(IR) IR Interlude Turn 4 - 5 (thread 3)

Although not present, Kessel's voice echoes from the air itself, giving no sign to it's origin.

"Leaders of the Union of Oerth. As a sign of our... peace, allow me to present you with a gift."

"This gift that I shall give to you, if you accept it, is a nuclear weapon. True, it is a sign of death and destruction. However, I believe that giving this weapon of utter annhiliation, that you will understand that I advocate peace - and to show my willingness to promote peace, I will give those who are not enemies and yet not friends my technologies."

"You will also be taught in the usage of this weapon. If you ask for more, your request will be granted, if it is within reason, and we have the supplies for it. However, I feel that it is best to give one to you as a symbol of our mutual peace and cooperation with each other."

"Do you accept my gift?"

"We accept your gift Lord Kessel. You have indeed shown your willingness for peace. We will ask for no more than a single weapon for the time being. Perhaps if future circumstances change, our attitude will also.

On the behalf of the Union of Oerth, I would like to take this opportunity to request a military and technological alliance with the nations of the Oerth Alliance. May we prosper together in the future."

THE RUMOR MILL

All the Powers in the IR have spies.
All the spies, are busy spying and sending back reports of what they have found.

Of course, the spies are not able to find out everything.
In many cases, the Power being spied upon is feeding false information to the spies.
In many cases, the spies are caught and have their memories and knowledge magically altered.

And of course, there are always double agents.

About 1/3 of what follows is true information, based on the Templates sent to me, that you are able to discern from your spies.
About 2/3 of the information, is false, given to you by a Moderator who is lying like a dog.

It is up to you, to figure out what is the truth and what is - to use the American term - baloney.

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Concerning Alyx:

Varnaith is evacuating it's entire civilian population.
They are all going to the new Hope Isle created by Alzem.
The Lendore Isles have evacuated their civilian population.
These have all gone to the Faerie Realm, with help from Black Omega.
The elves of Celene have turned green, and are now eating the leaves off the trees.
The Celestial Imperium has declared neutrality, and has backed out of the war.
The Metallic dragons have bequeathed on the elves the ability to become dragons themselves.

Concerning Alzem:

Alzem has founded his new Hope Isle on Toril.
All efforts to find it, or scry it, even with 10th level magic, have failed.
Forrester aided Alzem in creating Hope Isle.
Forrester has deployed his forces on Hope Isle, from which he can now monitor all of Oerth.
Hope Isle is actually not an island, but is underground.
Hope Isle is actually not an island, but is up in the air.
Hope Isle is actually not an island, but is in a pocket dimension.
Hope Isle is actually not an island, but is on Mount Celestia.
Alzem's forces are preparing to attack with new golems that are cyborgs.
Alzem's forces have discovered a new City of the Gods, and have raided it for weapons of superscience.
Alzem's forces plan to attack with a massive army of good undead.
Alzem is actually not planning to attack at all, but is peacefully leading people to Hope Isle.

Concerning Anabstercorian

The Solistarim are planning an immediate assault
The Solistarim are remaining neutral
The Solistarim, have figured out a new form of invisibility that thwarts 10th level scrying.
The Solistarim, have the aid of a dragon fleet all of their own.
The Solistarim, have secret undersea shelters that are immune to 10th level scrying.
The Solistarim, are in secret league with the Kevellond League to destroy the Dark Union.
The Solistarim, are in secret league with the Shade to destroy Acererak.
Anabstercorian has been overthrown in a coup by Soloron, former leader of the Solistarim, and has disappeared, and cannot be found, even with 10th level scrying.
The Solistarim, are in secret league with Valkys to overthrow the Dark Union.

Concerning Black Omega

Black Omega is in secret league with Alzem to produce magical, cybernetic golems with superweapons mounted on them.
Black Omega, has figured out how to create incorporeal golems.
Black Omega, has a new substance, made of crystal, that is as hard as Red Steel. He is armoring all his Faerie with it.
This crystal, glows a green color.
Black Omega, has cut a secret deal with Forrester to give his lands to the Torilians when the war is over.
Black Omega, has cut a secret deal with Anabstercorian, whose army lies on his northern border.
Black Omega and his Faerie Magic, is the reason the Whyestil rose and is now twice as big as it was.
Black Omega intends an immediate assault against Iuz.
The people of Perrenland, have disappeared, without a trace as to where they went. Nothing, including 10th level scrying, can discover their existence.
The Faerie, are using the Gates of Faerie to be able to transport Black Omega's entire PL from one part of the board to another.

