{"id":1894,"date":"2024-03-20T12:49:19","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T12:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=1894"},"modified":"2024-03-20T12:49:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T12:49:19","slug":"cry-of-despair-92","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/cry-of-despair-92\/","title":{"rendered":"Cry of Despair #92"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Vortok&#8217;s Horror of it All; Level 10 Bladesinger; NextGen Clan; A Sultan and a Strange Genie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"cryofdespair\">\n==============================================================================\n   Cry of Despair, Issue 92                                  February 2005\n==============================================================================\n\n                  - From The Desk Of The Editor                 - by Sarakin\n                  - Roleplay Crafts                             - by Faya\n                  - Nations News                                - via Romani\n                  - Next Generation Clan Equipment              - by Vortok\n                  - The Horror Of It All                        - by Vortok\n                  - Level 10 Bladesinger Pkill!                 - by Vortok\n                  - Clan News                                   - by Vortok\n                  - Area Review: Thul Ab'hara                   - by Aslan\n                  - Pkill Mob of the Month:  Laeflynn           - by Vortok\n                  - Wedding Congratulations                     - by Babui\n                  - Babui's Babble Bubble                       - by Babui\n                  - A Game Of Chance                            - by Babui\n                  - The Naked Explorer                          - by Jevy\n                  - The Barbarians Among Us                     - by Kinux\n                  - Where Do Deadly Imms Come From?             - by Vortok\n                  - News - Sanctus Irae                         - by Aslan\n                  - An Interview With Altrag                    - by Mari\n                  - The 2005 RoD Awards                         - by Alysira\n                  - Poetry Submissions\n                  - Cry of Despair Quest\n                      -  January's Quest Results                  - by Alysira\n                      -  February's Quest                         - by Korim\n                  - From The Quill Of Alysira                   - by Alysira\n                  - Public Outcry\n                    -  Cracked Cask Casino                      - by Cyril\n                    -  Advertise in the Cry of Despair\n                    -  Join the Cry of Despair\n                    -  Wedding Celebrants\n\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 1\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n      From the Desk of the Editor                     By: Sarakin\n==============================================================================\n\nIf this issue isn't like, the biggest ever, I will give a FREE SETH\nSET* to anyone that points out another issue of greater size!\n\nThis month is just huge! We welcome Mari and Jevy to the staff and all the\nregulars are back with their awesome articles.\n\nThe RoD awards are closing in, cast your votes! \n\nPS.  Someone suggest a 'best editor ever' column :D\nPPS. Yes, vote for me, not qaulorn or juliana or other previous editors :P\n\n(* you're not getting a seth set, keep reading :P)\n\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 2\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n      Roleplay Crafts                                       By: Faya\n==============================================================================\n\nUsing the OEMOTE to create NPCs\n \nThe oemote is a great tool to use for NPC generation as you do not need to\nstart actions or sentences with your own character's name anymore. NPCs are\nnon-player characters. These characters range from petty peasants to noblemen\nto princes that can be employed by a roleplayer to give more detail and\ninterest to the scene.\n \nUse of NPC in scenes can range from the use of one or two NPCs to creating a\nwhole village or city of people or an army. However care must be taken while\nusing NPCs in a scene as not to fringe onto RP etiquette and make it a forced\nscene.\n \noemote The elven child looked at Ilsa and shakes her head before offering the\nwoman a jug of water to drink.\n \n> The elven child looks at Ilsa and shakes her head before offering the woman\na jug of water to drink. [Ilsa]\n \nComing back to beloved roleplay in the Realms, usually, I think the first step\nto, towards using NPC\/s is to take a good look at the RP surroundings your\ncharacter is set in. Lets say, , the clearing in National Visions. Common sense\ntells you the NV clearing is not a huge battlefield, so the NPC'ing of dragons\nswopping in and landing, a few thousand orcs rushing in, or other such NPC'ing\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 3\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n      Roleplay Crafts                                       By: Faya\n==============================================================================\nin large numbers shouldn't be done.\n \nContinuing from this, the NPC\/s should contribute to the overall atmosphere of\nthe place as well. If you are RPing in a slum-surrounding, dropping in a few\nbeggars or lepers around will make the scene more believable and more vivid.\nAlso, the NPC\/s should reflect the status of your character too. If you are\nroleplaying as a noble, having a few guards and ladies-in-waiting is suitable.\n(Although if everyone's a noble, it won't be fun anymore!)\n \nControl of the NPC\n \nThis is another thing that might be contested between roleplayers in a scene.\nControl of the NPC should never be contested at all because it becomes a\nlollipop being fought over by two children. For an example, if player A creates\nan NPC of an old woman in his emote, player B can react to the old woman, but\nshe should not control anything the old woman does.\n \nExample : Jose walks along the streets, looking at the vendors. Suddenly\none old woman calls out to him, waving to him to buy the peaches in her basket.\n \nMoe hears the old woman calling out to Jose. She hurries to him and shakes her\nhead, pointing at the peaches, \"Don't buy them!\" She cries. \"They are not\nfresh!\"\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 4\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n      Roleplay Crafts                                       By: Faya\n==============================================================================\n\nAs opposed to contesting controlling of the NPC which becomes forced emote.\n \nMoe hears the old woman calling out to Jose. Next, the old woman picks up a\nknife and flings it at Jose. Moe laughs as the knife finds its way into Jose's\nheart.\n \nSome veteran roleplayers are able to toss the NPC's to and fro each other\nwithout jarring breaks in the scene. You might wonder why this can be done.\nWhat has happened is that these roleplayers have a common understanding of the\nNPC's background, history and character personality. They know how the NPC will\nreact to a certain action or a certain situation. Usually in this case, such an\nNPC has a prolonged and important role to play in the scene, and not just\nbrought out for a short moment like the old woman above.\n \nIn the RP enforced MUD, NPC\/s are usually done by the Storyteller, the\nGamemaster or the person in charge of the ongoing plot. The players themselves\ndon't create the NPCs unless the ST is not around.\n \nHowever in Realms, because we are free-form and we do not have coded\nStorytellers and Gamemasters, the NPC\/s are used by the Roleplayers in the\nscene. It takes a little getting used to if you are trying to NPC or you are\nexperiencing your partner NPC'ing in a scene for the first time. However,\nNPC'ing can be very addictive once you get the flow and skill in using them\nbecause these 'outside forces' definitely beef up and add more flavor to an\notherwise single-character-focused scene.\n \nFaya Einherjar\nhttp:\/\/rpc.heavenspure.net\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 5\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n      Nation news - Gith                                    By: Romani\n==============================================================================\n\n*Written on a parchment encrusted with gold and silver*\nDear all, we have been seeing a strange shadow beast of late that\nhas been roaming the Gralthai kingdoms. Although it is not yet\nif the beast is dangerous or not we are preparing to hunt it.\nIn other news, trade with the other nations has been good so far,\nand we are preparing our Gralthai Olympic Team for the games.\n*Signed floraly*\nKing Aslan Bloodthorne.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 6\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n      Nation news - Dwarf                                   By: Romani\n==============================================================================\nI, Corcinn Barakuziram, have returned to the Reach.  For those of you\nwho remember me, I bid greetings.  To those whom I have not met, rest\nassured that we will meet, for good or ill.  I must say I was upset on\nmy arrival to find this place in slumber.  The dwarven people had become\ncomplacent since the departure of Alinaryth.  I find such complacency\ndisgusting, and I can assure you it will not continue under my renewed\nleadership.\n\nYet, since taking this task to hand, I have felt the blessing of Aule\nreturning to these canyons.  Our land is re-awakening, and will return\nto the power it has formerly known.  Trading will recomence, and our\nland will once again prosper.\n\nTo our enemies I have but one thing to say:\nYou missed your chance to strike while we slept. This nation has been\ntoo content to let our ancient foes come at us time and again, beating\nthem down only to let them live in peace in the end. I will not do this.\nLet it be known that should anyone attempt to do us harm, I will launch\na campaign against them like the realms has never known. And it will not\nbe over until every last one of our enemies is dead.  I swear this by the\nname of Aule, and I will see it out unto death.\n\n      Corcinn Barakuziram, Forger of Aule. Athane of the Khazad.