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 )     Handful merchants are whispering about the skirmish between two     (
(     armies happened in the plains of Besflan where 5 combatants were      )
 )    killed. The attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle will    (
(            be known as Battle near the forests of Resoontvale.            )
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(       Several druids are whispering about an encounter between two        )
 )      armies happened in the plains of Sada where 2 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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 )        Many locals are rumoring about a clash between two armies        (
(      happened in the plains of Feastan where 1 combatant was killed.      )
 )      The attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle will be       (
(               known as Battle near the mountains of Fe'on.                )
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(        Handful refugees are talking about a clash between Monster         )
 )      hunters (85) and Clan McTavish (38) happened in the plains of      (
(     Sada where 61 combatants were killed. Powerful magic was used in      )
 )      the battle. War engines were decimating the battlefield. The       (
(     attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle will be known as     )
 )                Battle near the ocean of Atlantis Ocean.                 (
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 )     Numerous merchants are talking about the village of Eaflut that     (
(     lies in the Mawtonho chasms, where a rebels extinguished guards.      )
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(     Many commoners are worried about the village of Rinnmersqua that      )
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 )    A few traders are talking about adventurers who have annihilated     (
(     Troll Pack (485) near ocean of The Undersea. Freeing the tunnels      )
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 )      Dozen peasants are worried about daredevils who have murdered      (
(      Merfolk (558) near Fort Building [4]. Freeing the ocean of The       )
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 )    Dozen adventurers are whispering about witchers who attempted to     (
(       decimated Dragon (17319) roaming the chasms of Brime'ic near        )
 )    ocean of The Undersea. But all of them were slain by their prey.     (
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 )     Handful traders are whispering about hunters who have expelled      (
(       Goblin Horde (16704) near ocean of The Undersea. Freeing the        )
 )                    caverns of Cato from their fear.                     (
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 )     Multiple pilgrims are rumoring about hunters who have destroyed     (
(        Merfolk (16547) near forests of Miype. Freeing the ocean of        )
 )                     Atlantis Ocean from their fear.                     (
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 )    In the chasms of Oopey, near ocean of The Undersea, Dragon (719)     (
(            who continue to cause anxiety to local inhabitants.            )
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(       In the chasms of Sitbrolhy, near ocean of The Undersea, Demon       )
 )        (16725) who continue to cause fear to local inhabitants.         (
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 )    In the underforests of Fresce, near ocean of The Undersea, Demon     (
(         (1818) who continue to cause dread to local inhabitants.          )
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(         Horrifying news were coming from the swamps of Fle'obeas.         )
 )     Citizens were stunned by the assassination near the jungles of      (
(                 Chackul. The assassin escaped unnoticed.                  )
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(     Horrifying news were coming from the plains of Treselcin. Locals      )
 )     were horrified by the assassination near the ocean of Atlantis      (
(                  Ocean. The assassin escaped unnoticed.                   )
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(     Worrisome news were coming from the desert of Miu'ia. Locals were     )
 )    afraid by the assassination near the ocean of Atlantis Ocean. The    (
(                        assassin escaped unnoticed.                        )
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(         Horrifying news were coming from the swamps of Kebirstul.         )
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(                of Inberg. The assassin escaped unnoticed.                 )
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More regions on north and south are freezing...

Quests

Build a Temple in Bakut for the glory of the Gods.
In the chasm of Vumyrt lurks the Ettins (1842). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Build a Temple in Atagel for the glory of the Gods.
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the wood of Ea'i.
In the chasm of Akur lurks the Dragon (726). 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!
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the stone of Slegladdes.
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the mushrooms of Sormstan.
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the herbs of Honchestid.
Build a Temple in Bidthrim for the glory of the Gods.
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the iron of Pincung.
In the tunnels of Iaysaull roams the Giant Lizards (406). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Pincung roams the Goblin Horde (434). 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 Allswirnan for the glory of the Gods.
In the tunnels of Iaysaull roams the Ettins (439). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Dapetheff lurks the Storm Giant (700). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Grasaust roams the Pack of Rats (447). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the underforest of Vickeli roams the Pack of Rats (11827). 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!

