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Times Turn 33

Be productive and strong; explore new land and find a way to survive.
More regions on north and south are freezing...
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 )    Handful wanderers are rumoring about the skirmish between Kiiran     (
(     (17) and Danado (40) happened in the jungles of Ceeflebel where 7     )
 )     combatants were killed. Powerful magic was used in the battle.      (
(       The attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle will be        )
 )            known as Battle near the ocean of Atlantis Ocean.            (
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 )    Some locals are rumoring about the battle between hostile forces     (
(       happened in the jungles of Ceeflebel where 14 combatants were       )
 )      killed. Powerful magic was used in the battle. The attackers       (
(      slaughtered all defenders. This battle will be known as Battle       )
 )                    near the ocean of Atlantis Ocean.                    (
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 )      Some wanderers are rumoring about a fight between combatants       (
(       happened in the jungles of Ceeflebel where 11 combatants were       )
 )      killed. Powerful magic was used in the battle. The attackers       (
(      slaughtered all defenders. This battle will be known as Battle       )
 )                    near the ocean of Atlantis Ocean.                    (
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 )     Many peasants are rumoring about the town of Monioupi that lies     (
(          in the Ceeflebel jungles, where a faction slew guards.           )
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(       Numerous travelers are rumoring about the town of Geckhohaven       )
 )       that lies in the Dungway caverns, where a villans murdered        (
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(       Numerous travelers are talking about the city of Letfest that       )
 )    lies in the Membcli swamps, where a partisans annihilated guards.    (
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 )     Many merchants have heard about the city of Cellje that lies in     (
(           the Sada plains, where an opposition murdered guards.           )
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(      Numerous bards are talking about the town of Elpol that lies in      )
 )     the Casnishe underforests, where a partisans massacred guards.      (
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 )    Several wanderers are worried about adventurers who have murdered    (
(       Undead (1037) near mountains of Tri'e. Freeing the forests of       )
 )                          Enme from their fear.                          (
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 )     A few locals are talking about daredevils who have annihilated      (
(      Undead (18295) near mountains of Milfitsoct. Freeing the tundra      )
 )                     of Ge'ildbui from their horror.                     (
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 )     Handful pilgrims are talking about witchers who have destroyed      (
(      Dragon (577) near mountains of Tri'e. Freeing the mountains of       )
 )                        Bolktri from their dread.                        (
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 )     In the underforests of Mestecwood, near ocean of The Undersea,      (
(      Dragon (478) who continue to cause horror to local inhabitants.      )
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(      In the chasms of Banfackhen, near ocean of The Undersea, Storm       )
 )     Giant (728) who continue to cause horror to local inhabitants.      (
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 )    In the ocean of Atlantis Ocean, near mountains of Cotell, Pirates    (
(          (362) who continue to cause fear to local inhabitants.           )
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(        In the jungles of Oldee, near jungles of Atcam, Great Apes         )
 )        (16421) who continue to cause fear to local inhabitants.         (
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 )     A group of rangers annihilated the Dragon (18676) who inflicted     (
(     fear on the inhabitants of the Miorlriras underforests near ocean     )
 )                            of The Undersea.                             (
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 )    Horrifying news were coming from the plains of Edul. Inhabitants     (
(     were stunned by the assassination near the forests of Allswirnan.     )
 )                     The assassin escaped unnoticed.                     (
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 )        Frightening news were coming from the caverns of Pincung.        (
(      Inhabitants were afraid by the assassination near the ocean of       )
 )              The Undersea. The assassin escaped unnoticed.              (
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 )       Frightening news were coming from the jungles of Ceeflebel.       (
(         Locals were afraid by the assassination near the ocean of         )
 )             Atlantis Ocean. The assassin escaped unnoticed.             (
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Quests

In the cavern of Dapetheff roams the Pack of Rats (11827). 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 Grasaust roams the Pack of Rats (905). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the ironwood of Illford.
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the stone of Slegladdes.
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the wood of Ea'i.
In the swamp of Phiheemoss roams the Kobold Pack (282). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the underforest of Mestecwood roams the Dragon (478). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Build a Temple in Allswirnan for the glory of the Gods.
Build a Temple in Atagel for the glory of the Gods.
In the underforest of Slati roams the Troll Pack (4857). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the desert of Chrastnasest lurks the Evil Mages (632). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Build a Temple in A'ynch for the glory of the Gods.
In the plain of Esheg roams the Ice Wurms (220). 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 cavern of Pincung roams the Pack of Rats (476). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the chasm of Vumyrt lurks the Ettins (1842). 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 underforest of Hesscot lurks the Dragon (984). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the mushrooms of Sormstan.

