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'Her damn eyebrows, impregnated another one' - Berry
It’s early morning as I write this. The sky is slate gray and clouds cover any stars I might have been able to see. The air is crisp and leaves lay slick and wet on the ground. It is, in short, a perfect autumn morning. The kind meant for reflection and sitting out on my deck with coffee in my hands.
As writers, as a community, as people, we’ve been through a lot this year. Everything is constantly changing and just when I feel like I have something locked down and settled, something else springs up to try and knock me down. I know I’m not alone in those feelings. I suppose because life is so unpredictable, that’s why most of us (me for sure) turn to writing. Writing is a comfortable place where the dangers I type are fixable. The feelings of satisfaction, of laughter, of sadness, of joy, of drama, intrigue...those are all things within my control.
We’re a community of people and friends, but we’re a community of writers, too. As we move into December and start prepping to say goodbye to this year, let’s challenge ourselves that no matter what happens in real life, we’ll never lose our writing spark. We’ll never lose that part of our soul, our community, that means so much to so many of us. Let’s keep strong together, keep writing, keep creating, and keep going.
(God I’ve been sappy lately…)
New Additions Below are a list of all of our newest members to the server. Our staff team ask that, when you see them online, give them a shout out and say 'hi, how are you?' You can use our #general-chat or our #quiet-room - entirely depending on how busy our main channel is - but we highly recommend touching base and saying hello - they might be interested in making a character you're seeking for your own plots after all...
Kast
Dagmar
News and Updates
Adoptables
There are still three of our lovely adoptables up for grabs! If you feel like stretching your combat-writing muscles or just doing something a little different from what your current characters allow you do, then have a look at one of these fellows and get yourself a spot in the war! A series of low ranked militant characters of Taengean or Egyptian descent, created for rp during the current Egyptian war plot for players who’d like to get involved.
These characters are entirely expendable, paint by number creations designed for short term role play up to a limit of 20 posts. And you can collect the new ‘Red Shirt’ award when you kill them off. What’s not to love? If you’re interested in picking up one of our adoptables, get in touch with our staff team!
Button Competition! Guys. Guys. WE HAVE A COMPENDIUM!!!!!!!!!! Pam has been our star driving force on gathering the blurbs and hanging with me in VC to get those done. When you see Pam, give her a kiss. It can be chaste, awkward, whichever. Doesn’t matter. However, what have we been wanting a compendium for? ADVERTISING!!!
But, wait, Berry...don’t we need a button to advertise? Something pretty to show off as a site logo to entice new friends to join us?
I’m so glad you brought that up, random citizen! Yes! We do! Introducing our Button/Logo graphic competition! This will go from today, November 22nd to November 29th! Submit them to the staff account and next broadcast, we’ll open the voting polls for the community to choose which one we all like best. Then, once we have that in hand, we’ll storm the RPG directory, any site we can think of, and force-I mean...convince...new friends to join us!
-- 1 Button: 88x31
-- 1 Signature: 600x25
-- 1 Poster: 500x500
-- 1 BIG BOY 500x1000
Submit one or all of these to the staff account!
October OTM Voting You have just under one week to get your votes in for October’s nominations! All polls close on 11/28 at 11:59EST. If you see the nominees in chat don’t forget to give them a congratulations!
New Challenge: No, Sir, I Don’t Like That This week, your challenge is to have your character come face to face with something they really don’t like. The only rule is that it can’t be a situation or a person. It has to be an object, a color, maybe the weather. Anything at all that doesn’t have to do with another character or sticky situations they have found themselves in. If you achieve this challenge, you’ll earn a member point per character! Make sure that you post your links in the #member-challenge channel on Discord, and have fun with it all! Maybe use it to spark some humor or conversation with your writing partners!
Aeipathy NanoWriMo! Wow! We have already finished the third week of NaNoWriMo? That is amazing! However, there are still 8 days left, everyone! That means there is plenty of time to make your writing goals and enjoy NaNo to the fullest. As of this morning, we have currently written 338,663 words and 557 posts together as a site. That is a lot of words and a lot of effort put in by everyone here, and I just have to thank you all for getting so into it. I’ve noticed that even writers who may have struggled last month have hit the ground running and been absolutely killing it this month! I just have to give a pat on the back to all of you who thought that you couldn’t do it, or would be too busy, or just didn’t have the muse. The fact that you are still here, still chatting, and still writing amidst busy lives is truly amazing and truly commendable. We appreciate all that you guys do for the site, and that you’re having so much fun with this month’s festivities. This time around, I want to do something a little different instead of listing the top five writers.
