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Times Turn 28

The people of the chasm (5,5,underworld) in Brime'ic are still in need of your
guidance.
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 )                               May, Year 3                               (
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 )     A few travelers have heard about a fight between hostile forces     (
(       happened in the mountains of Cotell where 37 combatants were        )
 )    killed. The attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle will    (
(           be known as Battle near the ocean of Atlantis Ocean.            )
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(       Handful commoners have heard about the battle between hostile       )
 )    forces happened in the plains of Ve'ia where 115 combatants were     (
(     killed. The attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle will     )
 )          be known as Battle near the ocean of Atlantis Ocean.           (
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 )                         .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                         (
(                                                                           )
 )        Dozen scouts are whispering about a clash between enemies        (
(       happened in the ocean of Atlantis Ocean where 1 combatant was       )
 )    killed. The attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle will    (
(             be known as Battle near the mountains of Pomhit.              )
 )                                                                         (
(                          .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                          )
 )                                                                         (
(     Some pilgrims are talking about a conflict between hostile forces     )
 )      happened in the swamps of Phiheemoss where 56 combatants were      (
(     killed. The attackers were victorious.. This battle will be known     )
 )               as Battle near the ocean of Atlantis Ocean.               (
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 )                         .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                         (
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 )    A few bards are discussing about a fight between enemies happened    (
(        in the desert of Ruhan where 93 combatants were killed. The        )
 )    attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle will be known as    (
(                 Battle near the ocean of Atlantis Ocean.                  )
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(                          .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                          )
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(     Numerous pilgrims are whispering about the village of Lostad that     )
 )     lies in the O'eonggend chasms, where a villans put to the sword     (
(                                  guards.                                  )
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 )                                                                         (
(      Some pilgrims are discussing about the town of Zomielbank that       )
 )    lies in the Co'inhen swamps, where an opposition murdered guards.    (
(                                                                           )
 )                         .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                         (
(                                                                           )
 )      Handful wanderers have heard about the city of I'allsale that      (
(     lies in the Ge'ildbui tundra, where a partisans put to the sword      )
 )                                 guards.                                 (
(                                                                           )
 )                         .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                         (
(                                                                           )
 )     Dozen dockers are talking about the village of Deburn that lies     (
(          in the Akur chasms, where a partisans expelled guards.           )
 )                                                                         (
(                          .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                          )
 )                                                                         (
(     Several pilgrims are talking about the town of Langgate that lies     )
 )     in the Lettink plains, where an opposition extinguished guards.     (
(                                                                           )
 )                         .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                         (
(                                                                           )
 )    Multiple commoners are whispering about hunters who have murdered    (
(      Evil Mages (614) near forests of Pytreim. Freeing the desert of      )
 )                      Ceykessand from their dread.                       (
(                                                                           )
 )                         .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                         (
(                                                                           )
 )    Some refugees are talking about daredevils who have extinguished     (
(       Undead (15288) near jungles of Stenlut. Freeing the swamps of       )
 )                       Pangmore from their terror.                       (
(                                                                           )
 )                         .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                         (
(                                                                           )
 )      Dozen commoners are talking about hunters who have decimated       (
(     Living Trees (252) near forests of Bihucrar. Freeing the forests      )
 )                      of Cle'en from their horror.                       (
(                                                                           )
 )                         .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                         (
(                                                                           )
 )      Numerous pilgrims are talking about witchers who attempted to      (
(       murdered Merfolk (461) roaming the ocean of The Undersea near       )
 )      Fort Iron Fort [2]. But all of them were slain by their prey.      (
(                                                                           )
 )                         .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                         (
(                                                                           )
 )      Some travelers are whispering about hunters who attempted to       (
(      killed Ettins (501) roaming the underforests of Chiarslai near       )
 )    ocean of The Undersea. But all of them were slain by their prey.     (
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 )                         .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                         (
(                                                                           )
 )     In the tunnels of Ble'ofemp, near ocean of The Undersea, Demons     (
(         (753) who continue to cause terror to local inhabitants.          )
 )                                                                         (
(                          .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                          )
 )                                                                         (
(       In the underforests of Chiarslai, near ocean of The Undersea,       )
 )    Troll Pack (919) who continue to cause fear to local inhabitants.    (
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 )                         .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.                         (
(                                                                           )
 )      In the ocean of The Undersea, near Fort Iron Fort [2], Kraken      (
(         (459) who continue to cause anxiety to local inhabitants.         )
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Quests

Build a Temple in Allswirnan for the glory of the Gods.
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the ironwood of Illford.
In the desert of Chrastnasest lurks the Evil Mages (632). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the underforest of Guerin lurks the Dragon (1071). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Pincung roams the Pack of Rats (476). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the jungle of Stenlut lurks the Great Apes (1833). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the swamp of Kebirstul lurks the Undead (608). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Phagpleteid roams the Troll Pack (4857). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Build a Temple in A'ynch for the glory of the Gods.
In the chasm of Avashe roams the Dragon (478). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Grasaust roams the Pack of Rats (905). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the plain of Esheg roams the Ice Wurms (220). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the swamp of Perchviaped roams the Wolf Pack (318). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the herbs of Wichy'om.
In the tundra of Mygec lurks the Cloud Giant (674). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the underforest of Hesscot lurks the Dragon (984). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Build a Temple in Ascan for the glory of the Gods.
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the stone of Slegladdes.
In the tundra of Speibucfolk roams the Kobold Pack (282). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Dapetheff roams the Pack of Rats (11827). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!

