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\ The Spurian Chronicle \
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\ Vol. 5, Issue 3 \
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\ Editor: Selder'a Firedrake \
\ Assistant Editor: Lycosa Rabida \
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\ DFC Staff: Naghan, Zara'sheen, Wayfarer, \
/ \ Vega, Smogg, Zook, Ragarn, and Anak \
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Table of Contents
1) _Letter From the Editor_ by Selder'a Firedrake
2) _Who's Who of Spur_ by the FSSC Staff
3) _The Temple Burnings Through a Flerian's Eyes_ by Naghan Tirel
4) _Intereview with the Peddler_ by Lycosa Rabida
5) _The Pride_ by Naghan Tirel
6) _Hearthstone Songs_ by the Bardic Community of Spur
7) _The Rise of the Classes_ by the Spurians Guilds and FSSC Staff
8) _Crime Reports_ compiled by the FSSC Staff
10) _Rumors_ compiled by the FSSC Staff
11) _FSSC Contest_ by Selder'a Firedrake
12) _Classified Ads_ by the citizens of Spur
13) _OOC: Notes_ by the FSSC Staff
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Letter from the Editor
By Selder'a Firedrake
Hello once again, good Spurians! As you have probably noticed just
by my name, there have been many changes in the Spur since the last issue.
From the first weapon being drawn at the Great Pillaging to the discovery of
Flita's past, the FSSC has been there consistently to bring you the news that
YOU want to hear. That is what makes my announcement so hard: effective
after the completion of the third issue of the fifth volume, I will no longer
be the editor of the Spurian Chronicle. Seeing as you are reading this, you
can now assume that I am no longer the editor of this fine paper. Let it be
known that this was my choice alone; none tried to force me out of the
position. I simply felt that it was time someone else took over the paper
and that I return to saving the world and writing articles once more. Since
I have already said most of my good-byes, let me take a quick moment to thank
those that I forgot to mention in my farewell speech:
Naghan, for his invaluable writing skills and drive. Without
you we would not have had this issue.
Lycosa, for taking the job of Assistant Editor when no one
else wanted it.
Junor, for the things he has done.
And that finishes what I have to say in this, my final Letter
from the Editor. Be well, friends, and read on - my final issue awaits!
--+== Selder'a Firedrake
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The Who's Who of Spur
By the FSSC Staff
Seeing as this is my final issue, I decided to get the FSSC staff
writers to reveal to us the nature of two significant Dragons in Spurian
History. Though there have been many, they ended up choosing two that I have
had the honor to call friends: Baal AkAar and Junor Lemmsjid. Both of them
represent the true nature of the Dragons, though each in a different way.
Read on and see for yourselves!
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Baal AkAar: One of Spur's original citizens, Baal AkAar helped to
define what it means to be a Hero of Spur. A black Dragon currently at his
second stage of life, he has lived through numerous threats including Soros,
the Muatana-Al uprising, and the Ice Devil incident. But Baal has done more
than live through these events: he helped shape their outcome. Baal was a
key force in defeating Soros, defending the city from his armies when they
attacked and helping to defeat the traps and perils in his citadel when it
was invaded. His blade cut through the necks of more Muatana-Al ferals than
any other Spurian, earning him the nickname "The Executioner" in some circles.
He assisted in the rescue of Laurana from the Ice Devil's clutches, never
regretting the pain and injury it caused him. Baal is, in short, a hero of
the highest caliber.
But Baal is also a Dragon some consider too strict and ready to react
with his sword. Some (mainly those that did not have to deal with the
Muatana-Al Bane) consider his mass extermination of the vampire-kin through
their decapitation vile and unthinkable. [Editor's Note: Removing a Muatana-
Al's head causes it to suffer permanent death, as does dying in sunlight] As
well, the black Dragon has been known to swiftly kill any that insulted his
race or pick his pocket. This has caused occasional problems with those that
believe that pickpocketing should not be a capitol offense and those that
think all Spurians have free speech.
Those that believe such things , however, are in the minority. Most
know the skilled Dragon only decapitated those that attacked others without
remorse on a daily basis. As well, Baal has always warned those around him
about how he deals with pickpockets, and has always told those that insulted
him what would occur if they continued. He is kind to Secians and would run
himself through rather than hurt one. He has been known to make jokes about
himself, often pointing out to others that he is the shortest Dragon in Spur.
Baal is considered a dear friend to many notable Spurians, including Selder'a
the Dragon and Laurana the Healer. In short, Baal is the definition of
nobility; his spirit is truly Dragon.
Favored Items: A two-handed red steel bastard-sword and a black glass bastard
sword.
Group Affiliations: The Dragon Council.
Notable Deeds: Has defended the Spur from Soros, the Ice Devil, feral
Muatana-Als, and other threats too numerous to mention; is the co-founder of
the Governor's Games; has decapitated more Muatana-Als than any other Spurian
in history.
Current Location: Baal is currently wandering the world; he may not be seen
in the Spur for decades to come.
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Junor Lemmsjid: A Golden Second Stage Dragon, is short in stature
but great in intelligence. Arriving in the Spur several years ago, Junor lent
his mighty sinews and even mightier intellect to such famed quests as the
Warpstone Affair, the Rift Quest, the Yolldin Quest, the Mackal Quest, and
others.
During his tumultous youth Junor was known for his quick anger and
impetuous nature. Finding power in the realm of darkness, Junor was the first
Dragon to, through meddling with the powers of Chaos, completely turn from
the Draconic Ways of Entropy to the uncertain path of the Chaotic Alignment.
Six Spurian years ago Junor bonded with Trenal the Secian and ascended
to the Second Stage. It is rumored that his Change tore him, painfully, back
to Entropy, leaving indelible marks upon his psyche. Since his Change, Junor
has been slow to anger, extremely conservative, and somewhat flippant in the
face of solemnity. When in battle and extremity, however, Junor's old self
appears and he takes as many risks as the most hot-blooded young Leuian.
When not defending the Spur, Junor has been known to frequent the
Yelican Caves and the cavern of the Carnivorous Spiders, his glowing drathain
great-axe cutting a swath through the ranks of his enemies. As he ages,
however, Junor has been seen hunting less and less. Junor has always professed
himself as a warrior before a Rune Mage, but of late he has been seen invoking
runespells rather than swinging his weapon, perhaps in anticipation of a time
where weapons will be useless and magick paramount.
Favored Item: A glowing turquoise drathain great-axe.
Group Affiliations: Keeper of the Dragon Council keys, member of the Order of the
Crystal Star (now defunct), member of the Save the Spur Society, member of the Spurian
Mercenaries Guild (now defunct).
