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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off Q&A
Subject: A big OOPS from me
I did not even know you posted AL I never got the Inn notifaction of a new post. I will try to post this week for sure and see if I can fix this notifaction problem. Going to read it now then I am off to yet another Interview. 
Posted on 2008-11-03 at 17:01:51.
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Topic: Cerebral Paradox - Cyberpunk 2020
Subject: Question
Croaker's strapped to the bed right unable to really do anything correct. Trying to think of something to post other then him just lying there  .
Posted on 2008-11-03 at 16:42:23.
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Topic: A note to the internet regarding scares
Subject: Gotcha Huh!!
Coool....... 
Posted on 2008-11-01 at 03:11:26.
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Topic: Cerebral Paradox - Cyberpunk 2020
Subject: The Origin of Croaker
The name Croaker came from a series of fantasy novels dealing with a company of mercs known as the Black Company written by author Glen Cook. The series combines elements of epic fantasy and dark fantasy as it follows an elite mercenary unit, The Black Company, through roughly forty years of its approximately four hundred year history.
Croaker started out funny enough as the Company's doctor and historian, also the narrator of the novels but due to combat losses rose to become the Black Company's leader along with the Company's once employer, then Lover, a once evil Sorceress called The Lady, once Wife of the Dominator.
The world of the Black Company is shaped by events that occurred long before the time of the first novel. A powerful wizard called the Dominator had created a brutal empire, assisted by his sorceress wife, known as the Lady, and ten enslaved magical rivals, the Ten Who Were Taken or just Taken. Eventually the Domination was overthrown by a rebellion led by the White Rose. Not powerful enough to kill any of them, she had all 12 buried alive and partially asleep in the remote Barrowland, with magical enchantments to keep them bound.
Much later, a wizard named Bomanz awoke the Lady in an attempt to learn from her, but was tricked into releasing her from her imprisonment. She freed the Taken and bound them to her will, but kept her insane husband in his tomb. The Lady rebuilt the empire, but her rule is less heavy-handed than that of her spouse.
Its a really great series that I highly recommand to everyone with a love semi dark fantasy.
Below is a list of all the published novels and from what I hear 2 more novals are in the works so I look forward to thier release one day.
The Books of the North
The Black Company - May 1984 (main annalist: Croaker)
Shadows Linger October 1984 (main annalist: Croaker)
The White Rose - April 1985 (main annalist: Croaker)
The Books of the South
Shadow Games - June 1989 (main annalist: Croaker)
Dreams of Steel - April 1990 (main annalist: Lady)
The Books of the Glittering Stone
Bleak Seasons - April 1996 (main annalist: Murgen)
She Is The Darkness - September 1997 (main annalist: Murgen)
Water Sleeps - March 1999 (main annalist: Sleepy)
Soldiers Live - July 2000 (main annalist: Croaker)
Spin-off
The Silver Spike - September 1989 (Chronicled by: Philodendren Case)
Members of The Black Company
From the Northern Campaigns
The Captain - leader of the Black Company.
The Lieutenant - his second in command.
Croaker - Company's doctor and historian, also the narrator of the novels
Silent - moderately talented wizard.
Goblin - moderately talented wizard.
Tom-Tom - moderately talented wizard. Killed early in the first book. Brother of One-Eye.
One-Eye - moderately talented wizard. Brother of Tom-Tom.
Elmo - the Sergeant.
Murgen - standard bearer.
Otto - veteran mercenary.
Hagop - veteran mercenary and scout.
Raven - Northern recruit. Cold, and deadly with a knife. Very minor wizard.
Candy - veteran mercenary.
Pawnbroker - veteran mercenary.
From the Books of the South and Glittering Stone
Murgen - Standard Bearer and later annalist
Lady - Former employer, then foe, later Lieutenant and second in command
Big Bucket - Also known as Cato Dahlia
Cletus, Loftus, Longinus - Three brothers (Or cousins), engineering warfare specialists.
