01/19/05 - Curmudgeon the Drudge

  • Curmudgeon the Drudge first appeared during a live event on the Verdantine server.
  • He also appeared again later on the Leafcull server.
  • When he appeared, he wanted help gathering a number of quest items so he could give them to friends and his wife. The quests varied depending on the server he was on. On Verdantine, he requested Elysa's Favor and the Baron's Amulet of Life Giving. On Leafcull, he asked for the Doll Leader's Charm.
  • If you successfully helped him you received the title Curmudgeon's Friend and a Drudge Board with Nail inscribed by him.
  • Players that protected him from harm and buffed him were awarded with the title "Special Friend" and received a Huggy Drudge Doll.

Items

Drudge Board with Nail Huggy Drudge Doll

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Banderling Assault

Jan. 15, 2005 - HG

A Banderling war party has been discovered in the ruins of Edelbar!

"We are being invaded at 43.4N, 26.7E. Tons of bandies, small to big. They seem to be protecting the LS near those coords. I got a few SSs for you of the LS before I died. I'll send those in ASAP. A boss mob is in the Bandy attack. His name is Kur'graal. Finally after 2 hours 40 mins, hundreds of deaths, maybe killing blows and a very sore foot on my part (Banderling Hierophant crushes your foot for 208 points of Bludgeoning damage!) we managed to kill everything in the raid...even those poor mites what were just watching....Grats again Taleron Og on the boss kill!"

January 16, 2005 - Leafcull

A Banderling War party has been discovered occupying a tower to the south east of Rithwic!

Paieon of LC sends this report from the Banderling Tower at 9.3N, 63.9E: " I killed the boss (Gherr Garwar) and he dropped the following Mace:"

Ursuin Spike An oak mace with an Ursuin fang driven through the head. This item cannot be furher imbued. Value 3000 Burden 494 Workmanship Flawless (7) Damage 21 - 35, Piercing Bonuses Attack: +10% Melee: +13% Speed (28) Restrictions Base Mace 350+ to wield Special Props Armor Rending, Dropped on Death

January 17, 2005 - Frostfell

A banderling war party has been discovered guarding the road between Glenden Wood and Zaikhal!

The banderlings were amassed at the old Glenden Wood banderling tower at 31.6N, 16.7E. The tower�s entrance had been fortified by a large chained door; after breaking through we were attacked by another group of banderlings that came from the south, lead by a banderling called Barask.

Barask cheers loudly, �Wanga!�

Barask was defeated at 1:40am; it took another eight minutes or so to round up the remaining banderlings."


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January 17, 2005 - Morningthaw

Machine of MT sends a few pics of the Banderling Raid in Yanshi! He reports: "By my best guess I'd say there were at least 100 people there and the battle lasted about 30 minutes. There were many different types of banderlings all the way up to VOD-style Paragons and Champions...lots and lots of them. The boss monster had the appearance of a Champion and my guess was he came out of the building with the door we destroyed. There were 10 or so Champions in there so I figure he was probably just hidden in there among the rest."

Bob adds that the fight took place at the Yanshi festival grounds and Uster got the kill.


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If you have pics of the raids or the boss creatures, send me an email!

January 17, 2005 - Thistledown

  • Occurred at 54.3N, 17.4W - Empyrean Stone Tower.
  • Multiple corpses of Peddler found at the tower lifestone. The peddler was found nearby with the title "traumatized merchant".
  • Mobs of Paragons, Manglers, Hierophants, Champions, and more.
  • The boss, Hurg'rhal, was located behind a destroyable door.
  • Boss dropped a tinkerable Ursuin Spike.

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Dialog

The Peddler's tower east of the Regina Cottages settlement is under siege by a banderling war party!

Barask cheers loudly, "Wanga!"

Hurg'rhal says, "Rawr!"

Hurg'rhal says, "Darka Makata!"

Hurg'rhal says, "Kurata!"

Scavenger Hunts

On the evening of January 20, 2005 an emissary appeared seeking help with items to protect Dereth! The Magical Man of FF reports:

Broadcast from +Leo Netherlands> An emissary of the royal guard has appeared outside Shoushi and is looking for master tradesmen to assist him in crafting items needed for the protection of Dereth.

Heya Maggie, Love the site. I logged on to see a message that said a master craftsman was in Holtburg and needed some supplies to help protect Dereth. He said Fellow up and you're going on a scavenger hunt. He wanted a Dinner plate imbued with crippling blow and a perfect diamond ingot (apparently this is exactly what the council needed). Naturally, it was spammed over the allegiance channel. A fellow quickly formed and Brotherhood of the Blade got the requested items in 7 minutes flat. Also there was a reward attached to this quest.

The group I was with was Baruvin, Vanora, and Azland. Bauv, lucky for us, had the ingot, and even more lucky was the imbue done by Vanora.

Broadcast from +Leo Netherlands> Congratulations to the group of The MAgical Man who succeeded in providing me with the items I sought.

Apparently he can't type.

The reward ended up being not so great. A Pot of Thanalim dye, a Writ, and an Arwic Mines Sending gem, but it was great to see Turbine putting in more live events.

~The Magical Man and Crew (FF)


Abandoned Mines Portal Sending Gem A glowing red gem. Double Click on this portal gem to transport yourself to the Abandoned Mines.

Value 0 Burden 5 Spells Free Ride to the Abandoned Mine. Spellcraft 210 Mana 70/70 Activation Lore: 40

+Leo Netherlands bows deeply. The Magical Man says, "Pass a word on to the council" The Magical Man says, "More live events" +Leo Netherlands says, "I shall, The Magical Man"


Zerono of HG reports he appeared on HG as well, again seeking various items.

Broadcast from +Leo Netherlands> Congratulations to the group of Grown to Tinker who succeeded in providing me with the items I sought.

January 21, 2005

Hey Maggie it's Julian's Touch from TD. We got a broadcast on TD saying :

Citizens, an urgent appeal, a secret collector is need of some items to add to his collection, please go to the Castle gates at Lytelthorpe for more information."

+LeO Lecce says, "Between new species arriving and attempting to take over the land and old species growing stronger and attempting to take over the land, we have a lot we need to protect ourselves and our land from. I have been summoned this evening to test your skills as scavengers and tradesmen. In a few moments I will give you a list of two items which I will ask you to craft for me. The items are required for a secret mission some members of the royal guard are about to embark upon. The first group of up to four people in a fellowship to craft the item and give it to me in a trade window will receive a prize. +LeO Lecce says, "Any questions?" +LeO Lecce says, "The items I require you to craft for me are 2 Great Superior JackO'Lantern and a Yifan dress that is dyed Purple. Remember you can be in groups of 4."

Congratulations to Quynton who has supplied the required items. +LeO Lecce says, "I would like to thank everyone who tried this evening; you are helping keep Dereth safe for everyone."

Quynton reports that his fellowship members were Telin, Tormentya, and Wendie the Witch. They received 4 Singularity keys, and 4 pack dolls as a reward, an Asheron doll, a Virindi, Burun and a Cow.

January 23, 2005 - TD

Po-dunk of TD reports: "Today on Thistledown there was a live event held in Soushi by +LeO Ireland. He asked for an acid imbued drinking vessel, a greater gem of rejuvenation and some hearty green tea ice cream. A fellowship consisting of my trade mule Tadpole Pie, Wakiri, Gwydiana and Ima Packrat. As a reward for being the first to complete the quest we all got a thanking stone inscribed by +LeO Ireland, a writ, a portal gem to the abandoned mines and our choice of pack doll. Enclosed are pics of the title we received and also of the inscribed thanking stone.


Mosswart Thanking Stone A small stone carved with the stylized face of a smiling Mosswart. These are given by Mosswarts as a gesture of thanks. Inscription: Tadpole Pie thank you for your assistance in supplying the forces of Dereth 18 Wintersebb 70 PY --+LeO Ireland

Value 5 Burden 75


January 24, 2005 - WE

Alderonny of WE reports: "My mule Tinkertoon (with Katlaya and Tinka belle) handed in a diamond infused pyreal ingot and hearty healing carrot soup to +LeO Milan. The rewards were: 4 sings, 4 writs, 4 snowmen with fezes, 4k py, 4 Abandoned mines portal gems, 4 assorted dolls (scarecrow, Asheron, Gearlan, and a plush tusker). The fellow got a "Queens Crafter" title!

January 24, 2005 - HG

Broadcast from +LeO Lithuania> Congratulations to the Group of Darius of the Nexus. His brave fellowship has succeeded providing the items needed to protect Dereth!

February 3, 2005 - TD

Broadcast from +Leo Netherlands> An emissary of the royal guard has appeared in the Shoushi meeting hall looking for master tradesmen to assist him in crafting items.

February 7, 2005 - MT

This is Krunk of Morningthaw, on feb 7, 2005 an event triggered in Shoushi meeting hall. One of Queen's people were dispatched +LeO Nicosia wanted all to come and help with stuff for the queen. When I showed up there were a few there and +LeO Nicosia announced she needed the following items: Imbued goblet with crippling blow, dyed green dapper suit, and wedding cake the items were for the queen friends who were getting married. I imbued the goblet with cb, there were 3 others in fellowship with me also who helped: Jademoon, De-Chef-Madam and Don Que. Thank you guys. When we handed the items over we got this global:

Broadcast +Leo Nicosia> Congratulations to the group of Krunk, Jademoon, De-Chef-Madam and Don Que who succeeded in providing me with the items I sought.

We were rewarded a pack doll each and a sing key and a marble key, I had asked if I might get a special title and +Leo Nicosia said she would ask queen elyssa and superiors at next council meeting. Then 2 days later Nicosia keeping her word along with queen came to me and granted me the title Queen's Crafter, a unique title and only Isparian to be granted such a great honor. It was the best day in AC for me. I am proud to be of service. Thank you very much to you + Leo Nicosia for your selfless act and voice and the queen to grant such an honor I will cherish always.

Escaped Convict

Morningthaw

  • Escaped convict named Ellis the Grey was found in Glenden Wood. He wanted players to stop him by opening a Trade window and putting magic items in it.
  • Players finally caught him just outside of Eastham where he killed himself (he didn't want to go back to prison).
  • +Leo apprehended him at the Lifestone and gave 5 unique Mosswart Thanking Stones to the player that stopped him.

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Dialog

Broadcast from +Leo Netherlands> Though he loves magic, Ellis is scared of portal space and is avoiding traveling through any portal. He can't be too far from Cragstone at this rate.
Braxtynn bint Baux says, "Cripes.........why did he kill himself"
Braxtynn bint Baux says, "So sad.........does anyone know if he had a Lifestone?"
Braxtynn bint Baux giggles
Ellis the Grey says, "I curse you Case III"
+Leo Netherlands says, "Okay, I will be right back, I must take care of him first, then I will reward you, Case III."
Ellis the Grey says, "You and your family will be cursed for returning me to Glenden Wood, By my blood"
You bow deeply.
You say, "Glad I could help"
+Leo Netherlands says, "No, please, Thank you. All of you."

Broadcast from +Leo Netherlands> Case III has found and distracted Ellis long enough that I could apprehend him. Thank you to everyone who has helped this evening.

January 21, 2005 - HG

Zerono of HG reports: The Royal Guards are warning travelers near Glendenwood, a crazed member of the Order of the Raven Hand is on the loose. Come to the Pub in Glendenwood to find out how to help. He escaped from the prison. We do not know where he is ultimately headed but was seen leaving town heading West. Guthima the Wise of Arwic has been visited by Ellis. He was last seen leaving Arwic and heading West. Though he loves magic, Ellis is scared of portal space and is avoiding traveling through any portal. He can't be moving very fast, then. Ellis the Grey has just been spotted near Cragstone. We have learned that Ellis had family near Eastham. Perhaps he is heading there. Ellis the Grey has been spotted near Rithwic. Ellis the Greu has been apprehended with the assistance of Kisskeen, unfortunately he decided death was better than a return to jail.

Tehanu of HG reports on his conversation with Ellis the Grey!

"While the event was going on, I had a little conversation with Ellis the Grey. I don't think it revealed much, but maybe someone can put pieces together. I started by sending Ellis the Grey a tell that said something like "Magic is a dangerous thing, but it can do good too." Ellis the Grey responded with something about how he wants to turn his slaves into shadows and unleash them to destroy Auberean. I then told him that Shadows cannot be slaves.

Then we got a message that he might be heading for Eastham since he is rumored to have had family there. So, I tried another tactic...the "get the mad man distracted off of destruction and focused on something else" tactic.

You tell Ellis the Grey, "tell me of your family" You tell Ellis the Grey, "what wrongs have been done?" Ellis the Grey tells you, "auberean is corrupt" Lithea Sarmad tells you, "Ellis the Grey tells you, "Isee [sic] powerful mages, many have pledged their servitude to me"" You tell Ellis the Grey, "auberean is not corrupt, but the minds of many are" Ellis the Grey tells you, "I have heard that people no longer seek the [sic] allow the shadows to be our servants, that can not be allowed" You tell Ellis the Grey, "the Hieromancers still tap the mana streams of Dereth. Beware their awakening!" Ellis the Grey tells you, "I seek the destruction of the Hieromancers" You tell Ellis the Grey, "you may succeed but it will destroy you" Ellis the Grey tells you "I will resurect as a higher being, even stronger than the lap dog Asheron" You tell Ellis the Grey, "aye, lap dog though he is...do not trust in teachings that few fully understand"

After that, I told him to seek out Nuhmudira (my queen), and that she could better counsel him before he destroys himself. He did not respond. I then asked him if he walked the same path as the great shadow, Palacost. Again he did not respond. Soon after, he was spotted in Rithwic, caught and committed suicide. I guess we'll have to wait and see if he truly resurrects into something more powerful than Asheron as he believed...."

January 22, 2005 - FF

+LeO Milan says, "She may be going to see the obsidian span, though, as she is drawn to anything magical." Fflewddur Fflam of FF reports: "There was a broadcast that +LeO Milan needed our aid. I recalled to my LS in Glendon Wood, and found out, with the help of my clanmates Cheese Slayer, Ciara ni Fyst, Sven Beornson, Absolution, and Damien Sarin, that he was looking for an escaped prisoner named Nuancil. Milan suggested she would head to the Obsidian Span, and head east. I ran there and did not find her. I decided to head east to Arwic. When I came to the orchard near what we call the A-Hole lifestone (where many thieves and PK's once lifestoned ;-)), I came upon her. She muttered that she needed components. I tried to open a trade window with her, but she would cancel the trades. We ran from Arwic, then to Cragstone, then towards Eastham. Finally, I managed to hand her 4 prismatic scarabs.

She stopped and said that she could probably use those. Then, +LeO Milan showed up. He said she would have to return, as her cell mates missed her. Rather than return, she committed suicide. Milan was not concerned, though, as he knew where she was lifestoned.


+LeO Milan says, "Pitty. But I already know where her lifestone was. She isn't escapting this time." +LeO Milan says, "Thank you all for your assistance. Fflewddur Fflam your assistance was greatly appreciated. Please accept these tokens for your efforts today." +LeO Milan says, "You may disperse those to your fellows who assisted her capture." You say, "Will do Milan" +Leo Milan says, "Would you like a title reflecting your efforts?" Thank you citizens and especiall Fflew ddur Fflam for your assistance in re-capturing Nuancil

Milan awarded me a pack ursuin, a pack lugian, a pack idol, and inscribed thanking stone, 7 other thanking stones for my fellows/clanmates, and the title of Wardens Assistant!

January 23, 2005 - MT

+LeO Vienna> We prefer to have Karthis returned alive, but he must be stopped!

The deadly force of Dan the Impaler's attack is so strong that Karthis's ancestors feel it.