Articles

Management has abandoned the overworld and expanded the underworld operations. Any new neighbors are invited to contact for new business.
General Disasters Inc. (106)
Seeking friends in an evil world!
Thornhaven (108)
I'm looking for adventure on my ass!
Turbulent Nomads (110)
I suspect that there is more than one devil in the dungeon.
MMF (113)
TIME
Circus of Fools (124)
Hey, Mr Lich. Why are you looking at me like that? I'm just a harmless scout!
Disencharmed (125)
Here it comes!
Night Watch (127)
Rumors of a freeze reach us even as we first began settling into our new home. It seems that we have travelled into a world at crisis! With large factions on every side (and the Ocean, faction 0, on the final side) will we able to find a niche for ourselves or just end up as a speed bump?
Oaken Staves (141)
Coming soon, to a place inconveniently near you... a brand new gate.
Them (15)
The march toward the underworld continues.  Maybe it is hotter underground - it certainly is getting chilly up above...
Kiiran (17)
J: "Ok, D, did you forget to take your meds again?"
D: "No, I most definitely di... "
D: "SQUIRREL!"
J: "Right.. *sigh*
Atlanteans of Yore (19)
Good times are coming...
Punkers (22)
"Send word to the Fishermen: there's merfolk in the area."
The Grey Order (23)
enough of snoring, some McSomthings and Celebrantis are advancing into our city, how this is possible, we were so friendly, this strategy doesn't work perhaps.. changing of plans..
The Wolves of Isengard (25)
We hope that war is over in our lands, we pray for a peace
Friendly people (27)
No time for songs.
Rainbow Falcons (29)
Lines of communication seems to be broken. We have been lazy.
The Merry Magicians (3)
Cone followers fell ill, the disease turns them into zombies. Some mindlessly work their fields, others just stare at the sky. Quickly, kill them before it spreads.
Dogs of war (31)
No news
Three (33)
"Sentries on the hill report that the tower has been reoccupied, sah!  Evil warriors, sorcerors, mages, the whole bleeding lot of them, sah"

The cultist swallowed nervously and polished his glasses with a sudden fierce motion.
"That's impossible.  They could never get through our guards?"

"Sah, unless the guard took the afternoon off guarding when they was transferred to us from their previous employer.  Then you could waltz a bleeding army through 'ere, sah."

The cultist face turned even more pale, and his mouth twitched as if he'd swallowed something unpleasant.

"Oh."
Cthonic Underground (35)
No news
Silver Hand (36)
Cold is bad for performances, muscles are too cramped.
Babylon (37)
Only a couple of Clan scouts remain to witness the new orders takeover of the sunny tropical areas.
Clan McTavish (38)
The underground is full of monsters and mutants.
As expected....
WindMasters (39)
Neiro
A story about hunting a dragon and its death

In the sky above the mountains, a huge airship hovered, on board of which was an army of knights, archers and crossbowmen. They were sent by the king to destroy the dragon that terrorized the nearby villages and burned the crops. The ship was equipped with powerful cannons and bombs, as well as protective shields and armor. But even such equipment did not guarantee success in the fight with the monster.

The dragon lived in a cave on the slope of the highest mountain. He was old and wise, but also cruel and greedy. His scales were harder than steel, and the fire that he spewed could melt stone. He was not afraid of people and their weapons, and often went hunting when he wanted to have fun or eat. He knew about the approach of the airship, but did not hurry to leave his shelter. He decided to wait until they got close enough for him to attack them suddenly and with a swing.

When the ship reached the mountain, the commander of the army ordered to stop and start shelling the cave. He hoped to force the dragon out into the open space, where he would be vulnerable to arrows and bombs. But the dragon did not appear, but only occasionally answered with fiery flashes that tore the air and made the ship shake. The commander realized that this way they would achieve nothing but the loss of ammunition and time. He decided to take a risk and approach the cave, to try to get inside and kill the dragon in his lair.

