Why a fusion of fitness and fantasy? Simply – to fantasize on a subject whether fact or fiction inspires us to accomplish greater things. The fact is, by thinking about a subject we change the way that we feel. A sad or funny story told, has the same affect as one experienced – we cry or laugh. Imagine what self-limiting thoughts accomplish? Through the stories of Torqueadia and the experiences of the characters we can be inspired by their hardships and accomplishments to reach for our goals. The attributes we gain from this endeavor may be shared with other travellers on the roads of Torqueadia.
All exercises programs are applicable for a prudent person of a regular mental disposition. The exercises are based on the sound principles of progression, functionality and rate of perceived exertion. A feeling of effervescent exuberance is often encountered; please temper your display of enthusiasm.
On the other hand, all newspaper articles are pure fiction. Any bearing on past or present actions of individuals who may have had similar experiences is purely coincidental. Also, taking into consideration that the universe is constantly changing I reserve my right to do like wise.
Ministry of Information Corespondent:
Today Malic Napper, head of the Ministry of Science and Exploration Corps (MOSAEC), is pleased to announce opportunities in the colonies for advancement to the gentry.
Simply apply at your local regimental headquarters and the recruitment officers will forward your application to MOSAEC.
Remember, all of those who survive gain a minimum of a hectare of land and are deemed pensionable on completion of their successful contract.
Secrets shared from the Tao of Torque
An interview with: Sterling Braccus – Council member of the Torqueadian Advocates of Physical Prowess By Stanley Morton Correspondent for the Torqueadian TimesStanley Morton: Good day Chief Instructor Braccus, I am glad that you can take a moment from your schedule to talk to us at the Times.
Sterling Braccus: My pleasure M.R. Morton.
S.M. We have many correspondence from our readers requesting assistance with their health. Do you have any suggestions?
S.B. Well Stanley, I am glad that you put that question before me, as the information that I will share with you is actually common knowledge.
S.M. How so?
S.B. I am sure every one of your readers has read or at least heard the fables of Torqueadia, wouldn’t you agree?
S.M. Yes of course, but they do not speak to the modern person, the stories are allegorical and may lead to self-interpretation.
S.B. Quite so, quite so. In actual fact, many of the stories are based on sound reasoning.
S.M. Such as?
S.B. Consider the story of “The Thieves from Ignorance” Where the perpetrator is caught by his own deception.
S.M. If I remember he thought that the lady knight marshal hunting him had gathered his war bands heads in a sack and thrown them through the broken window. I believe the sack was full of rotten rutabagas.
S.B. Do you remember what she said when Samuel complained that she had tricked him?
S.M. Oh hold on a moment, erm? Yes, she said “The way you judge yourself affects the way you judge others and therefore the world”.
S.B. Near enough, but yes. If people have a less than genuine opinion of themselves then they will act that way. People will generally avoid tasks, which are hard and distasteful in favor of those, which feel good.
S.M. Well I understand that, I am sure most of our readers will as well.
S.B. I am glad to hear that, but I will go further and say that the way that we judge the world by our own experiences has a direct effect on our decisions and therefore many of us will follow a disingenuous lifestyle rather than a beneficial one.
S.M. How can a person tell the difference from a disingenuous or beneficial lifestyle?
S.B. Time for one thing, your actions will eventually catch up with you. Self-awareness for another, observe the things you fear and what holds you back from your dreams.
S.M. And if a person discovers that their lifestyle is not copasetic, what should they do?
S.B. Change the way they do things, most people fear to aspire in the event of limited success. How insane must we be, to know that a beneficial lifestyle will stave off illness and ageing, yet we shun the very idea in favor of disingenuous past-times?
S.M. Many reading now may believe that to change may be to hard?
S.B. It depends what motivates them, the Advocates of Torqueadian Physical Prowess are always available to assist in any issue, feel free to pass on our contact information Mr. Morton.
S.M. I will Sir, good luck to you.
S.B. And you Sir.
A healthy choice, Cleric Tea?
“This writer has discovered that the Clerics Tea being drunk by the populace may not be as good as it is proffered to be”.
I read the above statement by one of the seddittious penny dreadfuls available on a Thameston street corner. I am glad to say that I reported the perpetrator to the local regulators. The miscreant was arrested soon after.
I was quite disgusted by the whole affair. These ignorants conspire to ruin the Empire from within whilst the best of our youth go to war.
On reporting my feelings to the editor in chief we came to the conclusion to do our bit for the boys and girls at the front. We decided to repost an advertisement from last week. This time with a competition to win a months supply of premium Emperor Blend Cleric Tea for your favourite regimental division. Please send in your answer to this question by Pethraday next week.
The question is: “Who discovered the Cleric Tea blend” Good luck!
The “Tribe rock” under scrutiny?:
By Correspondent Guy Labell
The alleged “tribe rock” is up for debate again. After murmuring’s within the empire senate regarding the authenticity of the rock.
The artifact scribes have been asked to allow an independent testing of the sigils to authenticate the markings and delve once more into the history.
The main proponent of this quest is the newly elected Church Council member Alderman Jack. Alderman Jack brief, yet succinct quote is as follows, “It is our duty as Torqueadians to delve into our history and confirm what we believe to be true”.
Well this writer enjoy’s the history’s whether true or not. I do believe that the world would be a duller place without stories of Torque and the eighty warriors thwarting the Ikala horde of soul eaters.
We will be following the findings closely with kind permission of Alderman Jack.
New Ministry of Healing is heading the way in wellness:
By Correspondent Ley Surely.
A glorious debut for the Ministry of Health, no need to exercise or diet, can this be what we have all been seeking? I know that several of my friends at the ladies health club are very excited. They have already purchased tickets to the inaugural celebration party for the SAP slimming pill.
An evening of dancing, drinking, dare I say cavorting and mass consumption of the miracle pill.
Perhaps you are curios if I have bought my ticket? No need to worry dear reader I have a guest pass. See you on the slimmer seats.
Ancient physical conditioning regimes now vogue?
By Correspondent Ley Surely.
A call to traditional training methods has been answered by Professor Bellus. An avid practitioner of the arts of physical prowess and holistic wellness, and ladies you’ll be glad to know an eligible bachelor.
The good Prof’ has returned after a successful tour travelling the empire with his review of physical prowess. For additional information regarding venues and times, be sure to contact our office or one of the Professor’s assistants. Professor Bellus is also please to announce that he will be conducting examinations for all particpants who completed the aethernet vidflick programs.