So I have been rolling around the idea for designing a tartan for use by citaxhiéns of Maricopa and I wanted to get your opinion!

Below are several designs I've created using dark red and green for Talossa, and the white, lime green, and orange of the Maricopa flag.

Please excuse the weird table formatting, I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.
If you would like to see a larger version of any of the swatches, you can right click it and open the image in a new tab/window or save it to your computer.

I've set the poll to run through the end of Setemvar.

Maricopa 2B	Maricopa 3A	Maricopa 3B
Maricopa 3C	Maricopa 4B

With the current discussion of Coronation Prep, I thought it would be useful to create a page on the wiki with helpful heraldry resources for current and future Heralds and Fellows of the Coletx.

I've added a couple links myself, but please feel free to add any resources that you use and would like to share. Or send them to me and I can add them.

Here is a direct link to the wiki page: https://wiki.talossa.com/RCA_Herald_Resources
I also linked it at the bottom of the Royal College of Arms main page.

-TFF

Just wanted to open up this conversation for El Coletx based on the discussion going on here:

https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3473.0

More specifically:

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on August 25, 2024, 03:53:25 PMUnless I've missed something, we haven't had one of those since 1988. We talked about a coronation for Ián I Lupul but I don't think it ever happened.

From Old Wittenberg, I copy the following musings (from the Rajala regency) of the then-Squirrel King at Arms:

QuoteHere are a few of the many questions the Fellows of the College should begin to consider about the upcoming coronation:

    Where should the coronation be held?

    What should be the date? Should a one year mourning period pass between the abdication of King Louis and the coronation of the next king?

    What is the order of precedence for the procession?

    Who should do the crowning? Should the King be anointed? Can we get Archbishop Dolan to help?

    Should Peers and members of the Royal Family wear coronets? If so, what design should they have? Should these coronets display heraldic emblems based on rank or association to the monarch? Who else, if anyone, should wear a coronet?

    Should a queen consort (if any) be crowned as part of the general coronation ceremony? If so, when? If not, when?

And finally, from Ián I himself, upon his accession:

QuoteFor be known and understood, as a principle of our House and of the Talossan monarchy henceforth and forever, that the crowning of a Talossan monarch should nowise be celebrated in any place wheresoever except within the sacred boundaries of the Kingdom.

-TFF

Each citaxhién lost
causes Talossa to mourn.
Lacrimetz, Ár Päts!





Carlüs Vilçafat
Metrefieir Laureat

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Government News

• 2023 Biannual Census Results
  The Biannual census has been concluded and the results have been posted! If you want to see all the interesting demographics and data breakdowns, checkout the results here
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Changes to the Scribery
  A couple of changes were made to the Scribery. First, unfortunately Royal Scribe Üc R. Tärfâ was dismissed.
  Wittenberg thread
  However, it's not all bad news as Sir Lüc da Schir, UrB was appointed Deputy Scribe and as far as I heard, is doing a wonderful job!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Scribery Openings Available
  Speaking of the Scribery, if you would also like to be deputized as a Deputy Scribe, the Scribery is looking for you! I'm pretty sure it comes with a shiny deputy's badge and everything, but I'll have to double check with the Avocat-Xheneral on that one.
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan Embassy Established in Mexico
  The drama unfolding around the first Talossan Embassy has been palpable! A real will-they-won't-they story... (spoiler alert: they will)
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Updates to Infotecă
  Infotecă has gotten a face lift, with adjusted trendlines and graphs thanks to user feedback and domestic procrastination! Come check it out here
  Wittenberg thread
  
• 59th Cosa Election
  The election for the 59th Cosa both began and ended in Setemvar. Hopefully you "rocked the vote" whatever that means!
  Polling Station: Wittenberg thread
  Discussion Thread: Wittenberg thread
  

