Eldritch Chronicle - turn 27 From: thomasSPAMGUARD@clark.net (Mark Thomas) Date: Thu, 15 Jul 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.pmpro.com/eldritch Moderator email: eldritch@pmpro.com -------------------------------------------------- The Eldritch Chronicle Turn 27 --=== Articles ===-- ==================== Freedonia [F9] writes: NEW SERVICE OFFERED BY FREEDONIA The Magi of Freedonia, having completed a long and difficult course of study, are now available to build Fortresses in any city for a mere 8 diamonds. While there are modest additional charges for distant cities, once we arrive we can build the Fortress in a single turn. Feel free to call upon the commercial services of Freedonia for all your defensive needs! ==================== Ellariath Lothorian [F99] writes: Coifhox strode into the encampment like he belonged there, the audacity of these elves. I mean, after all, they wore green clothes so they could match his skin color, so why would they hate him, maybe it's green envy? The shaman said he was way to smar He finally wound up in a tent talking to an elf named Ellarion whom everyone kept referring to as the Sheriff. "So," said the elf, "you want to preserve your culture. We just may be able to accomodate you, we need some big tough fellows who like to figh -to be continued- ==================== The Brigade [F64] writes: Be aware that the town known as Hathkor-Sakmet is now under Brigade control. Rules will soon be posted in the town square informing residents of the new laws for life under Brigade rule. We thank the surviving populace for their cooperation. Zale Ironpounder Brigade Scribe ==================== The Iron March [F30] writes: Haze and fog billowed from the cavernous granite room, high atop the Citadel of The Scroll. The sorcerer plied his talons through a shallow pool of water, deep in thought. He would be reporting to the Council later that evening. The report will be well met, he thought. The unruly Nopeaeai met his end in the City of the Dead, just as planned. Nopeaeai had expressed concern at the Council=92s new plans, and it was no coincidence that he was chosen to investigate that horrible city =96 low morale and all. It was not in vain . . . the sorcerer had learned much that day. ==================== And Friends [F29] writes: To: All beings who are part of the faction known as "And Friends" together with all friends and allies. We are pleased to announce that the early announcement of bonking facilities was sorely mistaken. The announcement should have said that banking facilities were now available. Much as I would like to provide you with a brothel, this facility is beyond us in this universe. We hope to provide you with a casino, in a few months. In the meantime I hope you enjoy the entertainers in the tavern, though their singing is barely adiquate. Robin (of And Friends) ==================== Illvaria [F22] writes: Ilithian Thes, the City of Greenshade is now open to your trade caravans - we apologize for the somewhat over-zealous border guards that turned you away last month! Please feel welcome in our marketplace. We particularly desire to buy iron, copper, and horses if you have these things available. Valindar Illvaros, Lord Mayor of Greenshade ==================== The Uplifted [F21] writes: The Uplifted wish to remember you to periodically check the Eldritch G100 compendium, a gigantic reference file containing cross-indexes to all tags for items, spells, skills and races across the world. Use the magical incantation: http://www.frmug.org/~archer/eldritchG100.html in the appropriate container to summon the document on your work table. Advanced mages may also add the mystical ` of their choice to open the volume at the description requested. ==================== Talon [F14] writes: To Ygggaro=92s Doom, We send greetings. Dokoli is growing in power and will make a strong ally. We wish to open a dialogue on establishing secure borders for both our nations and possibly allying against all those who would foment trouble in our lands. We await your answer. Clan Talon --==== Rumors ====-- ==================== Report: The peaceful Jagu village of Ssmin (?) has been usurped by a clutch of heathen Serpentmen led by Hyssston Rhake. The populace of this peaceful village, located in the Arbayeppud plains (63,32) of Northern Eldri, requests your assistance in beheading these vermin and returning the village to its rightful owners. Name withheld by request Thormak Free Press ==================== Long live the Sylvian Elves! They defeated the Dark Forces assailing them! May their reign last 1000 years! ==================== OK, I know what I'm doing now. Can we start over? ==================== Erewhon [F80] We of House Perigrini would love to open trade routes in your area. Simply let us know where we might find your representatives to open a dialog. Kilton Fes New Trade Development House Perigrini ==================== A horrible way to die... Red eyed Demons [U7514] attacks Commoners [U2986]. Red eyed Demons [U7514] opens a channel to the very essence of ooze, and Commoners [U2986] feels their bodies begin to melt, slaying all. [Hits: 7/10 @ Str: 16 Rng: 1 Dam: 2d6], Anyone near Halawoad [L6504] (4, 65) forest beware. ==================== Dorvad is worse than an untrustworthy friend. He is maker of undead, and prefers to start with the living. And now he summons Drakes as well. Are there none strong enough to stand up to him? ==================== Talon, Byfon, Mayor of Dokoli Thank you for welcoming our trade representative. A Merchant Guild for our use would be most favorable, and allow us to keep some inventory closer to you. We are preparing your request of oak, yew and 1 diamond. The shipment with these items will arrive some months after our local representative receives your bulk payment. Please do not underestimate the cost of procuring