Balandar

http://www.acm.org/technews/articles/2002-...21m.html#item16

"Enterprise Play"

InfoWorld (10/14/02) Vol. 24, No. 41, P. 44; McCarthy, Jack

The gaming industry is rapidly rolling out advancements in data speed, graphics, and interactive computing that have attracted the attention of corporate computer users. Video cards that game developers use to deliver 3D graphics have been adopted by Macquarium so that it can enhance the Web sites it designs for clients. Internap Network Services has developed a private network access point platform in response to gamers' demands for real-time, high-bandwidth, multiplayer gaming, according to CTO Ali Marashi; the platform, which optimizes routing from service providers, is being deployed for Charles Schwab, Travelocity, and other corporate customers whose real-time and delivery requirements are critical to business. Meanwhile, Estco Medical CTO Seth Berger has channeled his game development expertise into a Web-based collaborative platform that medical device providers, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech firms can use for online marketing purposes. "Just as community building allows game developers to hear what's important to the gamers and develop better products, [the platform] facilitates communication among patients, physicians, and other clinicians so that better treatment modalities can be developed," he explains. Butterfly.net has implemented a grid networking scheme to facilitate scalable multiplayer games, and CTO Mark Wirt remarks that it demonstrates that efficient, inexpensive networks can be deployed in a way that generates revenue. TransGaming Technologies CEO Gavriel State says that software portability elements that foster cross-platform game compatibility can also lay the groundwork for enterprise application development. Microsoft and Sony, meanwhile, are adding technology such as broadband and enhanced networking to their respective Xbox and PlayStation systems that could be adopted by others.

http://staging.infoworld.com/article....ry.html

http://www.acm.org/technews/articles/2002-...21m.html#item18

"Super Soldiers"

Technology Review (10/02) Vol. 105, No. 8, P. 44; Talbot, David

The U.S. military is investing $50 million in a project that seeks to enhance the performance and capabilities of soldiers through nanotechnology. MIT earned this contract after demonstrating actual products, such as an "artificial muscle" that could be used to bind wounds or increase strength; a microscopic chemical sensor; and optical threads that could be applied to remote infrared communication. The Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies that MIT is founding with the grant will act as a testbed where distinct technologies can be brought together. The institute plans to have nanotech applications that can be added to existing military systems ready in five years, while integrating them all could take 10 years or longer. A major goal of the institute is to embed strength into uniforms through such technologies as the artificial muscle, which is composed of an electroactive polymer whose shape and length can be adjusted by electrical voltage; a person wearing a uniform with 1.4 kilograms of this material could conceivably lift 80 kilograms to a height of one meter, and the incorporation of carbon nanotubes will reduce electrical resistance, allowing such feats to be performed rapidly. MIT chemist Tim Swager has developed a prototype sensor that uses conductive nanoscopic polymer wires to take readings of nitric oxide concentrations in a person's breath, a critical first step toward remote health monitoring systems. Meanwhile, the optical threads have an organic/inorganic coating that can selectively reflect or absorb specific wavelengths of light, which could lead to an "optical bar code" that soldiers could use to identify friends using night vision goggles. The most formidable challenge will be integrating all these nanotechnologies, and MIT partner DuPont is researching new nano-integration techniques that solve the nanomaterials' inherent incompatibility with each other.

http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/talbot1002.asp

http://www.acm.org/technews/articles/2002-4/1023w.html#item1

"Attack on Internet Called Largest Ever"

Technews.com (10/22/02); McGuire, David; Krebs, Brian

What key online backbone organization officials are calling the largest and most sophisticated attack ever on the Internet's root servers disrupted eight or nine of the 13 computers that control global Internet flow late Monday afternoon for about an hour. The distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, which began at around 5:00 p.m. EDT and ended abruptly about an hour later, went largely unnoticed by users as the Internet continued to function normally thanks to safeguards built into the Internet's architecture. The FBI says it is looking into the incident but, there are no suspects so far. Internet Software Consortium Chairman Paul Vixie said, "It was an attack against all 13 servers, which is a little more rare than an attack against any one of us." The Internet's 13 root server computers, about 10 of which are located in the U.S., control the worldwide flow of data over the Internet via the Domain Name System (DNS). VeriSign operates the "A" root server, which twice a day provides the other 12 root servers with the Internet domain information that is used to route Web traffic. VeriSign says that server was unaffected by the attack. Although the DNS was designed to operate even if eight or more of the 13 servers fail, Vixie says that had the attack lasted longer, Internet use would likely have been disrupted. DDoS attacks are hard to defend against; SANS Institute research director Alan Paller says, "The only way to stop such attacks is to fix the vulnerabilities on the machines that ultimately get taken over." Others say more needs to be done to ensure the safety and stability of the Internet.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/artic...-2002Oct22.html

http://www.acm.org/technews/articles/2002-4/1023w.html#item4

"Researchers Predict Worm that Eats the Internet in 15 Minutes"

