The Honey Tea - Issue #1

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20th of Sun’s Smile   In the Year of our LORD, 10 BA	The Honey Tea All of the latest news and updates brought to you by the Honey Club of Balian								Issue #1
Upcoming Events Syndesi Feriae The Syndesi Feriae, also known as the Connection Festival, is under the care of the Governess, Lady Chamberlain, and our very own Queen Bee, Costantia. The Honey Club has gathered that it will begin on the upcoming Amber’s Cold for the debutantes and bachelors, but the introductions will begin on The Deep Cold. The Queen Bees do wonder how such will turn out as they will also be participating in the season! A few of the scheduled events include a campout, balls, a Feast of Fools, and more! The Honey Club hopes for the best and that there will be nothing but kindness in the Syndesi Feriae. Shall the ladies and gents find friendship and love. If you would like to take part in this affair all you need to do is send a bird to Queen Bee Costantia or Lady Johanne within Balian and they can get you all set up!   PSA: No members of the Cheeseland Kingdom are allowed to attend.
				A depiction of brave ladies and gentlemen exercising their right to vote!
				Tea of the Week The Votes are In!
				The Grand Duchy of Balian is having its very first election! The race for Balian’s Minister and three of Balian’s Tribunes has begun! The runners for Minister are Ember A. Munnel and Hanamura Shohei! While the race for the Tribunes include four candidates, Chloe Giselle de Rosius, Davil of the Golden Path, Adam Wallas, and Catherine Maria Novellen.  Many know what these very important positions entail, however, for those of you who do not, the following is an official description of the positions from the Charter of Atrus 9th of Peter’s Glory, 9. B.A.  The position of Minister “wields full authority over the governance of the City and its internal affairs, overridden only by the Grand Duke and Seneschal. He directs the city council in their various individual capacities, and is overall responsible for the maintenance of				the Capital. He may also appoint additional stewards. Appointed by open election of the Balian Citizens.” “The Elected Tribunes are people elected by the people. These people shall ensure and aid the City Council and Minister in their actions. They shall also ensure that The Minister does not commit crimes against the crown, as well as having to pass any changes the Minister wishes to do when it comes to laws.” For the past Saint’s day, registered citizens across Balian have been casting their votes, expressing their opinions on who should hold the running positions. As of noon today, voting has been closed! The votes are officially in! Who will be elected Minister of Balian? Who will be the three new Tribunes of Balian? You absolutely cannot not miss the outcome of this election as Balianians buzz on the topic!
A depiction of some Balianian citizens dancing!
Upcoming Events Syndesi Feriae							The Tea of the Week The Votes are In
Costantia Irene Novellen							Yelena vas Ruthern
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20th of Sun’s Smile	The Honey Tea					Issue #1
Honey Club Exclusive What’s happening in the greatest club in Almaris? Some bees buzzing around in Balian!					Bee Fact of the Week Pollination   Did you know that honey bees alone pollinate 80 percent of all flowering plants, including more than 130 types of fruits and vegetables!? How does a bee pollinate you might ask… Well, when a bee lands on a flower, little hairs all over its body attract pollen from the plant! Then they use their legs, equipped with stiffer hairs like combs, to groom the collected pollen from their body, into specialized pockets on their body! Then they carry the pollen back to their hive and use it as a food source for themselves and their family members! But how does this help the plants? I’m glad you asked. When bees collect the pollen for their sustenance, they typically gather from several different flowers in one trip. This means that they are carrying pollen from one flower to the other, thus pollinating all of the flowers they visit! It’s a beautiful process! A little painting of a bee landing on a flower
As many of you know, a great conflict has begun with the Orenian kid kingdom of Cheeseland. If you were unaware of this, allow me to enlighten you on the matter. Our very own Queen Bee Constantia was minding her own business when suddenly! Out of nowhere! Criminals popped out from the bushes and attacked her with cheese projectiles! Their rampage continued onto our other Queen Bee, Ekaterina. And if the staining of Balian’s streets with sticky cheese and the dirtying of Balian’s sweet air with insults wasn’t enough, the Cheesland children continued their rampage to our very own bees. Innocent bees. Their homes DEFILED and VANDALIZED! In response to this, the Honey Club decided to be the bigger bees with a non-retaliation act and worked together to clean up the mess that the Cheeselanders had left. Later in the unraveling of conflict, the three Queen bees addressed the ongoing cheese issue within Balian’s court last Saint’s week and spoke to the Grand Duke directly. He said if someone hurts you, you hurt them back! The Queen bees took this into deep consideration. We will see how this conflict further unfolds!   PSA: This is a paraphrased quote from the Grand Duke, not a direct quote!!
Featured Product of the Week Bee Sting
One of the talented Munnels, Lady Hera has been making Honey-related items for quite some time! One of her most memorable creations has been the Bee Sting. Those who are worried about their own safety but also wish to be fashionable should purchase this item! On the outside, it looks rather like a beautiful pin with the bee-design, yet with a subtle press of a button… a sharp pointed end would come out for the rescue! Contact Hera Munnel for more items like such!