You tell Fizzle Joynt, "that was pkl" +LeO Vienna says, "To show our appreciation, we have a reward. Do you wish to have the title of Wardens Assistant?" Hairy Boots says, "i say we tourture him for information, then kill him" +LeO Vienna says, Dan the Impaler, please come forward Killer Templar slaps Dan on the back nice work soldier +LeO Vienna says, "Would you like to be titled as: Wardens Thug?" Toidy says, "lol" You say, "wow" Killer Templar says, "AMG I wanna be a Thug" You say, "yes i would" Scorpionxp II says, "good title"

January 28, 2005 - DT

Maladroit of DT reports: "Fuzzy's Revenge killed the escaped prisoner on Darktide. In return for him killing the prisoner, he had his name broadcast over the server. Also received the following items...."

You tell Fuzzy's Revenge, "did you get anything cool of that prisoner?" Fuzzy's Revenge tells you, "nopes just a mmd note 4 abandon mines gems and 2 writs and a thanking stone thats all"

February 5, 2005 - TD

Broadcast from +LeO Exeter> Citzens of Dereth! The Royal Guards are warning travelers near Cragstone that a crazed murderer has escaped!

Broadcast from +LeO Exeter> Come to the Meeting Hall in Cragstone to find out how you can help.

Broadcast from +LeO Exeter> Grazfen has escaped from the Glendon Wood prison and was last seen heading west from Cragstone. He is wanted dead or alive!

Broadcast from +LeO Exeter> Grazfen has been sighted heading North towards Holtburg!

Broadcast from +LeO Exeter> he may be traveling near water

Broadcast from +LeO Exeter> Grazfen has been killed while attempting to escape, Congratulations to Dark Demon for bringing this murderer to justice

Phyntos Wasp Assaults

January 27, 2005 - TD

  • Giant Wasp Hive appeared at 21.0S, 2.2W near Yaraq.

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January 27, 2005 - MT

  • Yaraq orchard attacked by Phyntos Wasps.

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Dialog

Citizens, the fruit is in danger of rotting in the orchard, the citizens of Yaraq ask for your help to clear the wasp infestation

Citizens, Yaraq appreciates you help, the apple harvest has been saved!

Shadow Assault

January 28, 2005 - TD

  • Shadows attack in Yanshi near the Emissary of Asheron.
  • New type of shadow appeared that drops a Shadow Stone Necklace on a 7 day timer.
  • After the attack, a shadow leader spawned and opened a portal on death that led to Dark Towers in the Direlands.

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Bandit Attack

January 29, 2005 - MT

  • Global message appeared that someone in Glenden Wood needed assistance.
  • Tormacke's master was kidnapped and he needed help.
  • Large groups of Bandits spawned in GW.
  • Tormacke and his companion then needed to be escorted to Tufa where the companion was then killed by bandits. Tormacke left after the final attack.

Holtburg Survivor Champion!

Come to Holtburg for a unique opportunity limited to the first twenty-five level 70 to 80 characters to arrive. +LeM Chimaera says, "If you are level 70-80 and wish to help on this mission send LEO Milan a tell with your name" +LeM Chimaera says, "If you are accpeted you will be ported to a starting location" +LeM Chimaera says, "if you are still here in a few minutes, resend your tell" +LeM Chimaera says, "be warned this is a dangerous mission and you should be suitably prepared" +LeM Chimaera says, "Buffing before you go may be advisable" +LeM Chimaera says, "I will have lots of missions for everyone" +LeM Chimaera says, "anyone else with to join us on this mission? lvl 70-80" +LeO Como tells you, "stand by for portal" Garthon Ty-Cloud says, "+LeM there gonna be any more events tonite" +LeM Chimaera says, "who can tell, the way of the world is a mystery to me" +LeM Chimaera says, "I have chosen those who are able to take advantage of my opportunity." +LeM Chimaera says, "To those who were not of the right level or didn t arrive in time, I apologise." +LeM Chimaera says, "I would like to let you know that I may come across similar opportunities in the future and wish you good luck in being able to attend those." +LeM Chimaera waves. +LeM Chimaera says, "Farewell"


Mal the mad of TD reports: "Maggie, I have screenies to send you still of the scavenger hunt this evening, but shortly after we broke from that, new event started.

HOLTBURG SURVIVOR.

All contestants were portaled to an Island east of ulgrim's island. Small landmass, not on the map. After most finished buffing, the +leo announced it was a false pretense and we had to fight off monsters to survive, last one standing wins.

Started with littles, bunnys and skulkers and ramped up it was a blur but had hoarys and ebons, then devastators, and a nifffus but I forget which, swarm muts and a pookie. Or at least a pookie clone hehe. The winner is enclosed in the screenie, Jinto Junior. He recieved the title Holtburg survivor champion."

--thanks to Kinyo of TD

Kinyo of TD reports: "Well that was fun, took some screens for you as you asked me...That was a mob spawning ground starting with lower lvl mobs and increasing when we kill them :) here comes a full list of critters we had to fight:

Rabbits / Low lvl olthoi (didnt check the name) / drudge powler / mad cows / olthoi nymphs / zirconium golems+ some diamond golems / Hoary + Ebon mattekars / Mite warrior queen / shadow child + lieutenant + umbris / emerald gromnies / cultist priests / unstable magma golems / dread idol / giant phyntos wasps / an annihilator / some malvolent zephir (caul zephir) / an obliterator / The white rabbit / parfal nefane / entrhalled zealot / olthoi mutilators / 2 other annihilators spawned and 2 more little later ( so 4 ;o ) /some demilich and that's all and enough lol :p

The winner (last man standing) was Jinto Junior lvl 72 mage and he won a great title! Holtburg Survirvor Champion !

Cya soon , Kinyo of TD (helped by Mh'organah for the list of enemis)


Trog dor of VT reports: "Hey Maggie, There was a live event today (2/10/05) on VT. A global went out asking for 25 players from 70-80 to come to holt. I got there and was immediately swept to some very desolate island way off the south coast. We were given time to buff and were basically told that we would all be meeting the lifestone again shortly. The admins left and various creatures started spawning everything, from brown rabbits, to mad cows, to white rabbits and eventually high level virindi, among others. I was one of the last couple alive and eventually got killed by a Contagion Rat. The last survivor of the event was Reign Of Darkness and her prize was the title "Holtburg's survivor champion." Thanks for the great site maggie!"

--thanks to Trog dor of VT

Celestin of WE again, I notice you got a fair amount of details, but I wanted to fill in a bit more. One of my mages, Megumi Mithralmage, was the winner of the Holtburg Survivor contest on WE, and so I wanted to fill in on the rewards. In addition to the title change, I received:

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4 writs of refuge +LeO-inscribed Mosswart Thanking Stone (pic included) 370-wield loot-gen sword (Which promptly blew up)

Di of HG reports: "On March 5th there was a live event for characters level 80 - 99 in Holtburg. I decided to send my char that was in that level range (Dianas level 80). The +Lem sent 25 of us to the top of a mountain near the Plateau and told us that we were going to be punished for all the creatures we have killed just for loot. Saying things like ever think that the observer was just out observing the world or that the drudge was out getting food for his family etc... so he started out small bunnies and worked his way up the line sending various creatures on that mountain to kill us. The last person to live was given a reward. NEEDLESS to say I never thought that I would be that person... so I am sending you pictures of the thanking stone inscribed with Dianas standing underneath with her new title of Holtburg Survival Champion. (also got 4 writs)"

--pics by Maggie

Scavenger Hunt

Report from Maggie: I was lucky enough to be online when the announcement of another scavenger hunt went out! We met in the Holtburg Meeting Hall and teamed up into fellowships. Then once the word was given, we were off to ransack our mules to provide the items listed! I was rifling through the backpack of a mule when I heard that we had 1 minute left to return! On no! Although I had 5 of the items on the list to contribute to my team, my connection was soooo slow, that I couldn't log Maggie back in and get to my team to add them to the pot before the tally time was up. Luckily, I was fellowed with the packenest-packrats in the game! My team had duplicates of most of my items, plus Gwydiana was cooking up a storm, so we managed to squeak out the win with 14 points! Yay! We were rewarded with a Marble Key!

Broadcast from +LeO Como Two off-duty members of the royal guard have appeared in the Holtburg meeting hall looking for people to have scavenger hunt with. LeO Como waves high in the air. +LeO Como says, "We will wait a few moments before we start, portal space can be very fickle :-)" +LeO Como waves. +LeO Como says, "We will now begin." +Leo Brussels says, "Hi Maggie, many a time I have heard people speak very highly of you. It is a pleasure to meet you." +LeO Como says, "My friend and I were feeling bored in the officer's barracks so decided to use our free time to organize a scavenger hunt." You say, "the pleasure is mine" +LeO Como says, "While we can't offer you fame and fortune, we will reward the winning team as best we can." +LeO Como says, "You are welcome to create a fellowship with up to 9 people to find these items." +LeO Como says, "I aplogize, up to 6 people :-)." +LeO Como says, "Once you are done creating fellowships we will give each fellowship leader the list of items to be sought." +LeO Como says, "Please start creating your fellowships now." +LeO Como says, "Remember, you may not log out or portal out until we say Go." +LeO Como says, "From the time I say the word 'Go!' you have exactly 20 minutes to return with as many of the items as you can." +LeO Como says, "If you return after the 20 minutes are up or leave the hall before I say go, you and your team will be disqualified." +LeO Como says, "Are there any questions up to this point?" +LeO Como says, "Upon your return, you will need to hand one of us a pack with your team name and team leader's name inscribed upon it." +LeO Como says, "We will calculate how many points your collection of items is worth - the value of each item, in points, is listed on the item list." +LeO Como says, "Please note that you only can collect one of each item on the list." +LeO Como says, "Once we have calculated the number of points you have we will return the pack to the leader of your group." +LeO Como says, "Once we have calculated the number of points you have we will return the pack to the leader of your group." +LeO Como says, "Once everyone's points are calculated we will announce the winner, if there is one." +LeO Como says, "If two or more teams are tied with the most points we will announce that and name a bonus item." +LeO Como says, "The first teams to produce the bonus item and hand it to me will be the winning team." +LeO Como says, "Will the fellowship leaders please step forward so that they may receive their item lists?" +LeO Como says, "Please remember not to log out or leave the meeting hall until I give the word. I will wait a minute or so to let you share the list with your fellowship and ask any questions." +LeO Como gives you Parchment. +LeO Como says, "Are there any fellowship leaders I have missed?" +LeO Como says, "Any last minute questions?" +LeO Como says, "Excellent, when I say go you may start. You may also then be able to log out and portal." +Leo Brussels says, "Go!" +LeO Como says, "Go!" +Leo Brussels says, "Good luck!"

+LeO Como says, "Dark Caster's fellowship came in with 5" +LeO Como says, "Mog Bermley's fellowship came in with 11!" Gwydiana slides a pile of MMD's covertly to +LeO Como +LeO Como says, "Maggie the Jackcat's fellowship came in with an amazing 14!" +Leo Brussels says, "Congratulations to everyone in Maggie's team!" Toe Jam Too says, "Packrats!"

+LeO Como says, "Will Maggie's team please line up along the wall over here? Please note that you must keep your fellowships so that we know who to reward." +LeO Como says, "Is that everyone?" +LeO Como gives you Marble Key. +LeO Como bows deeply. +Leo Brussels bows deeply. +Leo Brussels says, "Take care everyone!" +LeO Como says, "Thank you all to everyone. Even if you did not win today, we appericate your participation!" +LeO Como says, "Please see your fellowship leaders to retrive your items." +LeO Como says, "Thank you all!" +LeO Como waves.


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--pics by Maggie

Bh Gambit Elyssa Brythxan Maggie the Jackcat Vlaid' Talon Sia Gwydiana


Run for your Life - 11th Feb - From the Turbine AC Site

We will be holding an event on each world at the times shown below (subject to change if we overun). If we receive a lot on entrants, the later runs may be moved to another day - an update will be posted here in that situation.

If you wish to take part you will need to create a new born character and meet at Holtburg Social Centre at the time shown. Your character must be level 1, unbuffed and wearing starter clothes when participating in this event.

Your challenge will be to survive for as long as you can!!

You will be required to use the lifestone at Holtburg, then a portal will be created for your new char to run through, the person who runs the furthest before dieing (and you will) will be the winner. Further instructions will be given at the event. The judges decision is final.

Anyone using a portal (except the official one), another lifestone, recalls or uses buffs - will be disqualified.

The winner will get a suitable prize and title - this can be awarded to your main char on any world (it does not need to be the same world the event was run on).

The Schedule: 11th Feb Times shown are EST(PST)

Darktide - 19:00 (16:00) Run for your Life Wintersebb - 20:00 (17:00) Run for your Life Verdantine - 21:00 (18:00) Run for your Life Thistledown - 22:00 (19:00) Run for your Life Morningthaw - 23:00 (20:00) Run for your Life Frostfell - 00:00 (21:00) Run for your Life Leafcull - 01:00 (22:00) Run for your Life Harvestgain - 02:00 (23:00) Run for your Life Solclaim - 03:00 (00:00) Run for your Life

Thank you all for the fantastic turn out tonight !! I have had 9 hours of great mayhem, I havent laughed so much for ages.

Due to the exceedingly high turn out and the number of messages I had flying past my screen, I will be checking my logs for the night before confirming the final results.

The results will be updated here later today/tomorrow, depending on your time zone.

Congratulations to all those who took part, even those who died as soon as they stepped through the portal.

Thank you for your patience in waiting for these results, there was a LOT of text to check and verify!

Remember, I am here to bring you fun and death!! __________________ Chimaera Jolt Live Ops Manager - USA


                            • FINAL RESULTS POSTED ************

WINNERS - How to claim your prize! When you next see either myself (+LEM Chimaera) or any +Leo ingame, contact them with your winning character. We will then confirm with you which world and which char that you wish the prize to be given to.

The Prize 1. Title of "Dereth's Master Dodger" 2. 2x Sing keys 3. 2 Pulls from a Sing trove for your main char.

Server Winner Runner DT Belzon Runner D'Ni of Solclaim WE Runner WE Diaz the Runner VT Little Spaniard Can Fly Invader from Darktide TD Deadly Sin-Hg Rediculous Speed MT Oreo Hg Rediculous Speed FF Rouge Pulp Prismatic Shimmer LC Leader-Mulei Slowest Poke Diamond Serpent (3rd) HG Melegor Hope I win, Please don't attack me, Unnamed runner SC Mike Rog Runner Nikolas

Camii & Luthien Bedwyr of WE report: "Maggie, I participated in a few of the live events tonight and thought I'd send you screenies of the run (mainly the white dots, hehe) and end of the event on Solclaim. +LeM Chimaera spawned a few VoD critters for us :) Was great fun!"

Confucius of FF reports: "Hi Maggie, Here's a couple of SS's from today's "run for your life" on Verdantine. We had the entire LS encircled with dancers at one point ;)"


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--thanks to Confucius of FF & Camii & Luthien Bedwyr of WE

Zerono of HG sends this brief summary of the event: "The LeM would open a portal to the dires (VoD LS). When stepping into the portal that the LeM cast there was more lag then I had seen in ages. The whole LS was littered with corpses and pink/white lvl 1 noobs. Death message upon death message came in. Portal storms actually happened again! When the event took place on HG. A few of us had grabbed our high level chars and started running monsters into the noobs. The LeO and LeM had a good laugh about that.

The idea was to just go anyway you wanted from the drop and get as far as you could without getting killed. Pretty much anything out there would 1 shot you. You ran as far as you could for about 30 mins. If you died then you send in your coords to either the LeM or the LeO. Then most people would go pink and do some noobie pklite fights. The LeM even summoned some VoD monsters in Holt and when they used rings OMG it was so funny. The event was like no other. I hope they run another event like this."


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--pics by Maggie

Royal Cook Title

Hi Maggie =), There was a global for a cooking competition on Solclaim. We had a group of 5 and we needed to make first to win: Carrot Cake, Meat Pie, Chocolate covered nanners, Hearty Healing Green Tea Icecream :).

