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| − | =Welcome to an Age of Heroes= |
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| − | In Taara's wake the earth crumbled. [[Recent History|Gods fell]], others rose, and the race of mankind looked forward and saw the destruction of nations. For five years, [[Magitech and Magic|necrotech]] seared the world's landscape and forces unknown decimated the once-insurmountable Walls of Charn. [[Locations|Nations]] turned against one another with the vanishing of monarchs--brother to brother and kin to kin. During the struggles, the nation of Dragonier attempted to keep the peace before it, too, fell. Other nations threatened to follow. |
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| − | Now returned from the Mists, [[Alexandria]] finds itself thrown into a world in turmoil. In this world, the [[Gods of Good|Pantheon of Light]] stride forward in anger, the [[Gods of Neutrality|Twilight]] fall into debate, and the [[Gods of Evil|forces of Darkness]] are locked in a war between Maugrim and Taara. High arcana soars over the landscape with the renewed activity of the [[races|Old Races]], while guilds and organizations struggle to find their footing with the fall of Rune. The [[sildanyar]] and [[khazad]] have moved forward into the world once again, driven by the perceived neglect of the world by humankind. |
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| − | The world had waited for the return of [[Alexandria]] and the return of the [[Myrddion|Myrrish]] and [[Bludgun]] kings for five years--only to find Alexandria suddenly returned unchanged, and unknowing, from the Land of Mists. To Alexandria, the [[Recent History|War of Sendor]] is just days past. To the world-- |
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| − | It is the time for heroes.{{DivEnd}} |
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| − | ==Recent Website Updates== |
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| − | ===Wed Jul 1, 2015=== |
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| − | ====Swim and Climb Items==== |
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| − | As part of RP19, the following items were updated: |
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| − | * Gloves of Swimming and Climbing |
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| − | * Ring of Swimming |
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| − | * Ring of Climbing |
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| − | If you own any of these items, please send in a +request for an adjustment! Thanks! |
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| − | ===Mon Jun 29, 2015=== |
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| − | ====New Inventory Command==== |
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| − | Hey, folks. Be sure and send White a thank-you for his awesome work. :3 He just coded a new +inv/slots command for us all! |
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| − | We've added this command to +help inventory. |
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| − | :- Your Tenebrae Staff |
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| − | ====Our L12s and Higher!==== |
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| − | If you're a L12+ PC who took on a Flaw after we'd introduced them, we went ahead and awarded you the L4 bonus on the spot. We'll now be handing out the L12 bonus, which is 10 RPP! If you're interested, please +req in and in a few lines, let us know how it's shaped your story. |
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| − | Normally, you'd just do this as you hit L12, but as we'd introduced Flaws really only this year (or late last), this is a new thing. Think of it as playing catch-up; we'd still like to give y'all your points! |
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| − | :- Your Tenebrae Staff |
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| − | ===Sun Jun 28, 2015=== |
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| − | ====Release Package 19!==== |
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| − | Need new spells? We've got you covered! Release Package 19 has additional spells from the APG for many of our classes--druids and bards should take a look, especially! We've also added: |
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| − | * New spells for many classes! |
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| − | * Our new Organization and Influence Limiteds are now live! Please +request if you need to convert a previous Face About Town or Card-Carrying! |
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| − | * New Token spends for Influence and Orgs... |
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| − | * New social options available through Chargen, including the ability to list your Nationality! To set these options for existing PCs, use the temporary exit in the Gaming Table. Later on, you'll be able to access them anytime through the last room in Chargen. |
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| − | Release Package tightens up some loose ends and expands your options. Please let us know if you've any questions or would like some assistance with the new material. |
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| − | A big thank you to Whiteout for helping get in our spells, and for everyone who's offered their thoughts and reviews along the way. |
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| − | :- Your Tenebrae Staff |
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| − | ===Thu Jun 25, 2015=== |
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| − | ====New Social Options Room==== |
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| − | Some of you may have noticed some tinkering going on in the +where. We are getting ready to launch the new Social Options room, which will let you select and list a nationality, among other things, for your character, right on your sheet that you'll be able to set. |
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| − | We're also taking feedback and finalizing the new Limited spends for Organizations and Influence, as well as adding a few new abilities here and there. |
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| − | These will go live, soon! In addition, down the line we'll be adding more exclusive magic items and materials to organizations--things you'd have easier access to, just as a "thank you" for being part. |
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| − | :- Your Tenebrae Staff |
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| − | ===Fri Jun 12, 2015=== |
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| − | ====Mobile Devices==== |
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| − | If you connect to Teneberae from a mobile device, or visit our webpage with it, we'd like to hear from you. We're planning to adjust the webpage to be more mobile friendly in the future and we need to know who to ask to make sure everything is functioning properly from it. |
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| − | If you can @mail myself and Lahar, I'd appreciate it! |
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| − | :- Whirlpool |
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| − | ===Thu Jun 11, 2015=== |
