Issue #47: "Falinea and Melabrion"
[February 25, 2002]
IN THIS ISSUE
* The Hall of Chivalry
* The Scarmis Pen
* ThoomCare Travel Warnings
* West Foundation Awards
* Tyking II's Tenebrion Report
* Clan Profile: Tabula Rasa
* Interview with Falinea
* Dorfs Meet with Melabrion
* Exile on the Street by Charlos
* Merlisk Reports on Orga Summoning
* An Interview with Marsh Hermit
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Issue #47: "Falinea and Melabrion"
[February 25, 2002]
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IN THIS ISSUE
* The Hall of Chivalry
* The Scarmis Pen
* ThoomCare Travel Warnings
* West Foundation Awards
* Tyking II's Tenebrion Report
* Clan Profile: Tabula Rasa
* Interview with Falinea
* Dorfs Meet with Melabrion
* Exile on the Street by Charlos
* Merlisk Reports on Orga Summoning
* An Interview with Marsh Hermit
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FROM THE FEN NEWS BUREAU
BY JEANNE
Hello and welcome to News from the Fen Bureau. It is said that the more things change, the more things remain the same and that's been very true lately.
* The Sylvan Outpost is still closed.
* The Hall of Chivalry is open and it's less of a tribute to chivalry than allowing those who are squires and knights to get heraldric shields bearing the name of their order. I had hoped there to be someone explaining the tenets of knighthood but there is sadly nothing of note.
* Fat Alice has come to town again and asked us to retrieve a gem for her, but won't trust us with its location lest we keep it for ourselves. So she wants us to give her 40,000 coins then she'll tell us the gem's location and she will give us the money back when we give her the gem. I recall what she did when we worked to give her the new hut and so I don't trust her any more than I can throw her.
* The Scarmis Pen on Ash Island seems to be the popular place for high-level fighters to hunt since it is close to town although relatively difficult to leave. There's always the danger of severe injury because of the acid, but overall it sounds like a very exciting place to hunt.
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TYKING II's MILDLY TENEBRION-RELATED REPORT!
By Tyking II
Well, the Orga summoning spell happened. There was much chanting, with just about every exile joining in. In the end, we summoned one Orga. It didn't seem like much, but then a Shaman was found. Then Wangah Rah started feeling sick, then both Wangah and Merlisk started speaking in the Orga tongue. Eventually, the town saw Hatreds popping up all over the place, as well as other Orga. Wangah found a control spell that would work on a hatred if the exiles would stop attacking it. Of course, that never happened, so Perkusi attempted to lead the Hatred to the zoo. Unfortunately again, the hatred poofed, and left us with nothing.
Jynx appeared in that time, and gave me some interesting information:
-The Orga came into town through Purgatory
-The Orga have their own altar
-An Orga was captured after this, and Jynx spoke to it in a strange language. To us, it appeared the Orga said "cat". Jynx stated that the most likely word the Orga was saying was "catapult", "although they do like to eat cats".
In other Jynx-comments,
-I found out during an earlier encounter with Jynx that our world is full of tiny tears, exactly like ones in the Ripture War, only much smaller. He stated at that time that the tears were rapidly expanding.
-Today he told me that the tears had subsided and his people had it under control for the moment. He also told me that what we know as "ether", is actually material leaking through the tears. Therefore, the Ethereal Plane is simply a manifestation of leaky tears.
That's about it, so I'm signing off!
-Tyking II
Oh, and Darnok sued me for some weird reason. "Your a punk, everyone hates you, your annoying" or something like that. (Yes, I know that it's actually "you're", but he didn't). The jury found this case to be what it was, and found me innocent. Yippee!
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CLAN PROFILE: TABULA RASA
BY JEANNE
While everyone starts out as exiles, most decide to pick a profession shortly after arriving in Puddleby. There are a few individuals who, for one reason or another, decide to choose their own path and remain unprofessioned exiles. Many don't even think of this and assume that they are trying to become mystics or are still trying to pick a profession.
To combat this, WorldWalker has brought together a group of similarly-minded exiles to form "Any Clan" or the Fellowship of Tabula Rasa. "Any Clan" gives all exiles who have chosen to remain unprofessioned exiles moral support and friendship.
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INTERVIEW WITH FALINEA
BY LELU
I met Falinea in the South Forest. She is a wonderful and beautiful creature. Here is our conversation.
Lelu yells, "Help, fallen Zo!"
Falinea exclaims, "Greetings, exile!"
Lelu exclaims, "oooooooooooooh!"
The Rat munches on Lelu's fallen body.
The Rat pokes at Lelu's wounds.
Lelu exclaims, "how pretty!"
Falinea has not disclosed her race, is female, is an exile, and is not wearing the symbol of any clan.
She is holding a roguewood club, and she is wearing a sunstone, a shirt, a third circle fighter belt and a pair of pants.
You begin sharing your experiences with Falinea.
You are sharing experiences with Falinea, Nyika, Taladwy, Altir and Harmachis.
Falinea asks, "what got you?"
Lelu says, "well, officially... a vermine"
(Falinea blushes)
Lelu says, "but.. I was surrounded by many many creatures"
(Falinea nods)
Falinea says, "I know how it can be"
Falinea asks, "are any healers coming for you?"
Lelu asks, "how did you get to be such a winged creature?"