Culture News

• Fora Talossa Presents: The 59th General Election Party Debate
  Related to the 59th Cosa Election, the latest episode from Fora Talossa features one of the most friendly debates I've ever seen between Bråneu Excelsio and Miestră Schivă, UrN. You can check out the video here
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossa Mentioned in Ohio Paper
  Talossa got some free press in an article of the Clevland, Ohio based paper "Scene"! (We will pretend that the most prominent picture at the head of the article does not feature The Republic of Molossia)
  The article can be found here
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Cultural Activities Planning and Brainstorming
  A forum post has been created to brainstorm potential cultural activities. If you have any bright ideas please feel free to share them!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Oatly Looking for Video Participants
  Calling all oat milk lovers! Oatly the oat milk brand is looking to see if any Talossan's would like to participate in a video they are creating. Check the Witt post for details and I will just skirt past how it's possible to milk an oat...
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan Hospitality Network Continues to Grow
  It's great to see so many Talossans across the globe willing to meet with travellers passing through their area. If this sounds fun to you, please add your name to the list!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Weird Movies
  If you like weird movies, we've got a whole forum post full of discussion and suggestions for you! And "The Room" has only been mentioned once (by yours truly) which tells you the kinds of connoisseurs of weird we're blessed with in Talossa!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• TCA Strava Group Art Challenge Continues
  The TCA Strava Group is still looking for entries into their art contest! Try to create a beautiful picture in red lines based on your Strava activity and share it with the group!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Music Quiz
  Our very own Glüc da Dhi S.H. has created a music quiz on Sporcle based on the songs nominated in the Talossan Music Top 20! You can find the quick here
  Wittenberg thread
  
• TCAT 2023 Leg 3 Results
  The third leg of the TCAT 2023 season has finished and the results have been posted! Come see how your favorite (speedo clad) team did!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• What are you playing?
  Despite apparently being alone in my interest in D&D and other table top roleplaying games (yes that single response on the census was me!), there is a greater interest in video games. If you are interested in PC or other video games, come let us know what you like!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• 2023 Talossan Football League
  The Talossan Fantasy Football league is in full swing! Come see how your teams are doing or feel free to give tips, especially on how to use the ESPN fantasy league website because all it does is give me errors when I try to do anything!
  Wittenberg thread
  

Immigration News
During Setemvar XLIV we received 14 immigration applications from:

• Ben Hershlim
• Autumn Town
• Alan Richard Dortch
• Veer Shah
• Sergio Flumignan
• Quinn Anthony Weisse
• Alan Hottel
• Avra Wallace Cohen
• Leslie Ann Brown
• Andy Marko
• Rogel Rancel Gil Andueza
• Sheryl Lynn Agner
• Yanier González Amaró
• Murray M. Coffey

  And we welcome 2 new citaxhiéns: Ivan Mollov and Bentxamì Puntmasleu

I would like to take this time to announce my run for Senator for Maricopa, the hottest spot north of Havana!
Despite being relatively new and still feeling my way around the laws and politics of the realm, I hope that what I lack in knowledge, I make up for with vigor!
I am an active member of the Kingdom and wish to advance fun and engagement, not just overall but specifically in our province, which is, let's face it, the best one! Hopefully this fact has been evident in my representation of Maricopa across the Talossan Sporting World! (with varied success)
I am a member of the TNC, but I'm not interested in political games. I prefer to simply be earnest and honest because open communication is more important than "toeing the party line".
With all of that being said, if I am elected Senator I pledge to always put the good of Maricopa above all else, and to always be open to the input, discussion, and guidance of my fellow Maricopans.

- Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat O.SPM (U.PSM)

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Government News

• Seneschal Visit to Buenos Aires
  The Seneschal took a visit to the sunny city of Buenos Aires! Thankfully(?) the coupe ended up not happening, so the Seneschal was able to return to a peaceful Kingdom without fear of being taken into custody.
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Scribery opening -- want to help out?
  If you would like to help out with scriberous duties, the Ministrà dal Xhusticiă is looking for a Deputy Scribe!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Seneschál announces awarding of Prime Minister's Patriotic Award
  A hearty congratulations to Bråneu Excelsio who is the recipient of the Prime Minister's Patriotic Award for directly increasing the Kingdom's Talossanity!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• 58th Cosa Dissolved
  As is custom, King John I issued His Writ of Dissolution for the 58th Cosa before elections begin for the next Cosa.
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Preparations for 59th General Election
  It's already that time again! Preparations are already getting up and running for the next (59th) Cosa!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Pedaling for a Cause
  Back in Mai Ministreu Excelsio ran a campaign (biked a campaign?) to raise money for the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women. He said he would ride his bicycle around Fundida Park for those who donated and he has now delivered! Check out all the glory in this video on Youtube
  Wittenberg thread
  
• New Legislation Passed in Seventh Clark
     Two bills were passed into law during the Guscht Clark:
  
