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written Wednesday, April 5 2006 16:02
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Evidently Square took all their villains' names from The Divine Comedy in FF4. Edit: After spending a while surfing, I forgot to refresh the page. Thus I get beaten to the punch. [ Wednesday, April 05, 2006 16:04: Message edited by: National Champion UF Gators ] -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, April 5 2006 13:52
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TM's post was made assuming that your old post didn't exist, and that you would continue playing as the Hunters for at least a little while. The general concensus seems that you should end them properly. The Hunters have been the center of most of the conflict in Valorim, and destroying them in one post is kind of shoddy. TM has taken it upon himself to give you a good way to end them, and his post assumes that you will do so. PS- Does the name Rubicante come from FF4? I was playin it lately and saw it. [ Wednesday, April 05, 2006 13:55: Message edited by: National Champion UF Gators ] -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, April 5 2006 12:05
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I live in Ft. Lauderdale-Miami area. I'm currently deciding what college I want to attend, UCF is on the list to visit and then apply to. -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, April 4 2006 17:29
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Never even left the states. Lived in Florida all of my short life. -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, April 4 2006 17:28
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General Cyril stood at the wharf of Sharimik, looking out over the choppy waters. The waters had been abnormally rough, he voiced his thoughts Father Reed. “Indeed, general, the waters have been very rough of late. The sailors say that if things continue to worsen then sea travel in the area will be near impossible.” “I know this already father, I want to know why this is happening.” “Some of my brethren say that they see magic behind this. I don’t pretend to know a lot on the subject of magery, but some of our most knowledgeable priests on the subject agree.” “Could it be a local wizard? We have hunted many of them out, as have mobs of concerned citizens, but I won’t deceive myself into thinking we got them all.” “I doubt that any mere hedge wizard could alter the weather. Such things require great skill. I would look for a more organized effort, probably with the aid of some artifact.” A soldier walks up and salutes the general. “Sir, the troops have assembled, they await your command to march.” Cyril turns to Father Reed, “You are to continue investigating this situation. Aid Commander Lewis in any way possible, as you know he has been left in charge of our forces in Sharimik.” Father Reed nodded and departed to go about his duty. The general went to oversee the army. As the messenger had reported, the troops were ready to march, and positioned just inside the East gate. He quickly looked them over. It was a fairly small force, only a fraction of the soldiers who had taken Sharimik. A small well trained force would be enough to capture a small mining town. These troops were selected because they were just that, well-trained seasoned veterans. Unfortunately their weapons and armor, while all in good condition, were often bronze. If things went right then this would soon change. Cyril gave the order. The march on Aminro commenced. OoC- A long overdue IC. Not very long or profound, but it gets things moving. -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Monday, April 3 2006 17:16
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Well Golden King's posts have been toned down so I can now read them without getting a head ache, but heres a question. quote:Is this a misspell, or do you really mean there are elves? Did you mean "eleven" rebels? If so then who are these men you refer too, maybe I missed an IC or didn't take note of them. If you did mean elven, then I would remind you that elves have never been mentioned in the world of Ermarian, and I would like a description of them. Edit- Quoting from across threads, urgh. [ Monday, April 03, 2006 17:22: Message edited by: Lazarus ] -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Sunday, April 2 2006 16:21
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From one of your earlier scenes I was under the impression that the ur-noob had some kind of vendetta against Jeff, and this was why he was attacking the forum. I thought it was hunting the admins so it could get to him, but maybe I misread the scene or you changed your mind. -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Friday, March 31 2006 18:02
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The sign read “Inn of the Hairy Eyeball” in faded red paint. The innkeeper was a large man with a crooked nose and missing teeth, both presumably from bar fights. It was no merchant’s inn; situated in a back alley by the docks of Sharimik it was frequented by sailors and the rougher locals. The common room was crowded with such men, driven inside by the constant rain they flocked to the tavern to swap stories, gossip and sometimes punches. The inn’s history supposedly went back to before the days of the Troglodyte plague. The innkeeper would gladly tell you that some distant relative had established the Hairy Eyeball back in the year 821. That inn had survived the Troglodyte raids, but not the candle of a careless tavern maid, it burned to the ground many years later. This new inn kept the namesake of its predecessor but was considerably newer, although