Eara Meraia

Mallos' post here touches on something very important.

A LLM was used to gather information based on what it has available: text in chat logs, forum posts, item uses, and game technicalities.
While the information it pulled is very impressive, it shows that there are gaps in what it says, and the experience of the players.

We are human players with ideas, thoughts, opinions and creativity. Not just an agglomeration of text in logs, item uses and game technicalities.
I find it very worrying that the involved human players were seemingly not contacted before making such a big decision.

If we are to be reduced to text in chat and game technicalities without being able to explain ourselves and our reasoning before judgement is made, we are not judged as human players.

every time wiiya (or anything else) gets depleted - substract min.10 gc from depleters inventory into our treasury. Problem solved...two problems even :P

every time wiiya (or anything else) gets depleted - substract min.10 gc from depleters inventory into our treasury. Problem solved...two problems even :P

every time wiiya (or anything else) gets depleted - substract min.10 gc from depleters inventory into our treasury. Problem solved...two problems even :P

every time wiiya (or anything else) gets depleted - substract min.10 gc from depleters inventory into our treasury. Problem solved...two problems even :P

First of all I want to express my utmost sadness and indignation concerning recent events. What could have been a beginning of a new exciting chapter - ended in an unexpected and in my oppinion pointless event of disbanding. I admire how Caretakers stand proud and dignant amidst of it all. That shows me, that badge or no badge - Caretakers are more than alive. They understand that end of things inevitably means new beginning.
As for the new path - I would propose you take a broader look at the concept of caretaking itself. In its broader meaning is caretaking - process of maintaining, managing and securing something. Starting from there you can choose a direction that fits you most. You could for example focus on maintaining of values (material vs immaterial), maintaining of balance in broader sense or some aspect of it. Whatever it is - you have my support.

First of all I want to express my utmost sadness and indignation concerning recent events. What could have been a beginning of a new exciting chapter - ended in an unexpected and in my oppinion pointless event of disbanding. I admire how Caretakers stand proud and dignant amidst of it all. That shows me, that badge or no badge - Caretakers are more than alive. They understand that end of things inevitably means new beginning.
As for the new path - I would propose you take a broader look at the concept of caretaking itself. In its broader meaning is caretaking - process of maintaining, managing and securing something. Starting from there you can choose a direction that fits you most. You could for example focus on maintaining of values (material vs immaterial), maintaining of balance in broader sense or some aspect of it. Whatever it is - you have my support.

First of all I want to express my utmost sadness and indignation concerning recent events. What could have been a beginning of a new exciting chapter - ended in an unexpected and in my oppinion pointless event of disbanding. I admire how Caretakers stand proud and dignant amidst of it all. That shows me, that badge or no badge - Caretakers are more than alive. They understand that end of things inevitably means new beginning.
As for the new path - I would propose you take a broader look at the concept of caretaking itself. In its broader meaning is caretaking - process of maintaining, managing and securing something. Starting from there you can choose a direction that fits you most. You could for example focus on maintaining of values (material vs immaterial), maintaining of balance in broader sense or some aspect of it. Whatever it is - you have my support.

I'll kill him for free. Donate the gold to the TKs.

Was anyone doing much anything in the last year? According to that logic everyone should be disbanded.

I have been thinking about a possible direction for the Caretakers, particularly in light of their historical association with death and preservation. Rather than treating these as separate responsibilities, I think they can be brought together through the idea of memory and what remains after loss.
Death in the realm is rarely permanent. People, alliances, even lands may wither only to return many years later. What is lost in the process may therefore be something subtler and more delicate: a role, a relationship, a place, a practice, a memory, or simply the way something once was.
I have proposed a new alliance statement to the Grand Duke and now I would like to make it public and hear from you. I believe this could be a good direction to move beyond the focus on death that has defined much of the Caretakers' identity for so many years.
I would welcome your thoughts, objections and suggestions. Let us see what it stirs.

I, Samon, in name of the people of the realm, hereby officially declare an open rebellion of the dead against the tyranny of graveyard keeper Blackshade Rider.
In this post I shall explain the why. Here I will explain what this will mean for the dead in practice.

As many of you know I have spent more time dead than anyone else in this realm. Over the last decade the days I have been alive are few and far between. The dead are more dear to me than anything else in the realm. I have also been the most outspoken opponent to a king in the Dead.
Then why, you might ask, was I there during the protest in the graveyard?
After being appointed graveyard keeper it quickly became clear that Blackshade does fancy himself king of the Dead and does not condone any detractors.

The accusations
A short list of Blackshade Rider's many transgressions in the run up to the protest are:
Countless unprovoked insults to many different people, in particular, but not exclusively, when they showed interest in the Dead.
Involuntary resurrections
Silencing over minor disagreements
Spread lies about his detractors
Threatened the existence of his Necrovion neighbours when they offered cooperation
Shared that he used an exploit to gain more Marigold flowers than he should. This exploit has since been fixed. See: https://magicduel.com/page/Announcement/view/6725
Furthermore Blackshade Rider falsely claimed that he is the only person to care about the dead, despite there being a plethora of people that have been intimately involved with the dead.
First and foremost the Caretakers, especially Aelis, Mallos, Sephirah, Lashtal and, until very recently, Ledah and Myself
Aside from them, whenever I died I would immediately receive offers of help from Syrian, Seigheart, Fang and many others.
And in the past there have been too many more to name all of them.

The protest and its aftermath
Both his behaviour, his violent possessiveness and the appearance of unfair advantages created a lot of anger among the people. So much so that something happening became an inevitability.
This caused 22 people to gather on the day of the protest. Virtually everyone who was awake at the time.
While there were many jokes being made, the sentiment behind the protest was dead serious. My hope was that this would cause some reflection by those who's actions caused this.
The opposite appears true.
In the aftermath:
- The one alliance that has truly consistently cared for the dead has been destroyed under slanderous accusations.
- The meticulously placed marigold flowers have been uprooted and seemingly randomly scattered across a new land.
Not a single shred of self reflection has been shown so far by those who created the situation that led to the protest.

The rebellion
This is why I, in name of the people of realm, see no other option than to start an open rebellion in the Dead until Blackshade Rider has been removed from his position as graveyard keeper and some of the most harmful changes to the dead have been reversed. Finally I demand apologies from both Mur and Blackshade to Aelis and the Caretakers. They have been the most active alliance in MD by far over the past 2 months and I will not stand for this slander.
I will only support Blackshade to retake his position if he shows he can deal respectfully with both the living and the dead and injustice has been rectified.

Praise the shades.
Samon

P.s. While the blame for some of this lays with Mur, there will be plenty of opportunity to discuss that in another thread soon.

After Feedback from Mur this adventure log has been cancelled and will not proceed.

We, the people of Marind Bell and the East, alongside our friends of Necrovion, have invaded the Dead lands claiming it ours!
First at GoE:
We cunningly entirely blamed Mur on this action, fearing potential repercussions. However when we invaded no one stood against us!

The following people were part of the raid:
@Aelis
@Mallos
@Chewett
@Sunfire
@Ledah
@Syrian
@Sephirah Caelum
@Else
@Kaya
@Eara Meraia
@Fang Archbane
@MRAlyon
@Miq
@Marvolo
@redneck
@Seigheart
@Vahr
Bengos
Eutchus
Orbac
We had 23 people meet us at GoE, and many of them followed the INVASION!


I formally claim the lands of the Dead for the people of Marind Bell and the East!

It was a lovely evening with Sunfire''s Pledge ceremony marking the new stage in history of Treasure Keepers. I want to express my gratitude for all present during the ceremony.
Hereby the log of this event for those who could not join us. (thank you, Aelis!)

