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Babui: Hot date? What to wear; More Uncle Sarakin stories for sticky kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-CONTENTS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\nEditor: Qaulorn Immortal Sponsor: Alysira\nStaff : Babui, Muiren, Sarakin, Sealom, Stozzter, Simone, Tatyana, Zio\n\n- Babui's Babble Bubble - by Babui\n- Uncle Sarakin's Storytime - by Sarakin\n- Realms News\nNations News - via Romani\nGuilds News\nOrders News\nThe Symposium News - via Zio\n- Polls - by Alysira\n- Funnybones\n- Cry of Despair Quest - by Alysira\nMay's Quest Results\nJune's Quest\n- From The Quill Of Alysira\n- Public Outcry\nWeekend to End Breast Cancer - by Moonbeam\nCracked Cask Casino - by Cyril\nAdvertise in the Cry of Despair\nJoin the Cry of Despair\n10th Anniversary Reunion Logo Contest\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 1-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Babui's Babble Bubble-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. - by Babui\n==============================================================================\n\nA big date coming up? Fretting about what to wear? No worries! Babz is here!\n\nGUYS:\n- a pair of blue pants with holes in the knees\n- a gold coin blouse\n- black patent shoes\n- sailor hat\n- string of severed human ears\n\nGIRLS:\n- a torn white dress\n- peacock fan\n- knickers\n- a frozen pumpkin\n- a thin black veil\n- black pair of slippers caked with mud\n\nDisclaimer: results of the date may vary. I am not to be held responsible for\nany consequences resulting from these suggestions. Thanks.\n\nAny important events coming up that you want tips on? Mudmail me with your\nevent and problem and we'll see what we can do! *winks*!\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 2-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Uncle Sarakin's Storytime-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. - by Sarakin\n==============================================================================\n\nGather 'round all you young'uns ........... It's Storytime!\n\nIt's been too long kids! How is everyone?! You .. The bald kid .. Stop eating\nthe paste .. Ah now it's all over everything! Ah well, plenty more where that\ncame from, I'll probably get it for dinner tonight! *chokes* I'm fresh from\nbeing a hero after fighting that bully Conran, did you all see? I was all\n*chop* *pow* *zing* *broken back* Pretty groovy for an old timer don't you\nthink? Although I think it was him who threw eggs at my room last night, or\nwas it you .. The suspicious lookin kid .. Hmmmmmmm.\n\nI caught my old guild boss Horlore in my room tryin on my slippers today,\nhere's what happened...\n\nUncle Sarakin: Horlore you old fool, get away from my slippers?!\n\nUncle Horlore: YOUR slippers?! I found these in the middle of the floor.\n\nUncle Sarakin: And you found them ON YOUR FEET?! Hmm.\n\nUncle Horlore: No you nut bag I put them on my feet, they fit just right too.\n\nUncle Horlore: And I'M KEEPING THEM!\n\n================================================================Continued=====\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 3-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Uncle Sarakin's Storytime-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. - by Sarakin\n==============================================================================\n\nUncle Sarakin: Ah well, these are your false teeth after all *chomps* so how's\nthings old man?\n\nUncle Horlore: I just turned 205 last week, but I still feel like 205...\n\nUncle Horlore: Wait what are you doing to my teeth!?\n\nUncle Sarakin: Eating your birthday cake.\n\nUncle Sarakin: It was good of the nurse to make it taste like TOILET WASH!\n\nUncle Horlore: My cake or my teeth?\n\nUncle Sarakin: I forget.\n\nUncle Horlore: You can't remember anything these days.\n\nUncle Horlore: Just like you forgot these are my slippers\n\nUncle Sarakin: Is this even my room? Arh!\n\nUncle Horlore: No it's not, let's have a wheelchair race to your room, loser\neats the cake!\n\n================================================================Continued=====\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 4-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Uncle Sarakin's Storytime-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. - by Sarakin\n==============================================================================\n\nUncle Sarakin: If you recall, old fool, I'm the \"Round the Nurse\" wheelchair\nchampion of '71\n\nSarakin and Horlore race down the hall, bump into a nurse, and zoom out of\nsight.\n\nUncle Sarakin: Whee I win again .. ah well, its time to look at another groovy\nitem!\n\nObject 'a frosty roseate ring' is infused with your magic...\nIt is a level 1 armor, weight 8.\nLocations it can be worn: finger\nSpecial properties: magic\nThis armor has a gold value of 15000.\nArmor class is 3 of 3.\nAffects strength by 1.\nAffects hp by 6.\nAffects mana by 6.\n\nThis groovy ring can be found on the old dolls in the warehouse! Suitable for\na last minute gift, a cool fashion statement, or a piece of levelling gear!