  • RZ25: The Cort Bookkeeping Act: Wittenberg thread
       
  • RZ26: The James "Jimmy" Letherer Memorial Civil Rights Day: Wittenberg thread
    

Culture News

• August 2023 Euro-Haxh to Cézembre!
  The August 2023 Euro-Haxh to Cézembre was a success! Checkout the Wittenberg link for lots of info and useful links! There is also an expedition report on Youtube
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan Pannapictagraphist Society
  Things are heating up in the Talossan Pannapictagraphist Society discussion! If you have an interest in any or all things comic books, you should come join the club!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan Embassy established in Mexico?
  The application for the establishment of an embassy in Mexico was filed with the current Ministreu dels Afaes Útphätseschti, which was summarily rejected by the Minister. However, after at least 80 minutes of backlash, the MinFOR decided to take up the application for reconsideration.
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Mximo to the Max!
  There were several public announcements made by Mximo surrounding his run for Florencian Senator.
  See his senatorial run announcement: Wittenberg thread
  Mximo explains why he loves Talossa (and you should too): Wittenberg thread
  Finally, Mximo makes a pledge to Talossa: Wittenberg thread
  
• Maricopan Poker Tournament 2023
  Another congratulations is due to Bråneu Excelsio for winning the fourth annual Maricopan Poker Tournament! The C3PO trophy is still MIA though... so if you have any tips on its whereabouts we will pay you in high praise!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Favorite Holiday?
  A prospective citaxhién started up a conversation surveying Talossan's favorite holidays! If you haven't already, come join the discussion!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• TCA Strava Group
  A Talossan Strava group has been created: Talossa Desports C'hlub. The C'hlub has also started a challenge: "draw the nicest, biggest or funniest red-line picture on Strava's map while walking, running or biking"
  Check out the Witt thread to join the fun!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Peculiarism vs Derivatism 2023 Epic Thread
  The discussion continues this month on what exactly "peculiarism" and "derivatism" means and whether Talossa is, or should be, one or the other!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• 2023 Talossan Cycling Association Tour
  The Tour de France leg of TCAT 2023 has wrapped up and leg 3 Espain has begun with a splash!(or with a <insert bicycle pun that I can't think of at the moment> )
  Leg 2 Tour de France wrap up: Wittenberg thread
  Leg 3 Espain: Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan Hospitality Network Continues to Grow!
  More Talossans are adding their names and cities of residence to the Talossan Hospitality Network! If you are willing to meet up with traveling Talossans passing through your area, don't hesitate to add your name to the list!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• 2023 Talossan Football League
  Not to be confused with Talossan Futbol, the 2023 Talossan Football League is Talossa's one stop shop for fantasy football (of the American persuasion) so come have a ball!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• 2023 Talossan Music Top 20 [Round 3 Voting]
  The 2023 TMT20 continues with round 3 of voting, so clear out your ear-holes and come vote for your favorites! Who knows, you may even discover some new favorites!
  Wittenberg thread
  

Immigration News
During Guscht XLIV we received 12 immigration applications from:

• Willow Clarke
• Robson Luiz Matiussi Junior
• Asa Ward
• Terpugov Kirill Andreevich
• Unnikrishnan Parangath
• Valliammai Krishnan Parandhaman
• Tadana Kastom
• Antonio José Torres Fuster
• Kevin W. Puls
• Ivan Mollov
• Marden O'Hara
• Shay Achern

  And we welcome 2 new citaxhiéns: Zacrïeu Sverdeu and Ian Feliceu

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Government News

• Seneschál announces awarding of Medals for Culture and Merit
  The Seneschál has announced the recipients of the Senechál's Medal of Culture and the Senechál's Medal of Merit!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Restoration of Citizenship: Erschéveþ da Schir
  To much fanfare Erschéveþ da Schir has taken the appropriate steps to restore her citaxhienità!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Bi-Annual Census
  It's time to raise your hand and be counted! Please make sure to respond to the census which not only ensures that you keep your citaxhienità, but also helps inform the government of your skills and interests to make Talossa better for everyone!
  Wittenberg thread
  Link to Census form here
  
• Preparing for the 59th Cosa General Election
  The Chancery is gearing up for the next election coming in Setemvar! Check out the Wittenberg post for details!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• New Legislation Passed in Fifth Clark
     One lonely bill was passed into law during the Juliă Clark:
     
  • RZ22: The Responsibility Reassignment Act: Wittenberg thread
       

Culture News

• Talossan Geocaches
  If geocaches are your thing, we've received word about several Talossa related geocaches! Check the link for details!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• TCAT Tour 2023: Leg 2
  Check out the roller coaster ride that was TCAT 2023 Leg 2: Tour de France! Make sure you don't miss Leg 3 coming soon!
  Second watch along: Wittenberg thread
  Leg 2 Tour de France: Wittenberg thread
  