Concerning Creamsteak

The elves of Delrune are turning green.
The elves of Delrune, can bathe in the Red Goo, and it does not harm them.
The elves of Delrune, have learned how to turn into Red Goo, and thus can secretly deploy their entire strength to anywhere on the board by going through the underground lattice.
The elves of Delrune, have learned how to teleport to the Outer Planes, then teleport back, and while they are gone, nothing can scry them or discover what they are doing.
The elves of Delrune, can simply vanish into thin air.
The elves of Delrune, can shapechange at will, thus impersonating other peoples, and walking amongst them undetected.

Concerning Dagger

The Metallic Dragons have taught the people of the Kingdom of Keoland the secrets of draconic magic.
They have taught them how to shapechange at will.
They have taught them how to become dragons themselves.
The mountains themselves have allied with the Kingdom of Keoland.
The very gold of the earth has allied with the Kingdom of Keoland.


Concerning Darkness:

The Baklunish Forest of Garnak was destroyed in the Antimatter Barrage.
The Baklunish Forest of Garnak was not destroyed in the Antimatter Barrage.
The Baklunish have discovered how to create vast armies of undead impervious even to Acererak's control.
The Baklunish, are dying in huge numbers.
Whole regions of the Baklunish Realm are empty of people, for they all went off to die.
The Baklunish, plan to assault the Solistarim.
The Baklunish, have gathered an enormous fleet off of Zeif to assault the Solistarim with.
The Baklunish, intend to attack the Dark Union which holds the mountains to their east.
The Baklunish, intend to remain neutral.
The titans of Esmerin, have invented spelljammers appropriate to their size (which have catapults, appropriate to their size also)
Ket is about to secretly go over to the Baklunish, and betray Iuz.
The Baklunish, have made a great discovery in the Sea of Dust.

Concerning Mr Draco and Serpenteye:

The Union has created walking bombs.
The Union, has teleporting golems.
The Union, has discovered a land to the east of Kaboom's Isle of the Phoenix. There, they have moved their research and development, and this new place is protected from all scrying.
The Union, is planning to invade western Oerth.
The Union, is planning to attack Acererak.
The Union, is preparing a large army to invade ... nobody knows where.
The Union, really does want peace.
The Union, has created undead trolls.
The Union, has created a new form of demon.
The Union, has created a monster immune to fire and acid.
The Union, has taken what Red Steel they have, and outfitted their elite legions with it. Nobody else, but their elite legions have this armor.
The Union, has a secret place in the Rakers immune to 10th level scrying, where they have put all their research and development.
The Union, is devoting all it's efforts to learn 10th level magic.
The Union, is devoting no effort to 10th level magic, and is instead preparing a vast army.

Concerning Festy Dog

Festy Dog's underdark races, can no longer be scried.
Festy Dog's underdark races, can still be scried.
Festy Dog's underdark races, have learned how to permanently Stoneskin themselves.
Festy Dog's underdark races, have created an army of super golems.
Festy Dog's underdark races, have learned how to create Red Steel firearms that will penetrate any armor.
These Red Steel bullets, will penetrate most spell defenses also.
Festy Dog's underdark races, have learned how to borrow through the earth like Umber Hulks, to emerge from the ground anywhere they want, to give an enemy army a nasty surprise.
Festy Dog's underdark races, have access to secret tomes of magic that will give them a headstart to 10th and 11th level magic.

Concerning Forsaken One

Forsaken One's Formians can no longer be scried.
Forsaken One's Formians, can be scried.
Forsaken One's Formians, intend to attack the Kevellond League.
The Formians, plan to attack the Baklunish.
The Formians, plan to attack the Solistarim.
The Formians, plan to attack Black Omega's Faerie.
The Formians, plan to hide underground and let everyone else destroy each other, while they grow strong.
The Formians, have secretly allied with Forrester.
The Formians, have secretly allied with Melkor.
The Formians have become invincibly tough, practically unstoppable in battle.
The Formians, have become highly intelligent beings.
The Formians, have developed an advanced civilization.
The Formians, plan to attack Kalanyr, who they consider a traitor.

