Legal Clerk Work Ledger — October 30, 2026

Times: SLT

Locations: Morning gathering with Kael, Turmus Theater, city streets, and festival gathering areas. Calendar board updates were also recorded in the log.

Companionship Planning — 6:51–7:16 a.m.

Reaffirmed November 19, 2026, at 5 p.m. SLT for the Companionship Ceremony. Discussed Ella's decorating assistance and my preference for Aries as officiant; Kael accepted that choice. Agreed that a photograph together was needed for the home and invitation. The size of the celebration and reception details remained under discussion.

Follow-Up: Arrange the photograph and invitation. Coordinate the ceremony with Aries and decorations with Ella, and settle the reception details.

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Pending Conversation with Kelli — 7:09–7:10 a.m.

Mentioned that Kelli had said we would speak during the week, but that the conversation had not yet occurred. The topic of that promised conversation was not specified in this exchange.

Follow-Up: Seek an opportunity to speak with Kelli. Keep the purpose open until clarified rather than assigning this remark to a particular outstanding request.

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Class Calendar Display — 7:40 a.m.; 8:40 a.m.; 12:05 p.m.

The board initially displayed earlier class titles, then refreshed to show the corrected numbered November classes. The later output included Class 12 on November 14 and the December sequence. This confirms the revised titles appeared on the board in the supplied log; it does not establish who performed the edits.

Follow-Up: Retain the display record as confirmation of the refreshed titles.

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Newcomer Encounter Recorded in Local Chat — 9:43–11:09 a.m.

The log records Berick Gothly confronting Spira about her weapons and armor, striking and binding her, removing her equipment, and taking her toward the Slave House with Jean's guidance. Kati made no recorded intervention. No complaint, investigation, registration, or court determination appears in the supplied exchange.

Follow-Up: Retain the source log if an official report is requested. Do not treat the encounter as an opened case or a verified ownership record.

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Festival Results — Girl Chase — 1:06–1:08 p.m.

Augustus announced Roland Kasimir first, Zeeb Al Sahra second, and Lothar Huntsman third. Daffodil won the runner's award for remaining uncaptured longest. Ella distributed trophies.

Follow-Up: Preserve these announced results in the festival record.

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Festival Result — Close Race Announcement — 2:06 p.m.

A public announcement stated that Candi beat Daff by one second. Complete times and a full results list were not included.

Follow-Up: Obtain the organizer's full results if needed for a formal festival summary.

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Game of Favors — Rules and Results Incomplete — 3:07–3:59 p.m.

Emily's opening explanation awarded the first women to distribute ten scarves, with 500L for first and 250L for second. Selia later described the winner as the man collecting the most scarves. The board tracked each woman's distinct male recipients. Jessika reached five recorded recipients by 3:54 p.m.; no final winner was shown.

Follow-Up: Clarify the final scoring rules and obtain the official outcome before recording winners or prize payments.

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City and Private Slave House Distinction — 4:09–4:19 p.m.

Selia stated that city Slave House slaves were not sold to people living outside Turmus. Aries clarified that July was his private property and not for sale, Melita was city stock subject to his auction rental, and Daft belonged to the private House Lupus Lacum. Selia directed private-house inquiries to Jake.

Follow-Up: Retain the distinction between ownership and temporary rental. Treat Selia's statement as the policy expressed in this conversation, without assigning a law number or assuming the same policy applies to the private house.

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LEGAL CLERK WORK LEDGER — OCTOBER 29, 2026

Times: SLT

Locations: Tea Room, Palace steps, festival and auction area, river canoe course, and gathering near the tavern.

CITY SLAVER ROSTER REVIEW — 5:49–5:53 a.m.; 8:28 a.m.

Reviewed the city slaver list with Odette. She reported that Cassian, Toby, and Ragnar had left and questioned Stone's city appointment. Later that morning, Nicholas introduced Stone publicly as “our newest slaver,” providing direct clarification of Stone's role.

Follow-Up: Update the roster to reflect Nicholas's introduction of Stone. Confirm the departures of Cassian, Toby, and Ragnar with Nicholas before treating those changes as verified.

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COMPANIONSHIP CEREMONY — 9:10–9:34 a.m.; 2:18 p.m.

Requested the Theater for Kaellaed Rhode and Kati Evans's third Companionship Ceremony on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 5 p.m. SLT. Discussed the proposed reception at my residence and a possible dance. Selia confirmed that arrangements were set and recommended Lady Ella for decorating. At 2:18 p.m., informed Kael that the date and time were confirmed, Ella would help decorate, and Aries would perform the ceremony.

Follow-Up: Coordinate ceremony details with Aries and decorations with Ella. Finalize the reception and any dance arrangements, and review the contract and required seals for the confirmed date.

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FESTIVAL RECORD — CANOE RACES — approximately noon–12:43 p.m.

Attended the river canoe races. Recorded the announced final placings: Vincent Cross, first; Orion Al-Najm, second; Lady Freya Crannock, third. Augustus organized the races, and Ella distributed trophies. Preserved the event in the Journal.

Follow-Up: Retain the results with the festival record.

