{"id":1871,"date":"2024-03-19T17:32:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T17:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=1871"},"modified":"2024-03-19T17:32:22","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T17:32:22","slug":"cry-of-despair-81","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/cry-of-despair-81\/","title":{"rendered":"Cry of Despair #81"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">CoE Answers; Romani: Life of a Medieval Knight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"cryofdespair\">\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n         ,-\/                                                 \\-,_\n     ,-\"\/ \/   ,                                           ,   \\ \\\"-,.,\n   \/'  \/ |   \/(_ .|'''',                            .|'; _)\\   | \\ '\\\n \/'\/  \/  \\,_\/  .\\||                                 ||  \/,  \\_,\/  \\ \\'\\\n\/ |  |    \/,  ,-'||      '||''| '||  ||`    .|''|, '||' `-,  ,\\    | | \\\n| |  | ,-, \\ \\_|]||       ||     `|..||     ||  ||  ||  [|,\/ \/ ,-, | | |\n| |,-|\/ \/ ,_\\,_\/_`|....' .||.        ||     `|..|' .||. _\\_,\/_  \\ \\|,| |\n|\/'    |   __,  _)                ,  |'                (_  ,__`  |   `\\|\n\/      `;--_.--- '||'''|.          ''                    ---._--;'     \\\n         \\ \\__    ||   ||                               ''  __\/ \/\n          `,-,``  ||   || .|''|, ('''' '||''|,  '''|.   ||  '||''|\n==================||   || ||..||  `'')  ||  || .|''||   ||   ||=========\n                 .||...|' `|...  `...'  ||..|' `|..||. .||. .||.\n  CoD Issue 81                          ||                      Mar 2004\n                                       .||\n\n |                   | Desk Of The Editor: Qaulorn\n                     | Hints and Tips for the Newbietar: Tatyana\n |                   | Ask CoE: Sarakin and Kali\n                     | IOQ Report: Wiglaff\n |                   | Fun Stuff:\n                     |     - Advertisments: Shadrack\n |                   |     - Funny titles: Angelea and Alysira\n                     |     - Wallpaper Contest\n |                   | News around the Realms:\n                     |     - Nations News: Romani\n |                   |     - Guild News: Angelea\n                     |     - Order News: Angelea\n |                   |     - TS\/VC\/CoE Updates: Wiglaff\n                     | The Life of a Medieval Knight: Romani\n |                   | The 2004 RoD Awards: Alysira\n                     | Cry of Despair Quests:\n |                   |     - February Quest Results\n                     |     - March Quest\n |                   | From the Quill of Alysira\n                     | Public Outcry\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\nGuest Editor: Qaulorn                                 Immortal Sponsor: Alysira\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nStaff: Angelea Kentamya Khaimran Muiren Redric Sarakin Stozzter Simone \n       Tatyana Wiglaff\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Desk of the Editor            0              by: Qaulorn            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nGreetings all,\n     This months issue contains a pleothra of information for players new and\nold. Many thanks to the staff and all who contributed to the articles inside.\n\nAs a special addition this month we have the fifth annual Realms Awards. Three\ncheers to all who voted and to Alysira for fielding all the data. I am sure we\nare all excited to see this years winners, and losers... of sorts.\n\nAs this months guest editor I am glad to present the information in the the\nmost professional means possible.  Feel free to contact Alysira or I with any\ncomments or suggestions, and enjoy.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                           <[2]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |  Hints and Tips for the Newbietar   0              by: Tatyana            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nSo, you've become an avatar. You've hit level 50 and you've entered the new\nworld of yellow spam. It's what you've been working for since you first\nstarted playing Realms. It's a whole new world! Imagine.. You don't have to\neat, you don't have to worry about xp anymore, you can explore new areas! But\nwith all the great new things that being an avatar can bring, there are also\nnew things you've got to worry about - running and trading and finding the\nbest equipment.\n\nWhere to start? Well.. it helps if you're part of an organisation. The members\nof your guild or order can assist you in making the right equipment choices,\nbut they can't always be there for you. This section of the Cry newspaper is\nall about what to do if you're a new avatar. I'll cover trading, equipment\nchoices, running, avatar lingo and I'll answer anyquestions that you send in.\nThis month I'm going to give you a few tips on successful trading.\n\nNumero Uno, remember to ALWAYS get a second opinion. Not everybody on the\ntrading circuit will tell you the truth. I have come across newbietars who\nhave been charged obscene prices for items that are worth much less on the\nmarket.\n                                                         (continued)\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                           <[3]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |  Hints and Tips for the Newbietar   0              by: Tatyana            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nSo, if you are approached by a seller and they give you a price on an item, be\nsure to either ask your friends or even ask over traffic.\nSecondly, get a background check on people you are doing major trades with.\ngive you their main or maybe a few of their alts, and ask around. There have be\nAsk them to give you their main or maybe a few of their alts, and ask around.\n\nThere have been instances when people have been sold an item and then found\nout it wasn't what they wanted, meanwhile the person who sold it to them has\ndisappeared without a trace. I had a bit of a chat with Llesinde about being a\nnewbietar, and this is what she shared with me.\n\nTatyana: How long ago did you first become an avatar?\nLlesinde: I av'ed just a few weeks ago\nTatyana: What was your initial reaction when you became an avatar?\nLlesinde: I thought the yellow spam was very distracting. *G* But I loved\nfinally getting there. This game is very much an Avatar game, so you can do a\nlot more after you Av.\nTatyana: Have you ever run into any problems on the trading scene as a new\navatar?\n                                                         (continued)\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                           <[4]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |  Hints and Tips for the Newbietar   0              by: Tatyana            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nLlesinde: I don't buy or sell much that way in part because I don't trust that\neveryone in the game will play fair. But I've never actually gotten ripped off\nselling or buying.\nTatyana: Do you have any hints or tips for people who have just become an\navatar, especially in regards to trading?\nLlesinde: Auction and trading with people you see online on a regular basis is\nyour best bet\n\nWell, that's all for this month folks! Thankyou to Llesinde for chatting with\nme. So, all of you rockin' new avatars, send me mudmail or a tell and I'll be\nhappy to put the answers to your questions in next months Cry of Despair (at\nyour discretion, of course!).\n\nI'll leave you with some important advice for newbietars from fellow Guildee\nMossweaver: \"Don't touch things on the ground, they are dirty. (Especially not\nthe Deck of Many things)\"\n\nGood luck and happy hunting!\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                           <[5]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |             Ask CoE                 0           by: Sarakin & Kali        |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\tEditors note:  This months Ask CoE gives excellent answers to some\n\t\t\t   great questions regarding gameplay.  