Turmus Scribes Meeting — October 6, 2026
Time: 3:15–4:51 p.m. SLT
Location: Turmus; exact venue not identified in the transcript.
Presiding: Kelli GreyMoon-Rizzo, Head of Caste and High Magistrate.
Participants recorded: Kelli, Aries Marchese, Ubara Selia, Kaellaed Rhode, Dexter Winters, Jessika Roberts, Adria, Lilly, and Kati Evans. Amalia was also present.
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Caste duties and meetings
Kelli welcomed the new Scribes and said he would meet individually with those he had not yet spoken with over the next few days. Meanwhile, members should assist with ordinary Scribe work and carry out duties assigned by him or Aries.
Scribe meetings will be held weekly. Members are encouraged to bring questions and ideas. Kelli also mentioned the possibility of holding two meetings to accommodate the growing caste; no additional schedule was established.
Security and Merchant Magistrate duties
In response to Kaellaed’s question, Kelli stated that Turmus is not currently at war with Selnar. Visitors remain subject to city laws and scrutiny. Selia confirmed this and warned that Turmus is on high alert following the North’s declaration of war against southern cities.
Kelli confirmed that he will handle Merchant Magistrate matters when necessary during Ramius’s absence, alongside his responsibilities for civil and criminal law.
New census and citizenship paperwork
A new census is needed to update the city’s records following arrivals and departures. Kelli presented the census form and instructed Scribes to review it carefully so they understand which information the citizen and assisting Scribe must complete.
- New citizenship applicants should also complete a census form.
- Completed census forms may be placed in the scribal mailbox in front of the library or handed to Sphere, a Record Keeper.
- Residents may live in Turmus while retaining another Home Stone, including Teletus. Their residence and Home Stone should be recorded separately.
- Those wishing to swear Turmus’s Home Stone may apply; Aries said swearing usually occurs after city meetings.
- The form’s “house” entry means the household name, rather than a physical dwelling.
- Adria’s intention to remain temporarily for training and then move elsewhere was accepted.
- Anyone wishing to rent a house should speak with Selia.
Document seals and authenticity
Kelli discussed a recent attempt by a free woman to claim a slave boy using a bill of sale without a seal. Selia identified the missing seal and stopped the claim.
Kelli instructed that signed paperwork must bear an appropriate seal beside the signature. If a seal is missing, the document’s presenter should return to the signer to obtain it. If the signer has no known seal, a Scribe must write that statement beneath the signature and sign and seal the statement. Without the required authentication, the document will be treated as false.
Recognizable generic official seals are acceptable; a personalized Turmus seal is not required. Kelli said he can provide Scribes with seals after they have been in Turmus for two weeks. Jessika’s existing Scribe seal was confirmed as acceptable. Kati offered to create seals for the Scribes, as she had done for the legal staff.
Purpose of the Scribes
Members described the caste’s purpose as preserving knowledge and records, supporting legal order, and maintaining trust. Kelli emphasized knowledge, guidance, stability, and peace.
Kati added that Scribes are there to serve the citizens. Kelli agreed, explaining that the people themselves constitute the city.
Turmus newspaper
Jessika announced that she has been appointed an Advocate in Turmus and will establish a city newspaper with encouragement from the Ubar and Ubara.
She requested news sources and volunteer writers. Possible content includes city news, arrests, treaties, market reports, fiction, jokes, astrology, advertisements, letters to the editor, and rumors. Lilly offered to help. Dexter suggested covering the unsuccessful ownership claim involving the slave boy.
Legal Clerk announcement
Kelli publicly announced Kati’s promotion to Legal Clerk and told the Scribes that she can help them file legal scrolls correctly and promptly. Aries expressed his support for the appointment.
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To-Dos and Follow-Up
- All Scribes: Review the census form, assist with its completion, and submit finished forms to the scribal mailbox or Sphere.
- All Scribes: Check signed paperwork for seals and follow Kelli’s instructions when authentication is missing.
- Kelli: Meet with new Scribes over the next few days.
- Kati: Follow up with Kelli on her offer to prepare Scribe seals.
- Jessika: Develop the newspaper and gather sources and contributors.
- Interested contributors: Send news and offers of writing assistance to Jessika.
- All members: Bring questions and ideas to the weekly meetings; remain alert to city security concerns.
