Peredhil

Peredhil was puzzled, for he'd been called effeminate, He really didn't see himself that way, not one little bit. But he went to a close friend, who was prominant, Who ordered him to learn how to be dominant. So Peredhil made a dungeon(, by popular request). He wasn’t sure what to do, but he always tried his best. He put locks on every doors, to keep bad people out. Each prisoner got key, to allay their any doubt. He shouted at them daily, “You are BETTER than this!” “With brains like yours, you’ll go far,” “Aim with heart and never miss!” He was told leather was a must, so he did it up in spades. Leather lounge, leather chairs, leathered couches, even leathered shades. Dungeons needed tables he heard, stretching people in barrages. So he tabled his prisoners daily, and inflicting long slow massages. He heard the moans and groans and feared he'd was over the top, Until he heard a murmurred plea, “you've 'til tomorrow to make it stop!” It was suggested that he use a hairbrush, to punish the "naughty gals", But nary a naughty could he find, searching among his pals. He didn't despair, he brushed their hair, until they submitted and purred. and did his Politely fiendish best, to give them what they preferrred. On hearing that chains and ropes were simply THE dungeon scene, He instituted bonds of trust and love, his chains to which to cling. There were no bars in Peredhil’s dungeon, he'll confess it's not a pit. It's a Penthouse suite, bright sunny windows, torturing them while they sit. "You must have whips" he heard, much to his surprise, Feeling terribly dominant and cruel, a bright light lit his eyes. He stocked a variety of whips, a Dungeon-Keeper's dream, Whipped butter in designer tubs, and even whipped-spray cream. He put in Comfy Chairs and full Surround Sound, but they didn’t seem to mind. When he heard hot things were all the rage, he knew he’d made a find, He forced his prisoners to choose among cocoa! Chocolate! Jasmine tea! (Well... water or soda if they liked it cold), but still they didn't flee. His prisoners to reassure his dominance tried to decided on a submissive way, They whispered and giggled and plotted and schemed for all of that sunny day. Imagine a Dungeon-Keeper's surprise when he enters to check his charges, Finding them all wearing "Polite Peredhil Prisoner!” shirts, sized smalls, mediums and larges.

you're welcome back, of course, under any name you choose, as your leaving was of your choice. About the only things that are considered punitive offenses here at the Pen are plagarism and refusing to treat others at the Pen with the respect all human beings deserve. The Pen is a refuge and home away from all the ugliness of the world we all know too well. It's a place of acceptance of others while disagreeing with opinions, of personal and social growth, and always always always of tolerance. Separating people from their actions, words, and opinions, cherishing the person while disagreeing with their thoughts, that's the ticket! All that implies a policy of forgiveness - holding grudges on past behavior when someone wants to change is chaining them to their past, and refusing to let them grow. Somewhat like stuffing a butterfly back into the cocoon and saying, "I don't care what you say, I *know* how you are. many legged and leaf eating - you can't fool me!" Anyone who has learned from their choices of the past, so that they will not repeat them, is always welcome back. Are you certain you don't want to remain a Page? You earned it. A name change is easy, we've done those before. Your name should reflect who you feel you wish to be here. Welcome back. Pendantic Peredhil

this is WONDERFUL! Walks away with a big cheery smile.

Happy birthday happy birthday Happy Happy Birthday Birthday Bappy Hirthday Bippy Harthday Birpy Hapthday!

On the way to the door, just after she'd drawn her book out, Zariah bumped into Peredhil. "Oh excuse me!" both exclaimed. Both blushed. "I sor-" They broke off and looked at each other with mirrored expressions of apology for interrupting. Suddenly Peredhil's eye lightened three shades of grey and a whimsical smile lit his features. "A dance Lady Z'?" Before she could protest, he swung her into a lazy waltz, whisking her around the floor. "But I can't waltz" her thoughts wailed, until they caught in the magic of the moment. His touch was light but firm, confidence flowed from his hands, and she found her feet seeking the right rhythm and balance despite her self-conscious fears. When the music ended and he stopped her near the punch, her cheeks glowed from exertion and wonder. She blinked as he appeared in front of her with a paper Almost Dragonic Brand Party Punch cup and pill holder, filled with fruit punch. "Something to cool you, M'lady. Thank you for the dance, and I hope your Ball is a swinging success." By the time she'd caught her breath, he'd moved off so as not to monopolize the hostess.