(Falinea looks puzzled)
Lelu says, "I don't know if anyone is looking for me"
Falinea says, "I was born this way, of course"
Lelu exclaims, "oh!"
Falinea says, "I am a poor healer, but I will try"
Lelu says, "excuse me.. I did not realize we had any creatures like this on the island"
Falinea says, "I am the last of my kind"
Falinea says, "and not often in the lands"
Lelu says, "I see"
(Falinea starts to heal Lelu)
Lelu exclaims, "yay!"
(Lelu is raised easily)
Lelu says, "Thank you"
Falinea ponders, "always such a relief when it works!"
Lelu thinks, "aaah up, thanks to Falinea"
Falinea says, "most welcome"
Falinea has not disclosed her race, is female, is an exile, and is not wearing the symbol of any clan.
She is holding a moonstone, and she is wearing a sunstone, a shirt, a third circle fighter belt and a pair of pants.
Altir thinks to you, "aye?!"
You think to Altir, "She is a winged horse! have you met her?"
You concentrate on sending your message to Altir.
Falinea asks, "out hunting solo? or did you lose your party?"
Lelu says, "solo :)"
Falinea says, "always my favorite way to hunt"
(Falinea smiles)
(Lelu smiles.)
Falinea says, "well, good luck to you"
Lelu says, "I am a kind of narcoleptic... so, many don't like to hunt with me so much :)"
Falinea says, "ah"
Lelu says, "I wanted to ask you..."
Falinea says, "I know others with the same problem"
Falinea asks, "yes?"
Lelu asks, "how did you end up on the island?"
Falinea says, "oh, it was sad"
Lelu says, "I'm sorry..."
Falinea says, "there is a scroll about it"
(Falinea searches her memory...)
Falinea says, "http://www.vizia.com/falinea/falinea.html"
Falinea says, "I think
Lelu says, "I will read it..."
Falinea says, "it still makes me cry"
Lelu asks, "You said you don't come out much.. what brings you out today?"
Falinea says, "I've recently returned from another search for possible survivors"
Falinea says, "of my family"
Lelu asks, "oh?"
Lelu asks, "where were you searching?"
Falinea says, "I have a home here, in the Sacred Grove, and return to rest occasionally"
Falinea says, "several islands to the east, far away"
Falinea says, "no sign of anyone yet, though"
Lelu says, "the Sacred Grove? I don't believe I know of this place.. I've only been around .. maybe 6 months or so..."
(Falinea shakes her head sadly)
Falinea says, "ah"
Falinea says, "not many go there, but mystics"
Lelu says, "oh, I see"
Falinea says, "you must pass through the spriggin wood to get there"
Falinea says, "perhaps someone will show you sometime :-)"
Lelu exclaims, "ohhh.. yes, I've heard of spriggin wood.. and Tree Giants!"
Falinea says, "it's quite pretty"
Lelu says, "I'm very scared to venture there"
Falinea exclaims, "and the only place on the island where the seasons actually show change!"
Lelu says, "It sounds pretty..."
Lelu exclaims, "!!!"
(Falinea nods)
Lelu exclaims, "Oh, this I must see!"
Lelu asks, "What does it look like now?"
(Lelu waves.)
Lelu says, "hi Clair"
Falinea says, "well, there are secret passages and such, so you need someone knowledgeable to take you"
Falinea says, "Greetings, Claire"
Lelu asks, "Have you met Falinea?"
Clair says, "Hello."
Falinea says, "it's summer, so the trees are green and in full leaf"
Lelu says, "oh, that does sound intriguing..."
Falinea says, "but when fall comes, soon, they change color, and the grass turns brown"
Falinea exclaims, "and the snowstorms in the winter are difficult!"
Lelu asks, "Are there any others who live there besides you?"
Falinea says, "no"
Falinea says, "the grove allows my presence"
Falinea says, "I don't know why"
Lelu says, "it must be lonely"
Falinea says, "it is"
Falinea says, "but I continue to hope my family will show up, someday"
Falinea says, "well, friends, time to sling on the old feedbag"
Lelu says, "the citizens of Puddleby are mostly very kind and friendly.. you should come out more often and "play" with us :)"
Falinea exclaims, "long flight!"
Clair says, "Be well."
(Falinea smiles)
Lelu says, "ok! thank you for your help! :)"
Falinea says, "I find that my presence is sometimes, uh, distracting"
(Falinea grins)
(Lelu smiles.)
Falinea exclaims, "Good luck and good hunting!"
Lelu says, "well, you are a beautiful creature, so I can understand why"
(Falinea waves.)
Lelu says, "thank you"
(Falinea blushes)
You just received good karma!
(Lelu smiles.)
(Falinea flies away.) (and then disappears into thin air!)
You gave good karma to Falinea.
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DORFS MEET WITH MELABRION AND TENEBRION
FROM TARF THE DWARF
Tenebrion says, "They follow their orders to the letter."
Jo Ma'ril asks, "can you translate for us, dwarven guys?"
Habbakuk Lal says, "Yep."
(Wangah Rah mumbles something under his breath.)
Tarf ponders, "Greetings"
Jo Ma'ril says, "Thanks."
Gimli says in Dwarven, "Greetings"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Hi"
Tenebrion asks, "Wangah Rah, can you tell the subject of
which you want to discuss?"
