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Black Robe
Sep 12, 2017

Generic Magic User


Kristopher posted:

Come talk to me when you've killed something with that trinket, craftsdwarf. Maybe if you prance around wearing it in front of our enemies, a few might die laughing!


But I do agree with you, we should dig a big ol' pit to hell and let the demons enjoy some of our fine tundra weather. A bit of sport could help keep these dwarves vigilant!

Haven't you got some hauling to do, peasant boy? Go take all day to move one sock or something. In between chatting with the humans, of course. Very important, that. I'll be over here making tools, weapons and armour and actually contributing something in the meantime.

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ThaumPenguin
Oct 9, 2013

t h r e s h  l i f e

ThaumPenguin fucked around with this message at 12:21 on Sep 10, 2020

Xlorp
Jan 23, 2008


Tias posted:

(TRAIN loving FISHERMEN)
Needs a learned grammarian to properly punctuate. An amateurishly lain comma or impudent hyphen would miss hilarity and lugubriousness altogether.

Tias
May 25, 2008

Pictured: the patron saint of internet political arguments (probably)

This avatar made possible by a gift from the Religionthread Posters Relief Fund
*Contemplates getting out of chickenshit outfit and founding FISHTRAINS*

Valiantman
Jun 25, 2011

Ways to circumvent the Compact #6: Find a dreaming god and affect his dreams so that they become reality. Hey, it's not like it's you who's affecting the world. Blame the other guy for irresponsibly falling asleep.
I'm

* rarely sticking around if I find something is even slightly boring
* lustful
* going to be in military

And also

* constantly distressed since I'm moved by natural beauty but dislike natural world
* constantly conflicted since I love parties and merrymaking but rarely wish to engage in either

A wonderful wife altogether. :psydwarf:

Space Kablooey
May 6, 2009


:banjo:

InediblePenguin
Sep 27, 2004

I'm strong. And a giant penguin. Please don't eat me. No, really. Don't try.

Valiantman posted:

I'm
* constantly conflicted since I love parties and merrymaking but rarely wish to engage in either

:same:

So Math
Jan 8, 2013

Ghostly Clothier
Tomehammers Log of Immigration, Hematite 552


`Deki' Sanrebushat, "`Deki' Ownedbasement", Gem Cutter

"In life, you should work hard. Then work harder."

Within the last season, he was interested after watching a performance. He was interested after watching a performance.

He is a worshipper of Kodor.

He is a citizen of The Palace of Peace. He is a member of The Frilly Dresses of Smoothness. He arrived at Melbilnil on the 26th of Hematite in the year 552.

He is eighty-two years old, born on the 18th of Timber in the year 470. He is tall and very fat. His very short sideburns are neatly combed. His very long moustache is arranged in double braids. His very long beard is neatly combed. His hair is clean-shaven. His ears are flattened. His burnt umber skin is slightly wrinkled. His hair is brown with a touch of gray. His eyes are aquamarine. His eyes are slightly protruding.

He is flimsy, quite susceptible to disease and very slow to heal.

`Deki' Sanrebushat likes garnierite, copper, cherry opal, green glass, crossbows, slabs, chickens for their scratching and the sight of The Vermilion Berries-Sheen. When possible, he prefers to consume herring, teff beer, Longland flour and garlic seeds. He absolutely detests fire snakes.

He has a great affinity for language, great creativity, good intuition and a good feel for social relationships, but he has poor focus, an iffy memory, a shortage of patience, next to no natural musical ability and a lousy intellect.

Like others in his culture, he holds craftsdwarfship to be of the highest ideals and celebrates talented artisans and their masterworks, has a great deal of respect for the law, greatly prizes loyalty, values family greatly, sees friendship as one of the finer things in life, believes that honesty is a high ideal, greatly respects artists and their works, really respects those that take the time to master a skill, deeply respects those that work hard at their labors, values cooperation, respects fair-dealing and fair-play, finds merrymaking and partying worthwhile activities, values martial prowess, respects commerce, values knowledge and finds nature somewhat disturbing. He personally finds leisure time wasteful, sees no value in holding back complaints and concealing emotions and doesn't respect a society that has settled into harmony without debate and strife. He dreams of crafting a masterwork someday.

He is swayed by emotional appeals. He does not find most jokes humorous. He is generally unhindered by the thoughts of others concerning his actions. He enjoys the company of others. He is pleased by his own appearance and talents. He rarely feels discouraged. He tends to ask others for help with difficult decisions. He generally finds himself quite hopeful about the future. He needs alcohol to get through the working day.

`Crabacious' Erarkeskal, "`Crabacious' Ledshoots", Bookbinder

"I saw a dwarf recite Wrack: The Fool Laughs at The Fenced Butters. It's interesting."

He is interested after watching a performance. Within the last season, he was delighted after watching a performance. He was annoyed when caught in a snow storm.

