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Topic: War of Nations
Message #: 249
Author: SIMU-MELISSA
Date: 12/19/2002 3:03:25 PM
Subject: The War of Nations
In later times historians would call the year 5103 a dark year; a year fraught with chaos and strife. It began simply enough, with the arrival of a blue-tailed comet. For the Trolls, the comet was an augury that called forth half-remembered prophecies and legends. The Krolvin hailed the celestial event as a harbinger of victories to come. The Elves looked upon it with little more than mild intellectual curiosity. To the Empress of the Turamzzyrian Empire, beginning her tenth year on the throne, the comet was a sign of the blessing of the gods. But to her vassal, the Baron Hochstib... it meant war.
Coming in January 2003, GemStone III presents: "The War of Nations"
Melissa
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What is happening to Teras? · on 1/2/2002 4:21:58 PM
Scrolls delivered by herald to the Elven and Human empires from the Dwarven High Council give indication something might be brewing on Teras Isle. A dictation from one of the Kharam Dzu miners was enclosed:
"Twere jus like any 'udder mernin' shift that I hasdt fer der lass fifteen yers. Me, ma pick and m' buddies went ta 'erk in the shafts near the base of dat volcano. Nuffin' special 'appen fers a bit til I swing my pick, likes I hads hundreds of utter times . . . and bam! the groun' shooks. We all luk aroun' fer a bit, but nuffin' else happen fer awhile so bak ta 'erk we went. A bit of time pass den da ground shooks again! Somefin is definitely wrong with V'tull's belly. Mehaps he hadn't eaten enough ...." trailing off into other dwarven gibberish.
All signs point to the volcano, taking up most of the land mass of Teras Isle, coming to life and causing a bit of concern for the main Dwarven town.
What do you think?
--Ysbail Board Moderator
Topic: War of Nations
Message #: 259
Author: SIMU-MELISSA
Date: 1/17/2003 12:11:48 AM
Subject: Reporter's Initiative
"Baron Hochstib chopped off my best friend's head!"
"Troll kings desecrated the temple!"
"Part of the comet fell out of the sky and flattened Helga!"
With the arrival of the War of Nations, rumors are sure to be flying. In order to keep fact straight from fiction, and to make sure everyone has access to the facts, we at Simutronics are pleased to present the Reporter's Initiative.
Players of GemStone have long been rewarded with roleplaying awards as a sign of appreciation for good roleplaying in Elanthia. Posting the latest events on the boards is often a hard task with little thanks. Well, we want to thank you!
The GemStone News site, http://www.gs3news.com, will be hosting information about the upcoming War of Nations. To demonstrate how much we appreciate it when people give their time and effort to make other people aware of events in Elanthia, we will be rewarding people who write summaries of news events for the War of Nations with small experience awards. These awards will be very much like standard roleplaying experience awards: they will combine a small amount of experience with a temporary multiplier to enhance your experience gain. Joe Axe may be off smiting ogres while you participate in a roleplaying event, but you could gain even more experience than he does, and having twice the fun too!
Whenever something occurs related to the War of Nations, write a summary of the event within 24 hours of the occurrence and submit it through the GS3News website. The organizers of the website will search through the submissions and select the two most detailed, best-written summaries. Those two summaries will be edited for grammar and spelling and then posted on the GS3News website, and then the authors of those summaries will receive experience awards. What's not to like about it? Nothing!
So, get out there! Keep your eyes open, your ears pricked, and your pen ready, because the next War of Nations event, whether it's big or small, could be right around the corner... and then you could be the one sitting smug and happy with an experience award to boost your learning and brighten your day.
~ The War of Nations Team
Topic: Teras Isle
Message #: 732
Author: Fiendwish/Prospera
Date: 1/12/2003 9:12:18 AM
Subject: Re: Information Please
Avregrol, the power-crazed fire elemental, was the terror on Teras. Seems he'd latched onto one of four sentient jewels that were attuned to the elements and that were capable of corrupting their possessor with visions of grandeur. Avregol and the "fier'dracus," as the gem was called, were causing all sorts of havoc as they exploited the belly of the volcano. Nelemar, the benevolent water elemental struggled to maintain the Balance and led us to destroy the nasty gem and release Avregol from its grip.
Now, also interspersed in this battle with Avergol, were some vishmiir, and a search for a piece of the Griffin Sword. It was quite a heady time.
Cford23 Aye, twas a heady time indeed. Ah twas poor Nelemar that sacrifed himself to save us all in that mission aye?
Topic: War of Nations
Message #: 894
Author: SNEDAKER
Date: 1/23/2003 12:46:08 AM
Subject: Side note...
One of the things the trolls muttering in the Rest mentioned was the word G'bruk. Well, Taistil the scholar told us it was important but he didn't know what it meant. Tonight I met a old sylph named Geremiah who told me that when the comet came last time, with it came an army of leaderless trolls that would say, "G'bruk" as they burned his village out of existance.
So apparently this kind of thing's gone on before...