Thanks to both\n\t\t\t   Sarakin and Kali for their efforts.\n\n1) Since the shattering, it seems like there's been an effort to decrease the\nHR on avatar running characters. A few examples of this include decreased HR on\nnew Crusades, the fact that bless and minor invocation no longer layer, and the\nlack of HR on the new mutant-leather (cato) equipment, which basically replaces\neq such as shade helms and golden plates which have a significant amount of\nhitroll. What is the reasoning behind this effort?\n\nBless and minor invocation being able to layer initially was due to a problem\nin the smaugspell code that was rectified.  In the 1.4a release, it was\nimpossible for minor invocation to strip bless because the bless spell\nloaded prior to it in the spell list.  That problem was rectified and two\nspells that were never meant to stack no longer do.  It was never an issue\nof too much hitroll.\n                                                         (continued)\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                           <[6]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |             Ask CoE                 0           by: Sarakin & Kali        |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nYes, golden plates and shade helms have a significant amount of hitroll.  The\nproblem is that hitroll was so disregarded and misunderstood in the past that\nit was added without forethought to hundreds of objects throughout the Realms.\nThe standard practice used to be 'hitroll = damroll'.  That was a poor\napproach that had lead to hitroll being a near useless stat.\n\nThe fact that we are trying to apply decent standards to hitroll currently\nis unlikely to have any effect on character effectiveness.  We simply don't\nwant to perpetuate bad building habits.\n\n2) Are there any plans in the works to improve magic missle and bow\/missile\ntype weapons? It seems these have been an area that needs improvement for a\nlong time, and could bring a lot of potential to the game.\n\nThe short answer is that we haven't had a coder available and willing to\ndelve into problems with the missile code, despite our desire to see it\ncorrected.  I would love to see progress in that department, but it simply\nhasn't happened.\n                                                         (continued)\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                           <[7]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |             Ask CoE                 0           by: Sarakin & Kali        |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n3) Will Bladesingers remain the only class restricted to deadlies, or can we\nexpect some new developments for deadly-only classes?\n\nBladesingers were fortunate to be proposed at a time where we were in a minor\nlull between the implementation of the Shattering class changes and starting\non the next Slist project (which was Mage paths at the time).  There was\na second class proposed at the time, but there was just barely enough time\nfor us to complete Bladesingers.\n\nThe second class, Demon (which I would require a rename of should we reach\nthe point where we were looking  to add it), was brought up again recently.\nHowever, there are a number of priority slist changes in the works first that\nwill have to be completed before it could be considered.  So, to be brief,\nare we open to the idea?  Yes.  Do we see it as something coming in the near\nfuture? No.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                           <[8]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |             IOQ Report              0              by: Wiglaff            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n    The long awaited Ascendere quest was run on 21st of February. Arcanes,\n    Dragonslayer, Innconu, Maidenstone, and Ringbearers all had teams of\n    five (Ascendere could not participate as they set the quest).\n\n    The quest was in three stages:\n    *Stage 1, was to find a Sponsor (find a pennant near a well known mob),\n    *Stage 2 make money by guiding and protecting 'caravans' along a trade\n    route whilst being attacked by aggresive quest monsters,\n    *Stage 3 using the money from the previous stages, buy traps and a mask\n    to kill the other orders with!\n\n    The quest went on for a very long time (five hours) and due to a problem\n    with the traps the pkill section could not be run as planned.\n\n    Thanks are due to the IOQ immortals who had a lot of work to do during\n    the quest with details like rounding up aggressive monsters that got\n    left behind and were wandering the trade routes looking for monster fun.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                           <[9]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |          Advertisments              0              by: Shadrack           |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n    |\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"|\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"|\n    |      THE ASHEN FOREST INN         |        Poshir's Scrolls         |\n    |                                   |         Market street           |\n    |   The Very Best place to break    |         New Darkhaven           |\n    |   your Journey anywhere south     |                                 |\n    |       of the Mountains!           |     We scribe for ALL your      |\n    |                                   |       Travelling Needs!         |\n    |    Good Food. Fine Beverages.     |                                 |\n    |     Clean rooms for rent at       |    Extensive stock retained     |\n    |        Reasonable Rates.          |     in store at all times.      |\n    |                                   |                                 |\n    |\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"|\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"|\n    |         Madame Juneo              |                                 |\n    |  {Fortune Teller to the Gentry}   |     Arinas the Fishmonger       |\n    |                                   |                                 |\n    |  Why risk a failed Dragon hunt    |    Fresh Caught Fish Daily      |\n    |  or suffer from Bandit attacks    |                                 |\n    |  when a visit to the fabulous     |     Open 7 days a week at       |\n    |   Juneo could forewarn you?!      |        The Marketplace          |\n    |                                   |           Ocean Keep            |\n    |  (Cash in advance, no refunds)    |                                 |\n    |                                   |                                 |\n    \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\n    CoD accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of trade advertisements.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[10]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |           Funny Titles              0        via Angelea and Alysira      |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nGandrith: If your god is dead, our god probably ate it.\nTokai seeks a way to punch people using the internet.\nSardok is levelling.. Some one... (AFK somehow)\nLarson: Luck won't last a lifetime unless you die young.\nBrendan masturbates to re-runs of Flipper.\nSsur....Chocolate Salted Balls.\nHermoyne cinnamon n sugary like softly spoken lies\nEthia the Mathemagician.\nGhordan Sableheart Never play leapfrog with a Unicorn.\nJaerdan yells \"Someone save me from Bubba!\"\nMobine Dick, The Great White One,\nSmirnoff Sableheart Internal organ refitter..\nShelaine: You call me diamond..cause you like it rough.\nXandy's 21 'n a wee bit, the wee bit's me own business.\nDruna Starfall the intergalactic pornstar.\nRadihatarn, Dont get better, thats the best your gonna get.\nWhitney tastes of Chardonnay on your lips.\nMerit got his dreams just right, and let em slip away.\nReqlen is the Designated Drinker.\nAlielle feeds Cupid to the dogs\nMoonbeam; I'm really easy to get along with, once you people learn to worship\n\tme.