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Yogi bears all as new Imperial Minister of Buya
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The reporter refuses to preemptively apologize for the pun made about his name, as the two stand in the Hammer and Nail for the newest Imperial Minister's interview.
Meeting with more reserved or, dare one say, clandestine people is always an interesting treat. In this case, the Imperial Minister of Buya, YogSim, opted to invite the reporter for a drink at the local sketchy dive bar and fight club most prestigious Hammer and Nail, responding to an inquiry to grill him over the position he's presently undertaking.
Imperial Minister [Redacted]. Or, can I call you by name? It's certainly not suspicious meeting you here in this perfectly well-lit and maintained pub. How are you faring since the news broke of your appointment this past weekend?
Feel free to use my name, YogSim, or Yogi, both work. Dren's the family name. But, I have been very busy getting settled into the role of Imperial Minister. I still do not have access to everything I need, but that is more so due to events outside of anyone's control. We'll be back up and running shortly!
The Imperial Ministry has been through far worse (and stranger) circumstances, and the community is looking forward to the IMB bouncing back. When you're situated, what do you believe will be your first steps?
First and foremost, we'll need to get more staff! If any Buyan resident would like to join and help enrich our great empire, please check the Clans and Ministries board soon!
What sort of Buyan citizen would be your ideal man (or woman) to fulfill your dream team for the Imperial Ministry?
The main role of the Ministry is cultural enrichment for Buyan citizens, as well as the Kingdoms at large. An ideal candidate would have the time to host small events on their own, as well as help plan larger ones in the future.
Every leader has their own ideas of what constitutes true Buyan culture. What is your take on that topic?
Buya has a rich history with not only the subpaths that call her lands home, but also other tangentially related organizations, such as the Shining Jewel Foundation. Come to think of it, Buya also has a rather strong fashion scene, with the Imperial Runway.
Still on the topic of Buyan excellence, what is your thought, as the newest Imperial Minister, on your nation's relationship with its neighbors? And, how do you intend to proceed among your peers there?
While it is my duty to always put the needs of Buya and her citizens first, we currently see ourselves in a great time of relative peace. I see no reason not to cooperate with other like-minded nations if it furthers mutual goals. Buya also has a great history of helping all who are in need through the SJF, no matter where they hail from. That will continue as well.
I'm sure the Kingdoms as a whole will benefit from this outlook. With this in mind, what sort of collaboration or events would you home to come to fruition?
Historically, each nation has had its own festival of some form or another -- lots of events to bring people into the nation and stir up excitement. It could be interesting to host something like that jointly, between all three nations, and even the folks of the Wilderness, if they'd like to join us as well. Though, the logistics of that may take some time to work out!
Koguryo has their Haean Festival this weekend; Buya can't let the Shining Jewel be outshined, eh? And people enjoy having the doldrums interrupted with things to look forward to and do. On that note, is there anything else that we haven't touched upon that you'd like to impart to the Kingdoms, about yourself or the position you're filling?
I know that the Imperial Ministry has had a bit of a revolving door when it comes to leadership. I would hopefully like to bring an end to that sort of thing. Not that I'll be around forever, but long enough to get the IMB back on track, with the help of fellow Buyan citizens, of course!
May your reign as Imperial Minister be fruitful and peaceful, we wish you the best of luck!
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- Shiori "Chongde" Sato reporting
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Ministry news: RMK's Haean Festival to return, IMB welcomes new leader
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Koguryo Prime Minister Dycean chimes out on Dae Shore, the future venue of the opening ceremony for the Haean Festival. He extends to the Kingdoms that the festival is set to be "a showcase of Koguryo and bringing the community together."