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| − | ====Org and Influence Brushups Preview==== |
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| − | As part of cleaning house, A Face About Town and Card-Carrying will be turned into Limited spends. These will just be two-tiered spends, but should allow for more expansion and flavor. |
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| − | You can check out the current drafts on each page. |
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| − | ====RPPs for Pages!==== |
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| − | While normally only for new players, until the end of next week, we'll be offering an RPP to anyone who makes a new character page! This page must have some content, and must be for a PC you have not made one for, before. |
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| − | ===Wed Jun 10, 2015=== |
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| − | ====+where Upgrade!==== |
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| − | We've gone ahead and replaced the standard +where with the +lwhere output. It's snazzier! |
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| − | ====Release Package 18!==== |
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| − | Hey, there! We're pleased to announce the release of Release Package 18! In it, you will find: |
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| − | * New slotless items |
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| − | * Athletics!! |
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| − | * The feat Fencing Grace! |
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| − | * Some snazzy new code updates! First, all negative levels are all listed on +sheets! Second, +lwhere has been merged with +where, for extra sparkles. |
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| − | * A new Token spend for Blood Pact. |
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| − | Thank you Whiteout and Ty for helping make this possible. |
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| − | Those of you who possessed Climb and Swim, will note some changes to your +sheet. Your ranks in Climb were converted to Athletics automagically. Swim was converted to 'Extra.' Please +req for reallocating these skills, or for just general goofiness, sparkly hats, and asking about the latest designer plumed hats for arvek. |
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| − | :- Lah |
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| − | ====Old Climb and Swim Items==== |
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| − | Some items we will be making adjustments to in the future. Others are more situational, and so their bonuses will end up being added separately, when that version of the skill is used. |
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| − | For example, we'll be adjusting Rings of Climbing to Rings of Athletics, but a Climbing Kit will probably need applied by the user when performing that function (it may not make sense to have a combo Swim/Climb kit) |
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| − | We'll be handling these as they come up (and when I finish coughing, augh). |
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| − | :- Lah |
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| − | ===Tue Jun 9, 2015=== |
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| − | ====Dun Morden!==== |
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| − | Dun Mordren is now available to RP in. Transport back and forth is provided, either through magic or airship. |
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| − | The Summit will run for most of June and possibly July. |
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| − | ===Thu Jun 4, 2015==== |
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| − | ====Are You a Survivor?==== |
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| − | Getting into Tier 3 is a pretty big deal! As a thank you for surviving (and because it's such a great song) we're offering a new bonus. You can read about it on the Bonuses page! |
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| − | If you are already eligible for this bonus, you may go ahead and claim it on your next PC. Or, if you recently created an alt (in the last two months, say), come talk with us. |
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| − | ===Sat May 30, 2015=== |
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| − | ====The Guild and More==== |
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| − | As you all know, the Guild of Explorers recently was asploded. |
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| − | There's a lot of legwork and plot threads coming together over this and other things. I will be trying to sort through them over the weekend and contacting a lot of you. |
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| − | The Summit might be slightly delayed OOCly just due to timing issues. :) |
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| − | ===Fri May 29, 2015=== |
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| − | ====RPP Pages Restyled==== |
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| − | Fuzzy broom applied! |
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| − | ===Tue May 26, 2015=== |
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| − | ====LFG, part 2: Mentors and Guides!==== |
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| − | Organizations allow you to meet others, and can provide a strong framework that lends depth to RP...as well as greatly expanding your social resources. |
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| − | What about getting involved in the first place, though? |
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| − | Are you interested in mentoring? By mentoring, we mean both ooc guidance and ic support--more a guide or helpful friendship instead of master-apprentice (which we don't really do). |
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| − | Mentoring (ooc and ic) is a great way to make friends, and help others become involved--as well as be there to answer questions such as, "So now that I'm part of the Vardamen Temple, just what's been going on?" to "I heard your PC was pretty good at undead research. Could we meet and RP?" |
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| − | Please let me know if your PC is available to mentor, and in what. Also, if you are looking to meet others, keep in mind what you're interested in as an opportunity for that may just come up! |
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| − | In the meantime, you can advertise by +rpwho (+help who) and by tagging your character page. (See me if you're unsure how.) |
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| − | Keep watching this space! More ahead, including the varied benefits to taking part, how to expect them to play out over time, gathering others and receiving rewards, and more! |
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| − | See you May 31st! |
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| − | ===Mon May 25, 2015=== |
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| − | ====An Arena by Any Other Name==== |
