tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69779869485460049792024-03-27T21:02:28.967+01:00Simmerville's SimsMy collection of stories, projects and ideas from the wonderful The Sims computer games.Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.comBlogger802125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-12815875875205106202024-03-24T13:39:00.001+01:002024-03-25T12:16:40.612+01:00Breaking: Principal Prescott Fired!<p>(Year 232, Summer) It was confirmed that Mei L. Prescott, better known as former Principal of Copperdale High, was fired from her new job at Knowledge Providers Association.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghArpVy4IPzJ-_glbmpMzNmicp0K7rOPKK5TqV1ApPQmvscl-ZHulB5nwlwlbc4k33g3stQrjcJuF2ATd-7zu37SbVrxcw_fYroBdbPiExGTx3jvXN8lgH0nBId1hRq0HsInmHFEiLFlUVY8bP0iYCHx4oNiV9tkkYRnmDnra5HHO-LVB0E31UHjaL-e8/s700/20240322a.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; outline-width: 0px; user-select: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghArpVy4IPzJ-_glbmpMzNmicp0K7rOPKK5TqV1ApPQmvscl-ZHulB5nwlwlbc4k33g3stQrjcJuF2ATd-7zu37SbVrxcw_fYroBdbPiExGTx3jvXN8lgH0nBId1hRq0HsInmHFEiLFlUVY8bP0iYCHx4oNiV9tkkYRnmDnra5HHO-LVB0E31UHjaL-e8/s16000/20240322a.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>- Someone planted those papers in order to get rid of me!</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Prescott, who was the high school Principal until last year, was caught hiding away certain paperwork that is now causing a scandal involving both the University of Britechester and the Academics Guild. As a result, she was immediately dismissed.</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>Up to her infamous behavior, <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0423" target="_blank">Mei L. Prescott</a></u> (54) was leading the Knowledge Providers Association, but has still occasionally been assisting the new Principal at Copperdale High. Being the widow since six years of late Jesper Prescott, descending from the famous miner Jasper Prescott who founded Copperdale, the Prescott family has kept a very high position in Copperdale. Mei L. Prescott was also involved with the founding of Copperdale Gem Museum, still occupying a small office there.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBAy9cOv4T_cDUWLUSVaOsYWpMZFsA05gJm0y4bH50hJpQWPcc-wKboi8t2FyOMnfC3r0VbDSiVLMyqK8-2Ot5LzcIqsCIEBBtGgBhSfgR9oG2aqRZSxjdpLcUwBlKorNaWDbgwsthTYPRDpJldRcIyVejpoTbZfLVfis69aN_aALIqdEzKxOMj6ARA0/s700/20240322b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBAy9cOv4T_cDUWLUSVaOsYWpMZFsA05gJm0y4bH50hJpQWPcc-wKboi8t2FyOMnfC3r0VbDSiVLMyqK8-2Ot5LzcIqsCIEBBtGgBhSfgR9oG2aqRZSxjdpLcUwBlKorNaWDbgwsthTYPRDpJldRcIyVejpoTbZfLVfis69aN_aALIqdEzKxOMj6ARA0/s16000/20240322b.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>- No more comments!</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Minister of the Science & Education dept., <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0324" target="_blank">Emma R. Golden</a></u>, states that they see the case as very serious and that Police will be involved for further investigations.<br /><br /><div>- Prescott was a trusted person. We were thrilled to offer her this job last year. We will now turn every stone and try to reveal more details, before we decide to involve the Police. Prescott was already fired for a reason, and that decision will stand, no matter what we find. Whether there is a criminal aspect involved, is hard to say at this point, but this far she shall not be charged.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LSMCO9RLQdZwRj2xmn2AYYq0XeKVhGHsBIj0bL0gOdHW-XZyWU8uS-lI0bZvcrlshr9eWlCYktAo6FTqI6U6xqvOfRqD5Dou7BKjkXW0EXz1UoRft7HEY0zvspLlDadU42lzrni14uHFGuHyIFC0pbKdNJyyn7Zuge4dZ6mGUNFj-inMiOUroUQ-9eI/s700/20240322c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LSMCO9RLQdZwRj2xmn2AYYq0XeKVhGHsBIj0bL0gOdHW-XZyWU8uS-lI0bZvcrlshr9eWlCYktAo6FTqI6U6xqvOfRqD5Dou7BKjkXW0EXz1UoRft7HEY0zvspLlDadU42lzrni14uHFGuHyIFC0pbKdNJyyn7Zuge4dZ6mGUNFj-inMiOUroUQ-9eI/s16000/20240322c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Emma R. Golden (RIGHT party) is Minster of Science & Education dept.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>It is not yet clear whether the case involves more central positions within the educational system. The department has asked Academics Guild for assistance, although Prescott was never a member there.</div><div><br /></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-58889846019670212682024-03-21T19:43:00.013+01:002024-03-22T11:14:22.312+01:00Gossips #12<p>(Year 232, Summer) Hello! I'm back with more gossips in this 12th edition! This time we'll cover most regions of the kingdom.</p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRZ9DKbP2qrvz8dA9bapRQJP_7t_nN5faTiRHuSxjCBEdzyYwgnqrCaadEYmLthHfwU8_OBHs2Bo4gXV_EIDk8I_hwu4ct1bkOfQcsm9iE6wKnXuMyv4b3Yk0Dg77TXyPGOWZMREEBHrjRhc2VXX8X_5fL8MXPeaLtF5w3v3VKHAHK6xUyBhfiMmrX30/s700/12-00-00.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRZ9DKbP2qrvz8dA9bapRQJP_7t_nN5faTiRHuSxjCBEdzyYwgnqrCaadEYmLthHfwU8_OBHs2Bo4gXV_EIDk8I_hwu4ct1bkOfQcsm9iE6wKnXuMyv4b3Yk0Dg77TXyPGOWZMREEBHrjRhc2VXX8X_5fL8MXPeaLtF5w3v3VKHAHK6xUyBhfiMmrX30/s16000/12-00-00.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So much is going on! We just started Summer, which includes both the social season and several sports arrangement, but to get away with my long list of gossips, I figured we need this edition before the serious stuff comes along!</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>We will start our round with the royal palace.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3senf4FIvF26XHz2gdVpJ2E3INoneBA7vAa_aE_u9Iqnwam9V2m3B9pupHSD2Jl_1heVi1BWe9ndn39IeGsosafnp36r1iZ5qPVQO5iptia8LUbnJdTLyHA0jykbGwu36aOqUjrLDl89mwtgNPbqtEILWPvd0hcya71fKb2GvCsHkh_qaTYKvEH-b6ew/s700/12-00-00-DS-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline-width: 0px; user-select: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3senf4FIvF26XHz2gdVpJ2E3INoneBA7vAa_aE_u9Iqnwam9V2m3B9pupHSD2Jl_1heVi1BWe9ndn39IeGsosafnp36r1iZ5qPVQO5iptia8LUbnJdTLyHA0jykbGwu36aOqUjrLDl89mwtgNPbqtEILWPvd0hcya71fKb2GvCsHkh_qaTYKvEH-b6ew/s16000/12-00-00-DS-a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We knew that HRM King Tarriot is a devoted Archaeologist, and we just heard that he is currently in Sea kingdom to explore the Selvadoradian jungle. There are now rumors that the monarch's younger brother, HRH Prince Blaise, who is also part of the expedition, has complained about the conditions. Although the group contains 12 servants and path finders, Prince Blaise is the one damaging his hands from clearing numerous portals in the jungle.</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxHGDD2lf2q8ad-VIDnSu-jEkzHs8DukslOdtGvjIAeA98ul1pOosVMFRh9p_bJtDoAvIladnCdh_LdqzZif9wzhbbkoBvRQxBKe2kM2Xf2nfljutfD2C72t1cUoMul5JSe0Aktcfpbte6qOCGrHOWe7JbGeROrrK1WOWzmRt7oeUUGG_o1Q1UzB2ycC0/s700/12-00-DS-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxHGDD2lf2q8ad-VIDnSu-jEkzHs8DukslOdtGvjIAeA98ul1pOosVMFRh9p_bJtDoAvIladnCdh_LdqzZif9wzhbbkoBvRQxBKe2kM2Xf2nfljutfD2C72t1cUoMul5JSe0Aktcfpbte6qOCGrHOWe7JbGeROrrK1WOWzmRt7oeUUGG_o1Q1UzB2ycC0/s16000/12-00-DS-a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Royal Palace Office states that the two brothers are close friends and they are both in great physical shape. The fact that Prince Blaise is the one clearing the portals might be an intern challenge or joke between them, as several path finders are actually used to clear those entrances and probably also expect to get involved.</div><div><br /></div><div>The expedition will last for a full week. The group has, against the advice from RPO, insisted on leaving their communication assets behind, but the local path finders will probably have ways to reach out in case of emergency.</div><div><br /></div></div><div>Now, let's head to our northern region, Windenburg!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoE1kwlRCRJeNTpUyszDh9B1gRvC6yXmOcfnPEOxT0NAWmM1WgYu6u8BwQoIQY8ATTTuXsvl-8D3JD0ptwVsXP6zTCyyhKH9gJ_DmQMdBAv7sQx7saVitRy2ytLLeeTvHMtSlW773SNhfxlGnz377oUJ5NlIlMNIM3f_ctktklDjK9p-5zUd3P2kMJs2c/s700/12-01-WB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoE1kwlRCRJeNTpUyszDh9B1gRvC6yXmOcfnPEOxT0NAWmM1WgYu6u8BwQoIQY8ATTTuXsvl-8D3JD0ptwVsXP6zTCyyhKH9gJ_DmQMdBAv7sQx7saVitRy2ytLLeeTvHMtSlW773SNhfxlGnz377oUJ5NlIlMNIM3f_ctktklDjK9p-5zUd3P2kMJs2c/s16000/12-01-WB.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This town has got a bowling craze! In the basement of one of the oldest bars in Windenburg's oldtown, a bowling hall was opened. Locals - and a few more distant guests - now flock to build their skills. Will they join the very first bowling tournament taking place later this year?</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0pZRa81eZTCcOOMaZtoTW1UyrlnPRjgbHHlAkuhc7Ly0RGywxz4BnHoO5QMxuBy1ijclBqSRKNicqtTB5HWEQx2LGsBqe0v6ZOzLi4W7jIamDn-rqpnkk9gCblMJJoONcNdAHbq-f53VASajEW_1lDf0t0V_Mkoc7h2oJbhX5y8PHHf53u7Cmp0F8lkc/s700/12-01-WB-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0pZRa81eZTCcOOMaZtoTW1UyrlnPRjgbHHlAkuhc7Ly0RGywxz4BnHoO5QMxuBy1ijclBqSRKNicqtTB5HWEQx2LGsBqe0v6ZOzLi4W7jIamDn-rqpnkk9gCblMJJoONcNdAHbq-f53VASajEW_1lDf0t0V_Mkoc7h2oJbhX5y8PHHf53u7Cmp0F8lkc/s16000/12-01-WB-a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One visitor in particular got everyone's attention; superstar and recently also Baroness of Portefino, Suzi "Sushi" Stench! She traveled all the way from Del Sol Valley. She is said to be hooked on bowling, and we can't wait to see whether she actually signed up for the tournament! More about that further down...</div><div><br /></div><div>Still in Windenburg, it was reported that Priest Ezais (de Porportoza), serving the Crafthole parish, does anything he can to impress High Priest Ansgar (Profedius). The latter resides and serves in Windenburg, and Priest Ezais was observed visiting the Windenburg Vicarage.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbTaoPgCJfkwqQsQVptgwqjobrD_PtpIizngsMgF4aI6uQG5Tdm8V005vkqAuaA93bvr1oXpD72GQ4oj09BII2VCzkBY9-azAup4spWH5vwpxUyp0xT4bVlH4QG6SRzhutE-nZ8ozuErLNHTObyzTO1SgmAKT8hWFWZgxpYht3NMf36uPQtYcwEjSRWY/s700/12-01-WBc.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbTaoPgCJfkwqQsQVptgwqjobrD_PtpIizngsMgF4aI6uQG5Tdm8V005vkqAuaA93bvr1oXpD72GQ4oj09BII2VCzkBY9-azAup4spWH5vwpxUyp0xT4bVlH4QG6SRzhutE-nZ8ozuErLNHTObyzTO1SgmAKT8hWFWZgxpYht3NMf36uPQtYcwEjSRWY/s16000/12-01-WBc.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We do now that the Tredony parish will need a new Priest from next year, could it be that Priest Ezais wants to move from Copperdale to Tartosa? He hails from Tredony, and it would certainly make sense if he wants to return to his birth region. But, it will be the High Priest and the Board that decide these things. I guess all Priest Ezais can do now is to pray - or stay... </div><br /></div><div>How abut region 2 Rossie - anything interesting happening over there?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSjgOTHofHyLpdVVNGM0Uq67c6I4Il51cP1vQuOMhMgIcq1-7C78BRa_xiyyfWBQaMN0lo0fgHzQPEbDERkNKz24TDtTup_HBt7ceqif5DUZYRup9JsQR8jDudbOAFT1nejXxP6jqc_ts_ruhyphenhyphenUIqZvbazFyIBKcySshwnDr1FVkRp0W66Ov-jlBOfFs/s700/12-02-BR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSjgOTHofHyLpdVVNGM0Uq67c6I4Il51cP1vQuOMhMgIcq1-7C78BRa_xiyyfWBQaMN0lo0fgHzQPEbDERkNKz24TDtTup_HBt7ceqif5DUZYRup9JsQR8jDudbOAFT1nejXxP6jqc_ts_ruhyphenhyphenUIqZvbazFyIBKcySshwnDr1FVkRp0W66Ov-jlBOfFs/s16000/12-02-BR.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In Britechester we find the royal household of HRH Prince Blaise. Well, his wife, HH Princess Duella is not considered a member of the royal House of Luxe-Hamper, because the late Queen Evez died before Prince Blaise married, but Duella and their 2 children are indeed princes and princesses of the royal family. Princess Evendice (25) just grew up to young adult and will shortly be heading for University where she will study Language & Literature, while Prince Marquis (23) is a teenager for a couple more years.</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2DiaQL3_6fqQ25ab7cIGvtaMfHcfmB_jDRUDqJIVyY8tTeifWjTlBb73jt2ca4LwkkFBJxNw9XQArYl6I6WRHO1_biEwcEwseQ8pZiIZ4x4GarLmhWtDqDUxEkOI5mxX8wb0bI_kSML_p9z0nAUjth4LjJo55e0rjZTQVZFT6aTa3SPLBehd7Dsx3s4/s700/12-02-BR-xx-01c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2DiaQL3_6fqQ25ab7cIGvtaMfHcfmB_jDRUDqJIVyY8tTeifWjTlBb73jt2ca4LwkkFBJxNw9XQArYl6I6WRHO1_biEwcEwseQ8pZiIZ4x4GarLmhWtDqDUxEkOI5mxX8wb0bI_kSML_p9z0nAUjth4LjJo55e0rjZTQVZFT6aTa3SPLBehd7Dsx3s4/s16000/12-02-BR-xx-01c.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Princess Evendice was never very enthusiastic about formal family photos, and to be honest she looked rather bored when they all gathered for the celebration of the Crown Princess' 20th birthday. Perhaps Evendice had just been told that she would not be joining the Selvadrada expedition? She is not into the practical sides of Archaeology, but she has revealed that she is interested in the past and would like to work with documentation regarding those old treasures.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiazeFVKrTrGp0q5jw9VMj21oHSv4togfVgMXIKETlp8MiH4AKmKzg2ExsnqDiyWdM5dy74HncF2tPe8SEvQ02NdXU7dpkKNKOAy2lfwQyamdFhLirtP3FR5LRlFYS-rzd2StCKodDF9wPZh4tZwEaXy1Eyo17n7IZIyZ0FSqlskckuYBB4LtMQuXacDI/s700/12-02-BRd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiazeFVKrTrGp0q5jw9VMj21oHSv4togfVgMXIKETlp8MiH4AKmKzg2ExsnqDiyWdM5dy74HncF2tPe8SEvQ02NdXU7dpkKNKOAy2lfwQyamdFhLirtP3FR5LRlFYS-rzd2StCKodDF9wPZh4tZwEaXy1Eyo17n7IZIyZ0FSqlskckuYBB4LtMQuXacDI/s16000/12-02-BRd.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Her mother, HH Princess Duella was observed with a new haircut! While it suits her well, it obviously is a not so great match with earrings. We can only assume that she was wearing something nice and expensive, but unfortunately they were hidden by her hair. Whoever did her hair this time should be forced to take a break from their job! Because we all want to see that bling!</div><br /></div><div>Now - over to my home hood, Henford-on-Bagley!</div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D1g0dIlYF_cLnq9VIfMgfCMkZkoEr-hPSalim3f3XL2_KtF8clsNWRT5ggCd7Z2oNq5zux6L4OavIMTJer4naM5VxuPZZYm5MCYTmmrtdKcKPagDueE-p-5GqF3E0XxktrTOYxmcM78THuQeNtpOScTlRhlh78tdcikHaZW0BmHL8nXxMumA9RITn_I/s700/12-02-HF.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D1g0dIlYF_cLnq9VIfMgfCMkZkoEr-hPSalim3f3XL2_KtF8clsNWRT5ggCd7Z2oNq5zux6L4OavIMTJer4naM5VxuPZZYm5MCYTmmrtdKcKPagDueE-p-5GqF3E0XxktrTOYxmcM78THuQeNtpOScTlRhlh78tdcikHaZW0BmHL8nXxMumA9RITn_I/s16000/12-02-HF.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm not really acquainted with the household at Shiningham Hall (Finchwick), but someone (probably their butler, but I would never leak my sources!) sent me a picture showing Lady Elvy R. Ross (74) on fire! She is married to Lord Bennet Ross (47), younger brother of Duke Jarret of Rossie. They reside Shiningham Hall until the duke's oldest son, Baron Robert of Shiningham, gets old enough to move in.</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrx6i1JF1yaSwm9Z0NAz4g4qQwh8M369NpWbv1TD16XkCIcvkWGDIHmLtcIgc1eW_6hAZJrnfrDeUUzM6r9lKLT3XWrNy8blsbos2R7tCyfwZmLnd9TAhAGjndOGgIzQb7SlVPbhE2Dv8cP7zlrraAQcdHzi2gKH5icw91nOHLrKz1T2xumcIg0VAxsJo/s700/12-02-HF-b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrx6i1JF1yaSwm9Z0NAz4g4qQwh8M369NpWbv1TD16XkCIcvkWGDIHmLtcIgc1eW_6hAZJrnfrDeUUzM6r9lKLT3XWrNy8blsbos2R7tCyfwZmLnd9TAhAGjndOGgIzQb7SlVPbhE2Dv8cP7zlrraAQcdHzi2gKH5icw91nOHLrKz1T2xumcIg0VAxsJo/s16000/12-02-HF-b.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Lord Bennet and Lady Elvy have two sons, besides Elvy's son from a previous marriage also resides there. The young man extinguishing the flames is their oldest son Rabbert (15), and next to him is Raptus (6).</div><div><br /></div><div>And don't you think that I forgot Del Sol Valley!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UqSHOTmhXTpU9Y4oHT-GcjLf2GRfGsxK8bomaC-iduvk1dFuFC0NU5BABPYQ3_gqR_IEzBBQ2ChbLkVRSF83LAJQR73M_Jmo7CKGLiMTAj_CoVgSIgba8d_9ZR1vF0D0kAJJfh_ITZluWaae89xpCxXfNqakPsBBrlI5rPrWa1VVG0B_8wljnDwa9DY/s700/12-03-DS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UqSHOTmhXTpU9Y4oHT-GcjLf2GRfGsxK8bomaC-iduvk1dFuFC0NU5BABPYQ3_gqR_IEzBBQ2ChbLkVRSF83LAJQR73M_Jmo7CKGLiMTAj_CoVgSIgba8d_9ZR1vF0D0kAJJfh_ITZluWaae89xpCxXfNqakPsBBrlI5rPrWa1VVG0B_8wljnDwa9DY/s16000/12-03-DS.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Not much to report from the center of celebrities, though, except the never resting Judith Ward stating yet another suggestion for the community!</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7jU0t2h8DZiRbcAliAolw_Drne0yfVBoUYcAbQz1q1rGGrraeNl-Jzucfiaxg-mnedFbfW2OddEQP-45_CTvBsWxUAbJWC7X8a6qQX_lk-NguVJ-R4Ym2JuBMLs26bH20LtjG-u7qQo-yJkTe32hJw8MHesvLJQIgYJCYQCuR_V7D3TmzbdMEHYGXyI/s700/12-03-DS-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7jU0t2h8DZiRbcAliAolw_Drne0yfVBoUYcAbQz1q1rGGrraeNl-Jzucfiaxg-mnedFbfW2OddEQP-45_CTvBsWxUAbJWC7X8a6qQX_lk-NguVJ-R4Ym2JuBMLs26bH20LtjG-u7qQo-yJkTe32hJw8MHesvLJQIgYJCYQCuR_V7D3TmzbdMEHYGXyI/s16000/12-03-DS-a.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>This time she wants to drag attention to the fact that the Ward Park was gifted to the community by her late husband, awarded movie director Simerin Ward. This year it is 25 years since the park opened in Year 207! A secret source told me that according to a private conversation, Judith wants her own statue to decorate Ward Park! This comes shortly after the turning down of her suggestion of an exclusive Ward Room at the Plumbob Pictures Museum.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, a quick stop at the lovely and pleasant Tartosa!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYAtlZk8NEbN6ercuo-3vzdlNRux2G3wNXzDhQTUwBbzvxp-gNHazROui0kYCLNV0pbYjXJ11p7Oy6CLBowP2iYpt4wieWyokA12I9I3pAfBepEyA1KZCzrKt77wB80gOqQhaBWiqOO3Jv3bSjo9IlxFsuvJVpc0B7ISSn41eFghcDGVODrGhvLA9gQ9Y/s700/12-03-TA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYAtlZk8NEbN6ercuo-3vzdlNRux2G3wNXzDhQTUwBbzvxp-gNHazROui0kYCLNV0pbYjXJ11p7Oy6CLBowP2iYpt4wieWyokA12I9I3pAfBepEyA1KZCzrKt77wB80gOqQhaBWiqOO3Jv3bSjo9IlxFsuvJVpc0B7ISSn41eFghcDGVODrGhvLA9gQ9Y/s16000/12-03-TA.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It was revealed this Spring that Del Sol Valley might actually join Region 3 as part of the ongoing regional reform. The future region will keep its name, Tredony, despite Del Sol Valley having so many more residents. There exist historical links between the two neighboring districts, as Tredony was a very central location during the Medieval era. But enough history for now...</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The local House de Froux, including Princess Hortenzia, just announced that they are thinking of moving away from Tartosa!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kpdf_o3C1VTC-ljfUBSjQ5C1CIobXCBnljaZna_oWThqsX_f28LC6nooVXoDoDwxn73PQWGBZ2HkwOqRj1giDZHVmQYRAGmK4eOMkfOB8mFeBXy6CsZt6YIpEp7hYIav4XmAGojZ_E8muNYCp_KGO5i-sqOwHkRLdL6QCl4-N6JZITvPwFIxDPLzxq0/s700/12-03-TA-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kpdf_o3C1VTC-ljfUBSjQ5C1CIobXCBnljaZna_oWThqsX_f28LC6nooVXoDoDwxn73PQWGBZ2HkwOqRj1giDZHVmQYRAGmK4eOMkfOB8mFeBXy6CsZt6YIpEp7hYIav4XmAGojZ_E8muNYCp_KGO5i-sqOwHkRLdL6QCl4-N6JZITvPwFIxDPLzxq0/s16000/12-03-TA-a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Chalbert de Froux Mester Sangiovese (68) refused revealing details, so the rumor makers got free hands to make up their own stories. One is that now that Baron Sacariaz de Tartosa is focusing more on nectar making, Chalbert and Princess Hortenzia might sell less of their nectar. They represent some of the traditional nectars which they also sell from their own little shop. Some suggested that Princess Hortenzia is in a personal conflict with her sister, Princess Aleccandra, who is married to Baron Sacariaz. They used to be the scandalous «Party Princesses», but are no longer seen together. Another reason might be that the Froux' main heir, Ms Floria (25) just became young adult, and besides not taking over the House quit yet, their old estate is obviously too small for them all. So, maybe she decided to move away, and her parents chose to join her? Uhm, I'd totally freak out if my own parents behaved that way...</div><div><br /></div><div>Another interesting house in Tartosa is of course House of Hoffstar, lead by Baroness Amalia de Vert.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLSxEMb_rs3r4QAZJUhGe2wjlYgue7dZ63Mcm8rhs78EoZW8NjpjGbi1L9tWCUGgOnXe_JZ-IoDcZHfvqHxQB2Pc67v_f_XtPfyOfhbhVeJcav7mIWpkO94Xm3i3Wqo_04ziY00VJQLw8KPqmtWn-dS5_vBLn20Jknb1eT7cPYq9Xr_cSsgcRohKj-Tc/s700/12-03-TA-b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLSxEMb_rs3r4QAZJUhGe2wjlYgue7dZ63Mcm8rhs78EoZW8NjpjGbi1L9tWCUGgOnXe_JZ-IoDcZHfvqHxQB2Pc67v_f_XtPfyOfhbhVeJcav7mIWpkO94Xm3i3Wqo_04ziY00VJQLw8KPqmtWn-dS5_vBLn20Jknb1eT7cPYq9Xr_cSsgcRohKj-Tc/s16000/12-03-TA-b.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In the photo session at the Crown Princess' 20th birthday, Amalia (31) and her husband Robbiam (44, of the local House de Buttercups) grabbed the very centered position of the photo, right behind Crown Princess Emireza! We know Amalia always had this strong need of attention. Growing up with the royal children (her half-siblings) normally placed her in the shadows.</div><div><br /></div><div>Recently Amalia announced that their 2nd child was born with green eyes, which is required by letter of patent in bringing on the Vert barony. We assume this means Amalia will not try for any more children, as she is said to detest kids in general - probably caused by her own difficult childhood.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another highly ranked house in Tartosa is House de Luminoso.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8cpfwEifeeptO5VI1ShoA_Ou8cgh_6-ZAeMil4PFmzHg2zE85yzLN_07L9G1MAZjI_QlMxh4NxdW55e2deRQ7xK0RJPHxX1zhk2yj-xX8dUYavGLmGNYakcVf0UjGTfoVildIc6VeH1xykbcc4jbxCfuZg0BeBb8FdbGcNV6roRNvgWMEBrjgbw3WEaI/s700/12-03-TA-c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8cpfwEifeeptO5VI1ShoA_Ou8cgh_6-ZAeMil4PFmzHg2zE85yzLN_07L9G1MAZjI_QlMxh4NxdW55e2deRQ7xK0RJPHxX1zhk2yj-xX8dUYavGLmGNYakcVf0UjGTfoVildIc6VeH1xykbcc4jbxCfuZg0BeBb8FdbGcNV6roRNvgWMEBrjgbw3WEaI/s16000/12-03-TA-c.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Few years ago HH Prince Jerome (Count de Tredony), head of this house, decided to break off royal House of Luxe-Hamper and rather form his own House de Luminosa. This was explained by none of his household being central members of House of Luxe-Hamper, due to him being the last member of his line. Back then, his wife, Countess Bequeenie de Tredony (pictured), preferred clinging to the royal family name. She has the right to use the plain Princess title, but as the Countess title comes with a higher rank it is obviously why she never used the royal family title. However, now that both their sons are grown ups, also Bequeenie decided to take the new civil lastname, Luminoso.</div><div><br /></div><div>Btw, did you know that Countess Bequeenie is the cousin of Malcolm Landgraab? Now you do!</div><div><br /></div><div>On to someone living nearby, not of royal heritage at all...<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnm1ltpTCFbGZgNONUsFL64TjqYusB6Qxa6_P4z8vpv1o0kgFHlYPOXKjMkLm2Q-gvv3fYuL7y-fWjrE2ftZ_LO3yIuydI3uUZYoZFS9Mdb-5rAwmq5Vq7pkeLnZgy2zImrKLff6-A81-Kff3LSaKJ0lMHdOgi8q0X29nGZTwOUpha4f9bQZ22YN-0Nk/s700/12-03-TA-d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnm1ltpTCFbGZgNONUsFL64TjqYusB6Qxa6_P4z8vpv1o0kgFHlYPOXKjMkLm2Q-gvv3fYuL7y-fWjrE2ftZ_LO3yIuydI3uUZYoZFS9Mdb-5rAwmq5Vq7pkeLnZgy2zImrKLff6-A81-Kff3LSaKJ0lMHdOgi8q0X29nGZTwOUpha4f9bQZ22YN-0Nk/s16000/12-03-TA-d.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Author Mr Victor Fabe Altham (51) rents the Piccola Luce from King Tarriot. Lately he was joined by his girlfriend, Cathrina Ferny (33) from Oasis Springs. I have been commenting on their relation previously. The couple shared this photo on Simstagram. It is of interest because Cathrina is the daughter of Court Chamber member, Lawyer Anita Ferny, and Victor is only child of Lord Floyd Altham (94), who is 3rd in line to the Advorton county.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, off to Region 4 Crafthole!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRjYO6Il7imaKvfVkaEtILdC3eIdKXx14nDbbdDbQae61whEv5jrP9tGo6F12y74rBCTIfmOPPdL4MW19Ib75hSKQR2I1XcOZtLLfnG9E0RZbrc5yGVLsY1EQC39FuNmiIkvsg6VDsQz_wHJUc48ys0Fj2gEEKWTZT0qjwcSruhjyuy-6IeGNZjMTr0k/s700/12-04-CO.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRjYO6Il7imaKvfVkaEtILdC3eIdKXx14nDbbdDbQae61whEv5jrP9tGo6F12y74rBCTIfmOPPdL4MW19Ib75hSKQR2I1XcOZtLLfnG9E0RZbrc5yGVLsY1EQC39FuNmiIkvsg6VDsQz_wHJUc48ys0Fj2gEEKWTZT0qjwcSruhjyuy-6IeGNZjMTr0k/s16000/12-04-CO.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>The Copperdale funfair is open again after that evil-llama-occupies-haunted-house episode!</p><p>Not far from this fun atraction we find the Crafthole vicarage.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1womZSGVPDlD6dJsl1izd-RhDXVXfAb4kSfc2gDDlr2pOrPpg_WvPRPcGnP1Bdkal_tMmAl16uYLSjDcqB1grVHI_3chAxcg2rBMhhI7ykoolsoKL6s44XnBwDfIAEYXoQN2KD7m0yWqsxBoCBAF7T6tJ0BmQL-XaztJPxvNxHwggS8DMfn9cV1fnxSE/s700/12-04-COa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1womZSGVPDlD6dJsl1izd-RhDXVXfAb4kSfc2gDDlr2pOrPpg_WvPRPcGnP1Bdkal_tMmAl16uYLSjDcqB1grVHI_3chAxcg2rBMhhI7ykoolsoKL6s44XnBwDfIAEYXoQN2KD7m0yWqsxBoCBAF7T6tJ0BmQL-XaztJPxvNxHwggS8DMfn9cV1fnxSE/s16000/12-04-COa.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Priest Ezais (yes, the one who is reported smirking for the High Priest in Windenburg) has started meditation classes. Rumors have it that he actually sleeps while his pupils do their meditation exercise!</div><div><br /></div><div>At Prescott Square, still in Copperdale, Politician Bill Loffertop (65) is claiming more funds for local sports initiatives. </div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmwAFOz6wICH1Qbvp0rHlrGTTLpb71WF6LV2S8TzEd7XqvP8XhQb1tYFXQzgw-9J999Tx_5wsnuA6uHlvzC8CqS9s5sINfirH84SpNr6_J_ar_z2rNBg4ednwX2_9atptCATjImyN2bLhuIL6s2Uf9SQhUo9BWGJX-i4sHhdE5oND_D-RexSBUlrFSrg/s700/12-04-COd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmwAFOz6wICH1Qbvp0rHlrGTTLpb71WF6LV2S8TzEd7XqvP8XhQb1tYFXQzgw-9J999Tx_5wsnuA6uHlvzC8CqS9s5sINfirH84SpNr6_J_ar_z2rNBg4ednwX2_9atptCATjImyN2bLhuIL6s2Uf9SQhUo9BWGJX-i4sHhdE5oND_D-RexSBUlrFSrg/s16000/12-04-COd.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Could it have anything to do with the same Loffertop leading the new bowling organization, currently preparing for their very first tournament? He just reported that 12 persons registered for the contest that will take place this Fall. Only 8 contenders will make it to the real cup, and late Summer the heat will fight over those 8 spots. We got no info on who registered yet, but Bill Loffertop himself and his life partner, Politician/Jeweller Bianca Sterner, might both be in the game!</div><div><br /></div><div>Also Moonwood Mill is in the Crafthole region: </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHVTYpE3dLbawiXiqt5dIx_UlMz5cKF-RzQOlkGLyrAGdS8bcgskdK5PTX8RBSI6MP3mfJNnecmQz8EqnqCDed8qyc5zu0QYS6JCRmjmm1cOBnjzIS-Zf7sYE0m1eHBgVhBm4X_nQ-YDDkf5gLmieZaenfDGxlcmR35aAafp-ESKOS9wH4zAzG8YVipI/s700/12-04-MM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHVTYpE3dLbawiXiqt5dIx_UlMz5cKF-RzQOlkGLyrAGdS8bcgskdK5PTX8RBSI6MP3mfJNnecmQz8EqnqCDed8qyc5zu0QYS6JCRmjmm1cOBnjzIS-Zf7sYE0m1eHBgVhBm4X_nQ-YDDkf5gLmieZaenfDGxlcmR35aAafp-ESKOS9wH4zAzG8YVipI/s16000/12-04-MM.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This secluded community hardly ever gets any attention. Fact is the Count of Crafthole resides here, and referring to the ongoing regional reform, this county might become secondary to a higher ranked noble peerage. The problem is they do not yet know for sure what region Crafthole will merge with!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3YnQjTfY5ktNLQ3PT8ngsphJ6xRfSmP3rGPrpM07JkBqI7xILuWufWGEbTHlaz_dvIqP81qWq_Bu3ncxGxd3laKcqG09P5SaVb3f97Nooaa4UIFhqsAeB2SNHOk_u0GlBKo3NsDKR6EOPB7Nbuu131HVE-2RegDYkrKFLZndqCY-5i35VucuvP8abMs/s700/12-04-MMa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3YnQjTfY5ktNLQ3PT8ngsphJ6xRfSmP3rGPrpM07JkBqI7xILuWufWGEbTHlaz_dvIqP81qWq_Bu3ncxGxd3laKcqG09P5SaVb3f97Nooaa4UIFhqsAeB2SNHOk_u0GlBKo3NsDKR6EOPB7Nbuu131HVE-2RegDYkrKFLZndqCY-5i35VucuvP8abMs/s16000/12-04-MMa.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Count Jacop of Crafthole (47) will not lose his county, but because there can be only one District Order per region, his current Crafthole District Order might be taken away. This will happen if Crafthole joins Region 2 Rossie, where there is already a duke, or Region 1 Windenburg, where there is also a duke. There is a third possibility, that is not very likely, that Crafthole will join one of the new regions that will come from the splitting of today's large Region 12 Mazaloom.</div><div><br /></div><div>Without the district order, Count Jacop will no longer be considered high nobility and therefore also lose rank and certain benefits.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FUExZwSD1RBbvDCXAYfzfYAQHauY46iqM2I560umRf2b-jXaEz_3bhIWmG8eRrQbpVCtjJP7-XYPgoIWolJyolakYa_hL5vvby1O4UTyqUTs_fKy_mzJ76DtWUKAoabDHPhpre-Bvs9zPd9HtGkmaiPomQkuC-9vv0q0SrLIpU_qFd1u2PPhJyxi8p4/s700/12-04-MMb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FUExZwSD1RBbvDCXAYfzfYAQHauY46iqM2I560umRf2b-jXaEz_3bhIWmG8eRrQbpVCtjJP7-XYPgoIWolJyolakYa_hL5vvby1O4UTyqUTs_fKy_mzJ76DtWUKAoabDHPhpre-Bvs9zPd9HtGkmaiPomQkuC-9vv0q0SrLIpU_qFd1u2PPhJyxi8p4/s16000/12-04-MMb.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Countess Benedicta is not very with the situation. She is known as a very shy and private person, hardly taking part in any socializing. Although she probably is fine with becoming low nobility shutting a few doors, she is said to worry sick about how the degrading will affect their finances.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another household of Monwood that might deserve some focus, is the Buttercups:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXFvFSn2dr67MadXe4ak3u0AqpbDC3HFEI-3bxF3JSN2dH_l6zA16NpmcX_9KWyeGyWnkCv-i36SzrAgcXkYPDb5eRyo-yYW0qrPZvewyzaDv2KtiByDKfArREIsNQrRkxMT35okvWXw3R9Wca-B6dZl6dziwA-SZ7_u9c5ySLruDq11ryXMCwctmPIDw/s700/12-04-MMd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXFvFSn2dr67MadXe4ak3u0AqpbDC3HFEI-3bxF3JSN2dH_l6zA16NpmcX_9KWyeGyWnkCv-i36SzrAgcXkYPDb5eRyo-yYW0qrPZvewyzaDv2KtiByDKfArREIsNQrRkxMT35okvWXw3R9Wca-B6dZl6dziwA-SZ7_u9c5ySLruDq11ryXMCwctmPIDw/s16000/12-04-MMd.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Andolph de Buttercups (79) is the brother of late wife of Priest Christoph in Tartosa. Their father, late Juliam de Buttercups, was the 6th President of Mazaloom (Y185-190). Andolph himself is no longer political active, but he married Politician Launi Bitten (55) who is a member of MIDDLE Party's core group, and they had a daughter. Launi is Andolph's 3rd wife!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXEDwhG8zeOxPF4di_GpjhYqO1Q47Aj0S5iawoQ83BbwA00WzL2Iue7KUOafLY6SZORI3avKATvU7YDxsTrCaUGyHxmUpGW-wxFLQLCT5FTU2iApwJiqP_HDjNhAO2T1a_tetoj69lYbqvgfkfbA4OX_75nn06jy9O5fusyrww1q9KKLsa3beCppsDjw/s700/12-04-MMe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXEDwhG8zeOxPF4di_GpjhYqO1Q47Aj0S5iawoQ83BbwA00WzL2Iue7KUOafLY6SZORI3avKATvU7YDxsTrCaUGyHxmUpGW-wxFLQLCT5FTU2iApwJiqP_HDjNhAO2T1a_tetoj69lYbqvgfkfbA4OX_75nn06jy9O5fusyrww1q9KKLsa3beCppsDjw/s16000/12-04-MMe.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Andolph de Buttercups has an old rescued white horse, and they are often seen riding about in Moonwood Mill. He is no good Equestrian, though, the horse might be intended for his daughter?</div><div><br /></div><div>Let's head over to San Sequoia, located in our most southern region!</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg869TW1PamUgyMrMLGFTtSqjCLsQVmiDcf12GVV9d0qy9SDxcTqSO3uyviiyhVBWlOj7ZbIATPI3VDjR4gGh64WXsnbRgdwJ2Ud8qsCOKLr-181Zmqqa5OiC1Z_els-XbqCpEd-0Y_kYN1FL1QTUU9iX60kilqhjryoYKSLwuC-UtI53rLozbAZNPVSB0/s700/12-06-SS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg869TW1PamUgyMrMLGFTtSqjCLsQVmiDcf12GVV9d0qy9SDxcTqSO3uyviiyhVBWlOj7ZbIATPI3VDjR4gGh64WXsnbRgdwJ2Ud8qsCOKLr-181Zmqqa5OiC1Z_els-XbqCpEd-0Y_kYN1FL1QTUU9iX60kilqhjryoYKSLwuC-UtI53rLozbAZNPVSB0/s16000/12-06-SS.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There are rumors that Lord Vince de Croismare (45) is training for the upcoming Queen Evez showjumping contest!<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjTku1S274FhBdFUlGyOyZkhSQgFoYmnLQHz3qlguM0ODR1wJrfd9YRoc8CuqsOTVSWMqBLIEGX3o_4kBBDx309mX9SnKM6UG5kQ8w-ro0O0lqMPXTqSdYvo8haJwPtMqSz5gIPojdAcU5TYuF74Gu8YB0ai7OwANEJWzpKvtP8Svc-e-VDwE1fR6bLs/s700/12-06-SS-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjTku1S274FhBdFUlGyOyZkhSQgFoYmnLQHz3qlguM0ODR1wJrfd9YRoc8CuqsOTVSWMqBLIEGX3o_4kBBDx309mX9SnKM6UG5kQ8w-ro0O0lqMPXTqSdYvo8haJwPtMqSz5gIPojdAcU5TYuF74Gu8YB0ai7OwANEJWzpKvtP8Svc-e-VDwE1fR6bLs/s16000/12-06-SS-a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Well, he is already an awarded equestrian, but because he and his wife just had twins, the lord was not very active outside their home, recently.</div><div><br /></div><div>There is also some gossip involving the photo booth located at the Aarbyville Recreation Center.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYlhQK-fU2nPAv3p0JoEN83Yqo4vm1zssOtdE3fFpaLIL3VNDe4gVVBC5dnGdl08obW8svICPSS7jYV2Et9q5g-xs1koBp_ZiZz0KJ1rgJ8qvaAv1CeOnqmSaFfrTrQWfH58vKlXYGv2d_2J3Eh9v0U6fZRtj6AoTe1kVFEBphl7WJy-LbU3oXxEZSj3I/s700/12-06-SS-b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYlhQK-fU2nPAv3p0JoEN83Yqo4vm1zssOtdE3fFpaLIL3VNDe4gVVBC5dnGdl08obW8svICPSS7jYV2Et9q5g-xs1koBp_ZiZz0KJ1rgJ8qvaAv1CeOnqmSaFfrTrQWfH58vKlXYGv2d_2J3Eh9v0U6fZRtj6AoTe1kVFEBphl7WJy-LbU3oXxEZSj3I/s16000/12-06-SS-b.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It's said that locals use the booth more for woohoos than for taking their photos! Well, it is most certainly just a rumor. There are now instructions of placing at least one photo booth in every region, and the regional recreation centers will probably be the typical location for this, not only in Region 6 Aarbyville.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Did I mention equestrians?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMys8hyphenhyphen-XLk0K32v8uB2B_83EWXkzv5XYjRVqwZQzOpuGpDangAvxwmxkVnyfD83FVeU7iAlBL4OdwAg__1VPM8KHd4Bd1k13FKygj6o2W7NYnQ70OphJqnmUVzVaFDZVEEnzSzhveM6m2DRzJpfDnoXLtstjsrcayfO9r8-OrkJ69n99mhlkk41kl-9g/s700/12-07-CH.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMys8hyphenhyphen-XLk0K32v8uB2B_83EWXkzv5XYjRVqwZQzOpuGpDangAvxwmxkVnyfD83FVeU7iAlBL4OdwAg__1VPM8KHd4Bd1k13FKygj6o2W7NYnQ70OphJqnmUVzVaFDZVEEnzSzhveM6m2DRzJpfDnoXLtstjsrcayfO9r8-OrkJ69n99mhlkk41kl-9g/s16000/12-07-CH.