 

 

Honey Club Exclusive What’s happening?			Bee Fact of the Week Pollination				Featured Product Bee Sting
Yelena vas Ruthern			Yelena vas Ruthern				Costantia Irene Novellen
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20th of Sun’s Smile		The Honey Tea						Issue #1
Balian Picture of the Week - Credited to Alexandros Casimir
A day in the life of a Balianian An insider look at a specially selected Balianian!
Grand Duke John Casimir	This week’s Balianian of the week is (insert drum roll here)... Our very own Grand Duke of Balian, His Imperial Highness, John Casimir! For our first official issue of Balian we thought it would only be fitting to kick off with our beloved leader.				bring peace, and peace has been had for the people within for many years now!  Lastly, the Grand Duke wished to add that “Balian offers a unique culture for those looking to live in the south, and [that Balian] is pioneering a new nation of conscience.” In today’s present age it seems that morality and religion has taken a back seat to politics and material values. We thought it was
In our interview with His Imperial Highness, John Casimir, we ask a few essential questions. Of course we began with the most important question of all… his favorite color. It’s purple! How regal! When asked about his favorite thing about Balian, His Imperial Highness admitted that he adored the city’s intricately and beautifully  designed architecture. It is a nice change for him from what he was used to back before the civil war. One thing His Imperial Highness wanted people to know about Balian is that “we are accepting of most people as long as they respect our faith and laws”. We thought this was a very fair statement. Anyone would want those living in their community to share their core values! As the Grand Duke of Balian, His Imperial Highness admitted that he had big dreams for Balian. He stated, “I dream that Balian will have expanded and maintained the peace of the south. We want more land for our people and to uphold our values of peace.” Balian has indeed begun to					“Balian is pioneering a new nation of conscience.” - Grand Duke, John Casimir
					very refreshing to hear from a leader who so deeply values morals and religion above all else. Of course the happiness of the people, politics, etc, is important for a nation to flourish, however none of this could be done without a strong foundation of faith and morality to build from.    Yelena vas Ruthern
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20th of Sun’s Smile	The Honey Tea						Issue #1
Weekly Recap Missed Out? Here’s a Recap!		Balian as it sure has been a pleasure to have him. Through his work in leading the Diplomatic office, he and his comrades have been able to secure several treaties as well as building strong relationships with surrounding nations in Almaris. For the strong foundation that you and your chamber members have set out for us Balianians, Sir Munnel, we thank you.  In other news, this week we had another change of ownership of the tavern! The once Crooked Camel, then White Lily, and now The Brown Bear has been re-re-opened for service! Not only does our tavern have another new name, it also has come with a new menu, all brought about by the tavern’s new owner, Baron Drako Darkwood. We have to say that the new menu looks delectable! You have to go and see for yourself! This week some brave members of Balian braved the desert ruins of Kivdrona and mostly made it back home in one piece! We have been excited to hear from some of them on this experience and are on the edge of our seats to perhaps join along on a future excursion into the heat! Towards the middle of the week, Balian was able to secure a new Governess! Congratulations Lady Ember Munnel! We are so thankful to have you!  And that’s a wrap for this week’s recap!				Job Postings Palace Openings  The Palati Monterosa are looking for anyone to perform various tasks. Some tasks can be either servantry, or even to the higher positions. Governess Ember Munnel, Lady Chamberlain Johanne Vuiller, and Countess Diana Vuiller are open to interview anyone regarding palace positions or further questions.   Brown Bear’s Rest The Brown Bear’s Rest is looking for people to perform various tasks with bartending, or collecting materials to help continue the bottle-making process. With each drink sold, a singular mina can be earned. Every year, ten minas will also be given. Contact Baron Drako Darkwood for further questions or to apply.   Censor Office The Censor Office is hiring people for their immigration department! Immigration deals with helping new-comers in Balian while also sending out flyers around Alarmis. Contact Countess or Count Vuiller if you would like to apply.   Treasury  The Treasury is currently seeking people who will assist with stewardship abilities. Being a steward consists of selling and assisting property questions. Contact Treasurer Johanne Vuiller for further questions or applications.
A depiction of some Balianians enjoying each other’s company within the gardens of Balian! -Picture by Agatha Amadeus
This past week has been a very busy one for Balian! It started off with the opening of the elections for the seats of Minister and for three new Tribunes of Balian. As the election rolled through the week, alongside we had several exciting events! Firstly we had a Medical Lesson hosted by Rosina Py’lrie, first known as one Rosina de Adamo. All of the attendees received a free med kit along with some very useful medical training!  On a more somber note, our beloved forigen affairs member, His Excellency, Sir Jarad Munnel stepped down after thirty two long years of serving in offices. In his resignation letter, Sir Munnel says. “I do not plan to leave Balian, I just wish to rest, and I wish the best of luck to my fellow members of the chamber.” We are relieved that we get to keep Sir Munnel with us in
						Got tea? Do you have tea that you think should be added to next week’s paper? Have an idea for next week’s Balianian of the week? Have questions or concerns about this week’s issue? Find us Queen Bees, Yelena, Costantia, and Ekaterina and let us know!
Your Weekly Prayer A few words to think on for this coming week.
Dear GOD, You continue to keep us safe throughout the years as Balian continues. Even through our hardships and troubles, you continue to guide us to safety. Your arms are always a safe place for us to embrace, your words inspiring. When bandits or when people attempt to tear us down, you help us rise up to the challenge. Thank you, beloved GOD. Amen.				Dear GOD, The children and teenagers of Balian offer you thanks for helping us inspire those around us to help the creation that you made. You were the one to create such divine creatures in the world, and we vow to continue to protect them with our lives. We hope that you continue to let us spread your word of good news. Thank you. Amen.

