Corpses washing up on the Grey Beaches, Thain Kadgeon cooks
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Kadgeon's Corner - by Kadgeon HELP CRY2 to CRY8
Nation News
Ilythiiri HELP CRY9
Hobbit HELP CRY10
Rukhas'dul HELP CRY11
Uruk'hai HELP CRY12
Aerandir HELP CRY13
Guild News
Guild of Nephandi HELP CRY14
Guild of Fathomers HELP CRY15
Order News
Baali HELP CRY16 to CRY18
Fun and Games
Funny Titles - by Romani HELP CRY19
Random Stuff - Contributions HELP CRY20
Write the Story (Quest) HELP CRY21
Organization Website Competition HELP CRY22
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This is Kadgeon's Corner. It's an assortment of different things you can read.
- Fiebin
Poll:
What is your favorite type of pie?
Mudmail your answers to Kadgeon, or post them on the CRY public noteboard e,s
,3u,w of the []. Be sure to check next months issue for the results and a new
poll(s)!
Opinion:
Do you have an opinion that you want to share with the rest of Realms, even
anonymously? Send them in and we'll publish them! Now keep in mind that we
will only publish those that follow the laws, and such just like anything else.
Swear words will more than likely be replaced with more appropriate words if
the opinion in question is even published. Verbal, well not really verbal so...
text bashing of any player will not be allowed and therefore will not be
published. Other than that go for it! We can't tell you not to be too rude, I
mean it is your opinion right? And we can't please everyone!
***Remember all opinions that are sent in for publication will be subject to
approval by the CRY staff. Mudmail all submissions to Kadgeon, or post on our
public board e,s,3 up, w of the []***
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Announcements:
Is there anything you would like announced to the entire Mud? Guild, order, or
clan events? Upcoming weddings? Past weddings? Anniversaries? Basically
anything! Mudmail them to...that's right you guessed it...Kadgeon!
Are you too addicted to RoD??
Have you ever dreamed of your life here on Realms? Used the word 'say' before
more than two sentences while talking with your RL friends or family? Do you
sit at work or school and think of the things you want to do when you get back
to Realms?
If so send us your stories! We want to hear about them! And we promise we're
not laughing at you, we're laughing with you! We've all done it, so it's okay!
Mudmail all stories to Kadgeon, or post on our public board e,s,3up,w of []
Riddles:
You want to build a stone wall around your 12'x20' garden. If the bricks are 6
" high & 6" wide and 1' long,. How many bricks will you need to make a wall 6"
wide & 4' tall ?
What is so fragile that when you say its name you break it?
Until I am measured, I am not known. Yet how you miss me, When I have flown.
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Thanksgiving recipes for dinner and dessert!
With the holiday's coming up, and Thanksgiving just around the corner for some
of us I thought I would share a few recipes with you all!
Momma's Cornbread Dressing:
Ingredients :
2 (16 ounce) packages dry corn bread mix
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bunch celery, chopped
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups turkey stock
salt and pepper to taste
Directions :
1.) Prepare cornbread according to directions on package. Cool and crumble.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.) In a large bowl, combine the crumbled corn bread, onion, garlic, celery
and eggs. Gently stir. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and sage.
3.) Add the chicken and turkey broth 1 cup at a time until the cornbread
becomes moist but not wet.
4.) Place stuffing into a Dutch oven or loosely pack into a turkey. Bake for 1
hour or until stuffing reaches a temperature of 175 degrees F (80 degrees C).
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Cornbread Stuffing Southern Style
Ingredients :
2 (8.5 ounce) packages dry corn muffin mix
1 (8 ounce) can cream-style corn
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 celery, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups chicken broth
Directions :
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch
baking dish.
In a medium bowl combine muffin mix, corn, eggs, yogurt and milk stir just until
moistened. Pour into prepared pan.
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Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onion,
celery, green pepper and garlic. When onions are tender stir in thyme, basil,
oregano, salt, pepper, cayenne and broth. Bring to a boil and then remove from
heat.
Crumble the cornbread and stir into broth mixture
mix well. Add more broth or more bread, as necessary, to achieve desired
consistency.
Making Gravy :
Step 1: Heat 4 cups of turkey broth, chicken broth or water--or a combination
of broth and water--in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
Step 2: Transfer the cooked turkey from the roasting pan and set it on a
cutting board to rest before carving. Remove as much grease or fat as possible
from the pan using a spoon, ladle or gravy separator. Reserve cup fat.
Step 3: Place the roasting pan over two burners on the stove on medium heat.
Deglaze the pan by adding cup water or other liquid (wine, turkey or chicken
stock). Stir constantly and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen browned
bits. Pour off the liqui
Step 4: Add cup reserved fat to roasting pan over medium heat. Whisk in cup
all-purpose flour. Cook gently, stirring constantly, until the flour loses its
raw smell and the mixture becomes golden in color. Cooking the flour enhances
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the thickening power of the roux and adds color and nutty flavor to the gravy.