Instead, here are all of the writers that have made 15k so far this month: Alex, Berry, Faraday, Syn, Urit
And here are all of the writers that have made 30k so far this month: Frogules, Maxie, Pam
Here are the writers who are extremely close to making 15k: Asteria, Teag
Finally, here is a writer who is incredibly close to making their personal goal for the month: Cassie
Awards and Recognition
Member of the Moment: Megs! Despite our best intentions,sometimes real life just kicks us in the butt and space we have might have for hobbies gets swallowed up by work or family, and before you know it you are drowning in owed posts and don’t even know where to start. Someone who has gotten right back on the posting horse this week is Megs, who in spite of dealing with knobhead employers,sliced fingers and home renovations has shown up and started getting caught up. Glad to have you back Megs <3
Our Events and Stories are large, mass threads where everyone who has a viable character for that moment or setting can partake. They are often revolving around key players in our current global plots but they also create great opportunities for characters to meet and greet rather than our site becoming cluttered with 'first encounter' threads. Our Events are voluntary, but we recommend that all members keep at least a cursory eye on what is happening in each on-going Event within any kingdom their character(s) are a part of. This way, you're always up-to-date on the latest drama in your character's homeland.
Check out the updates below for each of our current Events, provided by our Kingdom Managers. All of these Events and Provincial Stories are open so have your character dive in to any and all!
Africa
Information on African Events and Provincial Stories will be in the next week’s written broadcast.
Athenia
Olympus Rising Date: Panamos, 672 BC Location: Scholeío, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: With a bit of coin even commoners can find their way to the scholeío’s rooftop. Otherwise, you could be hired as staff, to guard the rooftop or provide drinks and food to the many nobles in attendance. Are you a rising scholar? You could work for those that are providing teachings to the people today. If you are of noble or royal blood, there is plenty of reason to find yourself on this rooftop! There are no newspapers or text messages at this time. The only way to find out about distant provinces is to show up and talk to others. And with the rumors of Aetaea’s burning running rampant, there is much to talk about. Maybe you’re interested in @iris and @aimias’s account of the fire, or you’re sensing the tension between the noble ladies? And the future Queen of Athenia, Emilia of Xanthos just caught fire! There’s plenty of opportunities to talk about that. Is this a sign from the gods? And what of Rafail of Marikas’s arrival with the beautiful Lady Chara of Stravos? Does he not hear the whispers about him? Surely, that won’t spell trouble.
The Best Around Date: Posidaios, 675 BC Location: The Arcus Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: From high born kings to the lowest slave gladiator. Welcome to the Games! Hosted in the infamous Athenian Arcus, men come from all over the known Grecian lands to compete in these trails of strength, speed, accuracy and skill. Individual events and timed games are happening, as well as one on one contests! Did you set out on a long term journey between kingdoms for this event? These men and women might wish to bring their partners along. With large numbers of people congregating, traders and merchants are going to want to turn up! Especially those who deal in the... lustful exploits of trade. How about gamblers? Bookies and money crunchers? Anyone who studies the human body and wants to see the way anatomy works in action. Healers for when injuries occur. And general spectators who want some good food, fine wine and an engaging day out! There is almost no single reason why everyone could not be at this event! And trust me - you might wish to be...
The Song of Angry Men Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Inner Circle and the Palatai Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: Chaos. Complete and utter chaos. That’s the summary. Or… well, fine. @sofia and Danae of Stravos might die. It looks that way, as they are getting carried over the heads of @hector, @demi, and @ariadne towards the palace where Rafail of Marikas still has rocks getting flung at him for eating an apple like a jerk. Speaking of probably dying, @marietta is getting beaten to a bloody pulp on the ground after getting her little sister @hebe out of the mess. @chrysanthe managed to find a hole the crowd to help the child. Are you there, wanting to help one of these ladies before they die? Or are you one of the ones trying to burn @elysia and @cicero’s home with @iris also there holding a knife (come at her!)? Or maybe you’re near Emilia of Xanthos and are trying to protect her? Like I said- this is complete and utter chaos.
Colchis
Edge of Honor Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Midas, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: Everyone in Midas gathers at the shore to set their offerings to the gods out to sea, praying to Ares and Poseidon, as well as the others in the pantheon, to protect their loved ones. Are you a merchant looking to make a bit of coin off those who seek the favor of the gods? This is a large crowd, including many of the upper classes. Are you seeking employment among the nobles now that the men are gone and there is much to be done in Colchis? It might do well to garner some favors here. And, yes, with large crowds are the potential for pickpockets and some drama. Don’t slip on the slick stone shores and fall into the water. Does a candle that goes out from an errant splash mean the doom of your loved one??
Heavy Weight Date: Praratios, 680 BC Location: Pieria, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: What’s a competition without an audience! Especially for a bout that includes the Crown Prince Vangelis of Kotas and a notoriously fierce competitor in Captain @damocles. A new competition has started between @lesley and @maleos, both competitors sizing one another up. High and low born can come and see, maybe gamble and lose a bit of coin. Voice your choice! Hear your cheer! Shout for the bout! There is a lot to be excited for here as the competition wages on. Or, perhaps, go find a bite to eat at one of the merchant stalls and catch up with a friend! @semiramis has also made her appearance, another person to add to this ongoing investigation. Who could have done this?
