Eldritch Chronicle - turn 35 From: thomasSPAMGUARD@clark.net (Mark Thomas) Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Eldritch is a computer moderated, play-by-email, strategy game of exploration and conquest for a variable number of players. Each player controls a FACTION, a group of champions and units, in a fantasy world where they can build an empire, explore the world, engage in trade, and/or study powerful magic. Each game of Eldritch runs either as an open-ended game, or until one or more factions meets the defined victory conditions. To read more: http://www.pbegames.com Moderator email: moderator@pbegames.com -------------------------------------------------- The Eldritch Chronicle Turn 35 --=== Articles ===-- ==================== Erewhon [F80] writes: Erewhon still needs amber and plorn roots. ==================== Hope's Homeland [F101] writes: Horace The Honorable looked at all the commands he had worked so hard on last week. They were great; you could almost call them perfect� except that the delivery cub had taken them to the Chronicle office instead of to his units. There they were, published in the Chronicle, which no-one had bothered to read. Everyone had just worked in their locations last turn. No taxes were collected, no skills studied, no corn harvested, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING had happened. The good news was that the hunting lodge owner had earned two coin selling hide to the traders. That would really help out the budget! Time to regroup and re-issue the same orders. This turn he would be studying patience. ==================== Xenocide [F53] writes: Attention Lodrilicon Zhalindorik and Galidranicous Makirianicus you have entered Xenocide territory without permission. State your business. Do not attempt to travel further north or west. ==================== The Uplifted [F21] writes: The shrine had been plain and unremarkable. But that was before. Now, it was dark, in shadows deeper than the rest, even in the damp light of the Beneath. Rust encrusted empty holes pocketed the ashen walls. No one was living in there anymore. No one came, except the promised masters of the arts of death. 5 mages, apprenticed to death, standing on the five points of the pentacle drawn in dried blood, remained night and day, endlessly droning prayers. "Good, mused Ryotblah, now on to the church. What's use of a undesecrated church anyway. Facklown may call himself an abbot, but he'll learn... oh yes, he'll learn death, and then, he will be a true priest, worthy of the title." --==== Rumors ====-- ==================== Hey, did anyone else have strange glowing lines appear? I did, and the next turn an army walked through! How do you get rid of joint rot? ==================== The Bards Guild recognizes Moonlit [L13355] capital For the finest roads in the land: Earthen roads surrounded by clear cut verges cross the land. ==================== The Bards Guild recognizes Watts Kilbourne [C26015] of Clan Dwarves of Mount Jagged Tooth [F111] for his efforts to Extend civilization. ==================== The Slash Y people of Dexter where warned to treat the mountain Aviar with dignity and respect. Now Slash Y will suffer. Andar Lias ==================== OK, boys now wait until you see the Whites of their eyes! Sir, Um, excuse me sir. WHAT IS IT SOLDIER! SPEAK UP! SIR, Their Giants Sir. WHAT DIFFERENCE IS THAT SOLDIER! Sir SPEAK UP SON! SIR HOW WILL WE BE ABLE TO SEE THEIR EYES?, SIR. Good question Private�..PRIVATE SHOOTUM IN THE PRIVATES! SIR? SHOOTUM IN THE NARDS! SHOOT THE BIG SOB'S IN THE NARDS! SIR! YES! SIR! SHOOTUM IN THE NARDS SIR! Their be cummin down the mountain, when they cum Their be cummin down the mountain, when they cum We'll be a waiten �.. "We'll teach those Giants to make a mess in our water." We'll be a waiten to shootum in the Nards! ==================== Lern the Good is female. (some say it is hard to tell) ==================== Of the Elder Gods there are seven: Somai, the Lightgiver, Father of All Yeotu, the Bright One, Mistress of the Stars, Wife to Somai Mios, the Dark Face, Lord of Night, the Corrupt Trian, the Defender of Yeotu, Patron of Warriors Hajba, the Wanderer, Seeker of Knowledge Yeo Alos, Guardian of the Day, the Preserver Nomia So, the Watcher in the Dark ==================== In the north, winter's icy grip on the land is fading towards spring. Soon it will be warmer and drier, and the armies can march! ==================== A report from Stoneburg, Our scouts and trade representatives report increased sightings of goblins, bogeys, trolls and other such creatures near our borders in the Beneath. Several small raiding parties have been broken up by our border patrols, and traces of a strong war party have been seen. We urge all dwellers in the Beneath to increase the watches along their borders and make known any encroachments by hostile forces so others can prepare their defenses. We have heard rumors that Klobos Kree, a known hobgoblin war