He is a casual worshipper of The Medicine of Searching.

He is a citizen of The Palace of Peace. He is a member of The Coven of Vaults. He is a member of The Frilly Dresses of Smoothness. He arrived at Melbilnil on the 26th of Hematite in the year 552.

He is seventy-five years old, born on the 19th of Slate in the year 477.

He has loaded a tall body with incredible muscles. His sideburns are clean-shaven. His very long moustache is neatly combed. His very long beard is braided. His very long hair is tied in a pony tail. His aquamarine eyes are somewhat narrow. His hair is chocolate. His skin is burnt umber.

He is mighty and indefatigable, but he is flimsy.

`Crabacious' Erarkeskal likes earthenware, aluminum, chrysoprase, maple wood, alpaca wool, the color dark peach, war hammers, barrels and pig tails for their twisting stalks. When possible, he prefers to consume giant gray squirrel and custard-apple cider. He absolutely detests bats.

He has an amazing memory, great intuition and the ability to focus, but he has little willpower, poor creativity and a very bad sense of empathy.

Like others in his culture, he has a great deal of respect for the law, greatly prizes loyalty, values family greatly, sees friendship as one of the finer things in life, believes that honesty is a high ideal, greatly respects artists and their works, really respects those that take the time to master a skill, deeply respects those that work hard at their labors, values cooperation, respects fair-dealing and fair-play, finds merrymaking and partying worthwhile activities, values martial prowess, values leisure time, respects commerce, values knowledge and finds nature somewhat disturbing. He personally considers craftsdwarfship to be relatively worthless and values sacrifice. He dreams of mastering a skill.

He enjoys being in crowds. He is somewhat scatterbrained. He is prone to strong feelings of lust. He tries to keep his things orderly. He has a calm demeanor. He doesn't tend to hold on to grievances. He has a sense of duty. He needs alcohol to get through the working day. He likes working outdoors and grumbles only mildly at inclement weather. He is getting used to tragedy.

`Lushobetost' Enshalathel, "`Lushobetost' Budrings", Animal Trainer

"I saw a dwarf recite Wrack: The Fool Laughs at The Fenced Butters. I find this somewhat admirable."

She feels admiration after watching a performance. Within the last season, she was delighted after watching a performance. She was interested near a fine Bridge. She was interested near a fine Trap. She was annoyed when caught in a snow storm.

She is a worshipper of Doren Mineddiamond.

She is a citizen of The Palace of Peace. She is a member of The Faith of Crystal. She is a member of The Frilly Dresses of Smoothness. She arrived at Melbilnil on the 26th of Hematite in the year 552.

She is seventy-four years old, born on the 26th of Granite in the year 478.

She is tall and incredibly skinny. Her short hair is neatly combed. Her eyebrows are somewhat high. Her ears are somewhat broad. Her hair is copper. Her skin is burnt umber. Her eyes are aquamarine.

She is incredibly quick to heal and tough, but she is weak.

`Lushobetost' Enshalathel likes talc, bismuth, red tourmaline, clear glass, goat hoof, buzzard bone, emu parchment, leggings, anvils and the sight of The Vermilion Berries-Sheen. When possible, she prefers to consume white-spotted puffer, kaniwa beer and honey bee honey. She absolutely detests slugs.

She has a great musical sense, a great feel for social relationships and very good intuition, but she has a meager kinesthetic sense, meager creativity, little linguistic ability, poor spatial senses and a large deficit of willpower.

Like others in her culture, she has a great deal of respect for the law, greatly prizes loyalty, values family greatly, sees friendship as one of the finer things in life, believes that honesty is a high ideal, greatly respects artists and their works, really respects those that take the time to master a skill, deeply respects those that work hard at their labors, values cooperation, respects fair-dealing and fair-play, finds merrymaking and partying worthwhile activities, values martial prowess, respects commerce, values knowledge and finds nature somewhat disturbing. She personally believes that it would be a fine thing if all time were leisure time, believes it is important to conceal emotions and refrain from complaining and doesn't particularly care about craftsdwarfship. She dreams of raising a family.

She can easily become absorbed in art and the beauty of the natural world, and she is troubled by this since she dislikes the natural world. She takes offered help and gifts without feeling particularly grateful. She tends to avoid any physical confrontations, and she works to square this natural tendency with her respect of martial prowess. She is generally quite confident of her abilities when undertaking specific ventures. She could be considered rude. She tends to avoid crowds. She prefers that everyone live as harmoniously as possible. She doesn't cling tightly to ideas and is open to changing her mind. She often feels discouraged. She tends to stretch out when she's bored. She is distracted from conversations easily when she's trying to remember something. She needs alcohol to get through the working day. She does not mind being outdoors, at least for a time.

`SavageGee' Asenorrun, "`SavageGee' Gravelroars", Animal Caretaker

"I like to dress well."