\n*This note is sealed with a Blood-Red sigil of a dagger over a forge*\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 7\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n      Nation news - Human                                   By: Romani\n==============================================================================\nNews from the Dunedain Courte\n \nThe Regent has taken sabbatical to the City of Irae to pay a visit to the\nMarquis. The Lomarian Knights - the handful that has re-emerged after the\ndeparture of the last King accompanied Aziel to the City of Irae, righteous men\nwho refused to join the former King in his siege of Darkhaven and who left the\nKeep of Lomar to the villages of Ubri and Saler on the Lomarian borders.\n \nThe Knights are not that trustful of the current Regent even though Aziel's\napparent lack of interest in conquest and bloodshed brought a layer of peace to\nthe Dunedain. They insisted on following Aziel to the city of Irae, wondering\nwhat the sorceror is really up to.\n \nThe chance meeting between the Regent and the Elohai Speaker, Amalia Ravenyze\nLadisvale has also led to several rumors arising of a possible menace the\nDunedain would pose.\n \nOne Ranger garbed in the Crest of Lomar was found dead in a ditch near to the\nOlog'hai Lands. The incident was spoken only in hushed silence though the\nCourte gossip that Aziel is in search of a rare lily found only in the ruins of\nT'man.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 8\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n      Nation news - Pixie                                   By: Romani\n==============================================================================\nThis is PNN your source for Pixie News:\n \nBreaking News:\n \nPrincess Aristacia has been kidnapped and turned into a drow by\nPhalar.  The princess was lured to Inquity and was given a ring that\nturned her into a drow. Kosaim is outraged and has called all nations\nto boycott any trade with the Drow.\n \nThe marriage between Aristacia and Phalar was called off by Kosaim after\nreceiving death threats. The source of these threats is thought to be of\ndrow origin.\n \nKosaim has fired his Air Chief Marshall, Gibimcri. The post has been given to\nPadraig. Kosaim has also has shifted other position in the Air Wardens. No word\nif they will have to be called upon. Padraig also holds the position of Sky\nMage.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 9\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n      Nation news - Half-ogre                               By: Romani\n==============================================================================\n\nFrom the Opallinoc News Bureau:\n \nDateline Opallinoc - Winter Soltice Celebration\nThe affects of the Winter Solstice Celebration linger on. Many of the Uruk'hai\nare still nursing headaches and gastric distress. These are signs it\nmay have been one of the best ever celebrations, that no one can remember.\n \nDateline Darkhaven - Appearances by Famed Uruk'hai\nIt was noted that a few of the more illustrious Uruk'hai were seen in Darkhaven\nrecently. Among the notables were Dascia, of the Newbie Council.\nRaj, the Uruk'hai BattleMaster passed through on the way to Opallinoc.\nMuluk, the Pipe Collector, displayed his famed collection of smoking items.\n \nDateline Opallinoc - Welcome Barbarians\nThe Uruk'hai give greetings to the new Barbarian tribes. We offer  you \nwhat assistance we can, in return for your respect of the Uruk'hai Nation.\n \nDateline Darkhaven - Wedding Canceled\nIt is on a sad note that the wedding of Phalar and Aristacia has been canceled\nApparently political pressure has overcome 'true love'. Your reporter was\nseriously looking forward to festivities (Party!!)\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 10\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n      Next Generation Clan Equipment                        By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\n\nThe long awaited clan equipment exchange has taken place, and the\nnew gear has arrived.  After a great deal of voting and discussion\nby the Pkill Conclave & CoE, the stats were agreed upon and Kali\nmake the numbers a reality.\n\nHow is this different from other clan revisions?\n\nIn the past clan equipment was loved for the dramatically high\nhp\/dr gains.  This equipment usually lacked stats\/saves but\nwas well worth the sacrifice for the dr.\nThis time around we are trying a new approach.  The new clan\nequipment has even more dr, but less hp than most in-game\nequipment.  Simple math says that more dr and less hp equates\nto more death and more clan equipment circulation, which is what\nthe goal is this time around.\nSo, regardless of your past PK experience, come out and try\nthis new approach.  Please visit the PK website for clan stats,\npk tips on leveling, and equipment examples to dress your fighter.\n     \nClan eq will be handed out to the clan leaders every Sunday until\nthe end of FEB 05.  At this time PKC will vote on more clan, or a\nfreeze in distribution.\n    \nPK WEBSITE: HTTP:\/\/HOMETOWN.AOL.COM\/PKsCry\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 11\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Horror of it All                                 By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\n\nLike most great adventures, this adventure began with a question. As\nI relaxed in the confines of the Dungeons of the Excordis, I receive\na telegram stamped with the blood seal of the Catarrh...\n\n   'Vortok,\n       Rumor has it that the Dukes of Alluvrian have fallen\n       victim to a terrible horror lurking within the moors\n       just north of the town.  Duke Artem, a long-time\n       friend of mine, was the last to enter these moors in\n       an effort to prove his right as a royal duke.  He\n       has been gone three days already with no indications\n       that he still lives.\n          \n       I'm sure this strikes you as an unusual request, but\n       I am unable to contact Akhemis, and you are the only\n       other person I know to have walked out of the moors\n       alive.  Please assist me in the rescue of Artem's\n       remains.\n                      Sincerely,\n                            Vermicio.'\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 12\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Horror of it All                                 By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\n\nThough, the thought of returning to those dreadful moors chilled my\nblood, this was the perfect chance for me to not only share my\nexperience in the moors with my clan members, but also another shot\nat the Alluvrian Horror's most prized possession... a Violent Death.\n\nCatarrh and Excordis have never been clan rivals, so I had no reason\nto doubt the merit of his request.  I stopped by the shop to gather\nthe required supplies before heading on my way.  As I headed towards\nthe Umbrageous Ruins (PK Town), I was stopped by Arrigorn, a fellow\nclanmate, and Zibipo of the Feralis clan.  Much to my surprise, they\nboth seemed more than anxious to join Vermicio and I on our quest.\n \nI briefed them on the danger of the place we were going, and told\nthem what they would need if they were to survive the moors.  They\nstill insisted on joining us so we all gathered at the Square of\nSeven Deaths, before heading to the moors.\n \nUpon reaching the swamplands south of the moors the hair on the\nback of my neck began to raise.  Though no one spoke of it, we\nall knew that we would not be leaving as the same group we were\nwhen we arrived.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 13\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Horror of it All                                 By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\nAs we crossed the archway of twisted vines, we noticed the etched in\nnames of the many dukes that have died within the confines of these\ntreacherous moors.  Nonetheless, we pressed on.\n    \nThe moors were filled a gruesome smell so foul that Irad would be\nproud to clam it as his own exhaust.  Fortune smiled upon us all\nthat day, as our elfskin leggings prevented the sludge from seeping\ninto our boots. \n \nSeveral hours later, exhausted and thirsty, we finally reached our\ndestination...\n     \nYou attempt to scry...\nThe Horror's Lair\nA nest of cracked and broken bones still red with the dried blood of\nmore than two centuries of Alluvrian knights and heroes.  All across\nthe ground lies a litter of shattered weapons and pierced armour,\na literal field of death and decay.   The only question left in your mind,\nis where the horror of the Alluvrian swamps lurks--and whether or\nt the creature has caught your scent.   Perhaps it is not too late\nto turn back.\nExits: southwest \nThe Alluvrian Horror stalks here, drenched in blood and gore.\nThe Alluvrian Horror shimmers beneath an aura of dark energy.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 14\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Horror of it All                                 By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\n\nAs fate would have it, we were not as stealthy as we had come to hope.\nShortly after spotting the Allurvian Horror, we were attacked by\nthe massive beast.  I sometimes wonder if my streak of bad luck is\nthe result of an immortal entertaining him\/herself, but regardless of\nthe reason, I seemed to be the target of the Horror this time.\n   \nWithin moments we were beating away at the horror, but to little avail.\nOur most powerful attacks merely brushed the skin of the beast, while\neach of it slashes not only devastated us, but were followed up by\nthree to five spell attacks, much like those from a Nasr.\n \nI could only take the beating for so long.  I was being overwhelmed\nand someone else was going to have to lead the way.  The shot was\ncalled when the Horror gouged out my eyes, not only stunning me\nmomentarily, but leaving me blind and in agony.  I blindly ran in\nwhat I thought was the direction opposite to that from which we\nentered, while Vermicio, Zibipo, and Arrigorn fought valiantly\nagainst the beast.\n    \nAs I scampered about the swamp I heard Arrigorn's death cry in the\ndistance.  