Children of Miskorva From: Twilight@world.std.com (Adam A Suchocki) Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Children of Miskorva, the only PBeM that offers a two month turn around :) , is fully back on line. A destroyed computer couldn't stop it (though it did teach me the importance of doublechecking all of your back-up files.) Anyway, here is the latest Ichartha Times. The last turn went out over the past week or so, and the current turn is due Wednesday (I know, it was Monday, but after my computer disaster, I'm willing to be lenient with others right now. ANyway, if anyone ou there believes they should have received something from me and haven't, please let me know. Otherwise, here's the Times, and expect to see your next turn a week from Wednesday. If anyone else is interested in Children of Miskorva, check out the Web Page at http:\\std.world.com\~Twilight\ CoM is a beta test computer moderated fantasy PBM\PBeM. The beta test is free, and new players all always welcome (though be prepared to deal with the occasional - though hopefully oless frequently occuring delays) Adam Ichartha Times "All the News that's Fit to Read" 1/15/66 Tensions Mount as Election Nears The High Chancellor electionis but two weeks away and campaigning has increased. The current standings of pledged votes is as follows: Name Party Estimated Votes Sauronis Nexus Silver Spear 31,000 Malcum Wunt Sunfire 29.000 Villanus Corstica Merchant 27,000 Adam Waraxe Iron Shield 15,000 Thor Farmboy Independant 4,000 No one knows who is backing the young Thor Farmboy, but someone is clearly using him as a figurehead due to his unprecedented success in the Arena. We at the Times would like to remind everyone to register their votes at any of the government buildings. You cannot cast, sell, or trade votes unless they are registered. Also, remember to accurately count your own voting power, as you wouldn't want to be short changed by the desperate factions. Every 100 gold you own is worth one vote. A house in the poor quarter is worth 1 vote, a house in the merchants quarter is worth 3 votes, and a house in the noble quarter is worth 5 votes. Finally, each employee or follower is worth 2 votes. Immigration on the Rise Sources at the front gate report a huge influx of immigrants. At least 22 new gladiators have arrived. Although most appear to be rather uninteresting humans, several Vorn were noticed among them. Also, the guard was shocked to see a Violet-Eyed Millwissa entering the city. It has been a long time since one of that noble race has entered our city. Lets hope this does not lead to ye another Millwissa Uprising. Court Votes to Air Sewers Do to recent reports of strange sounds coming out of the sewers, the Great Court has voted to open all sewer entrances from 8am until 2pm on each Monday (until further notice) to hopefully release excess sewer gas which is most undoubtably causing all the noise. The Court warns all to avoid the sewer entrances while the gates are open, as it would be most unfortunate if anyone fell into the sewer. Although it is the City Guards responsibility to rescue citizens from the sewer, they are hopelessly over worked (due to the recent rash of murders and robberies), and it may take up to a week to rescue anyone foolish enough to get trapped in the sewer. Violence on the Upswing Several more thieves and Swords have been found dead in the slums, poor quarter, and merchant quarter. It is nearing the point of open warfare, and the High Constable is readying the city guard incase open fighting breaks out in the streets. On a more sinister note, several more minor politicians have been found dead, some marked with Grith Knives and others with no marks on their bodies whatsoever. Officials are urged to always stay with a few trusted allies as assinations are definately increasing in frequency. Thor Farmboy and Wayne Win Tournaments; Arthur Morkoron and Rylor Trusk Claim Top Ranks As several immigrants have now achieved the rank of Arena Veteran, two flight of competition have opened, the Novice Flight, and the Veteran Flight. This week, a total of 44 combatants filled the Novice Flight, while 6 filled the Veteran Flight. The Veteran Flight gained 4 new members this week, as Mungo, Arthur Morkoron, Baldrick , and Thor each defeated Veronica in their weeklky training match (they each received the rank of Veteran, the standard black leather armor, and a 5 gold per week raise). These new members joined Kaer and Strider, each of whom challenged Annastasia the Gladiator this week and lost pitifully. As the field was small, round robin combat was used. Surprisingly, Thor Farmboy won each match, while Mungo was in second place with a record of 4 - 1. At this point, a final round of combat was held to determine final standings. Thor again defeated Mungo, shocking many with his ability to endure much damage and continue fighting. For winning the tournament, Thor was presented with his choice of weapons, Rapier and Small Shield. Thor also received a strange Black Rod. For