\nMenac-e to Societ-y.\nBlodkai... \"While you were gone, the Globetrotters held a news conference to\n\tannounce that I was a 'jive sucker'.\"\nLyreth: Sex, Death and Money, honey.\nKali. This margin walker wants a clear view'\nPansynance-X, flogs you with his ManMuscle.\nPenance-XP, Kills Bugs Dead!\nZhanoran Sanrin's pants are indeed smart\nMossweaver the friend of Small, Furry, Woodland creatures.\nJahalura isn't as funny as Ecnanep (Mentor:Jexia)\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[11]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |      Wallpaper Contest              0                      by Romani      |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n  .-.-------------------------------------------------.-.\n ((o))                                                   )\n  \\U\/____________               __________         _____\/\n    |                                                  |\n    |        _  _ ____ ____ ____    _   _ ____         |\n    |        |__| |___ |__| |__\/     \\_\/  |___         |\n    |        |  | |___ |  | |  \\      |   |___         |\n    |                                                  |\n    |                                                  |\n    |  By royal decree, Duke Luther has commissioned   |\n    |  artwork depicting \"Endless Medieval Enjoyment.\" |\n    |  In this, our tenth year of celebration, the     |\n    |  Realms of Despair means many things to many     |\n    |  people. Take pride in your community and place  |\n    |  your marvelous talents before the Realms.       |\n    |                                                  |\n    |                                                  |\n    |  All original creations will be considered, and  |\n    |  prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be     |\n    |  awarded by the Herald Assembly. Winning images  |\n    |  will also be placed on the Realms of Despair    |\n    |  website for downloading as desktop wallpaper.   |\n    |  Images submitted for consideration will not be  |\n    |  returned and will become the property of RoD.   |\n    |                                                  |\n    |                                 (continued)      |\n    |_______       _________      ____  ______      ___|\n   \/A\\                                                  \\\n  ((o))                                                  )\n   '-'--------------------------------------------------'\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[12]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n                \n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |      Wallpaper Contest              0                      by Romani      |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n  .-.-------------------------------------------------.-.\n ((o))                                                   )\n  \\U\/____________               __________         _____\/\n    |                                                  |\n    |  Eligible submissions must adhere to the         |\n    |  following guidelines:                           |\n    |                                                  |\n    |  * Submit only original artwork of your own      |\n    |    creation                                      |\n    |  * Contain the following phrases:                |\n    |    \"Realms of Despair\"                           |\n    |    \"http:\/\/www.realmsofdespair.com\"              |\n    |    \"Endless Medieval Enjoyment\"                  |\n    |  * Submit in either *.bmp or *.jpg format        |\n    |  * Submit in both 1024 x 768 and 800 x 600       |\n    |                                                  |\n    |  Be creative with your submissions and feel free |\n    |  to use other elements from the game to enhance  |\n    |  your image. They will be judged based upon the  |\n    |  guidelines and individual creativity by the     |\n    |  Immortal community.                             |\n    |                                                  |\n    |  Submit your entry to realmsofdespair@cox.net    |\n    |  no later than 12:00AM EST March 15, 2004.       |\n    |                                                  |\n    |                                                  |\n    |_______       _________      ____  ______      ___|\n   \/A\\                                                  \\\n  ((o))                                                  )\n   '-'--------------------------------------------------'\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[12]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |          RP Report: Human           0              via Romani             |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nLord Miyaki,\n \n     I apologize for the delay of this letter. I have been quite busy \nscouting out the land of the so-called King's Castle, and have found it\nto be quite secure. I also wish to report that Corsterix has been most\nhelpful ever since it was demonstrated what noncompliance would cost him.\nFor all his rhetoric, he is extremely mindful of the safety of his son.\nI recommend against removing Corsterix or Theoderic, as their absenses\nwill likely cause a revolt. In addition to your own troups, the Templar\nand Castle Guards will make a formidable force indeed. I have given orders \nthat the guards that man the walls and towers be replaced by superior \narchers (I recommened elves and drow) of your own stock, although they \nrequire comfirmation from you. I have a few ideas that will be sure to \nsurprise any invaders, as well as provide us with hours of amusement.  \nThese designs will be finalized soon. On another note, Corsterix has \nbecome displeased with the dwindling number of his servants, so I request \nthat slaves (I prefer elves) be delivered to help with the food supply. In\naddition, there seems to be a minor shortage of other foods due to, I'm \ntold, your troops, so normal food items would be helpful as well. Lastly,\nI request a large volume (as much as can be found) of dwarven ale.\n \nIn haste,\nTonitrus\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[14]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       RP Report: Tyrrhenu           0              via Romani             |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n      Gnomes of the Tyrrhenu,\n\n      I, Kelgore Endloss, newly ascended Premier of the Tyrrhenu, call upon all\n Gnomes, both hard working and scholarly Gnomes, to join me in the foundation\n of our new direction. Please, join me in Nidaros to discuss these matters, we\n must seize this moment and make it our own. Let us break precedence and forge\n the Tyrrhenu anew.\n\n    *)KE(*  Lord Kelgore Endloss\n            Premier of the Tyrrhenu\n            Scholar of the Rol na Feinne\n\n\n OOC: Gnomes, I am your new Nation Leader! I am currently looking to shape\n      the Nation into a group of intellectuals, philosophers, musicians,\n      inventors, scholars, and the likes. Of course, any character is welcome,\n      but these roles are what I am striving for. Please, if you own a Gnome,\n      contact me via mudmail if you are interested or have any ideas to share.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[15]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       RP Report: Gralthai           0              via Romani            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n*written on a parchment encrusted with fire*\nThe Gralthai Kingdom has expanded from the Astral Planes to set guard\npoints around the seas and planes of the Realms. We have done this as\na minor security precaution against any futile attempts to attack us.\nVilari, my new second in command and Prince of the Gralthai people is in\ncharge of the security and defense of my realms.\n-\n*Signed with the blood of the ancients*\nKing Aslan Bloodthorne, Gralthai King\n-\nOOC Note: Please feel free to get actively rping as a gith, for any questions\nplease find Me (Aslan) or Vilari.