When my vision returned I looked down to see the fresh\nremains of an Alluvrian knight at my feet I knew then that our\nquest to save Duke Artem was in vain and hurried back to the battle\nto inform Vermicio and attempt to lead what was left of our group\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 15\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Horror of it All                                 By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\n\nto safety.\n      \nThough saddened by the news of his fallen friend, Vermicio agreed\nthat it was time for us to leave while our blood was still our\nown.  We turned away from the horror to follow the trail of\ncoins we left on the way in.  As we fled the Horror's lair, Vermicio\nmanaged to stay a few steps ahead, as he was the more experienced\nfleecaller.  Suddenly we heard two sets of feet splashing through\nthe swamp instead of three.  Vermicio and I stopped and turned to\nfind the Alluvrian Horror standing over Zibipo's body, and with a\nsingle bite the horror severed the torso of the corpse and devoured\nit instantly... then it turned toward us.\n \nThere was no way we were going to outrun this beast.  By this time\nthe trail of coins we had left to lead us out had sunken beneath\nthe surface and we were left to wander through the endless lands\nof trees and sludge.  \"Go Vermicio, you can still escape\", I said\nas I readied my weapon.  Vermicio knew we were both going to die\nif we tried to outrun the horror together, so he grabbed my fist\nwith his hands, nodded, and continued running into the swamp.\n   \nWith the last of my energy I lunged at the Horror, placing my\ndagger into it's flesh.  My efforts had little effect, and just\nmoments later I found myself bashed and motionless while the\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 16\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Horror of it All                                 By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\n\nHorror gnawed on my flesh, then suddenly...\n   \nEverything begins to fade to black...\n\n\nTHE END\n \nVortok\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 17\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Level 10 Bladesinger Pkill!                          By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\n\nDon't have a deadly AV? Can't afford one?\nSpending 2 hrs to make a 24 not worth it?\n \nWell, fear no more!  If you didn't like the idea of spending 2 hours to level\na level 24 Warrior for 24 PK, then you have an even easier option...\n \n                    !! LEVEL 10 BLADESINGER PK !!\n \nWhen it comes to level 10 PK, no class out-performs the Bladesinger.  Parry,\ndual-wield, swordstrike, enhanced damage, 2nd attack, and deadly proficiencies\nit's no wonder these swordmasters are the king of level 10.\n \nIf you have 10 minutes, then you have a level 10 Bladesinger.  Level 10 PK\nis a great opportunity for you to learn deadly with little loss.  A few bucks\nfor herbs, and sancs in the pktown store (cheap), free spells from Gravoc, and\nyou are on your way.\n\nDon't know what to wear?  Visit: http:\/\/hometown.aol.com\/PKsCry and click on\nEQUIPMENT -> SETS -> 10 BLADESINGER for a full list of EQ to wear, and where to\nget it.  You can't get much easier than this!  Try your level 10 Bladesinger\ntoday!\n \nRemember the website, and tell a friend:  http:\/\/hometown.aol.com\/PKsCry\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 18\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Clan News                                            By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\n\nGeneral:\n- All clan storages now have 3 containers.\n  -- AV, lowbie pit, and potion well (Thanks Kali)\n- Clan eq completed and distributed (See \"Next Generation Clan EQ\" article)\n- Congratz to all clan deities on promotion to 53(E), 54(M), 54(C), 57(F)!\n \nCatarrh:\n- New arrival, Vermicio\/Gir has been cleaning house in PK.\n- Saki takes leadership as Jim(Akhemis) steps down to #2\n  -- #1 slot open as Talon is removed, new #1 pending\n \nExcordis:\n- #2 leader slot open pending tournement\n  -- Bargot v.s. Maqral v.s. Atrayyu (Editor's note - grats Atrayyu!)\n- Excordis somehow consumed 1000 true sight potions in a week?\n\nFeralis:\n- Feralis comes to life, mass death with Feralis as the champions\n- Kernen voted out of Leadership, Tij take command with new a new vision\n\nMaleficae:\n- Mazikh replaces Miseryl as PKC rep, Miseryl denied access =(\n- Brad leads the way!  Maleficae loots the majority of new clan already!\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 19\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Area Review: Thul Ab'hara                            By: Aslan\n==============================================================================\n\nStarting off the new year is a review of perhaps one of the more interesting\nyet not fully used areas on Realms. Thul Ab'hara is an interesting blend of\nmarkets, adventure and the endless desert landscape which has been built to\nto captivate a new visitor for a few hours. Those who have grown up reading\ndesert adventure tales or even Lawrence of Arabia will recognise some of the\nsame backdrops of a sand and clay built city run by a Sultan and a strange\nGenie. There is much to do in Thul Ab'hara, as it isn't just another hack\nand slash and then gather equipment type area. For example there are many\nshops offering a wealth of vital supplies andperhaps even hidden area\nquests.\nThul Ab'hara does have a slightly thematical problem, for a town that is\nalmosty identical to Morroco or Cairo with the condensed and busy market\nplaces, the overpowering scent of herbs and carpets we also have a Sultan\nwhich mixes in a Turkish twist to this tale. This isn't really a problem\nin that respect, infact it's one of the Builders talents to mix a perfect\ndesert tale with an Turkish Knights twist. Thul Ab'hara is a perfect mix\nof both worlds, Arabian and Persian and it works to captivate the newcommer\nfor a few hours.\nI would have liked to have seen Thul Ab'hara slightly larger in that\nrespect and more compacted with mini quests or creatures of both\nArabian and Persian mythology. I give the area a 10\/10 for content\nplayability and enjoyment.\nHave a good month\nAslan de Rotheschilde\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 20\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Pkill Mob of the Month:  Laeflynn                    By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\n\nWithin the realm of PK, mob killing isn't anywhere near as famous as it\nis in the peaceful world.  The pkill areas are designed specifically to\nbe an easy means to equip deadly characters to descent damroll without\nrisking the priceless Seth EQ from your peacefuls.\n        \nThough the majority of these mobs fall easily, there are some that have\na reputation for being more trouble than they are worth.  The most \nheinous of these fiends is Laeflynn, the Laughing God.\n        \nThe Temple of the Laughing God, though a small area, provides some of\nthe primary weapons used in PK, as well as a descent belt and plate. It\nis also home to a 4dr mask, and 4dr leggings.\n\nLaeflynn wears this leg\/mask combination, and dares not give it up\neasily.  In fact, Laeflynn is easily the most annoying PK Mob on the\nMUD at this time.\n      \nNot everyone hates Laeflynn, there are those that enjoy being triple-\nbashed, gouged, gassed, disarmed, and one-rounded.  Laeflynn is immune\nto circle, so the standard thief-mk is useless.  A successful Laeflynn\nrun demands the attention of 4 or 5 nicely dressed vamps with a lot of\ntank pots, and fast style-rescue skillz.  Standard clan EQ deadlies are\nof little use here because of the requires saves.  This has earned this\nmob a seat as the most annoying and LEAST run PK mob to date.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 21\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Wedding Congratulations                              By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nA friend just got married? Want to congratulate them along with the whole of\nrealms?\n \nYou just got married? Want to announce to the whole of realms your love for\neach other?\n \nWell, here's the place!\n \nSend me a mudmail with the couples' name, the date of the wedding, and any\ncomments you would like to make =)\n \nStart NOW by showing you care! Start NOW by showing you are truely happy for\nthem\/yourself! Start NOW by announcing to the world!\n \n_____________________,88888e \n______________,a888b.9888888i \n______________888888888888888 \n______________88888888888888Y\n______________'8888888888888\n________________\"S888888888\"\n__________________\"7888888Y \n_____________________\"e88j \n______________________-> HaPpY WeDdInG!\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 22\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Wedding Congratulations                              By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nOn the 7th of Janurary 2005....\n                    ____     ____\n                  \/'    |   |    \\\n                \/    \/  |   | \\   \\\n              \/    \/ |  |   |  \\   \\\n             (   \/   |  \"\"\"\"   |\\   \\      \n             | \/   \/ \/ \\    \/ \\  \\  _|          \n              -   | |   |  |   | | -\n                  | |__O|__|O__| |\n                \/\"\"      \\\/     \"\"\\\n               \/   (      |     )  \\\n         _--_  \/,   \\____\/ \\___\/'  \\  _--_\n       \/--    \\ \/ -____-|_|_|-____-\\ \/..  ,\\\n     \/________|___\/    \\___\/    \\ __|________\\\n-----          : |     |   |     |  -     :  \"----:--_     ___---------|\n   \/             \\\/\\\/\\\/'   \\\/\\\/\\\/'                  :  -\\ \/'   ____\/----|\n       --    Geonfry and Tessia Umbramnia             ;   |\/...------.....|\n ;                                    :              :    |------\/--------|\n:  rode off into the sunset on a giant carrot on wheels.  |---\\\\----------|\n :     -     to celebrate their new marriage          : : |__________-__|\n  :     (for details, direct your tells to them =P ) :   \/'-----_______|\n__  \\\\\\                                   ,, ;; ;; ;._--\n  ---------____________________________________----\"\"\"\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 23\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Babui's Babble Bubble                                By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nThe following items must be included in the rp (collected as part of the quest\n):\na beautiful bridesmaid's dress, a ruby encrusted necklace, a silvery blue wand\n, a magical flying carpet, a frozen pumpkin, an obsidian tiara, fish skeleton,\npeacock fan, and 5 flower types.