We got it done and received this global: Broadcast from +LeO Ireland> Congratulations to Vcini, Danny Diaz, The Knightredemption, Stumbelina and Vixen Spirit for winning the Royal Cook Off

We also received a special title (to be bestowed at a later date). I love your site! Just came back to game and it was great to have a competition for my cook! Vixey."


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+LeO Ireland says, "Now my friends, whilst I can not bestow the title now" +LeO Ireland says, "I can ask my sargent to give you the title of Royal Cook at a later date"


Escaped Convict February 11, 2005 - TD

Blizzard' of TD reports: "Sup maggie, guess what! Grazfen escaped again, and with the help of Elistan, Auma, Me, and Donald Trump, we ran 100 clicks to elistan's cottage. We were getting messages that we were heading there, and had to run through 200 pkls and 2 envoys, but we took shelter in the cottage until they gave up. We were teleported to an unreachable landscape, and were awarded. I got an inscribed pack idol."

--thanks to Blizzard' of TD

Dear Maggie, First off, I would like to say that you have the best website in the world ;) Anyway, to the event. It all began a week ago... (enter flashback here)

Last Friday Auma (me), and my patron Syning were hanging around in Marketplace, when a live event goes out! Being level 5 I listened to my patron's chattering of the event as she hunted Grazfen. Booooring. So I went and @told Grazfen, and wow, what a great guy. Charming, Handsome, everything! Anyway, we had proven to me that he was totally innocent. I got Sying and Caiden from our monarch and went to Hebian-To to try and protect him! But, alas, we couldn't arrive in time and Blizzard' with the assistance of Elistan received his spear. But! There was something different about the spear, carrying an inscription saying "To Auma...." It's crazy how many tells I got, (I know now what it feels like to be a big celebrity like Maggie the Jackcat) and finally we persuaded Blizzard' and Elistan to aid us in Grazfen's Defense! He even gave me that spear! We barraged poor +Leo Netherlands with angry tells, and not affected, he responded with a simple "I'll we what we can do." We planned to meet again a Friday a week from then.

Monday But Grazfen wasn't patient! He escaped from the Glenden Wood Dungeon cells and ran. Luckily, Syning was online to aid him and had a powerful group to defend! But, one member was treacherous! Grazfen was felled with a single arrow in the back! We decided that on Friday, only the original fellowship shall get together!

Today (Friday the uhh, 11th?) We were prepped and ready! Me, Blizzard' and Syning head over to the Glenden Wood Dungeon! We raided the place and waited for other fellowship members to arrive. Elistan and a friend brought by Blizzard, Donald Trump, arrived on the scene! It appeared, however, that we were too late!! Grazfen had already escaped! And was hiding around the outskirts of Cragstone! We met up with him, and our fellowship was graced with Grazfen himself! We began a horrible, horrible run to Blizzard's Cottage, evading many chances at death! My newbie self died a few times, but I was only 18th!! We arrived with a change of plans, and a new fellow member. Dark (something or nother) had fellowed, and we were getting new coords! Blizzard's house was locked and we ran to Elistans. All on the fellowship channel... Which was bad. Soon, +Leo Netherlands got the coordinates to Elistans cottage! We were waiting with bated breath as we entered the settlement. Only a few l33t pkz were there waiting and we got inside safely.

Ah, the sweet taste of victory.

The crowd dissipated until only 5 remained, and we were portaled out of the cottage onto some high, faraway mountain where Grazfen could live! In favor, I received a pack Ursuin, and his 2nd Spear! Inscribed of course ;) BLizzard' will probably send you pics soon! Love your site!

Auma of TD Oh, and not to mention, I got a farewell kiss off of him!


Asaki Wei, Cursed Adventurer

Easton Trueshot of VT sends these screens of the event on VT in Lin, Feb. 12, 2005!

A dark shadow looms over the town of Lin.


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--thanks to Easton Trueshot of VT

Asaki Wei says, "I am cursed! This sword! It is darkness!" Asaki Wei says, "May my Gleaming armor protect me from the night!"

Asaki Wei's armor was an additional prize! Shayla O'Rourke poses below (left) in Asaki Wei's Gleaming Armor while holding Aujanel's Spur!


Asaki Wei's Gleaming Armor








Type Gauntlets Boots Sleeves Leggings Helm Breastplate Part of a suit of armor worn by the cursed adventurer, Asaki Wei

Value 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000

Burden 919 540 1375 2247 533 1415

Stats Workmanship: Nearly flawless (6) Special Properties: +1 Magic Defense, Dropped on Death, Dyeable This item cannot be further imbued Slashing: Average (230) Piercing: Average (230) Bludgeoning: Average (230) Fire: Average (230) Cold: Average (230) Acid: Average (230) Electric: Average (230)


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Rhesus reports from FF (above right): "Hey Maggie, Asaki Wei came calling to Sawato on Frostfell tonight (Feb. 13, 2005), my clan's home town actually.

And so, plain and simple, we fought the shadows back and murdered the man for bringing it to our town. Thanks and love your site!!"

Rhesus sends this update: "Hey Maggie! It looks like there's more to the eye on this Gleaming Armor than is first apparent. It will tinker. In fact, I tinkered my entire suit tonight, six times on each piece. The whole suit is now AL 350. It will also Retain. I put a bag of leather on each piece also. I'd go for tinker 7, but even with ws 10 steel and a capped tinker, it's really hard to get 100% and I refused to tinker this stuff with anything less than 100% chance. Thanks so much for the site!!!"


Glenden Wood Survivor - February 12, 3005 - FF

Houndam the Great of FF reports: "All level 100+ were invited to attempt.... First the +LeO's gave us some cannon fodder.... but before we knew what came next, there were Obliterators, VoD Type Virindi, Diamond Golem Suzerains, White Bunnies +Much Much more.... El Un Dios won in the end, not sure what he won.... but he did get a custom title. Mustve had a good run skill, died about 6th last myself.... There was no hiding. The Obliterators and Rabbits made sure."

Congratulation to El Un Dios who survived the Glenden Wood survival test

Escaped Murderer Karthis

A Report from Steve Jobs of DT - February 14, 2005

Broadcast from +LeO Como> Citizens, Karthis the crazed murderer has escaped from the Eastham jail this morning! He was last seen heading South West from Eastham! [Allegiance] Irresistible Force says, "LETS DO IT" Player:Karthis Monarch:1343720279 at:0.4n 0.3w You say, "Cruath Quaguz" You cast Swordsman's Gift on Karthis You say, "Jevak Quati" You say, "that' him" You say, "you a melee? lol" You say, "else he won't die" Irresistible Force says, "OMG" You say, "HALT YOU ARE UNDER CITIZEN'S ARREST" Irresistible Force says, "HE RUNS JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE" Irresistible Force says, "ON DT" You say, "Jevak Quati" Your movement disrupted spell casting! You say, "Jevak Quati" You say, "laggy" Irresistible Force says, "gear" Irresistible Force says, "gear" Irresistible Force says, "gear" You say, "seriously" You say, "it's crazy" Irresistible Force says, "omg" Karthis says, "Fools you'll not stop me!" Irresistible Force says, "I KNOW" Irresistible Force says, "YOUR LIKE KHAO" You say, "ALL YOU DO IS RUN" You say, "GB2FF" Irresistible Force says, "YOU JUST URN" You say, "100 plats right now, 1v1" You say, "i'll give you 2 to 1 odds" You say, "Equin Guati" You cast Gears Unwound on Karthis You say, "you better catch him lol" Irresistible Force says, "I CAN'T ATTACK" You say, "he has gear then" You say, "can you slow down for a sec karthis" You say, "i'm getting tired" You say, "dude you are slow because i am catching up to him" You say, "GOD GIVE ME YOUR KATAR" You say, "lol i'd be on him by now" You say, "get right next to him" You say, "before trying to swing" You say, "Equin Caja" You cast Belly of Lead on Karthis You say, "did he spin jump or something lol" Irresistible Force says, "yah" You say, "because i got sent the other way, hehe" Irresistible Force says, "wtf" You say, "what" Irresistible Force says, "i hit him" Irresistible Force says, "then he broke" You say, "he is winning because of lag amg" You say, "FIGHT" You say, "FIGHT" You say, "wow" You say, "we ran to another town" Irresistible Force says, "lyth" You say, "aye lol" Irresistible Force says, "is where we are" You say, "that's a hella run" You say, "Jevak Quati" You slash Karthis for 112 points with Rending Wind. You say, "oh heck yes" Irresistible Force says, "not buffed" You say, "no prots lol" You say, "go" You say, "oh i got this punk" You say, "Jevak Quati" You say, "Jevak Quati" You say, "Jevak Quati" You slash Karthis for 100 points with Rending Wind. You say, "die" Irresistible Force says, "YEA" You say, "one more hehe" You say, "just have to line him up" You say, "Jevak Quati" You say, "Jevak Quati" Your killing blow nearly turns Karthis inside-out! You say, "lol." +LeO Como laughs. You say, "heya como" You say, "he would not stop" +LeO Como says, "Nice kill :-)" You say, "i had to kill him, I'm sorry" +LeO Como says, "No problem at all." You say, "ya he's just convict trash, let's put him to death." You say, "this must be texas lol" +LeO Como says, "You have done the Queen a great service, now there will only be normal murders on the loose once again, not crazed ones :-)" Broadcast from +LeO Como> Brave Steve Jobs has killed Karthis the crazed murderer! Thanks to his contribution, there will be only normal murders loose and not the crazed type. Thanks Steve!

+LeO Como gives you Writ of Refuge. +LeO Como gives you Virindi Mask. +LeO Como gives you Plush Tusker. You say, "A VIRINDI MASK?" +LeO Como gives you Doll Mask.

Karthis dropped a carved marble key, a sturdy stel key, a niffis pit gem, a blue kit, a black luster pearl, and his armor (some dyed chiran, bad stats).

+LeO Como grazes your foot for 4 points of Bludgeoning damage! You say, "sir" You say, "i wouldn't mess w/ i" You say, "see karthis" You say, "I'd hate for you to end up like that" You say, "but should this aggression continue...." You say, "I will have no choice but to ensure you meet the same fate" +LeO Como singes your lower leg for 8 points of Fire damage! +LeO Como singes your chest for 16 points of Fire damage! +LeO Como singes your chest for 16 points of Fire damage! +LeO Como singes your head for 15 points of Fire damage! You say, "Zojak Quati" +LeO Como singes your chest for 14 points of Fire damage! +LeO Como singes your head for 8 points of Fire damage! You say, "Zojak Quati" +LeO Como singes your chest for 9 points of Fire damage! +LeO Como resists your spell +LeO Como singes your head for 5 points of Fire damage! [Allegiance] No-Skillz says, "tight" +LeO Como singes your upper arm for 5 points of Fire damage! +LeO Como singes your chest for 5 points of Fire damage! +LeO Como singes your head for 5 points of Fire damage! You say, "Zojak Quati" +LeO Como singes your upper arm for 5 points of Fire damage! +LeO Como singes your upper arm for 3 points of Fire damage! +LeO Como singes your chest for 6 points of Fire damage! +LeO Como resists your spell +LeO Como singes your chest for 4 points of Fire damage! You say, "Equin Opaj" +LeO Como singes your upper arm for 5 points of Fire damage! +LeO Como singes your upper arm for 3 points of Fire damage! +LeO Como resists your spell You say, "Equin Opaj" +LeO Como yawns. +LeO Como resists your spell +LeO Como says, "Can't hit a 500 magic defense? :-(" You say, "Lies, I have 462 war, should land at least 1/4" +LeO Como dances, "Look at me! I'm dancin crazy!" You say, "ok Como, I like you, but" You say, "ok you're on dt" You say, "we don't emote here, especially not that one" (40x resists) +LeO Como says, "Well, I must be going. Thank you all, and enjoy the rest of your evening"

Good times. Como also randomly gave me a carved black marrow key 15 minutes later while I was pk'ing. hehe, sorry the log was a bit long =P


Interview with +LeO Milan

Hey Maggie it's Julian's Touch from TD. We got a broadcast on TD (Feb. 12, 2005) saying :

Broadcast from +LeO Milan> An emissary of the royal guard has appeared in the Holtburg Meeting Hall seeking master tradesmen to assist him.

+LeO Milan says, "Greetings! Lets give everyone a chance to arrive and for me to collect my notes on the items needed." +LeO Milan says, "You have been summoned this evening to test your skills as scavengers and tradesmen." +LeO Milan says, "In a few moments I will give you a list of items which I will ask you to craft for me..." +LeO Milan says, "As many of you know Dereth is usually facing great amounts of peril." +LeO Milan says, "Between new species arriving and attempting to take over the land and old species growing stronger, we have a lot we need to protect ourselves and our land from." +LeO Milan says, "The first group of up to four to return to me with the items will help save Dereth and will receive a prize." +LeO Milan says, "Does anyone have any questions before I reveal the items that we seek?"

someone : "will i need to craft ?" +LeO Milan says, "Possibly... this could be a good chance to show tinkerers and other trades how well you do." +LeO Milan says, "The last time I asked this land to provide Red Colored Gauntlets that were Tinkered, Some Green Tea Ice Cream and a Dyed Black Sukian Robe." +LeO Milan says, "This time, we're asking you to provide the following..." +LeO Milan says, "A shield with Melee Defense and it's value increased by 5 tinks, a Rabbit Pie, and some Solrets died Red." +LeO Milan says, "er dyed... preferably not coated in blood." +LeO Milan says, "One person will be the responsible party who turns in the items. The items will not be returned." +LeO Milan says, "Again that's a shield with Melee Defense and it's value increased by 5 tinks, a Rabbit Pie, and some Solrets dyed Red."

Al Capon says, "is that a helm of crag" +LeO Milan says, "Yes it is."

While people were gathering the items, i chatted with Milan :

Me : Is it fun to run live event ? +LeO Milan says, "Sometimes, it depends largely on the players around, how they react and how they bring enjoyment to the event" +LeO Milan says, "Each world has different attitudes towards the events." +LeO Milan says, "This event is a crafting event, combat isn't required so it tends to invoke a lot of distaste in many." .+LeO Milan says, "There will be plenty of those in the weeks ahead." .+LeO Milan says, "We've got 9 worlds each needing events for the next few months to fill in the gap without a patch."

Kalico Kat says, "lol I enjoyed the race even if I died within a few mins of reaching the dires :D" +LeO Milan says, "Thanks, part of that was something I helped design."

Me : Are you an AC player, AC fan, or you are not playing ? +LeO Milan says, "I'm an AC player and have been since retail."

Me : So i have no doubt you have tons of ideas for event! +LeO Milan says, "Some of the events are involved and more complex, so we're waiting on Turbine's appoval." +LeO Milan says, "We have ideas for story arc type events. At the moment believe it or not we have very few event "types" to follow." +LeO Milan says, "Fox & hound events seem to be fun with people running after a person."

Broadcast from +LeO Milan> Akkadian Sin has successfully provided me the required items. +LeO Milan says, "Congratulations!"

Me : what did you won? Akkadian Sin tells you, "heal kits, marble keys and 4 mmd's"

Me : You say, "Milan, if you want succes on TD, make the drudges attack a town :) or mites <3" +LeO Milan says, "You never know... an invasion could be coming to a town nearest you!"

Thanks Milan for this chat , and the event!

JT of TD


Team Gladiator - Rescheduled!

Announcement on the Turbine Site

TEAM GLADIATOR - your day of glory

Its back, bigger and better than ever!

So you think you are tough? That your fellowship can stand up to anyone on your world?

Well now is your chance to prove that, its time to put your best armour on and sharpen your blades.

This weekend we will be inviting you to form a fellowship with eight of your closest friends to face the best the world has to offer.

Each contest will consist of up to four teams competing against each other in mortal combat, in a fight to the death. The winning team will be the one that has at least one team member alive when all their opponents have died.

If sufficient teams from each world wish to take part, there will be rounds of up to four teams competing in each bout. The winners of the bouts will go forward to the next round or the final.