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Caretaker at the Chestnut Equestrian Training Grounds, Stian Pratt-Anderson (57), won last year's yellow ribbon from the Equestrian Foals club!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazP-h9OcI-osor0Uq8lrk91Y-RJhamX0Gyrc5fTgh6vZY-1k7hxgnwbMnZ_geCwz3-UF5aVZrIfh2M6ivqofW8mMAU31UMeeMVALwJg8_twJoUlnuz8pzNPz8yT_fk03kbXkei_0jK4rF0vJZRNarQOfvpggWqXY1VtYQ7eHjv6lg3pzgJ1JFk71X5Qo/s700/12-07-CH-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazP-h9OcI-osor0Uq8lrk91Y-RJhamX0Gyrc5fTgh6vZY-1k7hxgnwbMnZ_geCwz3-UF5aVZrIfh2M6ivqofW8mMAU31UMeeMVALwJg8_twJoUlnuz8pzNPz8yT_fk03kbXkei_0jK4rF0vJZRNarQOfvpggWqXY1VtYQ7eHjv6lg3pzgJ1JFk71X5Qo/s16000/12-07-CH-a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Prat-Anderson did a good job bringing the Training Grounds back to life during his one year break from his job with royal security. He is reportedly still single, but looking!</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally - ready for some gossips from our largest region, Region 12?</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-d8YchG-WgsxJAMN5d2m0ANByfpbCYfzJgCxJ9Kn1MSIT997fuaGPu4Wl_ZHv7pSBB4D_HBuyUdZ0FnegSSi8HP7W5XMDAzzLdObA98QJHWaAPO2ErSwZxrHNutsLVPbOVtxpUnMZO_InMDFkRdF1S0l0bqzlVSQWq7-Koq9z9fkoxSvS5pqpsY53tI/s700/12-12-BB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-d8YchG-WgsxJAMN5d2m0ANByfpbCYfzJgCxJ9Kn1MSIT997fuaGPu4Wl_ZHv7pSBB4D_HBuyUdZ0FnegSSi8HP7W5XMDAzzLdObA98QJHWaAPO2ErSwZxrHNutsLVPbOVtxpUnMZO_InMDFkRdF1S0l0bqzlVSQWq7-Koq9z9fkoxSvS5pqpsY53tI/s16000/12-12-BB.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Let's start in Brindleton Bay! As Old-Duchess Claudine died this Spring, her youngest son, Lord Leon de Cavalier (37), moved in at Hindquarter Manor. And I just got this fresh picture from his wedding! <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysFBUg18cNSO9ZInuGfv8e36fDwLgVZUFcNRY-tdWWivN6YGuDYYTGATGHb4x7wNKwoI9_SpZS1k4_oJVSgHxSK8FE5YOazr7ceP8bKHWW6-tmCRJFDARNs3lPSxhgbyb9wNziyC_DgZ-f4UcdHW6s65vMNYK_hpc82Jvzjt2fJSaFZvPRCG-EIajJUw/s700/12-12-BB-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="437" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysFBUg18cNSO9ZInuGfv8e36fDwLgVZUFcNRY-tdWWivN6YGuDYYTGATGHb4x7wNKwoI9_SpZS1k4_oJVSgHxSK8FE5YOazr7ceP8bKHWW6-tmCRJFDARNs3lPSxhgbyb9wNziyC_DgZ-f4UcdHW6s65vMNYK_hpc82Jvzjt2fJSaFZvPRCG-EIajJUw/s16000/12-12-BB-a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The bride was his long term girlfriend, Bonita Roxenfox (36). She is distantly related to the deceased Old-Duchess, who was born into House of Roxenfox. Old-Duchess and Bonita hails from different lines, though. Bonita just got her university degree, and Lord Leon can soon be seen in a new lead role in the film «Love on the Rocks», premiering this Fall. The couple is said to establish at Hindquarter Manor, which is private property of Lord Leon's older brother, Duke Charlopold de Cavalier. Bonita is sole heir to a finer estate in Newcrest, but her parents are still active. </div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CKkf3gYrCWNBhSv6GKeue8WpAOLbhfNtVH8dWY7245w2_7WYHuGrE0_-5h90-VmvNOvquSc7B7sfdKMz2sAgH_gU73gmspFLr1XcyZrN2TY2i7W_PQAcAvRreGAFDJARZN8GE_-WQy7kZmufKE9rAp5-zWNt2HlYIdo0pjszmToOzvfyjqdBM0Qr0WA/s700/12-12-NC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CKkf3gYrCWNBhSv6GKeue8WpAOLbhfNtVH8dWY7245w2_7WYHuGrE0_-5h90-VmvNOvquSc7B7sfdKMz2sAgH_gU73gmspFLr1XcyZrN2TY2i7W_PQAcAvRreGAFDJARZN8GE_-WQy7kZmufKE9rAp5-zWNt2HlYIdo0pjszmToOzvfyjqdBM0Qr0WA/s16000/12-12-NC.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In Newcrest we have no real nobility, but Mrs Corinne Dougham holds the low nobility title Mester Crestville.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwEMrHKzH-ullpeKIN4feiLQTlUWrdnjm_YpleOn3KOGKbdiWHHGsalIUwJ6N9GMJNp9toW_7z6NWbvr_Wi_IQaE6gb1z5Gc-iQx43U9zrKeQxzFJbzaUspKCSwmoz48tRLX62rf2xQFPtDbAUHmc9ThguqNISObW1tlBhZbHbSQNFmNnKx14QiyP208I/s700/12-12-NC-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwEMrHKzH-ullpeKIN4feiLQTlUWrdnjm_YpleOn3KOGKbdiWHHGsalIUwJ6N9GMJNp9toW_7z6NWbvr_Wi_IQaE6gb1z5Gc-iQx43U9zrKeQxzFJbzaUspKCSwmoz48tRLX62rf2xQFPtDbAUHmc9ThguqNISObW1tlBhZbHbSQNFmNnKx14QiyP208I/s16000/12-12-NC-a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here she is seen guesting the concert to celebrate Duke Vibrattore de Aarbyville's 50th birthday. She is said to be extremely focused on status, and to be honest - being among the wealthiest women of the kingdom, such a narrow focus might suit her well. We all wonder where she will find decent spouses for all her three children. The triplets are in their teens, but unfortunately they rank way below the league of dukes and couts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Corinne Dougham is the Aunt of the mentioned Bonita Roxenfox.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our next stop is Oasis Springs!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAU1jEhpfSazCuuqa1XDHI4lQlBwLIUC35N5J1SIK5TK-43dBmY2SL80vqH5BYaFdEykizn0f9Dw7h-neqRVzt9f7Ayc4bUBrW3BvkYTYmJ_f1a1PKy-M6Y8Ewt_jNpf7_VxcxD3JFy0rTmHjl1GE0PyVG7jFQ2MbFO2hmq3UTRiZYUdAtKLlKhe_KwZ4/s700/12-12-OS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAU1jEhpfSazCuuqa1XDHI4lQlBwLIUC35N5J1SIK5TK-43dBmY2SL80vqH5BYaFdEykizn0f9Dw7h-neqRVzt9f7Ayc4bUBrW3BvkYTYmJ_f1a1PKy-M6Y8Ewt_jNpf7_VxcxD3JFy0rTmHjl1GE0PyVG7jFQ2MbFO2hmq3UTRiZYUdAtKLlKhe_KwZ4/s16000/12-12-OS.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Baron Auphor of Verde (91) was always a demanding character for me to understand. He never played by the rules of aristocracy.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpYfkvj-UEKb3hbBv9zQxKht039J_kSMiP6xgB-AT33h4Ne2pQGbkLhNJ9v_8IMzaBFeTO4XF-7eUiSqpZnLgDMmpTn2XnZCFhDahHt41FEK5peVwehYeo1IP09_wDsrVd2_qAr30aDMUD0rrD6wWcJVGF08xKz4altybo8VVT2MVgqZWkDLw6lvaG08/s700/12-12-OSa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpYfkvj-UEKb3hbBv9zQxKht039J_kSMiP6xgB-AT33h4Ne2pQGbkLhNJ9v_8IMzaBFeTO4XF-7eUiSqpZnLgDMmpTn2XnZCFhDahHt41FEK5peVwehYeo1IP09_wDsrVd2_qAr30aDMUD0rrD6wWcJVGF08xKz4altybo8VVT2MVgqZWkDLw6lvaG08/s16000/12-12-OSa.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>He was born into the Meadows dukedom, and he was the Duke for several decades. But when his first wife was killed in a car crash aged only 40, he had some sort of a mental breakdown. Later he applied for his son to take over the dukedom while Auphor was still alive, which is very unusual because those peers are lifetime. However the request was accepted! To allow his son to also become head of the House of Saxor, Auphor took a new family name, Sax-Donnersmalt and married again.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Now he is a very old man, and locals of Oasis Springs awaits his death with sadness. He will eventually leave behind wife and 3 young children, but his oldest son and therefore rightful main heir is the current Duke Victus of Meadows. He will be 1st in line to the Verde barony, meaning there will not be much left for the current Baroness Morgan of Verde and her children. We all feel a bit sorry for her, but these rules are very old, and I doubt the Royal Chamber will make any more exceptions from rules, involving the same man.</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, lets close up this 12th edition with some scary rumors from StrangerVille!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUR35wv3zQoXyfNQAdU1P4_KoYV0NVNPMnFxDGC1DrR3sflpglbC5CA_wuHXT3KUXnWZDA233AdAOyA6oEEBfKwiGnzMg7clSQuINB4TZKOJ9f1Zq_EX4qGfSzXL4A2dltp1hXGmRQL2T3Fs7Fhe8ZankEAAhgJNzvRY10K-GM6aiOXXaK4T3BW9vWA34/s700/12-12-ST.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUR35wv3zQoXyfNQAdU1P4_KoYV0NVNPMnFxDGC1DrR3sflpglbC5CA_wuHXT3KUXnWZDA233AdAOyA6oEEBfKwiGnzMg7clSQuINB4TZKOJ9f1Zq_EX4qGfSzXL4A2dltp1hXGmRQL2T3Fs7Fhe8ZankEAAhgJNzvRY10K-GM6aiOXXaK4T3BW9vWA34/s16000/12-12-ST.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It's official that HRM King Tarriot and President Rob Wilder attended a closed meeting with Grand Marshal Robert Calves. It all took place at the Old Penelope Military HQ in StrangerVille.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySUEWc3WKv2HFBLi8xs2shWYKG55CTZi67Y93NMSnErbwW_1gfyW4puskMLBOUCyCKWnlnCv60TmmJjQnuarJFn17LJeBScLIExl3Ipb4TBcmZlLnpL0KZpzRvTwPRAq17h4kw0_mjlqiq7qu-46q3BFR7SQtNKdSTMzzwwfEwwLdCUxTVOBGU1qjNwE/s700/12-12-ST-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySUEWc3WKv2HFBLi8xs2shWYKG55CTZi67Y93NMSnErbwW_1gfyW4puskMLBOUCyCKWnlnCv60TmmJjQnuarJFn17LJeBScLIExl3Ipb4TBcmZlLnpL0KZpzRvTwPRAq17h4kw0_mjlqiq7qu-46q3BFR7SQtNKdSTMzzwwfEwwLdCUxTVOBGU1qjNwE/s16000/12-12-ST-a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Now there are rumors that the discussions actually included war strategies, and not only loose discussions regarding the conflict with Empire of Snorthia! Is a war coming up? Le's hope not! Le's hope that even the Emperor of Snorthia realizes that a full scale war would be a bit too much of a reaction to an old painting not being as holy as they once thought! Because this was all started by a <strike>silly</strike> painting!</div><div><br /></div><div>Someone sent me this photo that was found on Grand Marshal's office desk:<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5hKSksXzkgv8tv-cdvkQTArbI0Tsz-xDnAqQ1z_QEjW2-OQ5IY-0dkJPBhxYQOlpvRzFOu2VIQNMnTS_Qmxr0qOqpEJR2qrJ20hoZYkpxo2cd0QEJrBpgZFbyxNIvoBSJ2cVH6pmKzAzIW7Y5CJ2LKg5JvSQy7grHzZa1NTyLdAAAq8mSoo13R9ipcQ/s700/12-12-ST-b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5hKSksXzkgv8tv-cdvkQTArbI0Tsz-xDnAqQ1z_QEjW2-OQ5IY-0dkJPBhxYQOlpvRzFOu2VIQNMnTS_Qmxr0qOqpEJR2qrJ20hoZYkpxo2cd0QEJrBpgZFbyxNIvoBSJ2cVH6pmKzAzIW7Y5CJ2LKg5JvSQy7grHzZa1NTyLdAAAq8mSoo13R9ipcQ/s16000/12-12-ST-b.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>An unidentified car has been observed in StrangerVille, not far from the Military HQ, sending signals in the middle of the night, or even spying on military communication! Could this car be doing this in alliance with the Empire of Sorthia? Are we all in danger?</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, that's all for now! I hope my gossips won't keep you awake. But - if you can't sleep, you can always reread the entire edition or any of my 11 previous editions that are still available, too! :)</div></div><div><br /></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-77945814969249347662024-03-17T14:30:00.003+01:002024-03-17T14:30:56.397+01:00Crafthole Vicarage in Copperdale<p>(Year 232, Spring) <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/web-churchofsimilius.html" target="_blank">Church of Similius</a></u>, representing the stately religion of Mazaloom kingdom, has 5 parishes. Each parish covers multiple districts, and one Priest serving the parish church, will normally reside a vicarage owned by the church. In Copperdale we find the only parish where the vicarage and the parish church are both located on the same address; the Crafthole Vicarage.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvrgp4-MIPQYuS4wurEKSLrTzXqWcbxAZx3yL3QvbMTUbgDSFrld4ocA9hSIxxMk0xsYFk37cLlMbrxZSWOdd3WWI06cbqD4he30DRTR2-7Gp9AG06ZqBL7n_yCVh7p5Vhj-oDvcOMI0M0j7FGEYZ6edz4j3RLSvx9p9tAgK9hf_mYyJZ13nSfl1jdO4w/s700/20240314a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline-width: 0px; user-select: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvrgp4-MIPQYuS4wurEKSLrTzXqWcbxAZx3yL3QvbMTUbgDSFrld4ocA9hSIxxMk0xsYFk37cLlMbrxZSWOdd3WWI06cbqD4he30DRTR2-7Gp9AG06ZqBL7n_yCVh7p5Vhj-oDvcOMI0M0j7FGEYZ6edz4j3RLSvx9p9tAgK9hf_mYyJZ13nSfl1jdO4w/s16000/20240314a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And today we'll focus less on the church (the stone build on the right), but more on the priest's household as we get an exclusive look inside the life of a Priest's family.</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>Most vicarages focus on some farming, mainly in order to stay self sufficient. The Priest is paid by the Church of Similius, but because the religious focus is not to own or consume more than strictly needed, the wage is only enough to cover the most necessary bills. The family stays at the vicarage for free, but will of course need to pay their bills, just like everybody else. Growing some food helps with all that.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqut46BukkX0PfpoaLwTMnju8kjJIvghc-m_aM2yIq_eTLJMXzFWpv5Ee55zuN6b-C8NyaYkxPgOIsEm5q_7-K2mUFosmiGWn180sAOYnItT7fnkCvLQ2pLjqdETGgURjWz10I1cGwWgILEeF133YwREUHeoPMqPjnU2vPz5ASoCue27IEbllIS9Z1dr8/s700/20240314b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqut46BukkX0PfpoaLwTMnju8kjJIvghc-m_aM2yIq_eTLJMXzFWpv5Ee55zuN6b-C8NyaYkxPgOIsEm5q_7-K2mUFosmiGWn180sAOYnItT7fnkCvLQ2pLjqdETGgURjWz10I1cGwWgILEeF133YwREUHeoPMqPjnU2vPz5ASoCue27IEbllIS9Z1dr8/s16000/20240314b.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>At Crafthole Vicarage the Porportoza household grows food, keep chickens and a couple goats. There is also a small stable but currently they have no horse. There is a gardener unit, which is a separate house suitable for gardeners or a retired Priest, even. Those living there will assist with the work on the farm in general. At the moment this extra house is not occupied (it was intended as a rental unit before unit limitations ticked in).</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnH7morjgHPgs5UMeo92qBUtV1H4GJWd5fxLOg-cjIWBvugwCDBQvj93t3QxqrKufPHYbCm7hecgPqFGhrBiO9CV960mrRyXJazcUugbgh3FcFUaJVKtSh4hOqaLximOX3K7UwoZn6b_KEeqDDtkNApt6npKHFNzLpG9t3MDAj8R4bwLoUdD4hxhE-TP4/s700/20240314c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnH7morjgHPgs5UMeo92qBUtV1H4GJWd5fxLOg-cjIWBvugwCDBQvj93t3QxqrKufPHYbCm7hecgPqFGhrBiO9CV960mrRyXJazcUugbgh3FcFUaJVKtSh4hOqaLximOX3K7UwoZn6b_KEeqDDtkNApt6npKHFNzLpG9t3MDAj8R4bwLoUdD4hxhE-TP4/s16000/20240314c.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The charming outdoors area, between the church, the Priest's house and the Gardener's house, is always busy. Priest Ezais de Porportoza (59) and his wife Josetta (House of Sworth) (43) have three children: Son Tamillo (6), and dauhters Amine (9) and Jossa (4).</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Head of the house, Priest Ezais de Porportoza (59) focuses mainly on serving the Crafthole parish, but whenever he finds time he will meditate and practice his singing or research and debate skills.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7EaQmV9IUy9YjP-Bmp78_lxBR2Aa8c0LDXYZTyoe7uyTXmHy3BI6Plz0egFP3on_0DGFFYkJlVlPbl1VLuKcFsBRaP3g7Lk4mWuTJHcg_z04TIdzTVnuAj4Yj0FUfanUmxmyJkMRaxHeI0_Bu7ayfivuDqyDGsBXF0d9n467QAWWclX-d2dtdnyomvXk/s700/20240314d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7EaQmV9IUy9YjP-Bmp78_lxBR2Aa8c0LDXYZTyoe7uyTXmHy3BI6Plz0egFP3on_0DGFFYkJlVlPbl1VLuKcFsBRaP3g7Lk4mWuTJHcg_z04TIdzTVnuAj4Yj0FUfanUmxmyJkMRaxHeI0_Bu7ayfivuDqyDGsBXF0d9n467QAWWclX-d2dtdnyomvXk/s16000/20240314d.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The house feels rather spacious, but that is because the rooms are hardly filled with anything beyond the essentials. The church owns the estate including most of the furniture. Each household will normally only add clutter or personal items - those that can be dragged from the personal inventory. When moving out, those inventories might be filled, but anything else must be left behind for the next Priest.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Normally a Priest's widow will marry to the next Priest. Priests will often come from the Monastery of Similius, located at the Windenburg Isle up north in Region 1. They will often marry daughters or widows from the other parishes, and the High Priest, serving at the Windenburg parish, will control it all with the help from the Board.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaPX2SvtNx_Ab_hyNDDYSYJ_CMq07aoTxpHFb7hRvA4EQBkhH8BUoFftE-Znzfya3Adxt5ZDCEhTczVYrcb_TBSB-_XOfjB9lr3g2foLy7Br-ed1QOrIaio0hGCbg_50qBdgcGQ6-T0alBgsNyyrHPll_0IHu8NIv1tZw8bpiLUWA6sJJsZ3RJkdeAXI/s700/20240314e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaPX2SvtNx_Ab_hyNDDYSYJ_CMq07aoTxpHFb7hRvA4EQBkhH8BUoFftE-Znzfya3Adxt5ZDCEhTczVYrcb_TBSB-_XOfjB9lr3g2foLy7Br-ed1QOrIaio0hGCbg_50qBdgcGQ6-T0alBgsNyyrHPll_0IHu8NIv1tZw8bpiLUWA6sJJsZ3RJkdeAXI/s16000/20240314e.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This day Priest Ezais has a visitor, <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0459" target="_blank">Monk Havtor</a></u> (47), who is the brother of Priest Ezais' wife. He grew up in the Gardener house of this vicarage. The dining room wall is decorated with portraits of former priests of this parish.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK92AEYvu_16fEgOSW5iHLPEBWVOeuR8Bix4VSfsrj7YpejNrZws2wpBo4W3qEcrthPhagaIBUobNUVOLulzi_tUlTaD3awpX09lewTAWgM3UARmvVIeGp5zpyF3L0vAUTnCYYwARbU6dlG9uCM0n0-N0q95jOWFA117ET4Raiav5M7lIRhMg6IkeM8Rg/s700/20240314f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK92AEYvu_16fEgOSW5iHLPEBWVOeuR8Bix4VSfsrj7YpejNrZws2wpBo4W3qEcrthPhagaIBUobNUVOLulzi_tUlTaD3awpX09lewTAWgM3UARmvVIeGp5zpyF3L0vAUTnCYYwARbU6dlG9uCM0n0-N0q95jOWFA117ET4Raiav5M7lIRhMg6IkeM8Rg/s16000/20240314f.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Josetta considers herself a blessed woman. Her only duty is to assist her husband. She cooks and cleans, raises their children, tends the garden and farm animals, and she assists on serving the church by baking for the weekly church coffee or knitting lottery prizes. While Priest Ezais is meditating for hours, Josetta hardly finds time to sit down. Two toddlers in the household hardly helps. </div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT4n8_RgeKxft-Fjljx8y0YukDc7j91gb6h3G-OrKbnldU4k0RSHmRmlPS-OP4Uu4ZAbneRrc49CS8bpKy5q1tZWGkoEUsRD11kU4Pondnbpp1UxeFU15MHAwlpGuAsAC3rigHgytCvs3VE0nIBpj4fSTACdd5DM6dpF_pFfxqJh-NjsncN3TiqjPqlWY/s700/20240314g.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT4n8_RgeKxft-Fjljx8y0YukDc7j91gb6h3G-OrKbnldU4k0RSHmRmlPS-OP4Uu4ZAbneRrc49CS8bpKy5q1tZWGkoEUsRD11kU4Pondnbpp1UxeFU15MHAwlpGuAsAC3rigHgytCvs3VE0nIBpj4fSTACdd5DM6dpF_pFfxqJh-NjsncN3TiqjPqlWY/s16000/20240314g.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Tamillo (6) and Jossa (4). Today is Tamillo's birthday!</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>This household was blessed with all three children inheriting green eyes! Green eyes is recommended (but not required) to become a Monk or Priest, and you can <i>not </i>become the High Priest unless you have green eyes. So, green eyes definitely comes with some status!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Tamillo is the only son, and he will most likely be sent to the Monastery once he reaches 15. His sisters will be a little more free, but at least one of them should expect becoming a future Priest's wife. Green eyed daughters are expected to raise green eyed sons to serve the church, being a Priest's wife or not, so while they are still fertile they will normally dress and live according to traditions.</div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVAwneICDfScvuFo0GDFZa2Y-7xtM_L2xqO4NTPtX_pidzRbMaggSgPwmXf2kP0o8n_azGYjyiNyu5EPfvZCt3FdAGHSTYhTFNOvYXztGbBSJb_668SonU0bedQjlgpXcwB-WhQ0O8mk9kpGo8JXqc_rLBo-EoPpk167_tUsT-JGms7HnDMYyJhGPSBk/s700/20240314h.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVAwneICDfScvuFo0GDFZa2Y-7xtM_L2xqO4NTPtX_pidzRbMaggSgPwmXf2kP0o8n_azGYjyiNyu5EPfvZCt3FdAGHSTYhTFNOvYXztGbBSJb_668SonU0bedQjlgpXcwB-WhQ0O8mk9kpGo8JXqc_rLBo-EoPpk167_tUsT-JGms7HnDMYyJhGPSBk/s16000/20240314h.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Living room decorations are few at the vicarage. They might add some clutter crafted by the kids.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>The oldest daughter, Amine, likes to play the piano. One day her parents might suggest that she also learns to play the pipe organ.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>On this day there is a small celebration coming up! Tamillo grows up to a child and will start school. Being a Priest's son you won't expect any gifts, because gifts would easily be something you could live without. But there is a cake, and also a couple guests!</div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1qJjNgIBWUtGapors9PJ6LzXEkjaeZBfQc5mwKLTbRDkzCin0ieO6E6dURDTcRrQqWRO9Lu78I81yXzWyowHG_XCiGftG-UQwOkTUnJwv1aBYWf8ambOchcs7uyPtqbEKbI5ibrSZxlGO8GSJGjRh_qaR0Kt6Tl5dgciKCddJllPYzLEHWp9NJHBRXs/s700/20240314k.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1qJjNgIBWUtGapors9PJ6LzXEkjaeZBfQc5mwKLTbRDkzCin0ieO6E6dURDTcRrQqWRO9Lu78I81yXzWyowHG_XCiGftG-UQwOkTUnJwv1aBYWf8ambOchcs7uyPtqbEKbI5ibrSZxlGO8GSJGjRh_qaR0Kt6Tl5dgciKCddJllPYzLEHWp9NJHBRXs/s16000/20240314k.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Tamillo to the left, sister Amine to the right.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Josetta's brother, Monk Havtor, was already introduced. The red haired woman standing in the background is Politician <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0328" target="_blank">Aronica (de Porportoza) Pepperstone</a></u> (58). She is the sister of Priest Ezais, married to former President Laurent Pepperstone. Aronica and Laurent have no children, so there was already talk about Jossa, the toddler of this house, moving to be raised by the Pepperstone couple in San Sequoia. Some arrangements need to be dealt with, though.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Closing up with a picture of the very interesting rock formation at Copperdale. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpiV6audXQZkVpIiSfAtA_-DweOSUlnpQJk4VqAh3vxc0P4x-41s06uuTvOlcz13QcdTySlmPRwgBv8-0dwme7A9m2fIM87u4tPyekQM0QfPUwjYQeqtRqFz5Zpv5S7FENtjWLZ0tymEkSeglN09Z65b1wWMe_Mb7jWvW1yQl0pYypuVd34gc2E4BbUbc/s700/20240314l.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpiV6audXQZkVpIiSfAtA_-DweOSUlnpQJk4VqAh3vxc0P4x-41s06uuTvOlcz13QcdTySlmPRwgBv8-0dwme7A9m2fIM87u4tPyekQM0QfPUwjYQeqtRqFz5Zpv5S7FENtjWLZ0tymEkSeglN09Z65b1wWMe_Mb7jWvW1yQl0pYypuVd34gc2E4BbUbc/s16000/20240314l.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I could not find the history and myth about this rock might be. It obviously has a name - but what? And how did the huge rock end up there? Did a giant throw that rock, or has it any religious meaning? It is located next to the vicarage - a true myth would of course be interesting.</div><div><br /></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-20167205436133592492024-03-14T12:15:00.002+01:002024-03-15T10:23:24.540+01:00House de Froux leaving Tartosa?<p>(Year 2023, Spring) Princess Hortenzia and Chalbert de Froux Mester Sangiovese announce their household might leave Tartosa shortly! House de Froux is today of low nobility, but was founded by kings 230 years ago.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfx9ugLqPIFEZIVz6ZzzvRdQdrWJswnfkSvEQcFSed5eXe_s7l67Gcn_cNvD7CL85oyG5xZ8SulId5bndzeNLW4vkgQWjB3AGvmpQ-miJuJ_44xY2HNvYbAOzpL9096qwZVtnGf7e2SNdGu66HS6jVWp03xbdQ_g_XCZ5pxafH2qIkfsC5Jp2d2-8hHc/s700/20240317a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline-width: 0px; user-select: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfx9ugLqPIFEZIVz6ZzzvRdQdrWJswnfkSvEQcFSed5eXe_s7l67Gcn_cNvD7CL85oyG5xZ8SulId5bndzeNLW4vkgQWjB3AGvmpQ-miJuJ_44xY2HNvYbAOzpL9096qwZVtnGf7e2SNdGu66HS6jVWp03xbdQ_g_XCZ5pxafH2qIkfsC5Jp2d2-8hHc/s16000/20240317a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There is no real explanation for this quite surprising decision, making the gossip tabloids serving one suspection more creative than the other. And who can blame them, it actually comes as a surprise to everyone.</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>Chalbert de Froux is fourth generation de Froux to run the nectary at Rifugio dei Pirati at Terra Amorosa in Tartosa. It was his great grandfather Nicholas Mandrake who bought the land and established the nectar farm. He died before Chalbert's grandmother was born, but was engaged to <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#REF5990" target="_blank">Princess Convolze</a></u>, daughter of King Rupert, who was also of House de Froux. The family has a long and proud story in Tartosa, making their announcement even harder to take in.</div><div><br /></div><div>- We are simply looking for another home, was Princess Hortenzia's brief reply. - We intend to keep producing nectar where ever that might be.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPI5WemXAKlLMewIkzI5Pdnlh5mWIZ_u-uMdu91tV5c8O3_TplE-X_-e1SrFpQP4u9oz1y3DHalLBGtMPag_kl6kyVHfCGicTMBB9oxcV-jLIV_WCHN8Lmo9Dr4vgGhTLzviVfiXLq9eDkwHXjtTMT2RTVLkcYpy4Rzht468XDEn5-f7_m4rD6X05nxbY/s700/20240317b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPI5WemXAKlLMewIkzI5Pdnlh5mWIZ_u-uMdu91tV5c8O3_TplE-X_-e1SrFpQP4u9oz1y3DHalLBGtMPag_kl6kyVHfCGicTMBB9oxcV-jLIV_WCHN8Lmo9Dr4vgGhTLzviVfiXLq9eDkwHXjtTMT2RTVLkcYpy4Rzht468XDEn5-f7_m4rD6X05nxbY/s16000/20240317b.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This might mean that Rifugio dei Pirati will be available to new owners. There are of course speculations to who that might be. The house is not a big one, but the small sales building near by might attract someone. The shop has been selling nectars as well as souvenirs etc to tourists since a couple decades.<div><br /></div><div><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0309" target="_blank">Chalbert de Froux Mester Sangiovese</a></u> (68) and <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0293" target="_blank">Princess Hortenzia</a></u> (58) have been married for 26 years and they have two children that are Mr Barros (22) and Ms Floria (25). Chalbert's sister Bequeenie is the Countess de Tredony, and their aunt was the well known Nancy Landgraab.</div><div><p>The real estate company, Unreal Estate, Inc. has not answered our request. They might handle the property transactions when time is ready. By hen, we will all know more.</p></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-22679573464159451832024-03-11T11:16:00.002+01:002024-03-11T11:16:35.127+01:00King Tarriot's Jungle Expedition<p>(Year 232, Spring) This week HRM King Tarriot traveled to Selvadorada in Sea kingdom. Joining him is his younger brother, HRH Prince Blaise. It's no secret that the two royalties enjoyed Archaeology ever since they were teenagers. However, recently his majesty did not find much time for his dedication to ancient history.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCs3S_NN8Koh56zb3QDGrV5DeiX93DCAWrnvOArISljEL6Xk4zMK7BonQYILhMhtL13QzBqOhqG33YMWuu7kmN1y22IIGU4qmbHWqFgEEp-liYOOptPhMbmhzyTbSIJx1IDv5j15etpfSSPnHrafmDz5hs90AP94WvFfoi4GW9OWjyzgt6xDOQE4E4GAo/s700/20240311a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline-width: 0px; user-select: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCs3S_NN8Koh56zb3QDGrV5DeiX93DCAWrnvOArISljEL6Xk4zMK7BonQYILhMhtL13QzBqOhqG33YMWuu7kmN1y22IIGU4qmbHWqFgEEp-liYOOptPhMbmhzyTbSIJx1IDv5j15etpfSSPnHrafmDz5hs90AP94WvFfoi4GW9OWjyzgt6xDOQE4E4GAo/s16000/20240311a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So, it must have been easy accepting the invitation from the King of Sea. This is a return visit, as three members of the Sea kingdom's royal family visited Mazaloom last year. There have been speculations ever since, regarding their youngest son, Prince Weever, being shortlisted as a possible match for our own Crown Princess. Crown Princess Emireza did not join her father on this trip, though.</div><div><br /></div><div><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div>King Tarriot expressed that he very much looked forward to this little expedition to the Selvadorian Jungle. King Salomar will be their host during the week long visit, but will not join them into the jungle.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaNcR78C43OL0-CyXcsIhkFic02kctMrqYxWE2oMClMP_lxITHJKeTA85_mEk2WEe9qZvxDEZi7Gk1S0dGPS7CcGvspofc9PN3ARQ1CkFjf-3VpHtUkX4K8A8XqDbXnybnlN0lzEJTtP0ks005eXzxQ_qCxQIq4qpzlwVCecdaqmmTNeKrSPnB3l8VIII/s700/20240311b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaNcR78C43OL0-CyXcsIhkFic02kctMrqYxWE2oMClMP_lxITHJKeTA85_mEk2WEe9qZvxDEZi7Gk1S0dGPS7CcGvspofc9PN3ARQ1CkFjf-3VpHtUkX4K8A8XqDbXnybnlN0lzEJTtP0ks005eXzxQ_qCxQIq4qpzlwVCecdaqmmTNeKrSPnB3l8VIII/s16000/20240311b.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Posing at one of the minor test expeditions: HRH Prince Blaise, King Salomar, HRM King Tarriot.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>However, he holds some local knowledge that might lead the little group of explorers to interesting ruins and perhaps a few artifacts as well.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfZARsuRafb0-jI-KhN7ms9qrxhHyVVtNH0rwPc4jEDZ0GmqFYmSLnWl1gAKf9eAU8bdypKMGWvxRkILcKZz7lIMoMajGARGgMnvlXf5TMN47zRQYLLx1o-efp37grDNqmqBh_yPfzCd9tO-JNXfq_sEiCOGM3tR4nBkyHih6OhOQf3iWfDm9mpzolPI/s700/20240311c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfZARsuRafb0-jI-KhN7ms9qrxhHyVVtNH0rwPc4jEDZ0GmqFYmSLnWl1gAKf9eAU8bdypKMGWvxRkILcKZz7lIMoMajGARGgMnvlXf5TMN47zRQYLLx1o-efp37grDNqmqBh_yPfzCd9tO-JNXfq_sEiCOGM3tR4nBkyHih6OhOQf3iWfDm9mpzolPI/s16000/20240311c.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Selvadorada is known for a couple exclusive crystals, like the uncommon Amazonite and the rare Alexandrite. Neither King Tarriot nor Prince Blaise are into Gemology, but they will bring back home whatever they find.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivuEFT2vzmXKTAcY54h4OuyN_vTofCau8Dd2ITxSWoQqfnLQ8gp5PIGaY8SJet344evfo93-xnbhXGkY0RJcsTjnDrLVFWdtS9MSYX-VHGgrmWlt1_JBaDKdM1_f8vyG_H3O_RN7F4MyXCnURy2lkAfZdA5j2WiE29UWUlOGF2TrgVVlf7RtHps8ivMiY/s700/20240311d.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivuEFT2vzmXKTAcY54h4OuyN_vTofCau8Dd2ITxSWoQqfnLQ8gp5PIGaY8SJet344evfo93-xnbhXGkY0RJcsTjnDrLVFWdtS9MSYX-VHGgrmWlt1_JBaDKdM1_f8vyG_H3O_RN7F4MyXCnURy2lkAfZdA5j2WiE29UWUlOGF2TrgVVlf7RtHps8ivMiY/s16000/20240311d.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>At the Selvadoradian Museum: HRH Prince Blaise, HRM King Tarriot and King Salomar.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>Before the expedition, King Tarriot and Prince Blaise were guided at the Selvadoradian Museum by King Salomar. They are expected to bring a group of ten path finders and servants when going on the main hunt. <br /><p>- Nothing would please me more than if we could discover a treasure that would bring additional knowledge to the Selvadoradian culture, King Tarriot stated When they return from the expedition there will be a banquet at the royal palace, hosted by King Salomar and Queen Medaka.</p><p><br /></p></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-27816719142899669282024-03-08T22:25:00.012+01:002024-03-09T10:43:21.549+01:00Duke Merlin von Windenburg turns 80<p>(Year 232, Spring) The Duke von Windenburg celebrated his 80th birthday last weekend! A grand banquet was hosted at Estate von Windenburg and topping the guest list were HRM King Tarriot and HRH Queen Venezia!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgcPiVwQrBTfGO7TE6xK8vHv5RaIM-AXycNxTUL0X1a4tAC9hdO5RB_2e6O1PRdBUhql2gNhqfj-A26QjGltwYb8IMFmJw-cQFaCXgtSwH764aB_MTaq-mNSHWlvKyFoeJIdLBTQhYNYqIXGtnZLmRoL_U4O082s_6G4hcPFXw0msZVfY7IUqZLrup2c/s700/20240308.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgcPiVwQrBTfGO7TE6xK8vHv5RaIM-AXycNxTUL0X1a4tAC9hdO5RB_2e6O1PRdBUhql2gNhqfj-A26QjGltwYb8IMFmJw-cQFaCXgtSwH764aB_MTaq-mNSHWlvKyFoeJIdLBTQhYNYqIXGtnZLmRoL_U4O082s_6G4hcPFXw0msZVfY7IUqZLrup2c/s16000/20240308.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Left to right: HRH Queen Venezia, HRM King Tarriot, His Grace Duke Merlin von Windenburg, and Duchess Mandy. </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>After the serving, which included local seafood and more, there was plenty of dancing and fun. The reports say nothing about what parts of the celebration the royals took part in.<div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><div><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0117" target="_blank">Duke Merlin von Windenburg</a></u> is surely among the more remarkable lords of the kingdom. Besides holding the northern dukedom, he has been married three times, had seven children, survived a murder attempt and he spent several decades of his life in the Selvadoradian jungle totally unaware of his highly noble heritage.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUuUlGj79f2-SZcZZWfUlVcJ9hcPV3VmpaeT3ANQVvcv-teXuZS6FbNfE_opELHJDLsV3Id9GL4wy0JYmS1tLHSuds13hN4IyoQyqPpLqN2YPjX1lIrFHz5WhNcZXydvqw7pz1YTq8a_Nkk9US7At4NOu9R2JQ6QjW3qK6KA_0x-ekErNLxYKfN6KPXyQ/s712/Y232_PO_MerlinHeimlich.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUuUlGj79f2-SZcZZWfUlVcJ9hcPV3VmpaeT3ANQVvcv-teXuZS6FbNfE_opELHJDLsV3Id9GL4wy0JYmS1tLHSuds13hN4IyoQyqPpLqN2YPjX1lIrFHz5WhNcZXydvqw7pz1YTq8a_Nkk9US7At4NOu9R2JQ6QjW3qK6KA_0x-ekErNLxYKfN6KPXyQ/s320/Y232_PO_MerlinHeimlich.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>He is a knight of the Highest Royal Order, which comes with a seat at the Royal Chamber, and of course of the High Order of Baltazar, too. He is also a knight of numerous district orders.</div><div><br /></div><div>There were plenty of critical voices when he chose to marry a woman outside of nobility, Mandy Rosewood (46), but Duchess Mandy has later proven to fill her position in a satisfying way and is still building popularity with the locals. The couple met in Selvadorada, Sea kingdom.</div><div><br /></div><div>There is a major catch to this House, and that is the duke's high age. His first two marriages only left him with one grown up daughter, Duchess Luna de Cavalier. The only sons (twins) were born only four yeas ago. Getting an heir this late in life is not a good way to secure the future of the House. The oldest son will not be allowed to lead the dukedom until he reaches age 20. The question is whether Duke Merlin will be around for 16 more years? Arrangements might be made for Duchess Mandy to control the dukedom in her son's name, meaning she - a woman from nowhere - might actually be on top of everything!<br /><p>Well, for now, the duke is with good health. The party lasted into the late hours, and he was observed dancing several times.</p><p>Later this year his twin daughters Lady Brinilda and Lady Onette will start school. Let's hope for a fresh family photo including the children by then!</p></div></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-71036318064013148452024-03-05T11:29:00.002+01:002024-03-06T10:41:10.698+01:00Crystal Crafters<p>(Year 232, Spring) Crystal creation has been taking up on popularity recently, as more and more wants to craft their own bling. To most this is a hobby, and we all know that hobbies tend to last for a limited time. When they filled their jewelry boxes, will they still be as devoted to Gemology?</p><p>There are a few professionals, though. They run their business like they did in the past. To run very effectively they need to buy a Produce Deed, and because there are only two of those there are only two such serious businesses. But others can still make a living from their Gemology skills, they just need to sell their products in more tedious ways than the nifty "drag-and-drop" method.