The Discussion Thread at Dawn!

[amikaligula]

Haha, I knew that tidbit, but I read it the same way AllWillFall did.  I live connotations, they just make everything more interesting.

If I get Nargaqi tunnelers, I think I might try starting up a sub race of dwarfs, or at least mountain-dwellers.  So how's that coming, Mithy Carp?  I know it won't be easy getting through somewhat hostile territory, but once there the messengers have designed it in such a way that phrases from when the Andos fought alongside the Nargaq will stick out and let them know Andos is still there while, hopefully, keeping the Auri in the dark by not mentioning Andos out and out.

[Polycarp]

I figured that was a venture best approached in the next update.  I prefer to use the inter-update diplomacy for things that are relatively instantaneous (at least, relative to 25 year turns), like sending messages.

I'd keep in mind that Nargaq hasn't just been defeated, but destroyed.  Many died in the wars with the Auri, and many more from subsequent starvation and disease.  Many that remained assimilated into other local tribes or the Avarderan kingdom.

Of course, actually getting into Nargaq won't be terribly hard - the Auri hardly have the manpower to regularly patrol such an enormous stretch of land, and they don't even set foot - or wheel - in the highlands.  The question is if you'll find anything left.

[Tillumni]

you know..that "Oh shi" picture gave me this mental image of tamed hippoes getting released to defend the vands in thier home territory.   I mean..just imagien a group of spear men marching through and along marshes and swamps..then suddenly...a hippo, with corner teeths the sice of a mans fist, propelling it self out of the marsh and plowing through the ranks.

by the way, what's happening in Runethain now adays?

[Locknpop4life]

funny you should mention that Tillumni because thats my plan.  exactly my plan actually hippos would be the ultimate defense

[amikaligula]

Just to be certain, the Anarvi are the people north of Stravam, right?

[Polycarp]

Well, at least one of the people.  She may or may not speak for all of them.

[snakefing]

Kuregn is either trying to trick me, or they are really desperate. Either way, it seems like a better idea to push back at them.

Where is Artash, anyway?

[Wensleydale]

Considering that were it not for Celend and certain other minor factors, Kuregn could crush you like a flea on a whim, I think that was slightly over-the-top. :P

[snakefing]

Umm, yeah, but remember, we're talking about the guy who led the military coup here. Diplomacy ain't his strong point.

[Wensleydale]

True, true. Nor does self-preservation. On the other hand, my previous (or something) ruler was, shall we say, somewhat... insane? So I can't talk.

[Polycarp]

Jharviss has told me he needs to bow out of the game for now.  Otahvy will now be NPC-controlled.

[Stargate525]

then Haphazzard needs a reply to one of his letters.

[Polycarp]

?

[amikaligula]

haphazzard is awaiting a reply from Otahvy, I think.

[Stargate525]

he is indeed.

So who will Othavy choose...