Network World Fusion (10/21/02); Messmer, Ellen

A two-month-old research paper theorizes next-generation computer worms that could overrun the Internet in a matter of minutes; such worms would use "hit lists" of vulnerable systems, rather than scan blindly, and also carry payloads that would facilitate remote-control automated denial-of-service attacks and file deletion. Their rate of infection would be so high "that no human-mediated counter-response is possible," according to the paper. Co-author and Silicon Defense President Stuart Staniford says that the paper's thesis was tested in a laboratory, using a simulated computer worm programmed to take over 10 million online hosts via low- and high-speed lines; it was estimated that the worm, code-named "Warhol," could corrupt over 9 million servers in about 15 minutes, using the hit list approach. Another worm, code-named "Flash," could supposedly contaminate the Internet even faster. Although such worms have yet to emerge, government officials and anti-virus software vendors do not discount the possibility. A spokesman for Kaspersky Labs notes that his firm anticipated such worms two years ago, but refused to publish out of fear that virus writers would use the knowledge to their advantage. "[The new paper's authors] did this and they are half-guilty for such a worm [appearing] that may easily cause the Internet to be down in just an hour, so users will not be able to download anti-virus updates," he contends. The authors say the government should establish an operations center that focuses on threatening viruses and worms, and National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace recommends that a threat analysis facility be set up. Staniford says his company is developing protection against Flash worms, although he will not provide details, while behavior-based technologies could prove to be another effective defensive measure.

http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2002/1021worm.html

Heheheheh.

I wish I could write like that.. but I suppose that is why I am a Computer Science major.

Just tested it out.

I only got 9524 on 3dmark2k1 se

http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=4636767

Before I got 9267.

http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=4497846

So what is that? A 1.027% increase?

The 40.71 beta drivers are out for the non NT/XP users. Supposedly a 25% increase in performance.

http://www.nvidia.com/view.asp?IO=win9x_40.71

sb@pgoh.org is a mailing list and it shouldn't be on a From address. I take it you got the W32.Klez.H@mm virus. I just checked my email and found like 16 new emails from lots of different email addresses with that virus. From Borg, you and 15 others you had in your contact list, heh. But no, I don't send out files with exe attachments, or .bat or anything else that can auto execute. If I send anything it will be in a zip.

I Am A: Chaotic Good Human Mage Fighter

Follower Of Mystra

Alignment:

Chaotic Good characters are independent types with a strong belief in the value of goodness. They have little use for governments and other forces of order, and will generally do their own things, without heed to such groups.

Race:

Humans are the 'average' race. They have the shortest life spans, and because of this, they tend to avoid the racial prejudices that other races are known for. They are also very curious and tend to live 'for the moment'.

Primary Class:

Mages harness the magical energies for their own use. Spells, spell books, and long hours in the library are their loves. While often not physically strong, their mental talents can make up for this.

Secondary Class:

Fighters are the warriors. They use weapons to accomplish their goals. This isn't to say that they aren't intelligent, but that they do, in fact, believe that violence is frequently the answer.

Deity:

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Borg is at the end of his vacation but he is not home as of yet. He did win the tennis tournament, so he will be in a good mood when he gets back.

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Balandar: First thing first.

Balandar: Borg will be unable to make here tonight

Balandar: Brightblade would like to speak a bit on a few

subjects

Balandar: I'll give the floor over to him for the time being

Ser Brightblade: Thank you Magistrate

Ser Brightblade: *clears throat*

Ser Brightblade: For those of you who are unfamiliar with me let me give you a heads up

Ser Brightblade: *grins*

Ser Brightblade: I am very blunt

Ser Brightblade: and to the point

Ser Brightblade: It is not within my position to be soft on those who

Ser Brightblade: defile the codex

Aluim Aster: *watches Brightblade with intent concentration*

Ser Brightblade: or do not comply with basic guild structure and practice

Ser Brightblade: It is a pity that more are not here

Ser Brightblade: as it is the majority of people that are not here that should be hearing my words

Steel DarKnight: *nods in agreement*

Ser Brightblade: First let me address the issue of titles

Ser Brightblade: Titles are given to deserving individuals

Ser Brightblade: who have shown that they are leaders

Ser Brightblade: To be a leader you must lead by example

Ser Brightblade: you must sacrifice a bit of yourself

Ser Brightblade: whether it be time spent in a dungeon

Ser Brightblade: or time spent putting realm affairs in order

Ser Brightblade: or even training a legionaire, squire or knight further

Ser Brightblade: I have seen little of this

Ser Brightblade: *spits in disgust*

Aluim Aster: *raises a brow*

Ser Brightblade: Many find the time to complain that things do not move forward

Ser Brightblade: I am a firm believer that if you wish to see motion

Ser Brightblade: you hold as much a part of responsibility as the next

Ser Brightblade: One can complain or one can act

Ser Brightblade: There are those of Knight rank and above that have logged complaints

