The Haifa Herald
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~Issue No 1, Vol. 1~
~October 14, 2013~
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║RECENT EVENTS ═╝
═ Krom Kukulcan, Warrior of Port Haifa, has completed his time as a recruit and done all that was required of him in fine fashion. He is now a full member of the Scarlet and a full Guardian of Port Haifa.
═ Thaïs won the title in the Gorean Campus Zar Tournament with a grueling final playing two victorious games against Master Knight. The trophy has taken its rightful place on the mantelpiece of the fireplace at the Tavern's zar corner.
═ Congratulations to Phaedra, owned by Ray, Tavern Keeper of Haifa, who took first place at Asperiche dance contest and Congratulation to Maia, owned by Black Ice, MA of Olni, who took third place!
═ Congratulations to Amina, owned by Karu, Scribe of Haifa, took third place at Ravenscar Dance Contest.
═ Nymea and the slave Aditya in her care celebrate their one year Anniversary in Port Haifa and invite everyone to share a piece of cake with them!
═ The Port Haifa City Council Recognizes and Appoints:
-Lady Jolene, Head of the Physician's Caste
-Lady Addy, Head of the Scribes Caste
-Sir Venicus Rex, Head of the Perfumers Caste
-Sir Knight, Apprentice Scribe
═ From the House of Khon:
-Bina, Cara, Luma, and Tania Graduated training last Saturday.
-Head Slaver Khon has re-arranged the kennel ranks: Tissia, owned by Master Storm is now En'Sa-Fora. Cara, House of Khon's own is now Se'Sa-Fora. Emily, also owned by the House of Khon, has been appointed Third Girl.
Previous ranked kajirae have been rewarded for their skills and development.
-House of Khon slaves are ordered to see the Physician before Friday for a de-lousing, especially Nameless girls through to Intermediate slaves who have never been dipped.
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║UPCOMING EVENTS ═╝
═ Port Haifa Dance Contest: Never-before completion being held Saturday, November 23, 2013 will feature Port Haifa slaves who have never danced in a competition before! Top three will win prizes!
═ Port Haifa is hosting their very own, very first, Residents only Zar Tournament. It will be open to all Free and slaves that reside in Port Haifa. There will be prizes for the top three and another for best placed nameless/numbered slave.
The tournament will be held starting October 13th and will be ending November 17th. Have questions? Please ask Audrey (katkat Lemur) or Thistle (Shirin Adored)
═ By the Book Book Club: Reading this week chapters 1-5 of Priest Kings of Gor. Whether you love the Gor Books already, or you have never read a book, the Haifa Book Club will encourage you not only to get reading, but provide a great opportunity to discuss what we can learn from them! Each week will start with a recap of what happened in those chapters ... so come along even if you didn't get through the reading and join us in a fun and informal discussion! Meeting hosted by Audrey, Senior Girl on Wednesday, October 15 @ 1PM in the Reading Room.
═ The City Council will be meeting Sunday October 20 at 2pm to hear Citizen Concerns, Requests, or New Business. All Free and slaves welcome to attend.
═ Special Classes/Meetings this week:
-Narration Vs. Dance Faction by Maia, Senior Girl: Monday, October 14 @ Noon in the Main Classroom
-Castes & Gorean Hierarchies by Emily, Third Girl of HoK: Tuesday, October 15 @ 7AM in the Main Classroom
-Plants and Flowers by Tina, Senior Girl: Tuesday, October 15 @ 9AM in the Main Classroom
-Capture Rights Q&A by Jade, Senior Girl: Tuesday, October 15 @ 11AM in the Main Classroom
-Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling by Mistress Addy, Council Scribe: Wednesday, October 16 @ 11AM in the Main Classroom
-RP Skill: Exits & Entrances by Pheadra, Senior Girl: Thursday, October 17 @ 6PM in the Main Classroom
-Advance Dance by Maia, Senior Girl: Friday, October 18 @ Noon at the Dance Pavilion
-Tavern Night at The Thirsty Sleen Tavern: Everyone come join in on Port Haifa's Evening in the Thirsty Sleen Tavern,FW welcome for dancing, music, food and drink! A great time for all! Friday, October 18 @ 3PM
-See Schedule Below for Many More Classes/Events
~Have a Special Meeting or Event for the upcoming week? Please alert the slave assistant to be included in next week's issue!
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║WHISPERS & RUMORS ═╝
═ Have Northerners set sail to harass the coast and Port Cities?
An unidentified source claims Northerners have been spotted raiding nearby Cities. Perhaps we should all be wary.
═ Rumor has it that prior to last Saturday, the Haifa High Council had not picked a new high council scribe yet. Had rivalries broken out?
═ Angry Scribes seen repairing broken shelving, scrolls, and books inside the library. Rumored that slaves might have caused the ruckus somehow, but others say the Scribes themselves are seen bickering or whispering amongst each other in corners.
