Atlantis 2.0: Times 44 From: Geoff Dunbar <atlantis@rahul.net> Date: Tue, 05 Dec 1995 00:00:00 +0000 Atlantis 2.0 Times August, 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ admin20@atlantis.rahul.net for problems, info. Bug Fixes: 1) Teleporting units will now be taken off guard, if they are guarding. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sucess! Our enemies have been routed. For the time being, we need not fear anyone else. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Our production of horses is somthing boring.... we're ready for starting producing elaborated items... next turn may be.... i'll start receiving some iron soon.... that's a good trading... ;) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ******************************************************************************** The Captain smiled as he wiped the sweat of his face with a cloth. "These are good sword, master Smith!", he said as he gave the newly forget sword back to the Master of Arms, hilt first. "And you, young man, reminds me that I have put of sword practise far to long!" he said to the young soldier he had pared up with for the traning session. Allthough bruised beyond recognition himself, he had managed to tap the Captain a few times. Later, the Captain read his report from the scouts. Yet another wealthy, unoccupied area had been discovered. Well, unoccupied if you overlooked the presence of a lair. But lair or no lair, it was an opportunity not to be missed. He grabed his quill and started to write some new orders. ******************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Magic is growing again. We have interesting new spells. Now all we need to do is get those sailors on the boat. What a wonderful ride this will be. ***** The Hand of Darkness, and our allies the Dire Didgett of Darkness, and the Melniboneans, now claim the desert in (6,15), the swamp in (7,13) and the forests in (5,13), (5,14), (6,13) and (6,14). All factions entering this region are requested to state their business. Otherwise funny things might happen. Hand of Darkness g8512580@mcmaster.ca Dire Didgett of Darkness richard@majinga.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sorry, My computer was broken. Please send me your mails to Eloy@charo.iic.uam.es Thankx Eloy Anguiano ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sorry, My computer was broken. Please send me your mails to eloy@charo.iic.uam.es Thank you in advance Jose Rey ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement: The Abernethy University is open. Both students and teachers (must have at least level 3 in something) are wanted. Please contact oyvind@merak.com if you want to teach or be taught. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ now dominates the region around Monzon. The citizens of Monzon should have expected it. I wonder if the plan of the late rulers inclded a war faction. And I wonder if they were taxing the city to its potential. I am sure that the RD are now taxing more efficiently than the Confederation and mages guild were. I would think that in a few turns the RD will be another of the unstoppable forces on the planet. It is a pity. Had the MC and the M mages guild come to an understanding with the war factions in the area some 20 turns ago they could even now been enjoying the peace they so desired. Magic would still be flourishing in the area. And trade would be at an all time high. This would have been the result of having a powerful ally. Why were they so reluctant to team up with a war faction? We will never know. The Mages and merchants of Monzon are no more. Let this be a lesson to all those mages and merchants who think they control a city. There is no magic on this planet that can stand against a war faction profiting more than 5000 sil a turn. Keep this in mind during your negotiations. Regards MMB ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Green Giant is cooking vegetables! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Life was depressing Count Varmeed. He was going broke very quickly. He needed someway to make money to provide for his magicians, whos thirst for magic was driving him to the brink of dispair. What was he to do. It was all getting too much for him to cope with. What he needed was more people working for him, the only problem was that the capital needed to get them working was the hard part. What was he to do. Then a thought came to him, what Atlantis needed was Lotto. Now wouldn't that go down well. Paying 10 sil each a player would choose their 6 numbers, and so one. However after thinking about it longer, he would most likely get assassinated fairly quickly, and that prospect didn't excite him all that much. Oh well back to the drawing board.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Magic Teaching wanted in Atlantis City in ene, con, eth at any level. Call me, cw_rolph@postoffice.sandybay.utas.edu.au, early. yours sincerely Charles Rolph. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ After reading the last issue of the Times, the House of Marta is completely in favour of using "lossy compression by sending several green giants" techniques when confronted with "gimme my 50 SIL" msgs. Also, the "lossless compression" of repetitive msgs (specially the constantly reocurring "M.I.T.S.") when they reocurr within the same TIMES seems to be a good idea (repeating offenders could be switched over to the lossy techniques too). In another series of events, The House of Marta wonders if anyone out there actually wants to buy swords (or any other produce) apart from the usual customers. Not that we're in need of customers as all production is currently taken, but we are curious. All enquiries for production in the Jaca area and surroundings to: House of Marta, Faction 749. <jbroom@encomix.es> P.S. business is BOOMING! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To the OSC sorry I thought that stood for Overweight Corporate Secretaries (hence OCS) but it must stand for About To Die, but thats ATD, not OSC, now I am confused. Oh well, enjoy your turn guys, at least you have the men that fled by boat. Ross. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Robert heard Howling Wolf moving around followed by the sound of something hard being set down on the cave floor. He felt a sense of intoxication as the smell reached him, and the Hunger within raged. Howling Wolf said "Drink that, you will feel better." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amyntas looked down at the new baby boy his wife had given him, whilst the baby cooed blissfuly ignorant of all around him. "My son", sighed the King of Macedon. Things were going well for his nascent kingdom. Fennyr had negotiated an alliance with King Ralph, whereby the two nations would live symbiotically. King Ralph's men would supply Amyntas' with food, whilst Aymntas' would supply the other with goods. Amyntas had considered himself a strong man, with distinstively war-like leanings from his ancestors, the Melniboneans. But the birth of his first son and heir had made him think more of peaceful things - trade and peace. Once his nation was established, he and his ally Ralph could build ships and conquer other lands, expanding the legacy for his son. "Perdiccas", he told the child. " Your name will be Perdiccas". -- Steve Dillon http://www.unn.ac.uk/~lav6/ stephen.dillon@unn.ac.uk ----- End of forwarded message from lav6 ----- -- Steve Dillon http://www.unn.ac.uk/~lav6/ stephen.dillon@unn.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ooo ooooo ooooo ooooooooooooo `88. .888' `888' 8' 888 `8 888b d'888 888 888 8 Y88. .P 888 888 888 8 `888' 888 888 888 8 Y 888 .o. 888 .o. 888 .o. o8o o888o Y8P o888o Y8P o888o Y8P The Magic Items Traders are proud to announce the opening of his new shop in Atlantis City. 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We can offer the following magic items: - Helm of observation (+2 in observation)..................... 200 sil - Gloves of strength (+2 in combat +5 attacks per round)...... 200 sil - Potion of healing (survive one fatal blow in combat)........ 200 sil * - Wand of fire (-2 in enemy attack)........................... 200 sil - Pick of mining (+10 in mining).............................. 200 sil - Enchant wagon (no need horse)............................... 200 sil ** - Portal...................................................... 200 sil * Prize per 10 potion. ** You provide the wagon. Contact "Circulo interno" (843) at javier@nemesis.iic.uam.es ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ooo ooooo ooooo ooooooooooooo `88. .888' `888' 8' 888 `8 888b d'888 888 888 8 Y88. .P 888 888 888 8 `888' 888 888 888 8 Y 888 .o. 888 .o. 888 .o. o8o o888o Y8P o888o Y8P o888o Y8P The Magic Items Traders are proud to announce the opening of his new shop in Atlantis City. 