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Battle Poem: By Derek "Hellbringer" Cosmosirons The Fenced Stigmata, Decapitator of Undead
Slice and Dice, Cut and Hack
Those who kill dwarf kind
Bash and Smash, Crack and Clack
those who end our line
Move and thrust, Hit the Dust
The fate of those green slime
Stay in the Fray, Slay away,
Those who end our time
Stand and fight, With your might
Those who are our pride
Charge and Battle, through the night
For those who will not die
Chase and hunt, the little grunt,
For those who run away
Sing a song, Cheer the crowd.
Flamebanner will not Stray.
Artwork provided by Hugo_The_Dwarf
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Fireheart's Journal: 20th Opal
The memories continue to plague me. Even in my dreams I'm forced to relive that terrible day at Helmthundered when the Goblins took everything. Our home, our friends and worst of all...our honor. Going before the Nobles I demanded a chance to redeem myself and my fellow survivors in the eyes of our brethren. My request was granted and I began preparations. Our honor will be regained whether we live to see it or not.
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This fortress is set a few monthes after the Fall of Helmthundered. The Undead and Goblins still run rampant and the pop cap of 20 will still be used for the first few years.
If you want a dwarf then post a name, profession(s) and gender and I'll accomadate as best I can.
There is magma, sand, a chasm and a brook on the map.
Fireheart's Journal 1st of Granite, Year 4
Today we broke camp and followed a brook down out of the mountains and into our new territory. As we approached we could see the familiar haze of heat caused by firey magma and the sun glinting off the precious metal ore encased in the rock around us. I've sent Kornash to scout a suitable location for us to dig while I make a few notes about my companions.
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Jillian is our farmer. She spent the whole trip making sure the Plump Helmet spawn would be ready for planting.
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Skid is one of the more vital members of our group. As the chef and brewer we depend on her for our meals and brews.
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Kornash is our miner. He is also in charge of designing our new home.
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Newb is the one we turn to for our crafting needs. She has skill with bone, stone and even wood crafts and will be invaluable in the seasons to come
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Korgan is our mason and mechanic and will be in charge of both our early defenses and outfitting our home.
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Sarek I've heard of before. In his younger days he was a fierce warrior who fought hundreds of goblins, humans, elves and beasts before he retired. He has since taken to crafting the weapons and armor for the soldiers. He's seen alot of the world and we can use his experiences to aid our cause.
Newb alerted us to the arrival of a group of migrants in the northern hills. I met them at the entrance. taking down their names and professions as the passed while I figured out who would be assigned where.
According to my notes we recieved
A Brewer (Could be useful)
Milker (So Drafted)
2 Peasants (Either Drafted or given a useful job)
Cheesemaker (So Drafted)
Metalsmith (Might be useful once the forge is ready)
Blacksmith (Might be useful once the forges are ready)
Woodburner (So Drafted)
There were a few who caught my interest:
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Wok will soon be training with the military starting as an Apprentice until we can either forge or buy some weapons and armor. He looks strong and brave.
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Akhier calls himself a Chaos Lord. Hopefully that chaos can be directed at the Goblins. He arrived with mechanic's tools so I've sent him down to relieve Korgan of those duties.
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Legolord came here as a jack of all trades craftsdwarf but I've set him up as out future glassmaker.
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This dwarf is certainly named for his profession. Plank of Wood came with his own ax and I sent him to relieve Korgan of woodcutting and carpentry duties so that he could focus on preparing for the wall.
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Sir Nil is the second Apprentice of our new army. Hes shown great interest in learning the art of smashing Goblins in the face with a hammer. Since we lack hammers currently he will join Wok in wrestling training.
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We have 8 migrants left unclaimed. Don't take the drafted notes as set in stone. If you want one of them to take a civilian job then thats fine.
I believe that only 1 or 2 are male so its better if you either request females or just don't care about gender.
There shouldn't be anymore migrants for a few years so anyone who wants dwarfed in that time will have to take children or one of the 8 free migrants.
Not like I don't have an unlimited supply of sand for green glass.
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Fireheart's Journal 15th Granite
Sir Nil sighted the Elves while on patrol today and gave them an escort to the Depot where we were already waiting with our bins of goods. I recognized one of the 3 merchants from last years caravan. She introduced herself as Amu Amalaeri and told us that she had seen personally to our request for useful items.
She was true to her word. We traded the last of Newb's mugs for several dozen barrels of booze and empty barrels, cages and a number of caged animals. We got a Jaguar, Fox, Groundhog, Rhesus Macque and Muskox.
Amu seemed very pleased with the profit she had made and promised to return with more useful goods next year.
3rd Slate
We celebrated the wedding of Korgan and Newb today. Several dozen barrels of Rum and Strawberry Wine were brought up from the storerooms to celebrate.
6th Slate
Sir Nil had the honor of recieving his armor and hammer fresh off of Sarek's forge today. He immedietly set about knocking Wok, Urvad and Vabok around.
17th Slate
In light of the number of animals sitting uselessly in cages Korgan came up with the idea to dig out a breeding ground for them all. From the plans it appears to be a large section of dug out stone with several areas sectioned off for different animals. It sounds like a good plan and if it works could supply us with a steady supply of bone, leather and meat.
7th Felsite
Wok reported to Sarek today to recieve his armor and the first of several swords to come off the forges. Wok might be able to win against Nil's hammer now.
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I'm hoping we'll have more married couples soon. We have something like 4 different sets of Lovers.
Anyway as promised I've included a few shots of the fortress of Flamebanner.
