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| The Olympia Times issue g2-34 |
| October 7, 1997 |
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| turn 34 230 players http://www.pbm.com/ |
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To the inhabitants of the Yellowleaf area:
The Crimson Citadel in Azrain fell to an act of unprovoked aggression last
turn by an alliance known as PLATO based in Camaris. The leaders of this
alliance, the factions known as the Creepy Crawlers, Loopalootaloofa, and
the Incognito Illuminiti have refused all offers to negotiate an end to the
conflict and have expressed their intent to continue with attacks on ALL
nobles in the area:
>>One of the disadvantages of holding the land surrounding a safe haven
>>is the number of neutral/newbie factions that are transiting,
>>exploring, or otherwise active in the area. Your allies may end up
>>making more enemies than they intend if they are indiscriminate in
>>their attacks.
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>Yes, we're worried about this, but will try to free them as quickly as
>we determine who they are.
The group known as the Inner Circle, led by the Midnight Carnival and
operating around Nantasarn to the north east of Yellowleaf, is allied with
PLATO as well, and may participate in their aggression this turn.
Any factions who suffer due to the depredations of PLATO and who are
interested in doing something about it, contact me for details at
mhughes@rsva.trw.com.
-- Banquo's Ghost [ah7]
Welcome All to Pasha's Merchant Sale!!
Come to ck29 (Mountain area) and visit our merchant, PASHA, at the
Inn of the Holy Grail (9884) where you can purchase or sell goods.
Each month we will post our items for sale and purchase. We offer
quality goods at a fair price! Item's come and go so get there
early get yours FIRST. No guarantee items will be available all
month long. Here's next months (T35) items:
For Sale:
- 12 Riding Horses [52] @ 75 GPs EACH (Wait until Day 13)
- 10 Longbows [72] @ 25 GPs EACH
- 10 Longswords [74] @ 12 GPs EACH
- 22 Woven Baskets [94] @ 2 GP EACH (Wait until Day 13)
- 10 Drums [98] @ 5 GPs EACH
- 4 Clay Pots [95] @ 2 GPs EACH
You don't see it? Ask! More to come....
For Purchase:
- 3 Warmounts @ 130 GPs EACH
- 20 Wood @ 8 GPs EACH
Want to sell it? Tell me what it is, and I'll make you an offer.
Finally, no combat is allowed. Attack us at the risk of WAR.
You are NOT ALLOWED to enter ANY of the other areas at this
location OR to RECRUIT any peasants at this location or its
immediate surrounding areas. NOBLEs caught violating these rules
will be dealt with.
Peace and long life,
Signed,
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-- Guardians of the Realm [bs2]
Let it be known that the northern lights alliance is laying a claim
to the lands defined by the corner points of aw48, aw67, bm48,
and bm67. If anyone has a dispute with that claim, please contact
us so that we can quickly work out mutual borders.
-- Sapphire Knights [mv7]
I have three things I would like to make known in this
(extremely long) post. All are regarding offers to buy, sell,
or trade for some type of beast. If you have no interest in
the trade of beasts, and do not plan to devolop one within the
next several months, I suggest you conserve a few minutes of
your precious time by skipping past this message. (You can
always look it up in the Times archive if your plans change
unnexpectedly.)
First off, If anyone in the general environs of the Imperial
City has captured or otherwise come into possession of any
giant birds [281], nazgul [55], or winged horses [54] through
legitimate means(I do not support theivery or banditry, nor
will I do business with any noble or faction known to be
involved in any such activity), I am willing to pay any
reasonable price(either in gold, or in the form of trade or
service, if you would prefer) offered for up to three specimens
of each type of creature for use in my research. (The economic
situation of my nobles in that region gives a new, and entirely
more frightening meaning to the word "eratic", but I should be
able to arrange payment in no more than three months, unless
extenuous circumstances occur. Uffortunately, these tend to
happen all to often to innocent explorers, traders, travelers,
of just about anyone weaker than the local ruffians and savages
in Olympia.) I would vastly prefer that all transactions be made
within the safe confines of the Imperial City(for the safety of
both parties, as well as for my convenience). If, however, I am
left with no other choice, I can possibly make arrangements to
have the goods picked up, but will be willing to pay only about
half what I would if they were to be delivered to my doorstep.