Step 5: Whisk in the hot turkey broth and pan drippings and simmer over medium
heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until thickened.
Step 6: Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a warmed gravy boat
or serving bowl and garnish with fresh chopped sage. Other herbs and spices
may suit your tastes as well
experiment with a pinch of cloves, a sprinkle of thyme and a touch of mace.
Chocolate Chip Pie
Ingredients:
1 (9-inch) unbaked deep dish pie shell* (4-cup volume)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup (6 ounces) NESTL TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 cup chopped nuts
Directions : Preheat oven to 325 F, Beat eggs in large mixer bowl on high
speed until foamy. Beat in flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in
butter. Stir in morsels and nuts. Spoon into pie shell,Bake oven for 55 to 60
minutes or until knife inserted halfway between edge and center comes out clean.
You can serve this pie warm, or cool it in the fridge for about 30 minutes to
an hour. It makes it easier to cut and serve if it is chilled first.
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Pecan Pie
Ingredients :
1 cup pecan halves
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
4 large eggs
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
dash of salt
Directions :
Sprinkle pecans in pie shell. In large bowl beat together remaining ingredients
pour over the pecans. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 35 minutes or until knife
inserted in center comes out clean. Cool pecan pie on rack.
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A Cry in the (Under)Dark
Things are always the strongest sense of calm before things change and
the Underdark had been silent for too long. The rothe herds had grown
in number slowly to a more comfortable size and there'd been no crimes
worth noting. All of us knew something important was coming soon, but
it seems we were wrong. Actually, someone important left.
News came to us only recently by way of an announcement from the house
del Veldrin'Velve that former Valsharess, Suliss, was spotted leaving
the city. Her daughter Alzeria has rightly claimed the throne and now
rules the Underdark. Word is to come soon related to any celebratory
activities that will follow.
Lloth guide you all.
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Last month I celebrated my first year as Thain to my people! And although I
did not get the chance to have a separate affair to celebrate it the Halloween
festivities were more than enough for me, and I think I speak for all of us
when I say that we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Speaking of festivities I
wish to have a Thanksgiving dinner on the 15 of this month, and I open it to
everyone who wishes to come. However I must ask that if you plan on attending
you send me a letter letting me know and how many people you might be bringing
with you so that I can make sure we have enough food.
There has not been a lot going on in the Burrows this past month so I am
afraid that I do not have much to tell you all. I would like to welcome the
new Valsharess Alzeria! May your rule be long and peaceful!
Forever in the service of her People,
Thain Kadgeon Silverblood
Hobbit Nation Leader
*Written in a delicate, silvery script, and sealed with the Silverblood crest
of a silver crown with a black rose wrapped around it.*
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The war with the Quendi has ended.
After having been fended off by the elves and their many allies,
the Rukhas warship was destroyed and only a few Rukhas survived, tossed
on the waves to wash up in foreign places.
A small cluster of half-orc warriors, led by a broken Kragash Bonehewer,
washed up on the shores of Irrybis. Acting quickly, the group commandeered
an elvish scouting vessel to escape from the isle, and to collect whatever
Rukhas survivors could be found.
On their voyage home, the High Chief found a new God-- or rather, the old
war God, Thokk-- once worshipped by many of the dark races in times long
past.
Meanwhile, in Krozloy, where news of the Rukhas defeat has not reached,
the half-orcs continue to develop their military and economy. Things have
never been more productive-- nor prosperous-- for the Rukhas as they have
in the past several months.
What will the Rukhas'dul do with their newfound wealth? Only time shall
tell...
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From the Opallinoc News Bureau:
Dateline the Grey Beaches
The number of corpses washing up on the Grey Beaches has dwindled to only a few
a day. There is still no sign of Kragash of the Rukhas'dul. Speculation of his
death has now changed to rumors of some spectacular escaping.
Dateline Blood Sea
While building funereal pyres to burn the bodies of the dead, some strange
stone like objects were observed in the sand. Closer inspection revealed them
to pearls! Black, red, silver and other colors of pearls. With these treasures
readily available, the coffers of the Uruk'hai tresaury have been replenished.
Dateline Opallinoc
The Autumnal Equinox celebration was a huge success this year. The harvest oof
the territorial crops was more than plentiful. Even the Inahir Protectorate
had a surplus of food stuffs. As both tribes sat around the Great Bonfire,
tales of bravery, great deeds and lore were told.
Dateline the South Mountains
Beware ! Scorpions have been said to be in the sandstone canyons of the
Southern Mountains. These ugly bugs are said to have poisonous stingers. There
is a slim chance of a scorpion carapace with legs being found. What that will
eventually become has yet to be determined. Explore with SCRY as your friend.
