Volume 2, Issue 4
24th day of the 10th month in the year 309.

Editor: Leyara Rin
Assistant Editor: Karma Freeze
Newshounds and writers: Flash, Changeman, Albiez, Noctorus

Contents:

1.) A few words from the Editor.
2.) Rise of the Classes - Leyara Rin
3.) Gladiator's Gossip - Gladiator Gus
4.) Top Fives - Leyara Rin
5.) Changeman's Vault


Hello Spurians! We have another issue, this one a two pager packed with information for your perusing pleasure. The Gladiator games are once again included, thank you Gussie. We have a wonderful interview done by Albiez. A poem submitted by Noctorus. With the guild list and quotes galore this issue surely is a feast for your eyes!


Rise of the Classes
Leyara Rin

It has been awhile since the guild of sword clerics have been used, about nine issues or so to be exact, so here it is. In the lead but not by a whole lot is Armonius, he might be loving the ale a bit too though much since the gap between him and Lestor is not all that large because it can be said that Lestor is hot on his heels. In third place is Rev, a Hithual that is found hiding in the shadows more than he is ever found in the Rose. Dosad is next and Grachus, High Priest of Taath is hot, and I mean HOT on his heels. In the sixth spot is Liontu 'I hide a lot too' Oskaloq, maybe he hid so well he got lost because he hasn't been seen in quite a while. Cobraking, yet another Hithual has the seventh spot. Tracey, daughter of that oh so witty Human Stanrar is next, but Unk, yes he is a Human, even if his name might make you think otherwise is a mere grunt away from taking that spot from her. In the tenth place we have Tuvor, who also occasionally can be found lurking about in the shadows.

::: Current Skill Rankings :::

  1. Armonius Undermount the Hithual
  2. Lestor Pren the Leuian
  3. Rev Lastcall the Hithual
  4. Dosad Silverslinger the Hithual
  5. Grachus Trionomes the Leuian
  6. Liontu Oskaloq the Leuian
  7. Cobraking Golfer the Hithual
  8. Tracey Mandor the Human
  9. Unk Gogas the Human
10. Tuvor Taathcrusader the San Elf
11. Creolis Corleon the Leuian
12. Kagee Predator the San Elf
13. Panick Undermount the Drag-al
14. Abegoodfellow Swanker the Hithual
15. Snurd Evileye the San Elf
16. Dyannna Musica the Leuian
17. Thundax Kizan the Leuian
18. Incense Demesne the Leuian
19. Mala Guapa the Leuian
20. Terrulki Oskaloq the Leuian
21. Tylar Vondracos the San Elf
22. Elessil Aravon the Leuian
23. Taniss Bournne the San Elf
24. Cougarrr Clawsss the Leuian
25. Mangus Blackcloud the Hithual
26. Anvil Bloodbaine the Hithual
27. Headflinger Gritloo the Hithual
28. Sorian Shadowdemon the San Elf
29. Lysandra Torio the Leuian
30. Gutwrencher Hoek the Hithual
31. Avtar Blacklance the San Elf
32. Toldren Mournblade the Hithual
33. Mortis Maelificos the Leuian
34. Simbaa Leuianii the Leuian
35. Lathan Offaces the Leuian
36. Miranda Venturini the Human
37. Genelyn Djo the Secian
38. Sturnan Ironjaw the Hithual
39. Katahna Otrosk the Leuian
40. Rynock Gavinson the Anthian
41. Mitka Burnstarr the Leuian
42. Esprit Manadragon the Secian
43. Xara Dryad the Leuian
44. Geena Delgatto the Leuian
45. Cutter Strongblade the Hithual
46. Daemon Runemaker the Human
47. Khrune Retribution the Leuian
48. Kjartan Osulf the Human
49. Parn Lichlord the Leuian
50. Pelian Dvarre the Psycian

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Gladiator Games
Gladiator Gussie