LOL!

*nods* I grew up listening to my Dad rants on issues - and provide possible solutions. And then years later see it on the market. Bio-Diesel would be my bid for the fuel of the future. Translating the power of sunlight through plantlife (such as algae) into fuel. Bio-diesel is an already ready technology which runs in existing diesel engines without modification - and is cleaner because it lacks the sulfur of petroleum distillate. You have my sympathy for seeing your ideas manifest without you, but as my Mom kept telling my Dad - don't just think it. Team up with someone who can translate your ideas into reality.

Isn't Deggy wonderful? He has trouble admitting it, but I've always found his heart to be the purest silver.

I like it. When I read it aloud, I keep wanting to have death waiting patiently.

And finally, (you thought this lame nostalgia would never end didn't you? Pretty much showing just how far we've come - we were pretty raw and learning back then. Anyway, the Loremaster wanted a Pen song. Everyone thought Woods would write it, but I was hit by an inspiration named Wyvern... Message From Peredhil31 (#2504) at Sun Dec-17-2000 13:48:30 How 'bout a rap? Yo! Yo, Yo, Duncan Yo Yo Yo! S'word to y'all We pontificate, We rhapsodize, We educate, We subsidize, We procrastinate, But we never be late! Our Pen is bigger than your Sword. Word! Bards and Quill-bearers in the house, say "Hey" Say "Ho" Say "Hay" Say "Horrors, that guild is 'tacking again, cut up my Trees, cut down my Djinn, Shot my sprites and impregnated my nymphs now the silly spirits look to those Pen bearing pimps. Say "high" Say "low" Say "Pen is in the house and at your door, gonna write you an Arrow and show you more, gonna take your land to the cheers of our Fandom, Cause you illiterate jerks keep writing 'Random' Say "Pen" Say "Sword" Say "Mightier" Say "Is the Word!" :> Elrond Peredhil, 31 ~TPiMttS~ Just a lowly Quill-Bearer...

Lumpy is welcomed with open-arms. In another reset, he became our leader for a while. Message From Etariat (#4152) at Fri Dec-15-2000 17:13:24 Once again, the gate lowers, and Etariats' scouts and messengers are welcomed back into the kingdom. They rush up the gate and in the Chateau De Etariat. "the news is good sir!, Elrond Peredhil has offered an alliance to us." "Well send an official messenger straight away, we need to get this Ager show on the road."

