Children of Miskorva From: Twilight@world.std.com (Adam A Suchocki) Date: Fri, 20 Oct 1995 00:00:00 +0000 If not too many object, i'd like to begin posting the Ichartha Times, the turnly newpaper received by all players in Children of Miskorva. The PBeM version is currently in beta-test and has roughly 35 players. In the coming weeks, I would like to open the current game up to another round or two of new playtesters. If you are interested and would like more information, please send mail to Twilight@std.world.com. The game is a fantasy role playing/combat/adventuring based game that involves both combat strategy and exploration of a fantasy city and dungeons. There is also a large amount of politics, intrigue, riddle solving, and oportunities for murder and assassination. Each player plays the role of one of the Children of Miskorva who have been trapped in Ichartha and must fullfill the quest for the Ebon Glyph if they are to see their families again. Please contact me if you have any questions about playtesting, Adam Suchocki Ichartha Times "All the news that is fit to read" 1/1/666 Flood of Imigrants Hit Ichartha The guard at the front gate reports that a virtual flood of imigrants has arrived in Ichartha this week. By his count, we have received at least 21 humans, 9 millwissa, 2 scurrians, and 2 vorn. At least one of the proud Star Knights was sighted in the traditional white and gold. Moreover, a few of House Morkoron were seen entering the city. I don't have to tell you the excitement we're in for if these youngsters stir up the same sort of trouble their great grandfather did. The guard also reported an unusually high number of the strange white eyed millwissa entering the city. Looks like magic instructors may be in high demand. Altogether, this batch of imigrants looks fairly healthy and energetic. Betting at the arena will most likely approach record levels over the coming weeks. Scarlet Brotherhood Strikes Again Grand High Chancellor Maximillian Alexandrus was found dead in his house in the Noble Quarter. A single red hilted dagger was found in his back. As the Chancellor has shown no signs of healing and is still dead, it must be assumed that the dagger is a Grith Knife, as used by the Scarlet Brotherhood. It is not known what faction has hired the Brotherhood, but the High Constable is investigating all faction officials. In a related story, rumors suggest that several have tried to contact the Grey Slayers as a defense against the Scarlet Brotherhood. We at The Times would like to caution against this. The last time faction warfare involved both of these parties the city was swept in chaos. We do not need another War of the Assassains, and caution all to avoid dealing with them. Thievery on the Rise The High Constable reports that over the past few months general thievery has been on the rise. In reaction to this, at least on vigilante band, the Swords of Justice, has been seen roaming the streets. Although the Constable is not formally investigating the group, there have been several thieves of both the White Palm and of the Jade Ring found dead and buried in the Slum Quarter. It is also worth mentioning that at least one supposed member of the Sword of Justice has been found dead and burried in the Merchant Quarter. Anyone with any information on any of these crimes should report it to the constable or this newspaper immediately. In a related story, word is out that many in the Noble Quarter are desperate for body guards and estate guards. Anyone needing to earn a little extra cash should check out the Noble Quarter where 4 and 6 hour one time only and daily shifts are available. Xot crowned this weeks Arena Champion A small female scurrian by the name of Xot has been crowned this weeks arena champion, and as such has been awarded her choice of weapons, 100 gold, and one of those mysterious red tokens. Xot won the title with a record of 6 and 0. In her final match she defeated the then undefeated Baldrick Helbiriyu Bruiser, a human male wielding a great sword. In the final battle, Xot was a blur of motion, jumping in under Baldrick's guard and cutting him to ribbons with her twin daggers. We at the Times wish Xot the best of luck during her stay at the city. The overall Arena standings are currently as follows: Name Score Rank Race Award Xot 6-0 First Scurrian 100 gold + Baldrick Helbiriyu Bruiser5-1 Second Human 100 gold Arthur Morkoron 5-1 Third Human 50 gold Andreas Desdonova 5-1 Fourth Human 50 gold Banurehka 5-1 Fifth Millwissa 50 gold Mal'kari 5-1 Sixth Vorn 50 gold Shuziko Hinojosa 4-2 Seventh Millwissa 25 gold Strider 4-2 Eighth Human 25 gold Raya Maeternik 4-2 Ninth Human 25 gold Elcior Morkoron 4-2 Tenth Human 25 gold Wayne 4-2 Eleventh Human 25 gold Redgaren 4-2 Twelveth Vorn 25 gold Rylor Trusk 4-2 Thirteenth Human 25 gold Dansen 4-2 Fourteenth Millwissa 25 gold Rissa nab Methrys 3-3 Fifteenth Human 10 gold Ruach 3-3 Sixteenth Human 10 gold Alessandra Pendra'n 3-3 SeventeenthHuman 10 gold Kaer 3-3 Eighteenth Human 10 gold Slythe 3-3 Nineteenth Scurrian 10 gold Magnus 3-3 Twentieth Human 10 gold Bannor Kaseryn 3-3 Twenty-firstMillwissa 10 gold Cad 2-4 Twenty-secondHuman 10 gold John Goodberry 2-4 Twenty-thirdHuman 10 gold Eldarian 2-4 Twenty-fourthHuman 10 gold Sul Haine 2-4 Twenty-fifthHuman 10 gold Ratika Celine Ka 2-4 Twenty-sixthHuman 10 gold Tiny Tumblewit 2-4 Twenty-seventhHuman 10 gold Mungo 2-4 Twenty-eighthMillwissa 10 gold Goll Mac Morna 1-5 Tweny-ninethMillwissa 10 gold Demondes 1-5 Thirtieth Millwissa 10 gold Rhiannon 1-5 Thirty-first Human 5 gold Kijoma 1-5 Thirty-secondMillwissa 5 gold Ernst the Malformed 0-6 Thirty-third Human 5 gold Ace 0-6 Thirty-fourthMillwissa 5 gold Malkor 0-6 Thirty-fifth Human 5 gold Axcel Vertice 0-6 Thirty-sixth Human 5 gold We'd like to congatulate those at the top and wish encouragement for those at the bottom. Keep at it, as you are the one's who give us the best odds to bet on. To give the betting folk a bit more inside information, we also have a bit of a training report on this weeks arena recruits. All of the above listed warriors started the week with a practice match agains our own Veronica. Sadly, Veronica's practiced style with rapier and buckler proved to much for all of them, but a few showed real promise. Next weeks arena combat is scheduled for noon to 3pm each day. All imigrants must arive at the arena each day by noon and stay until 3pm. Failure to do so will result in swift punnishment. 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 1gold 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 tyoes 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." Personals Will pay 5 gold per hour for afternoon guard duty. Must be available for 4 straight hours, and must be combat ready. Contact Joseph at (15,52). Up