{"id":2003,"date":"2024-03-21T12:55:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T12:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=2003"},"modified":"2024-03-21T12:55:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T12:55:35","slug":"cry-of-despair-146","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realmsofdespair.com\/index.php\/cry-of-despair-146\/","title":{"rendered":"Cry of Despair #146"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Deadly killing blows and &#8230; wedding attire. Together like never before!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"cryofdespair\">\n               _____\n   *          ( ____)           .    +          .\n        +     ( ____)\n   .          ( ____)                               *\n              ( ____)      +\n              ( ____)                      \n          .   ( ____)    +            .\n  +           ( ____)             ______ ______ ______   ______ ______\n    \/\\______\/|:_____:|\\______\/\\  |   (__   () |    | | |    ) |    __|\n   (( ======= ------- ======= )) |______)___|\\_\\___   | |______;___|\n    \\_________________________\/                |______|\n              |::|  |  ______ ______ _______ ______ ______ ___ ______\n Number 146   |::|  | |   _) \\  \\___|(_   (_   () |    . |   |   () |\n              |::|  | |______\/______|__)____)    __|____|_;___;___|\\_\\\n ------------ |::|  | --------------------- |___| --------------------\n [Editor]     |::|  | [This Issue's Writers]\n Annale       |::|  |  Annale, Klaatu, Versetch, Kadgeon, Trella,\n              |::|  |  Kosaim, Ashandra, Quantos, Klessenia \n              |::|  | \n [Sponsor]    |::|  | [Imm Contributors]\n Falennt      |::|  |  Romani, Stoneheft\n              |::|  |  \n              |::|  | \n              |::|  | \n              |::|  | \n ------------ |::|  | ------------------------------------------------\n\n See HELP CRY2 for the table of contents.\n\n2 \n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 2    \\\/    Table of Contents\n\n This Month's Special:\n   Hall of Renown - Heroes             - Romani          CRY3\n\n Monthly Article     \n   Helpfile of the Month               - Annale          CRY4\n   Pkill of the Month                  - Versetch        CRY5-10\n\n Nation News\n   Quendi (Elf)                        - Annale          CRY11\n   Uruk'hai (Half-Ogre)                - Klaatu          CRY12\n   Khazad (Dwarf)                      - Stoneheft       CRY13\n   Aerandir (Sea-Elf)                  - Ashandra        CRY14\n   Human                               - Trella          CRY15\n   Hobbit (Halfling)                   - Kadgeon         CRY16\n   Pixie                               - Kosaim          CRY17\n\n Quest News\n   June CoD Quest Results              - Annale          CRY18-20\n   July CoD Quest                      - Annale          CRY21\n\n Realms Living\n   Last Moments                        - Quantos         CRY22         \n   Catarrh's number two is dropped!    - Versetch        CRY23-24    \n\n Order News\n   Arcanes                             - Klessenia       CRY25\n\n Funny Bones\n   Quotes out of Context               - Romani          CRY26\n   Odd and Amusing Titles              - Annale          CRY27\n\n Announcements and Advertisements\n   Shop with Guts'n'Glory!                               CRY28\n   Advertise with the Cry!                               CRY29\n   CoD Readers Reward                                    CRY30\n   2010 Olympics                                         CRY31\n   Roleplay Wiki:http:\/\/realmsroleplay.wikidot.com\/      CRY32\n\n  Cry of Despair Staff\n   Letter from the Editor                                CRY33\n   Write for the Cry                                     CRY34\n   From Falennt's Inkwell                                CRY35\n\n\n3 \n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 3    \\\/    Hall of Renown - Heroes - Romani \n\n                               HALL OF RENOWN\n\n          Once every so often, a player represents themselves as an\n      exemplary asset to the game. They may be silent, or may rise above\n     the crowds. However they are known, they are, and forever shall be...