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

[exodius1]

Greetings!

So You want to hear a story? One about Dwarves and how they labored to create secure refuge for a rather unpopular King? Than you are in the right place!

My goal is to create a secure, defend-able and, most importantly, rich fortress worthy of becoming new mountain homes! I have few Regulations I have set up to differentiate it from any other fortress I have build:

Spoiler: Regulations (click to show/hide)

1. Military is to be 50% of max population, at least after we have 200 Dwarves.
2. Jobs are limited, We can have only so much of job allocations.
3. Outside of the Fortress is to be build from Stoneware (Yes we do have Fireclay^^)
4. KILL ALL THE ELVES!!
5. BEFRIEND ALL THE HUMANS!!
6. AFTER YOU BEFRIEND THEM, KILL ALL HUMANS!!

Spoiler: Jobs (click to show/hide)

As said in regulations each proffesion will have only few job opportunities. I'm sorry, I really cannot phrase it any better.

2 Miners
3 Farmers/Plant Processors
2 Brewers/Cooks
2 Masons
2 Engravers
2 Engineers
1 Gem Cutter/Setter
3 Craftsdwarves Wood/Bone/Stone
1 Leatherworker
3 Potter/Glazer
3 Furnace Operators
1 Armorer
1 Weaponsmith
1 Blacksmith/Metalcrafter
1 Miller/Dyer
1 Weaver/Clothier
1 Animal Trainer
1 Woodburner/Lye Maker/ Soap Maker
2 Woodcutters
2 Carpenters
2 Crossbowmakers
1 of Each Doctor
10 Guards (Yes, I count them separate to Military in this fort)
1 Manager/Bookkeeper
1 Broker
1 Hammerer
1 Baron (When the time comes)
10 Royal Guard
Others as Necessary

It may/may not add up to hundred. It is flexible and subject to change, if situation needs it so if you want a clothier and there is one already I may make an exception and add another. Just not very often^^

Those who are part of the story, in no particular order:

Spoiler: Exodius the First (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Peregar (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: CubeJackal (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Sumyunguy (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Solymr (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Red (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Flame (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Bsnott (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Bsnott v2 (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Zurko (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: HissinhWallnuts (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Urist-Soon-to-Be-Dead (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Kolkeskal, the Kitten Biscuit (click to show/hide)

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If you want to see someones personality just ask^^

Oh and most important rule: Feel Free to make RP Journals or other type of entries, I accept both prose and rhyme^^ Drawings and other art are also most welcome^^

All in all I give you Murderwheel!

Spoiler: Our Flag, pledge allegiance to it! (click to show/hide)

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Map of Murderwheel

Here is the video series, it covers year 17 so it is a bit spoiler-y

[exodius1]

And now for the first update^^:

Spoiler: Prologue (click to show/hide)

I have been called-in from my vacation. I had been ill for a long time and have barely recovered from Forgotten Beast poison, I used to be a Militia Captain but the long recovery made my skills deteriorate completely. Before the summons I was practicing with a pick to keep in shape, all moot if you ask me, I need an Axe in hand to be happy but I will not stoop so low as to cut wood. Working with wood, although necessary if we want to sleep in beds, is something disgusting to me, strikes me with being too elvish and I as sure know we do not need any more Fey influence in our homes. Only beds, barrels and bins are acceptable by me. Unless we are talking about using wooden bolts to shoot elves, than I may consider slight change to my morals.

But I'm digressing, I was summoned to embark to a place called Murderwheel and build a mighty Fortress atop a nameless volcano. Easy enough. Only problem was that I had no opportunity to hand pick my colleagues. I guess it will have to do. We will arrive at our destination sometime in early spring.

And Because I have some time:

Spoiler: Chapter I, or Start Unpacking (click to show/hide)

We have arrived. It is rather cold out here but we will live. Unfortunately some mason lady managed to wrestle Expedition Leader position from me only to order us to climb to the top of the volcano and break wagon half way there.

