Excerpts from the journal of Lotu Sizzlediron, expedition leader.01 Hematite 89Akrul seems to have taken the lack of gems as a personal insult.
03 Hematite 89On the one hand, Mebzuth keeps arguing with Minkot over the amount of time she spends in the fields, and on the other hand, the elves keep mourning our reliance on wood. They’ve given me a headache, but I’ve found a solution. From now on, all elves will be sent to the fields and to gather plants, since they like them so much and think they can do better. Minkot can help Spriggans, who is falling further and further behind. Though once the magma workshops get up and running, the situation will change.
05 Hematite 89Pesor keeps asking for meetings, and then alternates crying about all the corpses scattered around with yelling about all of the corpses scattered around.
I’ve turned the visitor graveyard into a general corpse stockpile.
And I can already see that it’s going to get cluttered up with troglodyte bits.
10 Hematite 89
The cheese has arrived! At least, they’d better have brought cheese. I’ve sent a bunch of mostly useless stuff for trading. We seem to have a
lot of hair thread lying around.
11 Hematite 89Neo had what sounds like a bad nightmare while on bed rest. Something about a feathered monster whose feathers caused anything that touched them to bleed out in minutes. The idea still gives me the shivers. But we’re in the middle of nowhere. Nothing like that will find its way here, right? Right?
I’m going to spend some time in the temple.
16 Hematite 89I bought a lot of cheese. I debated buying their anvils, just in case Bomrek wants more, and in the end decided, what the heck. We’re over the import cap, probably permanently, and Echoworked never said anything about limits on the humans. Maybe we can stockpile enough human anvils that we’ll be able to meet quota the next time they demand some. Bomrek just had better hold off on demanding them for about ten years.
Before Trade: After Trade:
19 Hematite 89Wow. I didn’t realize just how many unbutcherable creatures had died in the last fourteen years. Things have ground to a halt while we deal with that problem.
28 Hematite 89The first of the two new butchery pastures is complete.
I’ve told Sigun to move all of the untamed but trained non-grazing animals into it. Having them all in one place will make it easier for him to keep track of which ones need a training update when.
Ingish has started work on the other one, which will house our tamed non-grazing animals.
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07 Malachite 89The dwarf led the troglodyte child down the passage, heading for the execution zone. As always, his agile mind carefully considered ways and means, but he reluctantly set them aside. The Helmed Anvils were simply too well-armored, too well-trained to sustain any serious injuries. Barring an act of the gods, of course.
No, better to wait until Galena. The Boats of Mining are weaker, except for Geño, and she can't be baby-sitting them all the time. Plus, they have a primary target, the Anvils only have secondary targets, at best. But...this plan may work. And once they get to the hospital... He released the troglodyte to the tender care of the Anvils, still refining his new plan.
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19 Malachite 89We are slowly whittling down our troglodyte prisoners, and our hammerdwarves are gaining experience at the same time. This would go more quickly if they weren’t popping out babies at a tiresomely steady rate.
04 Galena 89The swordsdwarves have taken over troglodyte training, and Zuglar doesn’t seem to understand that swords have points and edges. He’s been trying to wrestle, instead.
None of these seem threatening. Hopefully he’ll learn from the experience.
08 Galena 89As Ingish digs out each workshop, Nil is starting to smooth the central floors of the magma workshop rooms. We’ll soon be able to start reducing our fuel consumption, saving wood for other things. Like those large gems that are still missing.
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11 Galena 89Being on cavern duty is soooo boring. Solon leaned against the cavern wall, waiting for the next troglodyte scheduled for execution while Neo grabbed some dinner.
Dealing with wild animals…primitive dwarves…why can’t we have some excitement?He nodded a greeting as Stodir passed by, hauling a cage to reload one of the nearby traps. Sotdir grunted in response, wrestling with his awkward burden. Solon watched him trudge across the small valley, and shifted his position against the wall.
Suddenly Stodir froze.
