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Issue 4
CALL FOR TOURNEY!
Sir Ariel AND Sir Brogan discussed in a noble and dignified way, the idea of a Tourney to commence the slow painful rebuilding of Tar Shakan from its Glark-ridden Vojob-abetted tribulations. There is no truth to the rumor that the noble knights acted "like babies having a hissy fit."
This would represent the first attempt at having a tournament within Tar Shakan. Many have threatened yet few have done. Many now say Let's Get 'Er Done!
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NOT FOR PUBLICATION: As you may have recently heard, after the last NightWar Battle at the Palace, Sir Brogan, and Sir Ariel, Captains of the King and the Queen's Guard, got into a bit of a tussle. And yes, harsh words were exchanged. And yes, they they have called for a Tournament of Honor to settle the dispute. THIS IS IMPORTANT! We want to sit on the tourney news. No one else knows about it except for the guardsmen. What we want to do is to Highlight the Positive. Let's use in-feature interviews with the knights that will no doubt come to town. Play up the Social Aspect. This way we can show the tourney as a natural noble social outgrowth from engaged residents, instead of a hissy fit between a couple of babies. DOkdqo0not4dtr PUBLISH Tourney in andy form or way!
Given under my hand and seal, Sir Darby of Longsoap Herr Rictor Enlisted for Aid in Announcing TourneyHerr Rictor, a mysterious and slightly creepy man was asked for his thoughts about the upcoming Tourney and difficulties in getting an official announcement.
"Organized combat is a panacea for growing social discontent. By distracting the masses from legitimate problems, the established nobility will keep regular people from achieving anything of value."
Silence filled the area. Herr Rictor continued," There is no difference in a tournament, joust or combat from the ancient barbaric practice of throwing babies to the lions."
The Crowd then started laughing. As one put it,"What is this guy talking about? Babies can't joust. Duh! And Botela de Cola doesn't have any lions! He's not mysterious, he's goofy."
Herr Rictor turned red and stormed back into his compound.
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Logistics of Joust CloudyMany are unsure as how the Tourney will proceed. Sir Memsfred, when asked, had this to say,"Sounds Good but I got nuttin' on my clipboard. Nuttin' is not a lot. I guess we need some kind of announcement - I think that's some other bloke's job."
Mayor's Office Makes StatementThe Mayor's Office released a statement. "An Announcement of the Tourney is in order. What is lacking is Details about the tourney and the sad fact of a lack of official Announcement Area.
The Mayor's Office is organizing a committee to determine the location of an official Announcement Area, for the ease of our residents of Botela de Cola." Residents Attempt Ad Hoc Announcement of TourneyA number of residents, bravely attempted to make the "Official" Announcement of the Upcoming Tournament.
Critics in the crowd were quick to point out errors in presentation and form and the announcers were laughed out of the venue.
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Bike Knight Wanders In
The Celebrated Knight known as the Bike Knight rode in to town, under Visitor's permit. When asked his plan, he said,"I can smell the Tourney in the air. I will Bike for Nike and win glory and honor. What else?"
What a Coincidence! Trike Knight Pedals ThroughThe Celebrated Knight know as the Trike Knight pedaled into town, also under Visitor's permit. "Trike tops Bike! Pretty simple. I look forward to crossing some type of edged or pointed object with the Bike Knight."
New Primate Gives Thumbs UpHis Grace, Primate of the Primatives, Ben-Hur Sturgeon, Paved Saint and Found Nickle, gave an enthusiastic thumbs up for the upcoming tourney. When asked to elaborate, he did 2 thumbs up. When pressed further, he gave the Digitus Impudicus salute. Blessed be.
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