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FESTIVAL RECORD — TALES & SAGAS — 3:05–4:29 p.m.

Attended BilliAnn's special storytelling session. Preserved “Jazmin's Revenge (or The Doom that Came to Vonda)” and “The Beast in the Forest: A Tale of Terror” in the Journal, with a brief summary before each. The storyteller identified the first as fictional cosmic horror rather than a fully by-the-books account.

Follow-Up: Keep the stories attributed to BilliAnn and identified as storytelling, separate from factual city or legal records.

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POST-TRIAL COMMENTS — 6:33–6:34 p.m.

Kael remarked that it had been fascinating to watch Jessika and me during the trial. Jessika described the proceedings as exhausting for both advocates, complimented my work in keeping her challenged, and called the trial a true challenge of legal skills.

Follow-Up: Retain as an informal post-trial comment. No new court ruling, filing, or legal assignment was recorded in this exchange.

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AUCTION CLOSURE — 6:39 p.m.

Nicholas publicly announced the auction closed and said the winners would be announced soon. No complete winners list appears in the supplied log.

Follow-Up: Obtain the official winners list if needed for the festival records.

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Nadia vs Edward - Trial Day 1

NADIA VS. EDWARD — DAY 1

October 15, 2026 • 5:00–7:54 p.m. SLT
Presiding Magistrate: Kelli
Representing Nadia: Lady Kati Evans
Representing Edward: Jessika Roberts

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MY OPENING STATEMENT

Presented Nadia’s case as that of a Free Woman protecting her home and person. Explained that she had not invited Edward inside, had objected to his unwanted contact, and had sought assistance when he refused to leave.

Asked the court to consider whether a Free Woman could safely open her door in Turmus, and why Nadia would have raised the alarm if she intended to seduce Edward.

MY QUESTIONING OF NADIA

Asked Nadia to describe the encounter from the beginning, including where she and Edward stood, how he entered her home, and what happened afterward.

Nadia testified that Edward walked past her into the kitchen without an invitation and removed his boots. She clarified that he did not push or shove her, as there was enough room to pass.

She stated that she asked him to leave, but he ignored her request. According to her testimony, he touched her cheeks and lips, tugged her clothing, and pulled her closer. She slapped his hands away and struggled out of his hold.

Nadia described warning Edward that she would call a guard. She testified that he threatened to tell the guards she had invited him inside. She then went outside with her broom and called for assistance.

Magistrate Kelli cautioned me against leading the witness while I was clarifying the distance Edward had entered the kitchen. Returned to asking Nadia what happened next.

Finished my questions and requested permission to recall Nadia after Edward’s testimony. No explicit decision on that request was given in the recorded proceedings.

THE DEFENSE’S POSITION

Jessika argued that Nadia invited Edward inside, removed his boots, and attempted to seduce him. She asked the court to release Edward and have Nadia enslaved.

During cross-examination, Jessika questioned Nadia about not seeking a physician, having no Free Companion, and appearing angry rather than sufficiently frightened.

Nadia confirmed that she had suffered no physical injury, but maintained that Edward’s contact was unwanted. She denied inviting him inside or seeking his attentions.

THE SLAVE’S ACCOUNT

Jessika quoted a statement attributed to Tayir. Magistrate Kelli questioned whether the slave had been tortured before her testimony was presented.

Moved to strike and admonish. Jessika acknowledged that she had no proof of torture and agreed to striking her statement about Tayir. No separate, explicit ruling on my full motion appears in the record.

EDWARD’S TESTIMONY

Edward testified that Nadia invited him inside, backed him toward the slave bed, and began removing his boots. He claimed that he objected, warned her about a collar, and was threatened with a call for guards if he refused her advances.

When Jessika asked what words Nadia used to invite him inside, he said she allowed him inside but did not give the actual words of an invitation.

Edward stated that Nadia went outside first and that he followed and waited calmly for the guards. His questioning did not directly address Nadia’s allegations that he touched her face, tugged her clothing, or pulled her closer.

WHERE THE COURT RECESSED

Jessika finished questioning Edward. My cross-examination had not begun when Magistrate Kelli recessed the court until a date he would announce.

Both advocates were instructed to prepare closing statements. No verdict was given.

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MY PREPARATION FOR DAY 2

• Ask Edward for the exact words or actions he understood as an invitation.
• Ask what specific conduct he claims amounted to attempted seduction.
• Question him directly about touching Nadia’s face, lips, and clothing, and pulling her closer.
• Establish whether Nadia asked him to leave and how he responded.
• Clarify where he stood inside the kitchen and when he moved toward the slave bed.
• Clarify what he claims Nadia wanted him to do when she allegedly threatened to call the guards.
• Ask for a decision on my request to recall Nadia, if further testimony is needed.
• Prepare my closing statement around the testimony and evidence accepted by the court.

Keep the focus on whether Edward entered without permission and touched Nadia against her wishes. Clearly distinguish what each party testified from what the court has actually established.

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[17:00] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): This court is now in session. Before proceedings begin, let the rules of the Magistrate’s Court of Turmus be made known to all present.”

[17:01] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): No weapons are permitted except those carried by guards attending to the safety of the courtroom.

