The Warrior Thooming

Thoom Fashion.

2009-09-10T12:14:00.002-06:00

It's been a long time coming and the wait is over! There are now new fashionable clothing choices for Puddleby Thoom! No longer are pantaloons hidden by long shirts! Many Thoom have been spotted trying out the new styles. Time will tell if it remains popular.

-A Very Happy Thoom!

Van Bones and the Labor Dispute.

2009-09-07T16:53:00.014-06:00

Van Bones of the Green Scar was presumed responsible for the invasion on TC and subsequent overpopulation of tangle-wood Orga involved in a labor dispute, which I have come to call the Orga Labor Dispute or OLD. Who is Van Bones? Can a Labor Union work? This news is still breaking at the time I write this. Expect further postings as needed. Follow the sketches below for a rough time frame of events.

After an small attack on TC, the Van Bones supporters were found in NE and SE fields. Skeleton Orga Shamans brought some mayhem via their destructive and massive green fires.

Scouting and Falling in Tangle-Wood, Orga Country.

Failed rescue in Tangle-Wood plus awesome one-liner!

One North of the Meadow. Many departs... Some were rescued much later.

Meadow.

Rescue party assaulting one north of Meadow.

One South of Meadow. BRO country, at least for a short while.

Thoom!

Puddleby... Then And Now.

2009-08-30T19:10:00.005-06:00

These entries will compare my lifestyles before and after my long absence.

Then...
5th Circle Fighter, hunting experience on KI with Muji, Healers (Lori, Gala, Talin and More), and Pets.

Now...
6th Circle Fighter, hunting experience on Metz with Muji, Healers (Lori, Gala, Talin, Des, and More), and Pets.

Ideally...
I am prime fighter for KI atm. Ideally I would be doing hunts there. It appears my social skills are limited atm and I care not to find KI groups.

Got Thoom?

2009-08-30T19:02:00.002-06:00

Rumor on the Sentinel is a new thoom icon will be available in the future. All female thoom are heard to be cheering.

I'm Baaaaaccccccck.

2009-08-24T18:50:00.003-06:00

The Lazy Thoom has returned! Yes, I, Thoom! The 6th Circle has been defeated in style and I'm about to compromise all that is good in the world to become a Ranger!

People are fun.

2008-07-19T11:05:00.002-06:00

I do enjoy when people make me laugh. Young Conan hunted at Devil's Island to earn his way into the Fighter profession. Apparently, only three swings didn't farewell with him against leeches.

-Thoom!

Failure!

2008-07-17T00:28:00.002-06:00

It appears my laziness has caused any skill in fighting to decrease substantially.

Thoom!

Got Thoom?

2008-07-08T21:20:00.003-06:00

I have enjoyed being super lazy recently and putting no effort into expenditures that involve leaving town-center. I think the all-thoom Lugubrion Exploration Group will be slow going for a while. Contrary to the sketch, we did good for one healer and three fighters. There were no departs and we killed a couple guardians.

-Thoom!

Famous Last Words.

2008-06-23T16:43:00.005-06:00

Evidence I will use to blackmail Daimoth if I ever compromise the honest values of traditional fighting! ie. When I am ready to transition from a good Warrior Thoom to a great one. He might have said something about repaying him double, but I wasn't really paying attention to that.

Exploring Metz is much more entertaining with more Atkus. Like Gungla a few days back, I have seen parts of this famous island I never knew of. A good hunt in my opinion.

The Things We Carried... Junk, lots of it.

Thoom!

Possessed Amakua!

2008-06-21T15:49:00.006-06:00

I joined Purple Haze in exploring parts of Gungla Island I have never seen before. I learned many things and the hunt was well organized. I was entertained and the Amakua (in the sketch) was a fierce beast.

Ps I have been trying a new format for my entries. Less words, more Sketches. It works, Im lazy. :P

-Thoom!

Duped!

2008-06-05T15:34:00.002-06:00

I was exploring the conference circle via Lugubrion's Keep (just after I ranked) and I thought this form of transportation, unknown to me at the time, might prove beneficial and save a depart.

I was wrong.

Thoom!

Ethereal Plane and Darshak.

2008-05-27T23:44:00.006-06:00

A nice hunt on Tenebrion's Isle or Venables Isle? No more snail races with hardcore Darshak patrolling the forest. We successfully made it to the outpost. This hunt was organized by Puddleby's Sheriff, Noivad.

A impressive Champion ability saves Manquilor at the last moment.

Darshak in the Ethereal Plane. Not good, not at all.

The organizer of the trip, Asenath, was investigating the unusual activity that was happening to the Ethereal Amulets.

North-East of Natas is the source of the deadly lightning. Twice the creature almost felled all the party, except for some hardy individuals like Lorikeet.

Thoom!

Hah, I have been lazy... Almost no hunts in two Zodiacs! Soon to be three. But I am finally training Natas-Detha! I was doing Regia for too long. I have tunnel vision for the 6th circle. Soon!

Drunken Darshak!

2008-05-07T07:55:00.048-06:00

All seemed well in the Town Center this morning. There was quite a lot of discussion of training and which profession a new exile should choose, but all this good time was soon ended. A small force of drunken Darshak attacked we exiles. We were heavily outnumbered, but in their drunkenness, numbers counted for nothing. I thought this drunken lot would be interested in our renown and famous Brew Hut. But to my knowledge they didn't enter or steal any of the beer or ales.

After we killed them their suspected leader, Penn Venables gave us the similar warning to the one found on the dock, "Stay away from Venables Island!" He was taunted by exiles, but had no response. Though our force was somewhat underpowered we raced to Venables Isle after we saw a parrot fly over our heads at town! Even an Agratis joined in on this foray. Our group was very quickly overrun by a single darshak on South Vena's!

Soon afterward I saw the parrot fly off to the north-west, presumably in the direction of the new Darshak outpost. But our group was unable to pursue and from the west coast we saw a lot of upper tier 'shakies. A good challenge for a worthy group and possibly a new message held by a parrot.

Thoom!

(Eden is currently engaged in an epic battle with her scroll [Blogger]. Blogger appears to be winning on all fronts).

No Healer, No Problem.

2008-05-05T15:41:00.012-06:00

Melabrion's Isle, the northern part at least, is about conveniences. I like to think sometimes and when I did today, this was my thought, 'where can I learn from hunting, be accessible, and have high survival odds if things turn sour?' That place be Melabrion's. Sketched above in full glory are a couple fighters plus a single warrior, Thoom! There we were on the precipice of doom and falling! It was a beautiful thing to survive. Alas, we soon found ourselves on the great sea with two darshak ships on the hunt. And what did we do? We abandoned all reason and engaged in honorable sea combat. Both ships destroyed and curiously, only one in our group fallen (a Zo). That is all. LEG is coming up soon! Prepare yourselves!

-Thoom!

The Harbinger Hole and Auction House.

2008-05-03T09:42:00.005-06:00

Note the lack of items available at the auction house?! These auctioneers risk losing their employment, please auction your items!

In the latest news, the "harbinger" hole that was "covered" (*cough* *cough*) appears to be getting progressively worse. It's possible that the tree planted nearby could be the cause of the cracking, but the whole repair was quite amateur and in my opinion, a short term solution. What were the dwarves thinking?!

-Thoom!

What is becoming of TI?

2008-05-02T14:21:00.008-06:00

It has been along time since I visited Tenebrion's Island. Our purpose on the island was to test our fighting skills with some of the toughest Darshak, at their outpost and near Tenebrion's Keep. The outpost is relatively new, and the only place I know of that is home to Darshak besides Ash Island. The outpost was built along the western beach of TI and it has frequent patrols from Warships, while some of the strongest in the Darshak ranks guard the outpost and docked ships.

The Annulus, the hole into the Ethereal Plane near Tenebrion's Keep is trouble. We could only get 2 snells near the hole with our group, and we still fought some of the toughest ethereal beasts known. I think I would like to further investigate the "hole" that leads to the Annulus, maybe I will organize something for it? I wonder also if the rest of the island has been explored to confirm that the Darshak are only located near the Hole and the Outpost?

The Ethereal Scarmis Warrior.

The Outpost on the Western Side.

Surprising good ship builders, the Darshak.

Under a building are the supplies and manuals for Kyuem construction.

-Thoom!

LEG Trip 8 Report!

2008-04-29T23:34:00.009-06:00

Either laugh or become really, really pissed? We chose the first.

The best advice is given after it's needed.

2 hours later! Huzzah! Progress! LOL!

Yep, right, absolutely, you know it, for sure, you bet, definitely , all right, uh-huh!

