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Alysira: 2006 Realms of Despair Awards, Qefequami: Exaggerations

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     2006 RoD Awards Results       - by Alysira           HELP CRY2-7

   RP, Poems and Stories         - Sub-Editor: Mari     HELP CRY10-18
     Nations News
       Halfling                    - via Romani           HELP CRY8
       Aerandir                    - via Romani           HELP CRY9-11
       Gnome                       - via Romani           HELP CRY12-13
       Drow                        - via Romani           HELP CRY14-15
       Tyrrhenu                    - via Romani           HELP CRY16
       Uruk'hai                    - via Romani           HELP CRY17

   Fun and Entertainment         - Sub-Editor: Babui    HELP CRY19-20
     Wedding Congratulations       - by Babui             HELP CRY18-21
     Public Submissions            - by Babui             HELP CRY22
     ASCII Art                     - by Babui             HELP CRY23
     Funnybones                    -                      HELP CRY24
     Cry of Despair Quest          - by Alysira           HELP CRY25

     Rumors/Exaggerations          - by Qefequami         HELP CRY26-27
     Explanation                   - by Alysira           HELP CRY28

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I apologise for this being so late, however if any of you have been to/are in
college/university you'll understand the phrase "holycrapwheredidallthese
assignmentscomefrom?!?!". That's no excuse but it's an explanation. I am sorry.
 
Again, I apologise. Here are the 2006 RoD awards:
 
1. Best Male Immortal
   1. Kinux    2. Kali    3. Conran
2. Best Female Immortal
   1. Ceirana  2. Destre  3. Alysira/Shadrack (tie)
3. Best Male Roleplayer
   1. Falent  2. Gildeth 3. Carnak
4. Best Female Roleplayer
   1. Amalia   2. Rhyl    3. Talisha

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5. Best RoD Couple
   1. Herne + Romani   2. Rhyl + Gildeth   3. Babui + Petrograd
6. Best "New Change" To Realms
   1. Salburg   2. Drowning Messages   3. New Java Client
7. Worst "New Change" To Realms
   1. Removing of illegal pks   2. Astral Distruption   3. (Several 1 voters)
8. Best Guild
   1. Guild of Clerics   2. Guild of Nephandi   3. Guild of Rangers
9. Best Order
   1. Dragonslayers   2. Ringbearers   3. Ascendere
10. Best Clan
   1. Maleficae   2. Catarrh   2. Excordis
11. Best Area
   1. Nevermore   2. Otherland   3. Ziggurat
12. Best Nation
   1. Human   2. Dwarf (Khazad)   3. Halfling (Hobbit)
13. Best Food Item
   1. Birthday cake (anyones)   2. (Several 1 voters)
14. Best Drink Item
   1. Rainbow Cocktail   2. Loril's Dark Ale   3. Stoneheft Stout

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15. Best "Treasure" Item
   1. Mystic Eye of Foresight  2. Tiny emerald music box  3. (Several 1 voters)
16. Most Likely To DT
   1. Qaulorn   2. Grontak   3. Phyre
17. Best Dressed
   1. Madazanirt   2. Nannuki   3. Aylssa
18. Most Likely to be Balzhured
   1. Qaulorn   2. Jearan   3. Excane
19. Best Rename
   1. (All 1 voters, you're all winners)
20. The "Fruit" Award
   1. Sealom   2. Aslan   3. Grontak
21. Best Social
   1. Nod   2. Heh   3. Pants
22. Best Male Player
   1. Petrograd   2. Grontak   3. Qaulorn
23. Best Female Player
   1. Mephie   2. Reatha   3. Narielle
24. Most likely to get illegally PKilled
   1. Tonitrus   2. Lorrec   3. Takeshi
25. Most likely to be the one to illegally PKill them
   1. Fenrir   2. Ryals   3. Vermicio

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26. Most Charismatic Deadly
   1. Zacare (Judas)   2. Vermicio (Wes)   3. Liriel (Nick)
   *Note - When voting for deadlies, please do not use the names you call them
    by. It's very confusing to look them up. Thank you.
27. Most Charismatic Peaceful
   1. Excane   2. Dargolith   3. (Too many ties to list)
28. Most Interesting Help File
   1. Help me   2. Help Answers   3. (Too many ties to list)
29. Most Interesting Room
   1. The Inn of the Singing Rose   2. (Too many ties to list)
30. Best Runner
   1. Grontak   2. Mephie   3. Garenul
31. Best explorer
   1. Tokai   2. Mazian   3. Mephie/Zwanth/Arca/Devina
32. Next-to-Imm
   1. Tokai   2. Skaphia   3. Narielle
33. Most eligible Bachelor
   1. Sealom   2. Excane   3. (Too many ties to list)
34. Most eligible bachlorette
   1. Alysira   2. Narielle   3. Devina
35. Best Female Character Played By A Male
   1. Hope   2. (Several 1 voters)

