{"id":1869,"date":"2024-03-19T17:33:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T17:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=1869"},"modified":"2024-03-19T17:33:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T17:33:59","slug":"cry-of-despair-83","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/cry-of-despair-83\/","title":{"rendered":"Cry of Despair #83"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Interviews: Atrasxen &amp; Coelit; Pixie Anthem: In any world, tall or small<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"cryofdespair\">\n==============================================================================\n .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-CRY OF DESPAIR-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.                      ISSUE 83, MAY '04\n==============================================================================\n  '                                   .|.                                   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Atraxen - by Sealom\n==============================================================================\n\nAtraxen began playing Realms in 1996 and joined the Guild of Vampires sometime\nin early 1997. He tried to avoid taking up a leadership role for about five \nyears but decided it was time to take a more active role two years ago.\n \nIn the Guild of Vampires Atraxen occupied mainly non-coded positions, he was\na Sire for about a year and was founding a council for exploring and mapping\nwhen he was approached with a chance at Immortalhood. Atraxen was also\nsomewhat involved with Nations early on, however due to time restraints he had\nto step away from it after a few months.\n \nSealom: Good Afternoon.\nAtraxen: 'Lo.\n \nSealom: How are you finding Immortal life so far and how different is it to\n        playing as a mortal?\nAtraxen: I'm enjoying it quite a bit - it's completely different from my\n         mortal days. Though I have a new buttprint in the immrooms instead \n         of the auction room now.\n \nSealom: Har.\nAtraxen grins evilly at Sealom.\n \n================================================================Continued=====\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 3-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-INTERVIEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.                         Atraxen - by Sealom\n==============================================================================\n\nSealom: What is required of a new imm? Like, what do you need to learn, what\n        roles are you supposed to fill, and such?\nAtraxen: It's about what you'd expect - policies, commands, techniques, and\n         how to pull the right lever to make things happen.\n \nSealom nods solemnly.\n \nSealom: Yeah. Are you missing mortal life much?\nAtraxen: I miss hanging out with my old friends, but I'd say that overall I'm\n         pretty happy where I am - and now I can lick them from anywhere in \n         the Realms - that's a big plus.\nSealom: That's always a good ability to have.\n \nSealom: Thank you for allowing me the time to interview you, Atraxen. It was\n        a pleasure.\nAtraxen: No prob. I'll have to be sure to read about myself...  You know, in\n         case I forget. Night.\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 4-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-INTERVIEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.                            Coelit - by Wren\n==============================================================================\n\nCoelit began playing Realms of Despair starting out on a Tandy 1000, way back\nin 1998. He started off his journey towards Immortality building up characters\nand first getting into the Guild of Augurers, having a lot of help from the \nthen Guildmistress Alovea. While in the Guild of Augurers, he was a member of\nthe Induction Team, and soon moved to Baali where he joined their Induction\nTeam. He also rose to become the Number Two, then Number One of Baali.\n    After a couple years of being a part of Baali, he decided to move on. He \nthen found his home in the Order of Ringbearers, where he was in all levels \nof leadership (and the Order Leader twice) and a member of all the Order\nsubcouncils. He ended up turning the order into a more of a family-type\natmosphere instead of just another organization. \n    After a long stint as the Leader of Ringbearers, he was approached with\nthe prospect of Immortality, which he turned down. Then after a couple of\nmonths he was approached again, and he accepted after making sure that his\nhappy home of Ringbearers was well taken care of and not going to crumble\ndown after his leave, and also to make sure that he was ready for the new \nfound power and responsibility.\n    Even though alot of the order saw him as a father-type figure, they all\nknew he had to move on and up the ladder of success in the Realms.