[littlelady-lo]

My involvement in the House of Nobles.

This might get a little lengthy, but I’d really appreciate it if you guys would take the time to read it.

When the HoN was announced, I was ecstatic about it. I have always been so excited to see it grow, to be apart of community projects, to do any RP regarding it and to help hash anything out OOCly after the fact. I understand now that this is not how everyone felt and for that, I am truly sorry that I was not able to do more.

When elections were rolling around, I got an immense amount of hate that was never posted as well as Loala’s name on and OOC and IC level spat on the WrA secrets page so much that the mods had to make a post that they would accept asks about me/my character no longer. These were anons in my inbox and theirs that do not know me as a person and clearly did not know Loala either. I had never been a target like that before in game and it was extremely difficult for me to deal with but thanks to the support group of friends I had, I carried on; I didn’t give up.

I won. Then it was because a) Someone got it for me; b) I manipulated my way into the position; c) Because of a popularity contest. I did have help garnering votes; I did. That’s how it works. I rallied people MYSELF and showed them how Loala would be a good candidate and that fell into place all on it’s own. My opposing candidates reached out to ME and that’s when WE decided to support Loala. And lastly - all of them were all just as “popular” on the server as I was. That’s why it was all so close until the last minute. Loala earned her position because she worked for it; it was in no way handed to me/her.

I chose my council and boards and we were all so excited. We made a discord and have had meetings and RP to create so many little storylines that we were getting ready to include the community in. But we also recognized that we had every action and word watched all the time and worse - judged, so we took careful NECESSARY time to plan it all out. Please do not disregard us/me as though we weren’t doing anything. We were trying, but it’s only been a very short time to get it together.

The hate continued. We ignored it. We pressed on. Lately however, it’s gotten worse. A lot worse. I made a discord for it, a number of people joined and we hashed it out - we listened to concerns and the remaining leaders - Bennas and I - as well as Adhelin, a creator of the HoN, talked with them and compiled a document of a completely new idea with everything brought forth to us in attempt to mend what was broken. I posted it in that discord as well as in the HoN one. Inside the HoN one, we got zero response to it. In the other, the responses were little and mostly negative.

So without painting myself as a victim you have Adhelin, Bennas, and I feeling very tired and very discouraged. It sucks. It’s hard. It’s tiring. It’s not fun at that point anymore. This is our pretend time and while I see a lot of people saying “just ignore the hate!” I also notice that a majority do not get near as much. Some people told us to ignore it because we have a number of people involved, but we DO want to create a healthy environment and if we feel we are bringing it down because that’s what we are being told, then why continue?

I hate so much that so many people that I don’t even know/don’t know me feel disdain for me for this project. I never wanted to leave people out or make people feel like they weren’t important enough to be involved. All I wanted to do was magic RP and expand that to the community and I saw this project as a wonderful way to do that. I can speak for myself and my own people when I say that we never ignored or shut anyone out, were always willing to work with others on ANYTHING that regarded us, and cared very much about helping and bettering the community. I KNOW that Adhelin and Bennas wanted that too.

Unfortunately, our actions were perceived as power hungry, inclusive, and just wrong. I’m so sorry that I made people feel that way - I cannot say it enough. It is with this post to those who have not seen the ones I’ve made in discord that I make the official announcement:

My people and I (boards and council) are officially bowing out of the House of Nobles.

The site and tumblr will be left up, but will go untouched from now on. I’m very sorry again if I have disappointed anyone in the past couple months. Please feel free to come to me IC or OOC for anything regarding magic. Loala will still very much be around :)

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New Act Enacted by House Of Nobles

The Act of Burdens proposed by the High Magistrate has been voted in and enacted by the House of Nobles.

The Act reads as follows:

Act of Burdens

An Act to ensure the due process of justice by clarifying the Burden of Proofs that would be required to convict or find someone liable under the criminal and civil law respectfully. If passed, this act will be called “The Act of Burdens”

Definitions:

1. “Stormwind Kingdom” and its territories hereafter refers to the lands of Elwynn, Duskwood, Redridge, Westfall and any territory legally occupied in the name of Stormwind.

