SCoG Meeting Summary: Post-Summit and En'Kara Planning
This summary details the proceedings of the Scribes Caste of Gor (SCoG) meeting, which served to assess the recent Scribe Summit and organize future activities, notably the next meeting location and the preparation for the En'Kara Fair.
I. Participants and Roles
| Attendee Name | Affiliation / City | Key Role Reported |
| Abraham Jacobson | HOC, Teletus | Host, HOC of Teletus (hiring spree), Ambassador (Interim) |
| Trygg Tyran | Scribe, Ambassador (Two Scimitars) | Meeting Chair, Reported on Gorean Merchants Association and city status. |
| Dahlia Black Clegane | HOC, Ar's Scribes | Newly elected HOC, offered Ar's Scribe Tower for meetings. |
| Arealius | Scribe (Scribe at large/Port Olni) | Historian-Cartographer, offered public domain maps and writings. |
| Catherine Aurora Gallius | Scribe, Var-Kor | Reported on solid, growing caste; offered support. |
| Caroline Gallius | Ambassador, Var-Kor | Reported on solid, growing caste. |
| Darius Starr | Scribe (Emeritus) | Scholar retired to his estate; emphasized new voices. |
| Armand Wayfarer | Scribe (Lara) | Working to bring legitimacy to the Magistrate post. |
| Bea Lael | Merchant, Besnit | Reported business expansion (Merchant Law Firm). |
| Tyan Cabot | Scribe | Reported on collecting accurate city records. |
| Davor O'Donnell | Traveler (Gortuga) | Reported on travels and self-education. |
| AnaBelle | Traveler (Off/On Gor) | Traveling to find a new home. |
| Jake Lane | Courier, Ar | Reported duties as a courier for Ar. |
| SaraBrighton | Attendee | Present. |
II. Discussion Topics and Actions
SCoG Progress and Summit Review:
Growth: Abraham announced SCoG membership has increased to 115 (a 45-person increase since En'Kara), calling attendees the "backbone" of the group.
Summit Success: The recent Scribe Summit was deemed successful, though the debate category had "glitches" (like the wrong side being prepped by a speaker).
Lesson Learned: Trygg noted that the debate was still valuable, reinforcing the principle that one must argue the side assigned, regardless of personal opinion. Abraham agreed that future preparation would need to include confirming understanding of debate sides.
Caste Reports & Individual Achievements (The "What have you done to further the caste?" segment):
Teletus (Abraham): Voted in as HOC, he's focused on a hiring spree for all scribe sub-castes and organizing paperwork. He remains the interim Ambassador.
Ar (Dahlia): Dahlia Black Clegane was confirmed as the new HOC of Ar's Scribes, succeeding the former HoC (who Abraham clarified was no longer in the post).
Var-Kor (Gallius/Aurora): Reported a solid and organized caste despite having members doubling their duties.
Two Scimitars (Trygg): Reported assisting the Merchants Association with trade agreements. Noted their Founders Day feast was rescheduled due to a sandstorm and reported an increase in crime (merchants spirited away).
Lara (Armand): Reported efforts to restore legitimacy to the Magistrate post by adhering to impartial law, noting their HoC is ill.
Besnit (Bea Lael): Announced plans to establish her Merchant Law Firm on the top floor of her business.
Future Meetings and En'Kara Planning:
Next Meeting Date/Location: SCoG will take a two-week hiatus and meet on Wednesday, November 5th, at 8 AM & 5 PM SLT at Imperial Ar. (Dahlia offered the Ar Scribe Tower conference table).
En'Kara Fair (Contingency): The coordination for the March En'Kara Fair is uncertain due to the previous organizer (Feather) being ill. Trygg proposed investigating future coordination and reiterated the need to plan a Scribe event even if it's not part of the main fair.
Resource Donation (Arealius's Gift):
Gift: Arealius Barbosa announced he is making his vast collection of maps (dating back to 2010) and historical fictional writings (public domain) available to all Scribe libraries and towers on request.
Action: Trygg agreed to connect him with the librarian to facilitate the transfer.
Upcoming Debate (Selinar):
The debate topic: "The advancement of civilisation owes more to the enterprise of Merchants than to the scholarship of Scribes." will be held in Selnar on Friday at 6 PM.
