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Edition #1 - 02 June 2025
⚓ Monthly publication for The City of Selnar, Imperial Cos
Guest Editor: Lady Kaela Priscus Altius
Columnists: Lady Astrid Fiskrdottir, Lady Gloria Adrastus & Other Unnamed Participants
Positions Open for Reporters, Columnists and a Publisher. Please let Lady Kaela know!
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All views expressed in the editorials and ads of this newspaper are the current opinions of the authors and do not reflect the opinions of the Ubar, the High Council, the newspaper, or its editors.
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⚓ This Week in Selnar ⚓
⚓ War Declared: The Glorious Empire of Cos and Port Kar Clash as Selnar Triumphs
The Empire of Cos has officially declared war on Port Kar, plunging our lands into open conflict. Under the command of our new Ubar and High Admiral, the city of Selnar has secured a decisive first victory - an achievement born from the strength, discipline, and unwavering loyalty of its warriors. As the fires of war spread, all citizens are urged to remain vigilant, report suspicious strangers without delay, and be prepared to answer the call to arms at a moment’s notice. The security of Cos depends on us all.
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THOUGHTS TO CONSIDER
**The Smoke Beneath the Banners: What the War with Port Kar Means for the Rest of Us**
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On the tenth day of the Second Passage Hand of the Month of Camerius, the men of Port Kar came to Selnar in fire and steel. They were driven back. The warriors of Cos were victorious. The red caste proved what they always swear—that no blade will pass, no flame consume, while they still draw breath.
But for the rest of us, breath is all we have left. And not even that comes easy.
The bridge that burned wasn’t just a victory marker—it was a thoroughfare for trade, for salt, for kalana barrels and cart wheels, for mothers carrying baskets of herbs to market. The temple defiled wasn't just sacred—it was where the baker lit a candle for his companion, where the sick left coin for health they could barely afford.
Port Kar did not gut our warriors. It rattled our foundations.
Prices climbed before the smoke cleared. Kalana thinned. Bread got smaller. “We watered the stew twice today,” a Lower Ring woman tells *The Kraken*. “The men won the battle. But who’s going to win the night, when my children cry from hunger?”
Victory, it seems, doesn’t put food on the table.
For the kajirae, it’s worse. In the days after the raid, they sold faster than smoked fish. Some were traded for blades, some for coin, and a few simply discarded—too soft for hard times. One girl, chained at the knee and still marked with whip stripes, said quietly, “He told me he needed a sword, not a song.”
"And what of our sons—those raised to knead dough, not wield daggers? Those with ink-stained fingers and dreams of scribeship? Will they be taken? Pressed into training? Some will come home in cloth too stiff to wash clean. Others will not come home at all." Said a potter with three young sons.
This is what war means to those not behind banners. The common man loses his harvest, not just to fire but to fear. The brewer pours fewer mugs, hoping his barrels last. A healer runs out of tarsk grease and sends her apprentice to beg the leatherworkers for scrap.
Who will pay for this war? The market stalls whisper a number few dare say aloud: over two thousand tarns of silver in damage—if coin could even measure the loss of peace, of faith, of sons.
There is no blame in our voices. Only realism. Pride is fine in speeches. But when you wake up to march drums instead of roosters, it’s not pride that fills the kettle.
And still—we endure. The oxen are yoked. The anvils ring. The city breathes.
Let the red caste roar, let the scribes record, let the Initiates chant to the heavens. But let no one forget who carries this city on their backs. Because if the Home Stone is worth fighting for, it must also be worth feeding. And that is something warriors do not always remember.
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⚓ Heretics Crushed: Faith Triumphs in the North and Port Kar
An outbreak of heresy has been swiftly and decisively extinguished in both the North and the corrupt halls of Port Kar. Led by the unwavering hand of the High Initiate, the most devout followers of the Faith rose to cleanse the land of blasphemy. The heretics, whose false teachings threatened to rot the very soul of our people, have been eradicated. Let this be a solemn reminder: the Faith is strong, and its light will not be dimmed. Citizens are encouraged to report any signs of unorthodox beliefs and to remain steadfast in their devotion. The flame of the Priest-Kings must never be allowed to flicker.
