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[Sappho]

Any progress? It's been a while.

[Spinal_Taper]

Entry Five -24th of Slate, 1068

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Within the tower, I found no royalty. Only artifacts of times past and one lone, dying crossbowman. I approached him, and told him of my quest. He told me of a vampire, hiding within the cities sewer system. I continued searching the tower, and found two guardsmen, whom I recruited for the quest of exterminating whatever vermin resided within the sewer. Apparently the tower had been attacked many times before, as there was Within the ground floor, among the other artifacts, I found a tome of necromantic power. Knowing that the Holy One would forgive me for this transgression, I read it, hoping to use dark power against dark power. Even so, I went to the church to pray for forgiveness and sleep there.

Istrul Tababehal, Inquisitor

Entry Six -24th of Slate, 1068

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I went into the sewers after a brief detour. The person who gave me the task thought it would be a good idea to tell me and my companions to swim in through the river. I thought he was a bit washed-up. That’s another good one. I have decided to leave a trail of equipment and excreta behind me to make sure I can get back.

Istrul Tababehal, Inquisitor

Entry Seven-24th of Slate, 1068

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Apparently they don’t choose guardsmen for their intelligence. I attempted to raise some of the many corpses within the sewer, but they immediately attacked the corpses, then dove into the water. They couldn’t swim either. As of now, I am followed by a good sized group of undead minions.

Istrul Tababehal, Inquisitor

Entry Eight-24th of Slate, 1068

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I decided that if the vampire will hide from me, I will not hunt it down. There are bigger threats to the holy kingdom of Omon, and I will destroy those first. When I returned to the tower, I dropped the blowdarts I found in the sewer behind. They will make an interesting archeological study. Inside the tower, an axeman told me of more beings hiding in the sewer, but one hid in the dungeon. I don’t want to go into the sewer again, the place is a maze. Hopefully, the dungeon will be better. Oddly enough, when I passed through the town, I heard neither scream nor battle call, despite the undead horde behind me. Will I have to bathe the entire town in blood to purify it?

Istrul Tababehal, Inquisitor

Entry Nine-24th of Slate, 1068

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I saw the first parasite. It was a kobold with a spear. While it was quite skilled, me and my minions attacked and destroyed it, wiping more scum from the earth. I brought its corpse back from the dead, adding another to my legion.

Istrul Tababehal, Inquisitor

Entry Ten-24th of Slate, 1068

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By the Great One, these vermin have taken many goods. I have decided to take the gems from these bandits and return them to the state, where they belong. In addition, my companions number over 50 now. I looked through my bags, and the gems within fill a duo of leather pouches, two coffers, and at least two chests.

Istrul Tababehal, Inquisitor

[Bralbaard]

Entry Eight-24th of Slate, 1068
I decided that if the vampire will hide from me, I will not hunt it down. There are bigger threats to the holy kingdom of Omon, and I will destroy those first. When I returned to the tower, I dropped the blowdarts I found in the sewer behind.

Ah, we at least have a new item for the museum. It's not a bad idea to leave behind some kind of insurance, in the case of an untimely death. (certainly when you look at our casualty rates so far)

[Broken]

Some gems to the collection, nice.
where do you plan to go now?

[GrizzleBridges]

loving this so far. I think the amount of adventurers that die on their quest make the museum exhibits even more valuable.
Any chance I can get on the list for a turn?

[Lightningfalcon]

I would like to have the next available turn

[Bralbaard]

welcome, I'll update the turn list.

It's time to activate the world now. The overall idea is that entities such as town governments, bandit gangs, criminal organizations, necromancer cults, etc., will have goals and act to carry them out, replacing losses and reacting to your acts as you arise to interfere or aid them, with a generous helping of tension between historical figures frosted with beast antics
.........
These relatively simple setups will give rise to more complicated games as we increase the number of plots and allegiances available for critters. The foundation of an active world which can handle sustained play is the regular advancement of history through birth, death and succession, so we're also going to tackle these early on in the process. More details as we go!

Here's hoping at least some of these changes will be compatible with old savegames.

I think the amount of adventurers that die on their quest make the museum exhibits even more valuable.

This is certainly true. While we're on the subject, Spinal_taper, is our adventurer still alive?

[Putnam]

Ooh, I'm in.