its years of grime and dilapidated condition could easily fool you into thinking you were looking at the original. General Cyril hadn’t visited such a rough inn since his soldiering days, well before he had donned the white and red cloak of a General of the Enlightened Anama. This cloak was stowed away in his trunk, today the General wished to listen to the common folk. He had taken a seat at a corner table, and now surveyed the room. A nearby drunk’s account of his exploits floated to his ears. “Aah those mages don’t scare me, they’re a bunch of light weights!” He slams his mug down for emphasis, and spills nearly half of his booze. For a moment he has a forlorn expression, until one of his comrades inquires: “I suppose you’ve licked one of them in a bar fight eh?” The other listeners guffaw, the drunk grows defensive: “Nothin of the sort, we all know I’m ah hanarable man, it was a duel we had, reeeeel gentlemanly like.” More laughter. The drunk takes a swig of ale and decides to elaborate, “I saw that bugger throwsin his dark potions into the well, I did. I walked up to him and I says ‘Look here magic man, youse gotta take your tricks somewhere else, us Sharimik folks want no part of em.” “And then you woke up.” More knee slapping on the part of his comrades. “Ser, I’ll won’t be havin you dis’speckin my honor.” The drunk looks ready to throw fists until he is calmed down and urged to continue his tale. He does so after ordering more liquor, “So I saw him right a there at the well. Musta been no more than ten feet from me, and when I a’yells at him he turns real startled like and saysa ‘And whats you gonna do to me, you aint got no fancy magic tricks.’ I said, ‘I got two magic tricks for you right here.’” He brandishes his fists for emphasis. “This mage looks a little take huh-back, haint seen a man lika me in his fancy school I guess. So I thinks to myself, ‘This be it Jake, if you take ‘im yourself you can stop his scheme, if you call the guards, he’ll get away.’ So I yells out ‘It’s a duel!’ and I charge him!” The speaker swoons, but then regains his composure. His face is very flushed, and it’s amazing he can even sit up. He swallows a glass of ice water and seems to sober enough to continue “He takes out a’ his bag this big wavey wand. Jus when I’ma bout to slug ‘im, he yells something in demon talk….” By this point all of the men are listening, one interrupts “And how the hell would you recognize demon talk?” The drunk looks for the speaker, “I think I’ve heard enuf demons talking to know when I hears demon talk. All the wizardy types speak it for in-cantaloptions. So anyways he flicks this wand, and I went flyin near fifty feet back. Twas a fortunate thing that I landed in a pile of trash, or I’da broken my neck.” “And I suppose you got back up and licked him good.” “No, I was knocked out cold, woke up there the next day.” All the regulars begin roaring laughing, “Fancy that, Jake waking up in a trash heap!” Cyril paid his tab and exited, smiling. It seemed the commoners were seeing the truth about mages. The drunk’s tale was at least listened to, and no one seemed to eager to defend the mages.. He hustled back to the barracks through the rain. The farmers were upset by the constant downpour, they said it wasn’t natural. “Even the elements can’t stop the forces of the Enlightened Anama,” he thought, “we march for Aminro at dawn, rain or shine.” -------------------------- OoC- Trying to keep myself busy while everyone kills each other down in Kriszan. I suppose whatever the Dominion’s weather magic is cooking up, constant rain is a good warning sign. -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Friday, March 31 2006 15:32
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Most boring moster goes to vapor rats. They constantly breathe curse on you, even well after you are cursed and it has no more effect. This is kind of hard when they are summoned by your enemies and the curse makes you susceptible to stronger attacks, but when they are alone they waste their time with cursing and never attack. I've noticed the same from spiders overusing web, (although this strategy is hell for a singleton.) Most boring spell.... Exile had plenty of pretty boring spells, but also plenty of intersting ones (quickfire was always a rush, lets see if I can get out of town before I have to spend hours listening to every townsman being burned.) Avernum's spells are more functional, and its useless spells have been pointed out already (terror, acid), but the question is which are boring. I'll say heal or cure poison, I probably cast them the most, and each time it is progressively less interesting. [ Friday, March 31, 2006 15:34: Message edited by: Lazarus ] -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Friday, March 31 2006 14:38
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No undead for you!! Come back, 1 year!!! Is a sig change in order?? -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Friday, March 31 2006 13:32
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Dikiyoba, if you're keeping up with the RP then why don't you join in? If you're reading everyone elses posts then you're half way there. Thralni, the IC was fine. -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Thursday, March 30 2006 15:42
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Yes, I spoke with Thralni. Gave him a few lines to put in my mouth, and told him to handle the IC. -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Thursday, March 30 2006 14:53
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Where does the tradition of the fluffy turtles come from anyway? I've always just accepted that fluffy turltes and kittens are just a part of spiderweb canon, but this script made me wonder when and where they came from?? -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, March 29 2006 16:25