• Aßociù da Futbol Talossan -- 2023 Regular Season
  The 2023 Regular Season of La Aßociù da Futbol Talossan continues! Come cheer on your team to victory!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Peculiarism vs Derivatism 2023 Epic Thread
  Do you have an opinion on Peculiarism? What about Derivitivism? Bråneu has thrown the gauntlet so come duke it out with your fellow Talossans and prove once and for all that you are the most peculiar human derivative!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• ¡Nunca Voiatxa Soleu! Enxhoietz el Resteglh Internaziunal del Acöghl Talossan
  Are you willing to meet up with other Talossan citaxhiéns passing through your neck of the woods? Add your name and city to the list and join the network!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• 2023 Talossan Music Top 20 [Round 1 Voting]
  The voting phase of the newest iteration of Talossan Music Top 20 is underway, so come vote for your favorites!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• August 2023 Euro-Haxh, join the Talossan Expedition to Cézembre!
  A visit to our very own Cézembre is being planned for August, if you would like to join the Euro-Haxh let us know on Witt!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Founding of Talossan Pannapictagraphist Society
  A new (hopefully long lived) society was founded this month: Talossan Pannapictagraphist Society! (a.k.a. comic book collectors)
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Presenting Vol. 3 of the Talossan Book of Cuisine!
  Get your appetites ready because the long anticipated third volume of the Talossan Book of Cuisine has just been released!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan Journalism
  Interest in Talossan journalistic organizations is on the rise, and as Ministreu dal Cúltură I must say that I approve!
  Wittenberg thread
  

Immigration News
During Juliă XLIV we received 14 immigration applications from:

• Juan Manuel Félix Guajardo
• Shreyas Reddy
• Muhammad Jaffer Rashid
• Akshat Kapoor
• David Sosa Valdes
• Zachary Bills
• Ash Anthony Almanza
• Rebecca Leib
• Thanh Phat Tsan
• Rania Nemri
• Kobie
• Gerardo Becerra Victorio
• Ilya Cherewyk
• Gabriel Mathew Williams

  And we welcome 1 new citaxhién: A.M. Marhaen!

In case anyone is interested, I was contacted by someone who has setup several Talossan geocaches!

I've never tried geocaching myself, but this is the information they provided:

QuoteBTW, if anyone is interested in the Talossa geocaches, the cache page for the final one is at https://coord.info/GC9FD6P  It has the links to the cache pages for the other eight caches that must be completed and found in order to get the information necessary to locate the final.  To see the cache page and play the Wherigo cartridges, you would have to register at Geocaching.com  Registration and the Geocaching and Wherigo apps are free but limited in the number of caches you can see.

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Government News

• Citizenship Milestone Certificate Applications
  Applications were opened this month for the current government's Citizenship Milestone Certificates. If you've been a citizen for 5 or more years, then you qualify to receive one of these beautiful bilingual certificates! Simply fill out the request!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Cultural Initiative Support Fund
  Do you have a project idea that would influence or expand Talossan culture!? The Ministry of Culture is offering cold hard cash to support these types of projects! Simply fill out the form and claim your piece of the pie!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• New Legislation Passed in Fourth Clark
     A whopping 2 bills were passed into law during the Gün Clark:
     
  • RZ19: Second Incorporative Act: Wittenberg thread
       
  • RZ20: Embassy Rhymes with Coffee Act: Wittenberg thread
       

Culture News

• Aßociù da Futbol Talossan 2023 Season
  The 2023 Season of Futbol Talossan continues! Check out the results from the Qualification match and see how your favorite team (probably one named after a celestial body) is doing!
     Tornamaintsch dal Qualificaziun Results: Wittenberg thread
     Regular Season: Wittenberg thread
  
• TCAT 2023 Leg 2 - Tour de France!
     The second leg of this year's TCAT Season, covering the Tour de France has just begun! Let's hope that this leg has a happier ending than the first!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Lüc's Game Night
     Hopefully you were able to make it to Lüc's game night on our Discord server! If not, that's OK, hopefully this was the first of many more to come!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Take the Euro-Haxh to Cézembre!
     The Royal Tourist Office of the Island of Cézembre was officially opened this month, encouraging citaxhiéns to take the Euro-Haxh and see a beautiful piece of Talossa!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan Book of Cuisine Vol 3 Preview!
     We got a preview of the third volume of the Talossan Book of Cuisine! I don't know about you, but my mouth is watering in anticipation!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Fora Talossa: Currents Episode 2
  Currents Episode 2 presents the song Silicon(e) which is "a song from the queer estrogen-fuelled Zolo Progwave duo, Vostok Lake. One half of which is esteemed Talossan Miestră Schivă, UrN"! I had to quote it because I couldn't have put it better myself!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• 2023 ARMADA Regatta
     Join many Talossan's from July 14-16 for the greatest tournament of Diplomacy: The ARMADA Regatta! Check out the Witt post for more details!
     Wittenberg thread
  