Winter Wonderland Date: Karneios, 684 BC Location: Archontioko Kotas, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: It’s a Royal Wedding Reception! Yes, things are a bit cold - maybe you are just now realising that one cloak was not enough? Perhaps you can huddle around the fire and start a bit of gossip. Commoners, this is a prime time to get your faces noticed by the upper crust - did you bring some food and wine to the event to make a bit of coin? Are you representing a guild or a temple and want to ensure your face is seen by the Royals? Perhaps, you are a militant from elsewhere in the kingdom, representing your province well by serving as a guard for the event? And of course, every noble, young and old, would never want to have the rumor spread that they did not come to the wedding - what an insult to the crown that would be! What was that? The children are still making war with snowballs, and now a high Mihail of Thanasi joins his cousin @tythra. Speaking of the Princess, she looks worried about something. Did little @essa get lost in the crowd, or is her mother suffering from the drugs that she had? Oh and look! @yiannis is getting in on the fun too. Is this even a wedding anymore? This is war!
Artemis’s Honor Date: Artamisios, 676 BC Location: Eubocris, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: As @timaeus continues his investigation, with several observers including @celine and @adelpha, new evidence has been discovered - a dismembered human phallus! In her mouth! Have you ever heard of such a thing? Who would do that?? And more importantly…..who is missing something?? With the entrances to the city blocked in an attempt to catch the murderer.. Is there someone that knows about such things? Is it a curse you’ve heard of? Also, do the markings on her body mean anything to you? Maybe you remember seeing a stranger in the market earlier and you could advise the Baron for them to be questioned. If you are not involved at this point, any sort of crowd can draw you in curiously. @celine seems to be having a hard time breathing - can you help her?
Taengea
Innocence Claimed Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Meganea, Taengea Attendance: Nobles & Retainers Way In?: Surprise! Lord @gavriil and Lady @evangelina are getting married! Despite the curiosity surrounding the suddenness of the announcement and the notable differences between them in age and such, a small ceremony has been set. Many of the guests are beginning to arrive - just in time to get all those questions out of the way before standing in the presence of the bride and groom. Weren’t their two houses in conflict not that long ago? Is she younger or older than his eldest son? I can never remember! Speaking of his son, will he make a surprise appearance all the way across the sea!? For an event that seems to carry the calm dignity that matches the Dimitrou lord’s nature, there is plenty to be curious about before the ceremony begins. Elise seems to be a visitor, oh my! That is sure to draw people’s attention.
Eclipse of the Heart Date: Posidaios, 673 BC Location: Maliania, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: There is no limit on who can attend this event which means anyone can bump into anyone! Already, some are having great luck and others not so much. Perhaps you get mistaken for someone else in the dark? Maybe you meet the girl of your dreams but don't know who she is because you can't see her properly? Maybe you meet your lover already entwined with someone else? Or are you just someone sneaking around to learn who has a soft spot for who? Or, as the court gossip, perhaps you recognize a voice or two - and make a mental note to ask some questions later.
New Events
Give Us Sanctuary Event - Taengea
With word of the King's Capture in Egypt spreading like fire throughout Taengea, new fear grips the hearts of the Taengean populace. Fear that Egypt will press its advantage has struck and refugees have been spotted heading towards the walled white city of Vasiliadon. The Order has enacted a long-dormant law, giving Order members permission, in times of war, to confiscate food and goods from merchants and to borrow the stores of the noble houses to prepare for the large influx of people in the capitol. They can be seen knocking on the doors of Archontiko Leventi, Condos, Dimitrou, and Mikaelidas alike, and the poor merchants that decided to sell their goods in the Quarter are seing their products used not for profit, but to feed the poor and the needy. Read More...
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'Her damn eyebrows, impregnated another one' - Berry
It’s early morning as I write this. The sky is slate gray and clouds cover any stars I might have been able to see. The air is crisp and leaves lay slick and wet on the ground. It is, in short, a perfect autumn morning. The kind meant for reflection and sitting out on my deck with coffee in my hands.
As writers, as a community, as people, we’ve been through a lot this year. Everything is constantly changing and just when I feel like I have something locked down and settled, something else springs up to try and knock me down. I know I’m not alone in those feelings. I suppose because life is so unpredictable, that’s why most of us (me for sure) turn to writing. Writing is a comfortable place where the dangers I type are fixable. The feelings of satisfaction, of laughter, of sadness, of joy, of drama, intrigue...those are all things within my control.
We’re a community of people and friends, but we’re a community of writers, too. As we move into December and start prepping to say goodbye to this year, let’s challenge ourselves that no matter what happens in real life, we’ll never lose our writing spark. We’ll never lose that part of our soul, our community, that means so much to so many of us. Let’s keep strong together, keep writing, keep creating, and keep going.
(God I’ve been sappy lately…)
New Additions Below are a list of all of our newest members to the server. Our staff team ask that, when you see them online, give them a shout out and say 'hi, how are you?' You can use our #general-chat or our #quiet-room - entirely depending on how busy our main channel is - but we highly recommend touching base and saying hello - they might be interested in making a character you're seeking for your own plots after all...
Kast
Dagmar
News and Updates
Adoptables
There are still three of our lovely adoptables up for grabs! If you feel like stretching your combat-writing muscles or just doing something a little different from what your current characters allow you do, then have a look at one of these fellows and get yourself a spot in the war! A series of low ranked militant characters of Taengean or Egyptian descent, created for rp during the current Egyptian war plot for players who’d like to get involved.
