The Canticle, Volume 1.4

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A record number of new wizards have ascended from the ranks of mortality, and a horde of new projects are in the works. Some new things to look forward to are the Eldar, an elf-based society, the soon to be unveiled PK society (for those of you who want to exercise your more bloodthirsty tendencies), and the new and improved mages class. There's also been a considerable number of new areas and items released since the last issue, including the Body Shop where you can get rid of those ugly scars, the Burnham wood area (soon to have a quest addition), two new classes (the necromancer and ranger) and a new guild. Due to the overwhelming response on the part of the members of AA, we now have nearly enough to buy a new machine and move our site to a location in North America, which should be great news to you people on that continent. (I am one, and I sure am happy about it... no more trans-atlantic lag! yay! =) Because of this community owned machine, however, a new method of running the mud must be established. More information about this new order and the people involved in it is contained in an interview with Zor, later in this issue. By popular demand, this issue will include another section describing the greater features and whereabouts of the larger areas on the surface of AA. However, due to the limited time that I've had to release this issue, some of the information there may be slightly off the mark. This list will be printed, and periodically updated, in every Canticle from this issue on. A Merry Christmas, Happy Chanuka, Jolie Noel, Merry Solstice and general happy ho-ho to everyone out there in AA land, from myself and everyone here at the Canticle! - Hatamoto, CE Canticle ______________________________________________________________________________ In this issue: | Zor Interview..................... 6 | Editorials........................ 2 Areas List........................ 22 | Christmas Special Greetings....... 5 Sports/Obituaries................. 12 | Social Events..................... 9 Classifieds....................... 15 | Business Classifieds.............. 16 _______________________________________|______________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Canticle welcomes your comments and retorts to what we print, and we shall willingly print any editorial submitted for inclusion in the paper. Please send it IMS mail to Hatamoto, or write it on the Submissions Cat Board located in the Canticle offices, currently just outside the west gate in the main village. Dear Editor, In issue 1.3 of the Canticle, it was said that we have too many Wizards flying around. I think this opinion is right. There might be too many people who can't (or don't) honor the advantage of being immortal. But how do you think will another big quest solve this problem? I guess there will be fewer Wizards because of this, but really better ones? I don't think so. Maybe you can sort some guys out who shouldn't be Wizards, but you shouldn't sort out some of the others, too. I can only speak for myself, okay, but I am really interested in becoming a Wizard; I am interested in codifying, so I think, I may be an enrichment of AA (not objective maybe :-). But I am really NOT interested in solving quests... it's boring to stand somewhere for hours and days and imagine about this problem... just to finally recognize you are not strong enough to solve it. No thanks. I WILL solve all these quests some time; but most of my time I just want to relax without thinking about major problems; that's why I am here. So: If you want to have more time, cut the advantages of being Wizard, higher necessary xps, don't let them start to codify till they learned something about it and demonstrated. But - please - don't make another big quest... Garkin [Editor's reply] Your point is well made... just because someone is smart enough or tenacious enough to hack at a quest until it is done does NOT mean that he or she is a suitable candidate for Wiz-ship. The reason the quests were used as a 'gauntlet' to run to becoming a Wizard was to see who REALLY wanted to become one, and not just people who have a "well, it'd be cool to piddle around for a while" type attitude. Unfortunately (in your case) there are already a bevy of quests coming SOON to an area near you. Which, ironically, is caused by a great many people graduating to Wizardship due to the lack of challenging quests to weed out the 'wannabe' wizards. This is not to say that we don't have a crop of excellent new up'n'coming Wizards that are codin' their butts off and coming up with really cool stuff, but there are again as many who don't really do much of anything. However, installed since the last issue is a new 'educational system', which requires a newbie Wiz to prove their coding talents by designing a monster, a room, an weapon and a treasure before being sponsored by an open-area wizard. A few wizards have yet to pass this trial (and indeed, some level 21ers should be dumped back to level 20 and forced to go thru the educational system!), so it has been somewhat successful, at least to train some of the newbies with some basic minimums needed for a productive wizship. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- &%@!&#*! I want a full retraction of the statement that involves my name, as well as a public announcement to that effect.. i will NOT Have my name scandalised just because you guys at the paper don't proof read your articles before they are submitted... it was WRAITH, NOT WRATH!! I want something done, or the canticle will bear the full brunt of the effects of THE WRATH OF WRATH!! If nothing is forthwith, and i am not satisfied with the result, then my lawyers will contact you shortly. - An outraged Wrath, who doesn't like his name to be rubbed in - the dirt because of SOMEONE ELSE'S spelling mistake.. [Editor's Reply] Okay, okay, don't get yer wizzly Fruit of the Looms in a square knot... mistakes happen and, unfortunately, I cannot catch every tiny mistake. One area I particularly depend on accuracy from my assistants is the Obituaries/Sports section (the section in question) because I simply do NOT have the time to cross-reference the entries to those of the kill logs. The Canticle acknowledges its error, the wizard in question was indeed WRAITH, and not Wrath as printed, and the person responsible for the error has been shot. Of course, he's immortal, so it didn't do much, but we had fun doing it anyways. =) ------------------------------------------------------- | ---<---<@ ~ The Flower Shop ~ ---<---<@ | | | | We have a wide assortment of beautiful, fragrant | | flowers, a nice present for that special someone. | | A card comes with each flower, to convey the | | message that will mean so much. | | | | We have roses a-plenty, the perfect gift for a | | good friend or loved one this holiday season. | | Come down and see our shop, just south of the | | Ancient Bliss Inn in