\n\n================================================================Continued=====\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 5-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Uncle Sarakin's Storytime-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. - by Sarakin\n==============================================================================\n\nNow what would Storytime be without a tale of one of my adventures? You ..\nThe sticky lookin' kid .. Hands off my ointment. So there I was with no other\nold folk to drag race in my wheelchair, no new nurses at the old peoples home\nto annoy, and no slippers .. Where'd they go anyway?\n\nSo I was walking around darkhaven and all of a sudden I fell into a painting!\nThat was clever! I found myself staring up at a great big mansion, and as I\ngot closer some guard dogs almost got the best of me. A big sign on the door\nsaid 'Tullfuhrzky manor'. It looked pretty interesting so I went inside. I\nfound old grandpa in the parlour, and we talked about the good old days for a\nwhile, before I headed upstairs and met mean old Mr. and Mrs. Tullfuhrzky.\nI'd sure like to teach them a lesson, oo boy. I then went downstairs and\nheaded out back to the stables and the fruit vendor, which was a lot of fun.\nSeeing it was almost time for Bingo back at the home, I walked back in the\nhouse and on my way out fell into a hidden entrance and ended up in some\ndungeons! ARH! Luckily a friendly mouse showed me the way out and I ended up\nback in time to win a half cooked steak and a handy Darkhaven caravan pocket\ntimetable in Bingo.\n\nThat's all for this time, have fun and keep exploring!\n\nUncle Sarakin\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 6-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Half-Ogre Nation - via Romani\n==============================================================================\n\nFrom the Opallinoc News Bureau:\n\nDateline Opallinoc: Raj granted title of Battle Master\nAn expeition to the Underworld, that included Klaatu, Thearan and Azerot, was\nled by Raj. Passing through the Forest of Tears, Wicorith was encountered and\nthe fearless foursome entered at their peril. The objective was certain items\nheld by the God of Fire, Dogerif. Combating the waves of satanic bats at every\nturn, the group, led by Raj, made its way through the maze of passages.\nDogerif was encountered and with a few misjudgements by the 'rookie' in the\ngroup (who shall remain nameless) was slain. After a few more trips, some of\nthe sought items were obtained. Time being a factor, the victorious foursome\nrecalled to Darkhaven for repairs and respite\n\nFor displaying knowledge, skill and initiative, Klaatu, Uruk'hai leader, has\nbestowed upon Raj the exhalted position of Battle Master.\n\nDateline Darkhaven: Many new Leaders and Rulers\nAs commererce and stability return to DarkHaven, it was noticed there are a\nfew changes to the Leadership of some Nations. If the new Leaders are thusly\ninclined as to want an alliance, trade agreement or just a meet and greet,\ncontact Klaatu, leader of the Uruk'hai or Raj, Uruk'hai Battle Master.\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 7-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Halfling Nation - via Romani\n==============================================================================\n\nHello gentlemen and ladies, it brings me great joy to see our numbers growing\nso quickly. As we carefully store our excess food and aid supplies for the\nnations who have offered us peace and help in times of trouble I am glad to\nsee so much hope for our future.\n\nMay the diety of the halflings be blessed. We the Hobbit wish to enjoy peace\nbut are also brave, strong, mighty andbusy smoking tabacco.\n\nSincerely,\nZasperlyn (Thain)\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 8-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Dwarf Nation - via Romani\n==============================================================================\n\nVemu,\n\nThings have been quiet since the Athane's return, but it doesn't seem like it\nis going to be that way for long. Already a new and even darker threat has\nrisen. Something that has all the Nations uniting for once. As Athane\nAlinaryth works with other Leaders, a shadow seeps into the corners of the\nReach and the air is thick with tension. Plans are being made for the Nations\nto send select individuals out to search for a mysterious book and either the\nbones of a past (presumed dead) former Tari of the Quendi or find her\nwhereabouts, if she is still alive. If you are seeking an adventure and wish\nto go (even if you are not linked to any of the Nations) contact Athane\nAlinaryth StarProfit. Be well armed. This venture will prove to be dangerous\nand long. Take plenty of food stuffs that won't spoil easily.\n\nRasup gamut,\nTaimyn, Timeless of Alinaryth StarProfit\n\nOOC: For any rp'ers interested, this is a new plot in the works. So far it\nis proving to be fun and there are many things planned for it. Join in while\nyou can. No complaints will listened to if you miss out on the fun because\nyou chose not to take part.