Concerning GnomeWorks

The entire population of the Lortmil Technomancy has disappeared.
No, half the population of the Lortmil Technomancy has disappeared.
No, one third of the population has disappeared.
No, nobody has disappeared.
The Lortmil Technomancy has nuclear weapons, and with this ultimate weapon they will crush all opponents.
The Lortmil Technomancy has placed it's nuclear weapons where they cannot be scried, even by 10th level magic.
The Lortmil Technomancy, intends an immediate and grim retaliation (of the nuclear kind) against the Dark Union over the loss of the Eastern League.
The Lortmil Technomancy, knows where Acererak actually is, but intends to deal with him themselves - it's a personal matter with them.
The Lortmil Technomancy, intends to abandon the Union of Oerth.
The Lortmil Technomancy has created something called Battlemechs.
The Lortmil Technomancy, has created something called Jet Fighters.
The Lortmil Technomancy, has created something called Rockets.
The Lortmil Technomancy, has created something called Starships.
The Lortmil Technomancy, has created something called Sentient Weapons.
The Lortmil Technomancy, has created something called Hunter Killers.
The Lortmil Technomancy, has created something called Terminators.
The Lortmil Technomancy, has created something called Antimatter.

(end of part one of the Rumor Mill)

Re: THE RUMOR MILL

Edena_of_Neith said:

The Union, has discovered a land to the east of Kaboom's Isle of the Phoenix. There, they have moved their research and development, and this new place is protected from all scrying.

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A spellljammer will be sent to affirm or deny this.

THE RUMOR MILL - CONTINUED

Concerning Kaboom

There is a real phoenix.
With it's power, the Isle of the Phoenix will attack with invincible power, for the phoenix can never be truly killed.
The giants intend to invade the League of the Warlords.
The giants, intend to invade the Dark Union.
The Sky-Sea League has developed something called Starships.
The Sky-Sea League, has invented an underwater blast wave attack, that will sink a fleet of ships.
The Sky-Sea League, has invented a Siren-like weapon that will incapacitate an entire fleet of ships, or even flying ships of the enemy.
The Sky-Sea League, has it's own fleet of dragons, and the phoenix will lead them in a great attack.
The Sky-Sea League, has discovered a new metal on the Isle of the Phoenix, which gives one the innate ability to fly if it is forged into armor.
The Sky-Sea League, has mass produced flying swords, which will storm into battle on their own, needing no wielders.


Concerning Kalanyr

The drow are faking the change to good alignment
The drow are secretly in league with the Dark Union
The drow are secretly in league with Forrester
The drow really have joined the Alliance of Oerth
The drow, have learned how to turn themselves into starlight
The drow, have gained the alliance of Eilistraee's followers, who dance under the stars
The drow, are turning themselves back into elves
The drow, are working with Uvenelie, drawing secret aid from Krynn (and, there is a rumor that the Dark Union knows of this, and is planning to attack Krynn because of it)
The drow, are in solid alliance with Uvenelei
The drow, are planning to betray Uvenelei, and quickly overwhelm the Alliance of the Crescent
The drow have become like Lythari, able to blink out and blink in at will
Lythari have allied with the drow
The drow are in secret communication with their kin on Toril, and the Border Guard of Toril is helping them

Concerning Maudlin

There are no rumors concerning Acererak.
All the spies sent out to watch Acererak perished in the cataclysm that destroyed the Vast Swamp.
All the spies sent out since that time, have yet to report anything.
Acererak has disappeared into the blue.

Concerning Melkor

Well, actually, there are no rumors about the Shade.
Which is probably more disturbing than any rumors themselves could be.

Concerning O'Skoteinos

The orcs have purple worms coming to their aid.
The orcs, have learned to ride these worms.
The orcs, intend to assault the Lortmil Technomancy.
The orcs, intend to assault the Kevellond League.
The orcs, intend to remain neutral.
The orcs have all disappeared.
No, but a good part of the orcs have disappeared - nobody knows where, and scrying is useless.
No, no orcs have disappeared. Their entire population is right there, when scried.
The orcs have greatly increased intelligence, because Forrester enchanted them with his 10th level magic.
The orcs have greatly increased stature and strength, because of the same.
The orcs have psionic powers, because Forrester gave it to them.

