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[CountAlex]

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> PULL THE LEVER!!



You have noticed a lever to your right. Yes, you definitely saw it from above a week ago. Well, it's finally time to find out what it's doing. You pulled the hilt and then metal spikes popped out of the wall throughout the stairs. A trap with spikes in case of uninvited guests in time when the stair was still intact.

[CountAlex]

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SEND WAVES OF AUTISM TO THE DEITIES OF WAR FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF MATERIALS FOR POTENTIAL ARTIFACT WEAPONS
It’s worth finding at least a spoon for self-defense. Or a pick, we are supposed to have it now.
Go back to the fortress / find weapon / We must still see Olin / find the blue paint and smear in it whole to look like a ghost
Return to wife, fulfill marital duty and gather more information about local life
Roll like a barrel to Olin and ask about work




You decided to carefully prepare for the trip up, so you returned to the halls of the Republic. It would not hurt to acquire weapons and you tried to use your dwarven telepathy in order to find materials for making artifact weapons. The deities of war whispered to you that artifacts can be made from shit and sticks. You haven’t learned anything new.
Well, since there were only miners all around, you had to get hold of at least a pick. You returned to your wife in the kitchen:
- Sedil, I’ve thought about it, but how are things with the fulfillment of conjugal duty in the Miners Republic?
She was mincing plumphelmets:
- The offer is certainly interesting, but remember about it when we are allocated our own room. And when there is bed in it. Have you ate?
- Yes, I ate ... thank you, - you scratched your turnips, - then I should already start digging. And, you know, I probably should thank Olin for ... well ... that we are alive. Where can I find him?
- They are now in the caverns, - Sedil wiped her hands. - Take a pick in the warehouse near the stairs down. And remember - look around! Some kind of creature constantly appear in the caves.
- Шэll be careful, - you nodded,  -And do they have here ... we ... have blue paint somewhere?”
- Paint? Oh, there’s even no soap! What are you talking about...
- Well, I'll be on my way.
- Yeah, bye.
You turned and stepped away, but at the last moment your wife caught you by the hand, turned and kissed you. Good thought got stored in your socks.
Having found the desired warehouse and choosing a pick, you went down the cascade of stairwells to the first level of the caverns. From everywhere lonely metal blows on the stone came - the drifters conducted reconnaissance. Below the slope, near the water, a bonfire and a detachment around it were visible. You came closer:
- Olin Adagfeb?
One of the soldiers turned around:
- Likot Ubendeb ... How did you get here?
Yes, it was that dwarf who met you with Shorast and Tok in a tunnel under a human village. From behind the steel grate, he laughed at you and wished you a quick death.
- I went down the stairs, - you pointed a finger over your shoulder, - I wish you to be useful to the new society. Is there anything?
He stroked his beard:
- Yes. There is always a job. Go into that tunnel and dig forward. If you find something - let me know.
- How long do I dig?
- Well, yill you fall down from fatigue. Then a short rest and back to work.

[CountAlex]

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It’s not very clear why Olin commands us. Is he our boss?
I suggest to go to the mine and dutifully dig, carefully considering the cunning plan of revenge and escape.
Let's work like there is no tomorrow! Lay aside especially valuable pieces of rocks in a pre-prepared hole!
Сreate the appearance of hard work and steal more or less valuable stones inside the stomach.
I propose to go into the tunnels and look for a regular, civilian foreman