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The entrance of Flamebanner. To get any further you have to pass the barracks where Nil and Wok are costantly training with their former Apprentices.
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The heart of Flamebanner's fire is the stockpile and workshop level. Here our craftsman create works of art for both decoration and battle.
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A section of the bedrooms. The Dining Hall is just down the hall and is also the major party room of Flamebanner.
That concludes our short tour of Flamebanner. The tombs are further down but I didn't bother with them because theres nothing but coffins down there because no one has died yet. Or even been seriously injured.
Fireheart's Journal 23rd Limestone
We began work on a Grand Project today. Orwen is in charge with Kornash, Korgan, Akhier, Barbarossa, Zaneg and Legolord under her orders.
We began with an extension to the defensive wall so that we can work in safety. Felsite is being used for its abundance in our territory.
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1st Timber
The construction site has been surrounded by walls and Kornash began digging out the lobby, including a couple of staircases and halls leading off the remaining 2 sides.
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13th Timber
We began work on the floor above the lobby which according to Orwen's plans will be the start of the suites.
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She also set Zaneg to smelting gold and silver and melting Goblin iron so this will obviously be a metal intensive project.
Fireheart's Journal 26th Timber
Our numbers swelled once more today with a double birth.
First Skid gave birth to a boy who she named Kol Woundseers and shortly after that Newb gave birth to a boy who was given the name Sodel Sanctumtours. I swear if we didn't have so many children looking after the babies nothing would get done around here.
Work continues on the Grand Project. We've dug out another level under the lobby and Barbarossa smoothed down the walls. We also dug out the first 2 suites which will house the worthy dwarves.
9th Moonstone
The Leatherworker Vabok gave birth to a boy today. She named him Urdim Longfenced.
16th Moonstone
We completed a project today. For monthes we've been working on building a repository of knowledge. We bought dozens of bins of books off merchants from the Humans and Mountainhomes. The Library of Flamebanner opened to the great joy of the populance.
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I had Barbarossa engrave every inch of floors and wall he could reach. He did a wonderful job and many of us spent hours admiring the variety of the pictures.
The majority of the engravings were of my own ascension to leadership, our journey from the Mountainhomes, many engravings of our warriors killing Goblins including a few rather grisly depictions of Wok severing heads. For some reason Barbarossa thought it would be a good idea to engrave a window in the floor as well.
17th Moonstone
We set up the kitchens and stills in the lower levels of the Grand Project today. We have yet to bring in the cooking implements but the workspaces are ready.
6th Opal
Orwen has shown us another of her plans today. This time for a shining gate made out of solid gold protecting the entrance to the Grand Project. The masons spent several days moving bars to the site but they finished the first level of the gatehouse.
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22nd Opal
Jillian gave birth to a girl today. She named her Iden Nourishtower.
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We have 8 kids running around now which brings us to 27 total dwarves.
Also I'm getting rather sick of calling the hotel the Grand Project so if anyone has an idea for an actual name just post it here.
And there are still lots of Dwarves up for grabs if anyone is interested.
2nd Limestone
Fireheart stood in the hallway outside the workshops handing out a new batch of work orders to Plank of Wood for more bins as well as Sarek and his metalworkers for more golden furniture. As he turned to have a word with Orwen about one of the orders shouts came from below and Mosus Dwelledcloister, one of the children came rushing up the stairs. Shoving roughly past Fireheart and the workers he vanished into the Crafts shop.
As everyone commented on the childs rudeness Mosus reappeared, shoving past everyone again to vanish around a corner and return a second later with a turtle shell. When he repeated the shoving to return with 2 more turtle shells the gathered workers realized that what they were seeing wasn't a rude child playing in the workshop but a the spirit of some ancient craftsdwarf possessing the child in order to complete his lifes work. Everyone stepped aside as Mosus rushed past with a limestone block, slamming the door of the workshop behind him. As the group dispersed they could hear the sounds of metal tools on stone as the young crafters hands were guided by his ancient visitor.
4th Limestone
Most of the workforce of Flamebanner was in the Dining Hall preparing for the day. Along one wall Sarek and his team were piling plates with food before going to work the forges and smelters while Hawkfrost and Vabok stumbled in from the night watch in search of some rum and a few hours rest before they returned to duty.
Everyone turned as the doors were pushed open and young Mosus walked in. His clothes were dusty and he was covered with sweat but he held the most amazing bracelet any of them had ever seen. As he dropped his creation on the table and grabbed a mug of rum from Akhier's hand the rest of the fort gathered to admire the creation.
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Skid asked the child what he had called his bracelet and he responded "Kobemkekim, Troublesplatters" before he dropped to the nearest chair from exhaustion and alcohol deprivation.
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It seems that my luck has changed. We finally got a possession. Hopefully many more will follow.
Barbarossa: I wouldn't be surprised if it did get engraved somewhere. I'd probably never find it among all your engravings though.
Just a small update tonight as not much is happening.
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23rd Obsidian
Wok sighed as he watched Speardwarf toss Kornash halfway across the room into Iton. "He should be starting weapon training." he thought to himself. Without Fireheart to authorize the advancement though nothing could be done.
Leaving Speardwarf to pummel his father and friend Wok headed for the stairs. He had only gone a few feet though when Ushat the Animal Trainer crashed into him, bouncing off his iron armor. As Wok helped Ushat to his feet he could hear him muttering something about trees and gemstones. Seeing the crazy look in Ushat's eyes Wok realized that he was obviously being possessed by some ancient spirit. As he sped off down the stairs Wok decided to see to it that the Dwarf got his supplies.