Wangah Rah says, "Nai, I am afraid I cannot publicly."
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "Have you been informed by the
other dwarves of my desire?"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "To some extent"
Jo Ma'ril asks, "What's he sayin'?"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "Do you realize that secrecy is
in your best interest?"
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "you wish for a mercurial staff, no?"
Tenebrion says, "I must leave for now."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I have one"
Janus is no longer Clanning.
Habbakuk Lal says, "He says tell the ugly Human to beat
it."
(Wangah Rah nods)
Jo Ma'ril says, "phhft"
Wangah Rah says, "Lei'tar"
Habbakuk Lal says, "Heh."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "then it appears I am not 'up to
date'"
(Melabrion nods)
Jo Ma'ril says, "c'mon be nice, I'll buy you a beer when
we get back"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Norm and the others were sent
to gather the leaders of the dwarven nation"
Tarf ponders, "I can't translate myself, I'm making a movie
now go keep your pants on :P"
(Nunul smiles and nods)
Melabrion exclaims in Dwarven, "This should be kept
secret!"
Wangah Rah says, "Tell me when one of the good dwarves can
translate for me."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "I'm not sure that we dorfs have a
leader"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "That's unfortunate"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "though there are some of us who are
organized"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "But, I'll take any leaders to
come forward"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "But, you should know dwarfs are
rather independent"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "Gimli here, and myself, are members
of the dwarven militia"
Nunul asks, "Tarf...can you tell him that I had a strange
pulse on the amulet I wear for decoration?"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "Gimli is a council member, I am a
former council member"
Wangah Rah asks, "Nunul, when was this?"
(Melabrion nods)
(Nunul thinks)
Wangah Rah asks, "Four days ago?"
Nunul says, "about 5 puddle days ago"
Wangah Rah says, "Indeed"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Well...."
Rifkin is now Clanning.
Tarf says in Dwarven, "The other council members are
hungover and/or drunk currently"
(Melabrion laughs)
Nunul says, "or 4...."
Wangah Rah says, "As I thought"
Wangah Rah says, "Many did..."
Melabrion Seeks a Meeting
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I wish for the dwarves to
accomplish what the lesser races have not"
Nunul asks, "even non-mystics?"
Wangah Rah says, "Please ask Melabrion what he was doing."
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "and that would be...?"
Wangah Rah says, "He sunstoned some whose amulets pulsed
and said they disrupted his expriment."
(Jo Ma'ril nods.)
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "This is why I wish to have a
meeting with your leaders"
Wangah Rah says, "I'm interested in what he was doing that
was so sensitive."
Nunul shows his Ethereal Amulet to everyone.
Nunul asks, "why as a fighter did I feel the pulse?"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I believe that your noble race
can succeed where the others haven't in fulfilling the deal put forth by us"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "We have heard of Tenebrion's
desire for a stone, but we have serious concerns about giving him one."
Wangah Rah asks, "Tenebrion, did Cimmbrion pass on my
request to yi or Umbrion, regarding the amulets?"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Then, give it to me"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "Look, no offence, bub."
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "But you share a surname with
Umbrion and Tenebrion do you not?"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "They are my brothers"
Wangah Rah asks, "Tenebrion, did Cimmbrion pass on my
request to yi or Umbrion, regarding the amulets?"
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "Your brothers, one whose foolish
experiments threaten purgatory, and the other who causes disease?"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "Well, getting a stone is hard"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "These are things that you say"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "They are not my doing"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "But, I will fulfill the
promise"
DanDura'a yells, "Get yer stinkin' paws off me keg, Larea!
Guards! Guards!"
Jo Ma'ril ponders, "Bad idea"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "But convincing us that giving you
a stone is a good idea is even harder"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I will create a permanent
portal for six of those Orga Stones"
Wangah Rah asks, "Tenebrion, did Cimmbrion pass on my
request to yi or Umbrion, regarding the amulets?"
Trust
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "Why do you not trust us?"
Habbakuk Lal asks in Dwarven, "Why should we?"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "We have shared our knowledge
with you"
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "Have you though?"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "I have only just met you."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "All I have ever seen is secrets"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "We've given you magic the
likes of which you've never seen"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "Secrets?"
Tenebrion says, "I do not believe they did, Wangah Rah."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Your fellow citizens know
much"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "Everything about your brothers is
secret"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "a hidden castle with no entrance"
Wangah Rah says, "I spoke of my concern on the lack of
metal in our lands."
Gimli asks in Dwarven, "Aye, but everything comes at a
price. What will this cost us?"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "A tower full of secret doors and
magic"
Wangah Rah says, "He pushed for haste on his
experiments..."
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "Why would we WANT you in our
homes?"
(Nunul wonders if Lugubrion gets much use from the fishing
rod he gave him)
Gimli says in Dwarven, "Hey, everyone loves dwarfs. :)"
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "why would you need to hide it?"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Because it's our home"
Wangah Rah says, "and said he would discuss it and see if
some way amulets could be disrupted in greater abundance."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "we too have a home"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "And I've not invaded yours"
Hoggle is no longer Clanning.
Tarf says in Dwarven, "No, just 2 of your brothers"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "Oh?"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "Do you have proof of this
accusation?"
Azel asks, "So how do I get back?"
