The Vigiles Amicae is a roleplaying guild in Everquest 2, on the Freeport and Antonia Bayle Servers.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

NMN bonus: The 12 days of Frostfell

Unrest.Praektiss~~~~Homeshow:: "hugs Jazzabelle - just read your post on the 12 days of Frostfell - great :) "
Jazabelle~~~~Homeshow:: "Wasn't me! Was Darkzephyr."
Jazabelle~~~~Homeshow:: "Our guild is a little crazy."
Oasis.Delepitore~~~~Homeshow:: "ALL LIES"
Oasis.Delepitore~~~~Homeshow:: "I DONT STREAK!"
Oasis.Delepitore~~~~Homeshow:: "Or say dirty things"
Permafrost.Mawari~~~~Homeshow:: "LIES"
Unrest.Praektiss~~~~Homeshow:: "oh my bad - of course - but it was from all of you over there though :) still fun to read"
Wynterr~~rplfg:: "You know thses Humbug can fly pretty far when you hit them with a big hammer”
Tekka~~~~Homeshow:: "Does anyone know when the twelve days of frostfell is supposed to start?"
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow:: "what is that?"
Lyzabethan~~~~Homeshow:: "that's not this year"
Tekka~~~~Homeshow:: "whaaaat? "
Lyzabethan~~~~Homeshow:: "yeah, I know"
Wynterr~~rplfg:: "Ouch,he going to leave a stain on the wall"
Lyzabethan~~~~Homeshow:: "and no Child's Play"

Folodu:
"On the first day of frostfell a troll gave to me: a train to the zone that killed me."

Freeport.Ashidea~~~~Homeshow:: "On the fifth day of Frostfell, my true love gave to me...N-O-T-H-I-N-G..."
Tekka~~~~Homeshow:: "wow, I was disappointed about the hero festival lack of real sale... but this..."
Lyzabethan~~~~Homeshow:: "there's a guide on Zam for all the advanced solo zones"
Macabri~~rplfg:: "Just dabb bits of Frostfell cube ice on it to keep it from staining."
Wynterr~~rplfg:: "Ok I will do that"

Folodu:
"On the second day of frostfell a troll gave to me: two party wipes and a train to the zone that killed me.”

Aderissa~~~~Homeshow:: "LOL"
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow:: "la, la, la!"
Wynterr~~rplfg:: "Oh waite,I cant do that,I killed them all"
Tekka~~~~Homeshow:: "I wonder if Vault of Serillis is out as well"
Lera~~rplfg:: "NO HARMING CUBES!"

Folodu:
"On the third day of frostfell a troll gave to me: three kill steals, two party wipes, and a train to the zone that killed me."

Macabri~~rplfg:: "They are vile filthy things!"
Wynterr~~rplfg:: "TO LATE"
Tekka~~~~Homeshow:: "HA"
Lera~~rplfg:: "They are not! They're friendly creatures that only want to hug you."
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow:: "more, more!"
Macabri~~rplfg:: "The last time a Frostfell cub tried to "hug" I had to go see a mender!"

Folodu:
"On the fourth day of frostfell a troll gave to me: four undercuts on the broker, three kill steals, two party wipes and a train to the zone that killed me"

Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow:: "lol"

Folodu:
"On the fifth day of frost fell a troll said to me: He Is Qho! Four undercuts, three kill steals, two party wipes, and a train to the zone that killed me"

Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow:: "oh! does the Enchanted Mushrooms start tomorrow? I need roof tiles for my outhouse!"
Lera~~~~Homeshow:: "It does! With double tokens if you're Gold."
Butcherblock.Katryona~~~~Homeshow:: "yes"
Wynterr~~rplfg:: "Lera.we wont kill anymore cube,if you say your a frostfell elf"
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow:: "sweet! thanks. *Sings* Heeee isssssSSSss Qho!"
Lera~~rplfg:: "But I'm not a Frostfell elf."
Wynterr~~rplfg:: "are to"
Arklonn~~rplfg:: "It's the frostfell elf!"

Folodu:
"On the sixth day of frostfell a troll gave to me: six harvests stolen, HEEE Issss Qho! Four undercuts, three kill steals, and a train to the zone that killed me"

Faelen~~rplfg:: "Does melting a cube count as killing?"
Macabri~~rplfg:: "what about breaking them up and tossing into my sweet tea drink?"
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow:: "nice! keep going!"
Lera~~rplfg:: "No!"
Lleskia~~~~Homeshow:: "lol, that is too cute!!"
Everfrost.Remmey~~~~Homeshow:: "haha! Cute!"

Folodu:
"On the seventh day of Frostfell a troll gave to me: seven complaints to SOE, six harvests stolen, Heee Isss Qho! Four undercuts, three kill steals, two party wipes, and a train to the zone that killed me"

Wynterr~~rplfg:: "We should have a cooking contest to see who can come up with the best dish made from Cubes"
Faelen~~rplfg:: "Cube, a la Cube. With Cube marinade and Cube garnish."

Folodu:
"On the eighth day of frostfell a troll gave to me: eight hours of hotfixes, seven complaints to SOE, six harvests stolen, HE-EE IS QHO! (the little bugger) Four undercuts, three kill steals, two party wipes, and a train to the zone that killed me."

Faelen~~rplfg:: "And for dessert, Cube cake with Cube frosting, Cube tea with little sugar Cubes."
Macabri~~rplfg:: "I'd win that one... I have a recipe from my mother. Nerian Frosty Whiskey sour. Crush up Frostfell Cubes, Halasian Whiskey, tears from a Frostfell elf to sweet and sour it up, garnish as necessary with lemon! :}"
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow:: "lol that is great :)"
Unrest.Praektiss~~~~Homeshow:: "is it worthwhile buying the deep Green Gemstone recipe for the average players adornments in Vesspyr?"
Wynterr~~rplfg:: "We can get Lera to judge it"
Alupia~~rplfg:: "That sounds good. I will have one of those...."
Macabri~~rplfg:: "I am afriad I am short some Frostfell elf tears. "
Alupia~~rplfg:: "Hmm..... "

Folodu:
"On the ninth day of Frostfell a troll gave to me: nine screens of death, eight hours of hotfix, seven SOE complaints, six harvests stolen, five QHO (the bugger), four undercuts, three kill steals, two party wipes, and a train to the zone that killed me"

Alupia~~rplfg:: "Bah. shouldn't be that hard to make a Frostfell elf cry."
Atrisha~~rplfg:: "Melt their snow with dragons fire?"
Wynterr~~rplfg:: "Get some from Lera,she should be crying by now"
Alupia~~rplfg:: "*snicker*"
Lera~~rplfg:: "*chases with Explosive Material*"
Lera~~~~Homeshow:: "Ooooo. Explosive Material"

Folodu:
"On the tenth day of Frostfell a troll gave to me: ten linked bosses, nine screens of death, eight hours of hotfix, seven SOE complaints, six harvests stolen, NO I WONT GET ONE MORE THING, four undercuts, three kill steals, two party wipes, and a train to zone that killed me."

Alupia~~rplfg:: "think we made her mad..... "
Atrisha~~rplfg:: "Explode their presents is a good idea too. Nice idea."
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow:: "lol"
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow:: "i want the white bushes with the red and green spots on them. they are cool."
Freeport.Ashidea~~~~Homeshow:: "Please tell me somebody's logging this, it belongs on Facebook or something."
Permafrost.Mawari~~~~Homeshow:: "ME TOO"
Permafrost.Mawari~~~~Homeshow:: "woops"
Permafrost.Mawari~~~~Homeshow:: "But yes, enthusiasm"
Macabri~~rplfg:: "My mother's recipe said "tears of frostfell elf" not sure what results you would get substituting that with "exploded bits of charred frostfell elf""

Folodu:
"On the Eleventh day of Frostfell a troll gave to me: eleven invisible mobs, ten linked bosses, nine screens of death, eight hours of hotfix, seven SOE complaints, six harvests stolen I'm talking to your mom you little snit, four undercuts, three kill steals, two party wipes, and a train to zone that killed me."

