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      |   Inns of the Realms - by Fiebin                            |
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You may be houseless but you'll never be Innless, at least on Realms. There is
quite a selection to choose from and perhaps one of them will be your ideal 
hangout, place to idle or stage for your next roleplaying scene.

Friend tells you, 'Lets meet in The Sleeping Dragon Inn.'
...The Sleeping Dragon Inn is in New Darkhaven. It may seem bland but if you 
pay Kordor a bit of gold, he'll show you the rarely used rooms inside. It's 
convenient, affordable and provides sufficient privacy. The rooms are rather 
plain though so if you're more of a Guenevere you'll have to go further afield.
 
Prepare your mount and follow the Eastern Trade Route. Eventually you will come
across The Ashen Forest Inn, famous for its hospitality. King Corsterix has 
stayed in the suite, and you can too for a hefty 10,000 gold coins. Owane the 
Innkeeper will spoil you with the free white nightshirts. Your mount will be 
well refreshed in Zynn's ajoined stables. Just don't forget to lock your 
door...the evils of Ashen Forest lurk nearby.

Try some teleporting and you may find yourself in The Dancing Pony Inn. The 
menu makes a good souvenir and make sure you look at it carefully... the 
Dancing Pony sure resembles a stallion.

Relax with a drink at Patch's Pub after visiting the harem girls in Thul 
Ab'hara. You can win a few gold coins if you know how to throw darts. Make 
sure you have enough gold to pay for anything you damage. If you like to throw
things, try The Green Dragon in The Shire. The Innkeeper strangely enough 
sells eggs at the bar. You might as well admire the halfling paintings whilst 
you're there.

The best room service can be found at The Pick And Payload in the Southern 
Mountain Range. The young dwarven girl will hurry into your room and serve you 
food at your command. Perhaps the best dining would be found at The Inn of the
Singing Rose in Sanctus Irae. You'll likely meet some friendly company and if 
it's a quiet day, just immerse yourself on local news.  

There's no better place than the Falcon's Nest Tavern along the Western Trade 
Route as a celebration venue. Pull the bell as many times as you can afford. 
There may be no rooms but you can always sleep on the bar counter. Try and 
comfort Dynora the local alcoholic whilst you're there.
 
If you can't skin Lord Seth, you can always skin Lord Doom who's a permanent 
resident of the Inn of the Last Home in the Town of Solace. What if you take
to none of these Inns...try the Mysterious Inn in Miden'nir.

The Horn & Thistle Inn in The Dunhill Demesnes is my pick. Being a hobbit I
prefer living underground, just like Olaf the Innkeeper and his wife. He has to
use a box just to serve people at the bar. The cellar is really where its at. 
Decked with cozy furnishings it is far from damp and dirty. Olaf's book 
collection is also quite comprehensive. Definitely the hobbit's choice.

Explorers challenge:
 
+ What secret does the Falcon's Nest Tavern hide?
+ How do you play darts at Patch's Pub?
+ How can you medicate the adventurer in The Pick And Payload?
+ Whos doll is hidden near The Dancing Pony?
+ What does Martha do?
+ How do you open the box near The Horn & Thistle Inn?
+ Why are eggs on sale in The Green Dragon?
 
+ Fiebin R'aw +

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Character:  Jecht   (01 May 2005)
 
Players near you in The Umbrageous Ruins:
| Renelynn       (Catarrh)               | Outside a crumbled temple
| Naralynn       (Catarrh)               | Outside a crumbled temple
| Tij            (Feralis)               | Outside a crumbled temple
| Strigoi        (Catarrh)               | Outside a crumbled temple
| Jecht          (Maleficae)             | A mud-covered corridor
| Todzuallen     (Feralis)               | Outside a crumbled temple
| Gherla         (Unclanned)             | Outside a crumbled temple
| Malador        (Maleficae)             | Outside a crumbled temple
| Hidak          (Feralis)               | Outside a crumbled temple
 
     
Renelynn wars 'Help!  I am being attacked by Tij!'
Tij's spell grazes Renelynn.
Tij's spell grazes Renelynn.
Tij's slash hacks Renelynn!
Tij's spell grazes Renelynn.
Renelynn wars 'Help!  I am being attacked by Jecht!'
Your blast mauls Renelynn!
Your blast mauls Renelynn!
Your blast mauls Renelynn!
Your blast mauls Renelynn!