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Contact "Circulo interno" (843) at javier@nemesis.iic.uam.es ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ********************************************************************* *************** ATLANTIS *********************** *************** FINANCIAL TIMES *********************** ********************************************************************* ------------------------------ NORMAL GOODS ------------------------------ Last New Fish 30$ 29$ Furs 33$ 33$ Herb 30$ 31$ Horse 56$ 56$ Iron 44$ 45$ Stone 28$ 27$ Wood 39$ 39$ ---------------------- SPECIAL GOODS ---------------------- Ironwood 125$ 130$ Mithril 165$ 165$ Rootstone 100$ 105$ Winged Horse 275$ 278$ ========================= ITEMS ========================= ------------------------- ARMS ------------------------- Crossbow 80$ 80$ Longbow 85$ 82$ Mithril Sword 270$ 275$ Sword 77$ 78$ ---------------------------- ARMORS ---------------------------- Chainmail 70$ 75$ Plate Armor 300$ 300$ Mithril Armor 1945$ 1960$ ---------------------------- SHIPS ---------------------------- Armored Galleon 22500$ 22700$ Clipper 5800$ 5600$ Longboat 3000$ 2500$ Galleon 8700$ 8900$ ------------------------------ OTHERS ------------------------------ Wagon 64$ 58$ ------------------------------ MAGIC ITEMS ------------------------------ Gloves of Strength 450$ Helm of Observation 300$ Magic Swords (10) 800$ Magic Wagon 350$ Pick of Mining 550$ Potion of Healing (10) 330$ Wand of Fire 540$ Please send us your prices,the quantities you propose and the name of the closest city and the financial times will be updated each month and scientifically calculed. We are thinking to add a local edition for each city and a general one to give you a base to determine your prices. (it depends on the rarity,the production,the level needed to produce the item). Thanks for your cooperation. Beloisel, Redactor of the Atlantis Financial Times. poret@info.unicaen.fr ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Roy grinned as he read the contract. Yes, a generous proposal, benefiting both parties (of course) and giving his burgeoning company more productive forests to exploit. With a flourish he penned his name then applied his seal. "File that away in a safe place," he ordered his clerk, "and bring me some wine." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ . . . Bernie manifested his knoweldge and became. What cmae after this point is a highly contested subject amoungst scholars of the universe. Many feel Bernie's true genius was shown by the tradioniontal view of creation: Bernie's act was the cause the Big Bang. Other scholar's scoff at this idea. If Bernie truly created one of the most chaotic explosions in known history, how exactly did he arrange for llama's to evolve on thousands of civilized worlds. Obviously he must have manifested the universe in a much later stage of existance... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Desert, desert, as far as the eye can see, but wait! Is this a city I spy to the NorthEast? We'll have to see about this. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEWS FROM DEZHOU/KASHMAR Faction number 83, the Chendo Priesthood, is dissolving its ranks. Worship will continue, but by dissemination through different factions, the truth can be spread more effectively. Long live anarchy, long live Atlantis. the high priest ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to have a fast car? Want to mine more iron than your neighbour? Feeling weak? Want to play with fire? Want to look farther? Want a portal to travel fast? Do you like potions? Come to the Guild, we are now blessing wagons and swords, creating Picks of Mining Gloves of Strength, Wands of Lightning, Potions of Healing and Portals. For all who need these services or want to receive Magic tuition, make us an offer we can't refuse. We are situated in Atlantis City. Send pigeons to adalen.via@sni.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************* CREATURE INFORMATION compiled by The Picts(161) known subsiduary - The Monzon Movers please email any additional information / corrections / suggestions to pdxark@evol.gene.nott.ac.uk ************************************************************************* The obs of most creatures has not yet been determined: Please send info. If your avoiding units were brought into a fight, this means that the creature has obs > your stealth for those units. i.e. if a avoiding unit has no stealth and is drawn into a fight (though not attacked directly) then the creature has at least obs 1. ================ Creature Information ============ Rightly or Wrongly I've been trying to group similar types of creatures together. If you notice anything that is inconsistant please let me know. New entries are marked with ** =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ** Seen but no good info giant snake =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ** Giant Spiders obs - ? stealth = 2 Prefered region : Plains or forest ? Observed Group size : 35-40 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 tactics = no estimated combat : 3-5 (probably 5) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ** Tribe of Centaurs (8970), 13 centaurs Observed Group size : 13-19 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 Obs = 1 tactics = yes best against =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ** Fire Devils prefered region type - Mountain? Observed Group size : 5 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 ste ? < 3 tac < 2 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ** Polar Bears Observed Group size : 9 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 prefered region type - Tundra? stealth = yes, < 4 tactics : No =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Living Tree Observed Group size : 1 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 prefered region type - Forest =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Grizzly Bears Prefered Region type: forest obs : ? stealth no Observed Group size : 2 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 2 Battle indicates that may be the same as the bear strength spell. combat: 4 Hits per round: 3 Survivable hits: 3 * Similar to Lions? Observed Group size : 6? Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1? Stealth 1 Prefered terrain : plains ** * Similar to Lizards ? The latest report does not substantiate multiple attacks per round but is consistant with 3 survivable hits Prefered Region type : Swamp tactics - no Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 2 Size 0f group : 6-9 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Roc Prefered Region type : Mountain. Stealth = no Attack pattern : random? =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ** Green Giant Black Giant Observed Group size : 1 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 2 Prefered Region Type : Forest Tactics = no Stealth = no obs > 1 Same as Giant Strength Spell: Combat : 6 Survivable hits: 50 Hits per Round : 50 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Water Devils Observed Group size : 5 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 Best result in 1 round: 5/5 (against com 5) Average result : 2/5 (against com 5) Killed: 1 in 3 rounds by 100 city guards estimate: combat = 10 estimate: survivable hits : 10 estimate: number of attack/round : 1 =-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-==-=- Ice Worm Prefered Region Type : Tundra Tectics = yes <4 obs = ? Stealth = yes <4 combat strength = Ogre strength spell? = com 5 = 10 attacks/round = can take 10 hits ** *Similar to Yetis? -seen with 1 horse per 2 Yetis -perhaps from another battle? Prefered region type tundra. tac < 4 * Similar to Sand Worms? Prefered Region type : desert * Similar to Eagles ? **Backed up by the latest battle report Great Eagle Prefered Region Type : Forest Observed Group size : 1 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 Stealth = yes Tactics = 1 or 2 *Similar to Panthers? : Dubious - perhaps the same as the bear strength spell Prefered Region type : Swamp Stealth - yes Tactics - yes Obs= ? Observed Group size : 7 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 2 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Living Skeletons Prefered Region Type : ? No Stealth No tactics Combat strength: 3 to 5 (probably 3). *Similar to Wildmen and Wolves? =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Town Guards Com = 2 Stealth = no obs = 2 tactics no attack per round : 1 survivable hits : 0 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- City Guards Com = 3 Stealth = no obs = 3 tactics no attack per round : 1 survivable hits : 0 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IUN News ---- The first ship constructed solely by IUN builders has just departed the Tolsta shipyard on its maiden voyage. Where will it go? What will it find? As always time will tell. Here's to fruitful exploration, expansion, and... CONQUEST? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I AM REALLY ANGRY. THE CHURCH OF THE PURPLE SNOWFLAKE KILLED THE BIRDS. They were more peacefully than you can imagine. God damn this faction and all its allies who kill such units. I will repeat it again and again until the world ends or they send me explanation. For those who don't believe there is the list of defenders: The Birds (3000), avoiding, behind, 5 high elves, 150 silver. Skills: entertainment 2(90). Unit (6466), avoiding, behind, 29 orcs, 150 silver, Skills: none. Unit (7812), avoiding, behind, leader. Skills: entertainment 2(150). and City Guard (175), on guard, 100 leaders, 100 swords. The list of attackers was about 150 lines. Tell me why they did it. The only solution I see is that they don't like music. I speak many times with this alliance called NAA and all time they were speaking about peace and harmony. DO NOT TRUST NAA. THEY ARE LIERS. Many players said that they are good. Are they really? They have not sent a line with explanation. So they only murderers. And I hate them. If only someone clean the Atlantis world from such factions. Kash'd D'g, the local corespondent of Atlantis Times, Crieff ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aiken drilled his troops as the sun sank. He had been at them all day. It was important that they were ready for the arduous journey that was to come. The Wanderlust was growing within him and soon he would have to obey... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NAIRN (AP) - IUN Relief Troops Barred from Oranmore In a sick twist to an already terrible past, Dominion troops in Oranmore prevented IUN relief forces from entering the city. A month after the city was pillaged by the fleeing Dominion troops, IUN relief forces arrived with clothing, food, and wood for emergency shelters. Yet the few remaining Dominion troops closed the city gates and threatened violence. This behavior surprised the IUN, which was expecting a peaceful entry to the city after months of negotiations. Despite their overwhelming forces, the IUN troops retreated until diplomacy could rectify the situation. "All we wanted to do was help those poor starving folks inside the city," one soldier reported, "but when the Dominion started throwing rocks and dead bodies from the walls at us, we had to pull back." When questioned, the IUN Diplomat stated, "Yes, we were surprised at this behavior. However, we are tired of killing inferior Dominion troops and do not wish to be forced by their actions to repeat the bllodshed of last summer. If they put up this resistance too long, we will of course do what is necessary to provide for the city's inhabitants. But hopefully diplomacy will fulfill its promise and we'll see a speedy and peaceful resolution to this problem." The Dominon spokesmen was unavailable for comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hoag the Beastlord stalked the streets of Anshun, lurching along in a foul mood. His steel-hard carapace had matured to a burnished crimson mottle, which could almost be considered attractive if one ignored the awful deformities and scaled protuberances. Of course, Hoag mused, *some* women appeared to be attracted to power alone, and could overlook mere physical symptoms. But Hoag's thoughts were not of love, but rather of death. Death to the Romans! Hoag fumed, hungry for vengeance. As a brief amusement, he captured the mind of a nearby peasant, forcing him to slice his own fingers off one by one, relishing the screams of terror. The satisfaction was only brief, however. Hoag longed to drink Roman blood, still warm from their mangled soldiers' throats. The Sorisdale front was only a mere portal away, but the portal would not open for Hoag the Beastlord. The dark pact Hoag had signed in the Underworld, which allowed his resurrection to this plane, prevented him from re-engaging the Roman dogs on this front. Hoag chafed at the bitter unfairness, but could not break the vow without forfeiting his own mortal life. And the puny army the Romans had brought to the Pirate homeland was barely worth his attention; Big Jim's army would have them on gibbets before the summer was out. Perhaps Centurion Gallus' eyeballs would make a tasty appetizer, though. So. Hoag's work must be done by proxy, for the time being. Soon, the Roman army in Sorisdale would be in full rout, the other Pirates chasing them down with blood-smeared cutlasses. And meanwhile, Hoag must bide his time. But perhaps time would work for him. Hoag paused, thinking. Yes, perhaps it was time...to use some newfound powers. And to prepare for the confrontation to come... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I really do not like people who do not pay their debts. Some people must be very stupid, like faction 555 who for 3 turns now have told me that he was unable to pay me because of an parser error. The Atlantis commands are not that hard to learn. So be sure NOT TO MAKE ANY DEALS WITH FACTION 555 as he pretends to be to stupid to pay you afterwards. An unhappy teacher of TAC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Keywords: !AGS !Maps !NAA] - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - - ----- Atlantical Geographic Society ------ - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- We invite the leaders of the alliances and factions of the World to visit the Atlantical Geographic Society: http://www.nyu.edu/pages/advocacy/officers/beads/atlantis/ags/ We've made some improvements since you last dropped in: * new annotated maps from the NAA Ministry of the Interior * new Extracylindrical Regions - Atlantis Heaven - Real World - World of Shadow * the writings of Leonardo da Vinci * reorganized for easier browsing And of course, our magic map is still available for your convenience. Please drop in and let us know what you think! [This factoid brought to you by the Church of the Purple Snowflake (72) -- landt@acf4.nyu.edu] - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Keywords: !RoR !Warfare !PCP !Bandwidths !NAA ] A Roman Battalion of Light Infantry marched down the main thoroughfare of Stinchar. These men would soon join the Orc Infantry and Cavalry forces, rumored to include winged horsemen, on the front lines of the Roma-Chromatic War. Millie, the second sister of Denbigh, watched the brave Roman forces as they continued in their parade march. So many of these proud soldiers would die at the hands of pirates. But not before they took a few patch-eyed Chromatists down with them. They would fight and die with honor. A Bandwidth appeared. He appeared quite suddenly in fact, as Bandwidths are apt to do. It was always somewhat disconcerting. And then they'd be gone as quickly as they came. So it was this time. The messenger handed Millie an envelope, and without even staying for a tip, was gone. Millie opened the letter, and read it: Church Lane and Courier Pike Crieff Twin Cities State New Atlantis Alliance Merejaca, Cremere July 4, AG Millie, the second sister of Denbigh Metropolitan Embassy Stinchar Republic of Rome Northeast Quarter Good Millie, I hope that things are well with you and your family. It was pleasing to hear that your children might soon have an opportunity for careers in trade, assuming all goes well. Here we continue our activities as expected. The choir has recruited a new member, and we've seen stepped up production as we settle in for the winter. Speaking of winter, the Minister of the Interior tells me that they have discovered an expanse of tundra, which he hopes to have declared a national wildlife reserve. It is quite amazing, really! There is one thing I must inform you of. You know that the clan on the edge of the northern panhandle had broken, several months ago, our treaty concerning restricted freedom of travel along the East River. The security council had been deliberating on the issue. In June, the council decided to advance into the few hexes occupied by the clan. The battle went well, and I hear that the Renshai have even declared a ceremonial naming festival in honor of their successful warriors. Unfortunately, it seems that there was an undesired casaulty. We had learned that the Republic of Rome was considering a petition from the clan to join their alliance, and that Roman representatives might be travelling to the panhandle coast to escort units out of the area. In planning the advance, it was decided that an advance now would allow us to avoid involving Republic bystanders, who had no involvement in the original broken treaty. We were shocked to learn then, when reports came in from the military commanders, that a Roman mage had inadvertently been killed during the fighting. This was most unfortunate, as we had every intention of keeping the Republic out of the conflict; it was a major consideration in moving when we did. It is my sincere hope that this will not severly disrupt our relationship with the noble leaders of the Republic. With both our alliances facing a common enemy, any dissension between us would only weaken us against the Pirates. We must work together to maintain our common friendships, always remembering the true enemy. I tell you this because I fear certain voices within the Republic may call for our embassy to be removed, and so the safety of you and your family is at issue. But also I hope that you will be able to plead our cause from where you stand, such that some Wirgild or other supplication made from your vantage may serve to lessen the gravity of this situation. Wishing you well, father Millie may have been disconcerted by the Bandwidth, but what she now knew was truly upsetting. She turned and began walking briskly to the Senate Hall, hoping there was still time to avert any rash action! [This fictoid brought to you by the Church of the Purple Snowflake (72) -- landt@acf4.nyu.edu] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Two Ships Pass in the Night Rikard Nordhoff was awoken during the second watch by his first mate. "A ship is approaching Cap'n" "Whose ship, what flag?" he said as he climbed out of his bed "Can't tell, the moon isn't bright enough" Rikard climbed on deck to see another boat rapidly approaching... dead ahead...and he couldn't see any markings...better safe than sorry. "All hands on deck! Ready the cat'polt" He peer into the darkness at the boat, now approaching to starboard. There was some movement on the deck of the mysterious vessel, then a 'twang' as they let go their cat'polt "Innncooomiiingg!" he shouted and hit the deck A rain of salted fish came down upon his deck and laughter erupted from the other vessel. He looked up to see the boat about 25 yard off with his uncle Jibe leaning over the side, laughing. "Sell that in town when you get back" He shouted across the water Soon the boat was off in the distance to stern. Rikard looked at the fish scattered on deck...what a mess! At least they salted it instead of leaving it in the hold to rot! He called to his first mate: "Get someone up here to clean this stuff up, I expect the deck to be clean when I arise... and don't just throw it overboard, pack it in crates...we sill sell it in town." Rikard went back to sleep, and dreamed pleasant dreams of his love in Kashmar. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ YOUR HOROSCOPE by JANICE SAGITTARIUS the SCUM. You are always reaching into your pocket for your friends and sometimes wonder whether they appreciate it. In your heart you know they will always stand by you and you only have to ask and they will repay their debt with interest. CAPRICORN the CONFEDERATION\IUN. You will feel restless and ill at ease, wondering what you have forgotten. Be careful with sharp objects as accidents are likely. AQUARIUS of ABERNETHY Something you have been hoping for comes to you, but you loose something you value. You will regret you didn't take steps earlier to prevent this. PISCES the PIRATE. Always the dreamer you sometimes rush in before you are fully ready, leading to unneccessary dangers which you only escape by the skin of your teeth. Go more carefully and in the end all your dreams will come true. Good stars all round. ARIES of the DOMINION Time to bury your dead and rebuild. Now you are rid of the snake in your midst you can concentrate on the things that really matter. Good stars for socialising with new friends. GEMINI of PRESTERN Your mind will go back to things in your past and you shall regret past indescretions. Now you have slaughtered all your allies who will stand by you when your nemesis appears? CANCER of CREMONA. Mars is rampant in this house and confusion reigns, it is hard to tell who your real friends are, or even what the hell is going on. LEO of MONZON You have good stars for travel, which is just as well with all those dogs barking at your heels. LIBRA of the ROMANS. There is a lot happening about you today, armies march north while in the south a new threat appears. You should enjoy the good things in life while you have time, since the future holds only destruction and death for you all. SCORPIO of SCIO The moon is moving into that region of your horoscope which deals with home and domestic matters. It is not a good time to make travel plans. Best to stay in Sledmere and await your doom there. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The IUN has announced its control over the Yakleks/Spakker/Oranmore continent. Nearly all factions have agreed to peace or have joined the IUN. A small group is reported leaving the continent for greener pastures. It is hoped that the monsters prowling the continent can be swiftly brought under control. The unfortunate demise of 100 troops at the hands of Devils and Skeletons can hopefully be avoided in the future. --News Hound ------------------------------------------------------------------------ So I've figured out this portal thing. Now I've got to get them somewhere interesting. Mountain air is excellent for study. Soon another set of disciplines will be mastered. --Megatron Mages ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We await the ending of winter. Soon the traders can travel more easily. We hope to make a profit eventually. The ship nears completion. --an ambitious man ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WAR AGAINST THE POLYCHROMATIC PIRATES (Part 5) ************************************************************************ Legate Michael shook his head sadly. Who would have though Legate Zack could have made such a stupid mistake? Well, he had paid the price, and a new generation of tacticians would know not to make the same. And the war would continue... ************************************************************************ Forum Romanum http://www.iesd.auc.dk/~strategy/Atlantis.html (The only homepage where you know everything is propaganda!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ That presence I felt is still weak. It is also far from here, in a place not accessable from this plain of existance. But, still, I search. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ellon is ours. The Searcher ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "What's this?" "We seem to have landed in a zone of major procrastination." "Oh no! I've got so much work to do! Quick, beam us out to real life." "Jim, this is Atlantis, not Star Trek." "Bones, can you help me?" "Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not a motivational speaker." "Scotty, can you hear me?" "Aye Sir. I've got me a thing called a "portal" here, and I think if I fiddle around with it a wee bit...." "Hurry Scotty! I feel like I'm trapped in a Shakespearean play" "Omigoodness! Snap to, lads! We all know what happened the last time the Captain did Shakespeare... AAAAAAAHHHHHH! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE PRETTSTERN FREE PRESS HEADLINES * Peace was concluded between Prettstern and Praestbygd as the Prettsterni armies commanded by Duke Bocholt assumed control of the city of Lautaro. Although the Kingdom is planning on maintaining a strong garrison on its eastern borders, no further conflict is expected to occur. * Karothean barons and thegns rallied to the defense of Working Faction hostlers plagued by a great eagle attempting to steal their livestock. The feudal armies successfully brought down the gigantic avian without suffering any losses. * Unrest in Leighlin caused a loss in revenues as Guards sympathizers made a resurgence; local security forces are expected to crack down hard on the resistance. * Monstrous spiders slew 4 in the far southwestern jungles, which remains the most hazardous of the Kingdom's frontiers. BUSINESS * Crown spokesmen announced that with the Praestbygd war at an end, production and trade in the lands between Kashmar and Lautaro should now be eminently safe. Prettstern is also adopting a policy of tolerance towards Praestbygd merchants who now dwell in Prettsterni lands. "If their products are as good as and as competitively priced as other merchants, we would be pleased to purchase them," said the spokesman. * A longship from the north arrived in Kashmar harbour bearing trade samples of crossbows which were rapidly sold to royal representatives. Overseas trade is gradually increasing as the demand for goods in Kashmar becomes more evident. * Working Factors arriving in the Karothean jungles became the first trade units to begin exploitation of the area. The pioneering Workers have consistently been the first to develop new regions. Though more distant than the Chendo swamps, it is hoped that the Karothean jungles will help augment the Crown's wood reserves. HIGHEST DEMAND: gloves, wands, swords, bows, buildings. MODERATE DEMAND: horses, herbs, helms, potions, other magic. SURPLUS: slaves, silver, land. RUMORS * Jokomicalaughunny brigands are reported to be operating in the swamps north of Victoria, plaguing passersby with riddles and tasteless puns. Merchants in the area have petitioned the Crown for support against these bandits. * Lightning storms flashed over Leighlin as Rosicrucian wizards huddled in the musty libraries of the College of Magics, haunted by the shade of Lord Ferdinand who urged the magicians to work ever onwards on a mysterious project of some high sorcery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ooo ooooo ooooo ooooooooooooo `88. .888' `888' 8' 888 `8 888b d'888 888 888 8 Y88. .P 888 888 888 8 `888' 888 888 888 8 Y 888 .o. 888 .o. 888 .o. o8o o888o Y8P o888o Y8P o888o Y8P The Magic Items Traders are proud to announce the opening of his new shop in Atlantis City. We can offer the following magic items: - Helm of observation (+2 in observation)..................... 200 sil - Gloves of strength (+2 in combat +5 attacks per round)...... 200 sil - Potion of healing (survive one fatal blow in combat)........ 200 sil * - Wand of fire (-2 in enemy attack)........................... 200 sil - Pick of mining (+10 in mining).............................. 200 sil - Enchant wagon (no need horse)............................... 200 sil ** * Prize per 10 potion. ** You provide the wagon. Contact "Circulo interno" (843) at javier@nemesis.iic.uam.es ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rain Rain go away Come again in another 3 turns :( ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I guess that there is a lot of people out there who might be woundering what the Kremona Killers get up to in there spare time. Rumors have it that one of their most favorite pasttimes involves velcro, Hamsters and Penguins. I won't go into any more details but leave you with this word of warning. Lock up your small pets, least the Kremona Killers come a knockin' Thank GeOfF the Monsoon is over! Mavis Fishbone ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ralf looked at the times and was furious. How could anyone even hint that he liked the PCP, let alone was part of it. Oh he was, for a short while, but when his mentor disagreed, Ralf was the only one to escape the PCP's treachery with his life. Since then, Ralf had devoted his life to avenging himself on the PCP, and it was the most horrible of insults to even hint that he was part of that evil organization. He would demand an apology from those making such a rash statement, but he had more important things to do first. After a month of riding, Ralf entered Larkanth again. After a quick report from his troops, Ralf gave the order to take the city. Plans were laid out, ambush points plotted. A thousand details had to be worked out, including identifying criminals to be punished once the city was his. But in the end, all the work was done. The only thing left to do was to give the order to attack. With his thoughts on the PCP, Ralf gave the order to attack... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ All was quite this month, so alot of work was completed. The rains started to stop, so the enemy movement was likely to restart. Maybe it is time to sit down at the negotiating table. How hard can it be to reason with a mutant? But, how smart can a mutant be so that he can reason? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ They keep coming at me and I need to stop them. Soon they will run out of new places to take that are low in defense troops. Then they will be into the mess that they have been asking for. Yes, I will kill them for this, all of them! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Enough of this running aaround trying to make a living. I am going to have someone pay my way in the world for a change. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ He moved in for the kill. Two little birds that were purely entertaining and not doing any wrong doings at all. He made up a perception of an agreement that was infringed. The birds had bought one feather too many one day too soon. That was enough to say the agreement was broken. Time to kill the entertaining birds. That will teach anyone to make an agreement with him. He will find something wrong, even if he has to make it up, and he will kill you for agreement breaking. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I kept moving to the east and found things that no one had seen before. I found many jungles and the ocean. I found two towns and a city with no other explorers near me. Soon I will bring more forces and have the towns and city population proclaim me the ruler of them and. I shall agree to accept their taxes. I am sure they will be very generous. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Albert, I am sending out the scout again this month. Last month he returned and said there was nothing out there. Either he is blind or the PCP are better at hiding than they normally are. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Come back here Toto!" That dog is out after the guards again. Look at them run as they get routed again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A Tale of Woe Oh woe is me, for I have run out of chutney. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I have heard a lot of moaning about the PCP, but who is actually opposing them apart from the ROR. Is anyone going to oppose them are are you all just going to hope that they don't come close to you. >From a detached viewer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Enough of this" demanded the Lord Mayor. "You can do without, you do not need any more!" But we want more and will will continue to go after it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Och! I dinnae believe it. Cut off from me oown right arm. How coud they hav' done it. Damned administrators! Bureaucrats the lot of 'em. How could they hav' disabled my account just because we're out of semester? What kind of university is this anyway? Damn them all! Damn them all to hell! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ See how the flying horses circle overhead? Soon I will be able to catch and ride one of these. You can too with some planing and studying for a few years. Go for it, nothing else is interesting. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Here comes to town the very high master of the Arts. Kneel and pay tribute to the Mage Master. You know you are in awe of him and want to honor him. Go ahead and kneel to the Master as he passes by. You will not be sorry if you do. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Robert wanted it really bad. So bad he could taste it. He had sought after it for years and now he was near to the final solution. He could soon reach out and touch it. Not yet, but soon he would have it held in his hands. Yes, there will be rejoicing in the lands when he comes into his power. He will be able to see everywhere there is merely by peering into it. You will not be able to hid anymore, he will find you. He will seek you out and reach through the shadow and take care of you, a minor problem now. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please don't hurt me. I was an innocent victim of a battle I had no part in. Please let me work here to earn money to buy horses so I can go to the west without any disturbancies. Jaetterne, 377 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This will be a telling turn for some factions. I wonder how many will need to restart? I can think of four.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Don't come to Tarraspan, its repleat with copious amounts of swamp. And associated gases. Phew! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shiva's Magic Shop has reopened in Binhai. To place an order, write bobhayes@oz.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yet another month. Lack of money, lack of time. The wizard had no time to study, and no money to live on anyway. He had to rely on the entertainers again. Gosh, how could it be? Those entertainers probably use most of the money on drugs, because they never brought anything back home. Life is hard when you're poor. /The Complaining Wizard ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chat from the sacred throne room: Juggler: Master! The new slaves won't sing! Grub: Yes, why don't you whip them until they obey? Juggler: Sounds like fun to me. Grub: Well then, Juggler. Why don't you see to it right away. Juggler: Yes Master, I'm out of here. (knock knock) Grub: Yes, Dusk? Dusk: Whao, howdya know I was about? Grub: I heard no steps, which gave me a stealthy clue, if you figure. Dusk: I can't see a faintest there, Boss. Grub: Back to school, Dusk. You still talk awful. Dusk: Yes, I'll just stop by to torture some of the slaves. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IT's NOT TOO LATE FOR A BARGAIN! Church Of ENVY Abernethy Region Total SALE-OUT! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Nr Race Skills Price #Left ----------------------------------------------- ___ U01 Orc Com1 60 (2) [ ] U02 HighElf Arm3 160 (3) _____[ ]_____ U03 HighElf Com3 160 (4) [_____ CoE _____] U04 SeaElf Min1 60 (7) [ ] U05 SeaElf Com1 60 (4) [ ] U06 SeaElf Com3 160 (3) [ ] U07 Viking Com2+ 120 (2) [ ] U08 Viking Com2++ 140 (6) [ ] U09 Viking Com3 160 (3) [ ] U0A Leader Wea3+,Obs1+,Com2,Min1 880 (2) [___] U0B Leader Arm3+,Min1 240 (1) I01 ChainArmor 80 (33) the I02 PlateArmor 300 (2) ABERNETHY TEMPLE I03 Sword 80 (8) CLEANSING All Units: 5500 (You STEAL 440 Silver From Us) OPERATION All Items: 3500 (You STEAL 380 Silver From Us) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We're moving to another region, so we want to get rid of our now useless troops. We sell them for the TRAINING COST ONLY, which means YOU GAIN A LOT OF TIME! Instead of training/paying maintaince, you BUY AN ALREADY TRAINED MAN! The Church Of ENVY - smygelh@kuai.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Diary, Day 79, Provisions still running low. fter dinner with Carruthers have had terrible stomach ache. Spot of luck though may have found some caves or something down below. Mentioned this to the chaps and they seem very keen on going exploring. Not my cup of tea you know but it'll get us out of the rain. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **** TARRASPAN! **** Don't bother coming here. The place already has several large factions, all of whom will be VERY pissed off at further intrusions. You have been warned!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Errrrrr. Emmmmmmmm. Do I really have to think up something to write? It's too much hassle. Go on, just give us the 50 sil. Please. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Many are those who will go one way and many are those who go back. But none of then ever see the pretty city of Ash. All build of wooden ash from ash is shining with shadow brightness. Travellers stand before the gates and cannot let theirs eyes to leave the beauty. And even more inside the city, they block the traffic just to have a possibility to see Dark Tower, Light Cathedral or Sky Heaven. And many visitors paid their lives for it, being killed by cariages. That is the famous Ash. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ershwin was worried about The Legate. He seemed to have a problem with his nerves. Over a period of some weeks, Ershwin had catalogued the following responses from The Legate every time he had mentioned the PCP. Firstly there was the straight forward: "Oooh - I'm shaking. :-)" Then later the symptoms had become more pronounced, and obviously had become a regular occurrence - through clattering teeth The Legate had managed to comment, "I'm shaking, as usual." Ershwin pondered that all that shaking couldn't be good for a military man. He felt saddened by The Legate's obviously deterriating health/mental state, but saw little hope for the once proud Roman... Ershwin's thoughts were interrupted. A messenger had arrived, sent from Gamma. Scouts had spotted the "RRS Splendid Debacle [180] : Longboat" on the shores of Sorrisdale... "I'll have it," thought Ershwin. Since it had been constructed from his trees in his forest, in his land, he considered it to be his anyway. He couldn't stand for those Rider bandits stealing his property. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ At first I only had ONE contributor to the CCC Map now I had too many of them. Anyway the CCC Map continues and for this turn. The Mapper ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Very sad news this turn. The Chendo Priesthood is quiting the game. It will always be remembered. The working faction 181 andrew@hra.ergasya.tuc.gr ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Let's try this once again: Anyone offering AC training in Observation, Stealth, or Combat, please contact rfc@soliton.physics.arizona.edu. The population of AC is dwindling -- I wonder what the OBS of the guards are that assassinations happen so freely nowadays. Small factions, unite! Kill the big meanies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ So I turn one more page of the book of prophecies... Their frontiers are being pushed further and further. Mages are getting more wise and powerful. Traders are experiencing an upward momentum as never before. War factions are spreading the new culture without bloodshed. The page is decorated with gold prints of naked people, fruits, wine, portals, statues and dozens of winged horses. They will soon be challenged. Their outward motion calls for a restrictive force. That's how it has been in the last thousands of years. The question remains: who will be bold and brave enough to fulfill nature's request? In the next page, wine stains have ruined the golden borders. It is known that Vostradeis, the prophet, had weaknesses. So I turn one more page of the book of prophecies... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BEWARE!! Beware the stealthy Iceworms who you won't see untill they attack. BEWARE!! Beware the sneaky tactics of the Iceworms last seen in a group of three!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------- The Cooperative 627 NAA ---------------------- A Poll Mostly what I hear about is bravado. A lot of smoke, very little fire. But I'm interested in real facts. What is (a) a big war faction, and (b) a big alliance? There's a lot of publicity about what are supposedly "big" alliances, like the PCP, for example. But, there's no way for anybody to know if they really are big or not! There's no verification. Supposing I claimed, "I have 10,000 men now, 100 in each of the 100 hexes I tax." Who could tell if it's the truth or a lie? Here's what I'd like to do: I'd like to find out what a big faction is. E-mail me and tell me how many units you're managing. Do it anonymously, if you'd like, I don't mind. I'd just like to get a sense for how big a typical war faction is. And the same is true for trade factions. How big do they get? Finally, how do we actually know that these putative "alliances" actually exist? E-mail me and list the factions that belong to your alliance. Address correspondence to kalmar@acf2.nyu.edu ----------------------- The Cooperative 627 NAA ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The fires burned slowly, as the dark ones drueled and slathered in the corner of the dimly lit cavern. Soon the new spells would bring back the Great Old Ones. Then, the dead would be avenged.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yet another example that good help is hard to find: After an eternity of knocking, Macduff is finally admitted by a porter... Macduff: Was it so late, friend, ere you went to bed, that you do lie so late? > obviously Macduff doesn't party much... < Porter: Faith, sir, we were carousing til the second cock; and drink, sir, is a great provider of three things. Macduff: What three things does drink especially provoke? > now we _really_ know Macduff is a geek < Porter: Marry, sir, nose-painting, sleep, and urine. > not my first three picks, but read on: < Lechery, sir, it provokes, and unprovokes; it provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance. Therefore much drink may be said to be an equivocator with lechery: it makes him, and it mars him; it sets him on, and it takes him off; it persuades him, and disheartens him; makes him stand to, and not stand to; in conclusion, equivocates him in a sleep, and , giving him the lie, leaves him. > a long speech for a drunk, but I guess they do babble... < Macduff: I believe drink gave thee the lie, leaves him. > The snot-nosed geek tries to deal an insult... < Porter: That it did sir, i' the very throat on me; but I requited him for his lie; and, I think, being too strong for him, though he took up my legs sometime, yet I made a shift to cast him. > Stud-man! I wanna party with you... < Just goes to show that nobles can be a drag, but drinking on the King's tab doesn't suck... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ give me 50 sil ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Time in this case, had been their friend. Life was full of ifs. If only the reinforcements could arrive in time; if bravery, skill and magic could stand in the face of superior numbers... We will survive and the M.A.D. will thrive. Jaca will be reclaimed! Janice, you have made a poor choice of sugar daddies... you will stand and fall with your angel dust friends. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The PCP is about to jump into Oranmore. Be warned PCP that you shall face certian death by the forces of the DOMINION. We are coming after you as you have insulted us with thought of this. House Banshee of the DOMINION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Elmer washed the dust off his face with a strip of cloth that he'd wet in a muddy brown puddle. It was the closest thing to fresh water in sight on the bloody plain. "Helluva battle." Wu seemed to think for a moment. It was a commonplace mannerism for him. "Indeed." "Wish I could saddle up and go on home." "Not yet, my friend." Wu sniffed the air. "The winter wind bears a taste of spring. We will travel twice as fast if we set out next month, and reach home at the same time as if we left now." "Yeah, I guess you're right. But this is a helluva place to study. And in a day or two those corpses are gonna stink. Wish we could follow the army." "They no longer need us. And your studies are already too long delayed." A gust of freezing wind chilled them both. Far off a soldier's voice could be dimly heard: "Hey, I found another one of them portals!" Carrion birds fearlessly hopped among the searchers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Abernethy Orcistra is proud to announce its 1st anual Christmas dirge series. Ticktes are $15 at the door. Be there, or be an elf. 8( ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now the year is half over and we still have no idea what to do next... Study? Research? Cast production spells??? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Doom and gloom continue to sweep through the waiting armies. Will summer ever come? Its hard to fight a mountain campaign when winter hampers your every move! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Just three more months and loads of spells are bound to be added to our port- folio... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Still offering OBS lvl 5 assistance in Atlantis City. Contact: Think Tank (1041) at a0306@btr0x7.hrz.uni-bayreuth.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact Zarya Guilde (818) at klouda@novell.karlin.mff.cuni.cz to create a new alliance. We want conqueer a small peace of atlantis with millitary force of our mages and hells. There we want learn magic and live in peace. Who want join? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thieves guilde will have next hex this turn.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We will steal what we can see.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gloves of Strength in Oranmore for $600 Tally contact: polaskov@novell.karlin.mff.cuni.cz ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ********************************************************************* ******************* THE NEGENTROPS ******************** ********************************************************************* Information is our lord, Truth is our law ***************************************** bessiere@imag.fr **************** At present in Sinan City (13,5) and Sinan area We are pleased to announce the availability for the comming monthes of: PRODUCTS ________ GLOVES OF STRENTH (5 attacks per round, +2 in combat) -> 750 HELM OF OBSERVATION (+2 in observation) -> 600 WAND OF FIRE (-2 in combat for up to 50 ennemies) -> 500 ENCHANT WAGON (no horse, riding speed) -> 350 You should provide the normal wagon SERVICES ________ POTECTION AGAINST THIEVES AND MURDERERS (Up to level 4) -> 10 Per unit and turn REPORT ON UNITS PRESENT IN GIVEN HEX (observation 4) -> 75 MAP INFORMATION (all over the world) -> Call ANY OTHER "INTELLIGENCE" SERVICES -> Call Please contact us if you are interested. Advanced orders will get 10% discount. ********************************************************************* ******************* THE NEGENTROPS ******************** ********************************************************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Je n'ai pas de tactique. Je fais de l'existence et du vide mes tactiques. Je n'ai pas de talent. Je fais de ma vivacite d'esprit mon talent. Je n'ai pas de forteresses. L'esprit immuable est ma forteresse. Je n'ai pas d'epee. De l'etat qui est au-dessus et au-dela, de la pensee, je fais mon epee. Je n'ai pas de strategie. La liberte de tuer et la liberte de rendre la vie - telle est ma strategie. Je n'ai pas d'objectif. L'occasion qui se presente est mon objectif. Je n'ai pas de miracle. La loi seule est mon miracle. NKL ODGE The Bin in the Beam ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi everybody, just wondered if you've seen my delivery boys somewhere outside of AC ? If so, please contact The Pizza Shop at eedrsl@aachen.ericsson.