Alupia~~rplfg:: "It would simply give it a nice, smokey flavor...... I am sure it would compliment the whiskey."
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow:: "ahahahaha!"
Macabri~~rplfg:: "mhmm, that does sound delicious."
Permafrost.Mawari~~~~Homeshow:: "I'm talking to your mom you little snit! I cracked up"

Folodu:
“On the Last day of Frostfell, a troll gave to me: a servercrash that…”


An evening with Homeshow, and the 12 days of Frostfell

Unrest.Praektiss~~~~Homeshow::  "hugs Jazzabelle - just read your post on the 12 days of Frostfell - great :) "
Jazabelle~~~~Homeshow::  "Wasn't me! Was Darkzephyr."
Jazabelle~~~~Homeshow::  "Our guild is a little crazy."
Oasis.Delepitore~~~~Homeshow::  "ALL LIES"
Oasis.Delepitore~~~~Homeshow::  "I DONT STREAK!"
Oasis.Delepitore~~~~Homeshow::  "Or say dirty things"
Permafrost.Mawari~~~~Homeshow::  "LIES"
Unrest.Praektiss~~~~Homeshow::  "oh my bad - of course - but it was from all of you over there though :)  still fun to read"
Wynterr~~rplfg::  "You know thses Humbug can fly pretty far when you hit them with a big hammer”
Tekka~~~~Homeshow::  "Does anyone know when the twelve days of frostfell is supposed to start?"
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow::  "what is that?"
Lyzabethan~~~~Homeshow::  "that's not this year"
Tekka~~~~Homeshow::  "whaaaat? "
Lyzabethan~~~~Homeshow::  "yeah, I know"
Wynterr~~rplfg::  "Ouch,he going to leave a stain on the wall"
Lyzabethan~~~~Homeshow::  "and no Child's Play"

Folodu:
"On the first day of frostfell a troll gave to me: a train to the zone that killed me."

Freeport.Ashidea~~~~Homeshow::  "On the fifth day of Frostfell, my true love gave to me...N-O-T-H-I-N-G..."
Tekka~~~~Homeshow::  "wow, I was disappointed about the hero festival lack of real sale... but this..."
Lyzabethan~~~~Homeshow::  "there's a guide on Zam for all the advanced solo zones"
Macabri~~rplfg::  "Just dabb bits of Frostfell cube ice on it to keep it from staining."
Wynterr~~rplfg::  "Ok I will do that"

Folodu:
"On the second day of frostfell a troll gave to me: two party wipes and a train to the zone that killed me.”

Aderissa~~~~Homeshow::  "LOL"
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow::  "la, la, la!"
Wynterr~~rplfg::  "Oh waite,I cant do that,I killed them all"
Tekka~~~~Homeshow::  "I wonder if Vault of Serillis is out as well"
Lera~~rplfg::  "NO HARMING CUBES!"

Folodu:
"On the third day of frostfell a troll gave to me: three kill steals, two party wipes, and a train to the zone that killed me."

Macabri~~rplfg::  "They are vile filthy things!"
Wynterr~~rplfg::  "TO LATE"
Tekka~~~~Homeshow::  "HA"
Lera~~rplfg::  "They are not! They're friendly creatures that only want to hug you."
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow::  "more, more!"
Macabri~~rplfg::  "The last time a Frostfell cub tried to "hug" I had to go see a mender!"

Folodu:
"On the fourth day of frostfell a troll gave to me: four undercuts on the broker, three kill steals, two party wipes and a train to the zone that killed me"

Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow::  "lol"

Folodu:
"On the fifth day of frost fell a troll said to me: He Is Qho! Four undercuts, three kill steals, two party wipes, and a train to the zone that killed me"

Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow::  "oh!  does the Enchanted Mushrooms start tomorrow? I need roof tiles for my outhouse!"
Lera~~~~Homeshow::  "It does! With double tokens if you're Gold."
Butcherblock.Katryona~~~~Homeshow::  "yes"
Wynterr~~rplfg::  "Lera.we wont kill anymore cube,if you say your  a frostfell elf"
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow::  "sweet! thanks.  *Sings* Heeee isssssSSSss  Qho!"
Lera~~rplfg::  "But I'm not a Frostfell elf."
Wynterr~~rplfg::  "are to"
Arklonn~~rplfg::  "It's the frostfell elf!"

Folodu:
"On the sixth day of frostfell a troll gave to me: six harvests stolen, HEEE Issss Qho! Four undercuts, three kill steals, and a train to the zone that killed me"

Faelen~~rplfg::  "Does melting a cube count as killing?"
Macabri~~rplfg::  "what about breaking them up and tossing into my sweet tea drink?"
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow::  "nice! keep going!"
Lera~~rplfg::  "No!"
Lleskia~~~~Homeshow::  "lol, that is too cute!!"
Everfrost.Remmey~~~~Homeshow::  "haha! Cute!"

Folodu:
"On the seventh day of Frostfell a troll gave to me: seven complaints to SOE, six harvests stolen, Heee Isss Qho! Four undercuts, three kill steals, two party wipes, and a train to the zone that killed me"

Wynterr~~rplfg::  "We should have a cooking contest to see who can come up with the best dish made from Cubes"
Faelen~~rplfg::  "Cube, a la Cube. With Cube marinade and Cube garnish."

Folodu:
"On the eighth day of frostfell a troll gave to me: eight hours of hotfixes, seven complaints to SOE, six harvests stolen, HE-EE IS QHO! (the little bugger) Four undercuts, three kill steals, two party wipes, and a train to the zone that killed me."

Faelen~~rplfg::  "And for dessert, Cube cake with Cube frosting, Cube tea with little sugar Cubes."
Macabri~~rplfg::  "I'd win that one... I have a recipe from my mother.  Nerian Frosty Whiskey sour.  Crush up Frostfell Cubes, Halasian Whiskey, tears from a Frostfell elf to sweet and sour it up, garnish as necessary with lemon! :}"
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow::  "lol  that is great :)"
Unrest.Praektiss~~~~Homeshow::  "is it worthwhile buying the deep Green Gemstone recipe for the average players adornments in Vesspyr?"
Wynterr~~rplfg::  "We can get Lera to judge it"
Alupia~~rplfg::  "That sounds good. I will have one of those...."
Macabri~~rplfg::  "I am afriad I am short some Frostfell elf tears. "
Alupia~~rplfg::  "Hmm..... "

Folodu:
"On the ninth day of Frostfell a troll gave to me:  nine screens of death, eight hours of hotfix, seven SOE complaints, six harvests stolen, five QHO (the bugger),  four undercuts,  three kill steals,  two party wipes, and a train to the zone that killed me"

Alupia~~rplfg::  "Bah. shouldn't be that hard to make a Frostfell elf cry."
Atrisha~~rplfg::  "Melt their snow with dragons fire?"
Wynterr~~rplfg::  "Get some from Lera,she should be crying by now"
Alupia~~rplfg::  "*snicker*"
Lera~~rplfg::  "*chases with Explosive Material*"
Lera~~~~Homeshow::  "Ooooo. Explosive Material"

Folodu:
"On the tenth day of Frostfell a troll gave to me: ten linked bosses, nine screens of death, eight hours of hotfix, seven SOE complaints, six harvests stolen, NO I WONT GET ONE MORE THING,  four undercuts,  three kill steals,  two party wipes, and a train to zone that killed me."