Renelynn quaffs a crystal blue tonic from the secrets within.
You war 'Help!  I am being attacked by Todzuallen!'
Malador's blast mauls Renelynn!
Malador's pierce mauls Renelynn!
Malador's blast mauls Renelynn!
Todzuallen's blast thrashes you!
Gherla's blast thrashes Renelynn!
Tij's spell wounds Renelynn!
Tij's spell wounds Renelynn!
Tij's spell wounds Renelynn!
Your blast decimates Renelynn!
Renelynn is DEAD!!
Bolts of blue energy rise from the corpse, seeping into you.
Renelynn hits the ground ... DEAD.
I see nothing like that in the corpse of Renelynn.
The corpse of Renelynn holds:
     Mortis Sempiternus
     Unbridled Insanity
     Sovereign Boots of the Slayer

You get Mortis Sempiternus from the corpse of Renelynn.
You get Unbridled Insanity from the corpse of Renelynn.
You get Sovereign Boots of the Slayer from the corpse of Renelynn.

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Down the blasted cavern, into the city of Grimoire, through the Pass of the
Mourned, and behind the tapestry guarded by Mael, lies the Isle of the
Savrathi.  Within the depths of this island is a flooded mine shaft, and within
that shaft lies the ancient elf lord, Marcus.
 
Marcus is well known for his high demand 3dr, 20hp, 1lck, 2 dex bracers, his
6dr, 15hp, 2lck hand, and his 4dr, 45hp belt.  All of which also have wonderful
names to go with them such as "Seal of the Chturhk", "a tendril of infernal
darkness", and "a sash of the destitute".  The problem is actually getting
these items.
 
With the current PK player base, there isn't much change of succesful MK due
to the lack of participation.  Getting 3 thieves together to run anything now
days is pretty much near impossible.  A lot of players would rather just try to
loot the items during PK over killing mobs, however the weaker, newer players
don't have that luxury.
 
Marcus is not a run for the amature.  His reputation for one-rounding with his
double acetum, flame blast, and frost blast in the same round has made him one
of the more deared mobs to run.  Not to mention a CR from Marcus requires you
to pass through Miskalathon, Mael, and all the temple cultists, naked...
 
Marcus is probably a bit easier than Laeflynn, even though he does more damage
but his underwater location and tough CR make him this months PK Mob!

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The night was still, not a cloud in a sky, and the full moon illuminated the
cornfield just outside my bedroom window. Our home outside the tiny town of New
Ofcol seldom seen activity, and the nights were typically quiet with the 
exception of the occasional young adventurer slaughtering our livestock. 
Tonight was different somehow, the silence was almost too quiet, the crickets 
weren't chirping, the wind wasn't blowing, and the house didn't creek. I
tucked myself tight into my blankets, scooted as far as possible into the 
corner and stayed as watchful as possible as I used the light of the moon to 
glance around the room.

"Oh no!" I exclaimed, as I woke up a few moments later. I had let the silence 
defeat me, and dozed off for a bit. I attempted to regain my bearing, and began
scanning the room for any abnormalities that I hadn't noticed before. My heart 
dropped as I noticed the window, which had previously been closed, was now open
just a crack. The summer night's air, and the lack of wind made it impossible 
to notice the open window by any means other that visual observation, but there
was definitely a beam of light coming in from under the window's base, a beam
of light that wasn't there moments ago when I originally scanned the room.

