The Perilous Inquirer
Vol 1, 40th Issue
April 3, 2014

‘Tis a short paper this week. Tang had surgery Monday. She is home and doing fine & I’m playing nurse. Or as she says, I’m, “Hovering like a fuss-budget.”

ESO GOES LIVE!
The Elder Scrolls Online goes live for the world tomorrow, April 4th. Many have already started with early play because they pre-purchased the game. Some played during BETA.
Why mention ESO in a UO paper? Because ESO is not in competition with UO, and it is a great break for anyone looking to play a quest or two in a different world. ESO is what Diablo 3 should have been. Awesome graphics, fun quests & great rewards.

CARNIVAL TIME!
Come to Moonglow on April 5 at 3:PM Eastern to have fun and visit with friends at a Carnival. There will be Game Booths, Contests and a Photo Booth. Come One! Come All!!

TRIVIA MONK
To receive a prize, be the first to go to the Trivia Monk on our steps & answer this question:
You used to be able to turn in a player character’s head for bounty money.
Who did you turn it in to?

HOROSCOPE
Aries Mar 21 – Apr 19
Dr. Seuss and his cat have left you some disturbing things under your bed.

MUSEUM OF PLAYERS
The Siege Perilous Museum Of Players is accepting exhibits. Give an item or a book or a statue with your character’s name on it to Kattasrophe or to Victoria, or drop it into the mailbox at the Perilous Inquirer. Your named items will be used to create your exhibit.
The Museum Of Players is open to all Siege players. Visit it today: Out the Luna South gate, past the bridge, on the left across from the Brigand camp.

The Perilous Inquirer
Vol. 1, 40th Issue
3rd house on left out the Luna south gate.
News & Booze! Free current issues are on the “News” steward. Free named liquors are on the “Booze” steward. Back copies are free on the shop named, “Siege Droppings.”
Submission guidelines are posted on the bulletin board.
Ace Reporter: Governor Lady Kattasrophe
Deliveries: Doug The Fugitive

~sine die~

Join the discussion at
http://uo2.stratics.com/community/threads/the-perilous-inquirer-40th-issue.314127/

And the winners are….

Trophy/Legendary Fish: 191 Stone – Summer Dragonfish – by Sara Dale

 
Smallest Fish: 7 Stone – A Big Fish – by Malloc (As this fish only shows the “Sender” and no “Caught by Date” or “Name”, the 20 Stone – Reaper Fish – by Sara Dale will also be honored. I am afraid that the “Sender Malloc” title will drop off at some point.)

Largest Crab/Lobster: 20 Stone – Blue Lobster – by Garfield

[15:29:57] [King Blackthorn]: I believe it is time to begin.
[15:30:20] [King Blackthorn]: Thank you to those who have made time in their busy scheudles today.
[15:30:34] [King Blackthorn]: though I am saddened to see four towns unrepresented.
[15:30:37] [Nebiki]: i think talia is stuck out side
[15:31:32] [King Blackthorn]: We have a good bit to cover today so let us begin.
[15:31:53] [King Blackthorn]: First off, as many of you have noticed, there have been a few changes here since our last meeting.
[15:32:28] [King Blackthorn]: The chair for the Governor of Bucanneer’s Den has been removed and they are no longer represented on the council.
[15:32:51] [King Blackthorn]: The treachery of Governor Marcus Rotgut was revealed to all.
[15:33:01] [King Blackthorn]: The theft of the world-gem.
[15:33:12] [King Blackthorn]: The revelation that he was the reviled Shadow himself.