Alupia~~rplfg::  "think we made her mad..... "
Atrisha~~rplfg::  "Explode their presents is a good idea too.  Nice idea."
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow::  "lol"
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow::  "i want the white bushes with the red and green spots on them.  they are cool."
Freeport.Ashidea~~~~Homeshow::  "Please tell me somebody's logging this, it belongs on Facebook or something."
Permafrost.Mawari~~~~Homeshow::  "ME TOO"
Permafrost.Mawari~~~~Homeshow::  "woops"
Permafrost.Mawari~~~~Homeshow::  "But yes, enthusiasm"
Macabri~~rplfg::  "My mother's recipe said "tears of frostfell elf" not sure what results you would get substituting that with "exploded bits of charred frostfell elf""

Folodu:
"On the Eleventh day of Frostfell a troll gave to me:  eleven invisible mobs, ten linked bosses, nine screens of death, eight hours of hotfix, seven SOE complaints, six harvests stolen I'm talking to your mom you little snit,  four undercuts,  three kill steals,  two party wipes, and a train to zone that killed me."

Alupia~~rplfg::  "It would simply give it a nice, smokey flavor...... I am sure it would compliment the whiskey."
Whiskertwitch~~~~Homeshow::  "ahahahaha!"
Macabri~~rplfg::  "mhmm, that does sound delicious."
Permafrost.Mawari~~~~Homeshow::  "I'm talking to your mom you little snit! I cracked up"

Folodu:
“On the Last day of Frostfell, a troll gave to me: a servercrash that…”

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Nearly Midnight News, November 1

Arquenniel tells rplfg, "Do you have a character you are about to delete because you just don't want it anymore? A character slot that is empty and you want to have some fun? Well, we have the solution for you!!"
Arquenniel tells rplfg, "Knights of Freeport will gladly execute your character with a customized crime list you get to help create. Be a part of opening day fun at Festival of Discord!"
Arquenniel tells rplfg, "Let your character's head roll around the ground after KoF's executioner lops it off. Contact Arquenniel if you are interested. Yes this is a serious request for volunteers!"

"I dunno. Spurs on moments? I prefer spurs on boots. Speaking of spurs... *shies away from Arq*"

Sharisnarr tells rplfg, "Well I was thinking of going after some new trophies... maybe Munzok, Ykesha or even Zarrakon..."

*walks up to a large acorn desk that seems to have detritus and candy on it*"

"Wha...? Did I miss something? And why is there a zombie in the corner... Oh...I'm finally being replaced, aren't I. By some undead mindless little thing... I'm sure it has popularity ratings... But it fails to have the Nearly Midnight News. Of which, welcome! I am your hostess. Or Anchor."

Arquenniel tells rplfg, "YAY!!!!"

"But not butler. Butlers are ebil. In today's news, we have zombies!"

Corovar tells rplfg, "Braaaaaainsss."

"Some a hungry, some are scary, some stand silently in the corner, possibly crying to itself and it's ugliness... And all of them have an apetite for dragonfruit! Or...something like that. I don't really know. It drew this misshapen blob after a spat of interpretive dance. Maybe it's the picture formerly known as dragonfruit?"

"Anyways! Zombies! Like that one! *points at Corovar* Have shown up all around Norrath - surprise surprise - in an effort to take the gold mine hidden under the swamp hut..."

Corovar tells rplfg, "-grins-"

"This sounds like a bad and campy plot, and I suspect Old Man Dave... A delegation was sent to a group out among the living tombs as they seem to still be able to speak. Said an adherent of the banished goddess Anashti'Sul, "We don't know nothing about them low-class zombs. We is respectable zombs!""

Corovar tells rplfg, "I'll have you know we can be very good Hosts in our own right. When we aren't hungry."
Alteru tells rplfg, "*curls in the corner in the fetal position* Everyone's undead except for me O_O"
Narrel tells rplfg, "Speak for yourself!"

"The NMN staff then had to fight them off, as they had developed a sudden hair fixation."

"While in the desert, we stopped by Maj'Dul to check in on the defunct Volleyball league and found more zombies! They stood around silently, hardly moving... what could they want? What could they be after? Someone else can find out, because it was creepy."

"Breaking news in Qeynos tonight. Lead poisoning cases have risen dramatically. The Temple of Life has little to say on the subject."

"As an aside, the re-sealing of the aquaduct system has gone swimmingly. With the application of a low-melting-temperature metal, the aquaduct can serve the city for at least another century unhindered. For those experiencing cases of lead poisoning, please drink more water and brush twice yearly."

Corovar tells rplfg, "-facepalm- fools... and -this- is why Anashti was a better Prime Healer."

"A new development from a group calling themselves the Dervs...or something like that. Sokokar with teeth! and spikes! and a sickly purple color! This new breed of diseased creature has found it's way here from locations unknown."

Sharisnarr tells rplfg, "Blessed Sokokar "
Lera tells rplfg, "They're cute!"
Alteru tells rplfg, "*looks* That is definately the opposite of "cute"..."

"Yes, those. Ick. If I want disease, I'll go visit Rodcet. The breed of sokokar has been seen sporadically, and you might be able to get one in exchange for your time and efforts in a land known as "beta". Little is known of this realm, and it may kill you."

Sharisnarr tells rplfg, "I think you would want Berttoxxius"
Raclette tells rplfg, "Dervs -- not to be confused with Pervs..."
Sharisnarr tells rplfg, "Sure there not Derps?"

"The following is a public service announcement: If you seem to have an excess of cranial matter, please see Doctor Gnaw'B'Rains in the loping plains. Please mind the claws."

"The Freeport Unseen Zoological Preserve lost three dragons today after one went berserk during feeding. For anyone with information on where to find them, please get twenty-four of your friends and take care of the problem."
"There is no reward."

"Well. There is a job well done. There is also steak well done, and I can tell you which I prefer."

Raclette tells rplfg, "And then there are rare spawns and rare prawns..."

"The Festival of Discord starts this coming Sunday. I hear tell that the Knights are wishing a volunteer. I imagine these are similar to the Maj'Dul Volleyball League's volunteers. Please fill out your will before applying. Note - halflings, gnomes, and Tongas need not apply. Size requirements for this event are as such: Tall enough to be visible. The festival will run for a week, unless it holds true to it's name and discords it's way into the rest of the month."

"Let's see..."
"Snow in Thurgadin...eruptions in Lavastorm..."
"Oh! The Enchanted Lands is currently low on Jumjum. For those wishing to price gouge, get in line. The weather changes caused by the realm of the dead becoming thin lately has lead to the crop withering on the vines."
"This might make local halflings intolerable. Unless they were already intolerable, in which case nevermind."

"There was something about gnolls and crossbreeding, but the notes are now thoroughly chewed upon."

"Which wraps up our news for the evening. I am your anchor-ette Folodu Amrunrosse, and the zombie is still standing silently right behind me."

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Nearly Midnight News, October 25


"'Bout that time, eh chaps? Righto"

Sariz tells RPLFG, "It's 2 am where I am"
Ainaree tells RPLFG, "It is time for the Extremely Time-Zoned Bias Nightly News...! /cackle"

*Folodu walks up to the giant acorn desk*
"What is this Time Zone you speak of? Have the Chronomages gone crazy again? Anyways, it's not quite midnight where I am, either. Which is why the name…”

“Welcome to the Nearly Midnight News: Where it's always midnight somewhere… Or happy hour. We aren't picky. Except when we are, and then we pick both midnight -and- happy hour."

"In this week's news, Gnomes! With 50% fewer explosions!"

Abaddonx tells RPLFG, "pepper or no? Sorry - I hear gnome and get hungry"

"This week the Cogworts school of Gnomecraft and Mechamagica held it's semi-bi-annual-maybe-sorta-kinda-huh contest! Word on the street - we aren't sure which street mind you - is that no one died yet! Rats don't count. This contest's theme was rattraps and broken safety features. The giant unheard of school had their students build mousetraps. Some were crazy, some were spiffy, others were...domino-y."