When the presiding Magistrate is speaking, all others shall remain quiet. Loud speech or disruptive emoting is not permitted.

Any person called upon to speak shall be given the courtesy of being heard without interruption, outbursts, or disruptive emotes.

[17:03] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Slaves may enter the courtroom only with permission from the presiding Magistrate  (emotes must be kept to 25 words or less and not be of the negative nature as to allow for the clear flow of the trial)

Only those called upon by the presiding Magistrate may speak.

“Any person violating these rules shall receive one warning. A further violation shall result in that person being found in contempt of court, and judgment shall be rendered accordingly.”

Are there any questions before we begin about the rules of my court?

[17:05] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) shakes her head. "No questions from our side of the courtroom, sir."

[17:07] Kati Evans: "No questions, Sir"

[17:08] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5)Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5) looks around for any hands or any sign that there are questions before he begins again "We are gathered to hear the matter of Lady Nadia (nadiastrom) vs. Edward (EdwardK3nway) of a matter of claim where as Lady Nadia claims Edward entered into her home uninvited and tried toassault her.

[17:11] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "That said, for the understanding of all present the trial shall proceed in the following order.

[17:14] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): The advocate representing the Plaintiff will speak first, reading the charges aloud so that the court may hear it and then they may present their opening statement followed by any evidence they have to bring forth.  Lady Kati Evans you have the floor."

[17:15] Kati Evans: "Thank you, Sir"

“Magistrate, the evidence will show that Lady Nadia was a Free Woman protecting her home and person. She did not invite Edward inside, objected to his unwanted contact, and sought assistance when he refused to leave. Her actions—including taking up a broom and raising the alarm—were efforts to protect herself and her home.

Through Lady Nadia’s testimony and the evidence accepted by this court, I will ask you to consider two questions: Can a Free Woman open her door safely in Turmus? And if Lady Nadia intended to seduce Edward, why did she raise the alarm?

Any claim that her conduct justified enslavement must be examined against the specific acts established by the evidence and the laws of Turmus.”

[17:20] Kati Evans: Sir, do you want to add anything to my opening statement or shall I continue by callin Nadia to be questioned?

[17:21] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): The charges of the man Edward(EdwardK3nway) entered into the home of Lady Nadia(nadiastorm) with unwanted affection.  Are accepted by the court.

[17:21] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) waits patiently for her turn to speak

[17:22] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Do you wish to present any evidence before the court Lady Kati?

[17:22] Kati Evans: "Yes Sir, I do"

[17:25] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Then bring it forth Lady Kati

[17:26] Kati Evans: "I would like to ask Naida to take the stand."

[17:27] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): We will have her take the stand when the time for witnesses is this is the time for opening statements and bringing forth evidence Lady Kait.

[17:28] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Kati

[17:28] Kati EvansKati Evans nods "My apologies"

[17:29] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Are you finished with your opening staement Lady Kati?

[17:29] Kati Evans: Yes I am Sir.

[17:31] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Now we go to the Advocate of defense, Lady Jessika you ma now give your opening statement and any evidence not witnesses. at this time."

[17:32] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) nods and clears her throat, then begins to speak, slowly and carefully

[17:32] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): Thank you, sir magistrate. This man before you, sir Edward, is accused of a crime he didn't commit by Nadia, a woman who, in Edward's presence, acted in a slave-like manner by lustfully attempting to seduce him into her bed. 

The facts of the case prove themselves, and make it clear the truth of what happened. 

On the evening of October 6th, the Turmus woman known as Nadia was found holding a broom outside of her house and yelling for guards. Nearby, outside of her home, was the man known as Edward, standing barefoot. 

Nadia was clearly not afraid of Edward. She was not running away from him. 

Nor was Edward ashamed of anything he had done. He was not running away.

Instead, it was what appeared to be a spat between two adults ... and a free woman who was upset because a man spurned her sexual advances..

[17:33] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): According to my client's account, Nadia invited Edward into her home and, while he was there, she took off his shoes so he could be comfortable. 

Edward was still without his shoes when he and Nadia were discovered together. If he had been ashamed of his actions, he would have put them back on.  

The fact that he was barefoot helps prove the matter. 

Nadia claims Edward entered her home uninvited and took off his shoes. That seems extremely unlikely. Only a man addled in the head would do such a thing, and Edward is an honorable man who is very intelligent.

[17:34] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) shook her head after hearing the defense statement. Kept her calm composure..

[17:34] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): Edward is a traveler. Hailing from the north, he books passages on ships, working for his fare, and visits many different lands. Would a man like that not have a good head on his shoulders and know how to behave around women?

Nadia clearly invited Edward into her home, and this woman removed Edward's shoes to help make him comfortable. 

She then attempted to seduce Edward into her bed ... behaving lustfully toward a stranger, like a wanton slave attempt to convince her Master to take her sexually and use her like a sensuous beast. 

Edward told her that he might collar her ... a statement of truth, for Nadia deserved the collar for her actions that evening, actions that no free woman would ever commit unless she desired a steel necklace around her neck.

In response, Nadia realized the error of her ways, and she grabbed a broom and yelled for help from the city guards.