Within the last season, she was interested after watching a performance. She was interested after watching a performance. She was interested near a fine Seat. She was interested near a very fine Instrument. She was interested near a fine Table. She was delighted after watching a performance. She was exasperated when caught in a snow storm.

She is a worshipper of Bem the Chartreuse.

She is a citizen of The Palace of Peace. She is a member of The Order of Rocks. She is a member of The Frilly Dresses of Smoothness. She arrived at Melbilnil on the 26th of Hematite in the year 552.

She is sixty-four years old, born on the 6th of Timber in the year 488.

She is tall. Her ears are splayed out. Her hair is clean-shaven. Her lips are thick. Her teeth are crowded. Her hair is burnt umber. Her skin is burnt umber. Her eyes are aquamarine.

She is very slow to tire, but she is quite susceptible to disease.

`SavageGee' Asenorrun likes bauxite, billon, alexandrite, goat horn, moon snail shell, the color ochre, high boots, rings, buckets, fisher berries for their round shape, the words of The Plan of Mirth and the sight of The Adoration of Saturninity. When possible, she prefers to consume great white shark, bat ray and blackberry wine. She absolutely detests brown recluse spiders.

She has a deep well of patience and a sharp intellect, but she has poor focus, poor empathy, an iffy memory and poor creativity.

Like others in her culture, she holds craftsdwarfship to be of the highest ideals and celebrates talented artisans and their masterworks, has a great deal of respect for the law, greatly prizes loyalty, values family greatly, sees friendship as one of the finer things in life, believes that honesty is a high ideal, greatly respects artists and their works, really respects those that take the time to master a skill, deeply respects those that work hard at their labors, values cooperation, respects fair-dealing and fair-play, finds merrymaking and partying worthwhile activities, values martial prowess, values leisure time, respects commerce, values knowledge and finds nature somewhat disturbing. She personally thinks that introspection is valueless and those that waste time in self-examination are deluded fools. She dreams of creating a great work of art.

She has an overinflated sense of self-worth. She likes to present herself boldly, even if it would offend an average sense of modesty. She is assertive. She is quick to anger. She tries to keep her things orderly. She does not go out of her way to help others. She is quite ambitious. She generally acts with a narrow focus on the current activity. She needs alcohol to get through the working day.

`A good poster' Onulokol, "`A good poster' Mirroredvoice", Craftsdwarf

"Try to focus on the practical side of the matter."

She is married to `FrenzyTheKillbot' Yellgears. She is a casual worshipper of Deler Umberearthen the Amethyst Silver.

She is a citizen of The Palace of Peace. She is a member of The Diamond Doctrine. She is a member of The Frilly Dresses of Smoothness. She arrived at Melbilnil on the 26th of Hematite in the year 552.

She is fifty-seven years old, born on the 13th of Limestone in the year 495.

She is tall and fat. Her quite sparse eyebrows are somewhat high. Her lips are thin. Her hair is ecru. Her short hair is neatly combed. Her skin is burnt umber. Her eyes are aquamarine.

She is very rarely sick and tough, but she is slow to heal.

`A good poster' Onulokol likes serpentine, lay pewter, cinnamon grossular, bushtit bone, giant snail shell, the color black, gems, backpacks, cavies for their three toes, the words of The East Trades and the sound of The Mirthful Lark. When possible, she prefers to consume bonobo, clown loach, perry and saguaro fruit. She absolutely detests lizards.

She has a great deal of patience and a good kinesthetic sense, but she has very bad analytical abilities, poor creativity and very bad intuition.

Like others in her culture, she holds craftsdwarfship to be of the highest ideals and celebrates talented artisans and their masterworks, has a great deal of respect for the law, greatly prizes loyalty, values family greatly, sees friendship as one of the finer things in life, believes that honesty is a high ideal, greatly respects artists and their works, really respects those that take the time to master a skill, deeply respects those that work hard at their labors, values cooperation, respects fair-dealing and fair-play, finds merrymaking and partying worthwhile activities, values martial prowess, values leisure time, respects commerce, values knowledge and finds nature somewhat disturbing. She personally thinks that introspection is valueless and those that waste time in self-examination are deluded fools. She dreams of raising a family.

She is completely closed-minded and never changes her mind after forming an initial idea. She very rarely develops negative feelings toward things. She is bashful. She is very friendly and always tries to say nice things to others. She forms strong emotional bonds with others, at times to her detriment. She tends to ask others for help with difficult decisions. She often feels lustful. She has little interest in joking around. She is quite ambitious. She rarely feels discouraged. She likes to keep things practical, without delving too deeply into the abstract. She can handle stress. She is slow to anger. She occasionally overindulges. She doesn't try to get things done perfectly. She doesn't mind a little tumult and discord in day-to-day living. When she's thinking, she clicks her tongue repeatedly. She begins to talk rapidly when she gets angry. She scratches her nose when she's trying to remember something. She needs alcohol to get through the working day. She does not mind being outdoors, at least for a time.