So what are you waiting for? Gather your team in preparation.

The Rules: Teams can be Player Killer Lites or Player Killers, Red teams on "white" worlds will be able to compete if sufficient teams apply.

Any clothing/armour/weapons/magic may be used. Any buffs may be used. Any player porting or logging from the contest area will be disqualified. Any player not abiding by the LEM/LEO requests will be ported from the contest area.

Fellowships wishing to take part must submit their Fellowship name, Leader and World and if PINK or RED team, to me via PM on this forum, BEFORE the event is due to start. Darktide players must also specify which time slot

We will conduct as may Gladiator fights as time permits on each world.

The Mechanics: A LEO will contact and visit your team in-game. Start buffing immediately !! A Book listing your Fellowship name and members must be handed to the LEO. Shortly thereafter you will be transported to the arena. Combat starts as soon as you arrive !!

Those requiring to recover their bodies will be ported back when the bout has finished.

Times are in EST (PST)

Darktide Saturday 12th, 21:00 (18:00) Sunday 13th, 18:00 (15:00) Sunday 13th, 22:00 (19:00)

Wintersebb Sunday 13th, 19:00 (16:00)

Verdantine Sunday 13th, 20:00 (17:00)

Thistledown Sunday 13th, 23:00 (20:00)

Leafcull Saturday 12th, 18:00 (15:00)

Harvestgain Saturday 12th, 19:00 (16:00)

Solclaim Saturday 12th, 20:00 (17:00)

Frostfell Saturday 12th, 22:00 (19:00)

Morningthaw Saturday 12th, 23:00 (20:00) __________________ Chimaera Jolt Live Ops Manager - USA

Eaters Arrive!

Hey Maggie, I logged in as Sideburns this afternoon to take him for some Chozorite mining when I noticed a critter in the heart of Cragstone. I saw it run by, and it was nothing I'd EVER seen before. After Id'ing it, I knew what it was. It was a valmontian pet, an Eater!

Sideburns ran up to it (right next to Lt. Kenneth in Cragstone) and we had a stand off. It attacked me first, so I grabbed my xbow and tried to slay it, but to no avail. It killed me!

So, with my hometown under attack by this creature, I logged on my highest level character, Brayden Von Grohl and went looking for the Eater. I found him quickly and chased him almost to the town crier (where the portal to Cragstone drops you) and the Eater growled at me! I brandished my slash rend sword and killed it quickly.

I looted the corpse and it had only a few items, a fish, a viamont toast, a pair of boots, leather tassets, an apple and a linen cowl. The stats on the viamont toast are: Viamont Toast, value 22p, 75 burden, restores 9 stamina when consumed.

I also read where there were Eater sightings on Soclaim as well. Thanks Maggie... I would be lost without your site.

Brayden Von Grohl of HG


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The Viamontians Attack! Celdiseth steps outside to enjoy the night air...glancing around he sees something never seen before on his shore...

On Morningthaw, a group of Viamontian Knights lead by a Lieutenant and his Eater portaled into Dereth just outside of Celdiseth's Archmage shop. These Viamontians were level 85, and adorned the new Viamontian armor.

The creatures fell quickly to Pierce attacks, and the assault was stopped, almost as quickly as it started.

With the drop of the finishing blow, the marching orders from General Corcima fell to the ground, indicating their plot to spy on us. Unfortunately, Antius would not hear our plea to take the letter, so we tried carlo, who was also uninterested.

We are being raided, and nobody seems to care. I fear the worst.

Thanks, VanDyne - Morningthaw


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Shadow Tempest reports from TD:

Hey Maggie,

Viamontians attacked thistledown today outside of celdiseth's cottage. Viamontian knights and mercenaries and an ugly beast that looked like it was all teeth called and eater. They all went down fairly easy and a global went out when the first knight fell. Only the one that killed the knight could open the corpse. He found a set of orders on it that neither Antius nor Carlo would take....

Varicci's Orders

You are tasked with a mission of which General Corcima himself is unaware. You are to find this Queen of theirs - this Aluvian wench. Find her, and bring me her head. I care not how you accomplish this feat. Kill whomever gets in your way, be they Bloodless or not. But do not return to my land without that woman's head!"

March 13, 2005

Mykell of FF reports: "Hi Maggie, Another Viamontian raid today on FF outside phyntos menance. They went down quick....."


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Hoggy of FF sends these pics of the Viamontians and Eaters inside the Phyntos Menace!


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Find the +LeO! (March 17, 2005)

Love your site Maggie, tis the best! A broadcast went out by +LeO Puma, asking us to find him. He gave three hints: 1)He was by a festival stone 2) Near a starter town 3) He could see the water from the stone.

He was located outside of Holt.

+LeO Puma says, "Greetings, You have found me, now I need this questions answered and you will be rewarded." +LeO Puma says, "Who was Lady Tallial's lover?" +LeO Puma says, "I will reward the first person here and the first to answer my quesiton" Eowyen of the Stars says, "OOhhh thats an old one.." You say, "wow hard" You say, "think I know" You say, "something to do with Frore, Sir Joffre" +LeO Puma says, "yes" Eowyen of the Stars says, "grats" Niesha sighs, I have been playing for 5 years and done the frore quest and didn't know that Eowyen of the Stars says, "thank you" You bow deeply. Eowyen of the Stars says, "grats Zake" Niesha smiles, congratulations

Broadcast from +LeO Puma> Congratulations to Eowyen of the Stars for finding me near Holtburg and Zake for answering my question.

+LeO Puma bows deeply. +LeO Puma says, "A golden Gromie for the finder and a writ for the answerer" +LeO Puma bows deeply.

Escaped Convict Harmlet the Green! Renswic of HG reports:

Hiyas Maggie, we had a life event on HG last night (March 19, 2005). I wasn't really paying attention untill my vassal said we should hide the escaped con in my villa. Well the asshat in me knew that would piss off a good number of people, so it began. I told Harmlet the Green (the con) where my villa was and offered him sanctuary, and added him to my guest list then closed my villa. Not long after we saw this broadcast:

Broadcast from +LeO Badger> It's been overheard that Harmelt is being helped by Renswic. He is running to his villa at 17.9n 36.3e. Get there before he does and kill him when he arrives.

Well the few people that knew where my villa was started showing up, then came the LeO:

+LeO Badger says, "Renswic!" +LeO Badger says, "How dare you."

As more and more PKLs showed up, I was in tells with Harmlet, then all the sudden he's in my villa and has about half the server running after him. My vassal (studdly mcstudderson) invited him in and even gave him a cookie. After giving him a tour of my villa (he even named my guard tusker statue :) ) we hid out in my villas basement. Not long after we saw this broadcast:

Broadcast from +LeO Badger> In the confusion at Renswic's Villa Harmelt the Green managed to escape. We will capture him next time!

Harmlet thanked us, posed for a SS and gave us a couple keys and left. Sadly, I was too busy playing host to think of taking SSs of the lynch mob outside my villa! In the end it was a hell of a good time. :)

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Harmelt the Green tells you, "which side of the river are you on?" You tell Harmelt the Green, "westside" You tell Harmelt the Green, "SW of crag" Harmelt the Green tells you, "so I don't need to cross?" You tell Harmelt the Green, "no" Harmelt the Green tells you, "Perfect" Studdly McStudderson says, "we doing it rens! LETS SAVE HIM!" [Allegiance] Commander says, "hahahahahahahahahahahahaha" Harmelt the Green tells you, "I have been betrayed!" Harmelt the Green tells you, "is your house still safe?" You tell Harmelt the Green, "not by me man, yes its closed to all," Harmelt the Green tells you, "I am running as fast as I can!" +LeO Badger says, "Renswic!" +LeO Badger says, "How dare you." You say, "i dare happy " You tell Harmelt the Green, "the leo popped up" +LeO Badger says, "Kill him when he arrives. This is a perfect trap." Harmelt the Green tells you, "Kill him!" Harmelt the Green tells you, "Tell him what you did with his mom!" +LeO Badger says, "I will reward you both." You tell Harmelt the Green, "the leo is kill able?" Harmelt the Green tells you, "If you have a big enough Bow you can kill anything." [Allegiance] Renswic says, "comm i think that leo is killable" +LeO Badger says, "He who kills him will of course be rewarded." +LeO Badger says, "Don't be a fool and protect him. He will probably kill you." You tell Harmelt the Green, "i cant," Harmelt the Green tells you, "Why not?" +LeO Badger says, "Kill him as he arrives." You tell Harmelt the Green, "im a throwen weapons toon, im not good PKLK" Harmelt the Green tells you, "are you not the powerful Renswic I have heard spoken of before?" You tell Harmelt the Green, "no im not great at anything but helping people in need out" Harmelt the Green tells you, "Thank you!" You say, "did you jsut go into attack mode leo?" +LeO Badger says, "Yes, why?" You say, "jsut wondering" You say, "Welcome" Harmelt the Green says, "What is on your head, Mr. Renswic?" +LeO Badger says, "You will have to trick him into coming out..." You say, "its my rathat" You say, "you will be safe here" [Allegiance] Renswic says, "omg this is soo cool" [Allegiance] Commander says, "werd" Harmelt the Green says, "You have a nice house." You say, "ty happy " Harmelt the Green says, "But what is on your head?" +LeO Badger says, "The traitor, Harmelt the Green, has taken refuge in Renswic's Villa located at 17.8n 36.3e. He must be tricked in to leaving or otherwise caught in the next ten minutes." Studdly McStudderson says, "cookie for you" Harmelt the Green says, "Thank you." Your vassal Studdly McStudderson says to you, "lets get him into basement" Harmelt the Green says, "Can we go upstairs?" You say, "sure" Harmelt the Green says, "What is that?" You say, "this is my Hall of Quest Items" Harmelt the Green says, "Studdly, May I ask why you are so... ... Umm... Armorless?" You say, "he likesto streak" Studdly McStudderson says, "=) I believe that we are all born to be naked." Harmelt the Green says, "Wait, before the basement, do you have a backyard?" You say, "yes i do" Harmelt the Green says, "May I see you back yard?" Harmelt the Green says, "He's cute." Harmelt the Green says, "What is his name?" You say, "harm, would you like him as a pet?" Studdly McStudderson says, "why dont you name him?" Harmelt the Green says, "Can we name him Harmlet, after me?" You say, "hes always kept my villa safe, maybe he will work for you" You say, "yes er can" You say, "we*" Harmelt the Green says, "I am counting a lot of level 126 people out there." Harmelt the Green says, "I am not level 126. I wouldn't last a second out there." You say, "harm, will you do the honors of inscrabing him with his new name?" Harmelt the Green says, "I have no house, Renswic" Harmelt the Green gives you Carved Tusker Statue. Harmelt the Green says, "But would be honoured if you displayed him with my name in yours." You say, "you always have a place at my house" +LeO Badger says, "We're here to fight Harmelt, Halas. Know your side." Harmelt the Green says, "You'll never get me Mr. Badger!" +LeO Badger shakes his fist. Harmelt the Green says, "What is that thing on your head?" You say, "it is my rat hat" Harmelt the Green says, "It looks odd." Broadcast from +LeO Badger> In the confusion at Renswic's Villa Harmelt the Green managed to escape. We will capture him next time! You say, "Trapper's Hat" [Allegiance] Renswic says, "woooo" Harmelt the Green says, "May I ask if there are any items you are seeking?" You say, "none really, anything you can offer ill be happy with, im just glad i could help" Harmelt the Green says, "I have black Luster Pearls, some keys, some soul chalices. Is there anything in particular you like?" You say, "keys are always nice" Harmelt the Green gives you Singularity Key. Harmelt the Green gives you Granite Key. Studdly McStudderson says, "thank you harmelt!" Harmelt the Green gives you Marble Key. Harmelt the Green gives you Black Marrow Key. Harmelt the Green says, "Thanks again!" Studdly McStudderson says, "It is an honor to have you here" Studdly McStudderson says, "by the way.." Studdly McStudderson says, "would you like some styling clothes" You say, "np, and ty for naming my tusker for me happy " Studdly McStudderson says, "before you go on your way" You say, "you will always have a safe house here" Harmelt the Green says, "No thank you, I am think I am very stylish at this time." Studdly McStudderson says, "Indeed you are =)" Harmelt the Green says, "Thank you." You say, "np, be safe" Harmelt the Green says, "Thank you for harboring me. Though please, leave my wife alone, please." Studdly McStudderson says, "Yes sir." Harmelt the Green says, "Take care of Harmelt for me, please." Harmelt the Green is recalling to the lifestone. Harmelt the Green says, "Don't tell anyone where I'm going." You say, "that was wild"


Yaraq Apple Orchards Attacked! Angeline Rayne of HG reports (March 25, 2005)

Hello Maggie! Well to begin with I was on my way to Olthoi Brood Hive (80+) when a message appeared on my screen saying that the apple fields were being attacked and they needed help. So I went running there to see what was happening. When I first got there there were only sewer rats, but as we kept killing bigger and bigger monsters appeared like Burun, Mite Queens, Margrul's, and so forth. Then when I thought everything was over, a Tremendous Monouga spawned in! I just had to laugh! But anywho, we killed it and they ended with VoD type liches. I just wanted to send u some pics that I took for you to look at.

Angelina Rayne HG level 107 sword


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Monkey Fist of HG reports (March 27, 2005):

Hi Maggie! Guess the monsters love those yaraq cove apples because they came back! It started with lower level monsters as before, and began getting harder then went to the TM and ended with pookie paying a visit to us. Was loads of fun and thanks the the warriors of HG, our apples are safe again! -Monkey Fist of Harvestgain


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Easter Bunny Attack!

Legacy of Order on MT sends this report: About 6 pookies and 30 white bunnies (baby pookie) and like 300 other bunnies just raided Al-jalima on MT. Here's Screen shots. Enjoy :)


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Yanshi Shadow Attack! Or as I like to call it: The Many Deaths of Maggie. So we just got finished with the Harbinger quest and were hanging with Vicandi chatting before heading to sleep when... I suddenly died! Shadows, with their uncanny magical abilities, sensed that my buffs had *just* expired and grabbed their chance to take me down!! Carnage ensued! I experienced another live event in what has become my usual fashion: pantsless and with a vitae total to die for.


