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Hey everyone and welcome to the brand new Weekly Broadcast, on our brand new (kinda finished but not quite) site! Obviously, the lovely new forum is not yet complete but I hope that you guys are loving what you see so far. Some of our features are in place and 100% finished. Some are still under construction. And a few of our elements are nowhere to be seen but will be being transferred over from the old site as quickly as we can get them there. Right now, we're mainly focused on posting, story-telling and keeping everyone's muse as high as we can get it. We, the staff team, know that any change can be off-putting and any large shift comes with quirks and issues that are energy-sapping and just plain annoying. As such, we're focusing on trying to make sure that the thing you guys love the most - our story - is fully up and running and gaining momentum still. So, we'd like to thank everyone for their patience on the functionality of the site and want to encourage as much positivity and plotting as possible from our members. To that end, you'll find a ton of new events, curveballs and all sorts further on in this broadcast. Thank you to all our members who have been super patient in getting post counts sorted, character accounts unlocked and threads fully transferred to the site! Hope you all continue to have an awesome week!
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...
Belugnir
We've also had new characters added to our accepted roster! Remember! The first member to start a thread with each of our newly accepted characters from new members get to collect Points! Give these characters a shout out in their relevant kingdom channel to get the plotting chat going! Just remember to give their profiles a read so that you can approach their writer with some fun ideas!
News and Updates
New Member Challenge: Shiny and New - 15/07/19 This week's member challenge is inspired by our new site overhaul. Have your character do something they have never done before. This has to be something they personally have never done in their history - not just what you have rped in game. It needs to be a brand new experience for them as a character.
New Site Design - 08/07/19 As you've probably all noticed already - the site has been relocated! We are now a mature content, no holds barred rp with zero ads and a whole new look! We also have a ton of new features coming up that I hope you'll love. Please keep an eye on our #patch-notes channel for all these new updates and further information regarding these features. There's a ton of information in there already and if you haven't given it a read already I would recommend heading on over there when you have a second and familiarising yourself with some of our new updates. As more and more of the site become finalised, more notes will be added to that channel to keep you all informed.
OTM Awards - 19/07/19 Our Of The Month Awards polls will be going up on the 19th. A little late this month, we're determined to make sure that Members Choice goes ahead. We'd love to seriously encourage anyone who hasn't already made nominations for one or more of the categories, to please DM me (JD) personally with your noms. At the moment, half of the polls cannot go up for vote as they do not have enough entries for there to be any competition.
Aeipathy Olympics - 22/07/19 Entries for all rounds of the Aeipathy Olympics have been extended to the 22nd of this month. Winners of each round will be announced on the 27th. So, if anyone was still considering entering our mass, annual event, we highly recommend getting those entries in asap! There are Member Badges to be won!
Awards and Recognition
Member of the Moment: Paradox As I stated above in my intro... changes can be trying and when you have your start up issues and tweaks and mistakes etc etc, it can be a real drain on your enthusiasm and muse. That's why, this week, we would like to give a little song and dance to Paradox who has been nothing but a positive and friendly ray of sunshine on our Discord channel this week (and pretty much since they joined us). This week, Paradox's enthusiasm and friendliness has been much needed and we would like to show our gratitude for it by making them this week's Member of the Moment...
Story Progression
Curveballs
Curveballs are advances in storyline that affect particular characters/people. They can be thrown out as random happenstance here in the Weekly Broadcast or they are can posted as story progression and development in major Events and Provincial Stories.
--- @stephanos, Olympia of Leventi, @selene, @veronike, Vangelis of Kotas, Imeeya of Drakos and Athanasia of Kotas have disappeared from Taengea. Master Informer Magnus remains in the southern kingdom and many eyes turn to him for explanations regarding the disgraced King's coincidental desertion as the Colchian party have also taken their leave without so much as a goodbye.
--- Lord @dorotheos has been taken ill on the Dimitrou estate. Many believe the issue is the same illness that plagued young Lord @iason in recent times. Lord Dorotheos is currently unable to leave his chambers.
--- Despite how badly @narmer has attempted for the gold he was mysteriously given to last, the strange gift that appeared at the foot of his bed is starting to dwindle... Gold can only be stretched so far when one has an entire Hei to run. Especially when the Pharaoh insists on holding dinners in one's home or requesting audiences with his Councilmen so frequently. Travel and garments cost after all...
