting.

Location: Educational Hall and Kati’s home, Turmus.

Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Brianna Malone, and Kaellaed Rhode for part of the evening.

Summary: Kati showed Brianna the Hall and her home, arranged sleeping space, and discussed her abilities to support teaching. Kati confirmed her September 29 meeting with Kelli at 7 a.m. SLT and classes at noon and 4 p.m. SLT. Proposed titles were informal suggestions, with her city role still awaiting discussion.

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To-Do List

• Meet with Kelli on Tuesday, September 29, at 7 a.m. SLT about my position in Turmus.
• Teach Tuesday’s classes at noon and 4 p.m. SLT; prepare Brianna for helping at the Hall.
• Keep the signed rental contract and receipt of the fifteen-copper payment with my records.
• Follow up with Jake after the seven-day rental about purchasing Brianna for the agreed one silver, if the arrangement continues as planned.
• Preserve the earlier ownership documents and clarify their sequence if needed for future paperwork.
• Finish showing Brianna where supplies are kept and explain household and teaching duties.
• Find her former sleeping basket or finish arranging suitable sleeping space upstairs.
• Speak with Leena and the Angel listed at the city kennels, as Nick requested; confirm Angel’s identity before proceeding.
• Follow up with Toby or Nick about the rental-request scroll.
• Check on Odette’s progress with Jessika and the written agreement for Gajane.
• Help Kael decorate his home when time allows.
• Reconsider the chair’s placement in the morning.

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.

September 11, 2026

I have had more physician visits and follow-up things to deal with, and recovery continues.

I am beginning to feel a little more like myself, but I still run out of energy surprisingly fast. I can be awake and feeling fairly good and then suddenly realize that I need to lie down. More than once, lying down "for a few minutes" has turned into several hours of sleep.

I suppose that is why there are so many blank pages in this journal.

September 8, 2026

Another mostly sleeping day.

I have been trying to get up and do a few normal things when I feel able, but I tire very quickly. It is frustrating because my mind starts thinking about everything I should be doing long before my body is ready to cooperate.

There isn't much exciting to write about. I slept, ate a little, rested, and slept some more. At least that means my body is getting the rest it apparently needs.

September 7, 2026 — Trying to Get Organized Again

I was up and about a little earlier today and managed to spend some time in Second Life this morning. I am still recovering and certainly not back to normal yet, but I seem to be reaching the point where I want to know what is happening around me again instead of simply sleeping through most of it.

I started in Turmus and checked the calendar board. My upcoming classes are beginning to look very real again: The Administrator: Office, Authority, and Responsibility, Klima and the Salt Trade of the Tahari, Inside a Paga Tavern, and several others are waiting for me toward the end of the month and into October. Seeing the schedule laid out reminded me that I have quite a bit of teaching ahead of me once I am strong enough.

I also made a quick trip over to Olni and checked the class board there. I spent a few minutes sharing some items before returning to the Nile River in Turmus. It wasn't a particularly exciting morning, but after the last several days, simply moving around, checking my schedules, and taking care of a few small things felt like progress.

I am trying not to push myself too hard. My mind is becoming impatient and wants everything back in order immediately, while my body is still insisting on rest. So today I did a few things, checked on my responsibilities, and then reminded myself that there is no prize for recovering faster than I should.

September 6, 2026 — A Quiet Day

There really was not much to write about today. I am still recovering from surgery, and apparently my body has decided that sleeping is my most important occupation at the moment. I spent much of the day resting and only came online for a little while this evening.

Things seemed fairly quiet. I received the notice for tomorrow's Olni City Meeting, but I really did not have the energy to become involved in much tonight. I also received a rather surprising announcement that VKC is closing. I have known VKC pets in Second Life for such a long time that seeing a notice like that felt a little strange.

Mostly, though, today was another recovery day. I am still weak and tiring much more quickly than usual. It is frustrating because my mind wants to get back to my normal routine long before my body is ready to cooperate.

For now, I suppose the sensible thing is to listen to what my body is telling me and sleep when I need to sleep. There will be plenty of time for Turmus, Olni, teaching, and everything else once I have my strength back.

September 6, 2026

Well, I may have spoken too soon about this surgery being easy.

As the stronger pain medicine has worn off, I am realizing that this second surgery was harder on me than the first one. I am more uncomfortable and much more tired. I seem to sleep for hours, wake up for a little while, and then find myself ready to sleep again.