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjPy-8BlUcwJ-cG-HRSD1aXNVqTTuEPhfnL1yIaKfYahuTMu-jhC5U2z48qb817EGZfPawgm8FwcruFiEjdyHHLwYp2o-ZzaYKfuYrFfFr68DP-ZciFnzEoLmlkbcu3SuVaM0zqtTq-34J5hpeWgPOzop6KjupW0URy8UvghkqpTi6uO-zZxZCfdyQAI/s700/20240305a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline-width: 0px; user-select: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjPy-8BlUcwJ-cG-HRSD1aXNVqTTuEPhfnL1yIaKfYahuTMu-jhC5U2z48qb817EGZfPawgm8FwcruFiEjdyHHLwYp2o-ZzaYKfuYrFfFr68DP-ZciFnzEoLmlkbcu3SuVaM0zqtTq-34J5hpeWgPOzop6KjupW0URy8UvghkqpTi6uO-zZxZCfdyQAI/s16000/20240305a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The biggest and longest running professional business is <i>Jespers Jewelry Broker, Inc.</i> It was founded by Erica J. Rab-Saxor, Baroness of Prome. She has been running her business for about 30 years already. She is pushing elderhood, and both her two daughters are expected to get involved now that they are young adults.</div><div><br /></div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqKBU2r3Tx0mnqZgwAMCuPU1fVpETuEM6yilAjAXbIuHdw2fs1RFYE-O5B44AKDfrC5UHNMTm5iIiVBjaV01N815L4L8kps-JSIVpP8fk6rIEV50oQfgls5hsADqiP656Df-0Fgivka2_IzxlBCQycFtW3Ms-9mXOwgNlXW4qWjAlL1lHZqUnpG00ClhY/s700/20240305b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqKBU2r3Tx0mnqZgwAMCuPU1fVpETuEM6yilAjAXbIuHdw2fs1RFYE-O5B44AKDfrC5UHNMTm5iIiVBjaV01N815L4L8kps-JSIVpP8fk6rIEV50oQfgls5hsADqiP656Df-0Fgivka2_IzxlBCQycFtW3Ms-9mXOwgNlXW4qWjAlL1lHZqUnpG00ClhY/s16000/20240305b.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Erica rented at Hotel Roadstead in Magnolia Promenade ever since the start. She specializes on crafting jewelries for the aristocracy, involving each House's assigned gem stone. Anyone can of course use any gem stone, but long ago each House was assigned with a crystal (high nobility) or a metal (low nobility). Those Houses already owns some old and precious jewelry with their gem, and Erica tries to help them adding new designs for their modern women - and men. She also focus on cleansing, repairing and storing historical jewelries, and being a broker, she even find new owners whenever old pieces changes hands.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuow7Yjjer0tmLYmy7uc8GbHBi0iDncQi5faDXCHpdOw2stlEsPCOc5fr8o5wP2s1yjfYzscoVTn-5pfTXg9MJWW35Z3aLVZj9zIQB5x5HiPRMBak8wRVhUm3DyqgOQRF-QSFIWK45HHphgbLc3AdyvekNALKlfc7E4huTbM5cc-59aqPtpoBaqzL9qjs/s700/20240305c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuow7Yjjer0tmLYmy7uc8GbHBi0iDncQi5faDXCHpdOw2stlEsPCOc5fr8o5wP2s1yjfYzscoVTn-5pfTXg9MJWW35Z3aLVZj9zIQB5x5HiPRMBak8wRVhUm3DyqgOQRF-QSFIWK45HHphgbLc3AdyvekNALKlfc7E4huTbM5cc-59aqPtpoBaqzL9qjs/s16000/20240305c.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>She welcomes her customers, who often are from the Houses of the old aristocracy, to help them picking the right bling. Also the Royal Family is on Erica's list.</div><div><br /></div><div>The other Gemology Prioduce Deed is owned by Madam Maxim Sprucewood. Many see her as the original who founded the Sprucewood primary school in Evergreen Harbor. She sold her school years ago, and now she resides with her daughter in StrangerVille. Maxim L*O*V*E*S bling. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6JxMA60g87evFUXrt3rTOdVPT13YRrHSXaMwsR2hyphenhyphenfN7y2MzbgkUpS7TgdGut3EqJMH-MLhH14ygjg2jc6P1tIzIjCsMvrSR3p37eqXw8z0TkZpsJTEYYOv3L9OKm_p-W_ab4mAyW-PxZprZIJqkf5wK6MtDX0QD6D-wNoxrCmi8KV75C5ShYup6rm4/s700/20240305d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6JxMA60g87evFUXrt3rTOdVPT13YRrHSXaMwsR2hyphenhyphenfN7y2MzbgkUpS7TgdGut3EqJMH-MLhH14ygjg2jc6P1tIzIjCsMvrSR3p37eqXw8z0TkZpsJTEYYOv3L9OKm_p-W_ab4mAyW-PxZprZIJqkf5wK6MtDX0QD6D-wNoxrCmi8KV75C5ShYup6rm4/s16000/20240305d.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>She loves designing her own jewelry, but because Jesper Jewelry Broker already has the better part of the market, Maxim decided to focus even more on cutting gems.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn11iO_xzmzE5M6Wj33TrTh11xXvZu2MKq2ZjiwwLarNnfHgIQeHqwZL8yUAUtgO_FICDWSouMuC0s4VGHb_pP86BgSj8u2AGsm6FAmN1jTexT8sNmOlWtZPlxE9cSiiAPYcyGAa-XnexVzyO2pQN7zDg4PbgYfpkosQhl3Dfjgl5rTnt8g_A9q2T4SYM/s700/20240305e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn11iO_xzmzE5M6Wj33TrTh11xXvZu2MKq2ZjiwwLarNnfHgIQeHqwZL8yUAUtgO_FICDWSouMuC0s4VGHb_pP86BgSj8u2AGsm6FAmN1jTexT8sNmOlWtZPlxE9cSiiAPYcyGAa-XnexVzyO2pQN7zDg4PbgYfpkosQhl3Dfjgl5rTnt8g_A9q2T4SYM/s16000/20240305e.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Her business has no name, and she is quite relaxed with it all. Now that her daughter becomes a teenager, they might work on some new ideas together.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also in Glimmerbrook Gemology stands strong. The traditional jewelry crafting has roots in the more secluded districts, such as Glimmerbrook and Moonwood Mill, and the gems came from mining activity in Oasis Springs, Copperdale and Crafthole. Today anyone in need for a specific piece with a certain touch of magic will turn to the Charm family.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMALOGgbestMJ3g9fC3o96ijkBg9nGK3fKpfNfK7xZMOyD7UgX-3AvrcVf8-A9sLNZ4gfc4EJyXi-Cf9goLYcC8LiCXbBu3qRQTi3IttByQMRm1reSPDsps6_bucV4HEcvjCpv9Y-l2cY7Jn0rMt6aXeM1FuJIvlCEcMiDO-h4bxlykFoM2u0eNSOcVU/s700/20240305f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMALOGgbestMJ3g9fC3o96ijkBg9nGK3fKpfNfK7xZMOyD7UgX-3AvrcVf8-A9sLNZ4gfc4EJyXi-Cf9goLYcC8LiCXbBu3qRQTi3IttByQMRm1reSPDsps6_bucV4HEcvjCpv9Y-l2cY7Jn0rMt6aXeM1FuJIvlCEcMiDO-h4bxlykFoM2u0eNSOcVU/s16000/20240305f.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Minerva S. Charm is not very skilled, but she can serve Glimmerbrook incl. Tickertown with their demands. Her teen daughter Gemma will help out as needed, and might eventually take over her mom's position. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW7N3yMRBkld0-EQ_LIDteXlXQX7j9rx3fJr0q0qRSz3g4Y79IJn4-VtS3GexGok-UbXYh1edGO4_sYF34VCDammGxV-4q0NNn8O_xdG_R-YdjXx7cdFca6Ymu5Mf2Ssycq6fQ7hENxr0D9Y9bvdI_o4sHWBxkx5ZHjlnXl3o0ujSp6CPbXTbwK6UZXH8/s700/20240305g.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW7N3yMRBkld0-EQ_LIDteXlXQX7j9rx3fJr0q0qRSz3g4Y79IJn4-VtS3GexGok-UbXYh1edGO4_sYF34VCDammGxV-4q0NNn8O_xdG_R-YdjXx7cdFca6Ymu5Mf2Ssycq6fQ7hENxr0D9Y9bvdI_o4sHWBxkx5ZHjlnXl3o0ujSp6CPbXTbwK6UZXH8/s16000/20240305g.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>They do both jewelry and cut gems. But hey claim to not be running a traditional business. It's more like a lifestyle, or a habit that you just can't let go.</div><div><br /></div><div>Other Gemologists worth mentioning are the Chestnut tribe of Chestnut Ridge, Mrs. Meredith Rossell in StrangerVille, and Bianca Sterner who runs a small jewelry market in Copperdale.</div><div><br /></div><div>And you might have heard rumors of the old Crystal Tree? It's not just another myth, they actually exist! They hold a very long tradition, and Gemologists see them as holy. Only one of them grows in Glimmerbrook. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDbx2rKkLCXO1mx9qIO4yMbABYuBl2Q3xS_2xLi4_OXGoD0U0ZkhW1FNb48rEYWv9gBlCjN-Ed5NuWx4x2ViVDMGuOsp3DmJEnx1x8nvnb3EZEOoMP1DUouvi098vsEGoWL6Ksu9BoXhvpeEoyxzKxUG9ZkmBZ1nHLqLZpePVmkZBS2p_2EF-97opUd4/s700/20240305h.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDbx2rKkLCXO1mx9qIO4yMbABYuBl2Q3xS_2xLi4_OXGoD0U0ZkhW1FNb48rEYWv9gBlCjN-Ed5NuWx4x2ViVDMGuOsp3DmJEnx1x8nvnb3EZEOoMP1DUouvi098vsEGoWL6Ksu9BoXhvpeEoyxzKxUG9ZkmBZ1nHLqLZpePVmkZBS2p_2EF-97opUd4/s16000/20240305h.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The full story of the old Crystal Trees will follow shortly!Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-33430500146741134052024-03-02T10:27:00.003+01:002024-03-02T11:36:02.607+01:00Brindleton mourns: Old-Duchess Claudine dies at 82<p>(Year 232, Spring) Silence was all that could be heard in Brindleton Bay this morning, after it was announced that the highly beloved Old-Duchess Claudine de Cavalier is no more. The popular lady died this morning after being sick for a short time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA97rpnif2h7IqphTqU3xwK6W826jF-NO9Z3FDYoXf4MkNnZ8BsSCWC6lBGpjvbBpUpB6Ej4ZKhX4BIBqzoK3SvcBPyYUmMZllZMNm8XLgm6LHDGsTXILcPEfbhsf2c9MP1l7EWyEX81ZPyMJ_AUmP6hFfKh8iGi91U9Rw_K9Wy4F2Tl7BXyMI55jMIHM/s783/Y221_PO_ClaudinedeCavalier.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="783" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA97rpnif2h7IqphTqU3xwK6W826jF-NO9Z3FDYoXf4MkNnZ8BsSCWC6lBGpjvbBpUpB6Ej4ZKhX4BIBqzoK3SvcBPyYUmMZllZMNm8XLgm6LHDGsTXILcPEfbhsf2c9MP1l7EWyEX81ZPyMJ_AUmP6hFfKh8iGi91U9Rw_K9Wy4F2Tl7BXyMI55jMIHM/s16000/Y221_PO_ClaudinedeCavalier.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Her full name was <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0125" target="_blank">Claudine Beatrix (Roxenfox) de Cavalier</a></u>, born as the oldest of three daughters to the Baron Bendel of Lunderclam in Year 150. Aged 39 she married to Duke Aquess de Cavalier and moved to Cavalier Cove in Brindleton Bay.<div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><div>Claudine was best known for her deep interest in gardening. She is the one who developed the beautiful Chateau Cavalier garden terraces into what it is today. She also worked on her <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/communitySE00.html#SE31" target="_blank">botanical tables</a></u> for ten years, which awarded her the «High Order of the National Sprout». She was very interested in community matters, and intended to attend the recent <i>Great Mazaloom Symposium</i> which just took place in San Sequoia, but had to cancel last minute.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3JcygPO2VQUcfOZ83uTmFEy74GOOVCuc1jKtUR3YdrnfE8k5tI67-VJ6V2ixIRhg0b2OAiLrrd3WQFDM2wKyObPYDyMMAgBkHVvAXX-VB7Rb5_AIqicJysL3CHNhQWwCp6PIbT8orVuM6gz7BolZpgDJJ_1GIx60XzGSG0Hc1oegVVPcOf7jihcN/s700/20230603a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3JcygPO2VQUcfOZ83uTmFEy74GOOVCuc1jKtUR3YdrnfE8k5tI67-VJ6V2ixIRhg0b2OAiLrrd3WQFDM2wKyObPYDyMMAgBkHVvAXX-VB7Rb5_AIqicJysL3CHNhQWwCp6PIbT8orVuM6gz7BolZpgDJJ_1GIx60XzGSG0Hc1oegVVPcOf7jihcN/s16000/20230603a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>When the late Duke Aquess stepped back, an extraordinary move related to his health, the elderly couple moved into the family property Hindquarter Hideaway. They brought their retired Chateau Cook, Emma H. Sherwood.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiRWpLVhK65Xd8thJPQnYE18trgWDgyWGTjx8ChdTugDQfqmaYY2JEFb8FC6dKu6ULdHkHCubvKqYvTYyAtfWKUgF4qEt_QYW_PHePaOCzNI-tKEpD82TsN1Fx6kypjMx8_PTnAHkx2HJ__MA-wOyodx6-cUtZQkzPxvSVlKrXa7_Ac1M1FRnovGwp/s700/20230603b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline-width: 0px; user-select: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiRWpLVhK65Xd8thJPQnYE18trgWDgyWGTjx8ChdTugDQfqmaYY2JEFb8FC6dKu6ULdHkHCubvKqYvTYyAtfWKUgF4qEt_QYW_PHePaOCzNI-tKEpD82TsN1Fx6kypjMx8_PTnAHkx2HJ__MA-wOyodx6-cUtZQkzPxvSVlKrXa7_Ac1M1FRnovGwp/s16000/20230603b.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Old-Duchess Claudine kept gardening, but she also enjoyed creating flower arrangements and playing chess.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhd45frXe3aj0u_WGkNQJbUWjmLosaaaCgrzN7wlqKtKFhoxo1G4Em2cJkCWub2dvv6ZCCwaCG6cAStzf2j3U4G7t26C7VHmpFSkI3cpjzYNs4Jl2w9O8o4TvGGrGgBOjyhdSSYb0Ir6cAsPbuUXvVxerN_fThIgstqa-YXCsSLSExh5FsTKXu0iZ/s700/20230603c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhd45frXe3aj0u_WGkNQJbUWjmLosaaaCgrzN7wlqKtKFhoxo1G4Em2cJkCWub2dvv6ZCCwaCG6cAStzf2j3U4G7t26C7VHmpFSkI3cpjzYNs4Jl2w9O8o4TvGGrGgBOjyhdSSYb0Ir6cAsPbuUXvVxerN_fThIgstqa-YXCsSLSExh5FsTKXu0iZ/s16000/20230603c.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Now that both her former Masters are gone, retired Cook Emma (86) has decided to take up on her old career again, serving the family. Youngest son, Lord Leon de Cavalier (37) has moved in at Hindquarter Hideaway. His fiancée, Bonita Roxenfox (36) who is a University graduate this Summer, will move in with him as they plan a wedding this year.<br /><p>Hindquarter Hideaway is not intended as a family home, but the young couple is expected to reside there for a few years. And old Emma intends to serve them as their Cook, although nobody expects her to be more than a household member, for as long as she can.</p><p>Old-Duchess Claudine will not rest in the chateau crypt, intended for Peers only. She leaves behind <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#REF0125" target="_blank">3 children and 3 grandchildren</a></u>. Duchess Gloria of Meadows is late Claudine's sister.</p></div></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-21668502614494332802024-02-28T10:51:00.001+01:002024-03-02T11:40:50.912+01:00Great Mazaloom Symposium: Regional Reform Announcement<p>(Year 232, Spring) The annual gathering, now with the refined name <i>Great Mazaloom Symposium</i>, took place this weekend at <i>Museum of Classical Music</i> in San Sequoia. Attempting a full regional rotation, this conference finds a new venue every year - last year in Tartosa. It is officially hosted by The Royal Chamber, quite often involving HRM King Tarriot, but other top positions of our community might join as well. This year the local Duke Vibrattore de Aarbyville contributed with a classical concert to celebrate his 50th birthday, and major details regarding the Regional Reform Y233 was announced!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1QNQqKNRgF3V0J1o3fWfJ2DNE5qzliiybNvPqIK2MYiC27RJH6-bvQVdUYHZFZ5PMEuKJoxiyQv7Mo1Zr7Jnt0az7eY-cRWkiXocVXEUZ9lmPd2e_kO9zgW7KlxrrSYF6vzQ01F1OoWWKJehQ4m3Ay2C_dnvloYIIUj-2kaVjhU-lhPB7m4FqavlkQo/s700/20240130a.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1QNQqKNRgF3V0J1o3fWfJ2DNE5qzliiybNvPqIK2MYiC27RJH6-bvQVdUYHZFZ5PMEuKJoxiyQv7Mo1Zr7Jnt0az7eY-cRWkiXocVXEUZ9lmPd2e_kO9zgW7KlxrrSYF6vzQ01F1OoWWKJehQ4m3Ay2C_dnvloYIIUj-2kaVjhU-lhPB7m4FqavlkQo/s16000/20240130a.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>King Tarriot leads the Royal Chamber, and is therefore a central person at the annual Symposium.</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The guest list is always topped by the Royal Chamber, the kingdom's 5 dukes, as well as all 8 regional Mayors.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUZEOPfDqGVRxQuaa6XoUAokqxG4Ijd-vFdSap9KlTdfKQ-mYCp4eJiGJCmEO0Y91daBMHSN4ME01ugtA_oCaRH6hd0vERO1Oyr0TtbEmcVfC6Ebya3hwOJw1GcdhQpllAF0OVkmLA3nRmthDKyB4OH5E_vhCqPAHnmY4k-NRyQGlV81hkIS0mq8Km8Ik/s700/20240130b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUZEOPfDqGVRxQuaa6XoUAokqxG4Ijd-vFdSap9KlTdfKQ-mYCp4eJiGJCmEO0Y91daBMHSN4ME01ugtA_oCaRH6hd0vERO1Oyr0TtbEmcVfC6Ebya3hwOJw1GcdhQpllAF0OVkmLA3nRmthDKyB4OH5E_vhCqPAHnmY4k-NRyQGlV81hkIS0mq8Km8Ik/s16000/20240130b.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This year Duke Vibrattore de Aarbyville could welcome the Symbosium to San Sequia's Museum of Classical Music.</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Some will bring their spouse, but the consortium is basically an arena for debating community matters. It has been criticized that only the five dukedoms are represented, which excludes regions where a Count is the highest nobility, but normally most of those dukes are already members of the Royal Chamber, anyway. Also, the 8 Mayors do represent all regions and therefore the entire kingdom <i>is</i> covered. Besides, journalists make sure to bring any news out to the people. You can even buy a ticket as a private person, meaning the political parties' core groups as well as other Politicians might attend, depending on the agenda. It is definitely not the closed arrangement that some accuses it to be.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWUcMM_joeApS2pXlBPiv07Pk2bHrhZoDIYfx4slJZ94SXTH7UlIMYnz9SvnFTA2RzFz1caZHnyYsWOIY2sNhVLHoBrZ539eluNz94Ls6oFmQAbyH4jai4s4FSOD7d1SQ672eF1M7xeQSXLwma276Q9mxorR8qLIFpQ4do00NpEExcqgueIdN6JvnFWc/s700/20240130c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWUcMM_joeApS2pXlBPiv07Pk2bHrhZoDIYfx4slJZ94SXTH7UlIMYnz9SvnFTA2RzFz1caZHnyYsWOIY2sNhVLHoBrZ539eluNz94Ls6oFmQAbyH4jai4s4FSOD7d1SQ672eF1M7xeQSXLwma276Q9mxorR8qLIFpQ4do00NpEExcqgueIdN6JvnFWc/s16000/20240130c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">King Tarriot, Duke Vibrattore de Aarbyville and Duke Jarret of Rossie all gave speeches.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>This year's theme was «Our Children, Our Future». The program covered topics like how bugged marbles are ignored by adult politicians, whether it is right to charge extra taxes or admit tax relief for households with children, playrooms at recreation centers, and various aspects of our primary school system.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Regional Reform Year 233 Announcement </span></p><p>Everyone awaited the Regional Reform Y233 announcement, which came last in the program. President Wilder has been accused of allowing this reform to take longer than strictly needed, especially the new SIM WORLD Party, not even represented at People Chamber, has been rather loud about this. The critic might have forced the People Chamber to vote a few details earlier than they originally planned:</p><p>Several details were already voted:</p><p>1. The full reform will be completed Winter of Year 232, with full effect from Year 233. The previous schedule was to debate the final details in Winter of Year 233, one year later. It will now be the formal implementation that takes place in Year 233, not the debate, and this allows for keeping the title of the reform.</p><p>2. The three chambers have agreed on the following rules: Mazaloom kingdom shall still have 8 regions. Within Year 243 no region shall have less than 200,000 residents (involving infants). This can be encouraged through future politics. 200,000 residents equals to 1 seat at People Chamber. A region with 920,000 residents will get 4 seats and a "leftover" of 120,000 that will be considered if there is any remaining seats to be addressed. No region will be allowed more than 5 seats. Further adjustments of the election law will only affect details of the routines, like describing the order of how seats are won, and will not affect the election or its result.</p><p>3. <b>Church of Similius</b> will have one reserved seat, not two like they had in the past. This is not a direct consequence of the recent debates involving gender equality, but more acknowledging the fact that People Chamber shall be a result of elections rather than of reservations. Our national religion keeps one seat, but to keep their seat they are now forced to actually attend the People Chamber regularly, not only when the agenda suits them. This can be further evaluated in the future.</p><p>4. District <b>Oasis Springs</b>, including their annex <b>StrangerVille</b>, has been permitted to switch regions from Region 12 Mazaloom to <b>Region 7 Advorton</b>. Oasis Springs did apply for this change long ago, based on their arid climate involving challenges that exist in Region 7, but not in the rest of the old Region 12. This change also secures Region 7 as a region to keep, because the population exceeds by 100,000. Wilder pointed out that Region 7 will still be one of the smallest regions, and they will be asked to make regional political efforts to raise their population to deserve a seat of the People Chamber. They must reach 200,000 within 10 years, or face another merging. This will represent a 87% population growth and can only be possible through active politics within Region 7. The new Region 7 Advorton will now cover the districts of Advorton, Chestnut Ridge, Oasis Springs (StrangerVille will still have annex status). Changes have effect from 1st Day of Spring in Year 233.</p><p>5. District <b>Del Sol Valley</b> will switch from Region 12 Mazaloom to Region 3 Tredony. This is based on geography as well as common history. Back in the Medieval era Tredony was the national center of trades, making for strong alliances with the Monarch. Today the Royal Palace is located in Del Sol Valley, even closer to Tredony than in those early days. Although Del Sol Valley is much bigger than the existing Region 3, this dramatically expanded region will be named Region 3 Tredony, in honor of our common past. The new Region 3 Tredony will cover the districts of Tredony, Tartosa (with Effenmont), and Del Sol Valley. Based on current population they will have 910,000 residents, which gives 4 seats at People Chamber and a leftover of 110,000 residents for a battle over any additional seats. By this, Region 3 Tredony will be among the three biggest regions. Changes have effect from 1st Day of Spring in Year 233.</p><p>6. Region 1 Windenburg and Region 6 Aarbyville will face no changes. Region 8 Ticktop will join either Region 2 Rossie or Region 4 Crafthole. Region 12 Mazaloom will be split into two regions, but it remains to decide the exact borders.</p><p>No changes will get formal before Year 233, but some administrative preparations might occur.</p><p>Journalists wanted to know what benefits a large region will have over a smaller region, but the answers were not very enlightening. Beyond more seats at People Chamber, there are currently no such benefits on national level, but of course a bigger region will normally have more possibilities locally. This is also a reason why the previously small regions need to merge with their neighbors. With no obvious changes, this topic will need to be addressed after the reform.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Royal Court line-up Year 232</span></p><p>First day of Winter is <i>Investiture Day</i>, aka <i>Royal Court</i>, where new high nobility Peers officially get their Peerage investiture and the Monarch's blessing, and where new members are knighted for the many orders. Due to the ongoing Regional Reform Year 233, which will make some district orders go extinct, the Royal Chamber has decided not to accept any new knights for the district orders this year.</p><p>Right before the closing of this year's Great Mazaloom Gatrhering, HRM King Tarriot traditionally announced this year's line-up. This is traditionally done minimum 6 months before Investiture Day.</p><p><b>The line-up will be as follows:</b></p><p>1. Grand Marshal Robert Calves to be knighted for the High Order of Warriors.</p><p>2. Mila Munch to be knighted for the High Order of the Golden Lion for her lifelong dedication for the Historical Society.</p><p>3. High Priest Ansgar Profedius of Church of Similius to be knighted for the High order of the National Sprout, on behalf of Church of Similius for many decades of providing their Vicarages with farming conditions.<br /></p><p>In addition several consorts will be officially acknowledged.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Dinner and Entertainment</span></p><p>Then there was a grand dinner in the Museum of Classical Music's restaurant, followed by a concert, which was formally donated by Duke Vibrattore de Aarbyville to celebrate his 50th birthday.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKA07FcULvTBc-L-kzTVE2VU1ORqt-oCiiNbs6el7XHpsfkRzye0yejUlMnf85GVL3xKcqwPvEBaKQlytDyf0JDBrknF7yxaI3bMtZcSLfNzZL6Z1IUUa7SLJUM7t8q82vGhygp7-5_uajV03qiPr0eMrwb8-yTQn0-enge8_KLIE2aBR3Hl51sWy2Vv0/s700/20240130e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKA07FcULvTBc-L-kzTVE2VU1ORqt-oCiiNbs6el7XHpsfkRzye0yejUlMnf85GVL3xKcqwPvEBaKQlytDyf0JDBrknF7yxaI3bMtZcSLfNzZL6Z1IUUa7SLJUM7t8q82vGhygp7-5_uajV03qiPr0eMrwb8-yTQn0-enge8_KLIE2aBR3Hl51sWy2Vv0/s16000/20240130e.jpg" /></a></div><p>Guests dressed up for the birthday celebration, and on front row we recognize Duke Charlopold de Cavalier, Count Helfert of Ticktop (red jacket), Duke Merlin von Windenburg, Duchess Ribra Lynn and Duke Jarret of Rossie. The first woman wearing an orange dress is unknown, probably a fill-in for Old-Duchess Claudine de Cavalier who was reported sick last minute.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Kf1sRnVq0YAP3_C4u9TW3AxUC2so9JvFcf3B3ivY99pKhyJOzMsZ8pa9FHudeq9TJpsfZ6DU9tAtrlNLD0gShPNmrlwUEDrlCWEBz6AYvDyZm43AOE4IcCVMwzTHe8k9lGvnqq2ru0Q26J9vY9a9wKGPCJkU0-cJxXIhGGBzq0h20tu3XURJWutd_l0/s700/20240130g.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Kf1sRnVq0YAP3_C4u9TW3AxUC2so9JvFcf3B3ivY99pKhyJOzMsZ8pa9FHudeq9TJpsfZ6DU9tAtrlNLD0gShPNmrlwUEDrlCWEBz6AYvDyZm43AOE4IcCVMwzTHe8k9lGvnqq2ru0Q26J9vY9a9wKGPCJkU0-cJxXIhGGBzq0h20tu3XURJWutd_l0/s16000/20240130g.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>On the balcony: HRM King Tarriot, Duchess Prudence, Duke Vibrattore de Croismare and HRH Queen Venezia.</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Duke Vibrattore and Duchess Prudence enjoyed the concert from their private balcony, and HRM King Tarriot and HRH Queen Venezia were their official guests.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIdf-trQ8F80z1BtemPQ0Sj8J_MN4tAEPA8wM9qixxdGnhv52l5HLK7rXuptXnrV-uPzU4RB5NC05skFUMX0Vi3oFGEcV9_fFOgDq6-QZI0rFWkk8ufF8ex-LcMlrcHmPknO0cXSuoUa4zs390Re16diYOfese2Z57CjC72Vk_HOr1-3p7K8GlwS2uGM/s700/20240130f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIdf-trQ8F80z1BtemPQ0Sj8J_MN4tAEPA8wM9qixxdGnhv52l5HLK7rXuptXnrV-uPzU4RB5NC05skFUMX0Vi3oFGEcV9_fFOgDq6-QZI0rFWkk8ufF8ex-LcMlrcHmPknO0cXSuoUa4zs390Re16diYOfese2Z57CjC72Vk_HOr1-3p7K8GlwS2uGM/s16000/20240130f.jpg" /></a></div><p>This venue is unique with its fantastic outdoor feel, changing with both the hour, season and weather. It is known to add dramatic effects to some concerts, but the funny thing is that such effects can never be well planned. Musicians love this unexpected touch that might bring a totally new flair to their performance, and the audience never know for sure if and when the backdrop might change.</p><p>Tonight the night sky was calm and the weather grey, but still a nice backdrop to a concert worth remembering. With a sunset or thunderstorm you would easily never forget.</p>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-85617003136085588452024-02-24T12:17:00.005+01:002024-02-24T20:26:06.144+01:00Military Meeting<p>(Year 232, Spring) The Mazaloom-Snorthia conflict, also known as the <i><u><a href="https://simmerville.blogspot.com/2023/08/snorthia-scandal-who-was-limia-maiden.html" target="_blank">"Moon Liza conflict"</a></u></i>, has been ongoing for more than a year already. It makes communication between the two nations very challenging, and this week Gran Marshal Robert Calves initiated a meeting including HRM King Tarriot and President Rob Wilder. The conflict was frozen for a while, which might make this a good moment for attempting to debate good solutions.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiif2zmrJ4TEHB8IWvg7sr6Z8Z7sC3KKPwBu2Hb1RS5x1Z09VyObZy5jdVoNRRdVKrx6-9n3CSLXk9uJUIW1C8vUFh7PNq3gJuFI7dS1fsMedLHPGtYxv5NBBukiwqTUCNMSLURDO4tBn9llBO2XRLYHvguTPif3wL57_n433b7OXOMxtiM5caVXVIPGxw/s700/20240212a.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; outline-width: 0px; user-select: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiif2zmrJ4TEHB8IWvg7sr6Z8Z7sC3KKPwBu2Hb1RS5x1Z09VyObZy5jdVoNRRdVKrx6-9n3CSLXk9uJUIW1C8vUFh7PNq3gJuFI7dS1fsMedLHPGtYxv5NBBukiwqTUCNMSLURDO4tBn9llBO2XRLYHvguTPif3wL57_n433b7OXOMxtiM5caVXVIPGxw/s16000/20240212a.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Left to right: HRM King Tarriot, Grand Marshal Calves, President Wilder.</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>The three Mazaloom leaders met at Calves office at Old Penelope Military Base in StrangerVille. They agreed not to bring any secretaries or other staff, making it easier to discuss freely. This first step will not lead to any big decisions, but might pave the ground for future possibilities.</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>While Mazaloom kingdom never did add to the conflict, Empire of <u><a href="https://simmerville.blogspot.com/2023/11/mazaloom-excluded-from-snorthia.html" target="_blank">Snorthia did already boycott</a></u> Mazaloomian partisipation at the latest Winter Sports arrangement, mainly harming national Athletes. Even worse, the Emperor has announced that Mazaloomians in general are no longer welcome to use their Winter Sports fascilities in Mt. Komorebi. You will not be locked out if you decide to go, but one should expect less friendliness. Our Law & Justice Dept. advise Mazaloomins to stay away, or at least go there only for day visits.</div><div><br /></div><div>It all started by the Royal Palace Office's Royal Chief Attendant, Ms. Patricia Maiden, revealing that Snorthia's national treasure, the mysterial painting named "Moon Liza" was actually portraying her late mother. From there the snowball started rolling, and Maiden discovered that she was distantly related to the royal family of Sea kingdom. The Emperor of Snorthia stated that his empire had been deeply offended, and has not been willing to communicate at all ever since.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPpBA3ZV6i9PYynXxvW00LSIB8GRoUqhEDmRcc_D23muAnBIjMaq0-8QJeK152lxPVQ5sdMTjcmt05qHzpJ1vGmO2r-dY4Y3g-IWTR-efQ22JBXaBYvBlvYnLCj2usL57eF0d5pf0e_LZBLnLaoaKeFlxEgPnJD6nQCRFI9T9N8okZyBcaa8GD6LyIurw/s700/20240212b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPpBA3ZV6i9PYynXxvW00LSIB8GRoUqhEDmRcc_D23muAnBIjMaq0-8QJeK152lxPVQ5sdMTjcmt05qHzpJ1vGmO2r-dY4Y3g-IWTR-efQ22JBXaBYvBlvYnLCj2usL57eF0d5pf0e_LZBLnLaoaKeFlxEgPnJD6nQCRFI9T9N8okZyBcaa8GD6LyIurw/s16000/20240212b.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Grand Marshall Roger Calves, also known for initiating the Chestnut Equestrian Center, has stated that a conflict like this will either simply fade away, or it will escale. The latter seems to be the fact this time, and he reminds Politicians that the conflict might me used an an excuse for much more dangerous actions.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83vpK67-v5BjaiUm4Z021c5i8YoFpqlWwW7VVkjrCF_CxR64zG0nizxsr6hAetJXBqyqzIZZIcWzUkmdqFdX8VTDCekTdclWHxy6TTzEZEgCM4m3S36LiZ8c00nbAu9qWwPUmycY014ARFPmxQ-EcnAhRqyfvHTQIoLsLx4uHiQIQNQo9rWHkD9SjQk8/s2000/2024011a.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1231" data-original-width="2000" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83vpK67-v5BjaiUm4Z021c5i8YoFpqlWwW7VVkjrCF_CxR64zG0nizxsr6hAetJXBqyqzIZZIcWzUkmdqFdX8VTDCekTdclWHxy6TTzEZEgCM4m3S36LiZ8c00nbAu9qWwPUmycY014ARFPmxQ-EcnAhRqyfvHTQIoLsLx4uHiQIQNQo9rWHkD9SjQk8/w640-h394/2024011a.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Empire of Snorthia is colored red, while Mazaloom kingdom is blue. Sea kingdom (green) is not partof the conflict.</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Mazaloom and Snorthia are sharing a long border. Calves is not expecting a military attack, but there might be secret strategies formed in Snorthia that will not exactly benefit Mazaloom. Districts near the border should not be more exposed for this, as Snorthia is obviously critizising the nation of Mazaloom, intending to harm our culture rather than local regions.</div><div><br /></div><div>Let's just hope that we will learn about them <i>before </i>they hit us!</div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-87724417552117473472024-02-21T13:29:00.014+01:002024-02-23T13:54:24.055+01:00Jewelry Crafting History in Focus<p>(Year 232, Spring) Jewelry crafting was always a big thing in Mazaloom kingdom. These days the interest for unique pieces of necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets have reached a new top, and it's time to have a look into the history, rules and restrictions - not to forget some of the interesting side careers!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCNWBJeCob3JQzfKU2qPylrX8G3tEp3jRAEU6Qg4DK9LpXrkOafWAV7FPIUFaEhxzg-JeP4C1bax6PXTM2ai4-jHyXjKldqOumdkYpVnJOug5xiqSJiUitQUkvJECfoyJyX8XADcQK1XkOjn7yb1KzOjUfVRG1k8HTqMYb3_MlDsIRzwclv5qxb3izow/s700/20240227.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCNWBJeCob3JQzfKU2qPylrX8G3tEp3jRAEU6Qg4DK9LpXrkOafWAV7FPIUFaEhxzg-JeP4C1bax6PXTM2ai4-jHyXjKldqOumdkYpVnJOug5xiqSJiUitQUkvJECfoyJyX8XADcQK1XkOjn7yb1KzOjUfVRG1k8HTqMYb3_MlDsIRzwclv5qxb3izow/s16000/20240227.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Mazaloom has a system of Produce Deeds. They are certificates that can be bought in order to sell crafted goods more easily through the "drag & drop" system. Without such a Deed, you can still craft whatever you like, but unless you intend to keep or gift your produce, it can only be sold from a retail store or a sales table.<div><br /></div><div>The number of Produce Deeds for Jewelry is very limited, and this is where the toughest restriction ticks in - there are only room for TWO professional business! One is already held by House of Rab-Saxor, who runs the Jespers Jewelry Broker business in Magnolia Promenade. The second deed is vacant!</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><span style="font-size: large;">Jewelry History</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6pAEHvt-dV-qzW8KWZxL74Gn-O8cKTA5mf7Xc2JiDYo6I3c2qPnApmGW6HzcHrbp6uIkb6rlQSPsO6IrPFn16q-ujXMyUQ8SMs9aB9WmWFNj1S-c0hoxfePM0-X7Jj4VvF_mBIuFNSJnOPNRBDaNpMfMKATWc1EugJdGCYH7Q_A-Z6zlbZLEyQyjCwI/s500/PB57.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6pAEHvt-dV-qzW8KWZxL74Gn-O8cKTA5mf7Xc2JiDYo6I3c2qPnApmGW6HzcHrbp6uIkb6rlQSPsO6IrPFn16q-ujXMyUQ8SMs9aB9WmWFNj1S-c0hoxfePM0-X7Jj4VvF_mBIuFNSJnOPNRBDaNpMfMKATWc1EugJdGCYH7Q_A-Z6zlbZLEyQyjCwI/w193-h193/PB57.jpg" width="193" /></a></div>Back in the Medieval era jewelry was crafted by the Blacksmiths. It all started when the King issued a Royal Act (Year 47) assigning signature Gems to identify high nobility who fell in wars: Crystals for the dukes and metals for the counts and barons. Their swords were to be decorated with their Crystal for identification, and this became most blacksmiths\' first jewelry approach aside of the royal crown and a few royal duelling swords crafted to impress.</div><div><br /></div><div>When the long war ended (Year 81), the traditional swords were no longer much requested. Military strategies had changed and the Royal Forces now ordered canon balls instead. This meant the smiths had more time on their hands to explore and create new stuff including the assigned crystals. The Gemology Act was expanded by King Wizar and from Year 82 also the oldest son wore a ring, and highest ranked females wore similar jewelry. This way the Houses stayed associated with their assigned Gems, even during the more peaceful periods. Those gems are still important to the top families, but the Houses are no longer ranked by Gemology. For istance, today's Royal House has no assigned Crystal at all, because at the time of the Gemology Act they only held a county, which served them the uncommon Metal <i>Crytunium</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>The early jewelry crafting was very rough, but the typical customers came from Aristocracy, who wanted their bling to be recognized from a distance. Big was fine, shiny was perfect! Their assigned Gem was often involved, but not always. Over the years the rare Crystals and Metals were discovered, and they became even more popular and valuable with jewelry.