Sea kingdom: An Heir was born!

(Year 235, Summer) This morning King Salomar of Sea made a surprise announcement; the kingdom had its heir! Crown Prince Longjav and Princess Lia had a son last night, name not yet decided. King Salomar informed that his grandson is with good health, born in Sulani.

The little prince is the 2nd child born to the Crown Prince and his wife. They previously had a daughter, Princess Kealie (3). Because of Sea traditions only sons can inherit the throne. The king was releved that there was finally born a baby boy, and he even got the blue skin that has been a genetic trademark for the Sea kingdom's royals ever since photographing was a thing, and the actually skin can be proven.

Royal estates - leaked notes!

(Year 235, Summer) Internal note from the Royal Palace Office (RPO) was leaked, possibly by a palace staff member (rumored to be the fired House Maid Elisabeth Lunvik, but not confirmed). Although the note is not dated, it is of interest as it shows how the numerous royal estates might be occupied over the coming years.

Who's gonna reside at Hafen Herrenhaus?

And, perhaps of even bigger interest, it suggests that some of the current royal caretakers might be asked to move out!

New Photo of the Royal Family

(Year 235, Summer) The Royal Palace Office has shared a new family photo, showing His Majesty and the Queen with all their four children. This time there's no gown and tiara involved, but it's been a while since we saw a group photo featuring them all.

Left to right: Prince Marcuz (20), Prince Cecil (20), Queen Venezia (59), King
Tarriot (67), Crown Princess Emireza (24), and Prince Bazillimus (22).

The photo was taken in the lovely King's Tea Salon, the room where the royal family gathers on Constitution Day, connected to the palace's main balcoony where they pop out to wave to the cheering crowds. This time it was an internal gathering where the birthdays of all three princes were celebrated. There's no information on the full giest list, only that it was a moderate and informal party with only the close family and maybe a couple friends, too, eating and mingling.

University Graduatees

(Year 235, Summer) The first member of the current generation of growing up royals got their degrees! There will be plenty more over the next few years, but today the attention goes to HH Princess Evendice alone.

Graduatees: Mr Robin Hump, HH Princess Evendice, and Mr John Phlum.
Right/back is Duke Jarret of Rossie, who is Patron for University of Britechester.

The obligatory photo session took place at University of Britechester, where she studied for 3 years. Students normally spend 4 years on their degree, but royals (and a few high nobility Houses) follow a fast track focusing on a total of 4 classes every term. This gives less room for joing all the fun student activities, but saves them a full year.

Royal Court Line-up includes Surprise

(Year 235, Summer) At the closing session of this year's Great Mazaloom Simposium, taking place at Hotel Lykke in Windenburg, HRM King Tarriot revealed the line-up for the Royal Court. Court won't take place until 1st Day of Winter (aka Investiture Day), but according to traditions the line-up must be announced not less than 6 months earlier, gioving the aristotical community a chance to react in case of shady inheritance etc. These days this is not really needed, but back in the previous eras there could be more conflicts and less transperancy.

While the announcement is a pretty regular thing with few reasons to even raise an eyebrow, this time was different. The audience was left with huge questionmarks on their faces.

Palace Employee Lunvik was fired!

(Year 235, Spring) Yesterday morning the Royal Palace Office (RPO) had announced that their press meeting would address the issue involving the surprise prenancy of a Palace employee. It's of course an internal matter, but the press has been speculating a lot as the father of the unborn baby had not been confirmed. Was it another palace staff member? Or could it be one of the three princes, although none of them reside at he royal palace currently. One newspaper even suggested that HRM King Tarriot could be involved, as long as it was not officially denied.

So, there was no other option for the Palace Chief Attendant Ms Patricia Maiden (54), than to addreess the rumors. And so she did! At first there was total silence in the press room, but then the room bursted when all attending journalists shouted their questions simultaneously!

Gossips #20

(Year 235, Spring) Hello again! Welcome to my 20th issue with gossips from all over the nation! So much is going on, I simply had to get some more Spring rumors off my chest now that we enter the social season of Summer!

Grab your favorite nectar and join me!

As usual, we'll start with the royals!

Scandal hits Royal Palace

(Year 235, Spring) Hot scandal reported from the royal palace in Del Sol Valley today! Let's start with the fire, although this is quite hot, it is not the biggest scandal. The fire lasted for hours, and damages has not yet been accounted for. Fire deparment was called for twice, but never showed up, and must now expect investigation. If calls from the royal palace get ignored, what calls won't?

Fire started by the fireplace in the little reading nook in the private quarters of the palace, often referred to as the fairytale nook. This is on 3rd story, just outside the royal children's bedroom section, and is where several generations of princes and princesses had been read to before bed time, by their governesses.

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).

Archery Rivalry Fest

(Year 235, Spring) This weekend saw the 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?

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!

Nobility Calendar of Year 235

Royal Palace Office (RPO) has released the calendar for the Year 235. The royals attend various events nation wide as well as abroad. In addition there will be a few events hosted by them, and during a normal year there will be some stately guests, too.

