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Voting closed: December 15, 2013, 05:37:07 am

[exodius1]

NO, we do not. I know it is crazy but you have to trust me^^. And the song is delightful, thank you^^. I am not a big fan of unwieldy, uncontrollable W.M.Ds. I prefer more controlled.... warm showers^^

Edit: On unrelated note. Do Human Traders that have survived the reclaim prevent other human traders from appearing? If so this is a very silly bug.

[bsnott]

Spoiler: Entry #7 - Journal of Bsnott (click to show/hide)

I've been told to stay here, at the mountainhomes. I've grown accustomed to the the everyday life of dwarves in the capitol. This society is less about every dwarf giving his all for his work, and it is more laid back. There are few job opportunities for an educated man like me, sadly. I pay no rent in the room that was given to me, but I've been paying for my food and drink out of my own savings for months now.

Soon I must go off in search of educated work. I am horrible when it comes to hard labor, and I highly doubt that I'd be given any sort of respectable position in the militias.

[Vgray]

I'll take a military dwarf. Male, with the name of Tasrak.

Just out of curiosity, is English not your first language?

[exodius1]

Indeed it isn't, what gave me away? Horrible grammar and sentence structure or is it a general gut feeling on your part?^^ And I will see what I can do, I still need to clean some stuff up^^

Congratulations, you are now twelve years old Marksman Captain^^

[Vgray]

The only time I was really confused was the first time you used the word "fun" instead of 'fan".

[exodius1]

The only time I was really confused was the first time you used the word "fun" instead of 'fan".

Where was that?0.0 Anyway, welcome to Murderwheel, we would give you a pamphlet but naked, insane goblins ate them all.

EDIT: Nevermind found it^^ the misspelling, not the pamphlets that is.

Also, do you have any names for the Contest? It will be more fun when more people participate. I have banned myself from it of course, as I can give my dwarves whatever accommodation I see fit.^^

Spoiler: Chapter XVII (click to show/hide)

Litheme
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This fall was rather uneventful. Nothing major has happened apart from us finishing the device.

Oh, and we did have a run-in with some green-skins. Nobody was hurt, apart from some wild yaks and one goblin who did not realize walking straight into lava may not be the best idea. Yes, the Device works. Its effects however... are rather underwhelming. Lava, most likely due to the low temperature, is spreading incredibly slowly. Someone even proposed to pressurize it using pumps but it is not possible now due to the layout of the pipes. Our Architect, rather weird gut by the way, did not seem to be upset about it in the slightest. Quite opposite, he ran straight back to his room to scribble new parts to the blueprint left behind by Exodius. He has also asked to start doing the earthwork required to maximize usefulness of the device. We have hands spare so I allowed for it.

I just hope nobody gets hurt....

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Exodius the First
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From: Plump Helmet
   To: His Royal Majesty
   Copies to: Royal Spymaster, Royal Architect, Headmaster of the Engineer Guild, Exodius


   Subject: Project Jam

   Observation: The first test of the Project Jam ended inconclusively. The Device works but its efficiency is sub-par. Structure of the Device does not allow for Fast Deployment or Mass Destruction previously anticipated.

   Suggestion: Modify the device for Crowd Control and Funnelling.

   Additional Suggestion: Name could use some tweaking. Every time I work on the Project Jam I get incredibly hungry. Few of the citizens of the Site has started making up their own names. If a suitably impressive/interesting name is mentioned it will be forwarded to His Majesty for approval.

End of Message.

Chapter XVIII will be after a time skip. I know I should not do things like that but it was a very boring year.

Spoiler: Foreshadowing, possible spoiler. (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Wanted! A Mad Scientist! (click to show/hide)

Ever wanted to Role Play a Positively (subjective term, condition to change) Insane Scientist? Well, here is your chance! Applicants must:

Not lead two or more characters already.
Be very enthusiastic in their work.
Be able to speak/write like a real Villainous Doctor.
Dislike anyone called James or having surname Bond.
Must love Rabbits and Short Swords (Optional).

Apply Now!

Terms and Conditions Apply

There isn't gonna be a next chapter if nobody posts anything^^

[exodius1]

Double posting since nobody cares^^

Spoiler: Chapter XVIII, or Losses (click to show/hide)

Litheme
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Nothing really much happened since the Spring. Elves came, we gave them the usual Murderwheel greeting, and they departed.

It is fall now, however, and we had our first official Siege on our hands. Not much to say about it, really. Nobody died, not even goblins. They just showed up, yelled "we are sieging you", sat around for a bit out of crossbow range and left. It worries me, a bit.

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'Alright, back to work!' Joyfully proclaimed Karnii.