</div><div><br /></div><div>The best known Blacksmith is Victor Saxor (pictured). He is also seen as our first Jeweller. Back in the early Medieval years he founded the House of Saxor, and King Baltazar granted him the Meadows dukedom, still held by his descendants. They inherited some old jewelry crafted by him.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #741b47;">Fun fact: Blacksmith Victor Saxor was one of the main characters in the <u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3O6t1VO6l7lw3rPSrmCFxeLFDHUHfOp3" target="_blank">Mazaloom Medieval video series</a></u>. It can still be watched on Youtube.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Mining Industry</span></div><div><br /></div><div>During nobility's prime period, up to the Great Revolution in Year 118, jewelry crafting was a big industry. Gems were traded east and west, and in most regions there were local jewelry crafters. Following the revolution the ball rooms closed down, and the crafters were mostly restricted to secluded areas like Glimmerbrook and Moonwood Mill. Not because jewelry crafting was illegal, but because their most wealthy customers let the industry down.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>As far as we know, Crafthole is our oldest mining community. Their mines provided iron and more for the early sword production, and later on for the canon balls. Much later the Copperdale mines were discovered (Year 148), this lead to the foundation of Copperdale. They found much more than copper, something anyone who visited the Copperdale Mining Museum can verify.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWpXJuseS2hpbq46l6dszE5QCJ6pIcSoV7UwGj3hMw-ivaxVYtvcew7OPxDBytTau-oYtHlyJIzaDPZ6pgRCswKr565DhAtEPEJRQ_l30VMXCSKlQUARhIZrbGzk9z7dbxhrCrXi6f2CXed1dOiSEX2cB6k4l5SiU3wMbivS9zmc1OlG3j8HRWH5jF1qY/s700/20231205.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWpXJuseS2hpbq46l6dszE5QCJ6pIcSoV7UwGj3hMw-ivaxVYtvcew7OPxDBytTau-oYtHlyJIzaDPZ6pgRCswKr565DhAtEPEJRQ_l30VMXCSKlQUARhIZrbGzk9z7dbxhrCrXi6f2CXed1dOiSEX2cB6k4l5SiU3wMbivS9zmc1OlG3j8HRWH5jF1qY/s16000/20231205.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Archive photo from the organizing of the Copperdale Mining Museum, today one of Copperdale's attractions.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>At the same time, also the Sulani Mines made great success (established around Year 150). Although being located in a different kingdom, Sulani Mine's main owned origined from Mazaloom, which explains that plenty of their gems were traded with Mazaloom kingdom.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Side Businesses</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Back then, and now, the jewelry crafting caused work not only for the crafter. Each crafter needed metals and gems for their production and they also needed ways to sell their goods. So we got Jewelry crafters, Collectors and Sellers.</div><div><br /></div><div>Collectors heloped providing resources. Because collecting such things was rather time consuming, many Jewelry crafters found it better to buy from Collecters. Each Collector would simply travel around to trace valuables, then stop by the Jeweller to sell the goods. Some Collectors got a regular pay while others got paid depending on what they provided.</div><div><br /></div><div>Aldo Sellers got affiliated with this business. The crafter would often prefer to spend time on the crafting, so they could pay a Seller to help with the sales. The Crafters could also sell their goods to a retail store.</div><div><br /></div><div>There was only one service where the Jewelry crafter made all the money. A customer could bring what was needed for the ordered piece, in order to have crafted a unique and high quality item. To some finer families there could be a symbolic metal or gem, based on traditions. Or the color of the gem simplky reflected their coat of arms. In such cases, the custome took on the role as Collector, and the Seller was not needed.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Jewelry Crafting of Today</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Today the Trades & Taxes Department decides how the jewelry business shall work.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxMokC3kmCgWDyAhOtESXhONP7GH6izOGaAiJ21bgzlQFLGimiGvwvoEnAzUnqoiYw6wlSnQwNmG23vGDnfnWav3JVwUFO7N0tP4BWLmKAuNelIo96Mn2dgj9ln-lyMlZqozwb-Co5r-xOoLkWPiIws47VJlw88IVap81_cg2eV9I0O80IEVzcK9ZI1M/s350/402.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="300" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxMokC3kmCgWDyAhOtESXhONP7GH6izOGaAiJ21bgzlQFLGimiGvwvoEnAzUnqoiYw6wlSnQwNmG23vGDnfnWav3JVwUFO7N0tP4BWLmKAuNelIo96Mn2dgj9ln-lyMlZqozwb-Co5r-xOoLkWPiIws47VJlw88IVap81_cg2eV9I0O80IEVzcK9ZI1M/w173-h202/402.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><div>They have already decided that two professional Jewelry Crafters will be enough for our kingdom. Anyone can learn the Gemology skill and craft their own jewelries, so the restriction only limits the bigger scale businesses. One of the Jewelry Produce Deeds is taken by the well established Jesper Jewelry Broker. The other one is available to anyone who wants to go big on this.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jasper Jewelry Broker focus mainly on finding new owners for old and expensive pieces, such as tiaras and parures worn by nobility. But the owner is well skilled in Gemology, and also crafts a few items. If you own a piece of metal and a gem, this is where you can order jewelry crafted with your stuff. At Jasper Jewelry Broker you can also lease what you need for a gala dinner, and an important part of the packet is guidance by the owner.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92ZN6JN8hwjeNIvfb8Vxz7j8hTuKYdwSa4ylpPOqvdr_4Xeg1raXNQ6MyyVoz_nLovKujzGq0rp7FT84HWt1CgQbYumjhhZNHrlaTnhjcG5BYQtwFuP-PcRD6IJkM8uxb3abnu3-DtGpXwpIc6alJXYCXtyNY_aL4sOxzMZbE21TG9bXcbbxmfylssBo/s700/20200824b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92ZN6JN8hwjeNIvfb8Vxz7j8hTuKYdwSa4ylpPOqvdr_4Xeg1raXNQ6MyyVoz_nLovKujzGq0rp7FT84HWt1CgQbYumjhhZNHrlaTnhjcG5BYQtwFuP-PcRD6IJkM8uxb3abnu3-DtGpXwpIc6alJXYCXtyNY_aL4sOxzMZbE21TG9bXcbbxmfylssBo/s16000/20200824b.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Erica J. Rab-Saxor, Baroness of Prome in her jewelry store.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>If you want to go small scale the deed is not needed. Then you need a crafting bench, resources like metals and crystals, and little by little you will build the required skill. You can create bling for yourself to wear, or you can gift or sell items to others (nobility and celebrities might like your designs).</div></div><div><br /></div><div>With all possible combinations of metals and crystals you can choose from about 1000 designs. Let's hope you have a few favorite materials, otherwise it might get hard to deside...</div><div><br /></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-59451986803884993282024-02-18T00:53:00.000+01:002024-02-21T13:29:18.595+01:00Political Parties: Annual Gatherings<p>(Year 232, Spring) Every year in Spring the political parties will arrange their annual meetings. This is where they debate adjustments to their Political Plan, as well as make changes to their internal core group. Their Political Plan normally includes 2 Causes, 4 N.A.P.s and 4 Statements. While Causes and N.A.P.s rarely get adjusted, the Statements are what directly reflect the party's direction, as it might influence on some groups of residents through the «5 years tax».</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDV9HFunQyoadN6JYPQ2ixsniC8-9CqW1xF6-Ln9g9HeBA_JwsVG-7QbyyMb6ktnVLYtZo3BC0oyTdPrXpFKePvz-E1p01IZvCvL-NmSZY56_N4Olv-FJbiLcVMb7SPjioFPSE3L4iL-kN-3686xQ3Gzbtpdppjz53GeKjO9Aiyz4T3jhJjeRgHsz2wkY/s700/20240111a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="471" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDV9HFunQyoadN6JYPQ2ixsniC8-9CqW1xF6-Ln9g9HeBA_JwsVG-7QbyyMb6ktnVLYtZo3BC0oyTdPrXpFKePvz-E1p01IZvCvL-NmSZY56_N4Olv-FJbiLcVMb7SPjioFPSE3L4iL-kN-3686xQ3Gzbtpdppjz53GeKjO9Aiyz4T3jhJjeRgHsz2wkY/s16000/20240111a.jpg" /></a></div><p>These meetings are normally minor events that are not reported on this blog. But this time there is a brand new party, SIM WORLD party, which was founded last Winter and just held their very first annual gathering. Due to the switch from 3 to 4 parties, there were also minor changes to each political party's platform. Biggest change regards fewer N.A.P.s per party. The 5 years election is still a couple years ahead of us, so it was the perfect timing for the chambers to decide on a few minor adjustments to the political system, which have immediate effect.</p><p>President Wilder (RIGHT party) is satisfied with the results.</p><p><i>- We tried to limit those changes. Just four N.A,P.s per party (used to be 6) will hardly be noticed, and then we have a change to the Statements, which must </i><i>now </i><i>represent <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/community00.html" target="_blank">all five department fields</a></u>. There will now be only two fractions within each party, and this might also help voters to see differences between parties more clearly. </i><i>These adjustments will not be affected by the upcoming «Regional Reform Year 233».</i></p><a name='more'></a><p>We also wanted to simplify by replacing the 56 Hood Contacts with 23 District Councilors. This will tick in with the next 5 years election (Year 235). Previously the number of won Hood Contacts gave each party's seats at People Chamber, but now the focus will be lifted to the number of District Councilors won. By this change fewer persons will be locally involved with political administration.</p><p>The eight regional mayors will, like today, form the Regional Council, which has no vote or direct influence, but they secure the local approach with People Chamber in certain cases. Their highest ranked Mayor (based on election score) will lead the Regional Council, which will now replace the former Reg1 Council, Reg2 Council, Reg12 Council, and so on.</p><p>Anyone running for election still needs support from an officially registered political party. They must belong to a fraction by picking one of the two causes supported by their party. Belonging to a party means you also will support the party's N.A.P.s and Statements.</p><p>The SIM WORLD Party's first annual gathering got most attention this year, because it was the test on whether they would manage to agree on a Political Plan at all, not to mention the fact that they needed many more members to cover all 8 regions of the kingdom. The latter will be even more crucial in time for their first Nomination Day, which is still 2 years ahead.</p><p>All details on each party's political focuses can be found on the <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/parties.html" target="_blank">Political Parties page</a></u>. Below you find more info on the adjusted structure and a few headlines regarding each party.</p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Fractions and Causes</span></p><p>A political party will often have multiple fractions, each supporting one of the 5 Causes available. Each party must declare their 2 biggest fractions (most members), and because the fractions form their political agenda so deeply, those 2 Causes will never change. It is also important to mention that Politicians can join a party even if they picked a different Cause, they just won't reach the core group of their party, and might never get shortlisted for a seat at People Chamber.</p><p>Each Cause can be supported by up to 2 parties, but with a different political flare they will still be differently defined by the party. The new structure gives room for 5 political parties.</p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>RIGHT</b> party: </span>Foundation of less Mischief, Simoleons for Everyone.</span><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>LEFT</b> party: </span><span style="background-color: white;">Simoleons for Everyone, No Sim Left Behind.</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>MIDDLE</b> party: </span>Speak for the Trees, World United.<br /><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>SIM WORLD</b> party:</span> World United, No Sim Left Behind.</p><p><span style="font-size: large;">N.A.P.s</span></p><p>While the party theoretically can have 5 fractions, only the 2 largest fractions will be official and pick their 2 N.A.P.s. These are normally stuck over time, too, just like the Causes. But because size of fractions might fluctuate a little over the years, there might be occasional changes to each fraction's 2nd N.A.P. Such changes might involve another party because it will often be a question of two parties swapping N.A.P.s. Therefore those changes are very rare.</p><p>Today we have a total of 17 officially accepted N.A.P.s, and the new system is rigged for 2 N.A.P.s per fraction, which means 4 N.A.P.s per party. This gives a total of 16, meaning only one N.A.P. is vacant. Formerly the 3 parties had 5 N.A.P.s each, but with the new "SIM WORLD Party" this had to change. If we ever get a 5th party, which is unlikely at the moment, there can be only 3 N.A.P.s per party.</p><p>Each N.A.P. can be supported by one party only. In Fall before Election Day, the local N.A.P. vote takes place, and we get to see what party is favored in each district.</p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>RIGHT</b> party:</span> 1. Tech Support, 2. Juiced Community.</span><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>LEFT</b> party:</span><span style="background-color: white;"> 1. Foodies Unite, 2. Water Conservation.</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>MIDDLE</b> party:</span><span style="background-color: white;"> 1. Green Gardening, 2. Self-suffiency.</span><br /><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>SIM WORLD</b> party:</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">1. Support the Performing Arts, 2. Fun-loving Community.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Statements</span></p><p>Statements show what resident groups the party must pay extra tax, and what conditions will give those groups tax relief. In short this will show what groups or activities a party wants to support more and less. Statements are normally set by the party, and not by each fraction.</p><p>Statements affect the «5 years tax», which is effectuated every 5th year on Nomination Day and comes on top of regular bills. A household's extra tax can never be negative, meaning if they are affected by only discounts/reliefs, their extra tax will still be §0. Because each region will have a total of minimum 4 Statements (2 extra tax, 2 tax relief), a household scoring on all extra tax Statements will be charged maximum §4,000. Therefore it might be smart checking the regional Statements before moving between regions.</p><p>Each party can create one new Statement for their 5 years political program, which is normally voted at their annual gathering in Spring one year before Election Day. Each Statement can be supported by max two parties, and support can be adjusted every 5 years. A new Statement is exclusive to the party that created it for 5 years only.</p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>RIGHT</b> party:</span> §1,000 extra tax if Adult or Elder in household and §1,000 if Cat or Dog in household. Tax relief of §1,000 if </span><span style="background-color: white;">Child in household</span><span style="background-color: white;"> and §1,000 if private High School degree.<br /></span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>LEFT</b> party:</span><span style="background-color: white;"> §1,000 extra tax if Teen in household and §1,000 if Wedding. Tax relief of §1,000 if University degree and §1,000 if Wedding in church.</span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>MIDDLE</b> party:</span><span style="background-color: white;"> §1,000 extra tax if Swimming Pool on lot and §1,000 if Funeral. Tax relief of §1,000 if University degree and §1,000 if growing minimum 20 edible plants.</span><br /><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>SIM WORLD</b> party:</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">§1,000 extra tax if of High Nobility house and §1,000 if Sales Table on lot. Tax relief of §1,000 if household member i Entertainment career and §1,000 if running a hotel.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Spread</span></p><p>What is new is that each party's political focuses (total of 10, including Causes, N.A.P.s and Statements) must now represent fields under all 5 departments, in order to avoid a very narrow focus. It is still possible to have 6 of the 10 political focuses in the same department, though, so a total balance is not asked for.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdSwo4_X2AyIBdivht2gZUIMkinHUhAqmmTE0mLnt-gTzxoSOyn1L6s-KPV_aYEtxAB8uTRvFiB77QdlGNIo1k7gZY6kPfEa7_Vv0ImjYhB61bY2ipyKAMxpleMyVK0Qlc_oMEfoQ3DVTHpyQPs3gqgefgEbg09YUyP8q3wdL3DtIVVfPkJ_ApiXQkeYs/s802/20240111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="802" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdSwo4_X2AyIBdivht2gZUIMkinHUhAqmmTE0mLnt-gTzxoSOyn1L6s-KPV_aYEtxAB8uTRvFiB77QdlGNIo1k7gZY6kPfEa7_Vv0ImjYhB61bY2ipyKAMxpleMyVK0Qlc_oMEfoQ3DVTHpyQPs3gqgefgEbg09YUyP8q3wdL3DtIVVfPkJ_ApiXQkeYs/s16000/20240111.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Political Plan</span></p><p>Each Party must provide a Political Plan valid for 5 years, covering 2 Causes, 4 NAPs and 4 Statements. Through annual gatherings (normally in Spring) parties with no seats at People Chamber and no District Councilor can adjust their Political Plan. The year before an Election the party must provide their Political Plan with details on how it will affect national, regional and district levels, as well as the list of their running candidates.</p><p>The Political Plan must include:</p><p>Statements that come into effect nation wide if the party won the President, and regional if the party won the regional Mayor:<br />- 2 extra tax<br />- 2 tax relief</p><p>Regional N.A.P. that comes into effect in all hoods of districts (=worlds) of a region where the party won the Mayor.</p><p>District N.A.P. that comes into effect in all hoods of a district (=world) where the party won the Councilor.</p><p>List of candidates running for the upcoming election.</p><p>Most districts/hoods info page (see <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#LO000" target="_blank">LOCAL pages</a></u>) gives information on NA.P.s and active Statements.</p><p><i>- Our political system is indeed detailed, but also very functional. With minor adjustments it has served us well for several generations. Filling the 21 seats of People Chamber is the most obvious mission, but we also have the High Court and the Royal Chamber, so there are many ways residents can affect our community. Most residents see this as a 5 years event including the election, but the parties also have their internal process during the 5 years period. The many small battles between both individuals and fractions, mostly within each party, is probably what actually is forming our great community.</i></p><p>***</p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So how did the new SIM WORLD party's gathering turn out?</span></p><p>Their founder and most active member, Roger Mistfield (Chestnut Ridge), has claimed that Mazaloom kingdom needs a stronger international approach, instead of constantly debating the local agendas.</p><p><i>- We want to be the international alternative, he said prior to the gathering. - I personally think this approach should affect trades as well as culture and tourism. I'm not so concerned whether Dresden (hood in Windenburg) use more or less electricity or if the Windenburg Recreation Center offers a meeting room or not. I think we will benefit more from broadening our horizon, including better relations with other nations, than from rigid power conservation.</i></p><p>The number of members is still quite low, but at least they now managed to cover all 8 regions, which is required for a national party.</p><p>The «World United» fraction («Support the Performing Arts» and «Fun-loving Community») is their greatest fraction, and probably the group that will set the direction of the party. Additional N.A.P.s are «Roughhouse Encouraged» and «Promote the Creative Arts».</p><p>They also debated the 4 Statements, although extra taxes and tax reliefs won't get active this period. They want crafters selling their goods at their home lot to pay extra tax, because these craftsmen and -women should rather reach out to markets both national but perhaps even international. Working with Entertainment is supported, so will this party be aimed for Artists in general?</p><p><i>- We think culture and arts are fine for understanding other nations, it could be a much bigger business across borders, too. Lets export creative arts, le's import a touring musician. We can't allow the «Moon Liza» conflict stop future exhibitions. While our creative groups can affect this, we want to be a party for any group of community that wants a bigger picture.</i></p>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-57369443015242485892024-02-13T13:58:00.012+01:002024-02-16T23:12:50.747+01:00The Royal Family - Titles and Payroll<p>(Year 232, Spring) It takes quite some rules, traditions and routines to make the nation work well. One part of this is how the royal family is organized, including their titles and allowances. A system that might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but when we break it down a bit, most rules make perfect sense.</p><p>Below is a fresh family photo released right after the Crown Princess' 20th birthday last year. All of them are related somehow, but not necessarily a member of the Royal Family or the Royal House of Luxe-Hamper. You might wonder why the children were not joining, but at the moment the minors counted only 3 infants. 6 teenagers are featured, though.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbZtpTZUb8kX6yqw7_B1MAzp19BePXvxRBfMTf_Jeame8CCTtWwtONZuoCPJnD9sYJrfljYIdqZaSoye9i6PvnIS8DwsLqflVwMW1B7XN6d4TO5ncBIJNOTRg9tUfKBtW3d5vdQzfSsSluX4M9_YGuZoKvW2MabO8HBl1zi5gEMwu-GW610EbizeYOoA/s1000/Y231_FA_RoyalFam.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="1000" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbZtpTZUb8kX6yqw7_B1MAzp19BePXvxRBfMTf_Jeame8CCTtWwtONZuoCPJnD9sYJrfljYIdqZaSoye9i6PvnIS8DwsLqflVwMW1B7XN6d4TO5ncBIJNOTRg9tUfKBtW3d5vdQzfSsSluX4M9_YGuZoKvW2MabO8HBl1zi5gEMwu-GW610EbizeYOoA/w640-h496/Y231_FA_RoyalFam.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo from the celebration of HRH Crown Princess Emireza's 20th birthday. Front: HRH Queen Venezia and HRM King Tarriot. Standing left to right: Baroness Suzi de Portefino, Prince Ace, Countess Bequeenie de Tredony, Prince Jerome, Lord Millaus de Luminosa, Prince Bazil, Baroness Amalia de Vert, Baron P. de Vert, Crown Princess Emireza, Princess Duella, Prince Cecil, Lord Nicham de Luminosa, Prince Marcuz, Princess Evendice, Prince Royal Blaise, and Prince Marquis.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Seeing Mazaloom's Monarch in light of the administration of a nation, the Monarch is head of the Royal Chamber, which according to our Institution is one of three chambers sharing the power. Because of this the royals did not exactly choose their position, just as much as they can not just decide that enough is enough - let's become plumbers instead! No, they happen to be one of those three major fundaments forming the platform of our community. The Royal Family is there to assist the Monarch and to serve the nation, but also to secure future heirs. Luckily for the Monarch, there is a bunch of individual persons who can help, but only some of them will get paid by being on the royal payroll.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>The three chambers are People Chamber (lead by the President), the High Court (lead by the High Judge), and the Royal Chamber (lead by the Monarch). They must all agree on major community changes, or the changes can not be executed. Each of them can suggest the change, but mainly the President will do so. The Monarch will mainly issue Acts that mostly affect the large peerage/nobility. Internal matters will normally be voted only by the chamber that is affected.</p><p>In many ways the Royal Chamber represents the old Aristocracy, including the large peerage, lead by the Royal House. While the Monarch is the only royal person who is directly in charge, there is a much needed network assisting on community engagements and more. Most of them are distantly related, which occasionally raise critical voices, but those relations also make for a stronger network including the much needed support. Because of the relations, the size of the royal family varies over time. Just like with any House of the aristocracy, the earlier they start reproducing, the more generations will benefit from these privileges. Kings that married late in life left a rather limited number of royal descendants as the crown was passed down one line before the other lines managed to produce their next generation.</p><p><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#REM0297" target="_blank">Here is the Royal Family tree.</a></u><br /><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Princes and Princesses</span></p><p>The title of Prince/Princess is a royal title defining the Royal Family. All princes and princesses are members of the Royal Family. There is an absolute cap after so and so many generations, a cap witch the Monarch can adjust. This varied over time. The current rule is that the title will be given only 2 generations after a Monarch, meaning a King/Queen's grandchildren is the last generation of princes/princesses. The rule will nornally adjust according to the total number of persons having a royal title. There is no need for hundred princes, right? HRM King Tarriot has only one brother, so the current family is not extreme when it comes to size.</p><p>Spouse of a Prince will normally get the Princess title.</p><p>Although a girl can indeed become the next Monarch, Princesses will not pass down the Prince/Princess title, neither to children nor spouse.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Hignesses</span></p><p>Royal titles are graded based on how many generations they are from a Monarch. To express this grade, Princes and Princesses are normally entitled Royal Highness, Highness, or they are just Prince/Princess with no grade of Highness. Royal Higness ranks above Duke in the large peerage. Higness ranks after Duke and before Count. Prince/Princess with no Highness will rank after Count.</p><p>The Highness titles come more or less automatically based on relations and generations - they drop one grade horizontally (spouse) as well as vertically (child). The grade is not restricted to descendants of the current Monarch, but can be stripped off by the current Monarch at any time. 30 years ago this happened to the "scandal Princesses", Princess Aleccandra and Princess Hortenzia, who borth lost their HH titles and are now just Princesses. They are still members of the Royal Family, but rarely involved with royal events, and therefore missing on the official photo above.</p><p>When a legit child is born into the Royal Family, the Monarch will normally announce the title within the child's first year.</p><p>Children of any Monarch are entitled HRH = His/Her Royal Highness. </p><p>Grandsons of any Monarch are entitled HH = His Highness. Granddaughters will not be entitled Highness (children of the Crown Princess might be an exception to this rule.).</p><p>Spouses will normally rank one level under their husband, being entitled HH Princess or just Princess.</p><p>Confused? Thankfully, the Monarch will announce the correct title whenever there is a change.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Who are on the Royal Payroll?</span></p><p>You won't get paid allowance just because you are born into the Royal Family. Most royals will lead a regular career, not the least because their household will normally occupy a larger estate causing high bills to be paid. The clear difference is whether the person is expected to represent the Royal Family by community engagements and other public appearances. Such duties will be followed by additional costs regarding outfits, jewelry and travels, just to mention a few. In such cases the Monarch will normally offer them a small allowance to help with their extra costs.</p><p>However, even if a member of the Royal Family is not on the royal payroll, they might benefit from residing a property owned by the Mazaloom Royal Trust without being charged rent. The living costs might be high, though, resulting in some members turning down such an offer.</p><p>The level of allowance is suggested by the Monarch and decided by the Royal Chamber. The norm is that the regent's spouse and their children (all ranked Royal Highnesses) get 50% of what the Monarch gets. The Crown Prince/Princess gets 75%. Children normally get on the pay roll aged 25, but the CP might get some allowance aged 20. Next level (HH) get 25% of what the Monarch gets, but this rank is not always on the pay roll at all. Adjustments to what members are on the pay roll can be made every budget year.</p><p>Royal allowances usesd to be much higher, but over the recent years the Royal House clearly tried to restrict their budget, both individually and organizationally. Based on the current norm, this is what the Royal Family is entitled and what their current allowance is per active work day:</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0297C.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="108" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0297C.jpg" width="108" /></a></b></div><b>HRM King Tarriot</b><br />Civil name: <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0297" target="_blank">Tarriot Baritom Ruphus Luxe-Hamper</a></u> (64)<br />§2,000<br />There will often be additional benefits.<br /><p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0300C.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="107" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0300C.jpg" width="107" /></a></b></div><b>HRH Queen (Consort) Venezia</b><br />Civil name: Venezia Dorita (Mandrake) Luxe-Hamper (56)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: Spouse.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Baron Sacariaz de Tartosa is her brother, married to King Tarriot's cousin, Princess Aleccandra.</span><br />§1,000<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0308B.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="108" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0308B.jpg" width="108" /></a></b></div><b>HRH Crown Princess Emireza, Princess of Heighwood</b><br />Civil name: Emireza Maria Belle Luxe-Hamper (21)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: 1st child<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Currently a boarding school student in Windenburg. Crown Prince/ss will get paid §1,500 from age 25 (Young Adult), but can get a smaller allowance from age 20.</span><br />§500<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0313B.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="108" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0313B.jpg" width="108" /></a></b></div><b>HRH Prince Bazil</b><br />Civil name: Bazillimus Ferdinand Baltazar Luxe-Hamper (19)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: 2nd child<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Currently a boarding school student in Windenburg. He will get paid §1,000 from age 25.</span><br />§0<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0315B.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="108" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0315B.jpg" width="108" /></a></b></div><b>HRH Prince Cecil</b><br />Civil name: Cecil Sophus Charles Luxe-Hamper (17)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: 3rd child<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Currently a boarding school student in Windenburg</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>. H</span><span>e will get paid §1,000 from age 25.</span></span><br />§0<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0316B.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="108" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0316B.jpg" width="108" /></a></b></div><b>HRH Prince Marcuz</b><br />Civil name: Marcuz Horus Benedict Luxe-Hamper (17)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: 4th child<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Currently a boarding school student in StrangerVille</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>. H</span><span>e will get paid §1,000 from age 25.</span></span><br />§0<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0298C.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="108" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0298C.jpg" width="108" /></a></b></div><b>HRH Prince Royal Blaise</b><br />Civil name: <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0298" target="_blank">Blaise Clemet Morris Luxe-Hamper</a></u> (61)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: Brother<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Resides in Britechester.</span><br />§1,000<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0297C.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="107" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0297C.jpg" width="107" /></a></b></div><b>HH Princess Duella</b><br />Civil name: Duella (Druemann) Luxe-Hamper (66)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: Brother's spouse<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">She is married to Prince Blaise. She is daughter of the late High Judge Marquis Druemann.</span><br />§0<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0309C.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="107" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0309C.jpg" width="107" /></a></b></div><b>HH Princess Evendice</b><br />Civil name: Evendice Delleira Luxe-Hamper (25)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: Niece (daughter of Prince Blaise and Princess Duella)<br />§0<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0314B.