If you are in possession of any of the aforementioned beasts,
and wish to make a deal, but are not anywhere in the vicinity of
the Imperial City(if your most precise knowledge of the location
of the capital city of Olympia is "Near the center of Provinia",
don't feel stupid, that's as much as many others know, and even
more than a few; even though I can't make even a tenuous claim
to the credit for this, it suit my liking perfectly), contact me
anyway. We may or may not be able to work out a deal, but the
only thing you have to lose is a few short minutes of your life.
The second matter of concern is regarding many other types of
beasts. Specifically the following: rat [279], ratspider [81],
giant lizard [282], harpie [285], giant spider [278], lion [280],
chimera [284], dragon [286]. If you are passing through the city of
Aeltra [m19], in the plains province [bx48], and are willing to
sell any of these beasts for relatively low prices, I will be
glad to purchase as many as my budget and common sense allow(so
don't even try to sell me fourteen dozen rats). (The economic
situation of my noble in Aeltra is vastly more stable and
substancial than that of the nobles in IC, and I should be able
to afford quite a decent quantity of these beasts.) I realize
some of the above listed beasts(i.e. dragons) are very unlikely
to have been captured as of yet, and even if they have been, are
even more unlikely to for sale for anything of lesser value than
say, your firstborn child, but they are listed above more for the
sake of completeness than any real hope of someone offering them
for sale(but also just in case lady luck smiles upon me, as she
seems lately to have done with rather greater frequency than any
man of less than saintly virtue rightly deserves).
Last, I am offering centaurs [271] for sale in the city of
Aeltra, for only sixty gold pieces each. A price that I think
is more than fair for such finely bred beasts. Centaurs have
the same weight and carrying capacity of a horse, as well as a
combat value of (30,30,0) for any noble with the Use beasts in
battle subskill. With the second best combat ability of all the
beasts that can be bred in a single week, and the capacity to
carry 150 units of weight at riding speed, these beasts are sure
to be among the most widely used beasts of our era(i.e. G2).
Currently, there are five available to be purchased, but if a
visible demand appears within the next few turns, more will be
bred in order to satisfy all who desire them. As the demand
increases, so, logically, will the cost, so buy them while there
cheap.
Well, if you got through all that without throwing your arms
up in despair, confusion, frustration, or some combination of the
three, and without skipping on ahead due to boredom or a natural
aversion to spending over two hours reading the Times, I
congratulate you, and offer the small consolation that at least
you didn't have to write it. If you learned anything that you
consider useful, I am glad for you, and if you did not, I offer
my condolences, for what they're worth. If you think that we may
be able to work out a business arrangement contact me at about it
rww@ica.net. (I promise that my e-mail corespondence won't even
approach the size of this post unless I decide that my fingers
need to be punished in a cruel and tortuous manner.)
To all those who are opposed to this sort of annoying, space
and time consuming Times filler, wasting the few precious minutes
that you can afford to spend on Olympia each week, I assure you
that a simple, "If your are interested in buying, selling, or
trading of different types of beasts, please mail me.", may seem
to you to be more efficient in theory, it would not have worked
nearly so well as you might expect in actual practice.
-- Clan Dragonsbane [rk8]
My Olympia II page for all G2 players is up at:
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Cavern/4545/
I've added some new terrain data to the map of Provinia (table format:
Netscape 3.x or higher is recommended.) I'm putting the new map data up
as my time allows. I've made a start on the rework of the site, and on
making it user friendly for those w/o table-capable browsers. Look for
the coming changes in the next couple of weeks, and continue sending
your contributions to me at:
bswain@nyx.net or stahl_und_stein@hotmail.com
I'm still seeking player essays, articles, etc. and will act as host to
most any Olympia related info. You send the material and I'll put it
into HTML as my time permits. I'm also interested in linking to any
other Olympia related sites, so send those URLs gents.
-- Stahl & Stein [rm4]
>>> A quick link (again) to my Homepage
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/AlGassner/
>>> Check it out...