'I do not think it is a good idea.' I said trying to stop him.

'Oh do not be such a scaredy-elf. Goblins left and won't be back till next year. 'tis how it always works.'

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Caravan from Capitol arrived, carrying a letter to Flame, from some noble by the look of it. We bought some booze and wished them a good journey. As soon as they left our borders we heard a very familiar battle cry. A Vile force of Darkness has arrived, again.

'Everyone inside! NOW!' I cried out. Our defenses were still not fully finished but at least the gates are defensible.

'Where is Karnii?!' Griffin shrieked when we had closed the gates.

'He can take care of himself. Open the Floodgates!'

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Foolish goblins instead of staying clear behind the pool of molten rock were sitting in our entrance. Marksman "squad", only three strong, led by someone who identified themselves as Vgray were shooting at them through fortifications, without much enthusiasm. Oh, their morale was ok but I think they were bored after shooting at barely moving goblins who were cuddled together in fear of cold and lava. I have decided they have learned their lesson and ordered to close the floodgates. Sure enough they retreated, leaving many dead, including some trolls.

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Karnii's body was found on top of the volcano, surrounded by broken arrows and one severed goblin foot. He was laid to rest among original inhabitants of this out post.

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It is never a good sign to hear your military dwarves yell at one another with blood-thirst in their voices. It is customary for warriors to swear and insult another but there was something different about how sparring session between Flame and Griffin was going.

'Stop you idiot! You can still calm down and everything will be fine!' Shouted Flame.

'No it will not! He is dead!' Answered Griffin, savagely trying to hit Flame with her warhammer.

'I said calm down, you crazy sow!' Flame was trying his hardest to either avoid or block all the hits, but making no attempts to retaliate.

'DIE DIE DIE DIE! YOU ALL WILL DIE FOR IT!' Griffin was clearly insane. I saw as Flame driven to the corner had parried one of her strikes and riposted by smashing side of her head in. He was devastated by what he had to do to his squad mate. It will be better if he gets some sleep before I tell him he was promoted.


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We had found a corpse near forges. I am suspecting it was Griffins fault but I have no proofs. We need to establish Fortress Guard very soon.
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Exodius the First
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Dear Flame,

There is a word in Mountain Homes that there is going to be a lot of traders from various civilizations going your way. Please do train your negotiating techniques so we both can be proud about the way you can entertain their representatives.

E.

Sorry for all the death in this one. I was ill prepared, again-.-

Edit: Forgott to mention. Karnii and Griffin were friends^^

[flame99]

Spoiler: Journal of Karnii, Final Entry (click to show/hide)

The goblins have seiged, if you can call it that. They were repelled in short order, and I'm back to work now that they're gone.

I write this in my final minutes. I am badly wounded, and I will not survive. It has been an honor serving, and I hope that this fortress flourishes, and the goblins are crushed. Goodbye.

Spoiler: The Second Journal of Flame, Entry 2 (click to show/hide)

I regret not writing anything in some time, but much has happened. The goblins seiged unsuccessfully, but Karnii was killed in the attack. Griffin survived, to an extent. His sanity was well and truly shattered, and he attacked me. This was no spar. He had intent to kill. It haunts me to this day, more than the ghosts swarming the fortress, but I had no choice. I ended the life of Griffin by my hand.

((Sorry for the lapse in posts. That dreadful place called "Real Life" has gotten awfully busy recently, but the worst is past.

[Vgray]

Did we have a migrant wave during the timeskip?

[exodius1]

Few, I'll update the OP when the Real Life allows. It is a cruel mistress, I tell you.

[FireCrazy]

Applying for mad scientist, Zurko.

[exodius1]

Applying for mad scientist, Zurko.

Done, feel free to enter the contest, it's not much of a competition with just one person.^^

Spoiler: Here is your personality^^. I'll get onto posting others as well, apart form the dead one obviously^^. (click to show/hide)

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[FireCrazy]

Journal of Royal Guardsdwarf Griffin
Entry #2

The goblins have invaded! We closed the gates, not long until after I realised that Karnii was still outside. I refuse to believe that we had closed the gates, even though we knew one of our dwarves were out there. We even released the magma. We found his body on the top of the volcano, soon after, with bolts sticking out of his body. I personally saw to the burial of my friend. I cannot contain my anger anymore, I must unleash it on somebody!


Also, about the competition:

Contest for a Very Dwarvy Name is open. Please do give your ideas as to what to call our magma-device. Extra points for acronyms that make sense are dwarvy^^. Winners get an engraved quarters complete with office, dining room and sculpture garden, with furniture material of their choice.