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[15:15] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Ok let us begin, first i want to welcome all the new scribes to the caste it has been a long time since so mant graced us."
[15:16] Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3)Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3) looked about seeing several new faces among the crowd, smiling to each in turn as his fingers brushed Amalia's hair slowly
[15:17] Kaellaed Rhode: TAl Lady SElia
[15:18] Dexter Winters (sytheking1): Tal ubara
[15:18] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Yal Lady Selia
[15:18] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): Greetings, dear Ubara.
[15:18] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Tal
[15:18] Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3): Tal Selia
[15:18] Selia (violet325): the boy will"greetings High Magistrate, greetings everyone please for give me for being late"
[15:18] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Welcome to our humble table
[15:18] Adria (adilliana): Tal Ubara
[15:18] Selia (violet325): "thank you"
[15:18] Amalia (amaliajimenez)Amalia (amaliajimenez) her eyes wavering with saline, she swallowed, her throat becoming tight.
[15:19] Kati Evans: Tal Ubara
[15:19] ℒillყ (eve.forgraine)ℒillყ (eve.forgraine) nodded with a smile to the Ubara "Tal"
[15:21] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "I know some of you I have yet to meet with in person. I shall within the next few days. Until such a time I ask that you help out doing the tasks of the scribe that come up and of those Myself or Aries have assigned you."
Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5) waits to see if there are any questions.
[15:22] Kaellaed Rhode: @Adria (adilliana)
@
[15:23] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Kael
[15:25] Kaellaed Rhode: recently there were visitors from Selnar, I approached a physician and there were two seemingly warriors. We had been at once at war with Selnar and I hear they are still at war with others. Can I inquire as to the status with Selnar?
[15:28] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "The last I have heard we are not at war with Selnar but are keeping an eye on all visitors to ensure they follow our laws. I believe this to be correct my Ubara. Do you have anything to add?
[15:30] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): I may have to start holding two meetings it seems because this is just a small amount of the scribes
smiles
[15:30] Selia (violet325): "no i have nothing more to add, your statement is correct High Magistrate and we are on high alert especially since the north has declared war on our southern cities. we will feel the impact of that soon so we must stay alert"
[15:31] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Thank you my lady for that information. Anymore questions?
[15:31] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): @
[15:31] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Yes Lady Jessika
[15:31] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): I have something to share with the group as a whole. I will be happy to wait until the appropriate time, but I wanted to let you know.
[15:31] Mai (tearsinabox) is offline.
[15:32] Dexter Winters (sytheking1): 1
[15:32] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): That is all for now.
[15:33] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): hank you and Dexter
[15:34] Dexter Winters (sytheking1): since ramius is out for the meantime you told me you are taking over the position of merchant magistrate is that still the case?
[15:36] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "As High Magistrate Dexter it is my duty to handle civil, criminal and merchant laws. In the event the appointed merchant magistrate is away and it is need. I will perform such duties when necessary."
I will take one more question before continuing with the heart of the meeting
[15:37] Dexter Winters (sytheking1): nods. "Just making sure thank you that is all I got. "
[15:40] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5)Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5) seeing no more hands raised he begins to speak again continuing with the meeting. "As you all know our city has grown, and more people are moving in, This means that it is even more important that the paperwork be completed and done so correctly. It is also time for us to take another census so we have an accurate list of citizens of Turmus. In many months past many have moved here or left for other cities. This is the new census paper that needs to be filled out." places a scroll down in the center of the table.
[15:44] Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3)Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3) peers at the scroll the Kelli sets onto the table
[15:45] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Please read over it carefully so that you will know what is necessary to be filled out by the citizen and yourself.
[15:46] Adria (adilliana): @Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5)
[15:46] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): @
[15:47] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): I ask that if you help a new citizen fill out an application of citizenship that you have them fill one of these out as well. It helps us know a little about them and what caste they hail from
Yes Lady Jessika
[15:48] Adria (adilliana): @
[15:49] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): One simple question. Can I assume we should place the finished copies in the scribal mailbox in front of the library? That's all
[15:51] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Yes, or hand them to Sphere when you see him since he is one of our record keepers.