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[16]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       RP Report: Irrybis            0              via Romani            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n      In the dark of night I returned after several years' absence from\n   Arborlon, having been detained by war, pestilence and tyranny in my\n   onetime home, Silmataurea.  There I took a wound that should have been\n   mortal, but magic and the grace of the gods preserved me. I am weak,\n   therefore, and when I encountered Gawen in Arborlon's flets he seemed\n   relieved at my return. The next morning I found that he had abdicated\n   the crown and I was once again Tari in Arborlon.\n\n      Upon coming of age or attaining full citizenship of Irrybis, all\n   elves pledge and bond themselves to the heart tree, Fealithyrn, and so\n   it is that we are tied to our home. Yet I discovered that through\n   civil strife more than half our numbers were gone from the island, to\n   declare themselves another nation on other shores, and that Gildeth\n   was leading them.\n\n      It was only yesterday that I met with Gildeth and we spoke of\n   restoring the Elven Nation of Irrybis to wholeness. I agreed to listen\n   to the concerns of his people, and he in turn agreed to bring them\n   home.\n\n      The two councils will blend to become one cohesive unit, and it is\n   hoped that the elves can resolve their differences to deal as one with\n   the nations and the pressing concerns that attend doing so.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[17]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Guild Report: GoN             0              via Angelea            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n           It's been a quiet month for the Guild of Nephandi, but\n           we have said hello to two new faces, and said goodbye to\n           two old faces.  Morreion and Zoes have left the Wyrm's\n           embrace, and Derwe and Dreval have entered it. Welcome!\n\n           We had some fun outings, notably several trips to Edo\n           and the Underworld to name a few.\n\n           But on to the important stuff!  The Guild of Nephandi is\n           seeking new recruits! That's right, you read it correctly,\n           so come on out all you level 18 and higher Nephandi cause\n           we want you!  Speak to an IT or a Leader today and we'll\n           get you on your way.\n\n                           www.guildofnephandi.org\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[18]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Guild Report: GoR             0              via Angelea            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n        Another busy month for the Guild of Rangers has passed and a\n        group of new pledges has shown up at the tree.  We welcome\n        Cristobal, Elebereth, Endromeda, Gauther, Valris and welcome\n        back Tatyana. Hope you all enjoy your time here.\n\n        The pledges who passed their reviews this time around are:\n        Junhi, Leanq, Llesinde, Peredur, Phyron, Rolynd and Silmarwen.\n        Congratulations to all of you.\n\n        Gelroos, Raza and Rialian are this month's birthday rangers.\n        I hope you all had a wonderful day and lots of presents.\n\n        Congratulations to Jennica for becoming our newest Scout and\n        Lopuis for taking up RQC duties as well.\n\n        If you're a peaceful, level 20 or above and would like to join\n        the guild, stop by the tree to pick up a guide and speak to an\n        RQC member, or take a look at our website at:\n\n                      http:\/\/rangers.silverwolf-den.com\/\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[19]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Guild Report: GoT             0              via Angelea            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n    Well, GoT had a nice month, activity has been high as always, even higher\nthan usual really, so plenty of runs, plenty of new people, and lots of fun!\n\n    Joined GoT since last month's report: Madisson, Minetas, Marissa, Tadea,\nDanmynder, and Muraki, GoT wishes to welcome them to our guild and wish them\na good time with us. :)\n\n    Our Assassins have been active as always, running many mobs.. Some nice S\/O\nruns, plenty of Corsterix runs, and alot of ARC running :) Congratulations to\nKaopeh and Ardaria for making ARC-DP, Cycis - ARC-II and Knivel, for achieving\nARC-III and taking the position of ARC-L. Well done guys!\n\n    As for our other councils, the Scribes of Stealth have been working hard\nand have introduced the guild to some interesting discoveries.\n\n    Congratulations are also in order (once again) to Kaopeh for nicely\nsettling in as our new Donation Team guildmember head!\n\n    So many changes, some new refreshing and dedicated people giving even more\nthan before to the guild, always pleasing to see...\n\n    If you wish to see it for yourself, you know where to find us! 3s 2w n w of\nDH [] to those who don't remember ;)  Come visit, we'll be waiting!\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[20]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Guild Report: GoV             0              via Angelea            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\nThe Guild of Vampires bids you welcome!\n\n     New to GoV this month are Balgreth, Dexamph, Kyla, Lalartu and\n     Malanari. May Aalakab have mercy on their souls.\n\n     This was another good month for guilded vampires.  In addition\n     to some more standard mobs, we successfully ran Corst and Darko.\n     Much fun was had. We've also enjoyed several interesting quests,\n     trivia games and general mayhem.\n\n     If you are a vampire level 20 or higher and are looking for a\n     home, why not stop by our recruiting board (help map) and fill out\n     an application today? Visit our web site at:\n\n                        www.guildofvampires.com\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[21]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Guild Report: GoA             0              via Angelea            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n       The Guild of Augurers have been busy in the last month!  Our\n       leaders have been busy organizing several of the councils,\n       including revitalizing the MWR: Morale, Welfare, and Recreation\n       council.  On the inductions side, we're proud to see Orphik,\n       Alinaryth, and Raltharis (once again) joining our ranks.\n\n       Several new faces are representing our guild.  Hivaqaviel has\n       been gracious as he partakes as our Symposium representative,\n       and Excane diligently takes on the Interguild Quest Council rep.\n       And Taokor, our retiring guild member-turned-bot, gave a quest of\n       his own to the guild, stumping a lot of the augurers as well!\n\n       If you are a young timecaster (at least level 15), or an old\n       advocate, the Guild of Augurers welcomes you.  Don't hesitate to\n       give one of the leaders or IT members a shout, or post an\n       application on the induction board located nw 3w nw of Darkhaven [].\n\n    Wizards of War, Unity in Knowledge.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[22]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Guild Report: GoM             0              via Leonidas           |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nIt's been another interesting month for the Mages of Darkhaven's Tower of\nSorcery. The eagle-eyed amongst you will have noticed that the Guild of Mages\nhas a new Guildmistress... Gisselle has stepped up from First to become our\nLeader, while our previous Guildmaster, Dobby, decided to take a step down and\nresume Gisselle's old role. We wish them both the best of luck in their new\npositions, which they have chosen to take on for personal reasons. Gisselle\nhas previously held the position of Guildmistress a few years ago, and will\ndoubtless bring her extensive experience and abilities to her new role.\n\nMore recently, the Second of the Guild of Mages, Lyvelias has stepped down\nfrom his position due to real-life considerations.  