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[AoR] News ~ October 15, 2026

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It’s been a very productive time, harvesting, crafting, planning, and building so it was lovely to take a well-deserved break with Catherine and Louise.  We sipped tea, ate pie, and chatted about everything and nothing at the same time.  It was one of those impromptu moments that are absolutely delightful!

Sere and I also had the wonderful experience of touring Thomas Richard Betterton-Cave’s beautiful home.  It’s truly fabulous in its design and attention to detail.  I did think, however, that I heard mooing coming from the arcade but surely my senses must just have been overwhelmed by the visit.

Meanwhile, here’s what’s been happening over the past two weeks.

 

Bienvenue

A warm welcome goes out to CoreyAnders Silverwood who, together with Candace, is making his home in Millhouse.  While Candace is busy with her bees and the mill, Corey will be rowing the waters in his role as our new fisherman.  His arrival is most timely as our supply of fresh fish is greatly diminished due to the Mediterranean component of the Household Management Challenge.  Look for his upcoming vendor in the QH Market.

We also welcome the return of Viscountess Una Conan to the Queen’s Hamlet.  It is rumoured that she has taken an interest in an upcoming business venture and we look forward to seeing how her plans unfold.

 

Events

Drop by for an hour of community crafting in the Queen's Hamlet Market on Saturday October 17 ^rd, 10am.

Geared for apprentices and master crafters alike, this weekly community event explores different foods and helps to develop new crafting skills.

 

The Apple Festival will have its final day Sunday October 18 ^th .  It’s rewarding to see how many apples have been put to good use in pancakes, pies, and hard cider!  As for the Apple Bobbing competition, Corey is currently in the lead!

 

A month-long Cheese & Wine celebration is slated to start Saturday October 24 ^th .  Stay tuned for more details as we look to diminish our lake of milk turning it into lovely cheeses.

 

For all upcoming events see Living History Events .

 

Household Management Challenge (HHC)

Congratulations to Candace who completed the special, apple related, challenge!  She even ventured into the world of distillation to make a lovely bottle of Apple Brandy.  She joins Tat and Mikhail in the ribbons.  Well done!

Welcome to Corey as he tackles the challenge of working for his daily bread!

The apple challenge (labelled as S1_sep26 or S2_sep26) will remain on the challenge board a bit past the end of the Apple Festival to give people time to finish it.

For all the particulars see:

[AoR] Household Management Challenge - Age Of Reason | livinghistoryvw.com

 

Frequently Asked Questions

An Age of Reason {AoR] FAQ has been added with an eye towards newcomers and those that might be interested in joining our relaxed roleplay.  Take a look and see what you think.  It can be expanded with your own comments and questions.

 

1783: Your Roleplay Story

Given that many of us are adopting 1783 as our current roleplay year, I’ve created a space for us to elaborate and share our characters’ background stories.  Please feel free to get to know our community members and to add a few works of your own.

 

The Crimson Rose – An [AoR] Quest

I’m delighted to announce an upcoming quest!  Meant to make use of our sleuthing skills it will be revealed in small chapters allowing us to enjoy an extended journey through our roleplay history. 

There is still much to do before the adventure can begin but, in the meantime, you can visit a brand-new street in the town of Clairvaux .  Stop for tea at le Café Fleur or have a pint at Le Corbeau.  I wonder what could be happening in the Parfum d’orient at the end of the block?  Looks like someone is just setting up shop there.

 

If you have any stories, photos, achievements etc. that you would like to share with the community please send them to me for inclusion in the next newsletter.

 

Cheers!

Tat

1783: Your Roleplay Story

Characters

1783: Tatiana, Duchesse de Provence Coeur

 

Though events of the year 1782 conspired to keep me away from my beloved Provence Coeur, I returned from my travels to celebrate the start of 1783 back at home. 

There was much to do getting my estate back in order and I dug into the project with renewed vigor.

When word of the first earthquake in Rocca Sorrentina reached me, I immediately started preparing to aid those that might need my aid.  I watched from Provence as the sun set over that beautiful land and awoke the next day to find the island and bay had vanished, replaced by a small mountain range.  I continue to receive reports from friends that have made it to safety, for which I am most grateful knowing that they will rebuild their lives anew.

Here in France, the country celebrates its victory over Great Britian and welcomes peace between the nations.  However, there are unsettling rumblings amongst the people, and the queen has increasingly become the target of ridicule.  I fear that the return of Count Fresen will not help in this regard and the return of men like the Marquis de laFayette may well contribute to great change throughout the nation.  Whether this change will be for the good or bad remains to be seen.