\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 9-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Half-Orc Nation - via Romani\n==============================================================================\n\nThe word from Krozloy!\n\nThe mountain once more is tasting the blunt side of inactivity, as Carnak\nhimself has not been able to log much due to issues of a personal nature.\n\nWe hope that this month will be more active and once again are asking that all\nhalf-orcs please, try their hands at a little Roleplay.\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 10-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Pixie Nation - via Romani\n==============================================================================\n\nThis is PNN: Your source for Pixie news\n\nThis just in: Kosaim Arcannis has been injured during a thunderstorm. The\ninjury occurred when several fishermen dislodged the moorings of the PRS\nTaffey docked at the port of Irae. The details are sketchy, but Squadron\nLeader Eashavir Ruk'Thop reports that Kosaim was hit while trying to seal a\nhole in a ship.\n\nKosaim is reported in stable condition and is expected to make a full\nrecovery.\n\nIn other news, Zargon and Cate Treves celebrated there aniversary together by\nrenewing their vows.\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 11-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Gith Nation - via Romani\n==============================================================================\n\n*Written on a jade crusted parchment*\nThe news for this month sees Ikses taking on his new role of Ambassador to all\nnations and also general in charge of my elite armies and bodyguards. I am\nsure that he will do just fine tending to our homeland security.\n\nThe Gralthai also welcome the changes within the Keep of Lomar and the end of\nthe tyranny started by Queen Miyaki, and also we are embracing the new united\nNations as started by Myershim.\n\n*Signed with the seal of the rose*\nKing Aslan Bloodthorne, Gralthai King\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 12-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Half-Elf Nation - via Romani\n==============================================================================\n\nNews from Eldestra\n\nSeveral Elohai seem to have been taken captive in a massive epidemic of\nhearts cuddling, and long walks in the park. Alenai the shopkeeper finally\nreturned home to his wife brandishing an oversized bouquet of white and pink\nroses. He has vowed to never stay late in his store again and to spend more\ntime at home doing domestic chores. This was accepted by a very delightful\nLylendra who instantly put him to work doing laundry.\n\nLast week Sefy, Kyel, Jsin, and Balina were all confined to their bedrooms.\nThese children of Eldestra were caught putting grafitti on the side of\nOlbion's shop in broad daylight. The four, who are also often found visiting\nDianla to hear one of her many many tales of how the Elohai nation came to be,\nnearly gave the poor old woman a heart attack when she was asked to give them\nall piggy back rides one by one. Their parents have assured that they will be\ngiven a just punishment.\n\nAlso, in more serious news. There have been rumors that the new Regent of\nLomar recently made a visit to Eldestra with the intent to introduce himself\nto the Speaker and was instantly told to leave. No one knows why he was met\nwith hositility. He was last seen being accompanied outside of the city by\nhalf-elf guards.\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 13-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Human Nation - via Romani\n==============================================================================\n\n.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:.\n\nThe Lord Miyaki has retreated from rule and his forces are now emptied from\nDarkhaven. The people of Lomar has closed their gates to rebuild their Keep\nwith aid from the new Regent, Aziel Iffandyre.\n\nAziel has met in person Lord Kosaim, King of the Pixies and offered a trade in\nhoney with the Pixie Nation. He has also planned to expand plots of fertile\nland for the growing of sugar trees to tap for sap.\n\nAid is offered to the Aerandir in the form of magical artifacts and books to\naid them in the latest strange occurences as Aziel believes it has become his\nduty to start forging better relationships with the rest of the nations.\n\nLomar will be celebrating the summer wine festivities soon. More news will be\ncoming regarding the Vine and Fruit Festival.\n\n.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:._.:*-*:.\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 14-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Guild Of Fathomers\n==============================================================================\n\nAhoy mateys! Here at GoF this month we have been just steady as she goes. I'd\nlike everyone to show Kiu and Wynoma some respect as they have joined our\nseafaring crew!