I haven't been keeping up with much of anything. Right now healing seems to be my full-time job.

September 5, 2026 — Turmus

I am still recovering from the surgery and spent much of today resting and sleeping. I am finding that I am weaker than I expected to be. I managed to get into Turmus for a little while this evening, although I was feeling rather shaky and weak. Aries noticed and encouraged me to sit down and conserve my strength. Even my voice seemed weak tonight, and I had trouble getting anyone's attention for service.

Aries finally called Aysha over for me, and I asked her for warm tea with lemon. It was exactly the sort of quiet comfort I wanted. We talked for a little while, including about my wish to someday find a suitable girl of my own. Aysha offered to keep her eyes open for someone who might suit me and, more importantly right now, offered to help me while I am recovering from surgery.

Later, Aries and I went to look at Odette's new Tea Room. It is coming along nicely, and I teased that my favorite place was already the corner of the couch. Odette reminded me that I had even made her put up a wall there for me! We talked about the Tea Room becoming a comfortable place where the Free Women could gather, particularly when Tavern Night becomes a little too lively for our tastes.

I did not stay as active as I normally would, but I am glad I made the effort to get out for a little while. Right now even a simple evening of conversation, a comfortable place to sit, and a warm cup of tea feels like an accomplishment. Recovery is apparently going to require more patience than I would like.

Receiving nice IMs from several people

Date: September 5, 2026

Time: 6:41 AM – 8:48 AM
Location: Nile River
Character: Lady Kati Evans

Journal Entry

I arrived at Nile River early this morning, around 6:41 AM. There were quite a few familiar people around, although much of the morning was quiet for me.

I returned later, around 8:23 AM, and noticed Father (WIND) was online along with a number of other familiar people.

The nicest part of my morning happened privately. I received nice IMs from various people, and by 8:31 I found myself thinking that the day had turned out rather nicely so far.

There was no major roleplay or dramatic event to record this morning. Instead, it was one of those pleasant mornings when simply hearing from people and knowing that friends were around made the time enjoyable.

Sometimes those quieter days are worth remembering too.

People Mentioned

WIND — Father
Various friends who contacted me privately by IM.

To Do / Follow-Up

• Remember the people who took the time to send kind IMs.
• Reply to any IMs that still need an answer.
• Keep an eye out for Father if there is an opportunity to visit or RP with him.
• Add anything significant that happens later today to the September 5 journal record.

Day at a Glance

Mood: Pleasant and appreciative
Highlight: Receiving nice IMs from several people
RP Activity: Quiet morning at Nile River
Noteworthy: Father was online
Loose Ends: Check whether any private messages still need replies

A Quiet Day of Wandering

 

A Quiet Day of Wandering

Locations: Nile River, Junkyard Blues, Olni Var, and Muddy’s Music Cafe.

Today was a quiet day with very little conversation recorded. I began at Nile River during the early morning hours and spent some time traveling from place to place.

My wandering took me through Junkyard Blues and then to Olni Var. There were people nearby in several of the places I visited, but I did not remain long enough for any real conversation to develop.

I eventually passed through Muddy’s Music Cafe. JP Kärling welcomed me and another visitor named Em when we arrived. It was only a brief greeting, but it was pleasant to be noticed and welcomed while moving through an unfamiliar crowd.

Afterward, I returned to Nile River.

There are days filled with long conversations, meetings, problems to solve, and stories worth preserving in detail. This was not one of them. It was simply a quiet day of traveling, looking around, and passing through several places before returning to where I began.

September 4, 2026

I slept a lot today. The pain medicine is still helping enough that I don't feel too terrible, although I certainly don't feel like doing much of anything.

Every time I think I might get up and do something, my body seems to vote for going back to sleep instead. So sleep is winning.

September 3, 2026

Second surgery today.

Everything is over and I am home recovering. Right now the pain medicine is doing its job, so honestly this doesn't seem quite as bad as I expected. I am tired, of course, but mostly relieved that it is done.

I think the plan for tonight is very simple: sleep.

Quiet Blackwine, Odette’s New Dream, and Plans for the Scribe Summit

Locations: Turmus and Thunder Mountain.

I began the morning in Turmus before most of the city was awake. Odette was already there, and when I asked what she was creating, she told me with amusement that I had seen nothing. I had not yet had my blackwine and was still sleepy, so it was easy enough to pretend.

