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« Reply #795 on: April 06, 2011, 10:49:18 am »

Gorgeous work kisame12794!  I really like how it turned out, the notches are a great touch.

Sorry for the locked thread everyone, I must have clicked the button by accident without noticing on my way to bed last night.  :(

The update is coming later this afternoon.
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« Reply #796 on: April 06, 2011, 12:02:18 pm »

OOC: With regards to the locked thread, I want to offer my profound apologies.  It was an honest accident and I can understand how upsetting it would be after my long unannounced hiatus.  I swear to you that if I decide to retire the fortress, I will let you know with 100% clarity.  Again, very sorry about the mistake, I’m feeling particularly dumb today.  My only excuse is that I honestly didn’t know the lock button existed down there.  :( 

Ok, on with the update. 


Cog’s Journal, 5th of Felsite 317

Well that took far less time than I thought would be possible.  The obsidian factory floor is now flooded with magma.  In total, flooding the channel and the factory took the magma pipe down 2.5 floors.  It should be well on its way to refilling before we do the next phase of flooding.  Now comes the tricky part.  Time to pour water on the magma and actually start with obsidian production! 

It will be interesting to see how much of the factory one tank of water will convert. 

On a less pleasant note, the count has demanded that we make boxes and bags.  An easy enough mandate to fill I suppose.

Cog’s Journal, 8th of Felsite 317

Apparently Mebzuth the Armorsmith has wound up in jail yet again.  Apparently Zasit our mayor is still having difficulties with the idea that we don’t craft things out of metal ores, especially something as rare as aluminum!  It’s a waste of material.   But leaving that aside, apparently Mebzuth is serving her third term in prison, 51 days this time. 

Even though she was one of the suspects in the great sabotage of many years ago, I still pity her for being thrown in jail over something that I’ve specifically told dwarves in this fortress not to do.

Cog’s Journal, 11th of Felsite 317

Well the four tank plan I have will supply enough water.  It’s a pity only the first two tanks are completed right now.  The miners have been busy working on some digging for Undertaker.  I’ll have to look in on that when I have some spare time.  Hah!

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But it’s good to know my math is right on the nose.  More water will do the trick. 

Cog’s Journal, 13th of Felsite 317

The Elven caravan has arrived, right on schedule.  They have been solid trading partners, especially providing us with surface plants and exotic animals we can raise for food and pets.  I’ve dispatched Derm and company on a goblin patrol.  I’m also pleased they haven’t sent a diplomat in some time, we’ve been rather hard on the underground forests and I expect they wouldn’t appreciate out behavior. 

Cog’s Journal, 6th of Hematite 317

Sabotage  again!  And this time it result in the tragic death of Adker’s youngest son, Avuz Bomreklolok.  We had another tree grow up and block the flow of water up our pump stack so we had to shut it down while the woodcutters removed it.  During this shutdown, a door about halfway up the lower water pump stack was unlatched and rigged it with a trap that was triggered by a piece of silk string, exactly the kind of thing that a child would go after. 

Avuz and one of his siblings were taking the usual shortcut up the pump stack stairwell instead of the main stairway.  Apparently Avuz grabbed the string to pull it out and take it with him.  The door burst open, sending a rush of water straight at him.  His sibling managed to dodge up the stairs abut Avus was washed down the axel shaft straight down to the lowest level of the power plant. 

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The water did not cushion his impact.  He broke his ribs, legs and was knocked partially unconscious from what we can see.  He seems to have managed to swim as far as the stairwell in spite of this, and then he passed out and drowned.  Which leads to our second problem.  Apparently we neglected to install a drain in the lowest levels of the pump stack stairwell.  Avuz’s body is inaccessible in deep water until we remedy that.  I have dispatched the miners to work immediately and spread word that the pumpstack stairwell is NOT a shortcut.  This has been a tragic day, doubly so because he will be interred in our incomplete mausoleum before our other dead have been moved to their new homes. 

Oh and apparently trading with the Elves was unspectacular this year.  That is all I have to say about that. 

OOC:  I have no idea how that door opened.  The only thing I can think of is that the two children walking together, one of them pathed into the doorway, which was unlocked.  Regardless, it was a tragic event. 

@dermonster: Classic as usual.  You're far too powerful for these beasts.  Sorry about the accidental locking. 

@mcclay: I have plans along that line yes.  Primarily in the surface walls.  I don't want to have a huge risk of an angry dwarf kicking out a critical floodgate.