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36. Funniest person
   1. Sealom   2. Excane/Stoneheft   3. (Several 1 voters)
37. Sickening Goodness (the biggest Goodie Two-Shoes)
   1. Akael   2. Aslan   3. (Several 1 voters)
38. Ugliest Player Name
   1. Excane   2. Rimphyrihud   3. Rhadamanthus
39. Nicest Player Name
   1. Talisha   2. Ashandra   3. (Several 1 voters)
40. Most Unique rename.
   1. (All 1 voters. You're all winners.)
41. Craziest Player
   1. Foamfoller   2. Qaulorn   3. Zacare
42. Most Dedicated Leader
   1. Babui   2. Aleq   3. Narielle
43. Best Quest of 2005
   1. (All 1 voters. You're all winners)
44. Most Frequent to X-Chan
   1. Goomra   2. Nariel   3. Tabitha
45. Most Likely To End Up With QWERTY On Their Forehead
   1. (All 1 voters. You're all losers)
46. Most Likely To Have No Life
   1. Artem   2. Gallant   3. Phyre

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47. Most Frightening Immortal
   1. Kali   2. Conran   3. Blodkai
48. Most Frightening Player
   1. Genge   2. Qaulorn   3. (Several 1 voters)
49. Sassiest Player
   1. Sealom   2. Excane   3. Malystix
 
Thank you all for playing!
 
-Alysira

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Greetings all Hobbits and those who wish they were hobbits.

     We have had to take some drastic measures to cover our tracks during this
hobgoblin minions war in order to cover our tracks and move our military
supplies and troops around. My sincere thanks goes out to my cousin Zaspergoo
who came up with the idea of breading steroid injected chickens. Those evil
minors were everywhere but all they saw were large chicken marks in the sand 
our dirt. Our Rangers, Warriors, Vampires, and Thieves were all quite
comfortable riding in the birch bark baskets we made.

     To our delight and surprise, the newly hatched eggshells made wonderful 
rafts to float us down the rivers and even the rapids.  Once arrived, the same
shells served as comfortable hiding places for our troops and supplies. From a
high perch, we were able to spot our enemy easily. I was astounded at how well 
those chickens fought the evil hobgoblins, their beaks were so sharp and
deadly that it was easy for us to take aim at our targets and the war was
quickly won. Still I must ask all of you to be very careful, I don't trust
those minors one bit. Our chickens and warriors will remain on guard high up 
in our nests where we can see everything.

Sincerely,
Zasperlyn, Thain of the Hobbits

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     Aerandiri - Gaiar, lye'koia. The Sea, Our Life.

    ------ ><> ----- ><> ------x Political News x---------------------

Handmaiden Isarda Elyaviel has travelled from the seas of the Coral 
Kingdom, Maarninniach to become the new administrator of the City of 
Mathlaan. The Coral Throne has also assigned new wingships and an army 
to Mathlaan as part of the reform to be implemented. 

This is part of her speech to the People of Mathlaan on her inauguration.
"Citizens of Mathlaan, it is a great honor to be placed by her Majesty,
the Coral Throne, as the new Speaker and Admministrator of this beautiful
City. I have not come across such an well-kept City, budding with life,
trade and culture. Especially the culture, Mathlaan has such wonderful
culture imbued into all her buildings, her food, her songs and festivals.
I hope with my administration for this year, the City will become even
more fruitful and we will establish more trade and good relationships
with the other Nations of the Realms."

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As a result of the reform, a new Mathlaan Council is called for with 
openings in all positions. All former existing Councilseat holders will 
be recalled back to Maarninniach for a shuffling of duties to other 
Aerandir colonies and kingdoms. Please see Handmaiden Isarda for more 
details to Council seat openings.

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The Aerandir Nation is pleased to announce these following candidates
who were undergoing the Lien'eiaur elchuu, the Coming of Age Quest.
 
Arven Sidonie Anduin 
Arpen Yerishio
Arven Ashandra
 
Candidates will be awarded the ilarvanua coral beads upon successful 
completion of their Lien. These beads are made with the precious 
'vanuaiellys', a coral so white, it shines like the moon beneath the 
ocean's waters. Seven small coral beads are strung together to be worn 
with a braided lock of hair near to the ear with the rest of the earring 
trailing down the ear itself.

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    ------ ><> ----- ><> ------x Trade News x----------------------
 
Handmaiden Isarda has made an announcement by herald last week that the
Aerandir Nation will be looking towards the Human Nation for a much-
awaited discussion of the trade between the two Nations. Many homeland
traders and businessmen are already stocking up pearls, fish products
and oilskins in anticipation of the new trade agreements that would
possibly be signed.
 