Jo Ma'ril asks, "Wangah, can you open the door?"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "I personally witnessed Umbrion's
invasion of Puddleby"
Azel says, "To town"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "it was, he called it, a "warning""
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I am not my brother's keeper"
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "we find a new island near our home,
and we provoke attack?"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "No, but you are seeking credibility
from your brother's deeds"
Tenebrion asks, "What would you offer instead of metal
Wangah Rah?"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "You may deal with him on this
issue"
Wangah Rah says, "I offer yi the service of testing with
them."
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "What reason do we have to trust
you?"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "So, you do not think our deal
is good enough?"
Rieger thinks, "is up again"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "What trust?"
Wangah Rah says, "With more amulets, this would be greatly
expediated."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "A deal is a deal"
Wangah Rah says, "I fear between yi and Cimmbrion's
experiments, I don't have enough."
Tenebrion asks, "And you would have me bear the cost of
your mistakes alone?"
Hidden Risks
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "You present six stones...."
Gimli says in Dwarven, "We think the deal is fine, but we
fear hidden risks."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "We open the portal"
(Wangah Rah raises an eyebrow.)
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "How may I assuage your fears?"
Wangah Rah asks, "What mistakes do yi speak of?"
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "and what would you require the
stomes first?"
Tenebrion says, "I have never broken my amulet. You are
asking me to pay for your mistakes."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "by explaining your motives"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "and proving them to be true"
(Melabrion laughs)
Wangah Rah says, "Yi have said yi believed risk must be
taken for reward."
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "What do you think our motives
are?"
Wangah Rah says, "It is your choice, of course."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "They are more simple than you
imagine"
Wangah Rah says, "It would greatly speed the mapping
project."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "I can only say that our world is
one frought with evil."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "And you are related to it."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I see"
(Wangah Rah nods to Jo)
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "So, you've no real argument
here."
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "Just distrust of all?"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "No, not at all"
(Wangah Rah nods thoughtfully.)
Gimli says in Dwarven, "We have some reason to distrust
your brothers"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "Caution. simple as that"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Let's start small"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "You don't go giving away purgatory
pendants"
Tenebrion says, "I already face substantial risk by
assisting your people to become more familiar with the Ethereal Plane."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "or your purgatory could be in
danger"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "You bring me one stone, and
I'll give you this..."
(Wangah Rah nods.)
Jo Ma'ril asks, "Then why assist us?"
Melabrion shows his ethereal portal stone to Tarf.
Tenebrion says, "You could do great harm there."
Wangah Rah says, "I suppose the answer be no then."
A Fair Deal?
Jo Ma'ril asks, "What do you get out of it?"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "You bring me six and I'll
create one that is permanent"
Tenebrion says, "Because, Jo Maril, I believe you might
assist me and that makes the risk worthwhile."
Jo Ma'ril asks, "I see, and what kind of assistance do you
need?"
Gimli asks in Dwarven, "And what will be done with the
stones?"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I feel the deal is fair
considering the work and ordeal involved on our end"
Jo Ma'ril says, "You and your brothers seem very
capable..."
Wangah Rah says, "I asked him to provide more amulets,
Jo."
Tenebrion says, "You have more easy access to certain
areas of the world than I."
Wangah Rah says, "But he thinks the risk is too great."
Jo Ma'ril ponders, ""easy""
Wangah Rah says, "Pardon, Tenebrion. I shall be right
back."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I need to test them"
Sparrow thinks, "Night Hepta"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "To see if they're even of use"
Tenebrion says, "I have no interest in fighting orgas. I
need you to collect their teleportation stones for me."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "But, from what I've seen, they
do hold promise"
Tenebrion says, "As one small example."
(Jo Ma'ril nods.)
Tarf says in Dwarven, "Promise for what?"
Jo Ma'ril says, "I understand...but many exiles don't
trust you because they don't see how the "deal" works for you"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I think the abilities of
teleporation are within our grasp"
Tenebrion says, "Your scholars can travel the world and
map the ether activity. A pursuit I do not have time for."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "But no power comes without great
cost"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Somehow, those stones hold
answers to this puzzle"
Lex says, "hello"
Jo Ma'ril says, "'lo."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "We are willing to pay the
costs"
Tarf's Past Comes Up
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "What price are you willing to pay?"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "I see."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "if your assumption is even
valid"
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "Ends justify the means, eh?"
Tenebrion says, "Tarf, I do not often see you here."
(Wangah Rah smiles nervously.)
Gimli says in Dwarven, "But we are not sure what the cost
is and if we are willing to pay."
Jo Ma'ril says, "He's too busy drinking beer"
(Tarf scowls at Teeny Brain.)
Tenebrion says, "And murdering ambassadors."
Jo Ma'ril says, "oh that too"
(Wangah Rah grimaces.)
(Tarf looks proud.)
Tenebrion says, "I must leave for a while."
Tenebrion says, "Farewell."
Wangah Rah says, "Tenebrion"
(Jo Ma'ril waves.)
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "What about that gem you hold?"
(Melabrion smiles)
Jo Ma'ril asks, "hmm, are you selling Earthstones,
Melabrion?"
(Nunul marvels at Melabrion's gem)
Lex asks, "what's an earthstone?"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "So, will you allow me to
present my case to your leaders?"
Jo Ma'ril exclaims, "'s what Rutabaga sells!"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "Much has happened since exiles met
your brothers. Very little of it has been good."