\n\nOur PEC program has been going really well. We have had lots of new recruits,\nall ready to take up the call to man our ship when the time comes. We are (as\nalways) accepting new recruits, and the directions to our office are:\n6s, ne, s, 3e! Post up a note or send us a tell, and we shall sort you out!\n\nI'd also like to thank everyone for their support as I have been invited to\nstep up to the leader's deck!\nThe outpouring of support has been amazing! Thank you all so much!\n\nSo if you think that you are ready to learn what being a fathomer is all about\n(and believe me, it has a lot more perks than you might realize!), come on\ndown to recruiting, or send us a tell.\n\nTill next time, landlubbers!\nSianne.\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 15-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Guild Of Thieves\n==============================================================================\n\nWell, it's been a busy time for GoT lately...\n\nWe had our GM, Angelea, step down due to RL reasons after being GoT's GM for\na couple of years now, we would like to wish her and her husband Kirg all\nthe best.\n\nConsequently, our elections, previously for a new guild 2nd, extended to both\nguild 1st and 2nd, with the previous guild 1st moving to the spot of GM.\nAnd so, our leadership now, consisting of Silet, Madisson and Tae, would like\nto invite all you new and old thieves to join us. :)\nAlso a special thank you to Ceirana and Kinux for holding our elections.\n\nA warm welcome to our newly inducted: Skivven, Rynick, Meric, Gardiaxan and\nLojiin, may you kill with us for years more... And another welcome to\nGlaerrent, who's returned to us after some time away, welcome back! :)\n\nAlso important to thank all you runners, this last month has been a run\nmadness, with Madisson, Marissa, Skivven, Knivel, Druna leading pleanty of\nruns, keeping things.. Well.. Dead. :P\n\nWell, this is all from us thieves for this month, if you want to know more,\njoin us, or just chat, remember we're at 3s 2w n w of DH[]\n\nSilet The Fox.\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 16-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Guild Of Vampires\n==============================================================================\n\nThe Guild of Vampires bids you welcome!\n\nThe vacant position within the Leadership has been filled.\nCongratulations Pardalis on becoming the new Guilds 2nd. She has helped the\nguild many times in the past, and shall continue todo so in her new roll with\ngreat dedication and care.\n\nTwo new Guild Councils have been formed with important key rolls; The Shadow\nCouncil. Who's role is to promote and assist in the performance of runs\nthroughout the realm. As is the guild do many things, and perform many runs,\nand the Shadow Council are endevouring to further that cause.\nThe other council is an Explorers Council, whose purpose is to create\nguilded maps for it's members, aided by the Shadow Council's direction, to\nmap areas vital to the guild in their activies. They shall also venture out\nto find areas, items, quests, and make traverse easier for the kindred.\n\nThe Guild of Vampires invites new Vampires of levels 20 and higher to join\nus. The kindred's mansion can be located (h) on the 'help map'. Within\nlies a recruiting board where those who wish may write applications to join.\n\nAlso of interest, please visit the Website at\nwww.guildofvampires.com\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 17-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Guild Of Druids\n==============================================================================\n\nHi folks, its been another action packed week down at the Guild of Druids\nheadquarters.\n\nOur new Run Council (RC) continues to exceed everyones expectations and runs\nled to mobs like danny and the grandmaster have gone off very well. Positions\nhave also become available for druids wishing to become Induction Crew (IC)\nmembers to help manage applications to the guild.\n\nIf you want to know more about our guild, talk to an online member and read\nour guidebook which can be found in the warm welcome room in our headquarters.\n\nWe hope to hear from you soon :D\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 18-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Guild Of Rangers\n==============================================================================\n\nThis month the Guild of Rangers would like to welcome the following new\npledges: Brigon, Garni, Jabineku and Naichito. We hope you enjoy your time\nhere.\n\nBattousai and Halvak got to shed their pledge tags and join the ranks of full\nmembers. Congratulations you two.\n\nSeveral rangers had their birthday this month: Cenidd, Jas, Katryna, Ranstlin\nand Siporta. Best wishes to you all and we hope you had a great time.