[15:33:40] [King Blackthorn]: all eventually led to his own death at the hands of the Demon’s he played with.
[15:34:12] [King Blackthorn]: Due to the theft here of all places, I have requested that a portion of the King’s Guard be reassigned to this council.
[15:34:31] [King Blackthorn]: they will stand guard here to protect the chambers and items within.
[15:35:06] [King Blackthorn]: It is with regret that I have learned that the people of Bucaneer’s Den are happy to be free of the crown again.
[15:35:29] [King Blackthorn]: it seems their membership here was only to learn more of us to take advantage of us.
[15:35:52] [King Blackthorn]: But now, that is all in the past.
[15:36:33] [King Blackthorn]: and we are left with the physical representations of the Virtuous Principles corrupted.
[15:37:32] [King Blackthorn]: Now, it is up to us to determine how to cleanse the Bell, the Book, and the Candle.
[15:38:04] [King Blackthorn]: I have put some research into it, but alas I have not found a solution as of yet.
[15:38:29] [King Blackthorn]: The next item pending is the King’s Contest.
[15:38:49] [King Blackthorn]: I believe that the current standings put Lady Sara Dale in the lead for the grand prize.
[15:39:03] [Sara Dale]: Thats me
[15:39:06] [Flair]: ohhh
[15:39:53] [King Blackthorn]: Lady Dale has submitted a 191 stone Summer Dragonfish.
[15:40:04] [King Blackthorn]: quite an accomplishment. *smiles*
[15:40:10] [TjloSjhion]: shes cool 😀
[15:40:15] [Sara Dale]: It was hard work getting past the dragons
[15:40:24] [The Gooch]: atta girl
[15:40:30] [tick]: yay!
[15:40:53] [King Blackthorn]: The smallest fish is a 7 stone fish caught by Sir Malloc.
[15:41:05] [York]: was it cute?
[15:41:08] [The Gooch]: very impressive none the less!
[15:41:09] [York]: lol
[15:41:35] [King Blackthorn]: and the Largest Crab or Lobster is a rare Blue Lobster submitted by Garfield.
[15:41:45] [Sara Dale]: Yea Garfield
[15:41:48] [tick]: woot
[15:42:05] [King Blackthorn]: We are about 7 hours away from the end of the contest. Please get your final entries turned in
[15:42:12] [King Blackthorn]: by Midnight US Eastern Time.
[15:42:22] [Hoffs]: If you want to know about Sara’s struggle to land the mighty fish, read her forthcoming book…
[15:42:30] [Hoffs]: “The old woman and the sea”
[15:42:34] [tick]: ouch
[15:42:35] [Flair]: really.. sounds like a good read
[15:42:40] [aulbrey]: i caught a flair does that count? *giggles*
[15:42:48] [King Blackthorn]: I have been notified that the magics used to build Castle Blackthorn may prevent the winner from being displayed there.
[15:43:00] [Sara Dale]: awww
[15:43:05] [King Blackthorn]: if that is the case, then the winner will be displayed here in the Governor’s Council Chambers.
[15:43:14] [TjloSjhion]: woo
[15:43:14] [Sara Dale]: What about the awards house?
[15:43:29] [King Blackthorn]: but every effort will be made to display it in the castle if it is possible.
[15:43:44] [Kelmo]: There is that nice spot near Britain Moongate…
[15:44:05] [King Blackthorn]: My intent is for the Awards house to be the final display place after a reasonable time at the castle or here.
[15:44:18] [Sara Dale]: nice
[15:44:23] [King Blackthorn]: I hope everyone has enjoyed the contest.
[15:44:27] [Sara Dale]: I already have shoes there
[15:44:27] [King Blackthorn]: *smiles*
[15:44:35] [Sara Dale]: its been a blast
[15:44:57] [King Blackthorn]: And now, let us hear from our Governors and learn of our cities.
[15:45:14] [King Blackthorn]: Lord York? Are you settled into your new home?
[15:45:31] [York]: yes, i have settled in well
[15:45:43] [York]: Would you like me to speak first?
[15:45:50] [King Blackthorn]: Please do. *smiles*
[15:45:55] [York]: Ty
[15:46:12] [York]: Upon arrival in Skara Brae I could not help but notice signs of a rift in the citizens.
[15:46:20] [York]: This is not too surprising since there has been a lack of direction for a short time.
[15:46:26] [aulbrey]: its empty for the reals this time
[15:46:29] [York]: The Mayor was found drunken early in the morning,
[15:46:37] [York]: with the excuse that “he was just sampling…. Skara’s finest export.”
[15:46:56] [York]: The Town Guards though, have proved to be very nimble and
[15:47:16] [York]: willing to strike down a threat to the town.
[15:47:36] [York]: Despite the initial set back with the mayor…
[15:47:43] [York]: I have been pleased to see that the citizens of Skara Brae are among
[15:47:47] [York]: the most passionate and spiritual.
[15:47:56] [York]: It will be a great honor to serve this community.
[15:48:03] [York]: On other town matter fiscally the town seems on track;
[15:48:11] [York]: A trade deal with the Bardic Collegium allowing citizen to benefit from a faster casting bonus.
[15:48:26] [King Blackthorn]: well done
[15:48:34] [York]: This was provided by a few players, mainly Hoffs, Spargo, Tina Tink, and Skara’s budget.
[15:48:41] [York]: I am still not convinced the trade deals are a fair deal,
[15:48:48] [York]: I am still not convinced the trade deals are a fair deal,
[15:48:56] [York]: but the citizens support them and I will do as they wish.
[15:49:06] [York]: I have also started a Subsidy program
[15:49:12] [York]: to help encourage general use items to be stocked at a fair price.
[15:49:21] [York]: This includes subsidizing vendors and funding upcoming merchants (resource gathers).
[15:49:28] [York]: A promo is being put together so citizens can easily find these vendors.
[15:49:34] [York]: The only request that the citizens of Skara Brae have made was
[15:49:40] [York]: the matter of acknowledging the settlement of Gilfane.
[15:49:43] [York]: …
[15:49:53] [York]: All other town matters seem to be in order;
[15:50:09] [York]: Thank you
[15:50:15] [York]: that is all
[15:50:18] [King Blackthorn]: I am quite frustrated that the monument for Gilfane has not been completed as of yet.
[15:50:29] [The Gooch]: among other settlements…
[15:50:31] [King Blackthorn]: I have learned not to pay the contractors in advance again.
[15:50:53] [York]: hah they can be crafty
[15:50:56] [York]: ….
[15:51:03] [King Blackthorn]: I shall continue efforts there to see that it is eventually completed.
[15:51:16] [King Blackthorn]: as well as the one for Barter Town.
[15:51:28] [York]: Ty M’Lord
[15:51:39] [King Blackthorn]: For Barter Town, the requested trees are growing nicely, but are not yet ready for planting at their permanent home.
[15:51:53] [The Gooch]: Aye thank you, King
[15:51:55] [Ladra]: yes, we want a big one!
[15:52:09] [King Blackthorn]: Lady Kattasrophe? How fares Moonglow?
[15:52:24] [Kattasrophe]: I do have a small report if I may. My lord
[15:52:28] [Luka Melehan]: *whispers* trees?
[15:53:00] [King Blackthorn]: Please proceed Kattasrophe
[15:53:30] [Kattasrophe]: I would like to start off today by saying thank you to all of the Moonglow Citizens
[15:53:39] [Kattasrophe]: Who have given me the oppertunity to be their Governor.
[15:53:55] [Kattasrophe]: I have enjoyed being here for them.
[15:54:13] [Kattasrophe]: The citizens of Moonglow have donated generously this Month.
[15:54:23] [Kattasrophe]: I would like to say a special thank you to the following people
[15:54:35] [Kattasrophe]: Ravn and Andreas Cross, Arminda
[15:54:45] [Kattasrophe]: Katniss, Talia, Robert the Brute,
[15:54:57] [Kattasrophe]: Sara Dale, DeadBob, Norman Bates, and Governor York
[15:55:01] [Talia]: WoooooOOOOOooooo!!!
[15:55:24] [York]:
[15:55:26] [Kattasrophe]: Because of the generously donations of the citizens
[15:55:37] [Kattasrophe]: I was able to open up a trade deal for the Bardiac Collegium
[15:55:51] [Kattasrophe]: For the citizens that have a sword or a bow
[15:56:04] [Kattasrophe]: I will switch betweeen the Bardiac Collegium and the Assians
[15:56:26] [Flair]: You feel sober.
[15:56:31] [Kattasrophe]: Ravn Cross is also building a house that has an Arena in it for everyone
[15:56:42] [TjloSjhion]:
[15:56:44] [Kattasrophe]: Although he may not be here he wanted me to say
[15:56:50] [Kattasrophe]: Everyone is welcome there
[15:57:08] [Kattasrophe]: On April the 5th at 3pm Eastern
[15:57:19] [Kattasrophe]: I will be holding a Carnival in Moonglow
[15:57:27] [Kattasrophe]: Everyone is welcome to come and join the fun.
[15:57:39] [Kattasrophe]: As far as things I would like to accomplish
[15:57:47] [Talia]: yay!
[15:57:52] [Kattasrophe]: I am looking forward to restoring the zoo
[15:57:58] [Kattasrophe]: there is no animals in there.
[15:58:05] [Luka Melehan]: sounds like fun
[15:58:05] [Shayla Keylley]: sad
[15:58:08] [Kattasrophe]: and also,
[15:58:09] [tick]:
[15:58:16] [Kattasrophe]: Taking care of the Mongbat infestation in Moonglow
[15:58:25] [Talia]: but but but
[15:58:37] [Kattasrophe]: That is all I have to report M’Lord
[15:58:41] [Fat Cat]: no animals?
[15:58:42] [Talia]: They’re part of our economy!
[15:58:55] [Flair]: question?
[15:58:59] [Kattasrophe]: yes?
[15:59:04] [Flair]: we need to donate animals to your moonglow zoo then
[15:59:10] [Kattasrophe]: Indeed
[15:59:19] [Flair]: i will see what i can do
[15:59:26] [Kattasrophe]: *smiles* Thank you Lord Flair
[15:59:27] [Kelmo]: weasels and such?
[15:59:30] [aulbrey]: wait i gotta share?
[15:59:38] [Kattasrophe]: anything you would like to see in there.
[15:59:46] [Luka Melehan]: weasels are a myth darlin’
[15:59:55] [Kelmo]: I saw a weasel!
[15:59:57] [York]: If you import Timber wolves onto the island they will kill your mongbats Katt
[15:59:59] [TjloSjhion]: thingsman
[16:00:09] [aulbrey]: can we put husbands in the zoo?
[16:00:10] [York]:
[16:00:15] [Kattasrophe]: I just may do that York
[16:00:16] [Fat Cat]: will there be tuna there?
[16:00:19] [Luka Melehan]: lol
[16:00:31] [Kattasrophe]: hmm Aulbrey I dont think that would be very wise.
[16:00:35] [King Blackthorn]: Thank you Lady Kattasrophe
[16:00:44] [Flair]: husbands.. really
[16:00:51] [aulbrey]: oh right
[16:00:54] [aulbrey]: your here
[16:01:01] [King Blackthorn]: Lord Kelmo? What can you tell us of Trinsic?
[16:01:33] [York]: heh
[16:01:36] [Kelmo]: ale…
[16:01:37] [King Blackthorn]: Drunk agin? *sighs*
[16:01:40] [The Gooch]: thatll do it
[16:01:49] [TjloSjhion]: I like your kilt
[16:01:53] [Kelmo]: Hail Gov’ners, Citizens, friends and the rest of you too!
[16:01:58] [Luka Melehan]: *please don’t sit in his lap…please don’t sit in his lap…
[16:01:58] [Shayla Keylley]: Hail!
[16:02:05] [Kelmo]: Well met… King. *smiles and bows*
[16:02:25] [Kelmo]: As you well know there is a wrecked building in the center of Trinsic.