She invited me to have blackwine with her and suggested that we sit on the nearby benches. Odette was concerned about my health and even offered to go to my house if that would be easier for me. I had already made it into the city, however, so I was content to remain there.

The morning was unusually peaceful. I told Odette that it was nice to have everything moving more slowly. I was also thinking about the following day and the long nap I would have while the Physicians worked. The hardest part was waiting to learn exactly when they would begin.

There is something especially beautiful about drinking blackwine while the world is quiet and most people are not yet awake. Those early hours have become one of my favorite times to sit and talk.

Lady Ashka eventually joined us. She introduced herself and explained that she and her companion are mostly retired and tend to remain at home. Although they have been part of Turmus for a very long time, they do not go out often. She has been encouraging her companion—and herself—to become more involved in the city again.

Ashka, Odette, and I discovered that we share a preference for the quieter morning hours. Ashka said that evening conversations are often so busy that she becomes lost in the roar. Odette also tends to retire early and said that she hoped Turmus might develop a livelier morning crowd. I agreed that some conversation is pleasant even when one enjoys the quiet.

That discussion led Odette to reveal something unexpected.

She had requested a Caste change.

Odette explained that her work with Free Woman Dance had caused her to reconsider what she wanted for her future. She no longer wished only to preserve knowledge, record the lives of others, or remain apart as an observer. Instead, she wanted to create something of her own.

Her dream is to establish a Tea Room—a welcoming place where people may gather, speak, exchange news and ideas, and enjoy hospitality.

She did not know how long the change would take, but she was clearly excited. I told her that it sounded wonderful and frightening at the same time. Beginning something new often feels that way, and I sincerely hope she enjoys creating it. A Tea Room might also be exactly what Turmus needs if we wish to encourage more people to gather in the mornings.

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While we were talking, Zino Davidov passed by during his usual round of the city. He greeted Ashka and me but did not yet know Odette. She introduced herself, and Zino did the same before continuing toward his office.

After he left, Odette asked who he was. She had seen him standing near the pier closest to the artist’s shop but did not know whether he was a resident or a frequent visitor.

I told her that Zino is the harbor master and that he has always been very polite to me.

Ashka agreed that he has been part of Turmus for nearly as long as she and her companion have. She described him as honorable and a man of his word, although also somewhat odd. Odette wisely observed that the world would be terribly dull if everyone were alike.

Ashka soon excused herself to complete some tasks before her companion returned home. She said that she had enjoyed our short visit and hoped to see us there again. Odette invited her to visit if the Tea Room becomes a reality.

It was a quiet conversation, but perhaps it marked the beginning of something important. I would enjoy having a welcoming place where those of us who rise early could gather over blackwine or tea before the noise of the day begins.

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Later in the morning, I traveled to Thunder Mountain and joined a Scribe Council of Gor planning discussion already in progress. The group was considering how to conclude the Scribe Summit on September 27.

Several possibilities were being discussed, including an in-character dance, a banquet, a dance troupe presentation, and a short program in which people might offer poetry, songs, stories, or dances celebrating their cities.

Trygg suggested combining the banquet and in-character dance. Bea recalled that the En’Kara Fair had ended with a closing ceremony that thanked everyone for attending, and Trygg agreed that a formal conclusion should follow the final presentation regardless of what entertainment was selected.

Sabayna remembered a banquet at the conclusion of the 2017 Se’Kara Fair. At that gathering, people were invited to present a song, poem, dance, or story honoring their cities. Her description offered a useful model for the Scribe Summit.

Trygg did not want the closing event to create an unreasonable amount of additional work. He also believed that people would be tired after the weekend, so the program should last no more than two hours. One possible arrangement would be a short selection of poetry, songs, stories, and dances followed by a dance troupe.

Myriam said that she knew the choreographer of one of the dance groups and would try to contact them. She had already reached out to possible performers, including Hermes, but no one had responded yet. Trygg encouraged her to continue and report what she learned.

Sabayna will be attending a real-life conference and cannot participate in the closing event herself. She did, however, agree to post a notice in SCoG asking anyone interested in performing to contact Trygg.

The group also discussed practical arrangements at Thunder Mountain. Trygg asked Marcus to ensure that SCoG members would have access during the necessary dates. Marcus agreed. Some presenters may also need temporary rezzing rights, and Marcus said those could be arranged once he receives a list of the people who require them.

