Aye this fort is totally dead.
Now since that's settled let's move on shall we?
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON'T LOCK THE THREAD!!
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It was too much. Lorbam couldn't handle it; the siege, the deaths, the rain, and the fact he was burying his friends. He had enough of it, he couldn't stand it and he won't suffer in silence.....
Noticing that the Lye Maker had suddenly just stop and tensed, the ranger walked up behind him.
"Hey," he called out as he placed his hand on the Lye maker's shoulder, "are you alright?"
He was surprised when Lorbam struck out at him, his training quickly kicked in and he dodged to the left. Lorbam's eyes were full of anger. With a yell he charged at the ranger.... only to get punched by him and knocked on his back.
The ranger sighed,
Not another one. By the time Lorbam was back on his feet, the ranger was ready for him. There was no chance of Lorbam calming down, nor did the ranger plan on giving him one. With the intent to kill, he launched into a flurry of blows. Each of them found their mark. A punch here, a kick there, within seconds the Lye Maker was breathing his last breath.
The ranger sighed, now all he had to do was explain why he killed a fellow dwarf.
This is going to be a long week...* *
Work. Work. Work. That's all the miners been doing as of late. Below the surface, the miners were digging out sand. They were digging out the new entrance to the fortress, and the tunnels connecting it. They were among the few not hauling, the masons being the others. As time past, their progress grew, and before long....
Now it was the mechanics and masons turn to take over. Bridges were constructed to secure the area, all whilst the land was being deforested above them. Trees were an elf's favorite, but never a dwarf's. They were in the way of progress, progress of defense and machines.
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The miner licked his lips, the drink was satisfying. As he leaned back in his chair, he noticed a young dwarf standing close to him.
"Gather the miners, new orders are to be done." the youth said enthusiastically.
He wasn't surprised, there was never any rest for the weary...
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The traders will never understand the queen's orders, trading with these dwarfs. Upon reaching the site the first thing they saw was the cutting of trees. But there was little they could do, with a heavy heart they followed the path the dwarfs laid out. The cruelty of the dwarfs were high for the the depot that awaited them... was made of wood.
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"An ambush!" The shout came from one of the soldiers outside.
Upon hearing the call, the three squads rushed to arms. At the new entrance, the dwarfs awaited their enemy. A snatcher that went down the ramp came face to face with the dwarfs. Before the snatcher could get far up the ramp, he was hacked to pieces. At that moment the ambush party made it to the hill. With yells and arms they joined in battle.
Just as the dwarfs gained the advantage, another cry of ambush was heard. The goblins had flanked them! The macedwarf who spotted them realized his comrades were too busy with the first party. He charged at the spearsgoblin leading, and struck him. Before the rest of the goblins could reach him, he took off sprinting. Quick to recover, the spearsgoblin stabbed him in his leg as he ran. The macedwarf made it only 10 meters or so when the goblins caught up with him. As valiant as he was, he had little chance.....
By the time the goblins turned around to face the entrance, they saw that their allies had fallen. The dwarfs were seething with rage. They fired their crossbows then charged the goblins. The ambush was overwhelmed through numbers and strength.
Alas the dwarfs did not escape unharmed, many were wounded and had to be taken to the hospital. But the battle was won.
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Spring had past, and summer had arrived. Along with it came snatchers whom were greeted properly. With bolts and blades.
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As a side note, if you want this fort to die then let it die once I'm finished with my turn.
In case you're wondering, I'm building something to drown the unwanted visitors with using water.
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