July 2003 Edition
Yes I know...where's
the June edition? I have to admit I've been lax about keeping up with
the "Informer" and the home for a time. Simply put, r/t got in the
way. I make no excuses for it, but on the other hand I make no apologies
for taking care of business on the other side of the screen. I've
got a little boy who needed me more.
It does seem that in my departure, however, that a lot of changes happened within the City, namely the goings of some of the members. I do take some responsibility for that. A home often does not survive or thrive without the primary leader. As such, some citizens found other homes. I wish them the best in their endeavors.
But on to the present and future....
It pleases me to announce that once again I am able to devote time to the homestone in order to make it grow and proliferate. We have revised the members page to reflect those who have parted company with us, as well as taken on a couple more names.
I would like to welcome Lord Charles MacKaine, formerly of Scagnar and one of my blood by way of the father. After standing up for my honor in his former home he was forced to choose between blood and family by a despot. He informs me his decision was never in question, but the results were difficult even if he won't admit it. Please show him the respect he deserves.
I would also like to welcome Kayla, a Free Woman. We don't know that much about her yet, but hopefully with time and patience we'll all get to know each other well. She is currently probationary, but I have no doubt by the next time I publish the "Informer" she will have kissed the homestone and welcomed into the fold.
I also managed to find another old friend and sister. SynClare DaFoe has graced us with her presence and hopefully may be accepting the hospitality of staying a while within the palisade walls of O/our city. Please make her feel welcome. She is an accomplished shipwright and hopefully she'll take on a project or two for the city.
Unfortunately, for every time for good there comes some omen of bad. Very recently (July 6th, 2003), I was requested at the behest of a Brother from the Isle to stand by his side in canjellne in the Pit at XC. Desdecado, the Brother of whom I speak, was my sword brother. I could not refuse his request, so took tarn to the arena (it doesn't' have a geographic designation) and stood by his side.
It was soon that Donar Bloodaxe arrived and declared a personal matter of honor an internal Isle affair and requested my departure. Honor, however, would not allow me to leave my sword brother's side. Whether it was a fit or hubris taking over it may never be known, but the Bloodaxe ordered that the personal matter of honor be removed from neutral territory. These were not the terms that was agreed upon prior to the challenge, and Desdecado stood firm by the original arrangement, only to lose by forfeiture the challenge and property.
By principle of honor, Desdecado left his employment in the Isle and his woman, Avita, followed him in devotion of companionship. Desdecado is still abroad, gathering resources and settling affairs. Avita is currently residing within the domain of Laura. Her ships are docked at our piers. Safeer, Desdecado's daughter, has requested refuge in Laura per a discussion in the Sardar Fair one evening. It has been granted. If she is seen make her feel welcome. Desdecado and his kin have been through a lot. We must offer them support.
Now since there is no way In character that I would know this, I have to assume that a little birdy told me (in a world where fish can report happenings, I can say this with little problem). There is a party that feels I have wronged them in some way by standing by my sword brother. This party bears an old grudge against me, for reasons that he has exaggerated if not completely fabricated in order to preserve the stability of his kingdom. My only crimes; creativity and failure to compromise my integrity.
It is not my job to stoke the ego of such individuals. If one must fabricate charges on one who has honor to further his own ends then so be it. I shall not engage in slanderous activity, nor specify who these parties are. Such actions are simply beneath me. One can tell that honor is fading when one can look in the mirror and start to dislike what they see. I have no problem looking at my reflection after splashing the water in my face to clear the haze of sleep.
If standing by a brother is duplicitous, then I am a scoundrel. If staying true to ones ideals and faith is monstrous, then I am lower than the most unscrupulous mercenary. If electing to walk alone makes me a coward, then I am lower than a vulo. You know for being so bad, I feel pretty good.
I wish U/us well
Garou MacKaine
Administrator
Editor of the Laura Informer
It does seem that in my departure, however, that a lot of changes happened within the City, namely the goings of some of the members. I do take some responsibility for that. A home often does not survive or thrive without the primary leader. As such, some citizens found other homes. I wish them the best in their endeavors.
But on to the present and future....
It pleases me to announce that once again I am able to devote time to the homestone in order to make it grow and proliferate. We have revised the members page to reflect those who have parted company with us, as well as taken on a couple more names.
I would like to welcome Lord Charles MacKaine, formerly of Scagnar and one of my blood by way of the father. After standing up for my honor in his former home he was forced to choose between blood and family by a despot. He informs me his decision was never in question, but the results were difficult even if he won't admit it. Please show him the respect he deserves.
I would also like to welcome Kayla, a Free Woman. We don't know that much about her yet, but hopefully with time and patience we'll all get to know each other well. She is currently probationary, but I have no doubt by the next time I publish the "Informer" she will have kissed the homestone and welcomed into the fold.
I also managed to find another old friend and sister. SynClare DaFoe has graced us with her presence and hopefully may be accepting the hospitality of staying a while within the palisade walls of O/our city. Please make her feel welcome. She is an accomplished shipwright and hopefully she'll take on a project or two for the city.
Unfortunately, for every time for good there comes some omen of bad. Very recently (July 6th, 2003), I was requested at the behest of a Brother from the Isle to stand by his side in canjellne in the Pit at XC. Desdecado, the Brother of whom I speak, was my sword brother. I could not refuse his request, so took tarn to the arena (it doesn't' have a geographic designation) and stood by his side.
It was soon that Donar Bloodaxe arrived and declared a personal matter of honor an internal Isle affair and requested my departure. Honor, however, would not allow me to leave my sword brother's side. Whether it was a fit or hubris taking over it may never be known, but the Bloodaxe ordered that the personal matter of honor be removed from neutral territory. These were not the terms that was agreed upon prior to the challenge, and Desdecado stood firm by the original arrangement, only to lose by forfeiture the challenge and property.
By principle of honor, Desdecado left his employment in the Isle and his woman, Avita, followed him in devotion of companionship. Desdecado is still abroad, gathering resources and settling affairs. Avita is currently residing within the domain of Laura. Her ships are docked at our piers. Safeer, Desdecado's daughter, has requested refuge in Laura per a discussion in the Sardar Fair one evening. It has been granted. If she is seen make her feel welcome. Desdecado and his kin have been through a lot. We must offer them support.
Now since there is no way In character that I would know this, I have to assume that a little birdy told me (in a world where fish can report happenings, I can say this with little problem). There is a party that feels I have wronged them in some way by standing by my sword brother. This party bears an old grudge against me, for reasons that he has exaggerated if not completely fabricated in order to preserve the stability of his kingdom. My only crimes; creativity and failure to compromise my integrity.
It is not my job to stoke the ego of such individuals. If one must fabricate charges on one who has honor to further his own ends then so be it. I shall not engage in slanderous activity, nor specify who these parties are. Such actions are simply beneath me. One can tell that honor is fading when one can look in the mirror and start to dislike what they see. I have no problem looking at my reflection after splashing the water in my face to clear the haze of sleep.
If standing by a brother is duplicitous, then I am a scoundrel. If staying true to ones ideals and faith is monstrous, then I am lower than the most unscrupulous mercenary. If electing to walk alone makes me a coward, then I am lower than a vulo. You know for being so bad, I feel pretty good.
I wish U/us well
Garou MacKaine
Administrator
Editor of the Laura Informer
