Geographic Realities and Unexpected Duties - March 10

Journal Entry: March 10, 2026 

Location: Ar's Station 

Title: Geographic Realities and Unexpected Duties

The day began with a focus on both administrative preparation and the welcoming of newcomers. I spent time acquiring several new garments and accessories, including a lovely velvet gorget and headscarf set from Antaya, as maintaining a professional appearance is vital for my role as Governor’s Scribe.

While taking a quiet moment at the bakery, I encountered a confused man who addressed me as "Lady" despite being dressed in slave silks. Upon questioning, I discovered his name is Sicinnus; his owner recently passed, and he arrived in the city following a harrowing ship voyage where the slaves were neglected alongside livestock. Recognizing his desperate state, I ensured he was fed and watered. I have instructed him to remain at my heel for the time being, serving as my shadow while we find a more permanent place for him within the city's structures.

Later in the afternoon, I provided a tour to two visitors, Lady Wynna and her escort Sir Wolffe, who are seeking a new home. We visited the Academy, the Scribe Hall—where I assisted Lady Wynna in leaving a scroll for the Head of Caste, Sphere Proto—and the Warrior grounds. We had a brief run-in with Commander Razor, who was surprised to see the gates unlocked, but the tour concluded peacefully.

Class Summary: Cities and Geography (101 Series, Week 5)

• The Island of Civilization: We discussed the fundamental Gorean reality that cities are isolated lifeboats of law and order within a vast, dangerous wilderness governed only by the Natural Order.

• Major Ranges and Wastes:

  • The Sardar: The spiritual center and home of the Priest-Kings. It is a forbidden zone where trespassers simply vanish.

  • The Voltai: The "Red Mountains," home to wild tarns, larls, and the fierce Red Savages.

  • The Tahari: A brutal wasteland essential for its salt mines, which provide the preservative that keeps Gor’s food supply stable.

• The Great Poleis: * Ar: The "Rome of Gor," defined by its massive cylinders and police-state efficiency.

  • Ko-ro-ba: The resilient "Towers of the Morning," valuing culture and the arts.

  • Port Kar: The lawless "Scourge of the Thassa," populated by the planet's finest sailors and most dangerous pirates.

  • Turia: A rich, white-domed fortress in the southern hemisphere known for its heavy veils and constant warfare with the Wagon Peoples.

• Gorean Fauna: We touched upon the biological pressures that make Gorean animals faster and more aggressive than those on Earth, specifically focusing on the Tharlarion.

To Do:

• Finalize the transcribe of the High Council meeting for the Governor.

• Monitor Sicinnus’s health and behavior; he seems to be responding well to regular meals.

• Follow up with Sphere Proto regarding the scroll Lady Wynna left in his mailbox.

• Continue the meticulous task of correctly labeling the Library notecards to ensure public access is finally restored.