'Good job, "Leader". Anyone against me taking charge again?' I asked the group.
 
'No, not really.' They answered and even our rather embarassed mason agreed that giving me position is a wise choice.

'Very well. We will start in a rather standard way. Woodworker! Cut those trees! We need some logs for beds and few sticks may be useful to make a bonfire untill we can move inside. Miner and I will Dig into Eastern Side of the volcano.' I stopped seeing their suprised looks. 'What's wrong?'

'Umm.. Nothing, we are just not used to seeing Expedition Leaders doing any real work.' Said mason  not looking me in the eyes. Well, that explained a lot didn't it.

'Don't get too used to it, as soon as we have next wave of migrants I'm ditching the Pick and start training with the Axe. Now get moving, I want this wreck of a wagon to be cleaned up by anyone who is idle.' I said and left to start digging our entrance.


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[CubeJackal]

I'd like a dwarf, please! Any dwarf is fine. Name him or her 'CubeJackal'.

[peregarrett]

I claim woodworker, name him Peregar, the Capr Enter.
Mostly work as carpenter, cutting trees only when need material and will pass that duty on some unlucky migrant.

[exodius1]

Both of you had been dwarfed but due to me writting this chapter in a train I will not mention your names yet^^. Sorry.

Spoiler: Chapter II, or First Migrants! (click to show/hide)

I was enjoying a drink after a very long day. We had just finished excavating first nine bedrooms, done digging out Command Center (my personal Quarters that is) and made some space for a sparring room. They need to be furnished but we will do so relatively quickly.

'Migrants!' I heard the Broker shouting to me.

'How many?' I shouted back.

'Five! Three children it seems! Do you want me to deal with that?!'

'No, I'll do it myself!' After all it is important for them to know who is in charge here. I have quickly finished my drink and rushed to the front gate.

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''ello, Sir. My name is....' Started a lady-dwarf in front of me.

'I'm not interested in names right now, only what you can do for the fortress.' I said Impatiently. 'Profession?'

'I was schooled to be a fisher, I can catch and prepare fish better than anyone you know.' She answered with badly hidden pride in her voice.

'Congratulations, you are  a miner now.' I said giving her my pick.

'But...But...' She stuttered in shock.

'Tell me, do you see ANY place here where one can catch fish? 'Cause I sure cannot, unless you can catch and prepare magma crabs. Now go, there is digging to be done, the other miner will explain you what to do.' I said turning away from her and facing her husband. As she sulked away her children followed her. 'Profession?'

'None, Sir! However I was trained in art of using a crossbow, Sir!' He said. It was clear he had been told military discipline.

'We can use it here. However you have to make your own equipment as we do not have a leather worker yet. Do you know how to do it?'

'Just theory, Sir!' Exclaimed our Marksdwarf, his body moving slightly, as in reflex, into perfect military pose, no doubt trained through countless musters. No doubt he will make a good soldier.

'It will have to do. But there is one problem'

'What is it, Sir?'

'We have very little leather. In fact we only have enough for a quiver. And no animals left to butcher. What can we do about it?'

'Hunt, Sir.'

'So what are you going to do untill we have enough leather to outfit you in a full uniform?'

'Hunt, Sir!'

'Indeed. Go make yourself a quiver and get some bone bolts. And while you are there tell the woodworker to move his ass and make few crossbows. Dismissed!'

'Yes, Sir!'

This Fortress seems to be turning out all right.

No pictures for this one, unless you want to see personalities of those claimed. Just kidding I'll show them anyway^^

Spoiler: Exodius the First (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Peregar (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: CubeJackal (click to show/hide)

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[peregarrett]

Iffy memory, poor empathy, very bad analytical abilities, poor focus, very bad intuition, but good for social relations. That's the leader we all need here! Just never ask him to sing.

If we find any alder here, please store its logs into special stockpile. I'll use then to furnish my room.