Ask me about LEG trip 8, and I shall swiftly reply: No comment. That's not important though, what matters is this super amazing trip 9 proposal, which involves two groups: LEG and Ethereal Plane Group (EPG) or whatever they want to call themselves. It will work like this: LEG group activates Kyuem in Lugu's Keep, and the other group goes into Ethereal Plane and places and activates a Kyuem where the LEG Kyuem leads.

Discussion Here

Thoom!

Back to KI.

2008-04-29T20:14:00.006-06:00

It has been many moons since I last fought the good fight at KI. The hunt went smooth with very little mishaps. For being such a long time I was proud that I fell but few number of times in that 2+ hour excursion. Not pictured are Mujin-kun, Talin, Tip'ii, and Lorn Saken. And I guess it looks like I am back on track for rank-hunting once more.

-Thoom!

Lugubrion's Keep Mapped.

2008-04-29T10:19:00.006-06:00

The mystical Thoom, Salandra has produced a fine map of Lugubrion's Keep. It will find a home someday (soon?) to a map scroll. Be sure to give your thanks to Salandra when you see her in the lands.

Thoom!

Save Stora Soon (SSS).

2008-04-28T22:37:00.009-06:00

Today was a historical event, maybe one of the most significant happenings in all of Puddleby History. The group, Save Stora Soon (SSS) was spontaneously formed and had a successful trip 1. Group members include: Eden, the Warrior Thoom and ShadowD, SSS healer and professional chainer. Through a system of elaborate mirrors and pulleys the group Save Stora Soon could see the precise location of Stora in the Dark Temple, who was presumed darkstoned into a undine before falling, as witnessed via the mirrors and pulleys by SSS leader, Eden. Trip 1 was an astounding victory.

Thoom!

/End Sarcasm

MI and 6th Circle Test.

2008-04-25T09:32:00.008-06:00

I have been studying a long time as most of you realize in my absence in Puddleby, but I am making my come back. I have been using this blog for a lot of Lugubrion Exploration Group reports, but now think I will start using it for regular and random daily events, which keep me entertained.

This morning I hunted MI for the first time in weeks with Natas and Han. My balance is quite appalling and I have been working on it for months now. Natas is teaching me Regia and as for the 6th circle test... I will pass it someday.

-Thoom!

LEG Trip 6 Report

2008-04-16T00:41:00.013-06:00

Success? Minutes after this sketch, Phroon confirmed the the Kyuem we placed went dull. Shown above is the second crew that fought a rough battle in the western keep.

Thoom Power!

The first crew, including the reclusive Cody. 12 strong.

The report: We are unsure at this point whether or not this was a successful trip. In regards to our fighting tactics in the western keep it's certainly the best achievement we have had in that arena. But our goal of placing and activating a Kyuem at first seemed successful and was later reported by Phroon that the Kyuem went dull, thereby hindering our efforts of reaching the Keep via Ethereal Plane (which meant all exiles regardless of race could have come).

The Kyuem was placed by Drablak and manually fed ethercles. It took 15 ethercles, roughly, to activate it, and included a second trip through the western section which was well fought and hard earned. We were unsuccessful with all attempted Sarir communications and do not know the results of our effort? So... successful or not, I think we will find out in time and we may have another trip to investigate this.

The turnout of Thoom was great and we are getting really good at clearing and taking back the western-section of the keep. Good work to all those that participated, and to all the other exiles that donated ethercles or gave knowledge to the endeavor, thank you.

Discussions:

Lugubrion's Keep Kyuem

LEG

Visionstones:

Phroon's Visionstones

Thoom!

LEG Trip Report.

2008-03-02T08:25:00.003-07:00

The picture says it all. The entrance of the western keep is usually a crux point for the team and today we were not successful with it. With that said I think longer notice will benefit the group with more thoom.

Next Trip, Trip 7, March 8, Saturday, 7pm Pacific!

Got Thoom?

LEG is back!

2008-02-28T16:00:00.002-07:00

Yes, it's true! LEG is going to Lugubrion's Keep to kick some butt and ignore the handfuls of warning given by Sarir, Lugubrion, and Exiles! (Or are we?) Come find out! Be there (Or be not Thoom :P)! Ok! Storm the keep and place a Kyuem! Victory or Death (or Both!)

Thoom?

LEG Trip 5?6?7? Who knows!

Saturday! March 1, 2008

7pm Pacific!

LEG: Trip 4.

2008-01-22T22:55:00.000-07:00

LEG Trip 4 was successful.

Roster:
Another, Eden, Genmo, Kore, Patino, Phroon, Savior, and Wuzhou.

LEG Trip 5 Schedule: Saturday, February 2, 2008.

1pm pacific: This slot is experimental, an attempt to have a time for thoom that cannot make a later time.

7pm pacific: Gather at same spot, same goal as trip 4. Bring Zu, Chains, et cetra.

Sentinel Discussion.
Phroon's Visionstones.

-Thoom!

The Female Thoom Crest.

2008-01-21T20:26:00.000-07:00

A recent and hot controversy has begun in Puddleby in the last two days. The topic concerns the ability to dye the thoom rill, frill, crest, ah...whatever it's called. Female thoom everywhere are in outrage at this 'racism' in the Puddleby as the beauty salon will except payment for services it doesn't perform!

Ruairc needs to be placed in jail!

The business in question. This all sylvan business needs to be taken to court!

Even Journeyman Mystic, Fogtripper (a fen) gives his support!

Discuss it here. We the Thoom encourage you to stand against it, call the sheriff, major, president! Everyone!

-Thoom!

A Dialogue with Lugubrion.

2008-01-20T11:36:00.000-07:00

I organized LEG's conversation with Lugubrion by topic:

Introduction, West Keep, and Sarir.
Lugubrion says, "Greetings."
Lugubrion says, "We can meet in my parlor."
Lugubrion says, Lugubrion says, "We can meet in my parlor."
Lugubrion asks, "What is on your minds, honored guests?"
Phroon says, "You had dissapeared for longer than as seemed normal"
Lugubrion says, "I have been here all along."
Lugubrion says, "I do not often entertain."
Miser says, "Some of your own servants seemed concerned"
Lugubrion asks, "My servants?"
Miser says, "in the kitchen, particularly"
Lugubrion asks, "In the....kitchen?"
(Lugubrion glares.)
Lugubrion asks, "What were you doing in the kitchen?"
Phroon says, "I must apologize, we are an inquizitive race."
Eden says in Thoom, "We have entered the western keep if you could infer..."
Lugubrion says, "An honest race too, I see..."
Lugubrion says, "If you wished food you could simply ask my Sarir. They have been instructed to serve you."
Lugubrion says, "I'm very disappointed, you could have been hurt."
Lugubrion says, "The Sarir there are not entirely safe."
Lugubrion asks, "What did you wish to find, is there anything that I may help you with?"
Eden asks in Thoom, "The watery guardians a hazard to them?"
Lugubrion says, "The guardians are for your protection."
Phroon says, "We were looking for a maze. All your brothers have zodiac mazes inside their keeps."
Lugubrion says, "They have a maze, no doubt, to keep inquisitive people out."
Lugubrion says, "I'm pleasantly surprised no others have found a way past my barriers. I feared opening the passage."
(Lugubrion sighs.)
Lugubrion says, "I could have perhaps arranged a tour for you, if I had known it was that important."
Lugubrion says, "You have been very rude guests."
Lugubrion says, "I thought better of thooms."
Thoomilicious exclaims, "I've only been in the kitchen!"
Lugubrion says, "I'm afraid the kitchen is not as well-stocked as it once was."
Lugubrion says, "You say you spoke with the Sarir? They were polite and treated you well, I hope."
Lugubrion asks, "All of them were well behaved?"
Savior says in Thoom, "they are very polite"
Lugubrion says, "They need not be concerned if they follow my instructions."
Lugubrion says, "If they do, the guardians will not...bother them."
Lugubrion says, "I have fostered an inquisitive nature in my Sarir."
Lugubrion says, "They are trained to be much like thooms."
Lugubrion asks, "Unhappy, you say?"
Eden says in Thoom, "One mentioned being forbidden from Ethereal studies."
Lugubrion asks, "Who said that?"
Eden says in Thoom, "A kind Sarir in the library."
Lugubrion says, "They are forbidden even from speaking of their studies."
(Lugubrion looks thoughtful.)
Lugubrion ponders, "Perhaps I was wrong to trust that Sarir."
Savior says, "they didn't speak of what they studied"
Lugubrion says, "It is forbidden."
Miser says, "What he actually said is that few do any studies now"
Miser says, "implying more did beforehand"
Lugubrion says, "Yes, of course."
Lox asks, "So, what do they study?"
Lugubrion says, "The remaining Sarir studies...or at least studied, whatever it pleases."
Lugubrion says, "Except that which is forbidden."
Lugubrion says, "The other Sarir are forbidden from study, they have proven untrustworthy."
Lugubrion says, "The recent ethereal changes have made their studies dangerous."
Thoomilicious asks, "what's not forbidden to study?"
Lugubrion says, "That which is not related to the ethereal plane."