Articles

As our team approached the outskirts of Quaskim, a once a thriving city, the weight of history and the gravity of the present hung in the air. The rumors were true then. Quaskim, the richest swamp city in the world had been reduced to ruins. It had been pillaged 3 months in a row.

As we navigated the silent streets, the remnants of forgotten businesses and institutions stood as silent witnesses to the devastation this city had faced in the hands of "Yet Another Faction". They had not been "just one more faction", they had been one particularily cruel and unjustified faction. They deserved the scorn of the world.

Our footsteps echoed through abandoned marketplaces, once vibrant hubs of commerce. The memories of lively transactions, the heartbeat of Quaskim's economy, seemed to linger in the air. Our team meticulously documented the remnants, hoping that finally having arrived there would illuminate a path toward a brighter future.
Legacy of Disasters (106)
A full moon brings out the crazies...
Thornhaven (108)
Am I still alive?
I am alive!
Turbulent Nomads (110)
Demons patrol.
They are waiting for the devil.
MMF (113)
Studying is hard work. Correct teaching is even harder.
Sunspear (117)
In the whimsical land of Numerica, there's a legendary horse named Sir Canterlot with a carrying capacity of 20 units. Alongside Sir Canterlot, there are two peculiar travelers: Grumpy the Orc and Giggles the Gnome.

Grumpy, being the hefty orc he is, weighs in at a substantial 10 units, while Giggles, the gnome with a perpetually cheerful disposition, weighs a mere 5 units. To complicate matters, there's also a bag of grain weighing 5 units.

Here's the challenge: Sir Canterlot needs to transport Grumpy, Giggles, and the bag of grain across a treacherous Math-mire. The catch is that if left alone, Grumpy will eat the gnome, and the gnome will devour the bag of grain! Sir Canterlot must make multiple trips to ensure everyone reaches the other side unharmed.

Math Quest: How many trips does Sir Canterlot need to make to safely transport Grumpy, Giggles, and the bag of grain across the Math-mire?

- A problem from book "Sir Canterlot's Mathematical Odyssey"
Kroll Empire (123)
Look out for the dragon! maybe we could convince it to join the circus....?
Circus of Fools (124)
Oh, that worked, but not quite as planned. Enough of the lizard, say what's that dragon doing over there?
Disencharmed (125)
Our outer scouts were sleeping and missed a coward attack by clansmen.
- Ignore that! We should focus on the trolls, which are terrorizing the suburbs!
Night Watch (127)
Nothing to report. It is rather quiet here.
Seanchan (132)
Come one, come all! Mamma Fortuna will soon be opening her Magical Circus of wondrous and unique creatures. Enjoy rides on the mighty pegasus, fear the fearsome dragon! Wait in awe for the reveal of Mamma Fortuna's unique mystical creature - a creature that you have never seen before! 
Mamma Fortuna's Magical Circus (138)
They sure look fine, all clad in mithril and admantium, waving their shiny swords. Too bad we can't risk them in battle. Send in the clowns...
Them (15)
Escape from the winter will not be easy. Seems we need to leave most of things behind. Nobody is too happy about this, but not much what we can do, seems we are destined to life of exile.
Lords of the Sky (16)
The army marches on.  Riders carry orders out and return with the spoils.  At last, the underworld is near.  Do we dare enter?  It is dark and crowded with danger - yet the lure is strong...
Kiiran (17)
Alas, poor Yorik.   I knew him, Horatio!
Atlanteans of Yore (19)
We are Borg!
Borg (21)
Assassins lurk in the UW - we've lost leaders so beware!
Punkers (22)
"Trade continues to go well."
"If only we could find a source of pearls."
The Grey Order (23)
Wolves.
The Wolves of Isengard (25)
A stupid delay for the sake of killing the undead saved his army from defeat. They are not ready! We'll have to retreat to the protection of the city walls and hope for a miracle. He was not afraid for his life. He was afraid for his unborn child and for his Faith, which could sink into oblivion in this cruel world... weapons were given to everyone, artisans and workers, circus performers and farmers. He must hold the city at all costs. There is nowhere else to retreat!
Church of The Holy Deed (26)
We have reached the frozen lands, our scouts will follow the freezing winds
Friendly people (27)
White is white
Rainbow Falcons (29)
We need more men, things are getting near completion.
The Merry Magicians (3)
All our plans - ruined.
Dogs of war (31)
A disaster, how unexpectedly expected.
Three (33)
The centaur breathed a sigh of relief as the hooting of the trolls receded in the distant murk of the cavern, reaching out a hand to rest on a handy boulder.

