{"id":1929,"date":"2024-03-20T13:42:47","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T13:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=1929"},"modified":"2024-03-20T13:42:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T13:42:48","slug":"cry-of-despair-96","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/cry-of-despair-96\/","title":{"rendered":"Cry of Despair #96"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Babui interprets your MUD dreams and tells us The Story Of The Drow, Tokai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"cryofdespair\">\n     __  ___________________________________   __________________________\n    \/  \\\/             \\                     \\ \/                         \/\\\n   |    \\             \/                     \/\/                         \/%%|\n   |                                           Issue 96, June 2005    |%%%|\n    \\____\/                     ____                          _____    |%%\/\n     \\                                                               \/\n      |            ,- _=.                            \/\\             |\n      |           (' \/|                             ||               \\\n       \\         ((  ||   ,._-_ '\\\\\/\\\\        \/'\\\\ =||=               \\\n        \\        ((  ||    ||    || ;'       || ||  ||                 |\n        \/\\        ( \/ |    ||    ||\/         || ||  ||                 \\\n       \/  \\        -____-  \\\\,   |\/          \\\\,\/   \\\\,                 \\\n      |                         (                                        |\n      |                          -_-                                   \\\/\n      |  \/_____                                                  _______\\\n       \\\/                                                                \\\n        \\            -_____                                               |\n         \\            ' | -,                      _    '                 \/\n         \/            \/| |  |`  _-_   _-_, -_-_   < \\, \\\\ ,._-_         \/\n        |             || |==|| || \\\\ ||_.  || \\\\  \/-|| ||  ||          |\n       \/             =|| |  |, ||\/    = || || || (( || ||  ||          |\n       \\              =-____,  \\\\,\/  ,-_-  ||-'   \\\/\\\\ \\\\  \\\\,         \\\n       \/\\            (                     |\/                           \\\n      \/                                    '                             \\\n      |   Immortal Sponsor- Alysira                                   |\n   __\/___  ______________________________  __________________________    \/\n  \/      \\\/                              \\\/                         \/%   \\\n |                                        \\                        \/%%%  \/\n |                                                                 \\%%%%\/   \n  \\_________________________________________________________________\\%%\/\n\n\n\n     __  ___________________________________   __________________________\n    \/  \\\/             \\                     \\ \/                         \/\\\n   |    \\             \/                     \/\/                         \/%%|\n   |                                           Issue 96, June 2005    |%%%|\n    \\____\/                     ____                          _____    |%%\/\n     \\                                                               \/ \n      |   Babui's Babble Bubble - by Babui                          |\n      |                                                              \\\n       \\    Wedding Congratulations - by Babui                        \\\n        \\                                                              |\n        \/\\    June Horoscopes - by Mari                                \\  \n       \/  \\                                                             \\\n      |  Poetry Submission - by Mari                                    |\n      |                                                                \\\/\n      |  \/_____The Story Of The Drow, Tokai - by Babui               ___\\\n       \\\/                                                        ___     \/\n       \/    News from around the Realms - Nations News                  \/\n       |                                     Guild News                \/\n       \\                                   TS\/VC\/CoE News              \\\n       \/\\                                                               \\\n      \/    Fathomer Quest Submission - by Sianne                         |\n      |                                                                  |\n      |    Cry of Despair Quest - May's Quest Results                   |\n      \\                             June's Quest                        \\\n      \/                                                              ____\\\n     |   From the Quill of Alysira                                        |\n      \\                                                                   \\\n       |  A Cry For Help - by Aragon                                       |\n      \/                                                                   \/\n     \/  Calling All Players! - by Aragon                                 \/\n     \\                                                                   \\\n      \\        Seeking Laughs - by Babui                                  \\\n      |                                                                    |\n      \/ Cry Of Despair: NewsDesk Staff Openings - by Aslan                \/\n   __\/___  ______________________________  __________________________    \/\n  \/      \\\/                              \\\/                         \/%   \\\n |                                        \\                        \/%%%  \/\n |                                                                 \\%%%%\/   \n  \\_________________________________________________________________\\%%\/\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   Babui's Babble Bubble                                     by Babui    ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nAdmit it! You're a mud addict!!! Admit it! You've had dreams about mud!