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "Or, will you hinder my
attempts?"
Jo Ma'ril says, "he says they're uh important or
something"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "I do not speak for all dorfs"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "So I shall not make a decision"
(Melabrion nods)
Tarf says in Dwarven, "and it would not be right"
Jo Ma'ril says, "It's much better from his mouth"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "We will be happy to encourage more
talks."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "for me to hinder their ability to
decide for themselves"
(Melabrion nods)
Habbakuk Lal says in Dwarven, "What you ask for would take
much work on our end, if we did agree."
Gifts
Tarf says in Dwarven, "We will discuss what we have
obser..er...talked about this evening without dwarven brothers"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I understand"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I've already offered gifts to
smooth the way."
(Melabrion grins)
Nunul thinks to you, "does he still speak of the
teleportation stones?"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "In fact...."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "Gifts, Mr. Melon, are not what
concerns my people."
Gimli says in Dwarven, "Dwarfs are rarely of one mind
about anything except beer. :)"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I've been promised some Stout
for my gift"
Melabrion shows his beer keg to you.
Lex says, "heh"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "That was my gift"
(Nunul slalivates)
(Melabrion grins)
Gimli asks in Dwarven, "You call that beer?"
Wangah Rah ponders, "Oh, he's got them under control now."
Jo Ma'ril ponders, "Bribes?"
Habbakuk Lal says in Dwarven, "Sylvan beer, blech."
(Wangah Rah plays doorman again)
You show your cask of honey ale to Melabrion.
Melabrion exclaims in Dwarven, "Sylvan!"
Nunul shows his cup of eggnog to everyone.
Melabrion exclaims in Dwarven, "Bite your tongue!"
(Gimli chuckles)
(Tarf laughs)
Dwarven Servants?
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "My dwarven servants made this
for me"
Gimli exclaims in Dwarven, "!"
Habbakuk Lal asks in Dwarven, "Servants?"
Jo Ma'ril takes a drink from his bottle of water.
Gimli asks in Dwarven, "Dwarven servants?"
(Tarf shakes his head as if he saw that coming.)
Habbakuk Lal says, "Dwarven servants eh ..."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Of course"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I associate myself only with
noble people"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "And Kalian"
Lex says, "brb"
(Melabrion grins)
(Lex takes a nap)
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "He is my servant amongst your
people"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "But I see him little now"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "You make servants out of dwarfs,
this will help your cause."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I do need to choose another, I
fear"
Habbakuk Lal exclaims in Dwarven, "No Dwarf would ever be
a servant to a Sylvan!"
(Melabrion laughs)
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I haven't been a Sylvan in
longer than you can imagine"
Habbakuk Lal asks in Dwarven, "A slave perhaps?"
(Melabrion frowns)
Tarf asks in Dwarven, "In all this time you still haven't
figured out how to make yourself less ugly?"
(Wangah Rah squirms.)
Tarf says in Dwarven, "I don't mean that as an insult, it
was a serious question :)"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Well, some magic isn't worth
tampering with"
(Melabrion chuckles)
Jo Ma'ril ponders, "Dark Knight"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "Aye, that is what we fear"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I fear that I've been this way
for so long that I'd not know what to do otherwise"
Kevin is now Clanning.
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "My heart is dwarven"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "That is good enough"
Jo Ma'ril says, "'lo."
(Melabrion looks)
Morvannic says, "hello"
Dude is now Clanning.
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Your town sure attracts many
Sylvans"
Lex ponders, "ZZzzzzz......."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "Blech."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "That's why the beer tastes like
swine water"
Melabrion exclaims in Dwarven, "Then give me some better!"
A Trade of Fellowship
Tarf says in Dwarven, "Gimli here is the best brewer in
the Lok Grotons"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Lord Gimli, I'll trade you an
Ethereal Amulet for that Ale"
Astral Duck is now Clanning.
(Tarf chuckles.)
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Think of this as....a trade of
fellowship"
You offer a cask of honey ale to Melabrion for free.
\SELL /cancel to cancel the offer.
You hand Melabrion a cask of honey ale.
Tarf says in Dwarven, "It is a trade."
¥ Melabrion offers you an Ethereal Amulet for free.
To accept, \BUY 0 Melabrion.
Melabrion hands you an Ethereal Amulet.
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "There"
(Gimli nods)
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Perhaps a mystic can use it to
help my brothers map the Ether"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I recommend a DWARVEN mystic"
(Melabrion winks)
Gimli says in Dwarven, "Of course"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "But, it is up to you"
(Wangah Rah winks at Melabrion.)
Gimli says in Dwarven, "We have several in our clan"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Good"
Habbakuk Lal says, "Raldin perhaps."
Lex ponders, "ZZzzzzz......."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "yes but only 1 full I believe"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I look forward to meeting
them"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "They will have questions for you I
am sure"
(Melabrion nods)
Melabrion Asks About the Bloodblade
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "One more thing before I go"
Gimli asks in Dwarven, "Aye?"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Tell me more about this
bloodblade that I've been given"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "What does one use it for?"
Melabrion shows his bloodblade to you.
Tarf says in Dwarven, "To draw upon your body to inflict
greater damage"
Bon Temps thinks, "Dunno, can you? :D"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "It is a weapon."