Mogaba
Sindawe
Ochiba
Sleepy
Wheezer
Geek
Freak
Non sworn brothers but affiliated persons
Cordy Mather
Blade
Willow Swan
Nyueng Bao
A race descended from a separate Free Company of Khatovar, aligned with the Black Company after the catastrophic siege of Dejagore.
Uncle Doj - last informed priest of the Nyueng Bao - minor wizard
Mother Gota - Mother of Thai Dei and Sahra
Thai Dei - Murgen's brother-in-law and body guard
Sahra (Sarie) - Murgen's wife. Mother of Tobo
Posted on 2008-10-31 at 04:22:45.
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Topic: emybear out for a bit
Subject: Hmmmm
The problem with her being able to post could be that you have her locked up in that tower of yours Boss.
Ya ever think of that 
Posted on 2008-10-29 at 17:04:04.
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Topic: What is Your Light Saber colour?
Subject: Enough Said
My lightsaber is red, what color is yours? Take the quiz.
Posted on 2008-10-29 at 16:59:30.
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Topic: A Cold Day in Hell Q&A
Subject: I know, I know
That would be his Mom.
Posted on 2008-10-24 at 17:14:47.
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Topic: Cerebral Paradox - Mature Content
Subject: Ho boy I could be in trouble
Biotechnica Facility – Northeast of Night City – March, Friday 13th, 2020, Time Unknown
“I think, Mr. Tallon, that you are telling me most of the truth, but not all of it. Care to reconsider?” Mr. Ackerman held up a hand to pause Croaker’s response, and produced a high-end cell phone. Croaker had never seen the likes of it in advertisement, or on the shelves. With the way Ackerman carried himself the big Nomad could imagine that it must have the computing power of a regular computer with its sleek appearance and the Microtech logo prevalent on its back face. Ackerman activated the screen with a single touch of the smooth silver face, the contents hidden from Croaker as he lifted it out of sight. After a moment, he returned the phone to his pocket and raised his eyebrows. “Well, Mr. Tallon? Do you care to extend your usefulness a few minutes longer and tell me the whole of the truth, or should we end our relationship much the same way as it begun?”
This was not the response that Croaker had hoped for and it was starting to look as if he had made a mistake hoping to play on the Father loved his daughter angle. But with that realization came another.
“I think your asking the wrong person for answers, you should be asking yourself just how did your daughter get a hold of a drug meant for combat enhancement, was she a testee like I assume the other two people here are. I find it very hard to believe Ackermen, that a man clearly of your stature did not know anything about experiments on his own kid. If you really did not know this was going on as you say, then you might want to look closer to home, for someone had to have supplied it to her. You may have a bad case of rotting mold in your company that poses a bigger threat to you then I or my people.”
Biotechnica Facility – Northeast of Night City – March, Friday 13th, 2020, Time Unknown
Posted on 2008-10-23 at 23:21:28.
Edited on 2008-10-23 at 23:24:47 by TannTalas
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Topic: Bromern Sal's Eldest son, I'm new to this site
Subject: Your Characters YeOlde??
Hey your character in Cerebal Paradox is armed, unhurt and free my character is shot up, strapped to a bed, and is about to be tortured for information and you think you got it bad Geezzz.
Welcome young son of the great Bromern Sal he who we (at least me) worship as all knowing and all benevolent. He who will not allow a character so beloved as Croaker to die strapped to a bed (Or die at all) Let us sing the praises of our good friend Lord Bromern Sal.
But in all seriousness, w/o the blatant sucking up, welcome to the Inn as I am sure you know from your Dad for many of us its like a second home and we are always willing to hold the door open for any new gamer, young or like me old , to come and join us. I hope you find whatever it is you seek be it a good game or good friendships take it from one who has its here if you want it.
Once again Welcome.
Posted on 2008-10-23 at 16:08:42.