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⚓ Caste Registration & Census: Civic Duty Required
All citizens and residents are hereby reminded: you must be registered as a member of a caste. Whether reaffirming your current caste or seeking to join a new one, proper documentation is essential. If you have previously been registered under a caste elsewhere in Gor and wish to change, you must consult the appropriate Head of Caste and obtain an official change of caste form. All caste records—new or amended—must be submitted to the Office of the Scribes without delay.
Additionally, participation in the ongoing Census is mandatory for both citizens and residents. This effort is critical for the order and strength of our Home. Non-compliance will not be tolerated. Fulfill your duties—for the stability of the City and the honor of the Caste System.
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⚓ City Thrives Amid War: Growth and Trade on the Rise
Despite the trials of war and the damage endured, our great city stands strong—and grows stronger still. New structures rise where rubble once lay, and the spirit of resilience runs through every stone and street. Merchants from near and far continue to arrive, bringing with them a wealth of goods, services, and opportunity. The markets bustle, the forges burn, and the people endure. Let it be known: Cos does not falter. In unity, we prosper. In strength, we prevail.
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⚓ Trouble Brews at The Thing Fair
Tensions are quietly mounting between the Empire of Cos and the Northern clans of Torvaldsland after a seemingly trivial incident involving the punishment of a slave—an expendable beast by all accounts. What should have been a routine matter has flared into a cultural standoff, with sharp words exchanged and warriors beginning to circle like sleen around fresh kill. Though dismissed by some as northern posturing, wiser voices whisper that this spark, small as it seems, could yet follow us home as flame.
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⚓ Submissions & Random Writings
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VOL 1 GOREAN STOCKMARKET
Gorean Mercantile Index – Market Scroll of the Week
Overall Trade Health:
The markets across Gor show mixed signs this hand. While the salt routes through the Vosk Delta remain stable, increased tariffs from Ar have merchants grumbling over ledger books and ale. Storms off the coast of Port Kar have delayed shipping, tightening supply and nudging prices upward—except in the slave markets, where oversupply is dragging values downward.
Iron & Steel:
-Standard sword: 6–8 silver tarsks
-High-end Torvaldsland-forged blade: 15 silver tarsks
-Chainmail shirt (imported): 12 silver tarsks
-Spears dipped in Ost venom: not available for open market sale
Commodities & Goods:
-Tharlarion grease (Refined): 3 silver per keg – Rising
-Suls (dried): 8 copper per sack – Stable
-Kalana wine (Ar vintages): 2 silver per bottle – Falling
-Vulo eggs (fresh): 4 copper per dozen – Rising rapidy
-Slave silk (standard): 5 copper per bolt – Falling
Livestock & Transport:
-Bosk calf (healthy): 7 silver tarsks
-Kaiila (battle-trained): 20–25 silver tarsks – Premium stock from the Plains now available
-Verr (milk-producing): 3 silver tarsks
Slave Market Index (Adjusted to Canon Pricing):
Cosian Exchange Prices – Mid Se’Kara:
-Exotic or rare (e.g. red-haired, Turian-trained, musical): 25–40 silver tarsks – Flat
-Pleasure-trained (dancing, singing, Gorean fluent): 10–25 silver tarsks – Slight drop
-House-trained (cleaning, domestic): 5–15 silver tarsks – Stable
-Field or kitchen laborers: 1–5 silver/copper tarsks – Glut in market
-Fresh capture (untrained barbarian): 2–8 copper tarsks – Overstocked
Rating Trend:
Selnar: Prices falling due to overstock of untrained barbarian girls. Many are flooding the market, causing even trained stock to be undervalued.
Ar: Holding steady on quality. Merchant Houses focusing on rare talents and presentation.
Port Kar: Sudden influx after recent raids—stock is plentiful, but rough. Several auction houses forced to lower starting bids by 20%.
Caste-Specific Market Mood:
Warrior Caste: Investments in armor production rise as tensions flare along the Thassa. Expect shortages next hand.