Greetings Spectator fans. What a great game night it was! Our leadoff game was a team match with Kissinda, Jeremis, Caldron, and Nixtalis as captains. The psion teams clashed early on, losing some valuable players and their captains, Nixtalis and Jeremis. Kissinda's team tried to play it safe by sneaking into the center and hiding. While Caldron and that deadly web of his feared no one, but killed all. After center was called, Caldron focused all his energies into taking down Jeremis's team peg by peg. To retaliate they in turn took out Caldron's main healer, Audra. Litorth then began to work on Caldron, clawing at him and breaking down his resistance. Nixtalis's team fearing they would be next on the drakes list went straight for him. Cutting their chances of taking out that webbing spider. After destroying most of the two psion teams, Caldron's team switched its chase to Kissinda's group. Back and forth they danced, until finally the last few remainders were taken down. Congrats to the webbing spider and his team!!! The gladiators began to yell for an emperor round. Giving in, our host chose Nixtalis and Thundax to lead the fight. As a special rule he banned fungus. Nixtalis started his team off with Vorach. Thundax decided to stock up on the clerics, picking 8 of them. The battle was pretty harsh, leaning towards Nix's side when the reset demons attacked us all, sending us fleeing from the arena. When it was again safe, the teams regrouped and came up with better plans of attack. Thundax's healers prayed to their gods as the souls of the gladiators began to fall. North went quickly to Nix's team. Center how ever would not be won as swiftly. Putting up a strong fight, and a great deal of team work would not prove enough for Nix's gladiators in the center. Going to the fighting forces, and healers of Thundax's team. All that was left was the fight to the South. Bloody cries echoed through our ears. We watched on as the long hard battle went on. Thundax's team began to worry that they would again have to prepare themselves to fight more of Nixtalis's team. Seemingly pretty matched, the fight could have gone either way. Well matched and well numbered, Vorach, Htang, Roknar, Tuvor, and Vorka, the five fighting for Nixtalis, faced Caldron, Atlantis, Verbaniah, Leriel, and Rictor. After losing Vorach, Nix's allies to the South began to weaken, but still going strong with Htang webbing people, and Roknar's hitting power. Soon, however they could no longer hold out and one by one they fell. The remaining gladiators headed north to declare their victory. Proving the power of prayer conquers all. Great match team Thundax!

The last game was a 3 man pick your own team game. The gladiators were forced to nervously stand in center, without hiding. The sound of "GO! GO! GO!" started the match out with a tremendous BANG!! Yedrow began to beat on Cobraking immediately showing no mercy. While Audra secretly started to cast a storm. WHOOSH!! The room was filled with fire and many people began screaming as they were engulfed in the flames. Several other clerics taking the hint began to cast lightning and fire storms of their own. Blazing the room with a dangerous crackling of light and heat. Panick managed to finish off Audra, taking her out after a long fight. Then she went to storm, but was stopped by Benni's timely sleep dart. Benni and Atlantis working together crumpled Lucianar. After Roknar beat poor Litorth senseless, he turned his attention to helping Caldron whack on the Prioress Benni. Finding no help from her CO-team mate Atlantis, she oon fell to their demanding chains, and blades. No flying was then called and the silent drake Leriel came down from his high up reservation. He began to try and claw ferociously at Atlantis, but only managed to get himself killed when Odessa and Yaquah turned on him. The fierce group of humans then began to pummel Caldron, who could do no more then work his first aid for a while. The crowd tiring of the simple sport, and foaming at the mouth for more blood and action, began arguing amongst themselves when "No heal" was called. Caldron being the center of so much attention lost his life valiantly. The human team of Roknar, Odessa, and Miranda, then finished off the remaining human Yaquah taking a well won win! Beware of those nasty humans, they are everywhere these days. It was a long sweaty game night and my thanks to our host Garun for letting me watch! Terrific show all!!

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The Top Fives
Leyara Rin

Most suicidal

1. Oakleaf
2. Corrin
3. Musashi
4. Callik
5. Kissinda

This top five category was dominated by who else? Fir Elves and Leuians, lucky lucky me for not making it. Oakleaf, that Fir Elf that has only one goal in life swept the number 1 spot. Corrin, Oakleaf's bestest buddy perhaps? came in next. Oh what do we have here. Musashi, Tygerlili's rogue brother, killer of Secians, or so I was told, stripper of the dead, a true Lakar for sure is in the third spot followed by another Fir Elf, Callik, that we don't all know and love. He needs to stop going on about wishing to break all my quills and get out of TS for a bit. And in last place we have none other but another Lakar, name of Kissinda, who changes mates and gods faster than a flittering Secian on a sugar high.