Tarf says in Dwarven, "it is used by warriors"
Nunul ponders, "a healer with a bloodblade?"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "So, it draws from your life
force to power the sword?"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "It takes skill to use it well"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "Something like that, aye."
Melabrion ponders, "Interesting"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "What are its components? Who
makes it?"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "May I speak with them?"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "That I know not..."
Gimli says in Dwarven, "It is made with a dagger and a
moonstone"
Lex ponders, "...zzzzZZZZzzz"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "That is all?"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "It takes great skill to use"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "What are the rituals that bind
the two?"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "A moonstone is a tricky thing for
a fighter to hold."
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "From whence comes this power
to bind the two?"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "Only the strongest fighters can use
it, and only then after months if not years of training"
Melabrion ponders, "Interesting"
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "May I speak with the smith?"
(Wangah Rah scratches his head.)
(Wangah Rah takes a quick nap)
Habbakuk Lal says in Dwarven, "He is in the savanna."
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "I take it that that is far?"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "He does not leave his cave as far
as I know."
Habbakuk Lal says in Dwarven, "From here, yes."
Melabrion asks in Dwarven, "Perhaps one of you could draw
me a map?"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "Ask your brother, he has an
unscrupulous alliance with the t'rools. He'll know of the savannah"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "I could dispatch a servant
there"
(Wangah Rah coughs.)
Lex says, "Funny that a sylvan only speaks dwarven"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "Perhaps"
Lex says, "yeah and regular way out will be tough"
(Melabrion nods)
Gimli says in Dwarven, "It may be easier to work on one
deal at a time."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Understood"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Well, I should attend my
experiments"
Habbakuk Lal says in Dwarven, "We could always show you
the way there."
Gimli says in Dwarven, "There are many things about the
islands we do not fully understand"
(Melabrion grins)
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Perhaps another time, Habbakuk
Lal"
Gimli says in Dwarven, "And I am not talking about just
the women"
(Melabrion laughs)
Tarf ponders, "Like why did we build a brewery on the
darshak side of the island?"
Habbakuk Lal says in Dwarven, "Maybe he's too scared to
leave his protection."
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Well, I need to go to my
experiments"
You just received good karma from Melabrion, Thank you for
your service.
Gimli says in Dwarven, "Aye, hopefully we will speak
again"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "Please keep me informed of
your progress with the meeting"
Tarf says in Dwarven, "We will discuss your offer with our
people"
Melabrion says in Dwarven, "very well"
Geneva is now Clanning.
(Tarf waves, trying not to spill his beer.)
Habbakuk Lal says in Dwarven, "Thank you for your time."
(Melabrion waves)
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EXILE ON THE STREET
BY CHARLOS
Charlos asks, "Dorf on the street for Fishwrap Magazine, care to answer a couple questions?"
Entil'Zha says, "Hm, sure."
Charlos says, "I'm here with Entil'Zha"
Charlos asks, "Entil'Zha, what did you get for Bawkmas?"
Entil'Zha exclaims, "I got my very own cellophane-wrapped Ba'alzamon!"
Charlos asks, "Do you wear shoes or slippers?"
Entil'Zha exclaims, "slippers!"
Charlos asks, "How many ranks could a rankwhore rank if a rankwhore whored for ranks?"
Entil'Zha exclaims, "I think maybe 10... no wait! As many ranks as a rankwhore could whore if a rankwhore could whore ranks!"
Deadmeat says, "Um, sure."
Charlos says, "I'm here with Deadmeat"
Charlos asks, "Deadmeat, what did you get for Bawkmas?"
Deadmeat says, "Well, I didn't get the Puddleby Farms Mystic Brains snack assortment I wanted..."
Deadmeat says, "but I'm not complaining about the skeleton I got. It's in my closet."
Charlos asks, "Do you wear shoes or slippers?"
Deadmeat says, "Shoes."
Charlos asks, "How many ranks could a rankwhore rank
if a rankwhore whored for ranks?"
Deadmeat asks, "All of them?"
Charlos says, "Thanks for your time, be well"
You gave good karma to Deadmeat.
(Bizob greets Charlos with a Zo headbutt)
Charlos asks, "Dorf on the street for Fishwrap?
Magazine, care to answer a couple questions?"
Bizob says, "heh"
Bizob says, "you know me"
Charlos says, "I'm here with Bizob"
Charlos asks, "Bizob, what did you get for Bawkmas?"
Bizob says, "I got the first harrius potterus scroll"
(Bizob thinks)
Charlos asks, "Do you wear shoes or slippers?"
Bizob says, "I'm a shoe man"
Charlos asks, "How many ranks could a rankwhore rank if a rankwhore whored for ranks?"
Bizob says, "I'm only partially a rank whore"
Bizob says, "hard to say"
Bizob says, ":]"
Charlos exclaims, "good to see ya!"
Charlos says, "I'm here with Cecil"
Charlos asks, "Cecil, what did you get for Bawkmas?"
Cecil says, "beer bread and candy club"
Charlos asks, "Do you wear shoes or slippers?"
Cecil says, "black boots"
Charlos asks, "How many ranks could a rankwhore rank if a rankwhore whored for ranks?"
Cecil says, "as many as me"
Charlos says, "Thanks for your time, be well"
Omni says, "hehe"
Charlos says, "I'm here with Omni"
Charlos asks, "Omni, what did you get for Bawkmas?"