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="107" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0314B.jpg" width="107" /></a></b></div><b>HH Prince Marquis</b><br />Civil name: Marquis Bent Luxe-Hamper (23)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: Nephew<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">He is son of Prince Blaise and Princess Duella.</span><br />§0<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0299C.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="107" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0299C.jpg" width="107" /></a></b></div><b>HH Prince Jerome, the Count de Tredony</b><br />Civil name: <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0299" target="_blank">Jerome August de (Luxe-Hamper) Luminosa</a></u> (67)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: Cousin<br /><span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Resides in Tartosa.</span><br /></span>§500<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0303C.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="107" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0303C.jpg" width="107" /></a></b></div><b>Countess Bequeenie of Tredony</b><br />Civil name: Bequeenie (de Froux, de Luxe-Hamper) de Luminosa (64)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: Cousin's spouse.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">She is the niece of late Nancy Landgraab ad was raised in Tartosa. She married to Prince Jerome, but turned down the Princess title because the Countess title ranks higher)</span><br />§0<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0304C.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="107" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/M0304C.jpg" width="107" /></a></b></div><b>HH Prince Ace, the Baron de Portefino</b><br />Civil name: <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0304" target="_blank">Ace Fernando (Luxe-Hamper) Stench</a></u> (55)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: Cousin<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Resides in Del Sol Valley.</span><br />§500<p></p><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0112C.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="106" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0112C.jpg" width="106" /></a></div>Baroness Suzi de Portefino</b><br />Civil name: Suzy Stench (42)<br />Relation to King Tarriot: Cousin's spouse.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">She married Prince Ace. Her Baroness title has not yet been formalized by Royal Court, and she was not (yet) offered the Princess title.</span><br />§0</div><p><br /></p><p>In addition to the Royal Family, titles and payroll, the Royal House of Luxe-Hamper is something slightly different. Not all royal persons listed here are members of the Royal House! To be a member of a House, you must be born in descending line of the <i>current </i>Head of House, or (as a spouse) give birth to a legit member of the house. When there is a new Head of the House, your status might drop to a secondary member, and your children will no longer be included, because they will not be born as descendants of the current Head. Prince Ace married late in life, so despite descending from a former Head of House, and himself being a member of Royal House of Luxe-Hamper as well as the Royal Family, his wife Suzi and their son are not members, because they got involved after a different branch of this family had taken over the House of Luxe-Hamper leadership. If Prince Ace had been a direct descendant of King Tarriot, his children and their mother would have become members of the house, too.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0310C.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="103" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/portraits/F0310C.jpg" width="103" /></a></div>Another person, who is often seen as a member of the Royal family, but who is actually not, is <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0310" target="_blank">Baroness Amalia de Vert</a></u> (31). She is King Tarriot's half sister, they have common father but different mothers. However, it was the king's mother, Queen Evez, who held the top position of both the House and Family. When she died, the widower, former Prince Consort Clempus, stayed a central member of the House, but his new child Amalia (and his wife) were not subjects of these two organizations. Amalia Ellice was eventually "adopted" by her older half brother and raised at the Royal Palace, but was never granted a royal title. Many will recall her as the spoiled problem child, who got her current barony to make up for a lacking past. She moved to Tartosa and founded the House of Hoffstar. Neither her husband nor their two legit children have any royal privileges, despite being the grandchildren of a former Prince Consort.<p></p><p>This should pretty much conclude an overview of our current Royal Family including a few extras. But these are not the only that can be on the Royal Payroll! Also the 8 high nobility peers get paid allowances. They are currently five dukes and 3 counts. Let's save those details for a future article.</p>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-49650675216800102372024-02-07T23:02:00.008+01:002024-02-07T23:39:08.217+01:00Population Growth<p>(Year 232, Spring) Mazaloom kingdom has grown rapidly over the generations, but during the past few years it seems like population numbers have reached a peak for now. Compared to the Year 230 numbers there was actually a drop of 0,12 %.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHPIgAApzp6W5ggWkLa3CKbUaey22idPMX3oEBrlg8mA7OYc18Jk8KwnrOPl7oqZnDbkwsivmcsfJbqE0hH49OZFOBCGId2I6yW025QBhcfafOHnsQfrc3t8g2d_pn5z9Vr5GjlDoFbfwtMnxiB963cGtX6waKCOKP8pPqTrWT8kCGANMj9HNVLCZBf4/s1468/xxx1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1468" data-original-width="996" height="794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHPIgAApzp6W5ggWkLa3CKbUaey22idPMX3oEBrlg8mA7OYc18Jk8KwnrOPl7oqZnDbkwsivmcsfJbqE0hH49OZFOBCGId2I6yW025QBhcfafOHnsQfrc3t8g2d_pn5z9Vr5GjlDoFbfwtMnxiB963cGtX6waKCOKP8pPqTrWT8kCGANMj9HNVLCZBf4/w538-h794/xxx1.jpg" width="538" /></span></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">515 indexed residents aged 25 and up, anno Year 232 (incl. a few foreigners). Click for a larger version.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>The population was not counted in detail until recent years, but although we can not calculate the exact graph, in most regions there was a significant growth. This is not unique to Mazaloom, but goes for most nations that we can compare to. With community development living got easier, regions and districts got more specialized, and depending on desired life situation families moved to the district where they saw the greatest possibilities for them. It got easier and safer to move, as well as to sell and buy property. Recently we also got certain restrictions for Landlords - changes that for the most will benefit the tenants. Various sorts of population restriction has been debated over the years. One question is why did the 8 regions develop so differently? This can easily become one of the hot topics for the upcoming Y235 election. We have guidelines, but there is no official politics regarding population growth.<div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>One example of strong and specific development is Del Sol Valley, the southern district of Region 12 and administrated by Meadows, San Myshuno. The area started as a sleepy industrial beach town, administrated by San Myshuno. When the Royal Palace was built at The Pinnacles, things changed a bit. In order to be close to the Monarch Plumbob Studio, originally a radio broadcaster, established. It attracted more media personalities and journalists, soon it all developed into the thriving motion picture production that we know today. The small scale industry town changed into an entertainment dynasty, making Del Sol Valley one of Mazaloom's largest districts, population wise.</div><div><br /></div><div>The population per region decides each of the 8 regions' influence on our political system, and was the main reason for the ongoing regional reform. In the community section you can find the latest population numbers, being automatically updated whenever an indexed resident moves, dies or is born. The total population is currently 4,467,380 with San Myshuno and Del Sol Valley representing more than 50%.</div><div><br /></div><div><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/community00.html#population" target="_blank">Population</a></u></div><div></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-82395841523024539552024-02-03T12:40:00.001+01:002024-02-03T12:40:34.922+01:00Horse Ranch: The Training Grounds - 5 of 5<p><i>Here comes the 5th and last chapter of my unscripted mini series «The Training Grounds», where </i><i>the The Sims 4 </i><i>Horse Ranch EP is in focus</i><i>. The Training Grounds is a residential lot owned by the M.E.A., rented by <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0375" target="_blank">Stian Pratt-Anderson</a></u> (57). There he lives alone with his <span style="color: #999999;"><strike>1</strike> <strike>2</strike> <strike>3</strike></span> <b>4</b> rescued horses. So why does he feel a bit lonely and grumpy?</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDY21YkJQAIofa1MLbGo8USkl9_boge_tF2vMC-tEsqwqD7TmtcqGObRBlS-h43FkS3X331MOKhSjTiizOnl2pRqMHIDzDqA8L6Jy4zAKr3RWIWktGf07lEphnjC5b5PSHB4str4ZGI0BV_1SCiNBNYGEDRyVMOf-42atAZEZFq9wt73rQbE7VsjXWqD4/s700/intro.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDY21YkJQAIofa1MLbGo8USkl9_boge_tF2vMC-tEsqwqD7TmtcqGObRBlS-h43FkS3X331MOKhSjTiizOnl2pRqMHIDzDqA8L6Jy4zAKr3RWIWktGf07lEphnjC5b5PSHB4str4ZGI0BV_1SCiNBNYGEDRyVMOf-42atAZEZFq9wt73rQbE7VsjXWqD4/s16000/intro.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>One of Stian's traits is the High Maintenance trait, which makes him very tense at times. If you want to have your nails done more or less constantly, then you should probably not run a training center with 4 horses in the first place. But if you still do - make sure you get time to tend to your own needs, not only the horses' needs. Tornado, King, Saffron and Tuff seem to get along very well, and at least their social needs should be met.</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>The training grounds lot is categorized as a residential lot, but anyone visiting the lot are allowed to borrow a horse for training their horse riding skill. It's a great offer when you don't have room or time for a horse back home. There is an equestrian club hanging out here at times, but because horse riding is not a possible club activity (yet?), those members could just as well have visited individually. Stian provides with easy food, a coffee brewer, magazines to buy and a puzzle game. It is like a tiny recreation center where horses get most of the attention.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihq9KU12jVVLBmiYojbf_WFGLS_1tDLn_H8t9ASKLGv7-3pBQAoyTWcxrhbwkb3mhEqYNMSH9368MTaym7TgcSWzKOxdBbPeRoetz2q-ggHlwD9_uPZ4aPF5Du_GepqrNguiNkKHlJ8BqhsSE3IMAUMwfvUiaI1ukN0scJm575sTDGW8lF0AwuJNGEliI/s700/22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihq9KU12jVVLBmiYojbf_WFGLS_1tDLn_H8t9ASKLGv7-3pBQAoyTWcxrhbwkb3mhEqYNMSH9368MTaym7TgcSWzKOxdBbPeRoetz2q-ggHlwD9_uPZ4aPF5Du_GepqrNguiNkKHlJ8BqhsSE3IMAUMwfvUiaI1ukN0scJm575sTDGW8lF0AwuJNGEliI/s16000/22.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One night <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0071" target="_blank">Ms. Celina Greco</a></u> (31) and her brother <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0056" target="_blank">Mr. Kendrick Greco</a></u> (21) stopped by.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_khTiwNhyphenhyphenwXminIMeLV53uJ2tFcZGqb3-I1ciLqcB94Crnk9uY4M1Gsgq5r7wnal3aeMcptoPzwTeUI84BQyesOQcPv8tinJxBHKA11Op2wzLOOVu9g_Gg413foy7322i2zHyb03kaIu6e5ym-WO0F-FIvonzek5zs_SU0lSkAx7zyFiQ9rCYHo2-zHk/s700/23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_khTiwNhyphenhyphenwXminIMeLV53uJ2tFcZGqb3-I1ciLqcB94Crnk9uY4M1Gsgq5r7wnal3aeMcptoPzwTeUI84BQyesOQcPv8tinJxBHKA11Op2wzLOOVu9g_Gg413foy7322i2zHyb03kaIu6e5ym-WO0F-FIvonzek5zs_SU0lSkAx7zyFiQ9rCYHo2-zHk/s16000/23.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>They took Saffron for a ride. Although it was their very first visit, the riding went pretty well. They are children of a family attached to certain local horse related traditions, but although Celina is in line for her mother's Mester Bedrock title, they don't have room for a horse.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoSRmoPZzxYJuWtHHUTFSc9ainYzFQBosU4JJQlI4GoBo-UneBjXAJHTYKH--ZgcCKL3IwKhuKHTll3KAF9zWwAYR4ZiHltHpHEI1cPs4PeOYACCMWIVVbnTq5VfwnN0ashfKIti2dhVeCZJrbKxbhUsSxuOhmifrkecYQSUKIi-vlEPyVymZevlsjAE/s109/shoe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="100" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoSRmoPZzxYJuWtHHUTFSc9ainYzFQBosU4JJQlI4GoBo-UneBjXAJHTYKH--ZgcCKL3IwKhuKHTll3KAF9zWwAYR4ZiHltHpHEI1cPs4PeOYACCMWIVVbnTq5VfwnN0ashfKIti2dhVeCZJrbKxbhUsSxuOhmifrkecYQSUKIi-vlEPyVymZevlsjAE/s1600/shoe.jpg" width="100" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Stian normally works in the Military career. He has Officer grade, and is employed by the Royal Palace. Due to budget issues he accepted to take a full year off, which gave him a chance to follow his old equestrian dream. Some savings might allow him to buy his own little ranch when this year is up.</div><div><br /></div><div>He is active and often go out there to look for gems and other stuff. The horses bring in very little money. In fact, he is about to come short.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpM7j5iHbFZJeQ4IezbN5ikx4V1LA22T9OIkYm3JdV4jkVcBISdgP8q5Wroy2jkSZJmzmfV2K-p5V_VblaBpoAcyDioxfTsV3SNmlOCQiThVbTGbPxhVMVh9vnb2AXTwmTQmbC2Byi7nyIAhS36rNav0sZo2amYHCx9j7UVbIzdRwdXlyYQEVc_kuo6Y/s700/24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpM7j5iHbFZJeQ4IezbN5ikx4V1LA22T9OIkYm3JdV4jkVcBISdgP8q5Wroy2jkSZJmzmfV2K-p5V_VblaBpoAcyDioxfTsV3SNmlOCQiThVbTGbPxhVMVh9vnb2AXTwmTQmbC2Byi7nyIAhS36rNav0sZo2amYHCx9j7UVbIzdRwdXlyYQEVc_kuo6Y/s16000/24.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>He has been investigating a new business idea; selling horse manure! This brilliant fertilizer should somehow reach farmers and gardeners, and if he could earn some money from it, then even better! But can manure be sold professionally?</div><div><br /></div>One day Stian rode to Newcrest to meet one of the kingdom's most successful business woman, <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0012" target="_blank">Corinne Dougham Mester Crestvill</a></u>e (68). He had wrapped up a stinking pile of manure in a blue box with a golden ribbon. The goods still left a strong smell, though. He handed the gift to the wealthy woman.<div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDKdmNfO-Kw6ADpW0wp-CW9F0apA81Dh-n9PqX_2ggLI0gWLjQvafnk6qQJaIPB_ClAnsyjmvkiIdmPucWUXMOyYKdIGAMbNb-G3GeSSHO6NxxoLnBAcEjg6T6aSCYwm6KcZB_l546EoFU8jo6PnLSGPu5-6hBzt01ElSIZ3Qd6eVoAnXSqGy8htV9y4/s700/30.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDKdmNfO-Kw6ADpW0wp-CW9F0apA81Dh-n9PqX_2ggLI0gWLjQvafnk6qQJaIPB_ClAnsyjmvkiIdmPucWUXMOyYKdIGAMbNb-G3GeSSHO6NxxoLnBAcEjg6T6aSCYwm6KcZB_l546EoFU8jo6PnLSGPu5-6hBzt01ElSIZ3Qd6eVoAnXSqGy8htV9y4/s16000/30.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div>- Oh my, what were you thinking?!, she responded once she had opened the gift.<br />- It's a business idea, Stian explained. - Can you sell this at your shopping mall?<br />- Ouch. Just no!<br /><br /></div><div>Corinne Dougham was negative and told Stian to leave, even before he got a chance to explain. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5d12rWL1bRQk28ur5iBvQkAZa1EELq2gr2W9KMcwJzsIxi0mZ2aVtacaxhvnJ-e0K7O-et_nOo7UDAGvjI8yfQCppHcI5dZYHmClOANQD0zGz8NEdZ79PkALv7EHK5S7tjxfFVeycunh97BJKpx1Kj90mdIvMTxWLannYmYw7ykKw7qJf7V9VmWJ6RE/s700/31.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5d12rWL1bRQk28ur5iBvQkAZa1EELq2gr2W9KMcwJzsIxi0mZ2aVtacaxhvnJ-e0K7O-et_nOo7UDAGvjI8yfQCppHcI5dZYHmClOANQD0zGz8NEdZ79PkALv7EHK5S7tjxfFVeycunh97BJKpx1Kj90mdIvMTxWLannYmYw7ykKw7qJf7V9VmWJ6RE/s16000/31.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Then he did some more online research, and found that at Gilbert Gardens in San Sequoia there is in fact a farmers shop aimed towards pure goods, not even wrapped up! They mostly sold edible crops, but Stian contacted the owner, Lord Floyd Altham, and they agreed to give this idea a try. Lord Altham would allow Stian to sell some horse manure as a test project!</div><div><br /></div><div>Stian rushed off to the little store. The lot is actually a traditional nectar making and selling location, but these days the focus is more on regular retail like food, flowers, books and toys. There is a café, and the nectar focus is still strong.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQN-NLCwywLyACTzfbwe_lPTdztvfv63DXqGt9MfJF_lVrp0xCOUP6C67XhgGfYB8vT61Ro7qoUnOtM_NWJuay4lqO0YxQCXdBvJN1rg6qXPaVgyTGE64PZEG4DyFGQYx8n3KAKy8flHLunTS8dxtbChVFNcEzRuC566wlm1-rJBbW3aSquXBVS30Ks4/s700/32.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQN-NLCwywLyACTzfbwe_lPTdztvfv63DXqGt9MfJF_lVrp0xCOUP6C67XhgGfYB8vT61Ro7qoUnOtM_NWJuay4lqO0YxQCXdBvJN1rg6qXPaVgyTGE64PZEG4DyFGQYx8n3KAKy8flHLunTS8dxtbChVFNcEzRuC566wlm1-rJBbW3aSquXBVS30Ks4/s16000/32.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Stian was pleased to see that the manure could indeed be set for sale! But how could he benefit from it in the long run? Would he need to start a dedicated Manure Shop instead of buying his own ranch?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoSRmoPZzxYJuWtHHUTFSc9ainYzFQBosU4JJQlI4GoBo-UneBjXAJHTYKH--ZgcCKL3IwKhuKHTll3KAF9zWwAYR4ZiHltHpHEI1cPs4PeOYACCMWIVVbnTq5VfwnN0ashfKIti2dhVeCZJrbKxbhUsSxuOhmifrkecYQSUKIi-vlEPyVymZevlsjAE/s109/shoe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="100" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoSRmoPZzxYJuWtHHUTFSc9ainYzFQBosU4JJQlI4GoBo-UneBjXAJHTYKH--ZgcCKL3IwKhuKHTll3KAF9zWwAYR4ZiHltHpHEI1cPs4PeOYACCMWIVVbnTq5VfwnN0ashfKIti2dhVeCZJrbKxbhUsSxuOhmifrkecYQSUKIi-vlEPyVymZevlsjAE/s1600/shoe.jpg" width="100" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The next day <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0008" target="_blank">Mrs Aili Landgraab</a></u> (47) stopped by again. She is born a Lady, but using her husbands last name opens a lot more doors. She leads the club Equestrian Foals, and previously she directed Stian to open the Training Ground for the club members. It made Stian a member of the club, too.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5rN-oqZoxWQdGFbQEcioNb-9jTnzkYsDtLcz-NHF96RiIX_lbKHpjGr9O1h-lLZXBpt3vUcf7f6CiSIKpuLcU9QApvqK_Yqg4PtSbuj0MG_xTFXsBW7KIqksuBfzELM6G0bryeA2JKkYggGOc10eGOgWm4UV63mLxdXiEXMVVMz9dccwa-dbAa0apjQE/s700/42.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5rN-oqZoxWQdGFbQEcioNb-9jTnzkYsDtLcz-NHF96RiIX_lbKHpjGr9O1h-lLZXBpt3vUcf7f6CiSIKpuLcU9QApvqK_Yqg4PtSbuj0MG_xTFXsBW7KIqksuBfzELM6G0bryeA2JKkYggGOc10eGOgWm4UV63mLxdXiEXMVVMz9dccwa-dbAa0apjQE/s16000/42.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div>- The annual club meeting takes place next week, and as a member I command you to show up!<br />- I had other plans, Stian protested, knowing that Aili was used to have it her way.<br />- Your original plans have absolutely no interest to me, they will need to wait!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBdKm0YFJPqnnFfAfLcTfGyQCA5cZvN90vAsPKwalYdqGbl4yuKHq4Fi-nTa_80XW61jTW6QHQl7VAn7ZaUHVomBB4TsAeua6p5TnvjrwM6rm2Ibt2KyzodI6AjrVCv9PB89lfNPWMbIAOOvQDo4Oj5vSJbtGzxLmjfl4qhCkjsF8QSXb17V9vzTjozc/s700/43.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBdKm0YFJPqnnFfAfLcTfGyQCA5cZvN90vAsPKwalYdqGbl4yuKHq4Fi-nTa_80XW61jTW6QHQl7VAn7ZaUHVomBB4TsAeua6p5TnvjrwM6rm2Ibt2KyzodI6AjrVCv9PB89lfNPWMbIAOOvQDo4Oj5vSJbtGzxLmjfl4qhCkjsF8QSXb17V9vzTjozc/s16000/43.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div>- I am working on a business idea, a great idea that your husband might be interested in?<br />Aili shrugged. - I can assure you that my Malcolm is way too busy for such minor ideas. See you at the annual club meeting!</div><div><br /></div><div>As soon as she left, Stian decided to focus on training his four horses for entering contests at the Equestrian Center next door. A few of them already won medals, but only on the beginner level.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjCx0wj4WYHAtHc8_rsPhcoMm3TAw91XDhd6VXHcJIk2l2GUb78e4t6QvE4Z40PN2rPOgLPvPXHTYKUFUf9efVjqYkv6uIe3M3S4bc0tjENKGkIcnZ1xQiE1WJc1Crw2urgaho4ybK0_iIxQdcftBu-hYXs5m0Rm4o3kWklohys10u49DkajZDoIG8u8/s700/53.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjCx0wj4WYHAtHc8_rsPhcoMm3TAw91XDhd6VXHcJIk2l2GUb78e4t6QvE4Z40PN2rPOgLPvPXHTYKUFUf9efVjqYkv6uIe3M3S4bc0tjENKGkIcnZ1xQiE1WJc1Crw2urgaho4ybK0_iIxQdcftBu-hYXs5m0Rm4o3kWklohys10u49DkajZDoIG8u8/s16000/53.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>He practiced jumping, barrel racing and took them for long rides. One by one. His gran plan was to have all four of them entering contests during one day! The next day.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoSRmoPZzxYJuWtHHUTFSc9ainYzFQBosU4JJQlI4GoBo-UneBjXAJHTYKH--ZgcCKL3IwKhuKHTll3KAF9zWwAYR4ZiHltHpHEI1cPs4PeOYACCMWIVVbnTq5VfwnN0ashfKIti2dhVeCZJrbKxbhUsSxuOhmifrkecYQSUKIi-vlEPyVymZevlsjAE/s109/shoe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="100" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoSRmoPZzxYJuWtHHUTFSc9ainYzFQBosU4JJQlI4GoBo-UneBjXAJHTYKH--ZgcCKL3IwKhuKHTll3KAF9zWwAYR4ZiHltHpHEI1cPs4PeOYACCMWIVVbnTq5VfwnN0ashfKIti2dhVeCZJrbKxbhUsSxuOhmifrkecYQSUKIi-vlEPyVymZevlsjAE/s1600/shoe.jpg" width="100" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Winning equestrian contests on the first levels hardly bring in more than 100-200. But times 4, it will actually be a decent daily wage.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17Tif5XHdN3tSp4dGt3RRLWy5Ou3wSOm409iE21f9HNx9IDbsnKmQFanz6BbFt8q9ojshGZ1vG6ngveJAbSyRz-xB5Av4bd1q940sT90qZIjChLkOSXL-2sIcbhhl8iq_cqypCLjSjTBZed89QRSh-3hEQ1x2-ip_4_25SJvfr9IjlNPEvIQ40XkLFlc/s700/54.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17Tif5XHdN3tSp4dGt3RRLWy5Ou3wSOm409iE21f9HNx9IDbsnKmQFanz6BbFt8q9ojshGZ1vG6ngveJAbSyRz-xB5Av4bd1q940sT90qZIjChLkOSXL-2sIcbhhl8iq_cqypCLjSjTBZed89QRSh-3hEQ1x2-ip_4_25SJvfr9IjlNPEvIQ40XkLFlc/s16000/54.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Each of the horses were already assigned by Stian to focus on one of the four disciplines. Who shall go first?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIFguJ-q7kzDtXjnY4XA2_KzXbN6tpVfeIjOXEUZNQmvgFVSzFrVTQK4nv5MvNA4zuJn0FrtaPGEYCeiGxR-rKLYLH2QzsV7qadujE_4cGAb0y_3aewmM9jb4a8GWK09FXQErZ0d073ycAVxXjnUu1AVZW_PTuqsxIt-RwPMOZThWeL-xXwaeZnccXO0/s700/61.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIFguJ-q7kzDtXjnY4XA2_KzXbN6tpVfeIjOXEUZNQmvgFVSzFrVTQK4nv5MvNA4zuJn0FrtaPGEYCeiGxR-rKLYLH2QzsV7qadujE_4cGAb0y_3aewmM9jb4a8GWK09FXQErZ0d073ycAVxXjnUu1AVZW_PTuqsxIt-RwPMOZThWeL-xXwaeZnccXO0/s16000/61.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>He started with Saffron. Barrel racing was fun, and Saffron actually won gold!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qtKj8izlP_zNIm0nDmAT4KA1auftLFupv-H29BAeVIoUC0UvJRwEIHntfRdZJz-fYR3_94kD8I0futijjF3zSRuGFM3IpX0nM1uIL91xTW9p_jwVFUDNj6kdLwoiQyAUekpRFaCsegIZ033Ho_NaTgkNjzmRHcxEkGuN8k8fY4GKSNdCDKhxKSXzz78/s700/62.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qtKj8izlP_zNIm0nDmAT4KA1auftLFupv-H29BAeVIoUC0UvJRwEIHntfRdZJz-fYR3_94kD8I0futijjF3zSRuGFM3IpX0nM1uIL91xTW9p_jwVFUDNj6kdLwoiQyAUekpRFaCsegIZ033Ho_NaTgkNjzmRHcxEkGuN8k8fY4GKSNdCDKhxKSXzz78/s16000/62.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then he called over Tornado, and signed him up for some show jumping...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDSWqGn-uTlP6s6JDIGM8J3fl-pui2psuk3VL_D_I-bkRB23G758xdZZYQ6fsrYxutZFhkLZNdyaZMRPoxOro87WkTv5r0W2SU14omOn3pkrDUGl6KjJObqYOpbRpRDd38xQZVG6Whpm4S0Qe5gmVICRR-hLh5MzncTA2ePjbXD-CXs8nqGnKyowbQ6k/s700/63.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDSWqGn-uTlP6s6JDIGM8J3fl-pui2psuk3VL_D_I-bkRB23G758xdZZYQ6fsrYxutZFhkLZNdyaZMRPoxOro87WkTv5r0W2SU14omOn3pkrDUGl6KjJObqYOpbRpRDd38xQZVG6Whpm4S0Qe5gmVICRR-hLh5MzncTA2ePjbXD-CXs8nqGnKyowbQ6k/s16000/63.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Also Tornado won gold! Wow, Stian was now very happy. There was still enough time to enter the two remaining horses, King and Tuff.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqPTOS9w0i0zYNQuHYcqYNSGUqgPgEBwm7y4yT536MBz26OByvOYxl_s8TUZVOp9ypIcczmmwpHEsW-SMdkU5Kk-v5A_ACR3MAFHCQ7mOR5-nuPg5-eXq4WG3POV0SN8yMZnwwOBdLW6CCyfTymMA7W9cO_wxqFPhHcQ6kPbTkmak9qdjLZGpJb8PgQCs/s700/64.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqPTOS9w0i0zYNQuHYcqYNSGUqgPgEBwm7y4yT536MBz26OByvOYxl_s8TUZVOp9ypIcczmmwpHEsW-SMdkU5Kk-v5A_ACR3MAFHCQ7mOR5-nuPg5-eXq4WG3POV0SN8yMZnwwOBdLW6CCyfTymMA7W9cO_wxqFPhHcQ6kPbTkmak9qdjLZGpJb8PgQCs/s16000/64.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Also King won gold! Tuff, the latest addition of rescued horses, only made bronze, but 3 gold and 1 bronze in one day was pretty good! Net earnings were about 500. Sign up cost was §400 but in a few cases he had to sign up twice. He still got a net win, so he decided not to complain. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPQAYoPRp3BPUKMCEQu2gbIZHaYALiru5EbDzZPB1ZJo1qDsvdMRWWnVqudDJ905ptk4nlOjj5vCs6WjxAblHseY0vf862UstFQiz-vPleE2geW_gNoj3AG6VhTglkkllY67kb8Qt8tPWocgaIXfY0SvSGY0qTbX_jfu9_Je2YJdKt-leynrA_jGj5PY/s700/69.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPQAYoPRp3BPUKMCEQu2gbIZHaYALiru5EbDzZPB1ZJo1qDsvdMRWWnVqudDJ905ptk4nlOjj5vCs6WjxAblHseY0vf862UstFQiz-vPleE2geW_gNoj3AG6VhTglkkllY67kb8Qt8tPWocgaIXfY0SvSGY0qTbX_jfu9_Je2YJdKt-leynrA_jGj5PY/s16000/69.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In the stable he had already a routine of decorating the wall with those result objects under a photo of the winning horse. Winning gold will probably mean that they can sign up for a higher level than beginners. Then the winning might bring in more cash, too! As they earn multiple awards Stian will sell of some of the oldest wall objects, bringing in even more money. Is this how he will save up to buy a little shop for selling only horse manure? He would not need much space, unless he will also sell other horse management items.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoSRmoPZzxYJuWtHHUTFSc9ainYzFQBosU4JJQlI4GoBo-UneBjXAJHTYKH--ZgcCKL3IwKhuKHTll3KAF9zWwAYR4ZiHltHpHEI1cPs4PeOYACCMWIVVbnTq5VfwnN0ashfKIti2dhVeCZJrbKxbhUsSxuOhmifrkecYQSUKIi-vlEPyVymZevlsjAE/s109/shoe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="100" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoSRmoPZzxYJuWtHHUTFSc9ainYzFQBosU4JJQlI4GoBo-UneBjXAJHTYKH--ZgcCKL3IwKhuKHTll3KAF9zWwAYR4ZiHltHpHEI1cPs4PeOYACCMWIVVbnTq5VfwnN0ashfKIti2dhVeCZJrbKxbhUsSxuOhmifrkecYQSUKIi-vlEPyVymZevlsjAE/s1600/shoe.jpg" width="100" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then the day arrived for the club's annual gathering. A large group of members gathered at the Rusty Horseshoe, Leader of the M.E.A., <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0345" target="_blank">Robert Calves</a></u> (62), who is also Grand Marshall in charge of the entire Military system, and indirectly also Stian's boss, attended to give a speech. Then Calves' wife Juniper Grove arrived. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6DqMIyD14oTuK73PNcIyqCeyrMDjBvISd_ZR_9sQuYntoTtRG9Tz78vNQkUHy7klYnQkwsaeVSPi2qHxBszqzt_Oo5Jyz_pldyTGXxhDTcOANM9poJ3nwOMVUbHFi1q_z8RIoj1BOY0AaSN_XPPnnXyyf1T4-VVfyJXn-hJjXLFWocEZ6C2x4Oh5-oo/s700/71.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6DqMIyD14oTuK73PNcIyqCeyrMDjBvISd_ZR_9sQuYntoTtRG9Tz78vNQkUHy7klYnQkwsaeVSPi2qHxBszqzt_Oo5Jyz_pldyTGXxhDTcOANM9poJ3nwOMVUbHFi1q_z8RIoj1BOY0AaSN_XPPnnXyyf1T4-VVfyJXn-hJjXLFWocEZ6C2x4Oh5-oo/s16000/71.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>- I just wanted to see how you do at work, my love!<br />- Oh, well... uhm... I'm busy now, I'll be back home in sixty minutes...<br />- Okay, love!</div><div><br /></div><div>Then Juniper left the location, and Mr Calves could get started. It's not so long since he married Juniper, who was by then a widow with a son. Some years ago Calves had bought the ranch that her late husband was renting. Through the marriage he could finally benefit fully from the ranch that he owned. Calves is the founder of the Equestrian Center, so he had a great impact on how Chestnut Ridge developed over the last decades.</div><div><br /></div>- Cough.. a-hem..., Roger Calves started.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-laLRrvuu1ldca5BplmTtBbL5M_CnSz0ZiysJY59RHheDZZY2QZ3y-wYvmf48GfXtw1ps4e6AkmhY9kQxvkykqUxoKgW__VYAX8IwycEmUQohoW8H7eKW9mpbnj3LiiBU5GrEQ6UNYSzK6m2Us9pqtxe9D9HDa4_a5-ecG5Azkn0pP2jyLfFAJ5KdUw/s700/72.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-laLRrvuu1ldca5BplmTtBbL5M_CnSz0ZiysJY59RHheDZZY2QZ3y-wYvmf48GfXtw1ps4e6AkmhY9kQxvkykqUxoKgW__VYAX8IwycEmUQohoW8H7eKW9mpbnj3LiiBU5GrEQ6UNYSzK6m2Us9pqtxe9D9HDa4_a5-ecG5Azkn0pP2jyLfFAJ5KdUw/s16000/72.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>- It has been a good year for the Equestrian Foals club. Traditionally we like to honor one club member to keep up the good spirit! This year one member in particular deserves our yellow ribbon for contributing to a better club: Stian Pratt-Anderson!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpzpstxiVIfXzdVlsS1fKtq4769I3YIyGZVvBzCY_UDfJrTnhcwpSZ1GAGkzfZPQPe0wMvXok62jgZ0qZVf1V6tJD7J_Yu8bK0_BHxWvMHgU0e9b8exy5OXiG2T0v2lQbreNoX1orRbh0xK2EK7sd0ZGXQY1XrT2X__eoBkGxQYin1jrzbr-4Qhc80zw/s700/73.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpzpstxiVIfXzdVlsS1fKtq4769I3YIyGZVvBzCY_UDfJrTnhcwpSZ1GAGkzfZPQPe0wMvXok62jgZ0qZVf1V6tJD7J_Yu8bK0_BHxWvMHgU0e9b8exy5OXiG2T0v2lQbreNoX1orRbh0xK2EK7sd0ZGXQY1XrT2X__eoBkGxQYin1jrzbr-4Qhc80zw/s16000/73.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>- Oh my!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqid1NXfyFEH2DIc6UcvKuEO1rNr3FndsvHcN0b8J7h5-es46TPIBkwfoAMWpBzGA8kaKQIEblF44yYbXKsHMD-zDZgjEeVpTQ476ik0kczBeTdIpoad7__AER6kO5BTHo3iPaN2mQlQ-73_6IJVZoPAyTls9UPxFXGDFVkTUFFDNl0T0QoVpTJOGJ20/s700/74.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqid1NXfyFEH2DIc6UcvKuEO1rNr3FndsvHcN0b8J7h5-es46TPIBkwfoAMWpBzGA8kaKQIEblF44yYbXKsHMD-zDZgjEeVpTQ476ik0kczBeTdIpoad7__AER6kO5BTHo3iPaN2mQlQ-73_6IJVZoPAyTls9UPxFXGDFVkTUFFDNl0T0QoVpTJOGJ20/s16000/74.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>- You got our Training Grounds back to its old activity levels! Once again the stable is filled with horses, and club members can actively use to build skills or to hang out with equals. You are the member of this year, Stian!<br />- Thank you!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGktC4Zm2TAoVZqvUsJ3nG3hbX4oBVOod-9Sc8CIWU20aWKwKVMKk6rty76PeQUO477YkA-jXE0z5Pf59ccuBYJGkSVA0rCKfdUwbnxfK03t081h5qlaXHRLj5RgQh3Xcmv5w9kXIOIeSnT6FqIu5DkekMTlYuHPWmilJrO4WOBb7Z0v7f_iru5-t7Uo/s700/75.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGktC4Zm2TAoVZqvUsJ3nG3hbX4oBVOod-9Sc8CIWU20aWKwKVMKk6rty76PeQUO477YkA-jXE0z5Pf59ccuBYJGkSVA0rCKfdUwbnxfK03t081h5qlaXHRLj5RgQh3Xcmv5w9kXIOIeSnT6FqIu5DkekMTlYuHPWmilJrO4WOBb7Z0v7f_iru5-t7Uo/s16000/75.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Stian won the annual yellow ribbon, and they all clapped their hands. Then there was served some nectar and they danced, while Calves rushed back home to please is wife.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoSRmoPZzxYJuWtHHUTFSc9ainYzFQBosU4JJQlI4GoBo-UneBjXAJHTYKH--ZgcCKL3IwKhuKHTll3KAF9zWwAYR4ZiHltHpHEI1cPs4PeOYACCMWIVVbnTq5VfwnN0ashfKIti2dhVeCZJrbKxbhUsSxuOhmifrkecYQSUKIi-vlEPyVymZevlsjAE/s109/shoe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="100" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoSRmoPZzxYJuWtHHUTFSc9ainYzFQBosU4JJQlI4GoBo-UneBjXAJHTYKH--ZgcCKL3IwKhuKHTll3KAF9zWwAYR4ZiHltHpHEI1cPs4PeOYACCMWIVVbnTq5VfwnN0ashfKIti2dhVeCZJrbKxbhUsSxuOhmifrkecYQSUKIi-vlEPyVymZevlsjAE/s1600/shoe.jpg" width="100" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>By this we're leaving Stian and his four rescued horses for now. His break from the Royal Palace security department will soon be up, and he needs to make important decisions about horse manure. For now he will reside at the Training Grounds, but he is looking for a life mate. Maybe another Equestrian Foals club member? Being a small family running the place would be even more fun!</div><div><br /></div><div>The End.</div></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-43460489733089238632024-01-30T19:05:00.002+01:002024-01-30T19:05:44.452+01:00The Mysterious Glimmerbrook Horse<p>(Year 232, Spring) There exist several reports, and yet nobody was allowed to get close to the white and pink Unicorn of Glimmerbrook. The owner, <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0330" target="_blank">Count Helfert of Ticktop</a></u> (48), can occasionally be seen riding this spectacular creature.<br /></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI3wzFXN8YOLBbBkPBt-wsqnAkOWZzQZKm5tH9EoYVnYo7nRiNG_dUgEEpC1Bs1-oq1_rueRINnylOau_K05QxlKBimvEZpmhrynWQbX8fjAKR4v9yviB0_2FDU8Kr1zyoiQdiddKwlMVibcZo-CDTDwChha7cMk9N6xP9n0tm7_OnuhCfXlfXFQo5OiQ/s640/20240129a.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI3wzFXN8YOLBbBkPBt-wsqnAkOWZzQZKm5tH9EoYVnYo7nRiNG_dUgEEpC1Bs1-oq1_rueRINnylOau_K05QxlKBimvEZpmhrynWQbX8fjAKR4v9yviB0_2FDU8Kr1zyoiQdiddKwlMVibcZo-CDTDwChha7cMk9N6xP9n0tm7_OnuhCfXlfXFQo5OiQ/s320/20240129a.jpg" width="250" /></a></div>They never take a ride during daylight hours, but there is no information stating whether the horse is shy of light or they simply try to ignore curious tourists. Over the past years tourism has grown and Glimmerbrook has more short term visits than ever before. This is not thanks to the unicorn, though, but the <i><u><a href="https://simmerville.blogspot.com/2023/07/glimmerbrook-brook-herbarium-public.html" target="_blank">Brook Herbarium</a></u></i> that has become quite popular, also for exclusive but small weddings.</div><div><br /></div><div>Glimmerbrook was always a rather secluded community, their Tickertown is still very hard to locate unless you hire a local guide. Half their population is said to reside there, in Tickertown. Glimmerbrook with Tickertown is the total of Region 8 Ticktop. With a population of only 4,000 this region is doomed to expire, as hey will shortly be merged with a neighboring region. Details are yet not official.