Ser Brightblade: and it was all I could do to keep my temper

Ser Brightblade: and remember tolerance

Ser Brightblade: I put it to those here

Ser Brightblade: To lead by example

Ser Brightblade: Perhaps those finding comfort with their titles today will not find them in the days to come

Ser Brightblade: complacancy is a disease

Ser Brightblade: that destroys the best of familys

Ser Brightblade: Now.....

Ser Brightblade: *takes a deep breate*

Ser Brightblade: I have also taken note....

Ser Brightblade: and been very upset at the fact that many people still do not display the proper uniforms

Ser Brightblade: as described in the codex

Ser Brightblade: Armor is a personal choice for all events but ceremony

Ser Brightblade: and when the member of legion sees fit

Ser Brightblade: But things such as the cohort sash, kilt and apron of a knight

Ser Brightblade: just as one example are not optional

Ser Brightblade: Are you not proud to be a Purple Guardian?

Ser Brightblade: Are you not proud of your Cohort?

Ser Brightblade: If your answers to this are nay

Ser Brightblade: then perhaps some personal soul searching is in need

Ser Brightblade: If you answer Aye to these questions then it is the least you can do to wear such standards

Ser Brightblade: Proudly!

Ser Brightblade: *looks about*

Steel DarKnight: *nods*

Ser Brightblade: I have also noted a disease that spreads

around us

Ser Brightblade: Those afflicted mutter strange words and gyrate strangely

Ser Brightblade: Let me demonstrate

Ser Brightblade: Lol

Ser Brightblade: Ack

Ser Brightblade: Afk

Aluim Aster: *nods*

Balandar: Brb

Majin Boo: *rases hand*

Balandar: Roflmao

Ser Brightblade: I know not what ails these brothers and sisters

Ser Brightblade: but we must do our best to aid them and cure them of such maladies

Ser Brightblade: *looks over at Lord Logan*

Ser Brightblade: Yes?

Majin Boo: *majin*

Ser Brightblade: Ah pardon me

Ser Brightblade: My eyesight is failing

Ser Brightblade: *grins*

Majin Boo: The word "Ack" is .. bad?

Ser Brightblade: Perhaps that is not one of the sounds uttered

Ser Brightblade: by the afflicted but I elieve my point has been made

Ser Brightblade: Thank you for pointing that out

Ser Brightblade: *grins*

Majin Boo: *smiles*

Ser Brightblade: I guess even the stern Praetorian can be

in err

Ser Brightblade: Please dont let that become to public

Ser Brightblade: *grins*

Balandar: I would like to say something else on this subject.

Balandar: I'll speak more bluntly then Brightblade on this though.

Balandar: OOC.

Balandar: Instead of using the smiley faces, emote *smiles*, *grins*, or *sneers* be creative

Balandar: with your emotes so you are not always doing the same thing over and over.

Aluim Aster: *tilts his head in confusion*

Balandar: Do not go around doing such things as , =), 0-),

etc

Balandar: Aye, take the Elves for example

Balandar: They would rather cut off their right leg then

go OOC.

Aluim Aster: *looks around*

Balandar: I would like to see an attempt made by the guild to stay IC at ALL times.

Tyr Antilles BRD: Greetings to everyone, plz excuse us

Balandar: *nods to Tyr*

Ser Brightblade: *nods*

Aluim Aster: *looks back and nods*

Balandar: I believe that's about all that needs to be said on that subject.

Balandar: Brightblade, please continue.

Ser Brightblade: Ok

Ser Brightblade: Just a few more items I would like to touch upon

Ser Brightblade: This is a very sore subject for me

Ser Brightblade: much like the lack of wearing guild standards

Ser Brightblade: People refuse to contact the good Magistrate here

Ser Brightblade: to do nothing more than get thier names on the public roster

Ser Brightblade: I believe it took me all of five minutes to communicate

Aluim Aster: *scratches his head*

Ser Brightblade: and then to write my information into his

roll books upon the skypage

Ser Brightblade: Again I say are you not proud of your guild?

Majin Boo: *looks confused*

Ser Brightblade: Do you not wish to be listed on the public

roster?

Balandar: Another thing on that. If you are a legionnaire you will be required to have your

Ser Brightblade: Do you not wish to make your pigeon roost

available to all guild members

Balandar: information posted on the skypage. It will be the

only way for members to vote on you

Balandar: becoming a squire.