[04/11/26 22:51] :[Spell] verzameling "Champion"s Dome, 1"
[04/11/26 22:51] : Aelis picks a card and gets Joker
[04/11/26 22:51] Eara Meraia:Joker!
[04/11/26 22:51] Aelis:Fun card
[04/11/26 22:52] Aelis:Look who showed up!
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia:greetings Ledah
[04/11/26 22:52] Aelis:Totally unrelated to the pull, of course
[04/11/26 22:52] Ledah: I knew it Sunperson ₪ʓ
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia: nods indeed
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia:but he fainted
[04/11/26 22:53] Eara Meraia:can you wake him up maybe?
[04/11/26 22:53] Eara Meraia:no strong drinks yet preferably
[04/11/26 22:53] :Ledah sneezes on Sunfire ϠϪ
[04/11/26 22:53] :Eara Meraia greets Invie
[04/11/26 22:54] Sunfire: coughs and spits gross
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:ewwww....if THAT doesnt wake him up
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:ha!
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:it worked!
[04/11/26 22:54] :Invie waves at Eara Meraia
[04/11/26 22:54] Aelis:It worked
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:I will remember this
[04/11/26 22:54] Ledah: All according to plan Ϫɤ
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:THANK YOU!
[04/11/26 22:55] Ledah: Use ithe p wisely... or not ;) ʓϪ
[04/11/26 22:55] Ledah: Bloody keyboard hijacker ∯⺗
[04/11/26 22:55] Eara Meraia:is wookie around?
[04/11/26 22:58] Seigheart:Howdy folks
[04/11/26 22:58] Eara Meraia:hey Seigh
[04/11/26 22:58] Eara Meraia:welcome to the gathering
[04/11/26 23:00] :Eara Meraia greets Else
[04/11/26 23:01] :Eara Meraia waves to Marvolo
[04/11/26 23:03] :Chewett bows
[04/11/26 23:04] Aelis:Lovely. All 4 East alliances present
[04/11/26 23:04] Eara Meraia:There he is.
[04/11/26 23:04] Marvolo:Hello hello!
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia:good evening Chew
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia: smiles happy to see you all here
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia:And indeed nice East representation
[04/11/26 23:05] Seigheart:Its the East and Seigh
[04/11/26 23:05] Seigheart:lol
[04/11/26 23:06] Eara Meraia:and Marv!
[04/11/26 23:06] Seigheart:Oh, and Marv! Sorry :P
[04/11/26 23:06] Eara Meraia:and Sy!
[04/11/26 23:06] Sunfire:good evening all
[04/11/26 23:06] Syrian:hello
[04/11/26 23:06] Seigheart:And Syrian snuck in :p
[04/11/26 23:07] Eara Meraia: smiles at Syrian good evening Majesty
[04/11/26 23:07] Syrian:i was summoned
[04/11/26 23:08] Eara Meraia:Thank you all for attending we shall begin in a moment
[04/11/26 23:08] :Syrian lent the companion Rustgold Wraithling (form 3) to Eara Meraia until 00:08 server time
[04/11/26 23:09] Eara Meraia: laughs this is adorable
[04/11/26 23:10] :Eara Meraia greets MRAlyon
[04/11/26 23:11] Eara Meraia:alrighty then, I guess those who were planning to attend are here now
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:Today, we gather to witness the beginning of a new chapter and to welcome a new member into the ranks of our Treasure Keepers.
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:The responsibility of a Treasure Keeper is not one to be taken lightly.
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:It is a position built upon trust, integrity, fairness, and dedication.
[04/11/26 23:13] Eara Meraia:Those entrusted with this duty must set aside personal interests and friendships, acting always in the best interest of the realm and its inhabitants
[04/11/26 23:14] Eara Meraia:TK was dormant for a long time, but now I intend to give it new life and it involves fresh blood
[04/11/26 23:14] :Eara Meraia smiles
[04/11/26 23:14] Syrian:fresh blood...?
[04/11/26 23:14] Seigheart:... fresh blood on his hands?
[04/11/26 23:15] Eara Meraia: grins of course...
[04/11/26 23:15] :Chewett looks around at the very old blood around him
[04/11/26 23:15] Syrian:i had a murder at my coronation, are we about to have one here too?
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia: chuckles old can be fresh too
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:in a different context
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:No murder planned, but you never know...
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:Anyway coughs let me resume...
[04/11/26 23:17] Syrian:too bad....
[04/11/26 23:17] Eara Meraia:Today, Sunfire has chosen to accept this responsibility and to pledge loyalty to the principles TK uphold.
[04/11/26 23:18] Eara Meraia:Let this ceremony serve not merely as a formality, but as a reminder that power is a privilege, trust is earned, and honor must be upheld through actions, not words alone
[04/11/26 23:19] Eara Meraia:Sunfire, step forward and prepare to make your pledge
[04/11/26 23:19] :Eara Meraia steps away to give space to Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:21] :Sunfire steps towards the dome, grabs his Athame and slices his palm, then places his blooded palm onto the dome wall and turns to the crowd
[04/11/26 23:21] Sunfire:I, Sunfire, pledge my loyalty to the Treasure Keeper Alliance.
[04/11/26 23:22] Else: (:P)
[04/11/26 23:22] Sunfire:I promise to devote my selfless efforts to restoring and maintaining the balance of values within the realm. I shall dedicate my time and efforts to ensuring that those who are worthy receive the rewards they deserve.
[04/11/26 23:23] Sunfire:I shall not allow personal preferences, friendships, or personal dislikes to influence my decisions. Under no circumstances shall I abuse the power entrusted to me as a Treasure Keeper for my own personal enrichment.
[04/11/26 23:23] Sunfire:Should I ever betray the trust placed in me, I shall accept the punishment of death and exclusion.
[04/11/26 23:25] Sunfire:May the eternal memory of Fyrd Argentus help and guide me.
[04/11/26 23:25] :Eara Meraia nods satisfied and steps toward Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:Let these words be heard and remembered. From this day forward, you shall bear the title and responsibility of a Treasure Keeper.
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:May you serve with wisdom, act with fairness, and remain true to the trust placed in you.
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:Welcome among the Treasure Keepers!
[04/11/26 23:27] Syrian:badge badge badge!
[04/11/26 23:27] :Eara Meraia hands Sunfire a shiny badge
[04/11/26 23:27] Aelis: claps Congratulations, dear brother.
[04/11/26 23:27] :Else disbanded Sunfire and took all ☻42 heads.
[04/11/26 23:27] Seigheart:Nice to see the TKs come back to life :)
[04/11/26 23:27] Aelis:Welcome home winks
[04/11/26 23:27] Seigheart:I look forward to all the sponsorships :P
[04/11/26 23:27] :Ledah mutters no taxes for TK
[04/11/26 23:27] Marvolo:Congratulations!
[04/11/26 23:28] :Eara Meraia cheers
[04/11/26 23:28] Seigheart:And here I thought Sunfire was going to be the next king of Loreroot lol
[04/11/26 23:28] Sunfire: smiles and bows thank you
[04/11/26 23:28] Invie:Congratulations, Sunfire! cheers
[04/11/26 23:28] Else: (he was not :) )
[04/11/26 23:29] Syrian:grats sunny!
[04/11/26 23:29] Mercurial Spectre:Congrats
[04/11/26 23:29] Chewett:Congratulations Mr Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:29] Syrian:what a time to be alive, two alliances back!
[04/11/26 23:30] Eara Meraia:indeed
[04/11/26 23:30] Eara Meraia:I am looking forward to exciting things that are to come
[04/11/26 23:31] Seigheart:maybe a third for christmas :)
[04/11/26 23:32] Eara Meraia:We would like to work together with individuals, but also with other alliances, so if you have nice ideas - feel free to reach out
[04/11/26 23:32] Sunfire:if I may speak a few words
[04/11/26 23:32] Eara Meraia: smiles at Sunfire of course, it is your ceremony
[04/11/26 23:34] Sunfire:I see that to some my decision to move here is a surprise, and some guessed correctly right away smiles
[04/11/26 23:35] Sunfire:I believe the realm is currently at a crossroads and it is very important that we take a moment to think where we are going
[04/11/26 23:35] Sunfire:the realm is changing in a very fast pace, one could say too fast.
[04/11/26 23:36] Seigheart:We have a lot of catching up to do :)
[04/11/26 23:36] :Eara Meraia nods
[04/11/26 23:37] Sunfire:in this ideology I believe joining the TK is in this regard the best answer, for it serves those that bring life to this realm
[04/11/26 23:37] Sunfire:we envision a realm built by the people for the people, actions that ripple throughout the realm
[04/11/26 23:38] Sunfire:we have one of the finest examples of how powerful this community is standing right here bows to Syrian opening a land and becoming Queen after it being closed for more than 10 years
[04/11/26 23:39] Sunfire:maybe i am nostalgic, but this is the realm i dream of. i hope we can bring it back together
[04/11/26 23:41] :Sunfire bows and steps back
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:You speak true, Sunfire. A realm built by its people has to be built by hands that keep working, and the Maker's Circle has always believed that.
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:Syrian is proof that one person's will can open a door that stayed shut for ten years. If the TK stands for that, then I'll walk beside it
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:Fast or slow, the realm changes, so let us be the ones who shape it. bows to Syrian, then to Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:42] Eara Meraia: smiles so very true
[04/11/26 23:42] Seigheart:If you have time, after the ceremony, I can tell you what I have been getting up to, and perhaps combine forces :)
[04/11/26 23:43] Eara Meraia: nods to Seigh I do have time and I love listening
[04/11/26 23:44] Eara Meraia:Anyone else who wishes to share some words?
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Do what needs to be done
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Eara shall guide you
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Murder them all
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Oh no.... sorry that was part of another speech
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Best wishes to you both in the new TK
[04/11/26 23:44] :Eara Meraia chuckles
[04/11/26 23:44] Syrian:we were promised new blood!
[04/11/26 23:45] :Seigheart claps
[04/11/26 23:45] :Syrian pokes aelis
[04/11/26 23:45] Chewett:My killing tool is off cooldown winks
[04/11/26 23:45] Sunfire: point to the handprint on the domewall new blood
[04/11/26 23:45] Syrian:damn, saved by a technicality...
[04/11/26 23:46] :Chewett sings Waaaa ps ps ps
[04/11/26 23:46] :Else whispers: spell3 chewett
[04/11/26 23:46] Eara Meraia:We will reward a good creative murder quest!
[04/11/26 23:47] Seigheart:lol
[04/11/26 23:47] Aelis:Wise words, Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:47] Else: (a russian roulette with both trick or treat would have been nice for halloween)
[04/11/26 23:48] Seigheart:... Eara.
[04/11/26 23:48] Seigheart:First order of business... get eggy to fix the donation bin here :P
[04/11/26 23:48] :[Spell] Hideous Spell55555 Else
[04/11/26 23:48] Eara Meraia:this bin also needs to be places somewhere else, since not everyone has free access to this location I hear
[04/11/26 23:50] Eara Meraia:Thank you for pointing out, Seigh
[04/11/26 23:51] Syrian:free access to champion's dome for all i say!
[04/11/26 23:51] Chewett:Free Access to Necrovion for all I say!
[04/11/26 23:51] Syrian:woah now let's not get too carried away
[04/11/26 23:51] Seigheart:Free access to every scene!
[04/11/26 23:51] Chewett:As you wish Queen Syrian
[04/11/26 23:52] Seigheart:You guys wanna see my erolin project?
[04/11/26 23:53] Seigheart:its getting close :)
[04/11/26 23:53] Eara Meraia: coughs Since everybody seems to have said what they wanted I officially call this pledge ceremony closed...and you can continue chatting about everything else :P

It was a lovely evening with Sunfire''s Pledge ceremony marking the new stage in history of Treasure Keepers. I want to express my gratitude for all present during the ceremony.
Hereby the log of this event for those who could not join us. (thank you, Aelis!)