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| − | Hey there! We're tired of 'Arena' being just...Arena! It's one of the oldest, and more dramatic structures in the Alexandrosian landscape. |
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| − | We'd like to give it a great name to reflect that! |
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| − | Can you help? |
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| − | Please @mail Lahar with your ideas and suggestions! |
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| − | ===Sun May 24, 1015=== |
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| − | ====LFG, part 1==== |
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| − | In just a week or two, we'll be celebrating the Expo! Here are a few of the groups that will be there: |
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| − | '''Order Paramount!''' A longtime favorite, the Order is active in the Arena district and elsewhere. It is also a favorite of more physical types...or those who just enjoy a good competition. |
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| − | '''Progressive Arcanists:''' The Arcanists have seen a resurgence in recent years. Many outside the Arcanists understimated their new director...much to their chargrin. Not only have the Arcanists cornered the market in usnusual wear, they've also forged ahead in new research, and worked to establish their identity as "Alexandrians" rather than "transplanted Runites." |
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| − | ...to some who could use a little love: |
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| − | '''Pastoral Shapers:''' Diplomats, druids, rangers and more. The Pastorals work to unify the differences between the wild and farm, or wild and city. They also work to tend crops and ensure a good harvest. |
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| − | '''Hunters of the Dead:''' The Hunters have received a surge in recent years, though they too are recovering from the decimation of the Vardaman Temple so many years past. They've seen a surge of Serrielites among their ranks, as well as other faiths, and the whisper, "Against Heth!" grows. |
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| − | ...and some who embody knighthood of all stripes: |
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| − | '''The Knights of the Seal:''' The Void is Ea's greatest, perhaps unknown threat. The Knights of the Seal guard against its influence in a thankless and eternal vigil. |
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| − | ...and those who despite the name, do not, such as the Order of the Cockatrice, who war only in glory's name! |
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| − | More ahead, including the varied benefits to taking part, how to expect them to play out over time, gathering others and receiving rewards, and more! |
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| − | ===Thu May 14, 2015=== |
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| − | ====Have a PrP Question?==== |
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| − | Howdy! In just a week or two, we'll be kidnapping our DMs again, and doing a "back to basics" PrP Workshop! We'll be covering topics such as finding players, how to use +events, and finding the perfect monster! |
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| − | In the meantime, please @mail Whirlpool any questions or additional ideas you'd like to see covered! |
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| − | :- Your Tenebrae Staff |
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| − | ===Mon May 4, 2015=== |
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| − | ====We Like Rewarding Character Development==== |
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| − | Tenebrae offers several avenues, and rewards, for investing in character development. We do this because your stories are important to us. If you're new, or perhaps an older player just looking around, here are a few options and means to gather rewards for investing in a character's story: |
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| − | :'''Aspects:''' A world filled with magic, Aspects are what happen when that magic begins to respond to a character on a personal level. Aspects are a tiered spend that gain more oomph as you level, and as you invest in them. They come in several flavors and varieties; is there one that fits your character? |
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| − | ::More: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Character_Spends#Aspect_Descriptions |
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| − | :''' Exclusives:''' Exclusive RPP spends tend to represent a primary track or focus of your character. For example, is your character really dedicated to their organization? The Organization RPP spend offers benefits for being involved. Perhaps your character made a bad (or good) deal with an outsider, and you'd like that to develop and grow over time. Look at Blood Pact. |
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| − | ::More: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/RPPs#The_Big_List |
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| − | :'''Short Stories:''' Short stories let us reward you for the stories you craft ongrid. For example, your character believes him or herself to be a master chef. You'd like to explore that, and the hilarious accidents on the way. Engage others in roleplay and share your tale. We'll reward you for it. |
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| − | ::More: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Small_Stories |
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| − | :'''Ongrid Accessories:''' Looking for a seller's cart or a merchant's stall? Perhaps a hoverbike for your artificer? Check our our Small Vehicles spend. |
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| − | :More: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Buy_a_Small_Vehicle |
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| − | :'''Gain Ranks in Crafts or Profession through Roleplay:''' What does your character do during their downtime? Check our our RPP options for advancing crafts, profession, and various perform skills through your roleplay. |
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| − | :More: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Character_Spends |
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| − | :'''Meetups:''' Do you have an interest, such as the Vardamen or the Ygdrassil Union? Arrange a Meetup, and receive rewards for organizing roleplay among these groups. Note: larger groups work better for Meetups, though combining several smaller groups works great! |
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| − | :More: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Meetups |
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| − | :'''Character Pages:''' Character pages say a lot about you. They also: provide a way to archive +sheet/journals, are a place to add badges, and include yourself in interest categories. For example, if you're Elunan, you could add the Elunan tag. Or, add the faith badge as an easy means to identify yourself and share with others. |
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| − | ::More: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/How_to_Make_a_Character_Page & http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Character_Page_Modules |