</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>Furthermore, Count Helfert's county, Ticktop, will lose its old District Order, because when being merged there will probably already exist another peerage of a higher rank, holding a different District Order. The Royal Chamber has stated that there shall be only 8 district orders, one for each region. When this happens Count Helfert, who will still hold the Ticktop county, will no longer be entitled to suggest new members for the old Ticktop District Order. Other orders will go extinct, as well. We still await more official information on the case.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc5zGYbVvA0mQoMXOocVvSd74Zgjc-r-dRXEs75fd67VIM6v-gSeeA2Tq5wX40j4OWks2ShlL5uw2GRcR-S1eJnhYbX4RyTeZR9-_mG6YHGFFytibHzO-em3l-5MyQ88-8xpU84akixdHrBQL2QMRofBX7zPZVaNA5iFzpiHhxOSkRtbq46-3x2M6vrRA/s700/20240129b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc5zGYbVvA0mQoMXOocVvSd74Zgjc-r-dRXEs75fd67VIM6v-gSeeA2Tq5wX40j4OWks2ShlL5uw2GRcR-S1eJnhYbX4RyTeZR9-_mG6YHGFFytibHzO-em3l-5MyQ88-8xpU84akixdHrBQL2QMRofBX7zPZVaNA5iFzpiHhxOSkRtbq46-3x2M6vrRA/s16000/20240129b.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile, Count Helfert, often wearing his red jacket, will ride his secret creature, probably welcoming the fact that Glimmerbrook might become even more secluded in the future.</div><div><br /></div><div>When asked about his horse, all he will say is that its name is <i>Glory</i>. And that seems to be all we will ever get to know.</div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-59980682650679180622024-01-27T19:24:00.003+01:002024-01-27T19:24:27.482+01:00King Tarriot receives Family Tree <p>(Year 232, Spring) Yesterday HRM King Tarriot held a special audience for the Historical Society's leader, Mila Munch. The occasion was the society's first print of the new series of family trees honoring a few of our most important houses.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEielXpXdixbv5P__qfO56ivTksV6eUFWX0Bw6sF2IMngynJ_wRVKfGd7iuN55cgk2uhv75ZZPulg8JiqX-60cRM7irEhJgOEYOIa5i20BDMsRD-MZBW-l5rnBbN_AoB9LpI-TZ_ht1K1h1r-ZYelDDLOn97jkwMOAIkhXN4m1hL8-pzKHkUZdwq7LnBRWo/s700/20240127a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEielXpXdixbv5P__qfO56ivTksV6eUFWX0Bw6sF2IMngynJ_wRVKfGd7iuN55cgk2uhv75ZZPulg8JiqX-60cRM7irEhJgOEYOIa5i20BDMsRD-MZBW-l5rnBbN_AoB9LpI-TZ_ht1K1h1r-ZYelDDLOn97jkwMOAIkhXN4m1hL8-pzKHkUZdwq7LnBRWo/s16000/20240127a.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">HRM King Tarriot received the first framed family tree; tree of the House of Luxe-Hamper.</span></i> </td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>The series involves most of the high nobility Houses, but Munch states there will also be a few no longer existing houses. Starting with the royal House of Luxe-Hamper felt natural.</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><i>- This series will be released over the next couple years. Thanks t our fantastic online genealogical information, and the fact that each frame will cover only 4 generations, the research itself is not very time consuming. But then it shall be printed in a certain number to limit the costs, and we also plan to frame a good number.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>These objects are intended as a collection, but single items can also be ordered. In addition to the old noble houses, anyone can request their personal family tree printed in this manner, naturally more interesting if you have some knowledge of your grand- and great-grandparents.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikp_fFiJ416a-Mq_F5vzg8HdCm5ShlD4cPnvtohQ-dnEEGdyBKUtEwmgscoRcaopVcbH-VJD9FhEDwEFdTL03VDK7xjtULwDnUPkBNcoeSoPFsNFXR7WKp-4S7ntjHEdnXWU1q6VgwycZxKTzNohqEQ17WtXM93iaTArX5D6_RAHieUxgfwUKTWchSMq4/s700/20240127b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; outline-width: 0px !important; user-select: auto !important;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikp_fFiJ416a-Mq_F5vzg8HdCm5ShlD4cPnvtohQ-dnEEGdyBKUtEwmgscoRcaopVcbH-VJD9FhEDwEFdTL03VDK7xjtULwDnUPkBNcoeSoPFsNFXR7WKp-4S7ntjHEdnXWU1q6VgwycZxKTzNohqEQ17WtXM93iaTArX5D6_RAHieUxgfwUKTWchSMq4/s16000/20240127b.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The audience took place in the Royal Palace's Mazaloom Hall.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Mila Munch had requested the session to be small. She has met the Monarch before, but assured she would be more nervous if there were numerous photographers present. She is happy to get the word out, though.<div><br /></div><div><i>- Yes! We do this service for the community. It would be sad if nobody got to hear about it!</i></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-44144543265909105942024-01-24T11:39:00.001+01:002024-01-27T14:05:12.936+01:00Regional Reform 233 - Speculations<p>(Year 232, Spring) Following numerous complaints stating that the <i>Regional Reform 233</i> comes too late and debates taking too long, President Wilder has confirmed more information to be announced in a few weeks! Now that the refined national map is ready, bar a few possible minor adjustments with reference to the ongoing «Come Rain Come Shine» weather system science project, it gets a bit easier to see the bigger challenges. We know where the culprits are located, and while a few changes might stir up protests, there are also smaller changes with hardly any effect.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yI-XfAMNE_YurwiraL10QpKQYc1rGWi6B3fFc1pmgMm8kgbc0iYx9kCwMvKgLCm9WRdzSSQ2tFKaPVcjKQ-AzFfAnjGIanJCSOZ2Rsxjqohl8SY9vVYn1aushB4BAB_0Q5-aqakj_A8gIYtUdgEINyWzHY4m8mORtx2kVCPZ2O_TvXeOKy0FXXYWphk/s2000/2024011a.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1231" data-original-width="2000" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yI-XfAMNE_YurwiraL10QpKQYc1rGWi6B3fFc1pmgMm8kgbc0iYx9kCwMvKgLCm9WRdzSSQ2tFKaPVcjKQ-AzFfAnjGIanJCSOZ2Rsxjqohl8SY9vVYn1aushB4BAB_0Q5-aqakj_A8gIYtUdgEINyWzHY4m8mORtx2kVCPZ2O_TvXeOKy0FXXYWphk/w645-h397/2024011a.jpg" width="645" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The Mazaloom Kingdom map. Click for a larger version.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The map might appear as rather compact, but Mazaloom kingdom is just a small corner of the world. The number of 8 regions shall not change, but some borders will adjust, hopefully with more equal population numbers per region than today, which is the goal of the entire reform. The main challenge is that Region 12 is too large, stretching through most of he nation. It covers districts like San Myshuno, Del Sol Valley, Magnolia Promenade, Gloomville, Evergreen Harbor, Brindleton Bay, Newcrest and the arid Oasis Springs with StrangerVille annex. Everyone acknowledge the splitting of this region is the most dramatic change to come, but how will it be executed?</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>To split region 12 without exceeding the total number of regions means that some other regions must be merged. The administrative number of 8 stands strong with tradition, and changing it would cause loads of unwanted administrative changes on many levels. According to the <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/community00.html#population" target="_blank">official population numbers</a></u> (Y231), Region 12 currently counts 3,150,500 persons (down 110,000 from Year 230), while Region 8 has a population of only 4,000. Oasis Springs with StrangerVille is currently in Region 12, but has applied to join Region 7 Advorton (which is also arid, including Chestnut Ridge).</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSsGW3zTcUhYteYlADKqGpKwtmV121yKryL2imCN5Nb1BSlPVxiTZjMOV0FUMeEgf5rZcNbdBQGT2BngYw8LCcGmYyxJWbYpSw8929bGBqYh8_QAMZE-8kkv9fRISkUHwrQE-Tpz9ul-UW2X46yW7MzLX4pEanxICrLFoJGCQSVGj0LxC00gIQh7Hp2s/s606/20240118b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSsGW3zTcUhYteYlADKqGpKwtmV121yKryL2imCN5Nb1BSlPVxiTZjMOV0FUMeEgf5rZcNbdBQGT2BngYw8LCcGmYyxJWbYpSw8929bGBqYh8_QAMZE-8kkv9fRISkUHwrQE-Tpz9ul-UW2X46yW7MzLX4pEanxICrLFoJGCQSVGj0LxC00gIQh7Hp2s/s16000/20240118b.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The early Medieval Era map no longer reflects reality. Today it is just a<br />valuable piece of history. (painting owned by Mazaloom National Museum).</i> </td></tr></tbody></table><p>At the same time the Royal Chamber claims the 5 dukedoms to be located in each their region, like the original <i>large peerage</i> was designed. This wish would probably not be given priority by Politicians of today, but Region 12's two dukedoms (Meadows and Brindleton) in addition to the Royal Palace (Del Sol Valley) are not close neighbors, so this claim might not really be an issue. The Royal Chamber's concern for a few peerages possibly losing their high nobility status, was already clearly ignored by People Chamber with the reference to any adjustments to the large peerage must be seen a consequence of the regional reform, not the other way around.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKn7rvQwtg5iq_Ra-378kjUxsVvsjqEfy_LISVuSkjq1EyewMXkfMUa28qjRJni_8T-8WUKRFfHMoKKaReqC0HczYx8jcSFuI5AUVAwvaHMTsChth2RqbHD1Et1fZLvHfzyMOeg-kNC9R5W1qb3oSkiys2zWX6c-kAVzffs9MNw-HAr8h4kYjMenFLVJw/s563/Y232_PO_Mistfield.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKn7rvQwtg5iq_Ra-378kjUxsVvsjqEfy_LISVuSkjq1EyewMXkfMUa28qjRJni_8T-8WUKRFfHMoKKaReqC0HczYx8jcSFuI5AUVAwvaHMTsChth2RqbHD1Et1fZLvHfzyMOeg-kNC9R5W1qb3oSkiys2zWX6c-kAVzffs9MNw-HAr8h4kYjMenFLVJw/w284-h320/Y232_PO_Mistfield.jpg" width="284" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Roger Mistfield (SIM WORLD party)</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table>Leader of the new SIM WORLD Party and outsider, Roger Mistfield (Chestnut Ridge), is among those loudly criticizing the People Chamber's slow progress. He wants the full reform completed one year earlier than scheduled!<p></p><p><i>- SIM WORLD party claims this progress to be a 2 step reform. The changes not in need of everlasting debates can be executed immediately. Then the deeper dilemmas involving Region 12 can be decided later this year. There is no need to delay a final map until Year 233! Political parties need to plan strategies leading up to the Year 235 election, and especially small parties like SIM WORLD, need to know in what region to work harder to provide minimum one candidate from each region. We are good to go according to the current regions, but once the borders adjust we might lack candidates in several regions and therefor not be allowed for the nomination process! We will need more than a couple months to navigate the new reality! Also trades, regional recreation centers, the national museum and others, not to forget our online community pages will need time to apply all changes, so we say it will be better for all if all minor changes can be announced now! Getting them out of the way will make it possible for so many instances to start their planning!</i></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1YTRTDNLdWzJ6QkzkbLKDW3cKjyUG7MgNa09ZSPpL3hdxK9CX-ZGkXcu-ZcGXFKa44GfIGGhCThs_VfZoE-wB3zZkLbHW5nmANkKX5byKdWJ9TeRwSVrYCEJx7on1QrEk-ozd0YvVgbm7ReuRVjVfapx0L0CMFLaWLJriSnNhGtOLyVDWz67FRXfpGk/s500/Y232_PO_Wilder3.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="500" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1YTRTDNLdWzJ6QkzkbLKDW3cKjyUG7MgNa09ZSPpL3hdxK9CX-ZGkXcu-ZcGXFKa44GfIGGhCThs_VfZoE-wB3zZkLbHW5nmANkKX5byKdWJ9TeRwSVrYCEJx7on1QrEk-ozd0YvVgbm7ReuRVjVfapx0L0CMFLaWLJriSnNhGtOLyVDWz67FRXfpGk/w282-h281/Y232_PO_Wilder3.jpg" width="282" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">President Wilder (RIGHT party)</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table>President Rob Wilder states that the reform is not restricted to geography.<p></p><p><i>- This will affect election routines including how People Chamber seats will be won for generations to come. So far there is agreement that no region should be smaller than a population of 200,000 which seems very hard to achieve. This also affects cultural traditions as the regions might be more diverse than Mistfield thinks they are. We can't allow each resident to state their personal wish, but we can respect our traditions that go back 230 years. Therefore, merging regions like 3 and 6 would upset so many locals that we will do our best to avoid it.</i></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The debate continues. According to critics the following changes ought to be implemented immediately:</p><p>1. Oasis Springs (incl. StrangerVille) can join Region 7 Advorton. This will form a region with a population of 100,000+. With just a little focus on population growth, by i.e. allowing more rental units, this region can easily reach the 200,000 population mark and qualify for 1 seat at People Chamber.</p><p>2. Region 3 Tredony can be merged with Region 6 Aarbyville. Geographically they are very close and only Aarbyville has a dukedom. This will free up 1 region for the Region 12 split. The new Region 6 will then have a population of 400,000 and qualify for 2 seats at People Chamber.</p><p>3. Region 8 Ticktop needs to merge into a neighboring region, without any debate. They can be merged with Region 2 Rossie, which will then have 250,000 residents and gets 1 seat. This will free up a 2nd region for the Region 12 split.</p><p>4. Following these minor changes People Chamber can limit their debating focus to the splitting of Region 12, and announce a conclusion this Winter, one year early. Region 12 can be split into three regions, without exceeding the 8 regions total. </p><p>These are pure suggestions, not yet voted by the three chambers. President Wilder has announced a public statement during the upcoming <i>Grand Mazaloom Symposium, </i>taking place in Aarbyville later this Spring.</p>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-6320267976761032652024-01-21T11:40:00.008+01:002024-01-27T16:57:56.906+01:00Nobility Calendar of Year 232<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfSsQv5Dlqe17ZXrXC8YLrXUZb0L3ADPq73umBj0zWRIDwgekzfFuw1vQF1Rbf9DZTT5F5ByB8JOAmk2UMcOOpyHA0_Fcivi3L8lDABQrz2T_wKy3CnwlsrRg7nDZCjYapaokGxRAHoRKgfJwsApGCEzihsW9jWxCfOgYatAf7jcRbue2rpyLg7xxrOs/s208/calendar-232.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="208" data-original-width="200" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfSsQv5Dlqe17ZXrXC8YLrXUZb0L3ADPq73umBj0zWRIDwgekzfFuw1vQF1Rbf9DZTT5F5ByB8JOAmk2UMcOOpyHA0_Fcivi3L8lDABQrz2T_wKy3CnwlsrRg7nDZCjYapaokGxRAHoRKgfJwsApGCEzihsW9jWxCfOgYatAf7jcRbue2rpyLg7xxrOs/s1600/calendar-232.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><i><b>Now with photos!</b></i> Time has come for a more narrow focus on the royal house and just one high nobility house from each region. Awaiting the Regional Reform Year 233, this might be the last time we have most high nobility listed.<div><b>It's now Year 232!</b><div><p></p><p>The Royal Palace Office (RPO) handles all events, invitations and more. The Royal House will mostly serve the community by attending various events out in the 8 regions as well as abroad. In addition there will be a few events hosted by them. In addition they might accept invitations from each region's highest nobility house - they equals to the 8 members of the <i>High order of the Baltazar</i>.</p><p>Summer is Social Season, packed with smaller or ad-hoc events with less formality and shorter notice, leading up to the Grand Ball at the royal palace. On top of this there are quite some representations involving patronages and more. Each high nobility house will typically host a couple events every year. They rarely take on community engagements outside their home district, unless being urged by the RPO. Guests are traditionally from same or one step down ranks, or even lower ranks if there exist family, historical or geographical connections. Each house will rarely accept more than two invitations per season, Summer (Social Season) is the exception, and the Royal House with more active members might get busier.</p><p></p><p></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Full regional calendars, including all high nobility Houses, automatically updated with big and small anniversaries are available in <u><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/communityCE00.html#CE11">the community section</a></u>. Here are the headlines for Year 232:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALJDU7gnmdpAUfXH6g6SDFm_Zfo4qlFoxl7Bk82JXQ9LsaRB5EYi0BykcRckUBSWG7JBjiwQhHFXYkL3IYPbSnte_qU6a-7jsI4p8s7aC4nowLg_c2zeOV6EPD2fL2wjs1A_p0sryc5KDh0X4S5A2eIHGvMgbZWCzE7AD72xuMkmZdqkKEEhDc86uAG8/s282/ornament.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="101" data-original-width="282" height="101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALJDU7gnmdpAUfXH6g6SDFm_Zfo4qlFoxl7Bk82JXQ9LsaRB5EYi0BykcRckUBSWG7JBjiwQhHFXYkL3IYPbSnte_qU6a-7jsI4p8s7aC4nowLg_c2zeOV6EPD2fL2wjs1A_p0sryc5KDh0X4S5A2eIHGvMgbZWCzE7AD72xuMkmZdqkKEEhDc86uAG8/s1600/ornament.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0sm6pWilO7_6XS2oSTZgTRnTf9lVhY6HsLeKuZEPML810gPCeJ7EsHFsmRtVnxqyt2RGqr-Wtwvo3T01ooTlEle8_hAa9-GdXiTz6aE-cPJ3Njv80v-MheM46hW6eVU2n3VrnPfTNQdPOXl4wU6SRRKhVjcz1AzDZpZZJ9u4-MpWkdIim4EHKZj1/s800/hood-header0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="800" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0sm6pWilO7_6XS2oSTZgTRnTf9lVhY6HsLeKuZEPML810gPCeJ7EsHFsmRtVnxqyt2RGqr-Wtwvo3T01ooTlEle8_hAa9-GdXiTz6aE-cPJ3Njv80v-MheM46hW6eVU2n3VrnPfTNQdPOXl4wU6SRRKhVjcz1AzDZpZZJ9u4-MpWkdIim4EHKZj1/w640-h62/hood-header0.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><i>Mazaloom kingdom covers eight regions; 1. Windenburg, 2. Rossie, 3. Tredony, 4. Crafthole, 6. Aarbyville, 7. Advorton, 8. Ticktop and 12. Mazaloom. Following the Royal House, there is one calendar section per region.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPA6uak5l5QK_BlIIGiDyhw2GR3aOzZE71vFhDIY_H0vJhbjMgLg14C4lfFljRydMhZns9Sl5c16eO2EGiX4jXr2dCKgIRP-2-J9gU-qK-M4eNl-kTQIWml9BpwV2ySzRQ7HaiVfugIGrUV-n_WGg-oTllcDXQ6pK3qAwOSTdHsDFmwBXuI42Mt2w5/s514/50.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="500" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPA6uak5l5QK_BlIIGiDyhw2GR3aOzZE71vFhDIY_H0vJhbjMgLg14C4lfFljRydMhZns9Sl5c16eO2EGiX4jXr2dCKgIRP-2-J9gU-qK-M4eNl-kTQIWml9BpwV2ySzRQ7HaiVfugIGrUV-n_WGg-oTllcDXQ6pK3qAwOSTdHsDFmwBXuI42Mt2w5/w96-h99/50.jpg" width="96" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>House of Luxe-Hamper</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Chateau Peak, Del Sol Valley -</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinmkvkCEmDF9OpWFR79HEOPwvHIMt9EaEs4Kg7mBFmM9ZhX0v4SXdp30oU_dNMYQzhTccvtMPYRzWEPZaVOU5Y6L0w0xljS5srsMrVSq-h4yMzVsUIVCR8dtfgK0Gd4RDi2Fh2W1AQQIqLDlKwUYS9EmcWh8LkehT2r38FN2Vn2r1XwI5Zx9l5L0gYSfU/s700/Y229_FA_Tarriot.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinmkvkCEmDF9OpWFR79HEOPwvHIMt9EaEs4Kg7mBFmM9ZhX0v4SXdp30oU_dNMYQzhTccvtMPYRzWEPZaVOU5Y6L0w0xljS5srsMrVSq-h4yMzVsUIVCR8dtfgK0Gd4RDi2Fh2W1AQQIqLDlKwUYS9EmcWh8LkehT2r38FN2Vn2r1XwI5Zx9l5L0gYSfU/s320/Y229_FA_Tarriot.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Official photo Year 229 (click for larger version). Left to right: The HRHs Prince Cecil,<br />Prince Bazil, HRM King Tarriot, Crown Princess Emireza, Queen Venezia, Prince Marcuz.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0297" target="_blank">King Tarriot of Mazaloom</a></u></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;"> (64)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0300" target="_blank">Queen Venezia of Mazaloom</a></u></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> (56)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0308" target="_blank">Crown Princess Emireza</a></u><span style="text-align: left;"> (21) in boarding school</span><br />Prince Bazillimus (19)<span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">in</span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">boarding school</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Prince Cecil </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">(17)<span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">in</span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">boarding school</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Prince Marcuz </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">(17) </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">in</span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">boarding school</span></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><i>This year we welcome Crown Princess Emireza to the royal payroll. She turned 20 last year, and despite still being a high school student, she will be available for a couple community engagements</i><i>. All four royal children are now in boarding high schools.</i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2zQcmdonJJnIcVOYFn7rCX57uH3bkMYqv5F9zYa2BM3qzFxTAaMEeATN6Nm5hGIzGLGYsGfjstAO1WdZQJuBJXBlmchU3G9Vbo0VAPhOGg7ukHYp4QpgUvTp_X1kf-NxCJyd7zursDLa2JInyfhQrtBiFdH2tawDQv1R_1SkBGWdHqJxH3mdDjr8K/s179/Season-01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="179" data-original-width="122" height="53" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2zQcmdonJJnIcVOYFn7rCX57uH3bkMYqv5F9zYa2BM3qzFxTAaMEeATN6Nm5hGIzGLGYsGfjstAO1WdZQJuBJXBlmchU3G9Vbo0VAPhOGg7ukHYp4QpgUvTp_X1kf-NxCJyd7zursDLa2JInyfhQrtBiFdH2tawDQv1R_1SkBGWdHqJxH3mdDjr8K/w36-h53/Season-01.jpg" width="36" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><b>Military Tribute Day</b> (Chestnut Ridge) to be attended by HRM King Tarriot and HRH Queen Venezia.</div><div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><b>Duke Merlin von Windenburg's 80th birthday gala dinner</b> (Windenburg) attended by King Tarriot.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The </b><b>Great </b><b>Mazaloom Symposium</b> (San Sequoia) will be attended by King Tarriot, This event, formerly known as the <i>Great Mazaloom Gathering (GMG)</i>, is hosted by the Royal Chamber and topping the guest list are all dukes and regional Mayors. This year the subject is «Our Children, our Future», which will cover several interesting topics.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Duke Vibrattore of Aarbyville's 50th Birthday Concert</b> (San Sequoia) will be attended by King Tarriot and Queen Venezia.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Stately visit - Selvadorada Expedition</b> (Selvadoradian jungle) attended by King Tarriot. This is a return visit with reference to the Royal Family of Sea kingdom visiting Mazaloom last year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Before end of Spring, Royal Palace Office (RPO) will announce the lineup for this year's <b>Royal Court</b>, Investiture Day - 1st Day of Winter. The announcement is traditionally made at the Symposium.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGA-bVsbU_tvOBW4oL7VpuwphA-Pgziwzwlaecjm33idHHLETRWqz5D-qfXbLBS_Zi1ce0ALyz-oY-Xuz9u4gdygJynaRpk4yFpQXGYu0xQ1cETPL-Oln5YLO5G3nuiC1BC1pXmmDKuG69YHWNFOtWyCH3AtcqAwZoQf743FM5ZoHY0SQkEOBdKQ7/s179/Season-02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="179" data-original-width="122" height="52" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGA-bVsbU_tvOBW4oL7VpuwphA-Pgziwzwlaecjm33idHHLETRWqz5D-qfXbLBS_Zi1ce0ALyz-oY-Xuz9u4gdygJynaRpk4yFpQXGYu0xQ1cETPL-Oln5YLO5G3nuiC1BC1pXmmDKuG69YHWNFOtWyCH3AtcqAwZoQf743FM5ZoHY0SQkEOBdKQ7/w35-h52/Season-02.jpg" width="35" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>«Ladies' Garden Party»</b> (Royal Palace) is traditionally hosted by Queen Venezia. This is a ladies only event, and women from the wide aristocracy will attend. HRH Crown Princess Emireza will attend.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>30th «Queen Evez Championship»</b> (Newcrest) to be attended by King Tarriot and Queen Venezia. This show jumping event is one of the more popular during Social Season, but it is arranged only bi-annually.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Ward Park's 25th Anniversary</b> (Del Sol Valley) attended by Queen Venezia.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Mazaloom Ball </b>(Royal Palace) is hosted by King Tarriot and Queen Venezia. This traditional ball is where nobility can show of their medals and tiaras in a slightly less rigid manner; photographers are not allowed.</div></div><div><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvQxG85romw2m6HZXCiKBnB5oinvPu8wL8bbtOUdhPrL7i2r97_OVCgPSeuryqylRFCEPkv6xFgVpUnKdRETpvGjwwXlPTVcPgG0L6eD1G7hb--hOOCs-0C1fzGTzbaCHVG1yNM3kMkb8aasNMxpt8DoVp_OHkHb_Vr1f6RvPzFXMenJAx9NJZxZk/s179/Season-03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="179" data-original-width="122" height="52" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvQxG85romw2m6HZXCiKBnB5oinvPu8wL8bbtOUdhPrL7i2r97_OVCgPSeuryqylRFCEPkv6xFgVpUnKdRETpvGjwwXlPTVcPgG0L6eD1G7hb--hOOCs-0C1fzGTzbaCHVG1yNM3kMkb8aasNMxpt8DoVp_OHkHb_Vr1f6RvPzFXMenJAx9NJZxZk/w36-h52/Season-03.jpg" width="36" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b>New Dimension Day</b> - daytime (Copperdale) attended by King Tarriot and Queen Venezia. This is Mazaloom's constitution day, and there are normally multiple events attended by royals.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>New Dimension Day</b> - daytime (Britechester) attended by Crown Princess Emireza.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>New Dimension Day</b> - evening (Royal Palace). The royal family will be seen on the balcony of the royal palace in time for the traditional evening salute.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The «Windenburg Fox Battle»</b> (Windenburg) attended by Crown Princess Emireza. This is a bi-annual tournament which takes place in Fall, arranged by Hot Fox Dance Alliance. There are no details yet on whether HRH will attend the event as a participant. She is currently a student in Windenburg where the dance activity stands strong.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Jubilee Lunch</b> (Royal Palace) attended by King Tarriot and Queen Venezia. This event takes place in Fall every year there are members of the great peerage to honor. Guests of honor this year: House of Thebe (225 years), House of Alto (150 years), House von Kaching (50 years).</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Stately visit</b> - President Lambert Blubb of SimNation will be guesting the Royal Palace, involving King Tarriot and Queen Venezia.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flock Memory Day 100th Anniversary</b> (Gloomville) to be attended by King Tarriot and Queen Venezia.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Landgraab Science Institute's 50th Anniversary</b> (Oasis Springs) attended by King Tarriot.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3rfirh5KFK6_6WkpIpTyotzikxkmIrQ6k6BQM1JySnTSEwPUizP2HLkQsloCCd4TOtUJZhRGP-lFYNYTw4fAhcRLwTcPU3_HNFgtecezIlCjKKxfxr71ZwkSvIuwLmlhNnL6PlHmsmaDkkwKOSfYgYMiXlQtbaL4gGqcYLsjqBp4u4aVrSaGSp42/s179/Season-04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="179" data-original-width="122" height="48" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3rfirh5KFK6_6WkpIpTyotzikxkmIrQ6k6BQM1JySnTSEwPUizP2HLkQsloCCd4TOtUJZhRGP-lFYNYTw4fAhcRLwTcPU3_HNFgtecezIlCjKKxfxr71ZwkSvIuwLmlhNnL6PlHmsmaDkkwKOSfYgYMiXlQtbaL4gGqcYLsjqBp4u4aVrSaGSp42/w33-h48/Season-04.jpg" width="33" /></a></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Royal Court</b> (Investiture Day on 1st day of Winter) (Chateau Peak) is hosted by the Royal Chamber. Investitures are to be announced late Spring. King Tarriot and Queen Venezia will attend.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Mazaloom Achievement Award</b> (tba) attended by Crown Princess Emireza.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>International Winter Sports Organization's 30th Anniversary Lunch</b> (Newcrest) attended by King Tarriot and Queen Venezia to support all Mazalonian Winter Athletes who are currently boycotted by Empire of Snorthia. The event might be adjusted according to the development of the cultural conflict during the year.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALJDU7gnmdpAUfXH6g6SDFm_Zfo4qlFoxl7Bk82JXQ9LsaRB5EYi0BykcRckUBSWG7JBjiwQhHFXYkL3IYPbSnte_qU6a-7jsI4p8s7aC4nowLg_c2zeOV6EPD2fL2wjs1A_p0sryc5KDh0X4S5A2eIHGvMgbZWCzE7AD72xuMkmZdqkKEEhDc86uAG8/s282/ornament.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="101" data-original-width="282" height="101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALJDU7gnmdpAUfXH6g6SDFm_Zfo4qlFoxl7Bk82JXQ9LsaRB5EYi0BykcRckUBSWG7JBjiwQhHFXYkL3IYPbSnte_qU6a-7jsI4p8s7aC4nowLg_c2zeOV6EPD2fL2wjs1A_p0sryc5KDh0X4S5A2eIHGvMgbZWCzE7AD72xuMkmZdqkKEEhDc86uAG8/s1600/ornament.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>By agreement, House of Thebe and House of Sax-Donnersmalt were already taken out of this calendar, as both houses will surely lose their high nobility status when their District Order goes inactive. This has not yet been executed, but Baron Auphor of Verde is less active due to old age, and Baron Rainert of Myshuno will not tend much to community engagement while in University for two more years.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uAKzSXgjy-lzHRozmQZ_Ei1pbA5faVQJ7ZuRhM7LRSCH_rjWxJ61D7p17xjMDyeOda7uvcu_d4I1ukx0EDloZBytYRq7PUAaoI3vNCoS81OS_LsydKU0W2yjySWeMqScXp4MI7c04HiYwMgDQij3y1doNQqAZ8tNTv-iiUrUdLZaMULDIjjAH2-1DTc/s800/hood-header-01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="800" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uAKzSXgjy-lzHRozmQZ_Ei1pbA5faVQJ7ZuRhM7LRSCH_rjWxJ61D7p17xjMDyeOda7uvcu_d4I1ukx0EDloZBytYRq7PUAaoI3vNCoS81OS_LsydKU0W2yjySWeMqScXp4MI7c04HiYwMgDQij3y1doNQqAZ8tNTv-iiUrUdLZaMULDIjjAH2-1DTc/w640-h62/hood-header-01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><i>Region 1 covers the districts Windenburg and Granite Falls. The only high nobility peerage is the Windenburg dukedom.</i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9sgZUxQ7l2NNRumCwEjaenGoyA3P0Fw4BP29WRm2w8B7od5UnFmxN7qvxEL1qTR9t5h5EiKYKYi8qTTqcJzshnNWWG-D1eWfNOTseEKDvrwTdlwePYFd8YOf7njgFeFrguM1mBZ0FSI8/s200/01b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="147" height="77" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9sgZUxQ7l2NNRumCwEjaenGoyA3P0Fw4BP29WRm2w8B7od5UnFmxN7qvxEL1qTR9t5h5EiKYKYi8qTTqcJzshnNWWG-D1eWfNOTseEKDvrwTdlwePYFd8YOf7njgFeFrguM1mBZ0FSI8/w56-h77/01b.jpg" width="56" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>House von Heimlich</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Von Windenburg Estate, Isle in Windenburg -</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHpVTvn_MFOS8y3cxWaHT39D6Vcmhv-Cymbc-XNaDGST5tpZwqWVCUG2jikP3Tr3JxMiZRwvz2hEVhO7XdXZ3i4oOS-bPFaU8ZPLjeAPIpouWPAzpzwGrtCoxZ2rETBeht0GgpIPrOt4omHW_23hzG9LKChBiB7Cd6cUl6wm_qrUBDInL9CwrQzQgFhY/s700/Y229_FA_MerlinEdHeimlich1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="700" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHpVTvn_MFOS8y3cxWaHT39D6Vcmhv-Cymbc-XNaDGST5tpZwqWVCUG2jikP3Tr3JxMiZRwvz2hEVhO7XdXZ3i4oOS-bPFaU8ZPLjeAPIpouWPAzpzwGrtCoxZ2rETBeht0GgpIPrOt4omHW_23hzG9LKChBiB7Cd6cUl6wm_qrUBDInL9CwrQzQgFhY/s320/Y229_FA_MerlinEdHeimlich1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Official photo Year 229 (click for larger version). Duke Merlin and Duchess Mandy. Centered: Lady Mirarda.<br />Front left to right: twins Baron Justov and Lord George, twins Lady Brinhilda and Lady Onette.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0117">Duke Merlin von Windenburg</a> (80)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0010" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Duchess Mandy von Windenburg</span></a> (46)</span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lady Brinhilda Heimlich (5) | Lady Onette Heimlich (5)<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Baron Justov Heimlich (4) | Lord George Heimlich (4)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lady Mirarda (9)</span></div><br /><i>The highlight of the year will be Duke Merlin's 80th birthday Gala Dinner taking place in Spring. It was confirmed by RPO that HRM King Tarriot will attend. It is the first time since the Von Windenburg Estate renovation that a Monarch visits the Windenburg Isle. It's also worth mentioning that the twins Lady Brinhilda and Lady Onette will start school this Fall.</i></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Spring: <b>Military Tribute Day</b> (Oldtown) attended by Duke Merlin.</div><div><div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Duke Merlin 80th birthday gala dinner</b> (Von Windenburg Estate).</div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Great </b><b>Mazaloom Symposium</b> (San Sequoia, Reg 6) attended by Duke Merlin.</div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Duke Vibrattore of Aarbyville's 50th Birthday Concert</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Duke Merlin alone.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>HRH Queen Venezia's garden party</b> (Royal Palace) attended by Duchess Mandy.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>30th «Queen Evez Championship»</b> (Newcrest) attended by Duke Merlin and Duchess Mandy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fall: <b>New Dimension Day</b> (Lykke View Point) attended by Duke Merlin alone.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fall: <b>Windenburg Business School 75th Anniversary</b> (Oldtown) attended by Duke Merlin.</div><div><br /></div><div>Winter: <b>Heimlich Memorial Day</b> (Oldtown) hosted by Duke Merlin and Duchess Mandy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Winter: <b>Windenburg District Order gala dinner</b> (Von Windenburg Estate) hosted by Duke Merlin.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWO-VQJWutfwQn2cWdNguryMzWp-fgGMvEWPDqXmZ0u9H9phluLY4B_g2bhWiWFlGg89FFgPyFte8KMGjo_Ul6qZi1BbK5GxbRnrYy4ZFKfxT_D-ezYVnfXJc2lF502ZohLCv85S1M024bFvMf9axIV85xzhXA5c91A-8gr3N_u3VNtmSgkRNyLFv0V0/s800/hood-header-02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="800" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWO-VQJWutfwQn2cWdNguryMzWp-fgGMvEWPDqXmZ0u9H9phluLY4B_g2bhWiWFlGg89FFgPyFte8KMGjo_Ul6qZi1BbK5GxbRnrYy4ZFKfxT_D-ezYVnfXJc2lF502ZohLCv85S1M024bFvMf9axIV85xzhXA5c91A-8gr3N_u3VNtmSgkRNyLFv0V0/w640-h62/hood-header-02.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><i>R</i><i>egion 2, often referred to as Rossie, covers the districts Britechester, Henford-on-Bagley and Hollow. The only high nobility peerage is the Rossie dukedom with their seat at Old New Henford. It was not yet decided whether Region 8 will be joining Region 2 or Region 4.</i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJzLF2B34uTGvJvRCpHTt2XmTi8ZRi9H80KNsDWelvWF61eDkGENb1VKstLoa8Vl_QVonyeU0Qu_VNQ3_EUZBOFnszW8dAM_upcpNcqs1lTwY120pZZFA-YtjNfG2aLdzkDHnyVqWWEU/s200/02b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="147" height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJzLF2B34uTGvJvRCpHTt2XmTi8ZRi9H80KNsDWelvWF61eDkGENb1VKstLoa8Vl_QVonyeU0Qu_VNQ3_EUZBOFnszW8dAM_upcpNcqs1lTwY120pZZFA-YtjNfG2aLdzkDHnyVqWWEU/w52-h72/02b.jpg" width="52" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>House of Ross</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Rossie Palace in Henford-on-Bagley -</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpXmzqjmA7VyCy-4SMT0zK9EoRNWm8mznfw3t_IVyM-l4kj5YM41ejxEnR5UVh0mmAo0GtPD-Y98woDvCxB-wUj5dr519HqPIku33T-BBEflosxPLT0kQ2fQWZFrXVruTZDxoy1NmvO753WV__6DvCplS2KyOU5zofg4Kq86ekb3DxmIH88SpEFNW9T8/s700/Y226_FAM_JarretRoss.