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Volume 2, Issue 5 Editor: Leyara Rin Contents: 1.) A few words from the Editor Welcome to the fifth issue. We do not have an interview included in this one but it will be here in a day or two. This issue might make some of you sad, amused, or just downright angry. But I am used to it, don't let me stop you! Gussie did a great job with the games, Changeman's vault is once again a full one, some interesting places to hunt were named, and I also included a column called The Advocates. Something new that I will be trying to add to every issue. So enjoy! And please if you have complaints, comments, ideas, or compliments send them in. Rise of the Classes The Runemage guild was next up so here it is. Manick, the only Leuian in the top ten has a firm hold on the number one spot and it doesn't appear that anyone will be taking his spot anytime soon. Next on the list is Demeralda, the only Secian in the top ten. She doesn't look like she will be in second place for too much longer though. This is where things get real interesting, the next five places on this list are dominated by Frontacians. Starman it appears will be taking Demeralda's place from her very soon. Next we have Lucianar who I think will remain in fourth place for a while yet. Wisedeb and Crow are running neck and neck, soon to be trading places I am sure. Guaire is in seventh place and behind him is Hath Yallo, one of the only two Thugians in the top fifty. Kess and Komodo are tied in points but have the ninth and tenth places, what happens next is anyone's guess but if she gets him off alone and devours him, her problem will be solved.
1. Manick Muganda the Leuian Gladiator Games Greetings Gladiators and Spectator fans!!! What a night it was, strange weaves flying all over the place!! It was a night for the long winded hardiest of them all. We started out right on time, with a two captain team game. Tasem seemed to lack his usual slurring speech, maybe he's joined the Secian coalition for better health. Kithrael faced off against the Psycian Stryfe. In the center after a long drawn out battle it was down to a grounded Skymath from Kithrael's team, against the hitting power of Jedaka, Renshi, and Elenore, and their short little Taathian Cleric Headflinger. It would be only a matter of time before Skymath would crumple to the damage, and the rest of Stryfe's team would come back into the arena to claim their winnings. The second match was a four captain team. Kithrael and Stryfe eagerly wanting to go at it again volunteered, along with Windfury, and Cobraking. Jedaka became the first pick of this round, and a slightly jealous Tenser was over heard commenting "The new gods ... fighters." Windfury in his haste for blood and battle tried to snatch Caldron before Cobraking was done with his picking. Instead the over eager new Drake chose the Secian mage Sprit. One of his more intelligent, if not accidental, picks for the night. As the Gladiators were narrowed down and sent to their positions, Nixtalis's thoughts could be heard trying to persuade others to go after Windfury's team, probably in some attempt to prolong Caldrons life. Tasem's voice shouted out the rules, and finished by saying "When your dead, just announce - OH NO! I JUST DIED LIKE A LITTLE PANSY!!!!!" The Fans began throwing rotten fruit at Windfury!!! Then the killing began, and true to Tasem's words, the Gladiators began to die.. like little pansies. Teams were torn apart, the sounds of high pitched screaming echoed from Kithrael. Soon the green room began to fill up. In the end it was down to Lei, and Jedaka from team Kithrael, and Danetus, Dmajh, and that feisty little Secian Sprit from Windfury's team. With Sprits expertise spell casting, and Danetus' excellent first aid, Dmajh the zerking San beat down Jedaka. He then turned his attention to Lei. Lei tried hard but his paws-n-claws just weren't fast or sharp enough. "Beware the Secian mages!" Tasem exclaimed. Great game team Windfury, and great team work!! Our third match was the oh so scary FFA!!! No hiding! No prayers! Absolutely no crying!! At the GO! GO! GO! Narcisuss began to sing a lovely song for everyone, but for some reason they all went running away. A few brave souls began chasing each other around. I caught a glimpse of Renshi and Tarmit battling in one corner. Then I saw a glow and puff of dark fur chasing poor Sprit around the arena. Giving as good as he got, Sprit with his quick little feet kept trying to avoid the assorted bolts and slows. Getting in a