Lost Souls & Midian

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Hurrying along

Ok decided to hurry this along so I can dole out exp and finish this part of the story.

Druin the killians, dwarves and froshan meet you outside the tavern. In total you have a group of 37 including you. You head south down the mountain trail. Blah blah blah. Once down the mountain you see a small farming community and a tower. Froshan says, "Druin there is a necromancer who resides in that tower, he wants to see you I have forseen it." You head to the tower and knock on the door. The door is answered by a ghoul, an undead one at that. She lets you in and leaves the room. There is a fire burning in the fireplace and an elf standing in the library to the left. Ok Volgor post you whore.
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"Ahh I see we have visitors. Welcome back FRoshan, is this the dwarf you were telling me about?" Froshan responded, "Yes Volgor it is." "Well make yourselves at home. Come Dwarf I think we may have some business."
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ded88636bd Chapter Two: Journies and FamineMWelcome to chapter two of my forum games. Once again same crap as before. E-mail me new character sheets. Once again I try to respond in a timely manner. I am also dropping down number of posts on a page, 50 was way to many. As you can see Chapter One takes forever to pull up. I will unlock this forum as soon as we are ready.
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Taxes&
My good emperor. The people of Vridtown are in the midst of rebuilding. Normally I would suggest thst troops would fare well for our taxes but those men are more needed for our construction projects. Instead I am having my best cynics appropriates goods and services that will aid in the strength of the empire. This should be adequate until our first crop comes to full germination and sale. In one years time we shouyld be able to outfit your army with the best psioniscists that money can train.

His Enlightenedship

Grand MAgus Vrid Krege

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Mercenary rank titlesô
Mercenary titles:

10 soldiers: Sergeant

50 " : Captain (4+ Sergeants)

200 " : Major (3+ Captains)

500 " : Colonel (2+ Majors)

1000 " : General (2+ Majors)

A merc can basically call herself or himself whatever title that she or he can get away with, but these are the most commonly used ones. That is, you can call yourself Major Woody or General Protection Fault, but don't expect to be treated as having any authority without the requisite number of troops to back you up.

These numbers are simply estimates. That is, a Major who looses a large number of troops, or one of his three Captains, doesn't automatically become demoted to Captain himself. The titles are rather unofficial, and aren't granted by any government military body.

Other titles used by mercenaries--often quite different than official military titles--include:

* Lieutenant, an assistant to the leader--of whatever rank, Captain or higher; these assistants may ammend their own rank with that of their superior, i.e. Lieutenant-Colonel, Lieutenant-General

* Adjutant, similar to a Lieuteant, but primarily an administrative post

* Liaison, an officer who advises a non-military leader, such as a Duke or powerful guildmaster (or guildmistress)

* Quartermaster, this is typically a noncommissioned officer (NCO) who handles provisions for troops; when working for a non-military leader, this position is often filled by a syndic-mercenary who "requisitions" materiel when needed
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bouncing checks
Seems to be working fine, Liam

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Mutual defence treaty£
This mutual defence and assistance treaty between myself and Magus Volgor contains the following provisions and conditions.

I. We will provide aid, support, and assistance to one another in times of great need.

II. We shall not actively conspire to hinder or harm one another.

III. We shall call upon the provisions of assistance under this treaty only under great duress. At no time shall we demand aid under this treaty for trivial tasks or untrying times.

IV. The aid, support, and assistance shall be limited up to and not including personal danger and/or cataclysmic personal or financial distress.

V. The aid, support, et al, shall be rendered with all due haste, as great as the nature of the dire conditions requiring such aid make such haste necessary.

VI. When aid, support, et al, is requested and required under the provisions of this treaty--when met with conditions demanding assistance in times of great need--no recompense of aid, neither ennumerating, nor temporal measure, nor monetary cost, shall be demanded from the other party.

VII. The provisions of this treaty, with all aid, and mutual nonagression shall be maintained by both parties until such time as it is mutually agreed upon by both aforementioned parties that this treaty will no longer be needed nor desired. At such time, this treaty--and all its containded conditions and provisions shall be rendered null and void.

9d9ccff314%Chapter One: The Tower-The Final Posty
Here is the final chat post for Chapter One. Wanted to post it here cause it is fucking huge. Thanks to all the players and can't wait to bait you along in chapter two.

Volgor: "So come dwarf follow me we have much business to discuss. First let me formally introduce myself. I am Volgor. And who might you be? Froshan never did know your name."

Druin: "Well met Volgor. My name is Druin Stromgeld, of the Stromgeld clan to the northeast of here."

Druin: "This is a nice tower ya got here."

Volgor: "Never heard of them. If you don't mind me asking why have you come here? The firp only told me he saw a dwarf, who could be a good leader one day and that he could use this tower."

Volgor: "Why thank you, it has taken me some time and money to rebuild."

Druin: "Well, I have set out on a quest to find me father's old mountain home. Upon reaching the town south of me homeland, I came upon yer friend Froshan. He said that I should travel to a tower south of the city, I decided to take his advice seeing as I was heading that direction anyway. As well as searching for me fathers home, I seek any adventure that might come me way."

Volgor: "Do you know where your father's home was?"

Druin: "So it was that I came to yer tower to see what I might find."

Ceekay: As you are walking through the tower with Volgor you hear a storm brewing outside. Sounds like a heavy storm.

Druin: "My father was young when he was driven from his home. Me father's only memory of where to look was around the mountain borders of the Heldannic Lands.