\n \n                                 The Heroes.\n\nThere are many members of the Mortal community who, every day, show total and\nselfless dedication to this game, if for nothing more than to make one person,\noften a stranger, happy. These people may be recognized amongst their friends,\nbut often go unnoticed amongst the flood of players.\n \n   To nominate someone into the Hall of Renown, draft a mudmail to Romani\n   including the name of the nominee and a short description of their \n   activities or worthiness. This information will assist the Herald \n   Assembly in the judging process. All entries are kept confidential.\n\nMudmail your nomination by midnight, July 20th 2010 to Romani.\n \nSee also: HELP HALL OF RENOWN for more information on the application process.\n\n4\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 4    \\\/    Helpfile of the Month - Annale \n\nJOURNAL\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\nSyntax: Journal \n        journal Write   allows you to edit\/add pages\n        journal read    allows you to read a page\n        journal size                 displays journal size\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nA Journal is a book comprised of several pages, allowing the user to\nwrite and edit each page. For example, Journal write 1 will place you\ninto the buffer of \"page 1\". Once there, the same commands are used as\nper editing notes.\n\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nSee also: HELP EDITOR, GUIDE\n\n5\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 5    \\\/    KB of the Month - Versetch\n\nCatarrh invaded Feralis Headquarters and slayed Pyre as he slept. When\nFeralis leaders found out about this foul attack they could not let it go\nunpunished.. and punishment was Feralis' specialty. Feralis was again invaded \nby Catarrh but the undead leaders of Feralis were ready and waiting. Vile\nWicked Elexius and the Necrophile Tchtukax waited in the shadows.. waiting to\nbring death to Catarrh..\n \nAfter dispatching Catarrh's arch mage Redora..\nYour blast mauls Redora!\nYour blast mauls Redora!\nTchtukax's blast mauls Redora!\nTchtukax's blast mauls Redora!\nRedora is DEAD!!\nBolts of blue energy rise from the corpse, seeping into Tchtukax.\n \nFeralis then expelled Catarrh from Feralis' Citadel by beating them back into\nGrimoire. Pushed all the way into the Umbrageous Ruins Feralis took note of\ntheir enemies. Within the ruins stood: the Ranger of Catarrh Arcari, the\nresurrected arch mage Redora, and the Guardian himself Alara. Out numbered\nthree to two Feralis would not back down. Going in hard we killed the ever\nliving Redora just outside the temple! Seeing the death of Redora shook\nArcari and he fled. We then moved to the Guardian Alara. Tchtukax went in\nwith a fury unknown to Catarrh, pushing the Guardian Alara on his heels.\n\nContinued... help cry6\n\n6\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 6   \\\/    KB of the Month - Versetch\n\n Tchtukax wars 'Help!  I am being attacked by Alara!'\nAlara's slash nicks Tchtukax.\nTchtukax's spell misses Alara.\nTchtukax's slash cuts 4 Alara!\nTchtukax's spell misses Alara.\nTchtukax's slash hits 5 Alara!\nTchtukax's spell misses Alara.\n\nAfter feeding on the insides of Redora, Elexius takes up the attack on Alara!\n\nAlara wars 'Help!  I am being attacked by Elexius!'\nYou undo your cloak from around your body, revealing your equipment.\nYour blast jolts Alara!\nAlara blocks your attempt to hit her!\nYour blast jolts Alara!\n \nThe Guardian Alara knowing that he was in trouble sent out an alarm to\nCatarrh, not knowing if they would get to him in time..\n \nAlara quaffs a crystal blue tonic from a wanderer's satchel.\nTchtukax swings his elbow in a vicious arc, hitting Alara .\nTchtukax's elbow scratches Alara.\nAlara blocks Tchtukax's attempt to hit her!\nTchtukax's slash cuts Alara!\n\nContinued... help cry7\n\n7\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 7    \\\/    KB of the Month - Versetch\n\nA dimly-lit corridor\nVision is even more obstructed in this corridor than in the remainder of the\ndarkened city.  