\n \nThis is published with permission from all parties involved.\n\nLithzori wonders 'lets take a scene as the prince arrives at the house\n                  ..shall we?'\nVladavostok wonders 'is this the part where i cut off my heel to fit in\n                     the shoe?'\nLalartu says 'actually I think you're supposed to gnaw off your own heel'\nLalartu has NO idea whats going on.\nVladavostok doesnt either.\nBabui shrugs and says, neither..\nLalartu somehow we're all involved.\nBabui is just the audience.\nVladavostok assumes we are.\nLithzori points at vlad: curiere. Lith points at lala: prince (^_-)\nLalartu prince what does that mean.\nVladavostok wonders wtf a curiere is.\nLalartu what do I do.\nYou rub your chin thoughtfully.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 24\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Babui's Babble Bubble                                By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nLithzori tells the story as it goes: as cinderella(lith) looked out the\nkitchen window, a wagon made of a new pumpkin came and the prince and his\ncuriere came from it, walking to the housefront door.\nLalartu says 'um...'\nLalartu gets out of wagon?\nVladavostok does too.\nVladavostok I uh.\nVladavostok lead the prince to the door.\nLalartu knocks on door.\nVladavostok I knock.\nLalartu I knock.\nVladavostok no *I* knock.\nLalartu FINE.\nVladavostok you are the prince.\nLalartu is the prince.\nLithzori : the pring crying the flowers made of lilies and roses.\nVladavostok ok, so, im knocking.\nLalartu ???\nYou wonder 'pring?'\nLalartu is the pring.\nLithzori opens the door.\nVladavostok and no one is answering the door, so.\nVladavostok I break a window.\nLalartu tosses a molotov cocktail through the broken window.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 25\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Babui's Babble Bubble                                By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nVladavostok I climb inside the foyer, and open the door from the inside.\nLithzori exclaims 'EEEEEEP..STAND STILL!'\nVladavostok I yell loudly announcing the prince.\nLithzori says '((this is so not going well))'\nLalartu walks in.\nLalartu bows deeply.\nVladavostok bows to the prince.\nLithzori curtseys gracefully to Lalartu.\nLalartu wonders 'wherefore art thou pring flaming lily tears?'\nVladavostok comments to the prince about no one answering the fxxking door.\nVladavostok says 'oh there you are'\nLithzori did open the door.\nLalartu bows before Lithzori.\nLithzori beams brightly.  No doubt Lalartu has something to do with it.\nVladavostok says 'sorry about the window. at any rate, my main man'\nLithzori says 'it's ok mr curiere (I'm sorry, I dont know how it's spelled)'\nVladavostok says 'the prince'\nLalartu says 'we have arrived. Pumpkin wagon is round back.'\nVladavostok says 'needs to ask you some stuff about a waifish glass shoe'\nLalartu exclaims 'what lovely flowers you have!'\nLalartu smells them.\nLithzori blushes.\nVladavostok is allergic.\nLalartu gets an orange wood lily.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 26\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Babui's Babble Bubble                                By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nVladavostok sneezes.\nLalartu starts to nibble on an orange wood lily... (he must really be hungry)\nLalartu says 'tasty too'\nLithzori wonders 'a shoe, mr new prince?'\nLalartu exclaims 'please!'\nLalartu extends his foot.\nLalartu says 'you may as well kiss my feet while youre down there.'\nLithzori blinks at Lalartu in confusion.\nVladavostok advises you do so, servant girl.\nLalartu exclaims 'Im the prince!!'\nLalartu exclaims 'Kiss the royal foot!'\nLithzori bends down and kisses the feet of the prince.\nVladavostok nods.\nLalartu says 'you can suck on my toes too...ya know...if you want...'\nVladavostok says 'now then, the prince'\nLalartu nods in agreement to Vladavostok.\nLithzori wonders where her fairy godmother with her wand and dress has gone.\n.and the tiara!\nVladavostok says 'is looking for some girl who hit it and quit it last night\n                  at the ball'\nLithzori blushes.\nLalartu nods in agreement to Vladavostok.\nLithzori wonders 'so you did?'\nVladavostok says 'she was wearing a glass shoe'\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 27\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Babui's Babble Bubble                                By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nLalartu nods in agreement to Vladavostok.\nLithzori says 'she....oh, I see..'\nVladavostok says 'we have it with us'\nVladavostok says 'and we need all the hotties to try that on'\nLithzori sits on a carpet.\nLithzori says 'oh, I will gladly help if I can..'\nVladavostok says 'ALL the hotties'\nVladavostok says 'I bet you will, golddigger'\nVladavostok says 'break out the shoe, prince'\nLithzori blushes.\nVladavostok says 'well, lets see here'\nLalartu gets a glass shoe from a Black leather satchel.\nVladavostok says 'I must have left it in the pumpkin'\nVladavostok says 'oh no, there it is'\nLalartu nods in agreement to Vladavostok.\nLalartu gives a glass shoe to Lithzori.\nLithzori wonders 'oh, but my lords, I think I can help...if you remember the\n                  dress she bore?'\nLithzori tries on a glass slipper.\nVladavostok says 'what is under the dress is more important, my dear'\nLithzori fits a beautiful bridesmaid's dress on her body.\nLalartu licks his lips and smiles.\nVladavostok says to Lalartu, 'hawt.'\nVladavostok nods approvingly.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 28\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Babui's Babble Bubble                                By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nLithzori wears a wedding dress and a glass slipper, which seems to fit..or,\ndoes it?\nLalartu says 'I'll remember that body anywhere\"\nLalartu says to Lithzori, 'YOURE HER'\nVladavostok says 'the prince'\nVladavostok says 'is sexually frustrated, and therefore, you must agree to \n                  marry him'\nLalartu nods in agreement to Vladavostok.\nLithzori says 'ooh, but dear lord'\nLalartu gives a rose and a necklace to Lithzori.\nVladavostok says 'and steal all his wealth by purchasing jewelery and \n                  cell phones you dont need.'\nLithzori beams brightly.  No doubt Lalartu has something to do with it.\nLithzori says 'I will, oh curiere..'\nLithzori drops to her knees and begs Lalartu to take her hand in marriage!\nLalartu blushes.\nLalartu says 'yeah why not, a trophy wife would be nice'\nLalartu accepts Lithzori's offer.\nVladavostok nods in agreement to Lalartu.\nLithzori : and so was the end,they got married and lived happily ever after...\nVladavostok whispers something about a harem to the prince.\n\nYou say 'you forgot the fan, mission one flower, and the fish skeleton =P'\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 29\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Babui's Babble Bubble                                By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nLithzori thinks, 'Hmmmm.'\nLalartu asks Lithzori to be his harem.\nLithzori nods solemnly.\nLalartu grins and shouts 'WooHoo!!!'.\nLalartu jumps into the air and gives Vladavostok a MEGA high five!\nVladavostok winks suggestively.\nVladavostok gets a fish skeleton.\nVladavostok combs his hair straight.\nLalartu gets a fan made of peacock feathers.\nLalartu fans himself.\nLithzori gets a few jasmine blossoms.\nLalartu fans himself again.\nLithzori gives a few jasmine blossoms to Vladavostok.\nLithzori says 'for thou who gave the idea of the harem ^_-'\nLalartu wears a fan made of peacock feathers on his butt.\nLalartu says 'it's time for some bedroom play'\nVladavostok spreads the blossoms on the ground in front of the prince and his\nnew meat.\nLalartu gets carried away by the vibes and starts shakin' his rump.\nLithzori giggles.\nLalartu says to Lithzori, 'I had a great time last night'\nVladavostok mentions the he expects you to improve.\nLithzori asks Lalartu, 'I got pregnant..you gonna fan me now?'\nLithzori snorts in disgust.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 30\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Babui's Babble Bubble                                By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nLalartu exclaims 'oh no! please don't faint!'\nLalartu fans Lithzori.\nLalartu drops a fan made of peacock feathers.\nLalartu says 'enough with the stupid fan'\nVladavostok whispers easy ways to get rid of this bundle of joy, and the\npackage it comes in.\n \nVladavostok says 'stop snorting meth.'\nVladavostok twitches nervously.\nLithzori says 'meth? nah nah nah...drinking coca cola'\nLalartu pours a steaming hot cup of coffee and gives it to Vladavostok.\nLalartu taps on Vlad's arms.\nLalartu sniffs sadly.\nVladavostok says 'i see shadow people'\nLalartu exclaims 'did you hear that?!?!'\nLalartu looks out the window.\nVladavostok twitches nervously.\nLithzori nods in agreement to Lalartu.\nLalartu wonders 'did someone call the cops??'\nLalartu tries to make it look like an accident.\nLithzori says 'the curiere sees the shadow ppl...'\nVladavostok says 'RAID RAID!!! HIDE THE SH*T!!!!!OMG'\nLalartu loads his rifle and hides in the closet.\nLithzori screams: AAAAAAAAAAAAA.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 31\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Babui's Babble Bubble                                By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nLalartu is amazed that this trailer has a closet.\nLithzori says 'guns guns..everywhere..GUNS!O_o'\nVladavostok 9 in my right 45 in my left.\nVladavostok exclaims 'YOULL NEVER TAKE ME ALIVE PIG!!!!!!'\nVladavostok screams loudly!\nLalartu puts aluminum foil over the windows.\nLalartu dismantles the television set.\nVergil says 'I think we left Cinderella'   (Vergil is audience with me!)\nLalartu says 'yeah, we're doing COPS now'\nYou say to Vergil, 'this is what you get when you rp with vlad and lala..'\nLalartu says 'my sweet bride'\nLithzori eeps!\n\nSummary:\n\nVladavostok says 'babui made us rp cinderella'\nNazareth wonders 'interesting. just, wtf is cinderella?'