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) December, Year 2 (
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) Numerous traders have heard about a conflict between hostile (
( forces happened in the forests of Meulcos where 51 combatants )
) were killed. The attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle (
( will be known as Battle of the town of Erwhestead. )
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( Many druids are rumoring about an encounter between combatants )
) happened in the mountains of Derngill where 6 combatants were (
( killed. Powerful magic was used in the battle. War engines were )
) decimating the battlefield. Fearsome magical monsters were (
( collecting their prey. The attackers slaughtered all defenders. )
) This battle will be known as Battle of the city of Onthead. (
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) Some dockers have heard about a fight between two armies happened (
( in the mountains of Derngill where 141 combatants were killed. )
) Powerful magic was used in the battle. War engines were (
( decimating the battlefield. Fearsome magical monsters were )
) collecting their prey. The attackers slaughtered all defenders. (
( This battle will be known as Siege of the Fort Building [21]. )
) (
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) (
( Some travelers have heard about the battle between enemies )
) happened in the forests of Meulcos where 2 combatants were (
( killed. The attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle will )
) be known as Battle of the town of Erwhestead. (
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) Multiple peasants have heard about the town of Nueckre that lies (
( in the Somgate plains, where a villans murdered guards. )
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( Some peasants are talking about the city of Cee'onbay that lies )
) in the Idio swamps, where a rebels murdered guards. (
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) Handful travelers are whispering about the town of Edustoke that (
( lies in the Yhandew swamps, where an opposition extinguished )
) guards. (
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) Numerous commoners are whispering about rangers who have (
( destroyed Pirates (964) near town of Iwick. Freeing the ocean of )
) Atlantis Ocean from their anxiety. (
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) A few wanderers are discussing about daredevils who have expelled (
( Undead (691) near forests of E'y. Freeing the plains of Fro'agate )
) from their horror. (
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) Dozen refugees are whispering about adventurers who attempted to (
( annihilated Undead (1149) roaming the forests of Sawood near town )
) of Lelcoerport. But all of them were slain by their prey. (
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) Several merchants are talking about daredevils who have killed (
( Great Apes (730) near ocean of Atlantis Ocean. Freeing the )
) jungles of Blodo from their anxiety. (
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) Multiple adventurers are discussing about witchers who have put (
( to the sword Kobold Pack (373) near ocean of Atlantis Ocean. )
) Freeing the swamps of Leffquapbe from their anxiety. (
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) In the mountains of Wuydilberg, near ocean of Atlantis Ocean, (
( Storm Giant (746) who continue to cause horror to local )
) inhabitants. (
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) In the swamps of Pligate, near ocean of Atlantis Ocean, Swamp (
( Creatures (969) who continue to cause anxiety to local )
) inhabitants. (
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) In the ocean of Atlantis Ocean, near mountains of Prodon, Pirates (
( (332) who continue to cause horror to local inhabitants. )
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( In the underforests of Tahimmo, near village of Lutfirth, Demon )
) (489) who continue to cause horror to local inhabitants. (
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) In the underforests of Grauche, near ocean of The Undersea, Troll (
( Pack (1002) who continue to cause anxiety to local inhabitants. )
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( Worrisome news were coming from the plains of Pestflo. )
) Inhabitants were horrified by the assassination near the forests (
( of Utso. The assassin escaped unnoticed. )
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( Fearsome news were coming from the mountains of Sa'endtell. )
) Locals were afraid by the assassination near the town of (
( Erwhestead. The assassin escaped unnoticed. )
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Quests
Build a Temple in Ardshisi for the glory of the Gods.
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the mushrooms of
Powann.
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the herbs of
Sosmeolwaul.
Build a Temple in Beheim for the glory of the Gods.
In the mountain of Dayiam lurks the Dragon (1039). Free the world from
this menace and be rewarded!
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the iron of
Blecishchan.
In the cavern of Cepcouthpil lurks the Dark Mages (841). Free the
world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the swamp of E'in lurks the Undead (1145). Free the world from this
menace and be rewarded!
Build a Temple in Attprorspa for the glory of the Gods.
In the tundra of Nenttheen roams the Grizzly Bears (246). Free the
world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the desert of Cugobi roams the Sandlings (395). Free the world from
this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Bro'abi roams the Dragon (1023). Free the world from
this menace and be rewarded!
In the mountain of Sweron roams the Giant Birds (330). Free the world
from this menace and be rewarded!
In the swamp of Somsted roams the Lizard Men (247). Free the world
from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Beinsho lurks the Illyrthid (829). Free the world
from this menace and be rewarded!
In the desert of Blecishchan roams the Sandlings (234). Free the world
from this menace and be rewarded!