--- The Lady @theodora's wedding gown has turned out to be too small! On the day of the wedding no less! Whoever was in charge of handling the gown is about to get a serious earful from at least one Leventi lady - possibly an entire brood...
--- Rumours are running rampant over the Lady Eirini of Leventi once more (not an uncommon topic of gossip) that she has been meeting strange men down by the Vasiliadon harbour. Whilst this lady is not new to the whispers of the grapevine it is rare for such murmurs to be about anyone so far beneath her on the social ladder...
--- Rumour has it that the Commander of the Taengean forces in Israel likes to go walkabouts at night. Some say that this is his usual patrol of the city streets to speak with men on duty. Others claim this is only a foil to disguise the fact that @alexios is in fact the perpetrator of the recent hate crimes against the Jewish people... Rumour has it that visiting Elders in Israel are getting hot under the collar, some determined to speak with Commander Alexios outright, face to face.
--- Word has spread that the Colchian crown prince is soon to land in Midas. With His Highness previously at sea, there has been no way of getting word to him of the recent discovery that King Tython of Kotas 's ship was attacked and sunk. Rumours are already shooting like wild fire throughout the Colchis populace. That the King was attacked by the House of Thanasi, that raiders from the North are responsible. Even that Prince Vangelis of Kotas himself could have - whilst at sea - taken the opportunity to claim the throne earlier than intended... Gossip and rumour might not be a Colchian forte but when the King has suddenly turned up dead, not even northern stoicism can stop the darting speculation, despite Prince @zanon 's best efforts to keep such damaging words to a minimum.
--- The Queen Hatshepsut H'Naddar 's morning sickness has finally started to ease. Were she a larger girl, her figure would have hidden all evidence of her pregnancy but as slight as she is a very critical eye can now notice a slight showing to her lower abdomen. Some claim this to mean the babe will be large and strong upon birth. Others wonder if this child was conceived earlier than claimed...
--- Rumours are flying in Athenia that Queen Persephone of Xanthos has abandoned her people. Similarly, word is spreading that he House of Xanthos orchestrated the Stravos downfall in the last Senate meet and it has been declared by Princess Emilia of Xanthos that the charges against Lord @elias are to be entirely dropped! Such announcements have split the nobility in opinion. Some see the crafty political logic in falsely accusing your main competitor shortly before a vote. Others argue the validity of the evidence already seen during the Senate meet in question. A third, hold true to the opinion that Queen Persephone of Xanthos has always ruled in a fair and just manner and that such rumours are surely deliberate attempts to damage her reputation while absent. No such opinions can be openly voiced, however, as Lord Elias is still struggling to convince the Princess Emilia to hold Senate. And the restlessness of the Athenian people is claiming much attention.
Events and Provincial Stories
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.
Hand of Malice Event - Judea
The streets of Judea already stressed with the tension the recent public death has caused, has now reached fever pitch. Not only was the body of a young Judean found on the border of the Taengean soldiers' encampment but now a new horror has been displayed for all of morbid curiosity and xenophobic hatred to see... A high wall identifies the circumference of the Taengean barracks. At each point of the compass, a large archway breaks the dividing structure, five men wide. This morning, the people of Israel have awoken to a harsh reminder of the hatred between two races of people. From one of these archways hangs a severed arm, blood still running from its truncated base down to its fingers and dripping to the floor, congealing black on the sandy brick below. One might not realise the origin of the victim if it wasn't for the tefillin still fastened around the limb and fingers, a glaring black chord identifying the victim not only as Jewish but in mid-prayer when the violence was committed upon him... The people of Israel gather with violence on their minds... Read More...
Ebony and Gold Event - Egypt
The Pharaoh has announced war! And while the men of Egypt set upon their own business to ensure that they themselves, or their men, are ready to battle, the women of the Egyptian Court are left with little to do but ponder and worry for their manfolk. And who better to voice and quieten concerns with, than others in their position? The young Queen Hatshepsut holds an informal Court session in the exotic gardens of the Evening Star Palace, reclines, cushions, satins and silks, surrounded by palms and frongs of vibrant green as perfumed flowers mingle with the musk of incense. Here, the men are banned from entry and only the women, their female servants and the palace eunuchs are able to hear the whispered gossip and opinions of the females of the kingdom... Read More...