Bizob ponders, "dorf on the brizambles..."
Omni says, "Well, I actually got an early Bawkmas present.."
(Omni points to his belt.)
Bizob says, "heh, congratulations"
Charlos asks, "Do you wear shoes or slippers?"
Omni exclaims, "I wear my taintless shoes!"
Charlos asks, "How many ranks could a rankwhore rank if a rankwhore whored for ranks?"
Omni says, "Let me think about that question.."
Omni ponders, "As much as Cecil?"
Cecil says, "lol"
Cecil exclaims, "that was my answer!"
Cecil exclaims, "as much as me!"
Cecil says, "lol"
Omni exclaims, "Sounds right to me!"
Charlos says, "Thanks for your time, be well"
Charlos asks, "Kensington, what did you get for Bawkmas?"
(Kensington thooms)
Kensington exclaims, "Nothin!"
Super Chicken exclaims, "!"
Charlos asks, "Do you wear shoes or slippers?"
Super Chicken asks, "what about you, Charlos?"
Kensington says, "slippers, of course"
Charlos asks, "How many ranks could a rankwhore rank if a rankwhore whored for ranks?"
Kensington says, "Hm, that's a toughie"
Super Chicken says, "14.6"
Kensington says, "That sounds good"
Kensington exclaims, "14.6!"
Super Chicken says, "bawk"
Charlos says, "pipe down Chicken you'll have yer chance"
Kensington says, "=D"
Charlos says, "ok"
Charlos says, "Thanks for your time, be well"
Charlos asks, "Dorf on the street for Fishwrap?
Magazine, care to answer a couple questions?"
Charlos says, "I'm here with SuperChicken"
Charlos asks, "SuperChicken, what did you get for
Bawkmas?"
Super Chicken exclaims, "I got I got!"
Super Chicken shows his candy club to everyone.
Kensington says, "ooh."
Super Chicken asks, "and what did you get for Bawkmas, Charlos?"
Charlos asks, "Do you wear shoes or slippers?"
Charlos says, "I'm askin' the questions here buddy"
Super Chicken exclaims, "slippers! pink bunny slippers!"
Charlos asks, "How many ranks could a rankwhore rank if a rankwhore whored for ranks?"
Super Chicken asks, "14.6?"
Charlos says, "Thanks for your time, be well"
Super Chicken says, "bawk"
Charlos asks, "Dorf on the street for Fishwrap?
Magazine, care to answer a couple questions?"
(Ayella chuckles.)
Kirth Gersen exclaims, "Sure Charlos!"
Luna says, "Hello"
(Kirth Gersen smiles.)
Charlos says, "I'm here with Kirth Gersen"
Charlos asks, "Kirth Gersen, what did you get for Bawkmas?"
Kirth Gersen says, "A load of money from Santa...and..."
Kirth Gersen shows his candy club to everyone.
(Kirth Gersen smiles warmly.)
Charlos asks, "Do you wear shoes or slippers?"
Kirth Gersen says, "Shoes, of course."
Charlos asks, "How many ranks could a rankwhore rank if a rankwhore whored for ranks?"
(Ayella giggles.)
Kirth Gersen asks, "May I pass on that one...?"
(Kirth Gersen grins.)
(Ayella laughs.)
Charlos says, "Thanks for your time, be well"
(Kirth Gersen chuckles.)
Charlos asks, "Dorf on the street for Fishwrap?
Magazine, care to answer a couple questions?"
Kirth Gersen exclaims, "Thank you!"
Luna says, "sure"
Charlos says, "I'm here with Luna"
Charlos asks, "Luna, what did you get for Bawkmas?"
Luna says, "A wave of unholiness from Tenebrion"
Charlos asks, "Do you wear shoes or slippers?"
Luna says, "neither, calf boots"
Charlos asks, "How many ranks could a rankwhore rank if a rankwhore whored for ranks?"
Luna says, "one million"
Charlos says, "Thanks for your time, be well"
(Luna curtsies)
(Kirth Gersen chuckles.)
(Ayella chuckles.)
Charlos asks, "Dorf on the street for Fishwrap?
Magazine, care to answer a couple questions?"
Ayella says, "Of course."
Charlos says, "I'm here with Ayella"
Charlos asks, "Ayella, what did you get for Bawkmas?"
(Ayella smiles grimly.)
Ayella says, "Beer bread."
Charlos asks, "Do you wear shoes or slippers?"
Ayella says, "Both."
Charlos asks, "How many ranks could a rankwhore rank if a rankwhore whored for ranks?"
(Luna giggles.)
Ayella asks, "as many as they felt like ranking?"
Charlos says, "Thanks for your time, be well"
(Kirth Gersen grins.)
Charlos asks, "Dorf on the street for Fishwrap? Magazine, care to answer a couple questions?"
Ayella ponders, "That has to be a trick question.."
Delirium says, "ok :)"
(Kirth Gersen nods)
Charlos says, "I'm here with Delirium"
Charlos asks, "Delirium, what did you get for Bawkmas?"
Ayella ponders, "I mean.. who does not wear slippers?!"
Delirium says, "A long winter's nap"
Charlos asks, "Do you wear shoes or slippers?"
(Ayella giggles.)
Delirium says, "I glued them to my feet"
Charlos asks, "How many ranks could a rankwhore rank if a rankwhore whored for ranks?"