`FrenzyTheKillbot' Taronolon, "`FrenzyTheKillbot' Yellgears", Willing Recruit

"I finished up some work. That was satisfying."

He feels satisfied at work.

He is married to `A good poster' Mirroredvoice. He is an ardent worshipper of The Medicine of Searching.

He is a citizen of The Palace of Peace. He is a member of The Coven of Vaults. He is a member of The Frilly Dresses of Smoothness. He arrived at Melbilnil on the 26th of Hematite in the year 552.

He is eighty-two years old, born on the 13th of Timber in the year 470.

His sideburns are clean-shaven. His very long moustache is arranged in double braids. His very long beard is braided. His very long hair is arranged in double braids. He is tall. His aquamarine eyes are narrow. His burnt umber skin is slightly wrinkled. His hair is burnt sienna with a touch of gray.

He is flimsy.

`FrenzyTheKillbot' Taronolon likes cobaltite, aluminum, honey yellow beryl, birch wood, donkey leather, the color black, spears, buzzard men for their striking red face, bloated tubers for their stout shape and the sight of The Adoration of Saturninity. When possible, he prefers to consume giant black mamba, sun berries, bilberry wine and rambutans. He absolutely detests large roaches.

He has a great memory and a good feel for social relationships, but he has poor analytical abilities and a poor kinesthetic sense.

Like others in his culture, he holds craftsdwarfship to be of the highest ideals and celebrates talented artisans and their masterworks, has a great deal of respect for the law, values family greatly, sees friendship as one of the finer things in life, greatly respects artists and their works, really respects those that take the time to master a skill, deeply respects those that work hard at their labors, values cooperation, respects fair-dealing and fair-play, finds merrymaking and partying worthwhile activities, values martial prowess, values leisure time, values knowledge and finds nature somewhat disturbing. He personally holds the view that commerce is a vile obscenity, finds introspection to be a waste of time, values honesty and doesn't particularly value loyalty. He dreams of creating a great work of art.

He is impervious to the effects of stress. He is stingy with resources on projects and refuses to expend any extra effort. He takes offered help and gifts without feeling particularly grateful. He isn't particularly curious about the world. He has a tendency to consider ideas and abstractions over practical applications. He has a tendency toward forming deep emotional bonds with others. He is moved by art and natural beauty, and he is troubled by this since he dislikes the natural world. He scratches his ear when he's thinking. His voice trails off when he is thinking about something. When he's nervous, he tends to chew on his cheek. He needs alcohol to get through the working day.

`DervinosDoom' Rulzuntir, "`DervinosDoom' Mutedanvil", Peasant

"I recited Wrack: The Fool Laughs at The Fenced Butters. I enjoyed that."

He feels enjoyment while performing. Within the last season, he was bored after watching a performance. He was grouchy when caught in a snow storm.

He is the son of Bembul Faithmanor and Nish Diamondappeared.

He is a citizen of The Palace of Peace. He is a member of The Frilly Dresses of Smoothness. He arrived at Melbilnil on the 26th of Hematite in the year 552.

He is one hundred fourteen years old, born on the 2nd of Limestone in the year 438.

His sideburns are clean-shaven. His very long moustache is neatly combed. His very long beard is neatly combed. His hair is clean-shaven. His teeth are crowded. His nose is narrow. He has a clear voice. His slightly rounded aquamarine eyes are slightly sunken. His nose bridge is slightly convex. His hair is gray mixed with dark chestnut. His skin is burnt umber.

He is incredibly quick to heal, agile and strong, but he is quick to tire and susceptible to disease.

`DervinosDoom' Rulzuntir likes kaolinite, nickel, carnelian, mountain goat horn, llama wool, crossbows, shields and the sound of The Luxurious Rhymes. When possible, he prefers to consume leech, cranberry wine, rice flour and cranberries. He absolutely detests cave spiders.

He has a natural inclination toward language, a great deal of patience, very good intuition, a lot of willpower and a good intellect, but he has poor focus.

Like others in his culture, he has a great deal of respect for the law, greatly prizes loyalty, values family greatly, sees friendship as one of the finer things in life, greatly respects artists and their works, really respects those that take the time to master a skill, deeply respects those that work hard at their labors, values cooperation, respects fair-dealing and fair-play, finds merrymaking and partying worthwhile activities, values martial prowess, values leisure time, respects commerce and finds nature somewhat disturbing. He personally thinks the quest for knowledge is a delusional fantasy, finds the ideas of independence and freedom somewhat foolish, values tranquility and a peaceful day, considers craftsdwarfship to be relatively worthless and does not particularly value the truth. He dreams of creating a great work of art.