\n\nFor those that are still in school, study hard and ace those exams so you can\nget back to doing more important things, namely lounging at recall. ;)\n\nRemember, if you are a peaceful ranger, level 20 or higher and wish to join\nthe guild, stop by the recruiting office and pick up a guide or check out our\nwebsite:\nhttp:\/\/rangers.silverwolf-den.com\/\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 19-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Baali\n==============================================================================\n\nNew whispers have begun spreading amongst the darker beings. Servants of Ba'al\nhave reawakened and been more aggressive in seeking new blood to corrupt and\ntaint. Any wishing to attract the attention of the Swarm should seek Aphrael,\nmembers wearing the brand of CDS, or any leader. It is never known when the\ndark ones will withdraw and return to the shadows. It is best not to keep\nthem waiting.\n\nVeltheera\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 20-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Ringbearers\n==============================================================================\n\nGreetings this month from the Ringbearers, Brotherhood of the Trinity. We'd\nlike to start out by welcoming our newest members to RB; Quelam, Rhagroluk and\nGraxx. They have already made themselves great additions to our group.\n\nRingbearers hosted the IOQ last month, huge thanks to Wiglaff, our tireless\nIOQC leader. We hope you all enjoyed it.\n\nWell, that's about it for this month. We would like to wish those of our\nmembers on 'sabbatical' a safe and hurried return, we miss you all.\n\nTruth, Honor and Knowledge.\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 21-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. TS\/VC\/CoE Updates - via Zio\n==============================================================================\n\nThe Symposium 'Gremlins' have been working hard this month on the many\nproposals and ideas passing through The Symposium Lounge as well as The\nSymposium Online Forums.\n\nThis month also finds The Symposium with a few changes in membership. We would\nlike to extend a notion of appreciation to former members Gelroos, Ilena, and\nGablok for their time and effort dedicated to the council. In addition, The\nSymposium warmly welcomes it's two newest 'Gremlins,' Loanmyk and Shareed.\n\nThe Symposium is currently in the process of appointing a new Mortal Head and\nwould like to wish the best of luck to all applicants.\n\nFollowing is a compilation of this month's proposals, including their fare in\nsubsequent councils.\n\n================================================================Continued=====\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 22-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. TS\/VC\/CoE Updates - via Zio\n==============================================================================\n\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n.[LEGEND] .\n. .\n. TS = The Symposium VC = Visionary Consortium .\n. COE = Council of Elders IG = In-Game .\n. .\n. [+] Indicates The Proposal Passed Current Council\/Stage .\n. [-] Indicates The Proposal Failed Current Council\/Stage .\n. [\/] Indicates The Proposal's Status is Currently Unknown .\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n\n{Enter Game Message Highlight} TS [+] VC [+] COE [+] IG [+]\n{Help Scrap} TS [+] VC [+] COE [+] IG [+]\n{Magic Carpet No-Magic Message} TS [+] VC [+] COE [+] IG [+]\n{Darkhaven Gate Key Re-Key} TS [+] VC [+] COE [+] IG [+]\n{Taming The Treant} TS [+] VC [+] COE [+] IG [+]\n{Mobile to Aid in Exiting Darkhaven} TS [+] VC [+] COE [+] IG [\/]\n{Dynamic Darkhaven Map} TS [+] VC [+] COE [+] IG [\/]\n{News Search String} TS [+] VC [+] COE [+] IG [\/]\n{Blank Notes Keyed to Blank} TS [+] VC [+] COE [+] IG [\/]\n{Residential Keys Not Zapping} TS [+] VC [+] COE [+] IG [\/]\n{Missed Attacks Initiating Combat} TS [+] VC [+] COE [+] IG [\/]\n{Revamp & Move Academy Death Trap} TS [+] VC [+] COE [+] IG [\/]\n\n================================================================Continued=====\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 23-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-REALMS NEWS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. TS\/VC\/CoE Updates - via Zio\n==============================================================================\n\n{Lower 'Fletched' Arrow Weight} TS [+] VC [+] COE [-] IG [-]\n{Rock, Paper, Scissors} TS [+] VC [+] COE [-] IG [-]\n{Misery of Mourning Diversification} TS [+] VC [+] COE [-] IG [-]\n{Mana Regen Uninterrupted by AFK} TS [+] VC [-] COE [-] IG [-]\n{Multi-Target Abilities} TS [+] VC [-] COE [-] IG [-]\n{Modifying the Mongrel} TS [+] VC [-] COE [-] IG [-]\n{Sonoria Transport Program} TS [+] VC [-] COE [-] IG [-]\n{Saddle Bags for Pets} TS [-] VC [-] COE [-] IG [-]\n{Selling Items Keyed to 0 Gold} TS [-] VC [-] COE [-] IG [-]\n{Orgtalk} TS [-] VC [-] COE [-] IG [-]\n{Corpse Sacrifice Restrictions} TS [-] VC [-] COE [-] IG [-]\n{Honour Channel} TS [-] VC [-] COE [-] IG [-]\n{Cleric Trance Renamed To 'Prayer'} TS [-] VC [-] COE [-] IG [-]\n\nFor a more in-depth look at the reasonings behind the fate's of the\naformentioned proposals, please refer to the Tome of Conception located\n'E S U S W' of Darkhaven [Square].\n\nQuestions? Comments? Concerns? Feel free to contact your local Symposium\nRepresentative, A Symposium Immortal, or drop a note off at The Symposium's\nOffices. (All Referenced in Help TS)\nZio Glim'Glemnir\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 24-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-POLLS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Introduction - by Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\nGreetings, everyone.