"Congratulations to Eureeka for winning! Presumably, Eureeka knew people and had money, but we do not insinuate the contest was rigged. Other participants had names, and possibly even credentials to practice Gnomery. To find out more (because I sure didn't) check out the Homes and Tomes information boards!"

"In other news, the Overlord is getting rid of those fierce helmets of the Lucanic knights in favor of the much more approachable bonnet. In hindsight, he has decided that he comes off as unapproachable and unlikable. In the words of a drunkard we found dying in a gutter, "Dem stupid knights! They took me lucky charm!" He was promptly mugged. Not by the Nearly Midnight News staff."

Akazeron tells RPLFG, "Where do you get this stuff? ROFLMAO"

"No, they waited for looting, which happens once you pass the threshold from life to death. For more information on passing the threshold from life to death, please inquire at your local Lucanic Knight, possibly Mr. Hellmark, who can be found on a boat."

"In response to the closing of the Maj'Dul Human-Headed Volleyball league, Thurgadin has started it's own sports contest. Most of them involve ice and a distinct lack of clothing. One of which is called "Who will freeze their bollocks off on the iceburg first". For those wishing to participate, I'm sure you can get creative."

Sariz tells RPLFG, "Considering Coldain have a noted resistance to cold, I assume it'd be much like sitting on a brick for a long period of time."

"A barfight broke out last week in Qeynos. No one was injured, though several people were mauled.”

“In a completely unrelated report, incidents of werewolves seems to be on the rise lately. For those wishing to get something off their chest regarding this issue, please see your local goblin barber."

"The Great Mustachioed Gentleman has been spotted in the Hua Mein village! We are not making this up! It was huge! You would have to get a ruler or yardstick to measure this thing! Why he was seen there is unclear, as the Hua Mein don't like you. Remember, the only happy panda-person is an unhappy panda-person."

"In response to last week's news, adventurers have been hunting for the body of Qho. There seems to be a desire for some form of 'ritual sacrifice'. Asking one such person, we found that the boy was 'asking for it, always asking for it.' After a nervous chuckle, he smashed his forehead into a barrel.”

"Priests have been unable to revive him from his current state, and they might not be trying too hard either. For all those who mistrust priests, please visit the Temple of Hate in Freeport to confess your distaste. Cookies and punch will be handed out at three. Please note, the punch is not an imbibing sort, unless you have a big mouth."

"In weather today, sweeping cold... sweeps...across...is this another Thurgadin snow report? The weatherman? Totally fired. I encourage you not to hire him either."

"The Festival of Discord is"




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"And the rest of it's gone. Check back next weekend for further information!”

“Thank you for listening to the Nearly Midnight News, this has been a blacklisting. I am your hostess or something like, Folodu Amrunrosse."

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Selections from: Notes on Diverse Magicka - Necromancy and Hematurgy

Notes on Diverse Magicka

by

Legatus Pax Sytan Fiac



Author's note:

This is a series dedicated to informing those with limited or non-extant abilities in arcana on the various forms of magic and their uses. This is not intended as an in depth study, nor does it go into all details. For many, the usage of leylines or nodes will never manifest, nor will the finesse to guide the blood magicka explicitly.

This discourse will cover the concepts of similarities and differences among the branches, and peel back some of the mysteries.

The first section will cover my specialties of hematurgy and necromancy.
The second will cover natural magicka.
The third will touch on the psionic talents.
The fourth will delve into the divine controversy.
The fifth will touch upon the delicate and complex question of void.

It is to be hoped that the interested student will find the more technical treatises on the above topics more readily accessible for this humble offering. Any errors or elisions in this work must be attributed to the difficulty of enumerating in plain language what becomes a nearly reflexive, intuitive impulse for the grand adept.



It is important to note that hematurgical works operate in the same fashions that mechanical and magical systems - thus, energy input has a related energy output. Such input creates a sympathy with the source and target, such as fire will make a pot of water hot and boil regardless of mechanical or magical input.

What can be controlled in this situation is intensity, or intention, and duration, or connection. It is these that hematurgy works upon. As with the fire, if your work is to melt the metal, your intention will require a hot fire and your connection will require it be fired for an appropriate length or time.

Because of the nature of the work, your emotional state will have a huge bearing on the working. Creating a resonance between objects or people will tend to increase the desire for closeness or sexual intimacy.

Performing a healing will tend to be similar, though will only last during the casting and between castee and caster, unlike resonance which will linger and affect an entire room.

Performing a detrimental casting, such as to weaken or injure, can have similar effects on the caster to the point of creating the same injury. This is, of course, dependent on emotional state and feeling towards the person; a target you have never met before will be unlikely to have any connection or resonance to you, where a hated enemy has a connection and resonance.

Once resonance is established, the pathways of power are built in both people, and it is just as easy to strike a caster by the means in which the working was done.

Thus, it is in the best interest of a hematurge to cast only on willing and trusted targets.

For these reasons, hematurgy is an unpopular path, as those desiring power create resonance in simply wishing to take it from others, and those wishing good deeds create resonance in wishing to help others.

This can be contrasted with a necromancer by the simple expedient that most castings are on the dead or undead, which can have no resonance not enforced upon it, and therefore the path of the necromantic arts is potentially safer, were the desire for power and destroying one's enemies not so popular.

Hematurgy is not a restricted path, per say, and is not regulated by any organization. This is in part due to the multitude of ways it can be expressed and taught, as well as the many uses it can be put to. The healers collegia, Mage corps, heavy arms specialists, and scout corps all have a use for it, keeping it from being effectively shoehorned as so many other focuses have been.

The majority of hermaturges are not naturally inclined towards the path, as intention and connection are heavy factors in a casting. As such, the strongest users tend to be empaths, and whatever segment of a society is taught to be more tuned with emotional states; in Teir'Dal societies before the Age of Sky this would be men, while Koada'Dal tend to train empathy out of both genders, and human cultures vary heavily depending on region, for examples.

The heavy arms corps tend to host the weakest users, both because empathy tends to be detrimental to them, as well as a focus on more physical means.

Scout corps tend to host strong users, as much of what their profession calls for is intuition and "reading" their targets - a form of empathy that is vital to their work.

Interestingly enough, typical Mage academies tend to not host many hematurges, opting instead to train them as necromancers. While both branches do respond to ritual forms of practice, the lethal competition, as stated prior, discourages the hematurge's empathic nature.

Healing collegia handle the hematurge in a separate way entirely - given a typical situation, there is plenty of pain and blood magic to work in a house of healing. However, in times of duress, a hematurge can make a similar injury to them self as their target bears to create empathy and extra energy for the casting. Unintended side effects can include creating a strong emotional resonance, either in caster to castee, or castee to power source.

In some situations, the caster might instead employ necrotic healing, such as in tending a corpse familiar. This is a crude form at best, and will tend to buy time for a true healer or provide a brief second wind in duress. The flesh will be weaker and prone to failing again if put to moderate use.

As stated previously, both necromancy and hematurgy respond to ritual forms. Use will lessen the need for overt ritual only in hematurgy, as the mind will hold the ritual and intention will move the power. Necromancy is then limited by comparison as it will require full ritual for a working, though implements are interchangeable for 'close enough'. However, most necromancers will not risk the trial and error to find like items or phrases.

Curiosity is discouraged by both competition and familiars that may turn on a master too weak to banish or fight it.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Nearly Midnight News, October 18


*steps up to a large acorn desk with some burned papers off to one side*
“Maybe I should clean up my own mess… Management seems fit to have cut the upkeep crew, at the very least..."

Kinra tells rplfg, "when ARE you going to clean up your own mess, Folodu?"

"Probably never - it ruins the running gag."

Kinra tells rplfg, "... *snickers*"

"Of which, here is a mental image. Streaking trolls. Running gag. Hah."
"Welcome to another edition of the Nearly Midnight News! We have all sorts of things happening in Norrath this week!"