[04/11/26 22:51] :[Spell] verzameling "Champion"s Dome, 1"
[04/11/26 22:51] : Aelis picks a card and gets Joker
[04/11/26 22:51] Eara Meraia:Joker!
[04/11/26 22:51] Aelis:Fun card
[04/11/26 22:52] Aelis:Look who showed up!
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia:greetings Ledah
[04/11/26 22:52] Aelis:Totally unrelated to the pull, of course
[04/11/26 22:52] Ledah: I knew it Sunperson ₪ʓ
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia: nods indeed
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia:but he fainted
[04/11/26 22:53] Eara Meraia:can you wake him up maybe?
[04/11/26 22:53] Eara Meraia:no strong drinks yet preferably
[04/11/26 22:53] :Ledah sneezes on Sunfire ϠϪ
[04/11/26 22:53] :Eara Meraia greets Invie
[04/11/26 22:54] Sunfire: coughs and spits gross
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:ewwww....if THAT doesnt wake him up
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:ha!
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:it worked!
[04/11/26 22:54] :Invie waves at Eara Meraia
[04/11/26 22:54] Aelis:It worked
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:I will remember this
[04/11/26 22:54] Ledah: All according to plan Ϫɤ
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:THANK YOU!
[04/11/26 22:55] Ledah: Use ithe p wisely... or not ;) ʓϪ
[04/11/26 22:55] Ledah: Bloody keyboard hijacker ∯⺗
[04/11/26 22:55] Eara Meraia:is wookie around?
[04/11/26 22:58] Seigheart:Howdy folks
[04/11/26 22:58] Eara Meraia:hey Seigh
[04/11/26 22:58] Eara Meraia:welcome to the gathering
[04/11/26 23:00] :Eara Meraia greets Else
[04/11/26 23:01] :Eara Meraia waves to Marvolo
[04/11/26 23:03] :Chewett bows
[04/11/26 23:04] Aelis:Lovely. All 4 East alliances present
[04/11/26 23:04] Eara Meraia:There he is.
[04/11/26 23:04] Marvolo:Hello hello!
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia:good evening Chew
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia: smiles happy to see you all here
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia:And indeed nice East representation
[04/11/26 23:05] Seigheart:Its the East and Seigh
[04/11/26 23:05] Seigheart:lol
[04/11/26 23:06] Eara Meraia:and Marv!
[04/11/26 23:06] Seigheart:Oh, and Marv! Sorry :P
[04/11/26 23:06] Eara Meraia:and Sy!
[04/11/26 23:06] Sunfire:good evening all
[04/11/26 23:06] Syrian:hello
[04/11/26 23:06] Seigheart:And Syrian snuck in :p
[04/11/26 23:07] Eara Meraia: smiles at Syrian good evening Majesty
[04/11/26 23:07] Syrian:i was summoned
[04/11/26 23:08] Eara Meraia:Thank you all for attending we shall begin in a moment
[04/11/26 23:08] :Syrian lent the companion Rustgold Wraithling (form 3) to Eara Meraia until 00:08 server time
[04/11/26 23:09] Eara Meraia: laughs this is adorable
[04/11/26 23:10] :Eara Meraia greets MRAlyon
[04/11/26 23:11] Eara Meraia:alrighty then, I guess those who were planning to attend are here now
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:Today, we gather to witness the beginning of a new chapter and to welcome a new member into the ranks of our Treasure Keepers.
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:The responsibility of a Treasure Keeper is not one to be taken lightly.
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:It is a position built upon trust, integrity, fairness, and dedication.
[04/11/26 23:13] Eara Meraia:Those entrusted with this duty must set aside personal interests and friendships, acting always in the best interest of the realm and its inhabitants
[04/11/26 23:14] Eara Meraia:TK was dormant for a long time, but now I intend to give it new life and it involves fresh blood
[04/11/26 23:14] :Eara Meraia smiles
[04/11/26 23:14] Syrian:fresh blood...?
[04/11/26 23:14] Seigheart:... fresh blood on his hands?
[04/11/26 23:15] Eara Meraia: grins of course...
[04/11/26 23:15] :Chewett looks around at the very old blood around him
[04/11/26 23:15] Syrian:i had a murder at my coronation, are we about to have one here too?
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia: chuckles old can be fresh too
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:in a different context
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:No murder planned, but you never know...
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:Anyway coughs let me resume...
[04/11/26 23:17] Syrian:too bad....
[04/11/26 23:17] Eara Meraia:Today, Sunfire has chosen to accept this responsibility and to pledge loyalty to the principles TK uphold.
[04/11/26 23:18] Eara Meraia:Let this ceremony serve not merely as a formality, but as a reminder that power is a privilege, trust is earned, and honor must be upheld through actions, not words alone
[04/11/26 23:19] Eara Meraia:Sunfire, step forward and prepare to make your pledge
[04/11/26 23:19] :Eara Meraia steps away to give space to Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:21] :Sunfire steps towards the dome, grabs his Athame and slices his palm, then places his blooded palm onto the dome wall and turns to the crowd
[04/11/26 23:21] Sunfire:I, Sunfire, pledge my loyalty to the Treasure Keeper Alliance.
[04/11/26 23:22] Else: (:P)
[04/11/26 23:22] Sunfire:I promise to devote my selfless efforts to restoring and maintaining the balance of values within the realm. I shall dedicate my time and efforts to ensuring that those who are worthy receive the rewards they deserve.
[04/11/26 23:23] Sunfire:I shall not allow personal preferences, friendships, or personal dislikes to influence my decisions. Under no circumstances shall I abuse the power entrusted to me as a Treasure Keeper for my own personal enrichment.
[04/11/26 23:23] Sunfire:Should I ever betray the trust placed in me, I shall accept the punishment of death and exclusion.
[04/11/26 23:25] Sunfire:May the eternal memory of Fyrd Argentus help and guide me.
[04/11/26 23:25] :Eara Meraia nods satisfied and steps toward Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:Let these words be heard and remembered. From this day forward, you shall bear the title and responsibility of a Treasure Keeper.
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:May you serve with wisdom, act with fairness, and remain true to the trust placed in you.
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:Welcome among the Treasure Keepers!
[04/11/26 23:27] Syrian:badge badge badge!
[04/11/26 23:27] :Eara Meraia hands Sunfire a shiny badge
[04/11/26 23:27] Aelis: claps Congratulations, dear brother.
[04/11/26 23:27] :Else disbanded Sunfire and took all ☻42 heads.
[04/11/26 23:27] Seigheart:Nice to see the TKs come back to life :)
[04/11/26 23:27] Aelis:Welcome home winks
[04/11/26 23:27] Seigheart:I look forward to all the sponsorships :P
[04/11/26 23:27] :Ledah mutters no taxes for TK
[04/11/26 23:27] Marvolo:Congratulations!
[04/11/26 23:28] :Eara Meraia cheers
[04/11/26 23:28] Seigheart:And here I thought Sunfire was going to be the next king of Loreroot lol
[04/11/26 23:28] Sunfire: smiles and bows thank you
[04/11/26 23:28] Invie:Congratulations, Sunfire! cheers
[04/11/26 23:28] Else: (he was not :) )
[04/11/26 23:29] Syrian:grats sunny!
[04/11/26 23:29] Mercurial Spectre:Congrats
[04/11/26 23:29] Chewett:Congratulations Mr Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:29] Syrian:what a time to be alive, two alliances back!
[04/11/26 23:30] Eara Meraia:indeed
[04/11/26 23:30] Eara Meraia:I am looking forward to exciting things that are to come
[04/11/26 23:31] Seigheart:maybe a third for christmas :)
[04/11/26 23:32] Eara Meraia:We would like to work together with individuals, but also with other alliances, so if you have nice ideas - feel free to reach out
[04/11/26 23:32] Sunfire:if I may speak a few words
[04/11/26 23:32] Eara Meraia: smiles at Sunfire of course, it is your ceremony
[04/11/26 23:34] Sunfire:I see that to some my decision to move here is a surprise, and some guessed correctly right away smiles
[04/11/26 23:35] Sunfire:I believe the realm is currently at a crossroads and it is very important that we take a moment to think where we are going
[04/11/26 23:35] Sunfire:the realm is changing in a very fast pace, one could say too fast.
[04/11/26 23:36] Seigheart:We have a lot of catching up to do :)
[04/11/26 23:36] :Eara Meraia nods
[04/11/26 23:37] Sunfire:in this ideology I believe joining the TK is in this regard the best answer, for it serves those that bring life to this realm
[04/11/26 23:37] Sunfire:we envision a realm built by the people for the people, actions that ripple throughout the realm
[04/11/26 23:38] Sunfire:we have one of the finest examples of how powerful this community is standing right here bows to Syrian opening a land and becoming Queen after it being closed for more than 10 years
[04/11/26 23:39] Sunfire:maybe i am nostalgic, but this is the realm i dream of. i hope we can bring it back together
[04/11/26 23:41] :Sunfire bows and steps back
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:You speak true, Sunfire. A realm built by its people has to be built by hands that keep working, and the Maker's Circle has always believed that.
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:Syrian is proof that one person's will can open a door that stayed shut for ten years. If the TK stands for that, then I'll walk beside it
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:Fast or slow, the realm changes, so let us be the ones who shape it. bows to Syrian, then to Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:42] Eara Meraia: smiles so very true
[04/11/26 23:42] Seigheart:If you have time, after the ceremony, I can tell you what I have been getting up to, and perhaps combine forces :)
[04/11/26 23:43] Eara Meraia: nods to Seigh I do have time and I love listening
[04/11/26 23:44] Eara Meraia:Anyone else who wishes to share some words?
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Do what needs to be done
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Eara shall guide you
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Murder them all
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Oh no.... sorry that was part of another speech
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Best wishes to you both in the new TK
[04/11/26 23:44] :Eara Meraia chuckles
[04/11/26 23:44] Syrian:we were promised new blood!
[04/11/26 23:45] :Seigheart claps
[04/11/26 23:45] :Syrian pokes aelis
[04/11/26 23:45] Chewett:My killing tool is off cooldown winks
[04/11/26 23:45] Sunfire: point to the handprint on the domewall new blood
[04/11/26 23:45] Syrian:damn, saved by a technicality...
[04/11/26 23:46] :Chewett sings Waaaa ps ps ps
[04/11/26 23:46] :Else whispers: spell3 chewett
[04/11/26 23:46] Eara Meraia:We will reward a good creative murder quest!
[04/11/26 23:47] Seigheart:lol
[04/11/26 23:47] Aelis:Wise words, Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:47] Else: (a russian roulette with both trick or treat would have been nice for halloween)
[04/11/26 23:48] Seigheart:... Eara.
[04/11/26 23:48] Seigheart:First order of business... get eggy to fix the donation bin here :P
[04/11/26 23:48] :[Spell] Hideous Spell55555 Else
[04/11/26 23:48] Eara Meraia:this bin also needs to be places somewhere else, since not everyone has free access to this location I hear
[04/11/26 23:50] Eara Meraia:Thank you for pointing out, Seigh
[04/11/26 23:51] Syrian:free access to champion's dome for all i say!
[04/11/26 23:51] Chewett:Free Access to Necrovion for all I say!
[04/11/26 23:51] Syrian:woah now let's not get too carried away
[04/11/26 23:51] Seigheart:Free access to every scene!
[04/11/26 23:51] Chewett:As you wish Queen Syrian
[04/11/26 23:52] Seigheart:You guys wanna see my erolin project?
[04/11/26 23:53] Seigheart:its getting close :)
[04/11/26 23:53] Eara Meraia: coughs Since everybody seems to have said what they wanted I officially call this pledge ceremony closed...and you can continue chatting about everything else :P