Volgor: "Well Druin that is all fine and well, but I see you have amassed a decent band of men. I have to leave this tower and attend to some business. So I have a business proposition for you, if you want to hear it."

Druin: "The road I have travelled has proved to be very interesting thus far. I would like to hear your proposition."

Volgor: "Well come to my lab, we have to talk with someone else as well."

Druin: "Very well"

Volgor: You head up to the second floor of the tower and into the kitchen. You follow a long tunnel into the mountain till you come to a room with many contraptions and such in it.

Druin: "Odd things you have sittin around here."

Druin: "You a wizard of sorts?"

Volgor: "Druin I would like you to meet Claxxon, he is a Syndic. He is the one responsible for helping me and will continue to help rebuild the tower under your supervision. Yes I am a wizard of sorts, I am a necromancer."

Druin: "Hello Claxxon!"

Claxxon: "Hello Druin."

Druin: "So ye are overseeing the rebuilding of this tower?"

Volgor: "Ok here is the deal, I must leave for Byzant, I have some dealings there to attend to. Druin, you and your men are more than welcome to stay in my tower. For the right price, Claxxon will help you rebuild it as he has done me. While I am gone, I still retain ownership of the tower. If and when you get it and the surrounding town built up and all debts to Claxxon are paid, I will relinquish power over this land to you."

Volgor: "If for any reason we both pass on, or we cannot pay our debts to Claxxon then the land and lordship go to him. If that is ok with him."

Druin: "Me and my men could use a place to stay, and rebuilding the tower would be my pleasure. I have many skills that will help make this tower a structure of great integrity."

Druin: "Not to mention from here I can make inquiries as to the whereabouts of my father's homeland."

Volgor: "We will let Claxxon ponder this for a moment before we make a decision."

Druin: "Very well"

Claxxon: I will accept stewarship of the lands in the death of both of the parties, except that does not alleviate the debt."

Volgor: "Very well Claxxon from here on out, my only debt to you is what you lent me. Anything that Druin must borrow from here on out is his deal and I will leave exclusive lordship of the land to him upon my departure."

Claxxon: "Done"

Volgor: "And you Druin?"

Druin: "I accept the terms of our agreement."

Druin: "When will you be leaving Volgor?"

Volgor: "Very well, I will draw up the contract before my departure. As for any contracts between you and Claxxon you will have to draw that up. I must go gather my zombies and prepare them to leave in a few days. I also need to gather my equipment together. Druin, Lady sveltan here will show you around the tower." You see an undead ghoul step from the shadows. "She will show you all the rooms of the tower as I get ready to go. As for any other questions, see me later tonight after dinner."

Ceekay: Time passes and Lady Sveltan shows you around the tower. She does not speak, but has placards with names of the rooms on them. You go to dinner and Volgor is at the head of the main table. All the workers are seated around the other tables. He motions for you to sit.

Ceekay: As you eat dinner you notice the storm outside picking up.

Volgor: Dinner is over and the workers and other men head out. "So Druin do you have any other questions for me?"

Druin: I sit there with an expression of deep thought on my face for few minutes as I ponder the intricacies of what has happened in the past few hours.

Druin: "Froshan, he said he saw me, saw things about me. What do you know of his abilities?"

Volgor: "He has a gift if you will. He knew I was here, he knew I needed to leave but did not want to leave my tower unguarded. So he sought me out and told me of his visions."

Druin: "Intrigueing, you trust him?"

Volgor: "Yes, something about his aura tells me he is here to help."

Druin: "Ok then, that explains a lot for me, mainly it answers the reason for why you trust me with your tower. I am greatful for you kindness and will take good care of the tower. I will see to it, that the tower is reiforced and I will most likely build a wall around the town to protect the farmers."

Volgor: "That is good to hear. But from here on out it is your tower. Granted you still answer to me if anything goes horribly wrong, but you may do with the tower and land as you please."

Druin: "A great boon it is indeed that you give me."

Druin: "I am indebted to you."

Druin: "When and if I find my father's homeland, which i hope i will; you may have residence there and stay with my people whenever you wish."

Druin: "I will make sure I repay you for your kindness."

Volgor: "No, I needed to leave and now I can do so without worrying about my land. Thank you. But I must warn you, I think some hobgoblins may be looking for Lady Sveltan, they now she is here and will come to look for her here. She kille done of their tribe leaders and they were not happy about it. If anyone comes looking for me here, tell them I vacated and you are not sure where I went. Anyone that needs to know where I am will."

Druin: "I understand"

Druin: "I will do my best to keep this tower and the surrouding farmers safe. Thank you for the warning."

Druin: "I'm afraid I must be getting some rest now, I am tired from my journey."

Volgor: "I do understand, I will see you in the morning with the contracts in hand. I must leave after it is signed."

Druin: "See you in the morning."

Volgor: "Yes you will."

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Tribunal

The syndics of the city have decided upon three (3) chosen for the positions on the Tribunal.

I. The Honourable Ms. Oleann: she was originally one of the lower classes in what is now Vridtown. Through hard work, honest endeavours, and native Vridian intelligence, she has managed to become the most successful import/export business operators in Vridtown. She would provide awareness of both large business & the common peasantry to the Tribunal. Additionally she is a shrewed judge of character, & many find it quite impossible to lie to her; and indeed, few would want to; she is very friendly and outspoken.