[16:02:33] [TjloSjhion]:
[16:02:36] [Kelmo]: i do not know why
[16:02:42] [Luka Melehan]: not good for business
[16:02:46] [King Blackthorn]: Someday I hope to learn the story of that building.
[16:03:02] [Kelmo]: the buildings are all damaged
[16:03:19] [Kelmo]: I too would like to understand this
[16:03:22] [Fat Cat]: it got raided by tons of monsters!
[16:03:24] [Nebiki]: was war in trinsic long ago
[16:03:38] [Fat Cat]: before your time kelmo
[16:05:12] [Kelmo]: there is a veritable dungeon under the city
[16:05:44] [Kelmo]: I would like to see this investigated
[16:05:50] [Kelmo]: I also ask that something be done about the lawless gangs of thugs roaming the lands. Criminals one and all these “factioneers”
[16:06:16] [Luka Melehan]: damn kids…
[16:06:18] [Kelmo]: these criminals have had their way long enough
[16:06:42] [Kelmo]: lawless gangs… the lot of ’em.
[16:06:51] [Kelmo]: The trade unions are entirely over priced for the few meager incentives offered.
[16:06:52] [sir Vincent]: Hmm
[16:06:59] [Kelmo]: For the “tributes” demanded by the unions they should at least be worth while and better yet, assist in gathering the taxes.
[16:07:09] [aulbrey]: …I’m not wasted…
[16:07:20] [Luka Melehan]: here here
[16:07:22] [Kelmo]: they have a strangle hold over the towns
[16:07:31] [Kelmo]: Perhaps the unions could provide us with better incentives and some town vendors.
[16:08:08] [Fat Cat]: your worries are over kelmo. fat cat is here
[16:08:15] [Kelmo]: also a way to track the number of citizens in a town
[16:08:32] [Kelmo]: if not the names at least some numbers
[16:08:53] [King Blackthorn]: Thank you Lord Kelmo.
[16:09:09] [York]: some thought out requests
[16:09:13] [York]:
[16:09:17] [Fat Cat]: yes!
[16:09:19] [King Blackthorn]: I do agree that the rogues roaming the lands have caused some distress.
[16:09:33] [King Blackthorn]: and yet, that is a part of what makes this land what it is.
[16:09:40] [King Blackthorn]: A balance of Order and Chaos.
[16:09:51] [Fat Cat]: ^^
[16:09:54] [Talia]: who doesn’t like a little distress?
[16:10:06] [King Blackthorn]: As the Governor of the City of Honor and the Paladins,
[16:10:10] [Kelmo]: indeed my liege…
[16:10:10] [York]: …
[16:10:24] [King Blackthorn]: I believe that you are most suited to assist in combatting these rogues.
[16:11:02] [Kelmo]: I will consider… options
[16:11:09] [King Blackthorn]: Of course, the crown will back you as needed. Please report to me regularly that I may stay aware of your progress. *smiles*
[16:11:25] [Kelmo]: as you command…
[16:11:32] [King Blackthorn]: For the rest, be it known that the system and tools of governors is still new and growing.
[16:11:57] [King Blackthorn]: I hope that some or all of these suggestions will come at a future date, but when that may be I am not certain at this time.
[16:12:21] [aulbrey]: Hey everyone. Listen to my song!
[16:12:30] [York]: your… cat… katt..
[16:12:34] [King Blackthorn]: Is no one here to speak for the capital city?
[16:12:59] [Flair]: it is in constant turmoil.. there are always people fighting the streets there
[16:13:18] [York]: This is disturbing news
[16:13:21] [Luka Melehan]: makes it hard for traders to do business
[16:13:30] [York]: in the fair town of brit..
[16:14:01] [King Blackthorn]: Lord Gooch. How fares Minoc and the suburb of Bartertown?
[16:14:03] [Talia]: It aint so bad
[16:14:15] [The Gooch]: Hail citizens!
[16:14:23] [The Gooch]: whats up, King
[16:14:32] [Fat Cat]: hiss!
[16:14:45] [The Gooch]: I have some small news to start off with
[16:14:47] [York]:
[16:14:53] [Kelmo]: this will be interesting
[16:15:07] [The Gooch]: I have spent sometime meeting and greeting with the hard working minocians
[16:15:25] [The Gooch]: and although they are not as giving for a trade deal as some of the realms other cities
[16:15:32] [The Gooch]: they are most certainly full of life
[16:15:56] [The Gooch]: Barter Town has offered to all citizens of the realm
[16:16:13] [The Gooch]: That if they choose to do their buisness and banking inside the city limits of Minoc
[16:16:30] [The Gooch]: The acquisition experts of Barter Town will stay out of their packs
[16:16:42] [The Gooch]: in an effort to bring more buisness and shakers to Minoc
[16:16:47] [Fat Cat]: hisses
[16:17:13] [The Gooch]: We still have several statues throughout the city
[16:17:33] [Kelmo]: at we have “honest” thieves representing here unlike the represenitives from buc’s
[16:17:34] [The Gooch]: that remain unfinished but ive been assured our artisians are hard at work to complete these
[16:17:49] [The Gooch]: Aye, Thank you Kelm’s
[16:18:00] [The Gooch]: We are also taking donations
[16:18:16] [York]: donations.. is that what they call it these days.
[16:18:19] [The Gooch]: For a new roller coaster that is being designed for mount kendall
[16:18:23] [King Blackthorn]: Taking? or accepting? *arches eyebrows*
[16:18:27] [Hoffs]: !
[16:18:38] [Fat Cat]: meow
[16:18:50] [The Gooch]: Basically Minoc is the funniest place in the realm
[16:19:02] [The Gooch]: Barter Town or Die *drops mic*
[16:19:16] [King Blackthorn]: Thank you Lord Gooch.
[16:19:24] [King Blackthorn]: I look forward to hearing more of your progress.
[16:19:49] [King Blackthorn]: Lord Ironfish? Doth New Magincia fare well?
[16:19:50] [York]: Good job gooch.
[16:19:59] [The Gooch]: ^^
[16:20:03] [King Blackthorn]: Errrr… Ironfist
[16:20:05] [Morgan Ironfist]: Thank you me liege