These characters are entirely expendable, paint by number creations designed for short term role play up to a limit of 20 posts. And you can collect the new ‘Red Shirt’ award when you kill them off. What’s not to love? If you’re interested in picking up one of our adoptables, get in touch with our staff team!
Button Competition! Guys. Guys. WE HAVE A COMPENDIUM!!!!!!!!!! Pam has been our star driving force on gathering the blurbs and hanging with me in VC to get those done. When you see Pam, give her a kiss. It can be chaste, awkward, whichever. Doesn’t matter. However, what have we been wanting a compendium for? ADVERTISING!!!
But, wait, Berry...don’t we need a button to advertise? Something pretty to show off as a site logo to entice new friends to join us?
I’m so glad you brought that up, random citizen! Yes! We do! Introducing our Button/Logo graphic competition! This will go from today, November 22nd to November 29th! Submit them to the staff account and next broadcast, we’ll open the voting polls for the community to choose which one we all like best. Then, once we have that in hand, we’ll storm the RPG directory, any site we can think of, and force-I mean...convince...new friends to join us!
-- 1 Button: 88x31
-- 1 Signature: 600x25
-- 1 Poster: 500x500
-- 1 BIG BOY 500x1000
Submit one or all of these to the staff account!
October OTM Voting You have just under one week to get your votes in for October’s nominations! All polls close on 11/28 at 11:59EST. If you see the nominees in chat don’t forget to give them a congratulations!
New Challenge: No, Sir, I Don’t Like That This week, your challenge is to have your character come face to face with something they really don’t like. The only rule is that it can’t be a situation or a person. It has to be an object, a color, maybe the weather. Anything at all that doesn’t have to do with another character or sticky situations they have found themselves in. If you achieve this challenge, you’ll earn a member point per character! Make sure that you post your links in the #member-challenge channel on Discord, and have fun with it all! Maybe use it to spark some humor or conversation with your writing partners!
Aeipathy NanoWriMo! Wow! We have already finished the third week of NaNoWriMo? That is amazing! However, there are still 8 days left, everyone! That means there is plenty of time to make your writing goals and enjoy NaNo to the fullest. As of this morning, we have currently written 338,663 words and 557 posts together as a site. That is a lot of words and a lot of effort put in by everyone here, and I just have to thank you all for getting so into it. I’ve noticed that even writers who may have struggled last month have hit the ground running and been absolutely killing it this month! I just have to give a pat on the back to all of you who thought that you couldn’t do it, or would be too busy, or just didn’t have the muse. The fact that you are still here, still chatting, and still writing amidst busy lives is truly amazing and truly commendable. We appreciate all that you guys do for the site, and that you’re having so much fun with this month’s festivities. This time around, I want to do something a little different instead of listing the top five writers.
Instead, here are all of the writers that have made 15k so far this month: Alex, Berry, Faraday, Syn, Urit
And here are all of the writers that have made 30k so far this month: Frogules, Maxie, Pam
Here are the writers who are extremely close to making 15k: Asteria, Teag
Finally, here is a writer who is incredibly close to making their personal goal for the month: Cassie
Awards and Recognition
Member of the Moment: Megs! Despite our best intentions,sometimes real life just kicks us in the butt and space we have might have for hobbies gets swallowed up by work or family, and before you know it you are drowning in owed posts and don’t even know where to start. Someone who has gotten right back on the posting horse this week is Megs, who in spite of dealing with knobhead employers,sliced fingers and home renovations has shown up and started getting caught up. Glad to have you back Megs <3
Our Events and Stories are large, mass threads where everyone who has a viable character for that moment or setting can partake. They are often revolving around key players in our current global plots but they also create great opportunities for characters to meet and greet rather than our site becoming cluttered with 'first encounter' threads. Our Events are voluntary, but we recommend that all members keep at least a cursory eye on what is happening in each on-going Event within any kingdom their character(s) are a part of. This way, you're always up-to-date on the latest drama in your character's homeland.
Check out the updates below for each of our current Events, provided by our Kingdom Managers. All of these Events and Provincial Stories are open so have your character dive in to any and all!
Africa
Information on African Events and Provincial Stories will be in the next week’s written broadcast.
Athenia
Olympus Rising Date: Panamos, 672 BC Location: Scholeío, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: With a bit of coin even commoners can find their way to the scholeío’s rooftop. Otherwise, you could be hired as staff, to guard the rooftop or provide drinks and food to the many nobles in attendance. Are you a rising scholar? You could work for those that are providing teachings to the people today. If you are of noble or royal blood, there is plenty of reason to find yourself on this rooftop! There are no newspapers or text messages at this time. The only way to find out about distant provinces is to show up and talk to others. And with the rumors of Aetaea’s burning running rampant, there is much to talk about. Maybe you’re interested in @iris and @aimias’s account of the fire, or you’re sensing the tension between the noble ladies? And the future Queen of Athenia, Emilia of Xanthos just caught fire! There’s plenty of opportunities to talk about that. Is this a sign from the gods? And what of Rafail of Marikas’s arrival with the beautiful Lady Chara of Stravos? Does he not hear the whispers about him? Surely, that won’t spell trouble.