I noticed during another quick scan that the far corner was completely black. 
Naturally there was a shadow there due to the lack of light, but this was 
different. This shadow was pitch black, absorbing every bit of light that 
managed to make it's way to that area of the room. The more I stared at it, the
larger the darkness grew, I knew my eyes were just playing tricks on me, it's 
one of the oldest illusions in the book. I raised my fists to my eyes and
began to rub them to return my vision to it's normal state. I then lowered my
hands and blinked twice to clear things up...
 
"Ah..." I tried to yell, but it was too late. As I lowered my hands I blinked 
my eyes to find a set of solid blood-red eyes stating back at me no more than 
six inches from my face. The dark figure covered my mouth and with a force of 
strength I had never felt before, my head was thrown to the right, exposing my 
neck and shoulder. Seconds later I felt a sharp pain in my neck, but only for
a moment before the area became numb. The creature kept hold of me for several 
minutes, and in an instant all the pressure was gone, and I slowly turned my 
head to find the creature had vanished, and the window was closed.
 
Vortok

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      |                   The Island of Nethescuros                     |
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      | Following "The Shattering", the world was left in ruin, and the |
      | face of the lands changed forever. While most of the land was   | 
      | restored by the Infinite and his team of immortals, there were  |
      | some parts left untouched, as if unworthy or intentionally left |
      | to ruins by the Gods.                                           |
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      | Deep within the Blood Sea a portion of land remained tainted by |
      | by the touch of the great evil that had threatened the world.   |
      | These ruins were once part of the mainland, and linked directly |
      | to the various lands within the Realm. Now they float upon an   |
      | island, and the once populated areas that had surrounded them   |
      | before have since been abandoned, and renamed by the populous   |
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      | Over time these Umbrageous Ruins and the surrounding lands have |
      | evolved into one interactive family of ecosystems all working   |
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      | Isle of the Savrathi, was severed from the mainland and now     |
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      | Despite the islands isolated location, it's blood-thirsty       |
      | inhabitants retain access to the realms through a series of     |
      | spatial rifts in the astral plan located in various regions.    |

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When I sit back and think of PKill here on RoD, the only thing that comes
to mind is a Phoenix, the legendary bird of fire that rises from the ashes
in a blaze of glory only to die and rise again.
 
Like the Phoenix, RoD PK has had it's many momments of blaze and glory, as
well as the periodic times where PK can justifiably be called dead.  Though
everyone seems to have their reason as to why this is, no one has been able
to put an end to the cycle.
 
From creating new clans, changing leadership, adding pk areas, and opening
the Pkill Conclave, to reworking code, editing classes, and the upcoming
addition of the PK Geo, the players and immortal staff have tried time and
time again to keep PK alive, but nothing seems to work.
 
I challenge each and every person who reads this article to either create
a deadly, or if you already have one, re-activate it, and join in on the
fun that a lot of people miss out on.  The current PK leadership is one
of the more helpful groupds I've seen, and there are a lot of resources
out there to assist someone just getting into PK.  The PK website can prove
as one of the greatest sources of aid with directions, tips, eq stats, and
fighter sets.  It can be found at ://hometown.aol.com/pkscry/.
 
Make a level 10, 15, or 24 warrior to practice with, or go for the full blood
and gore with an Avatar, but don't let the experience pass you by.

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The Votes have been tallied, And it seems we have a tie for first runner up,
So Both Vessarr, and Vanim will recive 1m coin, I would like to congratulate
Cordellia for submitting the winning poem, she will recive 2m coin.
 
If you are one of the 3 people that have won something, Please send me a tell
on the name you used to submit your poem, to collect you gold, I will not hunt
you down, to give you your winnings.
 
I thank all those that voted, and congratulate those that had the guts to
submit a poem.
 
Aragon D'Elear-Damsana

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The streets of Eldestra, littered and in disrepair, were silent except for the
steady creaking of wagon wheels as they carried the dead to their final resting
place. Within the city's chambers the Council convened, still without their 
Speaker, left with the task of appeasing those yet to have been afflicted by 
the Curse. The people stirred within their homes, fretful as they watched their
fallen brethren carted pasted their veiled windows.
 