═ Found: Slightly used Free Woman's robes, blue in colour. Found in a scattered pile outside the library, towards the docks. Master Harold unable to comment on whereabouts of the Free Woman - - whose could they be?
═ Has something gotten into the slave gruel? It's been rumored that at times slaves are serving or acting a bit unusually.
═ An unidentified source claims that there is a she-urt that seems to show up around celebrations like graduations and such, stealing bottles and generally being a nuisance. Has anyone seen her lately?
═ Where is Kyr, former Chief Physician? Has he gone missing so soon after the birth of his twins? What could have happened in this mysterious disappearance?!
~All sources kept strictly confidential! Whisper in a staff member's ear any juicy gossip or interesting news!
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║NEW ARRIVALS ═╝
═ Silk of the Scribe Caste has returned to Port Haifa, and has been named First Scribe of the House of Khon. He will see to the slave papers of new slaves in the kennels.
═ Knight, Apprentice Scribe, has joined our fair City, and brings with him his slave Nameless (naybabe) a belted white silk whom he has enrolled in the House of Khon's training program.
═ Billybob has joined our fair City, and brings with him his property: aundie, babygirlsweetness, & silkpetal.
═ Dravyn, Apprencice Scribe, has joined our fair City, and brings with him his slave Maliha, a restricted White Silk.
═ Cogline, Builder, has joined our fair City.
═ Venicus Rex, Merchant Perfumer, has joined our fair City.
═ Marl, Slaver of the House of Khon has added to his chain: Nameless (faolynne) -Red Silk, currently enrolled in the House of Khon's training program.
═ Koardan, Slaver of the House of Khon has added to his chain: Snow, a restricted Red Silk.
═ The House of Khon has added to the chain:
Nameless (moragan Faith) - White Silk
~The Herald makes every effort to welcome each new Citizen and chained property to the Port, but if we missed anyone, please alert a staff member!
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║RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT ═╝
═ Congratulations to Phaedra (lkeiser6) who won the Naming Contest for this very paper! We would love to interview each and every one of you, Free & Citizen alike. We will be taking volunteers, starting with those who entered the paper contest! Watch this space for upcoming interviews, and volunteer to Emily (Banji Bayn) to have her conduct your Resident Interview!
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║TRIVIAL KNOWLEDGE ═╝
═ Did you know? Gorean writing is read from left to right, then right to left on alternating lines! ═ Quote: "Gorean is written, as it is said, as the ox plows. The first line is written left to right, the second, right to left, the third, left to right, and so on. I had once been informed by my friend, Torm, that the whole business was quite simple, the alternate lines, in his opinion, at least, also being written forward, `only in the other direction.'" -Players of Gor, p 243 ═
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║EDITORIALS ═╝
═ Slave Gruel Recipe: Chop the parsit fish into small bite-size pieces. Fill a large bowl with dry Sa-Tarna grain and slowly stir in fresh water evenly moistening the grains. When moist, stir in a spoonful of white salt and the pieces of raw fish, and dish into bowls for the slaves.
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║CLASSIFIEDS ═╝
═ Port Haifa is holding a dance contest on November 23, 2013. We are seeking two, possibly three judges for the contest that will feature never-before competitors who have never dance in a completion before! The only criteria is that they should not own one of the dancers competing. Please contact Maia, (fionna.carter) for further information - judging criteria/planning session offered!
═ Taureck Ryker seeks an Assistant to help in his work regarding new citizens. The position will be paid (IC). Please inquire to Master Taureck in person for further details.
═ Wanted: Experienced paga slaves to work in the Thirsty Sleen at Port Haifa. Qualifications: unrestricted red silk who has mastered the art of serving paga sensually, moving between tables provocatively and flirting as a pleasure slave with the customers. Inquiries: Ray Toxx, Tavern Keeper of Port Haifa (only serious applicants will be considered)
═ Port Haifa is seeking Scribes, Builders (RP only), Physicians and Slavers to help train and manage our substantial number of slaves (particularly those on U.S. time), as well as active Metalworkers, Tarn Keepers or Sleen Trainers, and all Low Caste. Housing is available for all roles, with rent reduction based on activity. Contact: Aratirn Bing (Head Slaver), or emm Jacks (OOC Sim Admin)
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╚ Scribe:
Lady Addy (adrienneremillard)
╚ Slave Assistant:
Emily (Banji Bayn)
╚ Haifa Blog:
http://phgoracademy.blogspot.com/
╚ Haifa Boards:
http://www.gor-sl.com/index.php/board,541.0.html
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═ For next week's issue please send NCs for any section to Emily (Banji Bayn) -Whispers & Rumors kept in confidential sources! Classifieds for IC Good/services, recipes, poetry, prose, happy or angry IC letters accepted!