Ser Brightblade: WHo looked quizically upon me at my last statements?

Ser Brightblade: Was there a question I could answer?

Majin Boo: No i figured it out

Ser Brightblade: *nods*

Kurt: *blinks*

Ser Brightblade: One last item before I quickly recap

Ser Brightblade: for the benifit of those late comers

Ser Brightblade: Learn the ranks

Balandar: Elven as well.

Ser Brightblade: If you are on a guild event

Aluim Aster: *looks around*

Ser Brightblade: You are expected to follow the chain of

command

Ser Brightblade: and obey orders from superiors

Ser Brightblade: This is done not out of superiority

Ser Brightblade: but to ensure that there is not mass confusion

Kurt: Hm...

Ser Brightblade: which always results in the needless deaths and losses of members

Ser Brightblade: of this fine guild

Aluim Aster: confusion can kill.. ays

Ser Brightblade: When out and about adventuring on non sponsored events

Kurt: powerhour

Ser Brightblade: please feel free to use whiatever method you wish for your gathering

Aluim Aster: *ears perkup*

Ser Brightblade: This is only for Guild sponsored events

Ser Brightblade: Any questions on it?

Ser Brightblade: I dont want there to be misinterpritation

Steel DarKnight: *shakes head negetivly*

Ser Brightblade: It can be a sore subject

Ser Brightblade: if not understood

Ser Brightblade: *looks about*

Kurt: *looks about*

Aluim Aster: hrmm

Ser Brightblade: Well then....

Ser Brightblade: A quick recap

Kurt: *twiddles thumbs*

Ser Brightblade: The first item mentioned was Titles and responsibility

Ser Brightblade: If you wish to have a ranking other than

legionaire and squire then

Ser Brightblade: Be prepared to accept responsibility that

comes with it

Ser Brightblade: All members hold within them the power to act of their own free will

Ser Brightblade: and to organize things themselves

Ser Brightblade: Little of that has been done to date

Ser Brightblade: Second was mentioned the total lack of compliance with wearing guild standards

Ser Brightblade: described by the codex

Ser Brightblade: for each rank

Ser Brightblade: The exampl I used was

Ser Brightblade: for the Knight rank

Ser Brightblade: who should at all times wear their cohort

sash, their kilt and their apron

Kurt: *mutters*

adam: powerhour

Ser Brightblade: AArmor as described within the Codex is

only required

Tyr Antilles BRD: powerhour

Ser Brightblade: when at an official guild function

Ser Brightblade: and such requirement is usually stated beforehand

Ser Brightblade: Of course feel free to wear your dress uniform

anytime you wish as well

Ser Brightblade: I then touched upon the affliction striking some

Ser Brightblade: exhibited by signs of

Ser Brightblade: Lol

Ser Brightblade: Afk

Ser Brightblade: Brb

Aluim Aster: An otmena disease amin am certain

Steel DarKnight: posibly related to Wolf's malady perhaps?

Aluim Aster: *sits a bit taller*

Ser Brightblade: While it may be hard not to be afflicted by this malady

Ser Brightblade: try to do your best to not waver

Ser Brightblade: in time it will become easier

Lora De Blood: *raises hand*

Ser Brightblade: Aye?

Lora De Blood: Wish to touch on that for one point, if in party mode

Lora De Blood: it is deemed acceptable to go ooc

Ser Brightblade: Yes

Ser Brightblade: Party mode as you put it and pigeons

Ser Brightblade: are made for such speak

Ser Brightblade: *smiles*

Ser Brightblade: Well said

Tyr Antilles BRD: *rises hand too*

Ser Brightblade: Yes?

Tyr Antilles BRD: we have yet knowledge about how we can take an ancient wyrm

heart?

Ser Brightblade: That can be discussed when we are done with these matters

Tyr Antilles BRD: or a ancient lich soul?

Aluim Aster: *looks back*

Ser Brightblade: Which I deem more improtant at this moment

Ser Brightblade: *clears throat*

Ser Brightblade: The ast two matters discussed

Ser Brightblade: were the fact that people still have not contacted the magistrate here

Ser Brightblade: *nods to Balandar*

Ser Brightblade: with their information needed

Ser Brightblade: to get on the public rosters of the skypage

Ser Brightblade: (ooc: email address and main character name)

Ser Brightblade: I will ask the Magistrate to be kind enough

Ser Brightblade: to make one last note of how to go about getting on this roster

Ser Brightblade: on the skypage

Ser Brightblade: *looks to Balandar*

Ser Brightblade: Can this be done

Balandar: Aye

Ser Brightblade: Thank you

Ser Brightblade: Lastly and just as important as all that came before

Ser Brightblade: was to follow the chain of command when on official guild sponsored events and romps