2. “Sentient humanoids” hereafter to all intelligent races of the Horde, and the Alliance regardless of their citizenship status, as well as races hostile to both factions that do not fall under the category of dragonkin, unintelligent undead, demon, or aberration

3. “Beyond a reasonable doubt” hereafter suggests that no uncertainties of a reasonable nature exist that would suggest that someone accused of a crime did not, in fact, commit the crime of which they were accused. What is considered reasonable is left to the magistrate or, if applicable, the jury to decide.

4. A “preponderance of the evidence” hereafter suggests that it is likelier that one set of facts occurred over another. What is a more likely facts is subject to the magistrate’s discretion.

I. The Act will hereby establish that all sentient humanoids who are tried for a crime within Stormwind Kingdom are to be considered innocent of this crime until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

II. It would fall to the prosecutor to prove to the judge or magistrate that the accused is, in fact, guilty of the crime they have been charged with.

III. The counsel for the defense may refute any assertions made by the prosecution and may cross-examine the prosecution’s witnesses and call forth their own witnesses.

IV. The Judge or Magistrate is trusted to use their learned position and knowledge to determine whether the prosecutor’s argument is satisfactory.

V. If the trial occurs before a jury, the judge or magistrate will give an instruction to the jury to inform them of what burden the prosecution must meet.

VI. In a civil case, the burden shall be a preponderance of the evidence.

VII. Both the complainant and the respondent in a civil case will present their cases and it shall fall to the judge to determine which case is the more credible.

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House of Nobles introduces its first member of Commonwealth.

Congratulations to Willexis Soltor for receiving the position of representative of the Commonwealth for the Province of Elwynn Forest. 

@houseredsteel

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Polls are Closed!

Congratulations to Mavis Ravenbrook for winning the vote for Chaplain!

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Polls are Open!

The polls for Chaplain are open! (Apologies for being late, Shivtr hates me.)

[Here]

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Chaplain Candidacy Opens again!

Due to the seat being vacant, it has been decided to hold an emergency campaign to fill the chair as it is an integral part of the House of Nobles in spiritual guidance. Those who qualify after the amendment to the requirements are welcome to join in the race. Qualifications for the Royal Chaplain chair can be found HERE.

February 4, 2017 at 7pm (server time) will mark the first day of declaring candidacy for Chaplain. If you are interested in obtaining the position, you are welcome to begin stating your intent [here] to be placed on the ballot at the end of the campaign, the thread will be locked as of February 8th, 2017 at 11:59pm (server time) and additional nominees will not be permitted after said time.

February 8, 2017 at 12:01am (server time) will mark the first day of official IC campaigning for Chaplain.

February 15, 2017 will mark the end of the official IC campaigning.

February 16, 2017 at 12:01am (server time) the voting will begin and will be given 24 hours to vote.

February 18, 2017 the Chaplain winner will be announced.

Official Information Sites Website: http://houseofnobleswra.shivtr.com Tumblr: https://houseofnobles-wra.tumblr.com

-Chancellor Adriana Zarola

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Today is the last day to declare!! Declarations end at 11:59 ST!

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This official letter would arrive at various noble houses over the next couple of weeks.

To the Lord or Lady of the House,

You are hereby ordered to prepare and have all records of your house's land taxes, trade and business tariffs, prepared and ready for audit. You have one week from the receipt of this notice to contact the Lady Treasurer to set up an appointment with herself or one of her officers to go over the documents for the kingdom's records. Failure to comply within the allotted time will result in fines and penalties for denying the king's will.

King's Honor, Lady Eryn Holt Lady Treasurer of Stormwind

OOC: 

I have put out this blanket letter to everyone and specifically put over the next couple of weeks to give people ample time to contact me for appointments for the audit. These appointments shouldn’t last more than an hour- two tops.  This is so you can decide on a time/date best suited for you based on availability. Please note that I am unavailable on Tuesdays until after 9pm, Thursday 6-9pm as I have raid those nights. and Friday 6-9. I prefer all appointments to be from 2pm server time - forward. 

