Xertog 20:43:49 pm CST
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FESTIVAL?
Xertog 19:30:13 pm CST
Well lets get the forum started. Send me your topic suggestions via whispers.. Once the forum starts keep the greetings and small talk to whispers..
Xertog 19:38:11 pm CST
First topic as sent to me:
Why doesn't Port Kar celebrate Kajuralia? People here are misssing out
on a chance for a lot of creative role-play....
Laroona 19:39:41 pm CST
because it is not in the books and I have been under the impression that GS located in Port Kar is attempting to be as close to the books as we can
I believe from memory has been done at a Festival some time ago
Laroona 19:40:55 pm CST
we should read it to be proper English
Xertog 19:41:35 pm CST
I don't have a quote from the books handy but at least a couple of places where Kajuralia is mentioned in the 27 Gorean novels it says that it is NOT celebrated in Port Kar. I don't recall there being a reason given as to why that is.
nassy{GS} 19:42:39 pm CST
pardon this girl Mistress..
The Kajuralia, or Holiday of Slaves, or Festival of Slaves, occurs in most of the northern, civilized cities of known Gor once a year. The only exception to this that I know of is Port Kar, in the delta of the Vosk. The date of the Kajuralia, however, differs. Many cities celebrate it on the last day of the Twelfth Passage Hand, the day before the beginning of the Waiting Hand; in Ar, however, and certain other cities, it is celebrated on the last day of the fifth month, which is the day preceding the Love Feast."
---Assassin of Gor, 17:229
Loki 19:43:03 pm CST
I dont recall a specific reason either Xertog, and as You said, it just states its not celebrated in Port Kar
Xertog 19:44:15 pm CST
Thanks for the quote nassy.
nassy{GS} 19:44:55 pm CST
welcome Master Xertog..
Laroona 19:45:16 pm CST
I believe that is what I said It does not happen and GS is South
nassy{GS} 19:46:57 pm CST
then girl misunderstood Your post Mistress....to her it read that it wasn't in the books...
Xertog 19:47:37 pm CST
If some man wants to switch roles with his slave for a day I won't try to stop him. lol ... We can have a festival but not that
snowrose{LT}'s pleasure 19:47:47 pm CST
~looks up brightly~ But we could pretend...in the PK room...roleplay kajuralia
Alias 19:48:14 pm CST
Just seems to me to be a fun chance for people to let loose for a bit.... I'm new and finding
my way around. Could this activity be accomplished at another festival here?
fidget {Loki} ~ chained to furi 19:49:19 pm CST
~slips in and quietly greets before finding a place near Master Loki~
Xertog 19:49:55 pm CST
It's not going to happen in GS Alias since it didn't happen in Port Kar in the books.
Laroona 19:49:57 pm CST
I said I think from memory it was done or attempted at a Festival many years ago...
bubbles{GS} 19:51:31 pm CST
perhaps with GS picking up lately, it would be time to have another festival? its been along time and they are so much fun....it could be a GS festival in conjunction with earthen xmas? Heheheheheheee
stormy{Xg~L} 19:52:45 pm CST
Creativity comes from the mind , that can be done in any sense , I remember when Master made Kar , we started a roleplay and only 4 people showed up .. People are here but some just never stray to find that creative side
Alias 19:52:56 pm CST
That's a good idea, galah....
Laroona 19:53:16 pm CST
Alias being in the rooms, interacting is a good way for people to learn and enjoy
it is not all the "upper stiff lip Gorean"
Xertog 19:54:37 pm CST
bubbles we can have a festival. Port Kar use a couple of different festivals in the books.
Laroona 19:55:29 pm CST
I believe imagination and fun is why the Port Kar room was set up
Ramses 19:58:36 pm CST
thinks we have had good turnout for festivals. They are usually a hit
Laroona 20:00:55 pm CST
The last Festival that was "planned" never got past the "I will run it" stage
Ramses 20:01:37 pm CST
I recall that Laroona
Xertog 20:03:37 pm CST
Instead of delegating the Festival like I did in the spring I'll run it like I ran the past four GS has held.
Alias 20:04:34 pm CST
Perhaps doing as was suggested and trying it in the Port Kar room around the Solstice/Xmas
holidays would be a way to go?
Laroona 20:05:16 pm CST
I believe GS has a festival sometime Jan/Feb from memory
Alias 20:08:42 pm CST
January or February around Groundhog's Day is another good choice, too....