coming in second, Mungo recieved his choice of one weapon, Brass Knuckles. For coming in third, Arthur received 50 gold. For coming in fourth, Kaer received 25 gold. The standings in the Veteran Flight are as follows: Name Record Race Rank Award Arthur Morkoron 12-6 Human 2nd 200 gold Baldrick Helbiri- 12-7 Human 3rd 200 gold Mungo 11-7 White Millwissa 4th 100 gold Kaer 9-9 Human 5th 100 gold Strider 8-10 Human 6th 100 gold Thor Farmboy 6-0 Human 1st 100 gold The Novice Flight was full of new challengers due to the recent influx of immigrants. Only one challenger, Wayne, was able to survive the tournament with an undefeated record. The highlight of the tournament came in the final round when Wayne clashed with another undefeated warrior, the surprising upstart Kyr. Wayne proved victorious, skillfully using longsword and buckler to defeat Kyr Morkoron who fought with just a long sword. For winning, Wayne received his choice of weapons, namely Long Sword and Buckler. He also received a strange blue token. Kyr, for placing second, received a weapon of choice, namely a long sword. Tiny Tumblewit placed third and received 25 gold. Finally, Maxis Desdonova placed fourth and received 10 gold. Novice Flight Standings Name Record Race Rank Award Rylor Trusk 15-4 Human 1st 150 gold Banurehka 13-5 Green Millwissa 2nd 150 gold Shuziko Hinojo- 13-5 Green Millwissa 3rd 75 gold Xot 13-5 Scurrian 4th 75 gold Wayne 12-6 Human 5th 75 gold Sul Haine 12-6 Human 6th 75 gold Raya Maternik 12-6 Human 7th 40 gold Mal'kari 12-6 Vorn 8th 40 gold Redgaren 12-6 Vorn 9th 40 gold Tiny Tumblewit 10-8 Human 10th 40 gold Ruach 10-8 Human 11th 40 gold Magnus 10-8 Human 12th 40 gold Allesandra Pend- 10-8 Human 13th 40 gold Rissa nab Methr- 10-8 Human 14th 40 gold Maxis Desdonova 8-4 Human 15th 20 gold Goll mac Morna 6-12 White Millwissa 16th 20 gold Slythe 6-12 Scurrian 17th 20 gold Bannor Kaseryn 6-12 White Millwissa 18th 20 gold Kyr Morkoron 5-1 Human 19th 20 gold Sock destrainer - 5-1 Human 20th 20 gold Ace 5-13 White Millwissa 21st 20 gold Ratika Celine Ka 5-13 Human 22nd 20 gold Trebor Morkoron 4-2 Human 23rd 20 gold Grandee Morkor- 4-2 Human 24th 20 gold Kimberly 4-2 Human 25th 20 gold Riss Ellison 4-2 Human 26th 20 gold Valderan Morko- 4-2 Human 27th 20 gold Rhiannon 4-14 Human 28th 20 gold Kijoma 4-14 White Millwissa 29th 20 gold Balthazar Celine 3-3 Human 30th 20 gold Draeth 3-3 Human 31st 10 gold Bob Upndown 3-3 Vorn 32nd 10 gold Helena Morkoron 3-3 Human 33rd 10 gold Vladamir Darque 3-3 Human 34th 10 gold Unknown Morko- 3-3 Human 35th 10 gold Alice the Black Pa- 2-4 Vorn 36th 10 gold Charles Morkoron 2-4 Human 37th 10 gold Jammy 2-4 38th 10 gold Lugarth 1-5 Human 39th 10 gold Corwin Morkorn 1-5 Human 40th 10 gold Jerzy Twofist 1-5 Violet Millwissa 41st 10 gold Mathias 0-6 Human 42nd 10 gold Marvin 0-6 43rd 10 gold Ernst the Malfor- 0-18 Human 44th 10 gold Congatualtions to those at the top and those on the move. Keep training to produce those upsets. Vleshia of Kyrth Slain Late Friday evening the booming voice of Maxis Desdonova rang out throughout Ichartha. Everyone heard him exclaim, "Vleshia of Kyrth, I name you as a memeber of the Black House and I do challenge you to the death!" Later that same evening, the body of Vleshia of Kyrth was found, sans head, in the center of the Arena. No items of value were found on the body. The High Constable is not seeking to press charges as this was clearly a just challenge made by an honerable Star Knight of House Desdonova. We at the times feel grateful to have such a brave knight defending the city. Submission Policy Here at the times we welcome anyone to submit any newsworthy stories they may have. We reserve the right to edit for content and space. All stories must be accompanied with the full name of the author, but for a 1 gold fee, we will print the story anonymously. Advertisements Visit Excoron's Weapons at (35, 28) in the Noble Quarter near the Arena. We have any possible weapon you would ever desire and our quality is unmatched. Armor of all types and sizes at Brillo's Armory. We are located at (31, 44) in the Noble Quarter. Check out our custom made shields "as modeled by Veronica in the Arena." Personal Ads Reward for Return: I will generously reward anyone who can return my emerald ring lost somewhere in the merchant's quarter. For further details, please contact Richard at (25,27). Reward for Return: My daughter has disappeared while playing near the sewer entrance at (9,9). I will do anything in my power to reward those who can return her. For further details contact Omar at (11,11). Think of exploring the sewers ? Look no further. Mal'kari is willing to accompany any expedition FOC ! Will depart in the next few cycles, anyone interested ? PUBLIC SIGN OF DEVOTION. Kijoma hereby declares that Xellryena is the one and only Goddess. And i shall be a faithfull followster. Robbery Kijoma is robbed of 20 Gold. A big reward is offered for handing back this Gold or bringing in the thief. For further details, please contact Kijoma at (34, 1) Up