 

Weekly Recap Missed out?			Balian Job Postings Job Postings				Your Weekly Prayer Thankfulness
Yelena vas Ruthern			Costantia Irene Novellen				Costantia Irene Novellen
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[!] The three Queen Bees of Balian tirelessly toss the newspapers all around Balian!

[annabanana1014 2084]

Tia would beam brightly as she saw the work of her and the Queen Bees!
 

“Turned out beautifully!!!”

[Da_Emperors 1987]

Constantine Malenos would be drinking his specialty -- Desert Lemonade with Honey, as he would take the paper in his right hand upon his roof. He would seem to be very pleased with the dispatch. 

 

[Frisket 4539]

Ember Looked at her sister Rose who seems to also read the missive as they clicked their tea cups, with a honey comb piece in the tea.

 

"Never a dull day, without the morning cup, of honey milk tea."

[i.uomini 2564]

Aurik Bishop reads the newsletter alongside his queen @petaltothemetal, smiling and pointing at the intricate details of the Excellent FORMATTING AND BEAUTIFUL ART SELECTIONS . "hmmm isnt zhis zhe best newspaper du ever saw?" he asked to her "ve MUST reach out und make von of zhese for ourselfves."

[Shmeepicus 4216]

Alexandros read over the recently published paper. "Huh- this is actually.. pretty good, it's nice knowing Constantia is useful for something." He mumbled to himself, still slightly peeved at her chair thievery.