[15:51] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Lady Adira
[15:54] Adria (adilliana): I came here from Teletus to claim sanctuary , I have no house or home stone any more what should i put on the census
[15:56] ℒillყ (eve.forgraine): (( I think Teletus sent a message that we can keep using it as homestone))
[15:57] Adria (adilliana): ((okay I can use it but still no "house"))
[15:58] ℒillყ (eve.forgraine): (( yeah was wondering too, what does that mean, do we have a imaginery ic house?
[15:59] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): :what are your intentions Lady Adira? If you choose to live here and keep your home stone as Teletus that is acceptable just place your home of residence as here but Home stone of Teletus. It is your right and freedom to choose which city you honor as your home stone. Even if the city has turned to dust."
[16:00] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "I believe yu cans still rent a house. Is this not correct my Lady Ubara?
[16:01] Selia (violet325): "yes of course. Just see if you wish to rent a house"
*see me*
[16:01] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "I hope that answers your question Lady Adira and Lady Lilly"
[16:02] ℒillყ (eve.forgraine): Ahh But we can also set turmus as homestone then? Can you change the homestone?
[16:02] Adria (adilliana)Adria (adilliana) shakes here head "I don't want to live here I be staying long enough for my training and then moving on, is there a problem with that."
[16:03] Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3): "You of course can apply to swear the Home stone. Usually that happens after city meetings."
[16:04] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "I bet you are confused. The house name is the name of the head of household . Example if a free woman has a comapnion for example Areies Marhese is companioned to Lady Lilly the house hold name would be that of Marchese. but if it is only Lady Lilly it would be the name of your last name if you had one ot the House of Lilly/ Do you all understand now?"
[16:05] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): NOt at all Lady Adira
[16:06] ℒillყ (eve.forgraine)ℒillყ (eve.forgraine) chuckles and winks to her new companion
[16:06] Abijam Fenrir of the Lightnin (nandodutchie) is offline.
[16:07] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Any more questions before I go to the last item on my agenda?
[16:07] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) shakes her head and listens
[16:09] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Recently we had an issue where a free woman came to the slave house trying to claim a slave boy was hers. She had paperwork that looked correct and even looked filled out correctly. However, it was missing the most important part of the paperwork that shows authenticity. Can anyone tell me what that is?"
[16:09] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): @
[16:10] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Yes LAdy Jessika
[16:10] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): A seal?
[16:14] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Exactly, the seal of the person who signed the paperwork is the most important part of the paper because it shows proof of who it is that signed the paperwork. If it doesn't have a seal ask the person who brings it to return to the people who's signatures that are on the scrolls to get them to place their seal upon it. In the case that have no seal ask them to get a scribe to write under the person's signature that no known seal is available and have him sign nest to that statement with his seal. Otherwise the document will be treated as fake."
[16:15] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "We have had way too many attempts to use fake documents to steal p[roperty."
[16:16] Dexter Winters (sytheking1): would a bill of sale havve been sufficiant ?
[16:16] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "As long as there is a seal by the signature
this goes for all paperwork
[16:16] Selia (violet325): That is what is was and there was no seal on it. I spotted it right away and stopped it"
[16:17] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "If the person asks why explain to them it is our policy to secure their claims"
[16:18] ℒillყ (eve.forgraine): Where do you get a seal? Does every scribe get one?
[16:18] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): I can give you one
After you have been here for 2 weeks
[16:18] ℒillყ (eve.forgraine): nods
[16:19] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Any questions about seals?
[16:21] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): I have an old seal that is somewhat generic. It says I'm a scribe and has my name. Is that good enough until I get a Turmus seal?
[16:24] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "If it is a generic seal example a scribe seal it is is acceptable as long as you can tell it is a scribe seal, slaver, seal warrior seal etc.. Some people are not fortunate enough to purchase a special seal for themselves. As long as it has a seal upon it, It shows that it was brought before someone official.
[16:26] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Did that answer your question Lady Jessika?
[16:27] Kati Evans whispers: I can do nice seals for the scribes like I did for the legal side.
[16:28] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): Yes, it did. Thank you. I've already used my seal on a slave registration in Turmus, so I'm glad it's acceptable.
[16:30] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): I will ask you all this question as we close tonight's meeting "What is the purpose of a scribe?"
[16:31] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Can anyone answer it?"
[16:31] Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3): @
[16:31] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Yes Aries
[16:32] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): @
[16:32] Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3)Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3) "Scribes are the network of trust that binds the city together. Without us, to record the paperwork of the city, to enforce legal matters, etc. there is no assurance between men and distrust creeps in and men take matters into their own hands?"