King's Landing Event - Colchis
Whilst it has been nearly a week since the discovery of the first royal Kotas ship at the bottom of the sea in the province of Nethisa, its brother vessel now pulls into the harbour of Midas. Crown Prince, now King, Vangelis and his company in the form of the ejected King and Queen of Taengea and their escorts are, so far, entirely ignorant of the recent events in the kingdom of Colchis and arrive to a sombre welcoming party of the Kotas House, as well as multiple members of the nobility. Some stand to show solidarity and others are simply in attendance in order to witness if the Stone Prince will crack upon the news of his father and monarch's demise... Read More...
Here The People Sing Event - Athenia
Food shortages, trading diminishing in the Athenian harbour, sweltering heat that has put pressure on fresh water supplies... the people of the Athenian capitol have had enough. Large crowds of the populace are banding together on street corners. Some peacefully shout for change. Others march upon the royal palati, intent on calling their disgruntlements through the bars of its gates. There are a few, however, that prep themselves with rudimentary weapons or tools, determined to support their protests with violence if necessary. The Athenian Guard have been mobilised - not through royal instruction but through Commander Diomedes' judgement that order must be maintained. But when an entire city is against them, the Guard will have limited effect... Read More...
'Til Death Do Us Part Event - Taengea
The long awaited celebration and union between the House of Mikaelidas and the House of Leventi is finally here! The marriage of Lord Achilleas and Lady Theodora dawns on a bright and serene day that betrays none of the havoc playing amongst each family. Despite several key members of each House now being spirited away from Taengea, the planned union is going ahead as scheduled as neither Lord Irakles nor Lord Fotios is allowing the state of current affairs to impede on the collaboration of their bloodlines. The happy couple are to follow the traditional process of marriage in Greece before arriving at the Mikaelidas manor's open grounds for celebrations and festivities, prior to riding off to Lord Achilleas' home in Euttica, as man and wife. Read More...
Legacy of Blood Event - Taengea
The newly appointed Regent and future King of Taengea Lord Irakles has wasted no time in securing his position of power within the Taengean ruling class. He has assigned street-callers, announcers and gossip-mongers to spread the word amongst the capitol that the previous king og the kingdom has been accused and found guilty of treason. His actions in murdering his father and brother are not being shouted from rooftops but, far more cleverly, told to passersby on street corners, murmured in taverns and generally spread like disease throughout the city streets. Now, having secured a general dislike and distrust for the disgraced ruler, a town spokesmen stands in the central plateia of Taengea calling the news to a people already prepped to receive the damning words with trusting ears... Read More...
Any Savage Can Dance Provincial Story - Taengea
The year is 684 BC and a special tutor has been welcomed to the Taengean Palati. An expert in the field of dance - an instructor by the name of Lord Alekos - has opened his classes and knowledge to the young girls of the Taengean Court. Whilst dancing - especially in formal and public affairs - is only ever engaged in by children, the females of the upper levels of society are expected to handle themselves with grace and poise, even in their childhood pursuits. The Royal Houses have each been issued an invitation to send all of their girls between the ages of five and fifteen to partake in the lesson... Read More...
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Hey everyone and welcome to the brand new Weekly Broadcast, on our brand new (kinda finished but not quite) site! Obviously, the lovely new forum is not yet complete but I hope that you guys are loving what you see so far. Some of our features are in place and 100% finished. Some are still under construction. And a few of our elements are nowhere to be seen but will be being transferred over from the old site as quickly as we can get them there. Right now, we're mainly focused on posting, story-telling and keeping everyone's muse as high as we can get it. We, the staff team, know that any change can be off-putting and any large shift comes with quirks and issues that are energy-sapping and just plain annoying. As such, we're focusing on trying to make sure that the thing you guys love the most - our story - is fully up and running and gaining momentum still. So, we'd like to thank everyone for their patience on the functionality of the site and want to encourage as much positivity and plotting as possible from our members. To that end, you'll find a ton of new events, curveballs and all sorts further on in this broadcast. Thank you to all our members who have been super patient in getting post counts sorted, character accounts unlocked and threads fully transferred to the site! Hope you all continue to have an awesome week!
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...
Belugnir
We've also had new characters added to our accepted roster! Remember! The first member to start a thread with each of our newly accepted characters from new members get to collect Points! Give these characters a shout out in their relevant kingdom channel to get the plotting chat going! Just remember to give their profiles a read so that you can approach their writer with some fun ideas!
News and Updates
New Member Challenge: Shiny and New - 15/07/19 This week's member challenge is inspired by our new site overhaul. Have your character do something they have never done before. This has to be something they personally have never done in their history - not just what you have rped in game. It needs to be a brand new experience for them as a character.
