Various Courses

As I sit here going over things, it looks to me like there is a number of things that need to be talked about in various classes.

Then laid out in this pattern

Introduction – How class will be held

Class 1 – What is a xxx?

Assignment 1

Class 2

Class 3

Assignment 2

Class 4

Class 5

Class 6

Assignment 3

Class 7

Class 8

Assignment 4

Class 9

Closing Remarks

Brief History

***Gorean 101 - Low Caste*** (2 classes)
Stay In-Character/ OOC

Citizenship Application & Home Stone Ceremony
Levels of authority …Who should hear the complaint?
Gorean Governance & Social Structure
- Caste system - Five High Castes of Gor (in order)

- Lower Castes of Gor and their role in Society

Basic Laws
Ceremonies
First Knowledge
Gorean Chronology

***Gorean 101 - High Caste*** (3 classes)
Stay In-Character/ OOC

Gorean Governance & Social Structure
Citizenship Application & Home Stone Ceremony
Levels of authority …Who should hear the complaint?
Caste system - Five High Castes of Gor (in order)
** Initiates - White
** Scribes – Blue
- Administrator
- Lawyers
(Legalists)
(Magistrates & Praetors)
- Scholars
- Record Keepers
- Teachers
- Clerks
- Historians
- Accountants
- Geographers
(Mapmaking)
- Cartographers
- Diplomat or Ambassador Role
** Builders - Yellow
- Architects
- Draftsman
- Stonemasons
** Physicians - Green
- Obstetrics
- Immunology
- Pediatrics
- Researcher
- Battle Field Medicine
- Traveling Physician
Note: These would make valid sub castes (Dentistry, Psychiatry and Geriatrics would not be).
** Warriors – Red
- Ubar
- Tarnsmen
- Tharlarion Cavalrymen

Note: City Guardsman would be a different position since it has no certain skills that others may not have, rather than a sub caste.

 

Basic Laws

Second Knowledge

Gorean Chronology

Ceremonies

 

 

 

***Scribes*** (9 classes)

Stay In-Character/ OOC

Gorean Governance & Social Structure
Citizenship Application & Home Stone Ceremony
Levels of authority …Who should hear the complaint?
 

Scribes – Blue

- Administrator

- Lawyers

(Legalists)

(Magistrates & Praetors)

- Scholars

- Record Keepers

- Teachers

- Clerks

- Historians

- Accountants

- Geographers

(Mapmaking)

- Cartographers

- Diplomat or Ambassador Role

 

Basic Laws

Values and Tendencies of Scribes

Tools of the scribe

 

***Citizen Care Class***

***Magistrates*** (9 classes & 4 assignments)
Stay In-Character/ OOC
What logs to save
 
Gorean Governance & Social Structure
Citizenship Application & Home Stone Ceremony
Levels of authority …Who should hear the complaint?

Administrator/Ubar
Magistrates
Advocates (Lawyers)
Praetors

Ceremonies

Levels of authority …Who should hear the complaint?

Trails
Judge
Advocacy

The Various Laws & Codes

- Merchant Law
- Code of Physicians
- Warrior Codes

 

Class 1 - Social Structure & Gorean Governance

Class 2 - Free Companionship and Other Ceremonies

Class 3 - Library - Creating & Maintaining a Library

Class 4 - Record Keeping

Class 5 - The Fighting Scribes of Gor: Map Makers and Geographers

Class 6 - Moderating Role-play

Class 7 - Diplomat/Ambassador role

Class 8 - Magistrate, Training and Types

Class 9 - Citizenship Applications/Home Stone Ceremony

 

Assignment 1: The Gorean Alphabet and Writing in Gorean Style and Method

Assignment 2: The Castes, Colors and Caste Laws of Gor

Assignment 3: First and Second Knowledge
Assignment 4: The values and tendencies of scribes
Assignment 5: Sub Castes of the High Castes
Assignment 6: Lower Castes and their roles in Gorean Society
Assignment 7: Gorean Languages other than Kassar
Assignment 8: Tools of the scribe- what they are and how used
Assignment 9: The specialty areas of a scribe
Assignment 10: Research- discerning what you need to know versus what you can find when needed.


