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Friday, August 17, 2007
The Chronicle of Vilka

The recently-discovered Chronicle of Vilka, an historical artifact of unknown origin and uncertain date, explores timeless questions and celebrates the common foibles of self-governing humanity. If some of the people and situations in it sound familiar and seem to resemble people you know, and a town you know, do not be surprised. Some things have changed over the centuries, but human nature remains much the same.


The recently-discovered Chronicle of Vilka, an historical artifact of unknown origin and uncertain date, explores timeless questions and celebrates the common foibles of self-governing humanity. If some of the people and situations in it sound familiar and seem to resemble people you know, and a town you know, do not be surprised. Some things have changed over the centuries, but human nature remains much the same.

Chapter 1: A Good Day in Vilka
A Note from the Editor. Genesis. The Philosopher Prince.

Chapter 2: A Bad Day in Vilka, Part 1
The Minister of Celebrations. The Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Printer, the Minister of Communications, and the Deputy Assistant General Clerk.

Chapter 3: A Bad Day in Vilka, Part 2
The Adjutant. The Vicar of Vilka.

Chapter 4: After Dinner
Wisdom and Youth. The Vicar's Tale of Fire and Faith.

Chapter 5: Two Old Men and a Sitting Room
The Prince's Tale of Buckets. A Violation. Interruption.

Chapter 6: The Pagans Are Coming!
An Unusual Visitor. An Unwelcome Blessing. An Unexpected Response.

Chapter 7: Wickedness in High Places
At Council Hall. Treachery. Breaking the Silence. The Interval for Public Expression.

Chapter 8: Don't Bother Me with the Facts
The Town Engineer. Harry Biggs. Pillow Talk.

Chapter 9: Public Safety
It Was not a Good Day. Over Lunch. Public Safety at Risk. More than Politics.

Chapter 10: Old Friends, New Worries
Reunion. Grace. Torment. Peace.

Chapter 11: Emergency
Aftermath. Entertainment in the Halls of Government. Background. The Ordinance. The Incident.

Chapter 12: Grandma and the Rabbit
The Bet. The Lawsuit. The Librarian's Testimony. What Grandma Heard. Later at the Tavern.

Here's a Chronicle of Vilka FAQ.


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