Didn't think I would be posting another so soon, but this would most certainly be a big news day.
Highwall News Journal "All the granite you care about, half the microcline you don't."
11th Felsite 107 *SPECIAL EDITION*
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This issue dedicated to the fallen soldiers in today's battle:
Earath Futuretones (Hunter), Vaecaex Targetpanted the Depressed Teacher (Champion Lancer), Vaesinnak Ropegift (Champion Lancer), Kearg Fencedbind(Crossbowman), Faerek Twinepots(Crossbowman), ,"" (Cat tied to rope)
The Flame of Jade Defeated! Legendary Dragon killed by bolt to heart!
Arurik Glowedtreasure the Flame of Jade the Red Dragon attacked the fortress today and was defeated by the superior might of the Highwall military. The dragon attacked the lone hunter sent to negotiate with him and quickly set out to attack the fortress only to meet the great military might of Highwall, led by General Ulhar himself. The battle was great and bloody but ending in the eventual defeat of the dragon from a bolt piercing the upper body. However losses were great. 90% of the regular military is listed as KIA. General Ulhar himself the only melee classed soldier to survive the engagement, has announced his retirement due to the loss of his leg to the dragon, and a replacement is yet to be chosen. All signs however point to crossbowman Eorn Firehoof to be appointed as the new ... (Continued on page 2A)
Work ceased during dragon attack, metalsmithing stoppage expected soon.
Naturally all work had ceased during today's dragon attack. However due to the heavy combat losses a magma shortage is expected soon during the burial ceremonies as each soldier's tomb is flooded with magma. Which will likely put a halt to all metal and glass related work as the magma refills to normal levels. The shortage is estimated to last about half a month from most estimates, but can potentially last longer depending on the magma pipe's ... (continued page 4C)
Military job fair tomorrow! Hero Eorn to give a speech.
There will be a military job fair held in the main hall at noon tomorrow, do to an "sudden unexpected decrease in the number of deploy-able soldiers" Due to the high idle rate of the fortress there is expected to be a high turnout, and the Hero Eorn Firehoof will be there as well, dedicating a speech to recently fallen soldiers. General Ulhar is also expected to be in attendance, however due to accusations of cowardice he is expected to stay out of the spotlight. The accusations come from reports of him intentionally falling down the cliffside after becoming wounded in battle. His soldiers including the hero himself claim he acted valiantly in the face of mortal peril, however many of the general's political opponents state ...(continued page 1E)
(Editors note: Red dragons are size 40 winged beasts with true fire immunity. They are both immune to fire and extreme heat and larger than anything else in DF.)
And Repulsion That site sounds absolutely awesome. Unfortunately with good starting luck like that something horrible is going to strike soon. It's a fact of dwarven science.