DAILY NEWS FROM MAMLAKAT KALAHARI 27 June 2018
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TALES OF KALAHARI!
IN HONOR OF THE FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF
KING HASSAN IBN TRRROL AND QUEEN DARA KHSAN IBN TRRROL
TO BE CELEBRATED ON SATURDAY, 30 JUNE 2018, 12 Noon SLT
In the course of their first year of wedded bliss, Queen Dara has grown even more intelligent, beautiful, elegant, sophisticated and compassionate, though with a strong will.
King Hassan has errr grown a year older.
Together, they rule over the most prosperous and peaceful Kingdom in this part of the world. Over the next two weeks, the Chronicles will examine the Kingdom these enlightened monarchs guide, and the people who make up this marvelous land.
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King Hassan has errr grown a year older.
Together, they rule over the most prosperous and peaceful Kingdom in this part of the world. Over the next two weeks, the Chronicles will examine the Kingdom these enlightened monarchs guide, and the people who make up this marvelous land.
Part of the excitement in Kalahari, that surges through the Kingdom faster than the King can pursue an attractive woman, is the variety of events that citizens can participate in, contribute to, profit from, or enjoy. Here is a brief sampling of some of the vast variety from the cornucopia of Kalahari delights.
COMBAT
As a corollary of the military preparedness in Kalahari, some contests of skill and strength have occurred at different times in the Kingdom. One contest in particular stands out, as it was won by the indomitable Lion of the Desert, Hassan ibn Trrrol!
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| Field of Warriors |
Though the gathering of warriors was intimidating, the brave King triumphed, and was able to give his inimitable roar :"THE LION OF THE DESERT!"
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| The Lion of the Desert defeats the formidable Libra Moon |
DANCE AND MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Though we have highlighted some of the brilliant individual artists contributing to the arts in Kalahari, we also must give praise to the kaleidoscope of artistic endeavor here in the Kingdom:
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| Kaleidoscope Kalahari |
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| Music, Dance, Royalty, all in the Dance Temple |
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| Salute to Sayed Sanik'naan |
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| Dance Enjoyed |
EID AL FITR
Kalahari shows the proper respect for Muslim feasts, and has often celebrated the Eid al Fitr. After prayers
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| Prayer |
comes the breaking of the fast.
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| Mmmmmmmm! |
KIDNAPS AND ABDUCTIONS
Pirates and other criminals are not in the business of passing up golden opportunities, and those evil criminals know that the most beautiful women in the known world reside in Kalahari. Their aim, then, all too frequently involves kidnaps and abductions, with the result that Kalahari has suffered more than its share of dramatic crimes, starting with the horrifying abduction of the beloved Queen Dara.
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| News of the Queen's Abduction shocks Kalahari |
But the Queen is not the only member of the Kingdom to suffer the horrors of an abduction. Poor Lady Roxelana is now slave Roxe because of her abduction
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| Lady Roxelana |
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| is now slave Roxe, humiliated by the pirate Thorgrim |
Slave Dalia also was taken, but heroic work by Tina Wo succeeded in rescuing her, aided by Willow, Roxe, and Afraa.
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| Tina Wo rescues Dalia with the aid of Willow, Roxe, and Afraa |
OOC EVENTS
CHRISTMAS
Kalaharians are so talented they can time travel centuries into their future to celebrate holidays such as Christmas, where an elderly Sinterklaas ibn Trrrol bestows gifts,
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| Sinterklaas |
an elegant royal snowball thrower,
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| Queen Dara |
or just joined together in the spirit of the season.
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| Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night! |
VALENTINE'S DAY
Since the spirit of romance hovers over Kalahari all year long, it is not a surprise that Valentine's Day is a popular day:
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| Valentine lovelies maliaja, Stephanie Brown, Afraa, and Tina Wo |
Perhaps the day which draws the most participation is Halloween, though it is unclear whether Kalaharians just enjoy dressing up in bizarre outfits, or whether there are many ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and witches among the population!
HALLOWEEN
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| The Clownish King |
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| Daring Rogue Samaira |
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| Wonder Woman Stephanie Brown |
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| Blood spattered Elyssa Kalaratri |
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| Scary things inhabit the fog in Kalahari |
SLAVE AUCTIONS
Compared to slavery in many other lands, the practice of buying and selling human beings in Kalahari is relatively humane.
The King himself has been involved in the slave trade:
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| The King selling slave Nada |
while even Goddesses have used the Kalahari block.
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| Goddess Allegra sells Terri DeLuca |
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| Slave Marcus |
Minister Afraa sold her slave Roxe simply to avoid listening to her complaining any longer:
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| Minister Afraa bids adieu to dear slave Roxe |
And the auctions themselves are among the most popular attractions in Kalahari.
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| A typical slave auction |
STORYTELLING
Storytelling is not just a popular attraction in Kalahari,
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| Lady Nada Syuhada at a Storytelling Event |
but enjoyed in many places like the desert
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| Desert Stories |
the Tavern
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| Tavern Storytelling |
and at a Garden.
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| Garden Storytelling |
TRIALS
One of the most controversial institutions in Kalahari is the Justice system, due mostly to the rather unique way the King appoints judges, and the ensuing decisions they reach which range from the puzzling to the outrageous.
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| The King and Supreme Judge |
Often in trials, the audience reaction sways the judge
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| Attentive Audiences pay strict attention |
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| as do the judges |
so the prosecutors frequently see outstanding legal arguments undercut by bias and untoward influences.
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| Classic Kalahari Trial Scene VARIOUS EVENTS SWIMMING RACES |
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| Swimming is popular |
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| Race beginnings are carefully monitored |
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| The race course is filled with underwater obstructions TREASURE HUNTS |
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| Mermaids often lead to treasure |
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| Beauty finding riches |
BRANDINGS
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| From water to fire |
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| The King enjoys applying the Trrrol "T" |
AND WHO KNOWS WHAT THE FUTURE MIGHT BRING?
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| Pony Stampede? WEDDINGS |
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| Allah sends blessings on Kalahari Weddings from Above King and Queen enjoy wedded bliss. 
King presides at wedding of Cindy and Prince Animter.
The King presides at wedding of Fariq James el Kalaharian and Samaira Valentina.
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Sir Halim married Lady Malika.
Seaside weddings are popular, as Dr Adeel Eagor and Samia show,
as well as Cindy and John Alonzo.
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Afraa al Abid
Kalahari Herald
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