Delirium asks, "what did you call me???"
(Kirth Gersen laughs.)
Delirium conks Charlos with a greymyr rock candy.
Charlos says, "Thanks for your time, be well"
(Ayella laughs!!)
(Luna nods.)
Kirth Gersen exclaims, "That's the way Deli!"
Ayella says, "Definitely the best answer."
Charlos asks, "Dorf on the street for Fishwrap? Magazine, care to answer a couple questions?"
Tara says, "urr... sure"
Charlos says, "I'm here with Tara"
Charlos asks, "Tara, what did you get for Bawkmas?"
Super Chicken ponders, "not ah horsey"
Tara exclaims, "Bread, Beer bread!"
Charlos asks, "Do you wear shoes or slippers?"
Tara says, "red thigh high boots 8-}"
Charlos asks, "How many ranks could a rankwhore rank if a rankwhore whored for ranks?"
Super Chicken exclaims, "14.6!"
Tara asks, "14.6 ?"
Charlos says, "Thanks for your time, be well"
Super Chicken exclaims, "Bawk!"
Astor ponders, "heh!"
Tara says, ": )"
Cecil says, "I have a question for you, Charlos"
Kensington says, "14.6 seems to be a popular answer"
Charlos says, "I got a keg of honey ale from Santa, SC §-)"
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THE TWELVE DAYS OF BAWKMAS
Sent to Fishwrap by Aravir Eldanar
(Editor's Note: I forgot to include this in the last Fishwrap. I think I'd had a little too much fishnog and left out a page. Anyway, I liked it and wanted to include it, even though it's a little late.
- Para)
By The Snowy Place Singers (Rooster, WorldWalker, Clio, Aravir, Draven, and Ja Skew)
On the twelfth day of Bawkmas my true love gave to me
Twelve pairs of shoes
Eleven annoying snerts
Ten ranks of Mentus
Nine kegs of beer
Eight Dwarves a drinking
Seven Undines a moaning
Six flutterbys fluttering
Five 'Brion Brothers
Four Maha Rukhnees
Three running rats
Two giant vermine
And a scavenger bird in a dead tree!
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CONJURING TODAY
BY MERLISK THE THOOM
Thanks to everyone who helped Wangah Rah and me get our most important spell component - the heart of an Orga Hatred!
A few days ago, we were kindly invited by Rieger to attend a short excursion into the Orga Outback. After a heart-pounding run through Hatred's Hollow (or, lack-of-Hatred's Hollow), we hunted OOB while proceeding to the Orga Village.
In one of the many snells in the Outback, we found a Hatred. After badly wounding it, it must've sensed what Wangah and I wanted to do because it summoned about 10 Zerks to attack us. Ack! Fortunately, our fighters handled the Zerks while the healers rodded the Hatred. The mystics Wangah and Shadowearth saved the day by boosting the fighters enough that they reliably hit the Hatred.
Wangah then removed the still beating heart and placed it in a container that I had specially prepared. The heart beats still.
Once I finish translating the spell in my Auntie's book, we'll be ready to finish our final spell. If anyone has any old books on archaic Thoom, I'd love to borrow them.
We *WILL* summon an intelligent Orga that will tell us the secrets as to the location of their Stronghold and the location of our catapult!
Thanks again to all that helped. Give us some time to finish the preparations and we'll finally learn their secrets!
Summoningly yours,
Merlisk
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INTERVIEW WITH MARSH HERMIT
BY MARTILAN
Martilan: "Tell me about Trillbane."
Marsh Hermit: "Trillbane hated Midnight Wendeckas. Trillbane lived in the mountains."
Martilan: "Will you tell me where Trillbane is?"
Marsh Hermit: "Trillbane travels a lot. I haven't seen Trillbane for a long time."
Martilan: "Tell me more about Trillbane."
Marsh Hermit: "Trillbane is a great swimmer. Why do you want to know about Trillbane?"
Martilan: "Have you ever met Trillbane? I want to find Trillbane"
Marsh Hermit: "I'm a skilled pathfinder."
Martilan: "Tell me about library."
Marsh Hermit: "I hear there's a library in Puddleby."
Martilan: "Tell me about Trillbane's library."
Marsh Hermit: "Trillbane collected rare books."
Martilan: "Where is Trillbane?"
Marsh Hermit: "Trillbane might be dead."
Martilan: "Is Trillbane dead?"
Marsh Hermit: "No idea."
Martilan: "Do you like Trillbane?"
Marsh Hermit: "No. Trillbane is a lousy father."
Martilan: "Tell me about Gaeyl."
Marsh Hermit: "Gael is a great pathfinder."
Martilan: "Do you know where Gaeyl is?"
Marsh Hermit: "I'm not sure where she is."
Martilan: "Do you like Gaeyl?"
Marsh Hermit: "Yes."
Martilan: "Do you love her?"
Marsh Hermit: "I haven't for a while."
Martilan: "Thank you."
Marsh Hermit: "You're welcome."
Marsh Hermit: "Anytime."
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Sail away, away
Ripples never come back.
They've gone to the other side.
Look into the pool,
Ripples never come back,
Dive to the bottom and go to the top
To see where they have gone
Oh, they've gone to the other side...
"Ripples"
- Genesis, "Trick of the Tail"