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Capt Justice says, "was that you, who got Maggie her updated armor ?" Magicpipe II says, "i had help" Capt Justice says, "Magicpipe" Capt Justice says, "cool" You say, "Yep, Magic gave me my cheese grater helm!" Capt Justice says, "LOL" Magicpipe II says, "i love cheese grater helms!" Maggie the Jackcat strikes a pose Killz al-Evil says, "mmmm cheese" Magicpipe II says, "i have one on my high al suit" You say, "I still have my original purple olthoi helm too" Magicpipe II says, "i use my major suit for pkl tho and thats all i do now for th emost part" Capt Justice says, "ahh" Magicpipe II says, "majors wouldn't be that much use to maggie till shes up in the 100s" Capt Justice is now a member of your Fellowship. Capt Justice has given you permission to loot his or her kills. Capt Justice may now loot your kills. You say to your Fellowship, "you must know the seekrit handshake to enter this fellowhsip!" Capt Justice says, "lol what is the handshake ?" You say to your Fellowship, "ha. Everyone loves secret clubs!" You say, "like this" You point. Capt Justice says, "lol I missed first part =P" You say, "didja catch that? Because I won't (can't) repeat ti!" Capt Justice says, "oh darn" Capt Justice says, "lol" You say, "Ihave no idea what I just did. Some random key strokes by accident!" You say, "Ending in a point" You say, "!" Capt Justice says, "lol" Web of Deflection has expired. Web of Defense has expired. Maelstrom Shadow casts Harm Other V and drains 27 points of your health. Capt Justice says, "ummm hello" Web of Resistance has expired. Maelstrom Shadow chills you for 25 points with Frost Bolt V. Oswald's Boon has expired. Maelstrom Shadow cast Imperil Other V on you You say, "eeek!!!" Executor's Boon has expired. Maelstrom Shadow chills you for 25 points with Frost Bolt V. Maelstrom Shadow cast Imperil Other V on you, surpassing Imperil Other V Boon of the Arrow Turner has expired. Boon of the Blade Turner has expired. Boon of the Mace Turner has expired. Maelstrom Shadow cast Imperil Other V on you, surpassing Imperil Other V Maelstrom Shadow cast Imperil Other V on you, but it is surpassed by Imperil Other V You heal yourself for 68 health points. Your Renegade Herbal Kit has 29 uses left. Maelstrom Shadow cast Imperil Other V on you, surpassing Imperil Other V Magical energies fail to affect your health due to Maelstrom Shadow casting Drain Health Other V on you Caustic Boon has expired. Fiery Boon has expired. Maelstrom Shadow slashes you for 55 points with Whirling Blade V. Maelstrom Shadow cast Imperil Other V on you, surpassing Imperil Other V Icy Boon has expired. Maelstrom Shadow cast Imperil Other V on you, surpassing Imperil Other V Storm's Boon has expired. You expertly heal yourself for 52 health points. Your Renegade Herbal Kit has 28 uses left. Maelstrom Shadow grazes your head for 8 points of Bludgeoning damage! Swordsman's Gauntlets cast Coordination Other VI on you Swordsman's Gauntlets cast Moderate Sword Aptitude on you Maelstrom Shadow cast Imperil Other V on you, surpassing Imperil Other V Maelstrom Shadow bashes your head for 22 points of Bludgeoning damage! Maelstrom Shadow cast Imperil Other V on you, surpassing Imperil Other V Maelstrom Shadow grazes your lower arm for 16 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Nightmare cast Magic Yield Other VI on you Shadow Nightmare grazes your lower leg for 18 points of Bludgeoning damage! Maelstrom Shadow bashes your chest for 39 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Nightmare cast Vulnerability Other VI on you Maelstrom Shadow casts Harm Other V and drains 24 points of your health. The spell Infected Caress on Yellow Topaz Tachi has expired. Shadow Nightmare bashes your lower arm for 46 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Nightmare bashes your hand for 41 points of Bludgeoning damage! The spell Atlan's Alacrity on Yellow Topaz Tachi has expired. Shadow Nightmare cast Piercing Vulnerability Other VI on you Magical energies fail to affect your stamina due to Shadow Nightmare casting Drain Stamina Other VI on you The spell Elysa's Sight on Yellow Topaz Tachi has expired. You were killed by Maelstrom Shadow! Maelstrom Shadow casts Harm Other V and drains 8 points of your health. You've lost 24,858 Pyreals, your Suikan Life Master Robe, your Suikan Item Master Robe, your Suikan War Master Robe, your Faran Item Master Robe, your Suikan Life Master Robe, your Suikan Creature Master Robe, your Suikan Item Master Robe, and your Faran Item Master Robe! Your corpse is located at (12.8S, 46.6E).

The spell Brogard's Defiance on Gold Large Kite Shield has expired. The spell Cragstone's Will on Yellow Topaz Tachi has expired. Magicpipe II says to your fellowship, "EEP" The spell Archer's Bane on Gold Large Kite Shield has expired. Magicpipe II says to your fellowship, "howd that happen" The spell Swordsman's Bane on Gold Large Kite Shield has expired. Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "Shadow invasion in Yanshi" The spells Tusker's Bane and Inferno's Bane on Gold Large Kite Shield have expired. The spell Gelidite's Bane on Gold Large Kite Shield has expired. You say to your Fellowship, "hee hee. The Jolt people are trying to KILL ME!!!!" You heal yourself for 39 health points. Your Renegade Herbal Kit has 27 uses left. The spell Olthoi's Bane on Gold Large Kite Shield has expired. The spell Astyrrian's Bane on Gold Large Kite Shield has expired. Refulgent Bracelet cast Volition on you Refulgent Bracelet cast Vim on you Refulgent Bracelet cast Ardence on you Jaleh's Necklace cast Mother's Blessing on you, surpassing Ardence Asheron's Supreme Raiment cast Armor Other VI on you Asheron's Supreme Raiment cast Moderate Coordination on you Asheron's Supreme Raiment cast Minor Armor on you Ivory Ring cast Monster Attunement Self V on you

Citizens, rumours are arriving of strange shadowy sightings in Yanshi, perhaps the Emissary is their goal!! Your actions have dispelled the Lifestone's magic! Magicpipe II says to your fellowship, "omw" Your fellow Capt Justice has died! Killz al-Evil says, "other way" Yellow Topaz Tachi cast Strength Self VI on you You say, "I've been killed already!"

Doomherald says, "invasion oh no" Doomherald says, "invasion oh no" Doomherald says, "invasion oh no" Doomherald says, "invasion oh no" Doomherald says, "invasion oh no" Doomherald says, "invasion oh no" Doomherald says, "invasion oh no" Doomherald says, "EVERYONE SAVE YOURSELF" Doomherald says, "invasion oh no" Doomherald says, "AYYYYYYYYYYEEEE" You squelch Doomherald.

Fyrendeverian says, "Hi Maggie" You say, "Hey! I was the FIRST to die!!" Your fellow Magicpipe II has died! Your fellow Capt Justice has died! Magicpipe II says to your fellowship, "i just got ownd lol" Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "man" You say to your Fellowship, "join the cluv!"

Magicpipe II says to your fellowship, "lets do walls capt" Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "ok" Magicpipe II says to your fellowship, "rebuffing" Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "me too"

Shadow Spectre cast Slowness Other VI on you Fyrendeverian is utterly destroyed by Shadow Nightmare! Shadow Spectre burns you for 97 points with Flame Bolt VI. Shadow Spectre grazes your chest for 7 points of Bludgeoning damage! Qwirq tried and failed to assess you! You lose 26 points of health due to Shadow Nightmare casting Drain Health Other VI on you Shadow Spectre tried to cast a spell on you, but was too far away! Shadow Spectre grazes your chest for 6 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your chest for 4 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your chest for 8 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Nightmare grazes your lower arm for 8 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your foot for 3 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre's assault sends you to an icy death! You've lost 12,799 Pyreals, your Shoyanen's Portal Gem, your Suikan Creature Master Robe, your Faran Item Master Robe, your Suikan Creature Master Robe, your Suikan Creature Master Robe, your Faran Item Master Robe, your Suikan Creature Master Robe, your Suikan Item Master Robe, and your Suikan Life Master Robe! You say to your Fellowship, "hee hee" Your corpse is located at (12.0S, 46.6E).

Your fellow Magicpipe II has died! Consumed Wraith tried to cast a spell on you, but was too far away! Blistered by Consumed Wraith's lightning, Killz al-Evil dies! Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "were all tied at 2 a piece now" Magicpipe II says to your fellowship, "i can't cast in this lag" You say to your Fellowship, "oh nooo!" Consumed Wraith scorches you for 44 points with Infernae. Consumed Wraith chills you for 44 points with Blizzard. Consumed Wraith cast Vulnerability Other VI on you You lose 47 points of health due to Consumed Wraith casting Vitality Siphon on you Shadow Nightmare grazes your lower arm for 16 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre's assault sends Mxllxm to an icy death! You lose 21 points of health due to Shadow Spectre casting Drain Health Other VI on you Shadow Spectre grazes your lower arm for 3 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your hand for 8 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your upper leg for 5 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your upper arm for 15 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your lower arm for 8 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your chest for 11 points of Bludgeoning damage! Consumed Wraith's assault sends you to an icy death! Your corpse is located at (11.9S, 46.6E). You've lost 16,093 Pyreals, your Copper Celdon Sleeves, your Silver Lightning Kaskara, your Leather Amuli Leggings, your Banished Crossbow, your Tusker Island Shirt, your Gold Fire Sceptre, your Emerald Flaming Scimitar, and your Brass Chainmail Shirt! Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "Maggie now has taken the lead at 3 =P" You say to your Fellowship, "I died AGAIN!! And didn't even feel anything!!!" You say to your Fellowship, "I lost my pants!" Your actions have dispelled the Lifestone's magic! Can no-one save the emissary at Yanshi? Magicpipe II says to your fellowship, "i lost my majors!" Magicpipe II says to your fellowship, "lol" Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "you are always losing your pants" Your experience has reduced your Vitae penalty! Killz al-Evil says, "SOUTH" You say to your Fellowship, "it's these Shadows. THey have a thing for me" Killz al-Evil says, "WEEEEEEEEE" You say, "I have no pants!!!" Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "I guess so" Shippou says, "maggie! the celeb!" Shippou says, "ur laggin mrs jackcat :)" Cerveza says, "hehe"

Shadow Spectre grazes your upper arm for 18 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your chest for 5 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your lower leg for 6 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your foot for 3 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your chest for 7 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your head for 3 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre chills you for 54 points with Frost Bolt VI. Shadow Spectre grazes your lower leg for 16 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your chest for 3 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your foot for 17 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre grazes your chest for 17 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre cast Defenselessness Other VI on you Qwirq tried and failed to assess you! Shadow Spectre grazes your upper leg for 7 points of Bludgeoning damage! Shadow Spectre's assault sends you to an icy death! Your corpse is located at (11.9S, 46.6E). You've lost 8,046 Pyreals, your Bronze Celdon Leggings, your Yellow Topaz Frost Broad Sword, your Copper Sollerets, your Fire Opal Flaming Broad Sword, your Gold Celdon Breastplate, your Ancient Armored Helm, your Silver Ring, your Copper Celdon Sleeves, your Yellow Topaz Tachi, and your Leather Amuli Leggings!

Void Knight cleaves Mervie in twain! Ulu Sclavus Lord cast Exhaustion Other V on you You resist the spell cast by Ulu Sclavus Lord You tell Magicpipe II, "I'm in the Harbinger Tunnels! Stupid lag!" Ulu Sclavus Lord cast Vulnerability Other V on you Magicpipe II tells you, "EEP!" You say, "Shurov Thipaj" The spell consumed the following components: Prismatic Taper Magicpipe II tells you, "portal recall" Ulu Sclavus Lord tried to cast a spell on you, but was too far away! You tell Magicpipe II, "yeah, I'm out. Haha"

Trena says, "doh again?" You say, "I'm practically nekkid!" Trena says, "ya lol" Trena says, "must be nasty" You say, "Go clear it out so I can get dressed!"

Wretched cast Ataxia on you Wretched grazes your upper leg for 17 points of Bludgeoning damage! Qwirq tried and failed to assess you! Wretched cast Ataxia on you, surpassing Ataxia Wretched grazes your abdomen for 21 points of Bludgeoning damage! Wretched jolts you for 80 points with Alset's Coil. Wretched cast Ataxia on you, surpassing Ataxia Wretched cast Gossamer Flesh on you Wretched cast Self Loathing on you Wretched burns you for 80 points with Ilservian's Flame. Wretched bashes your abdomen for 37 points of Bludgeoning damage! Wretched beats you to a lifeless pulp! Your corpse is located at (12.0S, 46.5E). Wretched tried to cast a spell on you, but was too far away! You've lost 24,446 Pyreals, your Shoyanen's Portal Gem, your Suikan Creature Master Robe, your Faran Item Master Robe, your Suikan Item Master Robe, your Suikan Creature Master Robe, your Faran Item Master Robe, your Suikan Creature Master Robe, your Suikan Creature Master Robe, and your Suikan Life Master Robe!

You say to your Fellowship, "ok, really, I'm getting a little sick of this. I need to go to bed!!! ha" You say to your Fellowship, "I'm out of Yanshi gems!" Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "you get all your bodies" Killz al-Evil says to your fellowship, "rofl" You say to your Fellowship, "no, I have 2 out there still" Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "I see one, permit me" You have given permission to Capt Justice to loot one of your corpses. This permission will last one hour. Killz al-Evil says to your fellowship, "ALL VOD SHADOWS NOW!!!"

Citizens, the emissary at Yanshi is surrounded, he needs your help You say to your Fellowship, "we'd love to help... but we're DEAD! (Har)" Killz al-Evil says to your fellowship, ": )" Killz al-Evil says to your fellowship, "wow we are still outnumbered" Killz al-Evil says to your fellowship, "idiot is oppening portals agian" Killz al-Evil says to your fellowship, "come up on the rock"

Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "ok got the one with all robes on it" Thanks to the brave heroics of our citizens the shadows have been driven back from whence they came, peace and tranquillity is restored once more. Magicpipe II says to your fellowship, "rofl it was doom that did the portals" Killz al-Evil says to your fellowship, "what an idiot" Trena tells you, "hurry its almost clear" Killz al-Evil says to your fellowship, "The Portal Storm has teleported you away from the crowded area!" Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "you look furry" You say, "Just something I threw on!!" Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "lol" Killz al-Evil says to your fellowship, "i cant even get near town because of doom"

You say, "Thanks Capt. Was that the one near the black wall?" Capt Justice says to your fellowship, "yeah" You say to your Fellowship, "ok, I think I got the others already" Killz al-Evil says to your fellowship, "ok lets get bods" You say, "I think I did get everything back. Ha. What an adventure!"

Willy the Wizard says, "was kinda a lame attempt at an invasion LOL" Maggie the Jackcat gueses Willy didn't die 27 times Willy the Wizard blushes and tinks maybe he was late =)

April Fools Event - Sammy the Drudge

Dean Jr. Reports: "Today a global went out about a drudge at the Beach Fort wanting a few items to make an "ultimate sword of doom". I figured something was wrong, being April 1st and all that, plus I didn't have the items, but I was feeling a little reckless. I headed up to the Northern Beach Fort and made a deal with that drudge.

I was the only one there for a little while, and the drudge told me to fight some coral golems, which I did. Another person, Anatase, soon arrived, and we began bargaining with Sammy the Drudge. After giving it a few items, it handed me a golden gromnie and a parchment saying "Foool on yuuu!!!!!" The drudge then proceeded to summon a mob of Biakas, which quickly wrecked my unbuffed self."


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Sammy the Drudge says, "fite fite!!!" Sammy the Drudge says, "go hyoomin!!" Sammy the Drudge says, "hyoomin fite!" The thunder of crushing Coral Golem is followed by the deafening silence of death for 18,224 Xp. You flatten Acidic Coral Golem's body with the force of your assault for 24,795 Xp. Sammy the Drudge says, "yu is grayt fiter!" You say, "thank you" The thunder of crushing Coral Golem is followed by the deafening silence of death for 18,065 Xp. You beat Coral Golem to a lifeless pulp for 18,224 Xp. Coral Golem corrodes you for 75 points with Acid Stream V. Sammy the Drudge says, "yay hyoomin!" The thunder of crushing Coral Golem is followed by the deafening silence of death for 18,065 Xp. You say, "trying to make a sword?" Sammy the Drudge says, "yah!" Sammy the Drudge says, "Swoard uv Ooltimut Dooom" Sammy the Drudge says, "yu want swoard?" You say, "hmm, I wish I could help more but I dont have the right stuff" Sammy the Drudge says, "maybees wee kin mayk deels" You say, "ok" Sammy the Drudge says, "du yu haf bawdy partz?" Sammy the Drudge says, "and umm..." Sammy the Drudge says, "stick?" You say, "nope, I could probably see what I could get though" Sammy the Drudge says, "Swoard uv Ooltimut Dooom" Sammy the Drudge says, "is yu gud fiter too?" [Anayase has arrived] You say, "I have some Tasty Pudding, shiny ore, and refreshing water, hehe" Sammy the Drudge says, "pudding is gud" Sammy the Drudge says, "wun at tiym" [We try and give some items] Sammy the Drudge says, "not enuff!" Sammy the Drudge says, "need stik!" Sammy the Drudge says, "po pepupm,in" Sammy the Drudge says, "no bawdy partz?" Anatase says, "lol I only had the banderling scalp" You say, "let me ask a friend" Sammy the Drudge says, "rawr!" You say, "I have diamond golem powder, hehe" Sammy the Drudge says, "yah!" You say, "want pudding too?" Sammy the Drudge says, "yah!" Sammy the Drudge says, "scallop and puddin!" Sammy the Drudge says, "yah!" [Anatase gives a bandy scalp and I give a tasty pudding] Sammy the Drudge says, "howld on" Sammy the Drudge says, "i has to mayk two now" You say, "ok" Sammy the Drudge gives you Golden Gromnie. Sammy the Drudge gives you Parchment. Anatase says, "awesome thank you" [Biakas appear] Biaka corrodes you for 99 points with Acid Arc VII. Biaka cast Gossamer Flesh on you Biaka cast Olthoi's Gift on you Daktari's last strength dissolves before Biaka

April Fools Event - +LeO Prank The following prank occurred on WE and TD, April 1st, 2005!

