{"id":1942,"date":"2024-03-20T17:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T17:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=1942"},"modified":"2024-03-20T17:59:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T17:59:00","slug":"cry-of-despair-118","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/cry-of-despair-118\/","title":{"rendered":"Cry of Despair #118"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mainwarric: Song of the Sea, Foxarius: Procrastinate now!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n ____________________________\n\/ Issue 118 - September 2007 \\________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\n     Song of the Sea               - by Mainwarric    HELP CRY2 to CRY4\n\n   Organization News\n     Rukhas'dul                                         HELP CRY5\n     Quendi                                             HELP CRY6\n     Uruk'hai                                           HELP CRY7\n     O'kwyl                                             HELP CRY8\n     Tyrrhenu                                           HELP CRY9\n\n   Fun and Games\n     Funny Titles                  - Contributions      HELP CRY10\n     Scattered Riddles (Quest)     - by Romani          HELP CRY11\n     Word Search                   - by Romani          HELP CRY12  \n\n   Desk of the Editor - by Alysira                      HELP CRY13\n\n                                                                      Page: 001\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n\n\n _________________________________\n\/ Song of the Sea - by Mainwarric \\___________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\nSong of the Sea by Mainwarric StormCrow\n\nSo, not so long ago the much-misunderstood fathomer was maligned as weak,\nineffective, or a perversion of the much more coveted thief.  Since that time\nmany have discovered, a little before or after GoF shared the IGPK trophy\nwith the guild of warriors that they are fierce opponents, versatile in mkill\nwith a balance of both magical and melee attacks, and almost unrivaled in\nPkill.  Harnessing the power of the wind, \"Vindur Gong,\" makes for a\nterrifying spell and \"Feign,\" albeit less effective than circle, dishes out\nhealthy doses of damage.\n\nFathomers are also armed with some surprisingly useful spells such as,\n\"salinate\" allowing them to quaff in situations where other classes\nare not.  Glass eye is a short duration equivalent of a true sight spell\nwith a low mana cost and invaluable when faced with a gouging\nopponent.\n\nContinued...                                                          Page: 002\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n\n \n _________________________________\n\/ Song of the Sea - by Mainwarric \\___________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\nHere are a few other reasons why you shouldn't hesitate to create a fathomer:\n\nAfter the introduction of Gith Fathomers, some of the burden of rerolling\nIn preauth has been lifted.  New Gith gear has been introduced into the\nGame, closing the equipment gap.\n\nIn comparison to other spell casting classes Fathomers level quickly and\ninexpensively.\n\nThe Guild of Fathomers has a ship named, \"The Groggy Albatross,\"\nas a guild headquarters.\n\nFathomers make for great newbie characters due to their versatility\nin mkill, ease of leveling, and diversity of skills and spells.\n\nDue to a mana-based search, \"rummage,\" the ability to pick locks,\nas any Pirate worth their salt should and scan, Fathomers also\nmake for useful explorers.\n\nContinued...                                                          Page: 003\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n\n \n _________________________________\n\/ Song of the Sea - by Mainwarric \\___________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\n\"Wind leg,\" \"Fo'castle,\" \"Slubberdegulleon,\" \"Hove to,\" \"rounding,\"\n\"reaching,\" and \"Land Ho,\" are fun terms to use, even if you don't know\nexactly what they mean.\n\nRping a sea-faring, rum drinking, scallywag of a Pirate is fun.\n\nFathomers further expand the Realms of Despair lore of the Sea\nand perhaps one day will be able to sail their own ships to the\nfarthest fringes of the known world, pillage, plunder booty, and\nregale us with sea-shanties brimming with the exploits of the old\nSabre-rattlin' Salt.\n\nUntil then, level a fathomer.\n\n(End)                                                                 Page: 004\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n __________________________\n\/ Nation News - Rukhas'dul \\__________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\nAs the dreaded dog-days of summer create a stifling blanket of hot and \nhumid air over the lands of Sanctus Irae, the city somehow remains in a \nconstant state of change. A new marquis is rumored to have arrived to \nfill the seat of power left vacant by the late Marquis di Giovanni. \nLooking nothing like his late cousin, Alessio di Rossetti is in fact in \nthe town.