II. The Honourable Mr. Obsidrian: he is a recent immigrant to Vridtown, & is familiar with the customs of many different cultures & groups. As a noble, he is knolwdgeable of, & accustomed, to affairs of the nobility & upper class. As an Elf, his longevity has granted him wisdom and patience. He is widely known for his impartiality & fairness in judgement. He will not allow one's social standing in the community to affect his decisions--whether the most respected lord, or the most blackhearted fiend--only the facts of the case apply.

III. The Honourable Mr. Freedman: another Human native Vridian, he is from a long line of legal advocates & syndics. His impressive memory & rapid recollection of the smallest details of legal matters make him a perfect choice to dispense the laws of Vridtown. His attention to the smallest details--and refusal to budge on matters of law & justice--will see through the legalistic jargon attempted by others of his former profession. As a master of languages, he can converse with any who appear in his court.

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Open£ Ok it begins, Chapter Two of my forum game. Any new people joining post away. I will make a genereal post this weekend. I have many things in-store for you all.=

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Travel%With the new lord of my land in place (Druin), I set out to the elven lands and then on to Vrid town. I send an emissary before me to vrid town. I plan to be there in a week if not sooner. Vrid my emissary should be seeing you soon. Look for a man in black. I must go see my father first.

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Imperialism

The Emperor's Adjutant's official reply:

Very well, Grand Magus Vrid Krege, with the proviso that the repair and refitting of the docks are your first priority, you have a 12 month extension on your cities taxes.

The Imperial surveyors are already investigating your lands. They will report directly to my staff with their findings on your city and the surrounding lands. The specifics of your tax burden, and the monetary value thereof, will be based on their findings. Future surveys will occur once every 20 years.

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Vridtown

Laws of Vridtown:

1: No weapons. Vridtown is peacebonded. If a citizen or visitor of Vridtown, who is not an ordained member of the three branches of military, brandishes a weopon within city limits; he or she will be remanded into custody and forced to work the fields or docks for one weeks period.

a: If said offendor injures or slays a citizen or visitor, the punishment is is the prior weeks work of labor plus an additional two years. Their belongings will become property of the state and sold to pay for the victims funeral. After the two years is served foreiners will be given to choice to enlist for four years into military service or extradited to their nation of origin to be prosecuted by whaterever governing body sees fit. If the offender is a citizen the he or she will be given the same opportunity to enlist for four years or work for six more years.

2: Theft is not excusable. Vridtown has a zero tolerance policy on theft in all its forms. If a citizen is caught in act or after they have commited some form of theft, he or she will be remanded to custody a forced to work in the fields and docks for one months period. During this time their right ring figer will be removed as a sign that they are a criminal of the thieving arts.

a: If an offender is caught for a third time then he must havee balls of brass. Any male caught on his third offense will be remanded to a painfully designed scrotum lock. This apparatus shall be worn for maximum discufort for the course of one year while the offender works back breaking labor on 14 hour work days. Any female repeat offender shall be placed in a similar harness designed fo bring maximum discfort and pain to the mammories and genital area and be forced to work the same as male offenders.

3: Nercomancy is death. Those practicing necromancy without the supervision or permission of his Enlightenship Grande Magus Vrid Krege shall be sentenced to death. This law only extends to those who are citizens or those who plan to be be in Vridtown for more than 4 hours. All necromancers must announce their arrival to the Captain of the gaurds. Then they shall be escorted to his Grande Magus for an interview. After said interview permission to practice within city limits may be granted. If practitioners are caught in violation to this most sacred law then their bodies shall be ripped asunder, burnded, ground, and then turned into a cube which will be buried miles out to sea.

4: Challenge. At any point in time of the judicial process including sentence the victim of a crime may challenge their offender to a deul. If the victim is dead then an immediate family member may take his or her place in the deul. These deuls are to the death. If the offender happens to win then he or she will be immediatly relesed and paid a wage equal to the work that they have provided plus given safe passage if they wish to leave Vridtown.

a: If a citizen or visitor is offended or believes that someone may have performed some crime against them they may take their case to court. There the judge will decided whether or not the challenge between to parties shall be decided in combat or litigation. Note: If one is caught participating in a non-sactioned deul they will be held liable and accountable to above laws.
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I am the Law
Most excellently done.
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Cynical Syndics
The syndics participating in the public forum want to know if your excellency prefers the primary income for the city to be a progressive tax--where the tax is based on income on a sliding scale, or a regressive tax--where everyone pays the same monetary amount.

5702f37d4f,Don't let the mixed boards intimidate you...M... fearsome Vampires, indeed.

In spite of the fact that these message boards house three disparate topics (Midian, Hunter, & Us), we aren't neglecting our Packmates. Rest assured that more for the dark & morbid is forthcoming. Meanwhile, feel free to use the Hell out of these boards. This is the "LOST SOULS" bbs after all.
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Guildmaster× [color=darkred:5517ea5eb9]Duncan speaks, "Who among you wishes to ally himself with me and my guild? Dare any of you [b:5517ea5eb9]not[/b:5517ea5eb9] ally yourselves with the Guild of Assassins?"[/color:5517ea5eb9]

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Leaving

In the morning at Druin's tower, Volgor takes his things and loads them onto his makeshift cart. He gets his horse and Fluffy out of the stable. He also asks the villagers for 2 oxen to pull his cart. They give him 2 ox and he waves goodbye to Druin and Claxxon. All of his zombies are loaded up into the cart as he talks to a few farmers. Volgor is off to his home in the elven lands and then off to Byzant. May he have a swift journey. Druin notices that the skies are still raging with a storm, it almost seems as if something is amiss with the weather. Just as he says this a fireball goes flying through the sky towards the town on the mountain. In the far distance a boom can be heard, immediatly after the boom another fireball goes whizzing by.
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Another guild˜ Cardoren thinks to himself, "Hmm another guild this could change the scheme of things." "I must let Magus Volgor and the other skulls know about this."
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[quote:290e477431="Cardoren Kai"]"I must let Magus Volgor and the other skulls know about this."[/quote:290e477431]

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Fireballs??
What the fuck?