\n\nI present to you the first reincarnation of the Herald Assembly Polls. Your\nvotes will remain anonymous, and the results will be posted in the Cry of\nDespair next month and also posted to the Herald Assembly to be used to get an\ninsight into what you, the player, wants.\n\nTo vote in this poll, simply MUDmail your vote to me in the format on the\nfollowing page. Please follow this format.\n\nYou may also include an optional reason as to why you are voting for this\nchoice. Remember that these results DO matter as they let us know how you are\nenjoying the game. Results must be MUDmailed to me (Alysira) by the 20th of\nJune. Please turn to the next page for this month's poll!\n\n================================================================Continued=====\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 25-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-POLLS-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. Introduction - by Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\nCry of Despair Poll #1- Areas\n\nWhat do you most enjoy doing first when exploring a new area?\n1) Killing all the mobs I can;\n2) Exploring and finding out all the secret passage;\n3) Finding the best equipment in the area;\n4) Finding the best new treasures in the area.\n\nRemember to MUDmail your answer to Alysira by June 20th in the following\nformat: This is an example.\n\nSubject: Poll #1- Areas\nTo: Alysira\n\nAnd in the body of the note;\n\nMy vote is for Option #1, because I very much enjoy killing mobs for\nthe experience they give.\n\nRemember, at ANY TIME during the month you may MUDmail suggestive poll\ntopics to me. If you do, your name and any other details will be kept\nconfidential. Please enjoy this poll!\n\n-Alysira\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 26-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-FUNNYBONES-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\nFound on the internet, www.funny.net, submitted by Stozzter:\n\nIf Dr. Seuss wrote for Star Trek: the Next Generation...\nPicard: Sigma Indri, that's the star,\nSo, Data, please, how far? How far?\nData: Our ship can get there very fast\nBut still the trip will last and last\nWe'll have two days til we arrive\nBut can the Indrans there survive?\nPicard: LaForge, please give us factor nine.\nLaForge: But, sir, the engines are offline!\nPicard: Offline! But why? I want to go!\nPlease make it so, please make it so!\nRiker: But sir, if Geordi says we can't,\nWe can't, we mustn't, and we shan't,\nThe danger here is far too great!\nPicard: But surely we must not be late!\nTroi: I'm sensing anger and great ire.\nComputer: Alert! Alert! The ship's on fire!\nPicard: The ship's on fire? How could this be?\nWho lit the fire?\nRiker: Not me.\nWorf: Not me.\nPicard: Computer, how long til we die?\nComputer: Eight minutes left to say goodbye.\n\n================================================================Continued=====\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 27-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-FUNNYBONES-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\nData: May I suggest a course to take?\nWe could, I think, quite safely make\nExtinguishers from tractor beams\nAnd stop the fire, or so it seems...\nGeordi: Hurray! Hurray! You've saved the day!\nAgain I say, Hurray! Hurray!\nPicard: Mr. Data, thank you much.\nYou've saved our lives, our ship, and such.\nTroi: We still must save the Indran planet--\nData: Which (by the way) is made of granite...\nPicard: Enough, you android. Please desist.\nWe understand--we get your gist.\nBut can we get our ship to go?\nPlease, make it so, PLEASE make it so.\nGeordi: There's sabotage among the wires\nAnd that's what started all the fires.\nRiker: We have a saboteur? Oh, no!\nWe need to go! We need to go!\nTroi: We must seek out the traitor spy\nAnd lock him up and ask him why?\nWorf: Ask him why? How sentimental.\nI say give him problems dental.\n\n================================================================Continued=====\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 28-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-FUNNYBONES-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\nTroi: Are any Romulan ships around?\nHave scanners said that they've been found?\nOr is it Borg or some new threat\nWe haven't even heard of yet?\nI sense no malice in this crew.\nNow what are we supposed to do?\nCrusher: Captain, please, the Indrans need us.\nThey cry out, \"Help us, clothe us, feed us!\"\nI can't just sit and let them die!\nA doctor MUST attempt--MUST try!\nPicard: Doctor, please, we'll get there soon.\nCrusher: They may be dead by Tuesday noon.\nWorf: The saboteur is in the brig.\nHe's very strong and very big.\nI had my phaser set on stun--\nA zzzip! A zzzap! Another one!\nHe would not budge, he would not fall,\nHe would not stun, no, not at all!\nHe changed into a stranger form\nAll soft and purple, round and warm.