[Furohman]

Really enjoying reading this. Put me down for a turn. It'll be a while, but better to get on the list now rather than later.

[Argonnek]

We may want to hold off on more people joining up. There's already about four months worth of turns (assuming everyone takes a week).

[Siraidan9]

We may want to hold off on more people joining up. There's already about four months worth of turns (assuming everyone takes a week).

Of course a person here and there won't be able to do it, and... jeez four months? There are only eleven pages of replies... Popular stuff this.

[Spinal_Taper]

Entry Eleven

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Entry Eleven-24th of Slate, 1068
I left the city. I couldn’t take anymore of the casual corruption and poverty. What type of city has no lord or master? I returned to the villages, where they told me of a local bandit gang. That is my next goal, to eliminate those who prey on the faithful.

Istrul Tababehal, Inquisitor

Entry Twelve

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Entry Twelve-24th of Slate, 1068
I have slain the bandits. They dared to oppose me and my holy army. We exterminated them like the foul parasites they are. I slew their archers, their warm jets of blood rushing up the blade and onto my armor, staining it a beautiful crimson. I am going to inform the villagers of my joyous slaughter, then see if any more blasphemers remain.

Istrul Tababehal, Inquisitor

Entry Thirteen

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Entry Thirteen-24th of Slate, 1068
They told me about a great demon, a Gloom Freak, which has been attacking their people and consuming them, changing them into cursed things like itself. I seek to destroy one of the people it has consumed, as well as another were-creature.

Istrul Tababehal, Inquisitor

Entry Fourteen

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Entry Fourteen-25th of Slate, 1068
Hah! The beast tried to defeat me. It charged me, flapping it’s black wings as I opened the door, screaming threats and boasts. I said nothing, only held open the entrance, as my horde rushed in. It’s once jet black scales were stained with blood, and it fell before my blade and it’s assistants. Now it joins them, working with me to defeat the darkness that has befallen this world. I have taken the tools it used to butcher the living. I believe they will make a suitable donation to the museum.

Istrul Tababehal, Inquisitor

Entry Fifteen

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Entry Fifteen- 26th of Slate, 1068
The werebeast turned out to be an iguana, and it was transformed at the time. It did nothing. The horde simply mauled it. It is with us now. I am returning to the city, maybe, to save the city, I must destroy the outsiders, to show what happens to those that turn against the Mighty One.

Istrul Tababehal, Inquisitor

[Bralbaard]

No problem, looking forward to the update.
Could you finish your turn in the next few days? we need to keep an eye on the turn limit, with the long list of players that are still waiting.
On that subject:

We may want to hold off on more people joining up. There's already about four months worth of turns (assuming everyone takes a week).

I'll update the list but will keep it open for people who want to join. People can see the long list, so I guess they know what they're signing up for. Also, I know Sappho will start a similar succession game soon. If demand stays high, I guess more people could start new adventure succession games (Feel free to copy/alter the rules from this thread). that should eventually result in a shorter waiting time for this game.

[Spinal_Taper]

Final Entry

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Final Entry- 27th of Slate, 1068
I lie here, bleeding from a dozen holes. A kobold assault upon me has stopped my crusade for justice and the correct path right there. They numbered even more than my undead horde. Their arrows pierced my army’s rotting hides and left them to crumble, despite my best efforts to keep the horde at strength. Eventually, only I was left. Even then, I could tell it was over, so I charged them. Many fell before my trusted, blood-christened blade, but the arrows perforating me eventually won out, and I fell. Now, I lie here, awaiting the judgment of the Holy One. I see it now. His blessing. A salvation for all the races, only if they accept it. I hear him speaking! “You, my son, have proven yourself to me.”. Yes, this is written in my own blood by the way. It’s all fading now. Goodbye, mother, goodbye horde. Goodbye father, goodbye museum. I will see you all again, from the Holy Ones blessed chariot.

And thus ends the tale of Istrul Tababehal.
http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=6457

[Bralbaard]

It seems like kobolds in this world really, really hate necromancers.  I wonder if it is the same band of kobolds that tore Brewster apart. I need to check legends mode. I've send Siverix a PM.
Edit: it was the same group of kobolds (Shliliplirsnus group, of the Throkoplarsnus civ.). Interesting..

What should I put down as your entry for the museum? the fungiwood blowdarts, or the gem collection?
Edit: I'm going to assume it's the gem collection.