Library Collection.
Miser says, "A first edition of 'The Old Thoom and the Sea', quite a catch you have there."
Lugubrion says, "I have read it many times."
Eden says in Thoom, "A fine collection of many books in the library too. Many topics covered extensively."
Lugubrion says, "Indeed. There is much for the Sarir to study."
Lugubrion says, "They enjoy scholarship."
Eden asks in Thoom, "What subject does Old Thoom and the Sea cover?"
Lugubrion says, "It is a grand story."
Lugubrion says, "I would not wish to ruin it for you."

Pathfinding and Lugu's Childhood.
Savior asks, "doyou know Trillbane, Lugubrion?"
Lugubrion says, "Trillbane? No, I've not heard of any thoom by that name."
Savior says, "he is Fen, actually, learned in pathfinding. I have studied all I can from him... and seek to learn more. I wondered if you had ever studied the art of pathfinding?"
Lugubrion says, "I have no need of pathfinding."
Lugubrion says, "Seafaring, however."
Lugubrion says, "That is useful."
Miser asks, "Have you sailed to Peaceton perhaps?"
Lugubrion says, "Peaceton...I'm afraid I do not know much of your names. Names change with the centuries."
Lugubrion says, "I did travel some in my youth."
(Lugubrion smiles slightly, thinking of better times.)
Miser asks, "To the Mainland?"
Lugubrion asks, "To the west?"
Lugubrion says, "I believe so, yes. That was many years ago."

Poetry
Eden says in Thoom, "To add to that I one day would like to hear your poetry."
Lugubrion says, "My poetry? Oh no, you wouldn't want to hear that."
Lugubrion says, "It cannot compare to your great poets."

Lugubrion asks, "Would you care for some tea?"
Lugubrion asks, "Anybody else?"
(UI Tea ?) You need help drinking?!? You may need more help than you think...
Lugubrion says, "I am afraid I am not very prepared to entertain."
Lugubrion asks, "What else did you speak of with my fine Sarir?"

Ethereal Plane, TI.
Lox asks, "So, Mr. Lugubrion. What's been going on with the ether?"
Lugubrion says, "The ether has been calming. Although I still feel disturbances...they are diminishing."
Lugubrion says, "I have only sensed disturbances with the Annulus. I do hope you are leaving it alone."
Miser asks, "Have you noted the Darshak activity around Tenebrion's old keep?
Lox says, "There was some big booms, and then a crack into the ethereal plane.
Miser says, "They apparently stole one of his kyuems and made a mess with it"
Miser says, "blasting a hole right to the annulus, of all places"
Lugubrion asks, "Would you expect another place?"
Phroon says, "We are, but the Darshak are playing with it like a child plays with a toy."
Lugubrion says, "I have told you, the Annulus is dangerous and not to be fooled with."
Lugubrion says, "A child with a toy, that reminds me of some people...fine thoom."
Genmo says, "They have built a strange looking kyume"
Lugubrion says, "I doubt an untrained hand can do anything with kyuem but destroy their hand."
Miser says, "they did make a hole leading to the annulus already"
Lugubrion says, "Do not be quick to place blame."
Genmo says, "You should really take a look at it"
Genmo says, "I know Melabrion has taken over the mind of a Sarir before to do somthing like that"
Lugubrion says, "My Sarir are not as mindless as my brothers."
Genmo says, "Send a Sarir on your behalf or something"
Lugubrion says, "It is unwise to let them leave my keep."
Eden asks in Thoom, "Why?"
Lugubrion says, "I have told you, they are not trustworthy."
Lugubrion says, "They do not obey the most simple of instructions."
Lugubrion says, "I do not have the heart to discipline them as my brothers do."
Phroon says, "It worries me that the Darshak have somehow gained some ethereal knowledge, as if overnight."
Lugubrion says, "I do not fear untrained minds. I fear partially trained minds, they are the most dangerous."

Lugubrion says, "The ethereal flow is closer than it has ever been before, I am sometimes overwhelmed by it...."
Lugubrion says, "But I have not felt anything to be concerned about, except the chaotic storm of the Annulus."
Lugubrion asks, "Perhaps they will destroy the island. Do you have any use for it?"
Lugubrion asks, "Do you have any moral objections to killing them?"
Lugubrion says, "You do that well."
Lugubrion says, "I had wondered where my guardians had gone..."
Eden asks in Thoom, "You can produce more guardians?"
Lugubrion says, "Of course."
Lugubrion says, "But it is tiring."

Lox asks, "The darshak know a lot about the Astral Plane though. Is that important?"
Lugubrion says, "All planes are...important in their own way."
Miser asks, "Geharza?"
(Lugubrion raises an eyebrow.)
Eden asks in Thoom, "the plane of water?"
Lugubrion says, "There are many planes with water."
Lugubrion says, "Water alone is not very interesting."
Lugubrion says, "Water must have earth to flow on."

Genmo asks, "What would you say if there was something bad happning with the Geharza plane?"
Lugubrion asks, "Bad?"

Conclusion.
Lugubrion says, "I have enjoyed your visit, but I start to grow tired."
Phroon says, "Ah, let me ask one more thing, if I may."
Phroon says, "Back when you first attempted to give me a tour of this fine keep…"
Phroon says, "and ethereal forces forced us to flee…
Phroon says, "You used a shortcut."
Phroon asks, "Have you closed that shortcut?"
Lugubrion says, "It is always closed."
Phroon says, "We would like to see the ramparts."
Lugubrion says, "That is not safe."
Lugubrion says, "You may not understand the danger of the Sarir, but it is there."
Lugubrion says, "The plane is closer. And the Sarir's curiosity is strong. This is dangerous."
Genmo says, "You should give them a good beating just incase"
Lugubrion says, "Violence is not my way."
Lugubrion says, "But you should inform me of any..."
Lugubrion says, "dangerous Sarirs."
Lugubrion says, "I am certain I can trust you."
Lugubrion says, "I do hope you will visit again."
Lugubrion says, "Farewell."

LEG: Trip 3.

2008-01-19T23:11:00.000-07:00

Lugubrion Exploration Group (LEG) Trip 3 Report:

Note: Trip 1 and 2, and presumably 3 are available for viewing at Phroon's Scroll. And most of my report is viewable at the Sentinel. The highlight of the trip was a discussion with Lugubrion on current and important recent events with the Ethereal Plane.

What have Lugubrion's untrustworthy Sarir been up to before their studies were halted?

Lugubrion's reaction to finding out that we have entered and talked with Sarir in the western section of his keep.

Lugubrion talks about his Sarir and their studies with the Ethereal Plane.

A warning to exiles.

Response to Darshak on TI and their schemes but also suitable for us exiles? or maybe even some of his Sarir?

LEG Trip 2 Sketches.

Armory.

More Armory.

Some Sarir in the western keep.

LEG Trip 4:
Tuesday, Jan. 22

7pm Pacific.
Same Place, Same Time. Goal to reach questionable Sarir in the western section/battlements.

Thoom!

LEG Trip 3 Recruiting.

2008-01-16T21:51:00.000-07:00

The team was quite successful for trip 2, but I could not make it. So this is the concluding trip? A last chance of exploration with special equipment that we have obtained (crowbars and shovels). All thoom are invited to participate.

Where:
Lugubrion's Keep, western keep entrance.
7pm pacific Jan. 19, Saturday.

LEG trip 3: the Conclusion?

-Thoom!

How the Chicken stole Bawkmas.

2007-12-27T14:45:00.000-07:00

How the Chicken stole Bawkmas.
A Bawkmas Special

This is a legend of how some say... Bawkmas came to be...

In north field, many years ago, when Puddleby was just settled, there lived a great white chicken. The chicken was often witnessed strutting around and puffing his feather out. Straight back and keen eyes, the chicken would bawk at little children and rush predators like foxweirs, ferals, and panthers. He was the main protector of all the chickens of the north field and did his job with impeccable style.

Every four years, with the changing seasons and tides came great festivity in the new settlement. During this time the chicken would stand perched on a wooden fence looking townward, bawking all day and night at the loud noises and strange people in town. And one year, the year this legend was born, the chicken was so intent on bawking at the celebrations that he was unaware of predators killing the lessor of his kind in the north field.

