Tuesday, 1 April 2025

 EN-KARA 2025.....UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

AT 2026

LAST PART

if we have to sum up this year's fair, we would say that it was basically positive, despite some initial confusion in looking for the various tents, but for the rest everything went well, the people of Gor crowded the streets and the tents, even the tents of the castes were always full of participants with the desire to compare themselves with others.

With Suya we worked hard to take portraits of men and slaves, and tried to introduce you to most of the tents set up in a circle like a camp with a central fire, where the population and visitors would entertain themselves in the evening eating and drinking in company.
 


 I told you about the Scribes' tent, today I will tell you about the healers' tent (PYSICHIAN) I met Lady Sabayna with the relevant study class, she as usual very active and punctual in her explanations and in the stories of her travels, this time I want to publish her speech in full in the tent in the presence of many women, and some men, in Gor there are many women who become healers, Sabayna is an excellent perfumer and knows everything about scented herbs.
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LADY SABAYNA
[13:03] Sabayna (tremlays) takes another sip of her tea, puts away the old papers, pulls a new bundle of papers onto the desk and clears her throat.

=== Introduction ===

Welcome to our lesson on the health benefits of baths. We'll cover Gorean bathing in general before moving on to the preparation and use of medicated bath oils.
My name is Sabayna, and I have been a physician in the city of Isfahan for two years. Before that, I was a perfumer and herbalist for many years before our ruler of Isfahan, Khan Hermes, entrusted me with the city's infirmary. Then I began my medical training with my mentor, Lady Nicolyn.
I continue to produce my perfumes in the spirit of aromatherapy, but I've expanded my spectrum to include medicinal baths. For this En'kara Fair, I have a market stall for bath oils very close to the physician's tent, which will now be offered as part of the joint cooperation between physicians and merchants.
 For this lecture, I've set up some demonstration objects at the edge of the healer's tent. Among other things, you'll find a table with the new bath oils, which you're welcome to help yourself to. ((The bath oils are in the boxes as objects; when you unpack and put them on, a short animation will play when you click on them.
points to the table at the side with the bath oil boxes.
[13:08] Marcus (shadowstalker): thank you

=== The Gorean bathing system ===

 Bathhouses are described several times in John Norman's books. They range from a magnificent, large complex with many different pools in Ar, the Capacian Baths, in volume 5, Assassin of Gor, to a room in the Crooked Tarn Inn containing ten bathtubs in volume 23, Renegades of Gor. Public baths are also mentioned in Turia and Lydius. The baths in Turia are similar in size to the Capacian Baths in Ar.
  Here is a description of the baths at the Crooked Tarn Inn:
 There are many types of baths, and ways to take them, for example, depending on the temperatures of the tubs, or pools, and the order in which one uses them. A common fashion is to use the first tub for a time, soaking, and, if one wishes, sponging, and then, emerging, to apply the oil, or oils. These are rubbed well into the skin and then removed with the strigil.“ 
Renegades of Gor, Book 23, Pages 58-59
 „There are various forms of strigil, and some of them are ornately decorated. They are usually of metal and almost always of a narrow, spatulate form. With the strigil one scrapes away the residue of oil, and, with it, dirt and sweat, cleaning the pores. One then generally takes the "second tub," which consists of clean water, sponges away tiny remaining grime, residues of oil and dirt, and such, and then, luxuriating, soaks again.“
Renegades of Gor, Book 23, Pages 58-59
  This provides a description of the bathing process, which is practiced equally in the large Capacian baths and in the tub baths of the Crooked Tarn Inn. The model for this is the thermal baths of the Roman Empire, with their alternating warm and cold water baths (caldarium and frigidarium) and their warming rooms (tepidarium).
  Please have a look on this picture:
 https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_degli_Angeli_e_dei_Martiri#/media/Datei:S._Maria_degli_Angeli_e_Martiri_in_Rom.jpg
 
 This is the interior of the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli e Martiri in Rome. In Roman times, it was the main building of the Baths of Diocletian, dating back to the late 3rd century AD. Its entire structure, including the vaults, was preserved for use as a church. In the 16th century, it was renovated and refurbished by Michelangelo.
 