Insider news from the Ivory Tower Council has leaked out a notice that 
Handmaiden Isarda may possibly be meeting with dark elf politicans.
This has caused quite a stir amongst the older generation as such
associations with the Moripendi were highly avoided since the colony
was first established as a fishing town. This rumor has subjected
the Handmaiden to the judgement of her citizens to whether she is
really a dark elf in fish skin.

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With both joy and sorrow, the nation of Nidaros welcomed home her soldiers. 
Our stolen children were returned safely to their parents but the lives of
five of our Kin were taken in the process.  
 
Carved now into our Tree of History are the gilded names of Draven, Nob, Ratha,
Evin and Kirst, along with the tale of what they gave their lives for.  They
will be sorely missed.
 
Our Nations Wisdom, Tiniegh, and our Nations Hope, Nackle are reported to be
recovering from injuries received during the rescue with no worries of
permanent ailments.
 
Our Nations Compassion, Ainsley Willowbreeze, has resigned from her post. 
Applications are now being taken to fill her position on the council and any
interested should contact either Tiniegh or Farlina.
 
Bontis Holly, our local Matchmaker would like to thank everyone who turned out
for the Courtship Day festivities.  Lots of fun was had by all who attended
and several couples made their commitments known.  Weddings this summer and
fall are expected.

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Bontis would also like to remind everyone that her services are available to
any Gnome having trouble finding that perfect someone.  All meetings are kept
quite confidential.
 
In other news, preparations for Planting Day are well underway and hopes for a
bountiful harvest this year are high.   The council would like to remind
everyone that attends the picnic on planting day that they should wait at
 
least one hour before swimming in the lake after eating and that everyone
should, please, wear proper swimming attire. 

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Suliss del Veldrin'Velve, upon careful consideration and a great deal of 
discussion, offered the position of Chief Diplomat to once exiled drow, 
Malystix Tinesuil. The rationale behind this move was simple: appoint a 
drow comfortable with the surface races to deal -with- the surface races. 
Malystix is pleased to join the Nation, in the service of the Valsharess, 
and as Patron of House Ul'Ilindith. Ul'Ilindith, which means 'destiny' 
is a grand old house that has raised many a great member of Ilythiiri Nation. 
 
Sadal Desh'Thiere continues to rebuild the shattered Shar'Golhyrr, Iniquity's 
trade school. For information on this project, please approach him or Suliss 
in person or via mudmail. 
 
This past month, news reached the Valsharess of the death of Desidio Streea, 
one of the Nation's greatest citizens. He was co-founder of House 
Veldrin'Velve in the Nation's infancy, Blade of Lloth, and the Weapons Master
of the Nation. He has gone to the arms of the Spider Queen where he may 
continue to serve Her in his new existence. Desidio was also the father of 
the current Valsharess and devoted husband of the late Matron Caeliet.

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OOC News: Suliss has embarked on a fantastically exciting adventure, moving 
across the North American Continent to the sub-arctic city of Whitehorse,  
Yukon Territory. While this is good for her career, it means she now lives 
in the Pacific timezone and is three hours behind game-time. Additionally, 
while she is settling in, she may have limited Internet access. Please copy any
correspondence via mudmail to Malystix and/or Sadal, or speak to them
personally.

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Life in the Vale is peaceful as Spring descends upon the citizens of Nidaros. 
Planting is now in full swing and many of the flowering trees are reaching
peak bloom. 
 
Granny Anrykas shop is brimming with hot bubbly pies, fresh sourdough bread
and luscious chocolate tortes and Trevanes is open for all your clothing needs.
 
Many of the shops are offering spring time specials and the council would like
to remind those citizens who are running short on seeds that community stores
are available to those in need.
 
As a reminder, coaxing deer into the city proper is not a welcome practice. 
If you wish to watch deer, please visit the meadow to do so as several
citizens have complained that the deer are eating gardens and trampling flower
beds. 
 
Thank you to everyone that made our Planting Day festivities a fun and
eventful time.
 
Also, any Gnome who would like to represent our lovely nation in the coming
Olympics should contact a council member for more information.

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From the Opallinoc News Bureau -
 
Dateline Darkhaven - The Winter Festival
Duke Luther sent invitations to Klaatu and Raj to attend the Duke's Winter
Festival in the Castle. Upon arrival, Raj snooped through the ballroom and
gardens looking for anything of interest or value. Klaatu, meanwhile checked
out the banquet table and its assortment of exotic victuals. Raj reported to
Klaatu about a strange fountain flowing with a sweet pink liquid. Klaatu gave
Raj a nudge and pointed to some objects poorly hidden under the banquet table.
They made their way to the table and discovered a crate with various dWARven
ales. Grinning at each other, they quickly helped themselves. Somewhat later
as the cloud of contentment lifted, Klaatu heard yells of "Murder!". Stumbling
to his feet and noticing Raj was missing, Klaatu feared the worse. Finding the
crowd around a body, Klaatu peered over the over their shoulders and sighed in
relief. The Ambassador to Solace was laying there with an Ofcol dagger sticking
out. Some of the party goers decided to investigate the murder themselves.
Several of the Ambassadors from the various cities were interogated. Clues were
searched for and even the small bunny with the red ribbon was examined closely.
After accusations of many, by many, one  of the Merchants broke down and gave
a full confession. The Merchant was summarily executed 'Realms' style.
Only later did Klaatu find  out what became of Raj. And that is another story.