III. Action Items & To Dos
| Assigned To | Task | Notes |
| Abraham Jacobson | 1. Announce Next Meeting: Send out announcements and the LM for the November 5th meeting at Imperial Ar. | - |
| 2. Caste Codes Distribution: Ensure Shannondoa distributes the final Caste Codes document. | - | |
| Trygg Tyran | 1. Map Coordination: Connect with the librarian to arrange the transfer of Arealius's maps. | - |
| 2. En'Kara Status: Contact Violet (and others) regarding sponsorship status for En'Kara. | - | |
| Dahlia Black Clegane | 1. Host Next Meeting: Prepare Ar's Scribe Tower for the November 5th meeting. | - |
| Arealius Barbosa | 1. Fulfill Donation: Coordinate with the librarian/scribes to distribute his maps and writings upon request. | - |
| All Members | 1. Attend Next Meeting: Meet on Wednesday, November 5th (8 AM / 5 PM SLT) at Imperial Ar. | - |
| 2. Attend Debate: (Optional) Attend the Selnar Debate on Friday night. | - |
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Transcript of the 5 pm SL meeting of Scribes Caste of Gor, October 15, 2025
Members present:
Caroline Gallius (carolinemonclaire
Ana Barbosa (sorana)
Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2)
Catherine Aurora Gallius (babygirlsherri)
thurmand Digfoot
AnaBelle (anabellemasons)
Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran)
Davor O'Donnell (davoroflaura)
Arealius (arealius.barbosa)
Jake Lane (slade.jestyr)
Dahlia Black Clegane (voxsin)
SaraBrighton
~ The members introduced themselves and discussed the Scribe Caste at their cities.
~ Arealius (arealius.barbosa) announced that the maps that he has made since 2010 are available to local libraries and Scribe Castes on request.
~ Since October has three Wednesdays, SCoG will take a two week hiatus and meet on Wednesday, November 5 at 8 & 5 pm SL at Imperial Ar.
[17:01:12] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Tal Abraham. Tal Arealius"
[17:01:19] Caroline Gallius (carolinemonclaire): Greetings everyone.
[17:01:54] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Tal Lady"
[17:02:16] Ana Barbosa (sorana): Tal Sir and Lady
[17:02:46] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran) smiles as his eyes clear from the blowing sand. "Tal, Ladies, tal Sir, greetings girl
[17:03:20] Caroline Gallius (carolinemonclaire): Greetings
[17:03:44] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): ok trygg, can you take the meeting?
[17:04:22] Catherine Aurora Gallius (babygirlsherri): Greetings to all.
[17:04:33] thurmand Digfoot: waves
[17:04:57] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Tal all, welcome Anabelle."
[17:05:18] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2) smiles seeing Anabelle
[17:05:27] AnaBelle (anabellemasons): Thank you
[17:06:00] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): Congratulations to all of us on a successful Scribe Summit. There were a few glitches, especially in the debate category, but we will work on that in time for En'Kara.
[17:06:45] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): We might all know each other, so let's go around the room and introduce ourselves, and tell us about the state of the Scribe Caste in your city"
[17:07:42] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2) nods to Davor
[17:08:09] Davor O'Donnell (davoroflaura): smiles around, sits, greats. "Tal all."
[17:08:17] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): i'll begin
[17:09:14] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): Thank you Abraham
[17:09:57] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): I was voted in HOC for my city so have been working to one get new scribes settled ,which we needs all subcasts and getting the paperwork set up, which was not going well at all. I still am the Ambassador also until one comes that can replace me . but the city is strong and grows that is all for me
[17:11:42] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): Thank you Abraham.
[17:11:55] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): Arealius, would you like to go next?"
[17:12:09] Arealius (arealius.barbosa): I am Arealius of Port Olni and this is my long time companion, Lady Sorana. I am a historian-cartographer, some of you may be familiar with my work. I am not representing Port Olni. I consider my self a scribe at large. My current mission is to document the history of our Gor in fictional tales based on events I have seen or been told about. We reside at Port Olni, but you will find us anywhere and everywhere."
[17:12:59] Arealius (arealius.barbosa) turns back to the leader to signal he is finished pending any questions.
[17:13:49] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): Ar , csn you give us a link to your blog
[17:13:57] Ana Barbosa (sorana) smiles
[17:14:01] Arealius (arealius.barbosa): Yes sir...
[17:14:19] Arealius (arealius.barbosa): https://wanderingsofasailor.blogspot.com/
[17:14:34] Arealius (arealius.barbosa): I also have it on my personal profile in the Picks.
[17:14:56] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran) smiles "Of course, now I recognize you. You presented a compelling session on map making, didn't you, two summits ago?"
[17:15:05] Arealius (arealius.barbosa): "Yes sir!"
[17:15:13] Arealius (arealius.barbosa): "I am still alive."
