Archery - Old Activity now Trending

(Year 234, Summer) These days Archery is trending all over the kingdom of Mazaloom. This sport, or in most cases perhaps better defined as a hobby, helps young and old to learn to focus, and is a good activity combining consentration with fresh air. But in certain areas the archery represents so much more!

Archery is currently trending, but it is among our oldest sports.

We need to look back to the Medieval age for the origin, because this activity is much older than your filthy old shoes. It is based on the old hunting communities, where you would simply not survive unless you knew how to hunt or fish with a bow. In some cases it would also help to know someone skilled enough to provide for your food and protection.

Today this old tradition stands strong in a few areas, but is practically forgotten in others. Thanks to the Archery Rivalery Fest taking place annually in Gibbi Point, in certain circles the young family members work hard to build their skill. And yes, nobility is very much involved.

Runaways

(Year 234, Summer) This Spring, our Ministery of Science & Education has debated how to implement runaways with the national educational program. But that is not all, our politicians also suggests ways to better encourage the establishing of local runaways all over Mazaloom. Below there is a list of the 8 unique runaways that will now get stately support.

Today the best known runaways are located in the south. Gibbi Point is well known for their venues.  With the new political initiative, this will now change. Minister of Science & Education, Emma R. Golden (64, RIGHT party), explains why and how this is done.

Do You Descend from King Baltazar II? (Part 5 of 5 - Abroad)

Mazaloom kingdom is the oldest nation in our part of the SimGlobe. 234 years of documented history show that we were a functional civilized community decades before our neighbors, Empire of Snorthia and Sea kingdom. Naturally, the leading houses swapped daughters, during one period in particular, meaning we can  trace King Baltazar II's descendants in both those nations.

Today the Empire of Snorthia is ruled by the Sloth Family, while House of Oceanus rules Sea kingdom. So, here is the 5th and final part of this series, the bonus chapter focusing on descandents abroad.

Let's start with a nation familar to all; SimNation!

Baron Kamer Wizzor of Port (51), Bridgeport, SimNation

He is the 5th Baron of Port, residing in Bridgeport (SimNation), but he also owns a beach lot in Sulani. His mother was granddaughter of Ebenezer Alto, former baron of Port. His mother again was grandchild of King Baltazar.

Kamer Wizzor has one son, Colin (13).

Trendon Alto (65), Sim City, SimNation

He is 5th in line to the Port barony, but of a family line too distant to be a member of House of Alto, that today has Head in San Myshuno. Trendon's grandfather, Baron Ebenezer of Port (mentioned above), was the son of King Baltazar's granddaughter.

Trenton resides in Sim City, and he has one son, Jaret Alto (30).

King Salomar (73), Sea kingdom

That's right, the current king of Sea nation, King Salomar of the House of Oceanus, is a direct decendant of our King Baltazar! This line goes through King Baltazar's grandson, King Wizar, and his daughter Princess Maria who married to King Salomar's grandfather, King Oyster of Sea. This might explain the close relation today between Mazaloom and Sea.

King Salomar married his cousin Medaka of Sea, who also descends from King Baltazar and King Wizar. They had two sons, Crown Prince Longjaw (37) and Prince Weever (34). Longjaw is married and just had a daughter, while Prince Weever is single and has by gissip press been suggested as a possible spouse for our own Crown Princess Emireza!

Emperor Orchor Sloth (79), Mt. Komorebi, Empire of Snorthia

He is the current emperor of Snorthia, a nation where one son equals to ten daughters. Snorthia and our kingdom share a long common border up in the mopuntains, but the cultures prove too different for close relations. Emperor Orchor is known for his temper and for initiating conflicts. Just recently he opened the border again, allowing foreigners to visit. His empire was involved with most wars that Mazaloom ever fought.

Emperor Orchor has 3 children with his wife, and additional 2 children with his concubine. His oldest son, Crown Princi Alyor (25) is said to be even more evil than his father...

Marchioness Tuna of Minges (71), Mt. Komorebi, Empire of Snorthuia

Tuna is the sister of both King Salomar of Sea (see above) and the late Actress Limia (the one who was portrayed on the painting which caused the recent culture conflict). Tuna is married to the 3rd Koshaku of Minges, residing in Mt. Komorebi. This couple is Snorthia's only nobility based on Mazaloom's standards, and they are more friendly to other nations including Mazaloom and Sea. They never had children, rumors have it they are not able to.

The 3rd Koshaku of Minges actually ownes a penthouse apt in Ciudad Enamorada, where they stay occasionally.

This closes the 5 articles focusing on King Baltazar II's living descendants.

You can explore ehis family tree here.

Historical Society with new Project

(Year 234, Summer) One of our oldest organizations, the Historical Society, never seems to rest. Their members are idealists digging into our past to make all those old events accessible to more residents. This time they have made a deal with The Royal Chamber to create a database of the chamber's early history.

Historical Society's board of 3 includes Quatore Virton and Mila Munch (leader).

Previously the Historical Society has given us the online family trees, just to mention one of their completed projects. The organization has one big challenge, though, the age of their most eager members!

Social Season

(Year 234, Summer) It's Social Season! Summer is the time of year when nobility and other members of aristocracy will step aside from their everyday formality, and enjoy a series of more relaxed gatherings, often on a much shorter notice than these residents are used to. Some events are small excuses for that extra glass of nectar, or they are bigger traditional gala events which are the perfect excuse for bringing out your tiara.