"Baawwwk?" The chicken questioned as he saw feathers scattered about the north field. Did I mention that this chicken was the most intelligent chicken in the history of all chickens? He very well knew what just happened. Sadly and softly the great white chicken bawked at his fallen brothers and sisters. So sad was the great chicken that he could not go on. He failed to "bawk" the predators away.

And so the white chicken slowly and clumsily climbed to a perch on the tallest tree in north field. And with all his life the chicked bawked so loudly and hoarsely that it could be heard from the exile settlement. The celebrations stopped and all the exiles, old and newly born rushed to north field and saw the chicken standing on that tree bawking toward the heavens.

All the people could hear his grief. And at once, suddenly, a great gust of wind blew and lightning crashed. The flash of light blinded everyone temporarily and when they could see, they thought white feathers were floating down upon them, but it was snow! The chicken was gone and his tree covered completely and thickly in great fluffy snow. And they went to the tree and found a place of snow, it became called snowy grove.

They called this time of season Bawkmas to remember the great white chicken and his absolute grief which gifted Puddleby a very snowy place. They say that the snow are white feathers from the heavens and they gently touch everyones cheek as a token of protection from the white chicken. The people of town place colorful lights on the snow trees as representation of the fallen chickens he failed to save... that here he could protect them for all time. If you listen carefully enough, some say that you can hear a very distant, but still distinct "Bawk" from high, high above the snowy grove.

Merry Bawkmas!
-Thoom

Suspicious Darshak Activity on KI.

2007-12-27T11:36:00.001-07:00

On a recent KI hunt we ran right into an elite darshak scouting party. We do not know what interest they have in KI but I decided to make this public as it might have a connection with the darshak on TI. We were very thankful for the natural land barrier that separated us. We killed a couple but didn't have time to finish them off as we almost all fell before leaving to north KI. Oh, I got lyfed again, joy.

-Thoom!

LEG: Trip 1.

2007-12-26T23:22:00.000-07:00

Lugubrion Exploration Group (LEG), Trip 1 Report:

The team made our first exploration of the Western Keep today. The most important thing people will want to know is that we did not reach the end and we did not find anything of value. It was successful in that we reached further than before and managed to kill a significant amount of Watery Guardians, but along the journey we made many mistakes, one eventually significant enough to cause some departs and bring a end to the trip, followed by a short rescue.

When we first entered the Western Keep about 8 Thoom fell within a single minute. It was a bad start with a lot of water elementals at the entrance. Eventually we were chained to safe room 1 and more Thoom joined the team. In the history of Puddleby I can say with confidence this was the single greatest gathering and cooperative effort of Thoom recorded.

Once we got established, we cleared the first hallway rather quickly. Backspawns occur frequently, but not enough to overwhelm our team. After the first hallway we found a larger room with a lot of Watery Guardians. South we confirmed another hallway with what appears to be more safe rooms. In the larger room, after the first hallway, the group became split-up by a kudzu mistake (by me) allowing four watery guardians into our safe spot. And with backspawns taking a toll on the survivors a couple of us were left fallen in the large room with no chance of a rescue.

We learned a lot about future tactics that will lead to our eventual success. We are planning our next trip in two weekends, giving us more time to think, plan, and become stronger.

At the entrance of the western keep. Safe room 1 visible to the north. We got kudzu setup which allowed for a effective way to kill the guardians. Not pictured is fighter and runner, Scout, who lured the guardians away, allowing kudzu to be placed without distractions.

The room after the 1st hallway. Lots of Guardians. Here we faced a lot of icey lightning. This is as far as the team progressed. The big kudzu mistake is visible which allowed the guardians to come through and mark the end of our trip.

We came back to rescue Scout in a safe room, after some departs and portaling to town from the previous sketch. A parting team shot of a successful first trip to the Western Keep.

LEG trip 1 roster:
Healer: Another, Coriakin, Phroon, Xenos.
Fighter: Eden, Genmo, Patino, Scout, Vanusanguia (BBer).
Mystic: Kassaarh (apprentice), Org du Lac.

-Thoom!

My Trainers.

2007-12-26T11:19:00.001-07:00

It is not very often that I have the opportunity to hunt with both of my trainers, Natas and Mujin-kun, so when it does happen it is something I do not pass. From about the 3rd circle I have trained exclusively with both of these fighters and have learned a lot from them in ranks and also in critical fighting tactics for some of the most popular hunting spots in isles. I have also taken practical advice on training that I will pursue.

To me, these two represent some of the most outstanding and skilled fighters in Puddleby, and they have pushed me further than I would sometimes push myself. Each has their own style, has acquired multiple ledgers and both passed the 8th circle fighter test. I tribute this entry to them, Natas and Mujin.

Thanks for pushing me to the extent of my capacity and being there to help me get stronger through many, many hours of hunts at MI, Valley, KI, and more. It keeps me coming back for more.

a thousand good karmas from your friend and trainee,

Eden
5th Circle Fighter
the Warrior Thoom

Santa Comes to Town.

2007-12-26T01:13:00.000-07:00

Santa has come to town and he can tell who has been naughty or nice. In jolly cheer and wearing the festive colors of Bawkmas he had a gift to give to every little boy and girl. Whether small or tiny, or common or rare, no gift request was too small or too big for Santa to handle. With a mighty bag full of gifts he spread cheer to all.

This day was also full of fun and excitement in the badlands with my first ever game of Capture the Flag. My team won both games before the fun ended. Discussing tactics below.

Thoom!

Lugubrion's Keep and Scouting Party.

2007-12-23T21:38:00.000-07:00

On 12/23/2007 a unplanned team of Thoom formed in Town Center to explore Lugubrion's Keep... In the recent weeks I became informed of Lugubrion's Keep, which was recently discovered and had Thoom only access. The western part of the keep had great danger and was left unexplored due to the difficulty of the monsters and the general lack of strong Thoom Fighters.

Anyway, our team set off to find the Keep and explore the western section. We did not have the power to fight the Watery Guardians (sketched below), so we ran through the hall. It was a success for what we had at the time but still caused multiple departs (the best and easiest departs I have ever had), but we learned a little about what we were in for in the western section...

Example of the proximity of safes room. This sketch is a little west after the entrance to the western keep. Safe room 2 and 3 visible in the sketch. Safe room 1 is a little bit further east and not quite as close as these doors are to each other.

Just north of the last sketch. Safe room 4 can be seen. After this safe room 5 and 6 are very close to one another to the west. Water Burst is visible attacking me while Patino and I attempt to hit a Watery Guardian.

This is west and south of the last sketch. Safe room 7 is visible and this is the first door the team encountered which was locked and caused me to fall. Not far south is safe room 8 which a team member successfully entered and confirmed safe. This is a far as we progressed.

Example of a safe room. Safe room 2.

Entrance to Lugubrion's Courtyard.

Entrance to Lugubrion's Keep.

Lugubrion's Library.

Lugubrion's Marsh Snell.

Lugubrion Exploration Group is an attempt to form a more organized and coordinated Thoom effort to successfully explore and map the western reaches of Lugubrion's Keep. We also will search for alternative entrances for non-thooms. Read more by clicking the link at the beginning of the paragraph.

Thoom!

It's beginning to look a lot like Bawkmas.

2007-12-23T18:45:00.001-07:00

It is true that the celebrations have begun. Now open in north field is the Snowy Grove and as you read this, many snow ball are being thrown among the the fluffs of snow. Eggnog can now be purchased and there is a minor quest to receive mittens. Nothing else to report right now but I will be producing a bawkmas special, a story, "How the Chicken Stole Bawkmas." It will be up when I finish it. Ha!

-Thoom!

The journey of the fallen named Phroon.

2007-12-22T23:00:00.001-07:00

*This entry includes controversial and maybe extreme measures to raise a fallen exile and is by no means a replacement for Horus training and the more tried and true methods of healing or departing for that matter. The acts performed within are understood perhaps by only a few or maybe none at all, but includes dealing with dark forces well beyond my understanding as a simple fighter. That said, what was done should only be considered as a last resort after all else has failed. May we all be warned and hope our actions have minimal consequences.*

To the extent of my knowledge Phroon had been fallen on Telebrion Isles for quite sometime with very little chance of rescue. The full mystic Wangah Rah, present at the bard field bawkmas celebration opened a portal and rescued the fallen thoom healer. Wangah shortly admitted afterword that he "forgot" to close this portal and as a result a variety of the lower end undine found a way to enter and interrupt the concert. It was nothing of high concern but Wangah fell after closing the portal due to the heavy amount of summoning required by his ability.