Broadcast from +LeO Carebear> An Roy ale Gored is in the Holtburger meeting hall locoing for oltholio kneelers four imports mansion. Broadcast from +LeO Carebear> Please copy and paste the following event information in to the chat window to start the event. Broadcast from +LeO Carebear> Sorry, peace ignores teh vast massage, it was an err ore. Broadcast from +LeO Carebear> Some geysers in beau ribs our een Helpborg mating hull needling geld. Broadcast from +LeO Carebear> ?t LeO Range, Do you have the über items we will use as rewards? Broadcast from +LeO Carebear> Holtburg meeting hall - now. Broadcast from +LeO Carebear> Please.

After arriving at the Meeting Hall, Morgra of MT recovered the following book from a pile of fish:

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Broadcast from +Lem Ming> The new +Leos have been fired. The event they were to run will be run on the 34th of April. Thank you for your time.

April Fools Event - Pookie vs Obliterator

Triple of HG reports: "Heres the story.... Was standing in Marketplace on the 1st and noticed a White Rabbit hopping around. Wasn't long before there was a group of us following it around. I yelled "Kill the Wabbit" a couple times but if we tried to attack it, it just said that we couldn't affect it 'cause we were non player killer.

It hopped around to each room complaining the grass wasn't very good. So I opened up a mastermage portal and told it there was good grass there. It went through! About 7-8 of us followed it and it ran around saying it liked the fresh grass, but wanted a carrot.

Then a matty attacked the group and the rabbit seemed to think it was a big bunny, though it ended up killing it. Then the rabbit started getting bored of this grass and someone opened another portal. We all went through and guess what? It was deep VoD! lol

The bunny killed a few lugies, calling them ugly humans. Killed a virindi, then ran to a top of one of the mountains, said he was scared to jump and we should go first. I jumped as did most of us. and the bunny laughed at us! And didn't jump!

We all ran back up and he ran to other side and jumped off. We all followed. I believe it was "Kid" that kept talking to the bunny telling him about rabbit stew that set the bunny off! He started biting everyone!

So we attacked! And now we could land on it! I got the kill and of course died for it. Portaled back and ran to where body was and White Rabbit was back! And had spawned about 20-30 little bunnies to help him kill the rest of the people. I think everyone died. I ran away from him begging his forgiveness as he taunted me with "run wabbit run" or something like that. lol

He then forgave us and went friendly again. I dropped my wand in front of him and asked him to chew his name into it. lol And he inscribed my wand! It reads "Wabbit Weapon" - White Rabbit

He then fought an Oblit calling it a hairy man. lol Shortly after that he said he wanted to go home and soon out ran us all.... Was a blast!

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Thanks also to Kid of HG!

April Fools Event - Little White Mouse

Teli sends this account of an April Fools event on VT:

"Maya ported into Candeth & there was a lil mousy running around asking for a cookie acting really cute. So a guy named Darkpriest killed him.

After he killed him at least 50 Caul rats spawned & killed him & anyone inside the walls of Candeth. Someone went out & posted on VN that there was an attack so all kinds (maybe 15) of people showed up to fight. This went on for at least 15 minutes.

The whole time the lil white mousy kept saying things like "I only wanted a cookie" & "why won't anyone give me a cookie."

So Maya sent the mousy a tell & told him "I will get you a cookie." So while she kept him busy, I took our cook & went out & made some cookies. After around 30 minutes of fighting. I finally got the cookie there & handed it to him. For a reward he gave Maya 6 golden gromnies & 6 black luster pearls."


Event - Quiz Night Announcement! (from the Turbine Site) So you think you know it all? History and the Lore? Crafting and Fashion? Cooking and Alchemy? The Weapons and Armour of choice?

Well now is the chance to prove it!

In the first of a serious of quiz nights we are giving you the opportunity to team with 3 of your friends and prove that you are the best.

Will your team be the "Lore Masters" ?

Rules:

  • Teams of 4
  • Answers to be written in a book and handed to the judges. (bring your own books!)
  • The front page of the book should have the team name, and the four team members names. Do not put answers on this page.
  • Judges decision is final.
  • Anyone associated with researching this event may not compete.
  • No Fighting or Duelling within the meeting hall.
  • Anyone disrupting and not following the LEM or LEO requests during the Quiz Night will be barred from future events and may suffer a painful and horrifying death.

The Schedule: Sunday 3rd April Location: Shoushi Meeting Hall

Times are EST (PST, GMT)

Wintersebb - 13:00 (10:00, 18:00) Verdantine - 13:00 (10:00, 18:00) Thistledown - 14:30 (11:30, 19:30) Morningthaw - 14:30 (11:30, 19:30) Frostfell - 16:00 (13:00, 21:00) Leafcull - 16:00 (13:00, 21:00) Harvestgain - 17:30 (14:30, 22:30) Solclaim - 17:30 (14:30, 22:30)

Darktide - Gladiator Event - 19:00 (16:00, 00:00) Team event (any number of players within one fellowship) If we get enough teams registering it will be a Knockout competition, the winners go through to the next round, until we are left with ONE winning team. The TRUE Champions of Darktide! __________________ Chimaera Jolt Live Ops Manager - USA


Quiz Night Results

Following is the description of the event on MT where team 4 teh win!1 -- me, Koujia Leggings, Verai, and VanDyne was the winner! We won a platinum scarab for each correct answer (48 out of 50), a chalice inscribed with our success and the title of Lore Master! Thanks to +LeM Kyoshi for allowing me to receive my reward on my home server TD!!

GETTING STARTED Mike Hext says, "What's Gaerlan's Brother's wife's mother's name?" Fade-To-Black says, "The answer is: 42." You say, "What's Martine's second cousin's sister's dog named?" Fade-To-Black says, "Rover." Tornath The Second says, "Fluffy, destroyer of worlds." Fade-To-Black :( Fade-To-Black says, "Crap, Tornath wins this one." Tornath The Second says, "Woo!"

+LeM Kyoshi says, "I apologize for the delay, however the Leo tthat was running this event has a connection problem" Maggie the Jackcat goes to password protect her site +LeM Kyoshi says, "so we will start in a moment" +LeM Kyoshi says, "if you could all take a seat :)" +LeM Kyoshi says, "Leo Turtel will go over the rules with you"

+LeO Turtle says, "Ok quiet down please and we'll get started." VanDyne says to your fellowship, "4 teh win!" You say to your Fellowship, "4 teh win!!" Verai says to your fellowship, "4 teh win! :p" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "2 !!s are better than one :)" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "needs a 1 at the end too" +LeO Turtle says, "First off, we're going to suggest that fellow leaders use the /log command and log the questions as we state them. Each team will have time at the end to go over each question." You say to your Fellowship, "for teh win!1" You say to your Fellowship, "er, 4 teh win!1" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, ":)" VanDyne says to your fellowship, "paraduck's fellow is gonna be a pain."

+LeO Turtle says, "This will create a text file in your client.exe directory with the name you specify, you can later go thru this log and see the questions and answer them at your lesiure." +LeO Turtle says, "And it will make the event move a bit more swiftly for us." Mike Hext says, "So we don't need the books?" +LeO Turtle says, "Yes you will need books. Those will contain the answers you give." +LeO Turtle says, "each team will need 1" +LeO Turtle says, "Team Leaders are responsible for their teams behavior." +LeO Turtle says, "Welcome to the Dereth Quiz Night !" +LeO Turtle says, "Please take a seat while we wait for everyone to arrive." +LeO Turtle says, "No dueling or fighting during the contest." +LeO Turtle says, "Players not responding to LEM or LEO requests will be barred from further events." +LeO Turtle says, "We've asked Krunk to help judge the event as he's shown time and time again he's a good follower of the Lore of dereth... and it would be unfair to the rest of you to have him ;)"

THE RULES +LeO Turtle says, "Ok... For the official rules as they were posted...." +LeO Turtle says, "Teams can consist of 1-4 players." +LeO Turtle says, "Each team should have brought a book to write the answers in." +LeO Turtle says, "Teams should write their “Team Name” and “Team members names” on the first page of the book." +LeO Turtle says, "Answers should be written on page 2 onwards." +LeO Turtle says, "Each answer should have the relevant question number at the beginning." +LeO Turtle says, "At the end the end of the Quiz, please hand your books to a LEO or LEM for marking." +LeO Turtle says, "Once the books have all been marked we will announce the winners and award the prizes." +LeO Turtle says, "Please remain seated during the Quiz." +LeO Turtle says, "There will be prizes for the Winning team and the Runners-up." +LeO Turtle says, "The Winners will receive 1 Plat per correct answer, per person, an inscribed chalice announcing their feat and the title “Lore Master”" +LeO Turtle says, "The Runners-up will receive 1 Plat for every TWO correct questions and an inscribed chalice." +LeO Turtle says, "If anyone has any questions please ask them now... otherwise we'll get started." Mike Hext says, "Do all teammembers have to inscribe the answer?" +LeO Turtle says, "No... 1 person, the team leader, will inscribe all the fellow names and the fellowship name on page 1" +LeO Turtle says, "Answers will be put on all following pages in as complete of an answer as you can give." +LeO Turtle says, "Please put the number of the question along with the answer and put as many answers as you can on a page" +LeO Turtle says, "Answers should be like: 55. +LeO Turtle" +LeO Turtle says, "1 challace will be awareded per team to the fellowship leader." +LeO Turtle says, "The rest of you will have a chance at up to 50 plats each ;)" +LeO Turtle says, "Teams will not be answering aloud." +LeO Turtle says, "use /f and work as a team ;)" +LeO Turtle says, "Try to answer as complete of an answer as you can... it will make a difference if it comes to sudden death" +LeO Turtle says, "If we get 2 teams that have the same number of correct answers, we'll ask a sudden death question... first team who correctly answers will win." +LeO Turtle says, "Any other questions?" +LeO Turtle says, "Ok... lets begin. Please keep comments to /f where possible." +LeO Turtle says, "And remmember, I'm cutting/pasting..."

THE QUESTIONS Highlight the area after each question to reveal the answer. Remember, we only got 48 our of 50 right, so if you see any mistakes, send me an email! ;-)

1.Question: To craft a virindi scalpel one must have these items? (flimsy hilt, glittering blade) 2.Question: What items are needed to make an alloy machine? (Get 20 Alloy pieces from Dungeons: Device, Apparatus, Instrument, Tool, Contraption, Implement, Utensil, Mechanism, Cogwheel, Contrivance, Sprocket, Cylinder, Dynamo, Piston, Fan, Pinion, Engine, Motor, Generator, and Turbine and give to the Undead Mechanic and receive 19 pages of text and a book in return. Combine the pages with the book in order and give back to the Mechanic for the Alloy Machine.) 3.Question: What 2 items use ruined amulets to complete? (Sunstone Guantlets, Elixirs to imbue the gorgets from Nuhmudira's Boon) 4.Question: What oil do i need to craft a phantom weapon" (Bloodhunter Oil) 5.Question: To craft a palenqual living weapon one must add what to get the spells added? (Totem) 6.Question: To complete an ash gromnie toothpick requires what skill? (Fletching) 7.Question: A whittled dark revenant thighbone makes a? (Intricately carved bone handle) 8.Question: A whittled ash gromnie tooth makes a? (ash gromnie tooth pick) 9.Question: Pile of short sticks makes what when fletche? (Quarrelshafts) 10.Question: An excellent oiled string requires what to make? (3 drudge ravener guts, bloodhunter oil, and alchemy) 11.Question: To make slag one must do what? (use smelting pot on Iron Ore) 12.Question: Decanter of essence + Ground chorozite makes what? (Oil of Nullification) 13.Question: Decanter of essence + diamond powder makes what? (Diamond Oil) 14.Question: Formula for candied apple? (Monougat + Apple) 15.Question: Rich lumpy flour + red wine makes what? (Fruitcake Batter) 16.Question: Formula for chocolate liqour? (Baking Pan + Brown Beans = Roasted Beans then Heavy Grinder + Roasted Beans = Chocolate Liquer) 17.Question: Formula for Cragstonanoff? (Flour + water, Dough + egg, Noodle Cutter + batter, Carving Knife + Side of Beef, Heavy Grinder + Steak, Raw Egg Noodles + Ground Meat = Cragstonanoff) 18.Question: Adding a bag of steel requires what skill? (Armor Tinkering) 19.Question: If i wanted to raise the attack % of my weapon i would need to use a bag of? (Velvet) 20.Question: If i wanted raise the mana on my magic item i would need to use a bag of? (Moonstone) 21.Question: What Tinkering skill is checked when applying a bag of Moonstone?" (Item Tinkering) 22.Question: Who is rumored to have tried to assassinate king varicci? (Oswald) 23.Question: Who was nigh unto a god in the eyes of the fiun? (Rehgus) 24.Question: Who was only viamont noble to not receive alduressa armor from king? (Ballenesse) 25.Question: Who is viamont's greatest armor smith? (Count Alduressa) 26.Question: What are the names of the viamont islands? (Halaetan Islands - Isle of Ruin, Vanguard Isle, Traitor's Ilsland, Lotila Island, Corcosi Island) 27.Question: What is name of bar in kryst? (The Wildsong Inn) 28.Question: What is name of bar in Baishi? (Flaming Phoenix) 29.Question: What is name of bar in eastham? (The Leaping Stallion) 30.Question: When you use a black luster pearl it will cast what spell on you? (Burning Spirit) 31.Question: Burning coal casts what spell on you when used? (Blazing Heart) 32.Question: Void's call is a spell of what school? (Life Magic) 33.Question: Superior soothing wind is a spell of what school? (Life Magic) 34.Question: What ancient weapon was said be originally owned by Malika Ladriya bint Daum? (silifi of the Crimson Stars) 35.Question: A legendary sword crafted by the silveran people is comprised of these materials? (silveran oak, magics of the north, and strands of diamond lace) 36.Question: This item can be forged with help from the vortex? (Focusing Stone) 37.Question: In aerfalle's keep you may stumble across this weapon if look hard enough near an altar? (Sacrificial dagger) 38.Question: What armor does General Amanua own? (Ornate Tumerok Breastplate) 39.Question: Halls of the lost light will also yield this armor item? (Superior Shield) 40.Question: Guardian of the helm might drop this armor item? (Fiery Shield or Superior Helmet) 41.Question: Crystal and shadow fragments will make this form of armor? (Shadowhunter Armor) 42.Question: On aerlinthe recall quest you hand the gate bar to what NPC? (Repair Golem) 43.Question: What NPC sells glyphs for atlan/isparian weapons? (Silencia) 44.Question: Who conducts weddings at the wedding hall? (Grand Sentinel Muroba) 45.Question: Who conducts weddings at the Sanctuary? (Grand Sentinel Ehcac) 46.Question: Who conducts weddings at the plateau village? (Grand Sentinel Tretia) 47.Question: Monster is said to be made of pure elemental mana? (Harbinger) 48.Question: What type of monster is Sezzherei? (Margul) 49.Question: Magical friendly creatures found on Viamontian north islands are known as? (Fiun) 50.Question: Loka Jii first kill like most new comers to dereth was what? (Black Rabbit)

+LeO Turtle says, "That's it... you have 15 minutes starting NOW to open a trade window with us and place your teams book." +LeO Turtle says, "Good luck! :)" +LeM Kyoshi says, "You may give a book to Krunk as well as he will be also judging these answers" +LeO Turtle says, "Sorry Maggie, your site is getting hammered. :)" Haisley says, "lol" Haisley says, "yeah it is" Ima Mastermind says, "lol" Fade-To-Black says, "Lies!" +LeO Turtle says, "See this is where she can cheat and disable the site ;)" You say, "Doh! Forgot to password protect!!!" +LeO Turtle says, "I'll try... we're at 10 mins remaining now." You say, "50 = black rabbit" You say, "oops!" Fade-To-Black says, "Owned." You say, "hee hee"

Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "we didn't get 50" VanDyne says to your fellowship, "we didnt?" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "no, no one said it & ran out of time to guess" Verai :D You say to your Fellowship, "50 was black rabbit. I said it out to the entire room!" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "oops" You say to your Fellowship, "by accident :)" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "I thought that was a joke :)" VanDyne says to your fellowship, "ah well" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "sorry. got all of the other 49 in the book though :)" VanDyne says to your fellowship, "dratz.. not having 50 might hurt us =/" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "lore master title is nice" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "I'd want that :)"

+LeM Kyoshi says, "Ok if I may have your attention !" +LeM Kyoshi says, "Will the team of 4 teh Win ! Please line up on the eastern wall" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "runners up" Paraduck says, "Grats." You say to your Fellowship, "drat"

+LeM Kyoshi says, "Will the team of Should the Stars Fall and Sun go out , line up on the west wall" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "or maybe not" VanDyne says to your fellowship, "i hope we got it."