[17:35] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): When people approached, Nadia claimed that Edward had attempted to assault her. Her own actions prove otherwise. 

If Nadia had been assaulted, then she would have been afraid of Edward, and would have run away from him the moment she had a chance. 

Instead, Nadia, a mere woman, stood around with Edward, unafraid, holding nothing but a broom in defense. 

Surely everybody here knows that a weakling woman could not hold a man off with simply a broomstick? It would have been so easy for Edward to grab the broom away and assault Nadia, but Edward did not, for he is an honorable man. 

Instead, Edward, innocent of the charges against him, calmly remained at Nadia's home, prepared to face anybody who arrived.

[17:36] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): And so we have today ... a woman who lustfully attempted to seduce a man into her bed ... a woman deserving of the collar ... and a man wrongfully accused of assault, a crime he didn't commit. 

I ask the magistrate to release this man and arrest this woman, enslaving her and either giving her to Edward as his property or transferring her to a Turmus slave house. 

Thank you. The matter is in your hands.

[17:36] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) still compose by the fabricated words being said. Still no reaction made by her.. Looking to her Advocate in disbelief..

[17:37] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) looks at Edward and nods gently, having spoken her opening statement, and prepares a scroll to give to the magistrate.

[17:38] EdwardK3nwayEdwardK3nway Looks and hears the movement about. Giving a nod to Jessika, Then back to Nadia staring toward her for just a moment and shakes my head. Eyes lock back to Kelli. Standing respectfully.

[17:41] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "We have heard both sides opening statements it is time for the Plaintiff's advocate to call forth their witness.  After which if the Defense wishes to cross-examine they may do so after the witnesses final say."

[17:44] Kati Evans: Sir, I would like to ask Lady Nadia questions at this time, with your permission.

[17:44] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "You may proceed, Lady Kati."

[17:45] Kati Evans: Lady Nadia, Please tell the court your name and your standing (visitor, resident, or citizen) in Turmus.

[17:46] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) stands patiently on the stand awaiting her advocate questioning.. As the Magistrate give her the permission to continue.." My name is Nadia, a citizen of Turmus advocate Kati.."

[17:47] Kati Evans: On the day in question, where were you, and what were you doing, when you first saw Edward?

[17:48] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) heard the question and respond.." I was at my dwelling just finish super an emptying my wash basin outdoors.."

[17:49] Kati Evans: Where was Edward standing when you first saw him?

[17:49] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " He was on the bottom of my stairway to my entrance to my home.."

[17:49] Kati Evans: What did you say to him?

[17:50] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " I said he startle me,  and ask what brought him to my doors.."

[17:50] Kati Evans: What did he say or do in response?

[17:51] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " He said he was a visitor and checking out the lands and my beauty stunned him.."

[17:51] Kati Evans: Was there anything else you talked about?

[17:52] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " Aye, we spoke about my homestone where i was born and his travels.."

[17:53] Kati Evans: What happened next?

[17:55] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " He  continued about talking, we exchanged names and thats when he moved closer to me on the stairway. Said my name was a good one. Then he ask if I was free companion after other travel conversations.."

[17:56] Kati Evans: Did you continue to stand there talking or did anything happen at that point?

[17:57] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " While I was asking him what bring a northerner to Turmus. He walked passed me on the stairs into my home, then remove his boots in the kitchen.. I continued standing there in amazement.."

[17:58] Kati Evans: Please describe where you were standing in relation to the doorway. When this happened?

[17:59] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " I was standing on the top of the stairs, the entrance to the kitchen.."

[18:01] Kati Evans: That mean you were standing in front of the doorway, when he went through, is that correct?

[18:01] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " Aye advocate Kati, correct"

[18:02] Kati Evans: Did he push you to get past you  or give you a shove out of the way as he went into the kitchen?

[18:03] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " No, the passage way is wide enough to pass advocate Kati.."

[18:05] Kati Evans: How far into the kitchen did he go?  For example using the distance between the two of us; was he this distance from the door or further into your home?

[18:07] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) remained calmed. But the advocate questions made her uneasy to relive it.." Edward was not far inside the kitchen from the door, a broom length away, from where I am to you, but a little further .." she gestured with her hand

[18:09] Kati EvansKati Evans turns and takes another step away, more like this distance into your kitchen then from the door?

[18:09] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) looked at Kati distance.." Aye, a little closer.."

[18:09] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Take care Lady Kati that you do not lead the witness."

[18:10] Kati Evans: What happened next?

[18:12] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " After asking him to leave and he telling him he was rude to enter my home uninvited. I close the door a bit to get the broom from behind the door.. He continued speaking, ignoring my request to return where we first met. He complimented my home"

[18:14] Kati Evans: After you asked him to leave, what followed?

[18:16] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " I told him, I cannot entertain a man that was not my mate And I may be subject to a collar if caught. He moved closer to me, then caress my cheeks and lips and tugged my dress."

[18:17] Kati Evans: So at this point what do you do now?

[18:20] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " I slapped his hands away, and he pulled me closer. I fight and wiggles out of his hold.. Moving to the door, I said you dare touch me, picked up your boots and leave my home. He didnt comply.. I told him Ill be forced to scream if he didnt leave.."

