Archive for the ‘Southern Trade Alliance (STA)’ Category
Dangerous Tahari
Sunday, May 21st, 2023
Sunrise at the Oasis of Lame Kaiila. A caravan is getting ready to march to the Oasis of Klima. What surprises will the next few days bring?
The caravan leaders decided to march in two groups. The first group had to protect the initiate. It consisted of merchants from Venna and warriors and fighting slaves from Isfahan. The second group marched along with warriors from the Oasis of Scimitars.
After a long march, the first group reached the area around the exchange point of the Oasis of Klima.- She was attacked there by a Kur. A fierce fight ensued.
After the arrival of the second group, the Kur was captured. The initiate was unharmed and was guided through the salt mines of Klima.
In a secret place in the oasis of Klima gathered the leaders of the Southern Trade Alliance, the warriors of the desert and the leaders of the caravan. A man some already knew was proclaimed the new Salt Ubar. The initiate held a small ceremony and gave his blessing.
On the way back, the caravan got caught in violent sandstorms and was torn into several groups. Luckily everyone found their way back.
March to the Oasis of Klima, reloaded
Sunday, May 21st, 2023
Belnend approaching the Oasis of Lame Kaiila.
A group of merchants and warriors from the town of Belnend marched with our caravan to the Oasis of Klima. Although they have done this several times, they need a guide: The dunes in the desert are “wandering” and changing their size all the time. Only a few desert dwellers can find the path.
Although we were attacked again, we reached our goal. However, some were wounded and required treatment by the physician in the infirmary.
Lost caravan – why?
Sunday, January 22nd, 2023
Rarius Yuroki talking to guards of the dunes.
[Roleplay event: Saturday, 21th of January, 1 pm SLT, 9 pm gmt]
A large caravan from the Oasis of Klima has disappeared without a trace. However, there are no reports that the Kurii have reappeared. There must be another reason. What’s particularly strange is that a few lesser kaiila from this caravan showed up at the Oasis of Lame Kaiila, but they weren’t carrying salt or saddles. We need to know the reason for this and will search the desert up to the exchange point of Klima.
We were attacked by a group of bandits near the exchange point of Klima. The fight went on for a long time as we had to force our way through the rock gate under heavy fire. We took prisoners, there were numerous wounded. The bound bandits were taken to the salt mines of Klima.
A high-ranking delegation from the Oasis of two Scimitars marched with us to Klima and supported us in the fight. Negotiations started in Klima about the accession of the Oasis of two Scimitars to the Southern Trade Alliance (STA) and about a cooperation between the Gorean Merchant Association and the STA. The negotiations lasted into the night.
The Hoy Companies moved to the Silver Stone Oasis
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022
The House of Yuroki Companies gave up their headquarters in Kargash and moved to the Silver Stone Oasis. Masked mercenaries protected the huge caravan and the tharlarions with the valuable goods.
Dangerous Salt Trade
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022
Announcement: Salt sale for everyone for just one day! (29th of October) Location: Exchange Point of the Oasis of Klima (NOT Klima itself). Start: Gates of the Silver Stone Desert Oasis
Not all of you will be able to find the path to Klima or to reach the exchange point! It will be extremely dangerous! All men should be armed! Female merchants should ask for the protectoon of men.
All merchants of Gor welcome! You will be able to buy a reasonable amount of authentic red and yellow salt from Klima and a certificate. To get to the exchange point you will have to find persons who have been in Klima before. Ask the people you will meet near the gates!
Very few Goreans know the way to the Oasis of Klima. Anyone who draws maps of the desert will be killed. The Salt Ubar and his warriors (Guards of the Dunes) control the trade in salt from Klima. Their names are not known, they are always veiled or wear a mask.
Many Goreans from all regions gathered at the gates of the Oasis of Silver Stones. The caravan marched at night because the temperature in the desert is almost unbearable during the day. Some masked warriors seemed to know the way, the others joined them. The Tahari is dangerous, often you can see bleached bones of animals or people.
A few experienced STA merchants had marched to the Exchange Point days beforehand and were preparing to sell salt.
According to the rumors spread by the caravan leaders, the caravan encountered three Kurii who attacked immediately. The men defended themselves, some of them taking a detour to lead the women and the kaiila to a safer route. The Kurii were repelled. There were a few injured, but the men finally arrived at the Exchange Point of the Oasis of Klima.
The Kurii seemed to have disappeared, but no one knows where and if they would return…
Some merchants who are members of the Southern Trade Alliance marched from the Exchange Point to the Oasis of Klima to meet the Salt Ubar there.
It seems that the remotest reaches of the Tahari can once again be traversed with guides, but who knows how long this treacherous peace will last…
Isfahan
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022
The House of Yuroki Company visited Isfahan which is member of the Southern Trade Alliance. We talked to the Khan Hermes. We feel honored that the HoY Bank got the order to produce coins for Isfahan.
Sirens of Tyros and their Aucience
Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
Gorean Dance with the amazing Kajirae “Sirens of Tyros” – Show “The Mercenaries” – performing in Cartassa.
End of the grape harvest- Weinfest Halin
Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
End of the grape harvest in the village of Halin – Ende der Weinlese im Dorf Halin
Beware of the Steeltower!
Tuesday, September 20th, 2022
Strong sandstorms destroy the paths to the Oasis of Klima very often. Even the Guards of the Dunes had trouble finding their way. For several months, no salt caravan has arrived from the oasis, There are rumors that entire caravans have even disappeared. The STA leaders had decided to equip an expedition to reach the oasis of Klima. Armed men lead the caravan and scout the terrain.
The caravan to the Oasis of Klima prepares for for the march at the gates of Cartassa. The leaders give final orders.
A guard of the dunes riding a kaiila explores the terrain, as yet no danger seems imminent
After a long march, the steel tower that some caravan leaders had reported about suddenly appears. A spooky being runs towards the caravan and lets out an incomprehensible roar.
The men draw their weapons and prepare for a fight. A second Kur appears behind the first one. The experienced caravan leaders try to placate the Kurri with crates of raw meat. Some run behind the dunes and try to avoid the steel tower.
The Kurri are irritated by the smell of the meat. Everyone run towards the oasis of Klima. The Kurii attack the stragglers, there are some wounded. Luckily nobody gets killed.
The wounded are treated in the infirmary of the Oasis of Klima.
Breaking: Oasis of Opals burnt down
Sunday, August 21st, 2022
The Oasis of Opals was completely destroyed by a fire last night. News of the fire reached the nearby oases late. The extinguishing work was extremely hampered by a sandstorm. Unfortunately, deaths are to be mourned. There were some injured who were transported to Cartassa where they were treated.
Many thanks to everyone who helped!