DAILY NEWS FROM MAMLAKAT KALAHARI 21 February 2017 3#29
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((see dara's video of Queen Vi's party https://youtu.be/EtOflO7KktA))
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LADIES ROXELANA CHRONANDER AND MALIKA SAIL TO ALEXANDRIA
CAPTAIN MINGHUS ACCOMMODATES THEM ON HIS SHIP
KING HASSAN BIDS SAFE JOURNEY
All Kalaharians are familiar with the story of Lady Roxelana Chronander, whose husband died in one of the mythical Northern Kingdoms. The bereaved widow fled to Kalahari because her husband's family had made baseless charges against her, and the jewelry they claimed she had taken.
Though Lady Roxelana received a warm welcome in the Kingdom, she realized that she needed to sell some of her jewelry to maintain herself, so she determined that she would sail to Alexandria, the famed gem center in Egypt, where she hoped to make a "killing" and thereby solidify her financial condition.
King Hassan himself came to the Dock in order to wish a safe journey to Ladies Roxelana and Malika, Roxelana's dear friend who will provide companionship and friendship. Captain Minghus was sternly warned by the King, in the presence of the ladies, Afraa, and Josie North that Roxelana was under Royal Protection.
In her brief time in Kalahari Lady Roxelana has made many friends, which accounted for the large crowd of well-wishers. In somewhat of a surprise, Sir Bill LeBrave, and his slave Ellie also came to the dock, and Sir Bill seemed very interested in stories of jewelry, journeys, and slaves.
Finally, the tearful goodbyes were said, and Minghus, Roxelana, and Malika boarded the vessel, and to a 3-gun salute, sailed out of Kalahari Harbor for the long journey to Alexandria.
But Kalahari justice is famed for its evenhanded fairness, and this letter was given to the Kalahari Ancient Scroll Department (KASD) for investigation. Shockingly, the Department authenticated the letter as written with the same parchment, and ink, as previous documents from the foggy land of Finlandia, where Thorgrim claimed it was produced.
While we now know the letter is authentic, we must verify the scandalous accusations contained therein, namely that the gentle Roxelana had murdered her elderly husband, and fled with his jewelry.
And while we still were reeling from that dramatic development, another shocker materialized when Asim al Rachid, Roxelana's loyal bodyguard was found floating at sea by one of the incoming fishing boats. Though his exposure to sun and sea had rendered him almost unconscious, and he could not speak clearly, the sailors heard something like "Betrayal" and "Jewelry gone," before poor Asim fell unconscious. He is being treated in the Kalahari Clinic, with hope of a full recovery. Meanwhile concern heightens for the fates of Ladies Roxelana and Malika, and what could have happened on the open sea.
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KALAHARI STORY TELLING
Saturday, 25 February 2017, 12:30 PM SLT
All Are Invited!
The stories are pouring in, as all Kalahari welcomes the opportunity Palace Slave Nada Syuhada has afforded them to share their stories with all of us.
Come and hear the height of Kalahari literary imagination.
♥ MONTH OF LOVE...FEBRUARY~ ♥
Time is very slow for those who wait,
Very fast for those who are scared,
Very long for those who lament,
Very short for those who celebrate,
But for those who love, time is eternal!
~William Shakespeare~
February is a special month with significance touching the secular, romantic, and spiritual realms. Also, Valentine’s Day falls on the 14th of this month. So, to celebrate this month of love, Kalahari will organize a special event where you can show your L O V E to our beloved land.
Information
1. All participants can write a story for example: how they came / arrived in Kalahari [sort of background story] , or other stories about their love for our land. Creativity is encouraged! Its time to show how much you LOVE Kalahari!!
2. For the story itself, you can send it on or before 25 February We chose this date to give time so people can write the stories and because we are not sure when the wedding of Ibn Ben Yusuf and Noura will occur.
3. For the stories there is NO limit for the number of words: just make sure that when you recite the stories you wrote, make sure it will take fewer than 7 minutes.
4. Winner will get a special prize of L$500 AND another prize [It's secret!]. There are also special gifts for the ones who participate although they did not win the contest [winks] - L$50.
5. ALL WHO PARTICIPATE WILL HAVE THEIR STORY PUBLISHED IN AN ISSUE OF THE CHRONICLES, ALONG WITH THEIR PICTURE.
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TITANIC CAPTAINS BATTLE
Monday, 27 February 2017, 12:30 PM SLT
All Are Invited to the Arena!
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CAPTAIN MINGHUS ACCOMMODATES THEM ON HIS SHIP
KING HASSAN BIDS SAFE JOURNEY
All Kalaharians are familiar with the story of Lady Roxelana Chronander, whose husband died in one of the mythical Northern Kingdoms. The bereaved widow fled to Kalahari because her husband's family had made baseless charges against her, and the jewelry they claimed she had taken.
Though Lady Roxelana received a warm welcome in the Kingdom, she realized that she needed to sell some of her jewelry to maintain herself, so she determined that she would sail to Alexandria, the famed gem center in Egypt, where she hoped to make a "killing" and thereby solidify her financial condition.
King Hassan himself came to the Dock in order to wish a safe journey to Ladies Roxelana and Malika, Roxelana's dear friend who will provide companionship and friendship. Captain Minghus was sternly warned by the King, in the presence of the ladies, Afraa, and Josie North that Roxelana was under Royal Protection.
Finally, the tearful goodbyes were said, and Minghus, Roxelana, and Malika boarded the vessel, and to a 3-gun salute, sailed out of Kalahari Harbor for the long journey to Alexandria.