\n\n================================================================Continued=====\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 5-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-INTERVIEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.                            Coelit - by Wren\n==============================================================================\n\nAt first, as an Immortal, he was not used to having so many channels turned\non and having so much screen scroll by, and what some people say on public  \nchannels and the like. Of course he was used to some of the scroll when the \nRingbearers would get into a roll on a subject that was entertaining.\n   Thus far he hasn't made a definite decision on what council he is looking   \nto join in the future, and has no definite favorites either. He is doing his\nbest as an Immortal, and enjoying being a part of the Immortal staff.\n\nWhile now attired with his new Immortal gear you will see him stalking about \nthe Realms wearing what looks like to be a lumberjack's outfit from head to \ntoe, including the double-bladed chopping ax. You will also notice that\nmost of the times it refers to him as being AX, which is his nickname. When  \nasked how he received such a nickname this was his response. \n\n\"Way back, when I was just a 'lil guy with my first char, I didn't do much of \nanything but kill whatever. It didn't matter if I could or not, I would just \nhack 'n slash and beat it up. Someday, somebody said, \"Hey, you're like a \nnon-stop ax, you just keep chopping away.\" That was in a room full of people\nI had never seen before, and it just sort of stuck from then on.\"\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 6-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.              Half-Ogre Nation - via Romani\n==============================================================================\n\nFrom the Opallinoc News Bureau:\n \nDateline Darkhaven: Miyaki's Minions Vanished!\nDarkhaven appears to be back under Duke Luther's control once again. The \nbizarre disappearance of Miyaki and the Excordis troops have left many stunned\nin amazement. Trade and commerce have increased substantially.\n \nDateline Opallinoc: Totalitarianism Rescinded\nThe civic improvements to the infrastructure of Opallinoc and expenditures\nfor defence have been paid for with generous donations from the Uruk'hai.\nThusly, Klaatu has ended the Totalitarian form of Government. Taxation is no\nlonger needed, at this time. The Government now has no deficit.\n \nDateline Opallinoc: Restored Titles\nTitles, Honors and Positions in Government are to be bestowed upon those of\nthe Uruk'hai that show themselves worthy and capable of the responsibilities.\n \nDateline Opallinoc: Tip of the Month\nOnce again, an experienced Uruk'hai that shall remain nameless, has sacrificed\nhis precious weapon after being disarmed by a low level mobile. Watch the\nbattle carefully for the DISARM message. Always look first before sacrificing\nusing 'C' for corpse, as 'C' can stand for many expensive things. (grumble)\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 7-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.               Half-Orc Nation - via Romani\n==============================================================================\n\n                           The word from Krozloy!\n \nThe hallowed caverns of Krozloy are once again experiencing new life!\nWe welcome Vrakk back into the mountain, as one of the Il'Khan elders.\n \nThere is something new amiss the half-orc nation... check the board for\na new plot this month, as the Il'Khan begin once again the path towards IC\nactivity.\n \n                  ---Il'Khan Advertisement of the Month---\n \nHave a half-orc you never use? Want to RP? Want to RP as an Il'Khan?\n \nThe half-orc nation needs RPers like YOU!\nIf you would like to start roleplaying your half-orc, simply post an\nintroduction on the Krozloy board, and let the fun begin!\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 8-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.                   Gith Nation - via Romani\n==============================================================================\n\n*Written on a runic parchment with a quill made from dragonscales*\nThe Gralthai Nation has much news to speak of for this month as we have got\nover the loss of Vilari and moved on. Ikses has been named as our new Viceroy\nand I am sure you all wish him the best of luck in his duties as second in\ncommand. The Gralthai are also undergoing a facelift, please vote on the notes\nin our hometown for more information.\n    Our troops are still stationed around the realms and close to Human\nsettlements as we are watching the human race with keen eyes as we decide\nwhether or not the rumors about Miyaki's abdication are true or not.\n\n*Signed with the seal of the Gralthai Royal Crest*\nKing Aslan Bloodthorne of the Gralthai\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 9-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.                  