Three burnt-out torches line the sides of the room, though\naccomplishing nothing more than space consumption.  A foul odor emanates\nfrom the east.  West takes you back toward Babel's sanctum.\nExits: east south west down \nA mystical spring flows majestically from a glowing circle of blue.\nThe corpse of Redora is lying here.\nA pool of spilled blood lies here.\n(Feralis) Tchtukax the Awesome is here, fighting Alara.\nTchtukax is shrouded in flowing shadow and light.\n(Catarrh) Alara.                    Jeff is here, fighting Tchtukax.\nAlara glows with an aura of divine radiance.\n \nFeeling more confident as the battle raged on Alara took up the offensive..\n\nAlara's shieldbash decimates Tchtukax!\n\nA Grave mistake.. and one that he could not recover from.\n \nTchtukax's bash brushes Alara.\n\nContinued... help cry8\n\n8\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 8   \\\/    KB of the Month - Versetch \n\nAlara blocks your attempt to hit her!\nYour blast jolts Alara!\nYour blast wounds Alara!\n \ngrasp alara\nYou really shouldn't do this to another player...\nAlara's deathrattle fills the air as you drain her life...\nYour suspiric grasp injures Alara!\n \nThe Guardian Alara knows fully of his mistake as his trembling hands began to\ndrop items!\n \nAlara fumbles a crystal blue tonic and shatters it into fragments.\n \nAnd again Tchtukax continues his vicious attack!\n\nTchtukax's bash grazes Alara.\n \nDiemond arrives to find the Guardian, the protector of Catarrh in serious\ntrouble as two of Feralis' leaders destroy him. With a desperate effort,\nDiemond the Nephandi attacks!\n\nContinued... help cry9\n\n9\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 9   \\\/    KB of the Month - Versetch \n\nDiemond utters the words, 'gaieg ay paoculog'.\nA handful of blinding sand glows brightly, then disappears in a puff of smoke!\nSwirling sand engulfs you.\nDiemond's sandstorm grazes you.\nDiemond's sandstorm nicks Tchtukax!\nDiemond's sandstorm jolts Alara!\n \nEnraged! Tchtukax seeks only Alara's death and with no reguard for his own\nexistance, he continues his assalt!\n \nTchtukax's bash jolts Alara!\n \nElexius sees the desperation in the Guardian's eyes and knows his life is at\nan end!\n \ngrasp Alara\nYou really shouldn't do this to another player...\nAlara's deathrattle fills the air as you drain her life...\nYour suspiric grasp thrashes Alara!\n\nContinued... help cry10\n\n10\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 10   \\\/    KB of the Month - Versetch \n\nThe barest of whispers are heard as Diemond's attack passes through you.\nThe barest of whispers are heard as Diemond's attack passes through you.\nTchtukax's slash lacerates Alara!\nTchtukax's spell misses Alara.\nTchtukax's slash lacerates Alara!\nTchtukax's spell misses Alara.\nTchtukax's slash lacerates Alara!\nAlara is DEAD!!\nTchtukax is zapped by the inquisitor's beacon.\nTchtukax is zapped by Apotheosis.\nBolts of blue energy rise from the corpse, seeping into Tchtukax.\nAlara gasps her last breath and blood spurts out of her mouth and ears.\n\nAt last the Guardian had fallen, but the efforts of Diemond succeeded in \nsome degree. Through the spells cast by the desperate nephandi, Tchtukax \nwas struck blind and could not take from his kill what was rightfully his!\nAngered even more by this, but also knowing he and Elexius who held strong\nbut began to lose her sight as well, was in danger. They both fled back to\ntheir Citadel and rejoiced in their victory. Let it humble Catarrh to know\nthat Feralis has no equal in combat, and even against the odds of numbers,\nFeralis will triumph.\n\n11\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 11   \\\/    Quendi Nation News - Annale \n\nTremors shake the trees\n\nLately the leaves of the trees have been quivering because of more than \njust the fresh summer breeze.  Several Elves have commented on feeling \nthe ground vibrate, although no cause or reason has yet been found.  