-Notion City, April 14th 1922, Trade
After various fishing incidences revolving around the sirens off shores of Faery negotiations were finally able to bring an agreement about that would allow more ships to fish with less worry for the life of their sailors.
In the previous months, fishing has become a large source of meat production with the Earth Court's farmland beginning to twindle. However, no trade agreements were ever fully struck with the Water Court and as such many ships have been lost in the confusion.
The Sirens were often the most dangerous as their draw to sailors were the strongest and unlike the various levaithans which hide in areas easily avoided, as most fish do not live long in those areas long enough to be worth the risk.
Michael Anderson was one of the core representatives from Notion City that brokered the agreement.
"The key element was finding something that would result in a gain for both sides," said Anderson. "Unfortunately, the Water Court is a nation we seldom dealt with because we lacked anything they truly wanted."
The negotiations quickly deteriorated when that fact was established. However, Anderson was quick to act. The Water Court has always had a very limited claim in domain, oceans, rivers and lakes along with surrounding areas were making it difficult to further expand their numbers. But through the use of dive equipment and drill teams, Anderson was able to determine a method that would allow the Water Court to drill deep into the land which the Earth Court had no desire to claim.
"New land," Anderson said. "Or water to be more precise. It would alleviate difficulties on all sides. They would have a greater area to expand, and that would also increase our fishable population."
The agreement was struck, lessening the number of sailors now lost at sea. The Water Court even offered to work on a fetch making system that would at least replace some of the sailors lost.
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Goblin Production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol Offers Style Unlike Any Before It
-Notion City, December 12th 1921, Style
Tonight was the opening of the all goblin acting troupe, The Miscreants, production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Those familiar with the famous play would do well to steer clear of this production. Those who have yet to see it may be able to handle the changes made to various scenes throughout the story.
Most critics have given the production rather low reviews, citing the massive changes and low quality of acting among the troupe. However, the show should be regarded as a new form of art before major criticism can be applied to it. The goblins had no real knowledge of the history of A Christmas Carol. Therefore, leaving them free of bias and able to make the changes they saw fit.
Tiny Tim, ironically played by the troupe player Big Jim, took his role a little further and became more active in the redemption of Scrooge. Instead of allowing his own passive nature to assist the change in Scrooge, Big Jim took Tiny Tim to a new level by having him pummel Scrooge furiously until he developed a dramatic turn for the better.
We were actually able to sit down with the director after the show, a highly acclaimed goblin by the name of Billy Blind. He explained his choice of Dickens' famed classic was merely a timing thing and had nothing to do with how well it was known. In fact, he said, he had never heard of it before but when asking humans a play appropriate for the winter this one constantly came up.
Mr. Blind is known for an interesting style of direction, that one has to attend a show to understand in full scope. But it seems he treats the actors just as he did in rehearsal and yells to them their cues, and even lines of dialogue if need be. Many say this destroys the suspension of disbelief, but Billy turns a blind eye to such criticism.
It's a suitable nuance here and there, that certainly does not hold a candle to the original. But again, what we're viewing here when watching Fae troupes such as the Miscreants is that to them theatre is a new avenue of entertainment for them. The show is not the show itself, but watching these players new to the scene attempt to discern the ways of human theatre.
Tonight was the opening of the all goblin acting troupe, The Miscreants, production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Those familiar with the famous play would do well to steer clear of this production. Those who have yet to see it may be able to handle the changes made to various scenes throughout the story.
Most critics have given the production rather low reviews, citing the massive changes and low quality of acting among the troupe. However, the show should be regarded as a new form of art before major criticism can be applied to it. The goblins had no real knowledge of the history of A Christmas Carol. Therefore, leaving them free of bias and able to make the changes they saw fit.
Tiny Tim, ironically played by the troupe player Big Jim, took his role a little further and became more active in the redemption of Scrooge. Instead of allowing his own passive nature to assist the change in Scrooge, Big Jim took Tiny Tim to a new level by having him pummel Scrooge furiously until he developed a dramatic turn for the better.
We were actually able to sit down with the director after the show, a highly acclaimed goblin by the name of Billy Blind. He explained his choice of Dickens' famed classic was merely a timing thing and had nothing to do with how well it was known. In fact, he said, he had never heard of it before but when asking humans a play appropriate for the winter this one constantly came up.
Mr. Blind is known for an interesting style of direction, that one has to attend a show to understand in full scope. But it seems he treats the actors just as he did in rehearsal and yells to them their cues, and even lines of dialogue if need be. Many say this destroys the suspension of disbelief, but Billy turns a blind eye to such criticism.