Scribes: Steady. Increased sales of historical scrolls post-Torvaldslander burning.
Merchants: Cautious. Wine traders avoiding volatile ports.
Initiates: Spending remains high—ritual incense and temple repairs driving odd surges in sacred bark demand.
Market Gossip & Forecasts:
Ar: Rumors suggest a famed House of Slavers is hoarding brunettes with musical training—possible auction spectacular next month.
Cos: Kalana harvest expected to be low. Invest in salts and olive oil now.
Port Kar: Whispers of stolen silks flooding back channels after recent raids. Merchants warned to check brands and thread count.
Next Hand’s Hot Speculation:
“Tharlarion grease futures.” With more cities deploying siege engines and swift ships, demand is expected to double.
Published by the Office of Economic Intelligence, Cos – For discerning Free citizens only.
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POETRY FROM THR LOWER RING
As Heard in the Taverns: Poetry from the Lower Ring.
The Womb Warden of Cos
by Lady Whispervine.
Oh he struts in blue with his belly full o' lies,
Taking coin with a wink and a side of thighs!
Locked up a maiden with babe on the way,
The Womb Warden of Cos—may his balls rot away.
He’s got scrolls in his pocket, and none of ‘em true,
Swears by the law, while he’s boffing a few.
Coins clink in his cup, while justice gets blind,
Unless you're a merchant with silver to find.
He once jailed a girl for the tone of her tone,
While his own little slut moaned loud from his home.
Said, “The Homestone is sacred! The law must be met!”Then took bribes from a slaver and gambled the debt.
He’s got a bench that squeaks and a gavel that sticks,
But don’t need no verdict—he just likes the kicks.
Winks at the warriors, all puffed up with pride,
While his belt strains hard from the lies he hides.
The taverns all know him, they don’t serve him drink—
He’ll fine you for farting, then piss in your sink.
He reads your confessions and pockets your sins,
Then swaps out your sentence for five copper tins.
He jailed a woman for “looking too smug,”
While asking the baker to butter his rug.
He called her a whore, then asked for a dance—
He calls it a trial, we call it a chance.
He jailed a kajira for shaking her hips,
Claimed her perfume was “treasonous drips.”
Said he smelled danger between every thigh—
But it’s just his own balls, too shriveled and dry.
They say in the square, when his robes start to swish,
A fine’s on the way or a slap to a dish.
He measures your crime by the cut of your dress,
And pardons your sin if your curves impress.
He tried once to tax a man’s second-born goat,
Then tripped on his scrolls and fell flat on his coat.
Cried, “Obstruction! Resisting arrest!”
The goat got more cheers than the man in the vest.
But the worst was the day he took belly and babe—
A mother-to-be, in chains like a slave.
Said, “The law is the law,” with a smirk and a nod,
And five copper later, he sold her shop’s sod.
So raise up your horns for the tyrant in blue,
He’ll jail you for sneezing and fine you for dew.
But we’ve got the last laugh and here’s how it goes:
We wrote him in song… now the whole city knows.
Oh he struts in blue with his belly full o' lies,
Taking coin with a wink and a side of thighs!
Locked up a maiden with babe on the way,
The Womb Warden of Cos—may his balls rot away!
Slap the table, boys, and howl at the moon!
He’ll tax your tears and seize your spoon!
But when his pants fall down, what do we see?
A gavel too small for his fat decree!
He jailed a girl for smilin' wide,
Called her belly “treason” with twisted pride.
But ask his slaves what makes him tick—
It ain’t law or order—just his tiny... stick!
Oh he struts in blue with his belly full o' lies,
Taking coin with a wink and a side of thighs!
Locked up a maiden with babe on the way,
The Womb Warden of Cos—may his balls rot away!
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GOREAN ASTROLOGY FORECAST
Gorean Astrology Forecast
By Astrid Fiskrdottir of the Veiled Quill
1. Tarn (The Sky-Born) ((January))
Dates: First Month of En’Var
Traits: Proud, bold, restless
Strengths: Leadership, ambition
Weaknesses: Arrogance, easily bored
Forecast: Your reputation precedes you—perhaps too far. Someone beneath you is quietly sharpening a blade. Flaunt too loudly, and it may be your wings clipped next. Choose one: praise... or paranoia?