New Site Design - 08/07/19 As you've probably all noticed already - the site has been relocated! We are now a mature content, no holds barred rp with zero ads and a whole new look! We also have a ton of new features coming up that I hope you'll love. Please keep an eye on our #patch-notes channel for all these new updates and further information regarding these features. There's a ton of information in there already and if you haven't given it a read already I would recommend heading on over there when you have a second and familiarising yourself with some of our new updates. As more and more of the site become finalised, more notes will be added to that channel to keep you all informed.
OTM Awards - 19/07/19 Our Of The Month Awards polls will be going up on the 19th. A little late this month, we're determined to make sure that Members Choice goes ahead. We'd love to seriously encourage anyone who hasn't already made nominations for one or more of the categories, to please DM me (JD) personally with your noms. At the moment, half of the polls cannot go up for vote as they do not have enough entries for there to be any competition.
Aeipathy Olympics - 22/07/19 Entries for all rounds of the Aeipathy Olympics have been extended to the 22nd of this month. Winners of each round will be announced on the 27th. So, if anyone was still considering entering our mass, annual event, we highly recommend getting those entries in asap! There are Member Badges to be won!
Awards and Recognition
Member of the Moment: Paradox As I stated above in my intro... changes can be trying and when you have your start up issues and tweaks and mistakes etc etc, it can be a real drain on your enthusiasm and muse. That's why, this week, we would like to give a little song and dance to Paradox who has been nothing but a positive and friendly ray of sunshine on our Discord channel this week (and pretty much since they joined us). This week, Paradox's enthusiasm and friendliness has been much needed and we would like to show our gratitude for it by making them this week's Member of the Moment...
Story Progression
Curveballs
Curveballs are advances in storyline that affect particular characters/people. They can be thrown out as random happenstance here in the Weekly Broadcast or they are can posted as story progression and development in major Events and Provincial Stories.
--- @stephanos, Olympia of Leventi, @selene, @veronike, Vangelis of Kotas, Imeeya of Drakos and Athanasia of Kotas have disappeared from Taengea. Master Informer Magnus remains in the southern kingdom and many eyes turn to him for explanations regarding the disgraced King's coincidental desertion as the Colchian party have also taken their leave without so much as a goodbye.
--- Lord @dorotheos has been taken ill on the Dimitrou estate. Many believe the issue is the same illness that plagued young Lord @iason in recent times. Lord Dorotheos is currently unable to leave his chambers.
--- Despite how badly @narmer has attempted for the gold he was mysteriously given to last, the strange gift that appeared at the foot of his bed is starting to dwindle... Gold can only be stretched so far when one has an entire Hei to run. Especially when the Pharaoh insists on holding dinners in one's home or requesting audiences with his Councilmen so frequently. Travel and garments cost after all...
--- The Lady @theodora's wedding gown has turned out to be too small! On the day of the wedding no less! Whoever was in charge of handling the gown is about to get a serious earful from at least one Leventi lady - possibly an entire brood...
--- Rumours are running rampant over the Lady Eirini of Leventi once more (not an uncommon topic of gossip) that she has been meeting strange men down by the Vasiliadon harbour. Whilst this lady is not new to the whispers of the grapevine it is rare for such murmurs to be about anyone so far beneath her on the social ladder...
--- Rumour has it that the Commander of the Taengean forces in Israel likes to go walkabouts at night. Some say that this is his usual patrol of the city streets to speak with men on duty. Others claim this is only a foil to disguise the fact that @alexios is in fact the perpetrator of the recent hate crimes against the Jewish people... Rumour has it that visiting Elders in Israel are getting hot under the collar, some determined to speak with Commander Alexios outright, face to face.
--- Word has spread that the Colchian crown prince is soon to land in Midas. With His Highness previously at sea, there has been no way of getting word to him of the recent discovery that King Tython of Kotas 's ship was attacked and sunk. Rumours are already shooting like wild fire throughout the Colchis populace. That the King was attacked by the House of Thanasi, that raiders from the North are responsible. Even that Prince Vangelis of Kotas himself could have - whilst at sea - taken the opportunity to claim the throne earlier than intended... Gossip and rumour might not be a Colchian forte but when the King has suddenly turned up dead, not even northern stoicism can stop the darting speculation, despite Prince @zanon 's best efforts to keep such damaging words to a minimum.