@breadbocks: Indeed.  I hope you like what I'm building when you see the result.   Also, with regards to the obsidian factory, I've thought on the design of this one a lot before building it.  I also tested this design on a small scale in an ancient fort.  One critical thing is to shut off the magma pumps when the space is 50% full so the pumps don't pressurize the magma up to the second level.  By dropping the water from above and in controlled quantities I can ensure full coverage of the factory floor without significant pockets of magma and leaving enough space for the water to dry out.  At least that's the theory.

@kisame12794: Again, have to say I love the drawing!   

@Scaraban:  Sorry about that, it won’t happen again.  :(  Now that I know that stupid button is there, I’ll probably be obsessively checking it every time I visit the site.
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« Reply #797 on: April 06, 2011, 07:12:40 pm »

Hmm... I hope you have a suitably epic fate planned for us all to celebrate the ending. Perhaps a single, catastrophic cave-in to do us all in.
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« Reply #798 on: April 06, 2011, 07:13:13 pm »

thanks for the praise guys. I think i may...

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I Need Paper!!!   I Need Pencils!!!
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« Reply #799 on: April 06, 2011, 08:14:44 pm »

Cog’s Journal, 5th of Hematite 317

Apparently wooden bins aren’t good enough for the count.  In response to the note I sent him notifying him of the completion of his bins, he turned around and informed me that they weren’t good enough and to try again. I guess we’ll try silk bags now.

Cog’s Journal, 23rd  of Hematite 317

Onol Erithniral, one of our haulers started babbling abruptly while hauling some items away from the depot.  The elves were offended and confused as he wandered off towards the metal shops. 

Events of the 25th of Hematite 317

Mebzuth Akrulish was skipping her way to the front of the fortress, heading outside to remove a bit of scaffolding on the surface.  Her birthday was a few short months away and she was terribly excited.  As she skipped up the walk way, something shining caught her eye.  A sparkling rock of some sort, perfect for her collection.  She saw another dwarf walking towards the stairwell but she didn't think much of it and turned her attention back to the small stone she was examining. 

Suddenly, there was a push against her back, and she tumbled forward, stone clutched tight in her hand.  She turned as she fell to see the dwarf she had trusted standing right where she had been standing, hands outstretched.  His name popped into her head and she was horrified but as she opened her mouth to yell at him she hit the magma.  And then all that could come out of her mouth was an unending scream of pain as her body burned and sank into the molten stone. 

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Zanfar quickly hurried back inside as the agonized screams began to fade behind him.  It wouldn't do to be seen in the area.  Fortunately, the fortress was developing many twists and turns.  Zanfar chuckled, pleased that a bit of sorrow had been introduced to the fortress. 

Long before the military arrived from the nearby barracks to investigate, the dark figure was gone. 

Cog’s Journal, 29th of Hematite 317

As I feared, most of Asmel and Vucar's family are fairly broken up about the loss of their child.  Zasit, our mayor is taking it particularly hard, he's very unhappy right now.  Omen is merely fine, but it's an extreme shift in attitude from a dwarf who is usually very happy. 

There is no evidence of anyone being responsible, but I find it hard to accept that two children could die so suddenly within a few months by accident. 

Cog’s Journal, 1st of Malachite 317

Onol created a truly exquisite table out of pig iron.  An unusual material choice, but the quality cannot be disputed!

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For now he stays a hauler, but his new skills will be very useful in the future. 

Events of the 16th of Malachite 317

Undertaker spoke a few words as the memorial to Kib Ogfath the Miner was installed in his tomb.

“You lived by the stone and died by the stone.  Rock was your life as it is of every dwarf.  Your corpse is lost to us, but your soul will be remembered here for all time.  This memorial speaks your name and reminds us that you gave of yourself to make Towersoared a better place.  Be at peace.” 

And with that, the stone slab bearing the name Kib Ogfath was placed in the Mausoleum of Towersoared behind the coffin that would bear his body had he survived. 

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It is said that there was a relieved sigh clearly audible in the wind up in the hills above Towersoared at the moment the slab was placed.  And from that day forth, the ghost of Kib was never seen again.

OOC: Bonus update as a small apology for the goof up last night.  No pictures of her death since there's nothing to see in the magma.  But that's where the bleeding event occurred.  Honestly, that wasn't planned I don't actually know how she died.  But I'm surprised this hasn't happened sooner with the number of children in the fortress. 