He is given to flights of fancy to the point of distraction. He has a strong tendency toward privacy. He is often nervous. He has an active sense of humor. He thinks he is fairly important in the grand scheme of things. He tends to avoid any physical confrontations, and he works to square this natural tendency with his respect of martial prowess. He is not particularly interested in what others think of him. He needs alcohol to get through the working day.

So Math
Jan 8, 2013

Ghostly Clothier
Malachite 522
`Air is lava!' Rigothtekkud, Hunter: Help! Save me!



Early Malachite saw further developments in Tomehammers. Farmers, such as Grizzwold, were beginning to forage farther out in the caverns. Residents felt much safer, as a group of volunteers had stepped forward to form the first crossbow squad. They took the name "the Somber Ships."




On 15 Malachite, Tomehammers became the site of a diplomatic incident between the humans. Just as the merchant caravan prepared to make the arduous journey back to their homelands, a rumor caught fire in the tavern. Akul Tegaer, who had previously won his petition to live among the dwarves, had inherited the title of Lord. Upon hearing the news, he immediately drank himself into a stupor, falling asleep in the fortress' temple.

However, his wife, Olo Thoranadmi, did not react as cheerfully to the thought of becoming a Lady. Thoranadmi was caught sneaking around the merchants' depot. One of the caravan guards ran the Lady out to the surface, and killed her in rather cold blood, all while Tegaer slept.



"I'm doing alright."
Akul Tegaer, "Akul Washedcalm", lord



Only two days later, Air is lava! stumbled upon a weregoat during a routine hunting trip. The weregoat's likeness was later recorded on the carved walls of Tomehammers:

Icar Irnatthrut Ratadposa

A large goat twisted into humanoid form. It is crazed for blood and flesh. Its eyes glow yellow. Its dark brown hair is unkempt. Now you will know why you fear the night.

It is very fat.




Thinking quickly, Lava! emptied their quiver firing upon the beast. Despite being a founding member of the Somber Ships, not a single bolt found its mark. Between exhaustion and the biting cold, Air is lava! fell asleep, with Ratadposa making quick strides to its first victim.



Fearing a weregoat infestation, the gates of Tomehammers were ordered closed. Just as the lever was pulled, World War Mammories ran to the surface, in order to save their friend.

The order to seal the fortress stood. Still, the gates did not close.



It was first noticed by Albert Krabs: though the gate and lever had already been erected months prior, they had never been wired together. Krabs set about fixing the issue, fully intent on locking Ratadposa, Lava!, and Mammories outside.

Just as Mammories made it to the scene, Ratadposa shrank in stature, returning to the shriveled form of a goblin. Ratadposa fled the area, leaving behind a rather unique weapon:

Zevutarbost, "The Dreadful Deification", a eagle bone mace

This is a eagle bone mace. All craftsmanship is of the highest quality. This object menaces with spikes of phyllite. On the item is an image of shining suns in turkey bone.



According to the diagnostic notes of AJ Impy, Air is Lava! only survived the attack due to the beast's fixation on using its bludgeon. Though a decent show piece, the artifact was composed of little more than the hollow bones of an eagle. Impy verified that Lava! had not been bitten, and there was no risk of infection to the rest of the fortress.

Still, even a bone club can deal damage in the clutches of a cursed beast standing over a prone victim. Lava! would never stand again.

`Air is lava!' Rigothtekkud, "`Air is lava!' Craftspicks", Hunter

She feels gratitude after being rescued. She is shaken after suffering a major injury. She is afraid after experiencing trauma. She is terrified while in conflict. She is annoyed after sleeping on ice.

PurpleXVI
Oct 30, 2011

Spewing insults, pissing off all your neighbors, betraying your allies, backing out of treaties and accords, and generally screwing over the global environment?
ALL PART OF MY BRILLIANT STRATEGY!
That's one hell of a series of events.

Also, I'd suggest sizing down the screenshots slightly, maybe to a width of 1000 or 900 pixels.

Black Robe
Sep 12, 2017

Generic Magic User


Okay but a fat weregoat sounds adorable.

BlankSystemDaemon
Mar 13, 2009



Black Robe posted:

Okay but a fat weregoat sounds adorable.
For some reason I had a mental image of a jolly buddha, but as a goat.

So Math
Jan 8, 2013

Ghostly Clothier
Limestone 552

Jealousy for the Mountainblood

Early Limestone saw the completion of So Math's security gates -- a series of mechanical locks designed to seal the most interior fortress chambers away from the surface world and its numbing dust.



"It was snowing on me. It makes me so grouchy!"
`Osroct' Zonvathez, "`Osroct' Helmsvirgin", Peasant

Since the previous month's weregoat attack, Math had consoled herself in the warm (metaphorical) embrace of the Mountainblood, which she credited as the source of her people's food and alcohol. This is not to say that no precautions were taken in the cavern wilds. The dwarves had in fact corralled their portion of the underground to the north and west, with the belief that the their lake would form a suitable barrier to the east and to the south.