Fireballs? [b:20604e288b]FIREBALLS?![/b:20604e288b]

When the fuck did Midian get [i:20604e288b]fireballs?[/i:20604e288b]

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Does anyone use GM screens?`I know that there isn't an official Midian GM screen (at least not one published), and that LS games--being live-action--couldn't make much use out of one, but White Wolf's "Hunter Storyteller Screen" I've seen. It seems to have just about everything that you need during a game.

I was wondering if anyone uses any GM screens (for whatever game).

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ME, I do I do.k I use one for hunter. Helps me keep those little miscreants out of my shit. And helps me be more devious.

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It didn't, if they had an elementalist with them he or she could have tried to stop the fire elemental that was speeding through the air. It's kosher, Kinslayer used it on the sunday game hehe.

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Taxes

The taxes shall be regressive. A flat tax shall be paid by all. This may seem slanted and thus making those with more financial wealth seem favored. To even the distrobution of wealth, I am offering to the finacially impovershed the opportunity to become freeholders to aid in the farming of Vridtown's crops. Those who decide to take it upon themselves to aid in our agricultural pursuits sgall be rewarded with 40 acres and a mule. The taxes collected from these individuals shall be in the forms of seasonal food collection and cash crop rotation. Whatever is not collected in taxes shall be used by the freeholders as they see fit.

Note that this farming program is of a limited time offer. I am only accepting applicants who pass an interview with myself and only so many plots of land shll be dispersed to the community. Apply quickly or you shall miss out on a great opportunity of wealth. Syndics need not apply.
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Famine - Wild Wastes/ Ostere
I don't know how many of you have read the new supplement, but it ROCKS! I would just like to thank everyone at Lost Souls publishing for all their hard work at making an awesome RPG, thats FREE. Keep up the good work! I think we all should show our appreciation to the hard working staff at Lost Souls . . . just my two cents. Also want to thank Ceekay for all his efforts in completing Ostere, yet another goodsupplement.e

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Volgor speaks
"Master Duncan I would like to speak with you. I think our guilds could have a good "working" relationship. You may find me on the western edge of Vridtown."

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So much to live for

This is supposedly attributed to Emo Phillips:

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I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said "Stop! Don't do it!"

"Why shouldn't I?" he said.

I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!"

"Like what?"

"Well ... are you religious or atheist?"

"Religious."

"Me too! Are you Christian or Jewish?"

"Christian."

"Me too! Are you Catholic or Protestant?"

"Protestant."

"Me too! Are you Episcopalian or Baptist?"

"Baptist."

"Wow! Me too! Are you Baptist Church of God or Baptist Church of the Lord?"

"Baptist Church of God."

"Me too! Are you Original Baptist Church of God, or are you Reformed Baptist Church of God?"

"Reformed Baptist Church of God."

"Me too! Are you Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1879, or Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915?"

"Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915!"

To which I said, "Die, heretic scum!" and pushed him off.
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[quote:33f9b2f9a4="phellovictim"]Syndics need not apply.[/quote:33f9b2f9a4]

There goes the sublet & resale options.

Are the acreage & mules given, or do they remain property of the state? Is the tax burden onerous?

Given the large percentage of the population that is homeless due to the Necromantic Invasion, and the influx from Citadel from when that city was razed by the Horde, there will be quite a few people who want in on this deal. Once word spreads that this offer is available, these numbers will swell--quickly leading to profiteering in the secondary market: inflation in agricultural tools & seeds, homelessness within Vridtown, prostitution, gambling, alcoholism, violence, & theft.

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Several groups of prospective settlers (many with nowhere else to turn) have already landed on the docks.

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Ok so they don't fly through the air, they went running along the ground. Can we agree on the fact that it is possible at least...damn.¡

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Fuck, relax.

The're much more dangerous running along the ground anyway (they [i:225d657601]can[/i:225d657601] jump, unlike the other three varieties).

Back on topic...

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There are further incidents of theft among the stockpiles for the tower. All of the alcohol has been stolen, and some of the books within the tower's library itself appear to be missing.

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Volgor, there seems to be a slight problem arriving at the docks in Vridtown with your ...[i:9a91cf6c3b]entourage[/i:9a91cf6c3b].

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The screen's the thing
As a player, a GM screen can be a useful reference tool & cover for maps/notes.

It isn't needed to hide dice rolls, because most GM's cheat any way.

"Hidden modifiers" my rocky gray ass.

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Transporter
If you need certain [i:8fd871dc82]materials [/i:8fd871dc82]sent to your Vridtown domicile, Magus Volgor, arrangements can be made. ¡

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Conquest of lands~I am a peasant warrior. This is to say that I am not nobility.

Through the strength of my arm I have conquered a sizeable acreage in western Formour. I do not possess the requisite status (neither acknowledged, courtly, nor noble). My lands are sizeable, and I have many that live within my realm.

Could I conquer the lands of my neighbor & claim his Barrony as my own?

