Gold Dragon Newsletter - 06/12/07
From FiranMUX
Recent Scandals Among the City
Apparently, there was a fire in one of the sections of Sarkaran! People all over the city went to put out the massive fire, that threatened to take over the wilderness and consume much of the land! Our Clan Leader Ojitar put out the order than all able-bodied men were to be out there fighting the fire, and it was a large one to fight. Surely it wasn't something of foul play, though so have to wonder, if perhaps someone is declaring a warning or threat to our clan, or perhaps, the use of firebombs by the Firans have already gotten out of hand!
The battle at the front has gotten fiercer as word trickles to the city of the epic battles between our military and the Shamibelians. Most are calling for prayers for our men at the front, fighting for the freedom from the dreaded goats. The messengers sent to the front, to find out what the outcome was, has not returned as of yet. Perhaps they are celebrating with our men in a victory against the goats?!
A large windstorm took the city by suprise. Many people were outside when the winds picked up and started to blow across the lands with a force that is not usually felt in the winds. There were reports that as the wind picked up, it was carrying off small children, shrieking, either by themselves, or from their mothers' sides. People started to hightail it home and shut the doors. The high winds whistling against the buildings and pushing the people on the streets as they walk through the city! By the end of the day, the windstorm died down and claimed no lives, if only leaving the city in mild disarray.
Priests in the Hydran Temple have noticed that High Priest Javier has not been around the temple for at least a week. He didn't leave word that he was going somewhere, but it seems that his guards have been missing as well, gone with him on whatever adventure it is that he went on. Perhaps he was given a message from our One True God to go on some sort of pilgrimage to find the reasons behind the lightening striking the Temple. Surely he is wanting to find the reasons behind it, and the people have all the faith in the world that he is seeking answers from Mighty Zutiv. Though it was noticed, that the priests and initiates of our true order was called by His Honor Amenik to meet and were inside the True Temple for many hours, in discussion. Perhaps there is more to the story?
Announcements and General News!
Mer Canot Aegrotik was performed many months ago, but it seemed to have slipped by the newsletter last week. Apologies to Canot for the slip. Lord Yosef Junik was his guardian on that day, when Priest Sedarius oversaw the ceremony of souls. Another eligible bachelor in the Gold Dragon Clan! Surely, he is looking for a wife to help shape and mold into another Good Gold Dragon Woman! Who wouldn't wish to marry a handsome young lad. He has chosen to be a bodyguard, perhaps he will make someone a great bodyguard within the clan. Word is not out on whether or not he is still looking for employment or not.
Word has it, that Mer Sedarius and Mes Yesina have been blessed with their first child, by birth. Mes Yesina gave birth to a healthy young son, to the Firabi family and to the Gold Dragon Clan. The boy, named Sedric is healthy, as is his mother, born on June 11 41 AU, both mother and baby are well.
While we are on the subject of Priest Sedarius, he is putting out a call again, that there are many things being donated to the True Temple in the Gold Dragon Districts. Those who wish to come and get items, or to donate items are welcome to come to the temple to see what might be there. He does ask that you only take the things you need, as they are for the less fortunate in our clan! All monotheistic paritioners are welcome to come to the temple, (set up for lvl 4 mono's mostly) if you are in need of anything.
Seems that the Junik Mansion has been up and running with all kinds of activity. Seems the servants around the mansion are whispering that Lord Yosef is in the idea of starting a buisness of some kind. He seems to be grumbling something about being too old, and wants to make something of himself? What will be his ambitions? Surely time will tell.
More news on the Junik Mansion floats about the district as Lord Zafir has teamed up with Prince Zaridos to form the Republic Military Academy (otherwise known as the Zafir Junik school for kids who can't fight good) and has been installed as Headmaster there, where he's begun hiring a staff and taking applications for students. Giving the Gold Dragons a good name by becoming the Headmaster of a soldiering academy.
The children living in Zutiv's Blessing Orphanage tell their friends around the district that they've been given the most delicious of tasks. It seems that Mes Uryella, the female caretaker, is working on some recipes for two new cakes along with various cooks around the city and that she's been experimenting with the filling herself.... and lets the children taste and see what they like best. (praise Uryella)
Are you a woman or child and want to help out our brave soldiers? Then consider coming to the free herbology lesson offered this Thursday June 14 at 2:30 PM EST in the Dragon's Potion. Mes Uryella will be offering a free lesson for all who want to help out, and the only payment expected is that the people use their newfound skills to donate a certain amount of medicines to the republic military. See @cal 7057 for details.
Jewelers of the city have been working hard on a new item for the women of the city. Noblewomen are flocking to place their orders for these platinum earrings. Most of our jewelers in the Gold Dragon District were spearheaded with Lady Shenisa Manosik to make this innovation and they should all be praised for their success in making the earrings and helping to develop a new item for noblewomen to make platinum into. )
Order in the Court!
His Honor Amenik has made Lord Katarus head of the N'Gato household and our prayers go out to the new Head of House and pray that he will guide the fine Hydran Noble Family in piety and to help the family walk in the light of Zutiv.
OOC Developments!
Seems that the grand wizzes that we have here on Firan have made it so we can use the GET command with liquids now! So instead of using the 'fill' command we are able to get the items out of the amphoras or bottles or other items that liquids may be in. Yay for that!
You can now assign IC Requests to other players if you know there is already a player who is supposed to complete it. For more help, see @republic/help or @<clan>/help. The syntax of the commands is:
@republic/assign <#>=<player> @<clan>/assign <#>=<player>
Just for Tia, surely because we all just love her squeals, there is a new command. "help squeal" and pray to Zutiv for our Clan Leader's eardrums. Surely we will be hearing sparkling pink squeals coming from the Firgalik Mansion for many months to come.
Now, instead of @requesting, you can find out the construction multipliers on any given room by using '@roominspect'. See 'help @roominspect' for more information. Enjoy!
Public Service Announcements:
Don't forget to @junk all the things you don't need or have excess of. Also: spill, smash, shoo, groupall, etc. are all great commands to further help our DB bloat and assist the game as much as we can.
Has anyone done something you find helpful or worthy of reward? Why not nominate them for CPs. 'help @cpoints' for more information. Make someone's hard work and dedication to the OOC community worth while. Put a smile on someone's face in return for them helping make your game experience more fun as well!
The three characters we will @roster/vote for this week are: Obirius, Ristana, Unora! (please note, these are coming from the top of the list and working their way down, there is no specific reason behind their chosing.
Update Requests!
Tabarus (@mail Tabarus) Baragar (@mail Raniya) Rasmus (@mail Rasmus) Phaethon (@mail Fiero, per his request- You can send something new and made up even if you wish. He's Hydran and needs new RP hooks and friends!) Rodiste (@mail Rodiste) Lucia (@mail Lucia) Elachi (@mail Adan) Starlette(@mail Starlette)
On an Ending Note:
Everyone have a wonderful week! Also, let's try to get all the newsletter information together and sent to me by May 28, 2007 so we can have all the news and rumors that are around the district and the city as a whole. Also, all praise and diss suggestions, are just that, suggestions. Do what is or isn't IC for your character.
Thank you to Sedarius, Yesina, Uryella, Yosef, and Zafir for their contributions to the newsletter!