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Legacy of Disasters (106)
Chaos is here. :-(
Thornhaven (108)
end is near...
Turbulent Nomads (110)
In the underworld is very good. )))
MMF (113)
We need ships.
Sunspear (117)
The disconnect between my aspirations and the current trajectory of my studies casts a shadow over the once-bright enthusiasm I had for this magical discipline. Where are the spells that weave nature's tapestry into a mesmerizing display? Why am I knee-deep in the study of worm innards when I yearn to harness the vitality of moonlit herbs?

Perhaps patience is the key, and these foundational studies will pave the way for the more enchanting aspects of Earth Lore. But for now, I find solace only in the hope that the subsequent chapters of my studies will bring forth the magic and wonder I initially envisioned.
- From personal mage journal
Kroll Empire (123)
DA DA DA-DUH-DA DA DA DA DAAAA DA DA DA-DUH-DA DA DA DA DAAAA
Circus of Fools (124)
Why aren't there any horses in the this swamp? Just look at the size of it! It has to be room for a little herd somewhere?
Disencharmed (125)
The snow giant has entered our house. It is smelly and frosty.
Night Watch (127)
How hard it is to survive in this world
New Exhibits (130)
The old building we have discovered on the hill of the mountain is claimed to be a vampire lair. Shall we enter?
Seanchan (132)
Some of our more foolhardy wanderers have stumbled upon a shaft.  Were they among the more sensible characters among us, they would have just walked on by.  These dolts are just going to head straight down with no preparation.
Sylva Sylvarum (134)
Here we are, chopping away with our puny little axes, when just down the road they're swinging away at straw figures with great battle axes. They won't let us use them for cutting down trees because the sap will make them all sticky and such. Also, as we work in all weather, they might get wet in the rain.
Them (15)
The maps of lords were improved drawing additional things that were found in exploration. It was of great interest everywhere the possibilities to escape the coming freeze. An explorer had died to bring the information but it was small price to pay.
Lords of the Sky (16)
The war in the North escalates.  Survivors attempt to flee, but they are likely to be tracked down.  Will they be avenged?  How soon?
Kiiran (17)
How much would could a wood chuck chuck, if a wood chuck could chuck would?  More than some of these Wood Elves, that's for damn sure!
Atlanteans of Yore (19)
New Way!
Crooked Hooves (20)
We are Borg!
Borg (21)
Underground is getting crowded... time to remove some of the crowd!
Punkers (22)
Wolves
The Wolves of Isengard (25)
The performance of many rituals has yielded results. The robbers were caught and destroyed in the north and the enemy army in the west was actually destroyed. The taste of victory was spoiled by wandering monsters. We'll have to retreat. The North again remains without True Faith. But he believed that he was on the right track and soon he would return here with a new army. In the dream, the book spoke to him. She shows where a valuable resource can be found and he is also close to creating a valuable artifact that will remove his fears and open the way to new conquests.
Church of The Holy Deed (26)
This world needs clarity! This world needs apocalypses! 
Friendly people (27)
Turtles expand the horizons of knowledge
Rainbow Falcons (29)
If you encounter one of my units or are denied entrance in a region by me, please contact me by game message.
The Merry Magicians (3)
Bonk!
Dogs of war (31)
Pessimist is never disappointed.
Three (33)
The centaur was filled with glorious purpose.  The new recruits seemed so eager to embrace the faith.  Here, down in the dark, at last His will would be fulfilled.

Soon the missionaries would head out into the tunnels, to bring the Word to those who dwelled further into the endless gloom.
Cthonic Underground (35)
Suicide by guards !
Silver Hand (36)
There is a reason why everyone is moving south. Those storm clouds are not normal.
Babylon (37)
There is just so much rushing around these days.  Run South to fight the betrayer, then run North for months to try to help the North if we can arrive anywhere near in time.  Soon I suspect East and West will be needing help as well. 
Lucky so many Clansmen have answered the call to arms. And arms we do have!
Clan McTavish (38)
First fishing boat is going to the port. Let's see what it will bring.
WindMasters (39)
Now!
Gyperboreya (4)
what was going on here? the army marches through the burned lands without encountering resistance. it looks like we are following a big war!
Danado (40)
The Hunter of the Four Winds had tracked down the bog thing to its cave. Goblins with swords crowded around the cave mouth to taunt it out, while elite gnome crossbowmen waited to kill the beast. Master strategists worked out a plan to minimise casualties, while healers prepared bandages.
 After the heroic battle was concluded, the army cleared out the cave to find some silver, and three giant turtles the creature had been keeping as pets. All told, the cost of the military operation was about as much as the silver regained. All this for three turtles? Truly, the way of the monster hunter was pitifully unlucrative.
The Children of the Four Winds (41)
From the diary of Gale Swifthands

