Atlantis 2.0: Times 26 From: Geoff Dunbar <atlantis@rahul.net> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 1995 00:00:00 +0000 Atlantis 2.0 Times April, Year 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Game Master Notes: atlantis@rahul.net for information, problems. Atlantis Web page at http://www.rahul.net/atlantis You may have noticed that the reports are coming from a different address now. Please continue to send orders and times articles to the atlantis@rahul.net address. Atlantis 2.0 is now closed. People wishing to play will have to wait for the next incarnation of Atlantis. Tentative plans are for a low-cost commercial game to open in September or October. Restarts are still allowed. Bug Fixes This Turn: Additions This Turn: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I am a newbie looking For some allies anyone who is Interested Write me on mbeechey@postoffice.utas.edu.au I am currently In atlantis studying Combat Regards Beechey ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE PRETTSTERN FREE PRESS HEADLINES * The Green Man of Karothea turned violent last month; emerging from the jungles, the gigantic green-skinned man appeared enraged by the human settlements in the plains and tore them apart with his bare hands. Janissaries sent to stop the creature were themselves ripped apart; weapons seemed to have no effect upon the beast. Several human and elvish villages were utterly destroyed by the Green Man; the death toll is believed over 50. Following the destruction, the Green Man once again faded into the jungles. * Elsewhere in Karothea, janissary and auxiliary forces destroyed what is believed to be the last rebel outpost in the Karothean jungles. The bold dawn raid caught two of the insurgents napping in their small camp. * Negotiations continued over the fate of the swamps of Dezhou as the Kingdom of Prettstern conducted high level talks with an alliance calling itself the Praestbygd Realm, which reportedly has secured control of Deveron and Lautaro. The Priests of Chendo have also advanced their claim to the area as a possible compromise between the two larger states, which both sides are believed to be seriously considering. BUSINESS * The Royal Working Faction's pilot horse production program in the Barony of Nieustadt has proven an unqualified success, with over a score of horses captured and trained in the first month of operation. The Royal Exchequer has approved plans to subsidize the Working Faction's expansion into two of the neighboring lowland baronies. * In a major reversal, the market for swords in Prettstern surged this month, as reports of violence on the untamed frontiers sparked renewed interest in recruiting and equipping trained swordsmen. * A number of highland barons expressed interest in recruiting stonemasons in order to arrange for the erection of fortresses for the defense of their lands. The potential market here is large. * The market continues to be bullish in the Kingdom as the Crown continues to trade silver and slaves for goods of all kinds, and royal subsidies to start-up operations is at an all-time high. The demand for magical items remains high; several noblemen reportedly are interested in acquiring magical swords in order to test their efficacy against various supernatural monsters which have recently been sighted. The demand for horses slipped from 'most wanted' to merely 'wanted' as the Royal Working Faction worked overtime to fill demand. HIGHEST DEMAND: magic items, swords, crossbows. MODERATE DEMAND: horses, herbs, chain armor, buildings. SURPLUS: entertainers, slaves. GOSSIP * A legion of skeletal warriors was sighted in the Barony of Vallinc this month as the Free Companions conducted military maneuvers in the area. Renowned Helvetian psychic Tuttle Phrodd alleged that these were in fact spirits of the frozen soldiers of Cleo I, an ancient enemy of the Free Companions who mysteriously vanished during the snows of Year 1's winter, and they could only be laid to rest after drinking Free Companions blood. Conventional mages discounted these reports, however, stating that undead generally were nondiscriminatory about whose blood they drink. * Reports of unrest on the northern frontier prompted the Crown to deploy sizable "peacekeeping forces" to the cities of Kashmar and Leighlin. With several hundred soldiers posted in each location, trouble is expected to be minimized. * The Kingdom of Prettstern continues to be interested in funding magical research, training of wizards, and support of their retinue, in return for the part-time services of said wizards. Veteran or novice, no experience necessary, just diligence at study and trustworthiness in character. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the Captain-General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tristam semblait regretter le retard pris dans ses affaires.Tout l'inquietait et la perspective de faire prosperer son peuple s'amenuisait. Les grands groupes guerriers envahissaient la region peu a peu et il n'y aura bientot de place que pour les magiciens. D'autant que nul n'a l'air d'etre pret a faire des concessions. Il surveillait l'horizon en attendant le retour de ses ambassadeurs mais les lignes de nuages noirs qu'il y voyait ne pouvaient etre qu'un mauvais presage.... Beloisel le Barde. Chroniques de La Dent Noire. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Boudiccea teaches her two apprentices riding. "Oh dears, you must mount the horse before saying let's go", she says, looking at Little Witch falling on the ground. Little Witch sighes: " I don't like this horse and I don't like riding. Woe is me. I am feeling ill .. very ill .. headache ". Boudiccea shouts: "EH no headache.. MOUNT THE HORSE .. or the mouse will bite you." Little WITCH jumps on the horse: "Mouse what mouse." And so Little Witch learns how to mount a horse. ;-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now the work is proceeding well. A tower has been built, the boat will be built soon. Another warlord is hired. Soon, the mages will return and we can study again. We still need another magic/trade ally, but so far, no one is interested in swamps and forests. ***** The Hand of Darkness, and our allies the Dire Didgett of Darkness, the Melniboneans, and the Ruffians now claim the desert in (6,15), the swamp in (7,13) and the forests in (5,13), (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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Blight has now engulfed Lautaro! Is there no end to the sorrow that it's existance causes? Well actualy there is...... The Blight and or it's organic components lay claim to 7,20 Lautaro (of course), 6,20 and 6,19. These are the furthest West claims that the Blight intends. Trust me >:-> ! Would I LIE to YOU? >;-D ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gustavus' Grenadiers (142) claims the following provinces (*) in the Abernethy region: Ocea 8,12 Ocea Ocea 9,12 Ocea 6,13* 8,13* 10,13 5,13* 7,13 9,13 Ocea Ocea 6,14 8,14* 10,14 Ocea 5,14* 7,14* 9,14 11,14 Ocea 6,15 8,15 10,15 Ocea 7,15* 9,15 11,15 Ocea 6,16* 8,16 10,16 5,16* 7,16* Ettr- Ocea Ocea Eske- Aber+ 10,17 Ocea 7,17 9,17* Ocea 6,18 8,18 Ocea Ocea Ocea Ocea All of the intervening and surrounding provinces are claimed by my allies or other associated factions. Note that I am now restricting transit of all unallied factions due to the death of many intruders and interlopers. If you wish entry or to transit my lands you may contact me at: csc2bds@cabell.vcu.edu <Subject: AT2-ABERNETHY LANDS> Any and all unallied units currently trapped in my lands due to my attitude of UNFRIENDLY towards you, may contact me to arrange safe conduct or the sell of said units. If the magic/trade faction that previously contacted me is still interested in coming to terms, you need to reply soon. Gustavus Adolphus Gustavus' Grenadiers (142) -------------------------- http://nyx10.cs.du.edu:8001/~bswain/home.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Land Claim Office ===================== I shall be away from 3rd August to 23rd August, A friend is sending in my orders, but any new claims will not be updated until I get back. The aim of the Land Claim office is to produce a list of usefull and dangerous land for the unsuspecting explorer, it is free and no claim will be enforced by the claims office. The decision to use it is entirely yours and you may claim as much land as you wish, although no claim of the whole world (or a large part of it) will be published. NOTE If you are claiming land you should be able to defend that land, I cannot check or prove this and getting people to send in proof is just a text file and not worth the time and effort. Also if you have claimed land that you no longer own or have obtained land previously owned by another faction, then please let me know. (Even if its just to say remove me from the list) One last thing please don't claim towns or cities unless the city guards have been removed. Claim Faction/Unit Contact 0,22 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 1,18 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 1,19 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 1,20 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 2,18 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 2,19 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 2,20 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 3,18 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 3,19 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 3,20 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 5,6 A.B.R. (15) atlantis@forsyth.demon.co.uk 5,7 A.B.R. (15) atlantis@forsyth.demon.co.uk 5,8 A.B.R. (15) atlantis@forsyth.demon.co.uk 5,9 Faction 311 gruendl@astro.umd.edu. 5,10 A.B.R. (15) atlantis@forsyth.demon.co.uk *5,13 The Inner Eye Alliance mlyon@interramp.com *5,13 The Hand of Darkness harvelg@candu.aecl.ca 5,18 The Church Of ENVY smygelfh@kuai.se 6,9 Lance Lunchnick and the Litigators (277) leete@slack.med.upenn.edu 6,13 The Inner Eye Alliance mlyon@interramp.com 6,14 Hand of Darkness harvelg@candu.aecl.ca 6,15 Hand of Darkness harvelg@candu.aecl.ca 6,18 The church Of ENVY (346) smygelfh@kuai.se 6,21 Faction (83) 9235367@sms.ed.ac.uk 7,9 Lance Lunchnick and the Litigators (277) leete@slack.med.upenn.edu 7,10 Renaissance (30) vjg@cbnea.att.com 7,11 Renaissance (30) vjg@cbnea.att.com 7,13 The Hand of Darkness harvelg@candu.aecl.ca 7,14 Happy Rufus and his Little Gang martina@tdb.uu.se 7,17 The Church Of ENVY smygelfh@kuai.se 8,10 Lance Lunchnick and the Litigators (277) leete@slack.med.upenn.edu 8,12 Renaissance (30) vjg@cbnea.att.com 8,13 The House of Dunian (577) jegt@algonet.se 8,14 The House of Dunian (577) jegt@algonet.se 8,16 The Harpers g77008@it3.eskom.co.za 8,18 The Church Of ENVY smygelfh@kuai.se 8,21 Praestbygd Realm makind@fisheries.nsw.gov.au 9,8 Picts pdxark@evol.gene.nottingham.ac.uk 9,11 multiple factions vjg@cbnea.att.com 9,12 Renaissance (30) vjg@cbnea.att.com 9,13 The Union of Free Prospectors (432) sv2@irz.inf.tu-dresden.de 9,15 The Harpers g77008@it3.eskom.co.za 9,20 Praestbygd Realm makind@fisheries.nsw.gov.au 10,7 Picts pdxark@evol.gene.nottingham.ac.uk 10,8 Picts pdxark@evol.gene.nottingham.ac.uk 10,9 Nyx Alliance damian.penney@ncl.ac.uk 10,11 Lance Lunchnick and the Litigators (277) 10,12 The House of Azthar azthar@interserv.com 10,13 The House of Azthar azthar@interserv.com 10,14 The House of Azthar azthar@interserv.com 10,19 Praestbygd Realm makind@fisheries.nsw.gov.au 10,20 Praestbygd Realm makind@fisheries.nsw.gov.au 11,6 Nyx Alliance damian.penney@ncl.ac.uk 11,8 Nyx Alliance damian.penney@ncl.ac.uk 11,9 Nyx Alliance damian.penney@ncl.ac.uk 11,11 Renaissance (30) vjg@cbnea.att.com 11,12 Renaissance (30) vjg@cbnea.att.com 11,12 Knights of the Whiterose (698) s_lengel@eduserv.its.unimelb.edu.au 11,18 Praestbygd Realm makind@fisheries.nsw.gov.au 11,20 Praestbygd Realm makind@fisheries.nsw.gov.au 12,9 Nyx Alliance damian.penney@ncl.ac.uk 12,10 The Mauve Marauders (59) euaahg@eua.ericsson.se 13,10 The Mauve Marauders (59) euaahg@eua.ericsson.se 14,6 Nyx Alliance damian.penney@ncl.ac.uk 15,7 Pain Killers Alliance d91frera@und.ida.liu.se 15,8 The Inner Eye Alliance mlyon@interramp.com 15,9 Pain Killers Alliance d91frera@und.ida.liu.se 16,8 The Inner Eye Alliance mlyon@interramp.com 16,10 Pain Killers Alliance d91frera@und.ida.liu.se 17,10 Pain Killers Alliance d91frera@und.ida.liu.se 42,34 M3 The Minnesota managing and magic cooperation [452] LEHMANN@reze-1.rz.rwth-aachen.de 46,2 Axion Imperium jts@telerama.lm.com 46,55 Drakull Soldiers and allies u0904872@soneto.etsiig.uniovi.es 46,56 Los chicos de Edu & The Prophet Followers ecasas@mest.unizar.es & moustafa@mest.unizar.es 47,1 Axion Imperium jts@telerama.lm.com 47,5 Republic of Rome sicman@sci.fi 48,0 Axion Imperium jts@telerama.lm.com 48,1 Axion Imperium jts@telerama.lm.com 48,3 Axion Imperium jts@telerama.lm.com 48,4 Axion Imperium jts@telerama.lm.com 48,5 Axion Imperium jts@telerama.lm.com 48,6 Republic of Rome sicman@sci.fi 48,7 Republic of Rome sicman@sci.fi 49,5 Republic of Rome sicman@sci.fi 49,6 Republic of Rome sicman@sci.fi 49,0 Axion Imperium jts@telerama.lm.com 49,3 Axion Imperium jts@telerama.lm.com 50,0 Industry(88) alb@cwa.com 50,1 Industry(88) alb@cwa.com 50,3 Axion Imperium jts@telerama.lm.com 50,6 Great Muuf and his family (117) maxera@fzu.cz 51,5 Great Muuf and his family (117) maxera@fzu.cz 51,6 Great Muuf and his family (117) maxera@fzu.cz 52,4 The Wanderes (112) ??? 55,0 Holy Order of the Sacred Purple Kumquat (379) shook@ibg.colorado.edu 55,1 Holy Order of the Sacred Purple Kumquat (379) shook@ibg.colorado.edu 55,5 Holy Order of the Sacred Purple Kumquat (379) shook@ibg.colorado.edu 56,3 Acme Labs (297) tajones@beagle.colorado.edu 57,0 Four Who Are One mark@keen.demon.co.uk 57,1 Four Who Are One mark@keen.demon.co.uk 57,2 Acme Labs (297) tajones@beagle.colorado.edu 58,0 Four Who Are One mark@keen.demon.co.uk 58,1 Four Who Are One mark@keen.demon.co.uk 59,0 Four Who Are One mark@keen.demon.co.uk 75,51 Happy Rufus and his Little Gang martina@tdb.uu.se 75,55 The Confederation dwshelley@aol.com 76,56 The Confederation dwshelley@aol.com 77,54 The DOMINION s0nw@exnet.com 77,55 The DOMINION s0nw@exnet.com 78,52 The Confederation dwshelley@aol.com 78,53 The Confederation dwshelley@aol.com 78,54 The DOMINION s0nw@exnet.com 78,55 The DOMINION s0nw@exnet.com 78,59 Theofanis the Great yasemi@ergasya.tuc.gr 79,51 Surwegian Cartel pigboy@glob.com or pigboy@esd.sgi.com 79,52 The Confederation dwshelley@aol.com 79,52 Surwegian Cartel pigboy@glob.com or pigboy@esd.sgi.com 79,53 The DOMINION s0nw@exnet.com 79,54 The DOMINION s0nw@exnet.com 79,55 The DOMINION s0nw@exnet.com 79,57 The DOMINION s0nw@exnet.com 80,52 The Confederation dwshelley@aol.com 80,52 Surwegian Cartel pigboy@glob.com or pigboy@esd.sgi.com 80,54 The DOMINION s0nw@exnet.com 80,56 The DOMINION s0nw@exnet.com 80,57 The DOMINION s0nw@exnet.com 80,60 Theofanis the Great yasemi@ergasya.tuc.gr 81,51 The Confederation dwshelley@aol.com 81,51 Surwegian Cartel pigboy@glob.com or pigboy@esd.sgi.com 81,56 The DOMINION s0nw@exnet.com 82,52 The Confederation dwshelley@aol.com 94,21 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 94,22 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 95,20 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 95,21 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu 95,22 The Free Companions (109) yaj@cc.gatech.edu All claims should be sent to the office (claim@forsyth.demon.co.uk) with a means of contact, a summary will be included in the Times each month. If you wish your entry removed then also let me know. The Land Claims Office. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ,--------------------------------------------------------------. | | | A.B.R Offers | | | | The A.B.R. (15) shop in the small town of Arlon (8,11) is | | expanding, we are now offering all our services, except | | the teaching in Anstruther (9,9) | | | | Our latest offers are listed below | | | |--------------------------------------------------------------| | The A.B.R. School (Only available in | | ================= Arlon (8,11) | | horse training to level 1 | | combat to level 2 | | riding to level 2 | | | | prices as low as $4 per man | | | |--------------------------------------------------------------| | The A.B.R. Production Line | | ========================== | | The following men are available for hire: | | 2 x Armourers (level 3) | | 2 x Weaponsmiths (level 3) | | | | 20$ per unit of iron or wood worked with | | | |--------------------------------------------------------------| | The A.B.R. Shop | | =============== | | For Sale (NEW PRICES) | | ------------------- | | | | each | | | |Longbow | 80 | | | |Crossbow | 80 | | | |Herbs | 50 | | | ------------------- | | | | | | Wanted | | Iron - contact our rep. for prices. | | | |--------------------------------------------------------------| | | | All prices are negotiable. Place your orders now to aviod | | dissapointment. atlantis@forsyth.demon.co.uk | | | | Discouts for large orders, all orders over $500 will | | require a deposit of 50% of the purchase price. | | | | Watch this space for future offers. Soon to open out Monzon | | outlet contact me for information | | | | **** IMPORTANT NOTE **** | | I shall be away from 3rd August to 23rd August, A friend | | is sending in my orders, but any agreements will have to | | wait until after the 23rd. | | | `--------------------------------------------------------------' ------------------------------------------------------------------------ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-==-| | **MONZON MOVERS** + + ***** Spring has Sprung!!****** | | + + Why you WILL need the Monzon Movers: | | + + Your units are near starvation, and your nearest income source is far away | | (i.e. you need to get money to them fast). + + Our speciality. Give silver to one of our units and the closest unit | | to your destination will give them the money you need (less a small + + fee of course, although this is negotiable). | | ** Still going strong ** + + | | + + You have just produces goods which are too heavy to carry to your | | customer/nearest town: + + With several wagons in operation the Monzon Movers is the service | | for you. Armed escort available on request. + + *** book well in advance to avoid disappointment **** | | *** ANNOUNCEMENT : all transport going east into Monzon is still fully + + booked for heavy goods. Book now for the transportation of light goods | | (e.g. herbs) eastward and any goods westward (towards Arlon and + + Anstruther). | | + + *** Note: With Arlon now closed to non-confederation members | | outsiders can make contact for the proxy selling of herbs. + + | | * watch this space for further MM enterprises* + + | | + + CALL NOW AT | | pdxark@evol.nott.ac.uk + + *** We promise to reply to your call as soon as possible.*** | =-=-=-=-===-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I'll sell PLTs at (2,19) and at (2,20) for $400 each. Contact The working faction 181 andrew@hra.ergasya.tuc.gr ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CCC ANNOUNCEMENT: There is a stripped down version of the CCC report and map available for free download from the ftp site. It is not meant to be complete. Rather it will contain enough information to give new factions somewhat of a feel for the land, and to act as a teaser for them and everyone else to get you all to join the project. FTP to ftp.rahul.net and the file is found at pub/atlantis/submissions/CCC_Map.txt. tim.hruby@his.com The Welcoming Hand (192) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gunnar Olafsson hefted the boulder with one hand while sighting down his other outstretched arm. Taking a breath, he led his target and let fly... SQUISH! He stepped back to survey the dusty, fenced in area before him. Goblins milled about, some running in circles, others crashing into each other, etc. Gunnar spied a particularly filthy specimen picking his nose quietly in the center of the chaos. Sinews cracked as he sent a stony projectile arcing towards the hapless creature. The nose-picking goblin wondered why it was suddenly getting darker out, and looked up just in time to be squashed flat. Fortunately, he died happy as he had finally succeeded in removing a record-breaking wad of mucus from the nether regions of his nasal passages. Unfortunately, however, this world-class booger was soon intimately associated with the rest of his person. Gunnar was quite happy with events so far. Not only had spring arrived, but he had also found a use for those pesky goblins. And to think he owed it all to that first little goblin; squashed by a boulder thrown by him in anger. He wondered if the little fellow had had a name... Not one for too much nostalgia and "mushy-gushy stuff", Gunnar let fly with another missile, pulverizing two goblins that had just collided with each other and had begun arguing. Now, he thought, I just have to get a few tiny catapults and all my friends can join in too. I hope we don't run out of goblins... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WAR against RoR and Sz ====================== I have now seen very closely the politics that some Sz members have been having both in times and with personal contacts. I should warn any factions in the war area not to trust Sz promises. Sz members are getting their ass kicked and they are desparate to try anything to stay alive. This means, that they don't nessesarely are the best allies at the moment. ROR members have no intension to have the area to themselfs. The war against Sz was started by Sz demans, that were from the start ridiculous. Now they just have to bear the consequences. Since we don't have anyhigh level scouts in all the sectors of the war area, weare killing all unknown troops in the sectors to avoid leaving any Sz scouts behind. Thats way we are asking all RoR friendly/ neutral troops to reveal all their units to avoid any mistakes on RoR part. Since this declaration/warning has been issued in several places and occasions we RoR members don't see us responsible for any mistakes, that we do due to inproper identification of units. Sicman House of Sicman (21) sicman@sci.fi ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Greetings All; When last we left our hero...Paladin was attempting a last ditch attempt to defeat the army of Dirtbag's cousin, Doggybag. If it failed then it appeared that our hero would meet his demise at the hands of that frustrated rapper. Let us look upon him now. "Arrrrrr, Die you spawn of the Netherhells, Die!!!" Paladin roared and rushed towards where the remnants of Doggybag's army stood waiting. They were arrayed in two ragged lines of one hundred men each, every orc holding it's spear at the ready; with two smaller groups moving around to attack Paladin from the flank. ED NOTE: The fact that this army is so effectively organized probably caught Paladin off guard as their standard strategy is to pummel their enemies into submission by shear numbers (again note that while this is not too effective, orcs are known for their fecundity if not their brains). The orcs were ready and the battle was on, Paladin against the two hundred regulars. But where were the skirmishers who had been attempting to outflank Paladin? A scream filled the air from the forest and an orcish corpse went flying through the air into the lines. Paladin, now covered from head to toe in orcish blood smiled grimly as he continued to wade through the orcish warriors. His spell had worked. ********** Meanwhile, back at the tower. Aelfstan, Galen, and Aidan conferred with the other members of the Hermetic Order regarding the fate of the orcish spy who now had been moved from Aelfstan's quarters to the meeting hall, still in stasis. "Has he been broken Galen?" Aelfric, Aelfstan's younger brother, inquired from his seat. Aelfric, newly arrived from the old country with his warband to help defend the Order from the Orcs, was a warrior and not a mage like his brother (He lacked the spark). "Yes, I have imprinted him with the imperative to follow the Order's commands," Galen responded. "And his mission. He understands it?" someone in the gallery asked. "Yes, everything is proceeding according to plan." "Good then let us return him to Dirtbag's camp," Aelfstan declared. What is this plan the Order has? Will the Orcs attempt to attack the stronghold? What spell did Paladin cast? Will Paladin survive to return to the stronghold? All these and more might be answered next week. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DOMINION Land Claims. We've stopped sending our claims to the Land Claim Office. This is mainly because Lord Viper organises most of them, and he's too busy to read the times! This list should be up to date, and only currently contains the hexes that the DOMINION reserves exclusive rights to. We share and explore most of the other hexes bordering these with other factions and alliances : _____ / \ _____/ \_____ / \ 79,53 / \ _____/ \_____/ \ / \ 78,54 / \ 80,54 / / \_____/ \_____/ \ 77,54 / \ 79,54 / \ \_____/ \_____/ \ / \ 78,55 / \ 80,55 / / \_____/ \_____/ \ 77,55 / \ 79,55 / \ \_____/ \_____/ \_____ \ 78,56 / \ 80,56 / \ \_____/ \_____/ \ / \ 79,56 / \ 81,56 / / \_____/ \_____/ \ 78,57 / \ 80,57 / \ \_____/ \_____/ \ \ 79,57 / \ 81,57 / \_____/ \_____/ If you have need, you can contact us, but be warned that we do not have time to reply to those who cannot offer us something useful in the way of information, trade, or alliance. We're on the web at : http://www.csc.liv.ac.uk/users/u3jph/Atlantis/Dominion/ Email C/O Lord Viper. House Banshee (217) of the DOMINION. u3jph@csc.liv.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nossa, Que maldade que tem perto de Cremona. Sera que algum dia teremos um fim a estes Kremona Killers? Watch out everyone, or the Kremona Killers will get you too. they are slaying everyone who leaves the safty of the city, and are targeting all who clame land or might produce from it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO o o O GOUROCK ? O o o OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO Gourock is the little brother of Praestbygd. One *thinks* it might exist, but nothing proves it is larger than this poor hex of tundra surrounded by ocean... What a pity ! - The Scout Landyard of the Jokomicalaughunny Buffoons ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Traveling through the mountains was difficult on horse and rider. Progress was slow and the mountain range required months to cross. The shadowy rider encountered some travellers heading the other way, but none were willing to make contact. Thus the rider didn't know anything more about the destination. That is except its name. Some of the local population shared that information. It would just take another month or two to arrive. "Jaca, sounds like a nice city." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Las cosas son dificiles ahora que solo se poseen unas pocas monedas y unos pocos elfos... a ver si este turno puedo comprar un lider para al menos poder estudiar algo decente... Nej vuelve a renacer.....como el ave Phoenix. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ My mages has been exterminated by SCIO when leaving the zone as they told us. As reward for our obbey we's been attacked and killed. All our magical knowledge dissapears without time for teaching new mages... not good... we'll leave all the zone, but we'll re-start again our magical studies and obtain again the mage status... no time for resting, just time for running. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dominion beware the you have been chosen by the Shadow as one who must die. Sleep soundly for one morning you will not awake. The legion of the Shadow is coming ever closer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dirtbag Chronicles - Part XIII The leader of the Hickory Stick orc tribe adjusted his loincloth as he strode from the small room in the stone pile that he called his own. Despite Dirtbag's confident exterior, he seethed with frustration and indecision. The snoop that he had sent to spy out the 'Erminic O'der was far overdue. He faced the decision of whether to attack without any knowledge of the enemy or to wait for Snoopy. "W'at do Gdunbar want Dirtbag to do ?," he muttered to himself. "Do Gdunbar want Dirtbag to send gnazhki or do Gdunbar want gnazhki to wait here at stone pile ?" Across the clearing, the dilemna facing Snippy, High General of the Orc Legions, was simpler. The assembled group of orcs didn't look as if they would be ready to face a platoon of munchkins, let alone an elf army. "Youze stinkin' gnazhki march like youze had two left feets !," Snippy screamed at the massed troops. Peering closely at the troops, Snippy saw that her observation was correct. Most of the orcs were carrying lucky elf foot talismans and, since the left foot of an elf was considered to contain more luck, most of the talismans were left feet. The fact that most had not taken the time to properly debone and smoke the feet explained the ghastly, yet appetizing, odour that hung over troop area. "Okays! So most of youze do have two left feets! If you wants to live and feast on elf flesh, youze haves to be better soldshers den dat." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oh man, is this gonna be a really ^%$@@* turn. stay tuned for details. Oh yeah and watch out for the 4 who are one, they bite. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It had been weeks since I had seen Mr. Lunchnick, and I was beginning to think he had finally given me the slip. The lumber and wagon industries I had established were going well and I had become self-sufficient. Still, I felt lonely; I hadn't been able to make any friends while setting up the business, and all the employees were just that - workers. My only interactions with them were to order them around, directing the day to day business of making money. Once the business was taking off, I started to realize that I didn't care about the money at all - I was really bored with the whole affair. Sometimes I would take an entire day off and just wander around the surrounding woods, or go to the beach, or just sit at home and watch the day fade away. Things seemed to go on without me just fine. I think I was only a couple of days away from leaving Monzon all together when Mr. Lunchnick reappeared. "Get your things," he said as he came in the door. At first I thought he was some kind of theif, and I was quite taken by surprise. Of course, he is a thief, so that wasn't such a crazy response. I got up to welcome him back to town, but he brushed by me and started gathering my belongings. "Get your things, I said, we're leaving." "But the business - what about..." "Never mind that. You've done well; it will keep going after we've left." He picked up my traveling sachel, stuffed the last bit of my money from the jug on the top shelf (how did he know it was there?), and started out the door. The only thing I could think to say was to ask about where we were going, but I had to follow him out the door to get an answer. "We've got a job. I've been hired to do a little scouting, and maybe some 'appropriations'. Your job is to follow along, move anything we get back here, and try to learn something in case I get into a jam." I was wondering exactly what kind of 'jam' we might get in to when we stepped out into the faint light of the early evening... To be continued. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** MONZON WOOD EXCHANGE ** Monzon Bulletin #16 Published by the Monzon Wood Exchange (289), thayer@uis.edu * Monzon Wood Exchange Christens New Ship The Monzon Wood Exchange completed it's first ship last turn. The new longboat was christened the "SS Crudbucket". TreBaird, leader of the Monzon Wood Exchange, was heard to exclaim "50 wood and it carries as much as *two* wagons?". The new boat provides non-palatial accomodations for as many as ten men, or it can hold 20 wood or two wagons, although it cannot actually be sailed with that many inside. * Monzon Beat - 56 factionals, mainly Harpers(516), were killed in Ettrick (9,16), in what apparently was an after-conquest consolodation. The Harpers were unable to inflict a single casualty on their attackers. - A lone mage attacked over 170 people, including the Monzon City Guard. Although the mage was armed with Gauntlets of Strength, he was unable to cause any harm to his targets before he collapsed under a rain of clubs, swords, and arrows. * Monthly Reminder To receive a copy of the Monzon Register, send email to 'thayer@uis.edu', with the subject 'MONZON REGISTER'. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The battle lines were forming over the ridge as the smoke from the campfires trailed off into the sky. Surveying the formations, Mordak glanced over toward the fortress, with guards rimming its walls. This would not be an easy task; the fortress was well built and would provide difficulties to the attackers attempting to scale its walls. "Are the siege engines in place," asked Mordak. "Yes, Lord, we have them ready to begin," answered a lieutenant at his side. "Good. Let's starve them for a couple of months and see how well they fight with an empty belly." Mordak grimly smiled. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ An official-looking note pinned to the Stinchar town hall bulletin board: ----------------------------------- The Four Who Are 1 sub-coalition hereby claims all lands occupied by their former partners in the Riders of the Rising Sun coalition. All magazines, books and related material mentioning the R*ders of the R**ing S*N, should be turned into the Ministry of History for reprocessing. An illuminated notice posted below it: -------------------------------------- WANTED! Need new partners for a grand alliance to rule the world! Must be powerful, submissive and be a fan of Dick and Jane novels. Former allies slandered us with charges of juvenile behavior. We had to kill them. Man with the Moustache, Ershwin's Troop (666) The Four Who Are 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Recently, a message on atl-players accused Renaissance of xenophobia over our policies in Arlon. First, let us state clearly: Renaissance (jointly with the Picts) own Arlon. The presence of units from any other factions is purely at our sufferance and our discretion. That said, let us also say that anyone with a real need to enter Arlon (such as the need to reach the market to sell goods) may do so as long as they contact us or the Picts, explain their business, and obtain permission from one of us prior to entry. Taxation by other factions is expressly forbidden, and entertainment is controlled and monitored. Of course, if you or one of your allies has recently attacked our units or those of our allies, it is very likely you will be denied entry. But who wouldn't do the same? As always, Renaissance welcomes email diplomacy. We can be reached at: vjg@cbnea.att.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mitheral Mitheral, my kingdom for some Mitheral.... Anyone have it, cause I really want it... Mitherl, Mitheral for me!!! The Dead Poet... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I owe a punishment. I will write as many lines as there are Atlantis players with the sentence : I WILL NEVER MORE ASK A FRIEND TO CARE FOR MY ORDERS WITHOUT AN ALMOST COMPLETE CANVAS WRITTEN, BECAUSE IT GIVES MUCH WOOOOOORK !!! There's another twin article somewhere because they were TWO to do that *sob* ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Land Claim Office's claim list is no good! Don't trust it! I sent my claims to them a few times several weeks ago. They never showed me on the list. I was irritated, but what could I do? Later, I lost - or moved away from - all the hexes I had had. Since my claims never got on the list I didn't bother writing to the Office asking them to remove me from the list. And today as I read my Times I suddenly see my old claims on the list. Of course I now have written to ask the Office to remove my old claims. But will they do that within reasonable time? And are the other claims on the list really to be trusted? If the Office has trouble making an accurate list I think they should state this, instead of making people think that their list is useful and thrustworthy when it isn't. Rufus ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Trading factor pulled on his boots thinking "This is not what I wanted to do, I studied to be a trader, not an explorer. Sure, they said in school that finding new business is the most important thing that you can do for a Trade Faction, but why me? I was looking forward to sitting behind a big desk and collecting the money as all my customers handed it over. Oh well, it looks like it will be a few years before I can develop a comfortable pot belly, and sleep on a pile of furs. I guess I will have to put up with long legs to take me walking, and a blanket on the hard ground." At least he was selling good merchandise he thought, magical goods can't be that easy to come by... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CoE _ [ ] Welcome to the CHURCH! [ ] ____THE____ C H U R C H We sell in Abernethy: Chain Armor 75s __o f__ Plate Armor 440s E N V Y [ ] [ ] We Claim: ORREBYGD: 8,18 7,17 6,18 [ ] [ ] [ ] Faction 700, one of your units will die unless you [_] contact me as soon as possible. The Church Of ENVY - We Want YOUR Money... smygelfh@kuai.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gloves of strength now available in Spakkar region. All for a low cost of 500 silver each or 5 for 2000 silver. We also have wands of fire for sale! Helmets of observation! Potions of healing! We can make your common sword magical! (Makes it +4!!) You name it, we can do it! Just call john_h@postoffice.utas.edu.au And remember, we are your no worries suppliers of the finest magical items you can buy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Les discussions theologiques avec ses pretres rendait le chevalier Cendre de Sang-Dragon perplexe. Apres l'apparition de son "Dieu Personnel", il ne s'etait pas trop poser de question, il avait foncer ! De nouvelles terres avaient ete ouvertes aux emigrants, c'etait le printemps, bref, en jeune chevalier impulsif qu'il etait, il avait pris les routes de l'aventure... Maintenant il regrettait de ne pas avoir pose de questions... Peut-etre, a l'epoque avait-il mal entendu, ou mal interprete certaines paroles... Par exemple, la vision lui avait dit de "Prendre la croix". Prendre la croix, ca ne dit pas ce qu'il faut en faire. Peut-etre etait-ce une erreur. Devait-il comprendre "pendre" la croix ? Memoires de Sainte Quete, par Cat Lord, Page de Sir Cendre de Sang-Dragon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Knowleswright wanted to give up but the enemy insisted on killing everyone to the last man. Since he had no choice, he decided to allow himself to go berserk. At least he tried to. He had seen Vikings do it and it seemed to work for some of them. He kind of knew what he had to act like so he started doing it under conscious control. It was working. He felt the fury building up in himself. He felt the energy flowing to the flagging muscles of his sword arm. The nagging pain of the numerous cuts and bruises was fading. The renewed strength and power he was able to command also had an effect on his enemy. They were as tired as he was but they could see him taking on new life and that put them off just enough. Needless to say, Knowleswright was able to rally his remaining troops and fend off the attackers once again. Time to regain strength and get new troops. That payroll had better get here soon or the war might be lost. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Four Who Can't Count, a.k.a. the Four Who Are One (but are really only three) are treacherous slime. The have no Loyalty, and no Honor. But they do have a Big Stick, and they are very proud of it. (though rumor has it that it has distinctive markings on it...) They think it will solve all their problems. They are fools. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ What are the intentions of the players, once Atlantis 3 starts? Will they continue playing Atlantis 2 or drop their positions? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aglae was still a happily growing pet goose. `What is good about that bird', Mer'Alia reflected as she was observing Per'Ubu,`is that he hasn't been drunk ever since he got the egg and still he is happy...Unfortunately it had not helped sorting his head out !' The old man was now learning goose tongue. "Kwak !", said Aglae. "Cooak !", tried Per'Ubu, struggling. "Kwak !", repeated Aglae carefully. "Kwoack !", he tried again, unsuccessfully. "Not quite, but you're getting there !", Mer'Alia offered supportingly. "Anyway what does it mean ?", she was curious. "Uh, Kwhat ?", it took Per'Ubu some time to readjust. "Well, that...`Kwak !', what does it mean ?", she asked again. "Oh, Alia, very good ! You're gifted !", the old man was impressed."Uh, I don't know. Does it matter ?", he was puzzled now. "Yes, certainly.", she assured him."It'd surely be useful to know..." "Well then, first things first ! When I'll have the tools, I'll learn to use them...But for now: kwoak !", he tried once more. "Kwak !" corrected Aglae, patiently. Mer'Alia left them to it, she needed a rest now. Per'Ubu made a top quality subject for her studies of Mind, but it was draining... TeO. opt93ph@soton.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To the unit in my area. You know who you are. I will squash you like a bug. This is your forewarning. Beware........ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ershwin was glad it was Spring. A time for new beginnings... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ******************XONTORMIA ******************** This is a notice that the city of Xontormia and surrounding Florinian lands are off-limits to travelers without prior permission. Xontormia has until now been a peaceful backwater, little visited by the unmannered hords of Atlantis. We extend this notice in the eventuality that Xontormia should become a gateway city. Potential colonists should contact Sir Elegantium, Duke of Florinia c/o Rpeters@defenders.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ You'd like to know how big is the world? You'd love to see how far you could go before encounter the border of the world? Well me, Archmage Godeffroy could answer you... Atlantis is a plate with a big hole in the center, where the sun get up and down and creates nights and days. THAT's why you could NEVER reach the borders of Atlantis, if you go too close to the center, you will burn, and if you go too far you will freeze to death. Well, I see some of you laughing... YOU MUST BELIEVE ME FOOLISH PEOPLE !!! Soon you will see... Archmage Godeffroy the very very cultivated one. +=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+ | ___ ___ | | | _ \ ___ ____ __ | _ \ ___ ____ | | | |_| / _ \ _ \/ \| |_| / _ \ _ \ | | | _ / | | | | /| | _ / | | | | | | | |_| \___/_| |_| |_|_| \___/_| |_| | | bonnefon@polycnrs-gre.fr | (thanks Jeff.) +=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+=-=+ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As those factions based in cremona which are engaged in ethnicly cleansing the surrounding hexes have declined to name themselves we will call them The Kremona Killers. They complain about the Reaper pillaginge his own hex, but don't tell you that they advanced into his hex hoping to kill him. they are killing all factions that are in the hexes, not just those allied to the Cremona Crusaders. We have had 3 factions join us after being attacked just for peacfuly coexisting with us. They have attacked without warning a pure trade and a trade/magic faction. Those two factions will have to restart. These factions belong to the KREMONA KILLERS: The Celestial Youth (453), humlette@kraken.itc.gu.edu.au Clan Tammuz (524), as308974@student.uq.edu.au SHIP CONSTRUCTION AND WHOLESALERS PTY LTD (705), rjmckinnon@peg.apc.org Noname.doc (789), mckinnd@dpi.qld.gov.au Faction (828), contex@interconnect.com.au Faction (855), s.teo@qut.edu.au Faction (859), firefly@peg.apc.org Do not trust them as they have lulled others with false promises and then killed them without warning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Helvete is still mine! Next turn bad things are going to happen to units who enter Helvete. So leave when you still have the time/ Lord of Helvete ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE CCC ANNOUNCEMENT -------------------- As the new maker of the CCC map I wish to say the following: The CCC map will be sent to you in 2 versions.One will have the full CCC map and the other will have the new places only. This is to help people that use mapping utilities as they won't have to search the whole map for new areas to add. Anyone that sends reports for the CCC will receive this map and next turn's For any questions hints for the map or the game you can mail me at aggelos@ergasya.tuc.gr From what I have seen some players have not included Lairs or Shafts at their areas please include them too The Mapper ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About an recent article wrote in "THE PRETTSTERN FREE PRESS", Morinal would answer that his first intention was to participate to the battle of Prettstern. It's right that supernatural forces had force him to study instead to participate to this cruel battle. Now, it appears that the Crown doubts about Morinal's attitude. In such condition, Morinal prefers decline the offer of the Crown to join the spring military maneuvers, and goes to study in peace and contemplation in the wild regions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The streets of Cremona run red with blood. The killing never stops. Windows are boarded, the frightened ciizens watch as their neighbours are dragged away by dark figures. They do not protest against this progom. They have nothing to fear. They are innocent. I am innocent!!! I have done nothing!!! The cry rings through the night. Death walks through all cities. It lives in Cremona. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Navenby is fast becoming the "home away from home" for mages getting bored with Atlantis City. Maybe it's something about all that swamp and ocean that focuses the mind (and keeps away the war factions :). The area is very peaceful, and the party's really getting going. Come to Navenby and have a good time! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ With the abaitment of the long winter, a new era dawns for the Army of the Dead Minotaur. We do hereby claim the Orrebygd area (6,19). Trespassers are not welcome. Be fore warned!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The fires burned long into the night. Osram surveyed the horizon, his ears and eyes straining to pick up the faintest sound. A scout. A messenger. A carrier bird even. Anything. Could it be that none of their erstwhile allies would respond to Ershwin's ultimatum? The slur upon the Four Who Are One was grievous and could not go unremarked. Osram sighed and thought of better days, the initial optimism on arrival in Sorrisdale, the discovery of new lands to the east. All was now in jeopardy and war seemed the likely outcome. Words began to form unbidden on Osram's lips, "To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them?" Osram thought for a while and then said out loud "Oh, sod it! I'll toss a coin." He tossed the the silver disc which hung spinning in the air for what seemed an age, until it fell to earth into a small crack and was gone. "Blast. It looks like even lady luck will not decide for me!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ So close and yet so far away When would it all come together Always remember someones watching and waiting ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW MAGIC COLLEGE IN ATLANTIS CITY To all you mages out there, MAGIC COLLEGE starting in ATLANTIS CITY "STUDY a foundation this turn, and recieve you first circle spell for free next turn!" We are a Mage Guild that supply teachers for new students of the Art of Magic. We have teachers in ALL foundations, but since we coordinate our studies we cannot TEACH all foundations every turn. We will be teaching the following foundations next turn: fondation level BODY 1 LIFE 1 CONSTRUCT 1 MIND 1 We will supply teaching until level 3 in all foundations, so sign up today, so you'll be in the class receiving education. Students have higher priority than newbies who wants to become students. Since the world is not only magic, the Magic College will also provide TEACHers for the following NOT Magic skills:: skill level OBSERVATION 1 TACTICS 1 WEAPONSMITH 1 COMBAT 1 and possibly others, at a later date. PRICE LIST TEACHING per TURN: Tactics 100 SILVER. Magic foundations 50 SILVER. Observation 25 SILVER. Others 10 SILVER SPELLS: multi foundation: 50 SILVER per SPELL single foundation: 50 SILVER per SPELL INTRO OFFER(stands for 2 turns, only): The first level spell of the foundation you study in college next turn. FOR GROUP DISCOUNT CONTACT THE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR WITH OFFER, and we will consider it, carefully. SO REMEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR YOU CLASS BEFORE THE LIST IS FULL INCLUDE Faction and Unit number + Foundation or Skill to sign up for. SEND me a E-mail, with your wishes and I'll send you a Order Template to follow, so payment and teaching orders will be coordinated properly. FOR BEST AND FASTEST RESULTS CHOOSE THE MAGIC COLLEGE IN ATLANTIS CITY Best Wishes Head Master of The New Magic College in Atlantis City. E-Mail adress: PF@NRG.DTU.DK Subject enroll: MAGIC COLLEGE - ENROLL <Faction Number> Subject discount: MAGIC COLLEGE - DISCOUNT OFFER<Faction Number> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I can now produce gloves of strength yay. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lately there had been some rumors, and rumors also had one thing in common, and that was a tinge of truth to them. Myth intended to discover just how much truth there was to the story the young traveller had told, that he'd seen a mage hurling lightning from his fingertips, laying waste an entire band of brigands that had ambushed him. "That," thought Myth, "would be a power to recon with indeed. What sizeable army, backed by a mage of such power, could fail to crush their enemies beneath them? What lord wouldn't pay well for the services of such a mage?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ============ The Nairn News - April 03 =============== (AP - Atlantis Press) - IUN Council Engages in Heated Debate on Welfare Issue - News of intense debate over the future of the peasants and non-aligned factions in IUN territory is beginning to filter out of the Imperial Council Chamber. Our sources indicate that the main point of debate has been whether or not to permit non-aligned factions to consume any resources within the IUN territories. On condition of anonymity, one of the Council pages quoted Councilman Bob as saying, "In these tough economic times, there just isn't enough silver for us to support every poor slob who is to lazy to get off the couch. I say let them WORK for a living!!" Our source indicated that this extreme opinion was not generally supported by the Imperial Council, and that he felt that the Councilman would eventually reach a compromise that would permit non-aligned factions to keep many of the broad freedoms which they currently enjoy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cremona: They have destroyed 162 of their enemies. 65 more will follow them to the depths of hell before the next moon is full. The feeble bleatings of the sheep to the North will not stop them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ***************************************************************** Sledmere area : Buy HORSES before the WINTER !!! Hey you, in the towns, tundras, forests, and montains south of Sledmere ! Yes, *you* ! Are you aware of the coming winter ?? Next month, we will all be sucked by the torrential rain, and nobody will be able to move because of that. Unless you have horses for your men. Horsemen will be able to move. Slowly, but they will be able to move. Footmen will be sucked. Because there are a lot of forests, moutains and tundras in our area, and it is not possible to enter in such areas by foot under this @#$@! rain. So : buy HORSES now ! They are pretty rare in the region, but *we* have a lot for sale. Just contact me. I also can send horses where you are. Grendel, Bard of Gondor. (bouanna@eurolang.fr) ***************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Well a thief and an assasin have a lot in common you know they both have no friends !!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Recruit-Train-Recruit-Train-Recruit-Train-Recruit-Train-Recruit-Train Well, they've got us pinned down, we're not confident enough to attack, and seemingly neither are they. I'd much rather get on to the Trade part of my War/Trade activities, but while we're pinned by hostile forces, its: Recruit-Train-Recruit-Train-Recruit-Train-Recruit-Train-Recruit-Train ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Well, said Lionel Le Magicien, I have never listened the ancient elven music. Until now. It's beuatyful. C'est superbe ... After a bit of thinking he returned to the common language: it's a pity they leave us. I wish I could go with them. But I can't. Happy are people in Crieff, they will listen to their music soon ... Yes, it's true. The wonderful elven group called The Birds left Atlantis City after a concert, which will be never forgotten. Many applauses didn't let The Birds leave the open scene for nearly 3 hours. The next stop is Crieff, where they will permorm next month. Come and enjoy the elven classic music, the most beautyful music all over the world and time. See you soon, you MUST be there. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement: The Abernethy University is opening it's doors. Both students and teachers are wanted. Please contact oyvind@merak.com if you want to teach or be taught. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yes! The fort is finished at last. Many months went into building it. It is large enough to hold all or our warriors. We will be ready from the strangers that might be coming to take our land from us. The scouts have established a good guard in the adjoining lands and are recruiting troops as fast as they can collect tax money. Maybe we will be able to survive here in the wilderness. Maybe we will be safe from the wild beast and even wilder foreign troops that want to take our produce from us. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The New Atlantis Alliance continues to seek out allies, magic factions of all varieties are especially welcome. Please contact Greenpoint faction at xuequin@unix.asb.com if you are interested. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Good Faction Report, Monzon region: Clan Kikriki, faction 573, wishes to announce that it has enjoyed successful trade relations with the following factions, who have kept their word and rendered services or payment as promised: The Mauve Marauders (59), Anders.Hallberg@eua.ericsson.se MIBS (62), Damian.Penney@newcastle.ac.uk Circle of the Blue Mages (66), krumm@informatik.tu-muenchen.de The Welcoming Hand (192), tim.hruby@his.com Hermetic Order (215), jepether@flash.lakeheadu.ca Yamis Stathos (262), tarmstro@news1.mnsinc.com Lance Lunchnick and the Litigarors (277), leete@slack.med.upenn.edu Watchers of The Mournful Mound (283), stuart_miller@qmrelay.mail.cornell.edu The Council of the Ancients (290), mlyon@interramp.com Party of Rest and Peace (543), mh4@irz301.inf.tu-dresden.de As a public service, I will include other's reports of trustworthiness and untrustworthiness in the Monzon region if you mail a report to me at <bk411@freenet.buffalo.edu>. I'll define the Monzon region to extend as far as Abernethy, but probably not Kashmar. A report should include your email address and faction number, and the trading partner's faction number (and email address if you have it on hand). No anonymous reports will be included; if you are going to claim someone has been honest or dishonest, you should be prepared to back it up. The BlackFeather Mariners (546) <nims@cris.com> and the The Nor'West Company (259), <john.petherick@lakeheadu.ca> are involved in a dispute over a (possibly coerced) money-wood exchange. Both sides pretty much agree that (546) suspected some of (259)'s lumberjacks, hanging out in a (546) hex, of actually being combat troops. (546) ordered them to PRODUCE WOOD the next turn or face destruction. (259) demurred, claiming a need to WORK due to a lack of support funds. (546) then offered to provide maintenance silver, and (259) PRODUCED the wood. (546) now wants some of that wood, and the parties do not agree on a fair price. I think this is a fairly neutral combination of the points the two sides agree on. Please contact the actual parties for their versions of the event. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chronicles of The First round the World voyage..... Day 31 We set of last month and so far have been luckt to have favourable winds. We are now well on our way to becoming the first people ever to sail the world. This will be a non-stop sail to as we have ample provisions to support myself and my cat for about 3 years. Our voyage has left its escort and is now on the high seas. Nothing bar an attack will stop my intrepid exploration of unknown lands. This is one of the many journals of the man to be the first to circum-navigate the world. His name: Brother Fat Freddy & his noble cat! his Boat;"The good ship FUNDALIGIONISM. hallelujahgobble!!" His Quest: To be the first man to sail the world! His Faction: 408, The Holy Church of FUNDALIGIONISM. hallelujahgobble!! STAY TUNED......... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Shadow is creaping over the lands. It is an evil presence and not of our Master. You need to beware of the dark shadow that goes by various faction names. You can tell if they are evil by their actions. You look at what they are doing. Are they killing everyone that MIGHT oppose them? Do they kill the young children, old workers, and non combat units without even giving them a chance to plead for mercy? If they do these things to simply rid themselves of POSSIBLE opposition then you know they are evil. NO, then are not 'simply being cautious', they are Evil ones in the hands of the Deamon. You need to ally with others than these evil ones. Do it before it is too late. Do it before they come and destroy you too. And they are coming. They will get everyone that they can. Only a strong alliance will block these murderers. Join one! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The yellow bricks extended as far as the eye could see in either direction north and south. They appeared to be a road build over the wilderness. It ran over the hills and through the dales and entered the dark forest. That was where they had to go. Into the deep dark forest. So, off they went. They had to see a Wizard about a Portal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Greetings fellow Alantians! The Atlantian Library Service is now about to open. We start next month with a look at David Eddings series, starting with "The Belgariad". Jonan the Librerian ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ############################################################# NAIRN (AP) - Nairn Awarded the III Winter Olympics - The Atlantis Olympic Committee announced today that Nairn would be the host site for the Third Annual Winter Olympics. The games will commence in mid July (remember, Nairn is in the Southern Hemisphere) with a spectacular opening ceremony that is sure to surpass even the impressive shows which kicked off the First Winter Olympics in Oranmore and the Second Winter Olympics help in Spakker. The opening festivities will include the magical fireworks of at least 20 IUN mages, as well as a coordinated fireball show. A spokesman for the AOC told reporters on Wednesday that Nairn was chosen for its "beautiful people, it's marvelous mountains, and its excellent infrastructure." Nairn, with its progressive policies and emphasis on technology, has established one of the world's finest carrier-pigeon networks, which will permit news of the games to be sent around the world as quickly as possible. The IUN Imperial Council responded to the news with unabashed glee. The IC press secretary stated, "The Imperial Council is overjoyed with the AOC's decision to select our lovely capital city for the third Olympic games. Times truly are good for the people of Nairn." When questioned about the extravagant opening ceremonies, the press secretary responded by saying, "I was watching the mages practice the other day, and I was truly impressed. The expense will certainly be worthwhile!" Several new events will be added this year, including the popular professional sports, ice jousting and spear catching. Also to be added is the relatively new game of platemail luging, in which the contestants slide down mountains dressed only in platemail armor and a helmet. ############################################################# ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aralia knew that the small band she led wouldn't live through the coming winter on the Fetlar plains. They badly needed supplies, and the long walk they had made from Oranmore had all but killed them. Luck had been with them; they had traveled to the southwest the past few months and had run across a small fishing village at the end of a small peninsula. Hopefully the inhabitants would prove to be more hospitable than the surrounding lands. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The hat flew in the window and settles itself onto the hook. I could not help myself, I had to go and look out to see what was going on. Yes there was my friend Greg. He had used his magic to fly up to my window to see me. He was one I did not have to let my rope down from the tower window for. He had heard me singing to the stary sky one night and cast his flying spell to get nearer. So far, we had become good friends. He was teaching me magic. I was teaching him how to brade a rope out of hair. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hedrick dropped the cask of rum with a low sloshing *clunk*. Thoroughly disgusted, he sat on the now-battered top, reflecting on his options. The little town of Abersoch only had two taverns, and no-one in either seemed to have heard of anyone named Slaine. Desmorandus had stated clearly that this was the area in which to look, and someone as supposedly famous (or infamous) as Slaine would *certainly* have at least an agent in town! But other than the nondescript peasants and the seedy-looking guardsmen, the town seemed empty. Not even any Mutant scum here...now *that* was strange! Hedrick grunted, then turned to talk to his poor lame horse Bimmie. If any peasants witnessed the conversation, they chose not to comment on it. And if they had known how long Hedrick had been scouting swampland with only his horse for company, they probably would have been sympathetic. "Well, Bimmie, 's a fine mess. This ol' Slaine feller's done skipped town, and us w' noplace ta deliver da Rum." Bimmie munched hay contentedly, unconcerned with the predicament, as Hedrick stared intently at the heavy untapped cask. "Hummm...wal now, i' looks pretty frozen up northywords, mebbe ol' Slaine's lurkin' in them woods over thar. Reckon maybe jus' a little sip o' this 'ere gift might fortify fer da trip..." Several hours later, Hedrick and Bimmie headed into the forest. Neither horse nor man were walking in an entirely healthy fashion, but there was a bit more spring in the stagger, at least; perhaps due to the somewhat lighter load they carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The desert southeast of Jaca is claimed by Ethshar of the Sands. If you are a trade or magic faction applications are being taken for entrance to the Great Ethsharian Desert. Contact Rutht@m-net.arbornet.org for details ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We were flying the jolly colors as we enter the waters near them. They were braving the vast ocean with a small longboat containing 5 people. They had no hope of surviving our attack, so we attacked them. They died to the last man. But we got their loot. Silver, herbs all ours. Serves them right trying to escape from the battles on the land. We don't mind those battles, the less brave try to leave and what treasure they bring with them. Yes, we will stick out in these shipping lanes and intercept any that try to leave the city. Easy pickings, so we will pick them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ And the lord said unto Joshua, send out thine scouts, that thou mightest find and end to the swamps and jungles around Cremona. Discover thou a land of milk and honey wherin thy desendants may prosper in peace and joy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ there is a thief in Yakleks ! For all the people in Yakleks, be carefull, there is a thief that has a high level. He took me half of my money and 2 horses. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I find it amusing that the very ones who criticized the peaceful methods of the cremona crusaders, are now systematically destroying anyone who happens to be in any hexes one away from the gate city itself, thereby denying access to anyone else who wants passage , not by blocking their movement , but by KILLING them!!! I think that i would rather know who is unfreindly and not have to worry about being caught in the crossfire between two alliances... Stop the needless bloodshed of innocent scouts workers and travellers... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a message from the Atlantean Police Department: WANTED FOR POSSIBLE CRIMES & THIEVERY : This warning is especially for the new players and the inhabitants of the cities of Sinan (13,5), Crieff (32,47), Navenby (32,18), Oranmore (79,59), and Cremona (15,31), as now that these possible thieves and assassins are no more safely hidden, they could emigrate to these peaceful cities. The people following are considered to be potential thieves and assassins by the Atlantis City Police forces, as they have reach a high level in Stealth: - Kainmanar Teriz the Trader (986), leader; black robed man eyeing everyone suspiciously. - Diplomat (1759), high elf; TDM. - Lord of Rheadon (2938), leader, horse; Tough looking elf with a well-chewed cigar stub in mouth. - The Emperor's Voice (260), leader; A reserved, charming gentleman. - Eresed (5163), leader. - Nathan MacLair (864), leader. - Lone Scout (5871), high elf. The people following were considered to be potential thieves and assassins by the Atlantis City Police forces, but since the last month, they are no more reported in Atlantis City, whether they have gone, or they became too stealthy for the Police: - Ebon Shadow (5880), leader, horse. ANYONE HIDING HAS SOMETHING ILLEGAL TO DO ! Just reveal your unit and faction, and you will no more be hiding, and will no more be on our list. --------------------------------------------------- The Police will stay anonymous because this is a dangerous job, subject to assassination. The Police apologize for the constant repetition, but not more than the CCC does. See the ancient Times if you think some-one in your hex could be a thief. After a harsh debate with the population of Atlantis City, we recognize a right of privacy to our fellow citizens, and that anyone with Stealth 1 won't and can't harm much people, so they are no more reported. But remember: Stealth 1 is the way to Stealth 2, where the real bad guys are. --------------------------------------------------- WE ARE A BUREAUCRACY, WE CAN'T PROTECT, WE CAN'T SERVE, BUT WE CAN INFORM. The Atlantean Police Dpt. ---------------------------------------------------- To Mr Cookie, Dear Mr Cookie, you seem to be surprised that some people could fight a war against the thieves which stole them if they could even encountered them. Ah, if all people could be as kind as you... Alas gentleness is a high-prized quality rarely meet in our world. You'll be upset of all the reports the Police Dpt hold about case of violence due to retaliation. You may then ask a good question: "So why do you give reports of thievery which could end up in an open revengeful war ?" That is our answer: Because we believed that the people victim of crime tend to become paranoid. And paranoid people tend to kill every-one in sight. Only because they fear that they could miss their target (the thief), scores of innocents will be ripped as soon as seen. We don't want innocents to be hurt: That's why we give this to-be paranoid citizens the list of possible criminals, for them to have a target for their psychopathic frenzy. Because we can't prevent them to kill guiltless plebeians, we prefer that they kill criminals. And to answer your question about the 100 guards: When you see Lord Viper owning more than 155 elves, don't you feel the guards won't stand for long ? The Atlantean Police Dpt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Well, as it turns out, the scary creatures are just tribesmen wearing masks. They were hunched over to look smaller than they really were. Boy, were we surprised! I guess that was the plan. Now the plan is to have dinner with them, the only problem is that we ARE dinner! I hope we can this turned around or we will be boiling mad at ourselves. The extra-done explorer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------- The Cooperative ---------------------- The current membership of the alliance consists of: Faction 627: the Atlantis Guild Cooperative Faction 572: the Greenpoint faction Faction 72: the Church of the Purple Snowflake Faction 912: Faction 948: The Riders of Twilight Unlike many loose-knit alliances with neither a vision nor coherence, we are working closely together. We have a WWW page; maps; and teaching. Any other factions interested in joining our honorable and noble alliance, please contact us. Tell us your faction number, and let's discuss Atlantis! Address correspondence to kalmar@acf2.nyu.edu ----------------------- The Cooperative ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are those around Cremona that claim to seek peace, yet attack and kill all those who are weak. Death to them all I say. The Time of Reckoning is uponup and we should all rise up and destroy them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bill was no coward. He carried his mace proudly. But somehow, this new foe had taken his courage away. It was tough to kill that which was already dead. And skeletons were already dead, yet these walked and killed as if they were alive. Bill watched them approach, and knew that he was losing his sanity. It was impossible. He watched the skeletons, then looked at the troops arrayed against these hideous creatures. He saw hundreds of well-trained and armed troops, led by great leaders and backed by powerful mages, yet he KNEW that those 20 skeletons were going to win. Bill was ashamed, but he knew what he had to do. He stepped behind, and turned his back on the coming battle. He would live to fight another day... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Being at sea is no big deal. Sure you are out of sight of land and cannot smell the carnage of the many battles. So what? There is the smell of the fish we are trying to fill our hold with. What a stench! We saw a skull and crossbones flag yesterday. What a chase! We are in a clipper ship and they were in a long boat. But they could still row as fast as the wind was taking us. How could they move fast enough to keep up with us we will never know. Maybe they had very strong rowers in the longboat? No, that could not be it. No one can row as fast as the winde blows! It must have been magic. It must have been a magic longboat! That is how they could keep up with the wind. They had a magic longboat! We need to get one for our clipper ship. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ His unit had become seperated from the main group and now all exits were being guarded. How were the explorers to get back to the main encampment? He should have planned better. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Circle of the Blue Mages [66] needs stones to buy a fort in Monzon. Please send offers to: krumm@informatik.tu-muenchen.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ Monzon Mages Guild ------------------ Get in touch with the Monzon Mages Guild if... ... you want to practice magic in Monzon ... you need teaching in foundation skills ... you want to offer your magic services ... you want to buy magical services ... you want to know more about the guild [BTW, the Guild is based in the Monzon area, we can't help people around 236 / 63 yet!!!] Contact krumm@informatik.tu-muenchen.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Plains The problem with plains is that they are so flat. They are so flat and featureless they are boring!! Sure you can get horses and a whole heap load of tax revenue but they are just not very exciting. If you are building an empire you want exciting terrain. Massive mountain ranges, dense forests, scorching deserts and steaming swamps. So next time you have the choice of taking control of a plains hex don't do it! Its just far too boring! Faction 664 - The Institute of New Science ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This goes out to the true owner of cassandra mystara. Please come home and take care of business. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Atlantis City Spell Exchange has been very active lately, giving away over 150 spells to its members. The Atlantis City Magic Shop will open soon. Lowest prices around. If you are in need of magic items, please mail request to: mfuller@gps.northrop.com along with your price. Resonable offers will not be refused. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Has anyone else noticed the tendency of some idiotic factions to claim a hex, and then attack everyone, even if they're passing through? You'd think that they were determined to make as many enemies as possible. Well, if they want to die, that's a good strategy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As my search for peace continues I find myself involved in more and more wars. Why is it that everyone cannot just get along. Is there anyone else out there that would just like to survive in this game? Please contact me, and together we may be able to stop some of the waring that is occuring. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As the stalwart adventurer tried to continue his march into the unknown he was met by a group of hostile inhabitants. Frustrated, he tries another direction. Hopefully this time he won't get stopped in his tracks. In other areas of the Jungle, The unskilled elves and tribesman continue to learn new skills vital to survival in this dangerous world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The elf rushed into CEO BoB (tm)'s office "Boss, Boss- important news! Dwarf Research and Engineering Co. just fired their best sword designer!" "Why on earth would DREC do that?" "Dunno. Might have had something to do with D. Cutter telling his boss to F&%$^ off and die..." BoB (tm) was intrigued. He needed someone with talent to build the next generation sword- the Slice in Two wasn't doing well. Cutter just might be the dwarf for the job. "So, what's he like?" "Well, our reports say that he's smart, hardworking, obnoxious, and brutal to his workers. Less than 50% of his workers lived through the last project he had at DREC" "Hurm.. Sounds good so far. Any hobbies?" "He listed flogging dwarves and torturing elves on the resume we got." "Perfect! He'll fit right in. Let him know he's hired" CEO BoB (tm) smiled as the elf ran out. He was starting to wrap up the market today- this new Cutter designed sword could be used to crysh his opposition for years to come... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Confederation wishes to contact any Mage Factions interested in trade or patronage in the Spakker/Yakleks area. The time has come to create an economy from the ashes of war. Trade factions are still welcome to contact us as well. Alas, war factions are not being sought, we have sufficient units for defense. Contact kbrors@mindscape.com. Aaron (temporary speaker for the Confederation) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ***** Yet Another OBSERVATION TRAINING Service (YAOTS) ***** The HitchHikers will not be offering Obsevation training in Atlantis City for the next few turns. Training will still be available in Yakleks for reasonalble rates. Please contact faction 686 at savoier@umoncton.ca for more info Thanks ************************************************************ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ HALL RUSSELL Hall Russell is pleased to announce the imminent departure of the "Star Altair" on its maiden voyage. All persons of good standing are invited to apply for berths on this historic voyage, departing from the Cremona area. Please contact sandy@penfold.u-net.com for details of fares and departure times. Book early to avoid disappointment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To: Rally Cheyenne (1117), leader, horse, combat 1.