Notable Deeds: Defended the Spur from countless enemies, from cicadas to Dark Terrors
to crystalline gargoyles. Repositor of several unique magickal artifacts, from the Green
Broadsword of Wishes to the Lightning Globe. The foremost authority on and most
consistent winner of the Drag the Elder Games.
Current Location: About the Spur, foraying to Meetpoint once in a while to look for
cheap deals.
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The Temple Burnings Through a Flerian's Eyes
By Naghan Tirel
Dragons are contrary creatures, and they make for especially
insufferable Editors. I should have realized, the very moment that I qualified
my resume with "I dislike blood and all forms of violence" that my most
esteemed Editor would see fit to saddle me with each and every article of m
ayhem that he could dream up in his wily draconian brain. I begin to wonder,
in fact, if the latest episodes of destruction that have taken our once-
peaceful Spur into the very depths of the Dark Realm were manufactured for the
sole benefit of my viewing. My recent work, "Independent Singularity", deals
with the idea of the self as whole and all others as constructs created by
the self to tribulate the soul, and I suggest that you peruse it if you are
feeling especially paranoid. There is, after all, no greater adversary than
one's own self. That having been said, this latest, third installation in the
Soporific Series diverges from the genre by failing to deal with an
institution of the Spur (i.e. the Governors' Games and the Drag the Elder
Games); rather, this is an article wrestling with the ideas behind the burning
of the Temple of Set and the attacks upon the Temples of Unknown and Elindale.
I invite you, the loyal reader, to follow me, mind open, as I analyze the
thoughts, feelings, and needs behind the infamous Temple Burnings.
It is worthy to note that, four Spurian weeks before the burning of
Set, Selder Firemix, the oldest Dragon currently dwelling in the Spur,
ascended from the Second Stage to the Third. Selder'a (as he is now known, the
"'a" being an ancient Dragon honorific) is but the second Dragon known to
have completed this most important of Changes (Thumper'a being the first), so
little is known about the psychological (not to mention physiological)
changes that accompany this most painful of events. One can assume, however,
by viewing the results of the First Changes undergone by many Dragons, that
Selder'a's mind was both expanded and warped by his Change. Moreover, his
Change was undergone without the Secian Bond. It is rumored, in fact, that
Selder'a's Bondmate was none other than the Arachnian Lycosa, and that the
unconventional Dragon was able to somehow manipulate the Arachnian's heritage
to form a pseudo-bond.. If the rumor is true, then Selder'a's mind underwent
a Change greater than that of his body; a Change opening him to new
possibilities that may, before, have been unclear.
Several days after his Change, Selder'a announced that he, allied with
the forces of Taath, would burn three Spurian Temples, beginning with the
Temple of Set, which was to be razed on the first of the Second Month. The
High Priest of Taath, Dolomedes Triton, did not deny that he was allied with
Selder'a (and, as it turned out, he was). It is difficult to discern the High
Priest's motive: Dolomedes, as an Arachnian, comes as close to being
unknowable as one can imagine (I do not pretend to understand the twisted
workings of the Arachnian mind --Chaos is their desmene, and the aching,
violent yearning of beings stripped of Magick simply cannot be comprehended
or empathized with). Dolomedes' professed motive, however, was simple: he
wished to slay people and commit other, similar, violent acts.
The bitter irony of the Taathian-Dragon Alliance --Taath's temple had
been burned many times by Dragonkind-- was not lost on some. Relion Lem, a
fervent follower of Set, preached loudly and long-windedly against the
Alliance and its purpose, but his efforts availed neither him or his God: the
plans to attack the Temple of Set continued.
As the First of the Second Month approached, tension mounted. Many
barbed words were exchanged within the confines of the Town Square, and much
strife ensued when various Secians, including Filo (a Settian), Flita, and
Rollii, vowed to defend Set against the Dragons. Many Dragons, most notably
Razil, broke openly with Selder'a and washed their hands of the entire event,
often citing their reason as the detrimental effect temple burnings tend to
have on Dragon-Secian relations. The Set burners, however, were largely
unmoved by such strife; some observers noted that they (those who were not in
on the burning for recreational purposes) seemed possessed of an almost
reforming spirit. This "reforming spirit" shall be discussed later.
Having performed a multitude of interviews and having read diverse
second-hand accounts, I am able to put some credence to the rumor that, even
before the Burning, there were parties engaged in conscious efforts to drive
a wedge between Seciankind and Dragonkind. Most sources point to Relion Lem
as the perpetrator of this: he was often known to trumpet forth his theory
that the Dragons had long ago decided to ignore Seciankind and leave all
Secians to their fates. One source, however, contradicts the notion that this
idea was entirely Relion's: at one point before the attack, Relion was seen
introducing his "friend", a Frontacian named Sinistrah, to various Secians
(some of whom would later be seen defending the temples against the Dragons).
Because the name "Sinistrah" has since become a prominent in the Spur, it is
interesting to note that this is the first instance of him being sighted in
the confines of the city (since his departure many months ago).
The First of the Second Month came along and the Burning of Set was
at hand. The defenders, pitifully few in number, assembled at their temple
while Selder'a called the attackers to the Bank of the Spur. I, meanwhile,
viewed the event through a crystal scrying ball (courtesy of the FSSC Main
Office). The attackers were: Karak the Anthian, Scatman the Human, Lycosa the
Arachnian, Selder'a the Dragon, uhm the Arachnian, Smogg the Dragon, Mojo the
Dragon, Gristle the Thugian, Dolomedes the Arachnian, and Drek the Monitanian.
[Editor's note: Mojo was originally a spectator, but after being killed by
the defenders decided to join the Army of the Dragon.]
At this point, Selder'a told the force to "Remember, there MAY BE
spectators.. do not kill everyone. In fact, I would prefer no killing at all."
This statement can be read in two ways: first, it may have been a cynical
attempt to create a false moral ground for the attacking party to stand on;
second, it may have been a true, honest statement in accordance with the
strange "reforming" mood possessed by the serious attackers. Many critics of
the attack would be happy enough in their belief that the former reading is
the correct one. I, however, am not satisfied with initial readings: as a
reporter and historian, I seek to dig deeper, and I am, I own, intrigued by
the possibilities of the second reading. Most likely the statement was a
mixture of both readings (all things being equal), and I shall explore it as
such.
On, however, with the attack. The attacking party proceeded down
Temple Way, not knowing the extent of the defense (though, in most opinions,
it would take a mighty host indeed to defeat this particular set of
attackers). First contact came just outside Set's Portal when Nite the Psycian
leaped from the shadows and cried, "The Water In The River Runs Warm!!"