It's a suitable nuance here and there, that certainly does not hold a candle to the original. But again, what we're viewing here when watching Fae troupes such as the Miscreants is that to them theatre is a new avenue of entertainment for them. The show is not the show itself, but watching these players new to the scene attempt to discern the ways of human theatre.
Friday, September 30, 2011
New Players May Bring Spark of Life Back into the Game
-Notion City, April 30th 1921, Sports
It's hard to look forward to this baseball season in Notion City. With only two teams in our current league most are looking to other forms of entertainment this Spring. However, to liven things up a bit the teams have now opened their doors for any and all to try out. That means anyone who has had a desire to step up to the plate, may now do so with either our home team the Notion City Greens or our rivals the Burlington Egrets.
Even more momentous is the decision to allow Fae to now try out for either of the two teams. This comes as a surprise to many who believe that the Fae should not be allowed the chance to play. But both team managers and owners have stated that they feel the decision is in the best interest of the city and its relations with the Fae.
So, far the number of Fae applicants has been low. With the Egrets having only two try out. And the Greens only one. A big fan of the game, Mr. Lump spoke with the Informer during his try out run.
"Without any doubt," said Lump pictured right and in the back. "Baseball is the greatest thing brought to us by man. It is a microcosm in which we learn how to interact with your kind. Others have said that it is your business structure that we can learn more from. But how will talking to each other help us interact?"
"You see, with no war, like so many of our kind has seen, we cannot determine who among us is the physical better. Baseball effectively is our war. But unlike smashing the front line, the rules of the sport require intelligent thought. It's not enough to send the ball out of the park. My placement within the batting rotation is as key as my ability to hit such a tiny target over thousands of yards."
The Greens were a little bit concerned with many areas concerning Mr. Lump. First being his uniform.
"We just don't have guys that big," says team manager Patrick Murphy. "We ended up having to take the biggest uniform we had and get some adjustments made on the fly. Needless to say, if he makes the team we're going to need to have a custom order put in."
Though, Murphy continues to play up what ifs he has trouble holding back the delight he has from fans sneaking in to watch the try outs alone. "We've had worse turn outs turning tournament play. Opening up applications to all was one of the best ideas for bringing in old and new fans alike."
Modest at first, Mr. Lump put on quite a show during the pick up game on the first day of try outs. And within no time had shattered over ten Notion City records. Including highest batting average in one game, .527 and highest RBIs in one game, 13.
The Egrets were not as lucky with their Fae applicants. While stealing third, one stabbed a second baseman. And the other brought his bat along with him in a home run celebration. Both the first and third baseman sustained bludgeoning injuries to the head and torso. While the catcher was at least able to get away.
The Greens only reported one injury caused by Mr. Lump, however, it was not intentional. While coming in off a double Mr. Lump charged, legally, into the catcher attempting to tag him out at home. Mr. Lump was declared safe and the catcher left with only a minor concussion from being flung into the dugout.
All in all, things are certainly shaping up to be an interesting season this year for baseball in Notion City.
It's hard to look forward to this baseball season in Notion City. With only two teams in our current league most are looking to other forms of entertainment this Spring. However, to liven things up a bit the teams have now opened their doors for any and all to try out. That means anyone who has had a desire to step up to the plate, may now do so with either our home team the Notion City Greens or our rivals the Burlington Egrets.
Even more momentous is the decision to allow Fae to now try out for either of the two teams. This comes as a surprise to many who believe that the Fae should not be allowed the chance to play. But both team managers and owners have stated that they feel the decision is in the best interest of the city and its relations with the Fae.
So, far the number of Fae applicants has been low. With the Egrets having only two try out. And the Greens only one. A big fan of the game, Mr. Lump spoke with the Informer during his try out run.
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| Small group of prospective players. |
"Without any doubt," said Lump pictured right and in the back. "Baseball is the greatest thing brought to us by man. It is a microcosm in which we learn how to interact with your kind. Others have said that it is your business structure that we can learn more from. But how will talking to each other help us interact?"
"You see, with no war, like so many of our kind has seen, we cannot determine who among us is the physical better. Baseball effectively is our war. But unlike smashing the front line, the rules of the sport require intelligent thought. It's not enough to send the ball out of the park. My placement within the batting rotation is as key as my ability to hit such a tiny target over thousands of yards."
The Greens were a little bit concerned with many areas concerning Mr. Lump. First being his uniform.
"We just don't have guys that big," says team manager Patrick Murphy. "We ended up having to take the biggest uniform we had and get some adjustments made on the fly. Needless to say, if he makes the team we're going to need to have a custom order put in."
Though, Murphy continues to play up what ifs he has trouble holding back the delight he has from fans sneaking in to watch the try outs alone. "We've had worse turn outs turning tournament play. Opening up applications to all was one of the best ideas for bringing in old and new fans alike."
