I found Caledon when the fourth sim was just being added. And as of last night it has grown to 50! Long may her citizens prosper and be happy. ALL of them!
Guv'nah Shang, The Vicereine, Kamilah Hauptmann, and me.We are ushering in the 3rd year of Murakami Steamworks! Hard to believe that the Boys in the Backroom, as they are affectionately known by the Wrath Fleet, have been hard at work bringing more ironclad fun than you can shake a duchess stick at for two years.
TWO YEARS!
Congratulations, Justinian Huszar and MrBunwah Murakami!
Frequency Picnic is going to be spinning the tunes.
We have dances, an open bar, their RC Ironclad game (which totally rocks!), an alligator, explode-y things, and much more.
Here is the Isle of Skye skyplat slurl.
Come as you like! We just want to be silly, have fun, and celebrate the work of J and MrB as Murakami Steamworks continues to grow and succeed.
I was pleased to have been asked to assist in the coordination and planning of the Founder's Day events in Artificial Isle (Ai).
The event was to have been simply a fun party held in the Oceanside area of Ai filled with music and laughter. We had a live musician, harpo Jedburgh, for the first hour of the celebration.
harpo Jedburgh played a great set for the first hour of the party.
Frequency Picnic
ZATZAi dances (left) with the first resident, Dash, of the original sim.
some of the crowd listening to harpo's set
MarkTwain and Nber dance to the music
A member of the Royal Caledonian Air Force who enjoys flying in the area, decides to dance in the air as well.
(Wolf whistle) MarkTwain strips down to his...erm....valentine swim trunks...for the dunking booth fun.
The crowd lined up to ensure that Mark hit the drink.
ZATZ's turn
aaaannnnd....she goes under.Quite a lovely work indeed, madame. I happily share it with those friends who may visit my ætheric location.
And what an incredible ride it has been!!
Thanks go to our loving and ever patient leader, Guvnah Desmond Shang. Without him there is no Caledon; there would be no "Us".
Caledon is a small, windswept forested country at a temperate latitude. Wild creatures, country estate life, sights and sounds that were common well over 100 years ago are the hallmark of the land.
Technology is approximately that of the 19th Century, though some astonishing breakthroughs have provided for incredible wonders. Ground vehicles, airships, and even a device known as a 'telehub' are made possible through the power of exotic material properties and the wonders of Steam Technology.
The government is an expansionist monarchy, supported by a strong aristocracy (i.e., residents). Caledon once offered the opportunity for residents to take their turn at "Stewardship", a post which can involve answering questions, restarting sims, banning obvious griefers &c. As the complexity of a large estate grew, the burden on one Steward's shoulders became too great, and the role is now filled by a corps of about 10 estate managers appointed by the Guvnah--some serving openly, some quietly.
As Caledon has grown, it has made contact with a number of other nations that share many of her values. Some of these nations now share direct sea passage and have formed a coalition known as the Realm of the Roses to promote their mutual interests.
Our Vicereine, Kamilah Hauptmann, dances alongside the Guv
Although I was not able to attend the Official Celebration last night, the significance of the anniversary of the First Four Duchys has been on my mind. I am so happy that Loch Avie seems to be a special place for many in our community, as I hope it always will be. What a year it has been....and it is hard to believe that Loch Avie has been under my stewardship for 9 months now! Amazing!
Sláinte Caledon Loch Avie! Health and Happiness to all who love you!