Lumpy's Arrow and reply. You can see why we wanted him. Message From Etariat (#4152) at Fri Dec-15-2000 03:54:40 Lumpens scouts reeled back towards their home kingdom, needing rest and relaxation. Reaching the Etariats lands the next day, they reported to their fair leader that The half-elf Peredhil31 was leading a very magestic kingdom. lumpenproletariat had to call an emergency meeting with his council of 13. "As you know men" he began "we have had a fine ride against recent nether neighbors, and our explorers have been doing well, so much so our kingdom has expanded to Four thousand five hundred acres. But there is still the pressing problem of allies, we have one, but he may not be idealy suited to high leveled warring." "Send word to peredhil31's kingdom asking if he knows of any other mage needing an alliance." With that, the messegers set off, while lumpenproletariat sat back to wait for word to come back. ~~~ On arrival, Etariat's scouts are refreshed and healed. After ceremonies and songs, the scouts are presented with magical weapons and rings with warnings. (Don't wear them in the rain, they tend to short circuit.) Elrond wanders in, still dressed in Calvin Kleins and Gucci shoes from his visit to the Wyvern Production movie set. On hearing the ally issue set forth, he asks the scouts if Etariat would consider accepting a Peredhil as an ally. Elrond is sure that Ozymandias wouldn't mind. The happy, slightly stuff, scouts set off... Elrond Peredhil, 31 ~TPiMttS~ Quill-Bearer ~~~~~~ Sadly, back to the grind of a war game. The slavish reply to attacks. Message From Peredhil31 (#2504) at Thu Dec-07-2000 05:37:40 reply to failed attack Hail Lord Ronny! Normally, bound by my description and my Guild's description, I would have to counter-attack because your War Arrow wasn't imaginative enough. However... See the loss of a Hero, a Vampire Hunter at that, so close to the end of the reset! Ouch! You have my sympathy! I'm not going to Counter this time. You probably would have won, but I'm in a war with a Phantasm mage, and have been stacking accordingly... Good luck and good hunting! Elrond Peredhil, 31 ~The Pen is Mightier than the Sword~ Quill-Bearer

Since Lumpy was suckered in, I mean, brave enough to join us, we immediately put him to work. Message From Zool (#1982) at Mon Dec-04-2000 09:57:22 Message sent to Etariet; (I'll let him know of his 'duties' as our webmaster tomorrow. I don't want to be too transparent ;o ) Hello Lumpen, How goes it? I must say, We at TPiMttS have been following your 'Spell Terra' thread with some interest. Frankly, we are impressed. That is just the kind of informed, articulate, mischievious rabble rousing we like to see! We are glad you feel TPiMttS is right for you, and even better, we feel you are right for TPiMttS. So, given our high value on verbal skill, it has been decided to go ahead and admit you to our guild. We feel that the keys to playing AM well are game knowledge and the ability to keep a cool head. We can teach the first (and maybe learn a thing or two), and you've certainly demonstrated the second on the UBB. Congratulations. -Zool Elder and Leader Pro-Tempore The Pen is Mightier than the Sword ~~~~ And Woods comments on my Message to Lumpy. Message From Ozymandias (#2423) at Mon Dec-04-2000 09:57:22 Jesus, Peredhil, your kingdom sounds like one of those all-inclusive holiday resorts in Jamaica. I'm tempted to attack you just to check out the nightlife! Come to think of it, that's what Julius Caesar thought about the UK... Nearly researched:) Woods

Lumpenproletariat FINALLY communicates up. Message From Etariat (#4152) Ah, peredhil. I am suposed to attack you, but I will still need some 2 or so weeks before I'm ready to attack you, i will message you at a later date, and we can scheldule sometime, yep. lumpenproletariat ~~~ Message From Peredhil31 (#2504) at Sat Dec-02-2000 18:17:47 Lumpy (Etariat) sent a message saying it would be a couple of weeks before he could attack me. My reply: Etariat's Scouts approached the borders of Peredhil's Kingdom trepidatiously. It sat nestled like a jewel set in a verdant hilled setting. The intensified Sunlight was occluded slightly with the shimmery air indicating strong magical barriers holding powerful spells dammed up within. It was a wide happy kingdom wider than it was deep, with decoriously placed Forts linked by tree lined roads. Thick forest grew intertwined with towns. As the Scouts watched, Several Treants herded groups of Hurons from one grove to another; Dryads with kerchiefs binding back luxurious hair knelt and tended pungent herbal gardens. Water was abundant, secluded grottos and pools chained like like pearls on multiple strands. Nymphs swam and sported with local youths. Elven Magicians worked small magics to amuse the children while their parents worked their tasks and chores. The twinkle of arrows in practice was followed after a long moment's wait by the solid *Thunk* of the arrows striking the butts. The Elves seems happy in their roles as teachers of the local humans. Given the heavy protective spells and wards against unlife, the Scouts were amazed to see heavily cloaked Vampires wearing large floppy sun-hats tending the flowered graveyards. Their faces, even at the distance, appeared heavily smeared with Zinc Oxide cream. Perched like sparrows atop the Crypts, Angelic beings chatted casually with the Undead as they cleaned out the rain gutters. All in all, a peaceful day in the Half-Elf's Kingdom. With a clank and whir of chain, the drawbridge on one of the nearer forts lowered. A small group of brightly plumed knights rode easily through the high gate and started toward the Kingdom's borders. Obviously another Patrol beginning its rounds. The Scouts slipped away to report back to their Master. Elrond Peredhil, 31 ~The Pen is Mightier than the Sword~ Quill-Bearer ~~~~~ Message From Zool (#1982) Heh heh heh, class is now out of session. -Z