The Best Around Date: Posidaios, 675 BC Location: The Arcus Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: From high born kings to the lowest slave gladiator. Welcome to the Games! Hosted in the infamous Athenian Arcus, men come from all over the known Grecian lands to compete in these trails of strength, speed, accuracy and skill. Individual events and timed games are happening, as well as one on one contests! Did you set out on a long term journey between kingdoms for this event? These men and women might wish to bring their partners along. With large numbers of people congregating, traders and merchants are going to want to turn up! Especially those who deal in the... lustful exploits of trade. How about gamblers? Bookies and money crunchers? Anyone who studies the human body and wants to see the way anatomy works in action. Healers for when injuries occur. And general spectators who want some good food, fine wine and an engaging day out! There is almost no single reason why everyone could not be at this event! And trust me - you might wish to be...
The Song of Angry Men Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Inner Circle and the Palatai Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: Chaos. Complete and utter chaos. That’s the summary. Or… well, fine. @sofia and Danae of Stravos might die. It looks that way, as they are getting carried over the heads of @hector, @demi, and @ariadne towards the palace where Rafail of Marikas still has rocks getting flung at him for eating an apple like a jerk. Speaking of probably dying, @marietta is getting beaten to a bloody pulp on the ground after getting her little sister @hebe out of the mess. @chrysanthe managed to find a hole the crowd to help the child. Are you there, wanting to help one of these ladies before they die? Or are you one of the ones trying to burn @elysia and @cicero’s home with @iris also there holding a knife (come at her!)? Or maybe you’re near Emilia of Xanthos and are trying to protect her? Like I said- this is complete and utter chaos.
Colchis
Edge of Honor Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Midas, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: Everyone in Midas gathers at the shore to set their offerings to the gods out to sea, praying to Ares and Poseidon, as well as the others in the pantheon, to protect their loved ones. Are you a merchant looking to make a bit of coin off those who seek the favor of the gods? This is a large crowd, including many of the upper classes. Are you seeking employment among the nobles now that the men are gone and there is much to be done in Colchis? It might do well to garner some favors here. And, yes, with large crowds are the potential for pickpockets and some drama. Don’t slip on the slick stone shores and fall into the water. Does a candle that goes out from an errant splash mean the doom of your loved one??
Heavy Weight Date: Praratios, 680 BC Location: Pieria, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: What’s a competition without an audience! Especially for a bout that includes the Crown Prince Vangelis of Kotas and a notoriously fierce competitor in Captain @damocles. A new competition has started between @lesley and @maleos, both competitors sizing one another up. High and low born can come and see, maybe gamble and lose a bit of coin. Voice your choice! Hear your cheer! Shout for the bout! There is a lot to be excited for here as the competition wages on. Or, perhaps, go find a bite to eat at one of the merchant stalls and catch up with a friend! @semiramis has also made her appearance, another person to add to this ongoing investigation. Who could have done this?
Winter Wonderland Date: Karneios, 684 BC Location: Archontioko Kotas, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: It’s a Royal Wedding Reception! Yes, things are a bit cold - maybe you are just now realising that one cloak was not enough? Perhaps you can huddle around the fire and start a bit of gossip. Commoners, this is a prime time to get your faces noticed by the upper crust - did you bring some food and wine to the event to make a bit of coin? Are you representing a guild or a temple and want to ensure your face is seen by the Royals? Perhaps, you are a militant from elsewhere in the kingdom, representing your province well by serving as a guard for the event? And of course, every noble, young and old, would never want to have the rumor spread that they did not come to the wedding - what an insult to the crown that would be! What was that? The children are still making war with snowballs, and now a high Mihail of Thanasi joins his cousin @tythra. Speaking of the Princess, she looks worried about something. Did little @essa get lost in the crowd, or is her mother suffering from the drugs that she had? Oh and look! @yiannis is getting in on the fun too. Is this even a wedding anymore? This is war!
Artemis’s Honor Date: Artamisios, 676 BC Location: Eubocris, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: As @timaeus continues his investigation, with several observers including @celine and @adelpha, new evidence has been discovered - a dismembered human phallus! In her mouth! Have you ever heard of such a thing? Who would do that?? And more importantly…..who is missing something?? With the entrances to the city blocked in an attempt to catch the murderer.. Is there someone that knows about such things? Is it a curse you’ve heard of? Also, do the markings on her body mean anything to you? Maybe you remember seeing a stranger in the market earlier and you could advise the Baron for them to be questioned. If you are not involved at this point, any sort of crowd can draw you in curiously. @celine seems to be having a hard time breathing - can you help her?