It was a lovely evening with Sunfire''s Pledge ceremony marking the new stage in history of Treasure Keepers. I want to express my gratitude for all present during the ceremony.
Hereby the log of this event for those who could not join us. (thank you, Aelis!)

[04/11/26 22:51] :[Spell] verzameling "Champion"s Dome, 1"
[04/11/26 22:51] : Aelis picks a card and gets Joker
[04/11/26 22:51] Eara Meraia:Joker!
[04/11/26 22:51] Aelis:Fun card
[04/11/26 22:52] Aelis:Look who showed up!
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia:greetings Ledah
[04/11/26 22:52] Aelis:Totally unrelated to the pull, of course
[04/11/26 22:52] Ledah: I knew it Sunperson ₪ʓ
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia: nods indeed
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia:but he fainted
[04/11/26 22:53] Eara Meraia:can you wake him up maybe?
[04/11/26 22:53] Eara Meraia:no strong drinks yet preferably
[04/11/26 22:53] :Ledah sneezes on Sunfire ϠϪ
[04/11/26 22:53] :Eara Meraia greets Invie
[04/11/26 22:54] Sunfire: coughs and spits gross
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:ewwww....if THAT doesnt wake him up
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:ha!
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:it worked!
[04/11/26 22:54] :Invie waves at Eara Meraia
[04/11/26 22:54] Aelis:It worked
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:I will remember this
[04/11/26 22:54] Ledah: All according to plan Ϫɤ
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:THANK YOU!
[04/11/26 22:55] Ledah: Use ithe p wisely... or not ;) ʓϪ
[04/11/26 22:55] Ledah: Bloody keyboard hijacker ∯⺗
[04/11/26 22:55] Eara Meraia:is wookie around?
[04/11/26 22:58] Seigheart:Howdy folks
[04/11/26 22:58] Eara Meraia:hey Seigh
[04/11/26 22:58] Eara Meraia:welcome to the gathering
[04/11/26 23:00] :Eara Meraia greets Else
[04/11/26 23:01] :Eara Meraia waves to Marvolo
[04/11/26 23:03] :Chewett bows
[04/11/26 23:04] Aelis:Lovely. All 4 East alliances present
[04/11/26 23:04] Eara Meraia:There he is.
[04/11/26 23:04] Marvolo:Hello hello!
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia:good evening Chew
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia: smiles happy to see you all here
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia:And indeed nice East representation
[04/11/26 23:05] Seigheart:Its the East and Seigh
[04/11/26 23:05] Seigheart:lol
[04/11/26 23:06] Eara Meraia:and Marv!
[04/11/26 23:06] Seigheart:Oh, and Marv! Sorry :P
[04/11/26 23:06] Eara Meraia:and Sy!
[04/11/26 23:06] Sunfire:good evening all
[04/11/26 23:06] Syrian:hello
[04/11/26 23:06] Seigheart:And Syrian snuck in :p
[04/11/26 23:07] Eara Meraia: smiles at Syrian good evening Majesty
[04/11/26 23:07] Syrian:i was summoned
[04/11/26 23:08] Eara Meraia:Thank you all for attending we shall begin in a moment
[04/11/26 23:08] :Syrian lent the companion Rustgold Wraithling (form 3) to Eara Meraia until 00:08 server time
[04/11/26 23:09] Eara Meraia: laughs this is adorable
[04/11/26 23:10] :Eara Meraia greets MRAlyon
[04/11/26 23:11] Eara Meraia:alrighty then, I guess those who were planning to attend are here now
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:Today, we gather to witness the beginning of a new chapter and to welcome a new member into the ranks of our Treasure Keepers.
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:The responsibility of a Treasure Keeper is not one to be taken lightly.
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:It is a position built upon trust, integrity, fairness, and dedication.
[04/11/26 23:13] Eara Meraia:Those entrusted with this duty must set aside personal interests and friendships, acting always in the best interest of the realm and its inhabitants
[04/11/26 23:14] Eara Meraia:TK was dormant for a long time, but now I intend to give it new life and it involves fresh blood
[04/11/26 23:14] :Eara Meraia smiles
[04/11/26 23:14] Syrian:fresh blood...?
[04/11/26 23:14] Seigheart:... fresh blood on his hands?
[04/11/26 23:15] Eara Meraia: grins of course...
[04/11/26 23:15] :Chewett looks around at the very old blood around him
[04/11/26 23:15] Syrian:i had a murder at my coronation, are we about to have one here too?
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia: chuckles old can be fresh too
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:in a different context
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:No murder planned, but you never know...
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:Anyway coughs let me resume...
[04/11/26 23:17] Syrian:too bad....
[04/11/26 23:17] Eara Meraia:Today, Sunfire has chosen to accept this responsibility and to pledge loyalty to the principles TK uphold.
[04/11/26 23:18] Eara Meraia:Let this ceremony serve not merely as a formality, but as a reminder that power is a privilege, trust is earned, and honor must be upheld through actions, not words alone
[04/11/26 23:19] Eara Meraia:Sunfire, step forward and prepare to make your pledge
[04/11/26 23:19] :Eara Meraia steps away to give space to Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:21] :Sunfire steps towards the dome, grabs his Athame and slices his palm, then places his blooded palm onto the dome wall and turns to the crowd
[04/11/26 23:21] Sunfire:I, Sunfire, pledge my loyalty to the Treasure Keeper Alliance.
[04/11/26 23:22] Else: (:P)
[04/11/26 23:22] Sunfire:I promise to devote my selfless efforts to restoring and maintaining the balance of values within the realm. I shall dedicate my time and efforts to ensuring that those who are worthy receive the rewards they deserve.
[04/11/26 23:23] Sunfire:I shall not allow personal preferences, friendships, or personal dislikes to influence my decisions. Under no circumstances shall I abuse the power entrusted to me as a Treasure Keeper for my own personal enrichment.
[04/11/26 23:23] Sunfire:Should I ever betray the trust placed in me, I shall accept the punishment of death and exclusion.
[04/11/26 23:25] Sunfire:May the eternal memory of Fyrd Argentus help and guide me.
[04/11/26 23:25] :Eara Meraia nods satisfied and steps toward Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:Let these words be heard and remembered. From this day forward, you shall bear the title and responsibility of a Treasure Keeper.
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:May you serve with wisdom, act with fairness, and remain true to the trust placed in you.
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:Welcome among the Treasure Keepers!
[04/11/26 23:27] Syrian:badge badge badge!
[04/11/26 23:27] :Eara Meraia hands Sunfire a shiny badge
[04/11/26 23:27] Aelis: claps Congratulations, dear brother.
[04/11/26 23:27] :Else disbanded Sunfire and took all ☻42 heads.
[04/11/26 23:27] Seigheart:Nice to see the TKs come back to life :)
[04/11/26 23:27] Aelis:Welcome home winks
[04/11/26 23:27] Seigheart:I look forward to all the sponsorships :P
[04/11/26 23:27] :Ledah mutters no taxes for TK
[04/11/26 23:27] Marvolo:Congratulations!
[04/11/26 23:28] :Eara Meraia cheers
[04/11/26 23:28] Seigheart:And here I thought Sunfire was going to be the next king of Loreroot lol
[04/11/26 23:28] Sunfire: smiles and bows thank you
[04/11/26 23:28] Invie:Congratulations, Sunfire! cheers
[04/11/26 23:28] Else: (he was not :) )
[04/11/26 23:29] Syrian:grats sunny!
[04/11/26 23:29] Mercurial Spectre:Congrats
[04/11/26 23:29] Chewett:Congratulations Mr Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:29] Syrian:what a time to be alive, two alliances back!
[04/11/26 23:30] Eara Meraia:indeed
[04/11/26 23:30] Eara Meraia:I am looking forward to exciting things that are to come
[04/11/26 23:31] Seigheart:maybe a third for christmas :)
[04/11/26 23:32] Eara Meraia:We would like to work together with individuals, but also with other alliances, so if you have nice ideas - feel free to reach out
[04/11/26 23:32] Sunfire:if I may speak a few words
[04/11/26 23:32] Eara Meraia: smiles at Sunfire of course, it is your ceremony
[04/11/26 23:34] Sunfire:I see that to some my decision to move here is a surprise, and some guessed correctly right away smiles
[04/11/26 23:35] Sunfire:I believe the realm is currently at a crossroads and it is very important that we take a moment to think where we are going
[04/11/26 23:35] Sunfire:the realm is changing in a very fast pace, one could say too fast.
[04/11/26 23:36] Seigheart:We have a lot of catching up to do :)
[04/11/26 23:36] :Eara Meraia nods
[04/11/26 23:37] Sunfire:in this ideology I believe joining the TK is in this regard the best answer, for it serves those that bring life to this realm
[04/11/26 23:37] Sunfire:we envision a realm built by the people for the people, actions that ripple throughout the realm
[04/11/26 23:38] Sunfire:we have one of the finest examples of how powerful this community is standing right here bows to Syrian opening a land and becoming Queen after it being closed for more than 10 years
[04/11/26 23:39] Sunfire:maybe i am nostalgic, but this is the realm i dream of. i hope we can bring it back together
[04/11/26 23:41] :Sunfire bows and steps back
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:You speak true, Sunfire. A realm built by its people has to be built by hands that keep working, and the Maker's Circle has always believed that.
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:Syrian is proof that one person's will can open a door that stayed shut for ten years. If the TK stands for that, then I'll walk beside it
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:Fast or slow, the realm changes, so let us be the ones who shape it. bows to Syrian, then to Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:42] Eara Meraia: smiles so very true
[04/11/26 23:42] Seigheart:If you have time, after the ceremony, I can tell you what I have been getting up to, and perhaps combine forces :)
[04/11/26 23:43] Eara Meraia: nods to Seigh I do have time and I love listening
[04/11/26 23:44] Eara Meraia:Anyone else who wishes to share some words?
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Do what needs to be done
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Eara shall guide you
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Murder them all
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Oh no.... sorry that was part of another speech
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Best wishes to you both in the new TK
[04/11/26 23:44] :Eara Meraia chuckles
[04/11/26 23:44] Syrian:we were promised new blood!
[04/11/26 23:45] :Seigheart claps
[04/11/26 23:45] :Syrian pokes aelis
[04/11/26 23:45] Chewett:My killing tool is off cooldown winks
[04/11/26 23:45] Sunfire: point to the handprint on the domewall new blood
[04/11/26 23:45] Syrian:damn, saved by a technicality...
[04/11/26 23:46] :Chewett sings Waaaa ps ps ps
[04/11/26 23:46] :Else whispers: spell3 chewett
[04/11/26 23:46] Eara Meraia:We will reward a good creative murder quest!
[04/11/26 23:47] Seigheart:lol
[04/11/26 23:47] Aelis:Wise words, Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:47] Else: (a russian roulette with both trick or treat would have been nice for halloween)
[04/11/26 23:48] Seigheart:... Eara.
[04/11/26 23:48] Seigheart:First order of business... get eggy to fix the donation bin here :P
[04/11/26 23:48] :[Spell] Hideous Spell55555 Else
[04/11/26 23:48] Eara Meraia:this bin also needs to be places somewhere else, since not everyone has free access to this location I hear
[04/11/26 23:50] Eara Meraia:Thank you for pointing out, Seigh
[04/11/26 23:51] Syrian:free access to champion's dome for all i say!
[04/11/26 23:51] Chewett:Free Access to Necrovion for all I say!
[04/11/26 23:51] Syrian:woah now let's not get too carried away
[04/11/26 23:51] Seigheart:Free access to every scene!
[04/11/26 23:51] Chewett:As you wish Queen Syrian
[04/11/26 23:52] Seigheart:You guys wanna see my erolin project?
[04/11/26 23:53] Seigheart:its getting close :)
[04/11/26 23:53] Eara Meraia: coughs Since everybody seems to have said what they wanted I officially call this pledge ceremony closed...and you can continue chatting about everything else :P