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A secretive past

I cannot tell you much about me. Except my life before it happened.

From an early age I was different then the rest of the children. I would try to play with the other gaijin children but for some reason they were scared of me. When I was 8 I set some of them on fire because they called me wierdo. Between the kids picking on me and my dad beating me because he was so religious I was one fucked up kid. When I hit 18 I decided to go learn to be a syndic. I figured if noone liked me I would make them like me. My teacher was a syndic troll named Claxxon. He was a very good syndic then, I hear he is still in business so I am sure he is very powerful now.

Once I was done with Claxxon, I tried it out on my own. It worked for me but not very well. After a few months it was not working at all so I went to try to live in the woods. That is when "IT" happened. I spent 2 years in those woods learning things and doing things. Now I am a better person for it.

I decided to help further my life by joining the military. I was 23 when I went in. After I joined a marines recruiter came to me and told me I had what it would take to be an excellent marine. So I signed up with the marines. Now I must stop my story, for if I tell you more I will have to kill you.

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The only way you would be able to accomplish this Jenz is to incite a peasent uprising againt that Bron/Baroness. And to do so would mean the military would get involved and squash that uprising. But don't let me stop you try if you must.

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Even if you use your own troops from your land, or hire mercenaries, this would still be considered a "peasant uprising." You could then expect military retribution against you. Additionally, any mercenaries that would accept such a contract would be the bottom of the barrel--you would most likely have to assemble them yourself rather than hire a company.

The fast-track into nobility is via knighthood. If you squire yourself prior to becoming a knight, and since you are already a land-owner, you would then possess the necessary status in polite society to petition yourself before the local Viscount (if there is any) to become a Baronet.

Rather than assault your neighbor, the Baron, you could instead seek to become a knight through him. A Baron has the authourity to beknight someone.

Once you become a Baronet, you need only develop courtly graces in the eyes of the local Count to become the peer of your neighbor, the Baron. That same degree of social status is all that is required to become a Viscount (petition yourself before the Marquis). In this manner you may simply [i:9f53ae4fee]annex[/i:9f53ae4fee] your neighbor's lands as part of your own--your lands will then encompass his as well as the other nearby Baronies.
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Vridtown's agricultural projectD
Sydics need not apply because I saw this as an opportunity for the impovershed peoples of Vridtown to work together. Those who are "lucky" enough to attain land for the project should be encouraged to hire hands for crop raising and livestock. This community must understand that through working together after such a tragedy is the only way to reattain a profiting commnity. Now I remind the people of the second law of Vridtown and how price gouging might not be in their best interests. I am not opposed to market competition but am opposed to competition at the sake of the consumer. These are you neighbor and fellow Vridians treat them with respect and pride. I am now going to adjurn this forum and retire to my study. If there are other concerns of the people I suggest you elect and elder counsel. Thes individuals need not be the eldest in station but one who you would trust to voices you grievances or questions. One shall be chosen from each group: soldiers, syndics, martial artists, wizards, freeman(or those who are without a jo classification including the homeless). Choose wisely. The selected individuals can approach as soon a 6 o'clock this evening but no later than 10. And once a week we shall have a closed door meeting to see where we stand as a city and how the people are reacting to my executive decisions.

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After seeing the fireball attack upon the mountain town Druin asks Breg to send two of his most qualified dwarves on a scouting mission. Druin tells Breg to send them out towards the mountain town and to have them circle the region surrounding the nearby farmlands. After they have finished they are to come and report back what they find. Druin also instructs the dwarves to retreat back to the tower if they find that a direct attack is coming our way. As for the stolen supplies and alchohol, Druin sets up a guard watch overnight for the next few days to see if any other theft occurs. Druin instructs the guards (dwarves and kilians if they are willing) to keep themselves hidden so that the thief will be unaware they are being watched. Druin also has the tower searched top to bottom for any unwanted "visitors" during the day.

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Day 42: What's the big deal about oranges? There was an entire grove and this old guy comes out yelling at me to put his oranges down. I mean, 'cmon, it's not like they don't grow on trees. Anyway, since I had had about forty before he caught me, I said, "I don't need your stinking oranges!" and threw it at him. It turns out that was a bad idea. I don't think I'll be welcome back at that town though. How was I supposed to know he was the mayor, and a powerful necromancer to boot... Oh well. I hear the search party now so I'll have to be going.
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...:Breg sends out two of his scouts. They head up into teh mountains quickly and will probably be back in a few days. The dwarves and killians agree to take turns on night watch. You do not see anymore elementals running across the ground but you do here a big gust of wind kick up. But there is no rain in sight.
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Your companion will face a sentence of up to 120 days labour at his trial.

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Thank you Claxxon"Yes Claxxon, it would be nice if you could send a little help my way. I am not sure if Vrid will provide me the tools, lumber or food I require. Anything you can send to help would be great. And be prepared my friend, I think some things are a brewing."

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Positions for Elder Council are being decided by the people of the city. As these are open discussions amongst interested parties, this may take some time.
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Request from Claxxon"Claxxon,

With the help you send me I could also use a team of dwarves and ghouls. I plan to build catacombs in the side of the mountain at Vridtown for burials of the zombies and villagers. I understand this will be a sizeable sum, but I can hopefully work this down.

Magus Volgor

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I can negotiate the transportation of the skilled labour for you at no cost, merely for the consideration of gaining me a particular position in your new city of residence. You will be responsible for the payment & upkeep of the skilled labourers. I can arrange any materials that you need, and am willing to send an additional 5000 bezants worth of supplies.