Surprised that Nite was a believer in existentialism, the attackers paused
briefly enough for Rollii the Secian to jump from the shadows and begin
casting a runespell. Selder'a, having finally revised his opinion of Nite's
character, managed to raise an eyebrow before Nite's Psycian powers confused
his mind. Sarik the Anthian and Filo the Secian completed the ambush by
jumping from behind an overturned fruit cart and laying upon the attackers
with runes and weapons. "T'would seem we are being attacked," Selder'a
brilliantly informed posterity.
The ambushers were driven off, for the most part, and the attackers
entered Set's temple. The battle continued bloodily, and I am not interested
in describing the particulars. Some images stay with me: Vay the Dragon
attacking Smogg the Dragon from hiding; Sarik and Karak, both Anthians,
battling in the eaves; vipers, minions of Set, defending Set's altar;
Selder'a's Dragon fire smashing into the altar; Relion the San Elf appearing
and calling upon Set, to no avail; the altar of Set burning, incandescent
--yes, stone can burn, I have seen it, seen it with my own eyes; smoke rising
from the collapsing temple; the weeping of the dead; the lusterless eyes of a
slain Secian.
The efforts of the defenders bore no fruit. Set was burned as no
temple has been burned before. Even the attackers were slightly dazed. Their
boasting was vigorous and loud, but it rang false in my ears. I could see
that they, save the Dragon who led them, still did not know exactly why they
had carried out the burning. Certainly it was a rollicking battle for those
insensitive to nuance, but it was also a horrible, catastrophic event, the
memory of which still leaves me with tearing, fragmented images of horror.
Would that I could somehow exorcise these images! The followers of Set walk
about the Spur, alive, but their faces are drawn and their eyes are dim:
long will it be before they recover.
Selder'a, after the attack, announced that the Temple of Unknown
would be burned two days hence. Many Leuians follow Unknown, and the Leuian
Pride (who had been standing by laughing smugly during the burning of Set)
vowed to defend the Faceless One to the death. On the appointed day, two vast
hosts gathered: the original attackers faced the original defenders of Set,
plus Elendron, Brigham, Zara'Sheen (all three members of the Pride), and
Aristobulous the Psycian. As well, after the events of the last temple
assault, there was but one spectator: Vega the Dragon.
The blood shed during this attack turned the walls of the Temple
crimson, and the defenders, though they slew several attackers, died in
multitudes. The lone spectator, Vega, was also butchered a number of times by
the defenders, even though she had told them of her position and helped them
prepare beforehand. One should point out, however, that no one lost anything
in dying - Lysandra the Secian resurrected all who fell. There is a vague,
unconfirmed rumor that Selder'a paid Lysandra to resurrect every dead Spurian,
even the fallen foes.. but only Lysandra and Selder'a know for certain if
this is true.
Several unexplained factors led to the ultimate survival of Unknown's
Temple, including temporal problems that have always plagued the Spur during
great battles (it is my learned opinion, as put forth in my book "Overload",
that great concentrations of magickal power, such as those found during
battles, cause the Warpstone to, in an act of magickal self-defense, freeze
the battle scene). Some say that Unknown appeared on the battlefield, in the
shape of a tiger, and put a stop to the fighting. It will be several years
before historians have finished the colossal task of sifting through written
accounts and reach a consensus as to what actually happened.
The attack upon Set left many with a sense of sorrow. The attack upon Unknown,
or rather the defense, left many with a feeling of distaste. Long have the
acts of disarming precious weapons and casting Sleep Dart upon folk, with the
intent of stripping items from their bodies, been considered base and dis-
honorable. The distinction between "Thief" and "Feral", while always entirely
objective and given to unfair interpretation, has usually rested on the
stealing of items --once a "Thief" begins disarming and sleep-searching, he
is thereafter known as a "Feral".
The Leuian Pride has a long history of battling Thieves and,
especially, Ferals. My knowledge of this history led me to believe that the
defense of Unknown would be honorable, even glorious. A fitting tribute to
the Unknown God. I was shocked and bewildered to find that the opposite was
true: Zara'Sheen the Leuian and Brigham the Leuian, both members of the Pride,
participated in the act of sleep-searching. Some of the attackers, against
the orders of Selder'a and the High Priest of Taath, responded in kind, and
the situation degenerated into a rather ignoble thieving match. Both sides,
in the end, claimed victory.
Selder'a then announced that the Temple of Elindale would be burned
a day later. This Temple --held in high regard by many Spurians-- was able to
muster a defensive force larger than the forces of either of the previous
places of worship. The defenders were Aristobulous, Elendron, Eblis, Geraldd,
Flita, Kastar, Zara'Sheen, Tan'Fang, and Brigham.
Lysandra the Secian, who had healed both attacker and defender during
the first two temple attacks, found herself caught between her bond to Dragon-
kind and her love of Elindale. The aforementioned Frontacian Sinistrah
capitalized on this ambivalence (or, depending on who you ask, took pity on
her) and offered her a black actar amulet that would, ostensibly, protect
Elindale from harm. This amulet was to be powered by Lysandra's own energy
and was to be employed during the attack.
To preserve the focus of this article I shall be brief concerning the
events regarding Sinistrah and Lysandra (they have not yet played themselves
out, so we have no historical perspective with which to view them). However,
it is necessary to my article that I inform you that Lysandra employed this
amulet, which peacebonded Elindale, halted the attack, and teleported her to
Sinistrah's tower. Lysandra's screams drew both attackers and defenders, who
had forgotten their differences, to a black pit leading to Sinistrah's tower.
There they laid upon Sinistrah with weapons and spells and destroyed
Sinistrah's Orb of Entropy (which had been his power focus). Lysandra was
found in a dungeon beneath the tower and was freed. Lysandra's bond to
Elindale was severed. Sinistrah claimed that Lysandra's troubles were an
accident, while others claim that Sinistrah wishes to bond Lysandra to him so
that he may possess her soul. Either interpretation of the above actions is,
at this point, valid.
There were, as the reader now realizes, many ramifications of the
Temple Burnings, results that belie the popular opinion that the Dragons
undertook the burnings because they were "bored." It is now that I return to
my earlier mention of a "reforming spirit" possessing the temple burners (once
again, excepting those who burned for recreational purposes). Selder'a, when
asked to provide a coherent reason for the burnings, almost invariably replied
that they were undertaken to restore "the balance." It is worthy, especially
in light of the fact that, by all accounts, Selder'a orchestrated the
burnings, to examine in context the notion of the burnings as "balancing"
tools.