Xertog 20:09:18 pm CST
We have had some in December in the past honor the Anniversary of creation of GS. People tend to be busy in RT with things in December with Christmas and all.. So January may be a better month for it.
Jake 20:09:51 pm CST
wasn't there a Carnival in Port kar around the middle of March by the books...?
Laroona 20:10:25 pm CST
Month of EN'KARA
(The First Turning)
First Hand: March 21-March 25
(no quote)
but that is when Port Kar celebrate the New Gorean Year
Laroona 20:11:56 pm CST
Ground Hog day is a USA thing
GS people come from all over the world
Jake 20:11:57 pm CST
Held in many southern cities, most notably Port Kar. During this celebration it is often customary to garb oneself in outlandish costumes or masks and attend various masquerade fetes and feasts. This is held during the five days of the twelfth passage hand(March 11-15).
{GS} 20:12:05 pm CST
Port Kar's Festival of the 25th of Se'Kara (October 11)
(Raiders of Gor, page 280)
aurora{Ulrich} 20:12:39 pm CST
Ground Hog day is also a Canada thing ~laughing
Jake 20:13:13 pm CST
Se'Kara had to do with a naval victory
Laroona 20:13:14 pm CST
Jake is that the one you are thinking of?
Nyxx~*~Artisan 20:13:15 pm CST
~wonders to herself what Jake would dress like and laughs at the thought~
Jake 20:14:35 pm CST
Now I thought it was a Carnival Laroona....they also had a procession to the Thassa as I recall as well...
stormy{Xg~L} 20:16:10 pm CST
http://www.angelfire.com/hi/Tyros/cal.html
This is a list of all Gorean celebrations and dates
Xertog 20:16:36 pm CST
I don't know how the Gorean months match up with Earth months. I think people online did that. I don't recall it being mentioned in the books..
Port Kar had a festival called 'The Procession to the Sea' and a Festival of the 25th of Se'Kara.. Since GS takes place in a time before Port Kar having a home stone the 25th of Se'Kara Festival hasn't happened yet. So perhaps a 'The Procession to the Sea' ca
n be done. stormy{Xg~L} 20:19:30 pm CST
Master Jake that is the one nassy was speaking of in October
charis {GS} 20:20:23 pm CST
girl wishes All well and pleasant dreams *slips out quietly*
Jake 20:20:54 pm CST
thank you girl
Nyxx~*~Artisan 20:21:23 pm CST
be well sweet one
Laroona 20:22:14 pm CST
chit chat?????????
Xertog 20:24:04 pm CST
In the next couple of weeks the Council will discuss a festival and most likely set a date. I'll post a schedule and a request for judges for the different events shortly after that.
Thadron 20:25:01 pm CST
*nods* this is a good plan
bubbles{GS} 20:28:30 pm CST
that'll be heaps of fun, and something to look forward too
Xertog 20:32:24 pm CST
Any other topic suggestions? Send me a whisper.
aurora{Ulrich} 20:41:20 pm CST
*drops a pin*
Jake 20:41:40 pm CST
plugs His ears..that hurt
Nyxx~*~Artisan 20:45:35 pm CST
~looks up to see her friend enter and smiles brillantly under her veils to him~
Ramses 20:48:40 pm CST
*looks back in*
Shardawn 20:49:02 pm CST
~wanders in briefly~
Shardawn 20:49:14 pm CST
Tal folks.. greetings girls
Shardawn 20:50:23 pm CST
Xertog.. may I have a word in private?
Laroona 20:51:01 pm CST
Looks to the Captain to speak
WHAT DO MEN SEEK IN A SLAVE?
Xertog 20:50:39 pm CST
New topic:
what do men seek in a slave , what is a good slave in their eyes
Zoran 20:51:55 pm CST
devoted, trusting, ready to serve and flexibel weg
Ramses 20:52:39 pm CST
I think that's going to really vary with each particular Master
Zoran 20:53:41 pm CST
I myself just bought back on I had look for her abilty to be one of a kind makes her dimaon in the ruff lara is not a cookie cutter slave
Jake 20:55:44 pm CST
one that obeys..has a mind and is able to use it..one that understands the needs of her Master as far as being able to make Him smile when needed,talk when the time allows..understanding as much as she may. able to give control over and be proud to be His in all manners through the good and the bad times. I know most here have been trained but each Man has His own whims and needs and it takes time to train her to be able to know at a glance or a few moments what the new Masters needs are. three rules
Rule 1 Master is always right
Rule 2 any questions see Rule 1
Rule 3 have fun in all you do
Jake 20:56:04 pm CST
I'll shut up now stepping off the box that was set out.
aurora{Ulrich} 20:56:12 pm CST
obedience, polite, unassuming, intelligence humorous
and totally devoted to Him
~sexy, sensuous, and wanton
Thadron 20:56:21 pm CST
I agree with Ramses in that it varies... i will add respects herself and understands her slave heart
Zoran 20:56:24 pm CST
agrees with what he said lol
Ramses 20:56:34 pm CST
*grins*
well said Jake
aurora{Ulrich} 20:57:07 pm CST
and everything Master Jake said
nassy{GS} 20:57:07 pm CST
listening...