These \ntremors don't seem to cause any damage nor do they occur regularly.  Tari\nAnnale would like to caution all Elves to store their belongings a little\nmore securely, particularly anything on shelves or of great value, until\nit is clear what is causing the Island to shake so.\n\nNation Olympic Training Continues\n\nAny Elf seeking to hone their ranger skills are encouraged to visit Palinor \nafter purchasing a bow from Cadriendir.  And while visiting Cadriendir, try\nsome lembas - it's both long lasting and satisfying!\n\n12\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 12   \\\/    Uruk'hai Nation News - Klaatu \n\nFrom the Opallinoc News Bureau:\n \nDateline Opallinoc - Summer Solstice Fest\n\"Says you!\" \"Oh yeah?\" \"Pinocchio!\" and \"Liar, liar pants on fire!\" These are\njust of few of the jeers heard at this years Summer Solstice Fest. Raucous\ncatcalls and roaring laughter thundered at the Great Bonfire over tales of\ntriumph and glory by many of the attendees. Meeka's latest batch of swill\nwas consumed copiously and various delicacies were devoured ravenously. The\nTribal Council was pleased with the turnout. Autumnal Equinox is coming!!\n \nDateline Edel - Rat Pipers\nIt seems the Dwarves and Gnomes of Edel were not very trusting in just who\ncould attempt to become a Rat-piper and rid the city of the accursed vermin.\nThe volunteers of the Uruk'hai that ventured to the city, in hopes of financial\nrewards, were told that they were not piper material. Disappointing adventure.\n \nDateline Opallinoc: Uruk'hai Olympic Team Tryouts\nKlaatu, your benevolent chieftain, has sworn to bring home one Gold medal from\nthis years Olympics. Being beaten by the Lizardmen, no less, is not sitting\nwell with the Tribal Council. The  bragging rights and tales  of glorious\nvictories, at the Great Bonfire, of the Uruk'hai prowess will be rewarded.\nThis is the chance to become immortalized in Uruk'hai lore. Those interested\nshould contact Klaatu for further details. \n\n13\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 13   \\\/    Khazad Nation News - Stoneheft  \n\nI'd like to express my gratitude to the many dwarves and gnomes who worked\nso hard for the city of Edel. The cooperation of our races has always been\nEdel's strength and now, by the commendable efforts of the gnomes, Hermoine\nand Yulrie and many others, coupled with the labours of the dwarves Dreria\nand Chumbolone and many others, Edel's rats were piped out of town, led to\nthe river and drowned.\n\nI know the townsfolk are pleased and wishing to thank you all, as much as\nI am. Feel free to visit the town and enjoy the streets and shops that are\nnow rat-free. Send me a tell, I'd love to thank each of you personally for\nyour excellent work, maybe over a beer.\n\nI also invite all dwarves to come and visit the city. See how it prospers\nonce again, after such an economic struggle. See the new construction that\nforetells a bright future for our city. I thank my people for so many years\nof peace with our good neighbors the gnomes and I thank the gnomes for their\ngoodwill, hard work and generally dwarven sensibilities.\n \nSigned in purple wax with the Gemstone seal and the name Stoneheft.\n\n14\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 14   \\\/    Aerandir Nation News - Ashandra  \n\nOur quest details are nearly finalized! \n \nIf you wish, you may speak to me at any time before that day and we will make\na character for you, this will not require you to make an actual new character\nagain, you will simply be playing as someone else. You will possibly have a\nfew advantages starting before the others, but this is not always a good thing\nin Paranoia.\n \nAnyone else, will be given characters at the start of the night, and any other\ncharacters as needed.\n \nNow for the important things, rewards for playing! Every player will recieve 1\nmillion gold! That's right, for simply joining in, you get money. Larger\nrewards will go to those that survive the night, those that amuse the players,\nalso those that just amuse me. I will warn you now, rewards will be given and\ntaken away rather arbitrarily, but that has always been part of the fun.