Contents
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*Brutal kill will be revenged!
*:::Gossip:::
*"Page Three"
*Lina becomes a Free Woman
*Victor the Victorious
*"The Magistrates Corner"
*Advertisements
*A random kill
*Announcements
*"Funny Pages"
*A trip to Tafa
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Brutal kill will be revenged!
by CM
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What seemed to be a simple branding of a wandering slave turned in to a nightmare, as a Captain of Treve was about to brand a girl whom for some reason had thought swimming to Minus was a good idea. After the girl had kicked and screamed her way to the cells the Captain's slave sadi and his brother's slave tasta tied the girl to the post, but only a few moments after a group came to the cell door demanding to see this girl they had heard. The Captain refused them and hell broke loose.
The Captain along with some warriors struck down these men and their slaves. They were bound, stripped and thrown in jail. This was the good part, but as time passed and the Captain now was ready to brand the man known as Riff and after he has placed the mark of Treve on his thigh and snapped the city collar on his neck, the village of Minus was attacked by two cities.. Lara and Olni it was a nightmare, all were down then it turned to our advantage, but it was too late for our Captain, they had dragged him off. His slave girl along with his brothers ran around like mad women tried to get the warriors to find him, but it was too late, as if it was just moments ago he was taken away, his body was returned to the docks of Minus.
The slave girl sadi tried to run to Lara, wanted revenge on her Master, while tasta tried to get information from one that knew this man riff. Luckily for the slave girl sadi, her chain sister grabbed her and pulled her from the boat with only a few words “You are my Masters now, you’re not going.”
The big question is now will we revenge his death, will we be as brutal as merciful and so honorless, to kill a warrior for no reason whatsoever butthe pleasure of some sick men.
Our Captain was killed brutally because the men of Lara could NOT control or discipline their slaves, this writer for one will spit the men in the face that did this, and will add that 100% certainty the slave girl nara that was wandering around is still alive, what does That tell us about the men of Lara!
The Ghost of Mordachai
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:::Gossip:::
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Love is in the air, but this time it's not between a man and a woman, nor any combination of the two. Our own loved apprentice physician, Lady Emma has been spotted chasing around the city and village after what seems to be a herd of urts. While she claims to be using these for all sorts of medical experiments, I can't help but wonder if she's not channelling Nettle and actually loves the little creatures.
Katia Pregnant? Well that's what the rumour mill has thrown at me. Some have thought they've seen a bump or two, and while I've insisted to them, that it's simply just the placement of the Lady's fine robes, the gossip seems to be never-ending. When will the doting companion to one of our finest captains give him heirs?
Spotted: A certain warrior of rank, who's name begins with an "A", flirting with a beauty of an academy head, of course her name might begin with the letter "R". Sources within the scribe caste tell me that a contract may very well be in the works for these two. Now they haven't specified whether it's to be a companionship, or a protectorship, or something completely different, but my money is on baby "Ash's" running around in no time. Oops..have I said too much?
Where or where has our metalworker gone? There has been an odd smell reportedly coming from behind his shed under a rather lumpy pile of leaves. Did the old man finally lose the fight with his ticker? Have his slaves buried him in hopes to fend for themselves awhile rather than become claimed property? Time will tell!
Well, well, well. Aren't the warriors of Treve busy this week! Seems yet another has become so keen on one of his slaves that he couldn't help but free her from her bonds for the purpose of companionship. Is it the men, who can't seem to find suitable partners from the pool of available free women in Treve, or is it the slaves who are simply exceptional and worthy of such an honor?
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"Page Three"
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Wont be any this week!
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Lina becomes a Free Woman
by ponytails
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I think its fair to say we were all shocked at the fact lina, the less graceful slave of all had become Free. Some may think: This can't be real, can't be happening or Wanita was on drugs. Others may wonder if it was illegally done. Either ways, don't worry, I have the person to blame and that is Orcus! He was the one to sign those darned papers. Lina was witnessed walking around the village, stumbling a few times on her dress and blaming Nita for bad style in clothing. She was also found screaming at slaves who held their laughter within them, even lina was unsure why she was screaming but did anyway! She was even witnessed to tell slaves off for wanting to do chores. She wouldn't let them do it and forbid them from moving even. Thankfully, however, the slaves could finally escape as she set her eyes upon a visiting man and got busy showing him around and exaggerating drink prices. The man confused and worried on the horrid drink prices decides it was best to have water.... from the river! Lina found the day quite difficult trying to walk in shoes. She decided to avoid sitting as every time she did, she seemed to stumble back and fall on her head. Lina also announced "The Inn is out of buns for the next week" but was witnessed approaching the bakery for more. She had been eyeing the box that held money, money that only Nita could access wanting it for herself. What would happen next? what will lina do? is it as most predict..? Havoc to fall upon Treve or could she learn the ways of a Free Woman, behave and remain in this position.. Well I think the first, many whippings and collaring to come!