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The Sea-Elf Nation wants YOU!
To make us some more sea-elves. We are currently trying to get the council
back up and running after a hiatus on my part let it fall apart.
There are many important positions open, some of which contain things to do
out of character.
If you are interested in joining in and helping to shape a nation please send
a mudmail to Ashandra, or check the board at Mathlaan Lagoon.
If you have any questions on how to get to either, send a tell to anyone
labeled under WHO IC.
Oh and also, I would like to organize some sea-elf runs, I haven't seen one of
these in years. If you have exerience running mobs, or would enjoy leading a
run Please send a tell to Ashandra.
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The Guild's continuing recruitment drive has been paying dividends, with a
number of new levelling members joining us. Two new AV members have also
joined the madness, and in addition to swelling our ranks, have provided
welcome new blood for our run team.
The Guild of Nephandi is open to any nephandi who is willing to show commitment
to the guild. As a guild we encourage people to play Realms, whether that is
through running, questing, exploring, or even RP and we are equally interested
in recruiting new players or more established players.
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Newly elected ..or punished..gof CoD writer, Vachu was given the job the day
before the article was due. We would also like to wish him a happy birthday,
and many more years at sea to come. In other news, Korvette steps up and
becomes GoF's new second in command, steer the ship around those rocks mate.
Many tree chopping expeditions have gone on over the last little while, more
to come, and thanks to silverwolf forums for hosting our guild forum.
All in all, things seem to becoming more active around our fine boat, with
more runs to come, and more members joining daily, don't mind the statuesque
fathomers who sit around recall, they are our mascots!
Yarr!
Vachu Coeur-Vrai, newest writer to CoD.
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| / | this ancient site, on a trail bound for the very | \ |
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| / | realms, malignant and utterly wrought with intent.| \ |
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| / | nor obstacle, as it winds its' way past the | \ |
| / | unsuspecting. Few have reason to fear what they | \ |
| / | cannot hope to comprehend, and embrace the | \ |
| / | darkness that washes over them without so much as | \ |
| / | scratching the surface of its meaning. | \ |
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| / | of death and destruction, the beauty of | \ |
| / | putrefaction and rot, the revelry in all that is | \ |
| / | debauched and unholy drives forth the tide to | \ |
| / | the ultimate goal of corruption. | \ |
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| / | knowing when it meets that which it loves. | \ |
| / | Ba'al rejoices as his chosen reap the rewards | \ |
| / | of dark anointment and deliver sufferance to | \ |
| / | the masses. | \ |
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Tilessa: People who think I have ADD are wro.. ooo,shiny!
Jarax 2.1 - now with added chocolate chips [BOT]
Mirrelyn has semi-pointy ears.
Vemon admits that there is no spoon.
Lanzadoni is not a n00b, but he plays one on public channels.
Lorana dreams of angels but lives with demons.
Gauther Silverwolf, Gene Police: You!! Out Of The Pool!
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Romani says 'I have the hiccups'
Lopuis smiles and says 'awww'.
Lopuis says 'Actually I found self-hypnosis really works for me'
Romani says 'oh?'
Lopuis says 'I don't hiccup anymore, but I cluck whenever a doorbell rings'
Romani laughs.
Destre laughs.
Coel quests 'Your silence *SMITES* my feelings!'
Caia ordertalks 'I don't feel like being split-personality today...'
(*Sanctus Irae)
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The quest is to write a story which includes ALL the words in "the List". The
best entries will be published in the next Cry of Despair. Winners will be
selected by a panel of judges consisting of mainly immortals. Each winner will
be awarded up to 3 glory. Stories must be at least 1 (full) note long but no
longer than 3 notes. The words in the List must be written in CAPITALS. Do
not violate the RoD Laws. Entries which fail to comply with the above rules
will be disqualified. Good luck!
Please mail all entries to Fiebin and Alysira by the 30th of November.
The List:
Novice
Office
Violent
Erase
Member
Break
Ember
Raze
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Please see NEWS 632 for more information...
The Organization Website Contest will take place over the next two months -
I know the news file says August/September, and I apologize for this.
Please read the news file for some brief instructions, more rules and
information will be posted on the Archives very soon.
The closing date will be 15th of January - this allows ample time over the
Christmas and New Year's break to get an awesome design set up for your
organization. Websites must be submitted by an organization leader but it's
up to you who actually designs/creates it.
A change to the news file - please MUDMAIL ONLY your URL and the details of
the designer/creator of the website to Alysira and Romani. Do not use email,
and it must be MUDmailed to the both of us.
As I said, more information will be posted on the Archives in the coming
days. Please see Alysira or Romani for any questions.
-Alysira
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