Edited on 2008-10-23 at 16:10:01 by TannTalas
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Topic: Cerebral Paradox - Cyberpunk 2020
Subject: Wait did you say even if Croaker dies
Ok I did not like the sound of that so does that mean I bite the big nuggie????????.
I would prefer Croaker as he is me to a T (or how I would be in that type of future) But if he dies, hope he does not, but if he dies yeah I will still play.
I warn ya though most likely be another gun lover like the Croak so be warned . Too bad no magic a Combat Mage would be fun...............
Posted on 2008-10-17 at 19:27:47.
Edited on 2008-10-17 at 19:28:27 by TannTalas
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Could not help
but wonder at Brom's t above .
And I hope I did not confuse anyone with my posts "Tech talk"
Posted on 2008-10-17 at 19:15:22.
Edited on 2008-10-17 at 19:16:10 by TannTalas
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Topic: Voyages of Rocinante - Serenity/Firefly RPG
Subject: Dream a little dream of me.
It seemed peaceful, quiet and relaxing to just be working on the Mule’s brake line as he attempted to fix it as best he could. With the brake line gone and his temp rig of air horn/brake for sure not going to last too much longer he was taking his time and going over it piece by piece. First he checked that the hoses going from the brake disc to the hover initiator were intact and found that they were, but very frayed, certainly needing to be replaced soon.
Next he checked the combination valve to see if it was leaking and that too was intact. It was when he reached the Thruster flow valve that he spotted the first damage, as pieces of the band’s instruments, had not only damaged the valves outside power booster but its interior cylinder wall as well. On further investigation he found a good bit of metal pieces lodged within the compressor manifold cover, the hydraulic fluid reservoir and even the hover combination elucidator. Though each was working at the moment it would all need to be replaced before it completely failed and speed control was shot.
From his kneeling position he took a quick estimate of the parts needed and knew he could get most if not all from Bailey’s old and unused machines. Hopefully the price would be low, hell maybe free after saving the bank Fenris laughed to himself.
Amazed that he had been able to rig the brakes at all considering the amount of damage Fenris stood to stretch, a cleaning cloth in left hand, his right hand in reflex slapping his neck as he felt a bug bite.
“Ai ya! Sand flea’s” he swore as he moved to place the cloth on the work desk and head for the house. Within 2 steps he was out cold upon the barn’s floor.......
Posted on 2008-10-17 at 19:12:22.
Edited on 2008-10-17 at 19:14:04 by TannTalas
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off
Subject: Ho boy could be a big game changer here LOL
Maximus was mad! Very very mad! All he could see was the new mage in his grasp begging for his life, his damn bird familiar dead at his feet, and nothing else. The built up emotions from a life in slavery, the death of a loved one and the embarrassment of being the butt of a joke all came together to fuel the rage inside him.
As he moved quickly so did the knight Arien who placed himself between ex-gladiator and soon to be battered mage.
"Stop right there, you oaf," Arien bellowed, "Before anyone gets hurt! Don't be fool enough to think that Dwan will allow violence within his own hall!" Hoping that he had the big man's attention, Arien softened his tone. "Besides," he added with a smile, "it's always better to be the friend of the man who throws magical fire, is it not? Were it me in pink, you'd enjoy a good laugh, aye? So sit down, appreciate the joke, and pay our host the courtesy of your attention." The last was given in a tone that brooks no insolence.
Maximus did for the moment come to a stop, his first thought had been to push the holier then thou knight aside, but he had fought side by side with him and so gave him a momentary measure of respect. Not looking to Arien his eyes boring straight at the new mage he let his voice be heard.
“Remove your spell or your face and your cackling bird shall pay the price, mageling”
(OOC: OK if the spell is removed then Maximus will quietly return to his seat. If it is not then I will post more depending on your next post Roger)
Posted on 2008-10-17 at 19:06:25.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Hmmm no post needed huh LOl
Hmmm just read the update guess you don't need a post from me huh 
But still I will do a back post up till I go to ga ga land.
