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So, in my fortress, I nicked an adamantine vein, and now I've got the dwarf king sapping my fortress.

A weird thing though, his wife and 10 kids didn't come along. Do they come along when you get one by non-adamantine means?

So I was playing some random game I came across called "Wolf" (From Sanctuary Woods). I was quite surprised that a game with that title actually had something to do with wolves. Well, I played it for some time and ran into things that annoyed me, so naturally I looked for a more modern version. It was interesting to attract a cult following somewhere...

Suprisingly, It didn't... But there was another game that could be considered a Successor. It's called "Wolf Quest"

Not as good as the abandoned "Wolf" game, but there it is. The strange game I found just recently while waiting for the next update on Dwarf Fortress.

The Story of the founding of Migrursebshos Bërűl Egur:
                                                     
It was a foolish expedition from the start. There were rumors of riches beyond our wildest dreams. Far to the north, where water was frozen for all but one day of the year, adamantine was found by a prospector. We packed a wagon, loaded it full of goods and set out for this new, wondrous place to found a glorious mine. We traveled north, and restocked in the human town of Xemcuro before heading to the sea. We spent a few days crafting a raft, thinking to save a few days of travel time this way. We loaded our supplies and wagons on the raft and launched. All was good for many days, but dwarves are not meant to be sailors. The seas steadily got rougher as we traveled, and in the end, our raft couldn't take the beating. Our raft was destroyed and all our supplies fell into the ocean. We clung to the only piece of wood large enough to support all seven of us, the wagon. We drifted for a few days, clinging desperately to the wagon, praying for salvation before we finally washed up on shore. We took stock and found all was lost except an Iron Pick, an Iron Anvil, and a Steel Battleaxe. We pulled the wagon up to the top of the cliff and had a look around. It didn't look good, in fact, it looked like we were stranded on an island, with no fresh water anywhere to be seen. The area has plenty of trees, as well as plants we can extract fluid from. It doesn't look like we will be able to do much for stone for awhile, but stone or no stone, if we work hard, this place, which we have decided to call "Migrursebshos Bërűl Egur" (Oceanmire the Bastion of Sorrow), might not kill us. Either way, it will be a long time before we can expect rescue, time to strike the bark!

This is another Community Fortress. Anyone who saw Mĺmgoztilat will remember I go a little overboard when it comes to community fortresses, I like people to know what is going on at a glance, which means page 1 takes forever to go through, and changes are displayed in the first post, and updated. So if you want to join in, scroll down to "Active Dwarves" and find one that has (Unclaimed) next to it, and say you want that dwarf. I display the "Name" in the middle of the actual name so that you know what their "birth" name is. If you just want to read what happened, scroll down past the 2nd post of this topic, because the history of this fortress starts there or later. So why another Community Fortress? Because it's fun to share your toys, of course!

Current Fortress Theme, as issued by Expedition Leader ňnul "Anilerar" Etesilral:
Gain Access to Stone (Dig down through the Aquifers until stone is reached)
Anilerar: "We can't burn wood on wood, get those windmills up, build them walls, strike that earth!"
**********BEGIN ACTIVE FORTRESS INFORMATION**********

Civilization Info-
Tobul Giken - "Canyon of Lightening" The Mountainhomes
-Zuglaruleng - "Shiplost", Group that lives in Migrursebshos Bërűl Egur, "Oceanmire the Bastion of Sorrow"

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Deities-
Id Fenokerib: "Rock, the Sable Gorge"
God of Fire, Metals, Minerals, and Jewels
ók Adiläs Ber Rîsen: "Finger Wallcave, The Earth of Coal"
Pixie Goddess of Mountains
Dîshmab: "Rampart"
God of Fortresses
Mebzuth Adagrúbal: "Oar Soakedgill"
Goddess of Lakes and Wealth
Otik Istamsôd: "Sheen Lightmists"
Goddess of the Sky and Moon
Bekom Amalrilem Somkodor: "Spring Teacheryouth, The Oracular Dawn"
Goddess of Pregnancy and Inspiration
Ngalák äsamkin Ustanikal: "Abyss Cavegladness, The Blameless Healer"
God of Forgiveness, Mercy, and Caverns
Kěrar âtastthol Zukthist Aned: "Better Bravedeeps, The Quandary of Sports"
Goddess of Treachery, Lies, Trickery, Day, and the Sun.
Zes Vúsh Zes: "Brands, The Heat of Brands"
God of Volcanos
Berath Azzinasin: "Cream, The Livid Lunches"
God of Revelry, Festivals, Dance, and Music
Istbar: "Rose"
God of Oceans and Fish
čshgor: "Eel"
God of darkness, the night, and nightmares.