--- The Queen Hatshepsut H'Naddar 's morning sickness has finally started to ease. Were she a larger girl, her figure would have hidden all evidence of her pregnancy but as slight as she is a very critical eye can now notice a slight showing to her lower abdomen. Some claim this to mean the babe will be large and strong upon birth. Others wonder if this child was conceived earlier than claimed...
--- Rumours are flying in Athenia that Queen Persephone of Xanthos has abandoned her people. Similarly, word is spreading that he House of Xanthos orchestrated the Stravos downfall in the last Senate meet and it has been declared by Princess Emilia of Xanthos that the charges against Lord @elias are to be entirely dropped! Such announcements have split the nobility in opinion. Some see the crafty political logic in falsely accusing your main competitor shortly before a vote. Others argue the validity of the evidence already seen during the Senate meet in question. A third, hold true to the opinion that Queen Persephone of Xanthos has always ruled in a fair and just manner and that such rumours are surely deliberate attempts to damage her reputation while absent. No such opinions can be openly voiced, however, as Lord Elias is still struggling to convince the Princess Emilia to hold Senate. And the restlessness of the Athenian people is claiming much attention.
Events and Provincial Stories
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.
Hand of Malice Event - Judea
The streets of Judea already stressed with the tension the recent public death has caused, has now reached fever pitch. Not only was the body of a young Judean found on the border of the Taengean soldiers' encampment but now a new horror has been displayed for all of morbid curiosity and xenophobic hatred to see... A high wall identifies the circumference of the Taengean barracks. At each point of the compass, a large archway breaks the dividing structure, five men wide. This morning, the people of Israel have awoken to a harsh reminder of the hatred between two races of people. From one of these archways hangs a severed arm, blood still running from its truncated base down to its fingers and dripping to the floor, congealing black on the sandy brick below. One might not realise the origin of the victim if it wasn't for the tefillin still fastened around the limb and fingers, a glaring black chord identifying the victim not only as Jewish but in mid-prayer when the violence was committed upon him... The people of Israel gather with violence on their minds... Read More...
Ebony and Gold Event - Egypt
The Pharaoh has announced war! And while the men of Egypt set upon their own business to ensure that they themselves, or their men, are ready to battle, the women of the Egyptian Court are left with little to do but ponder and worry for their manfolk. And who better to voice and quieten concerns with, than others in their position? The young Queen Hatshepsut holds an informal Court session in the exotic gardens of the Evening Star Palace, reclines, cushions, satins and silks, surrounded by palms and frongs of vibrant green as perfumed flowers mingle with the musk of incense. Here, the men are banned from entry and only the women, their female servants and the palace eunuchs are able to hear the whispered gossip and opinions of the females of the kingdom... Read More...
King's Landing Event - Colchis
Whilst it has been nearly a week since the discovery of the first royal Kotas ship at the bottom of the sea in the province of Nethisa, its brother vessel now pulls into the harbour of Midas. Crown Prince, now King, Vangelis and his company in the form of the ejected King and Queen of Taengea and their escorts are, so far, entirely ignorant of the recent events in the kingdom of Colchis and arrive to a sombre welcoming party of the Kotas House, as well as multiple members of the nobility. Some stand to show solidarity and others are simply in attendance in order to witness if the Stone Prince will crack upon the news of his father and monarch's demise... Read More...
Here The People Sing Event - Athenia
Food shortages, trading diminishing in the Athenian harbour, sweltering heat that has put pressure on fresh water supplies... the people of the Athenian capitol have had enough. Large crowds of the populace are banding together on street corners. Some peacefully shout for change. Others march upon the royal palati, intent on calling their disgruntlements through the bars of its gates. There are a few, however, that prep themselves with rudimentary weapons or tools, determined to support their protests with violence if necessary. The Athenian Guard have been mobilised - not through royal instruction but through Commander Diomedes' judgement that order must be maintained. But when an entire city is against them, the Guard will have limited effect... Read More...
'Til Death Do Us Part Event - Taengea
The long awaited celebration and union between the House of Mikaelidas and the House of Leventi is finally here! The marriage of Lord Achilleas and Lady Theodora dawns on a bright and serene day that betrays none of the havoc playing amongst each family. Despite several key members of each House now being spirited away from Taengea, the planned union is going ahead as scheduled as neither Lord Irakles nor Lord Fotios is allowing the state of current affairs to impede on the collaboration of their bloodlines. The happy couple are to follow the traditional process of marriage in Greece before arriving at the Mikaelidas manor's open grounds for celebrations and festivities, prior to riding off to Lord Achilleas' home in Euttica, as man and wife. Read More...
