THE NORTHERN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY

[esotericas 2674]

A RENEWED INTRODUCTION TO

EST. 1762

 

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P U B L I S H E D  B Y  T H E
N O R T H E R N  G E O G R A P H I C A L  S O C I E T Y

 

O N  T H E
7 T H  O F  T O B I A S ’ S  B O U N T Y ,  2 0 5 1

 

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WHAT IS THE NGS?

 

FOUNDED BY CELESTINE HERBERT IN 1762, the Northern Geographical Society (NGS) is a highly prestigious, international scholastic organization made up of anthropologists, historians, naturalists, cartographers, and many other varieties of scholars and adventurers alike. We are dedicated to the creation and diffusement of knowledge of all kinds through the upkeep of museums around the world and the undertaking of expeditions to expand Mankind’s ever-growing horizons. We support a chain of museums and libraries across the continent with the goal of eventually establishing one in every major nation. Currently, the NGS is taking residence in its Petran branch, but our official headquarters will be under construction very soon.

 

The institutions we maintain serve to educate the public on a variety of different topics in the fields of culture, history, and naturalism across the land, as well as to inspire a love of knowledge and exploration in the hearts of all. The operations of the NGS transcend state borders, and our Society takes great pride in the academic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of our membership. Our museums are all operated by professionals with impeccable credentials in their areas of expertise, and we take great pride in both our independence as an organization and in our reputation as an unbiased academic society of the utmost integrity. NGS members are always seeking to understand the world around them in greater detail, and to push beyond the boundaries of the familiar world into the mysterious reaches of the unknown.

 

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A LITTLE WHO’S-WHO

MANON YVAINE VON DISTRUGERE
6TH PRESIDENT OF THE NGS. 

 

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP:

THE PRESIDENT

THE PRESIDENT OF THE NGS is the supreme leader and chief executive of the Society. They are elected for life to become leader of the Celestial Trust until death, retirement, or impeachment to administer the museums, personnel, and expeditionary endeavors of the organization with the utmost integrity and perseverance. The Presidency has been filled by Manon Yvaine von Distrugere @esotericas, a revered scholar, philosopher, and Alchemist. She oversees all of the organization’s global operations and executive functions from our upcoming HQ. 

 

THE VICE PRESIDENT

The Vice President of the NGS exists to assist the President in their endeavors, seeing to the administrative functions of the various museums and branches within the Society on their behalf and standing in the President’s stead whenever they might not be available. The position of Vice President is held by Vincente von Distrugere @LatverianExpress.

 

THE CELESTIAL TRUST

The Celestial Trust serves as the governing board of the Northern Geographical Society, made up of dignified individuals who have proven themselves to be capable scholars and explorers alike. It is their duty to answer the call to adventure if requested to do so by the President, to approve of external arrangements made with other organizations or foreign governments, to suggest new events or activities that the Society might engage in, and to approve the President’s nomination of new Celestial Trustees. The Celestial Trust also plays a key role in the selection of our organization’s President. During the selection of a President of the Northern Geographical Society, the sitting President (or the Vice President if deceased) will nominate one or two members of the Celestial Trust to succeed them, and the Celestial Trust will select the President from this pool by means of a two-thirds majority vote. In order to gain admission to the Celestial Trust, an individual must prove themselves worthy enough to receive a nomination from the President. This can be done either through noteworthy achievements done outside of the NGS or through multiple years of service as a member of one of the Society’s divisions.

 

THE FOUR DIVISIONS:

DIVISION CHIEFS

THE DIVISION CHIEFS OF THE NGS are veterans of the Society who are extremely skilled in their respective focus areas. They are charged with giving direction to and coordinating the members of the Society in their endeavors. These include:

 

CHIEF OF RESEARCH

The Research Division of the NGS is dedicated to the drafting and collection of historical, natural, and anthropological studies to be put on display in the various museum branches of our Society. The Chief of Research is charged with coordinating all ongoing research endeavors, brainstorming new cooperative academic projects, and endeavoring to set goals for this branch of the NGS on a regular basis. While most researchers tend to focus on writing their own projects, the Chief of Research helps them to strive toward accomplishing their goals using the Society’s many resources. The position of Chief of Research is currently unoccupied.

