The Cut

The cities of Tanis and Memphis are in danger, which one will get the cut?

   The cut is a synonym for dissolving a city. Normally we wouldn't even be talking about the cut, but the Governors of Memphis and Tanis aren't stepping up to work on their cities. This is a problem because Egypt won't be living up to its glory and the governors should be extremely active in the Egypt game. Also, they are using your tax money to construct the city, but no construction has taken place.

   The cut will be given, but to whom? The city with the least progress will receive the cut. Dissolving an unbuilt city will not be tragic because the city is thoroughly unimpressive, there is no action taking place, and there are other people who would like to start a city of their own.

Below, the monument to Osiris, Waset.

     Waset is by far the most impressive city, well of course it is, the other cities aren't even built! This is because the governors of Memphis and Tanis do nothing! Waset is not even a big rival to the other cities, the fantastic city of Waset just sets the basis of what the splendor of every city should be like. Both cities have all the funds they need, about 20% of Egypt's wealth each! Still, nothing has happened!

The following is the progress on Tanis and Memphis.

    Memphis: 

   The main god has been picked. The area has been scouted. The funds have been given to the cause. The plans for the city have been drawn up. No building has taken place.                                                                 Right, the god of Memphis, Hapi=>

   Tanis:

   The main god has not been picked. The area has been scouted. The funds have been given to the cause. No plans for the city have been drawn up. No building has taken place.

   It is important to remember that the last progress on the cities took place in the summer. So, nothing is happening. This is unfair and wrong. The Pharaoh has held the Governors' hand long enough and can do no more. The only action left, if progress does not happen soon, sadly, is the cut.

   But then what? Will Egypt only have 2 cities? What will happen to the people in the cut city?

     There is an Egyptian with the right idea, Teryn D. would like to start a new city sacred to the goddess Isis. She has already scouted the land and has found the perfect place for construction. Teryn's land has many resources and has valuable exports such as incense, and bamboo. She is experienced at running a budget and would be very happy to glorify the gods and Egypt through her sacred city.

  Teryn's city would be formed after the dissolving of the cut city and there would still be 3 cities in Egypt. The funds so graciously given to the governor of the cut city would be siezed and given to Teryn's city. The governor of the failure city would be trialed for disobeying the Pharaoh's request, and insincerely using the city's funds. The people would be relocated and the Egypt game would continue.

<= Teryn, the governess wanna be.

   So what do you think? Should this happen? Would this move the Egypt game forward? How would this improve or destroy the glory of Egypt? Could Tanis and Memphis save themselves or is it too late? Could Teryn's city become the next Waset?

The Festival of Initiation

         Yay! So this Festival of initiation was really awhile ago, but i am making this post for all of the pathetic people who didn't come. Because of you people, you have disgraced Egypt,

Waset, and left the Pharaoh alone with 7 girls!! (actually, not so bad if i think back on it!)



       So 4 noble Egyptians came to the festival and our 3 Korean allies. (Korea is on the other side of the world, but oh what the heck, let them come. Egypt is so generous to foreigners!) So the people in the picture from left to right back row first are Ashleigh (Korean), Jacob (Egyptian), Gayle (Korean), Kelli (Korean), Gemma (Egyptian), Fiona (Egyptian), and Teryn (Egyptian). Gayle and Kelli both came in extravagant kimonos and while the Egyptians came in fantabulous Egyptian costume. I allowed Teryn to maintain her former Creek Indian traditions, and come as a Creek.

      We started the festival with the Egyptian Tug of War!!! Everyone linked elbows and tried to pull each other across the line. We tried it, But Gemma and Kelli couldn't keep their grip and the whole chain broke, so really, no one won.

      Next we played the Egyptian Basket Relay game. We tried to balance "baskets" on our heads while running a relay. That was fun and personally I think that the Egyptians won!

      Afterwards, we came in and had the grand feast. The dinner was a potluck as every festival and the Koreans brought in some amazing foreigner food! Rice, Seaweed, and little cookies with the Korean flag iced on them just to name a few. The Koreans also brought in their legendary "Cactus Juice" drink to the party. It was amazing and was almost all consumed! But the best drink at the Festival, and i think that everyone can agree with me, was the Egyptian "Wine." This drink is actually freshly squeezed grape juice with a few extra secret touches to make it super good! It was gone almost immediately! There was also much Hummus and Pita bread, very yummy! We also ordered Domino's Pizza, which of course as we all know is very Egyptian.