In town I watched as healers of all ages and abilities gathered around the fallen Phroon to save him. He remained PND, but still we waited. At one point, 21 healers were outside of the library (not all present of course but the majority were on Phroon). It was Wangah Rah who presented his Darkstone to us exiles. I am not trying to portray his actions as negative, for he waited along with all of us a significant amount of time and some healers were returning to the library in this hopeless situation. So we headed to Ash Isle.

Phroon was raised as a corpse and felled and was healed but not fully for his spirit was still detached though his abilities seem unaffected to the naked eye. I have heard of darkstones but have never seen one in use like today. Outwardly it appeared the Wangah Rah benefited in some way from this experience. I think this event was of the utmost extreme and should never be done in any circumstance.

-Thoom!

Metz and More.

2007-12-22T08:59:00.000-07:00

It feels good to have a coin purse weighing me down once more. Today I hunted with Mujin-kun, who also began to train me again in Evus. We hunted KI Cove, MI passes and keep, and finished on Metz. I enjoyed Metz much more this time than all my prior experience. Not pictured above is the thoom healer, Xenos. I learned that I still have a lot of work ahead of me but it will be worth it and I am ready for the training.

My goals: Obtain Evus and Detha ledgers, buy a great axe, buy or/win chains, pass the 6th circle fighter test, become the strongest fighter thoom.

-Thoom!

What a day.

2007-12-22T00:50:00.000-07:00

Soon after I passed the 5th circle test (read entry below) I became engaged in a wonderful conversation in the fighter hall with Tip'ii, Chrono, and Crunch. The topic of the night was one regarding the effectiveness of various trainers and the number of lessons to pursue. And like every exile, I expressed my opinion on the proper course of training. Soon after we found ourselves at the finale of what was probably a spectacular Jade Noids rescue.

A matter of concern right now is the alarming number of Darshak around the shores of Telebrion's Isle. A number of exiles have fallen, and while the rescues have required no great effort, the general concern for the fallens there has been of minimal interest to all but some of the most demanding exiles (many of whom like Little Oss single-handedly rescue a substantial number of these fallens at their own great personal risk).

Between these two events was quite a lot of activity in town center which took place after the Jades rescue. Drunken Zo's and Fen's could be seen falling to the slightest amount of alcohol in town center. We must be thankful that Puddleby is not paved for fear of worse injuries to these public disturbances. It was quite a day for me. And also of personal interest is that I have found another female fighting thoom, Squirm.

-Thoom!

5th Circle!

2007-12-21T22:16:00.000-07:00

Yes, it is true. The Warrior Thoom (me) made her (mine) long due return to the streets of Puddleby by passing the 5th circle fighter test in traditional style (without any of that subclass nonsense). It was as true as test as one could have and thanks to a lot of dedicated Natas-Detha training I have succeeded with a fraction of life left.

This brings up interesting topics in which preferred method I will now dedicate my training. I think a healthy Evus-Detha-(Swengus/Regia) diet will satisfy my hungers. Oh, by the way, I bring good style to the red belts often seen on us 5th circlers. Good bye. Thoom!

The Harbinger.

2007-11-25T10:23:00.000-07:00

I came out of the library this morning, after quite a long time of studying to find a vermine attack taking place in the east-northern farm. I did not witness the beginning but when I arrived the large death vermine were on the assault and to my surprise, they were very well coordinated. For example, they swarmed and attacked in a large collective group and would surround the fallen exiles, not even attacking other full health exiles standing nearby.

With the recent harbinger events I question the relation of this attack to the harbingers. I checked the ruin (?) in east field after the attack and the countdown nears the end of its cycle. I only wonder if the countdown with be one more or all six. I was told before the attack the ruin read ::... perhaps we now approach the end.

Anyway, I still exist and have been very busy, but foresee my return to my old self after a decent break.

-Thoom!

Noobs at Noids

2007-11-11T13:03:00.000-07:00

Not pictured in the above sketch is the smiling and really, really good looking fighter and bard, Measle. Anyway, on this day Fenix Fire offered its services to the often bored younger population of Puddleby. It began with Gremlins, Fafnir, and Myself, but quickly expanded and grew in sizes as new exiles from all the libraries overheard our highly publicized hunt through the sunstone network.

It was a great success and the day was hard fought, but thankfully those weak in Atkus had significant boosts by the cloaked mystic, Muwe. His service helped move things along when we fought what some of the newer exiles called, "Orange Noids" (pictured above). We discussed the possible name selection further on such as tangerine and flame. This hunt was made all the better by those who came along with their teeth pullers.

And in the end it was a good way for me to get out of the library for a while, where I have been stuck reading many classic Puddleby volumes and approaching bankruptcy. I remember on my homeland libraries being a free service. It is a hard life when all my income goes for book rent.

I have now become called by some, Lazy Thoom. So maybe I am now the Lazy Warrior Thoom, I admit the lack of journal entries is the effect of being so lazy (too many books) and not being able to do those long hunts even when I do leave the library. I foresee not being invited for hunts if my behavior continues. I also think that in the certain future I plan on returning to myself.

-Thoom!

Four.

2007-10-29T19:53:00.000-06:00

Four

A Feast of Tsrrin Story:

It is told that once, Umbrionn (the Hawk) arrived on the shores of a distant land. At this land there was a great war and feud that had lasted a thousand years. Umbrionn causally walked to the great and barren valley where the war was being fought. The soil was scorched and the sand bloody for here this war was fought for its thousand years. Umbrionn left the next night, the appointed king of this land with its people now united in peace.

It is told that once, Helios (the Owl) did not move for two hundred years. During this time a young farmer girl was born. She passed Helios under his tree everyday. When she grew older and became curious she asked him, "What are you doing?" With the brim of the hat over his face and without pause he replied, "Waiting." Because he had been in the same spot for over a hundred years the grass and brush had grown around him, making him hidden to all those that passed. And one day the little girl had grown into a woman, pregnant with child. As she passed by his tree a group of bandits intent on murder approached the woman. It was now that Helios stood and lifted the brim of his hat to meet the bandits with his eyes. His gaze was so determined that it is said it killed the bandits instantly. Helios began walking down the road. The woman asked, "What are you doing?" With a slight nod from the brim of his hat he replied without pause, "Leaving." The woman would soon give birth to a boy who would become a man, and this man would destroy a empire and set the world free.

It is told that once, Eden (The Dove) could defeat any opponent that stood before her. She would walk from village to village, city to city, country to country, her hands clasped behind her back. Sword, spear, arrow, or knife, it didn't matter. Always would Eden be victorious. One day, after years of this behavior she saw a beggar girl in the street with a book held in her tiny and dirty hands and Eden said to her, "Be proud, you possess the greatest weapon ever made." The beggar girl stood up that day and it took her years to learn, but this girl did learn to be proud and strong. And this girl would become a woman who would write a book titled, "Life."

It is told that once, Arbitur (The Raven) stood before the tallest mountain in the world. He asked a villager, "What is on the other side of this mountain?" The villager smirked, "No one knows for no man will over pass over it." This is the last time Arbitur asked anyone a question. It was here some say that he grew black wings and flew over its peak. Others say that he said to the mountain, "Move" and it obeyed. Only one thing is known for sure and that is that Arbitur continued to do what others said no man could.

-Thoom!

Angry Mama's and Camp Dred.

2007-10-29T15:46:00.001-06:00

I forgot my sketch book on these two remarkable hunts and will recount the details through my mastery of the written word.

It was a early morning and the soft waves of Melebrion's isle became attacked by a small fleet of vessels from the Puddleby isle. We landed on the sweet sand and engaged the local wendy population with technical combat. The beach was cleared and we entered the passes (aka- the narrows).

Here, wave after wave of elder wendy's tossed heavy and sharp chucks of limestones upon our bodies. We are strong though and me, I did what I always do, I thoomed. We killed swiftly and gracefully. Further on we pressed. Young sasquatch and two angry mothers! The feast of tsrrin produced many fine ape species. The victory was ours and the day was o' so young...

Distress I sensed from the worn stone in my hand. It has seen many thoughts and throughout the countless wars and battles has earned a ripture on the surface the length of a whisker. The sunstone remains fragile yet dependable. I place it in my pack and enter into the portal. My body tingles as my person and mind are transported to Camp Dred. I land hard and injure a knee. I am healed. I enter with the team. Instantly red lightning cracks through the humid air and one of us is down. Large Death Vermine surround us, summoned by their master the Orga Hatred.

The Hatred has a dark eye that knows only death and murder. He guards a fallen and we engage. Blood spatters and bones crack. We retreat. Again we press on and take out the other weak orga. The Hatred, he is strong. We weaken him and then kill. Healers cannot heal exhaustion though, nor the mental capacity of the team. We rescue our fallen exiles and clear the surrounding area for awhile. Hopeless. We retreat into the safety of our small town. We survived, it was a success. The victory was ours and the day was o' so old...