\n \nAha! But have you ever wondered what they might mean?!...\n \nDream - You got hitched! <3\nMeans - You'll be single for at least 5 years to come...\n\nDream - You DT'd!!!!! *SCREAMS*\nMeans - You're going to get something very valuable to you!\n\nDream - Got smited by Danny\/Seth\/dragonflies...\nMeans - As much as you hate to admit it..you are really scared of them...\n\nDream - Your mudspouse is ignoring you\nMeans - Ask yourself...ARE YOU CHEATING ON HIM\/HER\/IT?!\n\nDream - An ASCII picture leaped out from the screen!\nMeans - ...*bpat*....\n \nDream - You got illegal'd \/ You illegal'd someone\nMeans - There's a friend who is really irrating, but you're too nice to say so.\n \nDream - You won JACKPOT at Cyri's gambling bots!\nMeans - Someone is gona steal everything you have!\n\nDream - You killed all the imms and made yourself supreme entity\nMeans - Either you really like the game..or you really don't like Thoric..\n \nDream - You gave Kali a million hugs and smooches and nothing happened\nMeans - You're definitely dreaming...\n \nDream - You got Balzhured!\nMeans - You're _generally_ a law abiding citizen\n \nDream - Stoneheft gave you a ride on his cloud!\nMeans - You need glasses.... that's Loril hun\n \nDream - You discover that person of your dreams is actually your mother\/father\nMeans - You're getting to know your beloved mud girl\/guy pretty well!\n\nDream - You got killed by a street peddlar\nMeans - You're not as buff as you think you are!\n \nMUHAHAHA...AM I RIGHT?!\n\nDisclaimer : All dreams and meanings are totally fictional, made for\nentertainment purposes.\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\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\n \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\| |\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\| |\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \n\/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ | | \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ __  \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ | | \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/\n \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\| |\\ \\ \\ \\ \\   \/..\\  ` ` \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\| |\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \n------------------' `---------- (    ) \\|\/ -----------' `------------------\n ,------------------------- _\\___>  <__\/\/` ------------------------------. \n |                          >,---.   ,-'                                 | \n |  On the 30th of April         |  . \\   Lizards and humans watches as  | \n |                               `. `. \\   .,                            | \n |                                |  `. |  ||                            | \n |   Raususken + Sillosh          `.  : |__||  joins in holy matrimony   | \n |                                __> `.,---'                            | \n |                               |.--'\\`.\\                               | \n `------------------------------ _\\\\   \\`.| -----------------------------' \n------------------. ,------------ \/|\\ - |:| ----------. ,------------------\n \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\| |\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ ' `    |:|  \\ \\ \\ \\ \\| |\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \n\/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ | | \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ |:| \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ | | \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/\n \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\| |\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\  |:\/  \\ \\ \\ \\ \\| |\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \n\/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ | | \/ \/  --.________,-_\/  \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ | | \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/\n \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\| |\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ ```-----' \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\| |\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \n\/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ | | \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ | | \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/\n\n\n \n              .::\\)`:`,    10 May 2005\n           .:;\\\/-`\\``;)                    ,.------,\n           ;;==`_  -:;(                ,,-{*}\\----,.`.\n          ;:==  6   6;;)             ,(((((({*});--. .\\\nAragon    ;;C      } )'             (('`)))-({*}) . \\ .\\ Grezelle\n          :;`    `--';               >6  6`({*}))) . \\--\n            |  `____\/                ( {    ))())) . .`,\n      ____._|      |_____.            `--' (((()))  .  |\n     \/    \\  \\__  _| |    \\            `--  )))))) .  .|\n    |      )  \\\/\\\/\\_{@}    |           ,-| &(((((((  .  |\n    |       \\_ \\ \\  | \/    |          \/ | \/ )))))))   .|\n    |    |\\   : \\ |\/ | CONGRATULATIONS!*@@*( '   ` ) . |\n    \\     \\    \\_\\\/_\/   |  |         \/  *\/  \\ \\'\/ \/.   |\n     \\     \\     |o     |  |         \\.  \\   |'@'|    .|\n      \\     \\    |      ; ,'--,.,.,.,  \\     -*@*-.  . |\n       \\     \\_________._--`((,:{@}.:))_\\    |-@-|  .  |\n        \\    '         |   ((,{@}:{@}.))-----'   ;\/\\   (,\n         \\._____________`-__((;,{@},:))_________\/|{ | . ;\n         |       |     |      `';{@},)   \/`-----'\\  |.  |\n         |    .__\/\\__  |       `{@};,;  \/ \/ | \\ \\ \\\/   .|\n         |   \/   :;  \\ |        `(@))\\ \/           \\. . |\n         |  \/!   |    \\|         ';; ))_\/`-'\/`_`.,  \\.  |\n         | | !   |     |          ';((   |   |  ! `_ \\ .|\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   June Horoscopes                                           by Mari     ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n           +-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+\n           |R|o|D| |H|o|r|o|s|c|o|p|e|s| |f|o|r| |J|u|n|e|\n           +-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+\n \n  +-+-+-+-+-+\n  |A|r|i|e|s|\n  +-+-+-+-+-+\n \n   .-.   .-.\n  (_  \\ \/  _)    The Ram - March 21 to April 19\n       |\n       |       Become aware of the power of social skills....      \n               Get more power by vowing to become a \"Leader.\"\n               ... Reach after spiritual goals. Commission a\n               portrait. Live music brings good luck.... Go\n               with some intense self-expressions.\nFamous Aries: David Letterman, Celine Dion, Eddie Murphy\n\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+\n  |T|a|u|r|u|s|\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+ \n \n    .     .\n     .___.       The Bull - April 20 to May 20\n    .'   `.       \n   :       :   Work to become simultaneously open-minded and focused. \n   :       :   Improved self-expression is needed and will be useful.\n    `.___.'    Unique new opportunities bring pleasant surprises. \n               You are challenged to be charismatic. Express your\n               fantasies. Steer clear of hypersensitive folks. \n\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+\n  |G|e|m|i|n|i|\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+\n    ._____.\n      | |        The Twins - May 21 to June 21\n      | |     \n     _|_|_     You can be a dash extravagant, Develop your ability\n               to process technical data. Make an effort to think.\n               Dare to become more intense, novel, complex, original\n               and brilliant.... Consider abstract subjects. Make a\n               dream come true..Rather than plunging into a bottomless \n               pit, keep your eye on self-transformation.\nFamous Gemini: Paul McCartney, George Bush, Clint Eastwood\n\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+\n  |C|a|n|c|e|r|\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+\n \n      .--.\n     \/   _`.     The Crab - June 22 to July 22\n    (_) ( )       \n   '.    \/     Possibly, you will learn how much is too much by taking\n     `--'      on more than you can handle.... Be sure to reward the\n               loyalty you value.... It's easy to enjoy new duties and\n               pleasure in new experience as Personal relations get better.\nFamous Cancer: Princess Diana, Mel Brooks, Merv Griffin\n\n   +-+-+-+\n   |L|e|o|\n   +-+-+-+\n \n      .--.\n     (    )      The Lion - July 23 to Aug 22\n    (_)  \/        \n        (_,    Organization and negotiation brings favorable agreements..\n               Your genuine respect can have miraculous effects. \n               Bring out better character traits.... Distinguish between\n               fact and fantasy. Use your ability to see through appearances!\n               Go with some intense self-expressions.\nFamous Leos: Madonna, Mick Jagger, Robert De Niro\n\n  +-+-+-+-+-+\n  |V|i|r|g|o|\n  +-+-+-+-+-+\n \n  _\n  ' `:--.--.\n     |  |  |_    The Virgin - Aug 23 to Sep 22\n     |  |  | )   \n     |  |  |\/  Work to become simultaneously open-minded and focused... \n          (J   The surprise factor is strong. Create an immediate burst\n               of initiative. Get a new sense of proportion. Change your\n               frame of reference.... Control of others does not bring\n               you safety, success or satisfaction. Self-control and\n               self-transformation is helpful. \nFamous Virgos: Mother Teresa, Stephen King, Richard Gere\n \n  +-+-+-+-+-+\n  |L|i|b|r|a|\n  +-+-+-+-+-+\n        __\n   ___.'  '.___  The Balance - Sep 23 to Oct 23\n   ____________  \n               You can reduce stress in your relations with others\n               .... Think before you speak.\n               Develop your sense of fair play. Listen more than just hearing.\nFamous Libras: Jesse Jackson, John Lennon, Oscar Wilde\n\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+\n  |S|c|o|r|p|i|o|\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+\n   _\n  ' `:--.--.\n     |  |  |         The Scorpion - Oct 24 to Nov 22\n     |  |  |       \n     |  |  |  ..,  Emotions are strong. Take a leap of faith into a new \n           `---':  emotional area. Tend to practical affairs. To get more\n                   love, develop your grace, charm and sense of values.... \n                   Channel your boundless energy.\nFamous Scorpios: Julia Roberts, Bill Gates, Leonardo DiCaprio\n \n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+\n  |S|a|g|i|t|t|a|r|i|u|s|\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+\n\n          ...\n          .':    The Archer - Nov 23 to Dec 21\n        .'        \n    `..'       You can successfully relate to others once you see the light\n    .'`.       and make a new balance between your conscious will and your\n               deepest feelings for home and family.... Communication flows\n               well. Organization and negotiation brings favorable agreements.