Locations: Tea Room and Turmus Square; my home; Magistrate Office; Scribe Hall and library mailbox; Slave House area; Trygg's office at Two Scimitars Oasis; Maitreya, On A Lark, and Kitty Creations.
Times: Early morning through evening, SLT.
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My morning began in the Tea Room, where Odette welcomed me with warm chocolate-filled bread and my usual black wine. She asked about yesterday's classes. I told her that the first had gone well, but I had missed the second because the Scribe meeting continued into the class hour. The meeting had taken nearly two hours, including the time spent gathering. With weekly meetings now planned, I may need to offer only one Tuesday class if the overlap continues. Odette and I agreed that starting on time helps people learn to arrive on time.
Laela stopped by before leaving for work. She spoke warmly of her Master, but also shared that she needed some time away from roleplay to process difficult matters. I wished her well. Odette and I talked about the Dance Circle meetings, and I realized I had missed some. She also mentioned a small real-life stove fire, which naturally concerned me.
Cherry, Rhayne, and briefly Viktoria joined the morning gathering. Cherry asked whom she could approach among the Warriors and Scribes when she needed to make a report. I named Augustus Bade as our Head Warrior. She had already managed to speak with Kelli, but suggested that Warriors and Scribes should have identifying markers so people know whom to seek. She intended to raise that suggestion with him.
After the others left, I asked Odette for more black wine and her company. I teased that she knows my order better than people who have known me for years. She explained that remembering a guest's preferences is part of her profession, and I told her she does it well.
Later, I spent time with Kaellaed and Angel. Angel thanked me for her hammock and said it was comfortable. Kaellaed complimented her, and I was pleased to have this time together before we left for the Scribe Caste of Gor meeting.
Angel accompanied me to Trygg's office at Two Scimitars Oasis. The meeting reviewed the Third Scribe Summit, a proposed monthly meeting schedule, and the group's mission statement. I had not attended the summit myself, but my presentations had been supplied for use in my absence. Trygg spoke kindly of them, and Saku said he had done well presenting in my stead. I was sorry I could not have delivered them myself, but glad the work had been useful.
The group supported meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, with morning and evening sessions. Rather than requiring a formal lecture each time, volunteers would lead discussions about Scribe work in different cities. We also reviewed the mission statement. At Saku's suggestion, Trygg added explicit references to mentorship and advice on preserving records. I supported the revised wording.
Near the end, Saku announced that she would step down as Assistant Head of Scribes at Thunder Mountain, effective Tuesday, and explained out of character that she would be leaving Firestorm. Trygg thanked her and made clear that she would be welcome back.
After returning, Angel and I worked on her appearance and went shopping. I helped her check the fit of her clothing and the match between her face and body, while letting her know that she could make further adjustments to her liking. We visited On A Lark and Kitty Creations, looking at belts, outfits, and a camisk for house chores. I explained that the blue pants outfit would be her usual uniform, with other clothing for special occasions or work that might soil it. It was a cheerful outing; afterward, I told Odette it had felt rather like children browsing a shop full of sweet treats.
Around midday, I greeted people near the Slave House. Lilly was gathering information for the newspaper, while Orion asked about taking Kael fishing. Nicholas explained that a Turmus city slave could serve a Turmus Free for a day or night without a rental, and allowed the boy to accompany him.
When the legal bell rang, I answered Lothar's request for help finishing Dina's registration. He provided her medical examination and private slave registration papers. I checked them, asked to see the girl briefly, and added my seal. I returned a dated copy and explained that the remaining filing section belonged to the Record Keepers.
I guided Lothar to the library mailbox, where he deposited the papers. I reassured him that the signatures and seals supported his ownership claim while the city's recording work remained to be completed. I advised him to ask Aneesh Teardrop or Sphere Proto if he had not heard back in about a week. Dina also needed Turmus group tags, which I could not issue. I suggested Selia, or possibly Nicholas. Later, Lothar confirmed that she had received her tags, and I marked that part completed.