Damn bitting bugs I hate e'm .
Posted on 2008-10-14 at 03:31:57.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: :TUP:
(Pointing upward) Yeah what they said, but as I game with YeOlde in CP and DM him in Trilogy War I say he would make a fine addition to the game.
And as for the Fenris rework what ever you think is best Al I will go along with, but you may be right about making him a better fighter as I did sorta feel outta of touch sometimes in the game. Just let me know the changes and I will go from there.
Mind you in real life I am permanently out of touch but thats beside the point................. 
Now that school is out my time will be spent looking for a good job, working, saving money and hopefully with life back to semi-normal (see above statement) I should have more time to post in the 3 games I am in. As of right now I plan to not join any others in the next upcoming months if ever, except of course for like CWWLLO a continuation or a part 2 of the same game by the same DM.
So as we like to say in Trilogy GAME ON!!
Also as the only thing I have to do the next couple of days is go to a house viewing to see about possibly renting it I will get a post up this week in the game.
Posted on 2008-10-14 at 03:00:53.
Edited on 2008-10-14 at 03:11:15 by TannTalas
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Topic: Cerebral Paradox - Mature Content
Subject: Ha Ha very funny remind me to kill off Kenji LOL
Biotechnica Facility – Northeast of Night City – March, Friday 13th, 2020, Time Unknown
Seeing the picture of Ackerman with a girl closely resembling that of Mery Deth, the man’s comment about her name, and a gut feeling Croaker relaxed somewhat and begin the tale of the past few days leaving out only the names of those involved on his side. Everything else from the moment of first meeting with Spring Heeled Jack (Name omitted), Mery Deth dying in the van, Firewind’s (name omitted) diagnosis as to why, to getting ripped apart by the minigun in the forest, to this exact moment in time was told.
At the end of the journey’s telling Croaker drew a deep breath and waited for the next part of the story to take place. His life and those of his friends were in this man’s hands and he hoped the man would understand the why’s of what had happened.....
Biotechnica Facility – Northeast of Night City – March, Friday 13th, 2020, Time Unknown
Posted on 2008-10-10 at 07:20:29.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off
Subject: A Raging Bull
Maximus though he had awoken for a brief time soon found himself falling asleep once again. What did he care for elves or who was right or wrong in that war, the past was the past all he cared about was the future.
So it came as a huge angry surprise to find himself on the floor and covered in magical pink dust. As he tried to dust off the dust to no avail, not noticing Dapple with her dagger drawn, his temper was rising. So much so that when the new wizards bird piped up, “Pretty in Pink! Caw! Caw! Caw! Pretty in Pink!” he at once moved towards it and its master, clearly intending both of them harm.....
(OCC: OK short post but I wanted to give the other players time to react as Dapple and Char are faster in reaction time then Maximus is I believe. If I do reach Eol’s new character I will grab him by the throat and demand he remove the spell.
Now a little explanation as to his reaction....
1) He has never been a big fan of magic as stated in the beginning of the game and this to him is very humiliating and embarrassing in front of the others.
2) He already dislikes Eol’s new mage as he is replacing Jal, someone that Maximus cared deeply for as already stated in my last post.
3) As to why he is headed to Eol the bird hes directed his anger to its master right or wrong that’s who in his anger Maximus thinks did this too him.
4) Lastly I am also basing his reaction off of how I would feel if this happened to me. Trust me I would be HIGHLY pissed .)
Posted on 2008-10-10 at 07:11:31.
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Topic: Voyages of Rocinante - Serenity/Firefly RPG
Subject: OMG a Post from Tann!! LOL :)
As Fenris worked quietly on the mules damaged brake system he finally began to relax from the bank fight. Though his shoulder yet hurt here he was doing something helpful to the Cap’n and his fellow crewmates and what he knew how to do. He knew damn well he was no gunfighter like Asher, though the thrill of it had excited him, and was lucky not to be dead. He would have to ask Asher for some training in gun handling if he wanted to be able to better back up the rest of his new and old friends.