[18:22] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " After getting closer to the door he at a safe distance, he said if I called a guard. His exact words was " scream lady and I will tell them you open the door and invited him in.."

[18:22] EdwardK3nwayEdwardK3nway Raises a eyebrow at Nadia knowing fully well how the events truelly happened. He remains silent. once hearing that he shook his head.

[18:22] Kati Evans: How did you respond to that?

[18:24] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " I told him again to leave my premises,or Ill will call a guard to have him remove.."

[18:25] Kati Evans: What happened after that?

[18:29] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " Open door and me with my broom in hand, he said called the guard lady. I will wait, He did laid on the slaved bed in the kitchen. I straightened my garment. I move outdoors still at the entrance to the doorway, and said very well to Edward.. I shouted, guard, I require assistance outside.."

[18:31] Kati Evans: Did anyone come?

[18:31] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) "Aye, a slave by the name of Tayir.."

[18:32] Kati Evans: Did any free come?

[18:34] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " After the slave came, I ran to her and telling her to fetch a guard. Thats when sir Edward came outdoors barefoot.. She greeted him then went to fetch the guard, but a lady came.." she points to the defense advocate.." That advocate over there.."

[18:36] Kati Evans: Is there anything else that you want to add to what you said at this point?

[18:37] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) " As he came up the stairs as I await a guard. She said she wasnt a guard but an advocate and her name is Jessika. Thats when Edward started spewing lies to her about what had transpired. Lady Jessika nodded, then the Ubara came.."

[18:39] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Hold LAdy Katie. " looks to Lady Jessika "Is this tru that you arrived on the scene the day it happened?"

[18:40] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "I am waiting Lady Jessika"

[18:41] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) looks to Kelli and nods. "That was fully described in the incident report, sir. I was not a witness to the incident itself, so I have no conflict of interest. Instead, I simply arrived after it was over, and heard what both parties had to say ... which I included in the report and filed with the magistrate's office.

[18:43] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): files through the scrolls before him and reads over the report again

[18:45] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "It appears it is here wirrten before me in the reports I will let it continue.  However, Lady Kati time is getting of the essence please finish your questioning as soon as possible. So we can allow the defense their opportunity."

[18:47] Kati Evans: I am finished with the questions I have to Nadia at this point but would like to request that I can call her back after Edward's testimony.

[18:48] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Lady Jessika you may call your witness."

[18:48] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) gazes at Kelli. "May I not cross-examine Lady Nadia, sir?"

[18:48] EdwardK3nwayEdwardK3nway Looks back to everyone Hope that they had dinner before coming. as finally Kati finishes.

[18:51] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm)  stands straight before those gathered, her hands folded calmly before her. Her voice remains measured, neither shrill nor angry, but carrying clearly across the chamber, looking at the defense advocate, as she asked about questioning..

[18:59] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) leans over and whispers into her advocate ears.." Seems nacrolepsy took over the defense.."

[18:59] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) looks toward Kelli, awaiting permission to question Nadia

[19:00] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Is she the witness you wish to call forth Lady Jessika? "

[19:01] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): Yes, good Magistrate. After cross examining Nadia, I will wish to question my client.

[19:02] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Very well permission granted. Please try to make the questioning to the point."

[19:02] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) turns to Lady Nadia ... good lady, did you seek out a physician after your encounter with Edward?

[19:04] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) stands tall and proud, shoulders squared and chin held high" No advocate Jessika, no need, I was not hurt. He only touch my cheeks and lips and tugged my clothing.."

[19:05] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) nods. "So you are saying he did not assault you, but only touched your cheek and tugged your clothing? You are saying you were not harmed by my client?"

[19:07] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) listened and made a grimace countenance.." I am not sure what your asking advocate Jessika. If a man enters your home and touched you, when you did not reciprocated. Is that not assault?"

[19:08] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) nods. "I also see it as assault and I believe that any woman who was assaulted in such a manner would have sought out a physician afterward for examination ... but you did not, and that is strange." *pauses* "Do you have a free companion, lady Nadia?"

[19:10] Nadia (nadiastorm): /me" I see what your saying. But why would I go to a physician, just because. I was not hurt, but i was touched unwantedly.. No I do not have a mate. But what does that have to do with anything?"

[19:11] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): Are you not lonely at times, lady Nadia? You have no free companion, so isn't it possible, lady Nadia, that a single woman such as yourself might have desired to seduce this man, to bring him into your home and perform sexual acts?

[19:13] EdwardK3nwayEdwardK3nway Eyes look to Jessika hearing what is being said and then turns to nadia Wondering what is going through that skull.

[19:13] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) smirks to her words.." I get lonely lady Jessika. But I wont pursue sir Edward lady, look at him.." she points with her hand at Edward.." I am sure there is better looking suitors here to show heat too.. To answer your question, no I was not in heat.I spoke with the man, as one might speak with any other. I did not court him, proposition him, nor give him leave to believe that I sought his attentions.."