***Ambassador***

Remember from the class on Governance, "Because magistrates are appointed in a particular city you may find someone who is a magistrate who is not a scribe. This goes for Ambassadors as well. There is one instance in the writing of Gor where an Ambassador was a warrior, which make sense because some warriors are highly literate and extremely well read. So in general Ambassadors and Magistrates are scribes but that is a matter of convenience and not an absolute rule."

Ambassadors are responsible for communication between cities, villages, or groups of people (usually include cross sim roleplay). These duties include forming allianes, declaring war and general communication with others not of their own city.

On an OOC note, ambassadors represent the sim owners and administration to other sims. We do a lot of the OOC work so that it increases the roleplay for everyone. We ensure that the rules and laws of the other sims are honored and that they know our rules for when they visit or raid.

Language and ettiquete. Gorean law protects ambassadors under the flag of diplomacy even when entering a city we are at war with. When we are in a state meeting it is better to be polite and formal. Particularly if you go to the southern cities. It is also encouraged to dress conservatively. For men that means wearing a shirt for women that mean wearing full robes of concealment (since you will be respected in every city if you are totally concealed). You will be able to study the ubars and administrators watching their body language and eye movements and they will not be able to read yours at all. It really does make a big difference in negotiations. In the writings there are several female ambassadors. The diplomatic negotiations are some of the highest level of roleplay because sometimes this is the only time the sim owners get to roleplay. With the right language and formality you can get away with insulting an ubar and they will thank you. It is the honor and the duty of all reds to guard the ambassadors. All ambassadors should have a guard with them when they travel. Having a scribal slave with is important as they can notecard the talks for you and fill out standard treaties for you if you have more than one city at the time. Leaving you free to rolyplay and to talk with the other cities and negotiate. Guard kajirus are common in the writings of Gor but many sims do not recognize a slave carrying weapons. Having one does add a lot more depth to the roles of kajirus. When you get several other contacts you will need to have an assistant ambassador to help and bring in their contacts so you are aware of the status of each city you are working with.

First send a slave to get the laws and some general scouting to out if the city is compatable to roleplay with. Cities can be found at the Gorean Hub.

Types of Cities

1. btb or back-to-book city - no female mercenaries and try hard for be gorean by the books, city and warriors follow a code of honor.

2. mercenary outposts - have female mercenaries at a as huge armies of mercenaries

3. lifestyle sim - these are sims that are closed to roleplay negotiations, the want to be within themselves.

4. gay gor sims

If the city has an ambassador it should have an embassy near the entry point of the sim for visiting dignataries, be luxurious and decorated very sumptuously and have a kajira or two to serve and the ability to ensure privacy. Banned lists should be talked about privately and not in some tavern.

Spies

yes the gray caste does exist and the spies are usually directed by the ambassador and they are able to infiltrate the reds and the command centers of the reds. It helps if spies are green as well. Female spies can play many roles; free woman, kajira or panther. Cities usually trust a woman more readily than a man so they end up at higher level meetings quickly if only as a serve, disadvantage of course they are half the size and can not fight.

Spies gather information, spread rumors and of course acts of terrorism and undermining the government.

DO NOT TELL THE UBAR OR THE COUNCIL WHO YOUR SPIES ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE DOING!

Divide cities into categories.

Allies are cities that you have signed a treaty with, that encourages trade ane travel and mutual protection. You can point to that city and say ladies you may visit that city freely without fear (other than of course the stand gorean fear).

Friendly, you have started talks but nothing has been formalized. Usually there is travel of merchants and warriors and you start to come to each others aid but nothing is put in writing yet.

Neutral cities, all of the cities you do not know about yet... or the cities you have just made contact with... or the ones you know about and have not yet approached. They can go either way.

