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[rtg593]

I have an interesting embark, uploading as I write. It is a haunted lake, with Untamed Wilds surrounding it. I can just imagine horrid, Lovecraftian creatures rising from the depths to put an end to all that dares invade its abode.

EDIT:
her it is: http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=5832

Niiiice... I need to find a good evil site. The evil in my current world was.... Boring. Glacier, lol, so not much in the way of zombies, and no rain/fog/dust :-( :p

[alcohol_dependent]

I have an interesting embark, uploading as I write. It is a haunted lake, with Untamed Wilds surrounding it. I can just imagine horrid, Lovecraftian creatures rising from the depths to put an end to all that dares invade its abode.

EDIT:
her it is: http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=5832

Checking now, would very much love to do some creatures as you described. Jordu Schell is a major inspiration, you guys should check him out.

schellstudio.com/gallery

[Kofthefens]

The interesting thing is it's only in the lake that's dangerous; for example, I once got an Osprey corpse flying out of it, but once killed on land, it stayed dead.

[alcohol_dependent]

Update: We've embarked!


Our leader has spurred on six unassuming dwarven citizens with his visions: of dwarven halls lined sheer with no metal less lustruous than gold, precious gems so multifarious that any dwarf who'd bother to bend over for them may ascertain their wealth.

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With thoughts still of their old lives behind them, they arrived. "Look!", the leader said. "Platinum ore, bare!"

Excitement stirred in each dwarf's hard-beating, hot blood. Visions, much like their leader's, now doused their former skepticism.

 

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(weird that the place is terrifying but the flora is as if it were untamed wilds?)

The lumberdwarf, a pastor in his former life, shouldered his logging axe. "This place bodes unwell, despite its looks and promises. A great, subtle evil calls this land home and it is certain to seal our doom... or worse."

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Home sweet home! This embark fuckin rules, I'm getting started on breaching the aquifer.

Oops, imgs are huge. I'll try to downsize them next.

[plynxis]

how about one of the classics? Like boatmurdered?
 
or this. this. <-- the colonized HFS by ThatAussieGuy
 
or one of the forts in girlinhat's relativity thread? (under Threads of Interest)
 
here's the link to the thread in case people are looking for it in 2075 after DF has become a sentient overmind and established a worldwide dystopia utopia with baked cats that delete sigs: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=86248.0
 
edit - i hate wysiwig
 
edit2 - i still hate wysiwig

edit3 - would like to cast my vote for underground forts btw; maybe a cutaway view of a 3-6yr old fort?

[Girlinhat]

Nah, we all know about the old threads, and boatmurdered is hilarious but would make a terrible visualization.  You need something visually stunning, not something with a history.

[alcohol_dependent]

Update

The dwarf with blade and burnished shield shouldered his way through the busy market goers. On his armor, he wore his worship: a golden crest made clear his piety. He set his sights on the battered wagon arriving.

"Any word from Nakuthdeler?"

The trader's eyes flashed with opportunity, looking the holy warrior up and down. "And what does the church want with that information?"

"Not the church, merchant. One of the settlers is kin."

The trader quickly looked back to his yak, gruffly adjusting the animal's reins.

"Dead. All dead."


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The dwarvish knight took knee before the bishop.

"Our church's resources are limited, Mistem -- dwarves the likes as you've requested are in a particularly short supply. What do you hope to gain by leading such a squadron into those grim wilds?" As he spoke, the bishop received a proffered chalice of dwarven wine from a servant and dismissed him.

"As has been discussed, there are great riches there in the name of Ardem. My brother knew what those hills would offer, and he left in the name of the church and of Ardem."

"Your brother was a mad man," spoke the bishop. The knight grimaced.

The bishop set aside his wine and stood, deliberating his words.

"What you seek in Nakuthdeler is vindication for your kindred's death, knight," the bishop pontificated. "You may not hold evil in contempt and expect to quench your vengeance. There are riches indeed, but one may find there far greater evils than any treasure. Your insolent brother has made this much clear."

The knight knelt quietly, yet within emotions boiled.

"Still, to reclaim that land in the name of Arden promises great prestige to our chapter, and you happen to be a proven leader in the face of scarcity."

Mistem found himself thanking Ardem for the greed and ambition of such dwarves as the bishop.

The dignitary roused and turned. His well-groomed beard dragged behind him as he did so.

"I will arrange a strike force, then. Depart on the first of the month. You'll arrive when Spring begins if you do not tarry."

"Thank you, your holiness," Mistem loudly chirped.

"Until that time, keep busy with arrangements for supplies."

"Indeed! I'll have Asmel begin arrangements immediately as well."

"Very good."

"Excellent then, your holiness! I am indebted to you. I shall begin immediately."

The knight leapt spryly to his feet to depart.

"Mistem," the bishop called sternly. The knight halted and turned.

"Should you live, I expect your gratitude to this church to be made plain, both here and in Nakuthdeler."

Mistem's bearded chin bowed.

"You are dismissed."


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So the whole settlement was wiped out by an infernal dust cloud. Reclaiming now with some poorly armored dwarves.

[slothen]

Cliffside fortress, partially carved into the cliffside, partially built out from.  Modular buildings/rooms protruding from the cliffside, with the outward facing walls made of clear glass so you can show the interior.  Btw, make those 2 z-levels tall.  And a big infinity pool at the top.