- But you're not my boss, right? - you began to look around, - Where is the foreman? He will tell me better what to do.
Olin squinted:
- Not the boss, for sure. You asked if there is anything, so I said. No particular work is underway, only searching. And this is exactly what I suggested. The foreman is around here. Look for him if necessary.
- Come on, - you shook your bismuth-bronze pick, - I’ll go where you said. You wish me no harm, hahaha! - You laughed as truthfully as possible.
- Well, yes, - he twisted his grin,- Why would I? We have always been good neighbors. How is your wonderful wife Sedil?
- Says hello, - you decided to quickly end the conversation, waved and left.
Having come to the place indicated by Olin, you began to wave with the pick. For several hours in a row you went deeper into the rock but did not find anything special. You were already tired of the work.
Having made a couple of lazy blows, you SUDDENLY punched a hole in the wall. Expanding the hole and looking inside, you found here a decaying corpse of a dwarf in red clothes. It seems that a long time ago this miner was digging stairrs down in search of caves, but he fell and dropped to the bottom of this natural well. It seems he was laying here for many years. Perhaps he was from the seven founders of the fortress.

[Criperum]

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> loot and inpersonate him
> first rule of RPG: see a body - loot it
> +1 for looting
> put on his clothes, take a pick in each hand, go to the meeting area and make a performance


You carefully climb inside the cavern and loot the dead body. You've found one silver coin, apparenlty from the times when locals tried to establish an economy here and coins were in use. Now the only valuable things are the clothes and his pick.
You haven't heard about any ghosts recently so the lost miner was properly memorised on a slab somewhere in the old tombs.
You put on his clothes above your own and decide to remind your fellows about importance of your profession.
-Ooooooooooo...- you howl from the hole in the direction of soldiers.
Everybody alerts and turns to the sound.
In that moment you appear from the opening with the most show off manner and start your speech;
- I am The Name of The Founder, my spirit was sent here by the will of the Armok himself, the god of blood, the creator of the existence, into the body of this weak will dwarf to remind you of the great gift sent to you by Armok about your dwarven essence which makes you His beloved children. Your god Armok is displeased for you have lost the memory and respect, you banished the soap, the dyes and the great dwarven art away, you rejected the chance to receive the greatest gift from Armok to a dwarf - an inspiration to create a great artefact. Let Armok into your lifes, live under his shadow or be damned forever!!!
Everyone froze amazed.
- Beat him guys! - Olin commands - That vicious ghost is threatening us.
The soldiers charge at you.

[CountAlex]

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Olin will not miss the chance to get rid of us. You need to at least knock him down.
Throw a pickaxe at Olin yelling "I am the Preminer"!
Make a saving pick throw at Olin, and try to use the second one to bring down the arch.
Get into panic mode and, swearing at Olin, run back into the hole.



Frightened, you threw a pick at the leader of this junta:
- I am the Preminer! - you squealed, seeing the oncoming crowd.
Meanwhile, pick pierced Olin's eye socket, he cried out from pain for the last time and the dead body fell over on his back. The soldiers slowed down and looked around, which gave you a couple seconds of handicap. You rushed back into the tunnel and hacked at the rocks above you, blocking the passage.
The warriors crowded into the cramped tunnel and began to swear. You heard threats and promises to smoke you from out there, but the squad almost got into a fight with each other. As a result, after a while everyone calmed down and went in search of the miners to get you out.
Peace reigned, but obviously not for long.

[CaptainLambcake]

good to see you back CountAlex

[CountAlex]

good to see you back CountAlex

Great to see you too!

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change clothes back, tear them a little, give ourselves a bruise and yell calling for help
change clothes back, run in circles and yell nonsense. They usually don’t pay much attention to those who gone stark raving mad, and you can run away like this anywhere.



While you were dressing back the withered poor fellow, you heard voices  from the other side of the cave-in again. The soldiers brought the miner. You hurriedly threw off all your clothes and scattered them around.
- Woob woob woob! - you stammered heart-rendingly - Wooooooooo!
There were knocks of a pickm and soon they broke through to you. You were running around in a tight cave naked and screamimg, pretending to be crazy. As soon as the passage became big enough, you jumped out and ran away hooting, getting surprised looks.
- There he is! - the soldiers saw a dwarf in red on the floor and rushed to attack him.
They seem to have ignored you, deciding you've gone crazy.