Taengea
Innocence Claimed Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Meganea, Taengea Attendance: Nobles & Retainers Way In?: Surprise! Lord @gavriil and Lady @evangelina are getting married! Despite the curiosity surrounding the suddenness of the announcement and the notable differences between them in age and such, a small ceremony has been set. Many of the guests are beginning to arrive - just in time to get all those questions out of the way before standing in the presence of the bride and groom. Weren’t their two houses in conflict not that long ago? Is she younger or older than his eldest son? I can never remember! Speaking of his son, will he make a surprise appearance all the way across the sea!? For an event that seems to carry the calm dignity that matches the Dimitrou lord’s nature, there is plenty to be curious about before the ceremony begins. Elise seems to be a visitor, oh my! That is sure to draw people’s attention.
Eclipse of the Heart Date: Posidaios, 673 BC Location: Maliania, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: There is no limit on who can attend this event which means anyone can bump into anyone! Already, some are having great luck and others not so much. Perhaps you get mistaken for someone else in the dark? Maybe you meet the girl of your dreams but don't know who she is because you can't see her properly? Maybe you meet your lover already entwined with someone else? Or are you just someone sneaking around to learn who has a soft spot for who? Or, as the court gossip, perhaps you recognize a voice or two - and make a mental note to ask some questions later.
New Events
Give Us Sanctuary Event - Taengea
With word of the King's Capture in Egypt spreading like fire throughout Taengea, new fear grips the hearts of the Taengean populace. Fear that Egypt will press its advantage has struck and refugees have been spotted heading towards the walled white city of Vasiliadon. The Order has enacted a long-dormant law, giving Order members permission, in times of war, to confiscate food and goods from merchants and to borrow the stores of the noble houses to prepare for the large influx of people in the capitol. They can be seen knocking on the doors of Archontiko Leventi, Condos, Dimitrou, and Mikaelidas alike, and the poor merchants that decided to sell their goods in the Quarter are seing their products used not for profit, but to feed the poor and the needy. Read More...
The Weekly Broadcast Sunday 22nd November 2020
'Her damn eyebrows, impregnated another one' - Berry
It’s early morning as I write this. The sky is slate gray and clouds cover any stars I might have been able to see. The air is crisp and leaves lay slick and wet on the ground. It is, in short, a perfect autumn morning. The kind meant for reflection and sitting out on my deck with coffee in my hands.
As writers, as a community, as people, we’ve been through a lot this year. Everything is constantly changing and just when I feel like I have something locked down and settled, something else springs up to try and knock me down. I know I’m not alone in those feelings. I suppose because life is so unpredictable, that’s why most of us (me for sure) turn to writing. Writing is a comfortable place where the dangers I type are fixable. The feelings of satisfaction, of laughter, of sadness, of joy, of drama, intrigue...those are all things within my control.
We’re a community of people and friends, but we’re a community of writers, too. As we move into December and start prepping to say goodbye to this year, let’s challenge ourselves that no matter what happens in real life, we’ll never lose our writing spark. We’ll never lose that part of our soul, our community, that means so much to so many of us. Let’s keep strong together, keep writing, keep creating, and keep going.
(God I’ve been sappy lately…)
New Additions Below are a list of all of our newest members to the server. Our staff team ask that, when you see them online, give them a shout out and say 'hi, how are you?' You can use our #general-chat or our #quiet-room - entirely depending on how busy our main channel is - but we highly recommend touching base and saying hello - they might be interested in making a character you're seeking for your own plots after all...
Kast
Dagmar
News and Updates
Adoptables
There are still three of our lovely adoptables up for grabs! If you feel like stretching your combat-writing muscles or just doing something a little different from what your current characters allow you do, then have a look at one of these fellows and get yourself a spot in the war! A series of low ranked militant characters of Taengean or Egyptian descent, created for rp during the current Egyptian war plot for players who’d like to get involved.
These characters are entirely expendable, paint by number creations designed for short term role play up to a limit of 20 posts. And you can collect the new ‘Red Shirt’ award when you kill them off. What’s not to love? If you’re interested in picking up one of our adoptables, get in touch with our staff team!
Button Competition! Guys. Guys. WE HAVE A COMPENDIUM!!!!!!!!!! Pam has been our star driving force on gathering the blurbs and hanging with me in VC to get those done. When you see Pam, give her a kiss. It can be chaste, awkward, whichever. Doesn’t matter. However, what have we been wanting a compendium for? ADVERTISING!!!
But, wait, Berry...don’t we need a button to advertise? Something pretty to show off as a site logo to entice new friends to join us?
I’m so glad you brought that up, random citizen! Yes! We do! Introducing our Button/Logo graphic competition! This will go from today, November 22nd to November 29th! Submit them to the staff account and next broadcast, we’ll open the voting polls for the community to choose which one we all like best. Then, once we have that in hand, we’ll storm the RPG directory, any site we can think of, and force-I mean...convince...new friends to join us!
-- 1 Button: 88x31
-- 1 Signature: 600x25
-- 1 Poster: 500x500
-- 1 BIG BOY 500x1000
Submit one or all of these to the staff account!
October OTM Voting You have just under one week to get your votes in for October’s nominations! All polls close on 11/28 at 11:59EST. If you see the nominees in chat don’t forget to give them a congratulations!