(DESEASED) Hex:(13,29) CONGRATULATIONS! You've just passed the RANDOM PHYSICAL ABUSE TEST. However, owing to an error on our part, you failed to score 100%. If you wish to re-sit the test, or feel you could offer any constructive critisism, please contact us post haste. Have a swell day, The Angel Gang, (689). chris@penfold.u-net.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Looking for magic tuition in and around Kashmar. E-Mail : cp.atlantis@flms.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No signs of war this month. Trade is expanding slowly in the Spakker area. A few magic items have been seen for sale. No factions from Spakker or Yakleks have threatened to break out and force their way through any of the three alliances. Perhaps cooler heads are prevailing and peace may settle in the region. --News Hound ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Does anyone know what a pick of mining does, One happened to land in my possession and I can't seem to get a description using the show or reshow command. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ After all of the Brigands and Orcs were hunted down, the Chief walked the field of battle. His troops and the units of his allies had made short work of the invaders, but would more come? Larry lay in the dirt mortally wounded. Did he have a brother? The Chief thought on what had happened and decided to redouble his efforts and prepare for more trouble. Anyone SILLY enough to attack again would be wiped out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The journey has been long and tiring. Three months on a boat and no sight of land. But wait, what is this, land? It is. New land to conquer. A home has been found. The west winds did lead us to the promised land. Now for the native women and I shall call it heaven. Excuse me....... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Most of you have little faith that Magic can hold its own from the start. There are quite a few places where it can be done. Get into one of the exit cities and train your units in entertainment. Not your mages, other troops. You will want to traim your mages in the Magic foundations. You can also go out and claim some hexes. have a unit study combat and then guard it. So what if you cannot tax. Do as I did and invite some war and trade factions to work your claimed lands. They will tax for you and also produce for you. If you are careful not to take too much from them for the honor of taxing and producing in your hex, it will be a long and lasting friendship. Then you will have the training silver and soon be up there to sell your own magic items to your allies. Sell to them cheaper than others. Try to avoid selling to nonallies altogether. Makes your alliance stronger. So go for it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A chicken pecked in the grass, under the sign in Denbigh's yard. _______________________________________________________________ | | | * Be a hero to towns like Nork! | | * Why pay others to observe what you could see?! | | | | ENROLL NOW! | | ----- Atlantis City School of Observation ----- | | | | (landt@acf4.nyu.edu) | | | | **** Geoff is God Sale **** | | 25% off Tactics training! | | Just $20 to learn OBS! | | ***************** | |_______________________________________________________________| | | | | ^^^^^^ Pillar Impotence sat with Brow Plaits on the porch. "Its kind of odd," said the Pillar. "What's that?" asked the Brow. "Well, Denbigh's house being so empty." "Yes," replied Plaits, tracing an outline on the porch with a piece of grass. "First his daughters," continued Impotence, "then his sisters." "It was only a matter of time." stated Plaits. "Yes, I know. But still, I wonder if Atlantis City will every be the same without him." There was a heavy thud down the street, as another slab of stone was added to the new tower being constructed by Grandma and Grandpa McCrye. "I don't imagine it will," replied Plaits. The chicken clucked. And walked off, leaving an egg where it had once stood. "Age old question?" offered Impotence. "Ovo ex nihilo." answered Plaits. "Of course," said Impotence, "you are right." [This fictoid brought to you by the Church of the Purple Snowflake (72) -- landt@acf4.nyu.edu] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The National (ahem!) that is, Atlantical Geographic Society would like to announce the opening of our new office. We have a wide variety of information concerning maps and land claims throughout the world. Of course, there are always new things to be discovered! URL http://www.nyu.edu/pages/advocacy/officers/beads/atlantis/maps.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Master, Master ! Yes, apprentice Zit ? Don't you find it demeaning, you being the most powerful mage in Atlantis to have to rely on writing articles for the Times in order to Survive? Zzzzzzorchhhhh ! Ho hum, one less mouth to feed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I am teaching the followin skills in Abernethy: MIN-2 QUA-2 FIS-2 CAR-2 ARM-2 BUI-2 SAI-2 SHI-2 The price is $5/student. I will need 4 student to start a class. mail: kurt.bystrom@sting.dextel.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Save.. Save.. Save... Gloves of Strength for Sale. Increases the fighting skills of anyone that is wearing them. 500 Silver / 8 High Elves Prices are negotiable. If interested mail me your offers, and the person with the best offer by Friday 12:00pm EST can consider the gloves of strength theirs. email me at: dperkins@gps.northrop.com Gloves of Strength.... Don't Leave Home Without Them ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Squire!!! Have you got the folks producing then?" "Yes, Sir! I've set up a teaching school, where people pay to get taught." On hearing this, Lord Marta turned a deep shade of purple, and the vein that always throbbed in his forehead when he was angry began to bulge. "You've... 'set up' a FLIPPING TEACHING SCHOOL????????" The squire had the uncanny ability of always angering his master, however managed to keep his job because his workings were normally profitable. This didn't mean however, that Lord Marta always scared the living daylights out of him. "Erm.... well yes.... you *DID* ask for everyone to do something productive", as he said the last word he smartly ducked so as not to get the standard clip behind the ear. Somehow trying to calm himself, Lord Marta replied, " Fine. I hope that it's earned you enough money to find some raw materials to get the people to work on next month. I don't want my people falling behind showing others the trade while we slog it out for penniesworth. Get the idea, lad?" "Yes Sir, I'll try and do better next month." Faction 749, House of Marta. Trying to become a trade faction inspite of itself. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I know you're expecting me to run a feature on my first combat, one of my near-Cremona units having been routed by He Who Waits (along with all my units in Cremona and most of my silver, though where the longbow went is unknown). Sorry to disappoint... since I have the occasional urge to write, though, do expect to see an ongoing short serialized in these "pages" soon, along with short biographies of each of the composers my units are named after (you lucky people, you). -obscure composers 'r' us (faction 753) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WAR. How can something that's so short do so much damage to something that's taken so long to build up? Oh well....just think of all of those things done wrong in the past that can be done right next time. (I hope!) *:^) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I have recently been assured that a number of powerful spells exist at some relatively low levels of cross training. I am diverting my research efforts based on this information. If I have been misled, I will have no mercy on the perpetrators. The Incinerator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RRRR OOOO MM MM AA R R O O M M M M A A RRRR O O M M M M A A R R O O M M M AAAAAA R R OOOO M M A A DDDD EEEEE L EEEEE NN N DDDD AA D D E L E N N N D D A A D D EEEE L EEEE N N N D D A A D D E L E N N N D D AAAAAA DDDD EEEEE LLLLL EEEEE N NN DDDD A A EEEEE SSSS TTTTTTT !! E S T !! EEEE SSS T !! E S T !! EEEEE SSSS T ## Invincible, insuperable, resistless Hannibal, son of Hamilkar, commander-in-chief of Carthagian army, devoted his last press conference to the situation in Rantlu region. "We express serious concern about the fate of King Chromic Acid", he said. Lord Hannibal affirmed that Carthago will tolerate no more military actions against the legal government of Slunecni Zare. He also called for the embargo against Roman trade. "World community must resist any evil action. Otherwise they swallow up all the world, one by one. Ceterum censeo, Roma delenda est !" These consistent words induced wide reaction throughout the world: "Kick'em from your forrest t'day, else they's kick you t'morrow", exclaimed Eric the Red, chieftain of nearby viking tribe. "They's got not a log from us !" "Since Romans came, our draughts are much less." This is a statement of Onefishtwofish, Eskimo fisherman. "We'll sell them not a fish !" "Romans are a band of liars and thieves," said straight Abdul Baba el-Kabul, shajch of nomads around Carthago. "We lent them twelve tons of gold and got back nothing till to-day. We stand firmly behind lord Hannibal. Unless they pay us." He approved the supply of oil to Roman Republic was stopped as well. The affirmation of lord Hannibal was greeted warmly in the Hell. "United Satan's Auxiliary Forses are always ready to stand at the right side. We will aid any action of lord Hannibal. Everybody who wants to contribute to the just cause, send money, troops and weapons to Lt. Justbody (131313) in Atlantic City. And declare Hannibal ally !" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ATTENTION CITIZENS OF JACA! The Jaca Assassins' Guild has taken out contracts on the following units: Utopic Sepia (5497) Pankrac (4698) Bonifac (6224) Sir Melias (1491) Grub, The Twilight Giant (82) Drill Sergeant Battle (6023) Floyd (503) Erik the Red (761) Viscount Scirrhus (605) Gruff's Clown 2 (5701) Zlaticko (776) Raider (6502) Kyranon (895) Mariam (870) Caine (2877) The Magi (6550) Mierdan (338) Bongo (6284) Zavis z Falkenstejna (412) Little Joe (5879) Count Varmeedes (56) These units have been under observation and have been deemed as unhealthy to the well-being of others in the Jaca region. Units listed may contact the Assassins' Guild to make arrangements for their safety. Clients with new contracts may reach the Guild Master through the Atlantis Players Mailing List. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Congratulations to the "One Who Waited" and all his allies in thier successful battles last turn against the Cremona Crusaders. They were an arrogant bunch and I for one do not feel sorry for their losses. However, I was a little bit saddened that you group also decided to wipe out my faction at the same time even though I had nothing to do with the Cremona Crusaders. Oh well, in every war a few bystanders get killed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thakram Miles Exploring Company (787) ------------------------------- Lynton Report - March Year 3, By Wilmington-Smythe Tragic news, Botherington-Crudsworthy has mysteriously vanished without a trace in the Mountains south of Berriedale. He had recently reported that a pass had been found southwards, where none had previously been thought to exist. Did he fall at the hands of some foul beast or native tribesmen? His fate may never be known. On a happier note, the mountains south of Berriedale have otherwise been a good place to settle. The other inhabitants seem quite approachable though I have set guards on the borders as a precaution. I have enlisted the help of skilled engineers who assure me that with the natural resources avaialble in this region, they will able to construct a machine with which they can transport me back to my own time and place. ANNOUNCEMENT:- I still have a leader for sale in Spakker please contact me (stradlingp@logica.com) for details. ANNOUNCEMENT2:- If anyone desires passage south of Berriedale, this area has been claimed by Thakram Miles Explorer Faction and allies. Since there appears to be a passage south I will not block those wishing to pass through, though please ask before attempting to do so. Contact me at stradlingp@logica.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CCC RRR EEEE M M OO NN N AA C C R R E M M M M O O N N N A A C RRR EEE M MM M O O N N N AAAA C R R E M M M O O N N N A A CCC R R EEEE M M M OO N NN A A Residents to the north of Cremona BEWARE!! The REAPER and his alliance is heading north from Cremona, looking for greener pastures. They have been injured in several battles near Cremona, and so plan to move to the northern plains, tax heavily (maybe a little pillaging) and then head back and take out Cremona. You have Three choices. 1) Join them. They don'y want any more allies. 2) Run away. They plan to build an empire, so you will run into them sooner or later. 3) Resist them now. They are presently weak in grunts, but strong in leadership, including mages. If we don't let them enter our territory then they may be stopped now. They are presently in hex 17, 28, and include most of the leaders in that hex. One can tell from their names they aren't trying to be friendly. (The Undertaker, Mortishia, Morganna, The REAPER, , The Weapons Master, etc) I don't yet have their faction numbers but if someone could tell me then I would be happy to pass them on via these messages. My email address is mckinnd@dpi.qld.gov.au Stop them now, before it's too late. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On vacation, so no word for now. See you all soon. And to my babysitter faction friend - DON'T MESS UP! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eric scowled with displeasure. He had not expected people in the region to open their doors in welcome, but this self styled exploration company that had determined to block all southward expansion and provide mapping disinformation was too much. He would attempt to open the trade lanes and then see what response that provoked. "No one wishes another situtation like the one in Cremona", he reasoned. He was sure TME's response would be outrage, but he was willing to provide information proving their falsehood. <snip> (Actually, there is no point in passing thorough since it is a dead end. However if you want to contact me anyway, feel free!) <snip> For further information contact: Thor Christensen thorc@uh.edu phone (713) 743-3975 fax: (713) 743-3978 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MORK SPOTTED IN NORK! Mork, of the famous duo "Mork&Mindy", was spotted yesterday in the region of Nork. Apparently his spaceship had taken a wrong course heading, and instead of returning to Ork landed in Nork. When eager reporters attempted to interview him, all he would say is "Na noo Na noo." Several movie studio agents swarmed him, reportedly offering him a roles in movies tenatively named "Mrs. Doubtfire," and "Good Morning, Vietnam." One can only hope that this consummate entertainer (ENT 5!!!) can be as effective on screen as he is in Atlantis II. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amnesia International Monthly Human Rights Report 'On Rationalizing Barbaric Butchery' The goal is to erase the hate caused by human rights violations. Human rights are violated throughout Atlantis, all the time. Factions claim land, smash peasants and go ahead with their business. That's the way business advances around here. The point is not whether this process violates individual rights or not. The real question is how to bring progress to a land dominated by backwardish nationalistic ideals. Although not unique, any reasonable answer to this question should include the key issue of moral superiority. There is no doubt about the fact the superior moral values manifest themselves as technological superiority. Therefore it is the natural destination of morally superior factions to advance and spread its progressive way of thinking, its way of life, its whole economical and social system throughout Atlantis. Even if the social costs are high, it is the price to pay for progress. -------------x------------- Next Month: 'Genocide or Overpopulation: a Choice for the Bold.' The Editor ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello one and all, Me again using Tim's space. Not much to say this week except that My faction is nearly dead, and Tim's is doing great. (Ironic or what?) I think this shows what a great bloke I am, making a friend do well, while I suffer and die. Nevermind, I guess ANOTHER restart is in order. Catch ya later mith my Times submission. Regards Dave ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No Jaca report for this turn. Jaca has no longer contact with A.C. Hope that we can live in peace now! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ wagons for sale in Jaca -- Cheap! contact faction 820 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************* *CITIZENS OF LAUTARO, * *SOUTHERN ORREBYGD * *AND EASTERN DEZHOU * ************************* The Chendo Priesthood, of Earth and Swamp and Water and Trees, is proud to make the following announcements. The Swamps of Eastern Dezhou have been raped in the past, but The Priesthood are tending the land to restore her fertility. Several missionaries have been at work in the swamps of Eastern Dezhou, enlightening the tribesmen there as to the true nature of Atlantis. Once this spiritual awakening has been achieved, then balance can be established in these wild lands under the military leadership of Clovis the Archer. All those who see the crest of Chendo, fear not for we wish only to enlighten you. For full enlightenment, contact 9235367@sms.ed.ac.uk before travelling in the swamps. The Chendo Priesthood, of Earth and Swamp and Water and Trees, is the true faith of the Dezhoui. All false faiths, including the Church of ENVY, shall be warded back by the Liebgeist to the barren crevice from which they came. The Chendo Priesthood, of Earth and Swamp and Water and Trees, confers the goodwill of the Tree Spirits onto the Kingdom of Prettstern. May the Kingdom's warriors grow strong and its women fertile! The High Priest faction 83 9235367@sms.ed.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The mages cartel in Spakker has held its first meeting, but no quotas or final pricings have been decided. Demand was not expected to pick up until after winter. The cartel is uncertain whether there are any mage groups in Yakleks, but extends it offer of coordination to them as well. --Megatron Mages ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************* Jaca Police Department ********************** These unit are hiding in Jaca - Marta's Followers (4166), House of Marta, jbroom@encomix.es (749), avoiding, leader, horse. - Viscount Scirrhus (605), leader, horse. These comes this turn in Jaca or study STE this turn: (are new on our report) - Mindy (6532), Skippy's Rangers (914), avoiding, plainsman; Ok, love ya, bye bye. - Unit (5144), Faction (820), avoiding, leader. - Ebon Shadow (5880), leader, horse. - Ebon Seaman (6162), Order of the Ebon Hand (931), avoiding, leader. - Ebon Lumberguy (6163), Order of the Ebon Hand (931), avoiding, leader. - Ebon Smith (6164), Order of the Ebon Hand (931), avoiding, leader. - Ebon Armourer (6165), Order of the Ebon Hand (931), avoiding, leader. - Red Star Scouts (6177), The Order of the Syrinx Priests (955), avoiding, leader. - By-Tor (6342), The Order of the Syrinx Priests (955), avoiding, leader. - Jacob (6343), The Order of the Syrinx Priests (955), avoiding, leader. - Broon (6344), The Order of the Syrinx Priests (955), avoiding, leader. - Rocinante (6345), The Order of the Syrinx Priests (955), avoiding, leader. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ############################################################################ ################################ CREMONA ############################## ############################################################################ All citizens of Cremon are advised to leave. It has been fortold that a dark alliance is planning to to take Cremona within the next two months. To all participants of "Operation Grand Slam" The word is given "Tally Ho !!!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Who the hell stole me 'orse!! One minute I'm sitting there patrolling the countryside dodging the dragons... Next second Im on my behind keepin an eye out for Griffons (aka helicopter-watch). Im curious as to how someone steals... a MOVING horse!!! -I think this neighbourhood just took a turn for the worse methinks its time to exit right Ill see y'all, at the spring festival and Im gunna hold me damn sword damn tight!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Mom, You'll be pleased to know that all the traditions you have taught me have come in handy! For example, when some really dumb leader from the Dominion tried to spit in my ale, I socked him squarely on the jaw! He tried to lie his way out, saying that he was only trying to order a beer, but I could see right through him! He said his name was Lord Viper, and I told him what my name was and all about out faction's plans, to try to impress him with our immense power. Now, I know what you are going to say, "What immense power, Dumbaz? We only have 12 people in our employ?", but Lord Viper doesn't know that, at least I don't think he does. But not to worry, I've heard that Mr. Viper is a real weirdo, that he can't even drink a whole beer, so there is no way that little, low-down-good-for-nothing will even try to bother me! After all, he knows that I have learned combat to a level 1! Your son, Dumaz the Azholian P.S. I also know how to juggle! P.P.S. My new address will be: Dumaz the Azholian c/o The Greasy Orc Inn Room 21 Cremona ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A few words to the readers of the Atlantis Times: It would seem that the pages of my journal that I had lost, have been found, and made public knowledge. Seeing as a somewhat negative note has been put on my attitude toward the Atlantis City Police, I feel forced to responde to the Faux-Police's snide insinuations that I merely am keeping alive the memory of these vicious people. They are NOT gone as their recent post might have implied, they are still posting their lists as the last few Times have shown. As long as they continue this awful activity, my hatred of them will continue. I am an innocen, but if THEY are to be believed, I and any like me are all assassins and thieves. I only seek to protect myself, with high level stealth. After all, even with the stealth, if someone declares you hostile, and are able to see you, the one-person mage unit is very quickly destroeyed... Anyway, enough has been said on this topic. I should also like to respond to another posting that has been made repeatedly and insistently by another faction. I do not recall the faction name, but it was in regards to being 'gypped' by a faction called LOKI. If you want us to believe you, post the ORIGINAL moaterial. That was obviously a hand-written version of the letters you were supposedly sent. Try stuff like that, and I'd advise that people declare YOU a hostile unit. Slander is rude, and it IS a slander unless you have proof... Enough has been said on this topic, too. Farewell, fellow citizens And good tidings to you all. The Black Rose ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Phoenix Emperor does not wish to overly bulk up your issue of the Times, and thus he does not. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dar sighed. Things were moving fast now. Witht the war over, life in Spakker had taken a decidedly pedestrian turn. Production was going smoothly too. Dar was ruminating on precisly this point when suddenly, Screwy pushed his way into the smoky tavern. Suddenly spotting Dar, he gave a start and nearly tripped over two patrons. He arrived at Dar's table with a *thump*, helped along by the afformentioned pair. "Boss, boss, you got a message," he said, massaging his bald head. "Well what is it?" inquired a thouroughly exsasperated Dar. "I don't know, shall I read it?" "Just give it to me! And go and change your armor!" Dar read the scrap of paper. Plans have changed. Time to round up the boys... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Roy read the reports with satisfaction. Production was high and he was confident the inventory problems would be eased by a transition to more material intensive lines. At last there would be a chance to make some money and put his trading empire on the road to unimaginable fortune! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is the story of Alkiones , distant ofsprings of the legentary bird Alkiona , the one who lays it's eggs during the 'warm' days of the winder. Theofanis the Great now seek allies in the vicinity of the mountains of Oranmore and at the plains of Methven mainly in the areas 78,58 79,58 78,59. All interested contact yasemi@ergasya.tuc.gr Faction no 873 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ They say that the CRSB got beat up again last turn. Looks like they're out of friends everywhere. They better stay out of our hex in the future. And they better not tax and build up troops in our hex. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Times are troublesome in Sauron lands with marauding bands roaming the countryside. The establishment of a standing army was of first priority to Diettenger. He scoured the lands for men fit to become Soldiers and found that the harsh land bred tough inhabitants, and he was pleased. Inhabiting this territory will be difficult but it will the Race was forged in fire and will learn to adapt. To be continued.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ships are an awkward commodity. Vast amounts of wood and labor are needed to create one, but no market is clearly provided. If no one is willing to buy, money can only be raised by fishing. This requires the addition of fishermen and sailors. Fish become more expensive when transport is added in. Thus a ship is only for the rich to explore new lands. Are there enough rich to support a steady stream of craft? That is a quandry. --an ambitious man ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I wish that people in the Cremona area would report their claims to the Land Claims Office (instead of killing scouts who unknowingly trespass 'your' land). Why not make it official, and then nobody can blame you killing off the vermin. As the tone of voice has become a bit tense lately, try to stay calm, and think twice before you kill an innocent bystander. A local newspaper (like Monzon has) would also be nice, though I haven't got the time to maintain one myself. FRIENDLY greetings, (I AM serious) The Stiv Family (893) s92kko@csd.uu.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following evil bastards were seen thieving in our fair Atlantis City during the month of March. Bad bad bad... Balitok the Deadly Shadow (358) steals 200 silver from Unit (6374). Lady Venom (520) steals magic wagon from Obsidian (1159). Silk (2584) steals horse from Unit (1579). Such heathens... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ House MacCryre is having a magic Liquidation Sale. All items are available in Atlantis City only. If you are interested in one or more of the following items, drop a friendly email to: hayden@krypton.mankato.msus.edu ITEM Quan. Avail. Price Gloves of Strength 3 $600 Potions of Healing 5 $60 or 2/$100 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Off to Jaca where the desert flowers bloom. > So where are the flowers? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notes from the field April, 0003 Purpose: determine nature of large wall/magic field surrounding Atlantis City. Observations: 1) no odors 2) very faint humming, vibrations probably of low Hz but perceptible to human hearing 3) opaque black with faint multicolored ripples 4) small rock disappears when thrown at it no resulting sound or apparent impact 5) feels like. . . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ATTENTION CITIZENS OF JACA! The Jaca Assassins' Guild has taken out contracts on the following units: Utopic Sepia (5497) Pankrac (4698) Bonifac (6224) Sir Melias (1491) Grub, The Twilight Giant (82) Drill Sergeant Battle (6023) Floyd (503) Erik the Red (761) Viscount Scirrhus (605) Gruff's Clown 2 (5701) Zlaticko (776) Raider (6502) Kyranon (895) Mariam (870) Caine (2877) The Magi (6550) Mierdan (338) Bongo (6284) Zavis z Falkenstejna (412) Little Joe (5879) Count Varmeedes (56) These units have been under observation and have been deemed as unhealthy to the well-being of others in the Jaca region. Units listed may contact the Assassins' Guild to make arrangements for their safety. Clients with new contracts may reach the Guild Master through the Atlantis Players Mailing List. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Sir," said the messenger as he entered the room, "I'm here for your article for the Times." Kyranon looked up from his books and answered the messenger. "Just tell them the usual. I'm studying, and growing in power. One day Mystacia will be great again. Blah, blah." "But sir, I don't think you've noticed. Mystacia is broke. We can't study, since we can't afford it anymore." Kyranon glanced around at the piles of books and realized that he had been rather preoccupied with his studies lately. Vaguely, he remembered reports of financial problems. "OK," he said, "tell them this: ---------------- ---------------- TRAINING IN JACA CITY Want to watch out for pesky bandits and slinking thieves? Try our observation training. Our skilled teachers can teach up to level 2, and are now available for a low, low price. Only 20 silver per person per turn!!! Hurry, because slots are limitted. Also, mention this ad, and if you sign up 4 or more people, recieve an additional 10% off! Nowhere else can this deal be found but in Jaca city. Tired of having defenseless scouts butchered by an insane war faction? Want to give your fighters a little boost? Just want to defend Jaca from those who might try to take it over? Try our amazing Gloves of Strength! Available by order in Jaca. All offers are considered, including a barter. At least half of the payment is required before delivery. More info or requests, contact: The Order of Mystacia Eng35@slvaxa.umsl.