In happier news, I was most honoured when her majesty contacted me for help with her latest construction project, Le Hameau de la Reine.  Of course, it is necessary that I work behind the scenes, but I most enjoy participating with those that are bringing her vision to life.  We are farming and gardening specifically to provide for our table and there is nothing like the joy of eating food fresh grown in your own garden.

I look forward to watching the year unfold!

 

Some RL events that are inspiring my story:

• January 20 – At the palace of Versailles , Great Britain signs preliminary peace treaties with the Kingdom of France and the Kingdom of Spain. ^[1]

• February 5 – 1783 Calabrian earthquakes : The first of a sequence of five earthquakes strikes Calabria , Italy (February 5–7, March 1 & 28), leaving 50,000 dead.
• September 3 – Peace of Paris : A treaty between the United States and Great Britain is signed in Paris, formally ending the American Revolutionary War , in which Britain recognizes the independence of the United States; and treaties are signed between Britain, France, and Spain at Versailles , ending hostilities with the Franco-Spanish Alliance.
• November 21 – In Paris, Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent, marquis d'Arlandes , make the first untethered hot air balloon flight (flight time: 25 minutes, Maximum height: 900 m).
• France in the American Revolutionary War
  • Financial Ruin: The massive cost of funding, arming, and fighting a global war against Britain left the French Crown deeply bankrupt and financially exhausted. [ 1 , 2 ]
  • Catalyst for Revolution: The heavy national debt, combined with American ideals of liberty and equality brought home by French soldiers like the Marquis de Lafayette , laid direct ideological and economic groundwork for the French Revolution . [ 1 , 2 ]

• In 1783, the French tax system under the Ancien Régime was deeply unequal, regressive, and heavily burdened by massive debts from funding the American Revolutionary War (1778–1783). Taxation absorbed roughly 25% to 30% of average incomes, with almost the entire financial load placed on the common people while the privileged upper classes used political influence to evade payment.

 

• In 1783, Queen Marie Antoinette of France became the center of a major public scandal over two portraits painted by court artist Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun and the publication of an influential underground pamphlet. [ 1 , 2 ]

 

• Count Axel von Fersen , after his return from America in June 1783, was accepted into the queen's private society. There were claims that the two were romantically involved, ^[88] but since most of their correspondence has been lost, destroyed, or redacted, for many years there was no conclusive evidence. ^[89]

 

• In 1783, the queen was busy with the creation of her " hamlet ", a rustic retreat built by her favoured architect Richard Mique , according to the designs of the painter Hubert Robert . ^[93] Its creation caused another uproar when its cost became widely known. ^{[94] [95]}

updated by @tatiana-dokuchic: 13 Oct 2026 10:13:04AM

1783: Your Roleplay Story

Characters

Given that many of us are adopting 1783 as our current roleplay year, I’ve created a space for us to elaborate and share our characters’ background stories.

As you can see in Wikipedia, 1783 was chock full of events that can be woven into our roleplay.

Personally, I’m not too fussed about exact dates but shall attempt to bring some of the flavour of this year into my own story.

I look forward to learning more about you!

 

 

Image: Treaty of Paris by Benjamin West - http://www.nccsc.net/archives/poetry/poems/treaty-paris-1783 , Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=868138

[AoR] Age of Reason FAQ

AoR Resources

Set in the 18 ^th century, [AoR] Age of Reason is a relaxing farming/crafting system where characters grow and develop according to personal pursuits.  Often referred to as “active’ roleplay, the provision of a variety of activities coupled with a comprehensive economic model encourages community cooperation and participation so that a good time can be had by all!

 

How much of a time and money commitment is required?

[AoR] is meant to be relaxing so players have complete control over the amount of time spent using the system.  Crops don’t wither and die, and neither do livestock.  Some players perform their tasks several times a day while others only have time to participate on the weekends. It’s all good.

There is no cost to join or to continue playing.

 

How hard is it to remain happy & healthy?

Health and happiness are easy to come by!  Though there have been several near-death experiences (players who left their poor, forgotten characters unattended over long periods of time), thankfully they were successfully revived and continue to thrive to this day.

For those that find daily survival a bit too easy, there’s an optional Household Management Challenge that will keep you on your toes.

 

How does character progression work?

Experience progression is time based, i.e. the amount of time you spend IC (In Character) and is tracked via the HUD & Meter

Skill progression is activity based with players advancing from Unskilled to Apprentice to Journeyman to Master.  Each successive skill level unlocks new farming/crafting objects and speeds up the time needed to complete the activity.