[19:14] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) nods at Nadia's words. "Moving forward, according to a witness at the time, you did not seem very afraid of Edward. You seemed angry at him, possibly because he spurned your advances, but you did not seem very afraid. I am going to quote the slave Tayir, who was a witness after the incident. During an interview, she said, "The mistress seemed frightened, Mistress - though more angry and upset."

If this man assaulted you as you claim, lady Nadia, wouldn't you have been terribly afraid of him ... and not just angry and upset?

[19:15] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Hold Lady Jessika has the slave been brought before a torturer?

[19:16] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) gazes at Kelli. "I requested as such of sir Aries, but I have not heard back if that was done with the slave."

[19:17] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) listens.." No disrespect advocate Jessika, but I wa snot born in the south. I am a torvie woman, and if I wasnt in the south. My hair claw would have been his throat. So pardon me, if I am terrified by a man that can compete for my best hairstyle contest. Aye I was angry, angry I showed kindness to be assaulted.."

[19:17] Kati Evans: move to strike and admonish

[19:20] Kati EvansKati Evans looks toward Magistrate Kelli.

[19:21] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): Looks to the Lady Jessika "I asked you a question.  I have no scroll here before me that shows the slave was tortured.

[19:23] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): As I said, sir Kelli, I requested as such of sir Aries, that he would torture the slave, but i have not heard back whether that was done so. Therefore, I have no proof that the slave in question was tortured.

[19:24] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "And yet you try to bring the slave's testimony before the court, knowing that a slave's testimony cannot be accepted save for torture?"

[19:24] EdwardK3nwayEdwardK3nway Sighs and still remains standing as he hears the blind man. Then the magistrate speaks and he looks back to the man.

[19:25] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): I have observed different behaviors in different courts regarding that issue. I will accept striking my statement about the slave Tayir from the record, and will be satisfied to move on with the questions of Nadia.

[19:26] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Lady Jessika I would ask that you bring Edward forward if you wish to continue I beleive LAdy Nadia has answered enough questions."

[19:27] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): Sir Kelli, I have not finished my questions of lady Nadia, but I will do as you say and bring forth my client for questions. *At saying that, she steps back from the podium and motions Edward to stand*

[19:28] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) was getting weary standing so long.. Green hues widen as the magistrate direct his questions to advocate Jessika.. She waited to hear Edward side of events..

[19:28] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): Sir, please state your name and the location of your home

[19:31] EdwardK3nwayEdwardK3nway Smiles and nods. I am Edward, Home is merchant ship of the Thassa. I do not know of my family or true home other wise I was told I was born in the Northern villages. But my life has always been on a Merchant ship.

[19:31] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) nods. "Sir Edward, how did you first encounter the woman Nadia?"

[19:33] EdwardK3nwayEdwardK3nway Looks to Nadia as he speaks. I met Nadia working her pad the her home with the broom in hand. Cleaning it seemed. But it started as just a tour of the city.

[19:33] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) nods. "Did lady Nadia immediately tell you that she desired to have sexual conduct with you?"

[19:35] EdwardK3nway: No she did not. I arrived and offered my greetings, That i was a visitor. Showed her i was unarmed and commented on her beauty with the choice of clothing that she had. She replied that i was very handsome, her advance came after of a long time of speaking to each other.

[19:37] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): You said in your account that she invited you, a man she had just met, into her home. How did you react to her invitation?

[19:38] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) thinking to herself. So much hot looking Turmus man to invite this man into her home..

[19:40] EdwardK3nwayEdwardK3nway Nods her Invite seemed well polite and out of respect. I felt that it normally against the laws to allow a un-companioned man into ones home. But I still allowed my self to be brought into her home.

[19:40] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) nods "I would like to read to you your testimony as compiled in the incident report. You said, and I quote, "The lady here invited me in her home. Took my shoes off to wish to seduce me into her bed, closed the door and everything. I being a man did tell her I could collar her and suggested she called the guards cause she said they will take her word over mine" *pauses* "Is this a true statement of events, sir?"

[19:42] EdwardK3nway: Yes it is true. There is a few missing parts as I just went to get to the point. As before she went to seduce me, But the missing parts is more is how much she enjoyed it when i Commented how well her kitchen was laid out.

[19:43] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) listens. "Please fill in the missing parts, sir Edward."

[19:44] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Is there a point you are trying to make Lady Jessika?"

[19:44] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) nods at Kelli, then looks at Edward. "Do you remember the words she used to invite you into her home? Did you know at the time she desired sexual congress?"

[19:45] EdwardK3nwayEdwardK3nway She allowed me inside, I went to the back of the kitchen to give as much space as she arrived inside the room. I made clear to her that her kitchen was well designed placed and look lovely. After that she wanted to know more about me. Speaking for several mins she backed me up to the slave bed. and started to remove my boots. That when i objected and told her about the collar and tryed to stop her for her protection.

She threaten that the city will take her side over mine  and will scream to call the guards if i refused.

[19:46] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): Tell me, sir, honestly ... do you think a woman like Nadia who invited you into her home for sexual conduct should remain a free woman? Or should she be collared and serve as a slave?