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Darkman allowed a slight smile to form on his face. "At least it is some progress", he thought. He had found that the Nomads were too fickle to be leaders of any sort but their inquisitive nature made them perfect scouts. They will gather the information he will need in his search for the King's ideal replacement. Already his minions were riding off in all directions; already they were bringing back news of powerful factions in the land. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Peace in Stinchar...? ------------------------- The Legate oversaw the mobilization, as the full weight of the Dragon Legion, was finnaly being brought to bear on their nefarious enemy. However in all the preparations, the news of a surrender broke through... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ATTENTION CITIZENS OF JACA! The Jaca Assassins' Guild has taken out contracts on the following units: Utopic Sepia (5497) Pankrac (4698) Bonifac (6224) Sir Melias (1491) Grub, The Twilight Giant (82) Drill Sergeant Battle (6023) Floyd (503) Erik the Red (761) Viscount Scirrhus (605) Gruff's Clown 2 (5701) Zlaticko (776) Raider (6502) Kyranon (895) Mariam (870) Caine (2877) The Magi (6550) Mierdan (338) Bongo (6284) Zavis z Falkenstejna (412) Little Joe (5879) Count Varmeedes (56) These units have been under observation and have been deemed as unhealthy to the well-being of others in the Jaca region. Units listed may contact the Assassins' Guild to make arrangements for their safety. Clients with new contracts may reach the Guild Master through the Atlantis Players Mailing List. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ He stared out across the empty desert. The city was situated on a narrow land bridge, with ocean to the north and south, and yet only scorched earth lay to the east and west. Nothing would grow here. The desert wastes only offered hard stone and iron from which to forge swords. So be it, he decided he'd take advantage of that. He found several men in the city who knew how to work iron into weapons, and several more who could extract mineral from the hard desert sand. Perhaps with his magic he could find a way to enhance the weapons his newfound friends would soon bring to him. Perhaps his fortune would soon take a turn for the better... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$ INTRODUCING THE NEW ENTERPRISES OF MICHEAL MILKEN After years of solitude in the confines of prison, I have returned to hatch upon you the TRADING AND COMMISIONS INSTITUTE! How often do you have inquiries concerning the viability of investments? You are considering doing business with a group and want their past looked into, I have the perfect answer. Talk with one of our friendly representatives for terms and we will uncover the facts concerning your transactions. In conjunction with our fact finding and research service, we will be issuing reccomendations for investments. All those interested parties looking for a cash infusion please send a bio of your commerce and future plans. Members of our analyst team will contact you for further information. President and CEO Corporate Raiders Micheal Milken CorpRaidin@aol.com $~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$~$ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************** * * * THE JACA ALLIANCE * * =================== * * * * The Jaca Alliance wishes to make clear its displeasure at the * * current blockading of hexes in the area of Jaca. The Alliance * * is currently considering what action to take against factions * * engaging in this course of action. The Alliance requests that * * factions currently engaging in this practice cease and desist * * immediately. * * * * The Alliance is interested in making Jaca and surrounding areas * * a region where free trade and friendly diplomacy can take place * * for all factions. This includes the right to free passage through * * nearby hexes. If the practice of blockading continues or increases * * The Jaca Alliance feels it will have to take positive action in * * order to discourage blockading. * * * * Any factions that are aware of blockading in the regions * * surrounding Jaca please inform The Jaca Alliance in order that we * * may build a black-list of these factions. * * * * THE JACA ALLIANCE * * Al-Jaca@novell.karlin.mff.cuni.cz * * * ************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ And I thought that the streets of Oranmore were paved with gold. Mud, more likely. Great Geoff, what a dump! Even an entertainer can't earn her keep in a place like this. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Viscount Silly, Watch out watch out where ever you are. -Anon ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ahhhhh, a new alliance is formed. Perhaps we can resist the Dominion... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The DOMINION are good buyers for swords. What I don't like is their rent. Does anyone else care for swords near Oranmore? Alkyonides ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Global Trading Company is making an excellent start. We will soon have many fine things in our warehouses. Please contact us at wbible@cad.northrop.com for your training needs. We now have several magic items for sell. Please email with your needs and a price. Resonable offers will be accepted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ You know, there's something about finding a nice, profitable hex with no other players in it only to realize you're sitting next to a Green Giant that's really bad for morale. Maybe I'm just cursed. Warning!!! A Green Giant has been spotted south of Brodick. Units are advised to take caution. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ And once again our very own Natas Speltbackwards! What's the run down on whatever your assignment was... lets see... Ykcul Dratsab - Review of local whore-house, Dirk Gissastory - Lord Viper transvestite?, ... Ah yes Natas Speltbackwards - Celtic conundrum. How's it going with these so called Old Ones? -- Well, I've just had an interview with our friend Myrrdin Emrys, graciously giving up his study time to talk to me (after first laughing uncontrollably at my disfigurements caused by his guards' torture last month.)...... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Emrys! May I call you Emrys?... ** No, call me Sir. -- Aw Emrys, we don't need such formality amongst friends do we? ** D'ya see those elves behind you with their longbows aimed straight at your heart, the ones with the twitchy fingers? -- Yessir, I see them SIR!! ** Good, you may continue... and DONT ANNOY ME! -- Right SIR, I've heard on the grapevine that you have joined the SPELL EXCHANGE CENTRE, right here in Atlantis city. Is this true? Surely the ..ahem.. exalted chosen one of The Goddess does not need the help of mere mortals. Surely the ..ahem.. Goddess would grant thy powers directly? I mean you two being so close and all... ** Do I detect a note of sarcasm in your voice Natas? -- Sarcasm, me? Never... WOOOOOSH!!! ** Sorry, that was Aengus; he's a bit excitable, can't control himself sometimes.... Good thing for you he's got lousy aim. -- <Gibbering noises from floor> ** Oh, pull yourself together man, you didn't really need that ear did you? Anyway..... The Goddess moves in mysterious ways, all are ultimately her agents We must learn in whatever manner is presented to us. It is no shame to learn from those also blessed by the Goddess with power. Why even Merlin had a master And you are wrong, I am not the chosen one of the Goddess, I who am not worthy to buckle his sandles, he who shall unite the tribes, repel the usurpers and bring peace to this land, the... -- Pendragon, yeah you mentioned him before..., C'mon Emrys (SIR, sorry SIR) this is getting needlessly messianic isn't it? ** Wrong religion Natas. All must prepare for the coming of the Pendragon, we must pave the way..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- And then he went on about all fearing the sword of the Pendragon, and something about a red dragon fighting a white one in a cave under a castle, totally barmy if you ask me... Anyway, I bribed the archers and slipped away. It cost me the measly 50 silver you pay me each week, so I was wondering if you could see me to the end of the month? you know just 10 silver to keep body and soul together until then... Natas, dear sweet Natas, since you asked so nicely we'll let you eat the scraps we feed the dog. Of course you'll have to share them with the dog, and he doesn't take kindly to people stealing his rations... Back FANG, back, nice Natas... Have fun you two! -- Thank you sir, ouch, get off you mangy mongrel, AArgh!, nice doggy.... And so another exciting tale from our very own Natas Speltbackwards. Remember to buy your Times next week, for another thrilling instalment!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ATTENTION CITIZENS OF JACA! The Jaca Assassins' Guild has taken out contracts on the following units: Utopic Sepia (5497) Pankrac (4698) Bonifac (6224) Sir Melias (1491) Grub, The Twilight Giant (82) Drill Sergeant Battle (6023) Floyd (503) Erik the Red (761) Viscount Scirrhus (605) Gruff's Clown 2 (5701) Zlaticko (776) Raider (6502) Kyranon (895) Mariam (870) Caine (2877) The Magi (6550) Mierdan (338) Bongo (6284) Zavis z Falkenstejna (412) Little Joe (5879) Count Varmeedes (56) These units have been under observation and have been deemed as unhealthy to the well-being of others in the Jaca region. Units listed may contact the Assassins' Guild to make arrangements for their safety. Clients with new contracts may reach the Guild Master through the Atlantis Players Mailing List. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oh mighty mighty Llama, bring upon us the learning of the ages. Bring forth into our world the knowledge of the universe. With such knowledge we might truly prepare a home for you. Oh Great Llama bring upon us the faith to carry on your works. Let us have food to feed us, money to sustain us, and weapons to fight in your name. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Would the following unit please remove the astericks from his/her name. It is really annoying to do a search for your units using the asterick and you find this unit everytime. Unit (2242), leader; A *really* confused looking chap If you just have to highlight 'really' use... Unit (2242), leader; A @really@ confused looking chap or Unit (2242), leader; A -really- confused looking chap or Unit (2242), leader; A +really+ confused looking chap or etc.... Get the picture..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ********************************************************************* ******************* THE NEGENTROPS ******************** ********************************************************************* Information is our lord, Truth is our law ***************************************** We are buying and selling any kind of interesting information. Please contact us if you are interested At present in Sinan City and Sinan area ********************************************************************* ******************* THE NEGENTROPS ******************** ********************************************************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************** Colbey of the Renshai would like to apologize publically for messing up his orders and leaving the following factions hanging: Faction 72 Faction 217 Faction 686 Faction 745 I planned a big turn, guess I should have planned to double check my orders. Sorry! :-) Colbey of the Renshai ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The wizard sat astride his horse gazing out over the desert to the north. All was silent except for the friendly creaking of saddle leather and the random clumping as the horse shifted it's footing. He had come a long way across those arid wastes, but here in the mountains he was among friends. They told him of the towns and city to the west. Alfaro and Berriedale. Places where he could study and gather his strength. He liked these mountains, and was reluctant to desend into the heat of the deserts again. As he sat there pondering he made a sudden decision. Before he left he would hire some of the local hill dwarves, and set them the task of preparing him a strong hold. A mountain retreat to which he would return to ply his art and live among friends. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** *********************** WANTED! WANTED! WANTED! A hex that can produce horses. In or near the Jaca/Berriedale area. Willing to buy, rent, or lease The whole hex or just horse production rights. Want a cut of the horse production? Contact: Shiek Auda Abu Tayyi, of the Howeitat (faction 980) e-mail: BarrowsMW@aol.com ****************************************************************************** *********************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ....The archeologist scrambled through the rumble and literally fell upon his goal...The Tablet of Enkara, of a realm long lost.. the fabled Atlantis. The message was in an easily decodable script ------------------------------------------------- Dear fellow people of the "civilised" universe, I have been appalled at the lack of response of my fellow Atlanteans. Newbie-help lines have been traps or cons - mere tools for the rich to become richer. I have yet to receive a single reply to my request for support (e.g. spell collective) in order to become a druid. I would like to ask if there is a group/alliance of newbies around who would be interested in having a druid tag along? Down with the establishment!! Yours in revolution, The Emerald Eyle ---------------------------------------------------- Atlantis existed alright and their youth are starting to revolt as they did in our society.... history repeating itself?? I wonder how THEY solved this. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW --- NEW --- NEW --- NEW --- NEW --- NEW --- NEW --- NEW --- NEW The Pizza Shop special offer The latest state-of-the-art in pizza cooking made it possible for us to provide you with the MAGIC MUSHROOM pizza. Eat one piece and see your silver turn red and blue. You MUST experience this ! Orders to be placed as usual to 1-800-THE-PIZZA-SHOP, deliveries within 30 minutes or money back guarantee. NEW --- NEW --- NEW --- NEW --- NEW --- NEW --- NEW --- NEW --- NEW ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I have split my forces and headed in two different directions. There should be a better chance to remain alive this way. But wait, that guard should have recognized me. He should have let me into the new lands beyond the city. I had the proper password, what went wrong? The word must not have made it to the guard to let me and my troops pass through the guarded pathway. I will send a carrier message to the leader of the guards. I will complain very loudly. Next time I am to be let through. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ After the destruction of Sledmere, I was forced to start again with a new Faction. Now I am looking for Magic Tuition, Any offers to andre@targon.uucp please. -- Geoff Dunbar <atlantis@rahul.net> Up