Though this is a system with a historical theme, noble ranks/titles are not included in [AoR] character progression.  A player may define their noble rank independent of the system.

 

How is the system moderated?

Player moderation is shared between community leaders with every player belonging to a specific community.  [AoR] is focused on creating a collaborative environment within and between communities.

 

Can I farm/craft in any Second Life (SL) region or am I restricted to authorized regions?

Many of the garden patches, herbs, livestock, etc. can be purchased with [AoR] coins and used anywhere in SL.  The same goes for a variety of crafters such as ovens, stoves, mills, etc.

Certain farming/crafting items, olive trees & the olive oil press for example, are limited to authorized regions and can be used by [AoR] players in those locations.

 

Can I buy/sell [AoR] items or services using Linden Dollars (L$)?

No, the use of L$ is strictly prohibited.

 

How comprehensive is the economic model?

The [AoR] economy is player-driven and includes roleplay coins, trade, and barter, all managed via the [AoR] HUD.

A central marketplace in the QH (Queen’s Hamle) is available for players to sell their wares via official personal vendors with coins going directly to the player’s account.

The [AoR] HUD allows for direct transfer of goods/coins from one player to another facilitating trade and barter.

“Fair” prices are built into the system as suggestions.

An NPC Merchant (her name is Myriam) picks up any slack allowing players to buy/sell directly.  Myriam always takes a 10% cut for herself over and above fair pricing so she’s best avoided if possible.

 

What’s happening behind the scenes?

The [AoR] system uses a MySQL database which necessitates domain and web hosting.  Database administration utilizes phpMyAdmin. 

There’s a mix of LSL/PHP/MySQL with a bit of HTML thrown in for good measure.

Tat (TatianaDokuchic Varriale) is the database administrator, looking after all database design and maintenance as well as all custom coding and code maintenance.

Tat and Sere (Serenek Timeless) are partners in crime regarding concepts, logical design, direction, and all those nagging little details required to flesh out the system.

 

How long has [AoR] been up and running?

[AoR] was established in 2020, and the system has been running continuously ever since.

 

Donations

Donations are gratefully accepted and used to pay for hosting, security packages, and the occasional purchase of software.  They also go towards the purchase of full permission generic objects used in the creation of [AoR] items such as plates of food and kettles.

Donations can be made inworld at the QH Office or online via the LHVW site .

 

Who should I contact for more information?

TatianaDokuchic Varriale would be please to answer your questions.

Check out the [AoR] Resources Forum for online documentation.

updated by @tatiana-dokuchic: 06 Oct 2026 02:37:50PM

[AoR] News ~ October 1, 2026

News & Events

 

Perhaps some expenditure on a storm-proof chicken coop would be a prudent investment?

Dureza is a local wine of Provence i.e. its plonk    If a supply of Guarnaccia. the Rocca Sorrentina wine, can be secured we will alternate months for the challenge.  I don't believe that there's any other wine in circulation at the moment but should there be that could become part of the rotation as well.

[AoR] News ~ October 1, 2026

News & Events

 

You are most welcome, Louise.  I'm so glad you are making yourself at home in the Hamlet with your bees and gardens

[AoR] News ~ October 1, 2026

News & Events

I’m delighted to report that the last two weeks have been a whirlwind of activity!

Candace, our miller, had to deal with a weevil infestation in her old-stock wheat supply.  This has been dealt with, and we can guarantee there will be no extra protein in her fine flour.

Louise, our newest member, ran into a swarm of bees.  Thinking fast, she coaxed them into a lovely hive in her yard where they are now happily pollinating the orchard next door and providing her with some tasty honey.

Mikhail, poser that he is, used up the last of the Castile Soap that was available at Countess Ekaterina’s market stall.  Fortunately, she has agreed to provide more, though her task has been made difficult by a series of unfortunate events.  Fingers crossed that all goes well for her from now on and we will be able to once again improve our hygiene with her lovely products.

Speaking of infestations, Rich apparently had a passel of poultry invade his stately home! When he spoke of creating a new kitchen I don’t believe he had the running of livestock in his halls in mind.

 

Bienvenue

We would like to extend a warm welcome to Louise Marie Thérèse Bathilde (LouiseBathilde Sapphire) who has taken up residence in the Queen’s Hamlet and has taken to [AoR] like a duck to water.

 

Farmer + Miller + Baker = Bread & Pasta Production Chain

Thanks to John Theophilus Rawdon, Candace Ducatillon, and Jeni for banding together to complete our Bread & Pasta production chain.  I for one am looking forward to buying all my bread and pasta locally (as opposed to buying from that overpriced Myriam) from now on!  Look for their vendors in the QH Market.