Pixie Nation - via Romani\n==============================================================================\n\nThis is PNN: Your source in Pixie News:\n \nThis month we celebrated our sugar festival.\nThis year we had a contest for a pixie national anthem. The winner was Chanid\nwith \"In any world, tall or small\"\n \nThis year's tournament was disappointing, with most contestants out with the\nsniffles and disqualification for using anti-troll weaponry.\nThis years winner was Zio, with a victory over Kosaim.\n \nIn Business news, A large quantity of metals were sold to Irae. More trade\nto this southern land is likely in the near future.\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 10-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.              Guild of Rangers- via Angelea\n==============================================================================\n\nAnother fairly quiet month has passed for the Guild of Rangers. We would like\nto welcome the new pledges: Battousai, Rhialto, Schriden and Sylphain. Welcome\nto the guild and we hope you have a great time.\n \nCongratulations to Endromeda for becoming a full member this month and further\ncongratulations to Cenidd for becoming the newest Scout.\n \nThe following rangers all celebrated their birthdays: Aralos, Capium, Merk,\nMisao and Racin. Happy birthday to you all, hopefully you all had a wonderful\nday.\n \nRemember, if you are a peaceful ranger, level 20 or higher and wish to join\nthe guild, stop by the recruiting office and pick up a guide or check out our\nwebsite:\n                     http:\/\/rangers.silverwolf-den.com\/\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 11-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.             Guild of Vampires- via Angelea\n==============================================================================\n\n             The Guild of Vampires bids you welcome!\n\nNew (or in some cases, returning) to GoV this month are Akkadius, Aloca,\nAprilia, Arngrim, Calvus, Despina, Garrund, Gibinire, Kyda, Lanoledre and\nMoriqoi. May Aalakab have mercy on their souls.\n \nOur big news this month is, without a doubt, our new GM. Onteria has \ngraciously agreed to sacrifice all his waking moments for the good of his \nguild. He is one of RoD's premier runners and certainly one of the more \ninteresting people you could hope to meet online.\n\nZya, our previous GM decided to step down and pursue interests outside our \nguild. We wish her the best.\n \nWe are currently holding an election for the now vacant 2nd position and will \nreport those results next month.\n \nIf you are a vampire level 20 or higher and are looking for a home, why not  \nstop by our recruiting board (help map) and fill out an application today? \nVisit our web site at:\n                          www.guildofvampires.com\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 12-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.              Guild of Clerics- via Angelea\n==============================================================================\n\nWow, months just fly by in the Guild of Clerics... and so do leaders! We say\nfarewell to our beloved Guildmistress Carlie (we broke her sanity at last!)\nand give Tokai the Guildmaster's title. Cleryst is now First, and for some\nreason, they've made me (Akael) Guild Second. I think it was my campaign\nslogan, \"Dirty Carrot Juice for All!\" Just wait until they realize I ran out\nof Dirty Carrot Juice months ago... they'll be lynching me on the porch.\n\nBut in the meantime, let's also welcome some new Clerics to the madness...\nTalea, Genoi, Palmar, Tinqa, and Maisha! If you are a Cleric in need of\nfriends, knowledge, weirdness or wisdom, (or just want to be mentioned in the\nCoD) check out our recruitment board, nw,2w,2n,e,u. We're always on the\nlookout for new victi...er, acolytes.\n \nUntil next month (when hopefully we won't have broken any of our new leaders)\nenjoy yourselves... you deserve it!\n \n***  The Guild of Clerics.... making the Realms a little less Despairing  ***\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 13-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.               Guild of Druids- via Angelea\n==============================================================================\n\nIt's been another HUGE month for the Guild of Druids. We have recently formed\nthe Run Council (RC) by popular demand to band together a dedicated group of\nrunners within the guild. The RC aims to provide high quality runs for all \nmembers and to train those less experienced in the fine art of running. It's \nlike the NC but with more killing! :D\n \nThe GoD continues to be a strong player in the IGPK contest. Currently tied\nfor 2nd place with the GoF, the final IGPK event coming up will determine if\nwe rock, or REALLY rock. It's win-win, yeah?\n \nMunson and Entei managed to find our guild guard Dagda a date for Friday \nnight, so they get to be inducted. Welcome aboard! \n\nAs always come visit our headquarters if you're looking for more info about \njoining the guild, and we look forward to seeing you soon.