If you would prefer that it be ‘assumed’ the audit was done without an actual scene you may also send me the results you wish to have and I will acknowledge it as done and added to the kingdom’s records.

Also, note that as the character being audited you are the one in control of what Eryn or her agents will see in your documents. If you’ve a clean history - then that is what we will say. If you have any discrepancies ( Good or bad) And wish to have that brought up. Let us know what they are and we will go with it!

Please contact me either here with an ask, or on the forums, or in game with mail @ Ehrynne!

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By the authority invested in me, I, Theodore Bennas, High Magistrate of the Kingdom of Stormwind grant this non-transferable gambling license to Braxton Hudson, on this day, the 6th day of February, 632 K.Y. This license along with a license for the sale of liquor shall be granted for the construction, maintenance, and operation of a single gambling hall in the town of Darkshire in the land of Duskwood as well as any sale of liquor that may occur within the scope of the gambling hall.

In order to remain in proper compliance with this license, the property permitted to house such a hall must remain in good order and good repair in respect to building codes and ordinances set into place by the local province and town.

The business shall be subject to the timely payment of all due property taxes and fees associated with the property along with the following: a five percent (5%) vice tax on all revenue accrued from the operation of said business, a five percent (5%) vice tax on the sale of liquor within the property, as well as a general operating tax of three percent (3%) of revenue. These taxes, barring the payment of property taxes which occur annually, will be collected for each month of the business’ operation.

The permitted activities that may occur in this gambling hall are limited to games involving the throw of the dice or die. Unpermitted gambling activity inconsistent with the mentioned definition will void the license and subject the owner to the appropriate fines and penalties.

In order to remain in proper compliance with this license, the owner of this property will permit legitimate agents of the Crown to inspect the aforementioned property to ensure that the above provisions of the license are met. There will be no notice given of such inspections but such inspections will occur no less than six months apart.

-High Magistrate Theodore Bennas

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@braxtonhudson @erynnholt (Thank you for your great help in helping me draft this!)

[erynnholt-deactivated20170303]

Grats to Hudson Shipping Co. Our first official licensed gambling house.

nowaboutthosebrothels? I MEAN WUT!?

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By the authority invested in me, I, Theodore Bennas, High Magistrate of the Kingdom of Stormwind grant this non-transferable gambling license to Braxton Hudson, on this day, the 6th day of February, 632 K.Y. This license along with a license for the sale of liquor shall be granted for the construction, maintenance, and operation of a single gambling hall in the town of Darkshire in the land of Duskwood as well as any sale of liquor that may occur within the scope of the gambling hall.

In order to remain in proper compliance with this license, the property permitted to house such a hall must remain in good order and good repair in respect to building codes and ordinances set into place by the local province and town.

The business shall be subject to the timely payment of all due property taxes and fees associated with the property along with the following: a five percent (5%) vice tax on all revenue accrued from the operation of said business, a five percent (5%) vice tax on the sale of liquor within the property, as well as a general operating tax of three percent (3%) of revenue. These taxes, barring the payment of property taxes which occur annually, will be collected for each month of the business’ operation.

The permitted activities that may occur in this gambling hall are limited to games involving the throw of the dice or die. Unpermitted gambling activity inconsistent with the mentioned definition will void the license and subject the owner to the appropriate fines and penalties.

In order to remain in proper compliance with this license, the owner of this property will permit legitimate agents of the Crown to inspect the aforementioned property to ensure that the above provisions of the license are met. There will be no notice given of such inspections but such inspections will occur no less than six months apart.

-High Magistrate Theodore Bennas

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@braxtonhudson @erynnholt (Thank you for your great help in helping me draft this!)

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Chaplain candidacy requires good standing with the church, is this specifically the Church of the Holy Light or are priests of other suitably recognized churches allowed to come forward?

 Church of the Holy Light.

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House of Nobles Meeting 2/19

February 19th, 5:00pm (server time) is the next House of Nobles meeting!