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="700" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpXmzqjmA7VyCy-4SMT0zK9EoRNWm8mznfw3t_IVyM-l4kj5YM41ejxEnR5UVh0mmAo0GtPD-Y98woDvCxB-wUj5dr519HqPIku33T-BBEflosxPLT0kQ2fQWZFrXVruTZDxoy1NmvO753WV__6DvCplS2KyOU5zofg4Kq86ekb3DxmIH88SpEFNW9T8/s320/Y226_FAM_JarretRoss.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Official photo Year 226 (click for larger version). Left to right:<br />Duke Jarret, Baron Robert of Shiningham, Duchess Ribra Lynn.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0175">Duke Jarret of Rossie</a> (62)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0175">Duchess Ribra Lynn of Rossie</a> (68)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0179" target="_blank">Baron Robert of Shiningham</a></u> (21) in boarding school</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lord Julius Ross (18) in boarding school</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lord Magnor Ross (12) in boarding school</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lord Clempus Ross (2)</span></div><br /><i>It will be another busy year for the Rossie duke and duchess, although there is no extraordinary event in their Y232 program.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Military Tribute Day</b> () attended by Duke Jarret and brother Bennet Ross like they normally do.</div><div><div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Great Mazaloom </b><b>Symposium</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Duke Jarret.</div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Duke Vibrattore of Aarbyville's 50th Birthday Concert</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Duke Jarret and Duchess Ribra Lynn.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>HRH Queen Venezia's garden party</b> (Royal Palace) attended by Duchess Ribra Lynn.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Myshuno District Order gala dinner</b> (San Myshuno) attended by Duchess Ribra Lynn and Duke Jarret.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>30th «Queen Evez Championship»</b> (Newcrest) attended by Duke Jarret and Duchess Ribra Lynn.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Mazaloom Ball</b> (Royal Palace) attended by Duke Jarret and Duchess Ribra Lynn.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fall: <b>New Dimension Day</b> () attended by Duke Jarret and Duchess Ribra Lynn.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fall: <b>Rossie District Order gala dinner</b> (Rossie Palace) hosted by Duke Jarret and Duchess Ribra Lynn.</div><div><br /></div><div>Winter: <b>Ross Memorial Day</b> () attended by Duke Jarret and Duchess Ribra Lynn.</div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsE5vY5FQzoJM1BlGxdffEM98HsvHCNHpnzPjLMM7g9uVSIXWgzCtDYrgBocsiUFgjqjahksSKSnv2CdpjrPp-AeBHaHDuwXnb1b7GmKP9duwfQNp83vk_yLuw4StICda1J5JwMWEzArnPEH2c1-DmAkZwX3xCOux7W1RPF79SODoL0cmO1960-0rLtEg/s800/hood-header-03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="800" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsE5vY5FQzoJM1BlGxdffEM98HsvHCNHpnzPjLMM7g9uVSIXWgzCtDYrgBocsiUFgjqjahksSKSnv2CdpjrPp-AeBHaHDuwXnb1b7GmKP9duwfQNp83vk_yLuw4StICda1J5JwMWEzArnPEH2c1-DmAkZwX3xCOux7W1RPF79SODoL0cmO1960-0rLtEg/w640-h62/hood-header-03.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><i>R</i><i>egion 3 covers the districts Tredony and Tartosa (incl. Effenmont Island). The only high nobility peerage is the Tredony county with their seat in Tartosa. Region 3 is rather small, and it has been suggested to merge it with Region 6, which seems to stir up some local protests due to historical matters.</i><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLAWcdAt2jeWE8UvQV7ZDJGKHt4pBCWg9-sUQAIDQ9AbtsMP0AQ0zc6_bXx4ZAZK2Z7ckjNtifWJ1SiIx9amYbjW7XE3pfhRT0wAA0_d0y2h2vgBsX6h0m8lawUZqkH52Iy_Dqs6iCpU0/s200/03b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/coatofarms/86.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="212" data-original-width="158" height="73" src="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/coatofarms/86.jpg" width="54" /></a><br /><b style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">House de Luminosa</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Castello Tredony at Porto Luminoso, Tartosa -</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKA7JkOMuwZUNZYKA7_Yx50ax29e1fhL_hNXyJ-ChHkGdW0XAMYnY116ksx741HUo-HvjFSFJgxk97Ilui2FE7mqqv70BOcx7jXd6m8bRMC-4Ot72uO8G4gwUFatG8NZlHIahYQwS20Rd9ncVanCrgdY44sreatI0DyoR6GbZktSiMpNbHeHquSWgHtI/s746/Y222_FAM-JeromeLuxe-Hamper.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKA7JkOMuwZUNZYKA7_Yx50ax29e1fhL_hNXyJ-ChHkGdW0XAMYnY116ksx741HUo-HvjFSFJgxk97Ilui2FE7mqqv70BOcx7jXd6m8bRMC-4Ot72uO8G4gwUFatG8NZlHIahYQwS20Rd9ncVanCrgdY44sreatI0DyoR6GbZktSiMpNbHeHquSWgHtI/s320/Y222_FAM-JeromeLuxe-Hamper.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Official photo Year 220</i><i> (click for larger version)</i><i>. Left to right:<br />Lord Nicham, Prince Jerome, Countess Bequeenie, Lord Millaus. </i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0299" target="_blank">Prince Jerome, the Count de Tredony</a></u> (67)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0303" target="_blank">Countess Bequeenie de Tredony</a></u> (64)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0310" style="outline-width: 0px; user-select: auto;" target="_blank">Lord Nicham de (Luxe-Hamper) Luminosa</a></u> (30)<br /><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0311" target="_blank">Lord Millaus de (Luxe-Hamper) Luminosa</a></u> (25)</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Prince Jerome recently chose to break loose from the royal House of Luxe-Hamper, mainly because his two sons were not considered members anyway. The changes hardly affected their locally focused life</i><i>. Prince Jerome is still a member of the Royal Chamber.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Military Tribute Day</b> (Luminoso Beach) attended by Prince Jerome.</div><div><div><div><br /></div></div></div><div>Spring: <b>Aarbyville Disrict Order Gala Dinner</b> (Aarbyville) attended by Countess Bequeenie.</div><div><br /></div><div><div></div></div><div><b>Spring: Great Mazaloom </b><b>Symposium</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Prince Jerome, as the event is hosted by the Royal Chamber.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><strike>Spring: <b>Duke Vibrattore of Aarbyville's 50th Birthday Concert</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Prince Jerome.</strike></div><div><br /></div></div><div>Summer: <b>HRH Queen Venezia's garden party</b> (Royal Palace) attended by Countess Bequeenie.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Lord Millaus Juan (Luxe-Hamper) Luminosa 25th birthday</b> (Tartosa). Family & friends party only, as he is only 2nd to his father's county.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>30th «Queen Evez Championship»</b> (Newcrest) attended by Prince Jerome, Countess Bequeenie and Lord Nicham.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Mazaloom Ball </b>(Royal Palace) attended by Prince Jerome and Countess Bequeenie.</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div>Fall: <b>Tredony District Order Gala Dinner</b> (Castello Tredony) hosted by Prince Jerome, attended by Countess Bequeenie and Lord Nicham.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR33ywAOTVVLgsBsy6wwgJIwPxtLHD6TpqxUsA7oFwpo6_6OrzTAcZan_uS2v16cHjj_CvZ84R00XuuFGFJxF2VMbO1BdS5HsWmeJ0en1xQg4YHrxuLJ3O26Q9O_5hxTBhPW4r45HaDmzPM0O7elikyvNgeimp-YGUrEaMQ7tKoFrdK2v9ldTXec9kKg8/s800/hood-header-04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="800" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR33ywAOTVVLgsBsy6wwgJIwPxtLHD6TpqxUsA7oFwpo6_6OrzTAcZan_uS2v16cHjj_CvZ84R00XuuFGFJxF2VMbO1BdS5HsWmeJ0en1xQg4YHrxuLJ3O26Q9O_5hxTBhPW4r45HaDmzPM0O7elikyvNgeimp-YGUrEaMQ7tKoFrdK2v9ldTXec9kKg8/w640-h62/hood-header-04.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><i>R</i><i>egion 4 covers the districts of Crafthole, Copperdale and Moonwood. The only high nobility peerage is the Crafthole county with their seat at Moonwood Mill. </i><i>It was not yet decided whether Region 8 will be joining Region 2 or Region 4.</i></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLAWcdAt2jeWE8UvQV7ZDJGKHt4pBCWg9-sUQAIDQ9AbtsMP0AQ0zc6_bXx4ZAZK2Z7ckjNtifWJ1SiIx9amYbjW7XE3pfhRT0wAA0_d0y2h2vgBsX6h0m8lawUZqkH52Iy_Dqs6iCpU0/s200/03b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/coatofarms/81.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="160" height="76" src="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/coatofarms/81.jpg" width="60" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>House of Paris</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Grimtooth Manor, Moonwood Mill -</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55OQib8n2nmdRieBOP5rCwAGT9_t3RCholo464gBn9mI2DCJG5kaotKUbUS9qZy8q546PyiY96ETP93RuftWehXfbZUBpi7nXKkaMVgBwiNy2r5DrNfq9-G7s4O1pZIbB_smauWpybBetGjvmnz257NVffwLpqlcNBVz8xJ6MJ-5OX45JNZbBMr9_xdw/s762/Y232_FA_JacopParis.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="762" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55OQib8n2nmdRieBOP5rCwAGT9_t3RCholo464gBn9mI2DCJG5kaotKUbUS9qZy8q546PyiY96ETP93RuftWehXfbZUBpi7nXKkaMVgBwiNy2r5DrNfq9-G7s4O1pZIbB_smauWpybBetGjvmnz257NVffwLpqlcNBVz8xJ6MJ-5OX45JNZbBMr9_xdw/s320/Y232_FA_JacopParis.jpg" width="294" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Official photo Year 232 (click for larger version). Count Jacop<br />and Countess Benedicta. Lord Tylon and Lady Cortenza.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0320" target="_blank">Count Jacop of Crafthole</a></u> (47)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0319" target="_blank">Countess Benedicta of Crafthole</a></u> (50)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lord Jarlor Paris (11) in boarding school</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lady Cortenza Paris (8)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lord Tylon Paris (5)</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><i>House of Paris mostly leads a life out of the spotlights, but this year there are two birthdays on their program.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><strike>Spring: <b>Aarbyville Disrict Order Gala Dinner</b> (Aarbyville) attended by </strike></div><div><br /></div><div><div></div></div><div>Spring: <b>Crafthole District Order gala dinner</b> (Grimtooth Manor) hosted by Count Jacop, attended by Countess Benedicta.</div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Duke Vibrattore of Aarbyville's 50th Birthday Concert</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Count Jacop alone.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><strike>Summer: <b>30th «Queen Evez Championship»</b> (Newcrest) attended by .</strike></div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Countess Benedicta's 50th birthday Dinner Party</b> (Grimtooth Manor).</div></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVvBTt-nmxiscrAMb42DfXvBLDIcBjU1AuWiYgInAuDSLxsg4vnVAt5umjjI4sK635LeXm1DgwqGV9hcpCY7_N1Zb-pxcBgRUZeyrvhqXy6K9utjYrnoIZI-WJGUPnMbuIhVXGPttUcJxj86Y1rgsjBQ680LSJ2dKZ7G2zGGE89FDG8mmn_X-0X1zaKBA/s800/hood-header-06.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="800" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVvBTt-nmxiscrAMb42DfXvBLDIcBjU1AuWiYgInAuDSLxsg4vnVAt5umjjI4sK635LeXm1DgwqGV9hcpCY7_N1Zb-pxcBgRUZeyrvhqXy6K9utjYrnoIZI-WJGUPnMbuIhVXGPttUcJxj86Y1rgsjBQ680LSJ2dKZ7G2zGGE89FDG8mmn_X-0X1zaKBA/w640-h62/hood-header-06.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i><div><i><br /></i></div>R</i><i>egion 6 covers the district San Sequoia. The only high nobility peerage is the Aarbyville dukedom with their seat at Aarby Wharf.</i><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/coatofarms/82b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="300" height="88" src="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/coatofarms/82b.jpg" width="76" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">House de Croismare</b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Aarbyville Hall at Aarby Wharf, San Sequoia -</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKfbRliTZ8HSj52FiTiDEfgFn0T9LHnbUvow_ln0-k6WGTykipbL6vyrlhg4qq_OZioYLhaDgXPleRjNBZGnaffx3Jth8TTePMmiyvZTEhju2ZmR8BwvHui5avHEhqcfo7T8AYxALL1oLsTAHakzKYk9P5Lq4quM_fg7h3VKYMi3CK6i261BrVDgTT3k/s700/Y230_FA_VibrattoreCroismare.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="700" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKfbRliTZ8HSj52FiTiDEfgFn0T9LHnbUvow_ln0-k6WGTykipbL6vyrlhg4qq_OZioYLhaDgXPleRjNBZGnaffx3Jth8TTePMmiyvZTEhju2ZmR8BwvHui5avHEhqcfo7T8AYxALL1oLsTAHakzKYk9P5Lq4quM_fg7h3VKYMi3CK6i261BrVDgTT3k/s320/Y230_FA_VibrattoreCroismare.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Official photo Year 230.<br />Duke Vibrattore and Duchess Prudence.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0326" target="_blank">Duke Vibrattore de Aarbyville</a></u> (50)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0320" target="_blank">Duchess Prudence de Aarbyville</a></u> (44)</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><i>It looks to be a rather busy year with Duke Vibrattore's 50th birthday and the Grand Mazalom Symposium taking place in San Sequoia this year. The couple still has no children, but the duke's brother, Baron Vincent of Man, recently had twins, meaning the future of this huse is secured anyway.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Military Tribute Day</b> (Aarby Wharf) attended by Duke Vibrattore.</div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Aarbyville Disrict Order Gala Dinner</b> (Aarby Wharf) hosted by Duke Vibrattore and Duchess Prudence.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div>Spring: <b>Duke Merlin von Windenburg 80 years Anniversary Gala Dinner</b> (Windenburg) attended by Duke Vibrattore and Duchess Prudence.</div><div><br /></div></div><div>Spring: <b>Great Mazaloom </b><b>Symposium</b> (Museum of Classical Music) attended by Duke Vibrattore.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Spring: <b>Duke Vibratore 50 year Anniversary Concert</b> (Museum of Classical Music).</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>HRH Queen Venezia's garden party</b> (Royal Palace) attended by Duchess Prudence.</div></div></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>30th «Queen Evez Championship»</b> (Newcrest) attended by Duke Vibrattore and Duchess Prudence.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Countess Benedicta's 50th birthday Dinner Party</b> (Grimtooth Manor) attended by Duke Vibrattore and Duchess Prudence.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Mazaloom Ball </b>(Royal Palace) attended by Duke Vibrattore and Duchess Prudence.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEB5UfPzSQgWUWzGObckDesxnqszi7Zy-ZLywJI5PeVY4kOhoN1J4wnP3Iy30pMCDp4xrUWih-fhxsQDOvFhgUE4dK8FiOniAXDoYeOvg5-I0RV7BUr3Ups5-fTFmVV5BbsJ5jApNEsouHXPXQ6OrOzhhJ9bIaVuUsgjrHBmVhBkpFlJc8-U-IYyYEhG0/s800/hood-header-07.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="800" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEB5UfPzSQgWUWzGObckDesxnqszi7Zy-ZLywJI5PeVY4kOhoN1J4wnP3Iy30pMCDp4xrUWih-fhxsQDOvFhgUE4dK8FiOniAXDoYeOvg5-I0RV7BUr3Ups5-fTFmVV5BbsJ5jApNEsouHXPXQ6OrOzhhJ9bIaVuUsgjrHBmVhBkpFlJc8-U-IYyYEhG0/w640-h62/hood-header-07.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>R</i><i>egion 7 covers the districts of Advorton and Chestnut Ridge. The only high nobility peerage is the Advorton county (Chestnut Ridge)</i><i>.</i><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/coatofarms/83.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="160" height="73" src="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/coatofarms/83.jpg" width="59" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>House of Altham</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Altham Ranch at Riders Glen, Chestnut Ridge -</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig6nkkUa2JZyZtzO8rp8JvFQbE8PDal022ZvA07dp4XSB_nqR1GHbYbtAP8O9AZNHq9aDYnG6-ISKTRTkg9qiQPEF1lRf2bSu-g496kAcAyOFPjqnoWPpPVJB4Syj2ZLnKSgD2jlq6d0YudS0w3wePMbLlDYsv_dT_VkZg9SH9kbkS6E17Z7cBNxMAnck/s700/Y230_FA_ChanderAlthamFam.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="700" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig6nkkUa2JZyZtzO8rp8JvFQbE8PDal022ZvA07dp4XSB_nqR1GHbYbtAP8O9AZNHq9aDYnG6-ISKTRTkg9qiQPEF1lRf2bSu-g496kAcAyOFPjqnoWPpPVJB4Syj2ZLnKSgD2jlq6d0YudS0w3wePMbLlDYsv_dT_VkZg9SH9kbkS6E17Z7cBNxMAnck/s320/Y230_FA_ChanderAlthamFam.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Official photo Year 230 (click for larger version).<br />Countess Annette and Count Chander. Lord Casper and Lord Timan.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0323" target="_blank">Count Chander of Advorton</a></u> (57)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0315" target="_blank">Countess Annette of Advorton</a></u> (43)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lord Timan Altham (10)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lord Casper Altham (8)</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><i>It looks to be a pleasant year with few events beyond the standard line-up. It might give Count Chander a chance to focus on the ranch. His uncle, Lord Floyd, stays at the ranch occasionally but is not seen a member of the household.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><strike>Spring: <b>Crafthole District Order gala dinner</b> (Moonwood Mill) attended by Countess Annette and Count Chander.</strike></div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Great Mazaloom </b><b>Symposium</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Count Chander.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><div>Spring: <b>Duke Vibrattore of Aarbyville's 50th Birthday Concert</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Count Chander alone.</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div>Summer: <b>HRH Queen Venezia's garden party</b> (Royal Palace) attended by Countess Annette.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><div>Summer: <b>30th «Queen Evez Championship»</b> (Newcrest) attended by Count Chander and Countess Annette.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Advorton District Order gala dinner</b> (Altham Ranch) hosted by Count Chander and Countess Annette.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Countess Benedicta's 50th birthday Dinner Party</b> (Moonwood Mill) attended by Count Chander and Countess Annette.</div><div><br /></div></div><div>Summer: <b>Mazaloom Ball </b>(Royal Palace) attended by Count Chander and Countess Annette.</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-SY_stSEw2kCkKZo_RQg00Qsd_MmGQSOfsLfHYFn5lyUvFHrHLxO-Zna0_u8OJ31bC3ck-nihr2YC1tInrA9E51ce0-tetK7bUq5vDwuPHGEiC4iR0-KFarkqSOVjLn3Od7ZucJxH6VBgNInfazmGlxAvPAde_ET37f9jEAxJIWYLHE1WX7m8mNcjeY/s800/hood-header-08.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="800" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-SY_stSEw2kCkKZo_RQg00Qsd_MmGQSOfsLfHYFn5lyUvFHrHLxO-Zna0_u8OJ31bC3ck-nihr2YC1tInrA9E51ce0-tetK7bUq5vDwuPHGEiC4iR0-KFarkqSOVjLn3Od7ZucJxH6VBgNInfazmGlxAvPAde_ET37f9jEAxJIWYLHE1WX7m8mNcjeY/w640-h62/hood-header-08.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><i>R</i><i>egion 8 covers the district of Glimmerbrook incl. Tickertown. The only high nobility peerage is the Ticktop county</i><i>. When Region 8 gets merged with either Region 2 or Region 4, House de Gould will no longer be covered by his calendar.</i></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/coatofarms/84.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="160" height="76" src="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/coatofarms/84.jpg" width="60" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>House de Gould</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Gould Ridge Manor, Glimmerbrook -</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQs06a4EUoNwrhfj4v8IrVg2E1XU3HHGJAkxVBBgnBixtmyQ5CXUlA_uVfieUY2SZX7KmoIhy4zTD7UAJ3RYk06mVLBAjy0q4-QcMkYfyBTf2qPBa9ZzncfakLJXe9QpDWMo0JK_L2p_hnNiQTbxiveXgpnXMINPDOpGO-IaG4oRS0I4jl-jE34HV2h4/s775/Y231_FA_Helfert.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="775" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQs06a4EUoNwrhfj4v8IrVg2E1XU3HHGJAkxVBBgnBixtmyQ5CXUlA_uVfieUY2SZX7KmoIhy4zTD7UAJ3RYk06mVLBAjy0q4-QcMkYfyBTf2qPBa9ZzncfakLJXe9QpDWMo0JK_L2p_hnNiQTbxiveXgpnXMINPDOpGO-IaG4oRS0I4jl-jE34HV2h4/s320/Y231_FA_Helfert.jpg" width="289" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Official photo Year 231 (click for larger version). Count Helfert and Countess Elisabeth.<br />Front left to right: Lady Penelopa, Lord Kizzel, Lord Marcian.</span></i><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0330" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Count Helfert of Ticktop</span></a></u><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;"> (48)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0317" target="_blank">Countess Elisabeth of Ticktop</a></u> (53)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lord Kizzel de Gould (13) in boarding school</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lady Penelopa de Gould (10)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lord Marcian de Gould (7)</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Being high nobility of such a small region, Count Helfert is more than likely to loose the District Order that today is held by the county. When Region 8 gets merged into a bigger region, this house will therefore become low nobility. Year 232 might be their last year o</i><i>n this calendar</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Great Mazaloom </b><b>Symposium</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Count Helfert.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><div>Spring: <b>Duke Vibrattore of Aarbyville's 50th Birthday Concert</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Count Helfert alone.</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div>Summer: <b>HRH Queen Venezia's garden party</b> (Royal Palace) attended by Countess Elisabeth.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>30th «Queen Evez Championship»</b> (Newcrest) attended by Count Helfert and Countess Elisabeth.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Tickerton District Order gala dinner</b> (Gould Ridge Manor) hosted by Count Helfert, attended by Countess Elisabeth.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Advorton District Order gala dinner</b> (Chestnut Ridge) attended by Countess Elisabeth.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Mazaloom Ball </b>(Royal Palace) attended by Count Helfert and Countess Elisabeth.</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_QNkA6RCeAwMBXNr4vJb5wwqTdSm7Gd_G_dcF5mCKNJBadZ5uqsJNvh2GHl9YrKKhXMX0OTMP51yrM07Dt9U8kDn7G2R03SIcnBFcWC3-joi9I8cJEKHl6uKWVAC5ipCO5xMbB2VKzE37Chs4NGm8frMK4b6qftzeoKllQ2zhjzE7g9_GKx8W3yfhWc/s800/hood-header-12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="800" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_QNkA6RCeAwMBXNr4vJb5wwqTdSm7Gd_G_dcF5mCKNJBadZ5uqsJNvh2GHl9YrKKhXMX0OTMP51yrM07Dt9U8kDn7G2R03SIcnBFcWC3-joi9I8cJEKHl6uKWVAC5ipCO5xMbB2VKzE37Chs4NGm8frMK4b6qftzeoKllQ2zhjzE7g9_GKx8W3yfhWc/w640-h62/hood-header-12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><i>R</i><i>egion 12 covers the districts of San Myshuno (Meadows incl. Del Sol Valley, and Myshuno incl. Magnolia Promenade), Gloomville incl. Evergreen Harbor, Newcrest and Brindleton Bay. </i><i>The high nobility peerages include the Meadows dukedom (San Myshuno), the Cavalier dukedom (Brindleton), Myshuno barony (San Myshuno), Gloom barony (Gloomville) and Verde barony (Oasis Springs).</i></div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLAWcdAt2jeWE8UvQV7ZDJGKHt4pBCWg9-sUQAIDQ9AbtsMP0AQ0zc6_bXx4ZAZK2Z7ckjNtifWJ1SiIx9amYbjW7XE3pfhRT0wAA0_d0y2h2vgBsX6h0m8lawUZqkH52Iy_Dqs6iCpU0/s200/03b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="147" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLAWcdAt2jeWE8UvQV7ZDJGKHt4pBCWg9-sUQAIDQ9AbtsMP0AQ0zc6_bXx4ZAZK2Z7ckjNtifWJ1SiIx9amYbjW7XE3pfhRT0wAA0_d0y2h2vgBsX6h0m8lawUZqkH52Iy_Dqs6iCpU0/w59-h80/03b.jpg" width="59" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>House of Saxor</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Torendi Tower at Fashion District, San Myshuno -</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jxDPRByvo5UYOh-l72d5CxZ_vz8D7Hkx61-tLI6RG-9ZMU5aXWQ6NaUr3K704v1TZXHF2quYzFoWH9pxLpv4aEW-lkh5Qr3chXu2OoraxrDKNwAYXizSNWcdcRYdgRO9VwQYdvL58LnE-rZk0d82J-dIHqyFol1W5evQMUpKzN3_3loYEw9rFNFDs8k/s700/Y231-PO_Corva-SaxorYA2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="700" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jxDPRByvo5UYOh-l72d5CxZ_vz8D7Hkx61-tLI6RG-9ZMU5aXWQ6NaUr3K704v1TZXHF2quYzFoWH9pxLpv4aEW-lkh5Qr3chXu2OoraxrDKNwAYXizSNWcdcRYdgRO9VwQYdvL58LnE-rZk0d82J-dIHqyFol1W5evQMUpKzN3_3loYEw9rFNFDs8k/s320/Y231-PO_Corva-SaxorYA2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Official photo Year 231 (click for larger version.<br />Left to right: Duchess Gloria, Lady Corva, Duke Victus.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0152">Duke Victus of Meadows</a></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;"> (58)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0153">Duchess Gloria of Meadows</a></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> (76)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0155">Lady Corva Saxor</a> (26)</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Y232 looks to be an average year. Duke Victus is getting more politically engaged than before, he is the current Hood Contact for Fashion District, but this function will be replaced by a Councilor (District Contact) from next election. There are mechanisms preventing top nobility from working with politics on higher levels, their scene is the Royal Chamber where Victus is a member. This Fall Lady Corva will move out to study at University of Britechester.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Military Tribute Day</b> (Meadows) attended by Duke Victus and Duchess Gloria.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Brindleton District Order gala dinner</b> (Chateau Cavalier) attended by Duchess Gloria <strike>and Duke Victus</strike>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Great Mazaloom </b><b>Symposium</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Duke Victus as knight of The Royal Chamber.</div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Duke Vibrattore of Aarbyville's 50th Birthday Concert</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Duke Victus and Duchess Gloria.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>HRH Queen Venezia's garden party</b> (Royal Palace) to be attended by Duchess Gloria, probably joined by Lady Corva.</div></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>30th «Queen Evez Championship»</b> (Newcrest) attended by Duke Victus, Duchess Gloria and Lady Corva.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>Meadows District Order gala dinner</b> () hosted by Duke Victus and Duchess Gloria.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fall: <b>New Dimension Day</b> () atended by Duke Victus alone.</div><div><br /></div><div>Winter: Duke Victus will attend the <b>International Winter Sports Organization's 30th Anniversary Lunch</b> (Newcrest) to support all Mazalonian Winter Athletes who are currently boycotted by Empire of Snorthia.</div><div><br /></div><div>Winter: <b>Saxor Memorial Day</b> () will be attended by Duke Victus and Duchess Gloria.</div></div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJgfHaU2z368hcjmq7Br7JwFibJLud2lSjbAfZJntKM5Kaiqph5p7h3JwSK_0TVcOY6FnEVnAZDwRAqwJuLcAP4p7QBHaHMrgSkf2rFfGwALsCJStInFX8X-oNb6YVCCc7QdEzTD3rSw/s489/04-cofa3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="489" data-original-width="338" height="77" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJgfHaU2z368hcjmq7Br7JwFibJLud2lSjbAfZJntKM5Kaiqph5p7h3JwSK_0TVcOY6FnEVnAZDwRAqwJuLcAP4p7QBHaHMrgSkf2rFfGwALsCJStInFX8X-oNb6YVCCc7QdEzTD3rSw/w53-h77/04-cofa3.jpg" width="53" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>House de Cavalier</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Chateau de Cavalier, Cavalier Cove in Brindleton Bay -</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJwRf5dhN3phKfs5jjAv6hV2ZZwVEFoy7t8wEO6qJVAM-RMq4RyCntzmqETZt1r0eeGhc88XcJVT59ZB_Gt-Iqj2iihkWavST8YVc3h4ZjAZ6wwbHSecjwBAUkzYQxnYKo5lOhayOHkT7T-6EHqCYOLdgHeUEbn2H1hDconZE7XOyEQ-ES9DjA8smZIE/s788/Y231_CO_Charlophold-Cavalie.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJwRf5dhN3phKfs5jjAv6hV2ZZwVEFoy7t8wEO6qJVAM-RMq4RyCntzmqETZt1r0eeGhc88XcJVT59ZB_Gt-Iqj2iihkWavST8YVc3h4ZjAZ6wwbHSecjwBAUkzYQxnYKo5lOhayOHkT7T-6EHqCYOLdgHeUEbn2H1hDconZE7XOyEQ-ES9DjA8smZIE/s320/Y231_CO_Charlophold-Cavalie.jpg" width="203" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Official photo Year 231 (click for larger version).<br />Left to right: Duchess Luna, Duke Charlopold.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0113" style="font-family: verdana;">Duke Charlopold de Cavalier</a><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> (41)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0092">Duchess Luna de Cavalier</a></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> (41)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0125">Old-Duchess Claudine de Cavalier</a></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> (82)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0114">Lord Leon de Cavalier</a></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> (37)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lady Cloudetta de Cavalier (2)</span></div><br /><i>This will be rather busy year for the fresh duchy couple that is expecting their 2nd child this year</i><i>. Old-Duchess Claudine resides at Hindquarter Hideaway a short walk from the Chateau.</i></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Brindleton District Order gala dinner</b> (Chateau Cavalier) hosted by Duke Charlopold, attended by Duchess Luna and Old-Duchess Claudine.<div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Military Tribute Day</b> (Whiskerman's Wharf) attended by Duke Charlopold and Duchess Luna.</div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Great Mazaloom </b><b>Symposium</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Duke Charlopold.</div><div><br /></div><div>Spring: <b>Duke Vibrattore of Aarbyville's 50th Birthday Concert</b> (San Sequoia) attended by Duke Charloman <strike>and Old-Duchess Claudine</strike>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Summer: <b>HRH Queen Venezia's garden party</b> (Royal Palace) attended by Duchess Luna.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Summer: <b>30th «Queen Evez Championship»</b> (Newcrest) attended by Duke Charloman and Duchess Luna.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><strike>Summer: <b>Mazaloom Grand Ball</b> (Royal Palace) attended by Duke Charlopold and Duchess Luna.</strike></div><div><br /></div><div>Fall: <b>New Dimension Day</b> (Sable Square) attended by Duke Charlopold alone.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Fall: <b>Rossie District Order gala dinner</b> (Henford-on-Bagley) attended by Old-Duchess Claudine.</div><div><br /></div><div>Winter: <b>Moon Memorial Day</b> (Deadgrass Isle) to be hosted by Duke Charlopold.</div><div><br /></div><div>Winter: <b>Windenburg District Order gala dinner</b> (Windenburg) attended by Duke Charlopold and Duchess Luna. Duke Merlin of Windenburg is Ducess Luna's father.</div></div><div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9l1ldojcpYx9YrreSVQnWnxbuZReGPXauet3tY6zTyC87VF3vh9MYWMkyrEOVx1XrH92-L211qmDWSJnrOvvR0v5_A9aryYsm7enZ_AFmUR_kZ8EoPml-oqM7BIGFXoxrvOyaVMDn6H8/s100/06-cofa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="85" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9l1ldojcpYx9YrreSVQnWnxbuZReGPXauet3tY6zTyC87VF3vh9MYWMkyrEOVx1XrH92-L211qmDWSJnrOvvR0v5_A9aryYsm7enZ_AFmUR_kZ8EoPml-oqM7BIGFXoxrvOyaVMDn6H8/w53-h62/06-cofa.jpg" width="53" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>House von Kaching</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Brixerwood House, Gloomville -</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi24VMXxxTZglr_MAWlFeyf8Yp-t_mOyhRHozB9LvobsbfBnI8yOsqbFMl8jreBwj-Y3Fpx5RdYlN1eG06SlAJncSLlorj67uAXB2wfHbafKXbVatpZ0gh1KODmnCuhp9oTmF-Vh95A6uAe69jTUjyXcDVTe6mKgl0iLztllSYHvXGFJvfS1uBDXQl63pY/s700/Y227_FAM_BudvonKaching.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="700" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi24VMXxxTZglr_MAWlFeyf8Yp-t_mOyhRHozB9LvobsbfBnI8yOsqbFMl8jreBwj-Y3Fpx5RdYlN1eG06SlAJncSLlorj67uAXB2wfHbafKXbVatpZ0gh1KODmnCuhp9oTmF-Vh95A6uAe69jTUjyXcDVTe6mKgl0iLztllSYHvXGFJvfS1uBDXQl63pY/s320/Y227_FAM_BudvonKaching.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Year 227. Baron Bud and Baroness Rose.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0008">Baron Bud of Gloom</a> (84)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0007">Baroness Rose of Gloom</a> (82)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#M0009">The Hon. Edward Ba. von Kaching</a> (51)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0126" target="_blank">Lady Merielle (de Cavalier) von Kaching</a></u> (39)<br />Ms. Rosine Beatrice von Kaching (4)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Ms. Cathrise Alivia von Kaching (2)</span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><i>This year theBaron and Baroness might visit the Royal Palace three times! And as if that was not enugh - the Monarch is reporedly visiting Gloomville in Fall. It will be a busy year despite trying to slow down due to age. Their previous estate, Umbrage Manor, is currently rented by Lord Prome. Brixerwood House is also home to Edward and Lady Merielle, and their two daughters. </i></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Spring: <b>Gloomville District Order gala dinner</b> (Brixerwood House) hosted by Baron Bud and Baroness Rose, attended by The Hon. Edward and Lady Merielle.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><div>Summer: <b>30th «Queen Evez Championship»</b> (Newcrest) attended by The Hon. Edward and Lady Merielle.</div><div><br /></div></div><div>Summer: <b>Mazaloom Grand Ball</b> (Royal Palace) attended by The Hon. Edward and his wife Lady Merielle.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fall: <b>New Dimension Day</b> (Commercial Area) attended by The Hon. Edward and Lady Merielle.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Fall: <b>Jubilee Lunch</b> (Royal Palace) will be attended by Baron Bud and Baroness Rose. The occasion is the 50 years anniversary of House von Kaching.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><div>Fall: <b>Flock Memory Day</b> 100 years anniversary (Willow Field) to be attended by Baron Bud.</div><div><br /></div></div><div>Winter: <b>International Winter Sports Organization's 30th Anniversary Lunch</b> (Newcrest) attended by Baron Bud and Baroness Rose. The lunch is hosted in support of Mazaloomian Winter Athletes who are currently boycotted by Empire of Snorthia.</div><div><br /></div><div>Winter: <b>Brixerwood Memorial Day</b> () attended by Baron Bud and Baroness Rose.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALJDU7gnmdpAUfXH6g6SDFm_Zfo4qlFoxl7Bk82JXQ9LsaRB5EYi0BykcRckUBSWG7JBjiwQhHFXYkL3IYPbSnte_qU6a-7jsI4p8s7aC4nowLg_c2zeOV6EPD2fL2wjs1A_p0sryc5KDh0X4S5A2eIHGvMgbZWCzE7AD72xuMkmZdqkKEEhDc86uAG8/s282/ornament.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="101" data-original-width="282" height="101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALJDU7gnmdpAUfXH6g6SDFm_Zfo4qlFoxl7Bk82JXQ9LsaRB5EYi0BykcRckUBSWG7JBjiwQhHFXYkL3IYPbSnte_qU6a-7jsI4p8s7aC4nowLg_c2zeOV6EPD2fL2wjs1A_p0sryc5KDh0X4S5A2eIHGvMgbZWCzE7AD72xuMkmZdqkKEEhDc86uAG8/s1600/ornament.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-77205866478112240652024-01-18T13:39:00.001+01:002024-01-18T13:39:31.666+01:00Mazaloom NEWS - Year 231Year 231 has closed, and Mazaloom NEWS is here with highlights (and some less lighted) news from Mazaloom kingdom and beyond. The format has changed, no longer focus on Region 12, but the entire kingdom, and even a new section covering news from other nations like Empire of Snorthia and Sea kingdom. Five minutes video with news, job openings and family notes, hosted by Simmerville Studio's news anchor, Paulo Caliente.<div><div><div><div><div><div><br />