\nVladavostok says 'a disney cartoon'\nLalartu says 'cinderella is about two guys breaking into some chick's house,\nmaking her lick their feet, and then doing meth and hiding from the police'\n \n \nHeh, this rp really made me laugh =P I hope it made you laugh too ;) hehe\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 32\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       A Game of Chance                                     By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nA Game of Chance\nIn this MUD game we all play in, there about 22,500 characters....(says Conran \n- accurate approximation!) What are the chances of meeting a certain person?\n\nWhat are the chances of finding someone you can call a close friend?\nChances are given, whether you take the opportunity, is entirely up to you.\n\nThis is a game created for chance. Well, for entertainment purpose too.\n4 lucky people will be given the chance to meet someone...someone you may \nor may not know...it is all up to...chance.\n \n                             ,---')\n                            (  -_-(\n                            ) .__\/ )\n                          _\/ _\/_( \/        _.---._\n                         (__\/ _ _) ,-._   \/  o    \\\n                           \/\/)__(\\\/,-` |_| O  o o O|\n                       _\\\\\/\/\/==o=\\'      |O o  o O |\n                        `-' \\    \/        \\O o   o\/\n                             )___\\         `'-.-\\\\\n                            \/ ,\\ \\       ____)_(____\n                           \/ \/  \\ \\     '--..---,,--'\n                          \/()    >()        \\\\_\/\/   \n                          |\\_\\   |\\_\\       \/,-.\\\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 33\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       A Game of Chance                                     By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nExplanation of the process:\n\n- 4 guys and 1 girl, or 4 girls and 1 guy will be randomly selected on a first\n  come first serve basis. The 4 will choose a name to be associated with them.\n\n- Assuming this is the 4 guys 1 girl scenario, the girl will ask a question and\n  mudmail it to me. I will make 4 copies, and send them to each of the guys,\n  and they will answer in a mudmail to me.\n\n- Forwarding the 4 answers on a separate mudmail to the girl, the girl will \n  decide and choose 1 guy to be outcasted.\n\n- This continues - 3 questions, 3 guys outcasted, and the girl will meet up\n  with the remaining guy!\n \nNote:\n\n+ The questions must be general (eg, what is your favourite area?) and must \n  not reveal\/hint at a person's identity (eg, what organisation are you in?)\n+ The meeting will be arranged and logged, and after that, what they do is\n  their own business.\n+ The mudmails would all be posted to me, so it'll be anonymous - until the\n  final meeting where the girl will know who she chose and who she gave up!\n+ The results and questions\/answers will be published on the cry, so be ready.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 34\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       A Game of Chance                                     By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nI am now accepting applications for this game. \n       _________________________________________\n       *                                       *\n       * The next game will be 1 girl 4 guys   *\n       *_______________________________________*\n\nA requirement before you apply is that you must be active. We cannot wait days\nfor the mudmails exchange.\n\nThis is a game, if you get outcasted, don't be sad, don't be mad, but have fun!\n\nBe ready to be shocked, be surprised, and be happy! Apply now!\n\nThis is a chance to meet a new friend, or catch up with an old one!\n\nSend a mudmail to Babui saying you're interested now!\nRemember to specify in the mudmail a nickname (don't be too obvious about \nyour identity and keep it clean please!) and whether you're a guy or a girl!\n\nIf there are any questions, please feel free to send me a tell or mudmail =)\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 35\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       A Game of Chance                                     By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nResults from last round!\n \nOur \"guy\" questioner this time is...Fiebin! (or nicknamed as furry feet..)..\n \nQuestion 1\nIf you had the chance to have a house in any area of realms, where would\nit be?\n \nKiwi\nI would want a house in the northern plains. \nIts a fairly large area. That way hopefully not a lot of close neighbors\nAnd its one of my favorite areas. I like being near the wildflowers :)\n \nDawn\nMachine Dreams - I could play with all the little rain drops, and anyone who\ntried to find me would get LOST!!! MUAHAHAHA!!! >:)\n \nZaspy\nJust about any house in the realms would be great, however I like forests and\nmountains best. Perhaps a house in the forgotten woods, or in the Ashen forest.\n \nCranberry\nIf i could pick anywhere to have a house in realms it would be Valley of the\nElves.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 36\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       A Game of Chance                                     By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nFurry Feet's response:\nI would like to eliminate Cranberry. tToo much of a hike to Valley of the\nElves.\n \n-----Leisa is outcasted-----\n \n------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n \nQuestion 2\nWhat pet(s) would you want put in the game and why?\n \nKiwi\nI would love to have a pet dog on realms. I have a pet dog IRL and he is\nexteremly loyal. He is half-lab\/half-retriever and is a great pet to have when\nyour all alone, or on really bad days. Because he just knows when somethings\nup and does what he can to comfort, and what not.I would love to have a pet on\nrealms like that. So my answer is dogs of all breeds :)\n \nDawn\nI wouldn't mind having an imp as a pet...\nI'd want it to be useful though.\nI've always had this idea of imps as cute, vicious little demons that are\npassionate and fun\/havoc loving!\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 37\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       A Game of Chance                                     By: Babui\n==============================================================================\nMaybe a giant tarantula too...\nFunny, cause I'm arachnaphobic, but for some reason I see that as being cool.\nOh, oh!\nAnd ladybugs!\nCause those are just awesome!\n \nZaspy\nHi, I've always admired cats, and some cats that are in houses love to perch\ndown at you and think of you as fresh meat. So if it were possible to have\nLions, tigars, Lepherds, as actually characters in a game instead of as a pet\nI'd say them.\n \nFurry Feet's Reponse:\nI would eliminate Zaspy purely because I already know Zaspers is Zasperlyn!\nShe is my Thain so it would be fruitless to meet my Thain at the end.\n \n-----Zasperlyn is outcasted-----\n \n------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n \nQuestion 3\nWhich area would you describe as your turf?\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 38\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       A Game of Chance                                     By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nKiwi\nI cant really say I have a \"turf\" that I would call my own.\nBefore joining an order, a few people I know and myself would hang out \nin one of the sewers, cuz sewers arent really visited often. And so\nit was a good place to hide. If we had to do other things and be able to\nbe found, we would hang out in the town lobby. And then there are times\nif you go one e, one n of Nelkum, you can sometimes find me or an alt \nhanging around just enjoying the quiet, and the rare traffic of people walking\nby. I like places that are quiet. Specially if I'm trying to sort out eq,\ndress a lowbie, or just watch traffic channel. It makes it easier. I do not\nlike a lot of the hussle and bussel you can find a lot of times in DH tho.\nAltho for a nice day of people watching [] is great.\n\nDawn\nWell, if turf is in terms of \"running\" then prolly Underworld! <3 Asaujar, my\nlittle pet!\nIn terms of idle spot, it was the applicant board until recently.\nI spend most of my logged time exploring now instead of idling, but if I had\nto have an idle spot it would be Machine Dreams!!! (Rain droppps!)\n \nFurry Feet's Reponse:\nI choose you, Dawn! \nThe reason being that I highly respect explorers. Who knows, perhaps we could\nshow each other a thing or two.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 39\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       A Game of Chance                                     By: Babui\n==============================================================================\n\n-----Kiwen is outcasted-----\n \n------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n \nAnd so..comes the meeting of..Fiebin and Dawn, aka KYLA!\n \n \n \n***Awaiting meeting...****\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 40\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Naked Explorer                                   By: Jevy\n==============================================================================\n\nI. Druids gone wild\nWarning! If nudity offends you, then you should shower with your clothes on.\n \nPreferably druids. This has been done several times by the contributors of\nDruidic Cartographers www.dcdruids.org). You will probably be more courageous\nthan ever before and you will conquer your fear of death traps.\n \nIn this article you will find out step by step how I explored an area called\nLa'chute and found the mob I was looking for \"Zaka Mede\".\n \nAnd hopefully after you finished reading you will go out, get naked and seek\nthe mob\/item you are looking for and maybe contribute your findings to your\nfriends and organization.\nAnd at the last part of this article we get to interview a \"real-life\" naked\nexplorer named Mozaik. Whom I've met while doing some exploration not a long\ntime ago.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 41\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Naked Explorer                                   By: Jevy\n==============================================================================\n\nII. Why a Druid?