Several Reminders:

-No weapons in the room!

-If you have a petition you need to get it to Adriana 24 hours before the meeting. You can petition her for an emergency.

Petition Outline [here]. Minutes from Last Meeting [here].

Official Information Sites Website: http://houseofnobleswra.shivtr.com Tumblr: https://houseofnobles-wra.tumblr.com

-Chancellor Adriana Zarola

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Chaplain Candidacy Opens again!

Due to the seat being vacant, it has been decided to hold an emergency campaign to fill the chair as it is an integral part of the House of Nobles in spiritual guidance. Those who qualify after the amendment to the requirements are welcome to join in the race. Qualifications for the Royal Chaplain chair can be found HERE.

February 4, 2017 at 7pm (server time) will mark the first day of declaring candidacy for Chaplain. If you are interested in obtaining the position, you are welcome to begin stating your intent [here] to be placed on the ballot at the end of the campaign, the thread will be locked as of February 8th, 2017 at 11:59pm (server time) and additional nominees will not be permitted after said time.

February 8, 2017 at 12:01am (server time) will mark the first day of official IC campaigning for Chaplain.

February 15, 2017 will mark the end of the official IC campaigning.

February 16, 2017 at 12:01am (server time) the voting will begin and will be given 24 hours to vote.

February 18, 2017 the Chaplain winner will be announced.

Official Information Sites Website: http://houseofnobleswra.shivtr.com Tumblr: https://houseofnobles-wra.tumblr.com

-Chancellor Adriana Zarola

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This official post can be found tacked to every kingdom posting board and inside all the courthouses of the provinces and territories of the Kingdom of Stormwind bearing the kingdom’s seal.

To the citizens of the Realm of Stormwind,

Let it be known that by the grace of the king and his council that the Act of the Commonwealth has been enacted. As such the citizens of the King’s provinces and territories are here by given permission to select a member among their peers to act as their collective voice on the council of the House of Nobles with full rights of vote and privilege. Seven of your peers, who have no criminal record and the ability to read and write will hold this seat by order of our sovereign for a period of no longer than six months at which time these appointed seats will be opened for a new election by the commoners of the Kingdom.

To make your nominations known, please visit your local magistrate. You are also encouraged to either read or have read to you, the Act upon which this rests to better understand the rights and privileges afforded to those appointed to the Commonwealth seats.Nominations may be made from this 3rd of February until the last day of this month at which time the seats will be appointed accordingly. King’s Honor.

Signed this day,

The Council of Ministry

For those who request to read or have it read to them, the Act reads as follows:

An act to ensure the common people of Stormwind have the privilege of voice and vote within the House of Nobles in an effort to decrease the divide created by the lottery of birth, and decrease the chances of tyranny or terrorism. Should this proposal be passed it shall be named “ Act of the Commonwealth or the Act of the House of Commons.”

Definitions:

A common person shall hereby be defined as any legal citizen of the realm of Stormwind and its territories who has not been granted a title of nobility or peerage either by birthright or the will of the King of Stormwind and will here to be referred to as a commoner.

Stormwind Kingdom and its territories here forth refers to the lands of Elwynn, Duskwood, Redridge, Westfall and any territory legally occupied in the name of Stormwind.

Age of Majority is the age of legal adulthood which is eighteen years.

I. This act will establish elected representatives by the common citizens of the Kingdom of Stormwind, made up of the common citizens, to vote and legislate alongside the esteemed members of the House of Nobles.These men and woman shall of the age of majority who have shown themselves to be leaders among their peers no matter their legal trade.

II. If deemed reasonable by the House, this committee shall be known as the Commonwealth or the House of Commons and shall hold up to but not exceeding seven, within the House of Nobles. These representatives must have been nominated by the common caste of the kingdom then voted upon by all present members of the house should the number of qualified individuals nominated exceed seven.