Xertog 20:57:08 pm CST
That is very true Ramses. I know I look for a slave that will keep an eye on how Laroona spends coin for me. Lol
(NOTE POSTS NOT IN ORDER)
Shardawn 20:59:14 pm CST
One wuaestion, while we are on the topic.. I have seen the layout of the facilities (bice pics btw).. do we have one of the insides of the kitchen? Seems the upper shelf is rather FULL! Every serve I have seen of a kajira, she reaches to the top shelf for EVERY vessel. While nice in that we get a peek of the finer parts, it leads to a bit of unrealisism, as the top shelf must be very full..
Zoran 20:58:35 pm CST
yes one that is to easy to control it takes the fun out of it
might be why I always look for the wild ones LMAo
Ramses 20:58:35 pm CST
*laughs*
I keep trying to get her to spend more of it Xertog! I'll need to work on your slaves
Nyxx~*~Artisan 20:58:17 pm CST
~laughs softly at Xertog's comment~
Jake 20:58:16 pm CST
Noooooooooooo don't put this on My..tis but My humble opinion.
Thadron 20:58:13 pm CST
wanton is very good
Ramses 20:57:25 pm CST
likes the "wanton" part of aurora's description
Shardawn 20:57:23 pm CST
I would have to agree with those statements
Shardawn 21:01:19 pm CST
top shelf is good occasionally, dont get me wrong.. but when every serve is exactly the same, due to this, where is the variety?
stormy{Xg~L} 21:01:02 pm CST
laughs !
Nyxx~*~Artisan 21:00:59 pm CST
~covers her lush lips with her gloved hand to supress her laughter~
nassy{GS} 21:00:56 pm CST
nassy bends for platters and trays...
Jarl Thorrn 21:00:46 pm CST
bending is good too.. :grins:
Thadron 21:00:43 pm CST
I demand the top shelf Myself...for obvious reasons
Shardawn 21:00:30 pm CST
excuse the typing.. lol.. sitting in the dark, in the parking lot.. and this keyboard is not my ergo at home lol
Jake 21:00:28 pm CST
we could move things to a bottom shelf and have them bend?
narin{GS} 20:59:57 pm CST
.:*:.giggles.:*:.
Nyxx~*~Artisan 21:02:18 pm CST
~lifts her eyes to heavy footsteps and smiles warmly to the man entering and says~ Tal Thorrn so nice to see you again, I do hope tonight finds you well
Xertog 21:02:02 pm CST
Besides some of the obvious things like being obedient. A girl needs to be smart. There is nothing that is a bigger turn off to me then a stupid girl. A like a girl that is funny and playful but knows what lines not to cross too.
Shardawn 21:01:59 pm CST
thats one thing I look for in a slave..s omeone who can personlize the serve, and make it different from the others..
Laroona 21:04:10 pm CST
Please respect the scribes
add name tags
stop to greetings and stuff.. this has been gone over and over often
and late as last hand
Jake 21:04:08 pm CST
listens and finds a taste for mead suddenly
Shardawn 21:03:55 pm CST
have a good talk folks.. be well
Shardawn 21:03:16 pm CST
Sorry I could not stay longer.. Xertog, we will talk more later, I promise
bubbles{GS} 21:03:15 pm CST
only thing gal ever reached way up high for was the pots and pans hanging in the kitchen way up high...also in gals head, she usually has her fingers walking over the bases of tankards and such, the only thing up higher is horns for they require lots of room and aren't used as often
Jake 21:03:06 pm CST
the variety is in the ampleness and or to steal a phrase wantoness of the one serving? I dunno..am new and shy
Shardawn 21:02:56 pm CST
ok.. theres my battery warning.. time to go. I will read the posts of tonight when I get home in a few hours.