Reaching the workshop level he saw Ushat disappear into the Craftdwarf shop with a pine log under one arm and a larch log under the other. A second later a terrible scream rose as Ushat demanded green glass and cut gems.
Grabbing Legolord by the collar as he went by with a bag of sand he ordered him down to his furnace to make raw green glass. He then found the Jeweler and told him that if we didn't have a type of gem cut to cut it.
Returning to the intersection Wok rested a hand on his sword hilt. He didn't like it but if Ushat snapped before his supplies were ready he would do what was nessecery to protect the fortress.
With a cry Ushat charged out of his shop and grabbed the glass and clear zircons out of their creators hands. In a second he was back inside and the sounds of creation were heard. Wok gladly released the hold on his sword hilt, glad that he wouldn't have to intervene. Turning away he went to get a tankard of rum.
26th Obsidian
Wok looked up from his seat in the Dining Hall as Ushat wearily stepped inside. In his hand he held an amazing earring. It was made of pine with clear zircon encrustings, green glass decorating the edges and spikes of pine and larch. When asked he replied that he had named it Osustniral which meant The Tame Portents in Dwarven.
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I'll leave you guys to imagine the glory of the newest (rather useless) artifact.
The artifact updates are fun to write though even if the artifacts themselves aren't very impressive.
Just something for you guys to think on but I've laid out the plans for 4 new suites in the Hotel which will give us a total of 8. I refuse to spoil who will be recieving suites though.
Feel free to write your character journals while I see to the next update.
12th Felsite
Speardwarf rushed into the Hotel courtyard where Fireheart and Korgan were looking through a pile of diagrams and drawings. "Fireheart. There are Dwarves coming down from the hills." Speardwarf said as he came within hearing range.
"Its far to early for the merchants to return. Find Nil, tell him to take Hawkfrost and Iton and meet these Dwarves. Find out what they want then report back to me." With a quick salute Speardwarf ran back towards the gates.
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Kikrost stopped to peer down toward the forest below them and the walls rising above the trees. She hoped this was their destination. Her attention was diverted when Datan pointed toward the group of 3 Dwarves coming out of the trees toward them. Kikrost could see that these were trained vetrans, carrying a hammer, axe and crossbow. After a word with Datan he started down the hill toward the soldiers.
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Sir Nil motioned to Hawkfrost and Iton to halt as a Dwarf with the scorched clothing of a metalworker stopped and introduced herself. "I am Kikrost Shipwebs, Armorer and leader of a group of immigrants. We are looking for the fortress of Flamebanner."
"You've found it." Sir Nil said "I am Sir Nil, Deputy of Flamebanner and these are my men Hawkfrost and Iton. Follow us and we'll give you an escort to the gates as the Goblins have been coming from all directions and we wouldn't want anything to happen to you."
"We noticed the Goblins." Kikrost said as she turned back toward the hill. "They killed some of our companions when we came across the plains. We lost them in the mountains thankfully."
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Fireheart stood at the gate with Barbarossa as Nil and Iton appeared around the wall with several unknown Dwarves behind them with traveling packs on their backs. They stopped and Nil stepped forward. "They're immigrants Fireheart. Good to see that your message got through to the Mountainhomes." Nil said. "Where's Hawkfrost?" Fireheart asked as he glanced around for the Warrior. "She's coming, She discovered that her sister Mothwing was with this group." Nil answered.
Fireheart turned toward the immigrants who were staring at the Gold gates of the Hotel with awe on their faces. "Listen up please." He said as they turned toward him. "I'm Fireheart, the Leader of Flamebanner and you are all very welcome here. As you go through the gates tell Barbarossa here your name and profession so we can get you all sorted and assigned to work."
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After the immigrants had all passed into the fortress Barbarossa handed his stone tablet to Fireheart and vanished after them.
Immigrant List, 12th Felsite
Kikrost Shipwebs, Female Armorer
Tirist Atticfeasts, Male Craftsdwarf
Edem Wipesling, Female Planter
Olin Ceilingravens, Male Peasant
Lolor Budkeys, Female Planter
Cog Springglaze, Male Animal Trainer
Datan Paddleflanks, Female Jeweler
Udib Scouredtombs, Female Peasant
Mothwing Constructtrammel, Female Healer
Hexed Sabreroots, Male Soapmaker, Wants reassigned to Siege Operating
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12th Felsite: Night
As the new arrivals drank and got to know their new friends there was a shout from above and a moment later the doors burst open as Zaneg rushed in. Every eye was drawn to the weapon he held in his hands. A battle axe made from pure silver. "I call it Flamequills the Fears of Controlling." Zaneg said as he set it on the table.
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That took a while to write, hopefully you all enjoy it.
Did I miss any Dwarf requests? The only one left on my notes is Bob the Macedwarf who is coming from the children. Also we are now at 42 Dwarves
Hawkfrost: Do you want the artifact battle axe or shall I save it for another Axedwarf?
I now give you the continuation of Sarek's Mood
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20th Malachite Continued
Speardwarf watched warily from the door of the stockpiles as the sounds of Sarek searching for materials reached his ears. He had already seen the older Dwarf rush by with a Silver Bar and 2 Fire Agates but he obviously needed more.
As the crashes stopped Speardwarf stepped into the room, manuvering around bins and bolts of cloth. He found Sarek standing amid the remains of the once orderly Bar stockpile. As he stared at the mess around them he was nearly bowled over as Sarek ran for the door, leaping over anything that got in his way. After a moment Speardwarf heard the door of the Forgeworks slamming. Relaxing he decided that it was best to return to the party and await the results of Sarek's possession.