Zool discovers Reality. Message From Zool (#1982) at Thu Nov-30-2000 11:50:02 I have the lowest acerage of anyone on my local rankings list. http://www.themightypen.net/public/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif Perhaps this means something... -Z ~~~~ Message From Zool (#1982) at Thu Nov-30-2000 12:12:51 Thu Nov 30 10:55:04 2000 You received letter on an arrow from Tyrael (#209). The archangel testing your defense, good luck ! Tyrael Thu Nov 30 10:55:04 2000 ALERT!!!!! Tyrael (#209) sieged your country!! You killed Tyrael (#209)'s 3,444/129,532 units and lost 19,332/124,767 units You failed to defend your country. You lost 322 acres of your lands. You lost more power than Tyrael (#209) during the battle. ____________________________ Taken out by an Ascendant mage. Yeesh. Of course, he was nearly 20M power. -Z

Woods reveals himself to me - he isn't Ozymandias as I'd thought! I wasn't too bright when I was a Quillbearer. Message From Ozymandias (#2423) at Thu Nov-30-2000 11:50:02 MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAhaha*cough* *splutter* The soul, quill-holding fingers and voice-box of Ozymandias has been occupied. The rest was worthless and has been donated to the Salvation Army. I assert psychological squatters' rights and a godforsaken hellhole of a squat it is too... Still: glad to know you're my vassal, Pered.. Fetch me a jug of Evian and some crackers and cheese. Then get down and give me 20! Woods What do you fancy as reinforcements? I'm just finishing research and then I'll put a good stack together and start thumping some Ringlord enemies. Take care and catch u soon!