@Triaxx2: We'll see what happens!  On the one hand, the fortress crumbling in an epic disaster would be cool, on the other hand, it would be cool to see the fort succeed epically and have half of you die of old age.  I have some risky plans for the future though which I will implement before dwarves start dying of natural causes.   

@kisame12794: Ooh, very cool!  I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got in the works.  Let me know if you need any information to further your inspiration!  Heh, I can just see a dwarf running the halls of a supply store grabbing art supplies off the shelves and babbling madly. :) 

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« Reply #800 on: April 06, 2011, 08:52:26 pm »

So we have a serial killer on the loose who goes after children and kills with liquids. Sounds like a CSI episode. Go get 'em Syntic!

Apparently wooden bins aren't good enough for the count.  In response to the note I sent him notifying him of the completion of his bins, he turned around and informed me that they weren't good enough and to try again. I guess we'll try silk bags now.

Chests, coffers, bags. That's what "boxes and bags" means.

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« Reply #801 on: April 07, 2011, 12:22:54 am »

Don't you know Urist Imiknorris, that kid was going to be killed one way or another. Better a quick death from magma, than being entombed alive.

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Two deaths recently, and rumors are abounding that they had been no accident. Unfortunately, the people most likely to have seen anything are the victims and the culprits, and neither of them will be talking for obvious reasons. So I've decided to try something new to catch this criminal. I'm going to go to Cog and request a bit of something special for his next project.

I'm going to request that he describe how important this new project will be for the fortress, and that to avoid any accidents that guards will be posted at all times to prevent unauthorized workers from entering the work area. Behind the scenes though, he should make sure that the workforce for the project is understaffed so that progress goes slowly, and that the guards when doing change over should do such in a disorganized manner such that if someone was to observe them they could slip into the work area undetected. I'll then be watching from a hidden area during change over, so anyone trying to sneak in will be noticed by myself. I can then watch him and catch him in some sort of act of sabotage.
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« Reply #802 on: April 07, 2011, 04:16:07 am »

Meanwhile, the syntic-paranoid Martini will be finding a break in his busy schedule of mining and quarry bushing(Damn. Bushing is an actual word.) to observe Syntic following a shifty character into the important project turmoil to what could only be a plan making session with syntic's little helper.
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« Reply #803 on: April 07, 2011, 06:59:00 am »

Ahras journal:
this place have had guite a few accidents lately and worst of all...
they dont seem like accidents, someone pulled the lever that drowned that kid and im gonna find out who did it.....
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« Reply #804 on: April 07, 2011, 09:12:36 am »

Journal of Triaxx:

Wonderful. The Tower is starting to come together. I can't wait to see it finished. I guess I'll have to commission some brainless fool, er... I mean brave artist to sketch it for me.
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« Reply #805 on: April 07, 2011, 10:51:36 am »

Journal of Indri:
These silk strands are so fine, they run through my fingers like water. Or the finest of sands. So soothing...

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« Reply #806 on: April 07, 2011, 12:08:50 pm »

Cog’s Journal, 6th of Galena 317

The third Cistern is done, filled and now draining into the obsidian factory.  I expect all four cisterns will be needed to finish the job though. 

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Syntic brought an interesting proposal forward but I’m not sure how well it is going to work.  There are so many projects, how can we guard them all at once?  I want to see some more projects completed in my lifetime; this place must be more than those fools at mountainhome could ever conceive.  We must work hard and steadily now that we have access to obsidian!

I will grant Syntic some planned mismanagement of the few guards that will be assigned to the upcoming walls project, but I don’t believe we can afford to reduce the workforce.  There is still so much to do . . .

Cog’s Journal, 15th of Galena 317

The final tank is draining!  I hope I got this right . . .

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Cog’s Journal, 16th of Galena 317

VICTORY!!!

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Cog’s Journal, 17th of Galena 317

I received word from the front that a goblin snatcher was caught in our traps today.  On a whim, I suggested Derm and his crew should head out and see if any other were lurking about.  Instead, they stumbled onto a full ambush approaching the gates.  The ambush of course was taken to pieces easily by the military squad.  The only real excitement was when Bennet dodged into the moat.  Not deadly but a bit embarrassing I expect. 

Derm sadly didn't make it in time.  He was in bed actually sleeping when the call to arms came.  I expect some creatures in the caves are going to be sorry about that.  The final count was 4 to Rashem, 4 to Lars, 3 to Thor and 3 to Bennet.   