  Despite the changes made by Michelangelo, which only affected the fittings and decoration, the structural structure of the Roman bath complex has been preserved. We can imagine the Capacian Baths in Ar to be similar to the interior of Santa Maria degli Angeli e Martiri.
  We also know from Roman bathing culture the method described by John Norman of rubbing oil into the skin and then removing it with a strigil that is firmly rubbed over the skin.
  The strigil is a scraper similar to a hand sickle, but of course, it doesn't have a sharp edge. Here we have a tool used by slaves. The strigil must be pulled very firmly across the skin to scrape the oil from the pores. I have a few strigils lying here on the table to the side.
  What health benefits do essential oils have in the pores of the skin, besides the desired effect of removing dirt and dust from the pores? Their absorption effect has been conclusively proven. During absorption, nutrient components move from areas of high concentration in the body to those of low concentration. This occurs, as has been demonstrated with conifer oils, through an increase in the number of leukocytes, or white blood cells. This promotes blood flow to tissue layers close to the skin; the nutrient components can be distributed more effectively throughout the body, counter to the concentration gradient.
 An anecdote about Emperor Hadrian (2nd century AD) comes from a Roman thermal bath complex.
  Emperor Hadrian enjoyed visiting the public baths in Rome. One day, he noticed a veteran of the Praetorian Guard sitting against the wall, rubbing his back against the marble incrustation. Hadrian asked him what he was doing. The Praetorian replied that he had no money for slaves to scrape the oil from his back with a strigil. Since the old Praetorian had always served faithfully, Hadrian gave him money so he could hire a handsome bathing slave.
  The next time Emperor Hadrian visited the baths, a whole row of Praetorian veterans were sitting against the wall, rubbing their backs against the marble incrustation. When Hadrian saw this, he laughed out loud and said, "I won't give you money for slaves. There are several of you, and you can stroke each other's backs."
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Thursday, 27 March 2025

LATEST PICTURES FROM EN-KARA FAIR 2025

 RETURN TO THE OASIS OF THE SEVEN PALMS


The sadness of the moment of farewell to the fair, this year too is over, together with Suya we have been busy meeting many new people and putting together a small archive of names and portraits of characters who live on the planet Gor.
 

 During the return journey we drew the conclusions of this event that starts the new Gor year, March 21st the day of the Spring Solstice marks an important passage towards the future and the change that each of us has in his life.


With the earnings from my work as a Magistrate around the Planet, we decided to remodel the oasis making it more beautiful and bigger, we sacrificed an area of ​​the small forest to enlarge the village and the new palace, with new furnishings and created rooms for guests, we removed the fountain in the square in front of the palace and placed a large palm tree in the center of the pool, we placed very tall columns all around and enlarged the pier at the port.
 

Soon we will return to travel, many places are waiting for us including Port Kar where I have the headquarters of the city newspaper, we are thinking of organizing a big party, to inaugurate the new POasi and meet friends, it will take some time because they come from far away but Suya is happy and will take care of everything together with her friends
 

As promised I will put the portraits of the characters met at the fair, and the tents, I apologize to those that I could not portray because of the different times of the entrances to the fair, but if someone wants to send me a painting of his I will be happy to publish it in the Gazette of Gor '' Gorean Moons''
I thank those who helped me and those I met, sometimes even arguing heatedly, but I do it only for the greatness of Gor.

 

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waffles


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Monday, 24 March 2025

 EN-KARA FAIR 2025....


 Final considerations on EN' Kara

by Suya el Nairad - co editor

The Sardar Fair provided valuable learning opportunities for both free people and slaves, who constantly sought to improve their knowledge and provide an even better service to their masters, their homes and villages. The lectures given by each caste were of great importance, providing updates, new debates and, most importantly, questions about how to improve Gorean society. In addition, the meetings were open to members of different castes, who could contribute their perspectives and enrich the knowledge shared. 


The events promoted by each participating city also played an essential role, strengthening ties between citizens and creating opportunities for new friendships and possible alliances after the fair. Many took advantage of the occasion to meet old friends they had not seen for a long time, making the Sardar Fair a time of celebration and togetherness. 