The Spur, prior to the burnings, was a place of complacency where the
biggest news in the previous two FSSC articles was a battle over the
ownership of a black silk tunic. Complacency breeds softness, and several
facts point to the idea that organizations possessing once-strict rules
intended to preserve their members' edge were becoming lax and politically
impotent. The Pride, for instance, had just elected a Thief to the position
of Clawmaster, a bare-faced rejection of the previous Pride indictment of
Leuian Thieves. Had there been an active Thieves Guild in the Spur, the Pride
would not have elected this Thief: they would have seen him as a possible
infiltrator and rejected him on the spot. As things stood, however, the Pride,
by allowing a Thief into its membership, ceased to be the Spur's greatest
anti-thievery organization and became an all-encompassing body of immense
inertia with no clear political goal beyond argumentative monthly meetings.
The fall of the Pride was but one of many changes noticed by the
perceptive inhabitants of the Spur. The gradual downslide of the various
Spurian organizations was reaching intolerable levels: action was required.
So it was that Selder'a decided to burn three Spurian temples.
The three temples chosen support the "balancing" claim. The Temple of
Set, as the focus of the Spurian Thieves, and the Temple of Unknown, as the
(current) focus of Spurian thief-killers, have always been at odds with one-
another, the former claiming honor in dishonor (i.e. robbing from the rich and
giving to the poor) and the latter claiming to be the repository of Spurian
honor and its definition. It is worthy to note, then, that the defense of Set
was an honorable one: the two sides, Settians against Dragons and Taathians,
battled toe-to-toe and the defenders, though vanquished, did not resort to
any thieving what-so-ever. The defense of Unknown, in stark contrast, was
dishonorable: there were sleep-searchings and disarmings galore. Had the
defenders of Set carried out the activities performed by the defenders of
Unknown, they would have been condemned as the dishonorable curs the Pride
had "always known them to be".
The attacks upon Set and Unknown exposed a fundamental hypocrisy
underlying all dealings within the Spur: the Thieves of Set, it turns out,
are honorable, and the Pride is not. Moreover, the aforementioned Thief of
the Pride was not the one who carried out the dishonorable actions; had he
done so, the actions would have been understandable. Instead, non-Thief
members of the Pride became the Thieves of Unknown.
The Temple strife also exposed weaknesses within the mysterious Dragon
Council. Members were seen attacking one-another both verbally and physically.
One wonders whether the Council, always regarded as the most powerful
organization in the Spur, is instead one of the weakest and most fragmented.
I have not yet mentioned Elindale, and my failure was intentional.
Elindale was the culmination of the burnings, and, as a result, the events
unleashed during the attack upon Elindale have the most far-reaching
consequences. Sinistrah the Frontacian, whether or not he intended harm upon
Lysandra the Secian, has professed a wish to rule the Spur. While he claims
that he will rule the Spur only if the Spur accepts him as one, it is not
inconceivable that he may be A) Lying, or B) Prepared to inspire rebellion
within the ranks of the Spurian townspeople. Regardless of Sinistrah's true
intentions, the burning of Elindale forced him into the open and, as a result,
Spurians may prepare for his ambitions rather than be caught unawares.
The loyal reader, if the desired effect of the Soporific Series did
not catch him after the first few paragraphs, now realizes that, had the
attacks upon Set, Unknown, and Elindale not taken place, we would not be
aware of the fundamental weaknesses in the Leuian Pride, the Dragon Council,
the Clerics of the Spur and, most importantly, the threat posed by Sinistrah
the Frontacian and other (rumored) elements. I hope that I have clarified
this situation somewhat.
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Interview With the Peddler
Interviewed by Lycosa Rabida
Translated and written by
Quido and Nunzio the Guardians
It was my privilege to sit down and talk with Mulciber recently about
his past and some of the many services he provides to the citizens of Spur.
Without further ado, here is my conversation with Mulciber Stonehands.
Lycosa bows to Mulciber.
Mulciber bows.
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says Let's start with
your origins, where did you come from before you came to Spur ?"
Mulciber blinked. Apparently this first question caught him off guard.
Mulciber says, "Hmm I forget, I seem to recall always being here.
Let me have the next question."
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says How long have you
been a Master Artificer ?"
Mulciber says, "Ahh well, I attained the rank of Master fairly
recently, that was about, um, four hundred years ago."
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says Was it hard for
you to establish a business and reputation here in Spur ?"
Mulciber says, "Ah yes, very, for the first 300 years I was
unable to work in front of the counter. I merely accepted
requests and then passed them back to the guild, very difficult
in that manner to establish a reputation."
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says Did you have to
pass your master's test before you were allowed to do the work
yourself ?"
Mulciber says, "Well it's not really a test, you must create a
Masterwork."
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says And what was your
Masterwork ?"
Mulciber says, "It was a Bearded Axe, in crystalla."
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says Crystalla, a rare
material and, I assume, very hard to work ?"
Mulciber says, "Yes, but it's not the difficulty of the work that
makes it a masterwork. It's difficult to say exactly when you'll
make a Masterwork. It's more that on occasion you are inspired."
Mulciber shrugged.
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says Ok, let me ask you
some questions to help the newer citizens of Spur get to know you
better."
Mulciber grinned at me then. Apparently he thinks everyone know about him at
birth.
Mulciber says, "sure"
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says I'm going to list some
services that I know you provide, since I've used all of them myself. If you
could, give me the average cost for each as I go along."
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says Weapon and Armor
repair ?"
Mulciber says, "Two levels if the item has not reached the
Damaged state, it is 5K if it is Damaged then 10K. When an item
is damaged it can no longer be Readied and it will say "damaged
bastard sword, for example."
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says Balancing of
weapons for improved accuracy ?"
Mulciber says, "Ok this is tough, it depends upon the weapon. If
you get a saber off a rogue and bring it to me, I could help you
for as little as 25K. On the other hand, some weapons can't be
improved for any amount of money. I've charged as much as 1.5
million for just a balancing."
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says Sharpening or
weighting of weapons for deeper cuts or better crushing ?"
Mulciber says, "Same pricing applies."
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says Strengthening and
weight reduction of armor ?"
Mulciber says, "Hmm that's more difficult. I'd say it's basically
the same structure but lets see, to take a few pounds off a set
of quartz mail is relatively easy and only about 25K. But if it's
already been done once (most of what I sell is already reduced)
it goes up to 100K."
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says Any other services
that I missed, other that Familiar Collars which I covered in my
other article ?"
