Establishing a Presence in Lara

 

• Shopping & Wardrobe Updates: The evening began with GT trying on a large number of Gorean clothing demos, primarily the "Hadrian" armor and outfit sets, as well as some gladiator sandals. GT also received and unpacked the "NICOLAS AVATAR" by Tellaq.

• Exploration and Hazards in Olni: GT spent some time exploring various areas of Olni (the Shore, Peaks, and River). This proved to be a bit treacherous, as GT repeatedly suffered drowning damage and was briefly caught in a "Young Forest Sleen" trap.

• Extensive Archival Research in Ko-Ro-Ba: After teleporting through a few non-Gorean regions, GT arrived in Ko-Ro-Ba and accessed several training archives. GT collected a massive amount of documentation, including years worth of "Academy Kajira Training" classes, "Slave Basics," and dozens of "Serve of the Day" notecards covering Gorean etiquette, drinks, and serving mechanics.

• The Library in the City of Lara: GT relocated to the City of Lara and spent a significant amount of time at the Medium Mahogany Library. GT systematically collected dozens of lore texts and scrolls covering a wide range of Gorean topics, including Physicians, Law, Scribes, Thieves, Assassins, Religion, and various cultural norms.

• Establishing a Presence in Lara: While in the city, GT was greeted by Master Ember, who provided a Citizen Application and several recommendations for medieval/fantasy stores. After a brief interaction with a slave boy named Sam who was trying to read in the library, GT asked Master Ember if the city had an inn. Master Ember guided GT to the inn and explained the rental system. GT then paid 63 coppers to rent a room for 7 days and checked in.

Events at Olni

 

• Preparation and Travel: The session began with collecting several Gorean landmarks (including Vigard, Dorf Axe, and Whispers Island). After the zCS combat meter and avatar attachments (Vista AO, No.Match hair/beard) finished loading, a teleport was made to the city of Olni.

• Arrival: Upon arriving at Olni, GT Evans received a residency application and rang the visitor bell at the city gates to announce their presence.

• The Gate Encounter: GT was greeted at the gates by Falconer McKeenan and Allen Michalski. GT explained to Falconer that he used to live in Olni years ago and was just returning to visit his old home.

• The Misunderstanding: Allen Michalski immediately began making sarcastic jokes, telling Falconer not to let GT in. Allen jokingly accused GT of trying to steal his identity, as Allen was also visiting his old home that very same day.

• Departure: Although Allen eventually clarified that he was just joking and shouldn't be taken seriously, GT felt the reception was unwelcoming, noting that Olni was "not the friendly city it use to be." Despite Falconer telling Allen to mind his own business so he could properly speak with GT, GT decided to walk away and try visiting another time.