\nFamous Sagittarius: Frank Sinatra, Britney Spears, Jimi Hendrix\n\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+\n  |C|a|p|r|i|c|o|r|n|\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+\n            _\n    \\      \/_)   The Goat - Dec 22 to Jan 19\n     \\    \/`.      \n      \\  \/     You need to decide when a one-track mind behooves you and when\n      \\  \/   : narrow-mindedness is an obstacle.... Improved self-expression\n       \\\/ __.' can be dramatic or subtle. Your efforts can bring you\n               recognition. Unique new opportunities bring pleasant surprises. \nFamous Capricorns: Muhammad Ali, Denzel Washington, Elvis Presley\n\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+\n  |A|q|u|a|r|i|u|s|\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+\n\n .-\"-._.-\"-._.-  The Water Bearer - Jan 20 to Feb 18\n .-\"-._.-\"-._.-    \n               Get more involved with music, poetry and photography. The\n               more that you trust your intuition, the easier your life\n               becomes.... Network and Exchange ideas. Enjoy social as\n               well as business meetings. You have the opportunity to\n               deepen your roots and thus rise far in life. \nFamous Aquarius: Ronald Reagan, Paul Newman, John Travolta\n\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+\n  |P|i|s|c|e|s|\n  +-+-+-+-+-+-+\n \n   `-.    .-'    The Fish \n      :  :\n    --:--:--   If you have an important dream or vision, now's a great time\n      :  :     to share it with people. Work with appropriate professionals.\n   .-'    `-.  Life is exciting. Like a bolt out of the blue new passions\n               come and old passions depart from you.... \nFamous Pisces: Albert Einstein, Kurt Cobain, Bruce Willis \n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   Poetry Submission                                         by Mari     ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nRaven\n \nShe walks the fields of life... in a hopeless search for happiness.\nShe has seen what can be seen, tasted what can be tasted... \nshe has felt all there is to feel... \nshe has smelled all the sweet roses... \nand she has thought the unthinkable.\nShe walks alone, dressed in dark cloaks and hood, her eyes painted a coal\nblack, her lips, a crimson rose. \nHer skin, a pale white, shines in each night's moonlight...\nHer voice, quiet as an autumn's rain...\nwould comfort any man who heard her... \nbut she searches not of love or men... \nbut for the true meaning of her life.\nShe speaks true, from her heart... from her very soul. \nShe lives for the nature of earth, the animals, the trees that\ngrow beside her... the flowers that greet her each spring... \nfor the water who makes her thirst disappear. For the healers of the world\nwho ebb her pain away.\nAnd although her soul being is immortal...\nthe magic in her eyes starts to fade along the way, with each rocky path she\ntrudges through... a small piece of her is taken.\nNature means taking and giving life... which is what she is about...she may\ntake life...but with each seed she plants in the ground, she gives the life \nback. She being of nature, she is dark... as well as pure... so she ends her\nstory here, she tells me no more...and I say goodbye to this wonderful creature\nwho goes by the name \"Raven\".\n \nSubmitted by Gabriele Fyremusik.\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   The Story Of The Drow, Tokai                              by Babui    ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nIt was a dark gloomy night. It was a quiet night. This quiet dark city gives no\nindication of the heavily populated bustling town during day time. The dim\nstreetlights of Darkhaven flickered on and off in suspense.\n \nTokai's head sticks out from behind below the sundial. Glancing around\nnervously, he slowly emerges from his hiding place as he made sure no one is\nout there. No one..or so he thought. With a mischievous grin on his face, he\nslowly strips his armor. The moonlight and shadows dance together in a\nromantic waltz on his body. Still grinning, he took off his last piece of\narmor and bounced into the fountain. The clear water instantly turned into a\nmurky misty colour as the evil drow bathed in the fountain. \"HA! Let's see\nwhich poor soul will drink this water tomorrow!\", he muses.\n \nHowever, as soon as he was satisfied that he had contaminated the drinking \nwater of darkhaven square, his grin was replaced by a solemn look. Mission. I \nmust not forget my mission, he reminded himself. Standing up, he brushes back \nhis dark brown hair and ignoring the water dripping from his body, he quickly \ndressed himself and slips into the shadows once more.\n \nMoving from shadow to shadow, Tokai's thoughts wandered back...back to the days\nwhen he was living happily in The City of Iniquity with his drow brothers and\nsisters....Back to Sadeth at the brothel, wearing her sexy black leather\ncorset...\n\nHow he enjoyed the good old days. They seem so far away now. No one knows how \nlong this mission will take. How long it will be, before he can enjoy the dark \nundergrounds, and the company of Sadeth again. His mission, he thought grimly\n...to find Nelkum - his friend, his drow brother.\n \nMonths ago, Nelkum had ventured into the light of the above ground, wishing to \nexplore this whole new world he had never seen before. Tokai was worried - he \nhad heard stories of the dangers in the world above. The thieves, assassins, \nvampires and all the evils and corruption that goes on known, or unknown in\nin the busy city. However, no matter how much Tokai tried to dissuade Nelkum,\nNelkum has had his mind set. Even with balls and chains, whips and ropes,\nNelkum's mind could not be changed. Making a promise to Tokai, he vowed he\nwill be back and then they could catch up on the days they were apart! That\nwas 6 months ago. Nelkum never came back.