PAXLAIR CITY, FELUCCA - July 25, 2006

The next PaxLair-wide meeting will be in PaxOku, Tokuno on August 1, 2006 at 9 PM ET.

Introductions

Allana of C^L introduced herself as a promoter of their kind of Vampyr.  They want to meet us and learn of our world.  They will have a party on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 9 PM ET at their home (or crypts?); there will be 15 prizes and she handed out runes at the meeting. Also, "anyone wanting to be a 'companion' [of the Vampyrs] can have the opportunity to do so," she said.

Daria Blackmore (RBG) also introduced herself. More of the Royal Britannian Guard were also in the audience.

PaxLair City Ceremony

Viceroy DutchessVanHorn decreed that Co5 [Circle of Fifths] is accepted as a PaxLair City Citizen Guild.  Lord Angus, GM of Co5, introduced the guild as a group that likes to hunt and protect each other.  They are based north of PaxLair City and also at a home in the swampy side of Britain on Trammel.

Mayor's Remarks

Mayor Winfield announced there is a gathering at the end of next month, and all can find more information on the Stratics forums.  He went on to recommend that the PaxLair Community could lead the Autumn Harvest Festival for the Chesapeake Shard.  The Festival would be in October.  Finally, he asked the former Mayor Minsk, Ministers, Viceroys and Deputy Viceroys to let him know when they are available in the next two weeks.  He'd like to hold a Retreat in PaxGlacei at Mayor Minsk's home to meet with the leadership of the cities.

Former Mayor Minsk's Memorial to Veterans of Communities of the Shard

Mayor Minsk announced she is creating a memorial atop her tower in PaxGlacei to all those who have left PaxLair.  She would like the names of people and citizens of PaxLair.  Some guilds include the likes of The Band, CoV, Wraiths, Ladies of the Lair, PxK, PV, PxG, and more.  She plans to also include names of people from Duir of Yew and Corwyn.  People can write names and guilds in a book and give to Minsk or drop the book off in the Post Office in PaxOku addressed to Minsk.

Defense Report

Minister Oda Nobunga stated there is an agreement with the lone archer CrazyK outside.  He will not attack anyone inside the towers. As well, people should not initiate an attack on him from inside the towers, but outside is fair game.  MInister Oda has also moved out of PaxOku and is now more available for defense matters once again.  His hope for newcomers to PaxLair City and all the cities of PaxLair is for them to have the ability to enjoy any and all levels of involvement, such as Defense, Peerless hunts, and adventure hunting.  The Ministry of Defense will focus on this broad aspect of combat and defense within the PaxLair Community and the Realm.

PaxLair City Report

DutchessVanHorn offered to the audience an opening for any ideas for events in PaxLair City.  Also, there are times when some people attack in PaxLair City and people should remember the rules of the houses.  If the person is attacking you, you may defend and retaliate.  Most houses are off limits for combat, but some people do not follow those laws.  Attacks on meetings and scheduled events will result in temporary bannings until the end of the event.  Also, PaxLair City is starting Friday Fight Nights again.  There is a Grand Opening this Friday Night!  Second place is 1M gold and First place is 5M gold!  The city still needs some people to help with the event, so citizens and friends are encouraged to help out.  The Fight will be at 9PM ET on Friday, July 28.  PaxLair City would also like an adventure night for treasure hunting, so give Dutchess ideas.

Dragons Watch Report

NANOC represented Dragons Watch and will be talking to John McBain later on about nominations for Viceroy of Dragons Watch.

PaxOku Report

Viceroy Visago gave the PaxOku report.  About a week ago, a group gathered at the BLT and with the help of PV were able to venture into dungeon Khuldune and recover books that were lost to many of us.  These books will be added to the PaxOku library soon. The names of those who went on this adventure will also be published.  Also, Wednesday is the PaxkratOku Auction.  Thursday is the BLT adventure night to Palace Paroxymus at 9 PM ET.  Crafter sessions in PaxOku are also ongoing.  Resource vendors continue to prosper.

Adjourn to the PaxLair Survival Shop

The meeting concluded and many people went to the PaxLair Survival Shop (PSS) just east of the twin towers.  There was much revelry and drinking of ale while people discussed everything from the Ophdian invasions to long lost friends.

Inside the PaxLair Survival Shop after the Meeting

PAXLAIR CITY, FELUCCA -  July 25, 2006

At the PaxLair-wide meeting held in PaxLair City, Felucca tonight, Mayor Winfield announced he is planning a one-day retreat for PaxLair leadership in PaxGlacei, Malas within the next two weeks.  Former Mayor Minsk graciously offered the use of her home (a tower) there for the leadership retreat.  The retreat will involve the Mayor, Former Mayor, Ministers, Viceroys, and Deputy Viceroys.

In an interview after the PaxLair meeting, Mayor Winfield said, "at times the leadership of PaxLair needs to get their heads together.  We need to look back on our past and forge paths for the future.  PaxLair continues to change every day with more leadership changes, activities, new history, and newer ideas.  I have great respect for the abilities of PaxLair's leadership with significant ideas from our citizens to move us forward into the nineth year of PaxLair's existence."