He'll be much missed, and\nwe all thank him for his service to the Guild. Elections for a new Guild\nSecond have already begun, with Agroma, Hardaker, Leonidas, Minevra and Murren\nall having been nominated. By the time that the Cry of Despair goes to press,\na new Second will likely have been appointed.\n\nIn other news, the War Magi (run council) of the GoM have had a busy month.\nAside from runs to the like of Catoblepas, Jade and Corsterix, the council has\nreceived a makeover. A new rank system has been put in place, along with new\nbenefits and obligations. Mirroring this have been changes to the Council of\nMages, the consultory body within the Guild. The number of places on the\ncouncil have been reduced, to make it more efficient, and automatic places for\ncouncil leaders have been abolished, making it more accessible to general\nguild members.\n                                                         (continued)\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[23]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Guild Report: GoM             0              via Leonidas           |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nThe Guild was also successful in its first IGPK event, teaming up with the\nFathomers to take down the Augurers and Clerics. In related news, the\nNecromancer Championships reached their climax, with Lyvelias defeating\nGisselle in the final of the competition to become the PKill Champion of the\nGoM. More fun is in store for the GoM, though, with the eagerly anticipated\nSpartan Games about to kick-off.\n\nWe would also like to welcome Tuakee, Zora, Nazdrowie, Ammon, Marandil and\nGharn as the newest members of GoM! If you would like more information on the\nGuild of Mages, visit our website at www.guildofmages.com.\n\n    - Leonidas\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[24]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Guild Report: GoC             0              via Leonidas           |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nAnother busy month has flown by in the Guild of Clerics, and foremost on the\nlist of changes is another whirlwind of leadership leapfrog! Yes, both\nMnenarchment and Exisia, bless their Clerical souls, had no choice but to\nleave their harrowing leadership duties. Thank you for your hard work...you\nboth went above and beyond the call of duty!!!\n\nWe have now submitted to the leaderly qualities of Guildmaster Carlie, and her\nFirst Mate Tokai...as well as our newly elected victim...um, I mean Guild\nSecond, Cleryst. Cheers to our Grand Triumvirate of Leaders!!!\n\nAnother great change has been some tweaking of our Application Process (we\njust love to tweak!) I hope all level 15 or higher clerics check out our\nnoteboard nw-2w-2n-e-u of the square to see the new rules, and to venture into\nthe bizarre world of the GoC!\n\nClerics who have managed to survive our induction process this month are Alton,\nCaseria and Kryysh! We have chained them in the dungeon to brew sanc potions\nfor us all! But don't worry, we feed them lots of dirty carrots.\n\nCongrats, everyone, and thanks for making the Realms a less despairing place!\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[25]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Order Report: Baali           0              via Angelea            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n     The Order of Baali has had their highs and lows this month. It is with\n     a heavy heart that we say farewell to our distinguished leader, Mbwana,\n     as he retires from these Realms to join with the demons of real life.\n     From the vacuum of his absence, Typh as elevated to Obdurati and Leader\n     of Baali, with Gibimcri being promoted to the positition of Angellis\n     Ater, the first in command. With a slot in leadership available,\n     Veltheera has been raised as the new Heretic and Number Two.\n     Congratulations to all three and may your reigns be long and prosperous.\n\n     Congruatulations are also in order for Louis, who has been selected as\n     the new leader of the Childer Di Sciame, the sect in charge of\n     inductions. For those that are interested in joining the ranks of the\n     Baali, we are now accepting applications. See the archives and\n     help baali_apps for details.\n                                                         (continued)\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[26]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Order Report: Baali           0              via Angelea            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n     Justicari La Dis also has a new leader as well. Taonmyk has been chosen\n     to lead and guide the minions of Ba'al into battle against the many\n     beasts that inhabit this world. Bravo Taonmyk.\n\n     With the holidays over, Baali has seen a lift in acitivity. With this\n     surge, a new sect has been formed within Baali to create quests and events\n     that continue to promote activity within the Order. Mari has volunteered\n     to head this new sect with the assistance of Grimlock.\n\n     While activity and new blood circulate within the order, dark rumors have\n     begun to spread that other things may soon reawaken.\n\n                        help baali   ---   www.thebaali.info\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[27]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Order Report: RB              0              via Angelea            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nSince I have this love of RB, like most of the people here I just thought it\nwould be fitting to show all of you how truly goofy we really are..\nHope you enjoy and trust me there is PLENTY more to come\n-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=\n\n     Wren ordertalks 'I'm destined to have curly hair for all eternity'\n     Mirra ordertalks 'bpat wren. You know, some great ideas have come from\n       curly-haired folks.. just look at the chia-pet :P'\n     Wren ordertalks 'I'm not a chia Pet'\n     Selina ordertalks 'i always wanted one of those'\n     Mirra ordertalks 'speaking of disco.. Afros were big in those days..\n       curly hair really helped those :P'\n     Osgiliath ordertalks 'same here'\n     Mirra ordertalks 'from what I've seen Ossy, you still want a chia pet ;)'\n     Wren ordertalks 'Selina..'                 Wren ordertalks 'Meanie'\n     Wren ordertalks 'She did an echo in my apt...\n       Ch ch ch chia! ch ch ch chia pet!'\n     Mirra ordertalks 'you know it'll be a conspiracy if Ossy puts something\n       in his title about loving a chia pet ;)'\n     Wren ordertalks 'ok if you want to see my curly ass hair..\n       http:\/\/profiles.yahoo.com\/ame_rub'\n     Mirra ordertalks 'you have a hairy ass wren?'\n     Osgiliath ordertalks 'no she has cute ass :)'\n                                                         (continued)\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[28]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       Order Report: RB              0              via Angelea            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n     **Nations Leader  Wren Ossy's Chia! (Ringbearers) The Symposium\n     **Yes, that's right an IMM.. coughSelinacough Changed Wren's title**\n     Selina ordertalks 'i would look a bit closer to home to place\n       the blame ;)'\n     Osgiliath ordertalks 'It wasn't me I didn't do anything! ;)'\n     Wren ordertalks 'Yeah uh huh.. right.. i believe you'\n     Nations Leader  Wren T'alathreal ..::Ossy's Chia Pet!::..1\n        (Ringbearers) The Symposium\n     **Wren decided to change it so something a little more fitting**\n     ---------------------------------------------------------------------\n     Mirra ordertalks 'heh. just don't pull the rope too hard Ossy :P'\n     Ssur ordertalks 'dont pull anything thats attached to me'\n     Osgiliath ordertalks 'awww not even your finger?:)'\n     Silvia ordertalks 'ack dont go near osg's fingers'\n     Mirra ordertalks 'Hey everybody have you seen my balls, they're big,\n     and salty and brown!'