He was ready to leave this dead planetiod for good, though he would miss Brigit, this was not his home and never would be. He had finally come to realize that his place was out among the stars free of commitment other then to the ship and his crewmates and with that finally finding a home. A life of spacing, thought Fenris with a smile and the eagerness as if a kid, as he returned his full attention to the brakes....
Posted on 2008-09-27 at 05:09:42.
Edited on 2008-09-27 at 05:12:31 by TannTalas
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Topic: A Cold Day in Hell Q&A
Subject: Again an Apology to all players
Thanks everyone I appreciate the understanding, but when real life and the future call sometimes ya gotta listen. But in Eol I think you’ll have a much better SSGT Kane then I was, go get’m Eol kick some alien/creature/monster/supernatural/ whatever the hell Olan’s villain is, ass!!.
I will of course be lurking as I do still want to know the ‘Truth’ .
Posted on 2008-09-27 at 04:50:16.
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Topic: The Chakran Portal - Q/A
Subject: WOW I thought this talk of ending the game was over
Ok came on to post to find the game over hmmm was a little surprised.
But I do understand my friend as I have had to drop a number of games I started as DM here that just did not seem to go the way I wanted. Be advised though after reading you’re above summery that I kick myself for not getting more involved in the game when I returned, man that would have been some fun role playing.
Good luck with your next endeavor my friend and if real life lightens her load on me, you just may see me there.....
Posted on 2008-09-27 at 04:44:02.
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Topic: Cerebral Paradox - Mature Content
Subject: Is he or is he not?? that.... is the Question.
Biotechnica Facility – Northeast of Night City – March, Friday 13th, 2020, Time Unknown
The question running through Croaker’s mind as he listened to Ackerman talk was this guy really Mery Deth, or whatever her real name was, Dad or just a well trained liar. Though he seemed earnest in his words, and his clear show of barely continued rage, Croaker had taken a big chance in revealing the girl was dead. Yet if this was the girl’s father Croaker telling him the truth could maybe get them all out alive, if not get them all killed. There was an old saying on the streets Sometimes you have to risk it all to gain it all But first a little more proof was needed with Ackerman’s face inches from his he replied.
“Ok if you are her father I can understand your need to know the whole truth of what happened but I have been in this business too long to take anything on faith. Before I say anything else I want proof of you being her father. Give me that proof and I will tell you anything you want to know, except the names of those involved. I’m sure somewhere within your reach is a pic of the 2 of you together.”
Though knowing he was in no position to bargain he was not about to just open up and say ahhh, but if this guy was Deth’s father then the chances of staying alive had just gotten a whole lot better. If not the then he was most likely dead and he'd go to the grave with out saying a word.....
Biotechnica Facility – Northeast of Night City – March, Friday 13th, 2020, Time Unknown
Posted on 2008-09-23 at 23:03:22.
Edited on 2008-09-23 at 23:05:35 by TannTalas
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Topic: A Cold Day in Hell Q&A
Subject: Shaking off the Cold
Olan just wanted to let you know that I will be dropping the Character of Kane honestly due to lack of interest.
With the game seeming to have become stagnent somewhere along the line with RL issues I just lost my 'Kane'ness so to speak.
I hope my departure does not cause a problem for you gamewise or hard feelings between you and I.
Posted on 2008-09-20 at 21:29:08.
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Topic: The Chakran Portal - Q/A
Subject: We find ourselves at a Crossroads
I have to apologize Al I had thought I posted this week to all my games only to realize today I had only posted to one.
With my school coming to an end next month, this last Module a recap of all the others and my attempts to secure employment and fully pass my EPA testing my mind is chaos.
But I will not lie to you my fellow Mod my interest in this game and 2 others have been pushed to the back of my mind. 