Ser Brightblade: this is done for everyones safety

Ser Brightblade: and to save confusion, hurt feelings

Ser Brightblade: and to protect lives when

Ser Brightblade: in dangerous situations

Ser Brightblade: When just out adventuring

Ser Brightblade: you may decide on your own if you wish to

follow the chain of command with any guildmates

Ser Brightblade: you might be traveling with

Ser Brightblade: I know my words have been stong

Ser Brightblade: *clears throut*

Ser Brightblade: strong

Ser Brightblade: But these are simple things

Ser Brightblade: THings which are a foundation with which much is built upon

Ser Brightblade: It shows your commitment to your family

here

Ser Brightblade: and your pride at being a Purple GUardian

of Honor

Ser Brightblade: I thank you all for your time

Ser Brightblade: and ask you to please spread the word

Ser Brightblade: to your brothers and sisters

Ser Brightblade: who could not make it here tonight

Ser Brightblade: The floor is open for questions

Ser Brightblade: On any matter

Aluim Aster: Ays...

Ser Brightblade: *looks about?*

Hawk: *raises hand*

Ser Brightblade: *nods*

Aluim Aster: Amin would like to venture a question

Ser Brightblade: Yes?

Ser Brightblade: Hawk?

Aluim Aster: *waits*

Hawk: m'Lord Prefect

Hawk: I have more of a statement than question

Ser Brightblade: Please go ahead

Hawk: Our agents have compiled a report

Hawk: as pertains to the affliction that has befallen

Hawk: Ancient Wolf

Ser Brightblade: *listens intently*

Hawk: and is spreading throughout the Legion

Hawk: The report will be submitted to the skypage on the morrow

Ser Brightblade: *rubs hands*

Ser Brightblade: Excellent

Hawk: However I felt obliged in the Emperor's ansence

Hawk: to share some insight this evening as well

Ser Brightblade: *nods*

Ser Brightblade: Please do

Hawk: I will be brief as details will follow on the skypage

Hawk: To date we know that

Hawk: Ancient Wolf has been "posessed" for lack of a better word

Hawk: Through him

Hawk: additional members have been subjugated

Hawk: through some foul magicks

Ser Brightblade: *grimaces*

Tyr Antilles BRD: yes, my friend , Kodoz

Hawk: Although they strike quickly and without

Hawk: apparent

Hawk: order

Rusty: Aye I was attacked by kodoz earlier today outside castle

Aluim Aster: *nods*

Hawk: our agents have determined how deeply this has spread

Hawk: To date

Kurt: ...Agents?

Hawk: *nods*

Hawk: To date we have confirmed

Hawk: that including Ancient wolf

Hawk: Five members of the Legion have been "turned"

Aluim Aster: *eyes narrow*

Ser Brightblade: *rubs chin*

Hawk: As well

Kurt: *raises hand*

Hawk: There appears to be a larger issue

Hawk: becoming evident

Hawk: In recent raids

Hawk: Legion members have extracted

Hawk: odd items

Hawk: from the attackers

Ser Brightblade: *nods*

Hawk: Our agents believe that the nefarious force is preparing a larger invasion

Hawk: against the Empire

Hawk: Unfortunately we have not been able to determine its timing as yet

Hawk: But we do know that it is imminen t

Hawk: and that the Legion should be on alert

Ser Brightblade: I thank you Hawk

Hawk: over the coming week

Ser Brightblade: I look forward

Ser Brightblade: as I am sure others do

Hawk: *nods* Thank you m'Lord

Ser Brightblade: to reading the report compiled by the Empires agents

Kurt: raises hand

Ser Brightblade: upon the skypage

Ser Brightblade: Alium

Ser Brightblade: I believe you had a question

Aluim Aster: Ays?

Aluim Aster: oh ays

Aluim Aster: Amin am nys aware of all i' new 'special' titles

Ser Brightblade: *grins*

Aluim Aster: amin was wondering if vys had any wisdom on that subject?

Ser Brightblade: I only know of one such titles meaning

Ser Brightblade: the others will need to be addressed by Lord Borg himsself

Aluim Aster: *nods*

Ser Brightblade: The Quartermaster title

Ser Brightblade: given to Hephestos

Ser Brightblade: designates him as a bookkeeper of sorts

Ser Brightblade: keeping track of all resources and treasures coming to the guild

Aluim Aster: hmm

Ser Brightblade: from members and guild functions

Aluim Aster: *nods*

Ser Brightblade: There are instructions upon the skypage as to how to submit such things

Ser Brightblade: I am sorry I can not expound further on the other titles and ranks seen lately

Liselle: antilles look likea NEWB

Ser Brightblade: Aha!