The ship slowly descended to the entrance of the cave, from which smoke and ash were pulled. The commander gave the order to fire from all the cannons and throw bombs inside. He hoped that the explosions would cause a collapse and bury the dragon with stones. But he was wrong. The dragon was ready for such a turn of events and waited for his hour. When the ship flew to the cave, he suddenly jumped out of it, opening his mouth and releasing a jet of flame. The fire engulfed the ship, burning the shields and armor, and reached the stern, where the supplies of gunpowder and bombs were stored. Suddenly there was a loud explosion, and the ship flew into the air, breaking into small pieces. The dragon roared with triumph and pleasure, looking at the falling debris and bodies.

But among them was one person who did not give up. It was the commander of the army, who miraculously survived the explosion and fell on a parachute. He held in his hands his sword, which was made of a special metal, capable of piercing the dragon's scales. He knew that this was his only chance to avenge his comrades and fulfill his mission. He gathered all his strength and courage, and directed his sword at the dragon, who did not notice his approach. He hit the dragon in the eye, piercing his skull and reaching his brain. The dragon squealed with pain and horror, and fell to the ground, dead.

The commander of the army was the only survivor in this hunt for the dragon. He honored the memory of his fallen friends and raised his sword up, shouting with joy and pride. He performed a feat that will be remembered for centuries. He killed the dragon.

Gyperboreya (4)
Freezing has been confirmed at the 7th and 64th parallels.
The Children of the Four Winds (41)
From the diary of Gale Swifthands

It seems that demolishing a building is harder than we thought. It might be the global cooling that is sticking those stones together? But this happened in the tropical belt. Strange world for sure...
Sticky Hands (48)
Why can't you build a road out of wood?
Discrimination...
Dark League (5)
Quietly chipping away in the under world, minding our own business, feeling all is well....
....what's that loud flapping sound coming from yonder tunnel we thinks?

Lesson of the month, if you spot a Devil its already too late to run!
Brown Bread (50)
[Sips hot tea].
Tyranny (51)
Is anyone willing to share if they are staying with the freeze or deciding to immigrate?
Greywolf (52)
I'm really not sure how I'm still alive in this game.  Thanks to all those that didn't kill me.
Mantzikert (53)
Hunting below the surface is exciting!
But the more monsters we kill, the more new monsters that appear...
Good for looting, but not so good for peasants who feed us!
Iron Dwarves (54)
Hard times are coming, and we must make hard decisions as well.
The Order of Obsidian Shadow (6)
From the Throne Room

Grand Chancellor : "My Queen, Hydra have respawned on the coastline"

Queen XOT : "Ooh goody, I do love fresh seafood. Lets hope they bring some good spoils with them this time."
XOT (60)
Nothing to report
Malibu West (62)
Somehow he survived the underworld. He'd seen all manner of scary creatures. Once he'd tossed a coin with his fellow scout. Who would go south, who southeast. He watched him go south. There was an immediate glow of hellfire and a truncated scream.  Then months of the glimmery light of the caverns. Glimmer which made it look like something was always moving in the dark dark corners.

Finally a shaft!  Pleasantly cooler up here.  Real sunlight, even a beach.  Friendly boats.  He stowed away.  Not sure whether this is a fishing trip or the journey home. Rival fishermen with their nets out. 

We will know what happens next next month.
Rurikids (65)


      
Fon (69)
Celebrants seem to have entered an enchanted slumber.  Perhaps they are mourning fallen allies?
celebrants (7)
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Drow (82)
It's always nice to meet an old friend...
Monster hunters (85)
on attends encore le froid ici
The Lands Kepper (93)

Rumors

Les devins l'ont annoncé :
Un terrible hiver s'abattra sur le monde, et la famine nous frappera tous !
Les parents tueront leurs enfants pour survivre, et à la fin, ils mourront tout de même !
La guerre frappera partout, les morts se lèveront pour se repaître des vivants !
Puis, quand viendra la fin, les géants de glace descendront des pôles vers l'équateur tandis que les géants du feu sortiront de leurs cavernes souterraines pour les affronter, et dans leur fureur, les deux troupes anéantiront le monde !
Repentez-vous car la fin est proche...
Easy to start, hard to stop.