CASTE
OF SCRIBES: ~ Blue ~ Members of this caste are the scholars of Gor. They are
the writers and historians of Gorean society. They are responsible for
accounting, record-keeping, and writing. They are usually serious and studious,
have an eye for detail and a passion for knowledge. There are several
sub-castes in this caste which include Mapmakers - explorers, Magistrates, and
Litigators.
Always
looking to further their knowledge.
The
goal of the Scribe caste is to record accurately the history of Gor and to
educate the population as to laws and protocols of the people.
They
are not enforcers of the law, but are ones who judge the actions and degree of
infraction if a law has been broken.
Scholars Clerks
Bookkeepers
Accountants
Historians
Historical reference
Supply systems
Pay rosters
enlistment
Legal Experts
Compilers of Data
Mathematicians
Notaries
Explorers
Mapmakers of terrain maps
Logistics
Authors
Magistrates
And other support functions
Copymakers
Litigates
Chief accountant
Teachers
Clerks
Ambassador
Statesman
Requirements: Highly
respected, Pursue
knowledge
-
willingness to learn from the books
-
Aptitude for researching and studying various subjects from the books
-
knowledge of caste system, Homestone, geography, monetary system, time and
calendar
An
understanding of the nature of the Scribe and an awareness that Scribes look
for ways to diffuse violence and to diffuse arguments peacefully, and would not
often pick up a sword normally preferring to fight their battles with the
quill.
Introduction
to the Scribes
The
Caste of Scribes, denoted by their blue colors, are the scholerly and studious
caste. Scribes perform many tasks, but are often specialists. Noted for their
intellect, they are the bookkeepers, accountants, historians, legal experts,
compilers of data, mathematicians, and notaries of Gor. The goal of the Scribe
caste is to record accurately the history of Gor, and to educate the population
as to laws and protocols of the people. They are explorers, looking always to
further their knowledge. They are ones who write stories to spark the
imagination, and also to record heroic deeds. They are ones who keep records of
transactions, and keep the books of major houses of Gor.
Scribes
are the second of the High Castes. They are the scholars of Gorean society, the
writers and the historians. In their keeping is almost all of the accounting,
record-keeping, and writing upon Gor. They tend to be serious and studious,
with an attention to detail and a passion for knowledge. The Caste of Scribes
are the Magistrates and handle many of the judicial matters. They are not
enforcers of the Law, but are ones who judge the actions and degree of
infraction if a law has been broken. Since much legal business is conducted
through Scribes, they generally consider it wise to maintain an unimpeachable
reputation, though some rogues do exist. Furthermore, since the Scribes are one
the High Castes, the possibility that they may one day sit on the governing
council of a city is another incentive to maintain a reputation for honesty.
The
Blue Caste of Tabor
The
Scribes of Tabor work in the city Library. The Library is located near the
Northern Wall of the City, beside the Infirmary.
The
High Scribe of Tabor is Bearded Munro. He has many years of experience in his
profession, and is a vital leader to the city.
The
Chief Scribe of Tabor is ChrisNC Adamski. He has many years of experience in
Gor, and is one of the lead scholars of the Isle of Tabor. The collection of
information in the Library was gathered and organized by the Chief, ask him if
you need help finding anything. Chris is also responsible for the Operations of
the Library. If you cannot find another to assist you the Chief can perform any
task there.
The
Chief Ambassador of Tabor is Will Galuptra. His intellect and personality makes
everyone feel welcome in Tabor. Seek him out if you come from another city or
want to discuss trade or events in Tabor.
The
Chief Magistrate of Tabor is Bryan Heinrichs. His attention to detail and logic
make him a great asset for the City of Tabor.
There
are other members of the caste worth mentioning, come to the Library and meet
them all!
Requirements
of the Blue Caste
Scribes
are highly respected and regarded for their pursuit of knowledge. The training
of a Scribe is mentally rigorous, involving much learning, study and reasoning.
Online requirements for those of the Caste of Scribes include:
§ Willingness to
learn from the books of John Norman.
§ An aptitude for researching
and studying various subjects from the books.
