PaxLair City, Felucca, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – December 21, 2013 – by Winfield –
“The Winter Solstice is today. It is the day the sun is lowest in the sky in our realm. It is the shortest day and the longest night. While more candles may burn tonight, there is something more important to consider.
Governor Winfield gives speech
“On this day, we question if we will live through the winter. The next four months are called the Famine Months. Crops do not grow. We hope we gathered and stored enough. We hope our livestock and chickens do not feed the wolves and bears. We hope our families and friends have firm shelters. If we are not ready, we will die.
“Some of us are fortunate to have stone and sturdy wooden homes. We have plentiful stocks of grain, dried meats, vegetables, coal, and wood.
“Others are not so fortunate. They live day-to-day on what they can grow, kill, and gather. Some have no home to store things for the winter. They forage each day for what they may find. Clothing and blankets are rare as they huddle near a camp fire. They sit on busy corners hoping we give them a morsel, show some compassion, and raise their spirits for a brief moment. They are willing to work, if we offer them the jobs. They are proud, trustworthy, and honorable people who strive to survive through hope of better conditions.
Talking about the Less Fortunate
“Today we go to visit the less fortunate. We wish to realize their reality. We seek to understand their hardships. We hope to give them hope.”
— Speech given by Governor Winfield of PaxLair Statehood on December 21, 2013
At the Governors’ Council Meeting led by King Blackthorn on Thursday night, December 19, Governor Winfield explained to the King and the Governors about the pressing need to help the homeless and less fortunate people in the Realm. The King supported Winfield’s ideas by altering his plans for an upcoming royal dinner and endorsing the Governors of Yew and Minoc to help PaxLair in this quest.
King Blackthorn said the provisions originally planned for a royal feast at the Castle would be put to better use [for the less fortunate]. The King is also sending a scribe to Delucia for extra wool and leather since they have an overabundance of livestock this year.
Tehan, the Governor of Yew, is willing to help supply wine, bread, and wood along with any shelter and supplies that can be provided at the Abbey.
Victor, the Governor of Minoc, is willing to help supply stone and coal for better homes and heating.
Addressing King Blackthorn at the Governors’ Council Meeting
Governor Winfield asked Ashlynn, the PaxLair Reporter, to lead a small party of citizens and dignitaries to see first-hand the situation with the less fortunate population in the Realm. This will take place Saturday Night, at 9 PM ET at the Tea House in PaxOku, Tokuno, Chesapeake. All are invited to attend.
EVENT: Winter Solstice Visit to the Less Fortunate
DATE: December 21, 2013
TIME: 9-10 PM ET
LOCATION: Start at Tea House, PaxOku, Tokuno