Nepeth. | | | | *->- The flower girls | ------------------------------------------------------- ___________________________________ | | | Special someone in your mud-life? | | In the mood for something funny? | _________________|___________________________________|____________________ | | | If you answered yes to one of these questions, or even if you said no to | | both, just bring 50 coins or more to the reception room of the Ancient | | Bliss Inn located in Nepeth. The Nepethian bard is currently singing | | song from groups like Depeche Mode, Electronic, New Order, and others. | |__________________________________________________________________________| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOMETHING IN THE WIND Dear honorable people of this land, There is something hanging over us like a sword of Damocles: Some cutthroats try to darken the sky above our world. The disaster will erupt soon if we don't get ready to hit back. The officials are still trying to cover up the facts: Admirers of the dark side increase all around our cities. These guys spoil the streets, prowl the villages, make our children feel insecure. The powerful organization - rumors tell us about the admission even of Orcs! - make the respectable people the promise of more and harder fights. Their members - by hearsay - have to prove their nasty character first, a secret connection is beginning to grow then: They are said to inform each other by a magic line - the founders of The Scythe transferred mysterious powers to their followers. No, this challenge is getting more than an exercise for us: All good men AND women are asked for the hit-back of this threat. First of all the Knights - who took an oath to be chivalrous - must turn to serious enmity against the Scythe. No more friendship between Knights and Scythe should be allowed - just for freeing Scythes from the vicious circle of depravity may contact be legal. But there is one important: It is NOW time to realize the danger. There is no time to handle this as a joke anymore. It is a disease, which the officials are not able or ready to recognize yet. Now it is established: If we don't start to fight we will be reading here very soon The Good in our hearts died after a long illness. Finally I call you urgently to put up resistance against slowly fall of our society. Help to stop this nightmare. Now! Prince Garkin, Knight and fighter for the Poor and Helpless ---===> Do you consider yourself brave & chivalrous? <===--- ______ _______ | \ / | If the answer is yes you will be pleased to hear that kind |...|+++| |\ \/ /| King Drin will be recruiting Knights for his army in the | * |+++| | \ / | near future. All humans, elves and half-elves will be | I |+++| | / \ | accepted. Being a Knight means upholding law and order, | I |+++| |/ /\ \| and being part of a splendid group of people. King Drin |-------| \/ \/ has even proclaimed to be willing to handle out noble \^ ^ ^/ \ / titles to those Knights who, through deed and manner, \^ ^/ \/ deserve such a reward. With our recent problems with the \_/ uprise in evil, it is even more important to have people who uphold the path of righteousness. If you you have the stuff to battle evil and support honor, join with us. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _____________________________________________________ () /_ _______________________________________________ _\ /\ // \/ ________ \/ \\ /o // \\// ( ( ( ( __ ___ ___ _ _ \\// \\ //\* // \\\/// \ \ $__)\ \\ \\\ \\ \\\/// \\ /o\+ // \\\\//// \ \ \\___) (_) (_)\__)\ \\\\//// \\ /i/*\\ // \\\\\///// \ \\\\\///// \\ /+/\\o \\ /////\\\\\ ___ \ o \ (___) /////\\\\\ // /*/o\i\\ \\ ////\\\\ ( ) \___ ___ _ __ _\_ ____ ___ ___ ////\\\\ // //+/\\*\ \\ ///\\\ \ \ \\ \\\(___ \ \ \ \ \ \(___ ///\\\ // //o//+\\i\ \\ //\\ \_____) $ (_)\___)__)_) \ \_)__\___) //\\ // ///+/*\\o\ \\_/\_______________________________________________/\_// //+///\\i\\+ \_____________________________________________________/ /i//o/+\\*\\ /\/\/\/\/\/\/\ Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to You and || Yours, from the Staff and Members of Ancient Anguish || and the Canticle! ___||___ Hata'93(________) The Canticle is very pleased to pass on the following Christmas/Solstice greetings, quoted (mostly =) verbatim from the greeters. Happy Ho Ho, Ancient Anguish! - Hatamoto, CE Canticle Basilic : To Devlin... "Merry xmas, you wench! Florin : To all the Scythes and you and Amante Bishop : To Wraith, Dad, Tig, Alanah, you, Paldin, George, Belinore and a few others. ;) Ehecatl : Merry Solstice :) (which is today and would be a late greeting) Nicholaa : To Temptation: "Merry Christmas to my favorite roomie in the world! *hugs*" -grin- Nicholaa : To Ricochet: Have a wonderful Christmas, Thanks for being the best sponsor in the world! *hugs and kisses* Kul : "I hope that your christmas will last at least halve a day longer 'cause of lag, Kul.. *smiles warmly*" Maudlin : I wish Strum, Mantis, Traenil, Creator, Morhion and Balkan a merry christmas... oh, and Illusion too! Ked : Just a merry christmas to all the beautiful women in AA land! Balkan : I greet noone, I have no friends here! JaYMiK : To Lylaa and Yelnad. Cosette : Merry christmas and greetings to Flint, Sausage, Lewis, and all of the Spellcasters. Bytre : To Darius, Sirree, Agarwaen, Aphrodite, Rheaa, OlOrin, Gimp, and all the other cool players I know. Chloe : A big christmas "WOOOF!" to all of AA and a special holiday WOOOF to my monk family. Annihilus : I want to send one to Jezebel. "Hi!" =) Tijuana : Tijuana wishes all of her friends from Ancient Anguish a very merry Christmas and a Happy new year. Darius : I would just like to wish everybody a Happy Holidays and I hope everyone has an Awesome New Year. Don't party too hard, kids, but if you do, toss one back for me! Saerdan : Loving Christmas greetings from Andreas to his RL woman Liz. :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSIGHTS - An interview with Zor We have the good fortune to print in this edition of the Canticle a few words with Zor, local god extrordinaire. Canticle: So tell me how you ever get involved in MUDing? Zor : A friend of mine, Farmer, showed me Loch Ness quite a while ago. I heard rumors that there is a game that makes you addicted and I wouldn't believe them. Well, I sure do now. C: Whatever drove you to setup and administer a mud of this quality and size? Z: After having been a wizard on Loch Ness for a while, I started playing on a testmud. Drake's testmud to be more precise. He ran it to be able to code locally as he has been wizard on Nemesis. Don't ask me why I had the idea to play a testmud, which is basically a VERY stupid thing to do. C: How did AA come to be? Who had the original idea for it, what did you think would happen, and who were the first people to work on it? Z: When I wizzed on the testmud, I mailed Drake and asked about the machine etc and we decided on making our own mud. Of course you can't predict how large or successful a mud will become, but I'm