We have lost the garrison of Lotla'o to the forces of Yet Another Faction (9). Freakish gnomes even managed to enlist the help of some scorpions. Giant live ones, not the siege equipment kind. We are still trying to figure how it happened. As for what to do with an empty Lotla'o? I think we'll have to contact Disasters Risk Management department. 
Sticky Hands (48)
The sun shines brightly.
Smiles at all the monsters.
I'll climb into the swamp.
I’ll smile at the sun too...
🧌
Dark League (5)
This month's Laddirflea MeetUp group will be hosting a debate on the strange weather patterns witnessed at the North and South Poles. Is this but an anomaly or are the doomsters right? Come join the debate at the Spotted Dog, free jellied eel with every pint.

Brown Bread (50)
[Counts sheeps].
Tyranny (51)
Not much happening down here as we wait for the snow to fall. Hopefully more news next turn.

There was an invitation from a nearby pirate, but they decided not to attend the party for wine, women and song. 
Greywolf (52)
And the tide starts to turn
Mantzikert (53)
Our first real battle was recorded in the Times!
We can be proud of it because it was a victory...
But it has to continue, because the village became a town just before the attack, recruited more guards, and trained them... and there were a few survivors.
We will complete the job this month!
Iron Dwarves (54)
Note to self, read the other notes to self
Kragers Klowns (58)
Apparently, circumstances are taking the right shape. Hopefully, I will be able to use all the opportunities.

- Malagor
The Order of Obsidian Shadow (6)
Re: Brown Bread's post last turn

The Free City of Laddirflea offers much entertainment, with many dancing girls and a firework spectacular every evening.
XOT (60)
200
+ 10% pay rise
+ 20 silv heating allowance

240!

Correspondents Union - Together We Are Strong.
Rurikids (65)
Will the Winter crawl at one hex per turn?  Or all at once?
Time to go underground?
Fon (69)
Gives Marsh Grain celebrates cookies.  Gives Marsh Grain has camel, will travel.  She says goodbye to her mother's grave, mounts up and rides in search of a land where grain grows.  Someday she will bake a cookie.

Ninmahal celebrates Monster Hunters' tactical genius.  Ninmahal has no idea how to respond to Monster Hunters' very clever positioning of their forces.  Ninmahal wonders whether he can find their lost scout?  What if Ninmahal just gave them a scout?  Ninmahal guesses Monster Hunters would have to be friendly to accept our scout, and Ninmahal is far from certain that Monster Hunters are friendly.  Ninmahal wonders why.  He doesn't think of himself as very monstrous.

Ugot Uru celebrates towers and fortresses.  Why a tower or fortress allows 10 men to hold off twenty.  This innovation in defense shall surely spell the end of offensive warfare, and a new age of global peace, with towers everywhere, so none dare attack.

Wemathe celebrates highly mobile attackers.  Castles and citadels are so much work to build, and for what?  Perhaps with citadels we can defend fourteen locations with the same units that could otherwise defend seven?  But highly mobile attackers can choose any point to attack from, so unless we have a quintet of mages, a concentrated attacking force can always defeat us in some part of our territory we cannot defend.  Defense isn't possible, even with citadels.  The best defense is a good offense.

Cwistata celebrates whatever malevolent force her wish summoned.  She wished to be able to write an article that does not begin "Cwistata celebrates".  Since the only Elder requires that all celebrants write Times Articles in this fashion, Cwistata is certain that she must have summoned either something that can slay Ed, or a new Elder that can publish Times articles without Ed's permission.  Cwistata wonders which thing she summoned?

Ed celebrates the underworld.  Perhaps there will be an oceanside city down here too?  Ed wonders whether there are lakes in the underworld.
celebrants (7)
Time to help some allies.
The Filras (8)
What can I say? The game is definitely NOT boring ;)
Drow (82)
Scout has not yet been found
Monster hunters (85)
The situation is changing fast.
Yet Another Faction (9)
Kariya does not want to leave this place.
But the cold will come soon.
Paykiss (92)
Première liaison maritime avec deux autres iles voisines... 
Une liaison maritime avec notre village va permettre le transport du bétail
The Lands Kepper (93)

Rumors

Fierce winter slackens its grip: it’s spring and the west wind’s sweet change:
the ropes are hauling dry hulls towards the shore,
The flock no longer enjoys the fold, or the ploughman the fire,
no more are the meadows white with hoary frost. 
Ettins again!
They seem to be everywhere in the underworld.
You kill one and two more come for its burial...
"Everyone knows: the one who shows aggression is guilty" is simply eloquent.
Simple is to eloquent as truth is to ___?