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General Cyril looked up at the rising sun, by his estimation it was time to march on Sharimik. Knor had told him to wait in Soft Port until O’Leary called asking for help for Sharimik, and the urgent message had come last night. The townsfolk of Sharimik were fed up with the sickness in the area and had gathered outside the town hall, O’Leary begged Cyril to march as soon as possible, several days earlier than originally planned, or else he might arrive to find the city in the hands of rebelling peasants. The plan had been nearly ruined when those hotheaded Looters had suddenly charged off, but disasters was averted when they were dissuaded from whatever rash attack they had planned. He gave the order for his officers to put the troops into ranks, and finished giving his instructions to Commander Varion, who would be in charge of Soft Port. “Men, the people of Sharimik are suffering from the devious plans of our single greatest enemy, the wizard. We are marching south at the request of local Lord O’Leary, to restore peace and offer support in whatever way is necessary.” The soldiers were to well disciplined to cheer like some sort of mob, but Cyril could see that the announcement had boosted their morale. He wasn’t in the habit of deceiving his soldiers when an explanation would harm no one. The march was uneventful. When they drew near to Sharimik they began to pass through empty farming villages. No one was in the streets, everyone either was sick in bed from the poison, or tending to sick family members or friends. At each village several priests skilled in curing and a troop of soldiers were left behind. They would clear up the water and relieve the serfs’ sufferings. The Anama arrived to find the gates of Sharimik open, and a group of soldiers there to escort them into the city. Their commander spoke with General Cyril, “Lord O’Leary will formally welcome you soon, for now your soldiers can go to the unused barracks in the northeastern corner of town.” Cyril sent his priests to cleanse the town’s wells, and then proceeded to oversee his soldiers stow their gear and polish their armor in the barracks. The barracks looked like they hadn’t been used since the Troglodyte War, when a much larger standing military was necessary. That afternoon the troops paraded down the street, resplendent in their glittering white armor. O’Leary publicly greeted them as the town’s saviors, and the crowds who had gathered earlier to nearly drag their Lord into the streets now cheered the Anama. They cheered for Cyril to speak. The general was no Archbishop Knor, he didn’t have his charisma to drive a crowd to murderous rage, so he spoke plainly. “The mages have poisoned your city just as they have poisoned Ermarian. Delivering your province is just a step in our plans to eliminate their presence, your dead lost to the wizard’s plague are now martyrs for a great cause.” The crowd roared. Everyone wouldn’t buy into the Anama’s anti-mage campaign, but few of these dissenters were brave enough to speak out. The hearts of the people of Sharimik were now in the Anama’s hands. OoC- No harm done Wonko. Thralni, I sent you a PM. Aran, is that a goblin or has gollum infiltrated the RP?? (Edit: didn't see your OoC, guess you already saw that.) :) [ Wednesday, March 29, 2006 16:32: Message edited by: Lazarus ] -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, March 29 2006 12:54
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Enlightened Anama Characters Archbishop Darius Knor- Charismatic leader of the Enlightened Anama. Ambitious demagogue. General Cyril- Commands all Anama forces in Karnold. Commander Varion- Placed in charge of Soft Port. Commander Lewis- Currently in command of forces in Sharimik. Father Steele- Priest who is close to the Archbishop. His advisor and right hand man. Father Reed- Priest who is placed in charge of discovering the nature of Sharimik's weather problem. Xavier "The Asp" Cresden- Skilled poisoner, formerly in prison for his unnamed crimes, helped in plans to poison Sharimik. Lord O'Leary- Lord of Sharimik. Disturbed by recent unrest, he decided to help the Anama peacefully take the city. He now remains as ruler of the city. Post 1 - Defines faction, mage hating religion. Post 2 - Archbishop Knor confides plan to attack Soft Port with aid of the Looters. Goal: gain iron from mines near Aminro. Post 3 - Soft Port has fallen. However; lands to the south have risen up against the Anama, this is work of the Dominion, though Anama can’t know it. Post 4 - Knor receives letter detailing situation in Karnold. He writes letters to Soft Port and to Lord O’Leary of Sharimik. Also sends for Xavier Cresden. Post 5 - Cresden, a master alchemist and renowned criminal, is taken out of jail to meet with Knor. Cresden ‘The Asp’ agrees to participate in Knor’s plan, which seems to involve poison. Post 6- O’Leary frets about the problems of Sharimik’s serfs. He then receives a letter from Knor asking for his help. When he reads the letter he is horrified, but agrees. Post 7 - A disguised Anama ship sails into the ports of Sharimik carrying casks of poison. O’Learys soldiers empty the poison into water sources in city and nearby lands. Asp expresses belief that the people will be begging for Anama aid soon. Post 8 - Anama march on Sharimik to deal with the poison situation. Anama are welcomed by Lord of Sharimik and crowds of people. Whole thing was a big public relations scheme. Post 9 - General Cyril listens to a drunk brag about his exploits against the now hated mages. Post 10 - General Cyril assigns father Reed the duty of finding out what is causing the disturbance in weather around Sharimik. Then Cyril departs for Aminro with a portion of the Anama's strength. [ Thursday, April 06, 2006 14:48: Message edited by: National Champion UF Gators ] -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, March 28 2006 17:32
