Archive for the ‘Southern Trade Alliance (STA)’ Category
Negotiations in Pa-Kur (Vosk Delta)
Sunday, October 20th, 2024
The Hoy ship “Phaedra” anchors in the port of Pa-Kur. There were exhausting and lengthy negotiations with the merchants about Pa-Kur’s potential accession to the Southern Trade Alliance.
Finally we got a letter:
Honored Yuroki,
In the spirit of kinship and shared prosperity, we, the Council of Merchants, humbly extend our greetings to you, esteemed leader of the Southern Trade Alliance. The winds of fortune have guided our deliberations, and we are pleased to announce that the Council has convened in earnest, our hearts aligned in purpose.
After thorough discourse and the weighing of the scales of trade, we have reached a momentous decision. With the blessing of our esteemed Ambassador, whose wisdom shines like the morning sun, we formally apply for admission into the Southern Trade Alliance.
We understand the weight of this request and recognize the bonds that unite your Alliance—a fellowship forged in the fires of commerce, trust, and mutual respect. Our intent is to contribute our resources, skills, and unwavering commitment to the prosperity of the Alliance and its members.
May our joint endeavors strengthen the markets, enrich our peoples, and foster a spirit of cooperation that echoes through the sands of time. We look forward to your favorable response, and to the flourishing of our alliance, hand in hand.
In brotherhood and trade,
Al’Hakim Anbay
First Merchant of Pakur
General Assembly of the Southern Trade Alliance
Monday, September 30th, 2024
This time the general assembly of the Southern Trade Alliance took place in Nyoka. Almost all of the Tahari oases had sent delegations. Isfahan was also present.
The administrator of Rarir applied for membership. Rarir was accepted unanimously
This man (right) is an important figure in the Tahari, he is almost always surrounded by bodyguards.
The Pasha of the Oasis of Red Rock had come with his Free Companion.
The detailed discussions are confidential. They talked about salt prices, sales strategy and a new port on the coast of Thassa where trade with the north can be organized.
Port Andros
Monday, August 12th, 2024
The Hoy Trading Company arrived at Port Andros near Genesian Port and offered products from southern Gor. Port Andros joined the Southern Trade Alliance (STA) recently.
Port Andros
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
Port Andros near Genesian Port had applied for membership in the Southern Trade Alliance (STA). The STA sent a delegation to Port Andros, which arrived safely on the Phaedra, a ship belonging to the House of Yuroki Trading Company. The Phaedra anchored there for several days. The members of the delegation inspected the port. They then met and discussed the results. The decision was made to support the admission of Port Andros. The port administrator even provided the STA with an office.
Extraordinary meeting in Red Rock
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
The Southern Trade Association (STA) met for an extraordinary meeting at the Red Rock Oasis to discuss internal disputes and to consider contentious applications
Meeting – and decision postponed
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
At a meeting of the Southern Trade Alliance (STA) in Isfahan, the application for membership of the Oasis of Tashid was very controversially discussed. The decision was postponed because the members initially demanded more information. The Oasis of Tashid has since withdrawn the application for membership
A new Salt Ubar!
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
A caravan and a group of armed men will gather at the Oasis of Lame Kaiila and march to Klima. You have to be ready for anything. Rumours has it that an important ceremony will take place.
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.
Wait for the guards of the Dunes somewhere at the Oasis of Lame Kaiila. They will find you and lead the way.
Beware of quicksand! If you lose your way, you can be lost! Just follow the guide. [Roleplaxy platz “March to Klima 31th of May 2024]
The warriors of the desert and a member of the white caste arrived at the Oasis of Klima after a long and arduous march. There they were met by a mysterious man protected by two masked bodyguards.
It is said that exquisite food and even Falarian wine were provided.
According to what we hear from usually well-informed circles, a new Salt Ubar was enthroned. He had to ensure the loyalty of the warriors and the merchants. Only selected representatives of the Southern Trade Association (STA) attended the ceremony.
Conversations
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
Conversations with the merchants from Nyoka. Nyoka is STA member.
What will be the fate of the prisoners?
Saturday, March 9th, 2024
Exploring the area near the Exchange point of the Oasis of Klima…
On to the Battle!
Arriving at the Oasis with captives…
Inside the salt mines of Klima
Exchange Point of the Oasis of Klima retaken
Sunday, January 14th, 2024
As a scout reported, the bandits were still at Exchange Point in the Oasis of Klima. They were only able to get there because they bribed a corrupt caravan leader. Therefore, the last caravan of the Southern Trade Alliance to Klima, which was, as always, under the patronage of Salt Ubar, was surprised and had to retreat after a fierce battle.
The bandits lived on the supplies that were actually intended for the oasis. When they ran out, they set everything on fire.
The heavily armed STA caravan once again set out from the Oasis of the Lame Kaiila to retake Klima’s Exchange Point. They had to rely on the help of the dune guards because only a few people knew the way and the dunes often blocked it. Anyone who doesn’t know their way around the desert will quickly get lost and die.
The magnificent panorama of the dunes did not hide the fact that the march would be dangerous. The caravan’s Kaiila and a guide had already marched ahead and were waiting a few pasangs from the Exchange Point.
After a long time and after several sandstorms slowed the march, the red rocks near Exchange Point came into view. This area is particularly dangerous because the treacherous quicksand sometimes covers the path and you have to walk in it up to your knees.
The caravan came under fire near the Exchange Point and several people were wounded. However, the STA warriors were in the majority and charged forward. After a long and very fierce battle, the bandits fled into the desert.
The warriors pursued the bandits, who apparently didn’t know exactly where to flee. Those who were only slightly wounded remained at Exchange Point and put out the fires.
It didn’t take long for the bandits to be overwhelmed. They were completely lost and had to turn back several times because they got caught in quicksand. However, the Guards of the Dunes and the STA fighters knew the area very well. The bandits were tied up and disarmed.
Meanwhile, the Kaiila of the caravan had reached the Exchange Point of the Oasis of Klima. Food supplies were increased and water barrels were filled.
The prisoners were not taken to the salt mines, but were left to the STA’s allies. The wounded marched to the Oasis of Red Rock. One of the fighters was from there and knew the way.
In the Oasis of the Red Rock there is a very large and well-equipped infirmary. Three members of the Green Caste were already waiting there, including Lady Sabina, who also runs the clinic in Isfahan and the Infirmary of the Oasis of the Lame Kaiila, and her student. The wounded were adequately cared for and some of them had to remain in bed for a few more days.