2. Urt (The Survivor) ((February))
Dates: Second Month of En’Var
Traits: Cunning, adaptable, underestimated
Strengths: Resourcefulness, endurance
Weaknesses: Distrustful, secretive
Forecast: You're gathering secrets like tarsk hoards grain—but one of them squeaks. Someone knows. Leak a lie or reveal a truth; either way, you'll draw someone dangerous to your doorstep. Is it time to bait a trap?
3. Larl (The Flame-Toothed) ((March))
Dates: First Month of Se’Var
Traits: Fierce, noble, dominating
Strengths: Courage, confidence
Weaknesses: Rage, stubbornness
Forecast: You’re spoiling for a fight—and they can smell it. You’ll win, but at what cost? Your name might echo in songs... or in chains. Know when a smirk cuts deeper than steel.
4. Tarsk (The Builder) ((April))
Dates: Second Month of Se’Var
Traits: Loyal, grounded, practical
Strengths: Reliability, patience
Weaknesses: Slow to act, resistant to change
Forecast: Your calm is your fortress, but it’s also your cage. A Free Woman watches you, calculating your worth in coin and in scandal. Say yes to something you normally wouldn’t—just once.
5. Vart (The Night Hunter) ((May))
Dates: First Month of Camerius
Traits: Observant, intense, mysterious
Strengths: Strategy, secrecy
Weaknesses: Brooding, detached
Forecast: You’re three steps ahead of everyone—and someone hates you for it. This hand, flirt like you’re distracted, then pounce when they least expect it. Use intimacy as your blade.
6. Tabuk (The Heart-Walker) ((June))
Dates: Second Month of Camerius
Traits: Gentle, perceptive, artistic
Strengths: Empathy, beauty, diplomacy
Weaknesses: Fragility, indecision
Forecast: A choice is coming—between comfort and chaos. One will sing to your soul, the other will set fire to your name. Don't pick safety; pick the better story.
7. Sleen (The Tracker) ((July))
Dates: First Month of Se’Kara
Traits: Focused, relentless, loyal
Strengths: Determination, justice
Weaknesses: Obsession, tunnel vision
Forecast: Someone from your past just whispered your name in the wrong ear. You’ve been hunting... but are you being hunted now? Circle back and confront the ghost, before it wears a new face.
8. Verr (The Provider) ((August))
Dates: Second Month of Se’Kara
Traits: Nurturing, steadfast, proud
Strengths: Family, loyalty, comfort
Weaknesses: Overprotective, suspicious
Forecast: Your generosity breeds dependents—and resentment. Someone you care for will betray you, not out of hate, but hunger. Give them enough rope, and see if they make a noose or a ladder.
9. Cosian Vulo (The Dancer) ((Sept))
Dates: First Month of Se’Var
Traits: Witty, charming, unpredictable
Strengths: Creativity, social agility
Weaknesses: Flighty, distracted
Forecast: You're the center of attention this hand—and someone wants to pluck your feathers. Accept the invite. Laugh too loud. Dance too close. Someone watching wants a scandal; give them a spectacle.
10. Hith (The Patient Coil) ((Oct))
Dates: Second Month of Se’Var
Traits: Wise, calculating, calm
Strengths: Foresight, knowledge
Weaknesses: Cold, manipulative
Forecast: Patience is your game, but this hand... someone breaks the rules. You’ll be tempted to strike early—don’t. Instead, lure them into a public misstep. Let their pride hang them. No blood. Just ruin.
11. Kaiila (The Wind’s Hoof) ((Nov))
Dates: First Month of Se’Kara
Traits: Free-spirited, brave, loyal
Strengths: Travel, movement, bravery
Weaknesses: Restlessness, recklessness
Forecast: A journey calls, but it’s not your feet they want—it’s your loyalty. Someone is testing your heart. Prove it’s wild, not foolish. Leave someone behind—but make sure they watch you ride away.