The overseer of your new building project will be an expert Dwarven engineer. His name is L
r Graniteplate. You will appreciate his ideas.

I will be unable to directly participate in this particular office, but will be able to do so [i:fd5cf79e57]in absentia[/i:fd5cf79e57] via proxy. I already have this intermediary in place within the city in question, but will need the the position officially to enable this endeavor. My participating in the legislative process in this fashion could be of great benefit to yourself.

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A few days later Breg's men return to you. Behind them they have about one hundred people in tow. They look like they are from the above city. Breg runs out to his men and talks to them. Froshan approaches you and says "Your kingdom has arrived Druin expect an emissary soon." He hops off into the tower. Breg runs in to you and says "Sir these people are here from the town we came from. Seems the fire elementals wiped out the town. Some were able to get out before the town was demolished. There are approximatly one hundred and twenty of them. They seek refuge here and will help you build up this area. Maybe you should talk with Claxxon for some help."

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[b:627e4e4c6c]I. Official results: [/b:627e4e4c6c]

A. The Imperial Survey Team, representing the interests of the Emperor of Byzant have surveyed the city of Vridtown & surrounding lands. The official findings of the Imperial Survey Team are included within this document.

B. The city of Vridtown & surrounding environs officially contains the following areas & borders thereof:

[b:627e4e4c6c]II. Built-up areas: [/b:627e4e4c6c]

A. The contained urbanized area of the city proper as it lies within the natural borders of the surrounding mountain wall.

B. The border of this area shall extend on a contiguous line from the highest portions of said surrounding mountain wall circumscribing the city proper until the point on the edge of the land mass where the wall is no longer continuous.

C. At this point, the border shall extend along a straight line to the corresponding point across the harbour where the mountain wall meets the ocean on the other side.

[b:627e4e4c6c]III. Surrounding areas of arable land: [/b:627e4e4c6c]

A. The non-mountainous arable portion of the surrounding environs of the city of Vridtown proper shall belong to that municipality extended from the mountainous area surrounding the city proper out to a distance of not more than 100 miles south into the northern edge of the Sansa-Kum Desert.

B. This arable portion shall extend west no greater than the western border of the area denoted in section II above, and no further east than to the forested portion as denoted in section IV below.

[b:627e4e4c6c]IV. Forested region: [/b:627e4e4c6c]

A. The wilderness area that is forested southeast of Vridtown shall be divided between the three (3) provinces that share said forest as part of their cojoined borders.

B. This aforementioned woodland shall be delineated by means of of stone pillars placed within to denote the corners of the boundaries of where one province's concerns end as the adjoining region is possessed by the neighbouring province. These stone pillars have been emplaced by the Imperial Survey Team & their exact locations have been included in the records of said organization within their secured and sequestered journals, and these exact locations are noted via distance and vector from previously noted fixed locations.

C. At no time shall the stone markers be moved, altered, defaced, removed, destroyed, reconstructed, nor affected in any manner, whether by sentient means, natural forces, and neither mystic nor mechanical means, by any party other than the official representatives of the Emperor of Byzant as represented by His Imperial Survey Team in the course of their official duties.

D. The forested region shall be divided into the following portions:

i. The southern half shall remain the possession of the Principality of Mutaal, along with the inhabitants of this forest in their residences, who shall remain citizens of said province.

ii. The northeastern three-fifths of the forest, including the pools that are the historic battle monuments sacred to the Province of Nabeeh.

iii. The northwestern remainder shall be remainded to the city and province of Vridtown.

[b:627e4e4c6c]V. Summary: [/b:627e4e4c6c]

A. These records are official documentations and are binding by the law and word of the Emperor of Byzant via the official intermediaries of the office of the Imperial Survey Team.

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The arrest

Having had the moment to collect Myself before the question start...I am introduce to what has happened...within my own mind I know the choice that have been made...that I myself have not had the time or the ability to accomplice anyone....

As the question starts....I am open and honestly....giving a detailed list of what I had done the night of the murder...That each servant....within My house had seen Me that I had not left.....Marus had come for dinner and We had spent the even planning on how to start the running of the city council...That He had not left until the wee hours of the morning. ..listening intently to each question asked.... trying to put together the pieces that have cause what I would consider My City to be in an uproar....Having also taking the time to explain My companion upset with the handleing of My person..and why it is so detrimental that he keep Me safe...with that gentle voice ....Each one of the gaurds listening intently to the everything said....capture by the sheer beauty and hanging upon everyword.

The radiant smile never living her face....as she stays seeting within the questioning room...hands folding gracefully within her lap...as she awaits there decisions.

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I am in the Heldannic Freeholds & am in the area. I need strong arms to fight on the land & row when at sea. I will ask among those that lost their home if they are willing to join my warrior band.

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Teach tradej I am willing to trade knowledge of fighting arts. I desire to make myself the strongest warrior possible.

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"Well Breg, that is truly disturbing news. Why would fire monsters be attacking a town for no reason? (Druin has no idea what an elementalist is) Whatever the reason, lets hope they won't be comin here. Please go talk with the people, find out whats left of the town, see we might go back and find anything thats salvageable. Oh have a few of your men go around and talk to the farmers, find out what kind of crops they grow here, and find out whether or not we can actually feed one hundred and twenty more mouths. As for the refugees tell them that I will my best to help them out and tell them to wait outside for a little while, I will speak with them shortly."
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"As I said earlier Master Druin. Your kingdom has arrived. If you decide to put off your quest for your fathers homeland, you have the opportunity to be great...if you make the right decisions. I must leave for a few weeks but I shall be back soon."