 
[16:20:19] [Morgan Ironfist]: New Magincia is faring well
[16:20:29] [Morgan Ironfist]: the Assassin’s guild is blossoming
[16:20:43] [Morgan Ironfist]: the trade deal with it has been upheld
[16:20:45] [TjloSjhion]: Good
[16:20:59] [Morgan Ironfist]: and will be upheld withj them throughout this term
[16:21:02] [TjloSjhion]: In Vas Mani Hur
[16:21:20] [Kelmo]: *apluades* Well done Ironfist
[16:21:28] [Fat Cat]: hisses
[16:21:34] [Morgan Ironfist]: I would like to ask all citizen who use the tradedeal to make a donation to the town crier
[16:21:41] [Kelmo]: yer trade has been going since day one
[16:22:01] [Morgan Ironfist]: furthermore I second Governor Kelmo’s idea of knowin a citizen number
[16:22:23] [Shayla Keylley]: Ask your citizens to post to the bulletin boards
[16:22:27] [York]: Aye
[16:22:30] [Morgan Ironfist]: and I would like a chat option for governors to make proclamations to his citizen
[16:22:47] [Morgan Ironfist]: that they would receive on their next login
[16:22:54] [Fat Cat]: i just want tuna….
[16:22:54] [Talia]: oooh that’d be cool
[16:23:06] [Morgan Ironfist]: could be done like the notes one receives for the stalls
[16:23:10] [Shayla Keylley]: good idea
[16:23:17] [Morgan Ironfist]: of New Magincia when it was renewed
[16:23:27] [Morgan Ironfist]: that would be all me king
[16:23:54] [King Blackthorn]: Thank you Lord Ironfist.
[16:23:54] [The Gooch]: nice one, morgan
[16:24:01] [Fat Cat]: lord hisss
[16:24:17] [The Gooch]: ^^
[16:24:24] [King Blackthorn]: What you requested there sounds very nice, but it is well beyond what a King can provide and is akin to asking for nature to change the seasons.
[16:24:44] [King Blackthorn]: and yet, I shall pass the suggestion up to the Goddess and Gods above.
[16:25:01] [Fat Cat]: awes black thorn!!!
[16:25:21] [King Blackthorn]: And now, does anyone from the citizenry wish to speak?
[16:25:26] [aulbrey]: i do
[16:25:50] [aulbrey]: uhhh
[16:25:55] [King Blackthorn]: Please approach the podium, but chose your words wisely.
[16:25:59] [aulbrey]: …I’m not wasted…
[16:26:04] [aulbrey]: i just gotta ask one question
[16:26:06] [aulbrey]: wait
[16:26:09] [aulbrey]: …I’m not wasted…
[16:26:12] [aulbrey]: i gotta be wise?
[16:26:16] [TjloSjhion]: In Vas Mani Hur
[16:26:24] [Flair]: go on…
[16:26:25] [Nebiki]: In Vas Mani Hur
[16:26:29] [aulbrey]: …I’m not wasted…
[16:26:30] [aulbrey]: will you marry me?