New Challenge: No, Sir, I Don’t Like That This week, your challenge is to have your character come face to face with something they really don’t like. The only rule is that it can’t be a situation or a person. It has to be an object, a color, maybe the weather. Anything at all that doesn’t have to do with another character or sticky situations they have found themselves in. If you achieve this challenge, you’ll earn a member point per character! Make sure that you post your links in the #member-challenge channel on Discord, and have fun with it all! Maybe use it to spark some humor or conversation with your writing partners!
Aeipathy NanoWriMo! Wow! We have already finished the third week of NaNoWriMo? That is amazing! However, there are still 8 days left, everyone! That means there is plenty of time to make your writing goals and enjoy NaNo to the fullest. As of this morning, we have currently written 338,663 words and 557 posts together as a site. That is a lot of words and a lot of effort put in by everyone here, and I just have to thank you all for getting so into it. I’ve noticed that even writers who may have struggled last month have hit the ground running and been absolutely killing it this month! I just have to give a pat on the back to all of you who thought that you couldn’t do it, or would be too busy, or just didn’t have the muse. The fact that you are still here, still chatting, and still writing amidst busy lives is truly amazing and truly commendable. We appreciate all that you guys do for the site, and that you’re having so much fun with this month’s festivities. This time around, I want to do something a little different instead of listing the top five writers.
Instead, here are all of the writers that have made 15k so far this month: Alex, Berry, Faraday, Syn, Urit
And here are all of the writers that have made 30k so far this month: Frogules, Maxie, Pam
Here are the writers who are extremely close to making 15k: Asteria, Teag
Finally, here is a writer who is incredibly close to making their personal goal for the month: Cassie
Awards and Recognition
Member of the Moment: Megs! Despite our best intentions,sometimes real life just kicks us in the butt and space we have might have for hobbies gets swallowed up by work or family, and before you know it you are drowning in owed posts and don’t even know where to start. Someone who has gotten right back on the posting horse this week is Megs, who in spite of dealing with knobhead employers,sliced fingers and home renovations has shown up and started getting caught up. Glad to have you back Megs <3
Our Events and Stories are large, mass threads where everyone who has a viable character for that moment or setting can partake. They are often revolving around key players in our current global plots but they also create great opportunities for characters to meet and greet rather than our site becoming cluttered with 'first encounter' threads. Our Events are voluntary, but we recommend that all members keep at least a cursory eye on what is happening in each on-going Event within any kingdom their character(s) are a part of. This way, you're always up-to-date on the latest drama in your character's homeland.
Check out the updates below for each of our current Events, provided by our Kingdom Managers. All of these Events and Provincial Stories are open so have your character dive in to any and all!
Africa
Information on African Events and Provincial Stories will be in the next week’s written broadcast.
Athenia
Olympus Rising Date: Panamos, 672 BC Location: Scholeío, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: With a bit of coin even commoners can find their way to the scholeío’s rooftop. Otherwise, you could be hired as staff, to guard the rooftop or provide drinks and food to the many nobles in attendance. Are you a rising scholar? You could work for those that are providing teachings to the people today. If you are of noble or royal blood, there is plenty of reason to find yourself on this rooftop! There are no newspapers or text messages at this time. The only way to find out about distant provinces is to show up and talk to others. And with the rumors of Aetaea’s burning running rampant, there is much to talk about. Maybe you’re interested in @iris and @aimias’s account of the fire, or you’re sensing the tension between the noble ladies? And the future Queen of Athenia, Emilia of Xanthos just caught fire! There’s plenty of opportunities to talk about that. Is this a sign from the gods? And what of Rafail of Marikas’s arrival with the beautiful Lady Chara of Stravos? Does he not hear the whispers about him? Surely, that won’t spell trouble.
The Best Around Date: Posidaios, 675 BC Location: The Arcus Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: From high born kings to the lowest slave gladiator. Welcome to the Games! Hosted in the infamous Athenian Arcus, men come from all over the known Grecian lands to compete in these trails of strength, speed, accuracy and skill. Individual events and timed games are happening, as well as one on one contests! Did you set out on a long term journey between kingdoms for this event? These men and women might wish to bring their partners along. With large numbers of people congregating, traders and merchants are going to want to turn up! Especially those who deal in the... lustful exploits of trade. How about gamblers? Bookies and money crunchers? Anyone who studies the human body and wants to see the way anatomy works in action. Healers for when injuries occur. And general spectators who want some good food, fine wine and an engaging day out! There is almost no single reason why everyone could not be at this event! And trust me - you might wish to be...
The Song of Angry Men Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Inner Circle and the Palatai Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: Chaos. Complete and utter chaos. That’s the summary. Or… well, fine. @sofia and Danae of Stravos might die. It looks that way, as they are getting carried over the heads of @hector, @demi, and @ariadne towards the palace where Rafail of Marikas still has rocks getting flung at him for eating an apple like a jerk. Speaking of probably dying, @marietta is getting beaten to a bloody pulp on the ground after getting her little sister @hebe out of the mess. @chrysanthe managed to find a hole the crowd to help the child. Are you there, wanting to help one of these ladies before they die? Or are you one of the ones trying to burn @elysia and @cicero’s home with @iris also there holding a knife (come at her!)? Or maybe you’re near Emilia of Xanthos and are trying to protect her? Like I said- this is complete and utter chaos.