24th Malachite
Sarek was greeted warmly when he stepped into the Dining Hall 4 days later. Eyes were quickly drawn to the stunning pair of greaves he carried in his hands. The Black Bronze studded Silver shined brilliantly in the light of the torches as Fire Agate bands wound around between spikes of Fire Agate. What was most stunning was an amazingly lifelike picture of a Female Goblin.
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Finally a decent item and another Silver item. Only took around 15 tries. And I think the name fits the fortress quite nicely.
I was curious about the Goblin on the armor so I looked her up. (http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/nakowitchsteels.jpg)
Apparently Nako Witchsteels and her husband Bosa thought coming to raid Flamebanner was a good idea. They both fell to Sir Nil's hammer.
"The Terrors of Boring" They make a good enemy.
And before I forget I took some shots of the aftermath battlefield.
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I... I.. I reeeeeaaaallly don't want to be a party pooper here, buuuut... Toady has stated that 2 weapons allowed means either they'll weild a 2h that is size-appropriate, or else just carry a backup weapon. That second sword only comes into play once the first one gets stuck in something. I was dissapointed too, when I found out. Thinking about, I remember crying, and going out to get rockie road ice cream. And all I remember after that is a blur of Friends re-runs and the spoon going up and down and up and down and... It was horrible...
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11th Obsidian
Sarek knocked on the door to Newb's office and entered. Upon entering the room he saw Newb paging through a book from the Library. Setting it aside the Trademaster waited to see what Sarek wanted.
Instead of speaking he placed a shiny buckler on her desk. "Kikrost Shipwebs made this a few days ago." he said as the Armorer appeared behind him. Newb leaned forward to inspect the buckler. After a moment it dawned on her why Sarek had brought it to her.
"This is an artifact isn't it Sarek?" she asked. "Yes, Kikrost was possessed by the spirit of a Warrior, one named Chasmshield. I only came to you for an estimate of its value, I need to meet with Fireheart soon. If the spirits of Warriors are possessing our Armorers then it could mean they know something we don't."
After a few more minutes of conversation Sarek and Kikrost left and Newb pulled a book from one of her desk drawers. Flipping to the end she added a new entry:
Chasmshield the Dwindling Mess, Billion Buckler. Value: 202800
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15th Obsidian
Fireheart watched from the ramparts as several openings were made in the walls of the Tower and blocked with doors. Orwen's daughter Reg had come up with a plan that could finally bring the Tower to completion after so many problems had appeared.
Looking down he could see Akhier and Hexed working on an expansion to the axle assembly. As the 2 Engineers connected the gears and axles up Fireheart turned back as Barbarossa and the recently recovered Korgan carried Granite stones along the scaffolds that covered the Hall and Tower.
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As I said before I'll have another update by Monday if not before. Enjoy
14th Slate
The fortress rejoiced over the news of the wedding of Apprentice Carpenter Kubuk Metsteel and Peasant Morul Tradedbank as well as the news of Skid's newest child, a girl she named Libash Spatteredcloister.
22nd Felsite
Planter Lolor Budkeys dropped the seed bag he was carrying and took off toward the workshops. As he entered the unused shop a list appeared in his mind and he set off in search of the materials he needed.
Later, after gathering a Silver Galex log, cut Kunzite, Basalt black, Native Silver block and Turtle Shell he set to work with hammer and saw.
25th Felsite
Lolor reappeared from his workshop holding a beautiful wooden ring in his hands. light glinted off the bands of Kunzite and Silver. When Jillian asked what he called his creation he replied. "Litez Matul. The Sorcerers of Dancing." A quick appraisal from Newb valued the ring at 88800 bucks.
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1st Hematite
Orwen smiled as she glanced from her blueprints to the structure that swarmed with Dwarves. The Masons put walls up along the flow channels while Sarek directed the Metalworkers in raising a pair of Iron Statues to the edge of the channel. Several levels below Fireheart broke away Shale as he dug out the second reservoir.
With the statues of the Dwarven War God Eges placed, Sarek ordered his men out of the way so Barbarossa and Korgan could wall up the gap in the flow wall.
15th Limestone Continued
Lakescorches paused as his forces looked out over the territory they would soon capture for their master. He could feel that the strength of his forces had diminished. That could only mean that idiot Macelord was dead.
As he gave a silent order to his troops to prepare to fight he could see the light glinting off the armor of what must be the defenders of this land...
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Kornash quickly drew his sword as Wrestlers charged them. Several made the mistake of charging straight up Speardwarf's spear and getting their heads knocked off by his fist. As Kornash shoved his blade through another Wrestler's skull he spotted the Axelord and quickly ran up to do battle with him.
His first swing glanced off the Skeleton's iron armor and he was forced to duck as the axe swung toward him. He swung his sword several more times and finally manged to get around the creature's shield arm and lop off the hand that held the shield.
Seeing the axe swinging toward his head again he ducked only to pain shoot through his body as the axe ripped a huge hole in his armor and a hole in his lower body. As his blood covered the ground the Axelord knocked his legs from under him, sending the Warrior rolling down the hill.
Seeing his father injured sent pure fury flowing through Speardwarf. As Kornash struggled to his feet and began to stagger back the way they came he shattered the Swordsman he was fighting and turned to face the Axelord.
Digging his spearhead into the ground and leaping into the air he smashed several ribs and both legs from the Skeleton. Pulling the spear from the ground he slashed up, shattering several more bones before impaling the grinning skull on his spear. As the dark magic fled from the broken body Speardwarf remembered his father.
He found Kornash's limp form several yards away, eyes staring sightlessly into the sky. Sheathing his spear he took up the dead Warrior's body and started back toward safety.