[16:26:33] [Luka Melehan]: oh dear
[16:26:42] [The Gooch]: this is awesome
[16:26:44] [Hoffs]: !!
[16:26:48] [aulbrey]: what the hell
[16:26:51] [King Blackthorn]: I understood you were already bethrothed to one Ug Rankbreath?
[16:27:01] [aulbrey]: wait what
[16:27:03] [The Gooch]: oh snap
[16:27:09] [Flair]: ummm
[16:27:09] [aulbrey]: whe the hell lied
[16:27:10] [Kelmo]: ohhhh????
[16:27:12] [The Gooch]: atta boy, Kingster!
[16:27:16] [York]: lol
[16:27:32] [Luka Melehan]: very diplomatic
[16:27:43] [King Blackthorn]: Are there others?
[16:27:50] [aulbrey]: that didnt go so well
[16:27:53] [TjloSjhion]: ME!
[16:28:12] [Talia]: dont kick the cat tjlo!
[16:28:17] [Ladra]: kick the cat!
[16:28:24] [TjloSjhion]: I am new to these lands of siege Good Lord
[16:28:47] [TjloSjhion]: I bare that I will follow the path of destiny to gather my resourcefulness under your reign
[16:28:52] [King Blackthorn]: Welcome. I hope you enjoy your stay here.
[16:28:59] [TjloSjhion]: 😀 thanks. that is all
[16:29:39] [King Blackthorn]: I hereby decree that all Cats in the Kingdom shall be treated with respect and shall be given any spare fish.
[16:29:42] [King Blackthorn]: *smiles*
[16:29:50] [TjloSjhion]: :o, ok 😀
[16:30:02] [aulbrey]: wait what
[16:30:03] [Nebiki]: nooooooo!!!!!!!!!
[16:30:03] [Fat Cat]: meow
[16:30:03] [King Blackthorn]: Anyone else?
[16:30:08] [TjloSjhion]: I dont have fish kitty
[16:30:08] [King Blackthorn]: Lady Kattasrophe?
[16:30:09] [Talia]: Better than the place goin to Ulthar
[16:30:18] [Kattasrophe]: As you said earlier about the Bell Book and Candle
[16:30:20] [The Gooch]: Siege is gonna be the street nobody likes cos there are way too many cats
[16:30:25] [The Gooch]: and lonely women feeding them
[16:30:37] [Kattasrophe]: I believe that if you find someone who is pure of heart
[16:30:52] [Kattasrophe]: they should be able to clinse it
[16:30:55] [Nebiki]: should skin the cats and get dogs
[16:31:08] [TjloSjhion]: id rather have a cat
[16:31:08] [Kattasrophe]: it was the bad who corrupted them.
[16:31:23] [Kattasrophe]: So someone pure of heart and is kind should be able to fix it.
[16:31:27] [King Blackthorn]: Can there be such a person other than the Avatar himself?
[16:31:38] [The Gooch]: I could probably do it
[16:31:43] [Kattasrophe]: I do not know.
[16:31:46] [The Gooch]: let me take them to the labs over at Barter Town
[16:31:47] [Talia]: I recommend Scouring Toxin!
[16:31:53] [Kattasrophe]: But Hope makes people do wonderful things
[16:32:05] [King Blackthorn]: That it does.
[16:32:21] [King Blackthorn]: Is there no one to speak for Jhelom today?
[16:32:28] [King Blackthorn]: I understand that Sam had a conflict.
[16:33:14] [King Blackthorn]: As a last order of business, we have two empty Governor’s Chairs this term.
[16:33:35] [King Blackthorn]: Lady Samantha is missed.
[16:33:54] [The Gooch]: ^^
[16:33:54] [King Blackthorn]: I would ask that our current governors submit nominations to fill these vacant seats.
[16:33:58] [York]: I know one of the members of the Cross characters has expessed interest in vesper
[16:34:07] [Flair]: nominations
[16:34:16] [Kattasrophe]: Eli Cross has shown great intrest in Vesper
[16:34:27] [Kattasrophe]: I fully cast my vote to him
[16:34:32] [King Blackthorn]: Eli Cross? I do not believe that I know him.
[16:34:44] [Kattasrophe]: He is Ravn Cross’s brother
[16:34:49] [Kattasrophe]: the one I had mentioned in my report.
[16:34:51] [King Blackthorn]: Is he here today?
[16:34:53] [Morgan Ironfist]: I would suggest Becca to speak for Yew since she is living close by and knows the people’s needs!?
[16:34:59] [Kattasrophe]: he is not.
[16:35:04] [TjloSjhion]: I am a vesper fan
[16:35:09] [Fat Cat]: ha!
[16:35:11] [TjloSjhion]: im only 6 months old though
[16:35:18] [King Blackthorn]: Who would speak for Eli as to why he would make a good governor?
[16:35:19] [Flair]: i wanna know what are you gonna do about Brit
[16:35:24] [Kattasrophe]: *raises hand
[16:35:30] [Flair]: we never see the governor there and it’s lawless
[16:35:43] [King Blackthorn]: You already spoke on his behalf Lady Kattasrope.
[16:35:49] [King Blackthorn]: I am hoping for a second?
[16:35:54] [York]: I have spoken with him and he is very interested in vesting in eventianment
[16:36:04] [York]: Second
[16:36:12] [The Gooch]: third
[16:36:24] [Talia]: did you just say….. eventainment?
[16:36:33] [Kelmo]: I abstain.
[16:36:33] [King Blackthorn]: The motion has been made to install Eli Cross as Governor of Vesper.
[16:36:41] [King Blackthorn]: Governors? How do you vote?
[16:36:44] [Fat Cat]: hisssss
[16:36:46] [King Blackthorn]: we have 3 for?
[16:36:48] [King Blackthorn]: others?
[16:37:06] [Shayla Keylley]: Should a public notice be posted?
[16:37:39] [York]:
[16:37:41] [Ladra]: that cat is chasing my rat, kill it!
[16:37:51] [Kattasrophe]: *gasps* He is my cat
[16:37:52] [The Gooch]: tsk tsk
[16:38:03] [Fat Cat]: dem fightin words!
[16:38:04] [Kattasrophe]: Sit and be good Cat
[16:38:09] [King Blackthorn]: Lord Ironfist? Have you any thoughts on adding Eli Cross to this council?
[16:38:25] [Morgan Ironfist]: SOunds like a good idea