\n\nIt is said by some that Alessio was seen knocking on the door of the \nHealing Haven. Shop owner and cleric, Gliowien Fairindale recently \nreturned from a month-long journey to visit the grave of her late \nfiance and to visit her relatives in Serelia. She was accompanied, of \ncourse, by her Aunt Shaelle, the Archduchess.\n \nThough the reason for di Rossetti's visit to the apothecary is unknown, \nthe assumption is that he wished to stop in and offer his condolences to \nthe almost-widow. Given his strong stride and healthy appearance, one \nwould certainly conclude that the visit was not for medicinal aid. \n \nNo word has come from the Council of Irae yet as to whether or not this\nAlessio is officially the new Marquis of Irae, yet he does appear to be \nhe most likely one to fill the position. While Ignati Van Bellia was not \navailable for comment at the time of our request, one thing is certain, a \nnew marquis will soon be announced and even more change is likely to come.\n\n(End)                                                                 Page: 005\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n\n\n\n\n\n ______________________\n\/ Nation News - Quendi \\______________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\nGreetings my friends,\n \nI am still in my hometown for problems have arisen from a source that I could\nnot possibly foresee. My return to the shores of Irrybis has therefore been\ndelayed and an accurate date as to when it might happen, I can not give.\n \nMany of my acolytes have lost their lives trying to relay information from the\nongoing battle. We have given strong advices to the remaining to discontinue\nany travels to and from Irrybis. I can only pray that this will come to an end\nsoon.\n \nWe remain fairly safe within the city walls of Meran, guarded by local mages.\nMy mistress has returned to us on strict orders of her father and husband.\nNeedless to say that she has not been in the greatest of moods. Let's just say\na few minor offensive spells have been geared towards innocent trees and other\nimmobile objects. I have been given the task to watch over my mistress and \nreport to her father if any signs occur that suggest her leaving the city.\nTo be frank, I do not like this assignment the least bit but I will have to \nfollow the orders. On a sidenote, the city of Meran offers shelters to those \nthat have fled the shores. We welcome you and offer our hospitality.\n \n           As always, I bid you a good day and hope to see you soon.\n                        Yours truly, Mordikay the White\n\n(End)                                                                 Page: 006\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n\n\n ________________________\n\/ Nation News - Uruk'hai \\____________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\nFrom the Opallinoc News Bureau:\n\nDateline Opallinoc - Stormy Weather\nIntense storms have battered the Northern Plains in the area of Opallinoc. All\ncommunications were severed for 3 days. Crews were dispatched to repair the\ninfrastructure and restore communications with other areas of the Realms.\nA large quantity of perishiable food supplies were spoiled by the devistation\nhavoc among the Inahir' eltor beasts. Some of the eltor kids drown in the rapid\nrosing waters. Klaatu, the Benevolent, has started disaster relief to the effec\n \nDateline Forgotten Woods - Dobra ignores pleas\nAgain Dobra has remained silent as to any clue or hint of what to do with the\n\"small strip of tiger hide\". Dobra refuses to say how she obtained the tiger\nskin rug on the floor  of her hut. a reward is offered for anyone with info.\n \nDateline Florin - an Adventure\nA set of Miracle max's bellows was discovered and transported an inept explorer\nto the fabled kingdom of Florin. Among the encountered were Yellin the\ngatekeeper, Fezzik with the legendary holocaust cloak, Prince Humperdinck, the\nBishop of Florin that performed the Prince's \" mawwidge\" to Buttercup and the\ndread pirate Black Robert. Another trip is necessary to even begin to learn\nthe real secrets still hidden in Florin\n \nDateline Darkhaven - Midway was open for a time\n\n(End)                                                                 Page: 007\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n\n\n\n ______________________\n\/ Nation News - O'kwyl \\______________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\n .             _.--._       \/|\n        .    .'()..()`.    \/ \/\n            ( `-.__.-' )  ( (    .       Please help the Lizardman Nation by \n   .         \\        \/    \\ \\           remembering to log your lizard!\n       .      \\      \/      ) )        .\n            .' -.__.- `.-.-'_.'          If you are interested in donating \n .        .'  \/-____-\\  `.-'       .     your lizardman character to the \n          \\  \/-.____.-\\  \/-.             nation please contact the Nation\n           \\ \\`-.__.-'\/ \/\\|\\|           .Leader, Dazamo.\n          .'  `.    .'  `.\n          |\/\\\/\\|    |\/\\\/\\|\n\n(End)                                                                 Page: 008\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n\n\n\n\n ________________________\n\/ Nation News - Tyrrhenu \\____________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\nThe vale of Nidaros would like to thank Hyrum Bramblebee for discovering the\nbadger that was burrowing into the storehouse.  