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We're working on changing everything on the E'zine yet again. These changes will make everything easier to read/navigate & faster to load.

Some of the ideas are:

[i:b77b33a3de]songs/bands[/i:b77b33a3de]--more along the lines of the "drive-by songs" rather than "I think this band is cool & if you don't like it you suck."

[i:b77b33a3de]cool places[/i:b77b33a3de]--not just clubs, aesthetically pleasing cemetaries & the like as well; this will be something that readers can add to the list

[i:b77b33a3de]clothing/accessories[/i:b77b33a3de]--how to "look" right without looking cheesey; emphasis on simple, effective, & cheap

[i:b77b33a3de]game shit[/i:b77b33a3de]--an acknowledgement of geekdom; more than Midian, VtM, or D20; highlighting the darker RPG's & ideas for various systems

[i:b77b33a3de]featured link[/i:b77b33a3de]--too many cool sites to just make a big list for; instead we highlight one or two at a time

[i:b77b33a3de]monsters in the world today[/i:b77b33a3de]--killers in the news & the latest guy who flips out in court & claims to be a vampire

[i:b77b33a3de]serial killer shit[/i:b77b33a3de]--originally a feature on another site, this will be continued on the E'zine.

Long term stuff (that is, not changing all the time) will include the traditions of the Lost Souls Pack--universally & specific to local packs, who we are & what we do, history of the Pack, entry requirements, Ritae--again universal & specific, organizational notes--how the Pack has grown from its drunken WW origens, & conglomerate rules for your persona.

Anyone with other ideas--or just wanting to comment on how this sucks--post here...
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Yes, Korven?

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Druin speaks with Claxxon

(speaking in anglan) "Hey there Claxxon, I've come to speak with ya. There are a hunnerd peoples at me doorstep, refugees from the town to the north. Apparently the town has been destroyed and the survivors are seekin shelter here. For now the only thing I see fit to do for them is maybe purchase some canvas/cloth and supplies to make tents so the people can have a temporary home while I try to build 'em a new one. I'd like to know what yer opinion on the matter is. Also, I forgot to ask Volgor some questions before he left, so I thought I might ask you. What kind of natural resources do i have to work with, besides stone? Also where is the nearest city from here? and can i get supplies in that city? what kind of supplies do they have? How far do i have to travel to buy lumber? If these people decide to stay here and work for me I will try and provide for them. I may need some assistance. Perhaps we can work out a deal."

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Canvas costs 1 flourin per square yard.

The nearest large city is nearly a month's journey with the prevaling travel conditions.

What sort of a deal?

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Warriors, come out & playH I have food, & can supply a sword to whomever signs on.

Any takers?

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Hopefully I will not miss this concert. If Mr. Redoak is planning any shenannigans then I will make sure he is taken care of properly.

I hope the murderer can be found. I am sure that my niece will assist all that she can to bring in the killer. If all else fails I will find them myself.

Once I am there I will throw a celebration for the citizens, for helping stop the fires. I will also do some questioning as to the death of the arsonist. If all seems just and fair at that point, then I will make sure they are honored for their bravery.

Most is not usually how it seems. That is why my guild is there. I trust their decisions though at some times they may seem crazed or vengeful. %

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Saving your ass
I think that the funniest part of any Midian game is when the players ask "Can't I at least get a saving throw?"

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Every instinct in my body cries for egress from this workshop. Everything in here screams of lethality, from the explosive potential of Eddy's pressurized hydraulics labs to the excessively pointy edifices in his dungeon o' projectiles. Of course, for every pained yelp my body makes, my mind chimes in with an efficiency rating or an exploration of the potential application to the field of cranial screwtop operations. I will say this for Eddy, he's got one hell of a junkbin. Some of the things on my drawing board I could almost pull ready-made from the pile of random mechanisms he's got in the back.

I've been working hard on all sorts of devices, not the least of which are my customized crossbow bolts. I've worked out a really interesting one using a vial of magnesium and water, split by a small divider. Upon impact, the vial breaks, the magnesium and water mix, and an intensely bright, hot flash occurs. I believe this would be useful both as a blinding flash, and a trigger for greater effect. Chemical burns can be quite nasty. Also, I've improved the yield on my explosive bolts. I have impact bolts that explode on contact, and also wet bolts, which deliver a spray of whatever solution i dream up directly to the target. I've been working with a fast-repeating crossbow concept so that two or three bolts can be delivered to the target with a single pull. Eddy's helped me a lot with this one, his rotating barrel crossbow is ideal for this concept. A single burst can blind, coat, and immolate a target, or so the tests have shown. We'll see how it works in the field. I've been working on something special for K'vurd as well <lucky boy>. As the draw seems to be the most precipitous obstacle, i've been working with alloys that are quite resistant to breakage. A spring made of one of these alloys could withstand even a troll's might. A single draw could power a dozen bolts to their destinations. I'll have to do a little more experimentation with this concept before it's ready for the battlefield.

I've questioned Eddy about the practicality of creating a wagon-sized steam engine and he seems enthusiastic. Imagine, a machine the size of a wagon, horseless, but with the power to knock down a castle wall. It is the wave of the future, I've seen it in the guts of several small animals.