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Deaths-
Edëm Rimtargébar "Key Castlelauds", Female
Ardent worshipper of Otik Istamsôd. She was a friend to Door and Etur.
She died on 1st Felsite, 1051, from wounds caused in the event "The Attack On Edëm Rimtargébar"
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Other Losses-
None yet

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Notable Events of the past-
The Attack On Edëm Rimtargébar
On the 1st of Felsite, 1051, Two harpies attacked Edëm Rimtargébar. Both were slain by 'Big Bertha', assisted by 'Anilerar' Edëm Rimtargébar received mortal wounds before the harpies were slain and died from blood loss at the end of the fight. No other significant wounds occurred.

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Active Dwarves-
ňnul "Anilerar" Etesilral "Mirror Blowntreaties", Female (Kogan Loloklam)
Dubious worshipper of Istbar, Lover of Etur Thaddakost.
Likes alunite, adamantine, green tourmaline, and the color black. Prefers dwarven ale.
She is often nervous. She rarely feels discouraged. She can handle stress. She makes friends quickly. She tends to avoid crowds. She loves to take charge and direct activities. She is not a risk-taker. She appreciates art and natural beauty. She dislikes intellectual discussions. She is confident. She often does the first thing that comes to mind. She needs alcohol to get through the working day. She likes working outdoors and grumbles only mildly at inclement weather.
Skills of note: Consoler, Pacifier, Wrestler,
Assigned Tasks: Hauling, Record Keeping(Greatest Precision), Cleaning, Cooking

Doren "Akroma" Ensebshorast "Diamond Basiswire", Male (Akroma)
Worshipper of Istbar, No notable relationships
Likes magnetite, zinc, honey yellow beryl, ivory, the color silver, battle axes, rings, animal traps, and dogs for their loyalty.
He rarely feels discoraged. He does not have a great aesthetic sensitivity. He dislikes intellectual discussions. He is trusting. He is candid and sincere in dealings with others. He doesn't like to compromise with others. He is not affected by the suffering of others. He lacks confidence. He is occasionally given to procrastination. He needs alcohol to get through the working day. He likes working outdoors and grumbles only mildly at inclement weather.
Skills of note: Fisherdwarf, Fish Cleaner, Swimmer
Assigned Tasks: Fishing, Fish Cleaning, Underground Shoring(Building walls on the Aquifer levels to keep the water out)

Reg "Door" Dumattath "Glove Roughnessdusk", Male (Pandarsenic)
Worshipper of Ngalák äsamkin Ustanikal, Lover of Bomrek "Lavender" Sĺkzultun
Likes stibnite, lay pewter, smoky quartz, willow, rhesus macaque leather, pearl, low boots, and thrones and chains. Prefers dwarven ale, one-humped camel's milk, and dwarven wheat flour.
He is quick to anger. He rarely feels discouraged. He only rarely feels strong cravings or urges. He is very energetic and active. He has a good awareness of his own emotions. He doesn't like to compromise with others. He is very confident. He takes time when making decisions. He needs alcohol to get through the working day. He likes working outdoors and grumbles only mildly at inclement weather.
Skills of note: Herbalist, Wrestler
Assigned Tasks: Plant Gathering

Etur Thaddakost "Boulder Crowdfloor", Male (Deon)
Ardent worshipper of Zes Vúsh Zes, Lover of ňnul "Anilerar" Etesilral
Likes gabbo, black bronze, pipe opal, cougar leather, and the color cardinal. Prefers lungfish and dwarven ale.
He is assertive. He is very active. He is a pessimist. He is modest. He is disorganized. He strives for excellence. He needs alcohol to get through the working day. He likes working outdoors and grumbles only mildly at inclement weather.
Skills of note: Grower, Carpenter, Wood Crafter
Assigned Tasks: Farming, Carpentry