couple of really nice blasts of his own, and out maneuvering the Leuian Psion Morpheus. Soon center only was called, and real fighting began. Sprit with Tarmit's help made short work of Morpheus. The Gladiators seemed like domino's falling over, and taking each other out. Yedrow managed to take down Sprit. Shortly after that Cobraking got the final hit on Yedrow. It came down to the Drakes and the Fighters. No flying was called, and the shields came out. We all watched anxiously, some placing bets on who would win. Meanwhile back in the arena Caldron had kicked back his feet, and decided to watch as they fought it out amongst themselves. After no healing was called, Elenore fell to the assorted attacks. Tarmit tried to take everyone down with him, clawing at no one in particular, but his life was ended by Tenser. Renshi then landed a good whack to Skymath. Seconds later Tenser fell to Jedaka, only to be knocked unconscious by Danetus. She then knocked out Roknar as well, watching as their blood pooled on the floor, and finally they died. Still Caldron sat still, unmarred by any attack. Renshi then knocked out Danetus with his two handed moonsilver great ax. Renshi being quicker and lighter of foot than Caldron, quickly got rid of the spider. Caldron won second, not too bad for someone that was just hanging around, and Renshi won first in the FFA. Nice game everyone!! Tasem, again thanks to the new Secian health coalition, held an all nighter, but this poor old lady had to call it a night. Thanks to our game host Tasem, it was a great night!!!! Thanks also to all the Gladiators who regaled us with their new found spells! May your feet be fast, your blades sharp, and may your spells never fail! The Top Fives
1. Kissinda Those up above are who you all thought were the biggest liars in all of Spur. Did any of you doubt that Kissinda would take first place? She has the art of lying down so well that I don't even think she knows what is truth anymore even when it's obvious to the rest of us. Changeman is right behind her, even if he does lie, some still see him as believable regardless. Kymberlee came next, the Secian who says one thing then says something else faster than you can blink. Aiena the Sorceress is also seen as a big liar, and last but not least, we have Aliyah which surprised me a bit but the thrill of the unexpected is what makes life oh so fun..
1. Kyrinne Kyrinne took top honors here as she is seen as being the most exemplary follower of the God of magic. Panick came next followed by the slightly judgmental Leuian Lestor. Ishmere the San Elf, who long ago, once was the High Priest of Sa made it on the list and Manick also got a mention here.
1. Aiena Into the real juicy stuff. Danger! Aiena that completely unpredictable, cackling, wild San Elf with the nasty glare is seen as the most dangerous Spurian alive today. With her nearby, something is always bound to happen and don't ever count on it being a good thing. Mestoffa the very powerful Arachnian Psion is also seen as dangerous. It would be best to never let down your guard if you come across him for there is no telling what he might do, and if you run into him and Charlette both, smile and either leave quickly or stare at them both and see how long you live. Stanrar the skilled Fighter is also a dangerous Spurian, if his intelligence doesn't kill you a few smacks with his weapon surely will. Sweetie the wild, chaotic, usually crazed, always impossibly verbal Psycian got named, followed by the silent but deadly nonetheless Leuian Ariakasterrende.
1. Rictor What would Spur be if we had no drunks? A vomit free city? That would be too much to hope for. Rictor, one of many TS bums must be seen tipping a tankard of ale a bit too much. Tasem the manager of the games seems to have two modes; lazy, drunk, slurring the words, late or hyper, bouncing off the walls, screaming, hopping, energetic. I think with both behaviors he is drunk, just drunk on two very different types of the spirits.. Albiez, now this was a name I never thought I would see in this category but here it is. Could it be true? Albiez are you nothing more than a drunk that hides it like a pro? if so, Tasem needs your help, desperately. Many have noticed that as soon as a new traveler comes to this land that the first thing they do is grab some drinks, head to TS, get smashed and leave a mess all over the ground, I think it is some sort of air borne virus that attacks every new person that slips through the arch when they cross over. Banath finishes off he list in the last spot.