We've been working on the NOH series, really trying to work the bugs out and give these poor little automata a fighting chance in the hazardous world of adventure. I'm surprised Eddy didn't explore this stuff too much, as it seems he's always the one to come up with the easiest method of detonation for any piece of technomancy I bring before him. I can hardly see him turning down a chance to replicate himself with spinning razor blades for hands and's projectile naptha sprayers for eyes; it seems right up his alley. We've had temporary setbacks attempting to create remote access and sensory display for these buggers, and they really aren't smart enough to form a truly useful member of a fully functioning band of adventurers yet. I see limitless potential for their use as combat support, however, as they are nearly tireless and can easily be programmed with a kill-or-be-killed attitude. The real trick is target recognition. As their displays are quite limited, we must determine some method for them to distinguish friend from foe. Perhaps some sort of pre-battle spray, applied to friends before hostility is anticipated. Or some sort of reflective tag, easily recognizable by NOH's optic sensors. I've also been trying to expand on NOH's ability to recognize his surroundings. Though Eddy's done a lot of work with the stereoscopic display, i don't think he's taken the time to explore some of the more esoteric senses we exercise. We'll see how a simple gas-intake vent and some tactile response sensors <thousands of pins under a thin coat of rubber to simulate touch> bog him down. I think the idea here is less a simulation of sentience than an improvement on it. We'll build NOH bigger, better, faster than before.

That brings up a subject i've been attempting to collate. I've taken it upon myself to visit the local university and see about discovering the in's and out's of physiology. The anatomy textbook is thin, but i think a little supplemental research can be provided. It seems to me that we would have better luck if we didn't have to simulate some sensors, we could merely, well, let's say 'borrow' them from an organism and, given the proper interfaces, install them. I will need to study this very carefully if i'm to make a go of it. I don't think I'll even tell Eddy until I have a working prototype. Though I realize our understanding of medical science is still primitive <we're much better at disassembling bodies than reassembling them> I've sought the advice of the more scientific healers in the city and begged their knowledge on many subjects in the past month. Wisdom of bodily mechanisms will greatly assist me in future ventures down this path.

Agon and I have had some rather profitable dealings recently. My knowledge of engineering has been indispensible in our recent mining forays. Not only have Eddy and I been able to improve on many mining techniques currently used, but we've actually had a great deal of success in automating the mining process. It only makes sense considering how much more suitable a machine is for jobs like mining. A machine doesn't complain if it runs out of air or light, and it will dig until it breaks. Of course, deaf-mutes don't complain about that stuff either, but they seem to have a bit shorter useful lifespan.

Using the profits from our mining escapade, I've been able to set up a small workshop of my own. I know it's nothing like Eddy's sanitarium, but that's mostly the point: not only am I unsure as to exactly how Eddy would react to my recent work, but I also need a bit of asylum in which to get serious thinking done. It seems like something is always either exploding around me or poking me in the buttocks at Eddy's. I've tried to equip my workshop with a cross-section of multi-disciplinary tools that would be as suited for surgery as they are for construction. This will give me a place to test out some of the theories i've been working on, namely the reproduction of muscle memory and tissue regeneration on necrotic flesh. It seems morbid, but the machines we build are in so many ways inferior to the machines we are, i merely wish to take advantage of the similarities and overcome the differences to create the most advanced life form possible.

My studies of the Hephaestus device continue to amaze me. What an extraordinary piece of technomancy this will become if we can manage to reassemble it. I'm rather glad that Agon has decided to give us a sabbatical during which we can research our fields of study. I'm not really built for adventuring, as despite my efforts i am still too weak to effectively wield the more barbaric of our weapons. Though i should believe myself above this, I've witnessed firsthand how useful it is to be able to handle a sword in close quarters. I'm seeking some instruction on the art of swordplay, as I have this feeling as if I might be in a situation someday in which that knowledge will come in handy. Call me a pessimist, but I rather believe my days of crawling around in caves and invading the ancestral homes of monsters are far from over.
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I have many skills. I am a trained soldier, syndic and an alpha packmaster. I also know breakfall and disarm. If none of those skills catch your eye, maybe you might want to become a lycanthrope.

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You're killing me, Leander. This is great stuff.

I cannot wait to see some of these ideas come to fruition.

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Wolfblooded‘I would indeed like to embrace that part of my Heldannic heritage.

The defensive skills you mentioned would be most helpful. Up until now, I have been relying on stout armour & quickness to keep me whole.

In addition to the Florentine style, I have been trained by the Impaler herself in her particular fighting style. I am also quite good with battlefield strategy, if I do say so myself.

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Black Guard,

This sounds good to me. I will gladly try to do this for you. Just do realize that to do so, I must infect you. You see it spreads like a disease I must bite you or cut us both and make sure there is blood, slavia, or other bodily fluid transfusion. I will let you pick the method. Though I do ask that we trade skills first before I do this. For afterwards I will want to not hang around to much for your bouts with the "madness." Yes I have heard of the Impaler and along with Florentine style, I wouldn't mind having some of the other skills as well. But we will need to talk in person.'

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Hi my name is Drackonius, I am a redskinned gaijin male with blond hair and green eyes. I am 8' tall and weigh 350lbs. I like killing stuff, long walks on the beach, and......triangles. I am a marine in the Formorian military and plan on moving up. I am looking for a woman who likes the same things, is fit and has a wild streak to try and tame the beast in me. Woof woof baby.

Please contact me I am in the Byzant empire 4 days south of Vridtown with the Iron Man guild run by Agonn.
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