Logem "Big Bertha" črithkęshshak "Paint Laboredsweltered", Female (Abyss)
Worshipper of Zes Vúsh Zes, No notable relationships
Likes marble, gold, yellow grossular, highwood, grizzley bear leather, cave spider silk, the color slate gray, idols, animal traps, and donkeys for their stubbornness.
She can handle stress. She is assertive. She is very active. She is not a risk-taker. She is rarely happy or enthusiastic. She is very straightforward with others. She is compassionate. She is confident. She needs alcohol to get through the working day. She likes working outdoors and grumbles only mildly at inclement weather.
Skills of note: Wood Cutting, Armorsmith, Weaponsmith, Metalsmith
Assigned Tasks: Wood Chopping, Smithery, Axedwarf

Bomrek "Lavender" Sĺkzultun "Whip Trumpetdoor", Female (Splime)
Casual Worshipper of Ngalák äsamkin Ustanikal, Lover of Reg "Door" Dumattath
Likes realgar, tin, white chalcedony, the color lavender, stars, cabinets, and piccolos. Prefers quarry bush leaves.
She is often nervous. She is somewhat reserved. She is uncomfortable with change. She doesn't like to compromise with others. She is easily moved to pity. She needs alcohol to get through the working day. She likes working outdoors and grumbles only mildly at inclement weather.
Skills of note: Brewing, Building Designer
Assigned Tasks: Brewing, Architecture

(All dwarves in this fortress are assigned health care, so it isn't even mentioned in any other location.)
**********END OF ACTIVE FORTRESS INFORMATION**********

[ March 23, 2008: Message edited by: Kogan Loloklam ]

[ March 23, 2008: Message edited by: Kogan Loloklam ]

Mĺmgoztilat fell in Early Autumn of 1055, on the 27th of Hematite.

**********BEGIN FORTRESS INFORMATION**********

Civilizations-
ěfomilefari - "The Somber Viper", Elven Civilization

Stlashleembis - Kobold Civilization

Bëmbul âl - "The Mechanisms of Weight", Dwarven Civilization.
-Etestnovel - "The Dutiful Bride", Dwarven Clan that Occupies Mĺmgoztilat (DragonChild)

Sorstâsost - "The Influential Tick", Goblin Civilization
-Aslot Dusnu - "The Hex of Busts", Goblin Clan that Attacks Mĺmgoztilat

Pesor Takru - "The Confederacy of Justices", Human Civilization

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Deities-
Keshan Dorenziril Emuth, Flame the Diamond Fire of Beaks
Goddess of Volcanos and Mountains
Avuz, Mine
Goddess of Metals
äs, Cave
God of Jewels and Minerals
Kudust Akestakmesh, Prince the Dominant Tempests
Goddess of Chaos, War, and Fortresses
Limâr Oltarokir, Wealth Giltelder
God of Longevity and Wealth
Shedim Othâshozor, Shadow the Ungodly Subtlety
God of Trickery, Lies, and Treachery
Nônub Othlestzágod Limulduthtish, Punch Scorchedgrips the Golden Inferno
God of Valor
Anur Eshonanban, Wonder Goodlathers
God of Song, Revelry, and Dance
Tinöth, Equal
God of Balance
Ikud, Reign
God of Fame
Melbil Kěrar Rimtar, Tome the Right of Castles
Goddess of Suicide, Poetry, Persuasion, and Speech
äkim, Brilliant
God of Youth

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Deaths-
Urvad Idenaknűn, Miner, Female
Worshiper of Limâr Oltarokir, No notable relationships, Died Carving the Fortification to the Lava for Power to the Forges

Atîs ďngizmeden, Farmer, Male
Worshiper of Kudust Akestakmesh, No notable relationships, Died in the First Skirmish

îton Abanral, Architect, Male
Worshiper of Anur Eshonanban, Husband of Kadôl Arbanatír + Father to Reg Satzuglar & Rigňth Nerstâkud, Died in the First Skirmish

Asën Gusgashoslan, Armorer, Female
Casual worshipper of Ikud, No notable relationships, Died in The Battles of the Shredded Goblin