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/ Wedding Congratulations - By Babui \________________________________________
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A friend just got married? Want to congratulate them along with the whole of
realms?
 
You just got married? Want to announce to the whole of realms your love for
each other?
 
Well, here's the place!
 
Send me a mudmail with the couples' name, the date of the wedding, and any
comments you would like to make =)
 
Start NOW by showing you care! Start NOW by showing you are truely happy for
them/yourself! Start NOW by announcing to the world!
 

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                On the evening of a brand new year,
           
          Mazian de Lioncourt and Vivienne Pascal Ducroix

  stood before the glowing sunset as two, lit by the orange glow....
  and left the evening as one, basked by the smiles of the stars....


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Is there some log, bio, title, events, random personal thoughts...or even
astrological or food stuff things you would like to share!? ANYTHING really...

Why not share your logs/thoughts/anything with the entire mud community?! Have
your logs and articles published on the CRY, so we all can know more new
random stuff or laugh at cute little silly peoples and events =P HAR...I mean.
...We can all be entertained in a nice polite fashion... *nod self*...
 
Oh oh! Or some ascii drawing you did you might want to share! ANYTHING!
Send me your article/log/note/whatever via mudmail! Yay! Send your mudmails to
Babui now! =D

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 50 Augurer     Teiresias is twice the man Tiresias is. 
 25 Augurer     Tiresias is half the man Teiresias is. 
 
Submission by Excane.

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/ Cry of Despair Quest - by Alysira \_________________________________________
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Last time, I gave you all a Su Doku puzzle to solve. While a lot of people
submitted the correct answer, only two could be chosen. Congratulations to:

                              Syniad and Lita!

Please see me for your prizes ASAP!

There's no quest for this issue, simply because I promised a prize for
everyone, and I haven't had the time to think of a quest good enough. I
would rather give a good quest next month than a terrible quest.

I really am sorry for this issue guys.

-Alysira

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/ Rumors/Exaggerations - by Qefequami \_______________________________________
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This has been quite the active month in PK! Theres been a huge influx of new 
"valuable" eq thrown into the pk only society club! I could relate it to being
a car owner in florida. Theres people running around ghetto and yet wielding
a stray DFB or wearing a DI. Of course easy come easy go. Such as dying to an
Excordis Mage and another excordis (Ghetto) due to lack of a spell called 
Sanctuary. I wonder if its necessary to say ghetto with excordis due to its
synomonous nature HO HO. Speaking of Excordis when o lord will Miyaki be
returned to us? Hes not such a bad fellow but the ALMIGHTIES will decide
his fate. Catarrh's activity has seemed to downgrade since
Xanedribu lost 3 artifacts to Feralis! Oh boy he was pissed! Maleficae is
a lurking threat with heavily eq'd fighters such as Garbozas and
Perrault. Another tale of DFBS. At tbis point I would have to say all the
clans are pretty even. Perhaps. None the less from my own point of view I was
quite happy with desecrating Catarrh's Artifact with my own thoughts of love
and joy. Also on the loose is a lowbie named Ahtareh who is plaguing the lowbie
pkill/leveling status.

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/ Rumors/Exaggerations - by Qefequami \_______________________________________
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I have heard of a story where he actually took down 3 people in a 6 vs 1
And this coming from my own clanmates. Horrid. I can't wait to fight this
elusive unclanned motherbaby. One day indeed! SO, what have we learned?
Theres alot of hot eq floating around for the taking if you're skilled
as lets say our lowbie unclannie friend.
Also, if your character has ghetto glory, you can desecrate the description
of a clans artifact if you're a terrible jerk!
Your lunges revert to their original state.
Well I Seem to be suffering from the Bends, so I Will bid YE a fond Adieu
It is Valentines Day and my drinking habit is getting off schedule. 
Fall in love with an older woman and PK
 
love QEFEQUAMI

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/ Explanation - by Alysira \__________________________________________________
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As you have noticed, this Cry issue is heinously late. I am deeply sorry.

Truth is I just got overwhelmed with work, uni and other committments that I
just could not find the time to do the Cry. I want to assure you all that
Genge and I are working out a solution to the problem, and there will be
stability in the Cry by the next issue by whatever means are neccessary.

I again apologise and all hate mail can be delivered to me.

-Alysira

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