-Thoom!

The Great Feast of Tsrrin

2007-10-29T12:24:00.000-06:00

In true fashion the Feast of Tsrrin has taken over Puddleby. Exiles and those born on our isle strut about in costumes of critters both puny and great or villains or heroes of both truth and myth. I was surprised to see many exiles walking about in warrior thoom costumes. I have captured a few of but the many sightings of those portraying me in all my glory.

Also of interest and questionable curiosity is the usual feast business of mischief and jesting that can be found in town center. Only a few exiles withdraw from participation during these great days, but the rest find themselves deep into celebration and discover the 'secret' costumes and collect all the candy from local crafts people and farmers. I look forward to all the dynamic and dark events that may follow in the coming days.

-Thoom!

Rats, Vermine, and Darshak!

2007-10-12T18:53:00.001-06:00

Yesterday this event occurred as I left the safety of the library. There were plenty of rats and vermine for the the younger population of Puddleby. The warring continued to east-north farm. I'll think the sketches paint a nice picture of the madness. Unfortunately, there were no Large Death Vermine.

Not too long after Darshak were spotted in town center. We exiles rushed west town and engaged these pirates in hand-to-hand combat. It was a fair match and the battle was short too. I left not long after the beaches were secured and headed to the library. From the sunstone messages I think others invaded the horde until ceasecombat was reached.

I have been spending a lot of my time in the library so far, but in a good week or so I think I will be back to my old self. I have been making progress on the 5th circle test.

-Thoom!

Fighting Thooms gather in TC.

2007-09-30T21:20:00.001-06:00

A small (or maybe large) portion of the fighting Thoom population gathered in Town Center and had a good time without any of the "other" races around. We yelled and shouted and Aymi and myself danced around Patino. We struck curious poses and at one point killed a rat! It was a impressive sight to behold in our matching Rockodile armor and it was the most fun I have had in TC in a long time. We tried tempt other fighting thooms from the library, but we failed and we didn't get to hold any flags! For that small fleeting glimpse of time, we, the fighting thooms, ruled Town Center.

-Thoom!

Valley and Jade Noids.

2007-09-30T13:40:00.000-06:00

In my previous entry I briefly mentioned my return to the Sasquatch Valley. I really enjoy the hunts there because of the location and the quality of hunting. The spawns can be fun as shown in this sketch I made of 18 Young Sasquatch that came out to play. I tried to think of something clever to write, but that is all I got! This is kind of a excuse to post random sketches... Oh, I almost fell when I got this sketch. It would've been worth it though.

I have helped in a Jade Noids hunt that was created by the Ranger, Donk. He is going for the morph and is usually recruiting for these hunts when he is not studying. This was a great hunt that started with a lot of fighters and only two healers. By the time it was done the group had gained and lost probably around 10-15 exiles. I stayed because I liked the ranks. Eventually we became too confident and a rather nasty spawn felled all of us. Luckily, Mujin-kun and Nyla were available and a full rescue with them and others created the fastest rescue of Jade's that I have ever witnessed.

And here are the sketches I promised of Natas' new tree-trophy house. Let us hope that town is never invaded by his collection of trophies. I think the house looks much better than his previous and it has a lot of room to be filled by the most vile and challenging animals of our isle chain.

-Thoom!

Metz gets Crazy.

2007-09-29T22:41:00.001-06:00

Initially I planned to write this about my return to hunting the Sasquatch Valley and Melabrion's Isle, but something else began as the group was finishing Mud Golem's. I first tuned in on my sunstone as Daimoth was tempting exiles of promises of snow and "new" animals at the Metz Cove. I played it false for a while but soon confirmed the events with one of my trainers, Natas.

As Mud Golem's ended I was excited to join in on the foray. I raided the beach to find Yorilla's and other creatures of all shapes and sizes that I did not know the names of. I remember at one point a substantial number of Valley Panthers attacked the exiles, but were dispatched by very strong exiles in the speed and difficulty in which I compare me versus island panthers. Haha. I didn't even have time to wiff on a VP before they fell.

New to me but to no one else was a Yorilla that could shake the ground on which we fought. I basically tagged some crap a couple of times and fell even more. There were multiple retreats to the water and two times a Nakika appeared. It was too hard for me to fight and Natas quickly chained the first one killed, adding it to his trophy collection. He purchased a new and larger home for the collection. I will get some sketches of those soon.

Also impressive to me was the Champion, Garr, who did some great demonstrations of the Stone Girdle and Lava Cloak (Do any other Champions train these things?) During the retreat times some tension was visible between the upper class concerning the most effective and productive method to handle the situation. Maybe I am young, but I tend to prefer the famous Zo Charge tactic... I kept my mouth shut. When all was said and done I left and vowed to the others that I would return to assist when I passed 3 more fighter circle tests.

I still hate Metz.

-Thoom!

A Whole Lot of Something.

2007-09-29T13:24:00.000-06:00

Ok. My mood is right and the timing is good. It is a perfect moment for a rather large journal entry with a lot of small stuff, but nothing too extraordinary. If you have seen me these last few days you must have known my woes and suffering as I could not leave the town center. Even during that time I would still pass out for unknown time periods making it nearly impossible or dangerous to do any on my usual KI/MI/Valley hunts. So here it is, life of the Warrior Thoom, stuck in the tc and my recovery.

What happens in TC these days? Well, I got a first hand account of many exciting events that will make some of you rank hunters or explorers jealous (or not.) My first exciting encounter was a small concert performed by the bards Samwise and Xepel. They played solo and duets to entertain the small crowd of locals. Their music covered a wide variety of moods and styles and I could still hear the songs when I passed out! I love bards (almost as much as SAS).

OK, later I traveled to Noids to help in a noob hunt. I arrived and broke my chain... losing both metals! I tried to stay and help, but passed out not much longer after this sketch was taken. I didn't fall because I am pretty dang good, even when I pass out. Later three champions gathered in TC with their fancy lava-cloaks and started to burn each other on my command. It was a impressive show and warmed my chilled hands.

Also, I went to Kalian's tree home to look at fancy clothes. I was impressed by the trophies and style of the place. Unfortunately, I didn't get a full walk through of the home or examination of his rare clothes as I passed out on his floor. Later when I woke I accused Kalian of drugging me and he said he told me not to eat a specific mushroom. I thought about charging him in court, well, not really but I did think about inquiring with a mystic or healer to why I was passing out, but I was lazy and passed out in the library instead.

And then it happened, I still pass out but my recovery is nearly instant. Being in such a good mood I headed with others to Melabrion's Isle. Instead of the crew of 7th-8th circle fighters to kill quickly, it was only Samwise and I to kill, two 4th circle fighters and talented healers to help. I still don't hit SAS great, but we did well for our group and had no problem killing 8+ SAS before leaving.

Now, inspired by MI I decided to host a hunt: the Noob Noid Hunt, sponsored by Fenix Fire and Clan Destine. Fellow F.fire healer, Han and C.destine healer, Creed came and I bricked for Bleign and Zifer. It was successful for those innocent young ones with plenty of vanquishes for both. We finished with the Savannah Mines where Zifer got good experience from the large undine gathered to protect the location of the Bloodbladers.

-Thoom!

Stuck in the Library .

2007-09-27T11:41:00.000-06:00

An old stacks of books has fallen on Eden, trapping her in the expensive library. If you pass her by please lend a hand and remove the ancient leather cracked volumes. She cannot stand it much longer without a good hunt and she has a terrible headache from all the reading.

Update: I escaped the books and have failed my 5th circle test! AYE. Cerberal says I "remind" him of others that passed, but Cerberal is old and senile... someone needs to get him outdoors one of these days.

-Thoom!

Random Happenings.

2007-09-18T13:15:00.000-06:00

There have been no extraordinary events these past days and I thought it would be a good time for a random entry...

I have been working hard on Regia-Natas training and have now switched to Detha-Natas. I think in a short amount of time and with some hard word I will be prepared for the 5th circle fighter test. I have been on the Albino Maha hunt for a long time. I think I will get a shirt one of these days. I bought a Maha Gold shirt in the meantime and will change it to bright-pink (like Salubrious) when I find or buy or win the orga berries.

On that note I have become a gambler. The highlight of my wins include chains, metal, an axe, and some lilaberry clusters. I have become lyfed for the fourth time recently. Thankfully I have been cured almost as soon as these hunts end. I think I will buy a great axe soon. I have been doing some really productive hunts lately and foresee that I will do more. I still hate Metz and Toks. I still like MI, Valley, and KI.