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| − | :'''+sheet/journal:''' A new command, your journal updates when a plot finishes. Or, add to and edit entries on your own. It only keeps the most recent 20, however. Please archive important entries on your character page. |
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| − | :More: +help journal |
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| − | Whew! Thank you for reading! |
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| − | ===Tue Apr 28, 2015=== |
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| − | ====Release Package 14==== |
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| − | Welcome to Release Package 17! A big thanks goes to Whiteout, who just finished coding two new classes. Two. Seriously. |
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| − | What's new? |
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| − | * Monk, Unchained! We have added the unchained monk! |
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| − | *All for one, and one for all! We've added swashbuckler! |
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| − | *New exclusive spend: Blood Pact! |
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| − | *New feat: Slashing Grace! |
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| − | * We are removing brass knuckles from the game. |
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| − | * Prosthetics have been revamped! |
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| − | * New +journal system! (type: +help journal !) |
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| − | Whew! That is a lot of content! If you are interested in any of these classes, please keep reading. Details will be in the next post. |
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| − | As always, there may be adjustments going forward as we settle into new content. |
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| − | :- Lah |
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| − | ===Sun Apr 26, 2015=== |
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| − | ====Monk==== |
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| − | Howdy! This is a heads-up that, sometime next week, we will have some big announcements! One of those will be our transition towards the Unchained monk. |
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| − | We have talked about this transition for some time. This is just to let folks know that it is official. This post is just so you can begin planning, and become familiar with the new content. The old monk page has been swapped out to let you do this. |
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| − | In the meantime, there is no reason to discontinue playing your PCs. We hae always had a friendly adjustment policy, and until everything is officially in play, things work just like they did before. |
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| − | Also in the meantime, please send Whiteout flowers, cookies, hugs, and big thanks for his hard work behind the scenes! |
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| − | ===Fri Feb 27, 2015=== |
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| − | ====Goodbye, Spock==== |
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| − | You will be missed. |
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| − | ===Mon Feb 2, 2015=== |
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| − | ====+SOTD==== |
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| − | Curious for a place to RP? Want to try something new? Try our new and exciting Spot of the Day! Typing +sotd will send you to a random locale,possibly secretly set by gremlins! This location will update every 24 hours. |
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| − | A big thanks to Whiteout for this great new tool. :3 |
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| − | :Your Tenebrae Staff |
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| − | ====Small Stories Rewards!==== |
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| − | We have really been listening to your feedback on this one. Short story examples, such as Aspect stories, Mentoring stories, and so on are now included, and the breakdown is shorter and sweeter than before. |
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| − | We have also sorted out rewards: a level 10 PC for example, could earn 2400 xp and 3 RPP for completing one, once a month, in addition to the RPP they'd earned on the way. Oh, and treasure, too. |
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| − | Rewards are limited to once a month per player, not character. |
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| − | ====Calendar Reminder==== |
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| − | As you all know, we keep all our IC Holidays on the +events. Sometimes, people feel a little leery of tackling doing things with these themselves. Please don't hesitate. If you have a fun idea for Kegger Fest (come on, it's Kegger Fest), do it. Same for Deathwatch. If you have any concerns, approach a member of staff directly. We'll help you out! |
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| − | ===Wed Jan 28, 2015=== |
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| − | ====Backgrounds!==== |
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| − | Batman began somewhere. Though that moment in the alleyway is not the sum of who he is, it is a part of it--a reason that he's who he is, today. Backgrounds in a sense, are like that--not the definition of a character, but a beginning. |
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| − | We're inviting you to share yours. Bring it up in discussion, share it at the Gaming Table, ask questions of others. |
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| − | As a MU, staff will be implementing a 10% bonus to PrPs which make use of another character's background tale. The goal behind this is to encourage sharing stories, and providing greater opportunities for your character's development. |
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| − | This is a new mechanic, so we'll be seeing how things go, of course. |
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| − | ===Thu Jan 8, 2015=== |
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| − | ====Legwork Scenes?==== |
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| − | This is a heads-up that I'll be doing a more personal workshop on legwork-based scenes, also known as extended scenes, 'find your own party scenes,' and so on. I'm not certain of the date yet--this is more a declaration of intent. |
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| − | So, what are they? Legwork scenes tend to: |
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| − | *Involve judicious use of a single, very long +job queue |
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| − | *Involve mixed levels |
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| − | *Be more roleplay-dependant, though this does not exclude combat |
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| − | *Involve and encourage more planning, intrigue, problem-solving |