Mulciber says, "Well I'm still offering charged Trans items, 20
charges and it's rechargeable. I was asking 250K for it but had
no takers. I hate to lower it too much their really hard to make,
but I'm open to negotiation. Oh One more thing! Both Fam collars
and the Trans amulet are available immediately."
The ancient guardian says, "Master Lycosa says Well then, I thank
you for you time, and may your forge always stay hot and your
hammer strike true."
And so ends my interview with Mulciber. When next I see him,
it will be for the same reason as everyone else. Getting
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The Pride
by Naghan Tirel
The actions of the Leuian Pride have become questionable of late.
These actions became overt when Elendron Mantricker, a Thief, was elected
(with Brigham) to the position of Clawmaster of the Pride. For those of you
who remember, the Pride has always been an organization famed for its
intolerance towards thieving and any even remotely connected with the Thieves Guild or Set. Not trusting my own opinion, I decided
to get "down and dirty" and interview two typical Spurians and extract from
them their opinions on the current status of the Leuian Pride.
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Myself: Perhaps you could furnish a quote on your opinion of the Pride's
current status?
Kyra: "I've been away from the lands too long. The Pride was not extant
when I was last here."
Myself: And you, Anak? This can be off the record. Or anonymous.
Anak: "I know the Pride reformed recently... but I have not seen any sign of
the new Pride. Are they doing anything? I guess they have restructuring
to do"
Myself: That is an opinion, I suppose. That they are impotent...Yes... "Anak
the Secian says that the Pride is full of impotent Leuians." Perhaps
that shall be my headline.
Anak: "that not a good idea..."
Myself: Catchy enough?
Anak: "well, i not want to make the Khats mad, calling them impotent"
Myself: Anak the Secian told me that the Pride is full of impotent Leuians and
that the Pride itself is a bad idea. Great headline.
Anak: "maybe I do a report on the questionable reporting style of DFC
reporters!"
Myself: Pardon me for speaking as I write. Old habit. Anak the Secian told me
that the Pride is full of impotent Leuians and that the Pride itself
is a bad idea, but became angry when I confronted him with my
disagreement.
Anak shrieks.
Anak: "what happen to objectivity?"
Myself: Oh, yes, I am entirely objective.
Anak: "plbt!"
Kyra: "Objective, or objectionable?"
Anak: "and you can quote me on THAT one"
Myself: I object to your slur upon my reporting ethics, for instance.
Anak: "well, i object to you twisting my words!"
Myself: "Anak the Secian says "plbt!" to the Pride." Or, "Anak conspires with
Kyra the Leuian against the Pride."
Kyra: "Hmm, how much do you say young humans like wigs?"
Myself: Did you know, my Spurian cross-section, that the Pride has a
Thief as a Clawmaster?
Anak: "oh? an active thief?"
Myself: Very much so.
Anak: "Elendron?"
Myself: Yes.
Anak: "hm."
Kyra: "ahh, not who I thought."
Anak: "well, so long as TanFang still the head... is he?"
Anak: "there conspiring going on?"
Myself: There is a schizophrenia in the Pride. How could there not be when a
Thief is prominent in an institution that once prided (no pun intended)
itself in its Kill Leuian Thieves on Sight policy?
Anak: "hm."
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As you can see from the excerpt, the general population of the Spur
is skeptical of the Pride and its actions. They are, however, fearful of
speaking out. You will notice, reader, that I had to resort to rather extreme
reporting tactics to wrest even the slightest opinion from these two Spurians.
When the opinion came, it was one of confusion.
I return you to the Spur of a month ago. The Leuian Pride had met for
the second time to decide on its Khatyr and Clawmaster(s). TanFang was chosen,
once again, as Khatyr; Elendron and Brigham became Clawmasters of the Pride.
Selwin Stormtalon, with Denin one of the two oldest Pride members at the
meeting, was asked about what occurred. When the subject of Elendron came up,
Selwin was asked what profession Elendron was: "He is a Rune Mage," Selwin
replied.
When informed that Elendron was a Thief, Selwin became skeptical. As
a result, we offered to him these facts: Elendron uses the spells of Chameleon
Web and Sleep Dart often. Both are the most useful spells available to
Thieves. Elendron has not been seen to use any spells not available to
Thieves, and it is inconceivable, from the standpoint of his official
biographer, that he would hide spells simply to confuse folk. Finally,
Elendron, according to several very reliable sources, is a high-ranking
member of the Thieves Guild (as published within the FSSC, in fact!),
[Editor's note: See? We don't just write the news, we make it] and his rank
is going up! Convinced of these things, Selwin became forlorn and opined that
the world was coming to an end.
It is well known that Elendron's power in the Pride stems from his
control of the younger Leuians. Such is obviously the case, for when Zara'
Sheen, one of his closest supporters, was informed that he was a Thief, she
became extremely defensive, repeatedly asking, "Have you SEEN him steal?" Of
course no one has, but Zara'Sheen's interviewer cited the fact that Elendron
slew Vega the Dragon in defense of Zaemon the Psycian, a known pickpocket.
This incident brings into doubt Elendron's loyalty towards the Pride, for it
was apparent to those who witnessed the incident that Elendron and Zaemon
planned the attack upon Vega. Zara'Sheen became increasingly distraught,
waxing philosophical on what, exactly, defines a "Thief". It was apparent to
her interviewer that she was fishing for ways to convince herself of her
correctness rather than dictating to the interviewer from a strong moral
position.
Other members of the Pride have been interviewed, and, while none were
unaware of Elendron's profession, all came up with unfounded excuses or
cynical admissions that "Yes, the Pride has gone downhill." Whether or not it
was correct for the Pride to admit a Thief, it is certainly correct that the
passion has been drained from this formerly passionate group.
Recently, two members of the Pride were seen, in the midst of
previously honorable battle, disarming and searching their foes. When
reminded of this, members of the Pride invariably replied that it was "a
thing of the past". Apparently the dishonor of the Pride is being swept under
the carpet.
Where, you may ask, stands the Khatyr in the midst of this combustion?
Tan'Fang informed the FSSC that he may take action.
Like a compost pile, the Pride of today has the ability to burn, but
it is a lazy, slow sort of fire; fire sparked by inconsequential things such
as black silk tunics and Dragons attacking innocent pickpockets. This inertia
is in contrast to the conflagrations of before: the mighty battles between the
Pride and the Thieves Guild. Selwin Stormtalon figured in those mighty
conflicts. The FSSC urges him to remind his compatriots of their Leuian duty:
Death before dishonor.