The Royal Koguryo Ministry is proudly announcing the return of its annual festival celebrating the heritage of their royal rulers, the Hae family, and their kingdom's relationship with the sea. This year's Haean Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The tentative schedule is as follows:
(All times EST)
1:00 PM - Opening Ceremony
1:30 PM - Fickle Fates (Diviner)
3:00 PM - Dodgeball (SunMoon)
4:30 PM - TBA (Bear)
6:00 PM - Samurang Showdown (Chongun)
7:30 PM - Bingo (Destiny)
9:00 PM - S7 Tournament (Spy)
10:00 PM - Closing Ceremony
Buya names new Imperial Minister
On the down-low, Buya has their own reason to celebrate, naming YogSim as the newest lead of the Imperial Ministry of Buya, succeeding ZenRu as of this past Saturday. At the time of this report, a request to interview YogSim is still pending.
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- Shiori "Chongde" Sato reporting
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St. Patrick's Day shenanigans returns!
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Having never seen the trollish figure before, Shingen questions both his life choices and how to proceed in catching Lucky at the northern gate of the Mythic Nexus. (Circa 2025)
It's nearing St. Patrick's Day, and that means the annual seasonal offerings are available! Instructions are as follows, from the NexusAtlas archives:
How to bag Lucky
 You'll first need a Lucky Net. The recipe to create one is 1 Wooden Saber, 1 Wheat, 1 Wolf pelt, 1 Noodles. Take this to Gruff Smith in Sanhae, and say you want to know about "Lucky" to him.
Go searching for tiny redhead in a green robe. Once you have him cornered, give him a few swings of the net until he starts yapping. Don't let him get away! Say, "Tell me about your Kettle of Gold!" And when he gives you further sass, respond, "Are you kidding, give me the location now!"
After the shakedown and subsequent harassment, make your way to Thane's Cave in the Wilderness and buy some Lucky Picks. Swap out your net for the Lucky Pick and begin running about the Wilderness mining lands, until you stumble upon the Pot of Gold. Note you might find some dummy pots in the process.
If you, yourself, are lucky, you might walk away with a prize, such as an Emerald Fan, Golden Fan, Lucky Staff, Lucky Bouquet, Clover Trinket, Golden Trinket, White Trinket, White Flag, Golden Baloom, Lucky Balloom, Golden Lantern, or Luck Lantern. A legend mark is also in store for you, as a reward for all your efforts.
Reminder: Once you're done with your Lucky Net, share the wealth; the net can be loaned to others to use.
Brew some Green Ale
 So, you're parched after terrorizing a minute gremlin in green. Head to Haeng in the Arctic Inn and ask him about his famous Green Ale. Tell him "I'd like to help and promise I won't" publicize his secret recipe. He'll give you a bucket.
Head to Lover's Lake, and walk about the lake until your water jug is full. Report back to Haeng for more instructions.
He says he needs Barley, and the scamp planted some among Ssal's farm in Kugnae. Proceed to trespass by jumping the fence at 101,132 and run amok grabbing Barley until you have 10 and get thrown out.
Now that you're a blight on society, head back to Haeng, who will tell you he now needs Hops. Haguru at Du Mountain has your back. Walk up to him and ask him about "Hops." He's happy to assist. After that, back to Haeng you go.
He informs you that you now need Yeast. Over at the Spruce Inn in Sanhae, they just so happen to have what you need, for whatever reason. Yell at the Innkeeper that you need some "Yeast" and she will surrender some. Yet again, you run back to Haeng.
You're forced to then shlep to the Woodlands, where you head to the rocks at 65,15 to scrape off 5 Green Algae. Return with your prizes to Haeng.
And now, the hardest patience trial begins (take notes, Do), as you have to wait 15 minutes for the brew. You can wait patiently or pester him for the entire time, but either way, check back with Haeng to finally get your rewards of a pint of Green Ale, public drunkenness, and a legend mark.
Much appreciated
A big thanks goes to NA alumni Vini for his thorough coverage of these annual events in the past.
