mark@mrstve.UUCP (Mark Smith) (02/17/86)
Several people have stated last week that they did not receive a copy of the
Monday Update. Therefore I am resending it today. Do NOT confuse this update
with todays which will follow in a separate posting.
Q U E S T f o r t h e E L F S W O R D
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M O N D A Y P O S T I N G 02/10/86
Dungeon Gazette Headlines...
The Drow Invasion has come to a temporary standstill as more and more
Drow are meeting up with resistance from the King's "heroes". Several Drow
have been killed and some troops are even reported missing. There still has
been no confirmation as to the fate of these Drow, but the King is quite
pleased with the quick results of his hirelings.
On the lighter side of the news; a joyous celebration rocked the town of
Dark Odyssey as the marooned adventurer, Sam returned home today. Odin, the
man responsible for the rescue operation was unavailable for comment, but Sam
told us that he had refused any type of monetary reward. When we asked the
aspiring Samuri what his plans were he said:
"Well, after a little R&R I plan to join in the Quest for the ElfSword. I
would also like to join up with someone. Odin seems to have his own destiny
ahead of him."
Well, we wish you good luck, Sam.
Odin will be appearing before the king for the presentation of the coveted
Medal of Bravery and to be commisioned into the Royal Guard. The ceremony
date hasn't been set, but we will keep you informed.
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PLAYER NEWS
As you will see, there is no map in today's posting. The map will not
appear in ANY more Monday Updates. There will be a copy included in the
Campaign Handbook (which will be posted 2/12/86). It would be a good idea
for everyone who doesn't have a copy to save this one; although I can send
copies on request.
There is a new section which is being added to the Monday Update as of
today's posting. It is called, "RUMORS & STORIES". In this section I will
reprint articles you send in to me which deal with "rumors" you have heard,
"legends", or anything having to do with the quest. These articles may be
true or false; based on fact or fiction or even your own personal encounters.
I will edit the articles so they will be cryptic or even misleading, but one
will always have a fair chance to decrypt these "tales". This idea was
contributed by Thomas Cox who was reimbursed with experience points.
Congratulations to: Nelson You are the next players who
Greg Wohletz have been entered into the
Scott Campbell campaign. You will be receiving
your character sheets sometime
after the Wednesday posting of
the Campaign Handbook.
Some of you have already received copies of your characters on the new
character sheets. Well, there have already been some "minor" alterations, so
you can look forward to receiving another copy in the near future. Those of
you who havn't got a copy will receive one with your next installment.
You may find errors in your x,y location or move number on the PLAYER
LIST. These will be corrected as soon as the new character sheets have been
fully implemented.
RUMORS & STORIES
Once upon a time, two journeying minstrels were passing through a large
woods on their way to the Lord's castle to play for his court. They
came unawares upon a band of evil Drow asleep under a tree. They
immediately drew out their harps and began playing a song of such sweetnes
s that even the horrible Drow were soothed by it, and remained asleep.
Still playing, the harpists tied the creatures with chains made of
daisies. They would have brought the whole dancing band of them to
the Lord's castle to prance about and amuse the nobles, but their song
had attracted a Unicorn, whose wood it was. The unicorn, enchanted
by the minstrels, spirited them away to live forever with him in the woods,
forever playing. No one knows what became of the band of Drow, but some
say that, being so evil, they were unable to bear the goodness of the
music and the Unicorn, and their own badness poisoned them and killed them.
Moral: do not harm the birds of the woods, for they are the minstrels of
the unicorn.
PLAYER MAIL
Michael Gersten: I hadn't received any of your mail until today
(Monday 2/10/86). You are now on the waiting list
and you can look for a complete history of the world
in the Campaign Handbook. Thanks for your suggestion.
Andrew: I have NOT received your character yet. Please try and send it
again. I enjoyed the Star Trek meta-humor.
Web: I am still reading the rules you sent in. They look as interesting
as they are complicated. I'll let you know what I think.
PLAYER LIST as of 02/10/86
Character Lv Race Class Location Status Inst#
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Eldarion 2 Half Elf Ranger 22,11 J,C 5
Doc 2 Elf Fighter 48,18 I 7
Altar 1 Human Paladin 26,4 I 6
Luther 2 Elf Ranger 64,9 J 6
Elwood 2 Elf Ranger 64,8 J 8
Bronson 1 Human Thief 6,12 J 6
Flint 2 Human Cleric 21,13 J 6
Slick 2 Human Monk 21,13 J 6
Zinger 1 Halfling Archer 48,18 I 12
Odin 2 Human Paladin 60,29 J 11
Sam 1 Human Samuri 60,23 J 2
Mintour 1 Dwarf Cleric 24,33 I 2
Kobol 2 Dwarf Fighter 24,30 I 3
Kenny (Gambler) 1 Human Cleric 34,10 J 5
Buzzard 2 Human Assassin 3,21 I 4
Thundarr 1 Human Barbarian 20,21 J 3
Gorto 2 Human Fighter 15,8 J 4
Despo 2 Dwarf Fighter 31,13 J 5
Skull 2 Dwarf Fighter 31,13 J 5
Shorty 1 Gnome Thief 58,12 I 3
Qualude 2 Human Illusion 52,23 E 2
Flite 2 Human Magic User 52,21 J 2
Milton 2 Human Magic User 22,11 J,C 6
Baltar 2 Human Thief 3,21 I 3
Kerman 1 Dwarf Fighter 54,29 J 4
Bo 1 Dwarf Fighter 54,29 J 4
Micrathen 2 Half Elf Magic User 52,23 E 3
Nightshade 2 Human Fighter 18,29 E 5
Chime 2 Human Thief 18,29 E 5
Sayudel 2 Elf Magic User 10,31 I 2
Jugger...Naught 2 Half-Elf Ranger 10,31 I 2
Satar 2 Half-Elf Druid 24,30 I 5
Paragon...Cross 2 Human Paladin 24,30 I 5
Pnardic 2 Human Ranger 52,23 E 2
Skrin 2 Elf Magic User 52,23 E 2
Raven Darkshadow 2 Elf Ranger 24,30 I 4
Hawk 2 Elf Archer 24,30 I 4
Torr 2 Human Magic User 3,21 I 2
Farley 2 Human Cleric 3,21 I 2
Renwerth 1 Half-Elf Druid 19,13 E 3
Nyth 2 Human Thief 52,23 I 2
Corban Golobryn 1 Human Paladin 19,13 E 2
Avarto 2 Elf Ranger 44,26 I 1
Lachlan 2 Human Paladin 19,13 I 1
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KEY for Status:
J = Journeying C = Combat D = In a Dungeon
I = In town T = Training O = Out of Commission
E = Encounter
Note: Out of Commission refers to anything which prohibits
character activity other than death. This could range
from unconsciousness to being paralyzed or turned to stone.
Combinations of the codes may be used. If a character were
engaged in combat within city limits (which is against the
law in most cities by the way), his status would look like
(I,C). Full words may also be used such as Marooned, Dead,
or M.I.A.
This ends the Monday Update for 02/10/86
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May the Quest for the ElfSword be
your ultimate goal in life...
Mark Smith
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