+LeM Kyoshi says, "One is a winner the other a runner up !" +LeM Kyoshi says, "hmmmm" Fade-To-Black prays. Verai shivers. Koujia Leggings says, "don't be mean, tell us who it is already :)" Hydrargyrus says, "Showdown imo!" +LeO Turtle says, "And in no particular order." +LeM Kyoshi says, "hmmmmmm" Maggie the Jackcat think, "the suspense is killing me" Fade-To-Black kills Maggie Hydrargyrus says, "!" Fade-To-Black says, "<3" Paraduck says, "Hehe" +LeM Kyoshi says, "Congratulations to Should the Stars Fall and the Sun Go Out for being the Runner up, and the Winner is team 4 teh Win ! please stay where you are for awards !" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "oooooo" VanDyne says to your fellowship, "AMG yay" You say, "Wheeeee!!!" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "unexpected" VanDyne says to your fellowship, "AMG yay" Verai says, "amg :o" Koujia Leggings yays! Maggie the Jackcat flushes with pride!!!! Koujia Leggings says, "Paraduck 4 the lose!!1" Koujia Leggings says, "er teh" Paraduck says, "Grats :P" Paraduck says, "lol" VanDyne says, "leet." You say, "thank you" VanDyne says, "grats other group." You say to your Fellowship, "great job, everyone!!!!"

Paraduck says, "This must have been a close event :) Was fun" VanDyne says, "yeah, i'd like to see the scores =)" You say, "It was fun" Paraduck says, "What did you get, maggie?" Paraduck says, "we got 47" VanDyne says, "amg" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "ooo we did good!" VanDyne says to your fellowship, "holy cow... we rocked" Mike Hext says, "I got a headache. :/" You say, "I thought we might have lost with missing #50" You say, "becasue we wer rockin!!" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "so that means only one or two wrong :)" Koujia Leggings says to your fellowship, "looks like we had 48" You say to your Fellowship, "nice job everyone" VanDyne says, "ty"

WINNERS

HG - Winners: Team Elm (46/50) --Chip Ali, Jon Krieger's Bow, Nauri, Yula the Mighty HG - Runners Up: Team Boneheads --Angelina Rayne, Swordsman the Player, Armor's Mule and Blood Rayne

MT - Winners: Team 4 teh win !1 (48/50) --Maggie the Jackcat, VanDyne, Koujia Leggings, Verai MT - Runners Up: Team Should the Stars Fall and the Sun Go Out (47/50) --Paraduck,

SC - Winners --Valry, Warpantz, Toxic Radiation, Saya al-Ahnara

TD - Winners: ?? TD - Runners Up: Team Opto (26/50) --shadow Tempest, benji koto and dag's sage

VT - Winners: Team Ken Jennings (46/50) --Teli, Maya, Lucifer the Killer, Blanca

WE - Winners: Team Flag Boy and Penguin Sidekick --Flenop, Ncf-Poozer, Calita, Porkfriedrice WE - Runners Up: Team Smokers --Strik nine, thedukens, skaz, and koujia sleeves

Angelina Rayne of HG also sends her account of Dereth Quiz Night:

"Hello again maggie!

Oh man did I feel like I was in School again taking this quiz! When the +Leo made the announcement I went there in a hurry to the Shoushi meeting hall to meet my team....... the one and only BONE HEADS lol. When I got there there wasn't too many people there but there was enough to make you feel like you had a challenge lol. But anywho :) There were 50 questions that they had asked and they ranged from the easy "What skill do you use to apply salvaged steel?" to questions about the new Viamonts! Some were pretty long too and hard to remember like "What parts do you need to make an alloy machine?" lol We all had fun trying to remember that one, but thanks to numerous times looking at your site, my team remembered them all!!!

When we were all done with the questions, they asked every team leader to turn in the books and they took like 20 mins to look through them all and check the answers. By the time they were done I was anxious! And low and behold, my team was runner up!!! We all received an inscribed chalice (pic enclosed) and 1 plat for every 2 correct answers. And boy did I need them too lol! The winners received the title Lore Master and also received an inscribed chalice and 1 plat for every correct answer. So all in all, I really like this Live Event! It made us all think and use lore that we never knew we needed to know lol. Hope there will be more to come! And Maggie thank you! if it wasn't for your site, we wouldn't have been able to do this Live Event!!!"

Golem Attacks! (April 7, 2005)

Hello Maggie!

Well there have been many things going on in Dereth this month!. And I am absolutely loving it!!! :D Well to begin with, me (I was playing my level 70 mage Blood Rayne) and my RL Boyfriend who plays Neo Mega ( and Knuckles <3) were out at VoD just messin around when I saw a message appear on my screen saying that there was trouble by the lake edge in Rithwic. So immediately we went there to see what was going on. When we first got there we didn't see a thing, but as we went to the other side of the lake we saw them! Tons of Golems everywhere! It was just like the shadow attacks but this time it was time to play with the Golems hehehe. I had a blast trying to hit the Crystal Golem Imperators and the Sovereigns. There were also my favorite golems there! The Small Golems from Ulgrim's Island hehehe. Oh and btw....... the lag was really really bad there too lol. I almost got portaled out a couple of times hehehe. But anywho, the person who killed the last Imperator got the title of Golem Killer, I believe. I had a blast at this one! Hope there are more to come!

Blood Rayne HG ( Angelina Rayne)


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Note from Maggie: We had the same event on TD last night! I wasn't much help with my dial-up lag and my three portal storm relocations! :)

A report from Triple of HG (April 15, 2005)

Triple now has the Title "Golem Killer" Got one of the three major golem kills in the live event outside Rithwic!

DeMon of Battle and Karesta also got Golem killer titles too, I believe.

And my Wife... Demonwoman got the title "Husbands Healer" for healing me as I life bolted the golem to death... lol. She thought she should get something for that and I guess the +LeM agreed! lol

+LeM Chimaera was awesome! It was laggy as all get out, but was fun! I personally love the live events!


Another Viamontian Attack! (April 7, 2005)

Artic of TD reports: "Hello Maggie. I was at Ayan lifestone when Sir Jasuinn di Irvina appeared with a number of his soldiers. After killing him I looted 3 parchments. Afterwards the envoy told me that I should keep them to be used for something."

1) Journal Entry

This hunt weighs on the soul. I have embarked on many campaigns for my King. I have slain many foes. And I am happy to do so. I owe my allegiance to the Bull of Viamont and am honorbound to do as my King commands.

But this... The magics of Milantos have attained horrible new power in these new lands. The blood rites that Milantean woman taught our mages are more dreadful, more terrible, than any of which I have heard tale. And coming from a soldier who has interrogated dozens of Milantean mercenaries, that speaks tomes.

I fear what may happen when we find the artifact Varicci has sent us after. When we find this thing, we will have uncovered a powerful new weapon - a weapon which will give us no small edge in the coming war. But at what price? Shall we succumb to the base depths of those dark demons which we have long reviled? Is no price too high for our King? - Sir Jasuinn di Irvina

2) Varicci's Orders

You are tasked with a mission of which General Corcima himself is unaware. You are to find this Queen of theirs - this Aluvian wench. Find her, and bring me her head. I care not how you accomplish this feat. Kill whomever gets in your way, be they Bloodless or not. But do not return to my land without that woman's head! - King Varicci of Sanamar

3) Corcima's Orders

The King has requested detailed intelligence on the lands of the Bloodless. You are to scout their cities and outposts. Test their defenses. Discover their weaknesses. And kill whom you may.

But be warned - if you are captured, you will not be retrieved.

Viamontians in Yaraq (April 7, 2005)

A report from Jackcat Ranger, Killz al-Evil of TD: Hey Maggie, this is my first batch of screenshots I'm submitting to you as a Ranger documenting the raid on the north west apple orchard in Yaraq that started at 11:30pm on April 7th. The list of monsters came in waves and included Sewer Rats, Wasteland Rats, Emerald Gromnies, Copper Gromnies, Adolescent Azure Gromnies, Mite Queens, Tormenters, Armored Skeleton Lords, Biakas and lower level Marguls, Guruk Hulks, Guruk Behemoths, A Tremendous Monouga, and I believe 3 White Rabbits. Some of the newer enemies also made an appearance at the raid: Viamontian Tribunes, and Repugnant Eaters! The Pics aren't all that great, because they are incredibly fast runners, and even faster at dying. I did get their stats however. Enjoy :)"

Thanks also to Mother Nature' of VT for the 2 pics on the right!


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Scavenger Hunt (April 8, 2005)

Thanks to Jackcat Ranger Magicpipe II for reporting on the latest TD Scavenger Hunt! You can see a pic of the +Leo showing off his l33t jumping skillz below!


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Broadcast of +Leo Barracuda> Two off-duty members of the royal guard have appeared in the Holtburg meeting hall looking for people to have a scavenger hunt with. +Leo Barracuda says, "Uh oh, only one person here and they are dead." Bian's Mage says, "pick me" +LeO Badger says, "Now there's 2!" Bian's Mage says, "=D" +LeO Badger says, "And a third!" +Leo Barracuda says, "And they are all alive!" +LeO Badger says, "Woohoo!" Bian's Mage says, "us 3 vs u 2" Code says, "of course i am alive" You say, "hail turbine employees" Bian's Mage says, "magic u suck up" +Leo Barracuda says, "Where are the Employees of Turbine? I hear they are all very powerful." Code says, "haha" Bian's Mage says, "heeh" You say, "RI usa" Bian's Mage says, "tis uber mofos'" Code says, "Massachusetts?" Bian's Mage says, "thgouth they lived in maine" Code says, "California?" You say, "all the same to me" Barak waves +Leo Barracuda says, "Badger, do you find that these people are talking of strange things that you never heard of before?" +Leo Barracuda says, "Hi" Barak says, "Hello" +LeO Badger says, "Yes, yes I do." +LeO Badger says, "Hello." +Leo Barracuda says, "Okay." +Leo Barracuda says, "You probably will not need to be buffed for this event." +Leo Barracuda says, "If a level 1 can do it, anyone can." Barak says, "I'm a melee...you can't be any more gimped than I am" Bian's Mage says, "lolol" Barak grins +Leo Barracuda says, "My friend and I were feeling bored in the officer's barracks so decided to use our free time to organize a scavenger hunt." +Leo Barracuda says, "While we can't offer you fame and fortune, we will reward the winning team as best we can." +LeO Badger says, "Ever so bored." +Leo Barracuda says, "Please divide yourselves in to two groups of roughly the same size." +Leo Barracuda says, "Once you are done creating fellowships we will give each fellowship leader the list of items to be sought." +Leo Barracuda says, "From the time I say the word 'Go!' you have exactly 20 minutes to return with as many of the items as you can." +Leo Barracuda says, "If you return after the 20 minutes are up or leave the hall before I say go, you and your team will be disqualified." +Leo Barracuda says, "Upon your return, you will need to hand one of us a pack with your team name and team leader's name inscribed upon it." +Leo Barracuda says, "We will calculate how many points your collection of items is worth - the value of each item, in points, is listed on the item list." +Leo Barracuda says, "Please note that you only can collect one of each item on the list." +Leo Barracuda says, "Once we have calculated the number of points you have we will return the pack to the leader of your group." +Leo Barracuda says, "Once everyone's points are calculated we will announce the winner, if there is one." +Leo Barracuda says, "If two or more teams are tied with the most points we will announce that and name a bonus item." +Leo Barracuda says, "The first teams to produce the bonus item and hand it to me will be the winning team." +Leo Barracuda says, "Please start creating your fellowships now." You say, "seems to be 4 fellows here." +Leo Barracuda says, "Well, four fellowships means that the winning team will get a greater prize... well... assuming all four fellowships are about the same size." +Leo Barracuda says, "Are you ready?" +Leo Barracuda says, "Will the fellowship leaders please step forward so that they may receive their item lists?" +Leo Barracuda says, "Please remember not to log out or leave the meeting hall until I give the word. I will wait a minute or so to let you share the list with your fellowship and ask any questions." +Leo Barracuda says, "Will the fellowship leaders please step forward so that they may receive their item lists?" +Leo Barracuda says, "Any questions?" +Leo Barracuda says, "Does any team lack a parchment?" Wyntress I says, "do we need the number of each next to the item?" +Leo Barracuda says, "No, that is the number of points your receive for that item." +Leo Barracuda says, "Good luck!" +Leo Barracuda says, "Go!" +Leo Barracuda says, "Go!" +Leo Barracuda says, "Go!" +LeO Badger waves dismissively.

+Leo Barracuda says, "All at once, please." +Leo Barracuda says, "In a pack." +Leo Barracuda says, "Inscribed with your name on it, please" +Leo Barracuda says, "5 Minutes"

Broadcast from +Leo Barracuda> To all those in the scavenger hunt: You have less than four minutes to return to the meeting hall in Holtburg with your items!

+Leo Barracuda says, "I don't accept bribes/" +Leo Barracuda says, "Two minutes left." +Leo Barracuda says, "Give your pack to Badger or myself." +Leo Barracuda says, "The pack, yes, the items, no." +Leo Barracuda says, "1 minute left" +Leo Barracuda says, "You need to hand in your pack before time is up." +Leo Barracuda says, "30 Seconds remaining. You must hand in your team's pack before the time is up." +Leo Barracuda says, "15 Seconds remaining. You must hand in your team's pack before the time is up." +Leo Barracuda says, "There are two teams." +LeO Badger says, "I have Code's pack." +Leo Barracuda says, "10 Seconds remaining. You must hand in your team's pack before the time is up." +Leo Barracuda says, "9" +Leo Barracuda says, "8" +Leo Barracuda says, "7" +Leo Barracuda says, "6" +Leo Barracuda says, "5" +Leo Barracuda says, "4" +Leo Barracuda says, "3" +Leo Barracuda says, "2" +Leo Barracuda says, "1" +Leo Barracuda says, "Time is up!"

+Leo Barracuda says, "Could the two team leaders please list all members of their team?" +LeO Badger says, "Thank you :)\" +Leo Barracuda says, "Okay, the standings are as follows:" +Leo Barracuda says, "Code's team obtained 22 points but were bested by Wyntress I's team who gathered 25 points worth of items!" +Leo Barracuda says, "Congratulations Wyntress and company!" +Leo Barracuda says, "Could Wyntress I's team please line up along this wall?"