I overhead the four of them chatting about their best strikes and hits from the fight.  I quietly made some notes just to immortalize how dangerous they area. 

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The fortress is truly well defended. 

Cog’s Journal, 19th of Galena 317

Of course this time the human caravan arrived today, a mere 2 days after the goblin ambush.  Good thing the military cleaned things up already.  I've asked Derm and his squad to go back out once again to greet them. 

Cog’s Journal, 20th of Galena 317

What a busy month this has been.  Now we have another forgotten beast in the depths.  And this one is hideous and looks slightly rabid.

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What really puzzles me is how many of the recent forgotten beasts have looked like ticks.    At least this one mixed it up by having three eyes.  I've recalled Derm to take care of it, the rest of his soldiers can easily handle the goblins.  If he survives, this will be #8. 

Events of the, 2nd of Limestone 317

Derm quietly stalked the forgotten beast.  It was lurking in a lake riddled with stone columns that blocked its view.  Finally, without any urging or seeing Derm, the beast lurched out of the lake and into view.  It was truly hideous, foaming at the mouth like that.  He stepped out calmly out into view and spoke some simple words.  “Come taste some steel ugly.”

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The beast charged him madly, chomping wildly with it's teeth. As it came in for the first charge, Derm hacked it in the leg, fracturing the chitin shell.  Then he girded himself for the upcoming ordeal of being pushed around.  Charge, knocked down, block the bite, stand up, clear the head, repeat.  Just waiting for an opening. 

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But then as he dodged left and the right through the trees and rock columns he suddenly felt air at his back.  The beast had pushed him to the edge of the lake.  He braced himself for the plunge and went tumbling off the edge at the blow.  As he fell into the lake he took a solid swing with his axe and bashed it with his hands.  He did significant damage to it on those hits. 

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And then with a splash, he was in the water.  His brief swimming experience and incredible strength were more than sufficient to keep him from drowning.  And it seemed the beast couldn't bring its strength to bear as effectively in the water.  He was pushed around a bit more and then he went on the counteroffensive.  Every time it charged, he dodged to one side nimbly, hacking it with the axe and removing a foot. 

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The beast then hit him with two more solid charges.  He was briefly stunned and then on the third charge he kicked hard up off the bottom and out of the way.  The beast flew past and Derm punched it in the back of the head with all his might.  The beast let out a startled gasp and went still. 

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Derm easily made his way to shore and climbed out.  Another good fight.  The swim made it extra invigorating and it meant he didn't have to clean blood of himself this time.  He then started on the long walk back to the fortress.   

OOC: These beasts have truly been easy for Derm.  He's up to eight forgotten beasts defeated solo. 

@Urist Imiknorris: Whoops! 

@Syntic: I’ll have to see what I can do.  The hardest part is I’m not a fantastic writer and I’m just kind of taking this as the game throws it at me when dwarves die.  I’ll see what I can come up with.  I expect there will be some accidents since this is going to get rather complicated. 

@breadbocks: Heh, should be amusing.  I’m adding a security bridge inside your command center that can be controlled from your room and from below.  It’ll let Martini seal it up so a rampaging forgotten beast doesn’t charge in and destroy everything.

@Ahra: Nifty, another vigilante joins the fold!  Your dwarf is improving rapidly; nearly all his red physical stats have disappeared.  I expect to see green soon.

@Triaxx2: I’ll have a shot of the first suspended floor for you as soon as it is completed! 

@Indricotherium: Silk stocks are rising quickly! 

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« Reply #807 on: April 07, 2011, 12:19:22 pm »

Omen's Journal

I don't really know what to say . . .

I think I . . .

Poor Mebzuth.  If it was murder, I'm going to feed that dwarf to my pets a piece at a time.


OOC: Nice story additions, and the obsidian 'mine' looks great!  Great updates, Battlecat.
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« Reply #808 on: April 07, 2011, 12:20:34 pm »

Ahras journal:
i have only heard tales of them and here we have one, an obsidian factory where the earthblood mixes with the water.
the sound was earth-shattering as the water nearly exploded into steam, armok save us if the saboteur mixes with it.
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« Reply #809 on: April 07, 2011, 02:45:16 pm »

*Clapping sound*

Maybe we could shave off a bit of the adamantine? Theres a few bits that are obviously not going to open into a pit.
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