Immigration News
  During Gün XLIV we received 18 (the NEW second highest in recorded Talossan history!) immigration applications from:

• Muslim Nabi
• Michael H Glyn
• Ralph Dean VanLoton Jr.
• Abhishek Kaul
• Jason Allan Clark
• Joseph P Specht Jr
• Elder Nathaniel Ndukwe
• Kathy H. Armstrong
• George Edward Sandler
• Safwaan Sharief
• Daniel Ferreira da Silva
• Petro Storozhuk
• Huynh Thi Mong Trinh
• Paul Eugene Fegan
• Alex Huynh
• Dana Prakoso Eka Saputra
• Samantha Stewart
• Ahmad Mufid Marhaen

  Unfortunately we did not welcome any new citaxhiéns this month.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


In a nation which regularly winnows its citizenry, and in which there has been so much turmoil during our times of tribulation, it is commendable to hold firmly to your citizenship.  To honour those who have stood with their adopted country for many years, the Ministrà dal Cúltură is pleased to make available certificates endorsed by the heads of state and government, sent right to your mailbox.  We hope everyone who qualifies will take advantage of this free service.

The Senseschal and Ministrà dal Cúltură would like to thank @Mic'haglh Autófil, MC EiP for his work creating the Citizenship Milestone Certificate.  Here is the preliminary design -- we hope you agree that it looks beautiful and dignified.


We are happy to further announce that the program's first issuance will be next month, and we are opening up the application process now!

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In order to claim your citizenship certificate, please fill out this form.  You will need to provide your current valid mailing address; this information will not be shared, pursuant to privacy laws.  There is no fee for this service.


Citizens for at least 20 years:

• Gjermund Higraff - @Gjermund Higraff
• Mximo Carbonel - @mximo
• Ieremiac'h Ventrutx - @Ieremiach Ventrutx
• Ián Anglatzarâ - @anglatzara
• Tamoran dal Nava
• Istefan Éovart Perþonest - @Istefan Perþonest
• Mic'haglh Ian Loquatsch - @Mic'haglh Autófil, MC EiP
• Quedéir Castiglhâ - @Quedéir Castiglhâ
• Ceváglh Scurznicol - @Cevaglh
• Danihel Roðgarut
• Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h - @GV
• Martì-Páir Furxhéir - @mpf
• K. Furxhéir
• No'ac'h Ventrutx
• Rosa Ventrutx
• Graçù Ventrutx

15 years:

• Miestrâ Schivâ - @Miestră Schivă, UrN
• Jonathan K. Kelley
• Dieter Vercáriâ
• Garth Spencer - @Garth Spencer
• Üc R. Tärfâ
• Ma Conta la Mha - @Baron Hooligan
• Cresti Matáiwos Siervicül
• Patrick Woolley
• Trotxâ Betiñéir
• Txec Ereufiglheu - @Txec Ereufighleu
• Sir X. Pol Briga - @xpb
• Matáiwos Nanamavéu
• Ián da Bitoûr - @Ian da Bitour
• Brad Holmes - @Brad Holmes
• George Hargreves
• Sir Alexandreu Davinescu
• Breneir Tzaracomprada - @Breneir Tzaracomprada
• Audradâ Rôibeardét - @Audrada Roibeardet
• Koray Yucel
• Owen Christopher Edwards - @owenedwards
• Flip Molinar - @Flip Molinar

10 years:

• Arditafial da Shacerdour
• Danihel Adam Zefareu Forestal - @Danihel Forestal
• Çesli da Chilseu
• Sebastian Bustany
• Éovart Grischun
• Aladna la Mha-Coca
• Óïn D. Ursüm
• Glüc da Dhi - @Glüc da Dhi S.H.
• Adam Grigoriu - @Adam Grigoriu
• Litz Cjantscheir - @Dame Litz Cjantscheir, UrN
• Eovart Xhorxh - @Eovart Xhorxh
• Ian Tamoran
• Danihel Txechescu - @Danihel Txechescu
• Mark Sidahl
• Iason Taiwos - @Iason Taiwos
• David Robert Levis
• Eiric (Suorsch) Biançéu
• Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet - @Munditenens Tresplet
• Béneditsch Ardpresteir
• Vitxalmour Pelbiançéu Conductour - @Vitxalmour
• Lüc da Schir - @Sir Lüc
• Eiric Börnatfiglheu - @Eiric S. Bornatfiglheu
• David Donofrio - @David Donofrio
• Xheneta Britxind - @Xheneta Britxind
• Stéafan D 'Unmortadel
• Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir - @Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir
• Ryan Hammond
• Nivol Atxaþriada
• Txec Róibeard dal Nordselva - @Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB
• James Coffey
• Chelli dal Nordselva