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A merchant ship sailed into the docks of Sharimik. Anama sailors manned the deck and Captain Keelfast, respected member of the Enlightened Anama captained the ship, but the sails were plain white, and the flag of the merchant’s guild flew from the ship’s mast. No one would know the Anama had come to Sharimik this night. And no one would know the Church’s tie to its dark cargo. At the docks one of O’Leary’s men checked the ship, he had been told who to look for, “Who goes there?” A man in black robes descended, and behind him several sailors carried casks. “The Asp has come to Sharimik, where is your Lord?” The sentry looked relieved, he had been waiting on edge all night for a visitor to identify himself as “the Asp”. After all this they were only bringing wine for O’Leary! Saving the good stuff for himself like usual…. “I’ll escort you.” ----------------- That night, guards of Sharimik wearing robes to cover the sigil of house O’Leary emptied casks into the cities wells. The same scene was carried out in every outlying village of O’Learys holdings. ----------------- O’Leary sat in his office worrying. Worrying and glancing nervously at this robed man the Anama had sent to him. “So…. Will this kill them?” The man looked up, “The sick and weak will suffer considerably, and most likely die. The hardier serfs will be very uncomfortable for a while. They will be begging for the Anama to intervene by the end of the week.” O’Leary put his head between his hands, “I only did what I had to, I only did what I had to……” he kept repeating to himself. He couldn’t wait for the week to be over. ---------------- OoC- Damn it Wonko, no attacking Sharimik!!!!!!!! Its not even Dominion holdings, and I don’t see how attacking a city days ride north of Kriszan effects things in any way but to ruin my plans!!!!! -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, March 28 2006 15:31
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I'll agree with the opinion that Jordan and Martin aren't on a level with classic authors, their works are enjoyable but not really revolutionary. Is it really a requisite that a sci-fi cant be classic? How about Kurt Vonnegut (shudders). Only requirement I can think of is that a classic must have over-elaborate symbolism and an underlying message. This is notably missing from Jordan and Martin, two popular sf writers who probably won't achieve classic status. It is, however; present in works by Vonnegut and Card, authors that would be considered classic. -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Monday, March 27 2006 17:32
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"The Wheel of Time" series is a pretty good one, but obviously judgement on its status as a classic will have to be put off until the series is done. I can't help but mention "A Song of Ice And Fire" by George R.R. Martin whenever I hear WoT. I learned of WoT's existence while googling Martin's books, and they seem kind of similar (long, lots of view points.) I think Martin does it a little better, I like how there is no protagonist or antagonist; in the course of reading the books I have changed my opinion of characters many times. There isn’t a “bad guy”, or “good guy” there are just characters, it is up to you to judge their actions. Martin's books have been mentioned several times in the past couple days on these boards, a sign of the apocalypse? I'd like to be the first person to say yes. (This being said, "A Feast for Crows" calls to me, I must retire.) -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Monday, March 27 2006 17:23
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A close call, but I live again! Now if only someone can attack the ur-noob while its stuck........... -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Monday, March 27 2006 16:35
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Lord O’Leary sat slumped at his desk with his face in his hands. The peasants were certainly riled up since those fake Anama had spoken to them. Agents from outlying villages reported anti-Anama demonstrations, and mobs from these villages had marched all the way to the walls of Sharimik hooting and hollering about the Anama before finally dispersing. “They are simple folk, accustomed to milking cows and tending fields; curse whoever it was who put pitchforks and torches in their hands!” A clerk entered and placed a letter on his desk. O’Leary could hardly bare to look, “Most likely its some fool demanding I march to liberate Soft Port. How the hell am I expected to do that?” When he finally picked up the letter he was shocked to see the seal of the Archbishop of the Enlightened Anama. He opened the letter and read: Lord O’Leary, the Church of the Enlightened Anama has heard of the problems your fiefdom has suffered. It should be known that these agitators parading themselves as priests are not in any way sanctioned by our Church. I believe we now share a common enemy, the devious wizard. Unlike these men, the Enlightened Anama has respect for local law. We ask your permission and help in restoring order to the area. However; it will require a good deal of commitment on your part……… O’Leary read on, at first in horror, and then with growing comprehension and much head nodding. “I believe my prayers have been answered,” O’Leary thought to himself. It was better not to wonder what god would answer a prayer in such a twisted way. ---------------------- OoC- Thralni, I’ll think about your request for arrows. However; I’m a bit confused, are you going to use them to fight Infernal’s undead forces in Avernum, or are they for use against some faction that isn’t controlled by a player? Either way I’ll probably bring it up in my next IC, your messenger needs time to get here anyway. -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Monday, March 27 2006 13:37