12. Bosk (The Foundation) ((Dec))
Dates: Second Month of Se’Kara
Traits: Commanding, dependable, unyielding
Strengths: Authority, strength, tradition
Weaknesses: Rigidity, overconfidence
Forecast: This hand, someone questions your rule—not with force, but with charm. You can crush them... or crown them as a lesser. Either way, the city watches. Win control with grace—or lose it with fire.
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Civitatii of Cos, I write these words filled with a pride that can barely be contained in my chest. Never in my entire life, have I seen a people so united, so strong, and so loyal as ours. On every corner of our city, on every dock, in every workshop and on every wall, I see men and women who carry in their eyes the living flame of Cos. The unwavering devotion to our Home Stone, that is more than a symbol - it is the very soul of our existence and it is what makes us who we are.
With great joy I tell you: we have won the first battles against the dogs of Port Kar. Yes, brothers, civitatii of Cos, we have won! Their galleys, which once cut through the seas with arrogance and impunity, now float like broken carcasses, witnesses to the steel and bravery of Cos. Our men, with firm hands on their swords and courage in their hearts, forced them to retreat, leaving the bitter memory of their defeat in the waves. Every victory, every life protected, is the fruit of unity and the strength that springs from our unquestionable loyalty to our Home Stone.
But let us not deceive ourselves. The road still stretches ahead, and on it there is blood, there is sweat, there is sacrifice. Port Kar still breathes, still plots, still dreams of our riches and our routes, just as they tried to subjugate us and did not heed our demands for payment of the debts they acquired. But let it be clear: they will pay with gold, if they have it, or with blood, if they dare to resist. And if it depends on me, Ubar of Cos, and on each of you, brothers of steel and honor, they will taste the blade that forges their own crimes. Liars, thieves, outlaws, pirates... The scum of GOR.
Therefore, do not lower your swords, do not loosen your shields, nor allow the shadow of doubt to touch your hearts. We are sons of Cos, heirs to his glory, guardians of his honor. Every blow we strike, every sail we hoist, every step we take will be a cry that echoes across the seas and lands: Cos stands, Cos fights, Cos will never fall!
May the winds carry these words to the ends of the sea, may Port Kar hear, fear, and tremble. For as long as there is a free man of Cos standing, his freedom will never be touched, and the honor of a man will always be upheld. Onward, civitatii of Cos! For the Home Stone! For honor! For the victory of Cos!
With pride and honor,
Ubar of the four stones of Cos.
Assinatura Lucius
Lucius Verus Selo
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From the Editor's Desk:
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The High Initiate will be accompanying the Ubar to further his missionary work, an attempt at peaceful conversion despite the attack on his life. It is not too late to join the travelers at their tent at The Thing.
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This editor has learned that it is not illegal, and it can be permitted if the Ubar does allow. This is the role of the newspaper: to provide information out to the people and also back to the higher-ups who may not get to hear about the opinion from the man on the street. Considering the High Council the Ubar are considered high admin, the Head of Caste or Administrator are considered High Admin ,the Magistrate is not so high up the 'natural order' of Gor.
A poll of 20 such residents earlier today showed that their was no outstanding objection to their being female magistrates by the population of Selnar
If you have any small stories or questions that you want answering, please don't hesitate to write and let us know so we can try to provide answers to your questions.
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The submission deadline for reports remains the final Thursday of the month, by 5pm SLT. The Krier is still looking to fill the positions of Reporters and Columnists.
-Lady Kaela
Editor
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⚓ Initiate:
◦𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐲◦
Heresy is persecuted within Cos, the spread of false religions, idols, and deities will be fervently uprooted from Cosian society. No longer will we permit the invasive Heretics from preying upon our society and the faithful. Their very presence is an affront to the Home Stone, a threat in which tempts the wrath of the Priest-Kings. We must all do our part in preventing such calamity. Should you learn that your neighbor worships a false deity, or speaks ill of the Priest Kings, if you happen to hear someone praising or invoking a false god; seek out the Initiates and inform them of these transgressions. Doing so, serves the Home Stone - protects the Empire of Cos.