We have attempted to list and tag all those who are eligible for certificates in these tiers.  If you or someone you know has been omitted, please don't hesitate to let us know.  Please ask any questions you might have, either here or by contacting the Ministrà via PM.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


The Ministrà dal Cúltură is pleased to announce a new initiative to be launched this month: citizenship milestone certificates!  On its own initiative, the Government is undertaking to honour the longevity of some of our citizens who have been with us for many years, providing them with a signed certificate from His Majesty the King and the Seneschal which can be put on fulsome display in their home.

This is purely a voluntary program, but all citizens who have been Talossans for longer than the set periods will be eligible.  Current plans are to offer these honoraria to citizens who have been with us for more than twenty years, more than fifteen years, and more than ten years.

Please stay tuned for more details, and to see the certificate design revealed!

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Government News

• The Rise and Fall of The Organic Law Party
     May saw the rise of the Organic Law Party.
     Wittenberg thread
     Sadly, this political party was disbanded as quickly as it was organized when its founding member Viteu resigned his citizenship because of what appears to be the catalyst for the foundation of the party in the first place.
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Restoration of Citizenship: Vitxalmour Conductour
     In a turn of good news, Vitxalmour Conductour has reclaimed his citaxhienità!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Immigration Social Media Ad Campaign
     MinSTUFF and MinImm are planning to join forces and begin a social media ad campaign focused on stimulating the Kingdom's immigration numbers even more!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Appointment of Grefieir d'Abbavilla
     Congratulations to Üc R. Tärfă, who has just been appointed as Grefieir d'Abbavilla!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• New Legislation Passed in Third Clark
     Six bills were passed into law during the May Clark:
     The Cjovani Ziua Auservada Bill: Wittenberg thread
     Legal Repair Act: Wittenberg thread
     The Second Catchment Area Reform Act: Wittenberg thread
     Ün proxhet per regular els Prüms Diktats: Wittenberg thread
     Ün proxhet per inovar el CRL: Wittenberg thread
     National Skills and Social Connections Survey Act: Wittenberg thread
  

Culture News

• 2023 Talossan Cycling Association Tour 2023 Leg 1
     The 2023 season of TCAT kicked off to much applause and excitement! Which, ever so slowly, mutated into the gnashing and weeping of Ghenna as day-by-day cyclist dropped like so many crumbs from a biscotti, grinding most team's point generation to a screeching halt!
     Check out the aftermath here: Wittenberg thread
  
• CENTRASEIRĂ - Giro d'Italia 2023 Episodes
     If you haven't listened to them already (and why haven't you??) check out Lüc and Glüc's (or Glüc and Lüc's) Centraseiră podcast episodes on TCAT 2023 Leg 1: To Hell and ba... I mean Giro d'Italia!
     Episode 1: Wittenberg thread
     Episode 2: Wittenberg thread
     27 May Watch Along: Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan Cycling Association Strava Group
     Yet another exciting development from this year's TCAT season, the creation of a TCAT group on the Strava activity tracking and sharing app! (I'm a fat neckbeard so you know I had to google it, but it sounds exciting!)
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossaware Store Expanded Shipping
     We can now cover the world with Talossaware! (with the exception of North Korea, Russia, Ukraine, and.... Guadalope?) Our apologies to any Talossans in the diaspora of those countries.
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossa Talks: Audrada/Breneir
     Enjoy the newest installment of the series Talossa Talks between Audrada and Breneir!
     The video is on YouTube here
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Pedaling for a Cause: Join the Talossan Flag Ride!
     The MinFor has started a donation drive wherein every $5 (3¤3333 aka a brock-and-a-boudreau) donated will send him peddling through Fundidora Park displaying the bicoloreu! That's not all though, so check out the Witt post for more info!
     On a side note: Though technically unconnected, I can't help but think that this current donation drive was influenced by the wild success of this year's TCAT season.
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Return of Aßociù da Futbol Talossan
     With the glorious return of our friend Mic'haglh Autófil, comes the new season of Futbol Talossan! This year not only sports teams (haha!) from each province, but also from several Talossan organizations! So come root for your favorite!
     Wittenberg thread
     2023 Tornamaintsch dal Qualificaziun: Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan Book of Cuisine Vol 3 Still Accepting Recipes
     The third volume of the Talossan Book of Cuisine is still collecting recipes! If you can eat it or drink it, then send it to us!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• School of Humans Podcast Update
     The current Seneschal had a conversation with one of the producers of the School of Humans Podcast and will be giving a full interview during his visit to MicroCon this summer!
     Wittenberg thread
  

