Turianus; Phineahas; Success

originally posted January 21, 2007

I was given a gift last evening by the wandering son of Torcadino, Quintus Turianus, who played Agamedes with a commanding skill last evening. I wondered if he would match the performance of famed Nikos of Tyros at the base of the Sardar. Upon reflection, I suppose he did indeed. These are subjective things to discern. Each man played the tortured Warrior differently and each, in my estimation, played him well. The gift, by the way, was an engraved cup. It bears my name, the name of my caste and the motto 'The Play's The Thing.' It is a fine cup, much finer than I am accustomed to drinking from.
Phineahas, the Story Teller of Brundisium, too, performed admirably. The last fellow to play the role was Locutius of Gor. He is 'of Gor,' of course, because half a dozen cities or more claim him as a sworn citizen. Again, it is difficult to compare the two in the role. Locutius is to the stage what Scormus of Ar is to The Game. He brought a menace and a tenacity to the role that was due years, perhaps decades, of experience. I can say, however, with unapologetic veracity, that Phineahas brought his own strengths and experiences to the role. His personality found its way into the dark heart of the taunting Killer and, if the applause of Ar's elite are any indication, he was the rival, if not equal of Locutius. Of course, if Locutius were ever to read these pages, he might find himself completely scandalized and perhaps even slandered. He might say:

"I am Locutius of Gor."

It is remarkable how many of that fellow's sentiments begin and end with that sentence.
Within a few days I should have tallied the receipt revenues and finalized obligations with the management of the Great Theater. They, of course, will take their healthy cut, but our negotiations were established well in advance. If my calculations are correct, the investment seems like a sound one. I am certain the actors will be eager to receive payment for their performances. The Musicians and stagehands were compensated directly after. I am tired. It is time, for the moment, to put aside the pen.