It was a lovely evening with Sunfire''s Pledge ceremony marking the new stage in history of Treasure Keepers. I want to express my gratitude for all present during the ceremony.
Hereby the log of this event for those who could not join us. (thank you, Aelis!)

[04/11/26 22:51] :[Spell] verzameling "Champion"s Dome, 1"
[04/11/26 22:51] : Aelis picks a card and gets Joker
[04/11/26 22:51] Eara Meraia:Joker!
[04/11/26 22:51] Aelis:Fun card
[04/11/26 22:52] Aelis:Look who showed up!
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia:greetings Ledah
[04/11/26 22:52] Aelis:Totally unrelated to the pull, of course
[04/11/26 22:52] Ledah: I knew it Sunperson ₪ʓ
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia: nods indeed
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia:but he fainted
[04/11/26 22:53] Eara Meraia:can you wake him up maybe?
[04/11/26 22:53] Eara Meraia:no strong drinks yet preferably
[04/11/26 22:53] :Ledah sneezes on Sunfire ϠϪ
[04/11/26 22:53] :Eara Meraia greets Invie
[04/11/26 22:54] Sunfire: coughs and spits gross
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:ewwww....if THAT doesnt wake him up
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:ha!
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:it worked!
[04/11/26 22:54] :Invie waves at Eara Meraia
[04/11/26 22:54] Aelis:It worked
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:I will remember this
[04/11/26 22:54] Ledah: All according to plan Ϫɤ
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:THANK YOU!
[04/11/26 22:55] Ledah: Use ithe p wisely... or not ;) ʓϪ
[04/11/26 22:55] Ledah: Bloody keyboard hijacker ∯⺗
[04/11/26 22:55] Eara Meraia:is wookie around?
[04/11/26 22:58] Seigheart:Howdy folks
[04/11/26 22:58] Eara Meraia:hey Seigh
[04/11/26 22:58] Eara Meraia:welcome to the gathering
[04/11/26 23:00] :Eara Meraia greets Else
[04/11/26 23:01] :Eara Meraia waves to Marvolo
[04/11/26 23:03] :Chewett bows
[04/11/26 23:04] Aelis:Lovely. All 4 East alliances present
[04/11/26 23:04] Eara Meraia:There he is.
[04/11/26 23:04] Marvolo:Hello hello!
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia:good evening Chew
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia: smiles happy to see you all here
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia:And indeed nice East representation
[04/11/26 23:05] Seigheart:Its the East and Seigh
[04/11/26 23:05] Seigheart:lol
[04/11/26 23:06] Eara Meraia:and Marv!
[04/11/26 23:06] Seigheart:Oh, and Marv! Sorry :P
[04/11/26 23:06] Eara Meraia:and Sy!
[04/11/26 23:06] Sunfire:good evening all
[04/11/26 23:06] Syrian:hello
[04/11/26 23:06] Seigheart:And Syrian snuck in :p
[04/11/26 23:07] Eara Meraia: smiles at Syrian good evening Majesty
[04/11/26 23:07] Syrian:i was summoned
[04/11/26 23:08] Eara Meraia:Thank you all for attending we shall begin in a moment
[04/11/26 23:08] :Syrian lent the companion Rustgold Wraithling (form 3) to Eara Meraia until 00:08 server time
[04/11/26 23:09] Eara Meraia: laughs this is adorable
[04/11/26 23:10] :Eara Meraia greets MRAlyon
[04/11/26 23:11] Eara Meraia:alrighty then, I guess those who were planning to attend are here now
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:Today, we gather to witness the beginning of a new chapter and to welcome a new member into the ranks of our Treasure Keepers.
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:The responsibility of a Treasure Keeper is not one to be taken lightly.
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:It is a position built upon trust, integrity, fairness, and dedication.
[04/11/26 23:13] Eara Meraia:Those entrusted with this duty must set aside personal interests and friendships, acting always in the best interest of the realm and its inhabitants
[04/11/26 23:14] Eara Meraia:TK was dormant for a long time, but now I intend to give it new life and it involves fresh blood
[04/11/26 23:14] :Eara Meraia smiles
[04/11/26 23:14] Syrian:fresh blood...?
[04/11/26 23:14] Seigheart:... fresh blood on his hands?
[04/11/26 23:15] Eara Meraia: grins of course...
[04/11/26 23:15] :Chewett looks around at the very old blood around him
[04/11/26 23:15] Syrian:i had a murder at my coronation, are we about to have one here too?
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia: chuckles old can be fresh too
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:in a different context
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:No murder planned, but you never know...
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:Anyway coughs let me resume...
[04/11/26 23:17] Syrian:too bad....
[04/11/26 23:17] Eara Meraia:Today, Sunfire has chosen to accept this responsibility and to pledge loyalty to the principles TK uphold.
[04/11/26 23:18] Eara Meraia:Let this ceremony serve not merely as a formality, but as a reminder that power is a privilege, trust is earned, and honor must be upheld through actions, not words alone
[04/11/26 23:19] Eara Meraia:Sunfire, step forward and prepare to make your pledge
[04/11/26 23:19] :Eara Meraia steps away to give space to Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:21] :Sunfire steps towards the dome, grabs his Athame and slices his palm, then places his blooded palm onto the dome wall and turns to the crowd
[04/11/26 23:21] Sunfire:I, Sunfire, pledge my loyalty to the Treasure Keeper Alliance.
[04/11/26 23:22] Else: (:P)
[04/11/26 23:22] Sunfire:I promise to devote my selfless efforts to restoring and maintaining the balance of values within the realm. I shall dedicate my time and efforts to ensuring that those who are worthy receive the rewards they deserve.
[04/11/26 23:23] Sunfire:I shall not allow personal preferences, friendships, or personal dislikes to influence my decisions. Under no circumstances shall I abuse the power entrusted to me as a Treasure Keeper for my own personal enrichment.
[04/11/26 23:23] Sunfire:Should I ever betray the trust placed in me, I shall accept the punishment of death and exclusion.
[04/11/26 23:25] Sunfire:May the eternal memory of Fyrd Argentus help and guide me.
[04/11/26 23:25] :Eara Meraia nods satisfied and steps toward Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:Let these words be heard and remembered. From this day forward, you shall bear the title and responsibility of a Treasure Keeper.