[16:38:46] [King Blackthorn]: and Lord Kelmo? You have abstained?
[16:39:08] [Kelmo]: I have… (glances at moonglow*
[16:39:34] [King Blackthorn]: Then by a vote of 4 with one abstaining and two absent, the motion is carried.
[16:39:46] [King Blackthorn]: Governor Cross shall be installed in Vesper.
[16:39:51] [The Gooch]: nice
[16:40:01] [King Blackthorn]: I belive Becca’s name was presented for Yew?
[16:40:09] [King Blackthorn]: Is Lady Becca here today?
[16:40:12] [Morgan Ironfist]: I have not spoken to her
[16:40:19] [Morgan Ironfist]: she is not unfortunately
[16:40:23] [Kattasrophe]: She did show intrest in running.
[16:40:28] [Hoffs]: I somewhat doubt she would be interested.
[16:40:30] [Morgan Ironfist]: but I think she would make a great governor of Yew
[16:40:31] [York]: This is good news
[16:40:33] [Hoffs]: She is not a politician.
[16:40:47] [Morgan Ironfist]: Lives exactly north of the Abbey
[16:40:47] [Kelmo]: are we drafting cov’ners now?
[16:40:51] [Luka Melehan]: Becca is trust worthy
[16:40:54] [Fat Cat]: dont look at fat cat!
[16:40:58] [King Blackthorn]: The best leaders are often not politicians.
[16:41:06] [Ladra]: if you can’t be here now, how could you be governor?
[16:41:06] [Hoffs]: She is indeed. But not someone who enjoys leadership.
[16:41:15] [King Blackthorn]: but she must express the desire to be a governor.
[16:41:15] [Nebiki]: politicians are bad people
[16:41:31] [TjloSjhion]: Politication?
[16:41:33] [Flair]: so we should only pick from who is here???
[16:41:37] [Flair]: that’s not fair
[16:41:51] [Nebiki]: they should run for it like always
[16:41:52] [Shayla Keylley]: well Eli wasn’t here
[16:41:54] [York]: So you have anyone in mind?
[16:41:55] [Ladra]: yeah, it’s good if you are present at the meetings if you want to be a governor..
[16:42:01] [King Blackthorn]: Are there any other names to put forth?
[16:42:17] [Morgan Ironfist]: Well another name that comes to mind is former governor Hoffs
[16:42:21] [Shayla Keylley]: Make a public post mayhaps?
[16:42:24] [Luka Melehan]: wait….are we overstepping the election process?
[16:42:29] [TjloSjhion]: stares with a lust for blood*
[16:42:38] [Fat Cat]: tuna!
[16:42:39] [Morgan Ironfist]: she knows the business
[16:42:40] [TjloSjhion]: … shew* whipes forhead
[16:42:53] [Morgan Ironfist]: leads the largest guild on Siege Perilious
[16:42:58] [King Blackthorn]: Lady Melehan. This is a King’s Council. While governors are preferrably selected by the people,
[16:43:04] [Flair]: and is cute
[16:43:09] [King Blackthorn]: I’d rather have a governor than an empty seat.
[16:43:16] [TjloSjhion]: I vote Nebiki
[16:43:43] [Flair]: personally i am more worried about places like Brit..
[16:43:44] [Nebiki]: we vote for our leaders
[16:43:51] [King Blackthorn]: I must also say that I regret Lady Hoffs decision to not run for Governor again.
[16:43:54] [Flair]: i never see the governor from there and it’s lawless
[16:44:10] [York]: perhaps she will again..
[16:44:12] [TjloSjhion]: freerunner
[16:44:16] [York]:
[16:44:18] [TjloSjhion]: vesper!
[16:44:20] [The Gooch]: Hoffs and GIL are running the Skara Brea governor
[16:44:24] [Luka Melehan]: you want to run Flair? for brit?
[16:44:24] [The Gooch]: >.>
[16:44:25] [The Gooch]: <.<
[16:44:41] [Hoffs]: I have recovered somewhat from my malaise of recent times, and would probably run in Skara again
[16:44:45] [York]: excuse me?
[16:44:49] [Hoffs]: should York ever vacate the seat.
[16:44:55] [Flair]: i just think it should be represented is all.. hugi has had two terms and is never there
[16:44:57] [Flair]: so why run
[16:45:10] [York]: I will step down after this term.
[16:45:24] [King Blackthorn]: As we seem to have no concensus on a Governor for Yew, I will leave it to the governors to submit candidates.
[16:45:27] [York]: since there is a bit of a problem with mid term step downs
[16:45:47] [King Blackthorn]: Speak with your people and see who is loyal to Yew.
[16:45:59] [King Blackthorn]: Find out who may be willing.
[16:46:10] [King Blackthorn]: and let us discuss it again at the next council meeting.
[16:46:13] [York]: Will do
[16:46:20] [King Blackthorn]: If a candidate arises before then
[16:46:29] [Hoffs]: I shall speak with Steven, the brother of former governor Samantha.
[16:46:30] [King Blackthorn]: and is essentially doing the job of Governor
[16:46:43] [Hoffs]: He expressed a desire to run for Yew.
[16:46:43] [King Blackthorn]: then it will be quite easy for them to assume the role officially.
[16:46:57] [King Blackthorn]: Thank you Lady Hoffs.
[16:47:01] [Hoffs]: [Samantha sold him the account when she became unable to continue playing]
[16:47:03] [King Blackthorn]: That is good Information.
[16:47:29] [King Blackthorn]: I beleive that is all of our business for today.
[16:47:37] [King Blackthorn]: Shall we adjourn?
[16:47:41] [York]: Aye
[16:47:43] [sir Vincent]: yes!
[16:47:59] [King Blackthorn]: The meeting is adjourned
[16:48:03] [York]:
[16:48:04] [King Blackthorn]: Thank you all for attending.
[16:48:08] [Hoffs]: Thank you, Lord Blackthorn.
[16:48:15] [Shayla Keylley]: Thank you M’Lord
[16:48:22] [Kattasrophe]: *smiles* Thank you Lord BlackThorn