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As Speardwarf passed through the shadows of the gatehouse he could see the civilians preparing to head out on their various jobs. It was Skid that saw the returning Warriors first. As she pushed her way over to him she saw the look of sadness on his face.
It was then that she recognized the thing in his arms as her husband. Letting out a mournful cry that attracted the attention of both Wok and Fireheart she helped Speardwarf lower Kornash to the ground.
Turning to face the crowd he pulled the skull off his spear and tossed it to Fireheart. "He died in battle. They were stronger this time." With that he turned and walked into the fortress.
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Yes, Kornash is dead. He is father to 7 children though, including 2 Warriors (maybe more). For the moment he is resting in the main tombs. Once the Hall is completed he will be moved to his proper tomb. He had 24 notable kills when he died.
Speardwarf has a full title now. Speardwarf Dwelledcloister the Plain Door of Knives.
Also the Banner of Flamebanner is finished.
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20th Sandstone
Tirist Atticfeasts sat staring into his ale mug. The boredom of having nothing to weave was starting to get to him. He knew he could create beautiful clothes for everyone but everyone seemed to prefer to walk around in tattered rags that could hardly be called clothes at all.
Draining his mug Tirist stood and left the Hall. He knew he had to create something before he went crazy. Upon reaching the workshop level he pushed open the door to the main stockpile and vanished inside.
Moments later he reappeared with a bin full of materials in his hands and proceeded along the passageway to his shop, stopping only to pick up 1 last thing from the woodpile.
After blocking the doorway with a large shelf he set to work. As he worked the cloth and leather and chiseled beautifully detailed images into the Fire Agates Tirist could feel all of his pent up skill flowing out of him.
22nd Sandstone
Tirist burst into Fireheart's office to find that he had interuppted a meeting. As Newb, Barbarossa and Sir Nil turned in their seats to look at him Tirist pulled the hood from his head and tossed it to Newb whose eyes widened as she saw what the jobless Weaver had created.
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"Its a beautiful piece of work." Newb said as she passed it around to the others. "What do you call it?"
"Okang Uzan." Tirist replied. "The Yor of Allegiance."
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And its valued at 79600 bucks. :)
20th Granite
Zaneg stood next to Orwen and Sarek, the newly promoted Head of Metalworking as the final step in the testing of the Waterfall Tower were carried out.
Many idle Dwarves were clustered around the entrance to the still unfinished Hall of Heroes while Fireheart dug the access channel. Moments later he rejoined the little group and placed his pick back into its convenient holder.
As the sound of water moving became louder the gathering grew quiet and jostled to get the best view of the Falls.
As water began to spill over the edges of the double falls the Dwarves cheered and clapped and celebrated as the first waves of refreshing mist hit them.
The water had gotten settled though and a loud roar rose as the water thundered over the falls and onto the heads of assembled Dwarves. The splashing sheets of water grew and sent Dwarves slipping half blind to the ground.
Then the drainage pits opened.
Those Dwarves that had yet to escape the cascading water were swept off their feet as the water ran down into the pits. As the first Dwarves were swept to the edge of the pits and vanished over the edge the Design Team was shaken out of their shock.
"Shut it down!" Orwen yelled as Dwarves began running to the safety of the gates. Barely hearing her above the noise of the water Fireheart left Sarek's side and sped back toward the rapidly rotating axles and gears that powered the Tower.
Hexed and Akhier were already there when he arrived, fumbling with the gears as they tried to unhook the axle connections. Shoving them both aside Fireheart brought his pick down on the delicate machinery, smashing it to pieces.
As the now powerless axles came to a halt Fireheart hurried back toward the drainage pits where Skid and a few others were being pulled back over the edge onto semi-dry but solid ground.
"Speardwarf!" Fireheart shouted as he spotted the young Warrior in the crowd. "Take a couple Dwarves down and bring those that fell in the pits back up here. "The Warrior ran off, stopping to collect Barbarossa and Tirist.
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This was actually a combination of 2 unsuccessful tests. Both times we lost Dwarves to the fall into the pits. 1st time it was Legolord and Bob and the second time Sir Nil. Both times we had 2 or 3 injured from the fall.
Due to the fact that 1. The loss of any of the key Dwarves would make my writing worse then it already is. I have since reworked both the drainage and output systems for the Falls so next test should be perfect.
We had an Artifact Amulet created by a Planter: Cindershrivel the Branded Queen.
(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/cindershrivel.png)
And I created a (rather poorly done) mural on the 3rd floor of the Hall. "The Sword and Hammer of Flamebanner."
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Thoughts? Feedback? Anything?
Not much going on at the moment, mainly clearing Goblin junk and trees off the site of the next big building project. A few small pieces of news though.
A child went secretive and created a larch earring named Lashchamber.
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The Humans returned and the wagons bypassed us because I'd forgotten that forbidding a type of stone also forbids things that are made of that stone...like our Trade Depot. The remaining merchants brought a few bars of metal and a barrel of fisherberry wine. I took it all and gave them a ton of Goblin Junk.
More mapping then anything in this update. Plus you finally get a chance to see the surface level. ;D
The Child Inod Keyentrance created a Diorite Coffer named Chainstable.
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Level 13 Bedroom/Dining Level: (http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/Flamebanner-13-region1-12-26137.jpg)
Level 14 Stockpile/Workshop Level: (http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/Flamebanner-14-region1-12-26137.jpg)
Level 15 Surface Level: (http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/Flamebanner-15-region1-12-26137.jpg)
I know they aren't great but they show everything well enough. If there are any questions then feel free to ask.
