Cog’s Journal, 18th of Obsidian 325With the year end fast approaching, I have some paperwork to catch up on. Today I had two more dwarves come by my office requesting name changes. The first was a member of hauling crew III. She is now known as Kaist. When I asked her if she wanted a career change to go along with the new name she shrugged and said she wasn’t sure yet.
The second name change was much more interesting. My standing policy is to put all dwarves into the masonry crew on arrival to the fortress. With all the construction, we can never have enough. This recent arrival has decided that he’s better suited going back to his original discipline as a bonecarver. He’s also asked to be renamed Markressler. He’ll have to compete with Martini for bones but I’m sure there are enough for both of them.
Cog’s Journal, 19th of Obsidian 325Oh hey look, a goblin siege has arrived. I was wondering where they had gotten to. Time for the military to have a day of entertainment.
Events of the 20th of Obsidian 325The army was just arriving at the gates of towersoared when they heard yells of terror. Apparently Abyss the Glassmaker and Fath the Hauler were outside for some reason and a Kobold Ambush popped up around them as well as the goblins. Derm immediately ordered two squads to sweep up to try and rescue them.
Abyss was incredibly light on his feet and immediately began dodging and weaving around the kobolds and ran for the hills. Fath was not so lucky, he caught a sword from a goblin in the foot and collapsed. The goblin ripped poor Fath to shreds before beheading him.
The goblins were larger and even more vicious in this battle. Muffintoast was taken aback by the ferocity and was knocked down. Suddenly, the goblins sword bit flesh. Muffintoast watched in disbelief as his arm flew off in spite of his platinum shield and adamantine armor. Then another slash and flash of pain as his other hand was severed by the goblin. Gasping in pain Muffintoast collapsed to the ground, bleeding profusely. A few moments later he simply stopped breathing, the shock was just too much.
Nearby, Ustuth Orreg the Axedwarf was fighting hard when suddenly the world went black. He was found later, an iron bolt straight through the adamantine helmet, and his head.
Dragonshardz had successfully retreated from battle. The goblins were vicious! His arm was cut open to the bone and he had dropped his adamantine shield on the battlefield due to the injury. And then as he retreated another goblin had fired a bolt that lodged deep into his chest. He was still able to walk but the pain was extreme.
Child of Armok the Hammerdwarf was also caught off guard by the ferocity of the goblins. These were the biggest, nastiest goblins he had seen in his life. Perhaps that was why a goblin managed to clip him in the arm and sever it. He quickly applied pressure to the injury to try and stop the bleeding.
Child of Armok heard the horns, the battle was over and the siege had been pushed back. But at what cost? He wasn’t even certain he could survive this injury. Gasping with pain, he began the march back to the fortress.
Cog’s Journal, 21st of Obsidian 325That was without a doubt the most costly siege Towersoared has seen in a decade. There were more serious injuries from this siege than we saw from the battle for the adamantine which is still ongoing!
One dead hauler, two dead soldiers, and two severely injured soldiers. I’m really surprised that Child of Armok is still alive after losing his arm! I’m even more surprised that he’s reasonably happy. When I asked him, he said, well I had a pretty decent drink yesterday, so I can probably get past it.
Cog’s Journal, 22nd of Obsidian 325Two more name changes, the residents of this fortress are keeping me on my toes today! The first we have is a miner who felt the need for a change. Pittsy is a fairly risky name for a miner, but whatever works!
The next name change is from none other than one of our fortress mayors from many years ago. She lost out to Zasit when he came of age over a decade ago. She’s also the creator of the very first artifact created in Towersoared, the indigo tourmaline throne known as Geshud Likotsat. She’s also been responsible for much of the work to cut the gems for the stained glass windows. I just hope her legacy isn’t lost with the name change!
I’ve closed the book on name changes for the year. Any further requests will be taken care of in the spring. Between the funerals and preparation for the year end celebration (now a wake in honor of our fallen comrades) I’m just full up.
OOC: Thank you all for your kind words and congrats! I’m finally adapting to my new shortage of sleep. Just to answer the general questions, my wife and I have a little girl, she’s a real sweetheart. 
I’m back to shooting for a minimum of 1 update per week. As for the siege, that’s the worst route we’ve had in a long time.
@Kel the Oblivious: Excellent read as always! I think Cog may be able to meet you request.
@siraidan: It’s all good! I feel inadequate as well I think Kel is a better writer than me as well. 
@werty892: I’ll look into it, but I draw the line at fire breathing since it’s pretty much guaranteed death. I’d be more willing if burns could be treated more reliably. Increasing their size again is on the list though.
@ArchAIngel: A spear it shall be then!
@arclance: Thanks for answering that! I had pretty much determined it wasn’t possible but it’s nice to know I haven’t missed something.
@Kaist: No idea bout cloning dwarves but your dwarf is assigned above. Did you just want to stick with hauling, or are you interesting in a new
@markressler: Should be doable! I’ve got your dwarf assigned above! I’ve picked out a recent arrival who was actually a bone crafter but got dumped into the masonry pool.
@Triaxx2: Sounds good!
@Pittsy: I’ve assigned you a miner above; the military is exhausted for available dwarves. Especially the males!
@werty892: I’m back at last! Adapting to having a daughter has been a significant challenge! Especially in the spare time department. I do approve of the bump picture, very cute!
@Eldes: Thanks kindly! I’m actually quite relieved the fortress has started running at a proper fps. I was certain breaching the hidden fun stuff was going to kill it.
@Sotsepmet Koicei: That is a tall order but one that should be doable given time. I’ll see what I can do.
@Clover Magic: I have assigned you a dwarf above! She’s a significant character who’s been a highly valuable member of the fortress for many years. Welcome!
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