Hostile, a city that has raided you or you have raided... restricted travel, and the talks will either lead to peace or war.

At War cities, in which you have formally declared war on these include the rules of the war and what you will allow and not allow restricted travel.

Remember ambassadors can travel to any city even ones you are at war with without fear of being arrested.

You should have a standard blank treaty form. A war agreement - rules of engagement of both parties to be attached to. It also will allow for big things like how many tarns and what you need to bring a tarn to that city


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This is things that I think of in no particular order.

·         (Those already mentioned in the material.)

·         Placement of Message Book

·         Form for those to fill out who are interested in taking classes

·         A few practice sessions that deals with "If you are given a note that says .... How would you follow up on it?" I would like to see how the student sees it and what their opinions are. Would help to determine if they are a good candidate as a magistrate

·         Also mention how to keep track of people you meet and brief notes on them. This has also saved me in the past from making a mistake as a magistrate

·         Some form for my records of who they are, their experience so far, and a few things about themselves to both get to know then and for my attendance record.

·         Find a way to record attendance

·         Find a way to give the lesson without having to type or copy everything each time

·         See if the bulletin board is a working one and if so how to use it.

·         Read through the forms and see how they are laid out

·         Rename forms to my preference... maybe?

·         Go through the note cards listed above and be familiar with the material

·         Go through the Condensed info on Gor - Luther Scrolls

·         This may be the place to mention The Gorean Cave

·         These assignments coming in as they complete them rather than all at once, that was I know that they are continuing to work on them and I can talk with them about where they may need to rethink... or I do.

·         Have the students start reading each book and then giving me a paper on what stood out in that book to them and what they learned about scribes in it.

·         While I like this so far, I don't like "essay" and "succinct" in this part. This is not school this is learning and I for one hate essays, but enjoy learning. It does not have to be perfect if they can explain themselves so I understand. This is an opportunity to learn and enjoy studying... not school.

·         More here about them and their thoughts would be good here. Need to think about it.

·         Remove BIG words and make it so all understand. My goal would be that the students communicate in a way that all can understand.

·         I have also been told that the Luther Scrolls are not accurate. Since I have not read them I would not know, but want to review them.

·         Look into taxonomy and make that clear.

·         May be a place to put in how I feel about slaves and submission. Will think on this matter.

·         Chart words in the different dialects and definitions of them.

·         I would be interested in seeing their first list. Then how that list changed and why when they used other resources besides their own thoughts.

As I sit here think about you, the new class I am to teach and what kind of things I want you to learn… for there is much I could teach as the subject is a broad one, how our world works and what part we who are Blue Caste or those becoming Scribes play in our world of Gor.

We start out first learning about scribes. Then some of you may go on and learn about Magistrates.

Scribes should know the following:

·         How to fill out the forms.

• How to file the forms.

• What different forms mean and when they are used.

• Have read three of the books.

Magistrates should know the following:

• The laws of Gor and which apply to whom.

• Which punishment for which crime.

• Where to find information they may need.

• Have read 6 of the books with plans to read all 33 books.

Continuing Studies:

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Apprentice

al, Scribes

As the population of the city is increasing in number, it has become necessary to institute a tool of apprenticeship for the Scribe subcaste of Magistrates. I have taken the liberty to compile what I believe to be a viable apprenticeship tool for a Magistrate. The instructions are as follows:

a) The apprentice will seek out the High Magistrate for conversation and debate for two hours every week, for ten weeks. This is the longest it should take. Subjects for debate for each week are itemized below.

b) The apprentice will also seek out the Chief Scribe (or delegates, if on holiday) to discuss the Code of the Scribes for one hour each week for ten weeks.

c) Once the ten weeks of debate and enlightenment are complete, we appoint the new magistrate with honor and pride.

Suggestions for improvements are always welcome, for I do enjoy a sound debate!