7th Opal
The sound of a trumpet filled the air and sent many Dwarves to the walls to see who was invading now. Upon arrival they found Fireheart and Hawkfrost staring at the plumes of smoke rising from the Eastern forest.
"Fire Snakes...again." Fireheart said as he turned to reassure the younger Dwarves that the flames wouldn't reach the fortress.
The Warriors gripped their weapons as a terrible scream split the air. As they watched the animal trainer Cog Springglaze ran into view with his arms and legs aflame. As the burning Dwarf reached the wall he collapsed.
Legolord was barely able to restrain Igorina as she tried to rush to Cog's aid. Nobody could stop Jillian as she emerged from the Hall. She rushed toward Cog's body and started dragging him to the nearest bed...in Mansionbrimmed Manor.
Moments later Jillian reappeared and plunged her hands into the nearest pool. "Cog's dead!" she shouted up at the other Dwarves. "He's still smoldering though so we should probably wait to entomb him."
A few minutes later the farmer appeared on the walls. "He was carrying this." she said as she placed an idol of a Dwarf on the battlement. "The inscription calls it The Contained Stop..."
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A Flamebanner Dwarf has died to the Flames. Right after he finished his artifact.
Cog is currently smoldering in the center of the Manor.
23rd Slate
"Has anyone seen Legolord lately?" Mafol asked as she sat down with a mug of ale. "I can't keep up with the sand gathering and glass work on my own."
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Later in the day Speardwarf and Tamunshin paid a visit to Legolord's suite. Finding his door open the Warriors drew their weapons before entering. The Glassmaker's usually tidy rooms were a mess. Papers and stone tablets covered every surface as Legolord worked furiously at his desk.
As Speardwarf approached his friend he became aware of the Glassmaker's muttering. Straining his hears he could just make out the words Olin Esesh. Recognizing the signs of possession he turned to Tamunshin. "Find Fireheart and Sarek." He ordered the younger Warrior. "Now!"
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Legolord was fortunate that his oldest friends had seen possessions like his before in the Mountainhomes. It hadn't taken long to build a temporary Glass Furnace away from the magma. Almost as if he felt it the Glassmaker appeared to claim the furnace before running to collect materials. Now they could only hope they were quick enough to save him from the madness.
28th Slate
Legolord shook his head to clear it as his eyes focused and he could see a pale Dwarven figure fading away with a giant smile on his face. Getting to his feet he tried to remember when he had brought a bed to the Forgeworks.
All thought fled his mind as he gazed upon the ancient work of art he had completed. It was beautiful bed made of green glass. He immedietly noticed the carving on the head of a Goblin surrounded by Dwarves.
(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/tongsofspinning.png)
Anyone want the bed? ;D
Legolord if the string of engravings I got while trying to get a decent artifact is any indication then your wife has a serious obsession with the leader of The Relieved Hammer. ;D
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5th Malachite
As he carefully carved a chunk of shale into a mechanical form Eli Furnacestrikes thought back over the blur that had been the last week. Being apprenticed to the Mechanic Hexed had proven to be a worthwhile decision. The 2 Mechanics, Hexed and Akhier were responsible for making mechanisms to set off the cage traps that were being set up along the borders as well as making sure the defensive gates were in working order.
He'd already helped Hexed with the new lever for the main gates. The early fortress design had placed the vital lever outside where it was unreachable in times of trouble. Fireheart had decided to move it the training room.
Finishing his assignment the young Dwarf stretched and replaced his tools in the racks. He could hear a barrel of River Spirits calling his name from the Dining Hall.
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10th Malachite
Igorina woke with a start. The Dining Hall was crowded with Dwarves chatting as they drained barrels of booze and ate biscuits fresh from Skid's kitchen. The Leatherworker smiled as she watched a group of children hounding Sarek for a story from his travels.
As she turned back to her mug she saw the papers spread out before her. Lists of items, scribblings and pictures of Goblins and Undead covered the sheets. Grabbing the papers she made for her workshop.
Upon arriving she went to collect chitin, fire agates, shale, resin opals and electrum. Bringing her load back she blocked the entrance and set to work.
15th Malachite
Tamunshin was passing the workshops on his way out of the Forgeworks where Sarek had fixed a break in his armor. At least now he knew it would hold up to a mace...at least once. The Warrior paused as he heard snoring echoing down the workshop halls. Investigating he found Igorina passed out while her children enjoyed the contents of the bins of leather scraps stored under the tables.
After moving the sleeping Dwarf out of the doorway Tamunshin's gaze fell on a boot sitting on the main worktable. Looking down at his muddy, blood-covered feet and back at the boot he decided to make use of the masterpiece before him.
As he slipped the boot onto his foot he felt a rush of energy flow through him. With a final glance at Igorina and her children the Warrior set off for another training session with Bob. Maybe he could try avoiding the mace this time.
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A new artifact!! Paintsilvers the giant cave spider chitin low boot. Worth 75600 and includes a scene of Kornash's death as well as a human beating up a Goblin.
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A new artifact courtesy of our Head Woodworker, Rakust
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Healerage the Deer is still alive to...down in the cistern...with a missing leg
Attention All Dwarves!
As of the 16th of Galena year 14 the fortress of Flamebanner is now a County! Barrels of booze from our earliest years are being brought up from the storerooms and celebrations will be held throughout the week.
Working on the battle now...May take me a while but I'm hoping to do the write-up tonight.
For now enjoy this shot of the brave Warriors defending the gates of Flamebanner: (http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/shieldwall.png)
(The blue guy by the water is the awesome siege leader.)
