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[Telmacha's observations, in Telmacha's voice:] The most important difference between combat in Valorn and combat in fantastic stories is that here the gods are benevolent, and bring us back after we die. The second difference is that after two, or three, or four deaths, they bring us back with a re...

A rogue, jumping through a portal and attacking, cannot use their Duberry. Is this an intended effect, and is it desirable?

(This happened to me, and separately to Pallas, where attacking and jumping back was the sensible option, so it's not a flaw in some particular Duberry.)

My Rule says: "An Amazon's loyalty to her sisters, house and Cordelia is unwavering." The sages of old said: "And he actually gave land to the hateful enemy, as he should not have done." "And how can one die better Than facing fearful odds, For the ashes of her fathers, And ...

See, in our inmost room an altar stands Which woven Gods enclose from wall to wall - A grace that means this fortress shall not fall While blades defend her in our mortal hands. Eager we are to join our band to bands; If we fight alone, it's not our shame; We remember neighbors' holy name; When clea...

Thank you. It was a fun conversation, but the only real business was the announcement, and neither Taven nor I could quite come out with it.. *chuckle*

Taven Deagan and Telmacha Telides will be holding a reception at Kodi's, next turn, Saturday the 13th, at 4 PM eastern (3 Central, 9 UK).

I am pleased to announce that the Inn of Good Health in Branishor lowered its potion prices back to 70 silver for healing potions, 35 silver for power potions, effective this evening April 9th. This was possible because Gretta, the innkeeper, now has an adequate supply of raw material; she pledged m...

My dear Raffe,

I did say the rogue was Pallas; I fought from the outside.

The demons' strategy appears in general to make us use resources not easily replaceable. I do not commend a response that relies on teleport scrolls.

Trapped behind one of the clusters of demons. For example, in a recent raid, a medium level cleric and a high-level rogue were trapped in Twilight Serenity. We cleared that obstacle, and were stronger with Taven and Pallas. Since nobody lives off Guild Lane in Branishor, this difficulty is unlikely ...

It is certainly useful to have a list of sites. One wonders how often the eastern Plains and the Prairie have been forgotten. That is itself a contribution.

An interesting proposal. I shall take it under advisement. One thing it leaves out is whether someone capable of fighting the besiegers is trapped. (This is most unlikely to happen in Branishor, for example.) The most urgent thing seems to me to get high-level adventurers (and experienced clerics an...

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This deals with my backstory.

When last the Amazons met, Alexi Corsair came to the party, saying that the ABV was closing down operations and urging its people to stay home from the present demon raids. After some discussion, he left, declaring that he (and, I think, ABV) had been insulted by some of my sisters and friends. I wa...

Court of Honour An Ethucan custom, fairly widely adopted in Valorn: When two gentlefolk have a dispute or a question of honor, and the laws do not cover it, or seem inappropriate, it is customary to set a Court of Honour to settle the dispute. In my village, which has no prince or mayor, it is routi...

I have been collecting Old Invasion Ingots for several years, almost since I came to Dundee.. They are prettier than the current invasion ingots (for which I have limited use; it's been a while since I've seen a dull brown crystal.) And there is a tradition from the Ethucan Golden Age that there wer...

Of course there will be pie. There may even be pie not involving Zelele.

I don't see why Zelele should have to announce all our events. The Amazons are celebrating Kailani's birthday, a little late, on Worldbuilder Lawn, Tuesday, March 12. 5-7 PM Central, 6-8 Eastern, 10-midnight UK. All our friends are welcome. If the Crier wants to come join us, we'll have Sarsparilla ...

I have a problem Thursday, although either early or late is possible.

Depending on how long this is expected to take, before or after Alfred's discussion on Friday? Earlier would be better in Britain.

I have extra pairs. *smile*