Bear Newsletter 106 - 04/10/06
From FiranMUX
~~ IC NEWS
- Around the City ***
With the onset of an unusually severe winter, many citizens report serious injuries due to the cold, including frostbite, and several people are reported missing or dead in the snows. Among others of note, it is said that Lady Gellina Ista Aldrik is in critical condition, and those elderly and infirm of the clan unable to join with family and friends are thought to be at risk. Various public buildings have become the site of temporary shelters, at the urging of the republic leaders, including the Ista Aldrik estate and Roaring Bear Tavern. Top healers recommend mint tea as a restorative for those with minor injuries, and an unknown Bear source is noted to have replied, 'We knew that all along!'.
Leading meteorologists have no explanation for the sudden harsh weather, and no word has yet emerged from the temple leaders. It is expected that the weather will abate by the end of the week, leaving some concern about resultant flood waters, particularly for those in low lying areas of the city, or those in districts close to the rivers. Unconfirmed reports from alleged zealots of Elik and Zin claim that the end of the world is nigh. Again.
In other news, the Republic Delegate elections are upon us, with several candidates having stepped forward to assume the mantle of responsibility as a voice of the common people. Candidates include Mer Nivaro of the infamous Gold Dragon Aurik family, Mer Bukatio Emagalish, another Gold Dragon and weaponsmith, Mes Feathyr Wolfhawke of the Ticanee, Mer Antonik And Mes Tivana Marcus of the Chimera clan, Sir Tatus Marcello of the Griffons, Lady Ishani of the Eagle clan, and the Bear clan hairstylist, Mes Dionna Nosharik. Those wishing to show their support for any one of these candidates are encouraged to speak well of them over the coming week.
The spring festival is just around the corner, and the ladies and gentlemen of the republic are beginning to announce the events to be held. Arrangements for the ever popular pentathlons, with the prizes of marriage, land, or the newest prize of a set of iron armour and permit, are under way, and other varied events, from a perfect dinner guest contest to a steeplechase, have been announced.
Finally, a daughter has born to Prince Zaridos Elianik and his lady wife, Laytania. The child, named Princess Cersei, is said to be well and healthy, and bears many characteristics of the late clan Leader Zeysani, to the joy of the Eagle clan. Lord Ojitar and Lady Tia Firgalik also produced a young son, named Lord Agrippa, which will no doubt please the Gold Dragon clan who set such inexplicable store in male heirs.
- Bear Clan News ***
Lady Proxy Fidelia Ista Aldrik has announced a number of new positions within the clan, to assist with the logistics and organisation of the civil service. Lady Petrina Ista Aldrik was elevated to third proxy of the clan, after Lady Akiva's promotion to second proxy. The ministry of military recruitment took new leadership in the form of Mer Parosh Dilarik, ably assisted by Lord Sinan as undersecretary, Lady Xamori was appointed undersecretary of entertainment, Lord Docci was appointed both minister of justice, and undersecretary of defence, Dame Cyrilla was appointed to the ministry of families, Mes Naraki to the ministry of production, Lady Rianna to the undersecretaryship of land, Lady Endeera to the ministry of propriety and undersecretaryship of economics, and Lady Nyla was appointed undersecretary of propriety.
A poll was held of the clan, by Lady Xamori Teranzik, to establish whether it was felt that Lady Proxy Fidelia ought to assume the full responsibility of Clan Leader, in the continued absence of Queen Sabine. Results indicate that at least half the clan would be amenable to such a move, in the interests of Republic security, with a staunch quarter of the clan remaining firmly of the belief that the position should remain firmly with Queen Sabine.
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~~ OOC NEWS
The player of Doyana, Nespya and Zinasi lost her battle with breast cancer, and passed away on March 28th. Those of us who were fortunate enough to know her, her courage and sense of humour will be sorely missed. A memorial will be arranged on Firan to honour her, and any memories should please be @requested. If you're able and willing, any donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Doyana's charity of choice, or any other breast cancer charity, would always be welcome.
Those of you with noble characters are encouraged to use the @festival/signup command to register your spring festival events. The festival will run from Sunday April 16th for two weeks.
Amber has requested that no clan makes any @clan improvements for this season, while the numbers are being worked on.
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~~ UPDATES
The following Bear Clan characters are looking for updates, if you know them and can help. Please contact the PHer in parentheses with anything you can add to help keep these characters fresh and ready for the next player, and as a reward/bribe, you'll get 1/2 XP.
Pikajara (Laytania) Tagali (Agrafina) Sirio (Tyrin)
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~~ RECENTLY OFF ROSTER
Please welcome the new player of Petula to the Bear clan!