\n \nOther rewards may or may not be given out as well, you won't know unless you\nplay. So contact me and let's get this going!\n\n15\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 15   \\\/    Human Nation News - Trella  \n\nOrder has returned to Lomar, at least in part.  With the invasion of the\nKeep still fresh in the minds of those residents who still remain, life\nis continuing.  In that spirit, this reporter has spent the past few weeks\ngathering useful information -- for both newcomer and long standing resident.\n \nBlanchard, owner of our beloved Blanchard's Tavern, has fiddled with his \nmeatloaf recipe.  As much as I've tried, I have not been able to get the\nowner to spill the beans, so to speak, on this change.  All I can tell you\nis that the improvement is delightful -- although a bit on the spicy side. \n \nWith the new influx of people to Lomar, the forgemaster, Thomas, has found\nhimself in need of good, trustworthy, and talented help.  Interested persons\nshould contact Thomas himself, and be prepared to showcase their forging\ntalents.\n \nAlong those same lines, Elyna is also looking for help with caring for\nthe sick and injured of the Keep.  She is requesting that the applicants\nbe both sound in mind and body, as well as able to withstand the strain and\nstress of battle. \n \nAs always, I will try to keep our residents up-to-date on the ever changing\ngoings-on of Lomar and it's people.   Until next time, stay safe.\n \n                                           --Tristan Mabett, Lomar Press\n\n16\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 16   \\\/    Hobbit Nation News - Kadgeon  \n\n  *Written in the gracefully, sloping script that is the handwriting of Thain\nKadgeon Silverblood*\n \n              My dearest Nation, how I have longed to serve you once more as\nyour Thain. I understand how some of you must feel, that I may not deserve\nyour trust or that I abandoned all of you. Do not worry, I shall work harder\nthan ever before to be deserving of your trust and loyalty. As one we will\nrebuild our Hometown and we will not forget the Abyssal One. We will not\nforget about the damage caused, or the lost lives of comrades in arms, friends,\nand allies. And we will use these memories to strengthen our defenses. \n \nWe have been known for generations as peaceful, fun loving people but I say to\nyou that it is time for a slight change. We should not have to run and hide\nbehind our allies each time someone threatens us. I know we all appreciate the\nhelp of the elves and sea elves, but why should we have to rely on help from\nothers *all* the time?\n \n         I will be working on some things, but in the meantime please come to\nme if you have any ideas, questions, or problems please come to me. \n \nForever In Service To Her People,\n               Thain Kadgeon Silverblood\n\nOOC Everyone don't forget the Olympics coming up!!! Also anyone interested in\nRPing the Hobbit needs to send me a mudmail or just post something in HT or NV\n!!\n\n17\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 17   \\\/    Pixie Nation News - Kosaim  \n\nThis is PNN, You source for Pixie News:\n \nThe peace talks took a turn for a worse when the Half-ogre negotiator and\nthe Pixie diplomat were finishing the dinner. The bill was presented and our\ndiplomat refused to play half of the bill. Asked to comment, the diplomat, 'I\nrefuse to pay for his 2 steak dinners. I only had the fish!'\n \nIn Sports news, The Silver Cup championships concluded by a stunning victory\nfor Dunhill Blue Stars.\n \nThe new Air Ball Champions beat the Kontaur Red Devils 2-1, by a goal by\nEashavir Sidhe. The Devils scored first on a controversial goal by Mezar\nGraymantle. The Blue Stars claimed that the player used an illegal portal.\nThe tide turned when the Devils got a red card for using a paralyzing spell on\nthe Blue Devil player. The Blue Devils Scored twice, first from Skydancer,\nthen Sidhe.\n\n18\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 18   \\\/    June CoD Results - Annale  \n\nThank you so much to all who participated! Got some really good ideas for\nwedding attire!