From the beginning of the preparations, the anticipation was palpable. The cities planned their caravans, and the excited slaves and bonds counted the days until they reached the mountains and prepared their tents.  The artistic performances were a spectacle in themselves: the dances of the slaves, talunas and panthers were magnificent, each group bringing unique expressions of their culture within the world of Gor. The dance troupes and groups shone, enchanting everyone with their performances.


The free women gathered in the tea house to chat and exchange experiences, while the men met in the taverns, amid lively music and good drinks. The delight of seeing the slaves dancing in the Pit was one of the most anticipated moments, and no one was disappointed. There was no shortage of good food, festivities and fun for everyone.


The park was also a place of great entertainment, providing moments of leisure and relaxation. In addition, lectures and events addressed topics such as cuisine, the medicinal uses of teas, juices and wines, as well as the therapeutic benefits of baths.


Without a doubt, the Sardar Fair was a memorable event, full of knowledge, encounters and celebrations.  If I have failed to mention any activity, I apologize, as they were all extremely important.

Suyaco-editor

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Sunday, 23 March 2025

 21marzo2025 darianeditor


IMAGES FROM THE EN-KARA FAIR 2025 (10177)

RITES OF THE GOREAN PEOPLES-1ST DAY OF THE GOR YEAR

6°part

As every year on the first day of the Gor year, on the spring solstice, the city organizing the En-Kara fair, invites the Goreans present at the fair to take a mug of wine, as per an ancient tradition, to wish everyone a happy and safe year, in the hope that the Planet will always be at peace and that trade in the fair will be prosperous.

While I was still at the meeting of the Magistrates in the Scribes' tent, Sir Nicholas EL sent me a message with a slave inviting me to the tent of the city of Turmus.

( a brief premise: the Scribes' caste this year I don't know for what reason has split into two groups, Lady Myriam my friend also a Magistrate and Scribe, remained alone to wait for them to arrive both at the meeting of the Scribes and that of the Magistrates, but few showed up, from what I could see the other group led by Sir Abraham is always present, leaving the lady sad and humiliated, I tried to put an end to this problem by talking to the parties, I also spoke with Lady Skylar who said she was available to do everything she could to put an end to this, but no one listened to me, there is someone who believes he is the head of the Dcribi of Gor without having the skills, arrogating to himself the right to give lessons in the tent intended for meetings)

    As soon as I realized that the Magistrates would not be attending the meeting, I headed towards Turmus' tent, many people were already crowding the improvised bench, set up in front of the entrance, the slave Darla was filling the glasses watched closely by a big man with dark skin, perhaps the tavern keeper of the city, I did not know although I have lived in Turmus for a long time twice, Sir Nicholas was doing the honors, while Lady Sella the Ubara of the city kept herself apart escorted by her warrior slaves, I sat down on a bench in front of the fire in the center of the square, drinking my wine and watching the various customers who gradually arrived.

   I had left my sweet Suya at our tent at the oasis and the Gor newspaper, and I was in a hurry to reach her, so after drinking and greeting everyone, not before taking some portraits of the people present, I headed to my tent not far away to discuss with Suye the possibility of enlarging our Oasis by sacrificing part of the forest, but that's another story.

    I don't know how the fair went this year, I didn't have the chance to speak to anyone, even though it was crowded every day, causing delays in movement, but I hope it went well for the organizers.

WINKAGIRLIE


TESSALLA


UBARA SELLA

RANIUS

RANIUS 2

NICHOLAS EL

LAKE

JENA

FLOKI

EVENING

ELLA DE WEN

CRIMSON

COOPER GALENA

BRANNON LOVEHEART

ALOVETTE

ELLA DE WEEL

WINKAGIRLIE
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Friday, 21 March 2025

 PICTURES FROM - EN-KARA FAIR 2025


LE SCHIAVE DI GOR 
KAJIRES OF GOR PLANETE

5° part - darianeditor
DARLA

MORSEL

YVI


TIBBI

PANTERA ANGELA

                                        PATI

DRUUNA

RONNUALA


FAITH

THERA

WAFFLES

CHEWY

THERA

ESTHER

EMBER

ARIEL


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END 5°PART-DARIANEDITOR
NB: forgive me for lost name of two slave please if you know them send me name i add.

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