Log of the Twenty-second Governors' Council 3/16/15

[Lord DaKaren]

King Blackthorn: Welcome governors and citizens to this month's Council meeting.
John: Your grace.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: Good evening M'Lord.
Tanda: Greetings your Grace
King Blackthorn: *nods hello to everyone*
King Blackthorn: If a governor will not be able to attend a meeting of the Council,
King Blackthorn: Contact my secretaries (Elizabella@uoem.net and Malachi@uoem.net.)
King Blackthorn: Contact my secretaries (Elizabella@uoem.net and Malachi@uoem.net.)
King Blackthorn: If you would like to make a request for assistance with an event,
King Blackthorn: it should be sent to Wraith (wraithbroadsword@gmail.com).
King Blackthorn: She has a charming cottage with a mailbox in northwest Britain.
King Blackthorn: I see that several governors were unable to be here tonight.
King Blackthorn: Would anyone like to speak for one of their towns this evening?
King Blackthorn: Now I invite each governor to give a State of the Town status report,
King Blackthorn: With each governor yielding the floor to the next in line.
King Blackthorn: We will start from Yew this meeting. Governor Willa, you have the floor.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: Thank you Your Grace.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: The city of Yew has been enjoying a lovely time of peace.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: We haven't had much going on though I can say the people Love the new dock.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: Fishermen are quite happy and the Miller's and their families are most pleased.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: It has certainly helped boost the production of flour.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: However there is still the matter of a bridge or ferry or something from the Yew far farm.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: The Farmers there are quite distressed about having to travel all the way around the bay through the woods to get to market.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: I'm rather afraid they are getting very upset with me.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: I promised I'd mention the need again.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: Other than that... things are quite well...
Willa of the Yew-Wood: On to you Governor Warner.
Dot Warner: Thank you Your Majesty, thank you Governor Willa.
Dot Warner: Britain is quiet, however there are rumors that a certain tunnel system is bringing new criminal elements into the city.
Dot Warner: As it is, the Britain is in need of a new sheriff. *frowns slightly*
Dot Warner: In far less dour news, the Trans-Britannia Derby was held two weekends ago.
Dot Warner: While the number of riders was a tad on the anemic side, I believe that a good time was had by all.
Dot Warner: Drew of WTO won the derby, Katlyn of TS came in second, with DJ Doctor of UO Radio coming in third.
Dot Warner: Congratulations to them all!
Dot Warner: The next big event will be on the 28th of this month, the Tournament of Valor.
Dot Warner: It is the first qualifier in the King's Cup Tournament, which will be held in November
Dot Warner: For full details and registration, please see the Tribune.
Dot Warner: Thank you. I yield the floor to Governor Knighthawke.
Tanda: Thank you Governor Warner, Your Majesty
Tanda: Minoc saw an attack by Raven the daughter of Samhayne the eve after the last
Tanda: Royal Council meeting she was sent at the request of her father
Tanda: They have been dealt with and Minoc is most grateful to all who assisted in our defense.
Tanda: The troubadours who came were met well and brought several visitors
Tanda: they are returning this weekend with new games of skill and chance
Tanda: with large sums of prize money for the winning
Tanda: Our thanks to them and Majestic Oaks Auction house for aiding our efforts.
Tanda: We held our first Highland Hunt on March 9th
Tanda: it was a good test to see how quickly we can respond and how sharp our skills our
Tanda: all made the High Council meeting intact after
Tanda: *smiles*
Tanda: *looks at notes*
Tanda: Oh and Thank you
Tanda: for having your treasury officers make predictable visits
Tanda: to collect from the city, it has aided my memory immensely.
Tanda: The floor is yours Governor Jameison
Tanda: (he's been distracted by pigeons hopefully he'll return)
Thom Jameison: thank you Governor Nighthawk
Tanda: *smiles*
Thom Jameison: Your Majesty things are quiet and prosperous in Jhelom
Thom Jameison: Other than the continued battle to keep the shipping lanes safe it has been peaceful.