Meanwhile, Zool courageously fights a Guild of multi-magi by himself - and has them on the ropes. Message From Zool (#1982) at Thu Nov-30-2000 08:15:26 Woooo! Look at me! Zool (#1982) Ranking 71 , Net Power 16,043,169 < Turn 4,898 > You are under the power of spell Weather Summoning. You gained -1,392,829 gold -13,905 m.p. http://www.themightypen.net/public/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif -Z Message From Zool (#1982) at Thu Nov-30-2000 08:15:26 Hehe, Webber sounds like quite a go-getter Argh, my warring is - frustrating. We have the upper hand, but don't really have the experience of finishing off mages. My lesson for the day; The reason top black mages have only ten forts is becuase it makes it easier to drop rank and bottom feed. It's all carefully thought out before-hand. http://www.themightypen.net/public/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif -Z Message From Zool (#1982) at Thu Nov-30-2000 05:45:44 If I were you I'd write a short note saying "Hi!". You can't lose. He wrote me yesterday, and I praised the Gods that he was alive. I told him I was almost down to writing him... I have some news for you. *Stoccato morse code fills the air, which abruptly fades* "Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen and all the ships at sea. Flash from B2: The bloody war between the two newbie guilds, "Kingdoms of the NEW ORDER" and "The Brotherhood of the Night" rages on. Casualties climb on both sides, but KotNO, who had taken an early lead in the war due to their larger numbers, better organization and aggressive tactics, has slowly begun to lose their lead, as the more experienced mages of The Brotherhood catch on to the realities of all out war. KotNO mages, after a brilliant start by killing such notable mages as Machine and Dante420, and nearly killing Tasuki, AKA Racouol, blundered badly by failing to make sure these mages stayed dead. Machine wasted no time, quickly reincarnating as Kiauma, doubly insurring his safe return, which he managed to do in full strength in the marvelously short time of one week, including building geld reserve. Now the tables are turned as Kiauma seeks vengeance one by one on the mages who only days earlier had defeated him. It was just reported to this reporter that COld Ice, one of the KotNO outlaws responsible for Machine's demise, is now on the ropes, severely weakened, out of MP and pop, and under every spell in the book. It was further said that while COld Ice lay in his death throes, and after a quick investigation, a freshly reincarnated mage was found, still with just three forts and under council protection, named COld Firer. The coincidence simply could not be. The multi-mage was quickly messaged an ultimatum. The body of the ultimatum reads, and I quote;" "Hello cold firer, Surprised to hear from me? Wouldn't doubt it. I thought that perhaps you had the feeling I had a multimage waiting when I died before, but you are wrong, dead wrong. The fact is You are simply outmanouvered, outgunned, and outclassed. I guess the fact that I came back to haunt you so fast surprised you - but you see, I know what I'm doing, and you don't have a clue, so you were bound to be surprised, and very dead. > Here is what you should do. Delete your multimage before we send notice to the admins, and they do it for you. Then, die like a good little mage and learn from it. Your devoted enemy, Kiauma (That's pronounced Kee-o-ma) First in Command, The Brotherhood of the Night" "The enemy has yet to be heard from, and has until tomorrow morning. This is Zool, and this has been all the news fit to print. Until next time, Good evening."

I accept eagerly, and Webber comes calling with an odd sort of peace offering Arrow - which in original form spread across several pages of white space. Message From Zool (#1982) at Wed Nov-29-2000 12:56:46 Thanks! I'll let him know. He said he would be done researching in a week or so. I will have him msg you to arrange a convenient time for you to be attacked. btw ttfn TPiMttS aat taictorn. (By the way tata for now The Pen is Mightier that the Sword and all that that's all I can think of right now) -Z ~~~~ Message From webber (#523) at Wed Nov-29-2000 18:49:58 i am an 8 year old and i dont care if u attack me there r allies in b2 and guilds in b2 so let get it on in there the stack i used when i was green was when i was ranked like 200 150 phoenix 5000treant 10000 werebear 20000 gorrila 100000 dryad 50000 nymph got me to 11000 land on b2 then i went to 11000 treant 4000 of both chimera & hydra 16000 salamander 30 phoenix 100000 nymph 70000 elven magician 1000000 archer got me to rank 12 with 19000 land well i have just done researching in b2 cuz i am switching colours to see which i am best with just was red I was but I didnt really like it. Try the stack i gave YOU it really works o and tell me your mage names in b1&b2 so we can dewl it out there WATCH OUT I MIGHT STUN YOU THE 8 YEAR OLD WEBBER HEHEHEHEHHEEHEHEHHHEHE THIS IS A LONG 1 B2 & B1 RULE R U 31 US KIDS TEND TO TYPE LIKE THIS DAMN MAN WELL THATS ALL ~~~~ Meanwhile (note the times), Zool is distracting me. Explanation: Ozymandias had accidentally killed himself (without help), and before he could Reincarnate a Mage, Woods, Crooner from Hell (also know as Skummeldor, one of the original Elders), stole his name. Message From Zool (#1982) at Wed Nov-29-2000 18:49:58 BTW, I could imagine some of the discussions you are having with Skummeldor, currently in the guise of 'Ozymandias'. I would love to hear some of those. -Z Message From Zool (#1982) at Wed Nov-29-2000 18:49:58 ROFLOL! Ow! Oof! Ouch! Ugh! What a slaughter! Hehehe! Where do you find these guys? Speaking of which, I think it's time to change the Guild description again. I will work on it, slower this time. Back to Webber, he does seem to have a genuine wilingness to learn. I will check on him on B2. You've got a live one! I had a bit of luck - Was randomed by a bystander. He didn't get through. I regulared him back, did get through. Also, I contracted 'Wall of Silence' from him. It only lasts for 7 turns, but I had already cast Meteor Storm on my target, and WoS blocks ALL incoming spells as long as the spell is in effect. Cool, huh? YFA, -Z