Kogan “Erar” Měshosdeduk, Clerk, Female
Casual worshipper of äkim, Wife of Deler Zuglarkulal + Mother to Likot Rakustumstiz & Obok Astelstukos, Shot through the heart in the Angry Diplomat Skirmish

Obok Astelstukos, Baby, Female
Casual worshipper of äkim, Daughter of Deler Zuglarkulal & Kogan Měshosdeduk + Sister to Likot Rakustumstiz, Shot while trying to get away from her mother's slain body in the Angry Diplomat Skirmish

Cog Nomalnokgol, Miner, Male
Faithful worshipper of Melbil Kěrar Rimtar, No notable relationships, Died in The Butchery of Cog Nomalnokgol

Rîsen Atolled, Carpenter, Female
Casual worshipper of  Nônub Othlestzágod Limulduthtish, Grudge against Rovod Thedakral, Shot down in The Fall of Mĺmgoztilat

Rovod Thedakral, Metalsmith, Female
Worshipper of Anur Eshonanban, Grudge against Rîsen Atolled, Shot down in The Fall of Mĺmgoztilat

Deler Zuglarkulal, Mechanic, Male
Worshipper of äs, Husband of Kogan Měshosdeduk + Father to Likot Rakustumstiz & Obok Astelstukos, Shot down in The Fall of Mĺmgoztilat

Reg Satzuglar, Marksdwarf, Male
Worshipper of Anur Eshonanban, Son of Kadôl Arbanatír & îton Abanral + Brother to Rigňth Nerstâkud, Shot down in The Fall of Mĺmgoztilat

Stodir Bomrekimesh, Mason, Female
Worshipper of Melbil Kěrar Rimtar, Lover of Imush Ledzasit, Struck down in The Fall of Mĺmgoztilat

Kadôl Arbanatír, Trader, Female
Casual worshipper of Anur Eshonanban,  wife of îton Abanral + Mother to Reg Satzuglar & Rigňth Nerstâkud, Struck down in The Fall of Mĺmgoztilat

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Other Losses-
Rigňth Nerstâkud, Child, Female
Worshiper of Anur Eshonanban, Daughter of Kadôl Arbanatír & îton Abanral + Sister to Reg Satzuglar, Snatched in the Capture of Rigňth Nerstâkud

Imush Ledzasit, Bone Carver, Male
Worshipper of Kudust Akestakmesh, Lover of Stodir Bomrekimesh, went missing in The Fall of Mĺmgoztilat

Likot Rakustumstiz, Baby, Male
Dubious worshipper of äkim, Son of Deler Zuglarkulal & Kogan Měshosdeduk + Brother to Obok Astelstukos, went missing in The Fall of Mĺmgoztilat

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Notable Events of the past-
The Lava Tube Incident
In early 1052, the Miner/Engraver Urvad Idenaknűn finished carving a fortification next to the magma pool, releasing lava into the tunnel that lead to the Magma Workshop Pits. The lava came out before she could get away. Her feet immediately became critically damaged and she caught on fire, and ran out of the tunnel. She died in a workshop room due to blood loss. Her corpse burned away, leaving nothing but bones.

The Capture of Rigňth Nerstâkud
In autumn of 1052, a goblin Master Thief and a goblin Snatcher from Sorstâsost infiltrated the Fortress. The Master Thief was struck down, as the dwarves went back to their duties, the snatcher appeared and snatched Rigňth Nerstâkud. No dwarves were able to catch up, and the goblin escaped through the Stairway to the Magma Pool.

The First Skirmish
In spring of 1053, A party of five goblin Hammermen from Sorstâsost arrived in the middle of trade with an Elven Caravan from ěfomilefari. Three goblins died, two dwarves Died, and the elven caravan was wiped out. The goblins retreated.

The Battles of the Shredded Goblin
On the 16th of Hematite, 1053, 4 goblin Hammermen and 1 Goblin Macemen from Sorstâsost invaded, coinciding with the arrival of a human trade group from Pesor Takru. The Goblins were butchered with no Human or Dwarven loss of life. The last survivor from the spring's merchants from ěfomilefari became the only non-goblin casualty of the fight. All the goblins died, but a second wave came shortly afterward, consisting of four swordsmen and a bowmen. A fifth swordsman stood outside as a runner for the conflict. One bowman and the runner got away, a human swordsman was shot in the gut and Asën Gusgashoslan was shot through her lungs and slain. Other minor injuries were delivered, but the rest of the goblins were killed.