◦𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧◦
Not religious? Victim to a false religion? The Initiates show amnesty to those willing to change, all who seek conversion will be granted clemency, so long as they approach an Initiate and request a conversion ceremony. The White Caste will be more than pleased to facilitate such a grand transition.
◦𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬◦
Not only do the Initiates bless individuals, but they bless entire castes, businesses, homes, farms, crops, weapons, and items alike. If you are interested in receiving a blessing, reach out to the Initiates. All business will receive a Certificate of Blessings.
◦𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬◦
Processions, funerals, blessings, and day to day ceremonies; all of this is facilitated by the tithes collected by the White Caste. If you seek to support the Initiates and their cause, please visit the temple and offer Tithe. Tithe can be in the form of sacrificial animal, coin, foods and other valuables. Businesses can reach out to the High Banker Aulus Maecian Corval who has been entrusted to collect tithes from the Caste of Merchants.
◦𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐫'𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐲◦
Following the successful raid of Port Kar, and successful defense of Selnar - the Initiates of Cos have addressed Harry Horchester when he was held prisoner and have identified that he has within his possession a stolen Initiate's Signet Ring from Turmus. By Initiate declaration, this ring must be reclaimed, this transgression cannot stand!
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The Initiates implore and invite the faithful of Cos to take some time of your day and visit the temple to demonstrate your devotion to the Priest Kings, and speak your prayers. Take heed, no slaves nor weapons are permitted within the Temple walls.
○ 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐬 ○
⚓ Scribe:
The Scribes of Selnar wish to tell you that there are now full legal services available to those who either have been wronged through a deal or a bad service provided. Has your neighbor been taking the fruit from your trees? Or have they been saying bad things about you behind your back, and it's getting out of hand? Come in and see us, and we are waiting to help you with a full litigation/advocate service.
They also advise to remind you that the legal documents of Gor cannot be handled by the city or privately owned slaves, and by asking them to do so, they can face punishment or even you for making them do so.
The Selnari Disputation is an in-character, single-elimination debate hosted by the Scribes of Selnar and those aligned with intellectual or rhetorical pursuits. Designed to be sharp, structured, and dramatic, the event invites scribes to test their wit and training in formal, one-on-one contests of argument.
THE SELNARI DISPUTATION - DEBATE EVENT INFO
The Selnari Disputation
City of Selnar
The Selnari Disputation is an in-character, single-elimination debate hosted by the Scribes of Selnar and those aligned with intellectual or rhetorical pursuits. Designed to be sharp, structured, and dramatic, the event invites scribes to test their wit and training in formal, one-on-one contests of argument.
This is not a contest of who can write the longest scroll, but who can speak with clarity, logic, presence, and cunning. It is about voice, conviction, and the high art of discourse.
Format Overview:
• 1v1 knockout tournament | winner advances, loser is eliminated
• Each round features a focused debate topic (legal, political, philosophical or any other relevant topic)
• Strict format: 5 posts per participant, ~200 words per post
• Posts must be made in turn (back-and-forth) within a set time-frame
• Judges will select the victor based on clarity, argument, and presence
• Public debates held in the Selnar Forum to encourage RP and spectatorship
• Max 8 participants (3 rounds total)
• Estimated event duration: 2 to 3 weeks
Important Rule:
All posts must be written by the participant. Use of AI text generators (ChatGPT or similar tools) is not permitted. This is a test of your own character’s voice, insight, and strength of thought.
Who Can Get Involved:
• Scribes or intellectuals wishing to debate (Note: You do not have to be a scribe. You can still join.)
• IC judges with experience or interest
• Spectators, scribes' aides, or rivals to stir the crowd
• Storytellers or Admins interested in weaving the event into ongoing RP
To express interest as either a Debator or Judge:
Send an IM or note to Cornelius Tarrant (trenzos.dyrssen)
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SCRIBE DEBATE REGISTRATION FORM
The Selnari Disputation – Registration Form
Please fill out this form and send it to Cornelius Tarrant (trenzos.dyrssen) via IM to register for the upcoming scribe debate tournament.