Isselie
Topic: Teras Isle
Message #: 746
Author: Fiendwish/Prospera
Date: 1/29/2003 7:17:24 PM
Subject: Re: Come the 6th day
Actually, there were two events on Teras happening at the same time. The elementals, and the volcano. They're entirely separate events that were just linked by a central object.
Lothwyn
Topic: War of Nations
Message #: 259
Author: Quinstol
Date: 1/29/03 @ 2:20 PM
Subject: The Terror on Teras: Strange Rhymes
A fiery apparition appeared on Teras Isle today, speaking the following rhyme: For six cycles now, they lie and wait For six cycles now, they are consumed by hate For six cycles now, they have one desire For six cycles now to see the world cleansed with fire Come the sixth day from the one of rest anger will awake Come the sixth day from the one of rest deaths within their wake
Category: Quests, Sagas, and Events
Topic: War of Nations
Message #: 1261
Author: REBELAT, Ranger of the Rest
Date: 2/3/2003 10:34:02 PM
Subject: The Investigation Continues...
Tonight, most probably spurred on by the comments of the residents and visitors of Solhaven, a Guardsmen by the name of Japhel arrived in River's Rest and proceeded to question and investigate any connections he might find concerning the assassination of the Empire.
May post the log of Rail's questioning tomorrow, but will say that he was most intrigued over the Krovlins and Knadyl, perhaps even if the two might have had some dealings. Also asked about Deathwort, if anyone had heard of it or seen it around, and if there were any folk who traveled often to Solhaven.
So the town of River's Rest has now felt the crosshairs of the Empire upon it.
Rail
Topic: War of Nations
Message #: 1269
Author: REBELAT, Ranger of the Rest
Date: 2/4/2003 7:42:20 AM
Subject: Detained for Questioning in River Rest
Last eve, Jaynah was questioned about where she was on the day the empress died. She answered honestly and was then detained for further questioning.
Jaynah was in Solhaven when the empress arrived, but left without seeing her. She had spoken with a family member about the empress going to Solhaven and even traveled there with the hope of possibly seeing her. As luck would have it, the cutter arrived not long after the guards started clearing the streets and she decided to aviod the crowds and just wait to see if the empress came to Rivers Rest.
She was asked about Knaydl and any krolvin activities. She denied knowing anthing about such matters. She was asked who else journeyed to Rivers Rest on her return trip. She identified one of the three people on board and claimed she could nae recall who the other two were as they did not speak and kept to themselves.
Jaynah said she had wished no harm to the empress when asked if she were faithful to the empire.
At the moment she worries that the killer is among those hiding in Rivers Rest, where many come to hide and be fogotten. She's worried of the consequences for the town should the murderer be found there.
Jaynah/Terri
Topic: War of Nations
Message #:
Author: GS3-MIKOS
Date: 4/3/2003 8:26:15 PM
Subject: For those who may overlook the News item ingame...
Dateline 4/3/2003: SOLHAVEN BARONIAL INQUEST SCHEDULED
Baron Malwind of Vornavis will be holding court to perform an official investigation into the circumstances of the recent death of the Jantalarian Herald, Holswort Niffelheim, near Wehnimer's Landing. Witnesses of the combat that led to the Herald's death are strongly encouraged to attend. The court will be held on Feastday, the Fifth of Olaesta at 10 o'clock p.m. Imperial time (Eastern) in the Baronial Hall in Solhaven.
Topic: War of Nations
Message #: 1859
Author: UMBRAERIS
Date: 4/9/2003 3:28:07 PM
Subject: Re: Urutei in RR apparently...
My husband and I happened upon Urutei while hunting in the bog/spectral wood area of River's Rest. She seemed very out of sorts and exhausted. Not having more than 5 words of the giant language between us, he and I tried to understand what she was looking for, but then she fainted. A bog wight came along and cast a gas cloud. We were unable to drag her to safety so Elanus fogged her into Voln. Here we met Scrumples. After giving her water and allowing her to rest a bit I tried communicating with her using my own basic attempts at sign language and then drew a map on the ground of the 'Rest and its surrounding areas. She then talked of "Iysse" and drew a mountain range far above the forests of Rivers Rest. She then swept her hand over it describing the path of the ice (which we later found out about).
We called for any giantkin to come and see if they could communicate with her and finally the Lady Emmalyn came to our aid. She then helped us understand what quest Urutei was on and that we probably shouldn't have fogged her back to town as she lost her owl guide for a while. Urutei thanked us for our help and gave us runestones. I think mine says "fox? and my husband?s ?stillness.? I don't know if they bear any significance or not. She then went to set up camp on the road outside the drawbridge near the waterfall. We got her more water and wood to build a fire so that her mind could clear.
When she mentioned the owl I could only think of my Lady Lumnis and drew five interlocking rings in the air to see if Urutei would recognize it and explain more about the connection. She acknowledged the symbol and then talked about interconnectedness, but here?s where my memory fails a bit. She then retired to her tent and I have not seen her since, though I also have not been in the lands much.