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| − | *Possess a looser schedule than traditional scenes |
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| − | Previous examples have been: |
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| − | *Getting together to sabotage some of Arendt's army |
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| − | *Getting together to do retcon on a political figure |
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| − | *Arranging a funeral for a dragon in Am'shere |
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| − | *...etc. |
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| − | In the meantime, I'll be looking for specific questions or ideas you'd like see addressed or shared, as well as general interest: that is, is there any? |
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| − | ===Wed Jan 7, 2015=== |
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| − | ====Flaws!==== |
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| − | Hi all! |
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| − | Some of you were about when we announced the potential of Flaws for Tenebrae. Well, Flaws have now entered playtest to see how they'll hold up. We've added some guidelines to keep them friendly, and within what we feel is the Tenebrae spirit, as well as a few additional rewards for taking and developing them for a character. |
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| − | If you're interested in the playtest, please contact Staff if you need help and peruse our wiki for additional info. These are merely in testing as an idea. :) |
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| − | ====New Monster Templates==== |
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| − | Heth is power unseen upon Ea since its greatest age. The wights of Dragonier, it is said, are an extension of his will. |
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| − | So, undeath just got a little boost, and adventurers' paychecks just got a little bigger. |
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| − | We're pleased to announce new toys for our plot runners! From soul-eating undead to empowered ghasts, please feel free to use these to give your players a great big...hug. |
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| − | *Devourers and Dread Devourers |
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| − | *Dread Ghost templates |
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| − | *Dread Ghast Templates |
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| − | These may be found by visiting: World > World Bestiary. |
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| − | :Your Tenebrae Staff |
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| − | ====Release Package 14==== |
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| − | Hello all, |
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| − | I would like to announce the release of our latest information package of shiny and new things! While there are new things from the MI section of Ultimate Equipment, for sanity of staff we are releasing this information in chunks. Don't worry, more will come soon in time as we are able to. Please remember to keep to our Wiki for what is approved and coded into the game. The full list of this package is as follows. |
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| − | *A number of new MIs from Ultimate Equipment in Belts, Body, Chest, Eyes, Feet and Hands |
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| − | *A fix for nobility domain! |
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| − | *An update to Unit Tactics |
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| − | ==Recent Rumors in Alexandria== |
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| − | ===Gilday, Aestry 8, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Meanwhile, at Arendt's Camp...==== |
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| − | Arendt yells, "WHO KEEPS SENDING ME COOKIES?!" |
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| − | In all seriousness, the war camp of Arendt has been building up. Seems they're getting read for something. No doubt they'll be making a pivotal move once they see how the summit shakes out. |
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| − | ===Kesenday, Aestry 3, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Sarcophagi==== |
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| − | Several dwarven guards have turned up outside the residence of the Charnese ambassador, seriously tightening security. |
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| − | Stranger still, /several/ stone sarcophagi were delivered to it during the evening. |
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| − | The rumor mill is already swirling and the dwarven guard are looking even more sternly unhappy than before. |
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| − | ===Korday, Aestry 2, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Royal Pregnancy==== |
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| − | ...but the King of Dun Mordren then announced that his wife was with child. Spontaneous celebrations have erupted throughout the city, with tankards of ale for all, and are expected to continue for the duration of the summit. |
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| − | ====At the Charn Ambassador's Residence==== |
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| − | It was very quiet for some time before he exited. A rush of activity then began, with a very worried look Charnish ambassador being seen in a few different places in town, collecting various expensive items from Dun Mordren's merchant's. /Very/ expensive items, in the range of many thousands of gold pieces spent. |
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| − | He has not been seen since. |
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| − | ===Gilday, Firetide 24, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Thieves Arrested in Dun Morden==== |
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| − | There are a great many parties in Dun Mordren right now. This is, after all, a once in a generation sort of affair. |
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| − | One of those parties was run by a man named Alvik Veps, from Stormgarde. It was there that he was struck by a group of thieves pretending to be musical entertainment, and there that those same musical entertainers compelled them to dance until they could force them to give up their goods. When, believe it or not, a GIANT WOLF arrived on the scene and startled them, the magical instruments ceased their playing and the spell broken. One of the thieves was killed on the spot by the offended Stormgardian host. The others were tracked down and arrested by the Dun Mordren guard, heroes all. |
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| − | The stolen property is being sorted and returned. |
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| − | ===Tariday, Firetide 23, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Mass Gnomery==== |
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| − | There was quite a commotion on the Path of Kings today. A pair of gnomish artificers attempted to stealth their way to the King of the Dwarves to petition him for assistance with a problem at a power station for Dun Mordren by transforming everyone ELSE into a gnomes. So they'd blend in better. |