The Perilous Inquirer
Vol 1, 39th Issue
March 28, 2014

GET ON THE GYPSY WAGON!
– By Lady Kattasrophe
There has been much talk on Stratics about the creation of the Gypsy Wagon. Two years ago, a person by the name of Old Gypsy on her Stratics account came up with the idea herself.
This is the starting of it. On June 17, 2012, Old Gypsy said, “OK, it is after 2:AM and the idea may be the result of sleep deprivation, but I’m posting it anyway. Since we already have Gypsy Wagons in UO (and they have a very small footprint) I think it would be a really nice optional addition for players. To keep it from being a problem for anyone, there would have to be restrictions.” This is only one paragraph of her remarkable idea that sparked the interest of over 3,000 and there is surely many more to come.
What does this have to do with anything? You might say we need to show people what we think of this amazing idea. There are already 214 messages on the page. Let’s show them how much we care!
Thread: “Gypsy wagons for players”
http://uo2.stratics.com/community/forums/uhall.35/

HOROSCOPE
Aries Mar 21 – Apr 19
Tiny drops of super glue on your keyboard will mean you spend the weekend unable to scratch yourself.

TRIVIA MONK
To receive a prize, be the first to go to the Trivia Monk on our steps & answer this question:
“Where is Mickey Mouse?”
One of Richard Garriott’s programmers once drew Disney characters into Ultima art work. Garriott ordered him to take them out. The programmer left in a Mickey Mouse, giving the finger. UO copied the artwork over to our MMO. That old Mickey is still here.
Where is it?

OTG COMES TO UO
The Off-The-Grid movement sweeping the nation has come to UO. “People don’t want to be spied on and Siege is a natural for OTG’rs,” (pronounced ‘Ott-gerrs’) says spokes person, Survival Sue, “Because most people here already live hidden lifestyles, all we have to do is move ’em into the Colony.”
“Colony? Where’s that?”
“Sorry,” and from her covetous smile I suddenly recognized that I was really talking to Lladra. “The Colony is off limits to all but members.” She added sweetly, “Of course if you’re interested, and have your credit card handy….”

MUSEUM OF PLAYERS
The Siege Perilous Museum Of Players is accepting exhibits. Give an item or a book or a statue with your character’s name on it to Kattasrophe or to Victoria, or drop it into the mailbox at the Perilous Inquirer. Your named items will be used to create your exhibit.
The Museum Of Players is open to all Siege players. Visit it today: Out the Luna South gate, past the bridge, on the left across from the Brigand camp.