In the plain of Ecaun lurks the Tribe of Centaurs (2251). Free the
world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the mountain of Bedsyll lurks the Storm Giant (1048). Free the
world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the underforest of Grauche roams the Troll Pack (495). Free the
world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the tundra of Co'e roams the Ice Wurms (291). Free the world from
this menace and be rewarded!
Articles
So many lost souls
Red Skulls (10)
We hear of a couple of cities close to us, we are sending out a ship to find out what lies in their directions.
The Trade Group (11)
Quite the racket. We need to find someplace for some peace and quiet.
Distant Drummer (15)
looking for a new location
The Lands Kepper (20)
Honk!
The Gaggle (22)
A new begining !
Silver Hand (25)
Wistfully setting sail
Wistful Thinking (27)
You cannot understand the beauty of a forest by appreciating just one tree.
Dark League (28)
Act Three, Scene Six. Somewhere in the alley not far from the Rat Gate. Poorly dressed children aged 8-10 years old. "... and my father was also involved in the construction of the Golem!" "And mine father is currently building a warship!" "And mine father went north with the Centurion and has already sent to us some of the loot from there!" "And my brother died in a battle with the Trents, who suddenly jumped out at the Centurion's army when he climbed into the cemetery to destroy the undead... Centurion wins, and the Keeper has generously paid us funeral expenses more and now my father have a silver for send me to learn how to wield a sword!" A bell is ringing in the Temple bell tower. "A ship has arrived at the port! It's probably the magicians coming back! I wonder what they found in the Lich's lair! Let's run to the port!" The youngest boy: "Wait for me! I haven't told you about my father yet! Wait my! He is also important to our people! Wait me! Wait me please!..."
The Lord of Drama (29)
Know yourself - never to be defeated.
Kiiran (3)
The trader economists pondering about squirrel arguments felt sorrow when reading about passing of their great economist. Nevertheless as a respect, they rapidly calculated their income per capita and as it had decreased to 17 income per capita further analysis were required. Turns out that the vast education program has some lower returns and way longer return of investments as such unproductive people as riders and builders are being trained.
Trader Enclave (30)
As the seasons turn, the wind brings news to the leaves. It is time to add more forests in the mountains and in the jungles.
Elder Tree Forests (32)
The faint aroma of blood is in the wind.... Is it glory and fame we can smell or death and defeat?
Greywolf (33)
Queen Xot's was progressinig well until...... Gatecrashers or was that Murder at the Dance Floor Nicely played gents. See you next time.
Queen XOT (34)
Interesting
Frozen Sails (35)
It's hard to lift from the ground knocked out teeth with broken hands!
Shestoper (36)
Run!
Taip (37)
The chief econometrist has taken a holiday, and it is time for the chief gastronomist of the Four Winds to take over. He has ordered a massive new training school for chefs, and seeks the finest drill instructors to instruct the recruits. Apparently a sergeant Ramsay wants to have a go and training them.
Children of the Four Winds (4)
At last, some fresh fish! The sailors on the longboats have been clamoring for something beyond salted cod, and the skipjack is delicious. "Now let's go ashore and find some herbs and mushrooms."
Fishmongers' Guild (41)
Go ahead for sea adventures!
Gyperboreya (42)
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Squirrel Chatter second December
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Nope, my papers won't let me through this forest, either. It
seems to enter this forest I need a party invitation for
some celebration of the necromancer returning to the high
mountain fortress of Del Ngirr (sp?) that rises out of the
forest of Utso, or something like that. Spelling uncertain,
I can't hear the difference between these forest dwellers'
"ells" and "arrs". Well, I don't have an invitation to the
party, so I'll just sit here on the border for a month and
eat another one of my livestock. Wonder whether any of my
livestock will be left by the time I get to a town to sell
them? Which way out should I try next? Desert? Out of the
way forest? Tundra? I wonder what the celebration I'm
uninvited to is about? What necromancer? What far away
fortress? Some battle on the other side of the world that
will never affect the squirrels, I suppose. Above our pay
grade. Someone else will deal with it, and anyway, I forgot
my pocket handkerchief. Back to healing this tundra by
raising our ice eating livestock and driving them to market.
--Soloz Lundruhthazor, Rendprog
The locals are all celebrating some far off victory of their
legions. Something about wiping out seven factions in a
single, brilliant attack. The victors wear belts embroidered
with the phrase "siebene auf einen Streich".
--Tinoth Nothisosed, Prandme
Granary construction is booming. All over the world, people
are saving more grain for a rainy day. Perhaps winter is
coming?
world grain per capita versus month
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There may be missing data before month 9, because squirrels
were slow to start farming. I notice that we are still
saving only enough grain to feed ourselves for 8 days.
Winter is more than 8 days long; I sure hope we are saving
more fish, meals, livestock and silver than grain.
--Nali, Nanotha's Student, Ersatrork
Well, what do you know? The 21 goblins from the ruin
were friendly. I'll just spend awhile among them teaching
squirrel doctrines. Maybe I'll find a wife? Anything could
happen.