really confident about the result, which was only possible with the effort of a lot of great people. You can get a list of those by typing 'help credits'... ;) C: What other MUDs inspired it? Z: I for myself would say Loch Ness and World of Mizar. Playing a mud like Mizar while being a wizard for quite some time on Loch Ness showed me that there are better things than Loch Ness. This was probably my motivation to start a mud. I also met Biko there. C: What things did you do to make AA unique from other MUDs you seen/played on? Z: There have been the standard LPmuds and there have been some extremely expanded LPmuds with a lot of features etc. We always wanted to combine those two worlds. We wanted some things to remain and we wanted to advance some things. One thing is that we want our areas to be unique. This hasn't been standard when we started. Thus we didn't use some standard castles like Angmar's or Padrone's walking castle. Also, we didn't want HUGE areas that aren't described nicely, but rather quality. And I have to say that I have great respect for people that have an open area on Ancient Anguish. ...I'm not sure whether I would have succeeded.. ;)) C: What is your favorite thing about being 'God' on AA? Z: To be able to balance the powers and veto certain developments. C: What is the thing that bugs you the most about it? Z: People that come whining and mostly people that think they are special and wanted to be treated special. [Continued on page 7] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Insights - An interview with Zor (cont from page 6)] C: About how much time do you devote to AA per week? Has it ever overwhelmed you? Z: I don't think I'm able to answer this. I'm trying to cut it down and I think I'll be able to lower it to about 10 hours a week. Has it overwhelmed me? Yeah, there was a time where I used to play approx. 8 hours a day for about 5 months ;) C: How old is AA, and when did it get started? Z: We started coding Friday January 10 1992 and we opened it at February 2 1992 the day before I had to leave for my military service. C: Not to beat a dead horse even further, but for clarification, can you explain why we have to do the donation drive? You mention somewhere that we are costing ETHZ 10000$US a day. Z: Well, I have been talking with a net admin here a long time ago and he stated that our mud wasn't a great stress for the network. But some weeks ago the net admins heard that the university has to pay per megabyte for packages to foreign sites. And with our net traffic it was about $10,000 a month! I think it's clear that this isn't bearable. I know it's not handled this way with most universities, but heck... C: What did you think of the donation drive? Has it gone better or worse than you expected? Z: Better. I'm happy that the players care much about Ancient Anguish and that they have been able to donate. C: The drive really kicked in big when we found out that AA was losing it's site... but that's been about a month since we heard that, and we have been able to continue at the same site while raising funds. Why were we allowed to stay? Z: *XSHRUG* I mailed the net admin about when we have to shut down AA and I never got an answer. It has been clear that we'll have to shutdown though. I just didn't know WHEN and I still don't. I guess we are using less net traffic and thus cost less, due to the access restriction. C: I've heard rumors AA might be moved to the US..where will the new computer be located? Z: Yes, AA will be moved to the states. We already have a net connection, but I'd prefer to not telling it yet. Maybe you find out anyway ;) C: For our readers and for the record: what kind of machine is Ancient Anguish running on right now, and what kind of resources do we use on that machine? Z: We are currently running on a Sun SPARCStation 10 and we use about 16-20 megabytes of RAM and about 200 megabytes of disk space. C: What type of computer are we getting? Z: I asked Amante to take care of that. I don't know the prices in the states. [Continued on page 8] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Insights - An interview with Zor (cont from page 7)] C: In practical terms, what does the move mean? How many players at a time will be able to log in? Z: I think we'll be able to run with 70 players at least. But I guess we'll see ;) C: What will be different in terms of what mortals can expect? Will we have less lag, will the system crash less often? Z: We should have less lag. There won't be any other work done on the machine. The crashes don't depend on the machine, really. Of course there won't be any 'unknown' who can switch off the machine before going home ;) [Editors Note - Due to the fact that the machine will be local to North America, the trans-atlantic connection will be removed, which will cure a LOT of lag.] C: What sort of problems do you foresee with the new machine? Z: I don't know. But anyone that has worked with computers knows that there will probably be some.. ;) C: Who will own the machine that we will purchase? Z: That's a difficult question and I don't know the laws in the states. Basically, all that have donated own the machine to the part of their investment. But practically, Amante will take care of it and make sure that AA has a future on this machine. The machine won't be used for anything else. I want to say here that I have full trust in Amante. C: Rumor has it that you and Drake will retire as Gods, and that a new MudGovernment will be implemented. Could you please provide a little more detail, for out mortal readers? Z: Yes, that's true. There won't be any god status anymore. There will, however be an 'Ancient Anguish Law' [AAL] which will deal with all basic problems and which will also determine the competences. At the top of the hierarchy there will be the Arch Wizards, followed by the Senators. The Arch Wizards have full competences in their task and nobody can directly interfere. They have to follow the AAL though! And that's where the Senate will have powers, because only the Senate can change the AAL. The Senate will also control the Arch Wizards, not each of their actions, but whether they abuse their power. Everyone will be able to read the AAL soon. C: What sort of role do you intend to play the morning after we move to the new site? A: As soon as the new hierarchy is implemented, I will be a Senator. C: Is there anything you'd like to tell the Canticle's readers? Z: Yes, thanx for making AA what it is! Thanks Zor! See you in Seattle! For those of you interested, the great AA coming to America tour featuring Zor is scheduled for February 1994, with stops in various U.S. cities. See the adventurer's board for details. -This interview was compiled from two interviews, by Saint and Beluane- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- The Ancient Anguish Social Events Calendar ------ INTRODUCING The Ancient Anguish Players in Shakespeare's Hamlet Cast: Hamlet: the late Sullivan Laertes: Ricochet Horatio: Avingar Ophelia: Pickles King Claudius: Greyson Queen Gertrude: Sweetness Old Hamlet: Macmurray Polonius: Paldin Fortinbras: Biko Rosencrantz: Guest & Guildenstern: Visitor Come see the Bard's masterpiece portrayed as only Ancient Anguish could pervert! [OUTTAKES] Act I, scene ii: Horatio (Avingar) says: His ghost waxes desperate with imagination. Hamlet (Sullivan) says: Oh? I use Nair. some mist arrives. ghost of Hamlet (Macmurray) says: Revenge my foul and most unnatural murder. Hamlet (Sullivan) says: Will do. ghost of Hamlet waves happily. some mist blows north. Hamlet (Sullivan) shouts: Mud poll: To be or not to be? Hamlet sighs. Ophelia (Pickles) says: dont sigh hamlet Claudius (Greyson) raises his arms, sending Hamlet to the dark side of Elsinore Laertes (Ricochet) arrives. Ophelia (Pickles) says: hey yal i forgot my lines Laertes (Ricochet) whispers something to Ophelia. Ophelia (Pickles) says: oh yeah im gonna go drown now Ophelia leaves west. Hamlet arrives. Hamlet (Sullivan) says: That was UNCOOL. Claudius peers at the sky. Laertes grins evilly.1 Hamlet smashes Laertes leg very hard. Laertes hits Hamlets arm. Hamlet misses Laertes. Laertes smashes Hamlets head very hard. etc... ================================================================================ THEATRE REVIEW with Temptation and Chloe "Hamlet" * * * 1/2 Temptation: Well, I found this version of Hamlet's neo-modernistic overtones gives Shakespeare's fatalistic intentions even more weight. While the fight scenes got tiresome (Especially after some actors ran offstage to get more potions...) the dramatical debut of this acting company is a most promising one. In fact, not since John Barrymore's 1991 production of "Troius and Cressida" on NannyMUD have I seen such emotion on the virtual stage. Chloe? Chloe: WOOF! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARE YOU MUDDING TOO MUCH? A Canticle At-Home Test Do you ever wonder if you may be spending too much time MUDding, and not enough time with your family, friends, and pets? Well, just take this SIMPLE test to find out if you should cut back. Choose the answer MOST appropriate. 1. At one sitting, you MUD for: A. An hour. B. Three hours. C. All quarter. 2. Your favorite class is: A. Algebra 954 B. Philosophy 101 C. Mages all the way! Whooh! 3. Your computer's OFF button is: A. Used frequently. B. Covered with dust. C. "It has an OFF button?!?!?" 4. In your real life, you sometimes A. Wonder if you're being snooped. B. Emote at people. C. "Real WHAT?!?" 5. Your essays are now: A. About sword-slinging heroes. B. You use the word "lag" WAY too often. C. write("Lincoln was born in "+this_player->query_bdate()+".\n"); 6. Your friends now call you: A. By your MUD name. B. That-Geek-That's-Always-Playin'-Dat-Stoopid-Game C. "What friends?!?" 7. Your girlfriend is: A. In real life, but hates MUDs. B. In the MUD, but is 456,234 miles away. C. In the MUD, but is a GUY. 8. You MUD wearing: A. Sweats. B. Nothing. C. The Black Mithril Platemail you made out of tin foil and a magic marker. 9. When your real life seems slow, you: A. Watch TV. B. MUD. C. Shout, "LAG!!!!!" [Continued on page 11] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [A Mud Self test, continued from page 10] 10. You'd most like to go on a vacation to: A. Anywhere with Net access. B. Nepeth. C. Zor's house. 11. Your favorite author is: A. Shakespeare. B. Tolkien. C. Biko. 12. You often: A. Wonder what elves would look like. B. Wonder what it would be like to live in elven society. C. Dress as an elven warrior and invade a Denny's, yelling, "Glory to Al-Shaimouyadir!" SCORING Give yourself 1 point for each question you answered A, 3 points for each B, and 5 points for each C. 12 through 24 points: MUDding has little affect on you. 25 through 36 points: You MIGHT want to cut back on your MUDding. 37 through 48 points: You might want to rethink getting those neural implants so you can MUD without typing. 49 through 59 points: You lead a completely virtual life. 60 points: "Hi Flint!" *** WORD SEARCH *** In the grid of letters below, find and circle the 38 words at the bottom of the page. After all 38 words have been found, the letters remaining UNcircled will spell out a message. Answer will be revealed next canticle. C T S H S A H S I L A R N Words to find: H H H C W I Z A R D S E O U P E R O I K N E C C T S Scythe Elf Crone Zor Drin R E L O R K A N A R Y H Y Knight Dwarf Church Drake Alisha C N L T D O N A O H T G E Monk Orc Hanza Flint Wizard H D T V I B T M N M H I R Human Gold Greyson Mage Ogre D R A K E H A U I G E F G Sword Trixx Cleric Boki Knife P A L D I N K H R E I C T Saerdan Fighter Torch Axe Paldin Z G L E C N H D D D X E H Necromancer Shell Dale Thief Pendragon L O F E I F L E W M X R G Die Ged Elvenheart G N R F L I N T A A I G I S A E R D A N G E R R O N E N O R C L E R I C T F K Hint: It's a lot easier to make a hardcopy (i.e. print it out)... It's easier to search around, and you don't get all that ink on your screen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ************************************* WINTER SPORTS (or) "Pray, and get even!" ************************************* After going through the tapes, my conclusion is that the AA players are still keeping very fit, scoring not less than 48 kills the first 17 days of December! << December 1st 1993 >> Greyson(25) set the pace with Decembers first murder in true Xmas spirit, by putting a few million volts through Santa(18)! As I am writing this, the mourning Claus family has yet to have found a suitable replacement, and I can only hope for Greysons sake that they will. << December 2nd 1993 >> Poor Snotcaller(12) never seems to be able to keep out of trouble. Today he got in the way of Battlerager's(10) and Trunch's(16) private dispute. Everything ended in Trunch taking out all his aggression on Snotcaller, reducing him to ashes. << December 3rd 1993 >> This day was truly one day to remember. Zodiaco(19) the Scythe orc was in a really bad mood today, and wanted to smash someone. Shouting for someone to duel him, Aditu(19) the elven Knight (whom I (Dimenser), was partying with at the time) accepted the challenge. Aditu told me she would be right back, which didnt prove the case; The fight went on for nearly 2 hours with Zodiaco and Aditu running around, leaving bloodtrails all over the realm, constantly bonecrushing each other. Sabi provided Zodiaco with potions, and Nathaniel likewise for Aditu. I remember Zodiaco complaining about this fight costing him too much money. This battle had a rather interesting ending: Zodiaco realized he was not going to win this fight so he arranged for Sabi to kill him, and collect his bounty. Afterwards he would let Aditu kill him (again!) and get her arrested for murder, because Zodiaco would no longer be on the wanted list, after Sabi already collecting his bounty. The evil plot ended in *LAW* archkilling both Zodiaco and Sabi. << December 6th 1993 >> Today, poor Dougmouth(1) had a brief encounter with Erb(11) that resulted in Dougmouths