From amidst the restless residents stood forward a young man, his declaration
speaking out against the inactivity of the Council in these dire times. 
Detained for perceived treason, he was brought before the Council, and though
some would have had it otherwise, he emerged from their chambers as their new
champion, Captain Antaar. 
 
With a single petal, a small promise of future was given to the few Elohai who 
had known that it was discovered and now within the grasp of the Emerald Order.
The Lily of Shadows, snatched from the fingers of Miyaka in her search for a 
cure in the swamps of T'man, was no longer a rumor but a reality.

As the fallen continued to grow in numbers from the mists returned Elohai of
past lore, both the missing beloved and forgotten ancients alike. Some 
whispered rumors that their arrival heralded a change of fortunes for the 
Elohai. It has yet to be seen, but from within the darkness of their eyes
glimmers a light of hope.

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From the Opallinoc News Bureau:
 
Dateline Opallinoc - Swindled by Edo
The importation of husks from Edo, due to the shortage of corn husks, has been
a fraud! The alleged premium husks have turned out to be rice husks. Far too
small to be of use to the Uruk'hai. The investigation has been assigned to
Recksne as to who was involved . The Valley Merchant of Barren Peaks is being
sought for questioning. The Merchant was one of the middlemen involved in the
negotiations. Satifaction has been demanded from the Grand Daimyo.
 
Dateline Opallinoc - A Call for Transports
A call for any form of transportaion of rice husks is presented to the
populace. The need is for moving rice husks from Opallinoc to the camp of the
Pixies in the Dunhill area. Wagons, carts or eltor beasts, any transport is
needed to haul the rice husks as soon as possible. Contact Volstagg soon.
 
Dateline Opallinoc - Nasty Rumor
It is reported that there is no truth to a rumor of zappers being emplaced
to eliminate pixe spies. The Uruk'hai have had decent relations and diplomacy
with the Pixies on many an occasion and wish them to continue.
 
Dateline National Visions - New National Leaders
The Uruk'hai send greetings to the following: Lyrin of the Tyrrhenu, Falent of
the Aerandir and Tajah of the Humans. We look forward to your pleasantries.

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This is PNN, your source for pixie news:

This year's Sugarfest championship saw Count Gibimcri of Castleguard pitted 
against Prince Vermicio of the Underwood. In a stunning battle, Vermicio 
defeated Gibimcri. Vermicio is now the Pixie Champion and is taking on 
challengers.
 
A fire has broken out in the Pixie Forest. A sugar shack caught fire when one
of it's vents was blocked. The fire was quickly extinguished. Investigators
are looking into the cause of the blocked vent.
  
The Winged Eye is denying a report that one of its agents was lost in the 
Ashen Wood. Sources report that the agent was on a case 359. The Winged Eye
denies that there is a case 359 and all agents are accounted for.

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*Written on weathered parchment*

The Gralthai continue to make repairs to our hometown after the strange storms
that wreaked so much havoc. It is still unclear where these storms came from
but it is clear that they will return, threatening to create more chaos and 
unrest.

In other news, trade between the allied nations has been good, although 
expensive when it comes to the luxuries of rare goods. 

*Signed with the crest of the silver dragon*
Aslan de Rotheschilde, king of the Gralthai Nation

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Hello my dear Hobbits and those reading our news.
Our new settlement is doing well, several weddings are about to take place, 
also several babies have been born. We have found fertile soil for our crops,
and already have begun making white pudding. Our military unit is in place
(for self-defense) only, with plenty of supplies in this area. There is 
plenty of room in this new teritory so those who wish to be part of a second 
caravan may mudmail me. Once again, only people several hundred years old at 
the very least may apply. Our native home in the burrows will be well 
protected and less crowded, yet still our homeland with we will defend and
love. 

Watch the news for our new Hobbit National Anthem.
              May the Peace of the great Hobbit in the sky
                            be with you.
                   Sincerely Your Thain, Zasperlyn.