III. These seated members of the Commonwealth or House of Commons must have no prior convictions for a crime upon their criminal record within the Kingdom of Stormwind,. Likewise, a seated member must not have been arrested or under criminal investigation within the Kingdom of Stormwind or its legal territories for a period of one year prior to seeking office. As well, these seated representatives must have the ability to read and write as to be certain they understand that which they may put their signatures to when such is required.

IV. These seated members shall have the right to congregate with the general commonwealth of the Kingdom of Stormwind for the purpose of establishing what needs the common people wish to see petitioned before the house and, in turn, act as their voice for these petitions and/or acts within the House of Nobles.

V. The Commonwealth must be made up of at least one commoner per major province, hereby known as the territories of Elwynn, Westfall, Redridge, Duskwood and the Capital City of Stormwind as to assure that each primary territory or province is properly represented.

VI. These seats shall be eligible for reassembly every six months to coincide with the Council of Ministry.

VII. In the event that the commoners believe that their representative demonstrates gross incompetence, the commoners of a province may vote to recall their member of the Commonwealth through a supermajority vote. In the event that criminal charges arise that would render a representative unfit to carry out their seat’s responsibility, a hearing will be held before the High Magistrate and the Lord and Lady Magistrates. If the member of the House of Commons is removed, a special election will be held to fill the vacant seat for the rest of their term.

OOC: 

Any commoner that is of 18 years ( IC) and has no criminal record nor a criminal investigation against them in the past year is eligible for one of these spots. We are seeking at least ONE from each province( Elwynn, Duskwood, Westfall, and Redridge) as well as one from the Capital and two others from the held territories or provinces.

This was our answer to open up the HoN to even more players in the community in an effort to generate more rp for everyone. We hope to see you guys act on this and we wish you the best of luck!

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( Make sure you reach out to any member of the council of ministry if you are interested in this position. @theodorebennas ( Bennas in-game)  @adrianazarola ( Adriana in-game) @littlelady-lo ( Loala in game) @erynnholt ( Ehrynne in game) )

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From the desk of the Treasurer

The following notice would be found on the Kingdom posting boards.

From the Desk of Lady Eryn Holt,

Let it be known that I am seeking to fill certain positions beneath my jurisdiction. Among them, I seek an individual of military service to sit on the Customs Board as our military liason bringing with them their militant expertise and insights. If parties are interested in, please send a notice to the House of Noble postbox in care of the Lady Treasurer.

I am also seeking individuals with experience in running charities and who have a keen interest in the welfare of the kingdom's citizens. If parties are interested, please send a notice to the House of Nobles postbox in care of the Lady Treasurer.

King's Honor,

Eryn Holt Baroness of Lahncaster Lady Treasurer.

OOC: I have 4 positions left on the Customs Board for the Trade Union. I am seeking players of any caste with experience in trade and finances with one specific to the military in game. If you are interested, please send me an in game mail to Ehrynne or leave me a letter on the HON forums HERE. 

I am also seeking at least two more individuals to sit on the Charity and Welfare council. As above, you may send me an in game mail to Ehrynne or leave a letter on the forums at the link above.

Thank you!

Eryn’s Mun

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This official post can be found tacked to every kingdom posting board and inside all the courthouses of the provinces and territories of the Kingdom of Stormwind bearing the kingdom’s seal.

To the citizens of the Realm of Stormwind,

Let it be known that by the grace of the king and his council that the Act of the Commonwealth has been enacted. As such the citizens of the King’s provinces and territories are here by given permission to select a member among their peers to act as their collective voice on the council of the House of Nobles with full rights of vote and privilege. Seven of your peers, who have no criminal record and the ability to read and write will hold this seat by order of our sovereign for a period of no longer than six months at which time these appointed seats will be opened for a new election by the commoners of the Kingdom.

To make your nominations known, please visit your local magistrate. You are also encouraged to either read or have read to you, the Act upon which this rests to better understand the rights and privileges afforded to those appointed to the Commonwealth seats.Nominations may be made from this 3rd of February until the last day of this month at which time the seats will be appointed accordingly. King’s Honor.