\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 14-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.                    TS, VC, and CoE Updates\n==============================================================================\n\nTHE SYMPOSIUM\nPasses: \n* Highlighted 'Enter Game' message.\n* Deletion of Magic Carpet echo when in No-Fly\/Non-Magic areas\n* Multi-Target Spells\n* Rock, Paper, Scissors Program\n* Mana regeneration un-interrupted by AFK status\n* Changes to Affect Pre-Auth\n\nFails:\n* Pre-Titles bought for Glory\n* \"One-Time-Get-Out-Of-Death-Trap-Free-Pass\"\n* Coding items of 0 gold value to be sellable my shopkeepers\n\n================================================================Continued=====\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 15-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.                    TS, VC, and CoE Updates\n==============================================================================\n\nVISIONARY CONSORTIUM\nPasses:\n* Highlighted 'Enter Game' message.\n* 'Servant of the Duke' to reveal secret passages out of Darkhaven\n* 'News' Search String\n* Magic Carpet Echo\n \nFails:\n* New XP Formula when Adepting Spells: Discourages exploration\n\nCOUNCIL OF ELDERS\nPasses:\n* New Mobile to aid in exiting Darkhaven\n* 'News' search string\n* Enter game message highlight\n* Dynamic map of Darkhaven (\"You are here\")\n\nFails:\n* 'Pet Find'\n* Lower Arrow Weight: The problems with missile weapons need to be\n  dealt with prior to making changes to them.\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 16-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-POLLS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.                        Introduction - by Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\nGreetings, everyone.\n \nA few months ago, we introduced a polls column to the Cry. For a while, these\nreceived good responses from the readers, however interest in them seemed to\nfade quickly.\n    Next month will be the grand re-introduction of the polls, however,\nthere's several changes this time around.\n    Polls will still be open to all players, and will still be anonymous, and\nwill still be used by the Herald Assembly to collect information about how\nyou feel about the game, and what you want. However, to make sure that we are\ngetting information about what YOU want, people are now invited to MUDmail\npoll topics to be used.\n    Most topics will be accepted for use, and the person who suggested the\ntopic shall remain anonymous. Please take advantage of this opportunity to\nget feedback by the general Realms populous on the topics that YOU feel are\nimportant. All the information collected will be used by the Herald Assembly\nand will always be kept completely anonymous. The results of each poll will\nappear in the following CoD issue.\n \nIf there are any questions or comments they can be directed to me (Alysira) via\nMUDmail or tells. Please MUDmail your topics to me, there is no time limit,\nthey can be sent in at ANY time. Please take advantage of this opportunity!\n \n-Alysira\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 17-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n                    .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-FUNNYBONES-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. \n==============================================================================\n\nDexamph sucks more blood than Tampax.\nOrugan Dorincourt: No two people are not on fire!\nLyreth: \"Oh, the Dwarfity!\"\nAbelard shows off his 20,000 year old wrinkles [BOT]\nSycoraxe.  Know why my hands are so numb?\nAlinaryth StarProfit, PK is text porno for RoD males\nShealkire Fyremusik asks, \"Why waste rope hanging yourself?\"\nNymath.  Their are 4 mistaces in this titel.\nIenna:Impotence, Natures way of saying no hard feelings. \nGibimcri Rever Marcheur, your nightmares are my playground. \nNannuki DarkRaven.  Not dead, but definately dying.\nCalin we arent inactive,we are on alts destroying lives.\nSaran-Wrap is way cooler than Tupper-Ware! \nBrice the Price is Nice and will Suffice has Lice.\nDyira likes the way you do that right thurrr.\nJaerdan tries to nibble on 9,223,372,036,854,775,807 gold.\nLerooch the hooch with the big ol' smooch.\nEllesdee Sableheart. Hallucinate at will.\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 18-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-CRY QUEST-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.                   April's Quest - by Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\nLast month, I presented you with three puzzles to solve for the CoD Quest.\nThere were a lot of entries, and most were correct, well done! These two\nwinners were chosen at random out of the correct entries. Congratulations to:\n                              Nemser and Dyrdex!