\n \nNelkum never breaks a promise, Tokai frowned. Sure that something unfortunate \nhad happened to his friend, he was determined to display his heroic cleric \nskills and save his beautiful Nelkum. With his mission set out clearly in\nfront of him again, he pushed on...\n \n....To be continued....\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   Nations News - Half-Ogre                                  via Romani  ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nFrom the Opallinoc New Bureau:\n \nDateline Dunhill - Rice Husks Transported\nVolstagg the Catacomb Dweller, has completed the task of bringing the unwanted\nrice husks of Edo to the Pixie outpost in the Dunhill area. Citor is thanked\nfor the use of his carts as is Lanthaos for providing 'the red wagon'.\n \nDateline Opallinoc - Threats of War with Edo\nThe Grand Daimyo of Edo has refused to give the Uruk'hai satisfaction over the\nmisrepresentation of the rice husks. It is rumored the Grand Daimyo laughed\nas he said, \"Let the buyer beware.\" The Uruk'hai elders are demanding action.\nKlaatu, leader of the Uruk'hai, has ordered Mobilization Stage 2 in effect.\n \nDateline Opallinoc - Order for Mobilization Stage 2\nStage 2 of the Mobilization has been announced. All Cadre formations are to \nassemble at the appropriate areas. This is NOT a drill. The Uruk'hai expect\nevery half-Ogre to do his duty. Opallinoc will be avenged.\n \nDateline Somewhere in the Barren Peaks\nThe Valley Merchant has been captured and brought before the Uruk'hai tribunal.\nSatisfaction has been received from the Merchant and a formal apology issued.\nAs part of the apology, discounts on purchases will be given to all Half-ogre\n\n----------\n\n  The warm weather and occasional rainfalls of summer decend upon Krozloy\nearly this year, a blessing from Grishnakh after the horrible days of the\nyear past. This mid-year, the half-orcs pause in remembrance of those\nwho had fallen both during the civil conflict that had so torn the Nation\nto shreds, and the return of the orc God Grishnakh.\n \n  The Valley of Krozloy is now blossoming with large crops of various foods,\nall being cultivated for both trade and consumption. The lumber industry\nis once again booming, woodlands to the east and west of Krozloy being cut\nto provide wood for the foundations of more defensive fortifications to\nthe valley and improvements upon the old. The stone mining has died down,\nhowever, as a mass-production of stone has caused a decrease in it's value.\n \n  However, Il'Khan mining teams still have yet to find any gold veins as\nrich as those they had tapped previously to the rebellion, which had\nbeen drained by the rebels. There have been rumors, but nothing more.\n \n----------\n\n       After carefull consideration I have decided to put into print the \nsacred anthem of the Hobbits for those who wish to read. To properly sing \nthis song a group of Hobbits must stand around the warm coals of a fire with\none foot in the air, a hat in their hands while they lean on each other for\nballance, which establishes true brotherhood.\n\n                           Our National Hobbit Anthem\n  We have big hairy feet, we love our hairy feet\n  to be a Hobbit is lucky and neat, cause we have \n  hairy feet.\n  When villians come to steal and destroy we will stomp\n  them out with our big hairy feet.  To those who are wise and kind \n  to us we are nice and kind to them. To those who try and take our\n  hairy feet a curse will be forever upon them.\n  We love our hairy feet. We love our hairy feet.\n  Long may our Thain be blessed,\n  we love our Thain and our hairy feet.\n \nMay this song inspire courage and joy in the heart of every hobbit who sings\nit.\n\nNow for more news, it is with great sorrow that I discovered that one of my\nmost trusted members of the Hobbit Secret Service was a spy working for \nanother nation. He exploited the trust he was given by publishing private \ninformation and it came to our knowledge that he had a ally in the Hobbit \nForeign Legion. Both of them broke their vow of duty, protection and service\nto the thain and have been removed from office. The small race they were \nserving in this act of treason is no longer considered our friend. We have \nno more contact with the lizard nation.\n  However it is with great joy that I announce the many weddings, great \nharvests, and the safe arrival of our first wagon train.\n  We wish you a wonderful spring, sincerely Zasperlyn your Thain and the \nmany faithfull and happy followers.\n\n----------\n\n*Written on ancient vellum*\nThe Gralthai are making our preparations to seek out new territory to add \nto our growing empire. We have begun plotting new courses for our explorers \nas well as seeking out new translators and able guides to the currently \nunknown races in this world. Our actions are not yet hostile, we are meerly\ncurious.\n*Signed with the seal of the captains blood*\nAslan de Rotheschilde\n\nOOC News: Questions relating to starting rp plots, please find me or Mari.\n\n\nThis is PNN, Your Source for Pixie News:\nIn Reomyr, Work is being done on the Reomyr Museum of Stuff. Citizens are\nincouraged to donate stuff to the museum and to return stuff they have\nborrowed.\nIn Business news, the price of syrup is expected to rise, due to the fire\nlast month. A bountiful sugar beet crop will lower the price of sugar and\nhoney prices should remain the same.