Loudest Spurian

1. Sweetie
2. Voodo
3. Callik
4. Cleric
5. Guzzle

And who can ignore these adventurers of Spur? Trust me, it isn't their attire that made them be voted in as loudest in all the lands. Sweetie, that wild, completely unpredictable, occasionally lovable Psycian is in the number one spot. Voodo, the black drake that was either assaulting you with his sharp words or sharp claws came in with a strong second. Callik the suicidal Fir Elf also made this list, maybe he should learn to hold his tongue a bit more? Cleric took the next spot, and we all know why too. Personally I think Guzzle should have beat her on the loud factor with his constant screaming of "Taaf Alwayz!"

Most Creative

1. Marigold
2. Aliyah
3. Alessandria
4. Leyara
5. Sweetie

Marigold the Drag-al Bard came in first in the most creative category followed by Aliyah, clothes designer for Alazam. The Bardic Anthian Alessandria and oh so wonderful poet came in third, followed by.....ME. Sweetie the Taathian glowie also made the list but I must say it is because of her unique ways of torture and causing mayhem that got her on it..Or am I wrong?

Most Daring Explorer

1. Masher
2. Sheika
3. Albiez
4. Cecilonor
5. Bristol

To these brave souls that risk life and limb, who travel these often dangerous paths to explore and map out the wilds so that the braver of us, or not so brave may walk in their footsteps. Masher a wonderful map maker came in first, next we have Sheika the Anthian, Albiez the Drag-al came in after her and the drake Cecilonor, also an incredibly adept map maker was named fourth. Bristol rounded off the list with the number five spot.

Most Exemplary Taathian

1. Balor
2. Grachus
3. Borus
4. Ariakasterrende
5. Bael

Balor the dark hearted Hand Cleric of Taath who always makes his intentions known by thought if not with deed came in here first. Next we have the High Priest of Taath Grachus, who if you are not one with Taath will, with a cold stare or wave of his hand dismisses you as someone of no importance, then continues on his way. Borus the Thugian came in next followed by the mostly silent but fierce when he wants to be Leuian Ariakasterrende. Bael the San Elf ended the list with the number five spot.

*The information contained within does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Spurian Spectator Staff. Although we are within rights to laugh at the content.

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Changeman's Vault
Changeman Shadowlurk

:::Your knock on the hidden door is answered with a bleary, "Jus' a minute!". The door lock clicks and you enter a small, comfortable looking study. Huge piles of scrolls are everywhere and there is very little room to even stand. Reclined on a couch is a smug and content looking, dark-skinned burglar, bare feet carelessly dangling over the edge of the couch.::

I was too lazy to get off Reason's couch today so I'm working out of my big sister's study. I hope she doesn't mind the mess. Let's get down to biz so I can get back to my nap, shall we? Got lots of quotes this time both from the help of others and because I actually got off my lazy butt. If you hear something said in the Spur that sounds amusing, interesting, impressive, or important, then please send it to me at Stlkerazzi in the poor quarter. Giving me the names and professions of those saying the quotes is helpful too. Also please send the quotes in black ink if possible. Right now I'm especially looking for quotes spoken in the various racial languages, to give people an insight to what the other races are saying that they don't want us to hear. Since no one has sent me a racial quote since Lisssa sent that great Monit one, I decided to spy on my fellow Sanene. It's the last quote in this column. Many thanks to Leyara, Koni, Kissinda, Silvery, Vixen, and anyone that helped out but didn't give me their name. Enjoy!

Random says, "In all Flerian burrows, when you borrow from someone you are expected to allow them."
Random asks Kissinda, "What would you like to borrow from Silvery?"
Kissinda says, "I think I'd like to borrow that weapon he used to kill me"
Random says to Silvery, "Now, you're also being held for murder, to be released on that charge you must apologize to each person in the square for your wrong doing, kneel before them, and promise that you're a reformed Draco."
     -Random the Flerian Justice
     -Kissinda the Leuian Cleric,
     -Silvery the Draco.

After nibbling hungrily on Lobster's head, Puss spit in disgust.....
Puss says, "You don't taste so good."
Lobster says, "Of course I do"
Lobster says, "I'm an acquired taste"
     -Aexion the Anthian bard disguised as 'Lobster Dancer'
     -Puss the Leuian Sword Cleric.

The winged cow got knocked back repeatedly by the onslaught of Dragon claws, it had no chance against the fierce attacks from Loiosh and Voskreseniye and soon lay dead at its owners feet, who just happened to be Elgan.
Elgan asks Loiosh, "Killing my familiar?"
     -Loiosh the Drake
     -Voskreseniye the Drake
     -Elgan the Human.