Here is the map of our surface level showing the extent of our territory.
(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/Flamebanner-15-region1-14-38476.jpg)
My plan is to have the Miners dig that long tunnel, channel across to the chasm (with bridge of course) then then trap the place, station every Marksman that can walk and hold a bow behind fortifications and lure the Titan in to either death or capture...If everything goes according to plan.
The place does look nice though...The best fort I've ever built. ;D
Here you go :)
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TINKERER ARTIFICER
(for best effect, read it reeaaaalllly fast)
1st day:
OH CARP! Fireheart saw me fiddling with the catapults, or thinks he did, really I was taking a nap so I didn't have to carry more random shit around this freaking place, I hate carrying, It's such an elf job, but anyway he saw me, and so I pretended to work 'cause I didn't want to be the sacrificial dwarf that digs out the last tile before flooding the tunnel with magma, but then he thought I was interested in machines so now I'm a mechanic...I need some wine...
2nd day: huh, this isn't so bad, I mean I don't know what the hell I'm doing but the other dwarves are showing me what to do, and I never thought a series of gears and axles could be so fascinating, I was watching and they turn and turn and turn and turn...
Oh, some random dwarves got..."recruited" today. If I didn't have this job I might have been one of them, so I guess that's another good thing, especially since our champions have been dieing off quite fast lately, those undead are hard to kill, probably because they are already dead. I heard Speardwarf talking to some of the new recruits, telling them it's better to smash the undead... wonder why they don't use more catapults and traps...maybe there's something wrong with the catapults we have-I'll check it out later. right now I'm going to see if we have any wine, and go look at those gears again.
(the next few pages are covered with doodles of gears, lists of machine components, schematics for a machine that knits socks, and a stick figure of a dwarf carrying a giant crossbow, all interspersed with mysterious red stains that smell of strawberries.)
EDITED: THERE IS NO HAMMERER.
or he's just insane. whatever.
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The sounds of the Masons placing stones above him was slightly distracting to Gizmo while he adjusted the first pair of ballistas. The first emplacment had been finished, built out of the red felsite that was so common in Thunderclan territory. After a suggestion from Kanet the building team began work on a fortified level above the siege weapons where Marksdwarves could fire from.
Gizmo was getting ready to head back inside for a drink when Fireheart arrived with Speardwarf and Hexed. "Gizmo! We're doing a weapons test, grab a ballista." Speardwarf said as he stopped beside the Siege Engineer. Gizmo quickly took his place at the second ballista.
"Ready?" Speardwarf said as the Engineers cranked back the weapons.
"Fire!" The second the words left the Deputy's mouth a pair of bolts shot out of the building and sped across the field toward the bone piles that had been set up as targets. The first bolt went slightly wide, knocking a few bones from the pile while the second hit perfectly, sending bones flying in all directions.
"Not bad." Speardwarf said as the Engineers reloaded before coming over to the Deputy. "If they do that kind of damage to the Undead we'll have a bit of breathing room for once."
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As Fireheart headed for his office he was stopped by Newb. "One of your Miners withdrew into the Mason's shop." The Trademaster said. "He created a beautiful statue of Hawkfrost's final battle. It also had images of our arrival here and of Warriors fighting Adet Smithmystery."
"See if anyone would like it, if not then keep it in storage until we find a proper place for it." Fireheart said as he entered his office.
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So does anyone want the Artifact Statue Rubbowls?
(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/rubbowls.png)
We also got another Artifact Quern...and I haven't used the first one yet.
(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/crossblanched.png)
Also I think Skid may recover, she is down to just a broken leg. Also, for the first time in several years I'm seeing a few Unhappy and Very Unhappy Dwarves...I guess thats the price you pay when everyone in the fortress is friends and then some of them die fighting Undead.
The military training is going smoothly as well. Several Apprentices hit Champion status but they won't be renamed Warriors until they prove themselves on the field of battle.
20th Timber
Several Dwarves stopped to watch as Rimtar lugged a large chunk of resin opal mined from the quarry down to the workshop level.
The peasant repeated this twice more before quickly grabbing several other materials and vanishing into the shop.
24th Timber
"How's it going?" Fireheart asked Speardwarf as they watched the Apprentices wrestling. "I think they're nearly ready for weapons. I think mostly swords, axes, maces and hammers." The Deputy replied.
"I'll make sure Sarek gets on it quick." Fireheart said, stepping aside as Sable and Kodor tumbled past. "Also I think we should bring Flamequill up from the vault." Speardwarf continued. "Sable seems to have been a great admirer of Hawkfrost so I felt that giving her the honor of bearing Flamequill would be appropriate."
"Plus it would be crazy to let such a weapon sit in the vault when it could be cutting through Undead." Fireheart said with a grin as he turned to go.
28th Timber
"What's going on here?" Newb asked as she pushed her way through the crowd gathered outside the workshops. She paused in shock as her eyes fell on the barrel before her. The light glinted off the...entire...thing. "You made a barrel...out of resin opal?" Newb asked.
"I guess so." Rimtar replied. "I don't exactly remember what I did the last few days. It has my mark on it though so I guess its mine."
"Its definetly one of the stranger artifacts I've seen." Newb said, moving closer to appraise the barrel.
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An interesting Artifact. Beakchaste The Diversion of Galleries, a Resin Opal barrel.
(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/beakchaste.png)
Also we've quarried out a second level...and got ALOT of gems out of it as well as some silver.
The Apprentices are doing well, if we had weapons then I'd be giving them out but production has faltered a bit.
That siege led to 3 deaths so far...and we have a couple wounded, including Kanet...