\n     Wren ordertalks '*waves her hands in front of her face*\n       Who let one go?'\n     Osgiliath ordertalks ' for my pic Ssur *wink*\n     I'm the tanned one;) 2nd one from the right'\n\n     More of RB outtakes next month.:D Hope you enjoy.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[29]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       TS\/VC\/CoE News                0              via Wiglaff            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n* Adding if you are translucent to the prompt token of hide\/invis etc.\n* Allowing pets to enter hometowns by way of a phrase\/portal entrance\n* Area Economy to reset when area not in use for several hours .\n* Connecting 'help remove' to the 'help wear\/wield' helpfile\n* Furniture save -Certain items like bedrolls, sleeping bags and beds would \n                  save with the user when they log off.\n* Gag levels for fight spam - moved to Forums for further work\n* Glory rates for adding glow\/hum to equipment.\n* Gold - Give more gold to certain mobs, higher midas values to some equipment\n* 'Help Olympics' - trophy will be updated to reflect that there will be no\n                  more Olympics held.\n* Mob lag progs and supping recall.\n* Not being able to buy from shopkeepers you can't see (hidden or invis)\n* Pet names - moved to VC\n* Update for help skinmask helpfile - Implemented\n* Waypoints - New code for builders to increase mob use and movement\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[30]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |       TS\/VC\/CoE News                0              via Wiglaff            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n* Charging glory to add a save component on apartments. This has failed many\n  times in the past and was felt to not be necessary.\n* Config option for news - It was felt that the spam incurred to alts who are\n  logged on occasion from news message was not something that needed a config \n  option.\n* Minimum level 6 for weapon types to show up on practice - There is nothing\n  wrong with practicing weapon types before level 6. Once a player has reached\n  level 6, it's easy to see what weapon type  they are wielding as it begings\n  to adept automatically once practiced. Practicing weapon types is not a \n  waste of practice sessions prior to level 6.\n* Mobs and trigger punctuation - Half the fun is figuring out what to say and\n  how to say it to a mob  when exploring an area and figuring out puzzles.\n* Penal colony - It was felt this proposal would encourage players to break\n  the rules\/laws of the game for the infamy of being in the penal colony and\n  having stats displayed in a rogue's gallery.\n* Reduce experience loss on recalling from combat to same as flee - Fleeing \n  from combat involves an element of risk, recalling from combat brings you\n  to a nice safe haven. Hence the higher cost in exp loss.\n* Silenced\/helled showing in 'whois' player - Buyer beware, if a tell you send \n  to the character you are buying sends you back the message that this \n  character is helled\/silenced....It is your choice if you still want to buy\n  a char that is helled\/silenced. There is no need to display this information \n  in the 'whois'.\n* Two-handed magic user staff - This should be left up to builders.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[31]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The Life of a Medieval Knight     0              by: Romani             |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n@}-,-'--,-'-{@}-,-'--,-'-{@}-,-'--,-'-{@}-,-'--,-'-{@}-,-'--,-'-{@}-,-'--,-'-{@\n\n      * A series of articles on the life of a medieval knight.*\n     Dear Father,\n     I am writing from the field as I am attending the joust a plaisance\n     where several of the King's knights have been chosen to participate.\n     I have not as yet been proven worthy of this honor but do hope to learn\n     the finer aspects of jousting in good time. My comrad is in the joust,\n     as always at the ready to take on any that would stand in his way from\n     becoming the best in all areas of sport.\n       I hear tell that my lady will attend, though I have yet to see her.\n     I am enclosing a page from Andreas Capellanus' second book on Chivalry.\n     His works are required study for all knights attending the castle. I\n     wish more of the peasant folk at home had heard of this, it would have\n     saved a few lives from the blades that fall in the shadows amongst the\n     common folk. Nay, though their simple minds could not comprehend such\n     teachings.\n                                    Your humble servant, and devoted Knight,\n                                                  Signed simply - T\n\n                                                         (continued)\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[32]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The Life of a Medieval Knight     0              by: Romani             |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n@}-,-'--,-'-{@}-,-'--,-'-{@}-,-'--,-'-{@}-,-'--,-'-{@}-,-'--,-'-{@}-,-'--,-'-{@\n\n                   Original rules from \"The Art of Courtly Love Book II\"\n                                   by Andreas Capellanus (circa 1250)\n\n1.  Marriage is no real excuse for not loving.\n2.  He who is not jealous cannot love.\n3.  No one can be bound by a double love.\n4.  It is well known that love is always increasing or decreasing.\n5.  That which a lover takes against the will of his beloved has no relish.\n6.  Boys do not love until they reach the age of maturity.\n7.  When one lover dies, a widowhood of two years is required of the survivor.\n8.  No one should be deprived of love without the very best of reasons.\n9.  No one can love unless he is propelled by the persuasion of love.\n10. Love is always a stranger in the home of avarice.\n11. It is not proper to love any woman whom one would be ashamed to seek to\nmarry.\n12. A true lover does not desire to embrace in love anyone except his beloved.\n13. When made public love rarely endures.\n                                                         (continued)\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[33]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The Life of a Medieval Knight     0              by: Romani             |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n14. The easy attainment of love makes it of little value: difficulty of\n    attainment makes it prized.\n15. Every lover regularly turns pale in the presence of his beloved.\n16. When a lover suddenly catches sight of his beloved his heart palpitates.\n17. A new love puts an old one to flight.\n18. Good character alone makes any man worthy of love.\n19. If love diminishes, it quickly fails and rarely revives.\n20. A man in love is always apprehensive.\n21. Real jealousy always increases the feeling of love.\n22. Jealousy increases when one suspects his beloved.\n23. He whom the thought of love vexes eats and sleeps very little.\n24. Every act of a lover ends in the thought of his beloved.\n25. A true lover considers nothing good except what he thinks will please his\n    beloved.\n                                                         (continued)\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[34]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The Life of a Medieval Knight     0              by: Romani             |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n26. If love diminishes, it quickly fails and rarely revives.\n27. A man in love is always apprehensive.\n28. Real jealousy always increases the feeling of love.\n29. Jealousy increases when one suspects his beloved.\n30. He whom the thought of love vexes eats and sleeps very little.\n31. Every act of a lover ends in the thought of his beloved.\n32. A true lover considers nothing good except what he thinks will please his\n    beloved.\n33. Love can deny nothing to love.\n34. A lover can never have enough of the solaces of his beloved.\n35. A slight presumption causes a lover to suspect his beloved.\n36. A man who is vexed by too much passion usually does not love.