Solon jerked upright, scanning for any threat.
There’s nothing there! A ghost? We buried everyone…didn’t we?
Ah-ha! “That’s no ghost!” Solon shot forward, swiftly overtaken by Geño, who apparently also had been feeling rather bored. The gremlin proved as elusive as a kobold, racing south toward the nearest maze of narrow passages. The Boats of Mining paused just inside the mouth, listening. After a while, Geño relaxed. “I think it might still be running. We should head back.”
Solon followed.
That wasn’t much of an adventure, though it did break the tedium a little. --------------------
11 Galena 89Gremlins in the caverns. They're annoying little pests. I need to avoid putting any levers or other machinery in there, in case they mess with things other than cages.
That checkpoint idea of Neo’s...I need to think about where to put them.
15 Galena 89Zuglar has been released back to active duty. As he walked past me, I noticed an odd smell. Odder than usual, I mean.
Really? Even with all the soap Zasit has been delivering on a regular basis? And I
know Dr. Urist cleaned him, I saw her do it myself. I’m beginning to think she’s doing this deliberately. I’d better have a word with her about choosing appropriate research subjects. Like that never-ending stream of visitors, who’s equipment pushes us over the cap.
21 Galena 89It’s official. Limul petitioned for citizenship, and I was more than happy to grant it. Since he’s a marksdwarf, I’ve sent him down to Imic, for assignment to one of the crossbow sqauds.
28 Galena 89Do I have to look?
I hate to say it but, thanks to Akrul’s insistence, we should be okay.
OOC: With a month to make 10 large gems at each of three crafter’s, we should be able to finish the gem without a problem.
Current character list:
Catten Fencedlearned (bowyer) (alive)
Olon Worshipglazed (leatherworker) (alive)
Logem Laborgirders (gem cutter/woodcrafter) (alive)
Zutthan Paddledact (thresher) (alive)
Udil Lockedringed (planter/poet) (alive)
Endok Boltprairies (cheesmaker) (alive)
Kol Toneswords (butcher) (alive)
Catten Crowchambers (jeweler) (alive)
Tun Sunkenportals (beekeeper) (alive)
+2 unclaimed kids
Sodel Stockadecharmed (weaver/clothier) (alive)
Erib Razordrinkers (butcher) (alive)
Atîs Burialpick (potter) (alive)
Solon Golddearth (shearer) (alive)
+2 unclaimed kids
Aban Ransackedmansions (carpenter) (alive)
Another (mason) -> ☼Another☼ (alive)
Rith Vesselglaze (bone carver) (alive)
Sarvesh Mirrorsling (spinner) (alive)
Spriggans (wood burner) -> Spriggans (alive)
Ingish Blockadesound (miner) (alive)
Id Craftcrabs (metalcrafter) (alive)
Lorbam Gearmetal (fish cleaner) (alive)
+5 unclaimed kids
Mebzuth Cudgelleaves (glassmaker) (alive)
Minkot Bannerthrone (wood burner) (alive)
Litast Citystorm (cook) (alive)
Uvash Toolsport (carpenter) (alive)
Mestthos Stafftown (furnace operator/blacksmith) (alive)
Stodir Hallesteems (mechanic) (alive)
Tobul Healgilds (glazer) (alive)
+3 unclaimed kids
Ral Scalemerchant (brewer) (alive)
Nil Goldenname (engraver) (alive)
+1 unclaimed kid
Lorbam Clawdike (bookkeeper/manager/woodcrafter) (alive)