\nThe thing about being a druid is you got most of the useful tools in your\nskills list. well except lock pick\/knock. But the advantages of being a druid\nare the skills below\n1.track           5. nadur ciall (detect invis)\n2.scry            6. ceoban (passdoor)\n3.ciall (scry)    7. aqua\/fly   \n4.invis\/hide\/sneak\n5.maze mapping spells(create spring, create fire, starlight similar to ball of\nlight)\n \nplus you get sanc.. cure blind, remove poison, remove curse, word of recall,\nfull elemental shields and if I forgot one, that's because there are too many\nto mention.\n \nSo with that set of tools, remove any equipment you're wearing, leave your\ncontaner behind and start exploring! \n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 42\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Naked Explorer                                   By: Jevy\n==============================================================================\n\nIII. Death trap country \n(thanks to nelkum.com for the speedwalks) So I chopped and chopped and chopped\nsome more, until I reached the chilling area that was feared by most, La'chute.\nEntering the first room, I tracked Zaka. And as soon as I went to the second\nroom I realize that there was a secret entrance in this room.\nVisible exits are north and south but my track is pointing towards east.\nHaving that situation I carefully observed the area, spending minutes, trying\nevery secret that I could find.\nUntil I figured it out. (I'll let you figure that one its really easy)\nAfter entering the next room, my heartbeat starts pounding. I have a feeling\nthat a DT is nearby. And from this room and all the next track followed by\nscry are used.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 43\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Naked Explorer                                   By: Jevy\n==============================================================================\n\nIV. First Encounter\nAfter scrying a few rooms, I passed by a curious looking door. I opened it and\nused scry inside. It's a room without exits and by reading the room\ndescriptions it is probably a DT. I wouldn't bother going there. So I head on\ntracking and scrying a couple of rooms more. \n \nV. Found Him!\n \nI saw Bocor Standing at the door just northwest of the room. So I brought my\nvampire into the area and killed him! He popped a key and quickly i unlocked\nthe gate. I tracked Zaka and scry until I am one room away from him.\nAfter a few hours, I found a friend to come. He willingly came! Then just\nbefore heading out I asked someone for a little advice on what he know about\nZaka.\nHe told me that 3 rooms around him are DTs! So I told my friend that no matter\nwhat no fleeing. Lets supplicate or ask an Immortal CR but no fleeing. My\nbrave friend went along!\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 44\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Naked Explorer                                   By: Jevy\n==============================================================================\n \nAnd guess what. We died! And for my friend, he had to ask an immortal for his\ncorpse. But hey! it is new adventure for us and I hope for you too.\n\n \nAnd now prepare for the most awaited part of this issue. the real-life Naked\nExplorer, Mozaik!\n \nJevy wonders 'first of all, when did you realize that you \n      are ment to be a Naked Explorer?'\n \nMozaik says 'Well, I saw this room up ahead that I knew \n     was a deathtrap, and yet it looked so tempting...'\n \nMozaik exclaims 'So I went for it.... and first thing \n     I knew, I was NAKED!'\n \nMozaik says 'And then there was this other deathtrap that I wanted to try, too\n, and I just went for it without even bothering to equip myself first'\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 45\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Naked Explorer                                   By: Jevy\n==============================================================================\n\nMozaik says 'The truth is that I've done it so many \n     times that I can't even remember where I started'\n \nJevy wonders 'do you have any unforgettable experiences \n    being a naked explorer?'\n \nMozaik says 'Ah, yes'\nMozaik exclaims 'I discovered that the infamous deathtrap on the way to\nIcingdeath in Darkhaven Art Gallery is not really a deathtrap at all!'\n \nJevy wonders 'oh really?'\n \nMozaik says 'It does a lot of damage when you enter, but it leaves your corpse\nbehind, and if you have enough hp and sanc, you can just walk back there to do\nyour CR'\n \nMozaik says 'One of the hazards of jumping in a DT though when it turns out\nnot to be a DT is that I sometimes forget to bring a recall scroll'\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 46\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Naked Explorer                                   By: Jevy\n==============================================================================\n\nMozaik says 'I don't really remember how much damage \n   that room in the DAG does. Enough to kill me, certainly'\n \nMozaik says 'But when I saw that it left a corpse behind, I mustered up the\ncourage to try it with an alt who wasn't naked.'\n \nJevy says 'i see'\n \nMozaik says 'So now whenever I find a DT, I've just gotta know whether it's\nreal or not'\n \nJevy nods solemnly.\n \nJevy wonders 'any final words or advice to the aspiring naked \n   explorers out there?'\n \nMozaik says 'Suntan lotion. I'm serious.'\n \nSo thats it everyone! Hope you enjoyed reading. If you have any feedbacks,\ncomments or adventures of your own you want to share please dont hesitate to\nmudmail me\nJevy\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 47\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Barbarians Among Us                              By: Kinux\n==============================================================================\n\nAfter many years of waiting, the Barbarian class is here. Started in 1997,\nconceptually, through the efforts of Kali, it has taken quite a while to come\nto fruition. In fact, quite a number of Realms changes have come about as a\nresult of discussion surrounding the Barbarian class.\n \nMany may remember rumours of a savage class, that came around the same time as\nthe pirate class idea (which eventually turned into Fathomers). Many ideas for\nthis new class were adapted and came into existence through class changes with\nthe shattering. The concept of primary, secondary and deficient stats were\ninitially debated to make the barbarian class unique. The stat changes were\nthen applied to all classes. The idea of giving barbarians a 'pelt' wear\nlocation, so they could skin their prey, predated the back wear location we\nhave today. Other skills, like smash (originally developed for barbarians) were\nadjusted for use with other classes.\n\nThe barbarian class was initially going to come in with the Shattering, but\nwere not nearly ready to be implemented. While the concept was very strong,\nthere was much coding and area building to do. Selina and I were asked to\ncreate a village for them to live in. From this, the idea of having them start\nin their own newbie area developed, thus ensuring the separation of the class\nfrom the 'civilization' of DH. Many of the ideas that went into making the\nclass unique came about as the village and peaks were being created. That said,\nin reviewing Kali's notes on the class from 1997, we were pretty much on the\nmark thematically, it just took a while to get the coding together. (continued)\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 48\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Barbarians Among Us                              By: Kinux\n==============================================================================\n\nBarbarians were meant to be a radical departure from other classes in the\nrealm. They would not have a guild, or belong to other civilized organizations\nbut would be their own tribe with unique bands. While the tribe would have a\nChieftain, Warlord and Hunt Master for its leaders, each leader would control\na band (Bear, Wolf, Boar) that would have its own unique identity and\nheadquarters.\n \nUnlike many classes, Barbarians must interact with their environment. Similar\nto druids and rangers, they have the ability to find water and food in the\nwilderness, but they must also utilize the land for items to make other skills \nwork, such as sharpen and snake blessing. Dependant upon their location they\nare are also able to call upon mounts in order to charge down their prey.\nUnlike other classes that can style down to defensive or evasive stances,\nBarbarians pride themselves on charging head first into battle. This has been\nattributed to their lackluster intelligence. What they lack in brains, they\nmake up for in sheer brute force.\n\nMuch has been discussed about the Barbarian's distrust of magic. While their\nilliteracy has made it physically impossible for them to read scrolls, their\ndistrust (no one would ever say fear out loud) of magic prevents them from\nusing other magical accoutrements. Through the assistance of their Shaman\nthey have developed the ability to sense magic and learned ways to lessen\ntheir susceptibility to its power.                             (continued)\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 49\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The Barbarians Among Us                              By: Kinux\n==============================================================================\n\nThe village that the tribe calls home is located far to the north, nestled\nbetween the barren peaks and northern plains, far from civilization. The tribe\nis fortunate enough to have a number of games they may play, including the axe\nthrowing game in the Mead Hall, tests of strength and endurance in the fields\nof play, and the use of a large arena to sharpen their skills in combat.\n \nThose who enjoy battle, beer and good company, and who wish to take a break\nfrom the civilized world, might do well to discover the new world of the\nbarbarian.\n \nShould you have any questions about this class, please feel free to contact me.\n \nMany thanks to Kali for his extraordinary work (and patience) in seeing this\nclass come to light. To Selina, for the tremendous building skill she brought\nto our work on the village and peaks, to Conran and Edmond for their coding\nability, and to the many other immortals who have helped make the concept\nof Barbarians a reality.\n \nKinux, Tribal Lord, Northern Plains Tribe.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 50\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Where Do Deadly Imms Come From?                      