Colchis
Edge of Honor Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Midas, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: Everyone in Midas gathers at the shore to set their offerings to the gods out to sea, praying to Ares and Poseidon, as well as the others in the pantheon, to protect their loved ones. Are you a merchant looking to make a bit of coin off those who seek the favor of the gods? This is a large crowd, including many of the upper classes. Are you seeking employment among the nobles now that the men are gone and there is much to be done in Colchis? It might do well to garner some favors here. And, yes, with large crowds are the potential for pickpockets and some drama. Don’t slip on the slick stone shores and fall into the water. Does a candle that goes out from an errant splash mean the doom of your loved one??
Heavy Weight Date: Praratios, 680 BC Location: Pieria, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: What’s a competition without an audience! Especially for a bout that includes the Crown Prince Vangelis of Kotas and a notoriously fierce competitor in Captain @damocles. A new competition has started between @lesley and @maleos, both competitors sizing one another up. High and low born can come and see, maybe gamble and lose a bit of coin. Voice your choice! Hear your cheer! Shout for the bout! There is a lot to be excited for here as the competition wages on. Or, perhaps, go find a bite to eat at one of the merchant stalls and catch up with a friend! @semiramis has also made her appearance, another person to add to this ongoing investigation. Who could have done this?
Winter Wonderland Date: Karneios, 684 BC Location: Archontioko Kotas, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: It’s a Royal Wedding Reception! Yes, things are a bit cold - maybe you are just now realising that one cloak was not enough? Perhaps you can huddle around the fire and start a bit of gossip. Commoners, this is a prime time to get your faces noticed by the upper crust - did you bring some food and wine to the event to make a bit of coin? Are you representing a guild or a temple and want to ensure your face is seen by the Royals? Perhaps, you are a militant from elsewhere in the kingdom, representing your province well by serving as a guard for the event? And of course, every noble, young and old, would never want to have the rumor spread that they did not come to the wedding - what an insult to the crown that would be! What was that? The children are still making war with snowballs, and now a high Mihail of Thanasi joins his cousin @tythra. Speaking of the Princess, she looks worried about something. Did little @essa get lost in the crowd, or is her mother suffering from the drugs that she had? Oh and look! @yiannis is getting in on the fun too. Is this even a wedding anymore? This is war!
Artemis’s Honor Date: Artamisios, 676 BC Location: Eubocris, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: As @timaeus continues his investigation, with several observers including @celine and @adelpha, new evidence has been discovered - a dismembered human phallus! In her mouth! Have you ever heard of such a thing? Who would do that?? And more importantly…..who is missing something?? With the entrances to the city blocked in an attempt to catch the murderer.. Is there someone that knows about such things? Is it a curse you’ve heard of? Also, do the markings on her body mean anything to you? Maybe you remember seeing a stranger in the market earlier and you could advise the Baron for them to be questioned. If you are not involved at this point, any sort of crowd can draw you in curiously. @celine seems to be having a hard time breathing - can you help her?
Taengea
Innocence Claimed Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Meganea, Taengea Attendance: Nobles & Retainers Way In?: Surprise! Lord @gavriil and Lady @evangelina are getting married! Despite the curiosity surrounding the suddenness of the announcement and the notable differences between them in age and such, a small ceremony has been set. Many of the guests are beginning to arrive - just in time to get all those questions out of the way before standing in the presence of the bride and groom. Weren’t their two houses in conflict not that long ago? Is she younger or older than his eldest son? I can never remember! Speaking of his son, will he make a surprise appearance all the way across the sea!? For an event that seems to carry the calm dignity that matches the Dimitrou lord’s nature, there is plenty to be curious about before the ceremony begins. Elise seems to be a visitor, oh my! That is sure to draw people’s attention.
Eclipse of the Heart Date: Posidaios, 673 BC Location: Maliania, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: There is no limit on who can attend this event which means anyone can bump into anyone! Already, some are having great luck and others not so much. Perhaps you get mistaken for someone else in the dark? Maybe you meet the girl of your dreams but don't know who she is because you can't see her properly? Maybe you meet your lover already entwined with someone else? Or are you just someone sneaking around to learn who has a soft spot for who? Or, as the court gossip, perhaps you recognize a voice or two - and make a mental note to ask some questions later.
New Events
Give Us Sanctuary Event - Taengea
With word of the King's Capture in Egypt spreading like fire throughout Taengea, new fear grips the hearts of the Taengean populace. Fear that Egypt will press its advantage has struck and refugees have been spotted heading towards the walled white city of Vasiliadon. The Order has enacted a long-dormant law, giving Order members permission, in times of war, to confiscate food and goods from merchants and to borrow the stores of the noble houses to prepare for the large influx of people in the capitol. They can be seen knocking on the doors of Archontiko Leventi, Condos, Dimitrou, and Mikaelidas alike, and the poor merchants that decided to sell their goods in the Quarter are seing their products used not for profit, but to feed the poor and the needy. Read More...