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| − | This did not work. |
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| − | The two gnome have been arrested and the power station has been said to be secured. What's unusual, though, is that the power station was ever in jeopardy in the first place. |
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| − | Dun Mordren's Geothermal stations are usually heavily guarded. |
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| − | ===Ceriday, Firetide 20, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Confrontation on the Iron Plaza==== |
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| − | Rumors are swirling amongst the foreigners and locals alike about an odd confrontation between several foreigners and one of Dun Mordren's local merchant house representatives. |
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| − | Apparently, the Secure Panacea trading company approachd Ambassador Harshstone, one of the sons of the missing Bludguni' ruler noted for having overthrown the former leadership at the tail end of the Sendor war, who is now missing and presumed dead alongside the Myrrish King when the mists that consumed Alexandria overtook them. |
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| − | Offering help to Harshstone to try to locate his feather, the representative was assailed by at least one Giantborn who declared through personal experience that the Secure Panacea is a snake in the grass and is behind a great many nefarious things. |
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| − | Speaker Aliv, the Panacea representative, was unable to make headway with his offer to the Ambassador, and has been, according to a Panacea statement, reassigned. |
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| − | ===Gilday, Firetide 17, 1017=== |
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| − | ====The Legend of Grat==== |
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| − | "Grat, you say? Never 'eard of 'im." |
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| − | "You woulda to hear it, I says, lad. Them crazyfolks came in here last night. Says they were up in the haunted hills, inside the old tombs," The elder Dran says. A crook prods the sheep onward. |
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| − | "Horse dung," the younger replies. A cloth comes out of his pocket, wiping a sweaty forehead. |
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| − | "Aye, that's what Thagraan says too. That blue lizard comes in with outlandish tales, fighting the walkin dead. Talks of ancient ruins north a da plains. Thagraan didn't believe a word of it, even after that large Dranei with 'em said so. He was there! Fought! Saw it with his own eyes." |
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| − | "And how much did they drink before they started you. Nay, how much did you drink till you beleived em?" The one rider begins. His eyes still scanning the road. |
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| − | "You can't believe anything they told you. They had one of them Rune wizards with 'em," a second one interrupts. |
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| − | "Aye, the fat one! Once Thagraan had enough of the whole thing, him en the boys hoisted him up. Tossed him right into that blue lizard. The third finishes." |
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| − | "And then the walls came crashing in! My da says, that they says that the walls, they were big and grey, covered in bones. The walls, they started to crush them all," the little girl happily follows her sister. |
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| − | "Mmmhmm," the older girl says, putting eggs from underneath the chickens into a basket. "Not like they had any proof." |
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| − | "At's just it. the older dran saysm "They brought back a hammer, 'ell of an earthbreaker." |
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| − | The bartender pours the old man another drink, wilently. |
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| − | "Couldn't get much of a look from underneath your bar, eh? You shoulda seen the look on Thagraan's face when that hammer shocked 'im good. Or the look on his face when that woman put 'im in an arm lock that nearly made im cry. Made im apologize to the other mountain lookin Dranei." |
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| − | "But this Grat guy. He went through the whole place where these foreigners were? All by himself?" the young man says to another. |
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| − | "All on his own, met his death there, fightin. Goin down against his enemies like a Dran should. the other man nods. "Heard it with my own ears." |
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| − | "Hmm," the other replies, thoughtfully looking to the plains, and his horse. |
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| − | ===Ceriday, Hattanan 30, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Nighthawks==== |
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| − | The wreckage of the Guild of Explorers is still smolderijng, but already things have begun to disappear from the site as they're reovered, passed into the wrong hands, no doubt. The Guild's leadership, what survived, is already working to establish a temporary location and the guards at hte site have been doubled, but it seems likely that a number of things that nobody wants loose in the city will, in fact, wind up loose in the city. |
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| − | ===Kesenday, Hattanan 29, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Adventurer's Guild Destroyed==== |
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| − | The Warehouse District was rocked by an explosion recently, destroying the Adventurer's Guild and killing many. However, were it not for the adventurers milling about nearby waiting for jobs to be posted, the death toll would have been vastly higher than it is. Search and rescue among the wreckage continues, and rebuilding efforts are likely to be underway soon. Still, this does leave the city's staunchest Guilds might without a home, and the loss of whatever was inside its storages is probably incalculable. Since it has yet to be determined who set off the explosion, and why, rumor and speculation is rampant. |
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| − | ====And That's Not All...==== |
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| − | It becomes apparent over the course of the day that the Guild of Explorers has been under siege. Numerous groups of adventures were sent out and many returned with heavy casualties, and some did not return at all. War has been waged on the Guild of Explorers this night and the results speak for themselves. |
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| − | The city Council is in meeting with the Guild hierarchy who survived the detonation, and more is sure to come. |
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| − | With the summit nearly here, the timing can not be a coincidence. |