By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\n\nVortok: When did you start playing RoD?\nLinda:  July of 1996, my first character was a thief.\n     \nVortok: What leadership positions have you held prior to becoming a PK deity?\nLinda:  GM of the Guild of Rangers\n     \nVortok: How would you compare your experience dealing with TS to that of PKC?\nLinda:  Well, personally this goes back to a deadly attitude thing,  TS was\n        more willing to listen to ideas and opinions of immortals, deadlies \n        prefer morts doing most everything. I can see this in a way, immortals \n        dont have a lot of time to fight or mort in general, so are not as \n        'in touch' with things\n       \nVortok: Did you feel unwelcome because of this?\nLinda:  Well I feel you need a few immortal deadlies, I am not sure a deity is\n        needed for every clan, but I am not willing to say get rid of deities\n     \nVortok: Describe (briefly) the adjustment of going peaceful to Imm.\nLinda:  That is something that cant really be described, the best example is\n        like going from high school to college and realizing you are not as\n        prepared as you thought\n \nContinued........\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 51\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n       Where do deadly Imms come from?                      By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\n\nVortok: Describe (briefly) the adjustment of going peaceful to deadly.\nLinda:  Well, I am not sure I really changed, other than not being as strict on\n        language and taunting.  I am still me. I try to treat everyone the same\n     \nVortok: Which was a harder?  I had to thicken my skin when I went Deadly.\nLinda:  I had to thinken my skin when I advanted to 51, going deadly was easy.\n      \nVortok: Why did you accept the deity slot in Excordis last year?\nLinda:  The truth is because they needed one\n      \nVortok: Do you regret going deadly?\nLinda:  No :) I love it, to be honest the only peacefuls I have played lately\n        are the barbarian, and that is because i was exploring their academy\n        and village'\n       \nVortok: How many deadly mortals do you have and what level range?\nLinda:  Eight :), and I have a level 4, 24, and a couple of 50s\n        \nVortok: With so few players in the PK community, your identity was no secret.  \n        Do you think deadlies treat you differently knowing you're an immortal?\nLinda:  Yes :)  But only two a point, I think they take my mistakes better\nVortok: When I edit this do you want to replace TWO with TO?'\nLinda:  Please do\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 52\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n       Where do deadly Imms come from?                      By: Vortok\n==============================================================================\n\nVortok: Do you think you are liked within the deadly community?  Why?\nLinda:  I think so :) but as to why, maybe because I am me, I dont try to act\n        tough or anything else,  I'm sure deadlies could answer that much \n        better than i can\n       \nVortok: What's the best advice you can give a mortal peaceful turning deadly?\nLinda:  Be yourself, but dont take anything said personally, dont whine \n        and *****, ask for advice on improvement\n         \nVortok: What would you say to a young Immortal who, like you, had no PK\n        experience but was about to, or considering taking a deadly deity \n        position?\nLinda:  Hmm, that is tough, if you dont get along with deadlies, they can make\n        an imm's life hell.  My best advice is maybe try being a deadly before\n        excepting the position, if not on the imm character, make a mort, see\n        see if you can stand their taunting and such.\n \nVortok\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 53\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n       News - Sanctus Irae                                  By: Aslan\n==============================================================================\n\n*Penned  on soft canvas overlooking the city of Irae*\nAs the winter slowly releases its grasp the city of Irae basks in \nthe sun, enticing travellers from far away lands to visit her ports.\nMerchants rush to and fro re-stocking the shops of the city with fresh \nproduce as the smell of sweet fruits and wine flits in from the Orchards.\nScholars wander in and out of the Inn of the Singing Rose with mugs of ale\nin hand, waiting for new tales from weary travellers who come to spend the\nnight after a long voyage. A thousand words is not, I think, enough to describe\nthis fair city, and my home and so I call out to travellers, explorers and\nadventurers of all races to seek out this city, and share your tales\nof adventure of a mug of ale, or glass of sweet wine.\n*Signed*\nA young  artisan\n\nOoc news,\nThe Order Of Sanctus Irae is currently accepting new applications,\ninterested parties Should type HELP SI for more or visit our website\nat http:\/\/www.water-glass.net\/osi\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 54\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n       AN Interview with Altrag                             By: Mari\n==============================================================================\n\nThis months subject of torture is Altrag, he graciously agreed\nto an interview and after 10 years of making the game better\nfor us all through code as well as friendship, it was great\nto have the chance to speak with him. \n \nMari : What is your most embarrassing moment on Realms?\nAltrag : no idea.. :P.. im sure some random xchan or other :P..\nAltrag : i havent greatly embarrassed myself in ages :P..\n \nMari : How long have you been an Immortal here?\nAltrag : umm.. *calculator mode* pushin 10 years i guess\n \nMari : Is there anything that you personally would change if given a chance?\nAltrag : spell code.. like ive been meaning to for oh.. 6 or 7 years ;)\n \nMari : If you could go back would you still be an Immortal or chose\nthe life of a Mortal?\nAltrag : immie :D\n \nMari : What do you enjoy most about the immortal life? and what do you miss \nfrom the mortal realm?\nAltrag : ummm enjoy being able to jump around i guess..\nAltrag : dont miss much about being a mort except being able to interact fully\nwith other morts\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 55\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n       AN Interview with Altrag                             By: Mari\n==============================================================================\n\nAltrag Interview pt 2\n\nMari : What do you see happening with Realms in the future, after 10 yrs what\nis next?\nAltrag : i imagine itll continue on as it has\nAltrag : dont know that theres much to change at this point.. add new stuff\nhere and there\n \nMari : do you see yourself here in 10 more years? =)\nAltrag : dont see why not :D\n \nThanks to Altrag for sitting through the interview, I hope to have another\ninteresting subject for your reading pleasure in next months issue of the Cry.\n \nI asked a few people the following question and below are their answers:\nIf you could ask an Immortal one thing what would it be?\n \nAltrag, can you give me a bane? :P\nMumra, How do I get to Hastur\nDaeliz, I'd ask for a bunch of glory. a whole whole bunch\nDrune, what color are your *********?<---I'll leave that to your imaginations.\nJenifer, I'd ask Any immy for the advance command (so I don't have to level\nanymore!)\nAnnale, I'd ask Romani to invoke every ** flower that ever existed in the realm\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 56\n==============================================================================\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The 2005 RoD Awards                                  By: Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\nOver the past few years, the Cry of Despair have brought you a little sunshine\nknown as the RoD Awards. In it's sixth year, we have dozens of categories for\nyou to vote for all your friends, or maybe even the people who you feel \ndeserve these awards.\n\nThe votes will be collected by myself and Sarakin via MUDmail, by the 5th of\nMarch. To vote, please set out your MUDmails in the following fashion:\n\n    To: Alysira Sarakin\n    Subject: RoD Awards Votes\n\n    Category 1: (Player1), (Player2), (Player3)\n    Category 2: (Object1), (Object2), (Object3)\n\nAnd so forth. Only three nominations per category will be accepted, and the\norder in which you vote will be considered the preference of choices.\nIf there are any questions, please direct them to me (Alysira) via tells or\nMUDmail.\n \n  Rules to Voting:\n  You may only have one voting sheet per real-life player. If it \n  is known that you have used more than one character to vote, \n  all of that players votes are nulled. \n  You do not have to vote in every category, you can vote in\n  whichever categories you wish.\n  Entries handed in after the 5th of March are not valid. \n  Keep your nominations within reason.\n\nThe categories will be listed on the following pages. Remember, you do not\nhave to vote in all categories, but please remember to write on your voting \nnote which categories you are voting in.\n\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 57\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The 2005 RoD Awards                                  By: Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\nCategories:\n \n1. Best Male Immortal\nWhich male Immortal works the hardest for the MUD?\n\n2. Best Female Immortal\nWhich female immortal have you felt have done their best?\n\n3. Best Male Roleplayer\nWho's the most natural male roleplayer?\n   \n4. Best Female Roleplayer\nWho's the greatest drama queen we have?\n\n5. Best RoD Couple\nWho are the cutest couple to hit the scene?\n\n6. Best \"New change\" to Realms\nOver the past few months, what's the best change that has happened?\n   \n7. Worst \"New change\" to Realms\nAnd which recent change has made you cringe?\n\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 58\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The 2005 RoD Awards                                  By: Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\n8. Best Guild\nWhich Guild has been the greatest in all aspects of the game?\n   \n9. Best Order\nWhich Order has proven itself worthy?