--Osput Abduz, Gemdo
Squirrel income per capita was unchanged at 22 silver per
month again. Governing towns definitely does not make
squirrels richer. The world growth rate held steady, still
roughly 4000 per month. The victors of Del Ngirr complained
that I'm exploding the Times with my graphics; I wonder
whether I'm still allowed to put a population growth graph
here?
world population growth by month
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--Zas Dathnesmot, Yglen
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Be with us next time for
"Squirrel in a stew"
or
"Seasoned explorer eaten by cannibals"
--Squirrels
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squirrels (43)
Let's go fishing
Truth Seekers (44)
The New Land group faces a couple of problems. First and foremost, there are a few monsters around. Giants in their castles don't seem to be a problem yet, but could prove to be a massive danger. More significantly are five ice wurms to the north that have taken out a scout (our first fatality this game). The game data says they may not attack players, but as has been seen, they are still a threat. Some units will be set up to produce swords, and much of our silver will go towards building an army to confront these wurms. A completely different issue is the silver itself. To allow transfers of silver from Econquest units to units in other regions, we'll need a quartermaster. Fortunately, this is much easier to solve, and we'll have one running from a safe space in only a few turns. The sailors have come to the realization that the land they arrived in is rather crowded after all, and are packing up to sail further south. We're just having the Observers move to the southwest shore. Maybe they too will sail off.
The Order of the Egret (45)
Storms are brewing, but the sword is nowhere to be seen.
Stormbringer (46)
Between the Devils and the Deep Blue Sea
Kweo Keegii (47)
It's always one more turn to prepare.
Thousand Masks (49)
I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.
Sunshine (5)
Underground bootleggers do business.
Ennead (52)
Looking forward to reading this month's Times
Archon Dominion (53)
Tomorrow's gonna be epic!
Surveyors (55)
The world is engulfed in war, but who will win?
Copy & Bara Union (56)
The swarms can be held no longer.
Deathscarab (57)
Carnival of Shadows Faces Uncertain Future as Morale Plummets With Old Jobobo Missing, the Carnival of Shadows Teeters on the Brink of Collapse As days turn into weeks with no word on the fate of Old Jobobo, the once vibrant and mysterious Carnival of Shadows is now a shadow of its former self. Morale among the performers has hit an all-time low, and whispers of closing down have begun to circulate within the carnival grounds. Without Jobobo’s leadership, the carnival’s once unified and spirited troupe is left disorganized and uncertain, unsure of what the future holds. The performers, who once dazzled Atlantis with their feats of illusion and wonder, are struggling to find direction. The Strongmen seem lost without their fearless ringmaster, and the Flying Legless Bros. have not taken to the skies since Jobobo’s disappearance. The carnival, known for its dark magic and intrigue, now seems almost lifeless, its energy fading as the days drag on. "We don’t know what to do without him," said one performer, their face somber. "He was the heart of the carnival. Without Jobobo, it feels like we’re just… lost."
The Carnival of Shadows (61)
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Borg (62)
A wise warlord once said: "Bloodstains are easier to remove than the stains on your soul" ... and now it's even easier with 'Gnomore Stains' soap!
Lunaria (66)
News from across the Globe - We have discovered the fabled lost continent of Aaaaargh, the Mountains of Mundane have been conquered! and the vast sweeping plains of Middle Island have been surveyed finally. Now to start naming the continents and countries that appeared before his eyes. Contact by message to join in The Great Map
Cartographers (69)
The underground minstrel gig was indeed a hard one. The trolls hated our music, the Evil mage hated our music, why even the demons hated our music. we thought the spiders would enjoy it at least....
The Wandering Minstrels (70)
Groo was thrilled at the spoils from the latest Bog Monster. whilst not magical, they would certainly assist in Groos plans. trade was ticking along, the crazed mad flying gobbos had been sent out to scout, they mean no harm! they are just crazy... finally a small amount of iron was dribbling in, oh for just one mountain, groo dreamed of iron goods. Groo had sent out his scouts and met kind neighbours, he would help those neighbours however he could. Groo felt a little sad he wouldnt be part of the main battles, but he was content in this quite corner of the globe/oblate spheroid/donut/flat earth... he knew the war would come one day to his peaceful shores....
Groo the Wanderer (71)
Silver!
Sea Guild (75)
Devil - where are you?
MMF (79)
Not enough faction points!
Fon (8)
Nuts! They brought a (illusionary) Balrog! well played. great tactic and good luck world! you'll need it! :)
Lucky Luke (80)
Ohh the joys of island life
Wanderers (83)
I have gone from drowning to treading water; small progress for sure, but progress nonetheless.
Phoenix Society (86)
Rumors
Return to your studies. Ignore that little ripple in the force. It was just seven factions crying out and suddenly silenced.