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Hearthstone Songs
Composed by the Bardic Society of Spur
Compiled for the FSSC by Lycosa
Once again, we at the FSSC, bring to you a little culture with this
issue's installment of the Bardic Recital winners.
-- Lycosa
Recital of Jan 18 1996, the 7th day of the 5th month in the year 101.
No prepared entries.
"Untitled" by Ragarn Lazlo ** Winner of Spur of the Moment **
Eight eyes and legs, a bringer of death.
Immune to my spells, able to break my defense.
They roam through the Spur, doing as they will.
None stand against them without experiencing a chill.
For their prowess in battle is beyond all compare.
And their viciousness causes me to stop and stare.
But for all their prowess, the magick they touch not.
Unable to muster even a drop.
Now who is the luckier, them or I?
For the power of magick sends my soul high
While their soul seeks to bottomless depths,
as they live hatred and envy with each and every breath.
And this shall hunt them till the end of their days,
the beauty of magick denied them through all the Age.
Recital of Jan 25 1996, the 21st day of the 5th month in the year 101.
"Hope" by Ragarn Lazlo ** Winner of prepared entries **
In wars long past, a hatred born,
as innocents caught are tortured and burned.
Genocide practiced with Magicks unleashed,
Turns any being into an evil beast.
The war is over, but hatred lives on,
between two races, until both are gone.
The opposite sides of the same coin,
in eternal bloodshed they both are joined.
Perhaps one day the hatred shall end,
then peace and love could exist again.
For how can love come from a hating beast?
When the one we love most is the one we hate least.
We must come together for the healing to start,
but first we must each look into our own heart.
For peace and brotherhood shall never truly come,
until we realize that this war can never truly be won.
Bardic recital of Feb 01, the 4th day of the 6th month in the year 101.
The Spur of the Moment, topic:
The Dragon and Taathian attack on the Temple of Set
"My Quest(ion)" by Ragarn Lazlo ** Winner of prepared entries **
Tis the love of my life, the reason I exist,
my purpose, my being, the greatest of gifts.
I search for it always, yet never can find,
the strength and wisdom which knowledge defines.
Why are we here? What does it mean?
What is the answer to these questions I dream?
In my search, alas, I am often led astray,
as both Fools and Kings seem to get in my way.
For Kings know no more than the fools they despise,
they simply fool others into thinking them wise.
In this pursuit of knowledge, there can be no distractions,
The search for true wisdom can be the only course of action.
Thus the ruler who leads his kingdom each day
often knows only what other fools have to say.
Therefore, in my own search I leave all else behind,
as I seek ever more knowledge to add to my mind.
In my own search I know, there is but one thing defined,
that I know nothing at all, though my search last through all
time.
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The Rise of the Classes
by the FSSC Staff
Welcome to our third installment of "The Rise of the Classes." This
issue, we once more look at polar opposites as we examine the Fighter's Guild
and the Runemage's Guild.
The Fighter's Guild, always known for its stability, remains that way
with little disturbance in the ranks since our first issue. No new fighters
entered the top 30, but Luthor Blackwolf did jump from spot 7 to spot 4,
leaving Lysa, Tan'Fang, and Brostin in the dust. As well, the current
Shieldmaster, Lycosa, has increased his rank by over 145 points since the
last issue! Could this be due to his new-found psionic powers, or is it
simply because he supplied us with this copy of the list? Only the Fighters
know.
1: Lycosa Rabida the Arachnian Rank 700
2: Lug Dug the Thugian Rank 515
3: Claudius Liberator the Muatana-al Rank 440
4: Luthor Blackwolf the Hithual Rank 430
5: Lysa SlinkmeowThend the Leuian Rank 425
6: TanFang Sool the Leuian Rank 380
7: Brostin Newbury the Hithual Rank 370
8: Gencon Demoguy the Human Rank 340
9: Faedriel Lightshadow the Thugian Rank 325
10: Gash Stondterrer the Monitanian Rank 315
11: Winterslope Summerside the Thugian Rank 310
12: Saetine Gradium the Hithual Rank 270
13: Selwin Stormtalon the Leuian Rank 250
14: Donathan LaForce the Psycian Rank 245
15: Alturus Rigell the Hithual Rank 245
16: Pittt steeljaw the Monitanian Rank 245
17: CRUSH THEMALL the Thugian Rank 240
18: Azark Demarest the Leuian Rank 225
19: VonBiere ofNeere the Human Rank 220
20: Krendaan Swathmore the Fir Elf Rank 215
21: Klingon Kia the Hithual Rank 185
22: SeVenger DeSinistre the Monitanian Rank 185
23: Aristarchus Tycho the Oog-ra Rank 180
24: Saltine Kracker the Flerian Rank 180
25: Lucia DeTalonart the Leuian Rank 165
26: Marakos Saadya the Muatana-al Rank 165
27: Aideen Talonheart the Psycian Rank 160
28: Sera Tonin the Hithual Rank 155
29: Hetropoda Venatoria the Arachnian Rank 155
30: Chevron Azulejos the Drag-al Rank 145
..and dishonorable mention goes to..
91: Chaseafter Meee the Go-blin Rank 45
..for having one of the most obvious and annoying names we have ever
seen.
The Runemage's Guild, always active, sees Cassandra Lightpaw enter
the top ten at the #9 spot, going up two spots from last issue. But gaining
fast on her heels, Andrella and Tiberiuss (both Psycians) enter the top 30 in
spots 13 and 15 respectively. Anak also makes his first appearance in the
top 30 at the respectable 24th spot, showing us that not all Secians need
Dragons to protect them.
1: Lucianar Lintharnas the Frontacian Rank 280
2: TTorid Whim the Psycian Rank 255
3: Kalas Wolfbane the Anthian Rank 230
4: Sorka Vycor the Frontacian Rank 220
5: Smash Oakbreaker the Thugian Rank 215
6: Mordor Blackbane the Frontacian Rank 200
7: Bilger Chimaera the Psycian Rank 195
8: Cloud Reaver the Anthian Rank 190
9: Cassandra Lightpaw the Leuian Rank 180
10: Aristobulous Runeseeker the Psycian Rank 170
11: Yurochka Zelik the Penthanian Rank 165
12: Argent Balefire the Frontacian Rank 160
13: Andrella Percell the Psycian Rank 160
14: Talbor Nynejex the Leuian Rank 155
15: Tiberiuss Sonian the Psycian Rank 150
16: Ragarn Lazlo the Frontacian Rank 145
17: Elvira Blackbane the Frontacian Rank 145
18: Centoah Koriz the San Elf Rank 145
19: Fumaris Sapid the Leuian Rank 140
20: Deamon SpearHeart the Frontacian Rank 135
21: Maigra Maelrosa the Psycian Rank 130
22: Maya Oakbreaker the Thugian Rank 135
23: Gutt Zsch the Psycian Rank 130
24: Anak Hope-Kton the Secian Rank 115
25: Drakhar Niador the Psycian Rank 110
26: Itzhak Tzevi the Monitanian Rank 100
27: Sinistrah Maelefactos the Frontacian Rank 130
28: Fayed Eaglesflight the Anthian Rank 125
29: LorO Diamond the Secian Rank 120
30: Miricas Ortrell the Psycian Rank 120
..and honorable mention goes to..