Edzul Lanternnotched (potash maker) (alive)
Vucar Labordrinker (mason/poet) (alive)
Momuz Specialoiled (soap maker) (alive)
Zasit Controlboots (lye maker) (alive)
+1 unclaimed kid
Feb Blockadeunion (tanner) (alive)
Sigun Pulledroof (animal trainer) (alive)
+2 unclaimed kids
Kivish Bentglazes (brewer) (alive)
Rimtar Rewardcraft (assistant doctor/scholar) (alive)
Dr. Urist (doctor/engineer/scholar) -> Gwolfski (alive)
Tun Staffpacked (fish cleaner) (alive)
+1 unclaimed kid
Lotu (miner)-> Dame de la Licorne (alive)
Airith (architect/mason) -> TheImmortalRyukan (alive)
Ryukan (child) -> TheImmortalRyukan (alive)
NCommander (woodcrafter/animal trainer/weaponsmith) -> NCommander (alive)
Bob (child) -> Timeless Bob (alive)
+1 unclaimed kids
Lyra (carpenter) -> Lyra (alive)
Datan Paddledclutches (miller) (alive)
Imic (axedwarf/woodcutter/Clan Y) -> Imic (alive)
Udil Roomrouts (axedwarf/woodcutter/Clan C) (alive)
Rigòth Tinchant (axedwarf/woodcutter/ Clan C) (alive)
Cawcul Polishedautumns (human axeman/woodcutter) (alive)
Xetan Anguishgarnished (human axeman/mercenary) (alive)
Momuz Tradevault (axedwarf/woodcutter) (alive)
Mooney (marksdwarf/herbalist/Clan Z) -> MoonyTheHuman (alive)
Ustuth Shieldfences (marksdwarf/herbalist/Clan G) (alive)
Orda Sizzledbulbs (marksman/herbalist) (alive)
Kol Cheerfulgates (marksdwarf/herbalist/Clan F) (alive)
Limul Dangledtorch (marksdwarf/Clan E) (alive)
Sky (hammerdwarf/Clan C) -> Skyclimber (alive)
Ino Talllistens (hammerwoman/mercenary) (alive)
Mafol Appearedrocks (hammerdwarf/Clan F) (alive)
Sahthet Helpedcages (hammerwoman) (alive)
Äs Tomefenced (hammerdwarf/woodcutter/Clan C) (alive)
Thîkut Doorpattern (hammerdwarf/Clan Y) (alive)
Neo (swordsdwarf/Clan B) -> Neo1096 (alive)
Geño Oracleclimax (human swordswoman/mercenary) (alive)
Solon Pagedletter (swordsdwarf/Clan A) (alive)
Zuglar Diamonddrums (swordsdwarf/Clan C) (alive)
Masami Fangbases (spearelf) (alive)
Rigòth Dikepage (speardwarf/mercenary/Clan C) (alive)
Gel Hoofshower (human lasher/mercenary) (alive)
Besmar Minepink (marksdwarf/herbalist/Clan F) (alive)
Towhot Wavyhollow (marksman/herbalist) (alive)
Medtob Boatsmessiah (marksdwarf/herbalist/Clan F) (alive)
Deduk Raysdyes (marksdwarf/herbalist/Clan A) (alive
Akrul Glazeletter (manager) (alive)
Us Authoredglazed (human fish cleaner) (alive)
Rith Castlemoistness (fisherdwarf) (alive)
Ciko Clangorges (human milker) (alive)
Idla Rhymedfathers (human fish cleaner) (allive)
Sath Violentcrescent (human engraver) (alive)
Lulo Breachbeaches (elf weaver) (alive)
Oda Praiselake (elf planter) (alive)
Perad Faithrumor (human mechanic) (alive)
Cata Owlpears (elf poet) (alive)
Ithithí Seedseared (elf poet) (alive)
Iru Naturecried (elf dancer) (alive)
Arstruk Hexlength (goblin dancer) (alive)
Cuthroz Factioncobalt (human dancer) (alive)
Kifino Boarvales (elf poet) (alive)
Lolama Momentdeer (elf poet) (alive)
Someg Churchglimmers (human poet) (alive)
Ustres Judgebreakfast (human poet) (alive)
Ral Tongsspire (dwarf poet) (alive)
Gido Beachdoctrine (human poet) (alive)
Batow Containedesteemed (human poet) (alive)
Pesor Warmscooped (human poet) (alive)