As if this was not vain enough, plans had already begun to build a dining hall suspended over the magma vent.



The training grounds were empty, save for Akkristor. Theirs was the time-honored (and usually-figurative) position of "Sacrifice" in the Tomehammers militia. One wonders if they knew what the coming weeks held.

"The quest for knowledge never ends."
`Akkristor' Idokkikrost, "`Akkristor' Pointedstockade", Sacrifice

On 20th Galena 552, it was the water itself which rose to challenge Tomehammers.



quote:

Xosun Esrustuxul Lozu Rusmo

A towering quadruped composed of water. It has a square shell and it has a bloated body. Beware its webs!



Rusmo headed straight for the residential area, killing four dwarves and a rabbit along the way. The farmer's guild did not take kindly to the destruction of their fields, and Pharnakes stepped foward to engage the beast. We present a fragmented account of the brawl:

quote:

The forgotten beast shoots out thick strands of webbing!

The forgotten beast kicks the metalcrafter in the head with its right rear foot and the injured part explodes into gore! An artery has been opened by the attack!

`izo' Kanbomrek, Metalcrafter has been found dead.

`megane' Vucarnomal, Engraver has been found dead.

The forgotten beast kicks the peasant in the head with its right front foot and the injured part collapses into a lump of gore! An artery has been opened by the attack!

`HardDiskD' Belalaban, Bard has been found dead.

The forgotten beast kicks the buck rabbit in the head with its left front foot, bruising the skin!

The forgotten beast shoots out thick strands of webbing!

The Frustrated Farmer punches the forgotten beast in the head with his right hand, breaking away most of the tissue! The force pulls the neck and the severed part sails off in an arc!

Meng Amkinnish, Buck Rabbit (Tame) has been found dead.

The forgotten beast misses the Frustrated Farmer! The Frustrated Farmer punches the forgotten beast in the left rear leg with his left hand, breaking away most of the tissue!

The Frustrated Farmer punches the forgotten beast in the head with his right hand, breaking away most of the tissue! The force pulls the neck and the severed part sails off in an arc!

`Pharnakes' Ducimtogum, Frustrated Farmer: Has the tide turned? I laugh in the face of death!

Since the beast was composed of animated lake water, Pharnakes was able to wrench its head off with his bare hands. The militia was notably absent from this encounter.

quote:

The Kills of `Pharnakes' Ducimtogum
One KillXosun Crevicefrothy the Dust of Echoes the forgotten beast, d. 552

He is uneasy after seeing `Cythereal' Workedsquash's dead body. He feels vengeful when joining an existing conflict. He feels vengeful when joining an existing conflict. Within the last season, he didn't feel anything after seeing the buck rabbit Meng Gladtraded's dead body. He didn't feel anything while in conflict. He didn't feel anything after seeing the forgotten beast Xosun Crevicefrothy the Dust of Echoes die. He was annoyed at the lack of dining tables.

After the attack, the fortress was in a fugue state. The herbalist Grizzwold attempted to lighten the mood, taking the beast attack as inspiration for a new artifact.



quote:

`Grizzwold' Dostobimush, "`Grizzwold' Clearingdike", Herbalist

"We should all work together."

Within the last season, she felt lonely after being away from family for too long. She felt lonely after being away from friends for too long. She was dejected when caught in a snow storm. She was uneasy after seeing a amphibian man's dead body. She didn't feel anything after seeing the buck rabbit Meng Gladtraded's dead body.

It would be in vain.

On 11 Limestone, a trio of imps emerged from the Mountainblood to terrorize the dwarves which challenged their domain. At first blush, the imps were brushed off, owing to their small stature.

quote:

Fire Imp

A small humanoid surrounded by fire which they can hurl at their enemies.

Its skin is red. Its eyes are black.

quote:

`Samuel Vimes' Tithlethducim, "`Samuel Vimes' Rumorworked", Macedwarf

"This is a fight! I feel no terror."

He is terrified while in conflict. He is annoyed after choking on smoke underground.

He is very strong, but he is flimsy.

quote:

The fire imp grabs the woodcrafter by the second finger, left hand with its right hand!

The woodcrafter is caught in a cloud of flames!

`System Metternich' Ingizvutok, Woodcrafter: I was attacked. Most shocking!

They would learn soon enough. By the end of the conflict, the dwarves bestowed names upon the terrifying creatures. Blowcrosses. Savageweathered.

quote:

`Samuel Vimes' Tithlethducim, "`Samuel Vimes' Rumorworked", Macedwarf

"Death is all around us. This is truly horrifying."