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This month heralds the return of Ringbearers to the Cry! At least the return
of actual prose, as opposed to ambiguous ascii art. That's right, kids, we're
coming out of the woodwork, guns a'blazin! Inductions have soared, activity
has risen in a fashion that can only be described as EXPONENTIAL. Many
mobiles hath fallen to our collective blade over the weeks, including
the likes of Corsterix, Mordred, Danbala, even the big cheese with those
pesky lifebanes hath collapsed at our feet on a few occasions.

We'd like to thank some people who have recently decided to step down from
their duties in our order, firstly Venita, whose service to the organisation
has been nothing short of exemplary over the years. After a bout of inactivity,
she decided to conceed leadership, and hence we have a new second! 
Congratulations to Zabanire! We would also like to extend our good wishes to
Selina, who has recently decided to step down from immortality. Her positive 
influence and contribution to the game is irrefutable, and she will be terribly
missed by all. With the passing of Selina from the immortal ranks, Loril has 
stepped up to the daunting task of being our deity. Good luck to her! She will
surely need it. (We're really not that bad.)

Finally, we'd like to encourage anyone who is interested in joining to do
just that (help rb induction). We'll take anyone with an ounce of sense
seriously, all we ask is that you're willing to learn and that you know
how to relax and enjoy one's self! T'is a game, after all!

Until next time!

Ringbearers.

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General:
- Artifacts: Josh (Exc), Matt (Fer), Brad (Mal/Cat)
   
Catarrh:
- Cmike returns as Sandroax, the evasive singer!
- Art regains two of his lost artifacts, and loses them again
    
Excordis:
- Excordis welcomes Byrn, a new deadly
- Echrako leaves Catarrh and joins Excordis
    
Feralis:
- Vermicio returns from his trip, and then goes unclanned
- Dan joins Feralis and is selected as the #1
 
Maleficae:
- Versatch returns to active status
- Tamakair loses his artifact to Art (who loses it to Brad)
     
PKC:
- New PKC Head, congratulations to Rhadamanthus!!!
   
That's it, not much this month.  Hopefully things will pick up soon.
Data Updated: 27 April 2005 by Vortok @ 12:00am

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Last month, your quest was to search through the articles to try and find the
answer to the question, "What does Sinistro describe himself as?". The answer
was hidden in Babui's article "A Game Of Chance", and Sinistro describes
himself as a RoDhead! These two people were randomly selected as the two
winners. Congratulations to:

                         Annaliea and Mythanthar!

Please see me for your prizes ASAP! Thanks to everyone else who participated!
Have fun in this month's quest on the next page!

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Somewhere in this month's Cry of Despair is the answer to the following
question. The rules are, you can NOT ask the writer of any articles for the 
answer, and especially not the person the question is about. This month's 
question is:

             What character did Vortok use to pkill this month?

When you think you've found the answer, MUDmail me by the 30th of May and
two correct answers will be chosen at random as the winners.

I'd also like to poll everyone this month. If you wish, please write to
me in a MUDmail telling me what kind of quests you like participating in
best in the Cry of Despair. Crosswords? Find-A-Words? Poem/Story writing?
I'd like to know so that I can write funner quests for you! Please MUDmail
me your answer!

-Alysira

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A NEW FORMAT! OMGWOWZ0R!!!!!111

Yes, I have reformatted the Cry. I hope you like it! Send all love letters
to me. Send all hate letters to... Someone else.

So I gave out lollipops to three people last month. THREE people read this
part of the Cry. I am honoured, sort of. So I guess I'll just use this
to ramble now.

Oh, don't forget that I am also the Herald Assembly Head. That means that
if you have a complaint about the game, you can send it to me. Yes, it
is MY JOB to hear YOU complain. How awesome! I HAVE to listen to your
complaints! I am actually willing to listen to you complain. If you have
a complaint (and a possible solution is always good too) you can MUDmail
me anytime and it will be taken into full consideration and you'll remain
annonymous. Awesome, right?

Take care all!
-Alysira

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