Clan member news
Nejen, Sir Aaron, Drayzzok and Maerik have all levelled up recently. Congratulatons! Around twenty of our fortyish members are now level 2. Ragehammer has become a level 3, he and Vermelaine are our two senior members. Saliery made it Lanark. He joins Destrata there, with another three going through the application process. This will make it our second largest outpost within a week. Not to be totally outdone, there's also two would-be-members applying in Whithorn.
National Politics
Our clan supported the proposed national constitution in discussions amongst all the clans. Eventually the Gathering voted about 14 in favour, nil against, 3 abstentions. We now await the County councils to ratify the constitution. If they all do, we will have a national government.
Part of the National Government will be the National Assembly. As of right, we will have two seats as a clan in the national assembly. Ragehammer and Lucifera have kindly stepped forward to be our voice in the assembly. It was important to select our two representatives as soon as possible in case the assembly is formed suddenly, and to allow our delegates to get used to the national point of view. I know they will do us and scotland proud.
County Affairs
County elections are less than three weeks away in Galloway. The present Council has three MacTavishes on it, Lady Robin, Antek and Aelin. We were involved in the United Clans of Scotland list of candidates. There is no UCS ticket this coming election. We have members involved in the Scottish Democratic Party (Aelin, Bonquida and Yankie on the ticket, various others of us in the party). The only other list is 'Clan Forbes', so I won't comment on which way I'd suggest we vote...
Generally, as Chieftain I am immensely proud of our clan. Many of us seem content with quietly advancing ourselves in our home towns. But we are hanging in there, and advancing steadily. Very few of us have quit the game in the last six months, I great sign in a game like this. I think Bonquida expresses it well in his recent post on our forum.
To the Honour of MacTavish and the Glory of Scotland!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Events in the Kingdom
Recent event in the Kingdom have been quite interesting to those that follow these things.
On a hillside near Stirling was raised the banner of rebellion by those wishing to form a 'celtic army'. The rebels were eventually shouted off the hill by the growing crowd below, well fed on Yay RSA cookies.
A Regent was appointed by our King. Her role is not yet closely defined. There is much fear that she might pave the way for a future dictator, which is what the English Regency appears to have become. She has selected a panel of advisors, one of whom is myself. The fears are not a reality as yet, and there is much debate on what terms the Regent holds office (temporary, elected, relation to the future Steward, etc).
The Constitutional ratification process continues at its slow pace. There may be some minor amendments to mollify the Counties, but the guts of the document have the support of the nation. Clan MacTavish has cast its vote in favour of the passage of the Draft into law.
Our clan continues its slow and steady growth. We are now the second largest clan. Of great significance is that much of our new growth is in the new County of Glasgow. Thanks to those members there for flying the flag!
On a hillside near Stirling was raised the banner of rebellion by those wishing to form a 'celtic army'. The rebels were eventually shouted off the hill by the growing crowd below, well fed on Yay RSA cookies.
A Regent was appointed by our King. Her role is not yet closely defined. There is much fear that she might pave the way for a future dictator, which is what the English Regency appears to have become. She has selected a panel of advisors, one of whom is myself. The fears are not a reality as yet, and there is much debate on what terms the Regent holds office (temporary, elected, relation to the future Steward, etc).
The Constitutional ratification process continues at its slow pace. There may be some minor amendments to mollify the Counties, but the guts of the document have the support of the nation. Clan MacTavish has cast its vote in favour of the passage of the Draft into law.
Our clan continues its slow and steady growth. We are now the second largest clan. Of great significance is that much of our new growth is in the new County of Glasgow. Thanks to those members there for flying the flag!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Clan News
The new colonies in County of Glasgow opened their borders for several days. Four MacTavishes made the move.
Lucifera is in Ardencaple
Maerik and Luthien Bedwyr are in Stirling
Destrata is in Lanark
All four have been given access to the UCS as the Glasgow MacTavishes.
There are three MacTavish Councillors on Galloway County Council
Lady Robin is Spokeswoman
Antek is Constable
Aelin is Public Prosecutor
We lost no-one to Ireland. Some other large clans lost half of their members (O'Broins, Campbells, MacAles, Kennedys in particular). We have been gaining members slightly faster than losing, seem to be holding around 40 MacTavishes. Almost a quarter of us are level 2.
Our homelands lie in counties to the north and the west of county of Glasgow. We might start thinking about the possibility of a big move at short notice in case new colonies of interest open in next few months.
At the moment Dracmuller is busy checking the proposed Constitution through. The clan is debating it before casting a vote for or against it. So far, no-one has said we should oppose it.
Lucifera is in Ardencaple
Maerik and Luthien Bedwyr are in Stirling
Destrata is in Lanark
All four have been given access to the UCS as the Glasgow MacTavishes.
There are three MacTavish Councillors on Galloway County Council
Lady Robin is Spokeswoman
Antek is Constable
Aelin is Public Prosecutor
We lost no-one to Ireland. Some other large clans lost half of their members (O'Broins, Campbells, MacAles, Kennedys in particular). We have been gaining members slightly faster than losing, seem to be holding around 40 MacTavishes. Almost a quarter of us are level 2.
Our homelands lie in counties to the north and the west of county of Glasgow. We might start thinking about the possibility of a big move at short notice in case new colonies of interest open in next few months.
At the moment Dracmuller is busy checking the proposed Constitution through. The clan is debating it before casting a vote for or against it. So far, no-one has said we should oppose it.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Clan Member News
Sweetmeg of Drummore has levelled up. She is a weaver. Congratulations!