+Leo Barracuda says, "Keep in mind the Black Luster Pearl is NOT an orb. Using it will cast a 10-minute spell on you." +Leo Barracuda says, "Congratulations again!" Alari Azure says, "yea...i found that out the hard way" +LeO Badger says, "As did many others." +Leo Barracuda says, "Take care everyone!" +LeO Badger waves high in the air. +Leo Barracuda waves.


Mad Cow in the Marketplace (April 9, 2005)

Kaos Dark Rose of TD reports: "There was a mad cow in marketplace tonight lol! A Mad Cow Foaming at the mouth with red eyes (obviously envoy ran). It was hanging around in MP making everyone go nuts. I tried to give him random items and start a trade with him to see if he had any secrets, while everyone else wanted to see him dead. He had gifts turned off so I couldn't feed him ;( But he was extremely funny lol! Mad Cows get Mad air!"

Viamontian Raid on MT (April 10, 2005)

Dew's Pistol of MT reports:

"Hi Maggie, LOVE THE SITE BTW.... While chatting in Tou Tou on this cool April evening around 11:00pm EST on Morningthaw... Duri Galliant called across the allegiance chat for assistance on a raid in AB. When I arrived at my beloved lifestone to help, this is what I saw [pics 1 & 2 below]. I immediately grabbed my camera. I protected my camera in my one hand while I tried to kill them with Slash and Peirce spells using a rendering wand. My war is at 418 with renderings I could not hit them. Last time I try this with one hand ;). As the spawn of evilness diminished, the main leader appeared. Sir Giancarlo di Lotila! Oh my! He was hard to take down but we finally got him.

Duri Gallant brings Sir Giancarlo di Lotila to a fiery end!

(Apparently I should have tried FIRE, lol.) A global came across the screen in chat after the death.

Krunk...I will be back for you soon I have not finished with you yet.....Sir Giancarlo di Lotila leader of the Viamontian Knights.....

Our Monarch William the Bat got the kill on corpse and the loot. [Allegiance] William the Bat says, "Duri got the final blow, I got the name on the corpse and the loot... he dropped his orders" [Allegiance] William the Bat says, "says he is to scout their cities and outposts, test defenses, discover weakensses, and kill whom he may, but don't get captured"

Our speculation is Krunk wither got most of the kills on the invading ban of Viamonte or he was the first to attack the knights and mutated puppies. Enjoy :)"


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A second report comes in from Krunk of MT:

"Howdy maggie, Krunk of Morningthaw here. Viamontians attacked tonight led by Sir Giancarlo in Ayan Baqur. He was met by me and William the Bat and a few other Isparians. I was one of the first on scene and to start the battle with Sir Giancarlo. He was taking no damage at first. I had to take a slew of attackers while fighting him, but I managed to tank him and rest quite well. In the end he tried to refer to us as weak when he was the one dying. There was a global message and William the Bat got the kill, so he got the lore part, while I got the following global: Krunk...I will be back for you soon I have not finished with you yet.....Sir Giancarlo di Lotila leader of the Viamontian Knights..... So I guess he plans to come back for another butt whoopin MT style! I have enclosed a screenshot of the global.

Be cool, Krunk"

Rat Attack! (April 14, 2005)

Hello Maggie!

Angelina Rayne here from HG. Just wanted to report in on the latest live event! Today there was a Rat Attack in Yaraq! Lots of people showed up only to die at the hands of Contagion Rats! It was lots of fun. I believe I died once and my fellow partner Forplay died like 3 times........ but hey u know mages hehehe! Enclosed are some pics that I took of this event. Hope you enjoy!!!

Angelina Rayne HG


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Pookie Loses His Way! (April 17, 2005)

Aniar of SC reports: "On Solclaim Pookie made a trip to marketplace... it was really weird. The rabbit didn't attack, but he moved around in search of its home. I summoned the 80+ matron hive and it went in. It got mad that there was no grass in the hive, so I summoned subway and let pookie have its fun. It was pretty cool to have everybody chase around pookie, although a massacre would have been more fun.


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Last Man Stading - DT (April 24, 2005)

+Chimaera, the Jolt Live Ops Manager posted the following results of the competition on the Turbine boards:

With over 100 players participating, and 5 hours of combat, you killed your way down to the last 4 who took part in the semi-finals and final.

Result: Winner: Hell - DT Champion Runner-up: Rayne of the Roofle Semi-Finalists: Manny Calavera, Thorii

Congratulations to everyone

Ayan Baqur Under Seige (April 24, 2005)

Good Mornin Maggie!

Well this was one fun party that I went to in Ayan by the Lifestone! I was runnin around Cragstone when someone said that there was a party going on at Ayan, so naturally, I had to go!!! hehehe When I got there, I was greeted by some Obliterators!!! Oh man was that a fun party! I mean the Xp alone was awesome for the fellows! I remember one person telling me that after everything was all done he made about 26 mill killing all the Oblits! After killing some oblits for a while I soon saw what most people hate the most at VoD: Olthoi! But with all of the people there, they were easily taken care of hehehe. Pookie also made an appearance, killing some people on his way hoppin' around, but just like the olthoi, Pookie was taken care of as well lol. Then what I have been waiting for weeks to show up finally did! Viamonts and Eaters!!! I was in heaven when that happened. But with all the people there and trying to kill them all, I couldn't get a good SS. lol Also, there was a +LeM there who at the end was talking to everyone and left us with a little parting gift before he left. He left us with some more Oblits to play with us. :D So all in all I would definitely go to this party again!!!

Angelina Rayne of HG


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TD Attacks (April 30, 2005)

I was lucky enough to be around for the undead attack on the Abandoned Mines this weekend! Magicpipe II kept sending me tells to switch to a fire weapon. As I only have dial-up available from my home computer, I explained that I would be unable to fight or unable to un-equip and re-equip a weapon. That I would eventually end up at the lifestone, and 10 minutes later I would find out how I died! I am psychic, because that's exactly what happened! I did have time to snap some pics of the Skeletal Mates, Archfiends and Armored Skeletons before my certain demise!


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Unable to return to the area, I logged off until the coast was clear, leaving my poor dead body lying cold on the ground. Craigii sent this pic of my corpse: "Some of us paying homage to you and showing our respects. Thought you'd get a laugh from it :D"

How embarrassing! ;-)


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When I logged back on later to retrieve my body, there was another attack taking place, this time by Virindi! I decided to sit that one out. Magicpipe II sent these pics of the event!


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Holtburg Attacked!

Hello again Maggie!

When I logged in this evening I got a big surprise! There was an attack on Holtburg! When I got there, there were a lot of people dying and having a blast trying to kill the 2 TM's, the Olthoi Primordials, Setinels, Archfiends, Anihilators, and Oblits! After I got done buffin, I bravely ran up there but to my amazement, I got 1 hitted by an Olthoi!!! LOL But the best part of the whole night was when Pookie and his friends made an appearance! Pookie had a blast trying to kill everyone and he almost succeeded until someone ran a blade through him! LOL It was fun trying to kill everything! I do enjoy these Live Events that turbine gives us :D Hope they keep coming when TOD gets here!! (crosses fingers). Oh yea btw....... Maggie LOVE the Boards!!! Go there everyday!

Angelina Rayne of HG


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+Leo Shooting Star's Trivia Nova Knight of MT reports: "I had just got on after finally getting my account back up after years of absence, and already stuff was happening. +Leo Shooting Star sent a broadcast to find him hiding in an obscure dungeon near Khayyaban and answer a question. I ran over and found him. I was the first one there and he asked, "Who is Queen Elysa's son?" Unable to even recall how to take a screenshot, I called out the last name I could recall from the old lore: "Thorsen." That was quite incorrect. I told him I'd just woken up from a couple years sleep and my memory was a bit fuzzy. =P. Then, No Leaf Clover walked up and promptly answered the question. +Leo congratulated him, made a global message about the festivities, and handed him a writ. Then Yoshi's Bubbles came in shortly before +Leo bid us better luck next time (!!) and left. I asked No Leaf what he got and when he told me I said, "cool, I need to get one of those." Then No Leaf gave it to me! I'll be able to get a cottage now no problem. It's as if I've never left. Best welcome back ever. A bit later, +Leo messaged me welcoming me back to Dereth. I had just taken an SAT before this whole thing, so you can imagine the joy."


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Arwic Under Attack! (May 8, 2005)

Hey sup Maggie. Excellent site :). I come back online after not being able to have a sub for awhile and log into my friend telling me of an event in Arwic. It was outside Arwic to be exact. :) Tons of monster spawns and at the end we all got cows and black pearls that boosted our attributes by 2 for 10 minutes. The LeM said he was the designer of the items and armor in the game and wanted to view the coding to my BP and Bracers. Here is a pic of that....hope you use it in the few you will pick out. It has a variety of people in it and you can read the chat log about him wanting to see my armor. thx Maggie and keep up the good work :)

Amethyst Shrike of TD

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Angelina Rayne reports from HG (May 8, 2005):

Hello again Maggie!

Today I was just playing around on my trade bot when I noticed a message appear on my screen saying that there was an attack in Arwic, kinda by subway. When I got there, I noticed all the Oblits everywhere! I immediately got into a fellow and started the fun! I had a blast killin the Oblits! Then when they died, the +LeM brought in some TM's for us to play with! When the TM's died we asked for more and you know how the +LeM's like to play! So of course Pookie had to make an appearance. Pookie probably killed about 4 people before some one killed him. lol Gotta love the Bunny Smite!!! lol Then when we thought it was all over, the +LeM gave us a "parting gift" so to speak.... He brought in a WHOLE group of Viamontians and Eaters! And this time I got to take some SS of the whole thing! w00t!!! So all in all I had a blast just like I do with every single one of these great live events!!! Turbine keep them commin!!!

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Rithwic Attacked! (May 15, 2005)

A report from Mxlplkt mxl on TD, proud member of Nanny I's clan!!!

Last night I logged into TD. I was in the withered dungeon and some guy was going "lol lol" all alone in the top room. I said what's um...what's so funny? He said, look at my corpse, they are attacking Rithwic. I ID'd his corpse and it said, "blah blah blah, killed by banderling heirophant".... That was weird cuz I was in the Lugian dungeon.... Off 2 rith I go.... Along the river I found a small group of players and an LEO...and they were all saying, "Spawn a TM! Spawn BZ!!" and "Nah, he can only spawn non quest monsters." "Well spawn some eaters....or black breaths!!!!" So this LEO proceeds to bring a group of oblits. They die. Then a group of paradoxes. They die. Then a group of Viamonts and eaters, then a TM!!! In Rithwic!! This LEO was taking orders like a McDonalds employee, saying, "Well isn't it my job to make the game more fun?!" I was in awe as I WAS having the time of my life 4 sure.... Here I was in a starter town...killing all these bosses with a small group of players on a Sunday night late.... It was great, and the xp was fun too. Got like 12 mil in the fellow I was in. Got some keys. Then all of a sudden the LEO says, "well that's it. I need to go do this on another world now," and he spawns a huge group of oblits, some white rabbits and a few biakas. Then it was all over...and I never died once, thank goodness.... btw, the funny thing was the name of our fellowship was "CONTENT PLEASE."

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Jothony of Eastham - SC reports:

Hi Maggie, Love your site. Grats on the new Jackcat Forums too. Sunday Night ( 5/15) on Solclaim we had a fantastic game event, orchestrated by +LeM Kyoshi. Rithwic was invaded. I missed the start, I believe it was Virindi in the first wave. When I arrived, wave after wave of Obliterators were swarming the brave defenders. We'd just barely finish off one wave and the next would spawn, 6 at a time. Woohooo. Death and mayhem ensued. After many heroic deaths and recoveries, we finally vanquished the invaders. Then we got the reward, and boy did we all Have a Cow!! +LeM Kyoshi sprinkled pack cows among the defenders. A Devilmouse cow, to be specific. (Kyoshi told us that Devilmouse was the original team lead artist when AC started.) An exact model of the cow in Eastham (and I suppose in all towns), right down to the map of Dereth on one side and of Marae Lassel on the other. I don't know if all pack cows have this, but each one is inscribed with a number by Devilmouse. Mine says "Cow, No. 31337" The best game event I've been to so far. Thanks to Turbine and to Kyoshi.

Azrael Soultaker sends this pic of the Ritwic Attack on Harverstgain!


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The Margul Al'Cani! (May 23, 2005)

Dear Maggie,

A Dark Force gathered east of Sweet Maple Cottages on Morningthaw today. I got there and joined a group fighting grievvers and shadows. I spent the entire fight as a devoted healer to the rest of my fellowship, and it was very much needed later on. A few of the Black Breath popped by to say hello and take a bit out of Quirky Urchin, then a few marguls, and then the mother of all demon/dragon Marguls jumped up, one Al'Cani.

He moved so quickly, that it took some effort getting a screen shot of him, but I got one with his stats for you. Hope you can use it.

As always, love your site!

Quirky-Urchin of Morningthaw

Attack on Eastham! (June 3, 2005)

There was an attack on Eastham tonight. These are some screen shots. At one point there were 3 Tremendous Monougas! The attack started out with some low level Lugies then a boat load of VOD lugies with a sprinkle of Tremendous Manougas.

Red Teflon 210 Grief Mage of Solclaim

Cragstone Attacked (June 5, 2005)

Sweet Little Sister of HG sends these pics of the Cragstone attack on HG!

(June 10, 2005)

Heys Maggie, mxlplkt mxl of Thistledown here, proud follower of Nanny I. Well, once again I was out killing Lugies, with my lightning atlatl buffed and lots of lightning arrows in tow, when I saw the global that Cragstone was being attacked!!! Banderlings are climbing the cliffs of Cragstone!!!!.... That was all I needed to know. So I went and created a fellowship named, "it's death," and wow... this was one tough bunch of Banderlings!! Savages, Heirophants, Champions, Aggressors,... lots I mean... like someone jabbed a stick in an anthill!!! I didn't get to stay until all died, but I did see the victory global as I was logging. Here's my screenshot.... I died.

Rithwic Assault (June 17, 2005)

Dark ascendance of SC sends this report of an attack on Rithwic: Saw "Citizens, strange stompings can be heard from the waters edge at Rithwic" as a global and went to Rithwic to check it out. First, only Platinum golems... then... everything was dropped on us. Suzerains(sp), Tremendous Monugas(sp), Oblits, Elementals. Was great fun but, as always, the heroes of Dereth were victorious! Thanks for a great site!

Eater Attacks HG! (June 19, 2005)

A report from Bluebird's Foundling of HG: "Just thought I would show you what happened when a dev took over a monster. The thing healed itself from near death and JUMPED out of a group of about 100-150 people. It was fun!"

A second report comes from Fatal Flaw of HG:

Hello Maggie, long time 4 year reader. :) This event happened Sunday June 19th, when a Repugnant Eater *dev controlled we think* started attacking Eastham. Quickly the allegiance of Softness and many other allegiances mounted an offensive within literally seconds, and after just a couple of minutes, 50+ people were surrounding him. Was very tough to kill as when we tried to pin him he would ?jump? over our heads lol. Had an insane run skill that not even max level people could keep up with and when he was at 50% health he bolted toward Arwic. I opened a portal to the subway and alot of people quickly piled in to hit the Arwic portal and intercept him, and sure enough he comes barreling past us like I can only describe as a blur. With the Eater jumping over the Arwic walls and such and giving us a real hard time to pursue, we finally surrounded him once and for all and after several minutes of fighting finally slayed the beast. I cannot remember who got the kill, but it was well deserved as this one was not easy to bring down. I would like to point out that it was an archer *cough* we rule *cough* lol.

From a loyal reader and a very big fan of the site, Fatal Flaw of Harvestgain

Long Life the Softness Allegiance