1. The Pyramid I got so many names of places that you liked but the ones listed here are the absolute favorites. The Pyramid with the skeletal guards and wretches, tortured spirits and zombie lords came in first. The Ruins with the gargoyles and any other number of assorted beasts came in next. The Skeleton closet with its shades, wraiths, spirits, assassins, ghosts and wights is a good spot to hunt for some of you. The Caersech with its bears, wolves, caterpillars, forest orks and with the Lupine village close by, the thrill never ends. Believe it or not, the heart of Spur, Town Square also got enough votes to be named here! If it isn't being drug into town by some wild little Gobbie, or invading Spur, what you hunt might be still might be right in front of your eyes, just take a peek around. Another place that got a vote was the Secian Tree...Gave me reason to snicker for sure... *The information contained within does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Spurian Spectator Staff. Although we are within rights to laugh uproariously at the content. Changeman's Vault :::You remove your blindfold and find yourself in a place that many say doesn't exist at all. There are more scrolls here than a dozen Usil libraries. In a shadowy corner a Sanene burglar skillfully paints a picture of Voodo the drake groveling to a Go-blin-al beggar with one hand, as he sorts through various scrolls with the other::: Salutations and welcome again to my vault, the only column with a disclaimer on it! I got lotsa quotes this time and with very little effort on my part. If you hear something that sounds funny, interesting, important, or stupidly hilarious, then please please please write it down and send it to me at Stlkerazzi in the poor quarter. Making me have to do my own work is a terrible thing and a sin against the gods. Sending the race and profession is helpful too. Also, please send them in standard black ink if you can. I'm still especially looking for quotes and conversations in the various racial languages, as most of Spur doesn't get to hear them. Thanks to a Sanene and two Secian spies I got a cuddly moment with the Taathians and a couple Secian link conversations. They are near the end of the column, right before an Aiena quote. Thank you to Kirrra, Leyara, Moondust, Biridashwa, my beloved Vixen, and anyone else that helped. Enjoy! Kith is wearing a costume, complete with dress, wig, stiletto heels and boa. You pick up Jeremis's thoughts, "I herby anowounce that I am begging and
grovel for the one and only Temptress Thee swee to the power of the tea" Tigerclaw thinks to you, "Good parrot.. Nice to know you don't change tune" Barra says in Leuian, "So I have a standing challenge out for him now, that
Tarmit has said he will deliver." Banath says, "Being head butted by rams horns is not my idea of a good time" Alazam exclaims, "Ack, I left my money purse with that gobbo tattoo artist!" Barra asks, "How do you get a harem?" Kyrinne says, "Let's not discuss such banal things as the dubious merits
of infidelity and so forth" Lemmy says, "I think the Saian's should just destroy the sword, it's a menace" Lysandra asks Leyara, "Someone actually married Callik?" Kagee says, "I know, I'm thinking I'm thinking... there are not may
around that can do that" Maxpaver says, "I know better than to trust a good thief" Windfury says, "But you bite like a vicious she-dog" Albiez says to Kagee, "You get softer every day." Talar says to Danio, "Watch this one-she has right loose morals" Tygerlili says, "Well, I think I might go spend some time with the gobbies." Sweetie exclaims to Geos,"Love me! I love you!" Albiez asks Epicurius, "You have any REALLY interesting books, something
like "Kissinda does Croston" or the like?" Kithrael is holding an intricately folded paper Oliphant Vixen placed a blazing rainbow diamond within her open large deathly black
leather torture kit and then Moondust batted her eyes at Vixen. Keaweone says to Tygerlili, "Please don' make me squeal in fronna
all these people." Blair says to Gadelica, "Ya know, my third cousin's purple sweater can sing
opera." Kissinda says to Rictor, "I see two of the prettiest ones in Spur right here" Litorth says, "Only in the odd mortal coin systems are a hundred silver worth
one gold. Twould take at least a thousand golds like that one over there to
compete with my splendor." At a peddle the bidding got over 600 gold for a dove embroidered satchel. Kithrael asks Elyesse, "Want to bond with me, sister? We can each get a