leader, has been spotted with a troop of hobgoblin troops in the distant southwest reaches of the Beneath. We urge anyone sighting Kree use whatever means needed to remove this hazard from the Beneath. ==================== May the praises of the Mercia Bard Friends be sung for a season. They have just taken Dierug [L14374] village in Umwrig [L3439] (39, 34) plain. ==================== The Bards Guild recognizes Kepsuu Anarako [F10] for its Incredible job of building and extending civilization. Super work! The Bards Guild will further aid your efforts. ==================== I, Ethan the Good, of Umwrig [L3333] (33, 33), seeks knowledge of this Conflict between the good people of Olympus and the noble Bards Guild. This conflict must stop. The two should naturally be allies. Those who can tell me come visit me. Find peace. Ethan ==================== Twist, turn, Rend, burn, Fire, smoke, Lye, coke, Yew, shaft, Blade, haft, The beat of hammers ne'er still, Hone my mettle in blood-slicked skill. ==================== Spekleg the witch and her floating menagerie attacked and defeated the Dayomproa Shadowman militia. Rumors indicate the witch, in a moment of twisted glee, formed a huge tornado directly over Master Otsene the granary owner. The witch then tracked down Miss Osgood the healer and stabbed here to death with a white steel spear. Reports indicate the witch has ten hurricane dragons, 200 glows and 100 shadowmen mages as slaves. ==================== Zwagonian, No problem. Shipment leaving soon for your location on Lamandra/Thormak border. Erewhon, Information says you are located in Yoae town of Wergon. Your note indicates Delzoun town of Wergon. Please clarify. Will get a rep there soon. Talon Swiftbeak Argoth Merchant Guild ==================== Warning to all near (50,71): A pair of rampaging doom drakes has been spotted in the area. Avoid if at all possible. Drakes should be considered hostile and dangerous! ==================== Rumors of small groups of goblin-kind massing in the Beneath are greatly exaggerated. Of course wandering bands of trolls, goblins, ettins and other, less savory creatures *have* been seen in the Beneath of late, but there's no need to panic. ==================== Ezechiel student of Chavivi [C8767] has begun to cast powerful teleportation magics. Beware for his powers are extreme. ==================== Bards report: come visit the neutral city of Earialdeg [L10149] town in Makobeld [L2383] (83, 23) plain. It is so safe that even the city guard is unarmed: - Earialdeg Militia [U6355] of Townsmen [F1] 54 Ogres [ogre] (unit) loyal patrolling protecting Items: 2 bucklers [buck] 2 equipped, 1 leather mail [lmai] 1 equipped ==================== The Bards Guild praises Ne'eldra [C1607] of En Taro Tassadar [F34]. He has just completed a market in his Dun'Varna [L13582] town in Yirmfie [L846] (46, 8) ==================== <Dark Council archives> This is a call to arms to all the undead of the Beneath and the Overland. Stand up for your rights! No more shall the dwellers in the light rule our lives and slay us with impunity -- We Are Legend. Remember "it is better to snuff one candle than to curse the light". ==================== The baronies of Oferth, Dalion and Rokard formally announce that they have commenced upon a peace treaty this month of Hieao. The first princess of Oferth has agreed to marry the second prince of Dalion, with the dowry being partly underwritten by Baron Rokard. May there be peace in the land. May there be justice at hand. Strike up the band. Its party time. This message paid for by the Barons Dalion, Rokard and Oferth. ==================== Seek out Drakios Tmo for true power! ==================== To Feldraze of Erewhon: [Apologies for the lateness of this message. One of our couriers fell into a swamp and lost his message pouch.] House Peregrini looks forward to dealing with Erewhon. We are vaguely aware of the location of Yoeae, and have a representative several months travel to the east. We will make every effort to arrange a meeting with your local traders. Kilton Fes New Trade Development House Perigrini ==================== Diamonds, diamonds, who's got the diamonds? Not even the Free City can supply the region with such a popular ware. ==================== Bardic congratulations go to merchant guild [L15328] (merchant guild [mcht]), owner: L3420 quarrymen [U15764] of Erewhon [F80] (complete) May your empire last 10,000 years! ==================== Bardic advice: A message to the mighty En Taro Tassadar [F34] in Dun'Nadra [L13597] village, Your mill is incomplete and will not aid you until it is completed. ==================== To the Xenophobe: The Bards Guild does not wish to cause trouble to any faction. Naaman is not and has never been a member of the Bards Guild. We have No knowledge of this other assassination attempt you described And don't know the creature you named. How many have been harmed by The Bard's Guild? You have killed many more Bards and