Immigration News
During Mai XLIV we received 16 (the second highest in recorded Talossan history!) immigration applications from:

• Sandro Eduardo Luan González
• Agustin Gino Del Basso
• Tarun Batra
• Kholod Evgeny
• Szymon Семён
• Rakhmanin Glib
• Mack Patrick
• Emilio Rosas Campos
• Karl-Heinz Meintjes
• Arynov Aryn
• Ruban Alphonse
• Theodosia Bennett
• Michael Perrin
• Tyrsson Silverwolf de Tolemac
• Michael J Bzdawka
• Lord Isreal Christopher Haggerty I

  And we welcome two new citaxhiéns: Naseer Ahmed and þerxh Sant-Enogat!

I would like to translate the name of BHAID into Talossan. Using L'Översteir, I put together the translation below. Please let me know if this is correct or what needs to be corrected. Thank you!

Bureau for Humanitarian Aid and International Development

El Büreu per l'Agüd Þumanitar es Developind Internaziunal

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Government News

• The Kingdom Donates to the white helmets
  Severe earthquakes have caused terrible devastation in Syria and Türkiye. In order to assist with local aid efforts, the Kingdom has donated 33¤20 ($50 USD) to the Syrian Civil Defence (White Helmets).
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Rule Regarding judicial service in the Ziu
  After much contentious deliberation, a rule has finally been promulgated regarding members of the Judiciary also serving in the Ziu.
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Seneschal announces delegation to Microcon 2023
  For the first time in several years Talossa will be represented at MicroCon! If you have the time, you should come out to see the Senechal!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Delegation of Web Administration of Talossan.com
  MinTech has made an official delegation of web administration for Talossan.com to Ieremiac'h Ventrutx. I can't wait to see what they do with the place!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Call for Bills for the May Clark
   The bills to be voted on next month are being gathered for inclusion in the next Clark.
  Wittenberg thread
  

Culture News

• "Fischia il Vento" and "Bella Ciao" Day
   In honor of Üc R. Tärfâ's 20 edits on the Talossa wiki, the Seneschal declared 25 April 2023/XLIV, to be "Fischia il Vento" and "Bella Ciao" Day!
   Check out the thread for some beautiful Italian songs!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan playing card designs revealed
  Our very own Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial, UrGP developed and shared a uniquely Talossan deck of playing cards!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Media Call: School of Humans podcast
  External interest in Talossa is apparently increasing with producers of the School of Humans podcast reaching out to discuss what talossa means to its citizens.
  Wittenberg thread
  
• New Talossaware Store
  Come check out all of our cool Talossan Wares in our new webstore
  Every purchase helps support the Kingdom!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan Book of Cuisine Vol 3 Still accepting submissions
  The third installment of the Talossan Book of Cuisine continues to accept submissions. Make sure to get yours in soon!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• New Episode of Dialogues: Cosa Reform
  The second episode of the Fora Talossa series Dialogues was released! The subject this time: Cosa Reform.
  Wittenberg thread
  
• TMT20 Special Edition Results Announced
  The results of the Talossa Music Top 20 are being announced. Come see where your favorites rank!
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan Cycling Association Tour 2023 Gearing-up
  Pun intended! Come register your team and don't miss out on all of the excitement!
  Registration instructions are here: Wittenberg thread
  It even has its own podcast!
  

Immigration News

During Avrïu XLIV we received 5 immigration applications from:

• þerxh Sant-Enogat
• Angel Castilla
• Cindy Leiler
• Mack Patrick
• Jason Coffey
  And Ian Óscar Andrinescu became a citizen!