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Victor the Victorious
by Hells Bells
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As most of our loyal readers will be aware the city of Treve has a new Ubar!
Who is the man that holds the reins of power, the lives of so many and the future of Treve in his hands. Will he cope with the strain or will he too be driven mad...
'Victor the Virile', as some call him, is a strapping man with healthy appetites. His handsome and swarthy dark looks led some to suggest pirate ancestry to me but I investigated beyond the rumours and discovered that his father was infact a Slaver.
As former First Sword of Treve and a skilled tarnsman, his combat and physical prowess are not in doubt and this ought to gain him much respect from his fellow Red Caste; who did indeed help him to overthrow the last Ubar.
In addition to the glory earned as First Sword, he also served as a Commander with a cool head and the strategic cunning necessary to lead numerous successful raids.
His generosity as the new Ubar has gone down well with low and high caste men alike; peasants revelling for weeks on free drinks and new bounties providing a welcomed source of revenue.
As yet, Victor has not revoked some of Carters more controversial edicts, which has lead to many murmurs of discontent within the Free Women circles. I foretell some headaches for the new Ubar from this particular group of citizens.
All things considered, on the surface and without delving too deeply, this seems to be a change for the better, however I pose the question: Is Victor a reluctant receiver of this poisoned chalice or has this been his goal and game plan all along? Are we just spearmen in his quest for ultimate power?
One thing that many have mentioned is his troubling fondness for imbibing alcohol. Who could forget Victor last attempt at conducting a Companioning!
In addition to the shame he brought upon himself that day, rumours reached me that this was the least of his worries and, after an indiscretion with a panther, he now has two wild daughters running around!
What of his relationship with the enigmatic Lady Pay.
Some suggested that they already share an apartment and there are troubling rumours circulation about bruises marking the lovely Lady's tender skin. Does he intend to make her his Ubara and raise legitimate heirs or is he just toying with her?
A darker and avaricious side of the new Ubar was also revealed recently when he seized the late Ubara Melisande's lands and riches from, some would say, the rightful heirs ex-Ubar Carter and the Lady Isabella.
Is this a sign of power corrupting already... only time will tell....
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"The Magistrates Corner"
by The Magistrate
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We have three more people to welcome to the blue caste. Please join me and welcome Lady Rainey, yes yes she followed her FC and will work as an Apprentice Scribe and do your records*winks Also please notice, that we now have a Lawyer of defense Sir Ajha Thaler and his FC Lady Breejha Clary will work as a scholar/teacher. Are you a guard and always wanted to be able to read the laws you have to follow? Go and ask her: But first of all please welcome them !!!
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Advertisements
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Always wanted to join the warriors, fight for Honour and Glory, defend the Home Stone and raid cities to relieve them of their gold and women, but you just don't like that red tunic too much?
Join the Trevan Mercenaries!
You will receive a regular salary, plus you will be given the opportunity to increase your wealth by escorting Free Women of Treve and Minus, hiring yourself out to cities as a defender or raider, and by looting and plundering as you please!
Contact Lady Snapper Hollak, or come to Minus and speak to one of the mercenaries there.
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Peasants in Minus advertisement.
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〖Weekly there will be 4 spots at 2 coppers pr. advertisements, if you wish to have an add in the paper for your business, contact Carin McBride personally and latest Friday in the coming week.〗
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A random kill
by CM
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What does the Black Caste think…. Why do they kill randomly… does any of this make sense at all?..
Not long after having jumped on the dock of Minus, the two killers grabbed one of the warriors of this land, he was struck down before he could as much draw his sword or set alarm and dragged to the boat, why we all asked ourselves.. Why take a random warrior, what is the point the reason for this, revenge?? Do killers revenge there fallen brothers, because this is what it seems like, as All know the head of the Black Caste Blade hung on a spike for a long time dripping and smelling just below the stairs of Minus, was he the reason to this meaningless kill of one of ours.
What is more disgusting in this matter is the killer whom brought back the head of our fallen warrior, handed the sack to a woman, a lady of the green caste, was that really necessary or was that just to make a point or was it just to make people hate the killers even more.
After a Green had examined the head, it was believed at first it was the warrior known as Hiro, but a blood test showed differently. The question is now what shell we do, we can’t bury a man without the body, we would think a killer is a Gorean man just like anyone else, have respect for the dead, show honor for a man who fights only for his home stone, return his body we say, let the soul be reunited with the body so it can rest in peace.
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Announcements
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The Captain of Treve and Commander of the Mercenaries, Mordachai Draegonne, has asked the Baker with the most lovely buns, Heaven Demina, to be his Free Companion. It might not be a surprise to many, as they have been spotted in close proximity of each other on many occassion, flirting and laughing as young lovers. To Mordachai's relief, Heaven has accepted the proposal... And the ceremony will promise to be grand!