\n37. A true lover is constantly and without intermission possessed by the\n    thought of his beloved.\n38. Nothing forbids one woman being loved by two men or one man by two women.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[35]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The 2004 RoD Awards               0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nThe polls are closed. The votes are tallied. This is the moment you have been \nwaiting for.\n\nOn the following pages are the results of the 2004 Realms of Despair Awards.\nThe annual awards are a tradition going back for five years, and every year\nthey get more and more popular. This year there were a total of 48 categories,\nand 77 voters. Neither myself nor Qaulorn voted, the only two people able to\nsee the votes. Winners are placed in order of First place, Second place, \nThird place. Where more than one person appears in a place, this indicates a\ntie.\nBefore I announce the official winners, here are a few fun results:\n\n * Most awards won in any place: Mephie\n * Most awards won in first place: Moonbeam and Aylssa\n * Most single votes in a category: Category 39, 50 single votes\n * Most voted-in category: Category 2\n * Least voted-in category: Category 43\n\nCongratulations to the winners of every category! As for prizes, well, I'm\nsure you can all go out and buy yourself something nice. Thanks again\neveryone for making it a great event!\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[36]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The 2004 RoD Awards               0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n1. Best Male Immortal\nConran, Kali, Kinux\n\n2. Best Female Immortal\nMoonbeam, Ceirana, Selina\n\n3. Best Male Roleplayer\nMiyaki, Chengis, Falennt\n   \n4. Best Female Roleplayer\nAmalia, Veltheera, Rebeca\/Rowanne\n\n5. Best RoD Couple\nKali and Moonbeam, Osgiliath and Wren, Annaliea and Runedrebu\n\n6. Best \"New change\" to Realms\nTwo-handed weapons, Extradimensional portals being mage-only, \nundevoting deities\n   \n7. Worst \"New change\" to Realms\nExtradimensional portals being mage-only, IP levelling checks, \nTwo-handed weapons\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[37]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The 2004 RoD Awards               0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n8. Best Guild\nGuild of Nephandi, Guild of Clerics, Guild of Vampires\n   \n9. Best Order\nAscendere, Ringbearers, Inconnu\n   \n10. Best Clan\nMaleficae, Excordis, Cattarh\n \n11. Best Area\nMountain of Lost Souls, Underworld, Knights of the Round\n  \n12. Best Nation\nDrow, Half-Elf, Pixie\n   \n13. Best Food Item\nToffee-coated imp, magic mushroom, chocolate-chip cookie\n   \n14. Best Drink Item\nFlaming Homer, Blood, Coffee\n   \n15. Best \"Treasure\" Item\nMystic eye of foresight, delightful little rag doll, \nA colorful wrasseskin beachball\/Moonbeam's crystal ball\n  \n16. Most Likely to DT\nShaolong, Khelf, Qaulorn\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[38]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The 2004 RoD Awards               0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n17. Best Dressed\nAylssa, Eric, Trihxeem\n \n18. Most Likely to be Balzhured\nShaolong, Mephie, Dolerhyde\n \n19. Best Rename\nJexia's bunny slippers, Bassam - Crown of the Pudding King, \nAmalia- Temptation\n   \n20. The \"Fruit\" Award\nAslan, Shaolong, Restol\n   \n21. Best Social\nNod, Grin, Ssmile\n   \n22. Best Male Player\nGul, Sycoraxe, Zwanth\n \n23. Best Female Player\nAylssa, Mephie, Skaphia\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[39]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The 2004 RoD Awards               0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n24. Most likely to get illegally PKilled\nShaolong, Zwanth, Mephie\/Aslan\n \n25. Most likely to be the one to illegally PKill them\nDolerhyde, Azrielle, Shaolong\n \n26. Most charismatic deadly\nMiyaki, Dolerhyde, Faceripper\/Einik\n \n27. Most charismatic peaceful\nMephie, Mauzait\/Gallant\/Saraphin\n \n28. Most interesting help file\nHelp Me, Help Bassamrequests, Help Answers1-9\n \n29. Most interesting room\nThe Prison Shower (aka Bubba's Room), The Lounge\n \n30. Best Runner\nAylssa, Mephie, Zwanth\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[40]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The 2004 RoD Awards               0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n31. Best explorer\nKhelf, Nemser, Adaez\n\n32. Next-to-Imm\nAngelea, Shingo, Aeriana\/Covellia\n  \n33. Most eligible Bachelor\nCappadocius\/Rathmonicus, Conran, Mumra\n \n34. Most eligible bachlorette\nAlysira, Darshanin\/Babui, Kyrstal\n \n35. Best Female Character Played By A Male\nIlsensine, MaidenStone, Nymath\/Mephie\n \n36. Funniest person\nKali, Blodkai\/Conran\/Sinistro\/Sealom\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[41]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The 2004 RoD Awards               0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n37. Sickening Goodness (the biggest Goodie Two-Shoes)\nAslan, Loril, Destre\n\n38. Ugliest Player Name\nJoandaxjimli, Smirnoff, Ganemanoimu\/Ubamakaji\/Faceripper\/Pudge\n\n39. Nicest Player Name\nMoonbeam\/Alysira, 50 ties for second place\n\n40. Most Unique rename.\nZwanth- a pointy wizard hat decorated with tiny dolphins, \nWiglaff- Circlet of the Trinity\n\n41. Craziest Player\nBassam, Jarrok, Gallant\n\n42. Most Dedicated Leader\nAylssa, Rathmonicus, Skaphia\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[42]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The 2004 RoD Awards               0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n43. Best Quest of 2003\nSurvivor 2003 (By Ceirana and Hoerkin), 10 ties for second\n\n44. Most Frequent to X-Chan\nMoonbeam, Ceirana\/Wren\/Osgiliath\n\n45. Most Likely To End Up With QWERTY On Their Forehead\nFeyd\/Zendroax, Phred\/Zwanth\/Ascendere, Karsiq\/The Loungers\n\n46. Most Likely To Have No Life\nZwanth, Gallant, Mephie\n\n47. Most Frightening Immortal\nMoonbeam, Blodkai, Kali\n\n48. Most Frightening Player\nMiyaki\/Mephie, Azvacar\/Ashtakh\n\n\nThat's it! Congratulations to the winners, or condolences in some cases,\nand thanks to everyone who voted and made it fun. See you next year!\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[43]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   February Quest Results            0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nWell, February's long gone, as has Valentines Day... Thank goodness! If you\nremember last month's quest, it was to write up an imaginary date using mobs\nof the Realms. Two entries were selected as the winners, congratulations to...\n                        Linezz and Rolynd!\n\nPlease see me to collect your prizes ASAP. On the following two pages are\ntheir entries, followed by this month's quest, which has been written by Jexia.\nEnjoy!\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[44]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   February Quest Results            0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\"The Dating Game\" by Rolynd\n\nWelcome our eligible Bachelor, Harakiem! Let's get started...\nHarakiem welcome the Bachelorettes Guenevere, Justice and Black Rose\nHarakiem - \"Hi there Ladies.\"\nGuenevere\/Black Rose\/Justice - \"Hi Harakiem!\"\nHarakiem - \"OK first question, Bachelorette Number One; describe our\nperfect date.\"\nGuenevere - \"Well, I think you would ride up on a white charger and\ncarry me off to live happily ever after in your Castle with a nice big\nround table for dinners and entertaining.\"\nHarakiem smiles. \"Ok Bachelorette Number Two, same question.\"\nJustice - \"Well I think we would spend a lovely evening judging the \nevil deeds of all sorts of evil-doers from all over the Realms.\"\nHarakiem stares blankly. \"Ok Bachelorette Number Three, same question.\"\nBlack Rose - \"Well I think we would spend a lovely romantic evening at\nmy house where I would just positively devour you.