\n\nCongratulations to: Qualorn, Babui, and Brandal! \n\nI'm sure they would be lovely outfits to wear!  For your reading pleasure,\nyou can see them on the next couple of pages. Enjoy!\n\nPS - Please see Falennt for your prizes.\n\n19\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 19   \\\/    June CoD Results - Annale \n\nQaulorn's Attire Submission:\n\nBride - Vampire\nFinger: a blood-encrusted ring\nHead: a bright ruby\nBody: a nightie made of fine black silk\nHeld: a blood red rose\nAbout: the Robe of Night\n \nGroom - Mage\nFinger: a Ring of Magic\nBody: plate of Magic\nAbout: golden hued flowing mage robes\nLegs: runed leggings\nFeet: a pair of evening slippers\nHeld: the burnished staff of perpetual flame\n\nBabui's Attire Submission:\n\nFor the Bride:\nWorn on Finger: delicate ring of garnet petals\nWorn on Head: small wreath of jasmine blossoms\nWorn on Body: sheer ivory dress of sea silk\nHeld: dew covered rose\nWorn on Legs:  pink lace garter\nWorn on Neck: silver locket encrusted with amethysts\n \nFor the Groom:\nWorn on Finger: delicate ring of garnet petals\nWorn on Body: sharp white tuxedo\nWorn About: silvery cloak\nWorn on Legs: polished silver leggings\nWorn on Feet: Silver boots of Camelot\nHeld: heart-shaped box\n\n20\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 20   \\\/    June CoD Results - Annale\n\nBrandal's Madlib Submission:\n\nMy wedding isn't a big wedding.  In fact, the couple is eloping, and had to \nrun through the woods to meet up with the priest, so their bride's outfit \nsuffered some minor damage.\n\nBride:\nfinger - a gold wedding band\nhead - a white veil\nbody - a torn white deress\nheld - a bouquet of wild flowers\nleg - a pair of torn stockings\nneck- a pendant with a silver heart\nabout - cover of night\n \nGroom:\nfinger - a gold wedding band\nbody - a sharp black tuxedo\nabout - cover of night\nlegs - black pants\nfeet - black patent leather shoes\nheld - an empty flask (needed some courage)\nwielded - a branding iron (This one's forever.)\n\n21\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 21   \\\/    July CoD Quest - Annale \n\nWell, I've still got wedding fever (and for good reason, I assure you!) So,\nthis month's quest is still wedding themed!\n\nThere's a poem that always comes up around wedding time:\n\nSomething old, something new \nSomething borrowed, something blue \nAnd a silver sixpence in her shoe.\n\nSo, this month you need to find something that a bride (or groom) could\nwear that is:\n\nSomething Old:\nSomething New:\nSomething Borrowed:\nSomething Blue:\n\nYou cannot use the same wear location twice, and no using the same object\nfor two categories.  Have fun with it!  Winners will be chosen by Falennt,\nor however Falennt decides!\n\nPlease send your submissions to Falennt as I will be away for the next month!\n\nGood luck!\n\n22\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 22   \\\/   Last Moments by Quantos\n\n\"Even the mighty horse must eventually succumb to the bitterness of\n     fatal exhaustion, a slow lingering moment when his unending\n     strength fails him for the first and only time. The tailored\n     armor protecting his solitary weakness no longer deflecting\n     the assault of the paramour.\nAnd so he falls, breathing in a raspy tortured breath. A\n     simple choice of rest, savior to his soul, but instead he\n     screams in defiance, a marked tribute to his missing rider.\n     A final attempt to awaken those that are sleeping and\n     return light to the world of love.\"\n \nQuantos 6\/23\/2010\n\n23\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 23   \\\/   Catarrh's Number 2 is Dropped - Versetch\n\nYour blast _demolishes_ Bert!\nBert's pierce hacks Tsyn!\nBert's pierce mauls Tsyn!\nBert's pierce mauls Tsyn!\nYou really shouldn't do this to another player...\nBert's deathrattle fills the air as you drain his life...\nYour suspiric grasp _demolishes_ Bert!\nA deathrattle escapes Tsyn's throat as Storienko drains his life.\nStorienko's suspiric grasp jars Tsyn!