[19:47] EdwardK3nwayEdwardK3nway Looks and Smiles. That is not for me to decide, IF the magistrate or leaders of your city to decide.

[19:47] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "Lady Jessika that is not for him to decide I wouold refrain from that line of questioning ."

[19:47] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) nods at Edward. "That is a wise response, sir. Tell me, at what point did you decide to leave her house, and why did you do so?"

[19:50] EdwardK3nway: She left first. I just simply, Walked outside remained calmed and waited for the guards. A guilty man would of ran, A attacked woman would of ran northern or not. a woman is still a woman. Just cause a woman is northern does not make her any more unique than a southern lady.  Forgive me Magistrate if i over step.

[19:50] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) face showed confusion..

[19:52] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts)Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts) shakes her head. "You did not overstep at all, and your words are thoughtful." *looks at Kelli* "I am done with questioning my client. I turn him over for cross-examination by the prosecuting attorney."

[19:53] Kati EvansKati Evans waits for Kelli to say what is next.

[19:53] Kelli Gяєyℳooη:-Rizzo (kellygr5): "We will recess until another day that I will post I advise the counsels to prepare your closing statemnts well for when we return and listen to the cross -examination."

[19:53] Nadia (nadiastorm)Nadia (nadiastorm) sighs..

[19:54] EdwardK3nway: Shakes my head. So close.

[19:54] Kati Evans: Thank you, Magistrate Kelli.

[19:54] Jessika Roberts (jessikaroberts): Yes, thank you, Magistrate. I look forward to the trial ending in the near future.

◈◉◈TRIAL DOCUMENT by Kati Evans ◈◉◈

◈◉◈ NADIA WAS ASSAULTED IN HER OWN HOME ◈◉◈

OPENING STATEMENT

“Magistrate, the evidence will show that Lady Nadia was a Free Woman protecting her home and person. She did not invite Edward inside, objected to his unwanted contact, and sought assistance when he refused to leave. Her actions—including taking up a broom and raising the alarm—were efforts to protect herself and her home.

Through Lady Nadia’s testimony and the evidence accepted by this court, I will ask you to consider two questions: Can a Free Woman open her door safely in Turmus? And if Lady Nadia intended to seduce Edward, why did she raise the alarm?

Any claim that her conduct justified enslavement must be examined against the specific acts established by the evidence and the laws of Turmus.”

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TRIAL PREPARATION AND QUESTIONING

◈ USE TWO QUESTIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR THEME: Can a Free Woman open her door safely in Turmus? If Nadia was trying to seduce Edward, why did she raise the alarm?

◈ ASSESS SURPRISES AND RESUME: If an unexpected answer or argument arises, pause, consider it, and return to your questions without rushing or losing your direction.

◈ KEEP ONE CLEAR THEME: Nadia was assaulted in her own home. Return to that central argument throughout the trial and let her testimony establish the events supporting it.

◈ SAVE THE LIP-TOUCHING QUESTION: Kael suggested holding that question until a further round of questioning after Jessika has tried to explain Edward’s account, if the court permits it.

◈ ASK FOR SPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS: For anyone who arrived afterward, ask exactly what they saw and heard—who was present, where they stood, and what was said. Avoid vague descriptions such as “the aftermath.”

◈ STAY CALM AND LET THE RP DEVELOP: Do not over-rehearse. Slow down, take a breath, and ask others to slow down when needed. Use short, clear questions so the court can follow each point.

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For Nadia, use open questions so she can tell her story. For Edward, use short questions that establish one point at a time. Ask follow-ups based on their answers, and skip anything already answered.

QUESTIONS FOR NADIA

◈ BACKGROUND AND FIRST CONTACT

1. Please tell the court your name and your standing (visitor, resident, or citizen) in Turmus.
2. Have you been in court before?
3. Where were you, and what were you doing, when you first saw Edward?
4. Where was Edward standing?
5. What did you say to him? 
6. What did he say or do in response?
7. Was there anything else you talked about?

◈ ENTRY INTO YOUR HOME

6. Please describe where you were standing in relation to the doorway.
7. What happened next?
8. Had you given Edward permission to enter your home?
9. How did he enter?
10. What opportunity did you have to respond before he was inside?
11. How far into your home did he go?
12. How far from the doorway he entered was he standing now that he was inside?
13. What did you say when he entered?
14. How did he respond when you asked him to go outside?
15. Did Edward go outside?

◈ HIS SHOES AND YOUR REQUEST THAT HE LEAVE

14. What, if anything, did Edward do with his footwear?
15. What did he say while doing that?
16. What did you say about his remaining in your home?
17. What did he do after you asked him to leave?

◈ THE BROOM

18. Did you pick up anything as you entered your home?
19. Where was the broom?
20. What led you to pick it up?
21. What were you concerned might happen?
22. What did you do with the broom?
23. What did Edward do in response to you slapping his hand?

◈ PHYSICAL CONTACT

23. Please describe any physical contact Edward made with you.
24. What had happened immediately before that contact?
25. What did you say or do in response?
26. How did he respond to your objection?
27. What pain, injury, or other effects, if any, did you experience?