SHOCKING LATE NEWS FLASH!!!
Two startling developments occurred soon after Captain Minghus left Kalahari Harbor. Many of us are familiar with the secretive Sailmaster Thorgrim, who brought a discredited letter supposedly from the family of Roxelana's late husband, mentioning the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death. We all thought that Thorgrim "lied" to us, and that Arvid, Rox' brother-in-law, had used his nephew by marriage to write the letter. We were concerned Minghus, Arvid, and the nephew were in league to accuse an innocent widow and steal her dowry.
But Kalahari justice is famed for its evenhanded fairness, and this letter was given to the Kalahari Ancient Scroll Department (KASD) for investigation. Shockingly, the Department authenticated the letter as written with the same parchment, and ink, as previous documents from the foggy land of Finlandia, where Thorgrim claimed it was produced.
While we now know the letter is authentic, we must verify the scandalous accusations contained therein, namely that the gentle Roxelana had murdered her elderly husband, and fled with his jewelry.
And while we still were reeling from that dramatic development, another shocker materialized when Asim al Rachid, Roxelana's loyal bodyguard was found floating at sea by one of the incoming fishing boats. Though his exposure to sun and sea had rendered him almost unconscious, and he could not speak clearly, the sailors heard something like "Betrayal" and "Jewelry gone," before poor Asim fell unconscious. He is being treated in the Kalahari Clinic, with hope of a full recovery. Meanwhile concern heightens for the fates of Ladies Roxelana and Malika, and what could have happened on the open sea.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KALAHARI STORY TELLING
Saturday, 25 February 2017, 12:30 PM SLT
All Are Invited!
The stories are pouring in, as all Kalahari welcomes the opportunity Palace Slave Nada Syuhada has afforded them to share their stories with all of us.
Come and hear the height of Kalahari literary imagination.
♥ MONTH OF LOVE...FEBRUARY~ ♥
Time is very slow for those who wait,
Very fast for those who are scared,
Very long for those who lament,
Very short for those who celebrate,
But for those who love, time is eternal!
~William Shakespeare~
February is a special month with significance touching the secular, romantic, and spiritual realms. Also, Valentine’s Day falls on the 14th of this month. So, to celebrate this month of love, Kalahari will organize a special event where you can show your L O V E to our beloved land.
Information
1. All participants can write a story for example: how they came / arrived in Kalahari [sort of background story] , or other stories about their love for our land. Creativity is encouraged! Its time to show how much you LOVE Kalahari!!
2. For the story itself, you can send it on or before 25 February We chose this date to give time so people can write the stories and because we are not sure when the wedding of Ibn Ben Yusuf and Noura will occur.
3. For the stories there is NO limit for the number of words: just make sure that when you recite the stories you wrote, make sure it will take fewer than 7 minutes.
4. Winner will get a special prize of L$500 AND another prize [It's secret!]. There are also special gifts for the ones who participate although they did not win the contest [winks] - L$50.
5. ALL WHO PARTICIPATE WILL HAVE THEIR STORY PUBLISHED IN AN ISSUE OF THE CHRONICLES, ALONG WITH THEIR PICTURE.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TITANIC CAPTAINS BATTLE
Monday, 27 February 2017, 12:30 PM SLT
All Are Invited to the Arena!
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| Captain Jack Docherty |
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| Captain Minghus
The King laid down the gauntlet to Captain Jack Docherty and Captain Minghus, after hearing their tall tales of the sea at the Tavern, as they were plied with food and drink by Tavern Manager Roberta Honey. Stories of wrestling with sea monsters, drinking with Davy Jones, and wenches won and lost at the toss of dice filled the air, and that gave King Hassan an idea.
The wily King decided that the good people of Kalahari could use a spectacle in the Mardi Gras season, the last celebration before Lent, when Christians prepare for the death of Jesus (betrayed by Judas) and his resurrection from the dead.
So the King challenged the captains to use a fist fight to settle who was the toughest sea captain in Kalahari (until the next drinking bout at the Delicious Syrup), and neither Captain could refuse such a challenge as that!
So the fist fight is on. The men will use the G&S HUD and the GM HUD, both of which are available at the dock, using the activating the fist fight setting. And both captains are taking their training seriously, as they were using their fists constantly to down beer at the Tavern.
The generous King offered a stunning prize to the winner: land comprising 3% of the land mass of the entire Kingdom, the location to in New Kalahari! And in addition to the fabulous estate offered by the King, Minister Afraa offered to do a private belly dance for the winner of the fight, and as you might imagine, neither man could contain his excitement!
Minister Afraa in Belly Dance Training
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KALAHARI STORY TELLING II
Time to be Determined
All Are Invited!
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SHEIK IBN BEN YUSUF AND NOURA ANNOUNCE
WEDDING POSTPONED!
TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES--WILL SOON BE RESCHEDULED
"TRADITIONAL MUSLIM WEDDING"
BRIDE WEARS RED, GUESTS SHOULD WEAR OTHER COLORS!
ALL WOMEN INVITED TO THE BATH AND HENNA CEREMONY
IN THE BATH HOUSE AT 11:30 AM SLT
ALL MEN GATHER AT THE TAVERN AT 11:30 AM SLT
WEDDING CEREMONY AT 12 NOON, SLT.
WEDDING CEREMONY AT 12 NOON, SLT.
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Afraa al Abid
Kalahari Herald
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