58: Karak Elamtoss the Anthian Rank 75
Karak, a veteran hero and long time Spurian, is one of the few in his
guild that has preferred learning about his art the old fashioned way:
adventuring. Not one to speed channel or gain lore through dubious means,
this Anthian has proven his skill and character numerous times over in both
combat and peacetime. Congratulations, Karak! If it was up to us, you'd be
at the top of your guild.
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Crime Reports:
A rash of pickpocketings or just poor math? Numerous Spurians have
reported finding themselves with almost-empty coin-purses while chatting in
the Town Square, but do not remember seeing anyone take the coins. Is it the
fault of a spectral pickpocket or poor Spurian schools? The world may never
know.
The return of the Muatana-Al menace? This month has marked the
first in years in which multiple citizens have claimed to have been assaulted
by the mostly extinct race of half-vampires. With over 10 different reports
of drainings, mesmerizations, and old-fashioned torture having been reported
to the FSSC office, rumors fly as to whether or not the almost forgotten race
has decided to make its comeback by preying on the innocent citizens of Spur.
Whether they have or not, one thing is certain: the sales of garlic and holy
items has increased 10 fold.
Did she or didn't she? Tiberiuss the Psycian was seen trying to
chase down Leaf the Muatana-Al last week, but not for a date. The
disgruntled Psycian claims the lovely Leaf picked his pocket, and that he was
simply trying to get his money back. The problem, however, is that no one
saw Leaf pick Tiberiuss' pocket, so it is his word against hers. What does
Leaf have to say in her defense? At the time of this printing, she was not
available for comment.
Caught in the act! Zaemon the Psycian was caught and killed multiple
times this month for his constant pickpocketing of Spurians in the Town
Square. Though not very good at his craft, Zaemon was able to anger such
notable Spurians as Razil the Dragon, Vega the Dragon, Enauch the Bard, and
Tan'Fang the Leuian. Well, that's one way to get noticed!
Nite the Psycian was recently brought in for questioning on charges
of vandalism after numerous citizens reported him burning signs for hours at
various Spurian establishments. Though no charges were formally brought
against the Psycian, we are told that the Runemage's Guild may take steps to
prevent such actions in the near future, should they continue. At the time
of this printing, Nite had no comment on the charges.
Kidnapped! During an attack on the temple of Elindale, Lysandra the
Secian was kidnapped by the Frontacian Runemage Sinistrah and dragged to his
magical tower. Though she was later rescued by the noble heroes of Spur,
Sinistrah escaped before he could be brought to justice. Sinistrah is still
at large, and considered extremely dangerous.
A Spurian uprising? Bands of townsmen as skilled with pikes as elite
guardsmen and completely immune to magic have been seen attacking groups of
Dragons throughout the city. Though the Dragon forces have survived every
assault, the steady increase in the frequency of attacks makes one wonder how
long the Dragons' luck will last.
Flita a murderer? A San Elf bounty hunter recently came to Spur to
extradite Flita to her home town where she is charged with murdering her
former husband. Not having the permission of the current ruler of Spur,
however, many fights broke out between the bounty hunter and Flita's
supporters who believe the charges false. The bounty hunter, Razil, and Uhm
all died in these conflicts, Uhm being killed by a weapon and Razil being
smote using Taath's prayer. The Dragon Council, the Pride, and the King of
Spur have not made any official comments about the incidents.
More Leuians gone bad! In what some are calling "The Fall of the
Pride", Elendron and Zara'sheen have once more committed questionable acts in
the name of honor. Elendron and Zara, both defenders during the temple
attacks, hunted down Uhm the Arachnian in the Spurian Arena and proceeded to
kill him multiple times. Flita the Secian was forced to restore him to life
each time, only to have the pair cut him down again. Finally, an enraged
Selder'a entered the arena and dispersed the two Leuians, allowing Uhm to be
returned to safety. The cause for the killings is said to have been Uhm's
part in the Great Pillaging, though this is not confirmed.
Another poisoning! Rand the Dragon, one of the Spur's oldest members,
was recently ambushed by the Assassin's Guild and poisoned. Though seriously
injured, Rand's life was saved when a Secian stood over his prone form,
protecting and healing the Dragon at the same time. The assassins later gave
Rand the antidote for the poison when it was discovered he had not been a
part of the Great Pillaging.
Another Dragon in trouble! Before their partnership in the Great
Pillaging, Dolomedes the Arachnian is rumored to have killed Selder the
Dragon during his transformation to third stage. The attack, which is said
to have occurred at the sage's guild, is rumored to be in retaliation for the
Dragon's recent pillaging of the temple of Taath.
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Rumors:
A new look hit the Town Square this month as the entropy sword of
Kralen was built over by artists reportedly hired by the Dragon Council. The
new Town Square, though not yet complete, will feature two giant Dragon
statues who's wings will touch, creating the borders of a magical portal.
When asked to comment, one Dragon said, "This represents the beginning of the
New Age of Dragons." So much for sleeping soundly at night!
Look out, Spur! Selder Firemix, the editor of the Spurian Chronicle
and former King of Spur, successfully completed his transformation to third
stage a week after our second issue was printed. Selder's transformation
represents the first Dragon in over a century to achieve third stage in our
city, and only the third Spurian Dragon in history to ever advance to that
level. Though the Dragon is reported to have no bondmate, rumors fly that
Selder somehow established a pseudo-bond to Lycosa the Arachnian, allowing a
smoother transformation. If this is true, it would also mark another first
for the Spur: An Arachnian pretending to be a Secian. Quite a time for
firsts, isn't it?
Razil, the current Most Eligible Dragon of Spur, seems to have swept
yet another young Dragon off her feet! Vega, a young female Dragon of the
first stage, has been seen hugging, kissing, and otherwise adventuring with
Razil in public of late, breaking the hearts of many young male Dragons. We
here at the FSSC would like to congratulate these two; after all, if all
Dragons would spend more time like them, perhaps they would find another use
for our temples besides fire wood.