      The evening went on and we showed the Koreans our Egyptian goods to trade. There was also entertainment. The Koreans played a Korean song for everyone to hear. We even played "Musical Ankhs" (musical chairs only Egyptian form) and had a big time! (we danced to Walk Like an Egyptian)

We also initiated 3 members, Gemma, Fiona, and Teryn. They are sure to become fine Egyptians!

     Also in the night the Pharaoh gave the guests a tour of our capitol, Waset. Sadly, when we got back from the tour, Kelli and Gayle had to go home. They were about to miss out on the best fun of the night!

     Even though we had practically partied to death, we still had some Egyptian fire left burning in us. We decided to go downstairs, team up, and have an all out Nerf Gun War! Don't even try to say that that isn't Egyptian, because it is now!!!  It was Ashleigh and Gemma against Jacob, Fiona, and Teryn. We turned out the lights and waged our mini war in the dark! It was totally Awesome and Fiona's team won. Yay for us! And that is how we party like true Egyptians!

     So that was the festival of initiation, come to the next festival!!

First Update

The Members of Egypt

        Jacob F., Jordan S., Trey G., Ashley M., Gemma N., Teryn D., Fiona M., Billy D., Jonathan B., Roy P., Julia N., and Constantine K.

What'sa Happening?

       Many people in the Egypt game have said that the Egyptian government is too much like a Dictatorship. Thus, the law of the Royal Senate is being approved by our 3 leaders. This law, if approved, will allow the common people to have voice in government and help make changes in our country and cities.  I will post the law and if it is passed when the time comes.

      The whole of Egypt is uneducated. :(  Therefore, a  Scribal Education Learners packet will be available for you to buy from the government! The secret of writing can be unlocked for just one gold/silver coin! This packet is still being developed but will be ready for you to buy shortly. With the secret of writing at your side, you can level up in you class and even make more money! Buy this packet soon!

      The Halloween dance is coming up at Bearden Middle! We are trying to convince everyone in the Egypt Game to come dressed as an Egyptian. Be Patriotic for our country! Be the pep of the game! Don't let everyone down including Egypt! Come dressed in Egyptian style for the Dance on Oct. 29!!



     Egypt Island Update

      The first Egypt island crew (Jacob, Jordan) went to Egypt island in September to lay claim to the land and to construct a monument of ownership. (You can sorta see the stake of ownership in the upper left corner of the picture.) The day was perfect for working, swimming, relaxing, and we were so focused on working that we forgot to eat! We also missed the Smores! :(  (boo hoo!) But, it was for a good cause!
     The Next Egypt Island Crew, (Jacob, Trey, Gemma, Teryn) left for the island to Dig the canal, improve the existing monument, and survey the island. We improved the monument and were digging the canal when Trey cut his foot open on a piece of glass! Ouch! The Gracious Pharaoh User-Khenemet-Netjer-U stopped Trey's bleeding and sacrificed his favorite shirt in the process. His shirt was valued about 1 silver/gold coin! The Pharaoh is so Generous.

     This past Thursday the 14, the same Egypt island crew as before went to Egypt island to build a great path through the island. This path is very important because it now connects Port North with The South Side. Building this path took hours, cut up limbs, sore arms, and a whole lot of work! Later the crew explored other parts of the sacred lake and found a great stone quarry and beautiful rocks for jewelry, paint, and makeup. Great Job Egypt Island crews!

Upcoming Events/Reminders

       We will have a festival of the scarab in early November. I will keep you posted!

      Turn in your Egypt Game Forms! If you turn them in, you will get paid your kick-off wage to start the Egypt game. I still need them from Trey G., Ashley M., Billy D., and Julia N. Turning this in is for your benefit!

      The Halloween Dance is on the October the 29th, come dressed as an Egyptian!!!

Starting the Blog

Yay!! Im starting a blog on the Egypt game to keep you posted on everything going on! This will surely come in handy!