And here is a shot I got at the start of the battle.
(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/battle.png)
As you can see that is alot of Goblins...and the Pool of Death got refilled with rainwater.
21st Moonstone
Barbarossa knocked and stepped through into Firetower's office. "I have the list of casualties sir." The Engraver said, passing a slab of stone over to the Leader. "My Apprentice was among them." He said as he turned to leave.
Casualty Report: 15th Moonstone
Stonecrafter Obok
Engraver's Apprentice Dodok
Peasant Minkot
Child Dakost
Planter Kubuk
Child Kubuk
Child Cerol
Planter Sodel
Henchwoman Glassmaker Mafol
Child Ducim
Brewmaster Thob
Baby Olon
Baby Momuz
Peasant Scotty
Child Deler
Child Zuglar
2 Cats
1 Donkey
Injuries
Gizmo: Left Eye lost
Korgan: Right Arm cut by sword
Tamunshin: Hip broken
Bubbles: Smacked in head with hammer
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16 Dwarves dead and 4 injured...To whoever had Scotty, sorry he never got any spotlight until he died. Feel free to request another Dwarf.
We're actually under 100 Dwarves right now...
Flamebanner Troop Report: 17th Limestone
20 Flamebanner Warriors remain.
Firetower leads 5 young Warriors: "The Hatchets of Rasping"
Keshan leads the remnants of "The Perfection of Lancing", Bubbles and Kogan
Argonnek is in command of the 5 Dwarf ranged squad "The Crystalline Quest"
Derek leads Tharnas and Tamunshin as "The Magics of Theater"
Sable leads the remaining 3 veteran Warriors as "The Contested Corridors"
Domas, Flamebanner's first Beastmaster leads our pack of War Bears, Jaguars, Leopards and Wolves under the name "The Castles of Tightness"
A dozen recruits have joined us from the caravan: 4 Hammerdwarves, 3 Speardwarves, 1 Axedwarf, 2 Sworddwarves and 2 Macedwarves.
The new guys will be put into training right away to boost their skills to acceptable standards. Their steel equipment will remain with them and once we see how many survive the sparring sessions I'll assign them to the squads...May have to form a new squad as well.
Deputy Kanet Whipsystems
I was bored and had nothing to do, so I drew a (shitty)picture of how I imagine Flametower looks.
(http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq284/soulsplinter/Dorf4.png)
First off we have the South Gate and Ballista Tower, first line of Defense from Southern invaders.
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Next is the Golden Gatehouse leading into the Hotel
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Now we come to the main meeting area of Flamebanner, safe within the fortress walls
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The home of the Mansionbrimmed family, the Warrior Kornash Mansionbrimmed and several of his sons earned their family a place in Flamebanner's history and a home worthy of their skill in battle.
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(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/kornashmansionbrimmed.png)
Next on the tour is the glass tower built for Orwen when she still lived.
(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/orwensglasstower.png)
The Hall of Heroes was built as a shrine to the growing number of Dwarven Warriors who have given their lives for Flamebanner and Thunderclan. It is also currently used for animal and prisoner storage.
(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/orwensglasstower.png)
The Greenhouses were built to restock the fortress storerooms after they mysteriously emptied. Now the ingredients for new dishes and brews are grown on site, slightly lessening our need for Elven imports.
(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/greenhouses.png)
At last we come to the newest construction in Flamebanner: The Flaming Wall. Built over a period of 2 years to defend the Western border of Flamebanner the wall is covered in carvings of fire that seem to course along the entirety of the Felsite construction.
(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/flamingwall.png)
The Lookout Tower was added to give guards a birds eye view of Thunderclan terriotry.
(http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/thunderclan2/lookouttower.png)
Finally our tour brings us to the top of the Shrine of Armok, where we can look out over the fortress and see what we have built here and what we are defending from the combined forces of Goblin and Undead.
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Good fight. Best writing.
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@thunderclan: Silly me Drunk Defender says alot, but it could just be he spends more time in the Booze stockpile and is obsessed with it. But at least we both had the same thought of a flask in mind.
EDIT: Darn it all, I forgot to draw his helmet set onto the Battle axe's handle with his hand resting on it, Also his Flask of Sunshine looks more like sunscreen lmao :P
EDIT2: Just noticed that Axe dwarves are clolored blue, So his favourite cloak matches his profession. So tiredness ftw
Spiderthorn
Trapped among the rubble and dead Dwarves, Shedim was proving a hard foe for the enemy forces to vanquish, darting in and out of range and doing brutal amounts of damage with sword and dagger. She had been with Kurel when the command center was pummeled by a barrage of rocks. She had seen the General crushed beneath the rubble of the collapsing masonry and had only been saved from a similar fate by her quick reflexes, managing to jump clear of the wall before it fell.
Several others had survived the destruction as well, only to be cut down as they stumbled, dazed out of the ruins. The Shadowclan Leader was the sole survivor, though how long that would last was uncertain. As she stabbed a Goblin Swordmaster in the throat the sound of a horn rose over the sounds of battle. Knowing it was coming from the Goblin lines, Shedim whipped her gaze around, searching for whatever new threat was going to appear. Unable to see or hear anything she returned to the task at hand, slicing a Maceman's legs from under him and removing his head on the backswing...
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Things continue to go downhill for Spiderthorn. Kurel is dead now along with several hundred of his troops. The only real command left on the field is the remaining Clan Leaders: Anriz, Iger and Shedim.
No, there is no way for them to win this. Well...there is one way but I'm holding that back for the FINAL battle. It's hopefully too epic to use on a side story.