Aluim Aster: Hantale

Ser Brightblade: I see the affliction

Tyr Antilles BRD: thank you

Thiork: ...

Kurt: *raises hand*

Ser Brightblade: prominently displayed by one amongst us

Ser Brightblade: let us heal him

Hicks: An Lor Xen

Ser Brightblade: In Vas Mani

Kurt: *raises hand*

Hicks: An Lor Xen

Aluim Aster: *looks about*

Hicks: An Lor Xen

Ser Brightblade: Ah not one of our sisters

Ser Brightblade: Now who had a question?

Kurt: Me.

Ser Brightblade: Please ask it

Kurt: Ye all speak of curing Wolf...

Ser Brightblade: *nods*

Kurt: With certain substances, right?

Ser Brightblade: Correct

Kurt: When, or IF we cure Ancient wolf, what will happen to the others under his

Grasp?

Ser Brightblade: That is unknown

Kurt: For we are curing Wolf... not the others

Ser Brightblade: Perhaps that will be in

Ser Brightblade: the report made by the Agents of the Empire

Hawk: *nods*

Ser Brightblade: Excellent it has been confirmed

Ser Brightblade: This will be in the report submitted

Ser Brightblade: to the skypage on the morrow

Ser Brightblade: Anything else?

Ser Brightblade: I fear this old warrior grows tired

Ser Brightblade: *grins*

Ser Brightblade: I thank you all for coming then if there are no other matters to discuss

Ser Brightblade: THose who are doing good work keep it up

Ser Brightblade: THose who find room for improvement please look to do so

Ser Brightblade: and seek others if you have questions

Ser Brightblade: All should be happy to aid you in aquiring

the knowledge you seek

Ser Brightblade: I am done Magistrate

Ser Brightblade: shall we close this meeting

Balandar: *nods*

Balandar: Aye

Ser Brightblade: Well then safe travels to you all

Ser Brightblade: and I hear

Ser Brightblade: that Aluim has

Ser Brightblade: offered to buy drinks at the fine drinking establishment

Aluim Aster: *looks up*

Ser Brightblade: in Trinsic

Ser Brightblade: *grins*

Aluim Aster: *coughs*

Tyr Antilles BRD: *grins*

Aluim Aster: Amin suppose...

Balandar: *smirks*

Steel DarKnight: *chuckles*

Lora De Blood: *laughs*

Aluim Aster: *raises a brow*

Ser Brightblade: Be safe brothers and sisters

Ser Brightblade: It is an Honor

Hawk: Best learn to order an Ale in Elvish

Hawk: *laughs*

Ser Brightblade: to serve with you and for you

Tyr Antilles BRD: thank you for advices

Ser Brightblade: *salutes*

Ser Brightblade: An Ort

Aluim Aster: *nods*

Balandar: *bones creak as he stands*

Ser Brightblade: Kal Ort Por

Borg: *pets mare*

 Borg: Must be my touch put Naphy to sleep

 Baltazar Con Wec: was the shiney head, many women are mezmarized by a bald man

 Borg: hehhe

 Borg: common effect I hear

 Borg: Alrighty

 Borg: I thank you for making this trip

 Borg: I would hope it was a long time since you have found

 youself here in court

 Borg: Not to make this beleaguerd

 Borg: but

 Borg: Balandar

 Borg: when was the last time we were here in this court?

 Balandar: *blinks*

 Balandar: Followers of Armageddon?

 Borg: Does anyone here......a new citizen know who FoA

 was?

 Kurt: Guild?

 Balandar: Zendella Kxris I believe.. We imprisoned her

 here.

 Baltazar Con Wec: *nods*

 Corin Teylthain: *tilts his head*

 Borg: aye....a very evil guild

 Corin Teylthain: *smiles nervously*

 Schneider: *grins with thought*

 Borg: a guild that your brothers...elders fought for over

 a years time

 Borg: a year....every night

 Borg: every weekend

 Borg: every month

 Borg: until

 Borg: only 2 stood against the FoA

 Borg: as a force they could not defeat

 Borg: Baltazar

 Borg: name one of those forces

 Borg: that stood against the FoA

 Baltazar Con Wec: You sir

 Balandar: *smirks*

 Borg: Us

 Kurt: *remembers the ticket*

 Borg: yes

 Borg: The Empire

 Borg: and the other force......Rusty?

 Borg: who was it?

 Rusty: *thinks*

 Rusty: GoL?