Thom Jameison: That is all I have to share at this time.
King Blackthorn: I am told that Keyara may wish to speak for Moonglow.
Keyara: Thank you, my liege.
Keyara: My lord, Nemesis, had pressing matters in Moonglow and sends his deepest regrets he could not attend.
King Blackthorn: Adjutant Keyara, welcome to the Council and thank you for bringing us this information.
King Blackthorn: Is all well in Moonglow?
Keyara: Moonglow is enjoying an era of prosperity we have not enjoyed for many years.
King Blackthorn: Excellent, thank you.
Keyara: Our coffers are full and our citizens are working hard.
King Blackthorn: You may sit down, if you like, or stand behind Moonglow's chair.
King Blackthorn: Thank you to all the governors for keeping me informed about your towns and cities.
King Blackthorn: Our Minister of Security, Magnus Grey, shall now speak.
Magnus Grey: Your majesty. Governors.
Tanda: *nods*
Magnus Grey: Britannian Security Forces are on the trail of a new threat, the Shame Knight.
Magnus Grey: The Shame Knight was responsible for a murder and several assaults in Trinsic.
Magnus Grey: The Knight was identified as a ranking paladin named Conner, but he escaped arrest.
Magnus Grey: Also, another paladin, Lord Whitsaber, was discovered to be an imposter.
Magnus Grey: With these losses in leadership, Trinsic has asked Britannian Security to step in.
Magnus Grey: I will keep you informed of the situation.
Magnus Grey: Thank you.
King Blackthorn: Thank you, Minister Grey.
King Blackthorn: Now I shall respond to the State of the Towns.
King Blackthorn: Governor Jameison, it is good to hear that all is well in Jhelom.
King Blackthorn: Governor Knighthawke, troubling news, but it is good that
King Blackthorn: Minoc's friends joined together to assist in its time of need.
King Blackthorn: This weekend's games sound exciting.
Tanda: *smiles**
King Blackthorn: Governor Warner, my Minister of Security is here and shall investigate
King Blackthorn: Britain's concerns about the tunnels.
Dot Warner: *nods*
King Blackthorn: Congratulations to Drew, Katlyn, and DJ Doctor on their Derby triumph.
King Blackthorn: Adjutant Keyara, I am pleased that my city of Verity prospers.
King Blackthorn: Governor Willa, it is good to hear that all is well in Yew,
King Blackthorn: and that my citizens are enjoying the new dock.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: *smiles*
King Blackthorn: Now we turn to requests from governors.
King Blackthorn: There were no requests this month.
King Blackthorn: Now we shall open the floor to new issues.
King Blackthorn: I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that an important personage,
King Blackthorn: the Lady Wraith, will be visiting this evening.
King Blackthorn: Anyone interested in holding events and entertainments should attend.
King Blackthorn: (It's at the Counselor Hall at 7:30 p.m. CDT. There will be a gate from this meeting.)
King Blackthorn: Governors may present any new issues now.
King Blackthorn: Now citizens may present new issues.
John: *raises hand*
King Blackthorn: Are there any other new issues to be addressed this evening?
King Blackthorn: Please go ahead, John.
John: I will speak quickly your grace.
John: I note the recent disappearance of High Council Minister Earlhad Todie. He is feared kidnapped.
John: All who have any information are asked to contact the
John: High Council's Grand Marshal of Virtue, Polynikes of the Yew Militia.
John: Thank you your grace.
King Blackthorn: Thank you, John.
King Blackthorn: I shall pass this information along to the Royal Guard.
King Blackthorn: If there are no further issues, we shall adjourn.
Willa of the Yew-Wood: *nods*
King Blackthorn: Thank you to all the governors present for a very productive Council meeting.
Tanda: Thank you, Your Majesty
King Blackthorn: Thank you as well to Moonglow's Adjutant.
Magnus Grey: *slips away*
King Blackthorn: My thanks as well to all the citizens who had the civic spirit to attend.
King Blackthorn: Now we shall adjourn and proceed to the meeting with Wraith.