 

CAPTAIN OF THE EXPLORATION CORPS

Members of the Exploration Corps of the NGS are dedicated to delving into the unknown. Be it an unexplored geographical region, the dangerous lair of a beast, or a little visited foreign culture, these brave adventurers strive to document the unknown and obtain cultural and historical artifacts on our organization’s behalf. These fearless adventurers are not your average grave robbers. They are trained, sensitive professionals who are as sharp of wit as they are in their exploratory skills. The Captain of the Exploration Corps is tasked with coordinating adventures and all exploratory endeavors on behalf of the whole Society. They regularly brief the membership on strange new lands which need to be investigated and lead expeditions into the unknown. Traditionally, they also make sure that NGS personnel are trained in such a way so as to be able to defend themselves and overcome dangerous situations while working in the field. The position of Captain of the Exploration Corps is held by Vincente von Distrugere.

 

CHIEF AMBASSADOR

Our Diplomacy Division includes tour guides, public liaisons, and event planners who strive to maintain a lively atmosphere within the museums which the NGS maintains. These agents are organized by the Chief Ambassador who is tasked with managing outreach, advertising, and international negotiations for the NGS, including the loans of unique artifacts for special exhibits, charters for local museums, and the hosting of collaborative events between the NGS and other bodies. The position of Chief Ambassador is held by Adirnien Narthadis @Maiyun.

 

CHIEF ARCHIVIST

The Archives division is the newest of the four, but nevertheless exceedingly crucial. NGS Archivists purchase books, organize libraries, design museum exhibits, and otherwise keep the NGS Archives, libraries, and museums around the world running as smoothly as possible. The Chief Archivist is responsible for leading the maintenance, organization, and propagation of the Society’s libraries and museums. They are charged with the upkeep of the NGS HQ and the management of librarians, tour guides, exhibit creators, and local museum curators. The position of Chief Archivist is currently unoccupied.

 

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HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

 

WHILE WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE in our status as an academic organization characterized by impartiality and integrity, the Northern Geographical Society also considers itself to be a tightly knit family. We care very greatly for the members of our Society, and we as explorers, academics, and adventurers work together in tight collaboration so that the mission and vision of the NGS might be realized.

 

There are a number of different ways of getting involved with the Northern Geographical Society, easily suiting whatever amount of time and effort a person wishes to dedicate to our organization. Our members range from volunteer tour guides to world renowned academics, warriors, and philosophers, and we at the NGS value a wide variety of skill sets and employ them all in the pursuit of our mission.

 

Non-members are welcome to participate in our yearly meetings [Sundays, 4:30 PM EST at NGS HQ] and are often invited to attend our events, but full membership to the NGS is obtained via the completion of a tailored quest given by a member of NGS leadership (that being the President, Vice President, or a Division Chief.) Aspiring members are advised to attend at least one standard Society meeting before requesting a quest, but NGS leadership may be approached at any time to solicit quests. Members may join any or all of the three divisions of the NGS at their leisure, though division-related activities are open to all members of the Society. 

 

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Inquiries may be directed to the following persons at this time:

Manon Yvaine von Distrugere [IGN: esotericas] 

Vincente von Distrugere [IGN: latverianexpress]

Ardirnien Narthadis [IGN: maiyun]

Cardinal James Vursur [IGN: wholesome_thomas]

 

If you wish to support the NGS in other ways, by donating minas, land, books, artifacts, or some other form of aid, you may again inquire with the persons listed above. Substantial donations will be thanked with the title of Benefactor in our museums, and will earn our eternal gratitude.

 

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Her Ladyship, DAME MANON YVAINE VON DISTRUGERE, AUTHOR

Dame of Arts, Lady of Deguise,
Baroness of Guise and Distrugestadt,
President of the Northern Geographical Society

 

P U B L I S H E D  U N D E R  

T H E  A U T H O R I T Y  O F  T H E  

N G S

“ A D  T E R R A S  N O V A S ”

 

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[PrinceTheDM 275]

Elijah folded the missive neatly into his satchel, excited to see the future of the NGS and all the wonderful writings and findings of the organization.

 

His bookshelves always have room for more denizens.

[xo31 3998]

Arthur pinned the flyer up on his small room's wall. He was very proud of Manon's work.

[AndrewTech 3334]

"Wait, it's 2059 already?!" A machine spirit gasped as she noticed the date on the Society's new fliers, somewhere wandering the New World. 