Callik grumbles who ever heard of a member of the fighter's guild not getting into fights.
Callik says, "It's only cause of my deep love for Vixen, I'm not in a fight now"
     -Callik the Fir Elf Fighter

Netraa says, "Voodo could prolly have his way with me right now I am so tired"
     -Netraa the Leuian Fighter

Reason says to Vixen, "I'm sure Jazbo will let you touch his bag if you ask nicely."
Reason exclaims, "No!"
Vixen says to Reason, "Remember that the next time you, me, and Kraggon are hunting"
Reason says to Vixen, "If you put that in the Spectator, I swear, you'll live to regret it."
Vixen says, "Hadn't thought of it but thanks"
Reason exclaims, "No!"
     -Vixen the Sanene Guildmistress of Locksmiths
     -Reason the Human Cleric Cousin of Set
     -Jazbo the Monitanian Barbarian.

Oake asks, "Have you tried Medares's door?"
Meqetlh asks Vixen, "Ye try the door to Medares house?"
Vixen says, "I've never seen his house"
Vixen says, "Be happy to try it though"
Meqetlh says, "Just like a Secian 'n Odarian to ask folks to break into the homes of sages"
     -Lord Meqetlh the Hithual Fighter
     -Vixen the Sanene Guildmistress of Locksmiths
     -Oake the Secian Heart Cleric

Lapiz says to Kithrael, "Is it true, death isn't so bad?"
Kissinda says to Lapiz, "Not when you get resurrected"
Kithrael says to Lapiz, "The pain doesn't hurt at all."
     -Lapiz
     -Kissinda the Leuian Sword Cleric
     -Kithrael the Fir Elf Forester.

Kissinda says, "Litorth is the paragon of beauty and all that we should look for in something to make our hearts skip a beat when we look upon his brilliance"
     -Kissinda Astroligione the Leuian Cleric

Someone in the back of the crowd shouts "Let's get likkered up and spar like nekkid Taathian demons in heat in the cemetery!"
     -Some random person

Mrump says, "Mrump not much care fer teefs dese dayz... dey leave bad taste in me mouth"
     -Mrump the Oog-ra

Aliyah says to Leyara, "Get in m'ah belly"
     -Aliyah the Secian Heart Cleric

Alsan says to Leyara, "Ya missed it. Grachus too'a bite've bread an'giggled."
     -Alsan the Go-blin-al Locksmith, King of the sewers

'Hrmm...I did think the fact that a Drag-al had hair was a bit odd....'
     -from a post years ago in the locksmith's guild by Marigold the Drag-al Bard.

You pick up Alazam's thoughts, "Yes, the Lady of Tea has his brain! You will all listen to me, Reason has stunted children thanks to their father Kraggon! Thank you for your time, you can all DIE! Tea!"
You pick up Alazam's thoughts, "Please disregard that last thought, somehow I momentarily lost control of my thoughts, thank you."
     -Alazam the Psycian Psion and Desert Prince

Albiez asks, "What's that pesky Moloch up to now?"
     -Albiez the Drag-al Locksmith

'I believe life is more important than principle.'
     -Tygerlili the Leuian Prelate of Rinanni

Vilken says, "What an entertaining bard... Spur is so dull even the bards have no stories to tell."
Sei says, "Always stories to tell, people just never look in the right places."
Vilken says to Sei, "Right, like in the Leuian birth announcements"
     -Vilken the Sanene Fighter
     -Sei the Psycian Bard.

Headflinger says, "I need a potion that makes me uglier"
     -Headflinger the Hithual.

Kithrael asks Kagee, "Dost thou insult my honor?"
Kagee says to Kithrael, "Every chance I get"
Kithrael asks Kagee, "In that case...then kiss me, as a kiss from thee would be insulting to even the lowliest of creatures. Speaking of which...where is Kbar nowadays?"
Kagee says to Kithrael, "I disposed of him, just like I do with most insolent males"
     -Kithrael the Fir Elf Forester
     -Madame Kagee the Sanene Sword Cleric.

Stanrar asks Murdach, "And what is that outfit called?"
Murdach asks Stanrar, "I call this outfit, "Where did I go, and where am I going?"
     -Stanrar the Human Fighter
     -Murdach the Flerian Adventurer.