\n  \nPlease see me A.S.A.P. for your prizes. Congrats! For everyone else, here's\nthe answers to last month's quest.\n\n1. A   EF HI KLMN     T VWXYZ All letters with straight lines ONLY on the top.\n   --------------------------\n    BCD  G  J    OPQRS U      All letters with curves on the bottom.\n\n2. EDORNOW can be rearranged to form ONEWORD.\n\n3. NAISNIENLGELTETWEORRSD, by removing every second letter (NINELETTERS) you\n                           form ASINGLELETTER.\n  \nHope you enjoyed these puzzles! Please have fun with this month's quest!\n  \n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 19-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-CRY QUEST-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.                     May's Quest - by Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\nMore puzzles! People seem to like these, so here are some more brain teasers\nfor you to work out. MUDmail your answers to Alysira by the 18th of May, and\ntwo winners with correct answers will be chosen, at random or the two most\ncorrect.\n\n1. The words below are autoantonyms (a word which has two or more meanings\n   that are total opposites). State the two definitions each word has\n   that are opposites (You may resort to a dictionary if needed):\n   (a) DUST, (b) INHABITABLE, (c) INSCIENT, (d) SCREEN\n\n2. Each of these have an area name hidden in them. Remove some letters to find\n   the hidden area name:\n   (a) FDPRNOSWHCLIATMY, (b) JMAOQRLIGAH, (c) JZQIFGWGHUARAAMT\n\nGood luck and have fun!\n \n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 20-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n             .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-FROM THE QUILL OF ALYSIRA-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\nGreetings, readers!\n\nThis month, we have bid farewell to Angelea as she leaves the game behind her.\nWe wish her all the best in her life and hope she is well.\n\nWe also said goodbye to Wren this month, although not before she submitted\nher Interview with Coelit article on pages 5 and 6. Hope you enjoy it!\n\nA bit of good news, we welcomed Sealom to the staff, and he has gifted us\nwith an interview of Atraxen on pages 3 and 4.\n\nThis month we've reintroduced Polls and a brand new quest for you to play.\nI hope you enjoy this month's issue!\n\n-Alysira\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 21-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n                 .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-PUBLIC OUTCRY-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\nOn September 10-12, 2004 I'll be participating again in the Weekend to End\nBreast Cancer.\n\nI'll walk 60 kilometres over the course of one weekend with thousands of other\nwomen and men. The net proceeds will support breast cancer research, \neducation, and services.\n\nI've agreed to raise at least $2,000, but I've set my personal goal at $10,000\nso I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation? Please visit\nmy site at http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2ptd3 or contact me to make a donation another\nway.\n \nAccording to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 20,500 women will\nbe diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and about 5,400 will die from the\ndisease. That's why I'm walking so far. To do something bold about breast\ncancer. I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me - by \nsupporting me in my fundraising efforts.\n \nThank you in advance for your generosity!\n \nSincerely,\nMoonbeam\n\nNOW ACCEPTING PAYPAL DONATIONS @ Moonbeam@game.org\n \nI've hit $2,000!! Thank you :) only $8,000 to go!\n\nComing to the reunion and want to help out? www.realmsreunion.com click on\nslave auction and sign up to be auctioned as a slave! all proceeds will go to \nthis cause.\n \nIf you have any fundraising ideas or want to work with me to help raise money\nfor this effort, please contact me. I can use all the help I can get.  \nTogether we will beat this.\n\n(Also, see HELP MOONBEAM throughout the month for any updates.)\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 22-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n                 .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-PUBLIC OUTCRY-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\nCome to the Cracked Cask Casino for all of your gambling and financial needs,\nfeaturing 3 levels of jackpots. Delanna hosts the 100 mill jackpot game in the\nwest room (Darrek's Corner), Adryanna hosts the 1 billion jackpot game in the\neast room (An Ale Room), and Magdeline hosts the 5 billion jackpot game in the\nnorth room (The Upper Bar). In the south room, Vitarla hosts multiplayer\nblackjack. A daily lottery is also available on Orestes, using numbers from\nthe PA lottery, with a ticket cost of 100k, and a minimum jackpot of 5 billion\ncoins.