\n\n----------\n\nDear Citizens of Nidaros,\n  Having recently arrived to these barren lands I have encountered few souls.\nMy Mercantile Group, The Cyprine Trident has taken up residence in these \nfine lands of Nidaros, Kerlin, the Golden God willing, we will find more kin\nnestled away in Nidaros.\n  I have spoken with Lunari Selaae of the Sashelani Elves, they too have\nstumbled upon hard times, and have procured the aid of what few Nidar I have \nmet personally, yet that is less than a quarter score. I implore you, the \nchildren of Garl Glittergold to stir, may we find again the fire of our \nforges and the sharpness of our pickaxes to unearth many gems. In aiding \nthese sea elfin, perhaps we may as well unite as a people.\n\nBrighid, Meleigh, Nueh, and Sadal, have listed themselves as actively seeking\npartnership with those of Gnomish birth, though I have seen narry one of \nthese souls, nor have I met with them, they are those of Nidar heritage who \nwish to reclaim our place amidst the realms as smiths, tinkerers, jewelers, \nand bards.\n\n          May Baervan Wildwanderer show us success,\n          Lyrin Runecaster.\n \nOOC INFO: If you are interested in taking part of this Sea-elf\/Gnome plot,\nplease mudmail myself or Lunari, thanks :]\n\n----------\n\nA small promise of a future, a glimmering hope at life, the sing petal so\nfragile and of such strength, bloomed into the final rays of hope as the\nreturn of Eldestra's Speaker brought the final answer to the question lingering\nupon a hasty breath. Having been gone since the first rumors of the curse\nbegan it's circulation, it was thought by more than a few that their Speaker\nhad abandoned them. Left to slowly dwindle in number until at last, the\nsickness would overtake them all.\n \nIn their time of hardship however, a man now known as Captain Antaar began to\nreform the lost gaurds and giving them once again, a purpose to ease their\nminds from the sickness overcoming them. From the shadows of the training\ngrounds and among the walls of their chambers, Antaar and his men were watched\ncarefully. Critiqued for any flaw, mishap, or treason that they could pin upon\nhim. The council was about to change drastically and this single mans success\nhad the power to throw out the deceit or seat it further into power.\n \nAlthough accompanied by a drow of questionable motives, the Elohai's \napprehension of his place at the Speakers side was overridden by what also\ncame to the city with her. The Ilythiiri held in his possession not just a\nsingle petal, but a full bloom. It's thin leaves and curving petals were kept\nalive beneath a domed case. As wary as the Elohai were of a drow in their\nmidst, they instinctively knew his presence at the Speakers side was for this\npurpose alone.\n \nMiyaka, having found the first Lily of Shadow, had proven it's existance to\nthose that doubted the rumors. Now, just as quickly as she had relinquished it\nto the Emerald Order, her presence had vanished once again. With the training\nof the men and their health soon to be restored, the next step was finally\nbeing whispered - revenge.\n\n----------\n\nVedui Realms,\n  \nAs things settle for Tel'Quessir and the land is once more embraced in\npeace, Aran Gildeth Dracos has thought long and struggled with the task of\nsetting up a High Council in New Arborlon. Going through the many qualified\nQuendi and narrowing down the list until finally able to make his final \nchoices. As citizens move towards the future, rebuilding and expanding the\nisland, they do so with a great Aran and a competent High Council consisting\nof the following:\n \nAran - Gildeth Calon Dracos\nTaren - Shareed Marius Dracos\nAran en Turnar - Bodileir Caliver\nCala'Amandil - Cleryst Waterlord\nMegiltura - Sotei\nVal'istar - Talisha Dracos\nKiirar en' Mainka - Annale Firestorm\n \nIf you wish to become a part of the Nation during these wonderful times please\ncontact any of those listed on the High Council and they will be sure to answer\nany questions you might have.\n \n----------\n \n-From the reports of Olaiya Namaaryaal, Second Watcher of the Ivory Tower-\n \nWe received a new Speaker seven nights ago with the least aplomb I've \nremembered. I have not seen his face before but my First Watcher spoke of \nhim being our former Archmage. He did not seem magical in my eyes and he \ncarried weapons - long sharp daggerines. No mage I've known carried weapons. \nThey had no need of it. Perhaps he was a charlatan here to take away the \ntreasure of the Ivory Tower, the one we have been searching for, for the \nlast hundred years. The Coral Throne did not come personally to crown this \nSpeaker. The High Reigning Lord of Maarllmori did. I do not trust the \nObsidian Kingdom at all. Gaiar knows what they are up to. Though they were \nthe ones who claimed such a treasure existed and must be retrieved.\n \nThe day before, twelve ships from the Pearl Kingdom arrived. They have \nalways been an interesting sight - fragile like butterflies and the sun \nshining on their opalescent wings. No wonder Sire Iluuna said \"the arrival \nof a pearlship is like the flowers that come with spring.\"\n \nThe Maarmrillans brought pearls and giant oysters. Our new Speaker was \nthere to receive them. I watched him closely. He seemed very interested \nin the collection of pearls they brought. It is rumored Mrillan pearls \ncan be used to store spirits and souls if manipulated properly. My First \nWatcher was by his side. He was very taken by what the Maarmrillans have \nbrought. I do not like the Maarmrillans. I do not like the new Speaker.