Signed this day,

The Council of Ministry

For those who request to read or have it read to them, the Act reads as follows:

An act to ensure the common people of Stormwind have the privilege of voice and vote within the House of Nobles in an effort to decrease the divide created by the lottery of birth, and decrease the chances of tyranny or terrorism. Should this proposal be passed it shall be named “ Act of the Commonwealth or the Act of the House of Commons.”

Definitions:

A common person shall hereby be defined as any legal citizen of the realm of Stormwind and its territories who has not been granted a title of nobility or peerage either by birthright or the will of the King of Stormwind and will here to be referred to as a commoner.

Stormwind Kingdom and its territories here forth refers to the lands of Elwynn, Duskwood, Redridge, Westfall and any territory legally occupied in the name of Stormwind.

Age of Majority is the age of legal adulthood which is eighteen years.

I. This act will establish elected representatives by the common citizens of the Kingdom of Stormwind, made up of the common citizens, to vote and legislate alongside the esteemed members of the House of Nobles.These men and woman shall of the age of majority who have shown themselves to be leaders among their peers no matter their legal trade.

II. If deemed reasonable by the House, this committee shall be known as the Commonwealth or the House of Commons and shall hold up to but not exceeding seven, within the House of Nobles. These representatives must have been nominated by the common caste of the kingdom then voted upon by all present members of the house should the number of qualified individuals nominated exceed seven.

III. These seated members of the Commonwealth or House of Commons must have no prior convictions for a crime upon their criminal record within the Kingdom of Stormwind,. Likewise, a seated member must not have been arrested or under criminal investigation within the Kingdom of Stormwind or its legal territories for a period of one year prior to seeking office. As well, these seated representatives must have the ability to read and write as to be certain they understand that which they may put their signatures to when such is required.

IV. These seated members shall have the right to congregate with the general commonwealth of the Kingdom of Stormwind for the purpose of establishing what needs the common people wish to see petitioned before the house and, in turn, act as their voice for these petitions and/or acts within the House of Nobles.

V. The Commonwealth must be made up of at least one commoner per major province, hereby known as the territories of Elwynn, Westfall, Redridge, Duskwood and the Capital City of Stormwind as to assure that each primary territory or province is properly represented.

VI. These seats shall be eligible for reassembly every six months to coincide with the Council of Ministry.

VII. In the event that the commoners believe that their representative demonstrates gross incompetence, the commoners of a province may vote to recall their member of the Commonwealth through a supermajority vote. In the event that criminal charges arise that would render a representative unfit to carry out their seat’s responsibility, a hearing will be held before the High Magistrate and the Lord and Lady Magistrates. If the member of the House of Commons is removed, a special election will be held to fill the vacant seat for the rest of their term.

OOC: 

Any commoner that is of 18 years ( IC) and has no criminal record nor a criminal investigation against them in the past year is eligible for one of these spots. We are seeking at least ONE from each province( Elwynn, Duskwood, Westfall, and Redridge) as well as one from the Capital and two others from the held territories or provinces.

This was our answer to open up the HoN to even more players in the community in an effort to generate more rp for everyone. We hope to see you guys act on this and we wish you the best of luck!

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HoN Minutes 1/29/2017

The cleaned log can be found HERE.

Bullet points:

1. Announcement that a poll would be put up to decide on a permanent day/time and week of the month was made OOC

IC:

1. The four council members inaugural statements were made.

2. Proposed Act for the Commonwealth presented and discussed.

3. Proposed changes to the Demonlogy laws brought up then tabled.

4. Proposed change to rank requirement for the Chaplain seat made.

5. Chaplain rank changed voted on and passed.

6. Act of Commonwealth voted on and passed.

7. Meeting ended.

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House of Nobles Meeting

Just a quick reminder that there is a House of Nobles meeting tonight at 5 PM! There will be a docket on the Forum’s page to explain what will be gone over, though note this time it should be rather short being that it is only the first meeting. For those wanting calendar invitations in game for future meetings, please message Adriana ingame or over tumblr. ((@adrianazarola or Adrianä))

We hope to see you all there! Make sure to look at the room set up in the previous post to know where you will be going!