Kinra tells rplfg, "... Can I gag myself to near asphyxiation thanks to that imagery..? *shudders*"

"In Thurgadin tonight, a spree of mass murders has been committed!"

Kaimos tells rplfg, "finally."

"A detachment of Rime soldiers on leave to visit the city has all been slain."

Kinra tells rplfg, "Oh dear, that sounds depressing."

"A few bloodied coldain deny ever having seen them, though they were reportedly in the same bar."

Szuzka tells rplfg, "Guess they didn't like the beer."
Kevtiln tells rplfg, "primitive folk"

"One even called the other by name, stating "Bill over there knew what he was getting into. May his corpse rot... no, not seen him before in me life""

Kaimos tells rplfg, "savages."
Szuzka tells rplfg, "Typical result of running out of peanuts."

"I know! The Rime army has been charged with drunken and disorderly conduct, and for littering and making a mess. The Rime, of course, respond in the usual way and made a grab for more land. All is as usual in Thurgadin."

"In other news, the Hua Mein don't like people. Not even cute people. Or cuddly people. Though they have a fondness for people who bring food. A potluck is to be organized at some date. Check in with your local homicidal Hua Mein guard today!"

Kaimos tells rplfg, "what of the Kawaii?"
Szuzka tells rplfg, "Are you also going to inform us that they're big boned panda people?"

"No, that would be mean. They are just misunderstood. And fat. Might have to do with the food, and it might have to do with being bears.” “

Szuzka tells rplfg, "Well if it was the latter I'd say husky. But no. They're fat. And stoopid."

“We will not speculate, and neither should you. Yes, you. The one with the hat on."

Szuzka tells rplfg, "...I knew someone was watching me sleep."

"Of which, I got a last minute report from a Local Citizen Who Is Concerned."

Alteru tells rplfg, "Why are so many Ornate Chests just left lying to rot?"
Kinra tells rplfg, "Loot ALL OF THE ORNATE CHESTS! *clears throat, readjusts goggles, and then flees*
Szuzka tells rplfg, "I think you should start asking how those crates came out of people's bodies first. Do we all have ornate crates inside of us?"
Mardawn tells rplfg, "I do?"

"Kaimos, a citizen of somewhere, was seen running through the streets of Freeport in a party hat, a loin cloth, and with a beer in hand. The Dread Guard seem to not notice, so this must be appropriate party attire. For more information on how to dress this Nights of the Dead, please ask your local Gigglegibber or Dread Guard. For Qeynosians, the Dread Guard would really like to talk to you."lease form a line in West Freeport. A new Haircut is to be tested out for all willing and unwilling participants."

Kinra tells rplfg, "*snicker*"
Szuzka tells rplfg, "This sounds like it can only end in hugs, kisses and no oppression."

"Which leads me to our sponsors. The Festival of Discord is fast approaching. This year's Festival is brought to you by John DeLancie. Remember the Festival of Discord for all your twisted heart's desires and shrimp. The dates are in November, supposedly, but for a festival all about throwing things off and all that, I wouldn't believe them. Even so, look for information around the 3rd or the 9th. I hear there is to be an execution!"

Abysmalixia tells rplfg, "I hope it's not me."

"In line with such gloriously evil news, the Nights of the Dead are upon us! And really upon the soon-to-be-executed! For those wanting a good time, please wear your party suit without silver or collars and stop by Somborn!"

"The Goblins are trying once again to participate in a holiday, and they only seem to get it right for the NotD. We thank their efforts, but really could do without the Bowl of Chum"

Kinra tells rplfg, "Or that ghoulash that was found along with the bowl of chum."

"For those wishing for a good fright, please stop by the Haunted Mansion. It's haunted. They were rich."

Szuzka tells rplfg, "Dang spoilers."

"Yep. Not much else going on there. Don't forget to practice your dance moves!"

Kinra tells rplfg, "I like to spin in place; it's super fun!
Szuzka tells rplfg, "Until you throw up that is."

“There is tell of a badger infestation at the Ironforge Estate. Badgers are evil and full of spite. I would not be surprised to see them commanding Mistmoore-ian armies soon."

Kinra tells rplfg, "Ever since we started to accidentally mistaken them for ore."
Goblet tells rplfg, "*peeks in and passes out random hugs and cookies*"

"Also, rocks. Not sure why rocks, but rocks."

Szuzka tells rplfg, "Badger rocks. I knew it. The end times are here."

"The Maj'Dul volleyball tournament was cancelled after several weeks after running out of equipment. The regulation severed head ball has met with short supply, and the demand for this sport is not enough to call for a special fund to be taken up. We are sorry for the inconvenience for those with Fantasy Volleyball league teams."

Szuzka tells rplfg, "Thanks for the...heads-up."
Kinra tells rplfg, *sadness* "Har, har, very punny."

"However, you can still make money off of who will make the biggest boasts for next year's games!"

Szuzka tells rplfg, "I could not resist."
Kinra tells rplfg, "*facepalm*"

"Remember, season tickets are not for sale, and scalpers are still the only way to attend anything in Maj'Dul."

"New news regarding Qho! Actually, no, there isn't. He's dead and no one misses him.”

Kinra tells rplfg, "YAY!"
Xaniel tells rplfg, "YAY!"

“Except his sister, who has taken to performing strange and random dances in his memory."

Kinra tells rplfg, "... Aww."
Szuzka tells rplfg, "Yay insanity!"
Kinra tells rplfg, "Children are demons.. *grumbles angrily*"

"The NMN staff would like to remind everyone that the staff is not paid."

Kinra tells rplfg, "Wait, they aren't?"

"Please help us collect the requisite number of kitten tears to fund our efforts of world domination."

Xaniel tells rplfg, "/tosses candy"
Szuzka tells rplfg, "Can we pay them in licks to the nose?"

"Kitten tears are still the only way to dominate the world."

Kinra tells rplfg, "What about orphan tears? Or are they too psychedelic?"
Szuzka tells rplfg, "I'll have to milk a few more kittens then."

"We thank you for listening in to this week's Nearly Midnight News. I'm Folodu Amrunrosse, and I make puppies cry."

Monday, December 2, 2013

Report: on Othmir and Gnoll tribes of Velious

Archivist's note:
In the wake of the council decision to recall the Exile, a number of sealed reports have been cleaned and released for the edification of all Amicae. Taken together, these documents provide a competent training module in preparation for assignment to the sector.

- - -

Eyes-Only: Vigiles Amicae council

The Othmir are a semi-aquatic mammalian species that seems to have close kinship with otters. They are playful, intelligent, and compassionate.

The first contact to be had with the Othmir occurred on the Maj'Dul docks after their god-turtle decided to take a trip. It is unknown why this may have been, though further contact reveals this god-turtle Logdrizal plays a key feature of their religion.

The second contact is typically with a sub-tribe after their god-turtle consents to carry you to Velious. This is notable because of the unknowable nature of the turtle and no one in recent history but the Othmir priests have had any direct contact with the turtle.

Upon arrival, you are greeted by the elder Nipik and several delegates of the sub-tribe. Nipik is the oldest Othmir of the known tribes and is their religious leader. It is through him that Logdrizal speaks.

Further travel reveals that the Othmir are in conflict with gnolls. Rather than wage war, the Othmir are purely defending their area. The defenders report that the gnolls are unorganized and mad - further research conducted at the behest of the Othmir reveal that the gnolls are starving and do not know how to care for themselves.

In an unmatched show of compassion, the Othmir teach the gnoll tribe how to make hunting equipment, traps, how to tend game, how to cook, and how to prepare pelts to trade to the Othmir for fish. The sub-tribe Othmir show a clear dedication to knowledge, love, and mutual benefit beyond their species for the better survival of all.

The Othmir were not content with this, and with the cooperation of the gnolls sought the original problem. The gnolls had been subject to a local vampire, and had little to work with when they began breaking free. With few resources, they were engaged by minions if the vampire for the dare to leave service.