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- Shiori "Chongde" Sato reporting
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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'Wheel Turns,' takes community to a new Lunar Year
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At the finale of "The Wheel Turns: A Ritual of Divinity" held at the Tao te Ching, representatives of the Divine Order usher in the Lunar New Year by invoking the element of fire, for the year of the Fire Horse. (Images courtesy of BatSheba)
Sunday night, the Divine Order treated the kingdoms to a massive ritual and performance welcoming the Lunar New Year. The event, titled "The Wheel Turns: A Ritual of Divinity," began with Elder BatSheba invoking the celebration of time itself. Traditions, timekeeping, history, and the push for the future were all explored in quirky and thought-provoking ways during the captivating hour and a half-long ritual.
"...We gather here today, as the old year ends and the new begins. The cycle continues, onward and onward, a procession of minutes and hours and days and weeks and years; a wheel turning, of animals and elements, a parade that surges forward, a tale as old as time. Let us visit it now and offer some reverence to each that make up the grand tapestry of time."
With Diviners transformed to play the part of the Zodiac animals, BatSheba would present the story of the Jade Emperor's birthday party. A footrace of the animals had been wagered, with the prize being their numerical order in the calendar years, with the Rat using his wiles and trickery to win the 1st year, followed by the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig rounding up the 12th. Unfortunately, the Cat was tricked by the Rat about the time of the race, and missed an opportunity to be included.
As each animal actor arrived, they would fill up the "wheel" being crafted in the center of the Tao te Ching pool with a symbol of their presence that would remain for the duration of the ceremony.
In addition to the Zodiac animal, five elements are used to designate time in the lunar cycle tradition: Wood, Fire, Water, Earth, and Metal. Each element was then invoked and hailed for their properties that are said to equally affect the person born under their month, as the Zodiac animal assigned at birth year does. These elements also filled in spaces in the wheel being created, providing the innermost spokes.
Left: Yoonji invokes the element of Metal to help build the "wheel" the Diviners are invoking in this exploration of time. Center: Garamond explains the nature of creating and reading "oracle bones" in the ancient tradition. Right: Porca welcomes the Wood Snake into the "wheel" for one last blessing of the year before the Fire Horse takes over.
An intermission would give a healthy pause to the celebration, with Garamond providing a history lesson on Oraculology, or the study of "Oracle Bones" from ancient Chinese traditions. A heated rod was used to crack the bone along carved symbols to determine the reading for the divination. He offered the advice of seeking kindness, unity, and truth in the face of trial and adversity in the coming year after reading the position of the cracks in the bone from the carved symbols he had prior placed.
Velka and Nismo would be ushered forward next for a performance focused on the idea of "ambition and devotion," in the context of the community pressing forward in the Kingdoms. In a daring act of life and death, the visitors of the Tao te Ching were asked to either attempt to destroy or revive Velka in the ceremonial fire, as she represented the Fire Horse choosing without permission to charge forward through the land's tribulations. Audience members that sought to press forward with Devotion offered healing, and those that chose Ambition, destruction. She emerged with her life in tact.
The finale of the ritual was performed with the assistance of Porca. He would welcome the Wood Snake to visit for its final farewell, honoring the end of the year before ushering in the Fire Horse in a blaze of glory. The five elements would erupt into a fiery crescendo to burn away the Wood left behind and pave the way for the coming year.
One more surprise
In a rare moment for the Divine Order, the subpath recognized three individuals as having obtained Inner Knowledge, also known as the honorary Diviner notation. Sydnei, Tyrra, and Cruelty were awarded this rare mark and the silver dye of the Divine Order for their service to the path and to the community as a whole.
In case you missed it
New Primogen: On February 1, ShadoMagi was welcomed back as Primogen of Enigma Clan for a second round holding the staff. Good luck and good fortune to you and your clan!
Crackdown: There's been a global crackdown on cheaters lately, with a massive ban list for third party program usage, black market/real money trading, and account sharing. The investigation is said to be ongoing, per the GM on the Scum board posts from the end of January to present.
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- Shiori "Chongde" Sato reporting
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