Gossips #15

 (Year 233, Summer) Tune in for the 15th issue of my gossips column! It's a massive read, so please bring that tea mug! Welcome!

This time I have some long awaited and super hot gossips involving Judith Ward! But we will stop by in every corner of the kingdom, because there is so much going on everywhere! Juhuuu! What more can you ask for?

Graveyards

(Year 233, Summer) Church of Similius, being the stately religion of Mazaloom kingdom, has refined the routine for funeral services. This has now been approved by Ministry of Health & Welfare - and Ministry of Culture & Entertainment, where the church actually sorts.

High Priest Ansgar Profedius (69) informs that the adjustments were overdue, but that the changes are not massive. The one time fee for a grave larger than the standard 2 ground tiles will be of interest to some families. Also, the memorial ceremony service is now better explained on the church's webpage.

The small district graveyard in Oasis Springs is home to the old Donnersmalt Crypt.

The kingdom's five parishes were not affected by the Regional Reform Y233, but some districts now belong to a different parish anyway. This affects Oasis Springs, switching to Advorton parish from Meadows parish, meaning they will still relate to the same old district graveyard in Oasis Springs, but now be administrated by a different parish Priest. San Myshuno broke out from the old Region Mazaloom to form its own region, but still belongs to the Meadows parish.

Noldus the Clown decorating the Nation

(Year 233, Summer) Once again the mysterious Noldus the Clown grabs everyone's attention. His popularity seems to grow even when he is not showing up in persona. It's been a while since he appeared in San Sequoia, and most fans accepted that he had done the 8 locations that were expected. Yet nobody did reveal the clown's identity, but it seems like most followers care less.

- His identity is Noldus the Clown! says one fan. - That's all I need to know!

But then, this morning something unexpected happened!

Political parties - Spring gatherings

(Year 233, Spring) Every year in Spring, our political parties arrange their annual gatherings. Most years they will debate the current political situation and perhaps serve a couple tidbits to the press in order to drag attention to their political program, but this year is different: The parties must work on their political program to have a final version ready in time for Nomination Day, a little less than one year ahead.

Four political parties are preparing for the upcoming Y235 election.

A party's political program can stay unchanged for many periods, but this time there are numerous changes to the entire system, some as a result of the Regional Reform Y233. But there is also a new political party, WORLD party, facing their first election ever. On top of this numerous long time Politicians can not run for another 5 years period due to age. Candidates can not be elderly on Nomination Day. This time both President Wilder (RIGHT) and Vice-President Silverbone (LEFT) are too old!

Great Mazaloom Simposium: Value of Land

(Year 233, Spring) This year's Great Mazaloom Simposium took place at the conference center of Hotel Lykke in Windenburg this weekend. The title was "The Value of Owned Land", and among the presenters were HRM King Tarriot, Duke Merlin von Windenburg (81) and Mrs Fanny Silverbone (73), Minister of Trades & Taxes.

Left to right: HRM King Tarriot, Duke Merlin von Windenburg, Mrs Fanny Silverbone
(Minestry of Trades & Taxes), and Henrik Kraft (Windenburg Mayor).

The Simposium is an annual arena intended for Aristocracy and Politicians. This year's focus stirred a massive interest also beyond the target group. It was a successful two days event, and several Councilors stated that they now see the ongoing land projects with new eyes. The national project has been in the works for a couple years already, including the completed Regional Reform Y233, and the expressed goal is to secure that all land is registered with both ownership and usage, and to decide on an improved national system for rented land. This won't affect most lot owners much, but will be good news to anyone fighting the bugged Landlord system.

Flock People Pregnancy Confirmed!

(Year 233, Spring) Some time ago we learned that an old man of the Flock People was found, and that Landgraab Science Lab wanted to secure the Flock People by creating a science baby based on the Flock DNA. They needed a volunteer to carry the unborn baby, a challenge that Edith Mox grabbed without hesitation. 

And now Dr. Alexander Goth confirms that the project is successful this far, and Mox is indeed pregnant.

The birth is expected in Fall this year, so we must still wait a while.

The Queen Addressing Rumors

(Year 233, Spring) In a press note from the Royal Palace Office, HRH Queen Venezia is addressing the recent speculations regarding her health. Together with HRM King Tarriot, she was observed visiting Ferny Lawyer Office in Oasis Springs, and comments suggested she looked pale and sick.

"Her Royal Higness Queen Venezia is touched by the consern for her health, but also like tto stop rumors that has absolutely no tie to reality", the note said.

Simmerville Studio webpage

(Year 233, Spring) Time has come to release Simmerville Studio's new webpage! You will see that it was built on the same formula as Plumbob Picture's webpage, but there are still some unique content. Also, while Plumbob Pictures produce for the silver screen, Simmerville Studio focuses on TV productions, which are both drama series, documentary, talkshows, news and more. And, perhaps the most interesting difference: Most of Simmerville Studio's productions can be streamed anytime you like!

Simmerville Studio is well established in Gloomville.

It was fun building their catalog for the new webpage, because the new system is scripted to integrate their productions with the talent agencies, the actors and others who contributed.

Raven's Feathers

(Year 233, Spring) Just when we thought we had a good grip on Ravenwood's history, it turns out that locals know a lot more. There are many secrets in this spiritual district, but did you ever hear about the secret society called "Raven's Feathers"? Neither did we.

A young Writer named Shadius Tapper (26) is ready to sign with Moon Books this Summer, and his first book project is about that secret society!

Old photo said to show 7 members of the secret society "Raven's Feathers".

We got a word with Shadius, as he prepares going to Del Sol Valley to spend a few days with the publisher.

Noldus the Clown - Appeared at Graveyard!

(Year 233, Spring) Fans were about to give up when the mystery clown appeared again! This time at the Hoap Well Graveyard in San Sequoia. Many had predicted San Sequoia, as it is the only district of region 6 Aarbyville, and the only region that had not yet been visited. It made it easier for fans that there was only one duustrict, although the majority had chosen to waiit for Noldus the clown at Gilbert Gardens.

One fan said: - I chose Gilbert Gardens because the water park is so central, and I think that the last time Noldus gave us a clue about something very old. Thinking of it all the three hoods of San Sequoia represent something old, and graves at the cathedral perhaps even more!

Plumbob Pictures webpage

(Year 233, Spring) And we keep rolling out webpages for media production companies and the many talent agencies! This time we'll focus on the big silver screen legend, Plumbob Pictures! Their productions are what most hopefull Actors aim for. Being casted for a big production, means the ultimate chance for a break through!

Plumbob Pictures are located in Del Sol Valley. Indirectly, we can blame their existence on the re-establishing of the royal palace in Del Sol Valley, taking place back in Year 150.

Climbing Wall Gym opens in StrangerVille

(Year 233, Spring) It's  quite the happening when a new community service opens in StrangerVille. Nobody can actually tell you when the existing community lots opened, it feels like the library and the bar have been there since forever. So, when Mr Ted Rossell announced that a new Climbing Wall Gym was under construction up at Shady Acres, everyone - infected or not - paid attention. Yesterday it was finally time for the opening!

Mr Ted Rossell Mester Acres (74) and his wife, Meredith (Woll) Rossell (62) were both present, and so was politician Roger Mistfield (68), founder of the new WORLD party. He is a Chestnut Ridge resident, same region as StrangerVille.

- We are grateful to finally have a Climbing Wall Gym in region Advorton, he stated. - As far as I kmow, this is the only outdoor climbing wall in southern part of Mazaloom. And I am excited to be the first person to climb it - in a few minutes!