In the afternoon, I returned to the Tea Room. Tay prepared milk tea with a little honey for a change, and Odette and I talked about shopping, the growing number of merchants, and improvements to the inn. Lady Telima joined us while looking for a new home. She said she was now of the Merchant Caste and had previously been an innkeeper. Real-life matters called me away before that conversation went further.
Later, Kaellaed asked about the Scribe Caste of Gor meeting. I explained the summit review, the monthly schedule, and the mission statement. He also asked whether the group had an opinion on AI-written material or forms; no group position on that subject was established in the morning meeting. Trygg sent me the evening meeting transcript, giving me another record to review.
The day brought together the quieter pleasures of company and the practical work of a Scribe. I enjoyed my time with Angel and Odette, and was glad to help Lothar move his paperwork forward.
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Meeting Summary — Scribe Caste of Gor*
Location: Trygg's office, Two Scimitars Oasis
Time: Approximately 8:05–9:04 a.m. SLT
Present: Trygg Tyran, Kati Evans, Autumn Krigerand, Saku, Cody, and Dexter Winters, with Angel Ely accompanying me.
- Third Scribe Summit: Trygg thanked Myriam and Marcus for scheduling and hosting. Attendees described the summit as informative and well organized. My supplied presentations were used in my absence; Trygg and Saku offered positive comments about them.
- Monthly meetings: Members supported a trial schedule on the first Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. SLT. Additional meetings could be held when event planning requires them.
- Discussion format: Volunteers would host Scribe-related discussions about practices in different cities. A formal presentation would not be required, and Trygg did not require prior topic approval beyond its relevance to Scribe work.
- Volunteer notices: Trygg planned to ask for a host and topic on the last Wednesday of each month.
- Mission statement: The group supported information exchange, education, collaboration, scholarly advice, learning resources, discussion, stories, and fellowship. At Saku's suggestion, mentorship and record-preservation advice were added explicitly.
- Independence: The group remains unaffiliated with any school or university, while welcoming schools and organizations to promote educational opportunities through its resources.
- Class announcements: Trygg encouraged teachers and school owners to advertise through the group.
- Personal announcements: Dexter stated that he had chosen the legal division of the caste. Saku announced her forthcoming departure from her Thunder Mountain duties.
- Next meeting: First Wednesday of November—November 4, 2026.
Evening record: Trygg sent me the 5 p.m. meeting transcript at approximately 6:05 p.m. This log records its receipt, rather than my attendance at that session.
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Legal Assistance Summary — Dina's Registration
Client: Lothar Huntsman
Slave: Dina, using the account spiritedflower
Locations: Magistrate Office, then Scribe Hall/library mailbox
Time: Approximately 1:18–1:54 p.m. SLT; tag confirmation recorded later.
Completed: Reviewed the supplied registration and October 6 medical examination, briefly identified the girl, added my seal, returned the dated registration copy, and directed the papers into the correct mailbox. Lothar later confirmed that Dina had received her Turmus group tags.
Remaining: The Record Keepers must complete the city's filing section. I advised Lothar to follow up with Aneesh Teardrop or Sphere Proto if no response arrived in about a week. Any disputed ownership claim or matter requiring a decision should be referred to Kelli, Aries, or Marcus.
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To Dos / Follow-up
- Review the October 8 lesson, “Merchant Castes, Houses, and Trade Associations”; this was planned, but completion is not recorded.
- Review the Tuesday class schedule with Kelli so the weekly Scribe meeting does not continue to overlap the 4 p.m. lesson. Offering only one Tuesday class remains a possibility, not a confirmed change.
- Keep track of Dina's registration filing. If necessary, follow up with Aneesh or Sphere around October 14. Her group tags are already confirmed complete.
- Review Trygg's evening meeting transcript.
- Consider advertising Turmus classes through Scribe Caste of Gor* and offering a future discussion topic.
- Check the Dance Circle notices and meeting times.
- If Kaellaed still wants an answer about AI-written material or forms, seek clarification from Trygg; no group policy was stated in the morning meeting.
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