Fellowship Among Scribes and a Busy Day in Turmus

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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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.