\nTsyn quaffs a violet flask from a decaying chest.\nTsyn's slash _mangles_ Bert!\nTsyn's slash misses Bert.\nTsyn's slash _devastates_ Bert!\nStorienko's pierce lacerates Tsyn!\nStorienko's pierce hacks Tsyn!\nBert's pierce hacks Tsyn!\nBert's pierce hacks Tsyn!\nBert's pierce mauls Tsyn!\nBert's bite nicks Tsyn.\nStorienko's pierce hacks Tsyn!\nYour blast _demolishes_ Bert!\nBert is DEAD!!\n\n24\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 24   \\\/   Catarrh's Number 2 is Dropped - Versetch\n\nThe corpse of Bert holds:\n     the sigil of A'enari\nobscura\nmalfean whisps (2)\nvestiges of deviance\ndisillusion\ngordian knot\ncharnel ashes (2)\nscars of turmoil\nshaded strides\nband of transcendence\nphantasma\n(Glowing) a small token\n(Red Aura) (Humming) Set's ring of Power (2)\n(Glowing) the Ice Girth\nblack henbane\n(Red Aura) Demonic Whispers\n(Red Aura) A shroud of darkness\n(Red Aura) the facade of the Hannya\nMark of Darkness\n(Red Aura) Lifebane (2)\nmagical flying carpet\nthe Rod of Neutrality\nVeil of Divine Wrath\n(Humming) Blackened Spurs of the Nazgul Lord (2)\ncreate spring scroll (5)\nthe Dragonhide Breastplate\nthick piece of lizard hide\n\nYou get Veil of Divine Wrath from the corpse of Bert.\nYou get A shroud of darkness from the corpse of Bert.\nYou get Lifebane from the corpse of Bert.\n \nThis is a Pkill of Bert, Number 2 of Catarrh.\nKilled by Elexius, Leader of Feralis\nAssist by Tsyn (Tchtukax, Number 2 of Feralis)\n\n25\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 25   \\\/   Arcanes News - Klessenia\n\nHello Realmies it's your friendly neighborhood Arcanes Lead Scout here just\nbringing Arcanes news to everyone!\n \nWell first we would like to congratulate Nubothomer on the birth of his first\nborn child! Mother and baby are doing well! Congratz again Nub!\n \nSadly that's just about it! So on that note! Are you tired of hanging out by\nyourself? Want some awesome people to sit and chat with, run with, explore\nwith? Learn from or help them learn? Why not come by and join Arcanes?! Just\nsend a tell to a Scout, or leader and we will be happy to help you get started!\n\n26\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 26   \\\/    Quotes out of Context \n\nSomeImm> I swear. When women who mud get pregnant it lasts for 2 years, not\nthe standard 9 months.\n \nSomeOtherImm> Lag.\n \nSomeImm> Laugh\n\n27\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 27   \\\/    Odd and Amusing Titles \n\nJarax 2.1 - now with added chocolate chips   [BOT]\n\nAbelard's belly button is full of lint!  [BOT]\n\nBier Von'Beer is the eternal Pledge. \n\nSolinar Azralon is SoliPrime of the Soli-Clone Army(tm)\n\nArnor the last chip bender.\n\nCaelaa-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.\n\nTraylor Trash the keeper of yard gnomes.\n\n28\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 28   \\\/    Shop with Guts'n'Glory! \n\nIf you are in need of some equipment at fair prices, look no further than\nNW of DH[]!  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Remember, it is the \n25th of the month!\n\nDon't forget to vote for RoD on TMS: \nhttp:\/\/www.topmudsites.com\/vote-thoric.html \n\nI'll be away getting married over the next month, so Falennt will be editing \nthe next issue of the CRY.  Please send all submissions to Falennt or post\nthem on the CoD's public board in town hall.\n\nThanks for reading,\nAnnale Firestorm  \n\n34\n\n           \/\\                           \n _         )( _________________________________________________________  \n(_)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/(**)_________________________________________________________>  \n           )(                          \n Page 34   \\\/    Write for the Cry! \n\nWrite for the Cry!\n\nCurrently the Immortal Sponsors are looking for more and more writers.\nIf you are interested then please write a short note saying why you would \nlike the position.  Please include your normal online times so that the \nimmortals can interview you. \n\nWe also welcome freelance editors. 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