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| − | ===Gilday, Hattanan 27, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Bomb Detonated in Ox-Strength==== |
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| − | A bomb recently went off in the Ox-Strenght tavern, injuring several patrons, but killing none. Perhaps an Oxley's debt finally caught up with him, or someone doesn't like Myrana Jn'rajh? |
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| − | ====Noted Performance Troop Visits Alexandria==== |
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| − | A troop of gnomish performers have taken the Flightwright by storm lately. With a flashy performance, strong vocals and coordinated acrobatics, in trench coats no less, the shows are nearly sold out. |
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| − | A Flightwright spokesperson confirms the exclusive contract. |
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| − | Just outside the reknowned theatre, the following lyrics can be heard evenings: |
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| − | :Sparklepires are alive |
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| − | :The legends have to survive! |
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| − | :We'll never come undone! |
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| − | :And we will be forever young! |
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| − | Reportedly, the act is "pulling out all the stops"! |
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| − | ===Tariday, Hattanan 17, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Recalled from the Countryside==== |
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| − | The perceptive may notice that the Temple of Daeus seems quietly busier than usual over the next couple of days, heading into weeks, with a great many priests quietly arriving and then departing back out into the countryside. Whatever's going on, it seems to be something specific to the Daeusite church. |
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| − | ===Tariday, Hattanan 12, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Earthquakes in Rune==== |
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| − | Over the next few days, several minor tremors hit Rune. While there are concerns about Dran and sapping efforts again, or armies of Earth Elementals, Parliament acknowledges it's own responsibility, saying that the tremors are part of a new project that will serve to strengthen Rune's defenses. |
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| − | ===Korday, Hattanan 7, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Trouble and Terror==== |
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| − | "What? She WHAT?" |
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| − | From sailors to laundryworkers to bricklayers, Lower Alexandria is awash with gossip. |
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| − | "Married? Are you--" |
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| − | "I saw that lizard paladin and some others escort them off. They're out in a cottage somewhere, in the country." |
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| − | "Who?" |
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| − | "The owner of the Ox--Myrana? And Lady Sandiel! Married! To eachother!" |
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| − | "Trouble and Terror!" roars the sailor, laughing. "Well, I'll be!" |
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| − | ===Tariday, Hattanan 5, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Overheard at Arendt's Headquarters==== |
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| − | "...why exactly are these cookies shaped like coffins, anyways?" |
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| − | "No idea." |
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| − | ''(Blame Kerbasy)'' |
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| − | ===Korday, Bernfleur 30, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Sith-makar Through the Gate==== |
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| − | The Sith Makar have arrived in force through the rift that is shared with Alexandria. Hundreds of them have rather suddenly appeared on this side and are now marching, en masse, through the countryside towards the Spell Cannon. They too set up an encampment there. It's a rather shocking sight, but it would appear that the site of the cannon is now /extremely/ fortified. Given that the a treaty was signed between Alexandria and the Empress of the Tribes of the Sith-Makar in Am'shere, it is taken as a clear sign that the Sith nation itnends honor its obligations. How long they'll remain, or why they've been called to the cannon so suddenly, remains tob e seen. |
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| − | ===Tariday, Bernfleur 28, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Doubled Guard on the Spellcannon==== |
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| − | A large number of soldiers have been dispatched to he Planar Disjuntion Cannon. While the Council assures everyone it's just a 'training exercise', there can be little doubt that the Council believes some kind of threat to it is imminent and is taking precautions. |
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| − | ===Korday, Bernfleur 23, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Demons Attack Dran!==== |
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| − | Rune has stooped to a new low in desperation against the mighty armies of the Iron Tide, unleashing horrific demons to strike at a peaceful encampment of civilians deep within Dran territory! The demons slew a great many civilians, emerging from a cleverly concealed tunnel dug by Runish forces with the aid of their magic. |
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| − | Dran condemnes these foul, dishonorable tactics with all it's might and has put down the demonic soldiers with great haste. |
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| − | Rune swiftly denies these allegations, claiming that Dran unleashed the demons on itself while fooling with powers they did not understand, much as Dran always has and always will. |
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| − | "The Iron Tide is made up of fools following a fool," they say. |
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| − | '''Note: We'd fallen behind on postings due to some overhead, so about 2 months' of rumors are missing.''' |
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| − | ===Gilday, Vhast 28, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Another assassination attempt!==== |
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| − | Word from the Iron Tide comes swiftly: there has been an assassination attempt on Arendt himself! The assassins appeared with a flash of fire and magic, lunging at him in the middle of his nightly tea. He was able to fend them off, bravely, until the Raven Guard could get into place. |
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| − | These assassins now have a similar bounty on them to the one posted for the alleged assassination attempt on the Grey Gore. While casualties were high, Arendt has emerged wounded and suffering from the effects of poisoned blades, but alive. |