\n \nPerhaps something is wrong with me. I feel a trap is coming. Or is it \nthat the disaster that happened to Mathlaan a thousand years ago is \ncoming to befall us now?\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   Guild News- Guild of Mages                                            ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nIt's been a while since the Guild of Mages submitted anything to the Cry of\nDespair, so here's a rundown of things we've been up to. As many of you are\naware, things on Realms have been quiet lately, what with exams and the start\nof the summer, but that doesn't mean to say the guild has been resting on its\nlaurels.\n\nExciting things that we have run lately include - Sin\/Olsen, Danbala, quite a\nfew of the new mobs from Nevermore and even a crazy attempt at Gwyn ap Knudd.\nThis is nowhere near a full list of the things we can (and do) run. We have a \nvibrant War Magi team and are always on the lookout for keen and fearless\nrunners looking to make a name for themselves.\nWe have had several new apprentices join our hallowed halls, including Pardulak\nQenelan, Gorsh and Shatara. They all have the promise of being excellent guild\nmembers and would like to welcome them to the tower.\n \nIf anyone would like to join the guild, by all means, do so. Roll up a \ncharacter gain a few levels and stop by for an interview with a member of our \nfriendly IT team. Whether you are a member or not, the guild prides itself in \nhelping out any mages in need, whether it be with guidance, advice or in \nextreme circumstances by helping people CR!\nThe Guild of Mages is a fantastic place to socialise, make friends and enjoy\nmany aspects of the game. Apply today!\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   TS\/VC\/CoE Updates for May                                 by Mari     ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nTS VC\/CoE News for May 2005\n\nBelow you will find TS Passes and Fails as well as VC\/CoE updates for May.\nAs always if you have any questions ask a TS Representative.\n\nPassed TS In May 2005\n=========================================\n**Multiplay indicator for group display, have a star [*] in group display to\nshow if more than one char is logged from the same ip.\n\n**Possible solution to lost pwords. use email for password retrieval.\n\n**Increase level of 'chardelete' command- To increase the max level at which\nyou can use 'chardelete' from level 5 to level 15 or 20\n \nFailed TS In May 2005\n=========================================\n**Gambling Proposal, An idea for immortal hosted gaming- it was felt that this\nwas not something really needed or wanted by most players asked.\n\n**Lowering Mana cost for brewing - lower the cost of mana to brew a potion.\nit was felt that a change in this area would do more harm than good.\n \nNo CoE\/VC Updates were available.\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   Fathomer Quest Submission                                 by Sianne   ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nYarr! Us scurvy dogs at the Guild of Fathomers decided to put something\ntogether to see how much you really know about us! So, put on your thinking\ncaps, answer the questions, and send your answers to Sianne! The person with\nthe most correct answers will win 20m!\n1. What is the Fathomer spell that increases the group's luck? \n2. What races can be Fathomers?\n3. How many fathomer skills use mana?\n4. What are the dirs to Guild of Fathomers HQ from DH?\n5. In Guild of Fathomers, what mob sells food to the guild?\n6. What weapontypes does aquaeformae make you resistant to?\n7. What fathomer offensive spell costs 35 mana and does approximatly 400\ndamage?\n8. Who was the first avatar fathomer?\n9. What fathomer spell (not create spring) allows a person to quaff potions \nright away, after their potion queue was full?\n10. How many avatar fathomers are there in the game?\n11. Which is the most popular race for Fathomers?\n**Special Deadly Question**\nWhat is the best spell for a pk Fathomer?\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   May's Quest Results                                      by Alysira   ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nLast month, your quest was to search through the articles to try and find the\nanswer to the question, \"What character's killblow did Vortok record this\nmonth?\". The answer was hidden in Vortok's article \"Kill Blow of the Month:  The\nFall of Renelynn\". Wasn't that obvious! The answer was Jecht, and these two \npeople were selected randomly as winners. Congratulations to:\n   \n                                Tyran and Rissetto!\n\nPlease see me for your prizes ASAP! Thanks to everyone else who participated!\nHave fun in this month's quest on the next page!\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   June's Quest                                             by Alysira   ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nSomewhere in this month's Cry of Despair is the answer to the following\nquestion. The rules are, you can NOT ask the writer of any articles for the \nanswer, and especially not the person who the question may be about. This\nmonth's question is:\n\n       Which star sign has been advised to get more involved with art?\n\nWhen you think you've found the answer, MUDmail me by the 30th of May and\ntwo correct answers will be chosen at random as the winners.\n\nGood luck and enjoy!\n-Alysira\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   From the Quill of Alysira                                by Alysira   ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nHey, everyone!\n\nAnother cool issue. Guess what? Next month we're starting ANOTHER new format.\nANOTHER! Isn't that amazing?