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"Funny Pages"
by Ponytails
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Having been able to be at close up watching our Bakers hard at work, I picked up few recipes and decided to share a special one with everyone!
Best Fruit Cake (big seller):
Ingredients:
1 or 2 bottles of kalana
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
4 large eggs
1 cup dried fruit
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup of nuts
1 tablespoon of tospit juice
Mixing Instructions:
Before you start, sample the kalana to check for quality. Good, isn't it? Now go ahead. Select a large mising bowl, measuring cup, etc. Check the kalana again as it must be just right. To be sure kalana is of the highest quality, pour one level cup into a glass and drink it as fast as you can. Repeat.
Now beat 1 cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add 1 tsp. of sugar and beat again. Meanwhile, make sure that the kalana is of the finest quality. Cry another cup.
Open the second bottle is necessary. Add the 2 arge eggs, 2 cups dried fruit and beat using your own highest speed. If druit gest stuck in the spoon, juse pry it loose with a drewscriver. Sample the kalana again, checking for toxscisticity.
Next add 3 cups of the salt or anything: it really doesn't matter. Sample the kalana again. add the tospit juice.
Fold in chopped butter and strained nuts. Add one babblespoon of the yellow thugar, or whatever color you can find and wix mel. Red will do!
Grease oven and turn cake to 350 degrees. Now pour the whole mess into the coven and bake. Check kalana again, and go to bed.
P.S the increasing amounts of kalana used in this recipe is the reason the prices for this cake went up.
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When taking alcohol, expect any of the following next morning:
One Star Hangover (*)
No pain. No real feeling of illness. You're able to function relatively well. However, you are still parched. You can drink 5 black wines and still feel this way. For some reason, you are craving a bosk steak & fried suls.
Two Star Hangover (**)
No pain, but something is definitely amiss. You may look okay, but you have a reduced mental capacity. The black wine you are chugging is only increasing your rumbling gut, which is still tossing around the food you had 8 hours ago. There is some definite havoc being reeked upon your bowels.
Three Star Hangover (***)
Slight headache. Stomach feels crappy. You are definitely not productive. Any time a girl walks by you gag because her perfume reminds you of the paga shots your alcoholic friends dared you to drink. You've had 4 cups of black wine, a bottle of water, 3 iced teas and one larma juice and haven't peed yet!!!
Four Star Hangover (****)
Life sucks. Your head is throbbing. You can't speak too quickly or else you might puke. You wore nice clothes, but that can't hide the fact that you only shaved one side of your face. (For the ladies, it looks like you put your make-up on while riding a kaiila.) Your eyes look like one big red vein, and even your hair hurts.
Five Star Hangover (*****)
You have a second heartbeat in your head which is actually annoying to anyone who dares sit next to you. Your body has lost the ability to generate saliva so your tongue is suffocating you. You don't have the foggiest idea who the hell the stranger was passed out in your bed this morning. You're so sick that you cant digest the thought of food at all. You wrote a letter and sent it to your mother by mistake and let her know of all your sins. Death sounds pretty good about right now.
THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN YOU'RE DRUNK:
Indubitably
Innovative
Cinnamon
THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN YOU'RE DRUNK:
Thanks, but I don't want to have sex
Nope, no more booze for me
Sorry, but you're not really my type
Good evening officer, isn't it lovely out tonight
Oh I couldn't, nobody wants to hear me sing
Treatment:
Drink again to overcome it! (its all about practice)
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A trip to Tafa
by The incredible captain courageous!
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After discovering that a citizen of Tafa had forged a declaration of war by Tyros on Treve, in order to start hostilities between these two cities, Mordachai travelled to the town on the Vosk in an attempt to bring back captives. With him were his slave sadi, and his sword brother's slave tasta. Both girls had been well instructed to run to the docks and sail should anything happen to the Captain, and of course notice was left in Treve of his whereabouts, along with an order to come save him should he be away for an extended time.
They scouted the village for a while, and finally came upon a congregation of Men and Women. Mord was hoping on a magistrate, but none presented themselves, so he decided to take the Physician and the Red caste that were there. He spoke to the group, then suddenly drew his blade, taking three of them down in an instant. The female Physician managed to get away and alerted some Warriors, who were in turn taken down with ease. As his slaves were binding, our brave Warrior was being flanked. In an epic fight where he stood against two of theirs, he lost the battle... but only after taking one of them down, and seriously injuring the other.
As his slaves ran, the Captain was bound. Tasta did not escape but sadi managed to reach the ship and sail off... Mordachai knew it would only be a matter of time before Treve came for him. And come they did, a massive force of Treven Warriors, led by Malcomb, arrived on the docks on Tafa.... And so it ended.