There were a few comments made by citizens after the meeting that they would not be able to attend the retreat.  In the interview, the Mayor responded, "I have high hopes that many people are interested in the way-ahead for PaxLair.  And that is apparently so!  I am pleased with this.  However, we have an organized and working government in our PaxLair community and I need to be able to discuss things succinctly and frankly with the appointed leadership ... and they with me.  We are not holding secrets from anyone; in fact, we are one of the most transparent communities with plenty of news, announcement of decisions, and openness to our citizens, allies, and friends.  We are always willing to explain our goals and our paths to get where we would like to go.  A retreat of this sort will allow us to efficiently and effectively bring issues to the table for solution along with new and innovative ideas.  It is hard to do some of this in a Town Hall atmosphere, but the Town Halls will come, even before certain decisions may be made.  I hope all citizens work with their city leadership to bring up any ideas or concerns before our leadership retreat."

[OOC: In other words, we are role-playing the government which is one of the essences of PaxLair.  And this is an 'off-site' conducted in character for the RP'd leadership.  We'll see what happens and what comes out of it--it's another way we challenge ourselves to RP a working government within the Realm.]
 

Former Mayor Minsk of PaxLair joined the PaxLair Diplomatic Team as Mayor Winfield prepares for upcoming diplomatic missions around the Shard.

From her tower in PaxGlacei, Malas, Minsk explained, "I really look forward to helping in Diplomacy, Winfield.  I like to meet as many people as I can."

Mayor Winfield commented to nearby reporters, "Mayor Minsk will be a great addition to our team. Her skills in diplomacy are fantastic.  She led PaxLair during difficult times on Felucca and knows many people in the Realm."

Winfield further explained that the diplomatic missions are already underway to some degree.  His team is in contact with several guilds and establishments where friendship are being formed.  "There's plenty of opportunities to meet people in this Realm," Winfield said.  "We just have to make a little effort to visit places and talk with folk.  The more we know each other, the easier it is for us to work together in times of crisis, celebrations, and adventures."

Minsk was the Mayor of PaxLair January 30, 2002 through January 19, 2005.

Mayor Winfield met an old friend of his, Fignut the Elder, in Moonglow today and made him one of his Diplomats of PaxLair.  The Mayor is preparing to embark on diplomatic missions throughout the shard and is working on building his Diplomatic Team.  These missions will take the Mayor and diplomats to many guilds, cities, establishments, and events.

"The purpose of my outreach beyond PaxLair is to get to know the many wonderful places and faces of this Realm," the Mayor said in an interview.  "My Diplomatic Team will also travel to Felucca to meet as many guilds there as possible.  When the missions are completed, people will hopefully know more about our PaxLair Community and our Community will know more about people around the Shard.  There are many connections needed in these days of peril on our Shard.  I hope to foster these connections not just for PaxLair but for our Shard as well."

Fignut and Winfield reminisced about old times and talked about how old people just keep getting older and slower.  Diplomacy can be slow anyway, so sometimes it's a good pace for older folk.  They seem to have a good friendship, dating back to days when the shard was young.

The PaxLair-wide meeting had a special guest, one who has not been seen for several months.  The Gatekeeper stood and listened to the one-hour meeting of cities and guilds.  The entity did not say much during the meeting while Mayor Winfield asked Ministers, Viceroys, and citizens to address the audience on latest projects and happenings.

The meeting covered new information about Dragons Watch leadership appointments, new exercises planned for the PaxLair Defense Forces, the next BLT Adventure, and the PaxOku auction house and vendors.

Later, there was speculation about why The Gatekeeper was at the meeting, even though it did not launch a quest upon the people.

The next PaxLair-wide meeting will be on Tuesday, July 11th in Dragons Watch, Felucca.  The July 4th meeting is cancelled so people may launch fireworks and enjoy time with family and friends.

PAXLAIR NEWS

Fredrick Tin was spotted sweeping his front steps at the Post Office. Tin shared his concerns as we talked. "We need more people to come to get post office boxes." Tin said. "This community is growing large and very few seem interested in sending mail these days. I'm going to lose my pension if the post office doesn't doesn't pick up on business!", Tin continued.

"We have boxes available at the PaxOku Post Office, but I'll be glad to even set up mailboxes for groups of people at different outposts throughout the community.", stated Tin.

Following are the post office boxes already set up throughout Sosaria.

Anyone wishing to set up mailboxes for your outpost or guild, please see Fredrick Tin at the post office in PaxOku.

Let's all save Fredrick's pension and write a letter to a friend to mail today. 

PAXLAIR NEWS

Recent events have left our beloved PaxLair in turmoil.  Tensions mount as PaxLair City and PaxOku City inch closer and closer to War.

PaxLair Reporters [PxR] reporter, Tatania Karthina interviews Mayor Winfield of PaxLair and Viceroy Darius of PaxLair City about recent events, followed by a shocking story of how these events came to a head Tuesday evening.

For more, be sure to read the entire PaxLair Times Special Edition

MAYOR'S OFFICE, TEA HOUSE, PAXOKU, TOKUNO - April 11, 2006

The Mayor gave instructions this morning for the PaxLair-wide weekly meeting to continue on its present course to be held in PaxOku later today.

While there is some confusion in the streets about PaxOku and Zento right now, the Mayor re-affirmed that PaxOku is still part of PaxLair.

The exact meeting location in PaxOku will be decided upon arrival.  There has been much reconstruction in PaxOku once again and the City Hall is probably moving to a new site.  Meet in the downtown of PaxOku and the word will spread quickly for the decided meeting place.

All are welcome to come to the meeting tonight, Tuesday, at 9 PM ET.

PAXLAIR NEWS

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The PaxLair Times
10 April 2006
Volume 2 Issue 10
Special Edition

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