Character Name:
Avatar Name:
Home City / Sim:
Caste / Role:
Expression of Interest in Role (select one): Debator | Judge |
Availability (Time Zone or preferred posting hours):
Brief RP experience or relevant background (optional):
Do you understand and agree to the rules? Yes/No
5 posts per round, max 200 words each
No AI-generated writing allowed
Commitment to active participation both IC and OOC
Thank you for your interest! Looking forward to your participation. Please send this completed form back via IM.
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⚓ Physician:
The Physicians of Selnar are now ready for appointments for the examination of slaves, the registering of pregnancies, and related health scans, new births or general health checks for the good people of Selnar.
The physician's service is entirely confidential, and all issues or personal matters are treated with 100% discretion.
Serums and both slave and noble wine, and for those that fear the needle, we can help with that too! Don't delay or put off that stabilization serum; each day you delay is another wrinkle!
⚓ Builders:
• Lucius Corvus, Head Surveyor, has been designated caste liaison with the Warrior Caste and planned improvements to the city defenses.
• Following damage to the wharf bridge, Lady Diem Leydon is recognized for her oversight of its repairs.
• Finally, craftsman are called for the casting and construction of warning bells to further fortify the city’s safety.
⚓ Warriors:
• War on Port Kar declared and a first battle already won in order to send a message to the port city to pay their taxes,
• Karian spies caught and executed. All with Karian ties should report to the Scribes Hall for an interview.,
• Militia is recruiting able men outside the warrior caste to fight along side its men
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From the Mobile Office of the Praetor
Let no man whisper of tyranny in the shadow of our banners. The law in Selnar is not the cudgel of the despot, but the sword of order, drawn to guard the Home Stone and the free citizens who have bled before it. Let the honest man sleep soundly whilst criminals tremble in fear. My laurels are not worn for ceremony, but justice!
Each week, as is my custom, I shall take petitions to the Ubar in person - at various times. Be not surprised if you find the justice of Selnar seated behind a simple desk of cedar and bronze at the Shark Tank or in the Forum. There, beneath open sky and watchful guards, I shall listen. Bring truth, or bring NOTHING!
Remain in the peace granted to you by the swords of rarii.
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⚓ Merchants:
The number of merchants in the city continues to grow. We have private legal services, tailors and even a guarding service which has been set up. We are seeing the money exchangers do very well on the backs of all our new people; long may it continue.
Selnar Merchant Caste Meeting Date and Location: tbc
⚓ Slavers and City Slavers
The Selnar Kennels have been a bustling slave epicenter for several months (IC). Currently there are twenty two slaves (PC) in the kennels, four boys, eighteen girls, who are in various stages of processing and training with fourteen ready to be rented or sold. Currently kennel slaves have the permission of the proprietors of the tavern and inn to serve in as part of their exposure to the public and training for a ten percent share of monies made by the kennel stock. If you are a business that would like to open their facilities to the Selnar kennels, allowing slaves to come in an assist in your business, please contact the head slaver of the kennels, Andrastus Vellinus II (NPC) through the first girl Calypso (dannika.dryke) to make said arrangements.
This weeks Selnar Kennel Slave Feature highlights: Loki (vahlar)
Loki is a thirty one year old male silk slave with lovely, androgynous features. He is seventeen horts tall, thirty eight and a half stone in weight with black hair and brown eyes and was born in the Tahari. Loki has been described as an obedient and helpful slave with a pleasant demeanor who has an artistic eye, known for his toy making and his masterful tailoring skills.
Submission by: Etienne Azdahak
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Upcoming Meetings
High Council Meeting:
Initiate Caste Meeting:
Scribe Caste Meeting: Monday, 19 June 2025 @7amSLT
Physican Caste Meeting:
Builder Caste Meeting:
Warrior Caste Meeting:
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⚓ Notable Quotes of the Day ⚓
"She tried to fck the city, so I decided to let the city fck her." – Magistrate Abraham, showcasing both poetic flair and a deeply concerning HR policy.
"A servant placed by sentence... is the perfect threat." – Livia, shortly before discovering irony doesn't protect against whips.
