Plague outbreak in Tyros

By Trenton Childs, Publisher and Editor of the Tyros Times

A joyous event nearly turned tragic last Monday when the newly appointed Ambassador of Tyros, Videtta Kiranov (who is also a reporter for the Tyros Times), fell ill and collapsed after her pledging ceremony to the Isle of Tyros.  An impromptu celebration was held after the pledging at the outdoor cafe overlooking Tyros.  It was there that Videtta collapsed. 

At first it was suspected that perhaps bad mead had lead to her illness, however it was soon discovered to be something far worse.  Videtta, who originally hails from the village of Green Cliffs, was showing signs of the horrible bazi plague that had run rampant through the streets of that village.  The plague had grown so out of control there that the citizens of Green Cliffs felt their only option was to burn their village to the ground and rebuild.

Quickly Videtta was moved to the infirmary at the top of the city, and birds were sent looking for a Physician to treat her condition.  Given the suspicion that she did have bazi plague, all her clothing was removed and burned, and her body was inspected for lice and fleas.   We all waited with concern for a Physician to arrive.  Though through the valiant efforts of Trisha Ireton, and the slaves of our Regent, gypsy and mae, they were able to lower Videtta’s fever and stabilize her.

Hulapop Mahoney, a Physician of Lara arrived to assess the situation.  He soon confirmed our worst fears, that Videtta was indeed suffering from the bazi plague.  Using his impressive skills he was able to treat her condition.  After her fever broke and the danger had passed, all that had helped Videtta had to destroy their clothing by fire, and bathe completely and thoroughly.  Fortunately the Priest Kings smiled upon the Isle of Tyros and plague has not spread any further.

Videtta fully recovered and has assumed her new duties as one of the Ambassadors of Tyros.  All of those of Tyros are reminded to keep things as clean as possible and to remove any pests or fleas immediately.  The plague did not spread this time, but we all must be eternally vigilant so that the fate of Green Cliffs does not befall our homestone.

Assassination attempt at Port Kar

By Videtta Kiranov, Reporter for the Tyros Times

The alarm bells rang in the early morning hours at Port Kar and an assassin climbed the outer walls entering the city.  The warriors of Port Kar responded chasing down the member of the black caste but at a high cost as the first sword received a near fatal wound.
The physicians at the infirmary worked tirelessly attempting to save the mans life and in the end succeeded. They moved about the infirmary with a quiet efficiency that spoke volumes about how often this city is attacked.
Port Kar opens it gates to everyone, but surviving there is difficult.  Pirate raids, assassins often plague and roam the streets.  The dress for free women is very lax, and unlike Tyros, it remains a dangerous place.  More from its own citizens than from any outside raider.

The trouble will continue for a long time as long as they continue to be a refuge for outlaws and pirates.  Until then, it is an exciting city with merchants scurrying for their rooms and everyone keeping an eye on everything.  With the clinic running a medical school because of the many wounded that come through their doors.

Green Cliffs is being rebuilt

By Videtta Kiranov, Reporter for the Tyros Times

From the ashes of destruction and fire the village of Green Cliffs struggles to place their homestone.  The building has just restarted led by Akita Osnomochi and Darki has begun.  The buildings were all burned to the ground to stop the spread of fleas that had plagued the livestock and forest animals jumping to the human population.

Fredrick Carson, the village head man, took the homestone and the village burned and the villagers stood on a bluff watching as all of their possessions disappear in a puff of smoke.

In the following time, life for the village has not been easy, living in a cave in the wilds of Corcyrus Hills.  But with the homestone in their possession, they have survived.  The spirit of the tiny village lives on in the rebuilding of the houses, and who knows maybe they will soon return to their native lands.  But for now the builders have started the surveying and clean up in anticipation of their return.

COMMENTARY A Gorean Free Woman’s Views

By Videtta Kiranov, Reporter for the Tyros Times

It has been a few weeks since I started the paper with Trenton Childs.  And it has been an insightful and interesting experience.  Many citizens have seen me moving around town in my robes of concealment along with Lady Trisha Ireton.  We glide through the city covered from head to toe in our thick robes hidden from sight.

In a city that is known for allowing free women to go unveiled if they chose why would we choose full robes of concealment.  We can go back to a very practical reason. Our beauty is our own.  We conceal it for our safety.  Why would a raider kidnapped us when it is unknown what our physical features are when they can kidnap a beautiful kajira whose charms are open and out there for anyone to see.

I remember to my first week here when Lady Heather had been kidnapped injured severely and left for dead on the docks.  Would this have happened if she had been covered in our shapeless robes her hair bound up under her heavy veils that even shaded her eyes.  If she had maintained the stoic discipline that is known to free women.  It is a question to ponder.

Do we as Gorean’s want to put the cities most precious treasure’s, their free women of high caste in such jeopardy that they are easily targeted?  Is the simple light veil that most free women wear enough to keep them safe, or just enough for custom?  How would the streets of Gor look with free women clad in their caste colors covered from head to toe moving around stately and mysterious? Think about these questions as we strive to make Gor more Gor and watch the challenges that those fully concealed enjoy and the ease with which we can keep our secrets.

Corcyrus offers refuge

By Videtta Kiranov, Reporter for the Tyros Times

After the plague that has destroyed Green Cliffs the city of Corcyrus has given the villagers refuge.  Green Cliffs is under the protection of Corcyrus from the beginning.  The citizens and slaves of Corcyrus have donated food, supplies, clothing, and sheltered to the homeless village until their home can be rebuilt.

Thanks were given to the priest kings for the temporary home of the village and in exchange the village stands look out for Corcyrus in case of a raid.  The retreat itself is a cave that overlooks a popular landing site for raiders.  The hunters and warriors of Green Cliffs stand watch over the camp.  Most of the free women were sent to live with family in other cities until the home can be rebuilt but a couple them have no other place to go and do the best they can in the cave.

Corcyrus should be applauded in its generosity and the way it has extended assistance to the village in need.  Without their assistance the village would have been lost to Gor.