My clan Fenix Fire will likely invite some more people to join very soon. Be sure to stay updated on Fenix Fire (The link is on the right-side of the journal). Oh! I got added to TMN favorites! Ha!

And more random sketches.

-Thoom!

Ethereal Plane Rescue Failure.

2007-09-15T16:12:00.001-06:00

After making the final edits on my autobiography, "The Legendary Warrior Thoom" (Now available in the expensive library), I headed into the town center where I was informed my fellow Fenix Fire clan fighter, Thorgal was fallen in the EP. He had joined the motley party of dwarf's known as Purple Haze, whom tempted his simple Zo mind to the dark reaches of the Ether. I like to think that, but in truth the party was after the forge and was overwhelmed in that near material-less plane.

The rescue party recruiting was already under way by Phroon, I joined them on CI. We left that place of safety with five healers and seven fighters, a very good ratio I thought. I have been to the Ethereal Plane before and the experience was never too dangerous, so I was content at this point. By looking at the sketch it should be easy to interpret our success. At first all was well and I helped kill some Ethereal Stalkers. It got hard and it got hard fast. We were falling, one down, two down, three, four, five. I quickly chained some of my comrades, but the enemies were too vast. We became unorganized and I knew of no escape I could find myself. Minutes later all twelve of us were fallen.

Most of us departed, a collective 8-15 exiles. This marked my second depart ever. Every depart teaches me a lesson. What that lesson is I will not reveal here. Shortly after, I hunted Melabrion's Isle and Ash Isle and I am back on track for learning my lessons. As I finished writing this a successful series of rescues of the EP were underway.

-Thoom!

Darshak Steal Beer!

2007-09-15T08:58:00.001-06:00

I am too lazy to write an awesome entry.

-Thoom!

Metz Revisited.

2007-09-13T17:09:00.000-06:00

It has been quite some time since I landed on the majestic beaches of Metz. I arrived on the sand a little stronger and a little wiser than my first exploration. Our primary objective was to assist the ranger Blackhole in a quest for Ancient Greymyr's. I joined and I helped destroy some animals. This was not a rank hunt though and I was mostly exploring for myself.

The Mystic Ansset gave some impressive boosts that increased my accuracy for just about everything I wiffed on. I also learned a lesson as my slow reflexes caused Ansset to get pummeled by rocks and ruins, thus rendering him unraisable and bringing the end to our short hunt. It wasn't long after that we returned with a different group and had a very similar experience.

My mood toward Metz is currently disinterest. I recall similar disinterest from my younger days when I hunted places that were too hard from me. I could not offer any productive value besides the occasional tag, but I think as I abuse KI and Valley it will become more attractive around 5th or 6th circle. I enjoyed the new scenery the most.

-Thoom!

4th Circle.

2007-09-12T22:18:00.000-06:00

It was a great day after another extended study. I failed my last attempt at the 4th test bad and didn't think I would make much progress today. Honor once again told me I reminded him of those that passed... and I did pass! The sketch details the final portion where I managed to kill the Green Noid.

Afterward exiles gathered in the east field to kill the remaining ethereal creatures from what I was told was a unsuccessful incursion (see my new belt in the sketch?). It was a good place to get some tag experience, but was not the most exciting of events. I also tried the 5th circle test, but it appears I have some more training ahead of me before I succeed.

-Thoom!

Lyfe Claw and Sketches.

2007-09-03T23:14:00.000-06:00

This turned out to be quite the day for me. A great hunt to Kizmia's Isle which landed me some 2000 coins and plenty of ranks, a Greater-Death in Dark Tower, but I write this separately to include possibly the greatest portion of the day. After all those events I obtained a Lyfelidae Claw from one of my trainers, the Zo fighter, Natas. This comes after my first necklace broke (I received that from another good Zo, but will not mention his name unless he permits) and I became lyfed again! This is good as I now hunt KI with a group of the usual suspects multiple times each day.

And more random sketches!

-Thoom!

Unbearable Confidence.

2007-09-03T22:43:00.000-06:00

My confidence as a Warrior Thoom is like a double-bladed sword. Take for instance a recent Greater Death (GD) fiercely guarding the Dark Tower on Ash Isle. I was instantly informed by Yotaro of the GD when I left my studies. I thoomed at the thought of a sketch of me destroying the red-eyed skull. What followed is in the sketches below.

We had many unsuccessful attempts that resulted in fallen exiles. At one time the majority of the exiles returned to town center in defeat. Alas I was not one of them and Brune heard the GD whisper: "sisisssissiessss." This seemed to inspire all and the defeated returned, with them.. the big-guns (ie. Natas, Mujin-Kun, DeathLord, and Cecil). Basically, people that could hit and kill the GD! It was ended on their first attempt and in true style and fashion.

-Thoom!

Ratticus Infestation.

2007-09-01T15:19:00.001-06:00

Before I begin this scripture on the Rattici I ponder upon a recent hunt to the Sasquatch Valley. It was here nothing out of the ordinary occurred in my opinion, but there were a unusual number of cave cobra present as evident by my sketch. It is moments like this I cherish. I think this is because I value ranks primarily and cc are relatively easy to tag and kill quick.

Ratticus Infestation:

It was after the Tok'han hunt and many exiles were thinking their thoughts of distress. I was none to excited by the thought of a "rat" invasion. I would rather skip it to hunt KI or MI or Valley. The group had spoken though and TC was are destination (Not necessarily to save the day, but to rest or study in the library.) And so I yelled "Thoom Rescue," as I entered Town Center.

I soon found an abundant number of ratticus variations. Their numbers were not yet overwhelming and I tagged a couple and ran in front of the temple. Behind me some companions fell and I soon joined them. One cannot tell visually the difference between a rat and a ratticus, thus making the difficulty of fighting them so hard. I swung out many of times and found myself surrounded and quickly falling to these tiny animals.

Soon afterward fire-breathing ratticuses joined in the battle burning a lot of exiles to PND and requiring some of the most skilled horus healers (lib and non-lib) to our aid. In the first batch of fallens I myself was one of the worst and I bleed all over the cheap books before getting healed. As such I missed out on most of the tactics that ended the invasion, though I think exiles returned to the secret underground passages to make direct attacks on the outwitted ratticuses.

I find it curious that some exiles leave the fight in anger. I myself enjoy the challenge and have patience while others depart or pass out in the streets. To blame for this invasion could be exile, BlackHand. He mocked the gods and it could have been that action that caused this.

-Thoom!

The Incursion

2007-08-30T21:48:00.001-06:00

I participated in the successful incursion the past day. This was my first incursion experience and I was exhausted prior to the beginning, but still stuck through until the positive finale. Legendary exile Vagile showed up to assist and hit things. She sang her famous song "Living Well in Puddleby" and did some dirty dancing as one can confirm by looking at the sketch.

The ethereal creatures came at the exiles in great waves. Their numbers were weak until the Kyuem was placed. After that there was probably three to five times when a substantial number of fighters were fallen. During the healing it was 'hinted' by a couple to hurry as time was a concern. This was a new challenge for me. I have never had a challenge beyond the animal quests that had a time frame. We were strong exiles though and we succeeded.

-Thoom!

Departure #1.

2007-08-29T14:15:00.000-06:00

I think it is funny how these things can work out. There I was, the last snell of KI and I pass out. I think with better planning and if I unequipped my great-sword I would have been able to dodge the numerous deadly crawlers, boloks, and large sand wurms upon my return. I think the most amusing portion is being on the last snell before the exit. Eventually I was teleported to the KI caves where I decided to depart. Why wait for a rescue when I could make more ranks hunting with a group to get to where I was fallen?

-Thoom!

Wyrms, Toks, and Vanqs.

2007-08-28T14:39:00.001-06:00

I try and keep my entries fresh, but it is a hard thing to do. Some days are ordinary and I hunt with the same people at the same locals. There is usually something worth writing in one of those hunts. However, I do not want to make five entries on MI or KI, et cetra. Anyway, today I write about my experience at the Earth Wyrm caves on Gunga Island and Tok'han Lairs on Melabrion's Island.

From the sketch one can see the number of legendary exiles on the hunt. It was a serious hunt for me and required me to be on my best behavior. I do jest, but I try to keep it at a minimum on such hunts. It was my first time here and I reasoned that I was successful. I did not fall nor did any of the others.

Even though I lacked the required Atkus to hit Earth Wyrm's I managed to tag a good number of them through what others call Luck. I like to think somewhere in my Thoomish body is the locked power of the Mystics, and that when in need, I can summon that power to my aid. Yep, others call that luck... I call it skill.