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| − | Descriptions floating about sound an awful lot like [[Jareth]], [[Tatyannah]], [[Kerbasy]], and [[Cesran]]. |
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| − | In a statement, Arendt suggests that the assassins have since fled with Rune's assistance to lick their wounds in Alexandria, 'a home to vile cowards who aid and abet the enemy without daring to engage on their own'. He's begun calling for a trade embargo against the city-state 'until these criminals are handed over to the proper authorities' for trial and judgement. |
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| − | ====Surrenders in Rune==== |
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| − | No, Rune is not surrendering, but several contingents of Dran warriors have, as of lately, surrendered to their outmatched Runic Parliamentary Guard. Why? No one is exactly sure, but some point to the new banners that several units have been equipped with that have been persuading Dran soldiers to drop their weapons, flee, or otherwise get in the way of their lines. Some sort of compulsion magic is suspected. It's only a matter of time before Dran figures out how to respond. Rune in no way can hold onto a large number of prisoners and many have already escaped, while others were simply released aftter swearing an oath to Angoron and Kor that they would not rejoin the fighting. A few high value targets have already been taken for interrogation and no doubt that will pay dividends. |
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| − | ===Tariday, Vhast 27, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Elessa's Willy-Nilly Stabbings==== |
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| − | "Have you seen the young lady?" The phrase is repeated discreetly throughout the city, by a wizened-looking Vardamen. Old, with a beard to his chest, he wobbles down the street, a traditionalist on a mission. |
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| − | "Yes, we'd heard about her new profession...it has everyone concerned...this sort of loose canon...you know, spreading death willy-nilly. There are forms to be filled out, paperwork. Prayers. ...rites to observe, and purification rituals. ...Is she notifying the next of kin?" |
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| − | "...do you know where I could find her? We need to have a talk about procedures." |
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| − | The Vardamen are on the lookout for [[Elessa]], it seems, "in light of the young woman's new career choice, and new, cavalier attitude towards death." |
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| − | They wish to make sure she knows how to pray properly, within her new line of work. And is aware of laws. Which she should be following. And apparently needs to hear about. There may also be purification rituals involved, and the memorization of long prayer-forms. |
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| − | ===Variday, Vhast 26, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Attempted Assassination!==== |
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| − | Rumors from Dran come streaming to the ALexandrian community of adventurers. There has been an attempt on the life of the Grey Gore, one of the leaders of the Iron Tide, and a central figure in maintaing healthy relationships between the Tide and the giants of Dran's mountains. Rumors indicate a young Tsuran woman murdered the Grey Gore's body guards and that only the leader's 'stnregth in the might of Kor and studious attention to omens' warned him of her approach. He was able to drive her off. |
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| − | Fingers are already pointing at Rune and Alexandria for such an underhanded effort, and what's worse, the description (and large bounty attached for her apprehension) will remind all who know her of [[Elessa]]. |
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| − | ===Korday, Vhast 16, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Temple Quarantine!==== |
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| − | The Vardaman Temple went into lockdown recently. Contacts with the temple report quarntine, through 'some wizard gone mad, again.' Some adventurers were reported heading into the Temple before the doors closed. Reports give it anywhere from one to three days before things re-open. |
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| − | ===Gilday, Vhast 14, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Felwood Expedition==== |
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| − | An expedition to the felwoods was made by a group of adventurers the other day. They were tasked in retrieving the body of a lesser noble. It is said that he died due to foul demons. |
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| − | When the adventurers return, they didn't bring along a body. There was no body to retrieve anymore. A signet ring was offered, and this was enough for the noble family to find closure. |
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| − | (For more information, talk to: [[Lothos]], [[Rhar]], [[Sentry H-U]], [[Flicker]], [[Cesran]], and [[Godwyn]]) |
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| − | ===Gilday, Vhast 7, 1017=== |
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| − | ====Fang and Ice==== |
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| + | = Latest Events = |
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| − | A farming village near the Eldwyn was menaced by a small pack of wargs, driven by a large, winter wolf alpha. Some livestock had been lost, but a call for help placed with the Adventurer's Guild seems to have come just in time. While the village is safe for the moment, news of the winter wolf's unnamed 'master' leaves the village wary of future reprisals. For the moment, however, peace has settled in time for the planting season to begin. (For more information, or just a good story, speak to [[Dain]], [[Belladona]], or [[Alba]]) |
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| + | We are in the process of transitioning to [[Pathfinder 2e and AresMUSH Changeover|AresMUSH and Pathfinder 2e]]. Due to the aging nature of our database, we have locked character creation. However, we are still open to new players! |
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| − | :Posted by Alba |
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| + | '''New players''' who wish to join the fun can join as a guest and request an online and on-duty staffer to make a character with a temporary password and name. |
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| + | We are currently closed for alt applications from our current playerbase. |
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| + | = Archived Updates = |
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Latest revision as of 19:59, 27 April 2023
Latest Events
We are in the process of transitioning to AresMUSH and Pathfinder 2e. Due to the aging nature of our database, we have locked character creation. However, we are still open to new players!
New players who wish to join the fun can join as a guest and request an online and on-duty staffer to make a character with a temporary password and name.
We are currently closed for alt applications from our current playerbase.