(IR) 1st ooc-thread of the 5th IR (open)

[Airwhale]

Serpanteye, is there any chance we could have double the population(or more) on Ginsel? Ginsel is described as a europe-like-land, with 3 million miles. It also suffers from much less monster attacks then does Oerth. Italy only has 180,000 square miles, and is estimated at around 7.3 million around 1450, and around 10 million in 1340 (before the black plague, maybe?)

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/pop-in-eur.html

Of course, if you need to keep us where we are for balance reasons, I understand =)

To Anabstercorian :
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Of course we value our trade relations, and we look forward to many more years of cooperative ventures. As for the exclusive relationship you suggest, I'm afraid that, while Grayhalk is a very large city, we are trading with millions in space, and Grayhawk by itself can not provide a market for all of those goods, nor can it supply us with everything Grayspace needs. So, for purely logistical reasons, we must decline your offer of an excusive trading relationship.[/sblock]

To Nac Mac Feegle:
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"An officer of the imperial navy, a represenitive of the world of Ginsel, and a Guildmaster of the Free Traders will all be inspecting this port in one days time. You may speak with all of them if you do not take up too much of their time."
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[James Heard]

TO JAMES, THOMAS, AND XAEL
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(again, think of Eclavdra as a sort of dark Ozma, grown to womanhood and with adultish themes.)

Eclavdra sends a message to the Mare Mysticum, to Celene, to the Lendores, and to Highfolk. The message, since it cannot be delivered personally, is sent via intermediaries in the from of a magical item, which when activated projects an image of Eclavdra and her giving the following message:

Eclavdra speaks very softly, gently, and earnestly:

'We are the elves of the present.
The elves of the past fought, and a harsh fate was decreed for them.
Now is the darkest hour for all the elves. The devils have bequeathed the gift of doom.
Lolth asked that we survive. Lolth would see all the elves survive. I would see all the elves survive.'

Eclavdra shakes her head, a bit sadly, and continues softly:

'Nothing is free in life, as you well know.
Nothing comes without price. How well do we know this ...
We offer a joining. Come and join us. When the doom of the devils falls, and terror and fire sweep all the lands, come and join us.
Together, we can overcome the fire and terror.
Together, we can thwart the doom.
And Lolth's desire, that the elves survive, will be realized.
Together, we will thwart the will of all who would bring harm and death to the elven people.'


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Several days later an enormous gift basket filled with bananas, coconuts, nuts, and cinnamon mints is found near one of your enclaves. Also in the gift basket is a small, exquisitely bound book filled with bright, simple pictures and titled "The Halfling's Mice"

The story is a short, bizarre parable about a halfling grandmother who, being quite hard of hearing, mistakes the mice squeaking under her burrow floor for her grandchildren's laughter. To her consternation, the laughing grandchildren never answer her calls but instead just keep laughing and mocking her. Eventually the grandmother leaves for greener pastures, and when her real grandchildren return they find her burrow abandoned. When the vexed grandchildren finally catch up with the grandmother, she righteously turns them into mice as punishment for their mockery and returns home, satisfied. The mice keep on squeaking though, so finally she discovers them and turns them into children - who of course do nothing more than squeak. Finally the grandmother, mad with frustration slays her 'children' and herself.

The finally page simply shows the grandchildren crying tearfully over the murderous scene of the mice and the grandmother in the hovel.

In the liner there is a short note:

The Mice Are The Price: Some people only hear what they want to hear. I hear mice. When the mice begin to sing a song, perhaps I shall reconsider if they are People. P.S. Enjoy this fruit basket, best regards.

There is also a short tune for an oboe in A#, that when played is alternately mesmerizing and horrific - but in a way that stays with you for days like bad pop music.
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[Nac Mac Feegle]

Well, I wouldn't bet my faction leader against many of the others, but I might bet my high council against any others including the demi-gods.

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

Would you, now? I might be inclined to take that challenge; it'd be a fast way to pick up the Iron League, assuming you weren't so crass as to flee in panic when the first of you was cut in half.

 

[Melkor Lord Of ALL!]

Paxus Asclepius!

Vampire ambassador also smiles:

"So you are the so-called Wolf-God?! You look impressive, I must admit, I would hesitate to face you in battle, even that I am Garthaur, Prince of Flesh, for I haven`t met an opponent whose flesh I couldn`t rip apart! But we meet in peace, my father is greatly impressed by your achievements! In quite a short time you have organized a bunch of undisciplined goblinoids into one of the greatest forces on Oerth! They say that the might of Iuz is behind your rise, do you worship him?"

 

[Anabstercorian]

Maybe I'm just being dense, but do you pay for infiltration and counter-infiltration with PL, Power Points, or both depending on the situation?

You pay with regular PL, I think.

 

[Anabstercorian]

Reposting a message to Iuz which may have been overlooked:

To Rikandur Azebol:
[sblock] The incubus Matak bows before whomever receives him. "On behalf of the Triumvirate Rebellious, we wish to extend greetings to Mighty Iuz, our neighbor to the north, and offer our hopes of peaceful coexistence. But know this - we will not tolerate incursions in to our sovereign territory by military forces."
"On the topic of territory, we wish to call a conference with representatives from the Empire of Iuz, Greater Nyrond, and the League of Athyr on the topic of the Nyr Dyv (the small ocean bordering my territory on the north) and how it shall be divided amongst us."
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[Nac Mac Feegle]

Serpenteye: Two questions, firstly, what's your ruling about starting with Epic PLs towards magic research, and second, would you allow a psionic version of Cooperative Spell (This would be for flavor reasons only, but I think it would fit nicely with the idea of the all of the Ascendants working together). Failing that, would it be possible for them to research a psionic power that mimiced the effects (and then possible make it permanent with Incarnate)?

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

Melkor:

[sblock]"Worship Iuz? Why should one god worship another? The Old One is a powerful ally, it is true, but I owe him nothing besides what is codified in treaties. I have forged my empire through my own might, and while I welcome anyone who wishes to aid me, I can continue alone if need be. Does your 'father' offer his forces to my cause? And if not, why have you come?"[/sblock]

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

If Eclavdra reacts in any way to James' message, nobody ever hears about it.
If Eclavdra is disappointed that neither Thomas nor Xael's powers ever even bothered to reply to the message, nobody ever hears about it.

Melkor, could you resend your diplomatic message? I've lost it in the barrage of posts on this thread. Thanks much.

Thank you, Guilt Puppy, for changing my color. I went and colored in all the territories I possess, as per Serpenteye's allowance.

Serpenteye, I will modify the roster as per your post ASAP.