Garden Stroll with the Queen
The Queen's Garden Party is one of those traditional events, and surprisingly much less formal than it sounds. To most, hanging with the Queen might sound like a serious affauir, but mind you that normally only members of high nobility get invited. And, as tradition says, only females are welcome!

Left to right: Duchess Gloria of Meadows, Lady Corva Saxor, HRH Crown Princess Emireza, Duchess Luna de Cavalier, HRH Queen Venezia, Duchess Prudence de Aarbyville, Duchess Riba Lynn of Rossie, and Countess Elisabeh of Ticktop.

The Garden Party is more like a club for the same old gang. No press, no expensive jewellery. The Summer lunch normally takes place on the huge palace terrace, but not without a stroll through the garden.

Imaginary Friends are back!

I'm away from my game for 3 weeks. On top of that my internet connection is poor. So, I'll just posting a hey-ho to welcome back the Imaginary Friend!

They are released with the new Adventure Awaits EP to be released this Fall. 4 versions, with each their personallity. Lots more info available on EA's TS4 blog and forums.

Painter Vince Remeréz

(Year 234, Summer) He lead an impressive career, painting portraits east and west. Vince Remeréz (76) can't remember working with anything else but his canvas. And this Winter he will lead a new TV series where we'll get to see real old national treasures - painted portraits with an interesting story.

Most days of the week Vince can be found in his atelier on top floor at Casbah Gallery in San Myshuno. There he had his base for decades. The old man might need to slow down a bit due to age, but there exists no such plan quite yet.

Do You Descend from King Baltazar II? (Part 4 of 5 - Advorton and Gloom)

Mazaloom kingdom is nearly 235 years old. The many monarchs left a wide set of descendants, located all over the kingdom. In this series we're learning what current residents do descend from the greatest king of them all; King Baltazar II, reigning Y2-Y48.

Back in the Medieval era his household resided at Heighwood Castle (Britechester), but his children and grandchildren spread widely, mostly through the well established aristocracy.

This is the last chapter, covering regions that include districts like Ciudad Enamorada, Chestnut Ridge, Oasis Springs, StrangerVille, Gloomville, Newcrest, Brindleton Bay and Evergreen Harbor. Only one more chapter remains, the abroad descendants.

More Jungle by Duchess Mandy

(Year 234, Summer) Social season is here! All over the kingdom members of aristocracy seem to mingle at smaller and bigger events. Some of these happenings drag focus to social charity, while others seem so be little more than another excuse for a glass of bubble nectar. The common thing is that all events, with a couple exceptions, are quite spontanious.

Duchess Mandy von Windenburg's sudden popup exhibition might be an attempt to get rid of the remaining jungle painting from the duchess' period in the Selvadoradian jungle some years back. There was a successful exhibition at the Kasbah Gallery in San Myshuno, but not all works were sold. Now she decided to empty her storage of paintings once and for all, arranging a pop-up sales day at Hotel Lykke in Windenburg.

Simmerville Studio: Upcoming TV-Productions

(Year 2034, Summer) At a quick press meeting yesterday at Simmerville Syudio in Gloomville, two brand new TV-series to premiere this Fall/Winter were annonced. None of them are fictional, but they might both cover interesting stories. CEO Fritz Mervil, known from the popular Simmerville Show, introduced the two hosts.

Left to right: Khloe A. Mervil (29), CEO Fritz Mervil (42), and Painter Vince Remeréz (76).

Khloe A. Merlin is known from leading the Bagged Talent show a few years ago, but we heard little from her since then. Yes, she married Fritz Mervil, and yes - they had a baby, so she was probably busy at home. Now she returns to TV!

Vince Remeréz is the other host, brand new on TV, but quite famous already from his life long career as a successful Painter.

Verde barony: Testament reading

(Year 234, Summer) Testament readings are not regular on this blog, as it is normally reserved royals and the eight top nobility peers - if the testament gets complex. Because the late Auphor Sax-Donnersmalt, Baron  of Verde, was of high nobility until recent couple years, his passing leaves a very complex package of heirlooms, titles and heirs. His testament will affect multiple Houses and an exception had to be made.

House of Sax-Donnersmalt and House of Saxor gathered. Left to right: The Hon. Vitorina Cordenza Sax-Donnersmalt (9), The Hon. Dominus Juan Sax-Donnersmalt (8, currently in boarding school), Dowager Baroness Morgan of Verde (41), Duke Victus of Meadows (60), Lady Corva Saxor (28) and Duchess Gloria of Meadows (78). Only the youngest (4) life heir of diceased was not present. Standing is Judge Alberthin Druemann.

The testament reading took place yesterday at Yuma Heights at Verde, Oasis Springs. All invited were either excited or a bit worried, because several points were not initially sorted out. The widow certainly had hopes for her own children not needing to leave Yuma Heights, but everyone knew that nothing could be taken for granted. Details of the heritage would interfer with each other, deceased's oldest child is not even a member of deceased's House, and peerages and some heirlooms even comes with their own rules. In these circles also strategy will come into play. And we are talking big money.

Do You Descend from King Baltazar II? (Part 3 of 5 - San Myshuno and Aarbyville)

Mazaloom kingdom is nearly 235 years old. In this series we're taking a closer look at the numerous descendants of the most important king to many, King Baltazar II. He reigned Y2-Y48.

Today residents all over the nation can trace their roots back to him. Well, almost all over the nation, because in one of the eight regions we found none! More about that further down.