The influence of the vampire is strong, as are their forces. It would be in the interest if the Othmir and gnolls and all freedom-seeking species to unseat the power.

Once establishing good relations and being welcomed to the sub-tribe, you learn of a second tribe of Othmir. Where the first is living on an iceberg, the second holds a beach. This group seems to be a cultural center to counterpoint the religious center on the ice.

Here, the Othmir are being actively attacked by an amphibious race called the Yha-Lei. The Othmir again are playing a defensive role, and do not know why they are being attacked. This is where it becomes important on why the wording of 'recent memory' is apparent.

The young Othmir only know that Othmir kept to Othmir and Yha-Lei kept to Yha-Lei. There is only one Othmir who can recall anything being different, and was a part of a delegation that tried to make peace between the tribes. When the talks failed, it was never mentioned to the rest of the Othmir.

The Othmir do not pass down their history. Knowledge and how to do things is transferred as with all cultures, though there seems to be an idea that each generation should have a fresh start at the world. This seems to permit peace with old enemies, as no grudges are kept, though for long-lived races such as elves, visits would need to be frequent to maintain friendships and alliances.

There is one incongruous fight that the Othmir engage in. The Kromzek giants that wage war on all is an open target to the Othmir, though they prefer to hamper foresting operations by stealing axes and destroying supplies rather than going after the giants and their subordinates directly. The giants seem to either not know about the Othmir or find them insignificant. This is incongruous from the Kromzek standard of perpetual war and domination of all they contact, indicating they do not know of the otter-like people or, more probably, are why the Yha-Lei are attacking.

Further study on the Yha-Lei has been impossible, though more is bound to turn up.

- Adjunct Equites Diplomat Folodu Amrunrosse

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Nearly Midnight News, October 11


"Good evening and welcome to the Nearly Midnight News!"

Shizouka tells rplfg, "OBJECTION!"
Delepitore tells rplfg, "OVERRULED!"
Xaniel tells rplfg, "OVERRULED!"
Aeolon tells rplfg, "It's nearly 3am! That's not nearly midnight"

"This edition is called the "Worked for too much today and now I'm moving towards a nice tipsy"...edition."

Xaniel tells rplfg, "It is here..."
Ariahdnia tells rplfg, "*snicker*"
Aeolon tells rplfg, "Well, obviously, I'm in the real timezone"
Shizouka tells rplfg, "I'm on PST, Game time, so it is nearly midnight"

"There might be too many editions in there… I'm near 1:30, myself… Meh - it's nearly there..."

Aeolon tells rplfg, "What timezone was AMERICA FOUNDED IN?!? That's right, EST!"
Delepitore tells rplfg, "My timezone."
Aeolon tells rplfg, "Okay, okay, lets settle this sensibly."
Delepitore tells rplfg, "And I say.... Its elventybillion o clock! bwahaha"

"Noooo, see, America was founded in Common Era something or other. Railroads were founded in EST. So blame the railroads every fall and spring.”

Aeolon tells rplfg, "We'll go by the timezone of the person living in the oldest house, okay?"
Shizouka tells rplfg, "'Murica Time! its +FIST TO YOUR FACE from GMT!"

“Or that."

Delepitore tells rplfg, "I like SHizokas better"
Aeolon tells rplfg, "My house is about 230 years old."
Aeolon tells rplfg, "And it's really not well insulated."
Ariahdnia tells AmicaeOOC, "Ah, NMN. love it."

"I like that, too. Well, coming in at about 230 seconds old is me, here. At the acorn desk. OF DOOM. And fluffy bunnies.”
"I think I made that last one up. It's acorns. And rum..."

Shizouka tells rplfg, "*slinks over and starts placing bunnies on Folodu's desk, one at a time*"

"So anyways! Tonight, we have...Ah hells, let's start in Maj'dul with the legendary Volleyball league"

Aeolon tells rplfg, "Mmm, rum."

"Hey! Hey you! No herbivorous animals!"

Aeolon tells rplfg, "I had rum earlier today. I've got a theory... It could be bunnies."

"The bunny is a lie… Or is that parfait is a lie..."
"Anyways! Maj'Dul Volleyball! Last week, we ran out of heads for the official ball...and by we I mean Maj'Dul. NMN staff has nothing to do with severed head games..."

Aeolon tells rplfg, "I don't believe in parfait. What's the plural of parfait?"

"Parf...ii? Parfii. I looked it up. In my spare time. And didn't totally make it up just now."

"So - severed head shortage! If you wish to donate, parfait!"

Aeolon tells rplfg, "Huh. The plural is actually prafaits"

"The NMN disagrees with the current opinion as it does not come from a non-credible news agency. So Nyah!"
*folodu sticks her tongue out at Aeolon*

Aeolon tells rplfg, "But I have a certificate!"

"How can a non-credible news agency get a credible certificate..."

Aeolon tells rplfg, "I stole it from you."

*mine is mad with crayon*
"...touche"

"Elsewhere in norrath, there has been a profusion of Special Snowflakes. An eyewitness newly assigned to the Great Divide states: "Huh. Where the hell did all of these fated heroes come from?" He continues with: "Well, they have money, so let's start swindling...""

Aeolon tells rplfg, "Hey, hey. FALSE REPORTING. I'm broke!"

"All disagreements to this opinion should mail several plat to the NMN along with their rebuttal, which will not go straight into a shredder."

"Which leads to our next article, the NMN has a good fire going lately. Have you mailed several plat and paper to them yet? Your donations are greatly appreciated Please do not include a return address. We know who you are. Also, don't bother with a name. We like to keep it interesting."

Aeolon tells rplfg, "*takes out an advertisement for a mage to craft fireproof, shred-proof, and tamper-proof paper*"

"Further into thurgadin, the Othmir are Up To No Good. The new sect of UTNG Othmir are laying fishy traps, which have caught five Kerrans today alone."

Bakmej tells rplfg, "your paper is so boring that jeff bezos will likely buy it"

"While investigating, we found that the new group prefers cat to fish - a distinct change from their former stance of "we eat fish. All fish. All the time" The cute predator is now the bane of such people as…”
*looks at the list of Kerran players*
“Who the hells are these people… Tony? The hell kind of name is that? And why does it specify his animal base? That just doesn't make sense..."

Shizouka tells rplfg, "Its a pretty stark name..."

"Under suspicion of trying to use her mass fame for ill gotten goods, NMN releases Folodu from their staff records today. While this is not surprising, no one was sure who else could report, so the restriction was lifted. For those who approve of this news… You get the idea. Send money. If you disapprove, money and a note."

Aeolon tells rplfg, "What if we just send a note?"

"Coming next month! We have the Festival of Discord, which is different from the Festival of Discworld!"

Aeolon tells rplfg, "Wait, wait, I missed the festival of Discworld?"

"We are not sure how it's different, but there might be a registered execution! Also, there might be a globe rather than a plate. Or - we might be so bold - a global pizza, with anchovies for seas and pepperoni for landmasses."

"The Festival of Discord will be...what, early November for this thing called the "Gregorian calendar" which is totally arbitrary and old. For those wishing for a better calendar, please /time."
"If your year reads 0, please press the pound key followed by a string of curses."
*attempts*
"Yep, still doesn't work… Stupid Es Oh Ee."

"Upcoming news! Veeshan cries! I didn't know dragons had tear ducts, but you learn something new every day! The Ultimate Good Dragon Kyrafim goes toe to toe with Nagafen the Lazy! And This sounds exactly like a tabloid..."

Shizouka tells rplfg, "So what about these tears of Veeshawn?"

"Oh! Right! Veeshan. Tears. Sad dragons, yep. Must have lost a contact lens or something.”
“Or or! A sad song! "And Veeshan wept!" That's the ticket! There was a rash of bad music, and it was targeted at dragons. Sadly, Darathar was not affected."