Laroona 21:05:18 pm CST
RME at unnecessary posts scribes sift out
stormy{Xg~L} 21:04:50 pm CST
when stormy serves she serves for each one individually in hopes to make them feel and know she serves them and them alone ..Not one is duplicated , she can be sensual or playful , serious or shy ... its breaks he monotny of the same ole serve
Nyxx~*~Artisan 21:04:35 pm CST
Be well Shardawn
Thadron 21:04:21 pm CST
I see plenty of variety from girl to girl....
bubbles{GS} 21:06:52 pm CST
galah has mentioned recently to her owners that the slave classes need to concentrate so that there is more consistency, or we just look silly and clumsy....but then the girls would need show up to class to learn these things, or the problem never gets fixed
Jarl Thorrn 21:08:55 pm CST
a very good attitude stormy
*s*
bubbles{GS} 21:11:22 pm CST
here here stormy.....as it should be, but one needs to know who she serves and when to be serious and not humorous, often a hard thing when its someone new that one doesn't know
Thadron 21:13:45 pm CST
being new to Gorean Shores, I enjoy when a slave takes the time to explore a little with Me, to understand what really pleases Me
vina{GS} 21:14:23 pm CST
~listens...smiling
stormy{Xg~L} 21:14:39 pm CST
Hey gal
well we have a Fg then .. is she sick ? I havent seen her in a while ..maybe grab the new slaves as they come in and train them as needed ..
But then , you dont learn till you serve, first and foremost is respect to all Free , you can be light spirited and such but I would hope that many know when the line is drawn
Thank you Jarl Thorrn
Laroona 21:14:49 pm CST
I also consider it a shame too many Free do not understand how much work and learning goers into being a slave
how many Free could actually serve as they do, do every position?
but they sure know how to do a 5 word one liners
narin{GS} 21:15:41 pm CST
.:*:.nods softly as she listens.:*:.
nassy{GS} 21:16:09 pm CST
listening..
bubbles{GS} 21:16:38 pm CST
its not easy at all Jarl Thorrn, even after all these years, would think that the many times of being hurt would shield one from happening again, but still....it tears a girl into nuthiness should she be found displeasing...but then, thats what being a slave is all about she supposes
vina{GS} 21:17:21 pm CST
vina agrees with you galah...it is heartbreaking
Thadron 21:17:28 pm CST
yes, the work that goes into being a slave is evident.... to every girl... I appreciate the effort
nassy{GS} 21:17:41 pm CST
so true chain galah....
Laroona 21:18:45 pm CST
and often those one liners are disgustingly hurtful
a slave is a human being and has feelings
vina{GS} 21:19:59 pm CST
~smiles to the beauty, aurora...
Alias 21:19:52 pm CST
It all is still a big mystery to me. Didn't exactly see a booth marked 'Kajira' on Career Day
at school. But, then, I'm still new here...
stormy{Xg~L} 21:19:01 pm CST
But it is a learning tool ...
stormy remembers much of her journey on Gor .. sometimes she honestly tried and at other times , it was just not what the Master /Mistress wanted adn nothing would please them .. it hurts but it also makes you strive to never make that mistake again ..
aurora{Ulrich} 21:19:00 pm CST
aye...but a harsh word, a stern look, the stomp of His boot
molds a girl into the slave she is....
Jake 21:19:00 pm CST
question then....if displeasure is found and addressed..do the Men supposedly displeased ever come back with praise? I mean you can only kick a sleen so long before it turns and bites you even if trying to hand feed a life long pet. all people need the good and the bad.
bubbles{GS} 21:20:47 pm CST
stormy, gal thinks that the council is going to put trainers back into the system for exactly that reason, for if just a normal ole slave like galah tried telling other slaves what to do, they would tell galah to go jump in the thassa...and as good at the website is, you can't seem to force anyone, even slaves, to go read
aurora{Ulrich} 21:22:44 pm CST
galah ...you make that sound like at some point trainers were removed?
or is it that you mean there are no trainers at present?
snowrose{LT}'s pleasure 21:23:07 pm CST
oh galah, snowrose is very grateful to learn from other slaves...you and nassy have been very helpful to her...
bubbles{GS} 21:25:42 pm CST
ohhh thank you stormy, thats the best thing gal has heard since she don't know when, thank you so very much **swipes at the tears in her eyes**
there are no trainers right now that galah is aware of aurora, only an fg and not even a Slave Master, so its hard right now, there simply is not even guidance
Xertog 21:18:09 pm CST
I'm calling this weeks forum to a close. Thank you all for coming.. Thank you Laroona for scribing..