 

Upcoming Events

Drop by for an hour of community crafting in the Queen's Hamlet Market on Saturday October 3 ^rd, 10am.

Geared for apprentices and master crafters alike, this weekly community event explores different foods and helps to develop new crafting skills.

 

Bayside Baroque will have its inaugural concert in its new location, Sunday October 11, 10:00 AM

Join us for an hour of delightful baroque and early classical music hosted by Ael Aeon at the  Pavillon de Musique en Provence Coeur

 

The Apple Festival continues until Sunday October 18 ^th so there’s still a chance to get your name on the Leader Board for the Apple Bobbing competition.  Candace is currently in the lead!

 

For all upcoming events see Living History Events .

 

 

Brand-new Culinary Delights

Halloween cookies are back on the menu, and Apple Pancake Kits are still available if you’d like to try them out.

 

Household Challenge (HHC)

There’s a new Mediterranean Basic Weekly Challenge!  It’s an alternative to the original basic weekly challenge with a Mediterranean flair.  You’ll need:

• Dureza
• Fish
• Garlic
• Olive Oil
• Dry Pasta
• Tomato

For all the particulars see:

[AoR] Household Management Challenge - Age Of Reason | livinghistoryvw.com

 

 

If you have any stories, photos, achievements etc. that you would like to share with the community please send them to me for inclusion in the next newsletter.

Cheers!

Tat

updated by @tatiana-dokuchic: 30 Sep 2026 02:49:38PM

[AoR] Household Management Challenge

News & Events

New Mediterranean Basic Weekly Challenge

An alternative to the original basic weekly challenge with a Mediterranean flair:

Individual:

• 1 (5 units) Dureza
• 1 (1 unit) Fish
• 1 (8 units) Garlic
• 0.5 (8 units) Olive Oil
• 1 (8 units) Dry Pasta
• 1 (8 units) Tomato

Family:

• 5 (25 units) Dureza
• 5 (5 units) Fish
• 5 (40 units) Garlic
• 2.5 (40 units) Olive Oil
• 5 (40 units) Dry Pasta
• 5 (40 units) Tomato

Dureza is a local wine of Provence.  If a supply of Guarnaccia. the Rocca Sorrentina wine, can be secured we will alternate months for the challenge.

updated by @tatiana-dokuchic: 29 Sep 2026 02:21:59PM

[AoR] News ~ September 15, 2026

News & Events

It’s time to celebrate our autumn harvest and what better way to do it than with an Apple Festival ! 

When I say we have “oodles of apples” I’m not joking.  Thanks to the tireless efforts of John Theophilus Rawdon (AndreJacquemin) our apple baskets & barrels are overflowing.

Preparations for the festival grounds are almost complete including a newly installed open-air kitchen.

 

 

Community Crafting

Drop by for an hour of   community crafting in the Queen's Hamlet Market on September 20 ^th 10am.

Geared for apprentices and master crafters alike, this community event will explore different foods and help develop new crafting skills.

This first session will focus on:

• Apple Pancakes
• Hard Cider

Not only will there be plenty of free apples, but kits will be provided with all the ingredients and equipment necessary to complete the task.  If you’ve never used the winepress before, now’s the perfect time to get tips from a master vintner!

Not interested in crafting with apples?  That’s ok!  Come by to eat, drink, and be merry with your fellow players.

Suggestions for future sessions would be appreciated so give me a shout with your ideas and/or preferred times for this relaxing hour of fun.

 

Brand-new Culinary Delights

Apple pancakes are now on the menu!  Halloween cookies will be making their comeback soon.

 

Household Challenge (HHC)

A new edition of the challenge dedicated to all things apple has commenced! 

[AoR] Household Management Challenge - Age Of Reason | livinghistoryvw.com

 

 

If you have any stories, photos, achievements etc. that you would like to share with the community please send them to me for inclusion in the next newsletter.

Cheers!

Tat

[AoR] Household Management Challenge

News & Events

Apple Festival Challenge September 2026 

To complete this challenge you must provide:
    1 (5 units) Apple Brandy
    1 (5 units) Apple Cider
    1 (8 units) Apple Pancake
    1 (8 units) Apple Pie
    1 (8 units) Apple Tea
    1 (5 units) Hard Cider

We will be focusing on a several of these recipes during the [AoR] Community Crafting hours and supplying ingredients, equipment, and know-how to help you with this challenge.
    
You may purchase any items that you do not wish to produce yourself.  Please check to see if they are available from a local merchant before buying them from Myriam.  If they are currently out of stock please contact Tatiana to replenish the supply.