and transporting these items. It will only slow down their delivery. Further negotiations should be conducted (TELL) with your local AMG representative. Talon Swiftbeak, head of the Merchant Guild of Argoth ==================== Bards have been dispatched to the towns, cities, and villages of Dacunahu, Moonlit, Skyhome, and Dodge. The Bard's Guild offers aid and substantial rewards to those that join it in opposing the Xenocide. ==================== Embrace the darkness before it is too late! When the tide comes, only the faithfull will remain. The rest will be swept away. ==================== Brothers, let us go forth and populate these fair lands. ==================== Sir Drake Morgan: Oh oh oh! Yes, Gon, yes!!! I am preparing the invasion. That small town of Serpent Men cannot resist me. Oh oh oh!!! Tomorrow, tomorrow you are going to eat with eyes of my enemy. Tomorrow. Tomorrow! ==================== Lodrilicon, as usual you speak nothing but the truth. Dorvad is a plague upon the land, a great shadow that falls over all. Only by the Light may the Darkness be shattered and broken once again. ==================== Talon [F14]: We of House Perigrini will make every effort to pay a visit to your fair city in the near future. Sadly we are currently a bit understaffed, a situation brought about by certain governments taking advantage of a number of our less experienced operatives. However we are actively recruiting new agents and should have someone able to pay you a visit within a month or two. Thank you for your kind attention, Kilton Fes New Trade Development House Perigrini ==================== Locamos Gar [C1271] of Xenocide [F53], a minotaur, is VERY good at tactics. ==================== Argoth and West Argoth are nothing but tundra, desolate plains and ice pack. It is Thormak and Ristaa that have the mountains and forests. ==================== Coldheart is a town of hobgoblins in the Urtd forest (55,80) of Lamandra. Coldheart and Bentnose practice the dark earth magics there. They are defiling the forest. They are denigrating its citizens. ==================== The Bards council met. The matter was discussed. Bards will be sent with offers of aid to surrounding cities and villages. Substantial offers will be made. Xenocide must be stopped. ==================== Behold the Coming of the Dark Lord ==================== No changes to the rules until next game! ==================== One becomes two, Two becomes four, Plain begets swamp, Swamp begets shore, Seeking notions evermore, End in peace or reeking gore. ==================== Horace the Honorable had several large furrows across his brow. Titles had been claimed and taxers hired, but there were no sounds of construction to be heard throughout the camp. The people of the land were growing comfortable, perhaps too comfortable. What had happened to the Ursan work ethic that had been instilled in him as a young cub? He needed something to motivate the masses, a vision of a brighter future or a threat that would galvanize them into action. Suddenly it came to him, a vision of a life based on capitalism and consumerism, workers slaving away at their jobs all for a bigger home, a new vcr, a faster computer. Horace studied the vision carefully, noting its obvious advantages. But where was the honor in this life? Progress, but at what cost? Horace blinked his eyes and the vision faded. He picked up his hammer, put on his overalls and began to train some carpenters. Horace would sleep well that night. ==================== Unlike you Zaark, I need not fill the world's ears with hollow boasting and braging to know my power. As agreed I am making my way to our designated meeting point. I can only hope you are not so much a coward that you fail to Baakra the Thunderer ==================== A swift word oft turns the sharpest blade. ==================== Dalion, You pompous old fool. I have no treaty with the Etrusceans. Nor do I need one. Baron Oferth Ancient Order of Nestal ==================== Ornaaak, of Ornaaaks Brood [F57], I appreciate the need for security in a land such as this. However, I am due back at the College of Mages in a few months and would like to begin the journey. Please ask your Ogre friends in the hills surrounding Atmofu to stop protecting the area and let me pass. A single old man is no threat to you. As to the statement of only 2 champions left in the Brood, let me assure you there are many more (and an especially nasty fellow named Balg Bonecrusher). Arbigan, Master of Minerals College of Mages The Free City (64,40) ==================== The Overlord will speak upon the desecration of his tomb ==================== So that is where Zaark the Giant King is located!! Oh, look - and there is his Castle. ==================== Quoth the Elf: Hey buddy, you started it. Besides a pal of mine gave me a really bitchin marinade for Raven ala Orange. Anyone bring charcoal? ==================== To Hope's Homeland [F101]: I could not but notice your recent article in the Chronicle concerning a local lion infestation. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Magnimous Rentus, adventurer, soldier of fortune, warrior, and above all else, lion hunter. I would be glad to remove this threat from your lands. Should you be interested, I shall be visiting the Free City shortly, or you can reach me via the Chronicle, which I read regularly. Yours truly, Magnimous Rentus ==================== Notice: To all interested parties The city of Stelenburg is looking for a contractor to construct a merchant's guild within the city walls. All reasonable bids accepted. Submit bids via the Chronicle to the attention of Lanluda Matrala, Master of Crafts, Stelenburg. Lastil Bregani Mayor of Stelenburg ==================== Dorvad can be reached from the shafts in 54,32 55,29 58,35 and 74,37. 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