Sad News

• THE KING v. Cauvesc Carlüs Xheraltescu
  A high profile lawsuit was filed with the court. No jokes here as it is a very serious matter.
  The Court thread is here: Wittenberg thread
  Statement from the Prime Ministers office: Wittenberg thread
  Further commentary here: Wittenberg thread
  
• Death of Laura Hand Donohue
  His Royal Highness King John I announced the tragic death of Laura Hand Donohue, sister of Manus Hand (Lord Hooligan).
  Wittenberg thread
  
• Ián S.G. Txaglh Renounces Citizenship
  Our final bit of sad news from Avrïu is Ián S.G. Txaglh renouncing his citizenship.
  Wittenberg thread
  

The Wheel of Time in my mind has always been punctuated with "MUD" because The Wheel of Time MUD is one of the longest running Multi-User Dungeons still in existence. I've never actually played it (I'm more a fan of Achaea myself) but that was pretty much my only exposure to the Wheel of Time series until now.

I started watching the new Wheel of Time show on Prime Video and it inspired me to read the book. Not long after I started listening to the audiobook version, I quit watching the show because it was so much better!

I just finished the audiobook for Eye of The World and it was great! The world feels large and expansive, while at the same time it is clear that the world the characters actually experience is very narrow; there are rumors that change in detail depending on who's telling it. There are mysteries just hinted at, that may or may not be explored in later books. Even the influence of the queen only goes so far in her own queendom because it is so vast.

All-in-all I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm sad that it's taken me so long to enjoy this classic!

Has anyone else read any of the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan?

Below is the text version per aceßivalità:

QuoteOn this day, the Culture and STUFF Ministry is pleased to announce the revival of the Cultural Initiative Support Fund. The fund will offer micro-grants to private cultural proposals. Restoring this program is a part of increasing the presence of private cultural endeavours.

The Culture and STUFF Ministry has requested $100 in the 58th Government Budget. Upon budgetary approval, the Ministry will publish an application form for interested individuals and groups.

La C'hronicǎ
Fevraglh XLIV / February 2023
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Wittpocalypse XLIV
Due to hosting issues Wittenberg went down for approximately 48hrs. You can get more specific information, ironically, on Wittenberg:
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2171.0
Official Statement from the Prime Ministry: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2173.0

Seneschal's Medal of Merit Recipients Announced
In the wake of Wittpocalypse, the new Seneschal saw fit to award those brave souls who looked error logs in the eye and said "Not on my watch!", with the Seneschal's Medal of Merit. The highest award bestowed by the government of Talossa.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2177.0

58th Cosa Election Results
The election results for the 58th Cosa came in!
View the results here: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2101.0
Letter of Majority: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2147.0
Watch the live state opening here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9DuPCoAMM4

58th Cosa, First Clark Voting Begins
Voting for the first Clark of the 58th Cosa began running through 21 Martǎ
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2169.0

New Fora Talossa Series: Dialogues
The first in (hopefully) a series of dialogues between Baron Alexandreu Davinescu and former Seneschal Ian Plätschisch was released. The inaugural episode of the appropriately named series Dialogues can be viewed on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQjyuDw7zQA

Talossan Book of Cuisine Vol 3 Opens for Submissions
Submissions for volume 3 of the cultural dynamo Talossan Book of Cuisine are now being accepted!
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2161.0

17 Citaxhiéns Lose Citaxhienità
Unfortunately more bad news this month, as 17 Talossan citizens have lost their citizenship due to lack of voting or responding to a census in the last 2 years.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2109.0

Talossan Music Top 20 Special Edition: Final Voting
Another cultural dynamo, the Talossan Music Top 20's most recent edition (the Special one!) had it's finals this month!
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2162.0

TMT20 Special Edition Nominations: Songs Released On or After October 30, 2019
And last but not least, nominations were accepted for the next iteration of the Talossan Music Top 20: Songs Released On or After October 30, 2019!
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2100.0

I thought it would be a fun translation exercise to try and translate some of China Mieville's novel The City and The City. Mainly because I really like the story, it seems very relevant to how Talossa exists in the world, and it'll give be good El Glhetg practice because I learn better by doing.

If It's alright, I would like to post it here for correction and make sure I'm on the right track. Here is the first bit:

La Cita es La Cita

Pärts Viens: Besźel

I could not see the street or much of the estate.
Éu ni put vidar la stradâ ni belacop dal façiendâ.

We were enclosed by dirt colored blocks,
Noi girdevent à caramidâs pigmentadăs vianiaeasca

The second line describing the "dirt colored blocks" I'm not so sure about. I'm pretty sure I rendered it OK with "dirt-like colored bricks" but again, definitely open to a better way to translate that phrase in particular.