"Slay the bitch!" – Keith, proving that subtlety is dead and so is decorum.
"The fish tank hasn't been fed in days." – The Ubar, unknowingly inventing Cos’s newest waste-disposal system and most morbid petting zoo attraction.
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Dearest Readers,
It is with great delight (and just the faintest hint of mischief) that I inform you of a most tantalizing addition soon to grace the pages of The Kraken Krier. Prepare your fans and clutch your pearls, for the winds of gossip are stirring, and no secret shall remain safely tucked away for long.
Indeed, a new column is on the horizon—one most devoted to the whispers that drift through drawing rooms, marketplace stalls, candlelit corridors, and moonlit balconies from Selnar and the great Empire of Cos. From scandalous liaisons to curious disappearances, and all manner of eyebrow-raising intrigue, no corner of our world is safe from the spotlight.
And for those of you in possession of a particularly juicy tidbit or an overheard confession? Fret not. A most discreet and charming mailbox shall soon be unveiled—a repository for your delicious whispers, anonymous musings, and clandestine confessions.
So sharpen your quills and steady your nerves. The truth may be powerful, but oh, how the rumor reigns supreme.
Yours most scandalously,
Lady Whispervine
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Ask Lady Whispervine:
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Dear Mistress Whispervine,
I have noticed a certain slave lingers near the gate almost every day. I really want to shove her past the boundary to see what happens but I am a bit worried that she might punch me if I fail. Is my curiosity worth the possible black eye?
Dear Pushy,
They say curiosity is unbecoming but I say you never know until you try! Give her a push. A lunge. A big shove. Maybe she gets in trouble, maybe she gets stolen, maybe she punches you. No matter which, the rest of us will probably be amused.
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Dear Lady Whispervine,
There is a slave I have my eye on but I have noticed that the slave looks an awful lot like my mother when she took her veil off. Is it weird that I am attracted to a naked beast that looks sort of like my mom?
Dear Oedipus,
Yes. That is weird. And a bit creepy. Find another slave.
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⚓ From the fashionista of Selnar, Lady Anna [npc]:
Lady Anna advises that there is a continued love of the bustle this year, rather than the full skirts of old; the nipped-in waist continues to be a look, and the most fashionable of all the ladies have been seen holding parasols for the shade of the sun. Lady Anna hopes to get together a group of designers so that a fashion show can be put on. This would also include the merchants showing their most fashionable items, perhaps having them included on the runway.
Any cloth weavers are being asked to send samples to Lady Anna for the future events and she can coordinate these samples for prospective clients who might wish to participate
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✨ THE HAND OF FATE ✨
Where Fortune Isn't Random - It's Negotiated.
Open to the discerning public in the heart of Selnar's Wharf District, The Hand of Fate offers a refined retreat for thrill-seekers who understand that every gamble is an investment in legend.
🥂 Fate's Bar - Signature cocktails, curated wines, and skilled slaves.
🃏 Gaming Parlor - Berserker, Ur, Dice & more.
💎 VIP Lounge - Discreet service, private tables, and exclusivity for our most distinguished guests.
🔒 Elegance Expected - Dress sharp, play sharper.
Enter the game. Set your terms. Let Fate decide.
Ask for the Fate card. If you know, you know.
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Friends of Selnar,
In our efforts to increase the span of imports brought to the shores of Selnar, this means time taken to also set up trade houses across the mainland. Our latest venture has us once more back in the lands of the north where communication is limited and the time taken to send this letter is already weeks out.
We look forward to seeing you all when we return!
Glory to Cos!
Tyberos and Hessa Reardon
The Raven Trading Company
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⚓ From Selnar's own vintner, Keith Smilodon
D'Orval Estate would like to invite our esteemed Free Women for a truly special experience as the vineyard sponsors an exclusive spa day, complete with the debut of a remarkable new vintage. Indulge and relax at Selnar's Baths on Sunday, June 15th, at 11 AM SLT.
On a related note, The Vineyard's lovely outdoor terrace will be reopening soon, perfect for enjoying those brighter days!
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