\nPicard: Did you see this, Mr. Worf?\nDid you see this creature morph?\nWorf: I did and then I beat him fairly.\nHit him on the jaw--quite squarely.\n\n================================================================Continued=====\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 29-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-FUNNYBONES-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\nRiker: My commendations, Klingon friend!\nOur troubles now are at an end!\nCrusher: Now let's get our ship to fly\nAnd orbit yonder Indran sky!\nPicard: LaForge, please tell me we can go...?\nGeordi: Yes, sir, we can.\nPicard: Then make it so!\n\n================================================================Continued=====\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 30-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-CRY QUEST-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. May's Quest - by Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\nLast month, there were two new puzzles to solve for the CoD Quest. I received\nquite a few entries, thank you everyone for participating =) These two winners\nwere chosen at random from all the correct entries. Congratulations to:\nShaitan and Wintermute!\n\nPlease see me A.S.A.P. for your prizes. Congrats! For everyone else, here's\nthe answers to last month's quest.\n\n1. (a) DUST-\nTo remove dust from something.\nTo sprinkle something with power\/dust-like substance.\n1. (b) INHABITABLE-\nCapable of being lived in, habitable.\nNot habitable.\n1. (c) INSCIENT-\nHaving knowledge, insight.\nHaving no knowledge, being ignorant.\n1. (d) SCREEN-\nTo conceal from view.\nTo show or project.\n\n2. (a) FDPRNOSWHCLIATMY, Every second letter spells DROW CITY.\n2. (b) JMAOQRLIGAH, Every second letter spells MORIA.\n2. (c) JZQIFGWGHUARAAMT, Every second letter spells ZIGGURAT.\n\nHope you enjoyed these puzzles! Please have fun with this month's quest!\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 31-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-CRY QUEST-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-. June's Quest - by Alysira\n==============================================================================\n\nThis month, I have sought out five popular mobs from around the Realms, and\nplaced the first line of their description (what you see when you 'exam' them)\nhere. Your mission is to find out which mobs these belong to, and then make\nnote of their name and area location.\n\n1. His form seems solid enough, but the exact shape of him eludes your gaze\nsomehow.\n2. His neatly trimmed white beard and pot belly make him look quite jovial,\nbut there is also an air of authority about him that is not to be denied.\n3. She looks quite comfortable on her emerald throne.\n4. This is the mightiest of dragons, and his power, as well as his compassion\nleaves you in awe.\n5. This man is probably the worse threat to life ever... a camel salesman!\n\nYou must name as many of these mobs and areas they belong to as you can. The\ntwo most correct entries will be selected as the winners. If there are more\nthan two correct entries, then two shall be selected randomly. Entries must\nbe MUDmailed to me by the 18th of June.\n\nGood luck and enjoy!\n-Alysira\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 32-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-FROM THE QUILL OF ALYSIRA-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\nGreetings, readers!\n\nThis month, we have welcome Babui and Zio to the staff. Babui will be writing\narticles about equipment, a handy thing using her experience with the Newbie\nCouncil, and Zio will be giving us updates on The Symposium updates. Welcome!\n\nWe have another exciting chapter to Uncle Sarakin's Storytime, and Stozzter\nhas found us a great joke for Funnybones!\n\nHope you enjoy this month's issue!\n\n-Alysira\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 33-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-PUBLIC OUTCRY-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\nOn September 10-12, 2004 I'll be participating again in the Weekend to\nEnd Breast Cancer.\n\nI'll walk 60 kilometres over the course of one weekend with thousands\nof other women and men. The net proceeds will support breast cancer\nresearch, education, and services.\n\nI've agreed to raise at least $2,000, but I've set my personal goal at\n$10,000 so I need your help. Would you please consider making a\ndonation? Please visit my site at http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2ptd3 or contact me\nto make a donation another way.\n\nAccording to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 20,500\nwomen will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and about 5,400 will\ndie from the disease. That's why I'm walking so far. To do something bold\nabout breast cancer. I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with\nme - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts.\n\nThank you in advance for your generosity!\n\nSincerely,\nMoonbeam\n\nNOW ACCEPTING PAYPAL DONATIONS @ Moonbeam@game.org\n\nI've raised 28% of my goal! Thank you :) Only $7200 to go!