I believe Scrumples posted about this in the River?s Rest folder.
Lunafleur
Topic: War of Nations
Message #: 1870
Author: DELPHIUS
Date: 4/13/2003 8:47:33 PM
Subject: Tempton's Visit
Greetings from the haven-
Tempton stopped by once again today to announce that the traps were being compiled he was sent, and that he was in the progress of building one BIG trap using all of the ideas he was sent. He also relayed some information regarding the Bloodfist Krolvin which is included in a letter below(WoN:Czag Dubra) that will hopefully make its way to the isle of Teras and those fighting them. THings however turned alarmingly when Thadz appeared on the scene to announce the death of Achlais, the translator and linguist specialist for the fortuneers how had until that point been doing all of the translations for the group. This would be the second fortuneer dead, though wether she was murdered or not I do not yet know, but guessing by the suddeness we were told I would say probably.
Seablade Seadolfins The Singing Ashrim
Topic: War of Nations
Message #: 1877
Author: MARTINJ10
Date: 4/17/2003 10:33:55 PM
Subject: Re: Urutei in RR apparently...
Urutei arrived in River's Rest this evening. After my lifeless corpse was unceremoniously dragged past her I had to return and offer my apologies upon getting raised.
Having just returned from a very long trek to my ancestral home, I had to find out what was going on so I stayed to hear what she had to say. Fearing that there is a very good chance her words are true, I chose to follow her and was marked. Tomorrow evening, those that chose to follow are to arrive to begin "marking the trail" there.
I'm afraid I don't have a log of the occurences tonight though. However, tomorrow evening should be interesting.
Coricopat
Topic: War of Nations
Message #: 1878
Author: WOODRUFFJ1
Date: 4/18/2003 12:28:30 AM
Subject: Re: Urutei in RR apparently...
Urutei came today she was weak and almost dead. found her just inside of town eating cockitrice. The owl told her that her time for fasting is over. but she must eat only things of the air. I think cockitrice was closest thing to a bird that she could find cooked
She says that tomorow at 8:00 in the eve she will be leading everyone who will help working to mark a trail and build signal fires for allies that will be comming to help open the path to the sky.
I asked her if allies was trolls she say she not know
she say that some allies is small as mouse and others big as tree
she marked a few peaple and I spent great deal of time trancelating back and fourth
she tell me that she almost fail becouse she not know common, so not enough peaple have made it as far as she is now but owl tell her it is not too late or may not be and that allies are comming but we must work hard to mark a trail and set becon fires for the allies that are comming
I urge any of you that have an intrest in this part of the quest to come to RR as fast as you can and please pass the word to any you know that bear her mark allready
<<OOC I know this aint a log but it is accurate summary of the events and the log is just way way too big>>
Lord Tholn Ninespears, Issmir Ogre Clansman, member; MistyDeep Manor, Citizen Ta'Vaalor
Topic: War of Nations
Message #: 1884
Author: CRYHEART
Date: 4/18/2003 1:19:13 PM
Subject: Hochstib's Plans
- the following is to be thought of as IC::
This is a quote from Baron Malwind during his court last eve in Solhaven:
"As for Jantalar, all indications seem to be that the Baron Hochstib has more or less given up on his war with the Barony of Vornavis. He is now begun efforts to fix the roads leading northwest from Mestanir (in the direction of the Landing) and it is expected that Jantalarian scouts will be in the Landing area within a week."
After listening to the report by Baron Malwind, it appears likely that Baron Hochstib has plans on the Landing: either by wanting to create a free trade route with the Landing, or wanting to occupy the Landing by force therefore having access to a port, or occupy the Landing with the Landing being a freeport under an Overseer (maybe his wish).
There are possible other variations I have not thought of yet, however, time for the citizens of the Landing to be alert.
Cryheart Thaxin
Topic: War of Nations
Message #: 1888
Author: WOODRUFFJ1
Date: 4/19/2003 12:35:45 AM
Subject: Re: Urutei in RR apparently...
Urutei came tonight as she promised. We lit fires and performed some rituals. Each fire needed three people one dead, The Ghost who was to howl to drive off evil spirits, one alive to guard the Ghost (I was a Ghost guard) and keep it from decomposing or getting ate up and one to tend the fire. Each had special lines to recite. Panthers came to try to drag ghosts away and blood eagles and Roltons kept trying to eat the Ghosts. Fire guardians also attacked the fire I was at. At one point we were required to put something special to ourselves into the fire. I tried to put the bone dagger Urutei gave me in the flames but the fire spat it out now I have a blackened bone dagger. I tried an embeddable earring I was planning to give to somebody and the fire liked it. Also it liked my hook knife. We kept our vigil till midnight by the elven clock and than Urutei gathered us into her tent. The Ghosts where all given the mark of the Guardian on their arms. All who fed something valuable to the fire were tattooed with wings on their backs.
Lord Tholn Ninespears,