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It seems to me they would get more participation if they put something on
the login screen. Unless your on the web boards 8 hours a day you would
never know anything was going on, unless you drop into an area by accident
the way some of us dropped into Cove.
Do any of you remember the Orc invasion of Skara? or the Troll invasion
of Vesper? The Undead invasion of Trinsic? (pre-Trammel time). It was
advertised, so people could show up. It was also not so "over" spawned that
you could not survive the experience, the way Cove is. Trinsic Undead being
the only exception, and that was due to the PK's not the Undead.
Just MHO, Ice
Timeline:
Aug - 371
Lord British Returns, announcing the placement of Lord Thomas Winters as his
right hand man.
Thomas Winter learns of Orcs gathering, and brings troops to the Yew Orc fort,
where a massive battle occurs.
Thomas discovers a courier is heading through the Lost Lands. There they
intercept the Pirate Grantly, who was delivering the “Blood Pact” to the
chieftan of the Cove orcs, though we are still uncertain as to whom the Pirate
was working for.
Sep - 372
Thomas Winter overhears two brigands speaking of guarding a bridge, and brings
troops to stop them. After interrogating the messenger, we discover that the
Orcs were bringing tribute to Minax, thus cementing her role as the protagonist
of this new engagement.
Thomas discovers the Orcs are planning a massive attack on Moonglow. Forces are
mobilized, and sent to stop them. A massive battle ensues, and much orcish blood
is spilled, but the brave defenders are unable to completely stem the flow of
Orcish warriors, leaving Moonglow still over-run with Orcish invaders.
Moonglow finally repels the Orc Hordes.
Lord British calls for the conscription of citizens into the Royal Guard,
awarding them with an ice white sash for their service.
A mysterious figure, claiming to be a member of the Council of Mages, is caught
and questioned in Moonglow. After interrogation, it is revealed that he actually
works for the Shadowlords.
Further interrogation of the Shadowlord spy Ramuz reveals the location of
Minax's next Council Meeting... Felucca Destard Dungeon. A huge battle ensues,
but in the end the RG was able to slay many of Minax's Generals, though she
herself escaped.
Oct - 373
Thomas Winters discovers the location of yet another possible meetings place,
this time in the Ilshenar Spider Dungeon. On arrival, the RG discovered a
dangerous ambush and the reappearance of Keeonean of ancient Yew infamy. Winters
was poisoned and is currently in the custody of Clanin (the Royal Court Wizard)
as they search for a cure.
Clanin leads adventurers on a quest to retrieve the neccesary reagants for
Thomas' cure.
Clanin leads a group on a quest to perform the ritual that will heal Thomas
Winters, but is foiled by Neira the Necromancer and various monsters from
Minax's Domain. Just as all hope is lost, a mysterious Mage stepped up from the
crowd and offered an alternative cure... for a price.
Nov - 374
Odric (the Mysterious Mage) offers a cure for Thomas' ailment in exchange for
the return of various heirlooms currently in Minaxian possession. Clanin and
Thomas agree to the terms, and Thomas is cured.
Odric informs Thomas that he knows of a secret meeting of Minax and Keeonean.
Once there, Odric takes control of Keeonean's mind and orders him to steal
Minax's necklace and bring it to him. Odric then disappears leaving Keeonan to
be captured by the Royal Guard after Minax escapes.
Keeonean, one of the generals of Minax's army that had been captured previously,
was brought to trial. Just as Thomas was beginning the proceedings, a strange
gate appeared and a "shadow aura" of Minax appeared, slaying Keeonean on the
spot for "betraying her". Thomas was perplexed by Minax's actions, and told the
assembled witness that he intended to check with British on what to do
immediately.
It seems to me they would get more participation if they put something on
the login screen. Unless your on the web boards 8 hours a day you would
never know anything was going on, unless you drop into an area by accident
the way some of us dropped into Cove.
Do any of you remember the Orc invasion of Skara? or the Troll invasion
of Vesper? The Undead invasion of Trinsic? (pre-Trammel time). It was
advertised, so people could show up. It was also not so "over" spawned that
you could not survive the experience, the way Cove is. Trinsic Undead being
the only exception, and that was due to the PK's not the Undead.
Just MHO, Ice
Timeline:
Aug - 371
Lord British Returns, announcing the placement of Lord Thomas Winters as his
right hand man.
Thomas Winter learns of Orcs gathering, and brings troops to the Yew Orc fort,
where a massive battle occurs.
Thomas discovers a courier is heading through the Lost Lands. There they
intercept the Pirate Grantly, who was delivering the “Blood Pact” to the
chieftan of the Cove orcs, though we are still uncertain as to whom the Pirate
was working for.
Sep - 372
Thomas Winter overhears two brigands speaking of guarding a bridge, and brings
troops to stop them. After interrogating the messenger, we discover that the
Orcs were bringing tribute to Minax, thus cementing her role as the protagonist
of this new engagement.
Thomas discovers the Orcs are planning a massive attack on Moonglow. Forces are
mobilized, and sent to stop them. A massive battle ensues, and much orcish blood
is spilled, but the brave defenders are unable to completely stem the flow of
Orcish warriors, leaving Moonglow still over-run with Orcish invaders.
Moonglow finally repels the Orc Hordes.
Lord British calls for the conscription of citizens into the Royal Guard,
awarding them with an ice white sash for their service.
A mysterious figure, claiming to be a member of the Council of Mages, is caught
and questioned in Moonglow. After interrogation, it is revealed that he actually
works for the Shadowlords.
Further interrogation of the Shadowlord spy Ramuz reveals the location of
Minax's next Council Meeting... Felucca Destard Dungeon. A huge battle ensues,
but in the end the RG was able to slay many of Minax's Generals, though she
herself escaped.
Oct - 373
Thomas Winters discovers the location of yet another possible meetings place,
this time in the Ilshenar Spider Dungeon. On arrival, the RG discovered a
dangerous ambush and the reappearance of Keeonean of ancient Yew infamy. Winters
was poisoned and is currently in the custody of Clanin (the Royal Court Wizard)
as they search for a cure.
Clanin leads adventurers on a quest to retrieve the neccesary reagants for
Thomas' cure.
Clanin leads a group on a quest to perform the ritual that will heal Thomas
Winters, but is foiled by Neira the Necromancer and various monsters from
Minax's Domain. Just as all hope is lost, a mysterious Mage stepped up from the
crowd and offered an alternative cure... for a price.
Nov - 374
Odric (the Mysterious Mage) offers a cure for Thomas' ailment in exchange for
the return of various heirlooms currently in Minaxian possession. Clanin and
Thomas agree to the terms, and Thomas is cured.
Odric informs Thomas that he knows of a secret meeting of Minax and Keeonean.
Once there, Odric takes control of Keeonean's mind and orders him to steal
Minax's necklace and bring it to him. Odric then disappears leaving Keeonan to
be captured by the Royal Guard after Minax escapes.
Keeonean, one of the generals of Minax's army that had been captured previously,
was brought to trial. Just as Thomas was beginning the proceedings, a strange
gate appeared and a "shadow aura" of Minax appeared, slaying Keeonean on the
spot for "betraying her". Thomas was perplexed by Minax's actions, and told the
assembled witness that he intended to check with British on what to do
immediately.
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