Bea offered decorations, while Myriam said she already had banners and bunting available. Trygg distributed a revised poster texture for members to display in their cities wherever permission is granted.

The closing event is not yet finalized, but the discussion produced several promising ideas and assigned the first responsibilities. If the dance troupe is available and enough people volunteer to perform, the Summit may end with a varied celebration rather than a single formal presentation.

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Meeting Summaries

Morning Conversation in Turmus

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Location: Turmus.

Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Lady Odette Atheria, Lady Ashka Nightfire, and Zino Davidov for part of the conversation.

Summary: Kati and Odette shared blackwine during the quiet morning hours. Ashka joined them, and the ladies discussed their preference for morning conversation over crowded evenings. Odette revealed that she had requested a Caste change because she wished to establish a Tea Room where people could gather and exchange news and ideas. Zino briefly stopped to greet them and introduced himself to Odette.

Scribe Summit Closing Event Planning

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Location: Thunder Mountain.

Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Trygg Tyran, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Myriam-Aliyah Aurelius Antonius, Sabayna Kiseki no Shukujo, and Bea Lael Usami.

Summary: The group discussed plans for the September 27 Scribe Summit closing event. Possibilities included a banquet, an in-character dance, volunteer presentations, and a dance troupe. The formal closing will follow the final Summit presentation, and the complete program should last no more than two hours. Myriam will continue contacting dance troupes, Sabayna will request volunteer performers through SCoG, and Marcus will arrange access and temporary rezzing rights when provided with the necessary names.

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To-Do List

• Ask Odette whether her requested Caste change has been approved.

• Encourage Odette as she develops her plans for a Tea Room.

• Watch for further information about the September 27 Scribe Summit closing event.

• Learn whether Myriam is able to secure a dance troupe for the closing.

• Help identify anyone who wishes to offer a poem, song, story, or dance.

• Make sure any presenter needing temporary rezzing rights is included on the list for Marcus.

• Display the revised Scribe Summit poster in an appropriate location if permission is granted.

• Confirm the final closing schedule once the performers and dance troupe are known.

September 2, 2026

Tomorrow is the second surgery. I have been seeing the physicians and getting everything ready, and I think I am a little less nervous this time simply because I know more about what to expect. The first surgery was only about two weeks ago, though, so I am still not completely recovered from that one.

I am hoping this one will be just as easy to get through. Mostly I just want to get it over with and get back to normal life again.

Another Day

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

The morning began quietly with Carola and me talking over blackwine. We started OOC, discussing my old computer—which had literally been sitting on a shelf long enough that I had to dust it off before using it—and the possibility that I may need to replace it.

Our conversation drifted back into Turmus. I was trying to remember the name of the woman from Olni who had expressed interest in joining us for blackwine in the mornings. I thought perhaps I could send a slave to see whether she was free. As I told Carola, it never hurts to invite people.

I also mentioned that I had resigned as Magistrate of Olni. I have not completely abandoned Olni, but at this point I am essentially there to teach. There simply has not been enough RP or enough people around to talk with, and I have more interaction in Turmus—even on Turmus's quieter days.

Carola told me that Odette had found someone willing to put together a basic class on animations. I offered the Educational Hall, but apparently Odette has already arranged with Lady Selia to use the dance pavilion because the class will be partly OOC. It will be open throughout Gor to Free and slaves alike, with TFWDC sponsoring it. The pavilion should work beautifully for it.

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Removed for Privacy

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Later in the Day

The morning was eventually interrupted by a region restart, sending everyone scrambling to relog.

I returned to Second Life later in the afternoon and received the Thunder Mountain BTB Active RP landing information in preparation for activities there.

By evening, things had become considerably livelier. Nicholas Eel could be heard shouting and chanting, including a rather enthusiastic call of "hail to the music maker." Nearby RP continued as Ember requested Kalana wine and Lora hurried off to fetch it.

After the seriousness of the morning, the noise and ordinary bustle of the evening felt almost reassuring.

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To Dos

• Remember that Odette's animation class will be held at the dance pavilion and sponsored by TFWDC.
• Watch for the woman from Olni who wanted to join us for morning blackwine and invite her when possible.
• Keep Carola's revelation about Crassus and her parentage confidential.
• Be aware of Carola's concerns regarding the warrant and the possibility of mercenary involvement.
• Follow up with Carola as the situation develops.