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OUR magical Knowledge has been improved by the hard studying. Now we're ready for starting learning more advanced levels in some of the foundations. We've obtained a good teacher for our studyes, and some silver from our previous period as war/magic. Now we're just magic... we'll need some silver, but it will be compensated by the spell's production. Greetings to all people in/near krod. Alf's boys (829) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO o o O THE JOKOMICALAUGHUNNY CHRONICLE O o o OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO NO MITHRIL, NO IRONWOOD, NO YEW... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ My toughest explorers are miners and lumberjacks, sent in the wilderness from quite some times now to, discover the new woods and metals about which they learnt in many theoretical lessons... But theory and practice of geography are quite different. Maybe mithril can be found only in equatorial regions ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ok, here we go again! Magic teaching offered in Larkanth: Ethereal lvl 3 Nature lvl 3 Only $30 / student. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LINTAN LINTAN LINTAN A shop will soon open up in Lintan. You will be able to buy: Plate armour Chain armour Wagons (enchanted if you wish) Swords ( - " - ) Longbows Crossbows Gloves of Strength Helms of Observation Wands of Fire Picks of Mining Potions of Healing We will offer discounts for larger orders! We will also take orders and deliver the goods if you can provide a portal!! Interested parties may send queries and ask for price-lists at: Mariam's Enchanted Items Trading Company (711) Mail-address : m93mav@student.tdb.uu.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Magic school opening soon in Lintan! We will offer teaching in most foundations up to level 3 at affordable prices. Spells sold cheap too. Contact Niclas at d95-nol@nada.kth.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Georgi Palov looked into the crystal that sat on his desk, in it he saw fighting, men clashing and dying. He lept to his feet and shouted down onto the floor of the 'Works' "There is battle in the North. We clash with the enemies of the state. Those who are able follow me, the rest of you, continue the work. We will return victorious.". With that he lept to his feet and walked to the door, two fo his men falling in behind him. The door slammed and then there was a silence broken only by the sound of the wind. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Il est temps que je rentre a mon camp de base. Cet abruti a ete incapable de gerer les troupes du Grand Sam en mon absence. Pourtant j'avais mis toute ma confiance sur lui, je l'avais protege des autres Capitaines de mon armee, je voulais faire de lui mon successeur, mais il semble que je doive porter mon choix sur un autre. Mais le fourbe ne perd rien pour attendre, ma vengeance sera impitoyable. Sam le Grand ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ohlala ! La gaffe est faite, il est temps que Sam revienne. Les unites se sont rebellees: les mineurs sont partis dans la foret, et les bucherons dans les plaines. Il faut tout reprendre et envoyer des courriers a toutes les troupes afin de les remettre dans le droit chemin. Et dire que je me prenais pour un grand chef. Mes preuves sont encore a faire. Mais plus tard, je revindrai ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gong watched with the perspective of distance as Lao and Brows bowed and turned aweay from Ma, a discreet smile before his Lord's counternance. Ma turned to Gong as they left, his voice almost jubilent. "See how far we have come Gong? Do you see it? We are the talk of civilization! The foolish challenge us, the daring defy us, the faithful admire us. We are surely gods amongst men!" Gong feratures softened as he turned to face the wall. He spoke softly, an air of neglect to his words. "Perhaps, great master. But.. our victories seem.. hollow, somehow." The great Ma's features flew to anger, a picture of fiery rage. The anger did not sustain itself and soon his face too had softened. "You.. are right. There is a emptiness in our victories. And we are not gods, just mortal. Gong, would you pray for me this evening? I fear that they will not heed my vanity." Gong turned to Ma, smiling as he had not done since their day of exile. He spoke, his words as deliberate as the blood between them. "Those are my Uncle's words. I will not forget them, or you." Ma lowered his head and found a quiet smile. "That you, nephew. When we are older and wiser, we shall have more time to enjoy a semblance of youthful memory. Now however, we need a course of action." Gong turned and bowed deeply to Ma. "I shall not rest until I bring you the one fools call 'reaper', the one we call 'dead meat'". Ma laughed at that. "Ah, the pauper of yama kings! The bandit is a healthy distraction from the true battles of the day. Very well. He has spoken against us. For that and his sonambulist poetry, you may arrest him. I trust that he will not come peacefully. For now however there are more pressing matters to be considered. I take court with fellow CCCP alliance members this very eve. See to your duties at once, Gong. May your victory come through balance." Gong bowed once more. "May your evening bring us the dao of victory." Ma turned and left the room, leaving a calm Gong to contemplate his Great Uncle's words, his classes ahead and the 'reaper's' head upon a silver platter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello All, Just a few brief notes for you to take notice of, so if you notice this notice please take notice that this notice is not really worth noticing unless you are aware of the noticable importance of notices. On with the notice ... I am no longer acting as mediary to the arts of Teaching in AC. It is more trouble than it is worth and I was not making any money from the venture - all effort and no reward! Please do not contact me for teaching or spells in AC anymore! Finally, the UPS is still running, but under postponement for a couple of turns due to be running a few personal errands and sorting out my own, and fellow colleagues, forces. Again, costs are the standard $750 per flight! (Regardless of number of units). Restrictions are again dictated by weight units and having a portal at the receiving end! Thanx for reading ;) Mack u3djm@csc.liv.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sicman was busy making his plans for the battle. His attention was divided between different fronts, where he had stationed his troops. The troops where eager to figth and Sicman had problems calming his troops. However soon will it be correct time to realea ethe full stregth of House of Siman. in carefully selected locations. Until know they had only been training and gathering forces, while other Senator where fighting with PCP. ("With great success I migth add." Editorial comment) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sorry, I am in a hurry today, so there will be no new episode of Sir Launcelot's quest. More in next turn's Times. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *********************************************************************************************************************** ************************************ CREMONA ****************************************** *********************************************************************************************************************** The OSC would like to put a few people straight At no time have the OSC ever been allied with the Crusaders. In fact we have been skirmishing with them for the past 3 months. ********************************************************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ + House Dervish + +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ >>--> Travelers Advisory: the Pathers are back in the area. >>--> Hex 45,34 is closed due to renovations to the Castle. >>--> The remainder of House Dervish's lands are open for travel. >>--> Taxing is prohibited. >>--> Pillaging is prohibited. >>--> Production is NOT prohibited, but please be polite and send a missive to Lord Dervish. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= Current Claimes: 45,34 and surrounding Hex's (excepting Perkel). House Dervish is a Merchant House with trade opening soon to ALL in the Jaca/Berriedale/Lintan/Golconda area. Products will include everything from Ships and Castles to Normal and Magical Items. Those wishing an alliance or even just friendly border relations can contact Lord Dervish via the addresses below. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=++=++=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= Lord Dervish House Dervish [666] Email: dervish@shadow.net WWW: http://www.shadow.net/~dervish/atlantis.