Legacy of Blood Event - Taengea
The newly appointed Regent and future King of Taengea Lord Irakles has wasted no time in securing his position of power within the Taengean ruling class. He has assigned street-callers, announcers and gossip-mongers to spread the word amongst the capitol that the previous king og the kingdom has been accused and found guilty of treason. His actions in murdering his father and brother are not being shouted from rooftops but, far more cleverly, told to passersby on street corners, murmured in taverns and generally spread like disease throughout the city streets. Now, having secured a general dislike and distrust for the disgraced ruler, a town spokesmen stands in the central plateia of Taengea calling the news to a people already prepped to receive the damning words with trusting ears... Read More...
Any Savage Can Dance Provincial Story - Taengea
The year is 684 BC and a special tutor has been welcomed to the Taengean Palati. An expert in the field of dance - an instructor by the name of Lord Alekos - has opened his classes and knowledge to the young girls of the Taengean Court. Whilst dancing - especially in formal and public affairs - is only ever engaged in by children, the females of the upper levels of society are expected to handle themselves with grace and poise, even in their childhood pursuits. The Royal Houses have each been issued an invitation to send all of their girls between the ages of five and fifteen to partake in the lesson... Read More...
The Weekly Broadcast Monday 15th July 2019
'You cock nosed arsebadgers...' - SoreWounds
Hey everyone and welcome to the brand new Weekly Broadcast, on our brand new (kinda finished but not quite) site! Obviously, the lovely new forum is not yet complete but I hope that you guys are loving what you see so far. Some of our features are in place and 100% finished. Some are still under construction. And a few of our elements are nowhere to be seen but will be being transferred over from the old site as quickly as we can get them there. Right now, we're mainly focused on posting, story-telling and keeping everyone's muse as high as we can get it. We, the staff team, know that any change can be off-putting and any large shift comes with quirks and issues that are energy-sapping and just plain annoying. As such, we're focusing on trying to make sure that the thing you guys love the most - our story - is fully up and running and gaining momentum still. So, we'd like to thank everyone for their patience on the functionality of the site and want to encourage as much positivity and plotting as possible from our members. To that end, you'll find a ton of new events, curveballs and all sorts further on in this broadcast. Thank you to all our members who have been super patient in getting post counts sorted, character accounts unlocked and threads fully transferred to the site! Hope you all continue to have an awesome week!
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...
Belugnir
We've also had new characters added to our accepted roster! Remember! The first member to start a thread with each of our newly accepted characters from new members get to collect Points! Give these characters a shout out in their relevant kingdom channel to get the plotting chat going! Just remember to give their profiles a read so that you can approach their writer with some fun ideas!
News and Updates
New Member Challenge: Shiny and New - 15/07/19 This week's member challenge is inspired by our new site overhaul. Have your character do something they have never done before. This has to be something they personally have never done in their history - not just what you have rped in game. It needs to be a brand new experience for them as a character.
New Site Design - 08/07/19 As you've probably all noticed already - the site has been relocated! We are now a mature content, no holds barred rp with zero ads and a whole new look! We also have a ton of new features coming up that I hope you'll love. Please keep an eye on our #patch-notes channel for all these new updates and further information regarding these features. There's a ton of information in there already and if you haven't given it a read already I would recommend heading on over there when you have a second and familiarising yourself with some of our new updates. As more and more of the site become finalised, more notes will be added to that channel to keep you all informed.
OTM Awards - 19/07/19 Our Of The Month Awards polls will be going up on the 19th. A little late this month, we're determined to make sure that Members Choice goes ahead. We'd love to seriously encourage anyone who hasn't already made nominations for one or more of the categories, to please DM me (JD) personally with your noms. At the moment, half of the polls cannot go up for vote as they do not have enough entries for there to be any competition.
Aeipathy Olympics - 22/07/19 Entries for all rounds of the Aeipathy Olympics have been extended to the 22nd of this month. Winners of each round will be announced on the 27th. So, if anyone was still considering entering our mass, annual event, we highly recommend getting those entries in asap! There are Member Badges to be won!