The Angry Diplomat Skirmish
On the 20th Limestone, goblins arrived to attack the caravan from Bëmbul âl. They at first were easily defeated, but a second wave of bowmen arrived on the 26th. They shot and killed the leader of the fortress, Kogan Měshosdeduk, and her child, Obok Astelstukos. After a brief, bloody struggle, one dwarven caravan guard died, a few injuries. All the goblins were slain. Reg Satuzlar gained a minor spinal injury from this battle.

The Butchery of Cog Nomalnokgol
Cog Nomalnokgol exited the fortress on the 22nd of Granite in 1056, after a skrimish with goblin bowmen. He walked right into approaching Goblin Macemen and decided to run away from the safe fortress. Rîsen attempted to save him, but being only one dwarf was unable to. Cog was killed by four goblins that ripped his still beating heart out and showed it to him as he faded away. The attackers lost three goblins, two got away, that is in addition to the two bowmen whom died in a skirmish one day earlier.

The Fall of Mĺmgoztilat
Rîsen lead 4 goblin bowmen and a goblin Guard to the bridge and fell dead. The goblins crossed the bridge, slaughtered a human caravan, and then slaughtered Reg, Rovod, and Deler before running away out of ammunition. The second wave comes shortly afterward and kills Stodir and Kadôl. In the end, only 2 goblins were killed. The fortress has officially fallen.

**********END OF FORTRESS INFORMATION**********

Fortress Map in Late Winter of 1054. http://mkv25.net/dfma/map-2182-mmgoztilat

[ March 01, 2008: Message edited by: Kogan Loloklam ]

I am playing Adventure Mode for the first time, I started as a dwarf in a dwarven kingdom. The first town I went to was under attack by Trogldites. I attempted to locate the mayor, but was unable to. He died from having his throat ripped out. I found nothing in there, but I admit I didn't explore past the seventh level. Each of these levels are filled with rooms. From the best that I could see, these cities are approximatly 10 times the size of my fortresses, and I have huge areas of space that I am not even using. So, with the mayor dead I went on to the next city, because I saw somewhere that you get quests from mayors. This city was under attack by trogs too. Since the mayor isn't dead yet, I just went down 8 levels to find him, I have seen 3 dwarf peasants in this entire city. Is this an oddity, or is that how these cities really are?

So I finally went back to playing my no-migrants fortress, and I was so careful, editing the init.txt file every single time to put population back to 0 every time, closing out, and starting up, AND SOMEHOW I GOT INFECTED WITH NASTY POPULATION!

I've got a wave of 14 unneeded, unwelcome migrants. I had JUST reached a population of 18 on my own too, I had 2 marrages and a Romance. This fortress was going so well, but then somehow it didn't register that this fortress was a !0! population cap fortress! For over 10 years I didn't have a single migrant, and now when I work with another fortress, even being careful about my init.txt file, I get a wave of migrants!

The fortress is ruined. I wanted my "Homegrown fortress" darnit!

Hello everyone. I have decided to issue the challenge of "The Great Oceanic Construction."

In the spirit of wonderful pirate ships and fanciful towers, I challenge everyone to take the Small world seed, and to create a magnificent construction in the middle of this ocean. We will all vote on the winner by this time next week, and the winner will be declared in two weeks. The fortress must be built in the same area for everyone. The zone to be worked in is 6x6, so there shouldn't be too many complaints in not having what is needed.(Except for the fact that a seacoast doesn't really have fresh water and often has aquifers.)
The year of the fortress at completion does not matter. Now without further ado(darn frencheese!   ), the seed!

code:

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Created in DF v0.27.176.38c.
[WORLD_GEN]
   [TITLE:SMALL]
   [SEED:2364996098]
   [DIM:65:65]

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And a picture of the site!
 

Let's see what people come up with!

[ March 11, 2008: Message edited by: Kogan Loloklam ]