The indomitable Webber continued his campaign of writing excellence. Tue Nov 28 17:26:58 2000 You received letter on an arrow from webber (#523). hey there Tue Nov 28 17:27:27 2000 You received letter on an arrow from webber (#523). buddy Repeated four times ~~~~~ Meanwhile a eager applicant to tPiMttS in the form of a young Bard named Lumpenproletariat appeared... As an entry test, they were required to attack one of us before they were allowed to join the Guild to prove the quality of their Arrow. Zool sends warning that I'll be the Grader. Message From Zool (#1982) at Wed Nov-29-2000 11:23:06 Dearest Peredhil, A fellow Bard comes knocking! It is (Lumpenprol-) Etariat(#4152). He has applied to the guild and has been accepted for the battle test. He is, however, researching. You are, fortunately, close to his neighborhood. Would you be so kind as to consider being the proctor of his battle test? Let me know. Yours, -Z

Zool and I kept in constant communication, exchanging vital battle data to keep the Guild running smoothly. As you can tell, Zool was a strong writer even back then. Message From Zool (#1982) at Mon Nov-27-2000 17:33:58 Hehehehe. Go Baby!! My last exchange after a successful counter; Message From Scintael (#1) at Mon Nov-27-2000 13:55:58 BAH!! You just had to hit me while I was powered down, didn't you? Bleh! [DELETE] [REPLY] My reply; I didn't know what else to say. ~~~~~ Message From Zool (#1982) at Mon Nov-27-2000 17:59:38 Actually it was pretty funny... He hit me, but fortunately I run full barriers, or at least that's the only reason I can think of that he didn't get through. I looked him up, and thought 'what the H?' So I wrote a short little arrow incorporating his description and the battle and hit him back - and to my amazement I won!! So he sent back the message he did. It was tempting to be flippant (That's what you WANT me to think ) - but brevity won out. I was damn lucky and that was that. My stacks were a mess and I was low on turns, so I graciously dropped a stack to be able to cover my dragons and ran with the land. Kiauma is out of meditation in an hour and a half or so, 10 PM your time. I'll be there. Let me know how 'Mr X responds... -Z

The plot thickens with Dr. X, an undeclared ally (or extra account) of Webber. Message From Peredhil31 (#2504) at Mon Nov-27-2000 15:01:02 sent to 3379 after a failed pillage and scrying. 27NOV2000 Dr. X, It was so nice of you to come by my Kingdom. I must warn you, I siege in response to pillages. I siege in response to Scrying. I Multi-attack in response to either no War Arrow, or a boring or mispelled War Arrow. I don't normally like Multi-attacking, but one must uphold the standards of one's Guild. You did read my description first, right? Having read that, you did read my Guild's description, right? Then that means you WANT me to attack you with educational messages on how to write War Arrows until you get it right. I welcome the opportunity to teach you, once you come out of protection. Your patient teacher, Elrond Peredhil, 31 ~The Pen is Mightier than the Sword~ Quill-bearer