When I rejoined your game 2 months ago I tried to set up a storyline between myself and Dragon Mistress that unfortunatly did not go anywhere, coupled with very little interaction between Malius and the others I just do not know what to post about anymore.
If you continue the game I will still continue to play Malius but I make no promises on being able to post every week but I will try.
Posted on 2008-09-20 at 21:11:41.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off
Subject: A Bored and Tormanted Pit Fighter
As Maximus entered Dwan’s meeting hall, having been found once again at Jal’s grave by the dwarf’s messenger, he found he was the last to arrive. His eyes quickly scanning the room he saw the same people that undertook the quest of the tower gathered within. Arien the knight, Char the ranger, the Red battle mage Adrian, the dwarven healer Kilgim but the big gladiator, though he had just come from his friends burial site, still found himself looking for the tiny mage. For a moment he thought the young thief Dapple missing but in the next he spotted him, wrapped in his cloak Sunset the pseudo-dragon hiding deep within his hood, sitting as if he was born there the darkest corner of the room.
With a brief nod to all the longest to the boy, the shared experience of burying a friend between them, he took his place among the rest. For a brief moment he wondered about Arien's sister then put her from his thoughts and attempted to listen to the words of the dwarf.
With his ears listening but only half his mind focused on Dwan the other half was pondering the last three months and the strange revelation he had come too.
In some way the big hulking gladiator was afraid he had fallen in love with Jal, yes Jal was male make no doubt, but Maximus had never known the love of a women, yes many had thrown themselves at him and he had taken them to his bed victoriously. But it had always been only for the sex, never out of any sense of love or feelings for them. With the mornings light he had thrown them out of his bed and never thought of them twice. Always kept within the company of men on the verge of death in the arena, love with a women had no place, so could it not be realistic that he had indeed fallen in love with a man?
It was these thoughts that had tortured Maximus the last three months with no one to talk to, his only friend and cause of those thoughts dead, so it was with a noted hesitation that he had returned to the company gathered within this hall. Pushing those thoughts into the back of his mind he focused on the present speaker a new face among them, a. Matthias Rath By his dress Maximus deduced that he was a mage, perhaps Jal’s replacement, for this new mission which in truth the ex-Gladiator had no thoughts on as he had missed most of what the dwarf had spoken of it.
“Long ago, the elves discovered and began toying with things they called ‘gates,’ hoping that the magic in them would enable them to transport themselves almost instantly across great distances. Things don’t go quite as expected and, when the elves managed to open their first gate, the world was subjected to Lolth’s meddling and, thus, the drow. Lolth, eventually, was banished back to the nether-realms, of course, but not before the seeds of dissent were sown amongst the elves… lots of infighting, finger pointing, blame storming, and the like… high, gray, and wood elves all follow separate paths afterwards, the gates are sealed and even so much as the knowledge to use the things is forbidden.
Not a big fan of history, having never learned anything other then how to stay alive, the big pit fighter tried hard not to fall asleep as the new mage droned on, but with no luck. It was only the mass of his bulk shifting in sleep that caused a him to abruptly awaken to hear the last of the new mages words.
“…Despite what might be said in that regard, though, I’m not entirely certain that I believe that. Just because mortal eyes didn’t glimpse the happening does not mean that the happening did not occur, regardless of what historians might have us believe and not all of those that dwell in the outer planes are as fond of a grand entrance as Lolth and Azazel might have been…”
Whatever the mission, Maximus was in, he needed to do something, anything to deal with the thoughts within him and what better way to do that then to kill something. He cared not about legend or history, the past was gone why dwell on it, what mattered now was the present. Hoping the drone of the new mage was over he looked around ready to gather his things and once again be on the move......
Posted on 2008-09-15 at 16:00:47.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off Q&A
Subject: I too will try to get a post
up before the end of the weekend in both CWWLLO and Roc.
But CWWLLO for sure.
Posted on 2008-09-13 at 21:08:44.
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