Concerning Rhialto

There are rumors the Black Brotherhood has gained a realm in the sky.
From this realm, they can watch Oerth die below, while they are safe and sound in the clouds.
The Black Brotherhood is also rumored to be preparing a truly stupendous assassination attempt, using some sort of new secret weapon Acererak gave them.
It is, obviously, rumored that Acererak and the Black Brotherhood are allied.
It is rumored that it is the Shade who have given the Black Brotherhood these new superweapons.
It is rumored that the Black Brotherhood knows a number of special secrets known only to the individual Powers - and that they are not deceived. They intend to use their special, unique knowledge (you all know what I'm talking about!) to blackmail everyone into giving them special help.

Concerning Sollir

The League of the Warlords is solidly in alliance with the Dark Union
The League of the Warlords, terrified of the Dark Union, has secretly joined the Alliance of Oerth
The League of the Warlords, has secretly allied with Acererak.
The League of the Warlords, has secretly allied with Forrester.
The League of the Warlords, has secretly allied with the Shade.
The League of the Warlords, is actually totally neutral (as they have been for most of the IR.)
The League of the Warlords, has access to a parrallel reality where they have secreted away all of their people, and are doing all their research in this protected place, safe from all scrying.
A large army of minotaurs has joined the League of Warlords.
The League of Warlords has discovered several dozen Deepspawn, and is using them to create a Monster Army.
This is being done in secret at Riftcrag.

Concerning Tokiwong

All of the civilian population of the Empire of Iuz is marching northward.
All of the civilian population is not marching northward.
All of the civilian population has disappeared.
None of the civilian population has disappeared.
A host of fire elementals have come to the aid of Iuz.
A host of efreet have come to the aid of Iuz.
A host of demons has come to the aid of Iuz.
The warriors of Iuz have gained demonic powers.
The warriors of Iuz can hurl Spellfire.
Iuz intends to stand with the Alliance of Oerth.
Iuz has secretly joined Acererak.
Iuz has secretly joined the Dark Union.
Iuz and the League of Warlords have a secret deal, where Iuz gets the Kevellond League, and the League gets the Dark Union.

Concerning Uvenelei

Uvenelei is getting secret aid from Krynn
Uvenelei is getting secret aid from Athas.
Uvenelei is getting secret aid from Toril.
Uvenelei is getting secret aid from Sigil.
A nation called Arlon has joined Uvenelei.
A nation called Gigantea has joined Uvenelei.
A secret nation up in Telchuria has joined Uvenelei.
Uvenelei plans to destroy Kalanyr.
Uvenelei and Kalanyr are true allies.
Uvenelei has discovered how to make his own sky ships and Flying Citadels.
Uvenelei and Alyx have a deal - Uvenelei gets the Celestial Imperium, and Alyx gets Ishtarland.

Concerning Valkys

Valkys has a secret base in the Alliance of the Crescent
Valkys has a secret base in the Baklunish Confederation
Valkys has a secret base in the Kevellond League
Valkys has a secret base in the Empire of Iuz
Valkys has a secret base in the League of Warlords
Valkys has a secret base in the Delrunian Alliance
Valkys has a secret base in the Dark Union
Valkys has a secret base offmap
Or all of the above
All these bases are somehow protected from even 10th level scrying, have massive defenses that nobody can penetrate, and no spies have ever successfully penetrated them
No, the bases have been penetrated. The one in the Alliance is in the ruins of an evil temple, the one in the Kevellond League is at the site of a massacre, the one in the Empire of Iuz is a place of torture, the one in Delrune is an old shrine to the Unseelie, the one in the Baklunish Confederation is in an evil forest, the one in the Dark Union is underground.

Concerning William

The Kevellond League is secretly plotting to attack Toril, once the Dark Union is dealt with.
The Kevellond League, plans to turn over all their lands to the Torilians, when the war is over.
The Kevellond League, has established a base on the continent east of the Isle of the Phoenix. There, undetectable, they are doing all their research.
The Kevellond League is evacuating it's civilians.
They are going to the new Hope Isle.
They are going to great fortified underground bunkers.
They are climbing ladders into the sky.
They are being succored by Kalanyr, who is putting them all into pocket dimensions.
The Kevellond League intends to attack the Dark Union.
The Kevellond League, is willing to keep the peace with the Dark Union.
The Kevellond League, knows where Acererak is at, but won't tell anyone because Hazen fears to suffer the fate of the Wanderer.
The Kevellond League, knows where Acererak is, and is planning their own personal vendetta against him.
The Kevellond League, hasn't the faintest idea where Acererak is.