Shizouka tells rplfg, "Huh.. that gives me an idea for a song..."

"But Veeshan was, somehow! Maybe it was a scratched record. And maybe it was a keening wail of loss. I understand dragons like keening wails.”
*keens a little, badly*
"Alright, I'm not sure why they would. But they do. Credible news source. We don't even have a certificate to disprove us."

"In Thurgadin today, it snowed. This is reportable only because it was inside and there were no obvious clouds. Chronomancers are suspected, making the weather what it was ten thousand years ago. We asked one who said, simply, "You asked us that ten years from now! Go away!""

Aeolon tells rplfg, "Why can't Chronomancers just go back in time and stop Naggy and Vox from doing the draggy?"

"Despite the setback on the news source, we found a Crazy Old Man who was ready to vouch anything for a small meal."

Orochizak tells rplfg, "Time Doesn't Work That Way."
Shizouka tells rplfg, "Wibbly wobbly Timey Wimey"
Orochizak tells rplfg, "^"
Shizouka tells rplfg, "people think of Time as a natural progression of linear events... Its more of a sort of ball... of... wibbly wobbly Timey wimey stuff."

"His name is dave, and he had this to say, "Obradovrougetoffin!" Crazy ass old Dave..."
"Onwards! The ball of news can't be stopped!"
*flings notes over left shoulder*
"...And that's all we have for today.”
“Tune in next week for more Nearly Midnight News, Less Drunk Edition! I am your host, Folodu Amrunrosse. Things and stuff."

Monday, November 25, 2013

Report: On Mara

It must first be noted that the first contact with Mara was by the Far Seas Trading Company. The Marans are untrusting of large entities and prefer to work by means of liaisons. Their concern is valid, as their second contact was by treasure-seekers.

The second item of note is that the Marans seem to be human. However, their life span is far longer than the average human, and their young grow at a much slower rate. Their recorded history alludes to an elven ancestor that came to live among them and shaped their culture greatly. It can be assumed, but never stated, that this visitor was quite amorous.

While not quite xenophobic, they are not far from it and talks with them need to be undergone carefully.

Three main houses comprise Maran society. They each have a specialty and a simmering feud with the other houses. They are Nurwin--- specializing in carpentry and agriculture, Augren --- specializing in jewelry and sagecraft, and Ventur--- tailoring. Ruling these is the Whistling Fist Clan martial art academy and historical depository.

While the trade organizations are more than happy to let the Marans export their goods rather than learn to make it in-house, the more secular powers concerned with physical prowess seek to learn the Whistling Fist style. The Marans are quite content to play each off the other and teach no one their secrets. For those concerned, their style is a mixture of monk-like pugilism and bardic abilities. Due to the limited elven heritage in their blood, they do not enjoy much in the way of a better snap or density to their musculature.

Marans are traditionalists, with elders as the most vocal and most benefited group. There are significant leanings that discourage creativity and wanderlust, as well as a desire to obscure their history to outsiders and their young. The concern of pirates is high given what history they are trying to conceal.

In their past, they sought higher understanding and knowledge. They encountered the Nizara, a race that is something like a Naga and a Centaur with a snake-like body and humanoid torso and head. These creatures are quite powerful both physically and magically. They live in a magically built lair that cannot be reached physically, and a portal must be utilized.

Far inland on the Maran island is a lake with a rock protruding from it. Swimming the depths are relatively safe, as there is only normal aquatic life living there. The sunken structure is quite large and seems to be carved of the stone rather than laid. It is in the depths of this that the Marans built their research catacomb and temple. Their initial contacts with the Nizara promised to lead to greater knowledge.

The Nizara never intended to give this, of course, and sought an anchor to Norrath. The Marans were betrayed. The Marans have only one hero besides their elven ancestor. I conjecture that it is he that sealed the Nizara, and probably he that sunk the temple to ensure the Nizara would not be released again.

To gain favor with the Marans, I recommend working with the Far Seas Trading Company. Most of their contacts begin with the younger Marans, who are thrilled to have something new come to their world. Even if this does not gain immediate access to the ranking elders, at the least elders die and kids grow to take their place.

Adjuct Equites Diplomat Folodu Amrunrosse

Friday, November 22, 2013

Public record for Vigiles Amicae

Guild Leader: Praetor Ariahdnia Z'Ress  
Guild Ambassadors: 
Legate Pax Sytan Fiac, Legate Fafnier Brangwin, Vigiles Folodu Amrunrosse, Vigiles Akhutai Ssarathi

GUILD STYLE:
Basic Alignment: Neutral
City Affiliations: Maj'Dul, Gorowyn.
Guild Roleplay Style: Medium (Heavy when we're playing, but Real Life comes first)
Guild Heraldry: Crimson field with three swords in gold, and a gold border of vines
Vigiles Heraldry,
with the brocade texture
we will add at the appropriate level.

Guild Facilities: 
Small, heavily warded trade hall in Gorowyn. (T1 guild hall). Houses a permanent Gate to the Champions' Quarter in Maj'Dul.

Gorowyn Facilities include:
          - Extensive offices
          - Supply depots and banking facilities
          - Export Agent and marketboard
          - Tradescrafter's warehouse and fabrication facility
          - Extensive private housing and barracks
          - Rare mechamagical pipe organ
          - Fully appointed public bath with screened dressing rooms and varied pools
          - Public sparring room
          - COMING SOON: Vigiles Halls Auxiliary
This building project will offer a "hall of doors" to connect the Amicae prestige housing directly to the existing residence halls, and expand the open barracks for guests and newcomers. It will be equipped with an outdoor shrine, as well as the most modern mechamagical tinkervators extending access all the way to the Gorowyn docks. There is also a large kitchen, private distillery and diverse larder, long feasting tables in the refectory, a gaming lounge and light reading archive, and a salle for the excercise and honing of combat skills.

Champions' Quarter includes:
          - A fleet of Enchanted Carpets
Traverse the wide world of Norrath from the security of the Vigiles' facilities in Maj'Dul, where your travels will not be noticed - unless you want them to be.
          - Spirit attunement
Ensure that in case of injury or other need, that you will return home to your comrades.
          - Pennant of Skyshrine Loyalty
The droag of Skyshrine have offered a fixed Gate to the Vigiles in thanks for our contributions to their efforts at self-determination.
          - Shimmering Carpet
The intensely enchanted round carpet salvaged from the djinn palace which had once offered serious threat to Maj'Dul now allows the Vigiles to return to the Citadel for further training.
          - Whisper Column
Explore the realms of the spirits from the safe haven of the Vigiles temple and trophy hall.
          - Legate's Archive: A growing library full of copies of the most important surviving works of history, memoir, folklore and magic, as well as a display of many important artifacts from the Vigiles' military triumphs.
          - High Council offices and briefing room
          - Temple to the Fallen
          - Sickbay:
A fully appointed, extensive medical facility equipped to handle combat trauma and chronic conditions as well. Major amenities include comfortable waiting rooms, a healing garden, a secure pharmacy, accessible and semi-private offices for the medical staff, two emergency trauma rooms, Critical and Intensive Care wards designed to accommodate all sentient races, and three magically warded isolation units with magical and mechanical filters for quarantine and recovery in special cases.
Planned improvements include a pool and sauna.
           - Thurgadin EmbassyA permanent Gate has finally been cleared for general use, allowing the Vigiles to travel with relative ease to our Embassy at the far edge of the world. Construction is still underway in the area ceded to us by the Coldain, but the accommodations will be open to public use shortly.
          - Valacor's Uncanny EstateHeavily warded, Valacor's estate in Faydwer encompasses a comfortable private tavern for small gatherings.
          - COMING SOON: The Heroes' Reclaimed Palace
This building project will make it possible to cross directly to the Maj'Dul Estate grounds below the Court of Champions through the gates of the fortress, instead of crossing to the Housing portal. (RPly, Ariahdnia's Maj'dul Estate and Folodu's Affluent Maj'Dul house are both well within the Maj'Dul grounds of the Vigiles' facilities)

ROLE IN NORRATH:

Alignment: 
Lawful Neutral
Religion/Philosophy:
Once, we were all refugees. 