-- N Shaku - Circle of the Wise [rt6]
THE ILLUSTRATED MAN'S SMITHY, CURIO SHOP, & TATTOO PARLOR
Due to the conflict currently going on around Yellowleaf, the Illustrated
Man's Smithy is CLOSED for the duration of hostilities. Healing Potions
are still available from the dispensary, however:
HEALING POTIONS!!!!
In dangerous times, it's good to have healing.
Potions currently for sale:
b272 s995 h912 g666
-- The Illustrated Man [1010]
Weapons Fair!
Harken all ye would-be warriors! Fine Xbows and Pikes for sale!
Hasten to Port Aurnos for good prices and better equipment!
-- Dougal Kinshield [2446]
Fellow Olympians:
Insofar as the New Empire, whose most visible presence was
the Crimson Citadel in Azrain, assumed from the beginning
a most tyranical posture on Provinia and elsewhere,
And insofar as the New Empire attempted to restrict unnecessarily
and unfairly the collection of resources in this area,
And insofar as the sinister New Empire has threatened, attempted
to intimidate, and generally plotted against me & my friends,
And insofar as they have been rude, obnoxious, and basically
a bunch of weenies to boot,
And insofar as we have our own expansionist plans,
And insofar as we could pull it off,
I, Ming the Mercilous, with my comrades, have liberated
Azrain from these felons.
In our sweep of Azrain & Trullion, we may have attacked some who
are not involved in the conflict. Collateral damage is part of war, so
don't whine about it. But if you can prove you're not part of the
New Empire, & we took your noble, write us, & we will set your
noble free. If you are a newbie and recently started in Yellowleaf
you should defintitely get in touch with us. And if you are a member
of what is left of the New Empire you may contact us and plead for
mercy--who knows, we might even listen.
Otherwise, it might be prudent for all and sundry to avoid the
city of Yellowleaf and the provinces surrounding it, as well
as the nearby sealanes, for at least the next couple of turns. An
announcement will be forthcoming as to when this travel advisory
will be lifted, and at that time rules and regulations will be posted
as to travel, trade, and resource collection in the former New Empire
area. Be assured that we will be far more open in our policies than the
previous overlords.
I am,
your humble servant,
-- Ming the Merciless [2900]
player hater is how you had to start
picked a fight that was dumb to see
on your part it wasn't smart
too late now we've come for thee
pipeweed and opium in your hearts of sin
the twin cities coupe was key
resources you bullied, claims to no end
too late now we've come for thee
claiming the safehaven was a boorish affair
dispicable you must know
a critical vulnerability you weren't aware
our sensibility said to go
on the sea from Yellowleaf
away to foreign lands
on the sea to keep the peace
away to make our stands
even away we read the Times
page to page, cover to cover
14th month rumor Urvil on your mind
your true intent was uncovered
choose friends and allies with care
your enemies will choose you
you wanted us but weren't aware
what you wanted you had know clue
opium and pipeweed made you insane
your savages run amuck
down the streets near Azrain
three nobles you had stuck
decision given to take you out
didn't listen when you were told
when grown men talk, close your mouth
give the ferryman 100 gold
first tap vorpal blades snicker snack
there's lots of you to kill
dirt nap after this attack
dead too in Orianna's hills
read it here AZRAIN SACKED
crimson citadel now crimson shards
sword on your neck, boot on your back
executed in your own yard
no peace like dead peace is how we're driven
your heads on chopping blocks
no quarter asked, no quarter given
looks like you're out FOXED
-- Entwaidamela [9413]
Rumors
MAJOR LESSONS FROM THE DOWNFALL OF THE NEW EMPIRE
1) Keep tabs on whoever is running diplomacy for your alliance. Actual
diplomatic ability is a big plus in this job!
2) Threats, boasting, and bullying do not demonstrate actual diplomatic
ability.
3) If you insult your neighbors, don't be surprised when they turn into
enemies.
4) If you're aware that you've made enemies, it's a good idea to keep tabs
on them. The preparation for a large invasion is difficult to hide.
5) Building your castle in a port city can lead to unpleasant surprises.
