Audition for The Sulz

(Year 235, Spring) Yesterday there was a very important audition for teen girls all over the nation, especially those who dream of becoming a member of the new music duo, The Sulz. The initiative came from our biggest music company, High Note, Inc., and the audition took place at The Showbiz Academy in Del Sol Valley.

Left to right: Laura Gibbi, Sophelia Hutchin, Camilla Sutton and Polly Prescott.

The company behind this idea will not tell us how many teen girls actually applied by sending in a sound file of them singing one chosen song and one song desided by the company. The number is between 100 and 500, they say. However, only 4 talented young women were called in to this audition.

Hollow County not likely Accepted

(Year 235, Spring) We finally get some official report from the recent meeting between HRM King Tarriot and Count Vladislaus of Hollow, taking place at the royal palace. Vladislaus Straud (68) claims Count of Hollow, his title going 4 generations back, to be officially accepted by the Royal Chamber.

Official posing at the Majesty's Office entrance: Mr Vladislaus Straud and HRM King Tarriot.

There exist no track of such a peerage in the official formal lists issued by the Royal Chamber, meaning there exists no Count of Hollow within the great peerage. However, House of Straud is fully registered with the public residents system, and the County seems mentioned occasionally, too, the Royal Chamber just never approved, and has nothing to do with those info pages.

Recently Mr Straud was observed arriving the royal palace, so, how did the meeting turn out?

Royal Palace hired new Staff

(Year 235, Spring) As advertised last year, the Royal Palace Office has been searching for two new members of staff; the 2nd Cook and not the least, the Crown Princess' Maid. This Spring they both were found and have already started their journey with the royals.

This time the introduction was a bit tedious, especially for the Maid who would need to greet HRH Crown Princess Emireza (24).

Effects of the Year 235 Election

(Year 235, Spring) These days all 4 political parties arranges their annual party get togethers. That's where they discuss their future politics, and this year they obviously take a step back evaluating the election  results, as well. The election was won by the RIGHT party (9 People Chamber seats). LEFT party also won 9 seats, but RIGHT formed an alliance with MIDDLE party (1 seat) and Church of Similius (1 seat), and by this got 11 seats whic h is enough to win the Prime Minister an the Cabinet.

Anyways, the resilts of any election will impact the many regions, so let's take a look on how this recent election will actually hit residents of Mazaloom!

Archery Rivalry Fest

(Year 235, Spring) This weekend saw the xth Archery Rivalry Fest in Gibbi Point. This is the annual gathering where aristocracy dresses up in Medieval outfits, mingle and enjoy sme food and entertainments, and of course not the least; challenge each other for the Archery contest where the winner gets to own the medal for the coming year.

Traditionally 8 Houses participated, but this year the number of contending families was reduced to 6. The reason is simple; only teenagers can enter the Archery contest and the same teen can not sign up two years in a row. With 6 contenders it gets easier to find those 6 teenagers.

So, who will win, and not the least - who will shoot an apple of the head of the leading Lady of last year's winning House?

Mr Straud visiting Royal Palace

(Year 235, Spring) The other day a mysterious person was observed arriving the royal palace, and shortly entering the huge building. Curious journalists got a picture of the arrival, and then eagerly awaited for the black man to return.

They had to wait more than an hour, which is quite long for a regular audience with the Monarch or the Royal Palace Office. So what was this all about? They made contact with the mysterious man before he managed to escape.

Adriana Hyde enters Politics

(Year 235, Spring) One of the new politicians with a seat at People Chamber, is Adriana Hyde (61). She lost the run for Northaven Mayor to Mr Marvin Hyggeloth (LEFT), but was listed 9th by the RIGHT party which meant she could grab the final seat won by RIGHT. That's not bad for someone totally unknown outside their own district!

Adriana Hyde is not involved with the party's core group, which count their top 5 politicians, meaning she might need to work a bit harder to influence community. But as a member of Ministry of Science & Education she has more than a foot on the political stage. Was this her preferred ministry?

New Political Elite

(Year 235, Spring) Following the Year 235 Election, the new People Chamber was opened and Mazaloom has got a new political elite. This happens only every 5 years, so it's worth some highlight.

The election only affected People Chamber, while High Court and the Royal Chamber goes by their own rules, with no replacements currently.

Windenburg Dukedom

(Year 235, Spring) Duke Merlin von Windenburg (83) is reported sick. A few nights ago he was transported to a hospital where he is still resting. The press release does not give any medical details, but confirms that he is still being tested while staying there for observation a few more days.

Duchess Mandy (49) is back home at Estate von Windenburg. The couple married 8 years ago and has 5 children aged 7 to 12, including two sets of twins. Their oldest daughter, Lady Mirarda (12) is fostered by Mandy's elderly parents in Oasis Springs.

Archery Rivalry Fest upcoming

(Year 235, Spring) The annual Archery Rivalry Fest is upcoming this Spring, and the committee wants to announce that parts of Hothead Rock Hideaway will be closed for preparations.

This event goes way back with aristocracy, it has been arranged at Wanderwood Wilds in Gibbi Point for more than 50 years. This year there are a few adjustments, like the number of Houses participating will be reduced from 8 to 6. Only teenagers can compete, and the Houses involved will be rotating.

King Tarriot opened People Chamber

(Year 235, Spring) It's become a tradition that our Monarch opens the new People Chamber. The 3 chambers are actually separate institutions, and King Tarriot has no role involving anything but the Royal Chamber, which he leads, but following any 5 years election, he is invited to the Peopåle Chamber opening.

This time he spoke about the importance of Mazaloom nation's identity in both national and international affairs. He also pointed out that the winning group, involviong the RIGHT party, the MIDDLE party and Church of Similius, do represent all residents, companies and organisations, also those rooting for a party outside the victory group. The opposition has some important work to do, as well!

Yellow Pages getting an Upgrade

(Year 235, Spring) Our Yellow Pages has been around for years, and with a growing number of companies and organizations, last year this feature was further developed. Each registered company has now got their own page with even more detailed information.

While the upgrade was introduced last year, it is the newly elected Minister of Trades & Taxes, Henrik Kraft, who will stay in charge of the final steps.