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:May you serve with wisdom, act with fairness, and remain true to the trust placed in you.
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:Welcome among the Treasure Keepers!
[04/11/26 23:27] Syrian:badge badge badge!
[04/11/26 23:27] :Eara Meraia hands Sunfire a shiny badge
[04/11/26 23:27] Aelis: claps Congratulations, dear brother.
[04/11/26 23:27] :Else disbanded Sunfire and took all ☻42 heads.
[04/11/26 23:27] Seigheart:Nice to see the TKs come back to life :)
[04/11/26 23:27] Aelis:Welcome home winks
[04/11/26 23:27] Seigheart:I look forward to all the sponsorships :P
[04/11/26 23:27] :Ledah mutters no taxes for TK
[04/11/26 23:27] Marvolo:Congratulations!
[04/11/26 23:28] :Eara Meraia cheers
[04/11/26 23:28] Seigheart:And here I thought Sunfire was going to be the next king of Loreroot lol
[04/11/26 23:28] Sunfire: smiles and bows thank you
[04/11/26 23:28] Invie:Congratulations, Sunfire! cheers
[04/11/26 23:28] Else: (he was not :) )
[04/11/26 23:29] Syrian:grats sunny!
[04/11/26 23:29] Mercurial Spectre:Congrats
[04/11/26 23:29] Chewett:Congratulations Mr Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:29] Syrian:what a time to be alive, two alliances back!
[04/11/26 23:30] Eara Meraia:indeed
[04/11/26 23:30] Eara Meraia:I am looking forward to exciting things that are to come
[04/11/26 23:31] Seigheart:maybe a third for christmas :)
[04/11/26 23:32] Eara Meraia:We would like to work together with individuals, but also with other alliances, so if you have nice ideas - feel free to reach out
[04/11/26 23:32] Sunfire:if I may speak a few words
[04/11/26 23:32] Eara Meraia: smiles at Sunfire of course, it is your ceremony
[04/11/26 23:34] Sunfire:I see that to some my decision to move here is a surprise, and some guessed correctly right away smiles
[04/11/26 23:35] Sunfire:I believe the realm is currently at a crossroads and it is very important that we take a moment to think where we are going
[04/11/26 23:35] Sunfire:the realm is changing in a very fast pace, one could say too fast.
[04/11/26 23:36] Seigheart:We have a lot of catching up to do :)
[04/11/26 23:36] :Eara Meraia nods
[04/11/26 23:37] Sunfire:in this ideology I believe joining the TK is in this regard the best answer, for it serves those that bring life to this realm
[04/11/26 23:37] Sunfire:we envision a realm built by the people for the people, actions that ripple throughout the realm
[04/11/26 23:38] Sunfire:we have one of the finest examples of how powerful this community is standing right here bows to Syrian opening a land and becoming Queen after it being closed for more than 10 years
[04/11/26 23:39] Sunfire:maybe i am nostalgic, but this is the realm i dream of. i hope we can bring it back together
[04/11/26 23:41] :Sunfire bows and steps back
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:You speak true, Sunfire. A realm built by its people has to be built by hands that keep working, and the Maker's Circle has always believed that.
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:Syrian is proof that one person's will can open a door that stayed shut for ten years. If the TK stands for that, then I'll walk beside it
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:Fast or slow, the realm changes, so let us be the ones who shape it. bows to Syrian, then to Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:42] Eara Meraia: smiles so very true
[04/11/26 23:42] Seigheart:If you have time, after the ceremony, I can tell you what I have been getting up to, and perhaps combine forces :)
[04/11/26 23:43] Eara Meraia: nods to Seigh I do have time and I love listening
[04/11/26 23:44] Eara Meraia:Anyone else who wishes to share some words?
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Do what needs to be done
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Eara shall guide you
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Murder them all
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Oh no.... sorry that was part of another speech
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Best wishes to you both in the new TK
[04/11/26 23:44] :Eara Meraia chuckles
[04/11/26 23:44] Syrian:we were promised new blood!
[04/11/26 23:45] :Seigheart claps
[04/11/26 23:45] :Syrian pokes aelis
[04/11/26 23:45] Chewett:My killing tool is off cooldown winks
[04/11/26 23:45] Sunfire: point to the handprint on the domewall new blood
[04/11/26 23:45] Syrian:damn, saved by a technicality...
[04/11/26 23:46] :Chewett sings Waaaa ps ps ps
[04/11/26 23:46] :Else whispers: spell3 chewett
[04/11/26 23:46] Eara Meraia:We will reward a good creative murder quest!
[04/11/26 23:47] Seigheart:lol
[04/11/26 23:47] Aelis:Wise words, Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:47] Else: (a russian roulette with both trick or treat would have been nice for halloween)
[04/11/26 23:48] Seigheart:... Eara.
[04/11/26 23:48] Seigheart:First order of business... get eggy to fix the donation bin here :P
[04/11/26 23:48] :[Spell] Hideous Spell55555 Else
[04/11/26 23:48] Eara Meraia:this bin also needs to be places somewhere else, since not everyone has free access to this location I hear
[04/11/26 23:50] Eara Meraia:Thank you for pointing out, Seigh
[04/11/26 23:51] Syrian:free access to champion's dome for all i say!
[04/11/26 23:51] Chewett:Free Access to Necrovion for all I say!
[04/11/26 23:51] Syrian:woah now let's not get too carried away
[04/11/26 23:51] Seigheart:Free access to every scene!
[04/11/26 23:51] Chewett:As you wish Queen Syrian
[04/11/26 23:52] Seigheart:You guys wanna see my erolin project?
[04/11/26 23:53] Seigheart:its getting close :)
[04/11/26 23:53] Eara Meraia: coughs Since everybody seems to have said what they wanted I officially call this pledge ceremony closed...and you can continue chatting about everything else :P

It was a lovely evening with Sunfire''s Pledge ceremony marking the new stage in history of Treasure Keepers. I want to express my gratitude for all present during the ceremony.
Hereby the log of this event for those who could not join us. (thank you, Aelis!)