§ Knowledge of the
caste system, the Homestone, various aspects of Gorean society such as Free
Males, Free Woman, slaves, Panthers and outlaws, geography, monetary system,
time and calendar.
§ An understanding of
the nature of Gor and an awareness that Scribes look for ways to diffuse
violence and to diffuse arguments peacefully, and would not often pick up a
sword normally preferring to fight their battles with the quill. (This does not
mean that Scribes did not use their blade. As explorers they can be quite
experienced fighters.)
Roleplay
Ideas
§ Need Information?
The Library is open and free to anyone seeking information about Gor.
§ Want your conquests
to be known? Let a scribe record them in the Library.
§ Bring your slave to
be registered with the city! All property and sales should be formally recorded
and sealed by an official Scribe.
§ Found your life
partner? Free Companionship contracts are available, just ask your favorite
Scribe.
§ Battle is Coming?
Let a Scribe know! They can keep an official record of the events!
§ Lost? Let a
Mapmaker show you the way!
§ Confused? Scribes
are the scholars, and have answers to many questions.
§ Frustrated? Scribes
are legal experts and can provide a Gorean answer to your troubles.
§ In Trouble? The
Blue Caste offers legal council to everyone.
§ ANYTHING ELSE YOU
NEED! JUST ASK!
Various
Blue Caste Roles
§ High Scribe – Head
of the caste within the city and representing the scribes cast on the city council,
direct superior of the chief scribe, chief magistrate, and the city Ambassador.
This is an elected position.
§ Chief Scribe –
Senior record keeper of the city in charge of the library and all city
documents. Direct superior of the Scholars, Record Keepers, Accountants,
Teachers, Mapmakers, Historians, Librarians, Astronomer, Cryptographer
§ Chief Ambassador –
Represents the city in dealings with other regions and cities. Reports to the
High Scribe and the city council. Direct superior of the Geographers. Mapmaker.
Negotiators, Representatives. Heralds
§ Chief Magistrate –
Senior judge of the city, the final word short of an appeal to the council on
all trial matters. Direct superior of the Magistrates, Lawyers, Praetor,
Archons, Prefects, and Public Defenders.
§ Geographer –
Explorer of new cities, and foreign lands, and unknown territories.
§ Mapmaker – Create
and Update maps of the Cluster, travel to other cities and make maps, may work
with geographer.
§ Negotiator –
Represents the City during trades for goods, services, or slaves
§ Representative –
Member of a delegation visiting another city or region.
§ Heralds –
Messengers to and for the city. May claim immunity.
§ Scholars – Learned
persons who act as advisors to others.
§ Record Keepers –
Records and stores all city announcements, meeting minutes, and birth, death,
and free companionship documents
§ Accountants –
Manages city finances
§ Teachers - Prepares
lessons for newcomers and teaches them. Prepares documents for distribution to
newcomers.
§ Historians - Works
with Archon and City Record Keeper to prepare written summaries of history of
city, researches background on buildings and grounds, collects family
histories. Prepares a weekly “News of the City” notecard for distribution once
a week.
§ Librarians – Keeps
bookshelves in the City Library filled with valuable information, and
organized.
§ Astronomer –
Manages Calender for City, determines Gorean dates and time and declares when
holidays occur
§ Cryptographer -
Works with warriors to create codes and ways to convey information/intelligence
§ Magistrates – Is
present in the city and acts to enforce city law, prepares warrants, advises
citizens on appropriate behaviour.
§ Lawyers –
Individual qualified to represent another in trial.
§ Praetor - Rank is
equivalent to Chief Magistrate, derived from the roman Praetor Peregrinus, who
had jursdiction over cases where one or more party is a non-citizen of the
city.. An example is issue of trade in the harbor, or between allies.
§ Archon – Record keeper
of all legal cases, reviews and updates laws as required, works with Praetor
§ Prefect - Present
in the city and acts to enforce city law, prepares warrants, advises citizens
Witnesses Free Companionship ceremonies.
§ Public defender –
Provides legal counsel to citizens in trouble with the law. Witnesses Free
Companionship ceremonies. Advises couples on contract law for Free
Companionships.