He is annoyed after choking on smoke underground. He is afraid after experiencing trauma. He is horrified after seeing `Valiantdwarf' Humiddyes die. He is annoyed after suffering a minor injury. Within the last season, he didn't feel anything while in conflict. He was uneasy after being unable to help anybody for too long.



The captain of the militia, Kobold, led all volunteers in a charge on the imps. With all the soot and smoke belched up by those little demons, there is little visual record of the encounter. Instead, we present sections of interviews with the few survivors of the skirmish.

Grizzwold the herbalist was not among these.

quote:

`wargames' Urvadnokim, "`wargames' Sealochre", militia commander

"I was attacked. I'm panicking! I'm panicking!"

He is terrified while in conflict. He is annoyed after choking on smoke underground. He feels vengeful when joining an existing conflict. He panics after being attacked. He is afraid after experiencing trauma. He is horrified after seeing `Count Brexit' Lanternsqueezed die. He feels sad at somebody's death. He feels lonely after being away from friends for too long. He feels lonely after being away from family for too long. He is horrified after seeing `Tinasth Ginbeard' Chasmboot die. Within the last season, he was uneasy after seeing `neogeo' Roadbronze's dead body. He didn't feel anything due to inebriation. He was annoyed dwelling upon choking on smoke underground. He felt wonder remembering communing with Bem the Chartreuse. He was horrified after seeing `Grizzwold' Clearingdike die.



Here we see a depiction of Nogleshedol tricking a farmer to jump into the magma below.

quote:

`wargames' Urvadnokim, Speardwarf has been found dead.

History does not record the specifics of the encounter, but two of the imps were killed, taking with them a dozen civilians and nearly all of the militia. All but Eeepies.



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`FrozenFlame' Daturasob, "`FrozenFlame' Spireboard", Recruit

"Death is all around us. This is truly horrifying."

He is afraid after experiencing trauma. He is horrified after seeing `So Math' Echoedroom die. He is annoyed after suffering a minor injury. He is annoyed after choking on smoke underground. He feels vengeful when joining an existing conflict. Within the last season, he didn't feel anything while in conflict. He felt satisfied after reading The Sun Sets on Destruction. He felt satisfied after learning The Sun Sets on Destruction. He didn't feel anything after seeing the fire imp Savageweathered the Doused Steppes die. He didn't feel anything after seeing the fire imp Blowcrosses's dead body. He didn't feel anything due to inebriation.

His left hand is running with `FrozenFlame' Spireboard's dwarf blood. His left hand is burned. His right hand is mangled beyond recognition. His right hand is running with `FrozenFlame' Spireboard's dwarf blood. His right upper leg is running with `FrozenFlame' Spireboard's dwarf blood. His right upper leg is burned. His upper body is running with `FrozenFlame' Spireboard's dwarf blood. His upper body is melted. His lower body is running with `FrozenFlame' Spireboard's dwarf blood. His lower body is melted.



The last imp began ascending to the fortress workfloor. The remaining citizens rallied a Pyrrhic charge against the thing. Though the imp had the upper hand in weaponry, it was giving into exhaustion. The imp crawled through the first door it could find, leading to the Tomehammers crypt.



The dwarves sealed their living enemy inside with the corpses of their loved ones.



quote:

Fire Imp

Its left lower leg is cut open. Its head is torn open. Its tail is mangled beyond recognition. Its left knee is bruised.



As the Mountainhome traders entered Tomehammers, the dwarves counted their dead. These were the survivors.

A good poster
Araganzar
Average Lettuce
Black Robe
biosterous
cugel
ChocolatePancake
DervinosDoom
Eeepies
Farseli
Gnoman
Guper
HiHo ChiRho
idhrendur
IPA Regulations
Lushobetost
Maugrim
McGibby
Oggy
PurpleXVI
Roflex
SavageGee
Space General
tak
TQ


It was decided that Black Robe would succeed Nuramor as mayor of Tomehammers. Farseli agreed to become captain of the new guard.

After a period of mourning, they would host the trade caravan. They would rebuild.

So Math fucked around with this message at 02:31 on Sep 21, 2020

PurpleXVI
Oct 30, 2011

Spewing insults, pissing off all your neighbors, betraying your allies, backing out of treaties and accords, and generally screwing over the global environment?
ALL PART OF MY BRILLIANT STRATEGY!
Goddamn. Did I participate in the fighting at all or was I cleverly being a coward hiding in some corner?

So Math
Jan 8, 2013

Ghostly Clothier
It says you felt conflict, but you don't have a combat report or any wounds. You might have dodged a fireball at some point, the open floor plan was not doing us any favors.

Shinarato
Apr 22, 2013
Aww, I didn't even get to do anything. And I died offscreen.