Of course, as the City laws are updated and revised from time to time, this tool will have to be kept up to date, naturally, which I will do.

1) Common Laws - 06.03.09 􀀛 Discuss the spirit of each article, as well as the word of each article.

2) Rules for FW 􀀚 Discuss the spirit of each article, as well as the word of each article.

3) Rules for slaves 􀀜 Discuss the spirit of each article, as well as the word of each article.

4) Continent Wide Laws 7/10/09 􀀝 Discuss the spirit of each article, as well as the word of each article.

5) Discuss Merchant law: where it derives from, how it is observed, and the difference between City Civil law and Gorean Merchant Law.

6) Compare your knowledge, then, of City Civil law with two lawbooks from other cities -- cities of your choice. (Must be cities, civilized cities with law.)

7) Discuss punishments of Gor. What punishments are suitable for what crimes? What are legitimate Gorean punishments? When is leniency ever permitted? How can you roleplay effecting a punishment?

8) Discuss the jurisdiction of the Warrior Caste in upholding peace and the jurisdiction of the Scribe Caste in upholding justice. Where do Mercenaries fit in? Where does the law suggest a line be drawn?

9) Discuss the limitations of the City lawbook as it stands now. What improvements would you recommend? Use all your knowledge from the past 8 weeks in making these determinations and recommendations.

10) Cite seven different Gor books by John Norman that illustrate justice being performed by a Magistrate. The citation must include quotation and chapter number. Here are 12 books to choose from, if you haven't already got your own sources.

Books 01, 02, 03, 05, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, & 25

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Your first assignment as an Apprentice Scribe will be to role play within the city as a Scribe. If a person comes to Library for a Scribe, you will be expected to attend to it to the best of your abilities. If someone comes into the Library needing help with forms, I normally sit down with them at a table and work with them there - it is more friendly I think and it is very important that the Blue Caste of Telnus be viewed by people of our city as being helpful and friendly. It is important to remember that you are a member of the Blue Caste - this is a High Caste, and as such you are expected to comport yourself with dignity. Inappropriate behavior will be dealt with by the Head of Caste.

As I said before, a large part of being a Scribe is being able to think on your feet. Keep in mind that you will no doubt run into things that will require you to "work around" the normal procedures.
A typical example would be if a new citizen came in for slave papers on a slave and had no documentation. If it was a submission, they could put a notecard of the submission on the Certificate of Ownership. Often times, they will not have it and you will have to interview the slave, confirm her submission, and notecard it with your signature and seal and date. Label the notecard "Verification of Submission ((Slaves Name))" and put it in the Certificate of Ownership. From there you would finish the form as usual.

The same would be true if he said he bought her from some city and was given no paperwork on her. Other cities are not as diligent about paperwork, and in the North there is no paperwork at all, so we do have to work around situations like that. Take the owner's statement, then ask the girl if that is the truth of it, notecard it, signing and putting your seal on it with the date and naming it "Verification of purchase ((Slaves Name)) and put it in the slave papers and proceed as usual with the rest of the form.

These are just examples, and you will most likely run into other situations that steer off the normal course and will require you to work around it to get the job done. If you are ever confused or unsure, do not hesitate to contact another member of the Blue Caste for help if I am not available. And you can always take the information and tell them you will get back to them later in the day.
Sometimes you may be called to the Gate because an Ambassador or Magistrate is not available. You can take a message and assure them that the person will contact them as soon as possible. You would then give the message to the person ICly or notecard it and put it in their mailbox (I usually do the latter in case they are not on when I am - I don't want to take a chance of forgetting lol)
While you are completing the Course of Study to become a full fledged Scribe, you will most likely not have assigned duties other than assisting in the library (which tends to be feast or famine). The priority, however, will be to get you certified as a full scribe as quickly as possible.
In your role of apprentice, you will fill out forms, sign and seal them, but you will then turn them in to ________ either ICly or by putting them in the "For Review" mailbox near her desk for her to review before it is filed away.

 

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