Crow exclaims, "Mother of Eight Eyes! What was that ...thing?"
     -Crow the Frontacian Archmage

Sweetie says, "Abused by Sanene."
Sweetie screams, "I am a fir elf child, abused by the Sanene."
Kagee says to Sweetie, "I'll give you abused by a Sanene Missy."
Sweetie asks Kagee, "Is that an offer?"
     -Sweetie AKA 'Sweet Tea' the Psycian Heart Cleric
     -Vixen the Sanene Guildmistress of Locksmiths
     -Madame Kagee the Sanene Sword Cleric

Tygerlili says, "I'll miss you"
Tygerlili asks, "Why?"
Musashi says, "Jazbo killed me again today"
Musashi says, "And a lot of people stole my stuff"
Tygerlili says, "I'm going to miss you"
Musashi says, "He sniffed at me so I waved a quartz rock at him (no threat at all) then he disarmed me so I clawed at him with 1 claw 1 time and then he killed me"
Tygerlili says, "He said you have been attacking him."
Musashi says, "He attacked me first"
Musashi asks, "You think that is right?"
Musashi says, "He attacks me and I attack back not even attacking really and I die"
Musashi says, "1 level 9 heart cleric claw that didn't even hit him"
Tygerlili says, "I know but he gets mad"
Tygerlili says, "If you mess with him...and I'm Not defending him"
Tygerlili says, "Just saying how he is"
Tygerlili asks, "Are you OK?"
Musashi says, "I'm just so frustrated"
Tygerlili says, "You like to start fights"
     -Tygerlili the Leuian Prelate of Rinanni
     -Musashi the Leuian whiner and mass murderer
(You never know when old Changeman is watching from the shadows kiddies!)

Alazam exclaims, "I need my pink tu-tu!"
     -Alazam the Psycian Psion Desert Prince, and occasional cross dresser.

Kagee says to Mahali in Sanene, "I suggest you go, see what the male can give you"
Mahali says to Tuvor in Sanene, "If I leave Spur it will be my choice and mine alone"
Mahali says to Tuvor in Sanene, "Not the actions of some fool"
Kagee says to Mahali in Sanene, "If he doesn't make you happy then kill him."
Mahali says to Kagee in Sanene, "Killing him would be too easy I think...other plans would have to be made"
Dmajh asks Kagee in Sanene, "Such ruthless talk from one of my Priestesses, is death the only solution for you?"
Kagee says to Dmajh in Sanene, "Hmmm I do so enjoy death of males"
Kagee says to Dmajh in Sanene, "But I suppose you might serve a purpose someday"
Dmajh says to Mahali in Sanene, "Everything she touches serves her purpose, you will be nothing more than a puppet."
Kagee says to Dmajh in Sanene, "You could be also"
Mahali says to Dmajh in Sanene, "Interesting you say that because that is all I was to you Barbarian"
Mahali says to Dmajh in Sanene, "Yes another lesson you have taught me, one day I shall return the favor"
Dmajh asks Mahali in Sanene, "Why do you threaten me so?"
Mahali says to Dmajh in Sanene, "There was no threats"
Dmajh asks Mahali in Sanene, "Was it not I who aided you during those early days, brought you to the glory of our dark lord Taath?"
Mahali asks Dmajh in Sanene, "You call lessons threats?"
Mahali says to Dmajh in Sanene, "Then may they be ones you find pleasurable"
     -Mahali the Sanene Locksmith
     -Madame Kagee the Sanene Sword Cleric
     -Dmajh the Sanene Barbarian.

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Because...

Through the pale mist of dawn he stands vigilant
his senses keened towards the faintest trace
and as the dew forms upon the land in droplets
he retires, tired, to the peace of that far off place
Crashing into the abyss of sleep, he drifts
mind wandering that astral plain
struggling with the throes of honor and creed
oft time pondering life and gain
The hunt, the chase, the thrill of engagement
spilt blood covering his paw crimson red
claws glistening white in the pale moonlight
his preys life ebbs quickly and stills to dead
Kneeling to collect the treasure from the pool of blood
another jumps and slashes from behind
buckling his knees and crashing him to ground
pointing, he calls, dust settles, pain racing through his mind
A silent prayer is offered to his God for His strength
his wounds bandaged best as he can
a quiet stare upward to reaffirm his beliefs
forward he travels assured of His plan
Shifting, he settles and curls in a ball
mind quieting, thoughts beginning to fade
is there more, what else is in His design
deep sleep confronts him and the progress made..

Noctorus Darkdawn

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