 Borg: correct

 Borg: The two of us

 Borg: stood together as one force

 Borg: massive was the effort

 Borg: Soon you new citizens

 Borg: and kin

 Borg: will forge the new history

 Borg: again

 Borg: The Empire stands alone at this moment

 Kurt: *looks around*

 Borg: alone against Lord Blackthorn

 Borg: our allies

 Borg: are now focused on the new battle fronts

 Borg: and we will maintian the battle with Lord Blackthrn

 Borg: to allow them the time to have this focus

 Borg: but what we must do

 Borg: what we have to do....is focus as one

 Borg: again

 Borg: like we did in the past

 Borg: and it will be here

 Borg: in this hall

 Borg: we will gather once....and bring Lord Blackthorn

 to justice

 Borg: as we have those corrupt in the past

 Borg: either by blade they will fall

 Borg: or by lock in key they will be held

 Borg: Today

 Borg: I am declaring

 Borg: that the land occupied and titled to Lord Blackthorn

 in Britain

 Borg: is hearby annexed

 Borg: His Ilsand fortress

 Borg: will be declared the garrison of the province

 Borg: of Dalmatica

 Borg: this shall ire him I am sure

 Borg: I have already begun the official documents of siezure

 Borg: and I see no difficulties in this

 Borg: Lord Blackthorn thugh....may not ....shall we say....not

 approve

 Borg: As this is occuring....the Legion is being asked

 to strike down the support of the Savages

 Borg: Dawn seeks to elimiinate Lord Blackthorns Allies

 Borg: I have dispateched Boldar Blood

 Borg: to speak with an old enemie that shares a common

 foe

 Borg: The Savage capital of Sogust

 Borg: will be laid in ruin

 Borg: and Lord Blackthorn will show he cares little for

 theSavages

 Borg: and in turn that will end thier alligence

 Borg: Is there any questions?

 Borg: so far....?

 Borg: *wonders if all are asleep or fearful*

 Balandar: *looks around*

 Naphy: *awake*

 Borg: [ EDIT: our purpse] will show to the Savages

 Borg: that the alligence they believe they have with Lord

 Blackthorn is false

 Borg: the Savages that return from the woods and mountians

 Borg: will find no evidence or help from Lord Blackthorn

 Borg: How many tribes of Savages are there?

 Schneider: 3?

 Borg: no

 Logan: Four i believe

 Borg: no

 Kurt: 5?

 Majin Boo: Alot?

 Borg: There are 5

 Kurt: yay!

 Kurt: heh

 Borg: Thier capital is only one place they dwell

 Borg: they are in Mountains

 Borg: Swamps

 Borg: forrest

 Borg: cavbe

 Borg: and wilds

 Corin Teylthain: We are then to make an example of one of them?

 Borg: Dr Codene did categorize them for the Land long ao

 Borg: the key is to make them realize

 Borg: Lord Blackthorn will NEVER HELP THEM

 Borg: CORRECT

 Corin Teylthain: *nods*

 Kurt: we will have 2 enemies

 Borg: We already have 3 enemies

 Borg: Savages, Juka

 Borg: and Lord Blackthonrs mechanics and Guards

 Borg: they have been aligned for over a year

 Borg: it was Lord Blackthorn who helped the Savages

 Borg: and who convinced us and the Ancient Alliance that

 the Orc clans were to blame

 Borg: for all the problems around Cove

 Borg: We decimated the Orcs

 Borg: and in doing so....we allowed the Savages thier opportunity

 Borg: since then....as noted on the War board

 Borg: they have been our eneimies declared

 Borg: so...it is my hope to end this just like we did the

 Orc Clans

 Borg: a final strike....that will break the alligence to

 Lord Blackthorn

 Borg: Our goall is to reduce his forces

 Corin Teylthain: *nods his agreement and understanding'*

 Borg: first as Dawn requests will take down the Savages

 Borg: then we will begin to work on the juka

 Borg: who reports already state have contempt for Lord

 Blackthorn

 Borg: so it may be easier with Meer aid to break that at

 the right time

 Borg: but for now

 Borg: we will end the Savage link

 Borg: It will cost many lives

 Borg: yes

 Borg: but the Savages have cut the trade routes from Skara

 to Trinsic

 Borg: and that route has never been reestablished

 Borg: ok

 Balandar: *pardon me*

 Borg: now.....Centurions I have commissioned

 Balandar: Vas Rel Por

 Balandar: Select Marked item.