Webber because a practice dummy for the Pen at that time. He started out by multi-attacking with the following response to our "Arrow required" Magi descriptions. ~~~~ Thu Nov 23 13:12:52 2000 You received letter on an arrow from webber (#523). yeah whatever u said before Repeated Twice, then: You received letter on an arrow from webber (#523). my MRs will hurt u when i have 6000 Then response from a not-so-Polite Peredhil Message From Peredhil31 (#2504) at Fri Nov-24-2000 06:16:52 Hail Webber! How exciting, a banal reply twice (yeah, he grunted, whatever u said), and then a threat of more attacks when you get 6000 MR! The Multi-attack might have slipped by, but the last comment...You realize of course, that you just declared war? Dearest Enemy, you are about to make this reset much more interesting for me! Enjoy the land you received - your stacking is unimaginative, but your timing was perfect! I'd just miscalculated and mana burnt myself. 4000 Treants, all my spells and a Level 17 Shaman gone by one turn's miscalculation. LOL! But, judging by your 'whatever' comments, you probably lack the intelligence or literary skills to have read this far anyway. I look forward to a long and protracted conflict. I need the practice. Mind Rippers. Aren't they undisbandable and require population? I'll be seeing you repeatedly until the reset. Good luck! Elrond Peredhil, 31 ~The Pen is Mightier than the Sword~ Quillbearer ~~~~ The initial report to Ozymandias and the wise measured response of Ozymandias and Zool. Message From Peredhil31 (#2504) at Fri Nov-24-2000 19:30:14 Well... I logged in to discover that whilst I'd was vulnerable, I'd been multi-attacked by webber. When he first attacked me, he had no Arrow at all. I counter-attacked with a lengthy message correcting it. When he multied, he stated on 1 & 2 'yeah, whatever u said anyway'. The third warned me to 'wait until I have 6000 mindrippers'. So... I received favor from Magic, recast all my spells... pillaged Webber 4 times, to offer him a series of 'instructional' arrows. Couldn't pillage the 5th arrow, so I sent it via Archmage. Then I thought it over, and decided to attack rather than disbanding. Oops - level 14 Dark Knight gone with the 30K Dryads! I really should take the time run a stack calculator... Easy come, easy go - I received all 4 heros I had from Moon. I donated every 24 hours for 8 days in a row - day 5 - level 11 enchantress, day 6 - level 13 (something with valor) day 7 - level 14 Dark Knight day 8 - level 17 Shaman. Then I had to blow it all by saying something stupid like build 12 turns of nodes... Anyway, I sent a copy of the Instructional arrows to Zool, copy available on request. Question about the Guild thingie - What kind of information are we allowed to share? Could I get FOGged if I told my Guild Leader that Webber #523 has an Ally (Asmodeus) that sends Dark Elves when Webber is attacked? Can I warn Guild members that Webber is so pitiful, he only uses straight blue creatures like Mind Rippers, Slyph, Sirene and Sprite? That he's wide open to pillaging and Mind Rippers need population... What are the limits for this sort of thing? I like the idea of only summoned creatures. I think its amazingly cool that you've survived so far without summoning. I remember my first reset, I went the first 2500 turns with only animals of all types. It worked surprisingly well in the lower ranks with Ring of Animal Command, Enlarge Animal, and my three Shepherdesses. At one point, my Sheep were my third stack! LOL. Just wanted to babble on mindlessly until I had to put my boys to bed. Good luck and Good Hunting! Elrond Peredhil, 31 ~TPiMttS~ QB Message From Ozymandias (#2423) at Fri Nov-24-2000 19:13:51 I am very *snort* sorry to hear about the mana burn (as we Magic players deem it). How are you? Healing well? :>D One point of small pride for me is that I haven't summoned troops once yet (using only items that give troops), and I've repulsed all but three attacks. Ahhh, it's a good feeling. You know, I'm in such a good mood, I think I'll go give Archmage Webber visit. Welcome him to the neighborhood and all like a good host. Certain momentous guild-type thingys are in the offing...more detailed message when I have more time. Get well soon! Sincerely, Ozymandias Message From Zool (#1982) at Fri Nov-24-2000 10:10:52 Would you like me to hit webber (#523) for you? > Can I? Can I huh?! -Z ~~~~ Webber's reply to my Counter-Attack and Arrow- sent eight times. Sat Nov 25 12:34:20 2000 You received letter on an arrow from webber (#523). what r u talkin bout sorry bout ur hero jokes ahahahha