\n \nFor those who wish to sell or buy equipment, there is Orestes the Auctioneer\nand now banker. Items with a * can be bought, and the prospective seller can\nput their item up for sale or for auction for as little as 1 hour or as long\nas 14 days. There is a listing fee of 10K per item per day, with a 1% sellers\ncommission if the item is sold. Orestes now features interest paying accounts,\nwith a minimum deposit of 5 million coins, and higher interest rates for\ndeposits over 100 million and 500 million coins.\n \nOrestes also sells heal potions, tanksets, truesight, sanctuary, demonskin, \nand dragonskin. Look at Orestes for current pricing.\n \n-- Cyril\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 23-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n                 .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-PUBLIC OUTCRY-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n              \/---------------------------------------------------\\\n              | \/-----------------------------------------------\\ |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | | Have something important to say, but don't    | |\n              | | have anywhere to say it?                      | |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | | Consider advertising in the Cry of Despair!   | |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | | Organization leaders, wedding planners,       | |\n              | | anything and everything appropriate will be   | |\n              | | considered, formatted to your liking, and     | |\n              | | posted here free of charge!                   | |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | | Just MUDmail your announcement to Alysira, and| |\n              | | you'll receive it back just as it will appear | |\n              | | in the CoD, open to changes if neccessary.    | |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | \\-----------------------------------------------\/ |\n              \\---------------------------------------------------\/\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 24-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n                 .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-PUBLIC OUTCRY-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n              \/---------------------------------------------------\\\n              | \/-----------------------------------------------\\ |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | | Are you looking for a new challenge in life?   | |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | | Want to meet interesting, and even not-so-     | |\n              | | interesting people?                            | |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | | Want to discover new aspects of the game?      | |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | | Want your voice to be heard by the whole MUD?  | |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | | And... 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Send a    | |\n              | | short application and sample article via       | |\n              | | MUDmail to Alysira if you're interested in     | |\n              | | joining the Cry of Despair staff.              | |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | | Hope to hear from you soon!                    | |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | \\-----------------------------------------------\/ |\n              \\---------------------------------------------------\/\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 25-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n                 .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-PUBLIC OUTCRY-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\nIn celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Realms of Despair Reunion, the\nImmortals are holding a contest to design a logo for the event!\n\nYour design may be anything that includes the words \"10th Anniversary Reunion\"\nand fits the celebratory theme. The deadline for this contest is the 10th of\nJune, and all entries should be e-mailed to Myra at myra@game.org\n \nThe Herald Assembly will organize the judging of the entries, and the winner\nwill be presented with a set of Reunion souveniers with their logo on it thanks\nto Thoric, and awarded with a glory prize.\n \nYou may enter this contest even if you are not attending the reunion. If you\nhave any questions, feel free to address them to Moonbeam or the Herald\nAssembly. Remember that the deadline is the 10th of June, and enjoy!\n \n-The Immortals\n\n==============================================================================\n                      .-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 26-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interviews: Atrasxen &amp; Coelit; Pixie Anthem: In any world, tall or small ============================================================================== .-&#8220;^^&#8221;-.-&#8220;^^&#8221;-CRY OF DESPAIR-&#8220;^^&#8221;-.-&#8220;^^&#8221;-. 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