The Perilous Inquirer
Vol. 1, 39th Issue
3rd house on left out the Luna south gate.
News & Booze! Free current issues are on the “News” steward. Free named liquors are on the “Booze” steward. Back copies are free on the shop named, “Siege Droppings.”
Submission guidelines are posted on the bulletin board.
Ace Reporter: Governor Lady Kattasrophe
Deliveries: Doug The Fugitive

~sine die~

Join the discussion at
http://uo2.stratics.com/community/threads/the-perilous-inquirer-39th-issue.313830/

The Perilous Inquirer
Vol 1, 38th Issue
March 21, 2014

MOTHER LODE BOOT HILL
– by Governor Kattasrophe, Ace Reporter
“This is based on the famous Boot Hill in Tombstone, Arizona,” Norman Bates says as he points to a grave stone with the name, ‘Lester Moore’ on it. “I am the caretaker here. My name is Norman Bates. All of the residents are well cared for. Their plots get moved every week. I put fresh flowers on the grave if the relatives pay for it. I was reading about the real one and thought it would be nice if we had one of our own.”
I asked the question, “Do all Siege players have a grave?”
Norman Bates grinned, “We have a few spots open….”
The Mother Lode Boot Hill is located in Umbra, across the West Bridge.

UO IS NOT A GAME
UO is not a game, it is an interactive world.
– Richard Garriott
A game is where you explore exotic places, meet strange creatures, kill them, gather marvelous treasures, weapons & armor and max out your skills along the way. Then, if you wish, you can do all that all over again. Like UO, games have crafting, pets and guilds to help you stay the course.
UO has no course, no path to completion. You log in here and you begin to build an online life. You create your own home that in some way helps to express who you are. Your name appears on items you craft and so your name becomes a part of the interactive world.
One doesn’t play UO, one lives it.

MORGAN IRONFIST NEWS
– by Governor Kattasrophe, Ace Reporter
I was stealthing along in Shame towards the spawn ever so slowly…. I am not much of a fan of that place… but then, something caught my eye. It was the Governor of New Magincia, Morgan Ironfist! I was silent as a mouse, not making a peep, for he already had the Boss up and was killing it. I silently gasped at what he did next. He yelled at the top of his lungs, “WHAAHAAA! NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW!”
Oh, but surely that was a lie. I was there! I blinked rapidly and thought for a moment, as all the gold began to spawn. I began to wonder. Curiosity struck and I didn’t know what to do. Was he hiding the city treasury in Shame? *Gasp!*
This could be terrible. I watched a bit longer, too terrified to say anything. Within a moment, I took myself to Britain and said not a word.
[Note: To see proof of Morgan being in Shame, look on Stratics.]

ARCHITECT SERVICE
I wish to offer my knowledge in custom house design to anyone that wants help FREE OF CHARGE. You tell me what you’re looking for and I will build it on Test shard, then hand it over to you on the Test shard so YOU can COPY the design to Siege.
I will also help with deco’ing FOR FREE. But, you will have to buy the deco items… NOT necessarily from my shop.
– Ilexia

TRIVIA MONK
To receive a prize, be the first to go to the Trivia Monk on our steps & answer this question:
“Where is Ilexia’s shop?”

The Perilous Inquirer
Vol. 1, 38th Issue
3rd house on left out the Luna south gate.
News & Booze! Free current issues are on the “News” steward. Free named liquors are on the “Booze” steward. Back copies are free on the shop named, “Siege Droppings.” Submission guidelines are posted on the bulletin board.
Ace Reporter: Governor Kattasrophe
Deliveries: Doug The Fugitive

~sine die~

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http://uo2.stratics.com/community/threads/the-perilous-inquirer-38th-issue.313493/

Taking Office is daunting and organizing the fiscal side of the town is by no means glamorous but nevertheless it must be done…
It becomes quickly apparent that there is extra inventory in the town treasury.



Off to the tailors….

Such resistance isn’t uncommon…


I know… sometimes the pay isn’t worth it….

There is way more than I expected…
 It’s time to move these items….

To be continued….

I saw the call come out in general chat for assistance in Britian.  Seems Katt was having trouble at the taverns in town.  Now why Katt was at a tavern I am not sure, however she seemed very insistent.  I collected my dragon and headed off to Britian to see what the problem was.  There was a huge problem.  The pubs were under attack!!

Vladimir, the owner of The Salty Dog in Britain, was looking forward to the upcoming celebration. Holidays were always good for business, but even more enjoyable was spending time with good friends celebrating together.

“Leroy! Soloman! Bring those new crates up from the cellar. We’ll need them tomorrow.”

Please join us on March 17th, at 4pm Eastern and 8pm Eastern in the Taverns of Britain for the Celebration.

Weeks had passed, and still a raging fire burned within The Lady’s heart. Anger charred her inside.

Despite the success in corrupting the Bell, the Book, and the Candle, and despite the theft of the World-Gem, and despite the opening of the door to hell and the summoning of the Greater Demon Arcadian, the final plans had fallen apart.

Instead of leading the Demons in conquest, the Demon instead was defeated. How could this have happened!

The Anger contained in The Lady exploded forth in a harsh series of curses that blistered the walls of her room. Plans must be changed and a new path must be plotted to keep the people of Britannia distracted, while behind the scenes, things are put back onto the path demanded by the King of Hell.

With a smile, The Lady thought of the pending St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The people of Britannia would be gathering in taverns throughout the lands to enjoy the company of friends and drink a toast to spring. What a better time for revenge upon the people of the land?

Checking through her own cellar, The Lady selected some of the best cases of liquor and quietly delivered one to each of the Taverns of Britain, the Capital City.

Hello all,

As announced last week by, Lord Grimlex, we have a winner of our first Siege Estates House Decoration Contest. The winner is Ilexia and she was awarded a 1 million gps check for her decoration finesse. Congratulations Ilexia.

We would like to thank all the contestants that partook in this test run of the Siege Estates House Decoration Contest which we hope to run, in a more organized manner, monthly.

Within the next week or two Grimlex, Flair and I (Delilah the Mad) will post a date for the next contest and the various rules, entry fees and specifics.

Below I have attached pictures of Ilexia’s winning house.

– Delilah the Mad