\n   \n10. Best Clan\nWhich Clan has the most feared reputation?\n \n11. Best Area\nWhich area always has you on the edge of your seat?\n  \n12. Best Nation\nMany nations are springing to life. Which is the livliest?\n   \n13. Best Food Item\nWhich food can you almost taste in your mouth?\n   \n14. Best Drink Item\nWhich drink quenches your thirst the best?\n   \n15. Best \"Treasure\" Item\nWhich is the most prized treasure of the land?\n  \n16. Most Likely to DT\nWhich player always gets themselves into sticky situations?\n\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 59\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The 2005 RoD Awards                                  By: Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\n17. Best Dressed\nWhich player just leaves you in awe when they enter the room?\n \n18. Most Likely to be Balzhured\nThe one award you DON'T want the pleasure of winning.\n \n19. Best Rename\nWhich player has the greatest rename, in your opinion?\n(When voting for this category, please be sure to list the rename beside the\nnominee's name).\n   \n20. The \"Fruit\" Award\nWhich player is just nonsensical, goofy and overall least likely to score?\n   \n21. Best Social\nWhich social do you find a use for in EVERY situation?\n   \n22. Best Male Player\nWhich male player has inspired you?\n \n23. Best Female Player\nWhich female player leaves you with a good impression about herself?\n\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 60\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The 2005 RoD Awards                                  By: Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\n24. Most likely to get illegally PKilled\nIt happens, we know it does. Who do you think would deserve this award more\nthan anything?\n \n25. Most likely to be the one to illegally PKill them\nPeople and their short tempers. Who would be the one to snap and attack?\n \n26. Most charismatic deadly\nWhich deadly stands out above all others with their outstanding personality?\nBe it bad or good.\n \n27. Most charismatic peaceful\nWhich peaceful comes to mind when you think of most charismatic?\n \n28. Most interesting help file\nOut of the hundreds of help files, which one still makes you laugh, cry or \nscream when you think of it?\n \n29. Most interesting room\nSome rooms come to mind when you want to hang out or just idle. Which one do \nyou perfer? \n \n30. Best Runner\nWho comes to mind when you have an itch to go on a run?\n\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 61\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The 2005 RoD Awards                                  By: Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\n31. Best explorer\nWho is the first one to have directions and EQ to the new areas?\nSomeone that you trust to guide you to safety.\n\n32. Next-to-Imm\nThis player has contributed a lot to the realms community in the last year and \nif another person was to Imm, this person should be that Imm.\n  \n33. Most eligible Bachelor\nWhat gentleman invades your dreams at night, ladies... and some men as well?  \n \n34. Most eligible bachlorette\nWhich graceful bachlorette invades your daydreams, men... and some ladies as \nwell?\n \n35. Best Female Character Played By A Male\nMany players make their real identity no secret. Who plays the female character\nthe best?\n \n36. Funniest person\nWho makes your sides hurt and your lips sore from laughing so much?\n\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 62\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The 2005 RoD Awards                                  By: Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\n37. Sickening Goodness (the biggest Goodie Two-Shoes)\nSomeone in the Realms tries very hard to be the best, the most \npure, the most innocent, never to do anything wrong. Who is it?  \n\n38. Ugliest Player Name\nWhose name just reeks of unoriginality and ugliness?\n\n39. Nicest Player Name\nWho has the most original, best looking name?\n\n40. Most Unique rename.\nNot neccesarily the best. Who owns the rename that stands out the most?\n(When voting for this category, please be sure to list the rename beside the\nnominee's name).\n\n41. Craziest Player\nWho is the most outspoken, weirdest, and just generally insane player?\n\n42. Most Dedicated Leader\nWhich leader shows the most exceptional skills when dealing with their \norganisation? (They may be a Guild, Order, Clan, or Council Leader)\n\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 63\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       The 2005 RoD Awards                                  By: Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\n43. Best Quest of 2004\nWhich quest gave you so much thrill and suspense last year?\n(When voting for this category, please be sure to list the name of the Immortal\nwho ran the quest)\n\n44. Most Frequent to X-Chan\nWho always lets the most awkward sentences slip onto the wrong channels?\n\n45. Most Likely To End Up With QWERTY On Their Forehead\nWho's idle so much that you swear they fall asleep at the desk?\n\n46. Most Likely To Have No Life\nWhich player seems to lurk here 24\/7?\n\n47. Most Frightening Immortal\nWho strikes fear into your heart whenever they log?\n\n48. Most Frightening Player\nWhich player intimidates you everytime you see them?\n\nRemember to vote wisely and have fun! The winners of each category will be \npublished in next month's Cry of Despair.\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 64\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Poetry Submissions\n==============================================================================\n\nSubmitted by- Anonymous\n\n  You are a puzzle to me, \n  What it is, I cannot see.\n  Happy one moment, sad the next,\n  Sometimes you even get vexed.\n  A hug for a smile, I would give,\n  Do you even know that I live?\n  You smiled at me today,\n  For more, oh what I would pay.\n  A touch, a look, a kiss, \n  Such a thing would be bliss.\n  My heart is fragile, you see,\n  And it is leading me.\n  If your heart turned to mine,\n  I would feel drunk on wine.\n  I am afraid to tell you all,\n  Afraid to take a big fall.\n  Puzzled I will stay,\n  Til you turn my way.\n  \n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 65\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Cry of Despair Quest - January's Quest Results       By: Korim\n==============================================================================\n\nLast month's quest was to share with us your New Year's resolutions. Out of all\nthe entries, we've selected these two as the winners. Congratulations to:\n                            Fiebin and Goomra!\n\nTheir resolutions are posted on the next page. Congrats you two! Please see\nme ASAP for your prizes.\n\nPlease enjoy this month's quest, and have a happy new year!\n\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 66\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Cry of Despair Quest - January's Quest Results       By: Korim\n==============================================================================\n\nFiebin's Entry: \nBeing one of the most loyal Hobbits in the game, I strive to be everything\nHobbit. Eating puddings, smoking herbs and making my way around the world.\nTo complete this lifestyle I envision, I hope to someday this year earn\nenough gold coins to afford a burrow in the Shire. All Hobbit folks welcome!\n \nIn order to achieve this dream, I will have to explore the world and establish\nmyself as a trustworthy companion for equipment loots. Once I have enough gold\ncoins, Lopuis will have to reserve me a home!\n \nOr... Alternatively I could just play on and see where fate takes me.\n \nRegards\n \n+ Fiebin R'aw +\n\nGoomra's Entry:\nI need to stop with the Rabbit-torching. It's turned into a serious problem.\nI mean, it started off as a bit of fun with my husband, Foamfoller, but now\nI do it on my own. It was just one or two a day at first, but now I find myself\nlining them all in fields and setting it ablaze just to see them roast. It's\nnot helping the rabbit population, it's not helping my reputation, and it's\nreally not helping my own bodily odour. Apparently the smell of burnt rabbit\nhair is no longer an aphrodisiac. I'll try cutting down, but otherwise I'm\ngoing to have to go Cold Turkey. Or Roast Turkey. I'm not sure how bad it will\nbe.\n \nBest wishes.\nGoomie Gumdrops\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 67\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       Cry of Despair Quest - February's Quest              By: Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\nAhh, sweet Valentine's Day. So many of us love it, while so many of us loathe\nit, and the rest of us forget it and get into a lot of trouble for that.\n\nFor this month's quest, your mission is to write a Valentine's Day Love Poem,\nwhich can be about anything and to anyone. To your cat, to your family, to\nyour ex that you keep stalking, or to your soul mate. Anyone! The most\noriginal and interesting two poems will be selected as the winners. MUDmail\nyour entries to Alysira and Korim by the 28th of February.\n\nGood luck and have fun!\n\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 68\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n       From The Quill Of Alysira                            By: Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\nGreetings, Readers!\n\nTHE ROD AWARDS! This is most definately my favourite time of year. I love the\nRoD Awards and I know so many others do. This year we don't have any new\ncategories, but it's always fun to see who gets voted as what this time\naround. I remember many old people who got voted for the top categories, it'll\nbe interesting to see who fills the spots this time!\n\nI hope you enjoy this issue!\n-Alysira\n\n==============================================================================\n                                                                 Page: 69\n==============================================================================\n\n\n\n==============================================================================\n        Advertisement: The Cracked Cask Casino              By: Cyril\n==============================================================================\n\nCome to the Cracked Cask Casino for all of your gambling and financial needs,\nfeaturing 3 levels of jackpots. 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