\n\nComing to the reunion and want to help out? www.realmsreunion.com click on\nslave auction and sign up to be auctioned as a slave! all proceeds will go\nto this cause.\n\nIf you have any fundraising ideas or want to work with me to help raise money\nfor this effort, please contact me. I can use all the help I can get.\nTogether we will beat this.\n\n(Also, see HELP MOONBEAM throughout the month for any updates.)\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 34-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-PUBLIC OUTCRY-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\nCome to the Cracked Cask Casino for all of your gambling and financial needs,\nfeaturing 3 levels of jackpots. Delanna hosts the 100 mill jackpot game in the\nwest room (Darrek's Corner), Adryanna hosts the 1 billion jackpot game in the\neast room (An Ale Room), and Magdeline hosts the 5 billion jackpot game in the\nnorth room (The Upper Bar). In the south room, Vitarla hosts multiplayer\nblackjack. A daily lottery is also available on Orestes, using numbers from\nthe PA lottery, with a ticket cost of 100k, and a minimum jackpot of 5 billion\ncoins.\n\nFor those who wish to sell or buy equipment, there is Orestes the Auctioneer\nand now banker. Items with a * can be bought, and the prospective seller can\nput their item up for sale or for auction for as little as 1 hour or as long\nas 14 days. There is a listing fee of 10K per item per day, with a 1% sellers\ncommission if the item is sold. Orestes now features interest paying accounts,\nwith a minimum deposit of 5 million coins, and higher interest rates for\ndeposits over 100 million and 500 million coins.\n\nOrestes also sells heal potions, tanksets, truesight, sanctuary, demonskin,\nand dragonskin. Look at Orestes for current pricing.\n\n-- Cyril\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 35-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-PUBLIC OUTCRY-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\/---------------------------------------------------\\\n| \/-----------------------------------------------\\ |\n| | | |\n| | Have something important to say, but don't | |\n| | have anywhere to say it? | |\n| | | |\n| | Consider advertising in the Cry of Despair! | |\n| | | |\n| | Organization leaders, wedding planners, | |\n| | anything and everything appropriate will be | |\n| | considered, formatted to your liking, and | |\n| | posted here free of charge! | |\n| | | |\n| | Just MUDmail your announcement to Alysira, and| |\n| | you'll receive it back just as it will appear | |\n| | in the CoD, open to changes if neccessary. | |\n| | | |\n| \\-----------------------------------------------\/ |\n\\---------------------------------------------------\/\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 36-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-PUBLIC OUTCRY-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n\/---------------------------------------------------\\\n| \/-----------------------------------------------\\ |\n| | | |\n| | Are you looking for a new challenge in life? | |\n| | | |\n| | Want to meet interesting, and even not-so- | |\n| | interesting people? | |\n| | | |\n| | Want to discover new aspects of the game? | |\n| | | |\n| | Want your voice to be heard by the whole MUD? | |\n| | | |\n| | And... Want to get paid for it all? | |\n| | | |\n| | Then look at a career in journalism! Send a | |\n| | short application and sample article via | |\n| | MUDmail to Alysira if you're interested in | |\n| | joining the Cry of Despair staff. | |\n| | | |\n| | Hope to hear from you soon! | |\n| | | |\n| \\-----------------------------------------------\/ |\n\\---------------------------------------------------\/\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 37-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-PUBLIC OUTCRY-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================\n\nIn celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Realms of Despair Reunion, the\nImmortals are holding a contest to design a logo for the event!\n\nYour design may be anything that includes the words \"10th Anniversary Reunion\"\nand fits the celebratory theme. The deadline for this contest is the 10th of\nJune, and all entries should be e-mailed to Myra at realmsofdespair@cox.net\n\nThe Herald Assembly will organize the judging of the entries, and the winner\nwill be presented with a set of Reunion souveniers with their logo on it thanks\nto Thoric, and awarded with a glory prize.\n\nYou may enter this contest even if you are not attending the reunion. If you\nhave any questions, feel free to address them to Moonbeam or the Herald\nAssembly. Remember that the deadline is the 10th of June, and enjoy!\n\n-The Immortals\n\n==============================================================================\n.-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-Page 38-\"^^\"-.-\"^^\"-.\n==============================================================================<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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