 

"Why, that would make the NGS nearly 300 years old! Or rather, it will be when 2062 finally rolls around in three year's time. What an impressive achievement that it's endured for this long...-"

Reflecting on the colossal nature of this achievement, she added to her companion, "-...I'm sure that my mother and father would be proud that President Manon is carrying on our torch, for I certainly am. Wouldn't you agree, Chirr?" @Rayna Star

[IrradiatedGoose 305]

Agariel Elendil read over the flyer in her free hand after having been charred and barbecued on her adventures around the new lands, "Perhaps soon others will wish to travel around and find the dangers and intrigues of our lands." She spoke, pocketing the flyer for another time.

[Frawlic 1602]

Pika could not read, yet. BUT! She recognized the portrait of Manon and kept a firm hold on the flyer, for whenever she would be able to read it.

[TaraJess 2853]

A silent Margravine wandered upon the missive whilst exploring the Idunian's Scholarium, beautiful place it is... she had found quite the interest in the formatting of texts. Ever since she fell rather silence, she found herself reading more, though just as it was in childhood, some texts were difficult to focus on. How do people do it? Sit and stare at such large blocks of text...  perhaps some re-writes could be useful for those not blessed with such focus.

[The Vulgate Cycle 578]

Castamir got himself ready to finally begin the work he had wanted to do since he was a kid. The Blood Royal dusted off those long-neglected tools that had languished in storage. Set aside but not forgotten.

[esotericas 2674]

32 minutes ago, TaraJess said:

A silent Margravine wandered upon the missive whilst exploring the Idunian's Scholarium, beautiful place it is... she had found quite the interest in the formatting of texts. Ever since she fell rather silence, she found herself reading more, though just as it was in childhood, some texts were difficult to focus on. How do people do it? Sit and stare at such large blocks of text...  perhaps some re-writes could be useful for those not blessed with such focus.

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My bad, next time i'll add subway surfers in the background

 

[TaraJess 2853]

On 10/18/2025 at 1:58 PM, esotericas said:

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My bad, next time i'll add subway surfers in the background

 

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[Hook 79]

Upon the late evening of his return from a fellcharting expedition some may describe as somewhat ill-fated, W. B. Penrith was seen hopping around the capital - swapping favoured leg to better scratch his calves, each in turn - on his way to every alchemist, botanist and chemist's store that he knew in search of something for his rash. Each door he tried brought on only familiar defeat of their being barred against the hour, and many had passed since he'd started.

 

"Awgh, soddin' goblin's ivy!", he snarled through his teeth, through the thicket of his great draping moustache. 

 

The few townfolk still abroad were drifting to or from the taverns. There was no moon but so many were the stars in that country that the strangers cast shadows on the cobbled stone that held them up. Their boots clacked, leathers creaked. A door slammed, elsewhere laughter.

 

He'd heard most taprooms in the city were doing baths now, and a hot one would do some good for the rash.

 

* * *

He'd claimed the closest stool to the entrance and rapped his knuckles twice on the mucky cedarwood bartop. The room was thick with pipesmoke and largely dim, for the sole torch it held was behind the bar. A few patrons shifted as he looked over, then they resumed their business.

 

Beside him, a large heap of leaflets advertising local shops and services stood slant. He scratched his calves. He rapped his knuckles again. He reached for the stack and would have cycled through them, were it not for the contents of the very first one.

 

 

A RENEWED INTRODUCTION TO

THE NORTHERN
GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY

EST. 1762

 

 

His fingers tightened on the page as he read it. After several solitary years of mapping mountains and ridgelines by progress of boot and compass, the thought of getting to work alongside others in similar fields, especially in a chartered manner, had crossed his mind more than once. 

 

"Whaddya wanna drink," came the sudden and booming voice of the barkeep. 

"D'you have baths here?", 

"No bath. Just the taps. Whaddya want?,"

 

Penrith had loosed the rawhide binding on his journal, and was soon copying the contents of the notice line for line.

 

"Mugga water'll do, then."

"Mugga water..."

 

The barkeep poured from a rough-hewn clay jug into a pewter mug, his eyes flicking between the patron's journal, the ad, and the growing stack it'd been taken from. The water was clonked before Penrith on the stained lightwood top.

 

"Obliged. How m-"

"Two minas for the water. And stop your scrawlin', just take that rottin' handbill with ye."

"I reckon that I will," he said, folding it into his pocket with one hand and sliding two coins to the barman with the other.