Nako Plaguescrap (goblin poet) (alive)
Nithim Scorchedwipes (human poet) (alive)
Amxu Tickjuice (goblin poet) (alive)
Tayldis (kobold thief) (dead, cause of death: elf, d.81)
Logem Echoworked (outpost liaison) (alive)
Dodók Charmedmirror (king) (alive)
Doren Geniusnet (queen consort) (alive)
Bomrek Whiptrailed (Swordgangs leader) (alive)
Meng Baldarrow (Swordgangs trader/Bomrek’s assistant) (alive)
Dastot Brimsrelics (dwarven caravan lead trader) (dead, cause of death: dwarven hammering, d. 83)
Atîs Lashedround (dwarven caravan lead trader) (alive)
The Master (alive)
Idur Skunkpartners (human fisherman) (dead, cause of death: forgotten beast, d.88)
Cequova Glimmeredfield (spearelf) (dead, cause of death: drowning, d.88)
All of our deities and their spheres (counting only those from long-term residents & citizens, not visitors):
Dwarven:
útost Inkygray (útost Likotbel) -> minerals & jewels; 20 worshippers (including Neo)
Urdim the Barricade of Fortresses (Urdim Tholtig Geshud) -> fortresses (duh?); 6 worshippers (including Lotu & Ryukan)
The Barricaded Silks (Tholtignesteth) -> mountains, volcanoes, fire, metals, crafts; 11 worshippers
Legon Gildvault (Legon Oltarubbul) -> wealth & trade; 6 worshippers (including NCommander & Bob)
Gorroth the Ferocious Avalanche (Gorroth Nidòstmoldath) -> chaos; 5 worshippers (including Dr. Urist)
The Tenebrous Glosses (Golastigest) -> inspiration & painting; 6 worshippers (including Airith & Ryukan)
Robek -> nightmares & the night; 28 worshippers (including Neo)
Usen the Good of Trust (Usen Eshon Gamil) -> truth; 6 worshippers (including Lyra)
Lisig -> the seasons; 6 worshippers (including Neo)
The Book of Insight (Thîkut Lûk) -> wisdom; 19 worshippers (including Imic, Mooney & Neo)
Ral -> wealth; 1 worshipper
Human:
Luth -> music, food, agriculture, the rain, nature; 2 worshippers
Upur Vinewasps (Upur Giligadoc) -> fish & rivers; 1 worshipper
Gili -> fishing & hunting; 1 worshipper
Acath -> writing & scholarship; 1 worshipper
Radir Thimblemuffins the Abyss of Snuggling -> festivals, music, the moon; 1 worshipper
Kas -> order & disease; 1 worshipper
Rakbin Glimmeredwisps the Intricacy of Wonder (Rakbin Enerulet Naspa Ashi) -> beauty, fishing, fish, lakes; 2 worshippers
Gogol Cankerfroths -> deformity & disease; 1 worshipper
Upu -> birth, pregnancy, family; 1 worshipper
Athrab -> dance; 1 worshipper
Dana the Blameless Worth -> charity; 2 worshippers
Lekla the Patterened Law -> order; 1 worshipper
The Lustful Fist (Slekac) -> valor & muck; 0 worshippers
Vicu -> lust; 1 worshipper
Eno -> metals & crafts; 1 worshipper
Kenom -> creation; 1 worshipper
Xiza the Euphoric Sheen -> dance; 1 worshipper
Mata -> strength; 1 worshipper
Ulde -> salt; 1 worshipper
Irol the Sword of Goals (Irol Thil Irol) -> valor, war, fortresses; 1 worshipper
Elven:
Aríle -> nature & rivers; 1 worshipper
Tise -> nature & rivers; 1 worshipper
Claimed Atheist: Sky, Another, Spriggans
Following are updated profiles for all claimed characters in the order in which they appear on the units list:
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