So Math
Jan 8, 2013

Ghostly Clothier
We're gonna get really backed up building slabs for everyone. You've got a decent shot at coming back as a ghost.

verbal enema
May 23, 2009

onlymarfans.com
RIP VERBAL HE NEVER KILLED

Maugrim
Feb 16, 2011

I eat your face
Four of us starting seven remain alive. I guess we always knew we had our work cut out for us.

I'm just gonna keep my head down, here in the mines... And if anything attacks, well, I've got my trusty pick.

Araganzar
May 24, 2003

Needs more cowbell!
Fun Shoe
It's okay guys, we're gonna be all right, I'm a potter. That's right, you heard it, a potter. So stop worrying.

Space Kablooey
May 6, 2009


:pressf:

Kristopher
Jun 28, 2006
:ghost: Jeez, that was brutal. Shame I was a helmsvirgin, if I knew how to use one, I might have survived.

Radio Free Kobold
Aug 11, 2012

"Federal regulations mandate that at least 30% of our content must promote Reptilian or Draconic culture. This is DJ Scratch N' Sniff with the latest mermaid screeching on KBLD..."




:tif:

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker
No respect for the medical profession. :(

Valiantman
Jun 25, 2011

Ways to circumvent the Compact #6: Find a dreaming god and affect his dreams so that they become reality. Hey, it's not like it's you who's affecting the world. Blame the other guy for irresponsibly falling asleep.
Finally, no longer constantly conflicted. :ghost:

Fumbles
Mar 22, 2013

Can I get a reroll?

oh. died offscreen.

idhrendur
Aug 20, 2016

I'm still alive. Impressive.

Nuramor
Dec 13, 2012

Most Amewsing Prinny Ever!

Fumbles posted:

oh. died offscreen.

Same, apparently

ThaumPenguin
Oct 9, 2013

Sounds like I died offscreen as well, guess the thresher got threshed :(

Tiocfaidh Yar Ma
Dec 5, 2012

Surprising Adventures!
You know who has dabbling metalcrafter skills and didn't die off screen?

This dwarf.

Time to start churning out some artisanal lead coffins for y'all.

megane
Jun 20, 2008



I Got Horribly Murdered by an Imp and All I Got Was This Lousy XT-ShirtX.

HiHo ChiRho
Oct 23, 2010

Staying alive, the best metric for measuring powerful dorfs

Black Robe
Sep 12, 2017

Generic Magic User


Oh. I, uh. I guess I'm the mayor now? Well, okay, but I'm not going to have much time for paperwork and such, I'm one of the only smiths we have...
memo to self, first official act: find someone to tell me what the hell the mayor does.

neogeo0823
Jul 4, 2007

NO THAT'S NOT ME!!

What? When did i die off screen? How did I die?

Araganzar
May 24, 2003

Needs more cowbell!
Fun Shoe

Black Robe posted:

Oh. I, uh. I guess I'm the mayor now? Well, okay, but I'm not going to have much time for paperwork and such, I'm one of the only smiths we have...
memo to self, first official act: find someone to tell me what the hell the mayor does.

Welcome to your new position, your Honor! Your primary responsibility as Mayor is making me an axe before the next horrible thing shows up.

Kristopher
Jun 28, 2006

Araganzar posted:

Welcome to your new position, your Honor! Your primary responsibility as Mayor is making me an axe before the next horrible thing shows up.

I'm sure he'll have your new bracelet ready any day now :v:

Black Robe
Sep 12, 2017

Generic Magic User


Look, if the gods want me to make jewellery instead of weapons, then the gods clearly want you to be horribly killed by fire imps.

Tias
May 25, 2008

Pictured: the patron saint of internet political arguments (probably)

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"The deep was good to me, for these claws to be stuck in a roll of fat"

- last words, Tinasth Ginbeard.

Eeepies
May 29, 2013

Bocchi-chan's... dead.
We'll have to find a new guitarist.
Journal Excerpt of Eeepies, last survivor of the Tonehammers Militia:

quote:

When I reached this forsaken place, I initially wanted to be a crafter. Someone who could build exquisite furniture and accessories, making this fortress a wonder to behold. The dwarves who kicked us out would weep tears as they fell to their knees seeing the marvels of this place. That was my dream.

Now, my dream lies in magma, ashes and fire, surrounded by the haunting ghosts of my dead brethen. I thought myself noble as I volunteered for the Militia, thinking to strike down evil with my bow. Now, I am the last survivor of the militia, and it is up to me to rebuild the forces necessary for survival. But am I capable of it? Everyday, the voices speak out to me, and I don't know if I have the will to continue on or lose myself amidst their accusations.

I only hope that the militia goes stronger again, with or without me. One dwarf does not a militia make.

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Farseli
Sep 28, 2009

This is what I live for. This is the purpose of living, for those who have no life.

So Math posted:

These were the survivors.
...
Farseli

Hey better luck than I normally have.

So Math posted:

Farseli agreed to become captain of the new guard.

Oh there we go. At least I'll be armed!

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