It's a Comeback: Vivian is back!

(Year 232, Summer) Howdy! Country artist Vivian is back! Uhm... you need a reminder? Okay, don't worry! That's quite understandable, it's been a while!

This Summer Hauxham Nectar Farm can be yours!

Vivian, or Vivian (Elderberry) Hauxham (62) which is her full name, built quite some popularity 20 years ago. She performed country music mainly at the local pub in Chestnut Ridge, but also was played on the national radio. Well, at least twice, that is.

Nobility Descending from Kings

(Year 232, Summer) Mazaloom kingdom has a wide aristocracy including a level of high nobility. Today this level includes 12 Houses, but come the Regional Reform Y233 the exclusive list shall count only 8 high nobility Houses, one for each region. Let's have a look at the current 12 Peers; Who can track their lines back to our kings? And, will those royal lines affect what 4 Houses that will shortly drop to regular nobility (often referred to as low nobility)?

Let's check the House by House. There are 5 dukedoms, 4 counties and 3 baronies. Only the dukedoms are secured a position as high nobility. Here is how they rank by royal heritage:

Birthday at Shiningham Hall

(Year 232, Summer) This weekend there was a celebration at Shiningham Hall, Henford-on-Bagley. The occasion was Robin Hump celebrating his young adult birthday.

Left to right: Dr. Nivert Hump, Robin Hump, Lady Elvy Rab-Saxor Ross, and local Mayor Chopra.

Despite residing Shiningham Hall, Robin is considered a commoner. Young adult birthdays will normally not get a mention here, but let's spend a moment to look into this household and to learn why Robin might fare a bit better than most of same age youngsters.

Selvadorada: Royal Expedition Brings Home Treasure!

(Year 232, Summer) The royal expedition into the Selvadoradian jungle has come to an end. When HRM King Tarriot, HRH Prince Blaise and their 12 servants and path finders returned to Puerto Llamante Marketplace, they proudly revealed a long searched for treasure: three pieces of the ancient Achilles set!

But first, we'll enjoy a few photos from the expedition, all taken by the servant who unfortunately was killed by a snake only one hour before the group returned.

Breaking: Principal Prescott Fired!

(Year 232, Summer) It was confirmed that Mei L. Prescott, better known as former Principal of Copperdale High, was fired from her new job at Knowledge Providers Association.

- Someone planted those papers in order to get rid of me!

Prescott, who was the high school Principal until last year, was caught hiding away certain paperwork that is now causing a scandal involving both the University of Britechester and the Academics Guild. As a result, she was immediately dismissed.

Gossips #12

(Year 232, Summer) Hello! I'm back with more gossips in this 12th edition! This time we'll cover most regions of the kingdom.

So much is going on! We just started Summer, which includes both the social season and several sports arrangement, but to get away with my long list of gossips, I figured we need this edition before the serious stuff comes along!

Crafthole Vicarage in Copperdale

(Year 232, Spring) Church of Similius, representing the stately religion of Mazaloom kingdom, has 5 parishes. Each parish covers multiple districts, and one Priest serving the parish church, will normally reside a vicarage owned by the church. In Copperdale we find the only parish where the vicarage and the parish church are both located on the same address; the Crafthole Vicarage.

And today we'll focus less on the church (the stone build on the right), but more on the priest's household as we get an exclusive look inside the life of a Priest's family.

House de Froux leaving Tartosa?

(Year 2023, Spring) Princess Hortenzia and Chalbert de Froux Mester Sangiovese announce their household might leave Tartosa shortly! House de Froux is today of low nobility, but was founded by kings 230 years ago.

There is no real explanation for this quite surprising decision, making the gossip tabloids serving one suspection more creative than the other. And who can blame them, it actually comes as a surprise to everyone.

King Tarriot's Jungle Expedition

(Year 232, Spring) This week HRM King Tarriot traveled to Selvadorada in Sea kingdom. Joining him is his younger brother, HRH Prince Blaise. It's no secret that the two royalties enjoyed Archaeology ever since they were teenagers. However, recently his majesty did not find much time for his dedication to ancient history.

So, it must have been easy accepting the invitation from the King of Sea. This is a return visit, as three members of the Sea kingdom's royal family visited Mazaloom last year. There have been speculations ever since, regarding their youngest son, Prince Weever, being shortlisted as a possible match for our own Crown Princess. Crown Princess Emireza did not join her father on this trip, though.

Duke Merlin von Windenburg turns 80

(Year 232, Spring) The Duke von Windenburg celebrated his 80th birthday last weekend! A grand banquet was hosted at Estate von Windenburg and topping the guest list were HRM King Tarriot and HRH Queen Venezia!

Left to right: HRH Queen Venezia, HRM King Tarriot, His Grace Duke Merlin von Windenburg, and Duchess Mandy. 

After the serving, which included local seafood and more, there was plenty of dancing and fun. The reports say nothing about what parts of the celebration the royals took part in.

Crystal Crafters

(Year 232, Spring) Crystal creation has been taking up on popularity recently, as more and more wants to craft their own bling. To most this is a hobby, and we all know that hobbies tend to last for a limited time. When they filled their jewelry boxes, will they still be as devoted to Gemology?

There are a few professionals, though. They run their business like they did in the past. To run very effectively they need to buy a Produce Deed, and because there are only two of those there are only two such serious businesses. But others can still make a living from their Gemology skills, they just need to sell their products in more tedious ways than the nifty "drag-and-drop" method.

The biggest and longest running professional business is Jespers Jewelry Broker, Inc. It was founded by Erica J. Rab-Saxor, Baroness of Prome. She has been running her business for about 30 years already. She is pushing elderhood, and both her two daughters are expected to get involved now that they are young adults.

Brindleton mourns: Old-Duchess Claudine dies at 82

(Year 232, Spring) Silence was all that could be heard in Brindleton Bay this morning, after it was announced that the highly beloved Old-Duchess Claudine de Cavalier is no more. The popular lady died this morning after being sick for a short time.

Her full name was Claudine Beatrix (Roxenfox) de Cavalier, born as the oldest of three daughters to the Baron Bendel of Lunderclam in Year 150. Aged 39 she married to Duke Aquess de Cavalier and moved to Cavalier Cove in Brindleton Bay.