The King recovers! Smogg the Dragon, hailed by many as the King of
Spur, is reported to be successfully recovering from the poison inflicted
upon him during a recent riot in the poor quarter. Though the exact details
are sketchy, it is rumored that an assassin armed with a dagger coated with
poison harmful only to Dragons was able to wound the powerful Dragon, nearly
killing him instantly. Quick magical attention, however, was able to save
the Dragon's life, meaning that a new King will not have to be crowned. Good
luck with your recovery, Smogg!
Pride Hall revealed! After the first major meeting of the Pride in
years, it was revealed that the Leuian Pride has constructed a home for
itself within the walls of our fair city. Though the exact location
currently remains a mystery to most, Tan'Fang (the current leader of the
Pride) announced that "the doors of the hall will be open to all who need
entrance," and that the location was only kept secret so as to keep thieves
and other threats out. Hm. Does that mean the location is being kept a
secret from Elendron? We'd ask, but claw marks are so hard to cover up...
Bet you didn't know: the gem actar, often found in jewelry and
weapons, is a magical material that represents the essence of cold. Actar
naturally comes in blue and white, with black being occasionally found in
a few rare (and very odd) cases. Actar can be mined in the far north beyond
the Great Wastes, but is also naturally produced as a byproduct of some
dracoforms' breath weapons.
A new sage has recently moved into the Sage's Guild, replacing the
two previous humans who had run the shop. Gellan, an Elven Bard of minor
note, will answer any question for a moderate fee. He can be reached most
evenings by simply asking around until shop hours are officially set.
Congratulations are in order for Relion Lem, the new High Priest of
Set! After his courageous defense of the temple of Set during the Great
Pillaging, the Cleric Council confirmed his appointment to the temple
unanimously. As well, it is rumored that Filo the Secian, also a courageous
defender of his temple during the Pillaging, will be announced High Cleric of
Set within the month. Good luck, Filo!
Hellos... The FSSC would like to say hello again to the following
Spurians, recently come back to the city for a time: Garath the Dragon,
Karak the Anthian, Nemisis the Dragon, Leaf the Muatana-Al, Aristobulous the
Psycian, Kyra the Leuian, and Marissa the Elf. Welcome back to the Spur!
..and Good-byes. The FSSC is sad to announce the departure of the
following Spurians who adventured with us through the years: Lilly the
Muatana-Al, Baal the Dragon, Cassandra the Leuian, VonBiere the Human, Jedico
the Hithual, and Chandra the Elder. You will all be missed. Come back and
visit us soon!
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Spurian Contest: What Did You Like?
by Selder'a Firedrake
Seeing as this is my final issue, I thought it would be nice to find
out what exactly our readers liked and disliked about Volume 5. As such,
this issue's contest is a simple one: Answer the questions listed below and
send it to me by the specified date and you will be entered in a drawling to
win the Grand Prize! It is that simple. Ah.. but you are wondering what the
grand prize is, aren't you? This issue's Grand Prize is your choice of one
of the following: 1) a weapon or set of armor you currently own made
unbreakable and stronger; 2) a "New Adventurer's Pack" which includes a
permanent light source, a strong weapon, protective armor, and a canteen
filled with healing potion; or 3) a relatively powerful unbreakable weapon
or armor made by the Master Smith, Bellock.
Here are the questions you must answer:
1) What is your name?
2) Which issues of the FSSC (aka DFC volume 5) have you read?
3) Which article was your favorite in the FSSC?
4) Which article was your least favorite in the FSSC?
5) Which column ("Who's Who," "Hearthstone Songs," etc..) was your favorite?
6) Which column was your least favorite.
7) What did you like most about the FSSC?
8) What did you dislike most about the FSSC?
9) How could we make the FSSC better?
10) What additional comments do you have?
There you go. Good luck, and remember to number your answers
correctly or your entry is invalid.
Fine Print: This contest is open to all FSSC staff and to all readers. Send
all entries via Magic Mail to me at R.COLE20. Contest ends on March 20th,
1996 using the time in the world outside of our Spur. All entries must be
received by Midnight of that day.
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For Sale: An item containing multiple sips of healing potion, another
containing vigor, and a familiar collar with one charge left in it. See
Andrella for details.
[Editor's Note: At the time of this printing, the two potions had already
been sold]
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Wanted: An Editor for the Spurian Chronicle. All applicants must be
schooled in common, be able to read and write, and not be wanted for any
significant crimes. Any interested are asked to send a brief resume to
Selder'a and Lycosa using Magic Mail. Their addresses are R.COLE20 and
F.TORRES2.
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Wanted: Writers for the FSSC. The FSSC accepts both freelance and staff
articles, paying authors in FSSC word credits which can be redeemed with
Bellock for weapons, equipment, herbs, and books of knowledge. Any interested
should contact Lycosa using Magic Mail at F.TORRES2. An idea for an article
is not needed, only the drive to write one.
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Clerics UNITE! The Cleric Council, a group of clerics which have
banded together in the past to study the nature of the gods and their
gifts, is now reforming! If you would like to be a part of this spiritual
guild originally formed by Lyth and Laurana, see your local Cleric Council
representative and sign up! All religions and races welcome.
[OOC: If you would also like to join the Cleric Council Bulletin Board
which contains a great deal of research on runes, gods, turning undead, and
what it means to be a cleric, simply type M1048 at any main GEnie prompt and
select the apply for access option. All Clerics are welcome!]
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The Spurian Better Business Group, a gathering of merchants who help
protect one-another from thieves and shoplifters, is now accepting new
members. Those with quick wits, strong minds, or strength of arm are
invited to come help us protect the good business men of this city. See
Relion or Leaf for details. (Pride Members, Odarians, and Foresters, being
as they have their own organizations for such things, need not apply. No
Elendrons allowed.)
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OOC Notes:
If you are having trouble reading this publication, one of the
following steps may help you fix the problem (but then, if you are reading
this, how much trouble could you really be having?):
The program you are using to view this document may be reformatting the
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turned to mush in this way). For best viewing results, view the FSSC
using the Microsoft Text Editor included in most versions of DOS.
Remove the linefeeds from this document and view it using a word processor
with wordwrap capabilities.
Change your characters size to a smaller one. Depending on your viewing
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involved you must contact us about said transaction). Please note that
AUSI maintains the copyrights on Dragon's Gate, its characters, and its
game system. Other copyrights may be applicable as well.
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