Eldritch Chronicle - turn 18 From: thomasSPAMGUARD@clark.net (Mark Thomas) Date: Sat, 15 May 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 18 --=== Articles ===-- ==================== The Uplifted [F21] writes: The Uplifted announce that they are restarting their operations, after the last time attack of deja-vu. Operations progress smoothly, and new mages are recruited each turn. Items of powers are now being gathered. The lairs will soon be purged. ==================== Slash Y [F50] writes: Pikay smiled. How often did you find so many children willing to learn the black art? He must teach them... ==================== Black Reavers [F42] writes: Ilithian Thes, we have need of your services. Please contact us to obtain a list and a location. ==================== Freedonia [F9] writes: MEMO TO INSTRUCTORS: Yes, the formicites are ugly. They aren't even very bright. But refusing to teach them just because of their looks is a bit over the top. And, no, hazard pay is completely out of the question! ==================== The Iron March [F30] writes: A letter extended to Yinghorn the Merchant, Member of the Argoth Merchant Guild: Yinghorn, we send you fair warning! Conduct your business and move on from our lands. You are invited to return soon, after LomGiant the Cyclops has claimed title to the territory. Your presence makes it impossible for him to do so! ==================== Talon [F14] writes: To All Factions: Clan Talon has advised all allies of its borders. Since all clans which answered agreed with our declaration we claim the Dwarven village of Leiino and surrounding controlled territories. We call upon all allies and friends to support this claim. If any faction wishes to challenge this claim please contact Clan Talon. Any Clan which fails to answer this claim and which is found to be developing Leiino shall be declared an enemy and dealt with appropriately. Since all factions in the area of Leiino are allies and all were advised of our border in that area we see no problem with this claim. Clan Talon --==== Rumors ====-- ==================== Dorvad the Ancient is the cause of the Red Death and the Boiling Plague. It must be killed again. ==================== In fair Ilyria [L13345], Bocwing has spears to sell. ==================== Gadyn the Seaworthy was beginning to wonder if this planet was still inhabited. Found a water node, got trapped in a whirlpool, explored uninhabited shores for 6 months. Now, in the Fraramam plains of West Argoth (or is it the island West of there? Will have to check the maps), an Iron Hill guarded by 11 wild dogs. The trolls will have fun killing the wild dogs and the men will enjoy the fresh meat. That should distract them all long enough for Gadyn to study a bit. We need treasure soon, looting, raping, pillaging. If not for the loyalty of Thorng and Taarg, Gadyn might have lost command already. ==================== It appears the amount of pillaging in Thormak has been greatly reduced. Our thanks to whomever put a stop to it. The Thormak Free Press ==================== Question for the Oracle: where are herbs and gems found? ==================== My Dearest Angel The brothers seem to be a peaceful and humble Ministry, they are open to the diversity in life and it's inhabitants, but are devout in their beliefs. The motto they live by is "why can't we all just get along" unfortunately not everyone feels this way, With diversity comes curiosity With curiosity comes education With education comes knowledge With knowledge comes enlightenment With enlightenment we all can get along ==================== The pillars of smoke rose across the horizon like a hazy forest. The flocks of carrion birds landing upon the battlefields seemed like so many fallen leaves. Vasslar signaled his scouts to decend the tall trees, the vantage from which they had gleaned this herald of a grim, hard future. He thumbed his sword as he spoke. "My children, for long our people have enjoyed the benefits of isolation and secrecy. The occasional wanderer was easily avoided or mislead from us, but while we can divert a stream, we cannot hope to turn a river of rage and steel. The world has become one of conflict and contact: two things we know little of. We must adapt for what will come, or perish. The sapling will be swept by the river, but the great tree may resist its flow. Yet, I fear this is not enough. If one knows how to properly hew many great trees, even a river may be controlled by a dam and made to serve its makers. We must find more great trees and be a part of the dam, for even a great tree will not fare well if caught BEHIND the dam." ==================== To the Black Reavers: I Ilithian Thes, would be happy to provide you with whatever goods you desire. I am presently operating in Thormak and Ristaa, but transport elsewhere can be arranged. Let me know where you are and I'll arrange either a personal visit or a visit from another agent of House Perigrini. ==================== Thus did Nnorrrunng, Master of Magma write: Is the world a sphere, a cube, or some other shape? I think Iglunatlan, Master of Ice, is full of it. --- As a student of geography, I have concluded that the world is a torus. This would explain the cross over effect at the north and south poles, and the chilling cold that pervades these regions. ==================== Zaark of the Giants: Let us select a location for our representatives to meet and discuss terms of our combat. I propose a location in Nestal or Lamandra. What say you? Baakra the Thunderer ==================== Red Death, Boiling Plague, good for business. Like them very much. Terhance the Undertaker ==================== Today was a good day to _______ LIVE! The Wargs ignored Prince Hsignol. Now he will stop this foolish bit of traveling the country alone, stop at the first bar he sees, and get roaring drunk! Lock up your women and children, a Prince of the old order is coming. ==================== I saw a battle, 4 stone giants against 20 zombies. Final score: Giants 20 kills, Zombies 1 (died of wounds) ==================== In the Free City, the College of Mages is looking for a few good gems, and they are willing to pay for them. 3 emeralds @ $1134; 6 onyxes @ $463; 3 rubies @ $1155 Come study Fire as a student of Calicowr, Magma with Nnorrrunng, Ooze with Eugroes, or Air with Ssseron. Classes change monthly. The Church of Life also offers training in 5 different spheres under the careful tutilage of Father Balstion. The Free City is an equal opportunity city that specializes in free trade and the advancement of knowledge for all races. Send a representative, a champion, a trade delegation, or a skilled artisan. Note: aggression of any kind while within the environs of The Free City will be dealt with severely. Jostin Cowcatcher Mayor of The Free City ==================== Fire Clan <archives> The first stage is complete; most of the Life clan is destroyed and we have their records. We can track down their half breed off-spring. Stage two is progressing, and we are silencing the the non-clan who participated in the attacks. For stage 3, we are infiltrating the Water clans. ==================== Overlooking all of the Formicites he had liberated, Arson believed his work complete, knowing full well that this land, indeed, belonged in the proper hands of town known as the Festering Pit. ==================== }Just when you think the situation is getting undercontrol }and your about to kick the Chaos of Dorvad out of that }ratton villiage... } } doom drakes [U13034] unleashes a miasma of doom at glows [U12642], } slaying all. [Hits: 25/25 @ Str: 20 Rng: 3 Dam: 6d6], } doom drakes [U13034] charged 5 APs. } }Any dragon slayers for hire? ==================== Talon: Your idle threats and puny offers mean nothing to a true warrior! If you wish peace, join a monastery. The world is made to be crushed and consumed. Tr'chok the Death No pompous titles needed. I am known and feared. ==================== The Ants [F31] boast the most populous nation in the world. ==================== 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