6) If you do have a castle in a port city, naval patrols of your coastal
waters are a good idea.
7) It's a dangerous world. Paranoia is a Good Thing.
Report on the Siege at Grenth
Month 2
Our pleas for help have gone unanswered. The neighboring kingdom, fearing
retaliation by the enemy, has demanded we leave their land at once. This
will cause delays in a counter-attack force being raised.
The enemy sent out raiding parties into our land, and successfully
pillaged three nearby provinces. A smaller stack also converged on the
city by sea, and joined with the enemy force. Our mine, as expected, was
taken by the enemy and now supplies them with gold and ore.
Our tacticians estimate that there is now a greater than 60% chance
of losing the upcoming battle. We feel they'll attack next month, or early
the month after. The mages are almost prepared for a counter-strike, but
unless it can wipe out an entire army, it is too little, too late. The
mages are also preparing to leave through magick means as soon as an
evacuation order is given. Our hero, Gal, claims there is still hope, and
is training some of the forces into an elite force.
Our liege has forsaken us. Our neighbors are frightened, and think
appeasement will work against a ruthless enemy. We despair.
Number two in our series of 1970's
Heavy Metal war songs:
War Pigs
Generals gathered in their masses
just like witches at black masses
evil minds that plot destruction
sorcerers of death's construction
in the fields the bodies burning
as the war machine keeps turning
death and hatred to mankind
poisoning their brainwashed minds...
Oh lord yeah!
Politicians hide themselves away
they only started the war
Why should they go out to fight?
They leave that role to the poor
Time will tell on their power minds
Making war just for fun
Treating people just like pawns in chess
Wait 'till their judgement day comes, yeah!
Now in darkness, world stops turning
as the war machine keeps burning
No more war pigs of the power
Hand of god has sturck the hour
Day of judgement, god is calling on their knees,
the war pigs crawling
Begging mercy for their sins
Satan, laughing, spreads his wings
ALL RIGHT NOW!
Black Sabbath
The EA is a bust!
Yellowleaf STC types are planning treachery.
Let it be known that I,
Pepe Le Peu,
claim the area east of and including line 7,
and south of and including line br,
extenting east towards Yellowleaf
and south towards Harn.
(now known as the Brothel of the Festering Pus)
(We're looking into a better name, really!)
I advice against hostility around Brothel Harn.
As you may know from the Venereal Chronicles,
the Raid Battalion is on R & R nearby.
Oh yeah, and Yvengi is a louse!
Sun Tzu says:
Beware of Ming, for clearly one so brutal
and effective is a master of warfare.
Yngvi is not _just_ a louse, he's Oleg's brother-in-law...!!!
What are the Rimmon Muskateers doing around Boden City cq77
and Chronos cn77?? It is a long way from Kygor's Blessing. How
much of Provinia do these buffoons want??
Trullion has fallen and Ming is on the throne.
The reavers from across the sea have returned.
Provinia quakes and the nobles chatter like mice.
Who is next???
The Mouth of the South:
Rumor has it that a powerful alliance is being formed in the
Harn region. According to reliable sources, Bob the Jolly
Fat Guy is at the helm of said organisation. TMOTS have
received confirmation that some of regions most fierce
military commanders have already signed up. Names
mentioned in connection with the Harn Alliance include
the Notorious Red Lord, Jheremai the Scarlet, as well as
the infamous commander of the Black Flag Battalion,
Noire Immortalis. Other sources point out Khamath
the Horseman and Hunting Dak Forrest.
TMOTS can be contacted through 1619@g2.pbm.com
***** Traveller's Advisory *****
The regions around Yellowleaf and Camaris should
be considered a war zone. Reliable reports of
attacks by members of PLATO in eastern Camaris are
being circulated, and dispatches, purportedly from
members of PLATO, have refused negotiations. In
other worlds like this, members of PLATO have not
respected the neutrality of thrid parties, and
rejected out of hand attempts to negotiate by
neutrals. All factions should consider acts of war
and piracy to be likely occurances in the areas of
Camaris and Yellowleaf. Extreme caution is advised.
Traveller's Aid, Olympia II office
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