Message From Peredhil31 (#2504) at Sun Nov-19-2000 14:30:40 You received letter on an arrow from Brainiac (#193). Random pillage Sun Nov 19 04:25:54 2000 ALERT!!!!! The border of your country was pillaged by Brainiac (#193)'s troops. 60 farmland, 25 town, 10 workshops, 5 mage guilds were razed by the raiding party. 13,518 citizens were killed in the attempt and 1,843 more were reported missing. You estimated you lost 230,127 gold in the raid. Also, your Ring of Animal Command was found missing. Sun Nov 19 04:25:54 2000 Brainiac (#193)'s Red Dragon burned 100 land to ashes and killed 13,518 citizens. They pillaged 230,127 gold and captured 1,843 peasants. Among the booties, there is 1 Ring of Animal Command. ~~~~~ Smote him heavily... with an Arrow, now lost. Unfortunately the battle was lost too. But he enjoyed the Arrow enough... ~~~~~ Message From Brainiac (#193) at Mon Nov-20-2000 18:21:04 I always knew those red dragons had something spooky going on! Wandering out every night, telling me they are going to get a beer or two, coming back as sober as total abstainers, smelling like if you put your nose right down into a fireplace. And every time my coffins seems to have been filled by the gods with gold. Believe me, they have become punished, I sent them out on a suicide mission, and they did well, they all died Now back to reality, I had more red dragons than what was good for my upkeep, and I had actually hoped you would kill a few of them, but... you didn't! Anyway I needed the gold, and I just hope you don't feel abused It won't happen again if I can avoid it... ~~~~~~ Turning Enemies into Friends via Archmail. The Pen WAS Mightier than the Sword. Message From Brainiac (#193) at Wed Nov-22-2000 04:38:59 Good Luck and Good Hunting to you too, my Lord Mage. My wish is for the two of us to never meet on the battlefield again, unless united against a shared enemy. Once again, good luck in the future! Lord Brainiac, monk of The Order Of Ni (TOON) and knight of the Imperium.

Message From Peredhil31 (#2504) at Sat Nov-04-2000 19:01:56 Dearest Totti! It was nice of you to drop by and visit. I'm COUNTER-ATTACKing mostly to ask a question. When you say Random in your War Arrow (Incidently, as part of the Terra-Friendly Recycle Program, I'm reusing your Arrow. Only had to fix one letter on the fletching. :> ), do you truly mean Random? Is anything really Random? Is life that meaningless. I know when I attack, it isn't random, I compare ranges, magical specialties, the power to fort ratio, and many other things. Such calculations lead me to believe that I'm going to get munched in this counter-attack, yet I feel the philosophical ideas behind your intriguingly ambiguous arrow message needed to be explored. Did you by any chance mean 'Random' to indicate 'carefully calculated attack'? respectfully, Elrond Peredhil, 31 ~The Pen is Mighter than the Sword~

Message From Peredhil31 (#2504) at Sat Nov-04-2000 11:39:52 War Arrow to Savage: (Pillage - successful) Dearest Savage, Your Zombies have been out wandering around again; this time they strayed into my Kingdom a few times. I suppose this is why they are called the Restless Dead. Anyway, the second time they came by, they left a number of body parts behind. The smell from the ever-rotting Undead flesh is disturbing they Dryads... You know how THAT goes! Moan, Moan, Moan. Finally, the Wraiths, immune to the stench, volunteered to return the Zombie parts to you. Normally I'd just burn them, but since there was no War Arrow, knowing you for a Polite Mage, I knew that you simply couldn't have know about their wanderings. This message (I'm sending with the Wraiths) is to let you know. Good Luck and Good Hunting, Elrond Peredhil, 31 ~The Pen is Mightier than the Sword~