◈ SEEKING HELP

28. At what point did you seek assistance?
29. How did you try to get help?
30. What did you ask the slave to do?
31. Who arrived first?
32. Where were you and Edward when that person arrived?
33. What happened when others came?

◈ EDWARD’S CLAIM ABOUT YOUR INTENTIONS

34. Edward says you invited him inside for sexual purposes. What is your response?
35. What, if anything, had you said or done that he might describe as an invitation to enter your home or give him the idea you were offering sex?
36. Did you offer to submit to him or ask him to collar you?
37. What were you trying to accomplish when you took up the broom and called for help?

◈ BACTU’S STATEMENT, IF THE MAGISTRATE PERMITS IT

38. Were you present when the Ubar arrived?
39. What did you personally hear him say about your character or behavior?
40. What dealings had you previously had with him that would allow him to know you?

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QUESTIONS FOR EDWARD

Begin with a calm tone. Use his answers to establish the sequence before challenging his interpretation.

◈ FIRST CONTACT

1. Where were you when you first saw Nadia that evening?
2. What was she doing?
3. What were the first words she spoke to you?
4. What did you say in reply?

◈ ENTRY INTO THE HOME

5. Before you entered, where was Nadia standing?
6. What exact words, if any, did she use to invite you inside?
7. Did you ask permission to enter?
8. Did you wait for an answer before entering?
9. Where did you stop once inside?
10. Did Nadia tell you that she had not invited you in?
11. Did she ask you to leave?
12. What did you do in response?

◈ REMOVING HIS SHOES

13. Did you remove your shoes or boots inside her home?
14. Had Nadia asked you to remove them?
15. Why did you remove them?
16. Had she agreed that you could remain?
17. What did you say to her while removing them?

◈ THE BROOM AND SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

18. Where was Nadia when you first saw her holding the broom?
19. Had she already asked you to leave?
20. What exactly did she do with the broom?
21. What did she say?
22. What did you do next?

◈ THE ALLEGED INVITATION OR SUBMISSION

23. What specific words or actions led you to believe Nadia wanted sexual contact?
24. When did those occur in relation to your entry?
25. Did she expressly agree to any physical contact?
26. Did she object to your contact?
27. What did you do after that objection?
28. What exact words or actions do you say amounted to submission?
29. Did she ask you to collar her?

◈ PHYSICAL CONTACT

30. What physical contact did you make with Nadia?
31. What happened immediately before it?
32. What did she do in response?
33. After she objected, did you make any further contact?
34. What prevented you from leaving when she asked?

◈ HER CALL FOR HELP

35. Did you hear Nadia call for assistance?
36. What words did you hear?
37. Did you hear her ask for a warrior?
38. How do you reconcile her seeking help with your belief that she welcomed your actions?

◈ ANY CLAIM OF AUTHORITY TO COLLAR HER

39. Are you claiming that you had authority to collar Nadia?
40. If so, what was the basis for that authority?
41. Had any city official authorized you to do so?
42. What did you personally observe that you believed justified it?

◈ THE LIP-TOUCHING QUESTION — HOLD IN RESERVE

43. Did you touch Nadia’s lips?
44. What had she said or done immediately before that?
45. Had she invited that contact?
46. How did she respond?
47. What did you do afterward?

Following Kael’s suggestion, hold this last group until a further round of questioning IF THE MAGISTRATE PERMITS IT. If Edward discusses the contact earlier, follow the court’s direction about addressing it then.

WHEN THEIR ACCOUNTS DIFFER: Establish Edward’s version first, then ask about the specific difference: “Nadia testified that she asked you to leave before taking up the broom. Do you dispute that?” Keep each question focused on one disputed fact.

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CLOSING STATEMENT

“Magistrate, a Free Woman should be able to open her door safely in Turmus. Lady Nadia’s complaint concerns an intrusion into her home and unwanted contact. The court must consider whether the accepted evidence establishes her complaint and whether it supports any accusation against her.

Lady Nadia’s account is that she greeted a visitor courteously, did not invite him inside, objected to his unwanted contact, and sought assistance when he refused to leave. Taking up a broom to protect her home must be considered within that sequence. If she intended to seduce him, why did she object and raise the alarm?

Calling Lady Nadia lustful does not establish submission or slavish behavior. Such an accusation must be examined against specific conduct and accepted proof. Courtesy is not, by itself, an invitation to enter her home or consent to physical contact.

Sections 2.4.4.2 and 5.7.5 restrict the authority to collar a Free Woman of Turmus. Edward’s interpretation of her behavior did not itself grant him that authority. Section 5.7.3 likewise states that insulting a Free Man does not permit him to collar her.

Under Section 3.3, the decision must rest upon accepted evidence rather than hearsay. I ask the court to distinguish personal observations from accounts repeated afterward, and to consider Lady Nadia’s complaint and Edward’s accusations separately.

I respectfully ask the court to uphold Lady Nadia’s complaint to the extent established by the accepted evidence, dismiss any accusation against her that has not been established, and uphold her freedom and standing. Her efforts to protect her home and seek help should be considered as a whole when determining what occurred.”

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Turmus Scribes Meeting — October 6, 2026

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)

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[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