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bog Thing? The creatures of Atlantis are varied indeed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The earth trembles and the first army of Rock Men rise from their stoney homes to crush the foul enemies of the Republic. Let landlocked Pirates beware! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The road dwindled. First a nice paved gravel road, then a hard packed dirt road, finally a path into the clump of trees in the snow-covered plains. Abruptly, even the weed-ridden path stopped. "OK. Let me in. You know who i am." "rustle. rustle" went the trees. "It's me. You know me. Did The Shaman tell you to keep me out?" The trees tightened. So i walked around them. They shifted and tightened wherever i went. "Look, it's important OK so stop playing around." Finally, the trees parted. "Thanks. Good trees." "rustle. rustle" went the trees. "Here. Have some compost." "Rustle. Rustle" The path continued to the treehouse. It was a mass of twisted branches sitting upon three sturdy trunks. But, i knew that inside was a nice homey residence - don't let looks decieve you. boom . . . Boom . . . BOOM! came a sound from the other side of the tree house. Suddenly, a huge white snowboot - actually a snowman - was in front of me dancing a jig, snow falling from him. Eventually, he was nothing more than a 1 cm tall snowball. . . Then nothing. "Hey Limb. Let down the rope! I don't know how to fly yet." Suddenly, a branch fell - nearly upon me. Interesting, a new feature. The brach was crooked, but shaped like a stair case leading up to the clump. "Hey Wayfarer! Good to see you friend! Have some pine nuts. Any news?" "Well, yes, actually. See we have-" "Hey, by the way did you see my snowman? Since it was winter, i thought i'd try that animated snowman spell that Claus gave to me last Christmas." "Oh, yeah. He fell apart. But anyway-" "Yeah i still have to debug it. Or maybe i need sticky snow instead of powder. I'm sorry what were you saying? Come in. Come in." It was cozy and warm inside. No fire was going, but there was a miniature sunstone that was emitting heat and light suspended by a vine. A few birds sat on interior branches chirping classical music in a chorus. A gray squirrel climbed up to my shoulder and handed me some pine nuts. "I need to ask if you can send a document to Crieff ASAP. Can we send it by air mail?" "Sure." "It's the latest exploration notes. Some important things have come up this month. You know. . . Its really interesting how we only run into WAR factions - in each of the compass directions. My explorers never run into people from magic or trade factions. I wonder why?" "I don't really know. I guess there are too many people in this world bent on conquest and destruction. And not enough that want to explore just for the sake of it. OK. Let me find my air courier. I'm taking care of him for Claus until December. Come here Prancer." clop clop clop clop "Good boy, Prancer. Here's an apple. Let me check your hooves now. That's a good boy. Well. I think that you will be fine. Now let me attach the heads-up display crystal to your antlers. There. Now follow the map and give this packet to Denbigh, he will know what goes to whom. Only to Denbigh, OK!" The reindeer nodded. Clomped around a little. Then jumped through the opening that just appeared in the treehouse wall. "Goodbye now. Don't let Denbigh spoil you with sweets - last time you came back with cavities!" A pigeon flew into the treehouse on to my shoulder. I unraveled the note attached to his leg, then quickly wiped off the fecal matter that he just deposited on me. Hi Wayfarer, Everything is going well here in the north. The northern neighbors were severely reprimanded for breaking the agreement with us. I should be home soon from my sabbatical. Dusty. p.s. Have the lab technicians clean the lab while I'm gone. "Well thanks for everything, Limb. I will go back to my meditations now. Oh, yes. Don't forget about the ski trip next week." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ***The Shape Of World*** "I have it. The fools talked and argued over nonsensical theories whilst = I watched on in disgust and now I can show them up for the charlatans = they are. For now I have conclusive proof that the Cylinderists are = wrong. I always said a cylindrical world was an impossibility and now I = have the evidence to prove the true shape of the world right here." Dave Inci swept the table clear of its candle sticks and lace spreads = and laid several huge diagram and figure ridden pieces of paper in front = of the assembled scientists. "Take a look my friends and I'm sure you'll see from these equations = that I can not be wrong, the evidence is simply too overwhelming to mean = anything else." Dave Inci's great white beard ruffled gently in the draught which swept = through the great hall as he spread his arms like a priest preaching to = his flock. "My friends, the World is a Mobius Strip. There can be no other = conclusion." The assembled intellectuals gasped and shuffled forward enmasse to study = the sheets laid out on the polished surface. Dave Inci smiled to himself = as they argued over the figures and muttered to each other. "A mobius strip."=20 "How could we have missed it."=20 "It makes sense now I see it" "A Mobius Strip. The world is a mobius strip..." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sir Richard looked slightly stunned.. *How* much?! He hurriedly flipped through the roll call - yes, there it was. *Thirty-eight* dwarves?! Ashen faced, he slumped back into his chair. 'That's seventy-six boot!!' he thought wildly. 'I'm ruined!!' ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Consular glanced up from the blueprint - at a suddenly empty room. Empty, except for his cousin Servalan. "Where'd everybody go?!" he asked. Servalan glanced briefly at her nails. "They left the room" she stated, mildly. "What?! They didn't *all* eat the curry, surely?!" "I'm sure I don't know", replied Servalan wearily. "Do you feel up to more poetry?" Aelin paled. "What's the postmark?" Servalan subjected her nails to greater scrutiny. "Aberdaron", she said, flatly. A deathly, depressed silence fell on the conference room. Eventually, Aelin spotted a straw upon the waters; "Who's rostered for Literary Enema this week?", he snapped at Servalan. "We dropped that system, remember. Right after the Vicar started booking it in advance". ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pirate heads for sale! Place your order now for delivery in 3 to 5 months (hey! it will take us a that long to kill them all) also eye patches, colourful sashes and big hoop ear rings. We're keeping the Parrots. Now gimme my 50 silver... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I must admit that I like those cool lvl 5 spells. Mmm...POWER! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PCP = pooh-pooh head! betcha didn't know that huh? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ... most infectious of smiles. His pure blue eyes make me forget the bloody vioulence of my past, as they sparkle in laughter at some joke only he knows. He challenges me, without knowing it, to show him a better way than I myself have known. If I have anything to say about it, I will... From the journals of the Black Rose ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In time, the world will come to know the Power that is ours. The RoR will still crumble beneath our soles. There power is week and we are the side of right. They should whorship the Church of Shartruce Snowflake as there followers souls will follow in the churches footsteps. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Life is safe in Atlantis City, the training facilities are excellent; however, access to new fundsis hard to come by and our stores of silver are running very low. The time to move onward is upon us. We must heed the call of the Llama and move forward into the great unkown. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I am compliling a list if anyone wants to add to it feel free PCP OSC RoR KK CCC CCCP KKK WHO REALLY CARES? they are all the same thing anyway... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ship-based trade coming soon to a city near you... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I am going to kick all your butts like green banana!!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>> Horses for Sale <<<<<<< Once again, I've got Horses for sale *now* in the *southern Sledmere* area ! Hey, look at this awfull weather. All your men are sucked ! Horses are pretty rare in the area, and without them, you *can't* move at all !!! BUY HORSES, AND YOU'LL BE ABLE TO MOVE ! Order now at "cyrilb@microsoft.com". Don't let the winter suck your men ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The time of Armaggedon is upon us. Let loose the Dogs of War. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To: Jason y sus Argonautas (464). I owe you some silver. You need to declare my faction friendly so I can give it to you. DECLARE 164 friendly. Your email account has not been working. Send me a note concerning how to contact you. Ward - Severe Trade (164) ward@jeeves.ucsd.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I'd like to propose an addition to the Atlantis Vocabulary: vox (vox): verb transitive. To attack a neighboring faction mercilessly, ignoring all attempts at diplomacy. Example: The PCP voxed that innocent trade faction good! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Up