death. Twenty minutes later Dougmouth walked into Erb again, this time running off for the woods in true cartoon character fashion. Junky(8) was also in a bad mood today, slaying first Scorpian(1), then attacking Leaf(8) ten minutes later. Frustrated with not being able to smash Leaf he ambushed unsuspecting Guest(1), who got it bad. Still on an adrenaline high, Junky ran off for Lasslo(1). Not wanting to be a part of Junky's menu, Lasslo ducked the first blow and made sure he wasnt around to receive the next. [Continued on page 13] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Sports/Obituaries - continued from page 12] << December 7th 1993 >> Fear Steel(19)! Gypsy(11) feared him for six painful seconds before biting the dust. They never found the body. This was also an unfortunate day for Guest(1), being whacked not less than 9 times, Thror(2) and Mayar(4) apparently having real fun doing it. When Guest grows up to be a serial killer, we know who to blame. Leaf(8) would not forget yesterday when Junky(8) attacked him. Exploding in rage, Leaf massacred the "Eat em all!"er Junky hard all the way to Lars, proving there _can_ be justice in this world. << December 8th 1993 >> Mehpir(3) repeatedly attacked Flashback(13), scratching him on his arm. Flashback got tired of Mephir and hit back, sending Mephir to the ground. Yes, you have a pretty poor sense of self-preservation to ambush someone 10 levels higher than yourself. I am pretty certain he was thinking about revenge all way through the deathsequence too. << December 9th 1993 >> Kingtc(2) attacked Countzero(1) for some still unknown reason. Countzero survived the first assault, so Kingtc got Sausage(11) to join in the party, reducing poor Countzero to nothingness. Drogumar(3) also had some fun this sunny day, after getting really drunk on beer from the pub he ran off to slay someone small, Elbereth(1). Elbereth didn't like this a single bit and got his friend, Avenger(14), to whack the drunkard. Drogumar didn't remember a thing the next day, except for some faint impressions of him making moves on some big, dark hooded girl. << December 10th 1993 >> Guest was being particularly annoying in the church today, so Blackmoon(10) provided Guest with 'Spectral Platemail' to wear, and then threw the poor thing in the ocean. Spiritus(1) also had some trouble today, first getting eaten alive by Musashi(22), then directly after being reincarnated forced to kill himself... and some of you are complaining about lag! Leaf(8) our great avenger, protector of the weak, had a pained expression after a poker game with Tatanka(17). Rumor has it Tatanka was loosing badly at a poker game with Leaf, and when he was completely out of chips he beheaded Leaf (who was still sitting in his chair drinking slop), got his chips back and collected the bounty. The moral? -* Always let the bigger guy win *- << December 11th 1993 >> This was a day of some massive smashing, Hugh(19), Steel(19), Nypd(18), Tonto(18) and Tatanka(17) had a go at each other. The massive clash ended in Hugh(19) landing a lethal blow to Tatanka(17). Reports say all newbies were hiding in the church when all this went on, probably a wise move because AA wasn't really a safe place this saturday. [Continued on page 14] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 14 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Sports/Obituaries - Continued from page 13] << December 12th 1993 >> The Scythe were really bored this day, so Wolfen(13), Cortez(14) and Madaxeman(10) went out for some excitement, and someone to to eat. They probably agreed Tatanka(17) hadn't got enough of beating yesterday and swiftly put him to rest in no more than 10 seconds. Wolfen(14) and Cortez(15) were probably still bored because they hammered unsuspecting Erb(11) on their way back to scythe HQ. Friends are still picking up the pieces of Erb, I hear. As if this was not enough, the scythe duo ambushed Tonto(18) an hour later. The high level thief made great sport of dodging their puny assaults. The bloody sunday ended with poor Vd(1) getting killed by Majik(2), after being attacked not less than twelve times. Additional note: " Digestive(1) asked me (Dimenser(21)) to summon him. When he appeared in the purple cloud, he jumped for me. I could not do anything but defend myself, resulting in the death of my attacker. I still have no clue who he was, or what his motives were. I fear someone wants to see me dead. " << December 14th 1993 >> "If you are gonna do someone in, do it properly." That thought probably went through Taryn's(16) mind when she asked Tonto(19) to join in. People are still scraping up what is left of Ratlhead(1). Also, the Scythe orc Hugh(19) showed no mercy to Deth(14), blowing him to smithereens in no less than ten seconds. Deth is recovering rather well from the assault, already taking short trips outside the church. Our friend Countzero(4) ended the day by killing Fingolas(1) not once, but twice, waiting outside the church to put the dagger into poor reincarnated Fingolas. "On receiving an interrupt, decrement Fingolas hps to zero". I guess he got caught in a loop. << December 16th 1993 >> Always friendly Shell(1) and Spam(1) were out on a nice picnic when the Scythe warrior Smegmaman(15) jumped down from a tree and brutally slayed Spam, with Shell fleeing from the scene in panic. Spam is still undergoing surgery, and Shell still paying regular visits to a psychiatrist. << December 17th 1993 >> Vivian(2) killed Stanley(1). The pictures from the battle are very shaky, so I cant make much out of it, except that Vivian seemed pretty pissed. First smashing all sense out of poor Stanley and then having a go at my magic videocamera, nearly destroying all documentation. <<------------------>> - For all you sport fanatics out there, Lord Macheolor Nightshade (who edited the previous (truly magical) sports section) had to leave for xmas, so I did the honors for this minisection. / Dimenser. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _____________________________________________________________________________ | ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ___ ____ | | The Canticle / / // / / / / / / | / | | / / /___//____ /____ / /__ / /__ / //____ | | / / / / / / / / / / / / / | | / / / / / / / / / / / / / | | /___ /___ / / ____/ ____/__/_ / __/_ /___ /____/ ____/ | |_____________________________________________________________________________| |_____________________________________________________________________________| | | | | | Single male elf, experienced | A haiku - By Lylaa | Tanzath is avail. | | in fight, marvelous singer | At night before I sleep | for rental by hour | | and good cook seeks single | My skin says goodnight | or day. 