[exodius1]

Iffy memory, poor empathy, very bad analytical abilities, poor focus, very bad intuition, but good for social relations. That's the leader we all need here! Just never ask him to sing.

If we find any alder here, please store its logs into special stockpile. I'll use then to furnish my room.

I did not find any alder yet, we are still in the early stages so no customized rooms at this point, wait a year or two^^ After that I'll do my best to accommodate any wishes^^

EDIT: Feel free to make a little journal or something so i get the feeling for your personality. Will be easier to write about you^^

[Urist Mc Dwarf]

I'd like to be dorfed as Urist-Soon-to-be-corpse, in a dangerous profession.

[exodius1]

I'd like to be dorfed as Urist-Soon-to-be-corpse, in a dangerous profession.

Ok, what do you consider dangerous profession? 'Cause you may have to wait a bit for the right dwarf. Claimable ones are updated in the OP every time I get a wave or dwarf someone so they are pretty accurate as to what is available ATM^^

[bsnott]

I call bookkeeper!

[exodius1]

I call bookkeeper!

Added as a manager, as discussed off-screen. It was the only instance I allow it, i do not want any favouritism here.^^

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Spoiler: Chapter III, or Shopping (click to show/hide)

There was another wave of migrants, they received a similar treatment to the previous one. We had some disilusioned farmers, one of them, Bsnott, is our new manager and bookkeeper. Silly fellow, doesn't like tradition, according to others at least. For me he lookes like a hothead who never seen a battle in his life. I know his name only because he wouldn't stop shouting it in my face every time I called him a "manager" or a "bookkeeper". I'm going to call him that anyway, until he learns his place.

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'Caravan! Do you want anything in particular, Boss?' Broker had shouted across the halls.

'All the wood they have! And a battle axe! Just not copper one! And do not forget to get some leather for Cube!' I shouted back. Cube is the Marksdwarf from the first wave of migrants. Wood will also be appreciated by Peregar, our Carpenter, he was complaining about snow getting in his shoes. After both Spring and Summer I know that this snow never melts. Quite scenic, really.

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I have ordered more wood and leather form the Mountain Homes, both commodities are rather rare out here. I have also inspected the battle axe bought by the broker. It is a simple construct, hardly a show of art but it will do until we have our own industry up and running. It is made of bismuth bronze, only upgrade possible is either silver or steel but we do have tetrahedrite.

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My Battle Axe disappeared. Damned kobolts! I hope all their manhoods freeze off out there! Eh, I guess I have to make one myself, I know the theory.

Don't get used to updates being made so often^^

[flame99]

Claiming the to-be Cook/Brewer, under the name of Flame.

[exodius1]

Claiming the to-be Cook/Brewer, under the name of Flame.

Done, And Done

Spoiler: Flame (click to show/hide)

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[flame99]

Spoiler: Journal of Flame, Entry 1 (click to show/hide)

This is well and truly amazing! An overseer, doing work besides faffing about in his quarters! I do wish I was doing something a bit more exciting, however. At least the farmers get to have the thrill of hunting vermin, and the miners have the anticipation of finding gems or striking the Caverns. I, on the other hand, get to do wondrous tasks like squeezing mushrooms and mincing the mushrooms before throwing them into the watery brew the squeezed mushrooms left behind. We aren't even making Sewer Brew, the drink of royalty, but we've got the mad idea of hosting the royalty within our walls! Still, I suppose it's safe work, and I should be thankful I'm not sitting outside all month, waving a wooden axe at every raven that looks at me funny. Knowing my luck, they'd send me off to go kill some geese. I do dislike the fact that Exodius plans on attacking the Elves, so that would probably mean no wild strawberry seeds, just these bloody disgusting purple mushrooms. They say that eating too many of the things makes you insane, you know.

[HissinhWalnuts]

Claiming a cheesemaker craft dwarf, stone preferred.