 You open a magical gate to another location

 Borg: to work stornger and more often in group events

 Martok: [Ancient Warlock, PGoH]

 Borg: I am telling you....your comfort in battle with each

 other at your side

 Borg: is BEYOND critical

 Borg: Whether you are on raids

 Borg: hunt

 Borg: crawls

 Borg: scouting

 Borg: championing

 Borg: digs

 Borg: or sparing

 Borg: please...do so to grow comfort with each others

 Borg: it will be the key

 Borg: There are MANY current objectives to work at

 Borg: Ancient Wyrm Heart

 Borg: Keeping the Terrathans at bay

 Corin Teylthain: *shivers*

 Schneider: *grins*

 Kurt: hehe

 Borg: and searching for the Champions in Ilshenar

 Borg: do not wait .....gather and group

 Borg: the more you do together now

 Borg: the safer and more effective you will be when Lord

 Blackthorn

 Borg: sends his reply to our annexing of his castle home

 Borg: he once occupied

 Borg: Dr Codene.....warns us of a new Desert Army

 Borg: The Ancient Observer Meer

 Borg: warns us of even more

 Kurt: eh?

 Borg: The Decay spell

 Borg: has more effects that have yet been subsided

 Elathiel: ugh

 Borg: yew is still as you can see....quite different

 Corin Teylthain: *nods emphatically*

 Borg: what else is different is just below the surface

 Borg: The Elves are keeping a watchful eye here

 Borg: and will alert us if trouble appears

 Corin Teylthain: *nods*

 Borg: but ....something.....is under the soil and in the

 muck of the swamp....underground

 Borg: something that was not a problem before

 Kurt: ...Sand?

 Borg: we will need to be ready for anything

 Corin Teylthain: *rolls his eyes*

 Borg: we cannot 'Wait" till danger comes

 Borg: we must act as if danger is now....

 Borg: for I am telling you my brothers and sisters

 Borg: it is now

 Borg: it is here

 Borg: and it will not care

 Borg: if you are ready

 Borg: or if you are not

 Borg: Now....enought of doom and gloom

 Kurt: Lets talk about flowers!

 Kurt: I like flowers

 Borg: heheh

 Kurt: they smell nice.

 Schneider: I actually prefure the doom and gloom

 Borg: I do wish to inform you that Rusty and Greg

 Kurt: Have Flowers!

 Kurt: Oh joy!

 Borg: will be working on a guild ardens

 Kurt: *rejoices*

 Borg: Gardens

 Borg: I am asking that all exess Seeds you find

 Borg: send to Rusty

 Borg: so that Greg

 Corin Teylthain: oh... Aluim has a nice one of those

 Schneider: I have a few barrels stocked if it will aid rusty

 Borg: can begin his work...during his retirement

 Lora De Blood: *raise hand*

 Borg: yes....

 Borg: quyestion?

 Corin Teylthain: Amin have a few white seeds if that would help

 Lora De Blood: I have an more then what they need to complete there garden

 Lora De Blood: I have seeds of all types sorted, and plants ready if they need

 some

 Borg: Everything is welcome and appreciated

 Borg: Speak with your esteemed fellow Senator lora

 Borg: after the meeting

 Lora De Blood: *nods*

 Borg: Now....for the record

 Borg: recruitment is closed

 laura the tamer: NO

 Borg: until we have the lines nailed down

 Borg: into better ...Laura your application made it in

 before closure

 laura the tamer: YAY

 Borg: now....the lines need to foucus down on what I was

 discussing with the Legionnaire

 Borg: focusing on your role and responsiblities

 Borg: it is our jobs to help promote our brothers

 Borg: to Knighthood

 Baltazar Con Wec: *nods*

 Borg: helping them understand the structrue and command

 orders

 Borg: they once promoted will then need to do the same

 Borg: so....we have alot.....ALOT of Legionnaires and Squires

 Borg: largest group we have ever had at one time

 laura the tamer: raises hand

 laura the tamer: *raises hand*

 Borg: I closed recruitment so that we could focus on getting

 them set

 Borg: the codex understood

 Borg: and the lines stronger as units

 Borg: yes

 Borg: question?

 laura the tamer: whats a squire?

 Schneider: *pardon me for a moment*

 Schneider: *bows I shall return*

 Borg: A squire is a Legionnaire who has been promoted based

 on their performance

 Schneider: Kal Ort Por

 Borg: in events, group tactics and diciplines

 laura the tamer: i see

 Borg: and has a standard understanding of the Codex

 Borg: in thos things one thing also is key

 laura the tamer: *nods*

 Borg: GOOD OF THE MANY

 Baltazar Con Wec: I will go over the Codex with her after the Meeting Borg if

 you wish

 Borg: if you are an individual and care more of your own

 agenda...over fthe grougp....

 Borg: you will fail and not succeed

 Borg: I am sure everyone here is capable of survival skills

 Borg: but

 Borg: how are those skills in a group and is there an undestanding

 of WHERE or WHAT

 Borg: to do or go for an answer you may not know

Some questions were then asked of various members on aspects of the Codex...

Borg: Ladies....Gentelmen.....this meeting is now ending...and

 I thank you for your gathering