 Whatever tyranny or danger we had faced, 
we had survived to see another mark, another day-cycle, another season, another year. 
 We swore vengeance, we swore memory, we swore our hearts and hands to survive and to fight. 

We, who have survived, we See you. 
We know your path and your challenge, even if we do not yet know you, 
for we have been on that trail, alone. 
 We have known that trudging back from the battle, 
wondering what will be at the end of that road, and questioning the virtue of every tortured step. 

 We say to you: 
the time is done for walking alone. 

 You have sought a haven, a refuge, a place of rest and healing. 

We welcome you among us: 
Stand behind our shields, and we will raise our hands together to defend you. 

 You have sought a cause that has meaning, that has value beyond mere gold and mortality. 

We welcome you among us: 
 Stand beside us and together let us raise our hands to protect those who need it, 
and bring judgment or release to those who need that. 

 You have sought a shield-mate, an ally to stand beside you, to help you on your path. 

We welcome you among us: 
 Stand before us, and swear your hand to ours, and receive ours in return. 

 You have sought a lesson, a tool, armor, arms, or aid. 

We welcome you among us: 
 Stand with us, and our strength and wisdom together shall be greater than the sum of all we had alone.

History: 
Watchers of Timorous official record reads as follows:
Ariahdnia Z'Ress Do'Trinae registered mercenary and trading company Vigiles Amicae with the Primary of Gorowyn, recorded as Praetor.
Second in command registered as one Sytan Fiac, also Teir'dal.
Official evaluation of Company:
Primarily trading House, assumed traditional Teir' out of favor with Cristanos or other political elite. Generally quiet: occasional social disturbances near sellers of spirits, and a short history of potential actions or complaints involving Nerian, Qeynosian, and Freeportian Companies, all marked resolved with no legal or military action. Further details classified Security Clearance P-A3 or higher.
Updates to the record:
Official sanction granted to establish limited operations in the residential aerie, 18 Grayeven, year 3400 of the Age of Velious.
Secondary contact point for Vigiles Amicae registered as Court of Truth, Maj'Dul, 12 ScorchedSky, year 3500 of the Age of Velious.
Sanction granted per good record of Amicae to expand operations into official trade quarters of City and attune a private Gate not connected to City nodes, 10 Harvesthome, year 3700 of the Age of Velious.
Commendation for Praetor of Vigiles keeping Company in Good Standing with the City despite incursions by foreign political and piratical forces. Ranks assessed, granted equivalent and proper Sarnak titles and attendant privileges. Praetor to be considered henceforth of Primary rank in addressing remarks to the Gorowyn governing council: 5 Lastleaf, year 5 of the Age of Destiny.
Sanction granted to expand private wards to barracks extension of Gorowyn facilities, in return for enhanced fire-prevention wards for the entire residential Aerie, to be maintained every quatrain, negotiated Frostfell, year 3500 of the Age of Destiny.

Motivations: 

Once, we were all refugees.

Whatever tyranny or danger we had faced, we had survived to see another mark, another day-cycle, another season, another year.
We swore vengeance, we swore memory, we swore our hearts and hands to survive and to fight.
We, who have survived, we See you.
We know your path and your challenge, even if we do not yet know you, for we have been on that trail, alone.
We have known that trudging back from the battle, wondering what will be at the end of that road, and questioning the virtue of every tortured step.

We say to you: the time is done for walking alone.

You have sought a haven, a refuge, a place of rest and healing.
We welcome you among us:
Stand behind our shields, and we will raise our hands together to defend you.

You have sought a cause that has meaning, that has value beyond mere gold and mortality.
We welcome you among us:
Stand beside us and together let us raise our hands to protect those who need it, and bring judgment or release to those who need that.

You have sought a shield-mate, an ally to stand beside you, to help you on your path.
We welcome you among us:
Stand before us, and swear your hand to ours, and receive ours in return.

You have sought a lesson, a tool, armor, arms, or aid.
We welcome you among us:
Stand with us, and our strength and wisdom together shall be greater than the sum of all we had alone.

Disposition: 
Pragmatic and Discreet - some Amicae are more sociable than others, but civility is the rule among them.
Outlook: 
The world is large and hostile - a profitable thing only with allies at your side. Safety is offered to those who have the courage to seek it, whether they are pursued by mortals, demons, gods, or their own past: yet refuge must remain forever beyond the grasp of those who harbor the heart of a tyrant.

GUILD ALLIES or ENEMIES:

Allies:

  • Faction: City of Gorowyn
  • Faction: Allied Guild: Gorowyn Militia
  • Faction: Citizens of Maj'Dul
  • Faction: Sultanate of Maj'Dul


Enemies: 
none known

COMMON RUMOR(S) ABOUT THIS GUILD:

  • Rumor: Investigation of Amicae for suspicion of harboring dangerous fugitives from Freeport. Investigation closed, contents of case file classified. 
  • Rumor: Investigation of Amicae for suspicion of harboring dangerous criminals, sabotoeurs, and seditionists from Qeynos. Investigation closed, contents of case file classified. 
  • Rumor: The working and poor classes in the larger cities can be heard muttering about haven and liberty. These conversations echo with the slogan "Strength in Unity", but rarely its common counterpart. 


OOC INFORMATION:
OOC Description: 
The Vigiles Amicae is a medium-heavy rp guild that allows for a variety of martial and civilian rp concepts. There are no restrictions by race, class, religion, or city of origin. There is a civilian core, with a military guard drawn from the inner ranks, and sometimes supplemented by trusted allies. The guards often take small mercenary contracts as training exercises and to enrich the wealth and standing of the whole. We are a mature guild, and deal with mature topics, though all members are required to keep public channels rated R. The writ expressly forbids slavery, as well as violence between Amicae outside of the sparring ring.

How to Join: 
Interested in joining a growing guild that doesn't have a centralized crusade? Speak to an officer or look for us in the Guild Window.

What do we require to join?

  • Be 18+. As a guild and as individual characters we like to write stories that handle heavy themes and complex motivations/ethics. Both IC and OOC interaction often contains mature content: language, violence, sexuality, religion, political philosophy... It is recommended for a full experience that characters be 18+ as well, though under-age characters may be brought in on civilian status if their age is clearly marked. Note that these characters will be excluded from conversations and scenes handling mature material at the officers' discretion. 
  • Have a sense of humor. Know how to take a joke, or the joke will take you. Being ~too~ serious about anything will only hurt your own happiness. That said - bigoted speech isn't funny. It's just sad. 
  • Real Life Comes First. No drama. We play the game to have fun and write stories ~together~. Have as much drama and intrigue as you want (and fellow players agree to!) in character, but remember real life and roleplay are separate. 
  • Respect the players. Within the Amicae no character is permitted to attack another Amicae for their race/gender/religion/class, and no such insults in real life will be permitted among guildmates. Swearing is permissible, but language which has its basis in denigration or oppression of any group will invoke discipline. Likewise, no discrimination based on account level will be tolerated. 
  • Respect the stories. Invite people to play with you, but don't force your character or story on anyone ( in or out of guild) if they're not cool with it. Also, agree on duel methods ahead of time out of character. Roll method is recommended. 
  • You are responsible for your RP. You have agency in your RP - don't let another player dictate your story, and don't rely on another player to write you into their story for you. The guild is not responsible for your RP - you are. 
  • The RP rules are part of the concept of the guild. If those rules don't work for the character you want to play, maybe that character's not a good fit for the Vigiles - and that's ok! The intention is to have a fluid, flexible structure that many varied characters and stories can flourish in, but your freedom ends at the tip of someone else's nose. We look forward to meeting you!