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You are not alone | Reply to Canticle | | C/O The Scythe. | in this sea of Pinks! | Submissions Board | |______________________________|_________________________|____________________| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **** Business Classifieds **** In an attempt to group related pertinent information together, in this issue we introduce the Business Classifieds group. Newbies (and even not-so-newbies) are advised to study this part carefully, as it contains a lot of useful (and some not-so-useful) information which can help get started and get going on the path to immortality. - Hatamoto, CE Cant /_\|/_\|/_\|/_\-----------------------------------------------/_\|/_\|/_\|/_\ | The Place to be! | | | | Bored? Restless? Need to get out and sample the finer things before | | your mind snaps from the tedium of everyday life? We've got the cure | | for you! Drop into the Adventurer's guild and take a look around. | | For the rough and ready Adventurer types, there's the old, reliable | | Adventurer's Catboard. In the refurbished basement, you will find the | | Poets Catboard, Joke Dogboard, and for you etheric travelers, the | | Other Worlds Board. Have a look, something there may interest you, or | | contribute to the conversation. | | | | Our latest addition, the Senate board, provides the perfect forum to | | discuss the upcoming changes to AA... make sure to look at that! | | | | The Adventurer's Guild - Not just for Advancement any more! | |___________________________________________________________________________| -=- Village Auctioneers -=- The Village Auctioneers provides an exciting and lucrative way to unload some of that 'extra baggage' that one obtains while slaying ones enemies out in the wilds. Perfect for those adventurers who cannot sit around to sell off their goods, the Auctioneer will keep track of funds across any game reset or crash that may happen, to be reclaimed at some later date. Submit your goods and log off, and rest assured that your funds shall be there upon your return! The Village Auctioneers - Subsidiary of Hatamoto enterprises *Decker's Used Goods* We buy and sell! *Decker's Used Goods* Have you just finished off some vile monster and find that you have alot of equipment that you don't need? Just entered the realm and find that you need stuff to keep you alive? We've got the solution! Come now: RUN! Don't walk! To Decker's Used Goods! We have swords, knives, shields, armor, yes folks we have ANYTHING you need! If we don't have it, you don't need it! And we're SLASHING prices on all our stock! Remember, this is our STOCK LIQUIDATION SALE! Decker's wants to get rid of all it's used weapons and armor before the new town expansion, and every thing MUST GO! So come TODAY! And see our facilities, right in the middle of the ol' Main Village! *Decker's Used Goods* *Decker's Used Goods* *Decker's Used Goods* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 17 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **** Business Classifieds **** Brawn's Equipment Shop At Brawn's, we have all that the novice adventurer needs to start on the road to fame and glory. Several types of armour to protect your body, from full leather armour, to caps, to shields. For the offensive minded we sell some well crafted, keen edged hunting knives. Just what you need to take out those pesky bats and rats outside the village, as well as anything else that gets in your way. Drop in, and check us out. We can be found to the south of Maigyn's Magic shop. Hey, we're moving! Watch out for our new location in the southwest corner of trader lane in the new village... a new store, a new atmosphere, but the same reliable service that has made Brawn's a dependable supplier of new player equipment from the start. Brawn's: Outfitting newbies since creation. . . $o$ The Golden Ducat $o$ . |__._.| |. .|\ | . . | | Eat, drink, and be merry, fellow travellers! |. . | | | .. .|/ \___/ We cater to the thirsty adventurer. Just finished a hard battle? Need to kick back and relax with a mug of your favorite beverage? Come to The Golden Ducat pub and satisfy your liquid desire. Choose from our menu of beverages, you are sure to find just the drink you want here. Good drinks and good friends are sure to be found at the Ducat, so come on down and give us a look. Find us in the north alleyway, north of where the paperboy faithfully performs his rounds. We have maps! __________________ \ooo . |^ ^ ^\ Tired of getting lost in the world? Well we \ooo . \ ^ ^ \ have the answer for you! Buy one of our fine \ooo_ . _ |_^ ^\ line of maps of the realm. They range in size /ooo . /^ ^ / from our smallest, the pocket map, to our /ooo . / ^ ^/ largest, the Sorcerer's map. We guarantee you /.._..x _ /^_ ^^ / will find one to suit your need and budget. \ _ . | ^ ^\ Hanza's can be found just south of the church, \ |\ . \ ^ ^ \ and if you're low on funds you can use our \ N . | ^ ^\ demonstration map in the shop to plan your \__________|______\ expedition. Watch for our new location on south Trader Lane, in the new village, coming soon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 18 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **** Business Classifieds **** .o()o. Magical tools for Adventurers .o()o. At Maigyn's Magic Shop we have just the items you need to help on your 'hunting' expeditions. Our patented magic stones will help you to find just the right monsters for your abilities. Our handy compass will help you to find your way back to the village when out hunting. Come on in and try us out. We're located just to the north of the equipment shop. _____________________________________________________________|_|_ --------------------------------------------------------------\ \ \ \ Many among us spend a good amount of time devoted to \ | worshiping an obscure diety, or live under the iron | | grip of an archaic despot that controls their actions, / / their finances, and ultimately their minds. We of the |/ Scythe think that the most valuable good a sentient being can possess is freedom. We call upon the warriors of Ancient Anguish to come join us as brothers and /| sisters, and to believe in ourselves, above anything / / or anyone else. So come check us out! Our regular | | meeting place is not far from the main village. | \ We ask little and offer a lot. \ \ Florin Halforc, guildmaster. \_ \__________________________________________________________ |-|--------------------------------------------------------- /\ /--##----------\ \--##----------/ \/ The Ironsmith of NE-village We will make you happy! The Ironsmith of the Northeastern village can build a weapon that exactly fits your needs! We additionally offer some weapons built for strong adventurers who need some more power than just from a knife. If you search for a suitable weapon, just visit me! ***************************************************************************** * * * $-problems? If you get rid of your present assets, ask us for our new * * investment-services. Sometimes you will be in need of money, but don't * * have the time to return to the main village. Then it would have been * * sensible to deposit some money in our safes. * * * * The bank in Hobbitat! Not far away from where you are! * * * ***************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 19 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **** Business Classifieds **** |-| The Castle Shop |-| | |""""""""""""| |""""""""""""| | | | o o o o o o| |o o o o o o | | | | |___| | | | / / | Low prices, top quality, those are the hallmarks that we have prided ourselves upon. For the knights, proud to offer a huge variety of weapons and armours with which to smite the foes of our liege. For the adventurers, handy items like torches and compasses can also be found on our shelves. Try us, we have the best prices in the land, and service that's second to none. Visit us at the northwestern corner of the courtyard of King Drin's Castle. ------------------> >> Very potent potions for sale << <------------o---------- _.