[16:33] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): That is one way to answer it. Good job Aries
Lady Jessika
[16:33] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): A scribe’s purpose is to record, preserve, and manage all forms of knowledge, records, and official information for a city and its institutions.
[16:34] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Another great answer, anyone else?
[16:34] Dexter Winters (sytheking1): preseve the scroll
oh she said it . i agree with them
[16:37] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "You all have given great answers. A scribes' roll is to bring forth knowledge, guidance and stability to bring peace where there is chaos in the city."
Do you all agree?
[16:37] Dexter Winters (sytheking1): 100%
[16:38] Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3): Absolutely
[16:38] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) nods. "Yes, good sir, completely."
[16:38] Kati Evans: No one has said that we are here to serve the citizens.
[16:39] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): That is true Lady Kati. In serving the city we serve the citizens. For the citizens are the city, not the walls or the roads or the surroundings. It is the people of the city.
[16:40] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) nods. "Wise words, indeed!"
[16:42] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "You all have made me proud. We shall move forward and make our caste strong together in the city of Turmus. Keep our purpose in mind as you perform your daily duties. And have a great rest of your evening. This was a great meeting we will have another every week so if you have any questions,or ideas you would like to share with the group feel free to bring them to each meeting."
[16:43] Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3)Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3) "here here" he called
[16:44] Adria (adilliana)Adria (adilliana) claps
[16:44] Selia (violet325): "thank you HIgh Magistrate, I wish you well and i wish you all well. Thank you for allowing me to join you today"
[16:44] Kaellaed Rhode: very good meeting as aall wast Chief Kelli
[16:44] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): May I address the scribes as a whole, please?
It is important
[16:44] Adria (adilliana): ((Thank you all for the rp))
[16:45] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): You are always welcome to sit ibn on the meetings Lady Selia
[16:45] Amalia (amaliajimenez)Amalia (amaliajimenez) nearly pumps her fist in knee-relieving revelry but does remember the Ubara was there and with a small murmur would settle back down.
[16:45] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Yes Lady Jessika
[16:45] Selia (violet325)Selia (violet325) waited to hear what would be said
[16:45] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) stands and looks around the room
[16:46] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): My name is Jessika Roberts. I was recently appointed to be an advocate in Turmus, and, with the encouragement of our deal Ubar and Ubara, I will be running a newspaper for our fine city.
[16:47] Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3)Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3) claps politely at the announcement "that sounds like a wonderful idea, Lady Jessika!"
[16:47] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): I ran one earlier this year in Teletus, and it received appreciation from that city's citizens ... and I hope to benefit the people of Turmus as well.
I can't do it alone.
I need sources.
[16:48] Adria (adilliana): slaves are good for gossip
[16:48] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): My newspaper in Teletus contained a variety of things ... news ... fiction ... jokes ... an astrology section ... letters to the editor ... advertisements ... market reports ... and even a rumor section.
[16:48] ℒillყ (eve.forgraine)ℒillყ (eve.forgraine) chuckles "oh that sounds really exciting, i'll gladly help you, if you wwant"
[16:50] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) smiles at the words she hears. "I would like, please, for everybody in this room to let me know when they hear news. It can be about anything. Recently sir Augustus captured a panther girl roaming in Turmus and threw her in jail. That's worthy of a story. Are we at war with other cities? That will be a story. Peace treaties are stories. Arrests are stories. Anything interesting and exciting
So, please, stay in touch with me, and I'll do my best to bring good .. and bad ... news to the masses.
That's all.
Oh, and if you wish to write for the newspaper ... it would be VERY welcome!
[16:51] Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3)Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3) "thank you, Lady Jessika"
[16:51] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Very good Lady Jessika. And for those who do not know Lady Kati has been promoted to legal clerk she can help get your legal scrolls filed correctly and with speed,"
[16:51] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) smiles, looking forward to getting stories from the other scribes.
[16:51] Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3)Aries Marchese (d3athmak3r3) "A well deserved appointment."
[16:51] Dexter Winters (sytheking1): can write about that free woman claiming a thrall in the kennel was her property but her paper work was not in order.
[16:51] Selia (violet325)Selia (violet325) smiles "this is all good news , thank you all" she turned and quietly walked out