[17:15:18] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "I remember it well."
[17:15:45] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): Lady Sorana, would you like to say something?"
[17:16:05] Ana Barbosa (sorana): No, sir, Ar has covered our story well.
[17:16:08] Ana Barbosa (sorana): Thank you.
[17:16:25] Arealius (arealius.barbosa): "May I add one thing before you move on sir?"
[17:16:33] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Yes of course."
[17:17:19] Arealius (arealius.barbosa): "All my materials are public domain. Since they are technically fan fiction both the texts and images are public."
[17:17:29] Arealius (arealius.barbosa): Feel free to use them as you will.
[17:17:52] Catherine Aurora Gallius (babygirlsherri): That you Sir Arealius
[17:17:58] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): And I suspect we will. Thank you for your generosity, Arealius."
[17:18:17] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Now to the lady to the left of Sorana?" He nods to Aurora
[17:18:30] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): Tal Jake
[17:18:50] Jake Lane (slade.jestyr): Tal
[17:19:45] Catherine Aurora Gallius (babygirlsherri): My story will be a short one Sirs, and Ladies. First let me say I am so glad to be here. I am Catherine of Var-Kor, but my friends call me Aurora. My city is growing daily. We have Scribes that are doubling their duties until more Scribes settle in.
[17:20:42] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran) nods. "Yes, I read some dispatches about Var-Kor. I will be eager to visit. And to the lady to Aurora's left?"
[17:20:55] Caroline Gallius (carolinemonclaire): Hello, I am Caroline Gallius, ambassador of Var-Kor. I am still very new to the scribe caste and still learning. In Var-Kor our caste seems to solid, we are still growing and everyone pitches in so we may continue to stay organized.
[17:21:22] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Ah, very well. Two Scribes of Var-Kor. You are welcome."
[17:21:48] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran) looks up to Darius "Sir, would you be willing to address the meeting?"
[17:21:56] Darius Starr (dark.starr): I am Darius, once known as Dark. Who I was is in the past, that not many recall those days now, is naught but memories and dust. I am now but a scholar retired to my estate representing no Home Stone but my own. One does not stop being of a Home Stone, Gorean or a Scribe, regardless.
[17:22:31] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Yes, and we are happy to have an emeritus scribe in our midst, Sir."
[17:22:36] Darius Starr (dark.starr): Shh
[17:22:44] Catherine Aurora Gallius (babygirlsherri): smiles
[17:22:50] Darius Starr (dark.starr): It is time for new voices and new words
[17:23:24] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Moving on," he chuckles, but then nods to AnaBelle. "Lady, will you introduce yourself to us and tell us of your city?"
[17:25:15] AnaBelle (anabellemasons): I have been in Gor off and on. Currently I am currently traveling from city to city to find a home. I am happy to be here and hope to make new friends
[17:26:18] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Marvelous. Perhaps you will find a home with one of the members of Scribes Caste of Gor. We represent a wide range, though not all of Gor."
[17:26:54] Catherine Aurora Gallius (babygirlsherri): VAr-Kor is beautiful Lady AnaBelle
[17:27:03] Catherine Aurora Gallius (babygirlsherri): smiles
[17:27:22] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran) turns to Davor . "Sir, would you like to introduce yourself?"
[17:29:12] Davor O'Donnell (davoroflaura): smiels. "Tal Sirs and Ladies, my name is Davor, I am originally from Laura but lived for a while in the island of Gortuga, now I travel the lands to educate myself."
[17:30:04] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran) smiles "I remember seeing you at the summit. I hope it was in formative. Thank you Davor. And finally, Sir, will you introduce yourself and tell us about your city?"
[17:30:17] Darius Starr (dark.starr): GorTuga. Home Stone Turtle. I like it.
[17:32:17] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran) smiles over at Jake. and nods "Tal Dahlia."
[17:33:24] Dahlia Black Clegane (voxsin) dipped her chin into a gracious nod of polite to the room
"Tal to you all.~ Greetings to you dear Sir Trygg."
[17:33:55] Jake Lane (slade.jestyr): I'm a courier from the City of Ar. I deliver messages around and to other cities as well as parcels.
[17:34:33] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Ah, a fine job, Jake. I believe I am acquainted with your Head Scribe."
[17:35:01] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): not any more
[17:35:10] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): Dahilia is now hoc
[17:35:21] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): of Ar's scribes
[17:35:48] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Oh? Ah, I see. Well, congratulations to you Dahlia. So what I said is still true. As I am also acquainted with Dahlia."