Awards and Recognition
Member of the Moment: Paradox As I stated above in my intro... changes can be trying and when you have your start up issues and tweaks and mistakes etc etc, it can be a real drain on your enthusiasm and muse. That's why, this week, we would like to give a little song and dance to Paradox who has been nothing but a positive and friendly ray of sunshine on our Discord channel this week (and pretty much since they joined us). This week, Paradox's enthusiasm and friendliness has been much needed and we would like to show our gratitude for it by making them this week's Member of the Moment...
Story Progression
Curveballs
Curveballs are advances in storyline that affect particular characters/people. They can be thrown out as random happenstance here in the Weekly Broadcast or they are can posted as story progression and development in major Events and Provincial Stories.
--- @stephanos, Olympia of Leventi, @selene, @veronike, Vangelis of Kotas, Imeeya of Drakos and Athanasia of Kotas have disappeared from Taengea. Master Informer Magnus remains in the southern kingdom and many eyes turn to him for explanations regarding the disgraced King's coincidental desertion as the Colchian party have also taken their leave without so much as a goodbye.
--- Lord @dorotheos has been taken ill on the Dimitrou estate. Many believe the issue is the same illness that plagued young Lord @iason in recent times. Lord Dorotheos is currently unable to leave his chambers.
--- Despite how badly @narmer has attempted for the gold he was mysteriously given to last, the strange gift that appeared at the foot of his bed is starting to dwindle... Gold can only be stretched so far when one has an entire Hei to run. Especially when the Pharaoh insists on holding dinners in one's home or requesting audiences with his Councilmen so frequently. Travel and garments cost after all...
--- The Lady @theodora's wedding gown has turned out to be too small! On the day of the wedding no less! Whoever was in charge of handling the gown is about to get a serious earful from at least one Leventi lady - possibly an entire brood...
--- Rumours are running rampant over the Lady Eirini of Leventi once more (not an uncommon topic of gossip) that she has been meeting strange men down by the Vasiliadon harbour. Whilst this lady is not new to the whispers of the grapevine it is rare for such murmurs to be about anyone so far beneath her on the social ladder...
--- Rumour has it that the Commander of the Taengean forces in Israel likes to go walkabouts at night. Some say that this is his usual patrol of the city streets to speak with men on duty. Others claim this is only a foil to disguise the fact that @alexios is in fact the perpetrator of the recent hate crimes against the Jewish people... Rumour has it that visiting Elders in Israel are getting hot under the collar, some determined to speak with Commander Alexios outright, face to face.
--- Word has spread that the Colchian crown prince is soon to land in Midas. With His Highness previously at sea, there has been no way of getting word to him of the recent discovery that King Tython of Kotas 's ship was attacked and sunk. Rumours are already shooting like wild fire throughout the Colchis populace. That the King was attacked by the House of Thanasi, that raiders from the North are responsible. Even that Prince Vangelis of Kotas himself could have - whilst at sea - taken the opportunity to claim the throne earlier than intended... Gossip and rumour might not be a Colchian forte but when the King has suddenly turned up dead, not even northern stoicism can stop the darting speculation, despite Prince @zanon 's best efforts to keep such damaging words to a minimum.
--- The Queen Hatshepsut H'Naddar 's morning sickness has finally started to ease. Were she a larger girl, her figure would have hidden all evidence of her pregnancy but as slight as she is a very critical eye can now notice a slight showing to her lower abdomen. Some claim this to mean the babe will be large and strong upon birth. Others wonder if this child was conceived earlier than claimed...
--- Rumours are flying in Athenia that Queen Persephone of Xanthos has abandoned her people. Similarly, word is spreading that he House of Xanthos orchestrated the Stravos downfall in the last Senate meet and it has been declared by Princess Emilia of Xanthos that the charges against Lord @elias are to be entirely dropped! Such announcements have split the nobility in opinion. Some see the crafty political logic in falsely accusing your main competitor shortly before a vote. Others argue the validity of the evidence already seen during the Senate meet in question. A third, hold true to the opinion that Queen Persephone of Xanthos has always ruled in a fair and just manner and that such rumours are surely deliberate attempts to damage her reputation while absent. No such opinions can be openly voiced, however, as Lord Elias is still struggling to convince the Princess Emilia to hold Senate. And the restlessness of the Athenian people is claiming much attention.
Events and Provincial Stories
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.