Modest at first, Mr. Lump put on quite a show during the pick up game on the first day of try outs. And within no time had shattered over ten Notion City records. Including highest batting average in one game, .527 and highest RBIs in one game, 13.
The Egrets were not as lucky with their Fae applicants. While stealing third, one stabbed a second baseman. And the other brought his bat along with him in a home run celebration. Both the first and third baseman sustained bludgeoning injuries to the head and torso. While the catcher was at least able to get away.
The Greens only reported one injury caused by Mr. Lump, however, it was not intentional. While coming in off a double Mr. Lump charged, legally, into the catcher attempting to tag him out at home. Mr. Lump was declared safe and the catcher left with only a minor concussion from being flung into the dugout.
All in all, things are certainly shaping up to be an interesting season this year for baseball in Notion City.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Mayor Addresses Notion City, Surprising Events
-Notion City, March 7th, 1920 Front Page
Mayor McCarthy took the podium outside City Hall today to alleviate the growing concerns of Notion City residents. He began his speech with a glowing compliment to the town itself for enduring the hardship that it had. "Never have I been more impressed by a city that has stood together in the face of adversity," said McCarthy. "We could have had rioting and overturned cars. But instead, the people here put their anger and frustration down with a pen. I took all that criticism to heart and immediately began to look for a way to solve our woes." He went on to state that our rough times had ended. And invited a young woman to the podium.
The woman classified herself as a representative from the world on the other side of the Fog, bringing shock from much of the onlookers. She further claimed the disappearances were caused by some strange connection of the Fog between our world and hers, people merely stumbling through this pseudo-gateway the Fog has caused. She gave no name, stating she was merely the most well respected emissary for her people.
"We're truly sorry for what has occurred here. Many of yours had disappeared, those found are being returned. I'm sorry to say that not all may be found though. Our world is a harsh and dangerous place, some of our more dangerous residents have already escaped into your world. However, as we are in a similar situation we see no reason that there cannot be a relationship between our two races. We will begin supplying this city with food in days. Our resources are abundant, and once safe we encourage visitation to our world. It is a beautiful place, as we have found yours to be. And hope soon to visit more often."
The mayor was quick to explain that negotiations had been put in place a day beforehand. And assured citizens all would be changed for the better. The press would be allowed to meet further representatives of this other world, along with the general public in the weeks to come as further negotiations between our peoples were made. The Informer tried to get a more personal comment from the Mayor but he declined to speak to us.
Other members of the City council refused to comment as well, leaving much of the press and the citizens in the dark about these new arrangements and any contracts made between the two people. Though, they did at least state that after all had been complete full disclosure would be made to the press and thus to the people.
The emissary of the, what many residents are already calling, Fae departed before the Informer could reach her for comment and no other known source for these people has been made public. However, plans have been made to send one intrepid reporter through the Fog and not only return with a statement from some governing body upon the other side, but also a look into the way of life for these people whom we now share a common situation.
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| Mayor McCarthy |
The woman classified herself as a representative from the world on the other side of the Fog, bringing shock from much of the onlookers. She further claimed the disappearances were caused by some strange connection of the Fog between our world and hers, people merely stumbling through this pseudo-gateway the Fog has caused. She gave no name, stating she was merely the most well respected emissary for her people.
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| Mystery Woman with Mayor McCarthy |
"We're truly sorry for what has occurred here. Many of yours had disappeared, those found are being returned. I'm sorry to say that not all may be found though. Our world is a harsh and dangerous place, some of our more dangerous residents have already escaped into your world. However, as we are in a similar situation we see no reason that there cannot be a relationship between our two races. We will begin supplying this city with food in days. Our resources are abundant, and once safe we encourage visitation to our world. It is a beautiful place, as we have found yours to be. And hope soon to visit more often."
The mayor was quick to explain that negotiations had been put in place a day beforehand. And assured citizens all would be changed for the better. The press would be allowed to meet further representatives of this other world, along with the general public in the weeks to come as further negotiations between our peoples were made. The Informer tried to get a more personal comment from the Mayor but he declined to speak to us.
Other members of the City council refused to comment as well, leaving much of the press and the citizens in the dark about these new arrangements and any contracts made between the two people. Though, they did at least state that after all had been complete full disclosure would be made to the press and thus to the people.
The emissary of the, what many residents are already calling, Fae departed before the Informer could reach her for comment and no other known source for these people has been made public. However, plans have been made to send one intrepid reporter through the Fog and not only return with a statement from some governing body upon the other side, but also a look into the way of life for these people whom we now share a common situation.
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