[04/11/26 22:51] :[Spell] verzameling "Champion"s Dome, 1"
[04/11/26 22:51] : Aelis picks a card and gets Joker
[04/11/26 22:51] Eara Meraia:Joker!
[04/11/26 22:51] Aelis:Fun card
[04/11/26 22:52] Aelis:Look who showed up!
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia:greetings Ledah
[04/11/26 22:52] Aelis:Totally unrelated to the pull, of course
[04/11/26 22:52] Ledah: I knew it Sunperson ₪ʓ
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia: nods indeed
[04/11/26 22:52] Eara Meraia:but he fainted
[04/11/26 22:53] Eara Meraia:can you wake him up maybe?
[04/11/26 22:53] Eara Meraia:no strong drinks yet preferably
[04/11/26 22:53] :Ledah sneezes on Sunfire ϠϪ
[04/11/26 22:53] :Eara Meraia greets Invie
[04/11/26 22:54] Sunfire: coughs and spits gross
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:ewwww....if THAT doesnt wake him up
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:ha!
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:it worked!
[04/11/26 22:54] :Invie waves at Eara Meraia
[04/11/26 22:54] Aelis:It worked
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:I will remember this
[04/11/26 22:54] Ledah: All according to plan Ϫɤ
[04/11/26 22:54] Eara Meraia:THANK YOU!
[04/11/26 22:55] Ledah: Use ithe p wisely... or not ;) ʓϪ
[04/11/26 22:55] Ledah: Bloody keyboard hijacker ∯⺗
[04/11/26 22:55] Eara Meraia:is wookie around?
[04/11/26 22:58] Seigheart:Howdy folks
[04/11/26 22:58] Eara Meraia:hey Seigh
[04/11/26 22:58] Eara Meraia:welcome to the gathering
[04/11/26 23:00] :Eara Meraia greets Else
[04/11/26 23:01] :Eara Meraia waves to Marvolo
[04/11/26 23:03] :Chewett bows
[04/11/26 23:04] Aelis:Lovely. All 4 East alliances present
[04/11/26 23:04] Eara Meraia:There he is.
[04/11/26 23:04] Marvolo:Hello hello!
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia:good evening Chew
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia: smiles happy to see you all here
[04/11/26 23:05] Eara Meraia:And indeed nice East representation
[04/11/26 23:05] Seigheart:Its the East and Seigh
[04/11/26 23:05] Seigheart:lol
[04/11/26 23:06] Eara Meraia:and Marv!
[04/11/26 23:06] Seigheart:Oh, and Marv! Sorry :P
[04/11/26 23:06] Eara Meraia:and Sy!
[04/11/26 23:06] Sunfire:good evening all
[04/11/26 23:06] Syrian:hello
[04/11/26 23:06] Seigheart:And Syrian snuck in :p
[04/11/26 23:07] Eara Meraia: smiles at Syrian good evening Majesty
[04/11/26 23:07] Syrian:i was summoned
[04/11/26 23:08] Eara Meraia:Thank you all for attending we shall begin in a moment
[04/11/26 23:08] :Syrian lent the companion Rustgold Wraithling (form 3) to Eara Meraia until 00:08 server time
[04/11/26 23:09] Eara Meraia: laughs this is adorable
[04/11/26 23:10] :Eara Meraia greets MRAlyon
[04/11/26 23:11] Eara Meraia:alrighty then, I guess those who were planning to attend are here now
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:Today, we gather to witness the beginning of a new chapter and to welcome a new member into the ranks of our Treasure Keepers.
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:The responsibility of a Treasure Keeper is not one to be taken lightly.
[04/11/26 23:12] Eara Meraia:It is a position built upon trust, integrity, fairness, and dedication.
[04/11/26 23:13] Eara Meraia:Those entrusted with this duty must set aside personal interests and friendships, acting always in the best interest of the realm and its inhabitants
[04/11/26 23:14] Eara Meraia:TK was dormant for a long time, but now I intend to give it new life and it involves fresh blood
[04/11/26 23:14] :Eara Meraia smiles
[04/11/26 23:14] Syrian:fresh blood...?
[04/11/26 23:14] Seigheart:... fresh blood on his hands?
[04/11/26 23:15] Eara Meraia: grins of course...
[04/11/26 23:15] :Chewett looks around at the very old blood around him
[04/11/26 23:15] Syrian:i had a murder at my coronation, are we about to have one here too?
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia: chuckles old can be fresh too
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:in a different context
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:No murder planned, but you never know...
[04/11/26 23:16] Eara Meraia:Anyway coughs let me resume...
[04/11/26 23:17] Syrian:too bad....
[04/11/26 23:17] Eara Meraia:Today, Sunfire has chosen to accept this responsibility and to pledge loyalty to the principles TK uphold.
[04/11/26 23:18] Eara Meraia:Let this ceremony serve not merely as a formality, but as a reminder that power is a privilege, trust is earned, and honor must be upheld through actions, not words alone
[04/11/26 23:19] Eara Meraia:Sunfire, step forward and prepare to make your pledge
[04/11/26 23:19] :Eara Meraia steps away to give space to Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:21] :Sunfire steps towards the dome, grabs his Athame and slices his palm, then places his blooded palm onto the dome wall and turns to the crowd
[04/11/26 23:21] Sunfire:I, Sunfire, pledge my loyalty to the Treasure Keeper Alliance.
[04/11/26 23:22] Else: (:P)
[04/11/26 23:22] Sunfire:I promise to devote my selfless efforts to restoring and maintaining the balance of values within the realm. I shall dedicate my time and efforts to ensuring that those who are worthy receive the rewards they deserve.
[04/11/26 23:23] Sunfire:I shall not allow personal preferences, friendships, or personal dislikes to influence my decisions. Under no circumstances shall I abuse the power entrusted to me as a Treasure Keeper for my own personal enrichment.
[04/11/26 23:23] Sunfire:Should I ever betray the trust placed in me, I shall accept the punishment of death and exclusion.
[04/11/26 23:25] Sunfire:May the eternal memory of Fyrd Argentus help and guide me.
[04/11/26 23:25] :Eara Meraia nods satisfied and steps toward Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:Let these words be heard and remembered. From this day forward, you shall bear the title and responsibility of a Treasure Keeper.
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:May you serve with wisdom, act with fairness, and remain true to the trust placed in you.
[04/11/26 23:26] Eara Meraia:Welcome among the Treasure Keepers!
[04/11/26 23:27] Syrian:badge badge badge!
[04/11/26 23:27] :Eara Meraia hands Sunfire a shiny badge
[04/11/26 23:27] Aelis: claps Congratulations, dear brother.
[04/11/26 23:27] :Else disbanded Sunfire and took all ☻42 heads.
[04/11/26 23:27] Seigheart:Nice to see the TKs come back to life :)
[04/11/26 23:27] Aelis:Welcome home winks
[04/11/26 23:27] Seigheart:I look forward to all the sponsorships :P
[04/11/26 23:27] :Ledah mutters no taxes for TK
[04/11/26 23:27] Marvolo:Congratulations!
[04/11/26 23:28] :Eara Meraia cheers
[04/11/26 23:28] Seigheart:And here I thought Sunfire was going to be the next king of Loreroot lol
[04/11/26 23:28] Sunfire: smiles and bows thank you
[04/11/26 23:28] Invie:Congratulations, Sunfire! cheers
[04/11/26 23:28] Else: (he was not :) )
[04/11/26 23:29] Syrian:grats sunny!
[04/11/26 23:29] Mercurial Spectre:Congrats
[04/11/26 23:29] Chewett:Congratulations Mr Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:29] Syrian:what a time to be alive, two alliances back!
[04/11/26 23:30] Eara Meraia:indeed
[04/11/26 23:30] Eara Meraia:I am looking forward to exciting things that are to come
[04/11/26 23:31] Seigheart:maybe a third for christmas :)
[04/11/26 23:32] Eara Meraia:We would like to work together with individuals, but also with other alliances, so if you have nice ideas - feel free to reach out
[04/11/26 23:32] Sunfire:if I may speak a few words
[04/11/26 23:32] Eara Meraia: smiles at Sunfire of course, it is your ceremony
[04/11/26 23:34] Sunfire:I see that to some my decision to move here is a surprise, and some guessed correctly right away smiles
[04/11/26 23:35] Sunfire:I believe the realm is currently at a crossroads and it is very important that we take a moment to think where we are going
[04/11/26 23:35] Sunfire:the realm is changing in a very fast pace, one could say too fast.
[04/11/26 23:36] Seigheart:We have a lot of catching up to do :)
[04/11/26 23:36] :Eara Meraia nods
[04/11/26 23:37] Sunfire:in this ideology I believe joining the TK is in this regard the best answer, for it serves those that bring life to this realm
[04/11/26 23:37] Sunfire:we envision a realm built by the people for the people, actions that ripple throughout the realm
[04/11/26 23:38] Sunfire:we have one of the finest examples of how powerful this community is standing right here bows to Syrian opening a land and becoming Queen after it being closed for more than 10 years
[04/11/26 23:39] Sunfire:maybe i am nostalgic, but this is the realm i dream of. i hope we can bring it back together
[04/11/26 23:41] :Sunfire bows and steps back
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:You speak true, Sunfire. A realm built by its people has to be built by hands that keep working, and the Maker's Circle has always believed that.
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:Syrian is proof that one person's will can open a door that stayed shut for ten years. If the TK stands for that, then I'll walk beside it
[04/11/26 23:41] Seigheart:Fast or slow, the realm changes, so let us be the ones who shape it. bows to Syrian, then to Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:42] Eara Meraia: smiles so very true
[04/11/26 23:42] Seigheart:If you have time, after the ceremony, I can tell you what I have been getting up to, and perhaps combine forces :)
[04/11/26 23:43] Eara Meraia: nods to Seigh I do have time and I love listening
[04/11/26 23:44] Eara Meraia:Anyone else who wishes to share some words?
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Do what needs to be done
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Eara shall guide you
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Murder them all
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Oh no.... sorry that was part of another speech
[04/11/26 23:44] Chewett:Best wishes to you both in the new TK
[04/11/26 23:44] :Eara Meraia chuckles
[04/11/26 23:44] Syrian:we were promised new blood!
[04/11/26 23:45] :Seigheart claps
[04/11/26 23:45] :Syrian pokes aelis
[04/11/26 23:45] Chewett:My killing tool is off cooldown winks
[04/11/26 23:45] Sunfire: point to the handprint on the domewall new blood
[04/11/26 23:45] Syrian:damn, saved by a technicality...
[04/11/26 23:46] :Chewett sings Waaaa ps ps ps
[04/11/26 23:46] :Else whispers: spell3 chewett
[04/11/26 23:46] Eara Meraia:We will reward a good creative murder quest!
[04/11/26 23:47] Seigheart:lol
[04/11/26 23:47] Aelis:Wise words, Sunfire
[04/11/26 23:47] Else: (a russian roulette with both trick or treat would have been nice for halloween)
[04/11/26 23:48] Seigheart:... Eara.
[04/11/26 23:48] Seigheart:First order of business... get eggy to fix the donation bin here :P
[04/11/26 23:48] :[Spell] Hideous Spell55555 Else
[04/11/26 23:48] Eara Meraia:this bin also needs to be places somewhere else, since not everyone has free access to this location I hear
[04/11/26 23:50] Eara Meraia:Thank you for pointing out, Seigh
[04/11/26 23:51] Syrian:free access to champion's dome for all i say!
[04/11/26 23:51] Chewett:Free Access to Necrovion for all I say!
[04/11/26 23:51] Syrian:woah now let's not get too carried away
[04/11/26 23:51] Seigheart:Free access to every scene!
[04/11/26 23:51] Chewett:As you wish Queen Syrian
[04/11/26 23:52] Seigheart:You guys wanna see my erolin project?
[04/11/26 23:53] Seigheart:its getting close :)
[04/11/26 23:53] Eara Meraia: coughs Since everybody seems to have said what they wanted I officially call this pledge ceremony closed...and you can continue chatting about everything else :P