\" *growls seductively*\nHarakiem's eyes light up. \"Ok, all Bachelorettes; if you were an animal\nwhich animal would you be?\"\nGuenevere - \"A sterling White Horse.\"\nJustice - \"I dont understand the question.\"\nBlack Rose - \"A Dragon.\"\nAlright, time to make your decision Harakiem. Will it be Bachelorette\nNumber One, Number Two, or Number Three?\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[45]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   February Quest Results            0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nHarakiem - \"I choose Bachelorette Number Three!\"\nOK well let's let you meet the others you didnt choose first.\nJustice comes around the screen frowning.\nJustice kisses Harakiem on the cheek and runs out, sobbing.\nGuenevere comes around the screen kisses Harakiem and walks out.\nGuenevere - \"Prolly best, my husband would have been pissed.\"\nAnd now for your choice, Bachelorette Number Three!\nAn enormous Dragon comes around the screen breathing acid all over \neverything, and savagely devours Harakiem, leaving nothing but a rusty\npitted axe behind.\nBlack Rose turns and blows a kiss to the screen incinerating the entire\naudience in the process.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[46]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   February Quest Results            0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\n\"When Hera met Harry This Valentine's Day\" by Linezz\nHera, the evil stepmother of Hercules who is well-loved by all mortals for her\nrole as goddess of marriages and birth has simply tested Zeus limits once too\nmany. The heavens shook as Zeus bellowed furiously, sparks shooting from the\nedges of his silhouette.\n    'Your jealousy is despicable! You have no right to transform that lovely\nmaiden into  a turkey, plucked it, cooked it and then made me eat it last\nThanksgiving!'\n    Empowered by anger, Zeus temporarily stripped Hera of her powers and cast\nher down to the most barren lands on the realms of despair - Where nought but\nsand can be seen for thousands of miles. \"When I return you will be ready to\nrepent for your sins!\" he growled...\n    Hera awoke with a start, face down in a pile of sand. She spat out the \nsand and looked around her, dazed. 'Who am I, what am I doing here?'\nShe raised herself up giddily, looked around the piercing glare of the desert\nsun. Then she saw him.\n    He seemed to be looking at her, but she could not tell for sure. He then\nspoke in a hushed soft deep tone, without moving his mouth - 'Do not be \nafraid, I prayed daily for a lady to be sent my way, and the gods have been\nkind. Looks like you are my Valentine's gift! Will you be my Valentine milady?'\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[47]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   February Quest Results            0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nHe whisked her off to his magnificent palace. He prepared a lovely rose-petal\npathway for her. He showered her with flowers, gifts and exotic treasures\nthat sparkle brightly in the sun. She thought giddily... \"I'm falling in love\nwith this magnificently appealing stranger...\" as she lied in his embrace.\n    Before sun down, Zeus appeared before Hera and gave her back her prior\nmemory. 'Are you sorry for what you have done? Have you learned your lesson?'\nhe asked.\n    Hera laughed loudly and haughtily at his question. \"Are you joking?? I \nhave never had so much fun in my whole immortal life ever! I wish I could stay\nhere forever!\"\n    Zeus repeated - \"Are you sure you want to stay?\"\n    Hera snorted rudely - \"I shall go wherever my two feet takes me!\" and \nlooked down at her feet, but they were not there. In their place was a warm,\npurple, wriggly, fat, slobbering end of a tail. She shrieked in terror, and \nlooked around her. She was stuck in a cave with huge precious stones littered \naround, and beside her lie her mating partner, Harry the Hairy purple sandworm,\nslightly bigger than herself, coiled all around the upper part of her torso.\n    Not surprisingly, Hera quickly repented and returned to the skies with Zeus.\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[48]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   March Quest                       0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nThis month's quest has been written by Jexia, the puzzle queen!\nPlease MUDmail your entries to Alysira by the 18th of March, and\nthe two most correct entries will win. The answers to this quest\nwill appear in next month's Cry of Despair.\n\n  CAPFTHON     \n  AGPEHOCR   \n  RKADERIA   In the grid left are hidden the names of 11 immortals.\n  TICONVIN   The names of the immortals are joined, the last letter\n  LUSTOESI   of one forming the first letter of the next.           \n  ARILAKNN        For example, MOONBEAMUMRALTRAG.           \n  LYSILSEE                    \n  AIRDNOMD                 \n\nStarting from the top left hand corner, trace the name of the 11\nimmortals, moving only vertically or horizontally between letters,\nwithout reusing any letters.\n \nAt the end of the names, there will be a letter left over.\n \nSend in:\na) The names of the 11 immortals\nb) The left over letter\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[49]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   From the Quill of Alysira         0              by: Alysira            |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nGreetings, all!\n\nI hope you're satisfied with how the RoD Awards turned out. They are\na great tradition of the CoD and the Realms of Despair, and hopefully\nthey will continue on for years to come.\n\nThis month we welcome Tatyana back to the Staff, and she has already\nwowed us with her latest article. Well done Tatyana!\n\nQaulorn was our Guest Editor for this month, and sadly all other\nGuest Editors have withdrawn. Next month our permanent Editor will\nbe announced, will it be Angelea or Qaulorn?\n\nHope you enjoyed this month's Cry of Despair, and have fun playing\nJexia's quest! Remember to MUDmail your entries to ME only for it.\n\n-Alysira\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[50]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The Public Outcry                 0                                      |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\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 annoucement to Alysira, and | |\n              | | it will appear in the CoD the next month!     | |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | \\-----------------------------------------------\/ |\n              \\---------------------------------------------------\/\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n -                                     X                          <[51]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The Public Outcry                 0                                      |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\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... Want to get paid for it all?           | |\n              | |                                               | |\n              | | Then look at a career in journalism! 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 -                                     X                          <[52]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The Public Outcry                 0                                      |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\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 -                                     X                          <[53]>     -\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\/\n\n\n\n\\|\/=================================\\|\/^\\|\/=================================\\|\/\n                                      \\ \/\n |   The Public Outcry                 0                                      |\n                                      \/ \\\n\/|\\=================================\/|\\v\/|\\=================================\/|\\\n\nSick and tired of leveling? 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