Only to swiftly pull his fingers away as the boulder shifted, scales sliding and sparking as the side of the cavern uncoiled into the shape of an extremely large and unpleasant-looking reptile.

This cavern did not have trolls.  It had a dragon.
Cthonic Underground (35)
Peace will arise when Hell freezes! Wait ?! 
Silver Hand (36)
Maybe it is time to make the underworld our stage. Ishtar wonders which kind of patrons will dwell there.
Babylon (37)
Ooooooh Balloons drifting south.  Someone's birthday perhaps?
Clan McTavish (38)
Our scout almost got to the freezing point.
Let's see what the winter is.
WindMasters (39)
Nothing
Gyperboreya (4)
I don't want to be a bore... but I have to remind him that I warned him against recklessly killing a lich from a quest in the early stages of game. As a result, people were lost, the pace was lost and specialists were lost, due to this, at the time of the attack, the main army was far away, and he did not have time to assemble a new one... I'm not boring, I'm not boring, I'm not boring...
Danado (40)
As yet, the northern scouts had not seen any evidence of the big freeze yet. In fact, they had stocked up on chocolate being sold in a city in the tundra, as it would fetch a good price back home. It was curious how some cities became famous for the most unlikely trade goods.
The Children of the Four Winds (41)
From the diary of Gale Swifthands

The lich is dead but another took its place and the undead are even more powerful than a month ago. We lost two dozen men in the battle. They were unaware of the dangers. A dozen of them serve the new lich now. Soon we'll have dragons to incinerate the whole place and hopefully end the undead menace for good. I can't wait to have a dragon once again. It's been ages since I rode one as a goblin. I barely remember that world.
We found some mushrooms among the ruins of the crypt. We got so high that Ghorn forgot what he was supposed to study for the rest of the month. It turns out that mushrooms and farsight are not a good combination. Something tells me that the desert city of Niewensand is NOT surrounded by live krakens. I'll never scry again when high. I can't trust any intel I'd gathered. It's decided. Mushrooms will be restricted to be used by our healers only. I guess I'll ask our allies to develop a policy about controlled substances to avoid future Disasters.
Sticky Hands (48)
Merging the magical arts with scientific endeavour while harnessing our industrial might to gather vast floating hide and ironwood resources we prepare the launch of our greatest ever civilisational leap forward, taking to the skies in great cities in the clouds....
....the ritual commences....
...the sky rumbles, the resources begin coalesce into a ship-like structure....
....sparks and sickening, wrenching grinding sounds....
....nervous looks all around.....
....then all collapses in a pile of steaming rubble.

Right, someone clean up this mess! We try again in a month and if it fails next time you researchers will be taking lessons on flying off that cliff over there!!!
Brown Bread (50)
[Cuts the cord].
Tyranny (51)
It appears the age of mithril has started. Those with iron will be swept aside.

I only have one question... Where do you find it???
Greywolf (52)
It is interesting to see what you can do with mages.
Mantzikert (53)
Undeads again!
I have long stoped counting the number of valiant people such monsters have killed...
We will have to plan some action against them... one day.
Iron Dwarves (54)
Well we are starting to hear reports of the great freeze, only problem is, once it hits, no one can get out to give us a true report, they are stuck until they freeze to death, or become impervious to the ice.
Kragers Klowns (58)
So, the world started to freeze... And it looks like even the air will become thick like jelly; otherwise, why do flyers no longer fly fast?
The Order of Obsidian Shadow (6)
From the Tower:

