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   | The Olympia Times                                       issue g2-184 |
   | August 29, 2000                                                      |
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   | turn 184  225 players                            http://www.pbm.com/ |
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                        Player-contributed press



Greetings and Salutations from the Great White North

The Confederation is looking for a few good factions!

Are you a new arrival, a little overwhelmed at the possibilities?

The Confederation wants to help you!

Are you an experienced independant, ready to join other like-minded
players in a loose, unrestricted environment to increase your own
enjoyment of the game?

The Confederation is just what the doctor ordered!

Has your Mega-powerful alliance just dissolved, and you are wondering
what you can do with yourself now?

The Confederation would love to have you join the team!

We have opportunities for every faction, no matter the experience level.

Phen376022@aol.com is the e-mail address to secure yourself a great,
new future, with almost unlimited possibilites.

We want to hear from you!

Osmium Steele
Lord Deorward
Speaker for The Confederation

                        -- The Hanover Consortium [pv2]



Notice to all factions operating in Southeast Provinia.

As you all know by now, the Lords of the crown are withdrawing their forces.

They have chosen successors for ownership of the 3 remaining castles
of Adbar, Toppe, and Twilight. It now appears that a coalition of the
neighboring alliances will recognize the new ownership of these three
castles.

There is ongoing discussion as to the final disposition of the borders,
and room is being approved for smaller alliances and independant factions
to stake a claim and have it recognized by all parties involved.

I strongly urge any faction/alliance operating in SE Provinia to contact me at
phen376022@aol.com if they have any interest in staking a claim to any lands
in
Southeast Provinia. It is doubtful that claims made by non-participants will
be recognized once the talks are complete.

Osmium Steele
Lord Deorward
Speaker for The Confederation
Mediator

                        -- The Hanover Consortium [pv2]



I accepted an offer to take over a small portion of provinia.
I will be in the Abdar castle in 3 turns time. 
I will be a fair and peaceful land owner. 
I will allow anyone to pass through these lands.
New factions may feel free to enter these lands.
They may Build mines, towers, Quest, explore, recruit, train.
I will not allow Castles to be built or attacks to occur.
The lands will show me as the ruler and New factions Will be safe there.
I will not try to expand these lands.
I do not feel obligated to further contact anyone.

My first time through this land, I was used by two groups.
Lied to, attacked and eventually destroyed. I owe nothing to anyone.
My 2nd time around, I was destroyed by One who best feel...
That he's had all the revenge he will ever get.

I am currently affiliated with no one.
I'd say, just ask Vyassa or jerry the scarlet what kind of pain in the ass
I can be if provoked, but they are no longer here.
Think of me as an expanded safe haven.
I have no desire to try and control the whole world.

Here's all you need to know about me.
LET SLEEPING DOGS LAY

Well now I must go and see why my hound is barking.
I suspect that someone should get his concealed nobles
The hell off my land. Leave me alone and I will stay home.
Wagging my tail behind me.

               -- The Ghost of Maddog Roy Earl [102007]



 Greetings fellow Olympians, within the next few turns the
Owlbrothers will begin the manufacture of Potions of Healing.  We have one
most noble customer who has expressed an interest in our endeavor.
However we are interested in knowing how many of you others would be
willing to purchase our fine brews.  Please drop us a note if you are in 

                                     -- Flouric [87984]



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