"Did you mean to tax the buyer or seller?If you meant to tax the buyer (you), are you saying that you are happy spending extra 50+ gold coins? "
Auction tax does not have to be about paying extra, but buyer getting x% less of the final bidding price.
Funneling gold into the pockets of a player role is not a currency sink... it is an automated tithe. A true coin sink removes it from the realm outright (IE the Pickle Man or Willows Shop)."
It seems you got it all wrong. This was not about getting tax into my inventory (or any other future TK member). It is about it getting into TK treasury – an independent place – a reliable source as you call it. If it is done automatically - I don't mind.
 "They do not need, and should not have, an automated commission siphoned off everyday player commerce. Paying a player role for an automated script they don't even operate makes zero sense"
Again, this was never about a TK role. Chewett mentioned TK because the manage the treasury. And it is not about Treasury needing the tax. It is more (as Chewett correctly stated) about managing the coin and preventing inflation. TK can sponsor from “reliable independent sources” but this means new coin on the market. I rather use the existing coin to prevent those coins losing its value completely.
"Route the tax directly into the Land Treasury of the citizen paying it."
Land treasuries is an interesting idea. The only problem is making sure that taxes that go there are spent properly and not disappear in pockets of those who manage local treasuries instead of supporting quests or beginning players. This is exactly the role that TK fulfil for MD treasury. If you figure out the way to manage that  - I think it is fine.
"If this tax is implemented on the sellers, high tier producers and bulk craftsmen will simply close their stalls. We will walk off the auction floor and take our high value trade back to private, direct exchanges where there is no 10% penalty."
Of course you can move to your private tradings, but auction is not only about automating your trade, it also gives you an opportunity to reach the public and therefore sell your goods for higher price that you would, if you were trading privately. So strictly taken you still don"t lose anything, but gain a bit less.
I was absent for a long time and currenty figuring out the ways for TK to be more visible and supportive for those who need them. Ways that would involve people get rewarded more for doing selfless and non-material deeds. This might seem off-topic here, but I feel introducing the tax might be a step in that direction - instead of hoarding, grinding and depleting into more sharing and giving.

"Did you mean to tax the buyer or seller?If you meant to tax the buyer (you), are you saying that you are happy spending extra 50+ gold coins? "
Auction tax does not have to be about paying extra, but buyer getting x% less of the final bidding price.
Funneling gold into the pockets of a player role is not a currency sink... it is an automated tithe. A true coin sink removes it from the realm outright (IE the Pickle Man or Willows Shop)."
It seems you got it all wrong. This was not about getting tax into my inventory (or any other future TK member). It is about it getting into TK treasury – an independent place – a reliable source as you call it. If it is done automatically - I don't mind.
 "They do not need, and should not have, an automated commission siphoned off everyday player commerce. Paying a player role for an automated script they don't even operate makes zero sense"
Again, this was never about a TK role. Chewett mentioned TK because the manage the treasury. And it is not about Treasury needing the tax. It is more (as Chewett correctly stated) about managing the coin and preventing inflation. TK can sponsor from “reliable independent sources” but this means new coin on the market. I rather use the existing coin to prevent those coins losing its value completely.
"Route the tax directly into the Land Treasury of the citizen paying it."
Land treasuries is an interesting idea. The only problem is making sure that taxes that go there are spent properly and not disappear in pockets of those who manage local treasuries instead of supporting quests or beginning players. This is exactly the role that TK fulfil for MD treasury. If you figure out the way to manage that  - I think it is fine.
"If this tax is implemented on the sellers, high tier producers and bulk craftsmen will simply close their stalls. We will walk off the auction floor and take our high value trade back to private, direct exchanges where there is no 10% penalty."
Of course you can move to your private tradings, but auction is not only about automating your trade, it also gives you an opportunity to reach the public and therefore sell your goods for higher price that you would, if you were trading privately. So strictly taken you still don"t lose anything, but gain a bit less.
I was absent for a long time and currenty figuring out the ways for TK to be more visible and supportive for those who need them. Ways that would involve people get rewarded more for doing selfless and non-material deeds. This might seem off-topic here, but I feel introducing the tax might be a step in that direction - instead of hoarding, grinding and depleting into more sharing and giving.

"Did you mean to tax the buyer or seller?If you meant to tax the buyer (you), are you saying that you are happy spending extra 50+ gold coins? "
Auction tax does not have to be about paying extra, but buyer getting x% less of the final bidding price.
Funneling gold into the pockets of a player role is not a currency sink... it is an automated tithe. A true coin sink removes it from the realm outright (IE the Pickle Man or Willows Shop)."
It seems you got it all wrong. This was not about getting tax into my inventory (or any other future TK member). It is about it getting into TK treasury – an independent place – a reliable source as you call it. If it is done automatically - I don't mind.
 "They do not need, and should not have, an automated commission siphoned off everyday player commerce. Paying a player role for an automated script they don't even operate makes zero sense"
Again, this was never about a TK role. Chewett mentioned TK because the manage the treasury. And it is not about Treasury needing the tax. It is more (as Chewett correctly stated) about managing the coin and preventing inflation. TK can sponsor from “reliable independent sources” but this means new coin on the market. I rather use the existing coin to prevent those coins losing its value completely.
"Route the tax directly into the Land Treasury of the citizen paying it."
Land treasuries is an interesting idea. The only problem is making sure that taxes that go there are spent properly and not disappear in pockets of those who manage local treasuries instead of supporting quests or beginning players. This is exactly the role that TK fulfil for MD treasury. If you figure out the way to manage that  - I think it is fine.
"If this tax is implemented on the sellers, high tier producers and bulk craftsmen will simply close their stalls. We will walk off the auction floor and take our high value trade back to private, direct exchanges where there is no 10% penalty."
Of course you can move to your private tradings, but auction is not only about automating your trade, it also gives you an opportunity to reach the public and therefore sell your goods for higher price that you would, if you were trading privately. So strictly taken you still don"t lose anything, but gain a bit less.
I was absent for a long time and currenty figuring out the ways for TK to be more visible and supportive for those who need them. Ways that would involve people get rewarded more for doing selfless and non-material deeds. This might seem off-topic here, but I feel introducing the tax might be a step in that direction - instead of hoarding, grinding and depleting into more sharing and giving.

"Did you mean to tax the buyer or seller?If you meant to tax the buyer (you), are you saying that you are happy spending extra 50+ gold coins? "
Auction tax does not have to be about paying extra, but buyer getting x% less of the final bidding price.
Funneling gold into the pockets of a player role is not a currency sink... it is an automated tithe. A true coin sink removes it from the realm outright (IE the Pickle Man or Willows Shop)."
It seems you got it all wrong. This was not about getting tax into my inventory (or any other future TK member). It is about it getting into TK treasury – an independent place – a reliable source as you call it. If it is done automatically - I don't mind.
 "They do not need, and should not have, an automated commission siphoned off everyday player commerce. Paying a player role for an automated script they don't even operate makes zero sense"
Again, this was never about a TK role. Chewett mentioned TK because the manage the treasury. And it is not about Treasury needing the tax. It is more (as Chewett correctly stated) about managing the coin and preventing inflation. TK can sponsor from “reliable independent sources” but this means new coin on the market. I rather use the existing coin to prevent those coins losing its value completely.
"Route the tax directly into the Land Treasury of the citizen paying it."
Land treasuries is an interesting idea. The only problem is making sure that taxes that go there are spent properly and not disappear in pockets of those who manage local treasuries instead of supporting quests or beginning players. This is exactly the role that TK fulfil for MD treasury. If you figure out the way to manage that  - I think it is fine.
"If this tax is implemented on the sellers, high tier producers and bulk craftsmen will simply close their stalls. We will walk off the auction floor and take our high value trade back to private, direct exchanges where there is no 10% penalty."
Of course you can move to your private tradings, but auction is not only about automating your trade, it also gives you an opportunity to reach the public and therefore sell your goods for higher price that you would, if you were trading privately. So strictly taken you still don"t lose anything, but gain a bit less.
I was absent for a long time and currenty figuring out the ways for TK to be more visible and supportive for those who need them. Ways that would involve people get rewarded more for doing selfless and non-material deeds. This might seem off-topic here, but I feel introducing the tax might be a step in that direction - instead of hoarding, grinding and depleting into more sharing and giving.

Lately I've been playing around a bit with Lego (digitally). it used to be my go-to toy when I was a child, but I recently re-discovered it after I found out I can make stuff digitally.
If anyone is interested in the file, let me know and I will send it over.

Here's the Howling Gates:

Speaking as the person that spent a third of that, I'm happy for taxing it for the ease of selling and buying.

Actually, I have come around to the idea of a tax.
It could be used to hand out cartons of Grasan Milk to new players, and be used to pay those who have nothing.
In all seriousness, the game does need a way to drain gold out of it - the screesnhot Else has provided shows there is a good bit of gold around, and it has only inflated prices.
Besides, if people believe the value auctions offer are not justified by the tax, they can use less... reputable means to acquire their goods. I would never deal with someone outside the auction house.