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/boMe0dOxXbs" width="560"></iframe></div></div></div></div></div></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-20833341314551710942024-01-15T22:15:00.006+01:002024-01-27T14:12:58.740+01:00Princess Evendice has grown up<p>(Year 232, Spring) Last Winter a young woman graduated and turned into a young adult. This weekend she was observed with her closest family dining in San Sequoia, most possibly to celebrate her birthday. The real party takes place in two weeks, a little bit delayed, and probably more private than their family outing at the Museum of Classical Music's restaurant. Despite being 6th in line to the Mazaloom Throne, the young woman hardly got much attention in the past.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVOZHaSaoWNcAyrhvcvnfJKxORyC30CaONL9UHkg1nUD2gMKke320lhzmOvdenjT57sSdU_qpqxrchG_AkQaql2CNTj-X0PElbgw8bMdtr8AOVRKKyJsXnO5-w4fcvnQo9Ui0mMaeJ2apRLKhAOcUK-LeLBTvh48DrZPneLaUlF8uEAHOhujH0ib_sHs/s700/20240115a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVOZHaSaoWNcAyrhvcvnfJKxORyC30CaONL9UHkg1nUD2gMKke320lhzmOvdenjT57sSdU_qpqxrchG_AkQaql2CNTj-X0PElbgw8bMdtr8AOVRKKyJsXnO5-w4fcvnQo9Ui0mMaeJ2apRLKhAOcUK-LeLBTvh48DrZPneLaUlF8uEAHOhujH0ib_sHs/s16000/20240115a.jpg" /></a></div><p><u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0309" target="_blank">HH Princess Evendice</a></u> (26) is oldest child of <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0298" target="_blank">HRH Prince Royal Blaise</a></u> (61) and HH Princess Duella (66). Her full name is Evendice Delleira Luxe-Hamper, and the family of 4 resides at Wyvern Hall in Britechester, one of the finer properties owned by the Royal Trust. Her uncle is HRM King Tarriot, making the Crownprincess her cousin.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>This coming Fall Princess Evendice will most likely attend University to get a degree in Literature & Language. She could walk from their home, but is expected to move into another property of the Royal Trust, where her cousins, the Crownprincess and her 3 brothers might stay as well.</p><p>Paparazzi showed up in the restaurant! It turned out they had spotted a real celebrity, and did not disturb Evendice and her family. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz8Cd7RpHDqvwj1fyk63o16TQ_dVkzXs50yUrzHN02cJ27l1ugX4jW3bL4FVnIiPHY1cbTK9E9DaiIlHdwoVxocfLW0Q-WAwHFqLLeUkVq15uBW731GFHz_8FDAxSoW7S_xplIW0lWHapoWKvpSqntPkqUfRVQknkQI5c0tP2pjIAEL4QvKXAHJ0UqNT0/s700/20240115b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz8Cd7RpHDqvwj1fyk63o16TQ_dVkzXs50yUrzHN02cJ27l1ugX4jW3bL4FVnIiPHY1cbTK9E9DaiIlHdwoVxocfLW0Q-WAwHFqLLeUkVq15uBW731GFHz_8FDAxSoW7S_xplIW0lWHapoWKvpSqntPkqUfRVQknkQI5c0tP2pjIAEL4QvKXAHJ0UqNT0/s16000/20240115b.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>While the celebrity was trapped, Prince Royal Blaise and family was not recognized this time.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Both Princess Evendice and her younger brother, HH Prince Marquis (23) were reportedly having cream coke with their dinner. Perhaps not very classy, but it turned out the restaurant was out of nectar...</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDp1AaT9xrBo-SdeBTGoAT75cKLDrO4mzxKz0QZdiXktqA_Mw4ZZrqKUYq-9bVnOnm-IAYN1iEPHh475U863YEF_ehFyjYcwap7g-QloqDXR64eRgDcG5aMzY5PLtaqPv83wkRvqK7IxHU3EZUp0LG5VjwkK9FLZ7rdGFt-aaOGoJNq8lDXGXs-yGZGUs/s700/20240115c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDp1AaT9xrBo-SdeBTGoAT75cKLDrO4mzxKz0QZdiXktqA_Mw4ZZrqKUYq-9bVnOnm-IAYN1iEPHh475U863YEF_ehFyjYcwap7g-QloqDXR64eRgDcG5aMzY5PLtaqPv83wkRvqK7IxHU3EZUp0LG5VjwkK9FLZ7rdGFt-aaOGoJNq8lDXGXs-yGZGUs/s16000/20240115c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Princess Duella and daughter Princess Evendice.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>This is a rather popular venue for upper class events, so the other guess hardly reacted even if they recognized the family. Prince Royal Blaise is of course a member of the Royal House and he also was on their pay roll for a few years, but because his mother, the regent Queen Evez, died before he got his own family, his wife and children are not a part of the Royal House of Luxe-Hamper. These rules are a bit tricky. They are all seen as high nobility, though.</p>After the meal the main person wanted to dance a little, and the fact that her parents joined in, despite recently having eaten a good dinner, should be proof enough that this family is rather relaxed with their reputation.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsOXI7Zbt5ANhRCLnQn9lvt59FZATibwmhKfOZtgW-qTVw8GJhRkaCDmYfzX0lOqabs2kQhipzfLxkHag2QvQlHmweJrcRoydBY1LD9NUk0YnPWhuwCsvVylZuEvC83yibCmQegX4zylmLg2vdJ0X4PxqzggwjD1XATBi2MME1KUaDmi3mO_vBEaWXy4/s700/20240115d.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsOXI7Zbt5ANhRCLnQn9lvt59FZATibwmhKfOZtgW-qTVw8GJhRkaCDmYfzX0lOqabs2kQhipzfLxkHag2QvQlHmweJrcRoydBY1LD9NUk0YnPWhuwCsvVylZuEvC83yibCmQegX4zylmLg2vdJ0X4PxqzggwjD1XATBi2MME1KUaDmi3mO_vBEaWXy4/s16000/20240115d.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Prince Marquis and his mother Princess Duella, in front. She works as a Lawyer and is not royal by birth.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The Museum of Classical Music is located at Aarby Wharf in San Sequoia, Region 6. This is the kingdom's most southern region, and quite far from Britechester. They probably stayed overnight.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7RHSAhc0b_GSYxOfYYhp0PiFTF0rE97n8sYZl1uumoMB97hdqh9TOlOnXz8a_wz6a7DmHMTvre-3ulgS5YvFXsGBgcdQ0uGbNxGXKmfJKa1vAVVBWg0Sww0sbxS1th6p_b55vq7p7R3Rm1i1FACCbWIyU6_bCCTUR-4QngC56x-I1IW5wRl2zo2Z1VPU/s700/20240115e.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7RHSAhc0b_GSYxOfYYhp0PiFTF0rE97n8sYZl1uumoMB97hdqh9TOlOnXz8a_wz6a7DmHMTvre-3ulgS5YvFXsGBgcdQ0uGbNxGXKmfJKa1vAVVBWg0Sww0sbxS1th6p_b55vq7p7R3Rm1i1FACCbWIyU6_bCCTUR-4QngC56x-I1IW5wRl2zo2Z1VPU/s16000/20240115e.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Museum of Classical Music is worth a stop only if you did not already check it out.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Princess Evendice and her brother paid a visit to the old Museum. The visit was obviously not announced, as there were no museum representative guiding them. The current exhibition is quite old, but the main attraction of this address is the Aarby Music Hall. More about that venue later in Spring, as this year's Great Mazaloom Symposium (GMS) will take place there!<p></p>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-46029411021843093582024-01-12T19:04:00.011+01:002024-01-12T19:22:55.747+01:00Royal Guest at Gobelin Fashion Show<p>(Year 232 Spring) With plenty of hush-hush and invites only, last night Gobelin Fashion arranged another successful fashion show for the elite. The models did a great job as usual, and guests were treated well with lots of inspiration for the upcoming season.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mlj2XRyI5O_HKfM7ulxI7cpVNXwLlQ0u91u2JTDQKUAP8j2bwNk97Fw_FDy6svHjI-O-IZuE9KFV2hWbjh9CQFRpOaEGXsPhZIup5iqfdpCUDpgJ_LrqhPeiDNiTpqrpfMwRVeG02GWTtn9bMLjC0uzZypq3u-WZ9P2NPV9TsR0Je7TYy5vZAYi_Wgo/s700/20240112a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mlj2XRyI5O_HKfM7ulxI7cpVNXwLlQ0u91u2JTDQKUAP8j2bwNk97Fw_FDy6svHjI-O-IZuE9KFV2hWbjh9CQFRpOaEGXsPhZIup5iqfdpCUDpgJ_LrqhPeiDNiTpqrpfMwRVeG02GWTtn9bMLjC0uzZypq3u-WZ9P2NPV9TsR0Je7TYy5vZAYi_Wgo/s16000/20240112a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Before we check out who were there, let's take a moment to step outside for an overview: What is Gobelin Fashion?</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>Gobelin Fashion was founded in Windenburg by House of Gobelin. They did very well, but mostly in their own region. Few years ago they bought Wilder Fashion from Rob Wilder, currently our President. He had been running a fashion house located at Fashion District in San Myshuno, and this location was the opportunity Gobelin Fashion needed to attempt expanding.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKRu5SlthHicpqAhfNEWB6mXQbCtwp1XUo00PqJIgmNx_y05NQQGfBcW8S_MKsXn0xOULNI3ULTHnYXePPfsKq-N9CqUcl_0acto_KX8IzfAy4DLj41C3rUnh8YAP6AHVrHAFoAHe8BSEuh8MAWFL0bZLGJFl4SWBHxRkDHIl-fbgai_mG1qPGd_hkGY/s700/20240112b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKRu5SlthHicpqAhfNEWB6mXQbCtwp1XUo00PqJIgmNx_y05NQQGfBcW8S_MKsXn0xOULNI3ULTHnYXePPfsKq-N9CqUcl_0acto_KX8IzfAy4DLj41C3rUnh8YAP6AHVrHAFoAHe8BSEuh8MAWFL0bZLGJFl4SWBHxRkDHIl-fbgai_mG1qPGd_hkGY/s16000/20240112b.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Three establishments: Gobelin Fashion's Show Room (left), blue door to<br />the underground karaoke bar, and Gobelin Fashion Atelier (right).</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>They took over the building, where they now have their fashion atelier (store) and a nice show room including a cat walk. This is where they frequently throw events to show off new fashion or themed collections. These shows are closed to the regular resident of San Myshuno, though. The target group is found among the wealthier houses of Mazaloom's aristocracy; mostly duchesses, countesses and royals, but also a few celebrities from various walks of life.</div><div><br /></div><div>Gobelin Fashion, currently biggest owner being <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0341" target="_blank">Elsa Gobelin</a></u> (68), focuses on gowns, so there is hardly any offers including the males, beyond the tuxedo. The address if normally referred to as <i>«Fashion Planet»k, </i>and in the basement of this building there is still a popular karaoke bar, <i>«Planet Honey Pop!»</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, these cat walk happenings are exclusive to a few. Models from the entire kingdom dream of participating, being seen here might open doors whether you want to work as a top Model or an Actress. This night the theme was «Short & Practical» focusing on sets and dresses suitable for everyday socializing to business life.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOngEnOM8oPDJhGLTH_tUskx9E83FY-QmpQMbJF8tsmPuuG2Nc0qQ3B87ACqPrVrMX5CoLxQ4gABFcXJ3wIyInuwKMIPCr2venF0higp2HlWReTC1fZeSzs7cZutAEfv4l3rffdegTG-f0qwlubnT4OHhItIVLFwJDImhV9dbwMJtr8XFTqI0QizHtdUc/s700/20240112c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOngEnOM8oPDJhGLTH_tUskx9E83FY-QmpQMbJF8tsmPuuG2Nc0qQ3B87ACqPrVrMX5CoLxQ4gABFcXJ3wIyInuwKMIPCr2venF0higp2HlWReTC1fZeSzs7cZutAEfv4l3rffdegTG-f0qwlubnT4OHhItIVLFwJDImhV9dbwMJtr8XFTqI0QizHtdUc/s16000/20240112c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Actress Venessa Jeong Clump is an experienced model. In the background waits Tamara Adrian.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Among the models we spotted actress <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0111" target="_blank">Venessa Jeong</a></u> (44) showing off a black set with a pink blouse and a matching hat, and <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0065" target="_blank">Tamara Adrian</a></u> (27) in a dress with high skirt and sweet, youthful top. And yes, Tamara Adrian is one of TV-personality Khloe Adrian Mervil's triplet sisters, best known as a promising Singer.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6dQo9sqYPJt02hsd0yX8xiP5NPeopobkE_FIZxttuaQEol1VgDhUsnEGNPlWitxeSUCCIUaDBJGsgbviWbyJJvtaOMMlVjH2SktNBiyX_Z-DRoGZATQgZu0EpNX2ZsD3J_Tb94460DcWiKW0CB55jcXcEyFNSWi1Db6YH8DKR38WL_eM3mjjzNkoE9w/s700/20240112d.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6dQo9sqYPJt02hsd0yX8xiP5NPeopobkE_FIZxttuaQEol1VgDhUsnEGNPlWitxeSUCCIUaDBJGsgbviWbyJJvtaOMMlVjH2SktNBiyX_Z-DRoGZATQgZu0EpNX2ZsD3J_Tb94460DcWiKW0CB55jcXcEyFNSWi1Db6YH8DKR38WL_eM3mjjzNkoE9w/s16000/20240112d.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Front row left to right: Chetta Ritz (Manager), Elsa Gobelin (CEO and main owner),<br />HRH Queen Venezia, and Ms. Flemming (HRH's Personal Attendant).</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>HRH Queen Venezia was present, joined by her Personal Attendant Ms Constance Flemming. The Queen was guided through the show by Gobelin Fashion CEO and largest owner, Elsa Gobelin. To the left (above photo) on front row is <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0342" target="_blank">Chetta Ritz</a></u> (64), current Manager of the fashion atelier and store. On second row we recognize <a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0093" target="_blank">Clara Gobelin</a> (72) and <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0079" target="_blank">Judith Ward</a></u> (68).</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86bLUrr3SBh2zwWSU7z3lnbtA5am90aKwqNjkKThHcaxOm7q1SSa-XnWKdxtOKSpZtdU-lH-Nk7zQY2Z4mzIJgJQBUId0Nnvf5CiOxA803jBlwhgO_RGd1J0ivaE1A_wMiQ-cJtn79pA_Mkvi41rPZ-7luwN5l6MSsqueaNO25w9__Z1ca-iCLn0ZZSs/s700/20240112e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86bLUrr3SBh2zwWSU7z3lnbtA5am90aKwqNjkKThHcaxOm7q1SSa-XnWKdxtOKSpZtdU-lH-Nk7zQY2Z4mzIJgJQBUId0Nnvf5CiOxA803jBlwhgO_RGd1J0ivaE1A_wMiQ-cJtn79pA_Mkvi41rPZ-7luwN5l6MSsqueaNO25w9__Z1ca-iCLn0ZZSs/s16000/20240112e.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Also G.R.A.N. Talent Agency was well represented by founder (and Ex-Manager) <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0356" target="_blank">Goldie Ruthfield</a></u> (84) and her daughter and new Manager, <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0357" target="_blank">Gerda Ruthfield</a></u> (37). Left of Goldie Ruthfield is <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#M0052" target="_blank">Diego Lobo</a></u> (52) - perhaps his next art project includes him wearing a short and practical dress? ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thankfully, Elsa Gobelin is glad to pose with her customers, so although there was only one photographer present, we get this shot from the event.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD78UeBCn7_7tiSVlQNsHLeK6B0ftXI4yhuLiSH_i2DOgqwdqyGeFBSP2p8RLbKpdY2bwd_Td65RopIhNSRoNS_qrWgyPgn6u3z8QhWtbLjGsyyKYM99OTkaHxAQNlmBtabTeOOR2VzfFgsVgKsUrS1aiQ6hyphenhyphenvFnHOPNExa2Eju9MXGW-cWGrJfKESE48/s700/20240112f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD78UeBCn7_7tiSVlQNsHLeK6B0ftXI4yhuLiSH_i2DOgqwdqyGeFBSP2p8RLbKpdY2bwd_Td65RopIhNSRoNS_qrWgyPgn6u3z8QhWtbLjGsyyKYM99OTkaHxAQNlmBtabTeOOR2VzfFgsVgKsUrS1aiQ6hyphenhyphenvFnHOPNExa2Eju9MXGW-cWGrJfKESE48/s16000/20240112f.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Queen seems rather serious, maybe she is still sorting out the many impressions from the fashion show? There is no information on what she and Ms. Flemming were looking for, perhaps it was something for Crown Princess Emireza?</div><div><br /></div><div>Elsa Gobelin also posed with her relative, Clara Gobelin. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii741bkMxGtMA7CpefSUct5HsbyMt32vDwCPRisavqIv7lwqOlFCBM9cHdoYBSDynJrLJpd1BMRWxehiYIjaN0M8eGg_JhZ-IQLzauFPyGiwTELGAmhx6ro74USSmKZdZNFAHo_wX5Kh24QLOwCFK5qPR0IIrfZHFz4XkRX3GnWbGpeG5AHTuicPF-d5Y/s700/20240112g.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii741bkMxGtMA7CpefSUct5HsbyMt32vDwCPRisavqIv7lwqOlFCBM9cHdoYBSDynJrLJpd1BMRWxehiYIjaN0M8eGg_JhZ-IQLzauFPyGiwTELGAmhx6ro74USSmKZdZNFAHo_wX5Kh24QLOwCFK5qPR0IIrfZHFz4XkRX3GnWbGpeG5AHTuicPF-d5Y/s16000/20240112g.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Clara is better known as Clara Bjergsen, but she recently divorced from her husband Bjorn and took back her maiden name, Gobelin. She now resides with her youngest daughter, Elsa, in Windenburg's modern harbor quarters. <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#REM0356" target="_blank">Elsa and Clara are cousins</a></u> both owning a bit of Gobelin Fashion Inc., Elsa 35% and Clara 20%. Also Clara's daughters, Sofia and Elsa, hold 5% each. In addition, Elsa Gobelin is current head of House von Gobelin.<div><br /></div><div>Next fashion show is not yet announced, but facing Summer that is the biggest season for weddings, it's more than likely that next theme will include something long and white!</div><div><br /></div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-66654760981454765062024-01-09T11:36:00.000+01:002024-01-09T11:36:06.914+01:00Too many Rentals?<p>(Year 232, Spring) This Winter we got a new <u><a href="https://simmerville.blogspot.com/2023/12/first-official-landlords.html" target="_blank">Landlord Deed</a></u>, and the rental business has really reached a new level. In most of our 8 regions we got rental units, and Landlords have also been fighting over land to build their rental residential establishments. Not everyone applauds this development.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdzq6EeAUDi_YjRJB0O8cvmjrLKtWhMA3y2wKuomuTL_LN3R2Q_kAK_Z1DxAbgRhIMBmnGUbcyrly4atJGaQiEoETrIlgMJMevXOwZ3Dbg4IvXKTcE1SJITpJHm6_Wbw3GHS8F-l5tCvktD4q9SxgxDtd89VOwkngu4HbhNFBY9YX-UE_GK1RDOgeCLs/s700/20240108a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline-width: 0px; user-select: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdzq6EeAUDi_YjRJB0O8cvmjrLKtWhMA3y2wKuomuTL_LN3R2Q_kAK_Z1DxAbgRhIMBmnGUbcyrly4atJGaQiEoETrIlgMJMevXOwZ3Dbg4IvXKTcE1SJITpJHm6_Wbw3GHS8F-l5tCvktD4q9SxgxDtd89VOwkngu4HbhNFBY9YX-UE_GK1RDOgeCLs/s16000/20240108a.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>On the main street of Newcrest's Crestville this morning, Politician and Vice-President Silverbone allowed herself one hour of protesting. <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents2.html#F0011" target="_blank">Fanny Silverbone</a></u> (72) belongs to the «Simoleons for Everyone» fraction of the LEFT party, and despite also representing the nation as the 2nd most important Politician at People Chamber, giving less room for individual opinions, she had to let go of some steam.</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><i>- The development is too rapid!, she stated. - In my book money for everyone means that we shall share, not that a few Landlords shall have it all! We sure got those Landlord Deeds that are required to rent out multiple units, but that does not seem to stop the wealthy and greedy to grab as much land as possible for future earnings!</i></div><div><br /></div><div>She was alone protesting, but got positive reaction from people walking by.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5epK7ylSSQ0oHmIzaA2XAHYQOHKGiFagG2zyxRqjLwbDAAcAGtnSnnHusacRTaNsl5W8DMkM6ucjXKBtq3MWA5dbMWNXH-dyRAThwkfrMJtdhx9GUqWsJDAl-Av0HsMQ63Jkfe1Qur7rGqLqaXBC7pRFbu0Q5xMNMD_fF11gWuzOfoxjjuo2b4xk1_o/s700/20240108b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5epK7ylSSQ0oHmIzaA2XAHYQOHKGiFagG2zyxRqjLwbDAAcAGtnSnnHusacRTaNsl5W8DMkM6ucjXKBtq3MWA5dbMWNXH-dyRAThwkfrMJtdhx9GUqWsJDAl-Av0HsMQ63Jkfe1Qur7rGqLqaXBC7pRFbu0Q5xMNMD_fF11gWuzOfoxjjuo2b4xk1_o/s16000/20240108b.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This street is now facing a special situation as some lots have gotten new owners, not yet revealed, and plans of building new rental resorts is currently being debated in locked rooms.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>- I'm not saying that this street would not benefit from some renovation, but this street is unique as 4 out of 5 lots are community services. With all those rental complexes the street will become very busy, but residents will have no community services! </i><i>We can not leave hood planning to the Landlords! We need a few more restrictions!</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Today there is a jazz club with a bar, a burger restaurant, a gallery and a museum. Most builds are old and simple, and none of them are of historical value, except the burger restaurant sharing the lot with a graveyard, making it less interesting to the Landlords. None of the 4 lots were very busy this morning.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwnFMhDh_AircZnLMIU3RS3-kH8V2cVm_LNwK6FtCCh2V7OwwRsPabpFLK-GIyZXS09zCsYz5F5jK1nlvw_FAXP12BehXtwgAd0pLhfq7Xzb19rEnv6kytb9QDUeZbZpQDwA0MmmlFMcY4vy6xFbE1eD8Xfv5wQkgQUc3yTvuACgoERnknF3e_HuqNM0/s700/20240108c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwnFMhDh_AircZnLMIU3RS3-kH8V2cVm_LNwK6FtCCh2V7OwwRsPabpFLK-GIyZXS09zCsYz5F5jK1nlvw_FAXP12BehXtwgAd0pLhfq7Xzb19rEnv6kytb9QDUeZbZpQDwA0MmmlFMcY4vy6xFbE1eD8Xfv5wQkgQUc3yTvuACgoERnknF3e_HuqNM0/s16000/20240108c.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>- I will ask the LEFT party to write a protest at our annual gathering in Tartosa next week, instructing People Chamber to implement some speed break regarding the new rental business. We simply need a better way to restrict the development, as we will not make a better community by turning every lot into a rental money machine benefiting the few!</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Local resident, <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#F0012" target="_blank">Corinne Dougham Mester Crestville</a></u> (68) kept a distance to Silverbone's protest.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXsRRdvB-06oNxqBfw3VIznsSbin8tdfy_JPzLquh06AN5r1qOzK-IurNG14HJ6lXaEGPEAdiFQOCXU9WEQUK8pizJMXEgzrpXgi_UswDQjG7lQCXJLyRJVuuJ5gWTwlFp13WEcnZpZXEj3kz4Q1nzbdJN0ncd3LNplKEnO59VjQQ31s5CfesTHimUFE/s700/20240108d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXsRRdvB-06oNxqBfw3VIznsSbin8tdfy_JPzLquh06AN5r1qOzK-IurNG14HJ6lXaEGPEAdiFQOCXU9WEQUK8pizJMXEgzrpXgi_UswDQjG7lQCXJLyRJVuuJ5gWTwlFp13WEcnZpZXEj3kz4Q1nzbdJN0ncd3LNplKEnO59VjQQ31s5CfesTHimUFE/s16000/20240108d.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>- I wholeheartedly disagree! My family estate is here, right behind me, and we are tired of our trashy neighbors. If it was not for my family's local history, we would have moved elsewhere long ago! I must say I can't wait to see this street upgraded, and I will gladly applaud the Landlords who will be paying that bill!</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Said the woman who is probably still one of our kingdom's wealthiest woman... Perhaps she is pushing this development more than she admits? She holds no Landlord Deed, though, so she can not currently benefit from the rental system.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdMJ4EN5kaLpZYlDhFX-HVTquKJ4JUD5LqihNplkRRUhvkzUqoyMb_8bE1k735sbJhuXzipgLVanKQJ4z4QJHEcldxamdY0-Wjhs73RFs72wGWl714JTepyZMuaZ3StcuJSoH7D6hyskqNhKL9DRKT9ae0xgwJJX5xkVJhEUNM0u9l_M1X_mWkwvQXFM/s700/20240108e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdMJ4EN5kaLpZYlDhFX-HVTquKJ4JUD5LqihNplkRRUhvkzUqoyMb_8bE1k735sbJhuXzipgLVanKQJ4z4QJHEcldxamdY0-Wjhs73RFs72wGWl714JTepyZMuaZ3StcuJSoH7D6hyskqNhKL9DRKT9ae0xgwJJX5xkVJhEUNM0u9l_M1X_mWkwvQXFM/s16000/20240108e.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Today Main Street offers (left to right):<br /><br /></div><div>- Gallery Ex-Po - owned by Ching, Inc.*<br />- Look Look Museum with small creative ateliers - owned by The National Museum.</div><div>- Civic Cliffs Burgers, owned by Ching, Inc.*</div><div>- Newcrest Graveyard</div><div>- Club High Ho, new owner not yet identified.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Ching Inc. is owned 50/50% by Baron Bud of Gloom and his sister Paula Ching Mester Mugger.</div><div><br /></div><div>Find more details on <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/communityTT99R.html#TTR-NC1" target="_blank">Newcrest real estate here</a></u>.</div>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-84467369701749466892024-01-05T01:13:00.008+01:002024-01-05T12:49:55.289+01:00History Lesson<p>(Year 232, Spring) The ever enthusiastic leader of Mazaloom Historical Society since many years, Mila Munch (78), expresses one sincere wish: That more residents would build knowledge of the history of their family as well as of our community. There is a waiting list to join the popular Historical Society club, but Munch can recommend additional ways to get enlightened.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpsxpEz6T0yr41Wp7vgUi0mgNNV9pksOnkjBD7MgEpfmEMIQPpqv5F0N8ZWGhnZSM772JIy7XVIkp7pa42-E5jrbSXn6ALYRX1MTUT7aI3TkTZm9o0TPPrVZyk986lyDfaf9PjxxK6IVcynrk4DQA_bM61LB8BalwobhRs4l5lRUI4LfhI0i3woBWS3iA/s700/20240104a.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpsxpEz6T0yr41Wp7vgUi0mgNNV9pksOnkjBD7MgEpfmEMIQPpqv5F0N8ZWGhnZSM772JIy7XVIkp7pa42-E5jrbSXn6ALYRX1MTUT7aI3TkTZm9o0TPPrVZyk986lyDfaf9PjxxK6IVcynrk4DQA_bM61LB8BalwobhRs4l5lRUI4LfhI0i3woBWS3iA/s16000/20240104a.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Mila Munch in Historical Society's genealogy library.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>If she had to list just one field where Mazaloom kingdom did well, it would be to make the common history available to anyone interested. Did you know that the <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/residents1.html#REM0297" target="_blank">online registry</a></u> provides family trees all the way back to Year 1? Or that the National Museum frequently display portraits and other old heirlooms showing the history of some of our early heroes? Or that there exists a packed <u><a href="https://www.hinsides.no/ts4/registry/historybook1.html#00" target="_blank">History Book</a></u> online, helping you to trace historical events and persons based on geographical region or department?</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><i>- I was raised to appreciate our past</i>, says Mila Munch. She spend a few hours daily in her small annex on her private ground in Windenburg. That is where she helps residents to trace their family roots, but also where she administrates the Historical Society. <i>- It's a mystery to me how many residents know so little!</i></p><p>Although she is most interested in family trees of royals and the other top aristocracy houses, she also find the more common trees interesting. - You only need to know your parents and grandparents, and with a few uncles and aunts, and your siblings and cousins, you already might have a good tree! Nobility and huge castles might not be guaranteed, but fact is that many regular families do descend from the high nobility without knowing it. The royal family can trace their roots all the way back to Medieval age, but you can be happy with less! A baron five generations ago makes for exciting stories, too! Even three generations can hold very interesting history if you know where they lived, how they made their living and so on. You will see who chose a different path in life, who had a traditional mindset, and their life length might tell you something about their health and residential conditions.</p><p>The Historical Society leader has plenty of ideas where you can look further.</p><p><i>- I would start with the online residents registry family trees. From the familytree page you get direct access to trees of all houses within aristocracy, but you can access anyone's tree from their personal Bio page, i.e. via the LOCAL menu. If you are a resident, then your parents are most likely registered, too. Anyone connected, if known, will be linked, too. Many of us find only a couple generations there, but perhaps some of the info provided will direct you further.</i></p><p><i>I would also check with libraries as well as the National Museum. They might occasionally host a mini exhibition including historical persons or events, and some museums even keep that material stored afterwards. When they exhibit old portraits, they often borrow the original painting from a related family, but if the family disapproves, the museum might create a copy for the exhibition - and the copy will often end up in their storage because it's the museum's property that might get relevant with a future exhibition.</i></p><p><i>Then we have the churches. They are not collecting a large amount of portraits, beyond their priests of course, but they might provide information on i.e. marriages. Priests often know quite a bit about the people of their parish.</i></p><p><i>Many regions have a few locations of historical value. They might not refer directly to your ancestors, but if your folk lived nearby, you can rest assured that they set foot there, in heir own time. Just like you can! Visit their hood, seek their everyday locations like the harbor, train station or old market to sniff a bit of their everyday life. If you follow your roots to multiple hoods, you will quickly see that they must have lived quite different lives.</i></p><p><i>My final suggestion would be the many statues. Most regions has quite a few of them, of course mostly presenting historical persons or events, but there might be connecting stories and traditions that also involve your ancestors. You would need to talk with locals to find clues. One example is a statue of the fantasy of a former Prince. It turned out the statue was made of local minerals, meaning all collectors and mineral diggers of that time had been commanded to deliver materials to this prestige project. This way the story of a poor farmer, who also collected gems, got linked to a royal statue. Who would have guessed?</i></p><p>These days Historical Society provides their knowledge to help the online History Book.</p><p><i>- Yes, we are looking into a source that most residents are not aware of, the old Ground Tax Book. Back in the Medieval Age, and up to the Great Revolution (Year 118) the Monarch would receive horses, sheep and nectar from anyone who owned land. Each lot size added to their debt, and the total debt decided how many horses and so on they had to deliver. This tax was set every 10th year, and ground owners would deliver their stuff during the following 10 years. It explains why most major ground owners kept horses - for producing more horses to pay their tax, of course! This is the only tax that we know of that did not include Simoleons, and we must assume it mostly aimed at high society. Poor families rarely owned land, and if they did it was normally just one smaller lot which would not involve a single horse but perhaps 3 sheep and some bottles of nectar. The Year 12 Ground Tax involved a total of 152 horses, 95 sheep and 476 bottles of nectar, all delivered at Heighwood Castle. T</i><i>he list was topped by Baron Ronan of Gloom, who paid 28 horses! </i><i>We can assume the King needed the horses for battles, especially during the Medieval Era (Year 1-50).</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdUs35u3TkBYB8itRFQPAWLMnoAYnhtvHN-LEUJt4jp0DIiK4OwQTpkIkVm2TycKlSzmZ_yNFmoKCmRR3u3w8vOjhW2K0-B90NkE1IL_R-62sm-zGN5GHDR74ih6cQhVfiKZi6IzVekMP2HLtJcl3tClWEbiAfQEzjm_BVeQCzedhz0D20weVhebx6_k/s700/20240104b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdUs35u3TkBYB8itRFQPAWLMnoAYnhtvHN-LEUJt4jp0DIiK4OwQTpkIkVm2TycKlSzmZ_yNFmoKCmRR3u3w8vOjhW2K0-B90NkE1IL_R-62sm-zGN5GHDR74ih6cQhVfiKZi6IzVekMP2HLtJcl3tClWEbiAfQEzjm_BVeQCzedhz0D20weVhebx6_k/s16000/20240104b.jpg" /></a></div><p>This year the Historical Society introduces a brand new service!</p><p><i>- We are still in the planning, but we like to help residents to print and frame their family tree! We build trees based on 4 generations plus graphics indicating location and family crest if available. You see an early version on the wall behind me. Some trees might also be of interest to descendants outside the household that ordered the print, so those of high nobility houses, which can be seen as less private, might be available to anyone in stores! This service will be released this Spring, hopefully. You can simply contact me and your family tree will be added to our waiting list. In some cases we will need several months, but it often takes less than a month.</i></p><p>With all these club activities, one can easily imagine that Mila Munch's to-do list is rapidly growing. We are very lucky to have her and Mazaloom Historical Society!</p><p><br /></p>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977986948546004979.post-33321673527749200882024-01-01T14:07:00.005+01:002024-01-03T17:19:45.978+01:00The Simmerville Show - #6 Landlords and more<p>(Year 232, Spring) Happy New Year! Fritz Mervil is back with 6th edition of The Simmerville Show, and this time several guests are Landlords. This edition has no clear theme, though, and the five guests bring various subjects to the table.</p>
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<p>This show was recorded a while ago, but editing process was delayed by RL. The focus of the show in general is how I play my game, and all sims involved - including guests as well as the live audience - are actual sims from my game.</p>Simmervillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03583985011832881198noreply@blogger.com0