Hand of Malice Event - Judea
The streets of Judea already stressed with the tension the recent public death has caused, has now reached fever pitch. Not only was the body of a young Judean found on the border of the Taengean soldiers' encampment but now a new horror has been displayed for all of morbid curiosity and xenophobic hatred to see... A high wall identifies the circumference of the Taengean barracks. At each point of the compass, a large archway breaks the dividing structure, five men wide. This morning, the people of Israel have awoken to a harsh reminder of the hatred between two races of people. From one of these archways hangs a severed arm, blood still running from its truncated base down to its fingers and dripping to the floor, congealing black on the sandy brick below. One might not realise the origin of the victim if it wasn't for the tefillin still fastened around the limb and fingers, a glaring black chord identifying the victim not only as Jewish but in mid-prayer when the violence was committed upon him... The people of Israel gather with violence on their minds... Read More...
Ebony and Gold Event - Egypt
The Pharaoh has announced war! And while the men of Egypt set upon their own business to ensure that they themselves, or their men, are ready to battle, the women of the Egyptian Court are left with little to do but ponder and worry for their manfolk. And who better to voice and quieten concerns with, than others in their position? The young Queen Hatshepsut holds an informal Court session in the exotic gardens of the Evening Star Palace, reclines, cushions, satins and silks, surrounded by palms and frongs of vibrant green as perfumed flowers mingle with the musk of incense. Here, the men are banned from entry and only the women, their female servants and the palace eunuchs are able to hear the whispered gossip and opinions of the females of the kingdom... Read More...
King's Landing Event - Colchis
Whilst it has been nearly a week since the discovery of the first royal Kotas ship at the bottom of the sea in the province of Nethisa, its brother vessel now pulls into the harbour of Midas. Crown Prince, now King, Vangelis and his company in the form of the ejected King and Queen of Taengea and their escorts are, so far, entirely ignorant of the recent events in the kingdom of Colchis and arrive to a sombre welcoming party of the Kotas House, as well as multiple members of the nobility. Some stand to show solidarity and others are simply in attendance in order to witness if the Stone Prince will crack upon the news of his father and monarch's demise... Read More...
Here The People Sing Event - Athenia
Food shortages, trading diminishing in the Athenian harbour, sweltering heat that has put pressure on fresh water supplies... the people of the Athenian capitol have had enough. Large crowds of the populace are banding together on street corners. Some peacefully shout for change. Others march upon the royal palati, intent on calling their disgruntlements through the bars of its gates. There are a few, however, that prep themselves with rudimentary weapons or tools, determined to support their protests with violence if necessary. The Athenian Guard have been mobilised - not through royal instruction but through Commander Diomedes' judgement that order must be maintained. But when an entire city is against them, the Guard will have limited effect... Read More...
'Til Death Do Us Part Event - Taengea
The long awaited celebration and union between the House of Mikaelidas and the House of Leventi is finally here! The marriage of Lord Achilleas and Lady Theodora dawns on a bright and serene day that betrays none of the havoc playing amongst each family. Despite several key members of each House now being spirited away from Taengea, the planned union is going ahead as scheduled as neither Lord Irakles nor Lord Fotios is allowing the state of current affairs to impede on the collaboration of their bloodlines. The happy couple are to follow the traditional process of marriage in Greece before arriving at the Mikaelidas manor's open grounds for celebrations and festivities, prior to riding off to Lord Achilleas' home in Euttica, as man and wife. Read More...
Legacy of Blood Event - Taengea
The newly appointed Regent and future King of Taengea Lord Irakles has wasted no time in securing his position of power within the Taengean ruling class. He has assigned street-callers, announcers and gossip-mongers to spread the word amongst the capitol that the previous king og the kingdom has been accused and found guilty of treason. His actions in murdering his father and brother are not being shouted from rooftops but, far more cleverly, told to passersby on street corners, murmured in taverns and generally spread like disease throughout the city streets. Now, having secured a general dislike and distrust for the disgraced ruler, a town spokesmen stands in the central plateia of Taengea calling the news to a people already prepped to receive the damning words with trusting ears... Read More...
Any Savage Can Dance Provincial Story - Taengea
The year is 684 BC and a special tutor has been welcomed to the Taengean Palati. An expert in the field of dance - an instructor by the name of Lord Alekos - has opened his classes and knowledge to the young girls of the Taengean Court. Whilst dancing - especially in formal and public affairs - is only ever engaged in by children, the females of the upper levels of society are expected to handle themselves with grace and poise, even in their childhood pursuits. The Royal Houses have each been issued an invitation to send all of their girls between the ages of five and fifteen to partake in the lesson... Read More...