___ Aye, come and try my potions. Whatever your problem is, \ / my potions are sure to be of some help. If you have a | | nasty wound or more, I fix it. Do you lack mental /_._\ stamina? My menta-rechargers will take care of that with / .. \ ease, leaving you fully rested and ready to do battles / . . \ with your mind in no time. I even provide some cheap | . . | standard rations for those in need of food. It's so hard |. . | to find a five star restaurant out in the wilderness. \. . / \___._/ I have my stand just inside the gates of King Drin's Castle, you cannot miss it. The Crone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mud Marriages . . . . . . . . . . . . Have you found that special someone that you . . . . want to share your Mud-life with? If so this ad . . . may be of interest to you. Mud-marriages are . . . performed here by me, Father Flint. Rings are . . . supplied, but you have to send out the wedding . . . invitations. There is only one ground rule that . . . I follow, give me at least twenty-four hours . . . notice of a time and date. It would be preferable . | . . . to have longer notice, so invitations can be -+- . properly sent out, and I can prepare for it. You | n may even want to consult the editors of the paper | O _ about purchasing ad space to make your O _<_\_ o\ announcement. Send me a mud-letter, or ask me in <\ | | /\\ person, if you are interested. ___/>_|___|_<_\__ - Flint ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Canticle _ / / > o _ __ / | \ / \ \ _/__/ _/\/\_/\_> -=- Tigress -=- 1) What is your name? Deputy Tigress the LawBabe. 2) Are you married or single on the mud? Are you looking? ;) I am happily married to my arch angel, Saerdan. Until death do us part. I am not looking for a replacement or for an affair. Married characters who cheat on their spouses sicken me. Perhaps I view mud marriage seriously since RL feelings are often involved. If you want to play around - STAY SINGLE! Otherwise, honor your marriage vows or obtain a divorce from your local wizard immediately. 3) As a Wiz do you have any future plans or goals? My very first area, Anasazi: The Ancient Ones, is going through the QC process as of this writing. I spent a considerable amount of time on this area and am anxious to see it become part of AA. I am also thinking about coding an area for newbies. When I was mortal, I frequently found that the NPCs in the manor had all been killed and had difficulty finding a suitable kill. I would like to code an area specifically for newbies and prohibit players over a certain level from entering the area. 4) Could you please describe to us how your picture your character, in your minds eye. As my name implies, I am a female tiger. I have large brown eyes with long black eyelashes, and soft tawny fur with black stripes. My teeth and claws are quite sharp. My long tail wags a lot since my husband makes me so very happy. I am normally as gentle as a pussy cat. However, I easily transform into the cat from hell when I am angry. I have been known to rip people to shreds. I once considered being declawed after my marriage to Saerdan. However, my claws are needed for self defense. I find them to be quite useful at times. *grin* 5) Could you please give us a brief history of your character. Where is she from, etc. I come from the jungle called life. I am centuries old. I saw the creation of the earth and the heavens and have visions of things to come in the future. If I were to reveal all that I have seen, you would no doubt label me insane. I found the Scythe Guild to be most suitable for me. A tiger is the only animal born without the instinct to kill. Therefore, I had to find someone to teach me the fine art of survival. Since I was orphaned as a young child, my mother was unable to teach me how to kill and maintain my existence. The Scythers are renowned killers. Since I wanted the best training available, I elected to join a guild that would be beneficial to me and my survival. I am proud to be a Scyther! Could you imagine me as a knight or a monk? Quite inappropriate, I would say! [continued on page 21] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 21 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Bios - Tigress, continued from page 20] 6) What are your likes and dislikes. Pet peeves and quirks. I despise players who login here and spend the majority of their time causing problems. For example: players who PK for fun and who steal from newbies are at the top of my list. I also dislike players who continue to whine and complain about Law here on AA. Law is a necessary evil. I think we all got a taste of how horrible AA would be without Law when the entire team quit last week. Playerkilling, stealing, and cheating was at an all time high. I feel that if someone has a legitimate complaint or problem, they should air it and try to get it resolved. I prefer to be confronted when I have offended someone rather than be talked about behind my back. A real warrior confronts the enemy and does not run away! Last, but not least, I dislike aged wizards who have done nothing in the way of contributing to AA by coding areas. I would be bored to tears without my code and Law work! I think that if a wizard is unable or unwilling to code, their sponsors should remove their sponsorship and demote them to level 20. You can post on boards and chat at level 20 as easily as you can at level 21. Deputy Tigress the LawBabe *8^) *** A new driver for Ancient Anguish! *** I'm sure many of you have heard some talk about the new driver for Ancient Anguish, but few of you actually understand what this will mean to YOU, John Q. Mortal. As many of you are aware, Ancient Anguish is run on FIVE separate computers, which are kept mobile at all times in Zor's 1979 Dodge Ram (Metallic Blue). For the past year and a half, the MUDmobile has been kept in constant motion (to allow a constant satellite feed to non-European areas) by our beloved driver, J. Alfred Prufrock. Al is now retiring to Finland to "civilize the natives"... Go get 'em, Al! That brings us to our new driver, Hank Amylaar. Mr. Amylaar has had a rough time adjusting (including hitting a nasty pothole in Milan which cost us