Though the creature proved \nstubborn and temperamental, the mages and the druids of the council were\nfinally able to remove the creature from the vale and find it a new home in\nthe bordering forests where it wouldnt cause any further harm to residents.\n \nIn other news, harvest time has begun and though we had less rain than usual\nthis year, the crop yields are sufficient to see the vale through the coming\nwinter.   \n \nThe mage school is also welcoming in new and returning students and would like\nto remind all students that changing the color of their professors hair is not\nacceptable, even if humorous.\n\n(End)                                                                 Page: 009\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n\n\n\n\n\n _______________________________________\n\/ Humorous Titles - Submitted by Romani \\_____________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\nTheodore: The Full Metal Chipmunk.  \nHyzimakoto d'Mortem spreads the darkness within your heart. (Baali) \nXaamot runs on the side of the road with a flare.  \nCalin THE CREATOR. Yeah, yer all gonna die. \nHavi knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men.  \nGnorin the Gneutral Gnome Gnecromancer. (Arcanes) \nSylvias Volgren, the Evil Nightie-Babe. \nAlexander Trueheart can feel the softness of her smile. \nJavyn snatches kisses, and vice versa. \nFoxarius: Procrastinate now! Don't put it off! (Number Two, Ascendere) \n\n(End)                                                                 Page: 010\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n\n\n\n\n ________________________________________________________\n\/ Quest Winners: Scattered Riddles - Submitted by Romani \\____________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\nAs promised, here are the winners from last month's Cry of Despair Quest.\nThe two winners, chosen at random from correct entries, are:\n\n                        Slake and Meldrew!\n\nCongratulations guys, see me for your glory prize sometime!\n\nHere are the answers to the questions:\n\n1. Longest mob name in the Realms - Ingeloakastimizilian\n2. Sits on a throne of twisted metal - Lord Seth\n3. This amorous inmate known for his cleanliness once had his own\n   clan - Bubba\n4. Well paid seafood - Coral Depths Crab Guards\n5. Near the shores of the Crystalmir Lake lies their Sanctum - Arcanes\n6. The Realms Ring Renamer - Blorin\n7. Ribbit - Froghemoth\n8. This giant Daemon looks to fill up the entire room with its\n   size - Khiurn'hai\n9. Skills you don't have to practice - Innate\n10. A death trap wasteland - Barren Peaks of Tahjliera\n\n(End)                                                                 Page: 011\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n\n\n\n\n ___________________________________\n\/ Word Search - Submitted by Romani \\_________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\nThanks to Romani, here is your September Cry of Despair Quest. Simply find\nthe words hidden in this word search. Here's a hint - leaders of some\norganisations.\n\nFind as many words\/names as you can, and MUDmail your answers to Alysira by\nthe 31st of September, and the two entries with the most correct answers will\nbe selected as winners. In the case of numerous correct entries, two winners\nwill be chosen at random. Good luck, remember to MUDmail answers to Alysira!\n\n                          O S Q B S G U H H A S E E Y M\n                          R L W L L J H T T F R A G I W\n                          T A M S I R O E N A R I R O N\n                          S Y V K E R D D R Y G A D O N\n                          I R I B G A H N A E B O R N N\n                          N S M L J B A F Y E D E R J I\n                          I E U P T B V U A L L I I A W\n                          S B P C D A I U J L E W R O N\n                          A V O G N D L P E Z E R C E E\n                          N G L X O O A T E A R G R Z F\n                          D T L V M N N K S O R T S I Z\n                          R C O V E A D R E H T U A G M\n                          A A B R A X Y L N Y R E M A C\n                          X Q Y P Z B R A K K O R D G J\n                          S Y N I A D S X D N C K T P M\n\n(End)                                                                 Page: 012\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n\n\n ______________________________\n\/ Desk of the Editor - Alysira \\______________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\\\n\nGreetings everyone!\n\nAs of next issue, Fiebin will be taking over as editor, and Kadgeon will be\njoining the staff as a full writer.\n\nI certainly look forward to having these two on staff and I hope you do too!\n\n-Alysira\n\n(End)                                                                 Page: 013\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n|_____________________________________________________________________________\/\n<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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