Also the 8 high nobility houses in Mazaloom are included in this calendar. They equal to the knights of the High Order of the Baltazar - one from each region. They are less active in representation, but serve as a network that can step in when needed.

Traditionally each House will rarely accept more than two invitations per season, the royals a bit more, including patronages. High nobility Houses rarely take on community engagements outside their home region, unless being urged to by the.

For the royal family there is now a schedule section on the Royal Palace Office webpage.

It's Year 235!

A royal list of Candidates

(Year 235, Spring) In less than two years Crown Princess Emireza will grow up and everyone keep asking why is she not already dating at 23? Penny Peters is our fresh Romance Consultant, and she can assure us that King Tarriot and Queen Venezia have been busy for years already, picking the best candidates for their daughter.

Romance Consultant Penny Peters provides her services in San Myshuno.

In this matter nothing will be left to randomness.

Gossips #19

(Year 235, Spring) Hello again! Here's my 19th issue with gossips from all over the nation! I'll keep my blabbering to a minimum, because there is so much to cover during this era of nobility.

In case you hardly recognized me, I borrowed my outfit from the recent fashion collection, and was even inspired to try this experimental hairstyle for this day only! Grab your cup and join me!

As usual, we'll start with the royals!

Royal Speculations

(Year 235, Spring) There was quite the buzz the other day, when King Tarriot and Queen Venezia were observed in Bellacorde. An anonymous bypasser shared the two following pictures on SimMedia, stirring speculations.

Witnessing royals dancing in their outerwear might be one thing. Several commented that this sight was unexpeced and that they might had preferred some more elegant outfits when seeing royals walzing. But then it turned out the snaps were taken on one of the last days of Winter, and some found it heartwarming seeing what might be an impulsive action by a king and his queen. They are humans after all!

A Friendly Duel

(Year 235, Spring) At a press conference His Royal Majesty King Tarriot announced that he has joined the Noble Swordsmanship Club as a member. The club was founded by Crown Princess Emireza this Winter.

What he did not mention, is the fact that he and his daughter are known to challenge each other for friendly sword duels whenever they get a chance. A busy schedule is not always stopping them from pulling their swords!

Winner announced: Mazaloom Achievement Award Year 234

(Year 234, Winter) It was the 4th time that Crown Princess Emireza handed out the annual Mazaloom Achievement Award. This is a way to honor citizens who maxed a 10 level skill, and because it covers all social groups, it has grown rather popular with both the press and people in general. There are no strict rules, but the Crown Princess has previously stated that there is no cance the same skill or same region will be awarded twice - at least not for the first ten rounds.

This year the committee searched high and low anywhere but in Newcest (region Gloom, but region Mazaloom when awarded), Henford (region Rossie) or Brindleton Bay (region Gloom), and found the worthy winner in Oasis Spring (region Advorton): Sissela Morck (83).

Sissela maxed the Fishing skill quite some time ago.

- We live a simple life here at Nookstone, and back when we settled we harvested what we could fom nature to make ends meet. I often walked down to the Nook River, and over the years I maxed my skill.

Many will recognize her for other efforts than fishing, though.

Noble Swordsmanship Club Founded

(Year 234, Winter) Mazaloom kingdom got its very first swordsmanship club - at least it is the only club currently active. Noble Swordsmanship Club was founded by HRH Crown Princess Emireza (23), and she is also the Leader untill she starts University. The Crown Princess and her father, His Majesty the King, are both active swordsmanship enthusiasts.

An agreement was made for the club to use the venue in StrangerVille, recently built by Ted Rossell Mester Acres.

Nobility Reform: Nobility Career

(Year 234, Winter) The second part of the Nobility Reform, is the new Nobility career. It is totally separated from the first part, the Dynasties. Technically a noble person won't need a dynasty, and a Dynasty member don't need the Nobility Career. In Mazaloom these two features do connect, though, as we use the career slightly different. Here, you can't have a peerage without also being member of a House, and all Houses had to register as dynasties in order to obtain their new crest emblem.

By design, the career is like most other careers, where you start on the lowest level and climb your way up through promotions. In Mazaloom and our neighboring nations, the career is used for categorizing nobility. This means you immediately get the nobility career level that suits with your highest ranked peerage. This category is static, and no promotions will be involved.

The Royal Palace Cellar

(Year 234, Winter) It's about 85 years since the royal palace Chateau Peak was built in Del Sol Valley, but this far no footage showing the mostly locked off undergound were leaked to the public. Fact is that there was not that much to boost about, mainly the kitchen, servants' section and a prison cell. Well, that is what we all thought, anyway. The palace holds a full cellar, several sections holding daily activity. Recently a photographer was admitted access to explore some of the underground facilities. 

Let's start on ground floor, more precisely in the so called official quarters. Between the Throne Room and King Tybe's dining room there is a rather small kitchen (above). This room connects to the main kitchen right underneeth it, and is used for preparing food to smaller events. For the big gala events this room is where the servings line up before being brought out to the guests.