green ring. I'll be the Secian and thee the Dragon." Alsan threw a candlestick at Vixen. Danecker says, "It once took me 68 tries to find the path to Treehaven you
know" Tuvor exclaims to Avtar in Sanene, "Gimme!" [Keystiessanova (link)]: "I smell a Chassy!" [Fawnna (link)]: "You know Kirrra, Medares thinks Loiosh has chosen Litorth
as a future mate.:::giggles::" Aiena says, "Expect the unexpected, it's far more likely." Advocates of Order and Chaos Spur: A land filled with chaos and chaotics. In every nook and corner of this great land you can usually find citizens both chaotic and orderly debating, arguing, and bickering amongst themselves. Hopefully with this column we can prove that even the most chaotic or orderly individual can get their point across using wit, intelligence and occasionally a dash or more of ignorance. This is a new column that was thought of long ago and at last is making its presence known here. Thanks to Blister for his original idea, and thanks to Foom AKA Miss Negativity the oh so opinionated and chaotic San Elf and Meqetlh the ale loving Hithual friend to Stanrar for making it happen at last.
Greetings, Spurians! --That fuzzy lass, Leyara, asked me to write a bit about why I am a supporter of Order. I agreed. I'm not a scholarly Usil or some such, so bear with me! Speaking in general, Order is organization. To make something more orderly is to make it more organized. Life itself in the ultimate example of Order, a defiance to the Chaos in the universe. Anything crafted is an example of order; everything from a finely brewed ale to a well forged blade. Indeed, all the best things in the realm are not possible without Order. Life in Spur, while far more chaotic than I'd like, not only has examples of Order in it, but also that Order holds the city together and without it we'd have no Spur. Merchants and such would not live here without the security of the city walls and the city guards provided by the governor. The Guilds are organizations of Order, and the adventurer population of the city owe our skills to the training they provide. All the Temples of the city, even the 'chaotic' ones, are organized. The problems we have in the day to day life of Spur is that the city is not orderly enough. The task of bringing Order to the often chaotic brew in Spur can be daunting, and I doubt we can ever have a perfectly orderly society here. But the closer we can move toward that goal the better all of us will be; more safe, more secure, more assured of fair treatment.
--I know that many Spurians take a dim view of chaos. They associate it with violence and destruction, with random bloodshed, with the painful deaths of innocent Secians and the gleeful howls of crazed San Elves. With the loathsome feel of a pickpocket's fingers in their pockets, with the hideous stench of bloated dragon corpses rotting in the hot Spurian sun. Now these things may not to be to everyone's taste. I myself am somewhat fond of Secians, and often feel a small pang when I see a little one dragged off shrieking to Taaths temple. (The dragons, on the other hand... eh, don't get me started.) But that's not the point. The point is that chaos is more than murder, arson, torture and other such popular crimes. These are simply its most extreme manifestations. Chaos, properly understood, is nothing more or less than freedom. Freedom of behavior, freedom of movement, freedom of thought, freedom of will. In a world as vast and varied and turbulent as ours, can anyone doubt that freedom --chaos-- is the guiding principle? Every being, every stone, every drop of water acts individually and interacts mutually in a great maelstrom of activity with no preconceived end. Those who try to shape this maelstrom with laws and social structures, who claim to see meaning or so-called moral purpose in it, are like birds building nests in the path of a hurricane. Well, enough philosophy. What (you are surely asking) does chaos mean in real-life terms? If it's not just about bloodletting and torture, what IS it about? Here's my answer. It's about doing what you want, when you want, with no concern for the consequences, and no interference from bullies who claim to know better. If you've never dreamed of that, then maybe there's no chaos in you--but I'm betting there is. So that's what chaos means. Today. Ask me tomorrow, I'll give you a different answer.--
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