The Glasgow colonies are still open for those who want to move. After our recent discussion the following have moved so far:
Lucifera has moved with friends to Ardencaple where she can fish in peace.
Luthien and Maerik have gone to Stirling. Luthien likes the forests and Maerik is looking for adventure.
Destrata has gone to Lanark where the peasants pick fruit.
No MacTavishes have gone to Ireland. Many hotheads (including not a few NNGO) have gone to Stirling. Anton_capone is now in Ireland.
Balenoape of Drummore has passed on. He was one of the original MacTavishes. Jah bless him.
Aelin of Whithorn has joined Galloway Council as various members leave for the colonies. Looks like a busy time ahead for our resident scotsman.
Idallia has left our clan to join her newly found sister into the Rose Clan. Our good wishes go with her.
I make it we have 39 active members, with 2 applications in the works at the moment.
The Glasgow colonies are still open for those who want to move. After our recent discussion the following have moved so far:
Lucifera has moved with friends to Ardencaple where she can fish in peace.
Luthien and Maerik have gone to Stirling. Luthien likes the forests and Maerik is looking for adventure.
Destrata has gone to Lanark where the peasants pick fruit.
No MacTavishes have gone to Ireland. Many hotheads (including not a few NNGO) have gone to Stirling. Anton_capone is now in Ireland.
Balenoape of Drummore has passed on. He was one of the original MacTavishes. Jah bless him.
Aelin of Whithorn has joined Galloway Council as various members leave for the colonies. Looks like a busy time ahead for our resident scotsman.
Idallia has left our clan to join her newly found sister into the Rose Clan. Our good wishes go with her.
I make it we have 39 active members, with 2 applications in the works at the moment.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
New County - Glasgow
Glasgow County is soon to open it looks like. Don't yet know which towns will be there. If there's one in the tossarchs, then that'll be one of our - 'cause that's where the mythical Dunn of Tavish once was.
I'd suggest use the forum to co-ordinate movement (ie, who moves as a colonist, which town they go to, what they find there).
I'd suggest use the forum to co-ordinate movement (ie, who moves as a colonist, which town they go to, what they find there).
Saturday, March 22, 2008
The Most Noble and Chivalous Scottish Order of Saint Andrew?
A Campbell, a Kennedy, a Forbes and a Sinclair band together and create a "Noble and Chivalrous" order of knights. To my ear that sounds a little pretentious, a little english even! The most valuable service they might provide, perhaps, is an elite band on permanent station and, if so, good on them. It is more likely that we will have a 'chivalrous' (roleplay) order to fight civilised (nobles) tournaments against similarly well-to-do english. Fun if you are into that kind of thing I suppose.
Perhaps something a little more raucus, a little less chivalrous and a little less noble. Like a cross border raiding society or some such? A little less lords and ladies in the courtyard, a little more good folk and gentle in the cattle byre?
Puts his nose back into joint and wanders off.
Perhaps something a little more raucus, a little less chivalrous and a little less noble. Like a cross border raiding society or some such? A little less lords and ladies in the courtyard, a little more good folk and gentle in the cattle byre?
Puts his nose back into joint and wanders off.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
A Neibour in Ayr!
Neibour MacTavish has 'joined' our clan, though he has actually fulfilled all membership requirements since Jan 1, 1456 (yech, reminds me of those itty bitty mushrooms, thinking of New Year's Eve). He is level 2 (blacksmith). Perhaps we can start rebuilding our membership in Ayr and taking on some of that anti-clan sentiment which we hear emnating from former NNGO types out there...
There's no present membership applications, so I'd remind people to keep their eyes open for promising individuals. Just send me their names and I'll take it from there, or ask them yourself.
There's no present membership applications, so I'd remind people to keep their eyes open for promising individuals. Just send me their names and I'll take it from there, or ask them yourself.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Ticking along
Although things are quiet here at the hearth at the moment, our clan seems to be ticking along.
Kwakiutlcs 'Kwak' MacTavish of Whithorn has become a baker.
A recent RSA patrol composed of four MacTavishes worked flawlessly (albeit, didn't see the robber).
Clan members have been active in both local and county political scenes, with three standing as candidates at county election with UCS party, and several members providing voice to dissent with the VotP party (though not as candidates). By the way, get out and vote if you haven't done so already!!!
With a slow but steady flow of active members joining up, we remain the third largest clan in the land despite fact that Italian_Iceman and Lady_Susan no longer exist (:(
Kwakiutlcs 'Kwak' MacTavish of Whithorn has become a baker.
A recent RSA patrol composed of four MacTavishes worked flawlessly (albeit, didn't see the robber).
Clan members have been active in both local and county political scenes, with three standing as candidates at county election with UCS party, and several members providing voice to dissent with the VotP party (though not as candidates). By the way, get out and vote if you haven't done so already!!!
With a slow but steady flow of active members joining up, we remain the third largest clan in the land despite fact that Italian_Iceman and Lady_Susan no longer exist (:(
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Where is the candle stick maker?
We have three more level 2s amongst us, all of Whithorn. Aelin has become a butcher, and Minuet and Yankie have taken up milling as a trade. With all our pig, wheat and corn farmers there are the makings of some fine trading combinations here! Particularly in Whithorn where there are butchers and bakers.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Drac will be hard to reach for a couple of days
Hi folks. Just to let you know that I will be hard to reach for a couple of days because I have to go walkabout in real life. Hopefully I'll be able to find a place to log on and feed me and my pigs. Should be back in time for mass!
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