[Immortal-D]

Gods below, this has been a fun read.  When I first started, I was absolutely shocked at how old this story is.  I'm barely 1/4 of the way through it, but have already spilled my drink several times because I was laughing so hard.  Bravo

[CountAlex]

Gods below, this has been a fun read.  When I first started, I was absolutely shocked at how old this story is.  I'm barely 1/4 of the way through it, but have already spilled my drink several times because I was laughing so hard.  Bravo

Oh yeah! It only gets better. And worse. And crazier. And a bit (and a lot occasionally) disguisting. And funnier. Enjoy the ride!

Wish more folks here checked on this. Anyway, a little bit more.
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You've run upstairs to your wife. While running you've noticed a rail cart standing on the rail line going somewhere deep into the caverns.
Meanwhile, the goblins discovered a passage to the fortress. You forgot to pull the lever when you left, and the trap that was supposed to guard the dwarves caused the death of the Miners Republic.
You just met eyes with Cedil as the first intruder appeared in the corridor behind her. The first of many more coming.

[CaptainLambcake]

I think there are many who read and just don't leave any reply

[KickAssAndGiggle]

Guilty.

I've been enjoying this greatly. Thanks to all who have worked on the translations!

[Taras]

Gods below, this has been a fun read.  When I first started, I was absolutely shocked at how old this story is.  I'm barely 1/4 of the way through it, but have already spilled my drink several times because I was laughing so hard.  Bravo

Oh yeah! It only gets better. And worse. And crazier. And a bit (and a lot occasionally) disguisting. And funnier. Enjoy the ride!

Wish more folks here checked on this. Anyway, a little bit more.
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You've run upstairs to your wife. While running you've noticed a rail cart standing on the rail line going somewhere deep into the caverns.
Meanwhile, the goblins discovered a passage to the fortress. You forgot to pull the lever when you left, and the trap that was supposed to guard the dwarves caused the death of the Miners Republic.
You just met eyes with Cedil as the first intruder appeared in the corridor behind her. The first of many more coming.

May Likot have false identity of goblin civ member?

[Nya]

May Likot have false identity of goblin civ member?

Is this feature implemented yet?

Nope, Likot just LOVES minecarts and railroads! Trying to save a wife by personal sacrificing – a dwarvish thought indeed, unorthodox for our goblin-minded protagonist.

Hop in, Likot! Leave Cedil to her fate! She's a witch, who tried to control you with red handmade socks and a "family" relationship!

Your future life in caverns as evil plumphelmetdwarf awaits!

[CountAlex]

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pretend to be a goblin spy working among dwarves
you can stick to the line that we are from goblin civilization
you can lie to them like that
try to make friends with the gobibes

May Likot have false identity of goblin civ member?

Goblins crowded the hallway.
- We are friends, guys! - You yelled, - We are the Miners Republic! You don’t have to slay anyone here anymore - it’s us you made an alliance with! Remember, right, guys?
The leader grinned:
- Who yo be, bitch? Where's dis Kukurwl or thems errand boy Lolin?
- I speak on their behalf. I am authorized. I'm actually one of yours! My name is Ostox Kozmutog, I’m spying for you widely here. Since childhood, I was raised in goblin pits as a full member of your civilization. My cooooountry, my f-f ... freeeeeedom, There's no betteeeer...
Sedil gazed in surprise. The greens began to exchange glances and shrug. One stepped forward:
- So what, done? Upstairs we got all... you know. You gotta be the last left...
You hugged wife:
- Thank you for your help. You are very kind. Further, as agreed ... um ... everything is in force. We are here, you are there.
The goblin looked back at his:
- Well, fortress seized? Ya begin to breed diligently!
- Yeah! - comrades supported him.
Everyone turned around and, loudly pecking, flooded back upstairs, waddling along the spikes.

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Yeah, you guys might want to make your own suggestions since they are monitored by Coop who writes the story and uses them.

[coop]

"suggestions" - means Requests