Hobbitat), but we are assured that he won't get caught in traffic (causing unwanted "lag") as much in the future. One additional note, your donation dollars would be greatly appreciated. So far, we collected almost all of the amount needed to purchase a 1993 Ford Aerostar (the main asset being a larger gas tank, ergo less frequent reboots.) [note: In which case, we will be raffling off the old van. See Saint for details.] Please donate, and if you ever happen to be in Switzerland, come by and welcome in our new driver. He might even give you a spin, if you ask nice. Keeping AA Informed, Saint ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 22 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the first (and possibly erroneous) version of the AA Global area list. A good potion of the information contained herein I've put in from personal experience during my tenure as a mortal some months ago, and as a QC member more recently. As time goes on, the list will be updated as the areas are updated, and new entries are added. I hope you find this list of use. - Hatamoto, CE Canticle Format: Area Name(creator) [experience level rec.] (General Location) - Point of interest - Point of interest - Point of interest -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Abandoned Tower (Fub) [Medium Levels] South from Dalair, Southwest from Main Village, in an old garden off the path - Small Area - Some magic items Alchemist's Yard (Florin) [Entry to Low Levels] Southwest of Main Village (farmhouse) - Fairly Large Area - Quest Area (Very imaginative) Burnham Wood (Amante) [Medium Levels] Fairly far north and a bit west from Main Village, deep in the woods - Large Area - Future Quest site Caves of Evil (Ged) [Mid to High Levels] Cave just west of Nepeth, Northwest of Main Village - Quest Area - Small Area - Tough NPCs Convent (Gwendolyn) [Low to Mid Levels] On the shores of the inland sea, Southwest of the Main Village - Quest Area - Not a carnage place Dalair (Dawg) [Low to High Levels] Buried in the mountains due west of the Main Village - Large Area - Home of the Orcs - Lots of NPCs - Necromancer Class - Chaos Guild - Poker Room - Bounty Board - Wide Range for Levels Drin's Castle & Nepeth (Dale, Bardoz) [Entry to High Levels] Next to mountains Northwest from Main Village - Unique items(magic) - Knight Guild - Bastion for Good Guys - Various stores - Potion Crone - Very Large Area - Wide Range for Levels Drow Caves (Devlin) [Mid to High Levels] Southwest of Main Village, South of Dalair, deep in forest - Magic Items - Tough NPCs - Medium size Area Dwarf Mines (Paldin) [Low to Medium Levels] - Wide range of Levels - Dwarf Babies (get evil to join scythe here) - Small Area, mostly dark, bring a light source [Continued on page 23] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 23 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Continued from page 22] Elf-Brigand Fort (Ricochet) [Mid to High Levels] A long valley north of the Dwarf Caves. - Tough NPCs - Unique items - Large Area - Lots of NPCs - Current home of best armour in game Fairyring (Fiera) [Entry to Low Levels] A small hike north of the Main Village - Walking Flowers - Healing Spring - Good newbie area - Fairly large Area Fortresse (Fub) [High Levels] Just north and east of Main Village - Very Tough NPCs - Fairly Large Area - Get Teddy bears! =) Hall of the Mountain Orcs (Garion) [Mid to High Levels] Far north in the valley just west of Dalair - Very Tough NPCs - Fairly Large Area - Hordes of NPCs - Unique Item(magic) Haunted Manor (Flint) [Entry to Low Levels] Just north and east of Main Village - Most Reccomended Newbie Area - Mid size area - Healing Sleep Room Haunted Ship (Cat) [Entry to Low Levels] Far northern shore of the eastern sea, East of Hobbitat - Perfect Newbie area - Midsize Area Hobbitat (Trixx & co.) [n/a] Due far north from Main Village - Numerous misc. shops - Hobbit Shop - Barber shop (hairstyles! =) Knight's Stronghold (Amante) [High Levels] Fairly far northwest from Main Village, cut into the side of a mountain - Unique items(magic) - Really Tough NPCs Mage Caves (Piper) [Mid to High Levels] Across the mountain range from the Hall of the Mountain Orcs - Unique items(magic) - Designed for magic users - Fairly large area Monastery (Profezzorn) [Mid to High Levels] Fairly far south from Main Village - Quest Area - Lots of NPCs - Battle funky mutants Northeast Village (A bunch) [n/a] Northeast of the main village (no... really?) - Numerous Shops - Monk guild - Quest area Orc Camp (?) [Mid Levels] Due west of main village on the way to Dalair - Hordes of NPCs - Small area - General slaughter area - **WARNING** Newbies may succumb to mass attacks with amazing speed [continued on page 24] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 1.3 Virrsmonth 17, 505 Page 24 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Continued from page 23] Orc Valley (Jewel) [Low to High Levels] Buried away in a valley on the tip of the mountains west of the Main Village - Lots of NPCs - Wide range of Levels Quildar's Hut/Small hut/Lizard Cave [Low Levels] All around valley west of Dalair - Quest Areas - Some low level NPCs Ranger Camp (Dawg) [n/a] Far North from Main Village, Northeast from Hobbitat - Ranger Class Ruined Castle (Greyson) [Mid to High Levels] On small island off the coast south of the Main Village (swim to get there) - Tough NPCs - Quest Area - Unique Items(magic) - Large Area Scythe Guild Hut (Florin) [n/a] South and a bit to the west of the main village - Scythe Guild Area - Small area - Personal rooms for members - Small shop and pub Star Caverns (Belirane, Timber) [Mid to High Levels] Far Northwest from Main Village, west from Hobbitat, opposite northern lake - Unique items(magic) - Tough NPCs - Very Large Area - Packrats (watch out for these buggers, they'll rip off anything you drop!) Temple of Evil (Asyvan) [Mid to High Levels] Short ways south from Main Village, pit in the forest - Unique item(magic) - Really Tough NPCs - Quest Area Tower of Undead (Shadow) [High Levels] Buried away in a mountain West of Nepeth - Very Tough NPCs - Not an area for newbies! Windmill (Asyvan) [Mid to High Levels] Short way northwest from Main Village, in the middle of the great plains - Unique item(magic) - One Tough NPC - Small Area Zhammar (Musashi) [High Levels] Far Northwest from Main Village, west of Hobbitat - Unique items(magic) - Quest Area - Demonic Visitations - Hordes of NPCs - Wary Travellers be warned of Highwaymen _______ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ _______ No more fun in killing other beings? ______ Bored of loneliness in the fields? | Ao___|__ In need of money? | | Ko___|__ | | | Qo___|__ Look on the bright side of life! |__| | | Jo___|__ We offer you social life while playing a nice game. |__| | | 9% | Meet nice people and relax on POKER. |__| | | And - if lucky - win some money. |__| %6 | |______| You can meet us in the backroom of the Dalair-Taverna We will be pleased to serve you with drinks and smokes.