\n\nHey, don't forget that as HA head, I need to listen to your thoughts about\nthings. You can rant to me about anything and I need to listen. Cool, huh?\n\nIf you'd like to write for the Cry, remember to drop me a MUDmail, or\nread the next few pages for specific sections looking for writers!\n\nEnjoy the Cry!\n-Alysira\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   A Cry For Help                                            by Aragon   ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nDear Readers,\n \nIt has come to my attention from a few sources that there are very few people\nthat take the time to read the monthly Cry of Despair, and while we realize\nthat the Cry has been posted late the past few months, myself, the other\nwriters and Alysira are working hard to get something interesting for the next\nfew issues.\n  I would like to take a a few minutes to ask those that read the Cry what\nthey want to see more or less of in future articles. Maybe there was something\nyou like that was done in the past with Cry articles that you liked? This is\nyour chance to tell us as writers what you want. If you wish to share your\nthoughts, ideas, or questions, you can reach all the writers by way of Mudmail,\ntells, Or posting a note on the note boards outside our offices.\n \nI'm sure I speak for the entire staff when I say we want to hear your opinions,\nso take your stand, and speak up and be heard!\n  \nAragon D'Elear-Damsana\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                Page 31  ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   Calling All Players!                                      by Aragon   ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nThe Cry of Despair's 100th issue is within sight! As we prepare ourselves to\nwork on the best issue the Cry has had since the first issue, we would like to\nask that you send us the events you feel affected the Realms the most, from\npre-Shattering, all the way up to today.\n  Send all your submissions to Alysira in the form of Email or Mudmail please.\nWith your help, the 100th issue will be the best one posted since the first\none made it's way to the public.\n \n(submissions Via Email, Please use the following Email Address; \n alysira_cry@hotmail.com)\n \nWe thank you all, for your support and help in making the future issues our\nfinest.\n \nAragon D'Elear-Damsana\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   Seeking Laughs                                            by Babui    ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nSaw an amusing event?\n \nGot a funny log?\n \nCame across some interesting bios and titles?\n \nWhy not share your amusement with the entire mud community?! Have your logs and\narticles published on the CRY, so we all can laugh at cute little silly\npeoples and events =P HAR...I mean...we can all be entertained in a nice\npolite fashion *nod self*.\n  \nAnyways, send me via mudmail your log\/article\/whatever funny thing you want to\nshare with the mud! What ya waiting for? Send your mudmails to Babui now =D\n  \n      _             _             _             _    |  See No Evil +\n     c -.          { \".          c \"}          c \".  |  Hear No Evil +\n\\_   \/ \\   +  \\_   \/\\\\   +  \\_   \/ \\\/  =  \\_   \/ \\^  |  Speak No Evil =\n  \\_| ||        \\_|  |        \\_|  |        \\_| ||   |  One Bored Monkey\n \n\nThat's just random...don't worry about the monkey... =P\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\n\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][   Cry Of Despair: NewsDesk Staff Openings                   by Aslan    ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n\nDear readers,\nThe news desk are currently seeking new and talented writers to join\nThe Cry of Despair team. If you are interested in working with our\nteam and able to submit  news related articles on a monthly basis \nplease read on below.\nRequirements:\na) Applicants must submit at least two articles monthly\nb) Applicants are asked not to post lewd, rude or defamatory articles.\nc) Good English (As in spelling, typing etc).\nd) Ability to accept criticism (whether good or bad)\ne) Ability to work well with others in a team\n \nWhat we are looking for (for the news)\nArticles that are news-worthy,.\nPlease mudmail the following in your applications to Aslan.\nA) Name of player(s)\nB) Current level\nC) Interest in ______ type of news article (fill in the blank)\nD) Times in which we can contact you online\nE) Your reasons for wanting to join the cry\nF) A short article written by you (to see your abilities)\nGood luck,\nAslan de Rotheschilde, Newsdesk Sub Editor\n\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-\n ][                                                                         ][\n -=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-=*=-<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Babui interprets your MUD dreams and tells us The Story Of The Drow, Tokai __ ___________________________________ __________________________ \/ \\\/ \\ \\ \/ \/\\ | \\ \/ \/\/ \/%%| | Issue 96, June 2005 |%%%| \\____\/ ____ _____ |%%\/ \\ \/ | ,- _=. \/\\ | | (&#8216; \/| || \\ \\ (( || ,._-_ &#8216;\\\\\/\\\\&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"class_list":["post-1929","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1929","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1929"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1929\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1932,"href":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1929\/revisions\/1932"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1929"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}