Concerning Zelda

The barbarians are quiet
In fact, most of them have disappeared, and are unscriable by 10th level magic.
Which should be totally impossible, for they are not strong magically.
The barbarians intend to assault Heisenbaudos.
The barbarians, intend to assault the Dark Union.
The barbarians, intend to assault the Hold of Stonefist.
The barbarians, intend to clear out the mountains of evil giants.
The barbarians, intend to remain neutral.

Kaboom, there ... IS ... a land east of the Isle of the Phoenix.

(amused look from the Moderator)


What new situation?

This one: I just recalculated our PL: it's around 1600 now. That means a PL increase of a small 300, and that's almost 9*30...so I guess you all had a
SECRET MAIL - DON'T SHARE IC OR OOC OR YOU'LL LOSE THE PL, in which you gained some special power(s)...

The question is, what do we do now?

We can't help Kalanyr get 11th level magic.
I might just be able to escape the expanding Blood Waste (yes, my country will be ruined, but my population will survive). And, no doubt, you've
recieved something as well. We'll need to come up with a new strategy.

Personally, I'd like to advance my civilization, research 10th level magic and get a Red Goo factor of 2 to 4 (not sure yet). But if some of you have
some other brilliant plans, please share them.

Also, and this might be a good idea for you as well, I'm going to destroy all my undead (1 PL). With the new SECRET things, I think Ancerak finally
achieved his apotheosis...and if he hasn't, he can soon achive it. (hey, I was allowed to plot OOC )

[disclaimer] All my letter said was not to share it [the letter]. It didn't say anything about not sharing the *fact* that I had recieved the letter
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Ok. Consider this to be a part of the rumor mill.
I can go to the Lurker's Forum too, you see.

Edena:

Hazen did speak outside the temple. I have not posted to the thread since last night. It must be assumed that I am there.

"Lord Kas, God Emperor of the Union of Oerth, we stand with you in this dark hour. Let us put aside past disputes and stand against those who would seek to destroy us both."

"The Church of Shade has proven to be unreliable as it poisoned your lands. Did it consult with the Union of Oerth before taking their actions? No. They acted against you."

"The Union wisely decided to assist us in fighting the Church of Shade. We will assist you in your struggle against Acerak."

"Since the Church of Shade has allied with Acereak, they seem to be declaring war on you. As for Anabstercorian, he seems to stand with our common enemies."

"I urge everyone to assist in the efforts to locate Acerak and prevent his apotheosis."

"Also, we should regard the Wanderer with some respect. I believe he must have know what risk he faced in trying to reveal Acereak's location. His courage should be honored."

"I will ask for all who can to join an elite strike force against Acerak and render aid. I suspect Lord Melkor - who seeks to summon the Elder Ones to destroy Oerth if he cannot rule it - may strike openly. I urge all members of the Oerth Alliance to stand with the Union of Oerth in this hour. Perhaps in the battle for survival, old rivalries will be extinguished."

"I have disagreed with the late Wanderer on many things. However, on one matter at least he spoke the truth. We are the children of Oerth. We now fight for our world. Let us stand as one against threats to it."

"I would also strongly urge the United Commonwealth of Toril to consider removing its escaped criminal elements. If they are unable to do so because of other threats, I will respect this decision."

Edena: If possible, I will move my civilians into Kalanyr's pocket dimension. If not, I ask that what I asked in the e-mail entitled the Kevellond League occur. (I am avoiding the word happen. )

Maudlin: Good point about the drama rule. Is the new map ready?

Edena:

Hazen will contact Kaboom and try to contact the inhabitants of the lands east of the Isle of the Phoenix, after performing divinations about who they are, general alignment tendencies, any political alliance, and whom I should contact.

The Oerth Alliance asks to set up an embassy with this people.

Also, you can find some history on this land - if it is what I think about it - at http://www.greyhawk-codex.com/.

This is also a great Greyhawk site, as is www.canonfire.com

Well, for what it's worth, you do find Dark Union soldiers in this new eastern land.
They, of course, deny any knowledge of any base, much less your accusations of research and development in secret here.

Also, you find some of Valky's Unseelie - which costs you the lives of some of your soldiers.
The Unseelie, run off at once.

You find some of Alyx's people - they are renown as sailors, after all.
They deny that they have created a base of any sort here, even to you, William.

The native people of this land have fled and hid themselves, and do not talk with you.
If forced to talk, they will not reveal anything willingly.
Something is obviously scaring them badly.