Tiffany: "How are we supposed to study around here with soldier training all day and fireworks all night"
XOT (60)
Orders rushed this month, hopefully no mistakes
Malibu West (62)
No sleep tonight. The moon is full. May as well be full moon every night because that woman and her choir howl all night every night. It's bad enough just walking past her cabana in daylight. You can hear her friends, as she calls them, snuffling at the door. Then scratching furiously when they catch scent of you. A few claim they've seen them in daylight. Marking out their territory. Or just crouching and creeping. And watching you with enigmatic cold eyes, they say. Eyes just like their mistress's queen's. But usually all you see of them is the traces they leave behind. A smelly yellowish stain on your front door. Your pet kitten's ball of fluffy wool. Abandoned and unplayed with... 
Rurikids (65)
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Fon (69)
Observes Ice celebrates the end of his scientific expedition to Castaway's Island.  It is a sad kind of celebration.  So far we have had warm nights on a tropical island, watching the wild horses and aurochs, tending our thermometers and sending home long, detailed reports that could be condensed to "not cold yet".  Observes Ice still thinks that if it ever does get cold here, the fish populations will go up, because the water will hold more deplogistonated air.  But his wife, who made the ridiculous prediction that fish populations would go down as the water became covered with ice blocking the exchange of phlogiston with the atmosphere, now tells him their argument shall never be settled, because the gods of this world will be announcing all the details of the advance of the calamity directly in the Times.  What use is a column of reports from Celebrant scientists when the same newspaper contains true pronouncements of the gods?  Sadly, Observes Ice begins packing up his observing equipment, and saying farewell to his favorite aurochs and horses.  Observes Ice wonders whether the cold will ever arrive in the north, or whether this is a purely northern phenomenon?  Observes Ice reads Paykiss' report of hooves freezing in the freezing mud, so somewhere the cold must have already arrived.  Probably in the north.  In the sea region that borders Wretched Castaway's island, water pours endlessly off the edge of the world to the south.  Or at least it used to, perhaps the waterfall has frozen now.  Observes Ice thought the island would be getting cold by now, but not yet.  So the Celebrants no longer want to pay to support his scientific station.

Describes Southern Islands celebrates the relation "marriage".  Marriage is a symmetric, anti-reflexive relation.  If A is married to B, then B is married to A, and A is never married to A.  Describes Southern Islands isn't sure whether marriage is transitive.  If A is married to B, and B is married to C, then is A married to C?  It seems wrong to Describes Southern Islands, but she can't think of a counterexample.

Cayilu Quemathatero celebrates the relation "alliance".  Alliance is not always symmetric, nor always transitive.  If A declares B ally, B may not have declared A ally.  If A declares B ally, and B declares C ally, A may not have declared C ally.  Cayilu Quemathatero isn't sure whether alliance is reflexive.  Is everyone allied to themself?  Cayilu Quemathatero was recently asked how many alliances she belonged to.  Were alliance symmetric and transitive, then alliances would form a partition of all factions, an equivalence relation, and the answer to that question would always be "one".  But in a more complicated world, with non-symmetric and non transitive alliance, every faction can have a different relation with every other.  If "alliance" is defined as letting allies write one's orders, Celebrants has no allies, (or one, if "alliance" is reflexive), as we neither write anyone else's orders nor ask others to write ours.  If "alliance" is defined as coming to the defense of others, then Celebrants sometimes have allies but often do not.  How we could number of alliances we are in would be unclear; we certainly have sometimes plotted defense (or attack) together with multiple factions that were not protecting or attacking with each other.  Does that make us part of more than one alliance?  Perhaps "alliance" is best understood as who one talks with.  But this isn't all that transitive either.  It is usually at least symmetric; if Celebrants talk to another faction, usually that other faction also talks to Celebrants.  (It is boring talking to factions who don't talk back; we can do that in the Times.)  But not everyone Celebrants talk to talks to each other, and even if they do, they don't all say the same things.  Celebrants spend most of their time griping to everyone about everyone else, and of course this isn't transitive.  If A gripes to B, and B gripes to C, we all know that what B hears and what C hears will often be different.  That's what makes diplomacy fun, for those who like such things.  Cayilu Quemathatero celebrates the relation "alliance".
celebrants (7)
Things are slow, but we need to move soon.
The Filras (8)
Damn Kraken!
The fish markets are empty again :(
Drow (82)
Oops, something went wrong.
Monster hunters (85)
No one knows what will happen next.
Soon everything will freeze..
Nature knows how to get around the cold...
It is necessary to make sledges for movement in frozen regions.
Paykiss (92)
attendre l'hiver et couper du bois
The Lands Kepper (93)
Flame in the night
Tailenders (97)

Rumors

How about six?
It seems that fait in Holden does not bring good luck in this world...
They're going on a lich hunt.
They're going to catch a big one.
What a surprisingly cold day.
They're not scared!
Considering the past editions, there should be 8 rumor this month...
Or someting is really going wrong!
3 successful assassinations near the Ocean of Atlantis last turn. Who would do such a thing ;|
An assassins lament:  6 silver?  Won't even clean my sword!
Third time unlucky and you're out.