allies this past turn, and none Of your own forces were even harmed. Some of the bards do know something of slight of hand, but Most practice only entertainment. The Bards do possess much knowledge both mundane and magical And have access to material and allies. Xenophobe, hear and listen well. The Bards have endured attack, after attack, After attack from you. Just this past month you attacked and killed Bardic trainees [U25275] and Lyna [C19406] Your feigned gesture of conciliation was apparently only a ploy to allow you to slay More Bards and allies. You have one month. If the attacks do not stop this coming month then the Bards Guild Will take repercussive action. ==================== Good Lord, the shadowy spy thought to himself, those dwarven guards are far too well equipped. Steel Chainmail, Steel Axes and Maces, even shields and helmets. hmmm..... On the other hand, this wasn't necessarily a problem, but it would raise some questions among the war mages. Would it be better to use the rust mages to dissolve their equipment and then kill them the old-fashioned way? or would it be more fun to leave the armor on and watch the Glows cook them alive? Choices, choices... ==================== Okay, finally got enough money to try this, lets see if I can start recruiting replacements for the 3 champions that have eaten it so far. ==================== Atmofu town of Ogres was overthrown by 30 giants. The militia managed to kill 12 of the giants in battle. Crier of Ristaa ==================== At last! A question for the sage! Thus did someone ask: Chronicle sage, is it wise to completely meet the demand for work in a territory? Thus does the sage answer: It is said that meeting the demands of work in a territory have a beneficial effect upon the local economy. Furthermore, it provides a small source of income for local specialists who may not be able to make ends meet. ==================== Lodrilicon: Dorvad dead. My brother I feel deprived. What are we to do now? Galidranicous: Well, we *are* dragons... ==================== To Zwagonian [F12]: We have access to the supplies you desire, alas our trade organization in the south is sadly understaffed. Might we suggest you contact the town of Joshlod, which lies 3-4 months travel to your north-west? Rumor has it they are willing traders and have access to a wide variety of gems. We will attempt to expand our presence in the south, but our northern commitments are quite demanding at present. Sincerely, Kilton Fes New Trade Development House Perigrini ==================== Bard advice: Sons of Wo [F86] You are leaving many buildings incomplete. If you finish building them, they will aid you. ==================== The Bards Guild recognizes Storm who has the most ambassadors in the Known world. ==================== Bard's Market report: Bugirehmoy [L10017] town in Hudnews [L530] (30, 5) plain. traders: 2 iron tools [itoo] @ $55; 1 shool bark [shoo] @ $34; 3 silk [silk] @ $29; 2 great helms [grea] @ $77; 1 churgot pollen [chur] @ $34; 2 stone [ston] @ $22; 2 wheat [whea] @ $14; 1 topaz [topa] @ $996 ==================== Could it be true? The prospect seemed too good for their greedy minds to absorb . . . ==================== Ogre Roast Ingredients: 1 or 2 medium-large ogre rump roasts, tenderized 8 cloves garlic, minced 4 c. soy or teryaki sauce 8 c. olive oil 6 tbsp. hungarian paprika 6 large yellow onions, diced salt & pepper to taste Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a large, watertight bag. Marinate for at least 2 days in direct sunlight. Remove roast and broil over burning village until outer layers are blackened and crisp. If burning village is unavailable, a blaksmith's forge may be used. When roasting over a forge, it is recommended to throw 3 or 4 young children into the fire to obtain the proper smoky flavor. Serve with grog or dark beer (preferrably stout or porter) and saffron rice pilaf or baked potatoes (easily obtained from root cellars of burned village). Recommended desserts include raspberry compote or toasted ladyfingers (from burned village). ==================== Lord Vivictus of the Sons of T'Koth has slain over 200 skeletons, with only himself and his trusty formicite Gabriel left standing at the end of the battle. The skeletons were believed to be from the Chaos of Dorvad, may he never rise again. Free City Press ==================== Something is rising again... ==================== Of the spheres of magic, there are eighteen, six major, twelve minor. Those seeking to inflict harm on their enemies would do well to pursue the arts of Fire and its subsidiary spheres, while those seeking strength in defense should pursue the spheres of Earth and Life. ==================== Dorvad dead? I disbelieve. ==================== Chronicle End Mark ----- Mark Thomas thomasSPAMGUARD@clark.net http://www.clark.net/pub/thomas You can't manage creativity. All you can do is give it a place to work. Remove SPAMGUARD from address when replying. Up