Terms and conditions apply, for rarer materials one may wait for 10+dwarven years.

Here is my list of suggestions:
FIRE DEVICE - Fun and Insane Radiation Extermination Device
CHAOS DEVICE - Crispy, Hellish And Outstanding Secret Device
EXTERMINATE DEVICE - EXceptional Tactical Efficient Royal Millitary Insane Natural Attractive Termination Effective Device
(Okay, all of these are bad, I vote for INSANE)

[exodius1]

Spoiler:  Chapter XIX (click to show/hide)

Litheme
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Flame did not look good. He entered my bedroom when I was sorting out paperwork of our citizens, some stupid requirement from Mountain Homes, I doubt I will ever be able to catch up with it. Apparently every Overseer has to record and monitor duties and privileges of every single worker, soldier and a noble.

'You wanted to see me, Litheme?'

'Yes, we need to talk, I know recent events were difficult for you, is there anything you want to share or talk about?"

'Not really. I mean, he got crazy so he had to be stopped'. Flame said calmly.

'Griffin was a woman.' I corrected automatically.

'I think I'm gonna be sick.' He responded, his face becoming slightly green.

'Sorry to hear that. If you need to talk anything come back later, I have paperwork to deal with. Good Day, Commander.'

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When I was almost done digging through the literal mountain of documents and applications I heard a commotion from the corridor. In the same second someone shouted something about failed mood and a berserker. By the time I got there to assess the situation it was all finished. No casualties among our citizens, with obvious exception, one of the human traders, who still did not leave, was punched in the stomach. The assailant laid dead on the floor, his head cracked open as by the hammer blow. I presumed it was dome by Flame or one of his subordinates but they have arrived almost a minute after me, surprised there is no one left to bash to death.

'What happened here?' I asked one of the dwarfs cleaning up red and grey bits.

'Why don't you ask the human? He can explain it better than I could.'

'One of your... Stonecrafters charged at me *cough*, shouting he needs shells and I am... *bluergh*... I am surely hiding some from him.' Interrupted the Trader, unasked.

'But how did he die?' Flame asked.

'I learned that move *cough**cough* in one of the eastern dwarven cities, the ones cut off from your Mountain Homes. *Blueeergheh* It is quite effective.'

I looked at Flame and how wide his eyes got.

'Can you teach otehres? This can be useful to us.' I said politely, trying to disregard an pool of vomit around him.

'No, but I know how it can be learned. When I asked for lesson they dressed me up in an armor and put me..... *Blueargh**Cough*.... put me in a room where bunch of spears attacked me. It's all muscle-memory.'

'Is this possible?' I asked Flame.

'No idea, I will ask Exodius. I will send a messanger immediately. In my opinion you should ask around the fortress to see if others are interested.' Since Flame became Commander he became very bossy. I do not like that.

*Hurk-bluearh* the Trader concluded our conversation.
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Exodius the First
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By Ral and other Gods. I just received a letter from Flame asking me if it is possible to train warriors using machinery! Outrageaus ideam I simply cannot condone that. But it does bother me a little, hmm.....

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It took me a month, a MONTH!, to find relevant information on the subject. My persona library, Engineer and Masonry Guild Archives yielded nothing. Even Royal Library had nothing but references to the stuff! I was forced to ask King for assistance, and he seemed to have taken a keen interest in the matter, which is very disturbing. I was allowed to look into top secret records, supervised of course by the Spymaster. I do not think he liked sharing his studies and materials, or it's just me and glaring at someone while twirling a knife has changed it's meaning when I was recovering. I also met Bsnott who has gotten a temporary job there, weird that they allowed him near these documents.

I have the schematics Flame asked for. It seems that this machine is called "Danger Room" and basic idea is that person inside is forced to either dodge, block or parry an assault of hazards, traditionally wooden spikes or spears. Danger Rooms were not built in our civilization for a long period of time, mostly due to a bad practice of mixing in metal weapons among the wooden ones to "speed up the training". Another issue are legends of Danger Rooms used as devices of ritualistic murders, although the only place mentioned by name is Clusteredshake or something like that. It is also the only reference to that fort.

After seeing all this I like the idea even less but I have forwarded the intelligence, along with few chosen extracts and my own commentary and warnings, to Flame. May Ral have mercy upon Murderwheel.

Ral is a Wolverine God of Volcanos, of anyone wonders.

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Updates will be scarce and far between, real life is taking it's toll T.T

[peregarrett]

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Wow. That looks like an aikido fight session.
First block his hand, double punch in his stomach, and when he counterattacks, grap his hand and throw him over. Almost perfectly, except for his attack that did some harm.