[17:35:53] Catherine Aurora Gallius (babygirlsherri): claps her hands "Congratulations Dahilia!"
[17:36:29] SaraBrighton: I am here
[17:36:50] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): Finally, I am Trygg Tyran, of the Oasis of Two Scimitars where I hold the title of Ambassador. We are a small city, but our caste is mighty."
[17:37:02] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): I have been mostly working in my capacity of Ambassador to assist the merchants in development of trade agreements with other cities, and with structural improvements to the Gorean Merchants Association. Our Head Scribe Astary Pendragon meets quarterly with the caste, and that meeting is set for some weeks ahead
[17:37:16] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): A sandstorm blew through the oasis a couple of days ago, forcing us to postpone our city holiday Founders Day, a celebration, ironically it would seem now, of the reopening of Two Scimitars when it was destroyed by the great sandstorm of 10,165. That feast has been rescheduled.
[17:37:40] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): We have been experiencing an increase in crime, with some of our merchants, in particular, being spirited away by suspects unproven. Our investigator, who is a warrior, not a scribe, is working with the Praetor on the cases.
[17:37:53] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): We have firmly established city laws, both criminal and civil, which the Scribe Caste enforces with the cooperation of the warriors.
[17:37:56] Dahlia Black Clegane (voxsin) canted her head to acknowledge the ever the ever kind applaud.
[17:38:07] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Have I neglected to call on anyone?"
[17:40:33] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "We will be investigating the future of the En'Kara Fair in an effort to determine who will be coordinating it in March. If anyone hears of anything, please let us know."
[17:41:06] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "We had a very successful Scribes tent last year, and we would like to keep the momentum going."
[17:41:52] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "In the meantime, I think that is some sentiment to try to arrange a debate at some point, just to see if we can find people to do it and have them come for it.
[17:42:04] Dahlia Black Clegane (voxsin) "Yes indeed, quite the fantastic turn out every day of the fair."
[17:42:46] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): We will do it again at Enkara
[17:42:57] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): The month of October has three Wednesdays so we will take a two week hiatus and meet on the first Wednesday of November, the 5th.
[17:43:08] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): yes
[17:43:22] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): and for some of you , the end of nov is a holiday
[17:43:37] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): Does anyone have any business to report? Or any ideas going forward?
[17:44:09] Arealius (arealius.barbosa) raises hand.
[17:44:19] Dahlia Black Clegane (voxsin) "For any of our meetings, our conference table is at your disposal within our Scribe Tower for any dates needed."
[17:44:50] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): We are there next month
[17:45:02] Dahlia Black Clegane (voxsin): "Wonderful."
[17:45:47] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "Great.. We will be meeting at Imperial Ar, which will be fun for all of us.
[17:45:59] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): Abraham will send announcements and a LM
[17:46:09] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): Anything else?
[17:46:11] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): yes
[17:46:19] Arealius (arealius.barbosa): I have been making maps of Gor since 2010, I have many famous ones that lasted for years, some that only lasted for months. I am making them available for your libraries and towers as a gift to our caste at large. Just contact me and I will provide you with them. (full mod).
[17:46:35] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): ty Ar
[17:46:51] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): We will take them. I will connect you with our librarian
[17:46:54] Catherine Aurora Gallius (babygirlsherri): claps "Thank you Sir Arealius
[17:47:00] Arealius (arealius.barbosa): Yes sir
[17:47:09] Darius Starr (dark.starr): Very generous
[17:47:12] Catherine Aurora Gallius (babygirlsherri): Var-Kor would love to have them Sir.
[17:47:16] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran) whispers: "
[17:47:48] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): "So, unless there is other business before the group, Abraham, shall we adjourn?"
[17:47:53] Dahlia Black Clegane (voxsin) "Phenomenal, thank you Sir Arealius."
[17:47:57] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): absolutely
[17:48:21] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): Very well. We are adjourned. See you all in three weeks in Ar!
[17:48:26] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): Be well everyone"
[17:48:34] Abraham Jacobson (abrahamjacobs2): Thank you all for attending, you are the backbone of this group
[17:48:40] Darius Starr (dark.starr): I wish you well.
[17:48:49] Catherine Aurora Gallius (babygirlsherri): Thank you for your time Sir.
[17:49:00] Davor O'Donnell (davoroflaura): stands. "I wish you all well."
[17:49:06] Dahlia Black Clegane (voxsin) "Thank you always for having me, be very well everyone, and please always reach out for support in anyway I may provide to all of you."
[17:50:33] Trygg Tyran (tryggtyran): Be well everyone
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