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[QUOTE]Originally written by Kelandon: [QB]Tolkien didn't write any proper science fiction, did he? I thought he was strictly fantasy. Well he wrote fantasy books, but somewhere in my mind the two genres got jumbled together and morphed into one. Perhaps I've seen it done in a library or a book store, it seems reasonable. Edit: Wow that quote sure turned out ugly. But I don't feel like finding out what I did wrong. [ Monday, March 27, 2006 13:38: Message edited by: Lazarus ] -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Monday, March 27 2006 13:09
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The only modern literature I read is science fiction. I've read Heinlein, Clarke, Asimov, and Tolkien, who are considered some of the best writers of the genre. If these aren't considered classics yet, then I think they soon should be. I also like Orson Scott Card's books, and think they are as good as a lot of the above writers works. So I'll throw his books out there in the discussion as well. -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Sunday, March 26 2006 17:13
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I chose to rename myself Lazarus upon my return to Spidweb boards after a several month leave of absence. I only really use it on these forums. My most common internet id is either FacelessMan, or my real name. The former is a reference to "A Song of Ice and Fire", and it later took on other interpretations. Strangely I never used it on these boards. -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Sunday, March 26 2006 16:58
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IC: The darkest cells underneath the city of Shayder were reserved for arrested mages and other enemies of the state. It was to these dank, earthen walled rooms that the aged jailer escorted Father Steele. The lone light for the journey was the jailer’s lantern, and on one side of the walkway was the rushing waters of the Shayder sewers. One of the guards nearly retched at the stench, and Steele was forced to hold a kerchief to his face, “If anyone ever questioned my devotion……….” Just when Steele began to wonder if his half-blind guide had gotten them lost, the jailer turned a corner and led him past a dozen cells. At the last one he jangled through his ring of keys until he found the one that fit the large iron lock. The door creaked open, and Steele and his two guards had to stoop to enter the low roofed cell, “I’ll leave you with the prisoner, father,” the jailer excused himself and stepped outside. The prisoner lay face down on a straw mat, and didn’t even acknowledge the priest’s presence. Steele waited in uneasy silence at first, but eventually spoke out, “Xavier ‘the Asp’ Cresden, you have been summoned to speak with the Archbishop Darius Knor.” The man didn’t stir. Father Steele tried again, “Xavier Cresden, master alchemist, your crimes against the people of Ermarian are numerous; our Archbishop, in his mercy, has seen fit to give you a chance to redeem yourself.” The man finally rolled over to stare up at the ceiling. “What does the Anama have to offer me?” Steele hesitated, clearly unnerved but trying unsuccessfully to cover it, “Life.” The Asp let out a croaking laugh, “Life lost all value the day your ilk threw me in this hole. You would do better to offer me death, I have wished for it often.” Steele spoke “Our island’s previous rulers were narrow-minded, the Archbishop sees how your knowledge of your art can benefit the Church. He offers you a new life, and freedom to live it as you see fit, a simple favor is asked in return.” The Asp finally sits up, a new light in his eye, “Aye, I’ll do what he asks, but not for your crazed religion, but so I can die in the sun instead of this pit.” -------------------------- The Asp entered the Archbishop’s chamber flanked by two guards, he had been bathed and dressed in new robes. When the Archbishop saw who had entered, he sent the guards out. He quickly outlined the Asp’s role in his plans for Karnold. When the Archbishop was finished he inquired, “So are you the man I need, or was I misinformed about your talents?” The Asp doesn’t hesitate, “Holly is largely used by peasants for simple healing draughts, it is for these properties that it is most known. However; few men know that when brewed with wormgrass, it has quite the opposite effect.” “Does this mean that you are up to the task?” The Asp smiles for the first time in many years, “Lets just say that it will be more than sufficient for your plans.” -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |
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written Sunday, March 26 2006 12:30
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Um, its already done, look at Arancaytar's (The Threadless Thread) earlier post, or at his sig. P.S. Aran, earlier the links in your signature to the maps weren't working, however the links in the post where you told us you made the maps worked fine. I haven't checked them in a while though. -------------------- Guaranteed to blow your mind. Frostbite: Get It While It's...... Hot? Posts: 900 | Registered: Monday, August 8 2005 07:00 |