Soon after we went deep into the Tok'han Lairs. It was here I realized the woes of the upper class. To get one vanquish required a collective effort and time that was painful for me to witness. In my current state I can pop out vanquishes by the handful and barrel-load with the right team and on almost any of the isles. I learned more and explored more. It was fun.

-Thoom!

Lyfe Sucks.

2007-08-27T20:41:00.000-06:00

The Good: I purchased a new weapon: The Great-Sword! I am impressed by its Atkus and Darkus. It is good to put the Dagger away. It was well worth the 9.6k purchase price.

The Bad: It brought my 4 swings to around 3.3 swings and it also slowed my balance regain.

The Ugly: I was lyfed! But this was to be expected as I was falling to Lyfes over my multiple trips to the KI interior. It was a fun hunt and we had a mood that I call jestful. We were also quite productive and needed little breaks during the warring and killing.

-Thoom

KI and Vermine.

2007-08-27T12:57:00.000-06:00

I completed the KI Quest today. I think that is a minor accomplishment compared to my thoomish ability to ward off the Lyfe Disease after falling to so many lyfe's without a Catsbane Necklace. I was unaware of the KI Quest until I completed it, but it included entering KI from the south and leaving from the north while gathering the materials to construct a boat. I saw a lot more of KI today and concluded I will hunt there much more in my future..

Shortly after the KI Quest a series of earth quakes moved Puddleby Island. The shaking caused a wide variety of vermine to leave their nesting sites and fill the streets of TC. It also raised questions of hygiene and the quality of living in the TC.

Highlights: A number of Large Death Vermine selectively targeted the weak. The exiles had a cache of healers ready in the libraries and Rangers for quick disposal of the "junk" that filled TC. The Champion, Groniad Diuberr used her Lava Cloak to burn everything surrounding her. It was a impressive display and the infestation was ended in a short time.

-Thoom!

Two Days, Two Clans

2007-08-21T14:56:00.000-06:00

Yesterday I brought you Pink Squad. Today, I bring you Fenix Fire! This story requires a little background. So, I usually hunt with the same crew of people and through hunts I have become friends with many. Anyway, when I talk ranks and circles there are a couple people I know who share similar interests. These individuals are also of similar level in skills and strength.

And so this Warrior Thoom got invited to be part of the formation of a clan. We searched for many names both serious and ridiculous that would "fit" us. A long story made short: We agreed upon the name, Fenix Fire. And so four Zo's and one Warrior Thoom created a clan. I will place my future thoughts for Fenix Fire on a separate scroll. It can be found here: Fenix Fire.

In other important news I will be in the library for an extended-stay. One should not expect anything new on my scrolls for at least a week. And here again are some random sketches...

-Thoom

Fun Stuff and Pink Squad.

2007-08-20T13:07:00.000-06:00

I could have written this entry on the awesome attack on the Scarmis Queen Chamber or the heroic Orga Camp V rescue, but instead I thoomed and wrote this:

A new clan was formed today: Pink Squad! And I got all the gossip and news about this clan from two of their founders, Moonlight and Lizz'ii.

Who are the members?
Doctor Dragon, Mysti, BurgerKing, Grump'ii, Moonlight and Lizz'ii.

What is the purpose of Pink Squad?
To have fun and be pink!

Why Pink?! Not blue or yellow?
To be pink! cause it's the best.
Well.... PINK is awesome!
Yellow Squad?

What about your interest in pink rugs?
Doesn't sound quite right!

Are your planning to break the house fire regulations?
Pink Rugs! They're for our Clan House!

Too many rugs in a home is a fire hazard.
Well, our clan house must be pink if we are.

Is the house complete?
No!
It's not done yet!

Do all clan members have to be pink?
No, they don't have to be, but it's strongly advised.

There you have it, the exclusive interview with Pink Squad. May they have much success in all their endeavors.

Here are some random sketches for your enjoyment:

-Thoom

Exploration: Metz and KI

2007-08-19T19:21:00.000-06:00

A summary of today's hunting: 13 ranks and 1800 coins. I think these numbers represent the highest ideal of what it means to be productive. Ok, to the story...

Yes, these places are not really new and have been explored by much better exiles than I, but there is still something great about stepping foot and shedding blood on places that I have never been. Now, the time I spent on each isle did not allow a true understanding of the size and depth of what they offer, but it was like a tiny treat. I definately will see all the snells and animals of these places when I am stronger!

For myself, Metz redefined what "hard" was. And on KI I learned what it means to coin-hunt (And towards the end I learned how valuable a Catsbane Necklace is. No, no one got lyfed, but I credit that to the talented healers who prevented myself from falling multiple times and the fast reactions from fighter Mujin-kun). For the unexplored, our group was producing an estimated 2000 coins per hour. Imagine the coins made by strong groups...

After hunting these places I am motivated to work harder and get stronger. During the KI hunt I attempted to Thoom-Summon a Albino-Maha, but failed. If you have a albino shirt (undyed/unbleached) for sale or pelt I am interested.

-Thoom

(PS- Now anyone can leave a comment. One does not have to be a member).

Hunting the Sasquatch Valley.

2007-08-18T10:53:00.000-06:00

The valley was successfully hunted today. This was a hunt in which we cleared it from end-to-end, twice. The most important thing that happened from this hunt was the doubling of my income. The full group is visible in the sketch battling a AMS. Mujin-kun's great strength was the largest help during this trip. Never before have I helped take down an AMS so easily (though this was only my second time fighting an AMS). A successful hunt in experience too and a good change of pace from the Mi-Ki hunts I usually participate in.

-Thoom

Round 2

2007-08-17T21:22:00.000-06:00

I missed the second round of the invasion in Puddleby but I was there for the attack on Ash Island. Sometimes a sketch is worth a thousand words. I will leave it to the sketch to tell how successful the initial attack on the horde was. This is breaking news and the story is being updated as I am fallen for long periods of time.

Update: Eventually the exiles proved successful. The leader on the enemy side was an individual called Necro. The exiles were unable to find his location before he left. What is the purpose of this long chain of events that have left a mass of undine and darshak dead? I think the purpose will soon reveal itself.

-Thoom

The Rear Admiral's Velvet Hat.

2007-08-17T10:40:00.000-06:00

I came outside of the library and began to trade words with my Zo friends, but something was amiss. A cloaked figure ran from behind the temple with his blade unsheathed, but being the Warrior Thoom, I easily dodged the feeble attempt on my life and killed the cloaked man, a Darshak Spy! Quickly the Zo fighters, Bach and Thorgal reasoned that a spy was the first link in a longer series of events that is an invasion, smart Zo's.

We rushed with other exiles to the docks. The resistance was weak, the Darshak reeked of old alcohol, they were drunk. Every last one of them. The ocean turned red and swelled in Darshak blood. It seemed like it would be a easy victory for the exiles. Then a Darshak Admiral arrived. Shortly after his death three more appeared. The Admiral's were tough enough, but then came Rear-Admiral's. One perished, but the other was very powerful.

The battle raged on and both sides faced losses. The Rear-Admiral that was in command gave demands for a hat. The Rear-Admiral was tricked by a exile and lured into the town zoo where it was thought he would not be a threat. But from here he commanded his elite fighters. This was one Darshak that truly loved his velvet hat, more so than the lives of hundreds of Darshak. The exiles were warned. The Rear-Admiral whistled and his elite forces arrived. Fighters so strong that at one point only four or five on our side remained alive and in the libraries healing and chaining. The Darshak planted poppy at the entrances of both libraries, slowing all but a select few exiles.

Chains broke and many exiles cursed the gods and left the fight. This Warrior Thoom needed to take a couple of breaks during the chaos which followed. A list of Darshak that invaded includes: Admiral, Blade, Brute, Carouser, Defender, Drunk Acolyte, Drunk Captain, Drunk Sentry, Drunk Priest, Guard, Guardian, Harrier, Liche, Marauder, Marine, Mercenary, Pillager, Raider, Ravager, Rear Admiral, Sailor, Scout, Sentry, Skirmisher, Spy, Thug, Veteran, and Warrior. Assisting the Darshak were Necromancers who continued to summon the undine.

Eventually older and stronger exiles became distracted by the noise and left their studies to fight. The battle raged for hours. The exiles regained control of town-center then west-town. The beaches were filled with Darshak and many exiles fell, some departed. With a true effort the collective semi-organized force of Puddleby killed the main Darshak forces. Their boats still remain at the docks... their numbers are surely weakened.

When the battle ended the Rear Admiral was found and confronted. He was strong and the exiles killed him from what appeared a incredible number of luck hits. My trainer, Natas, chained his corpse, got him stuffed, and added him to his great trophy collection.

-Thoom

(The Rear-Admiral trophy is above Sythe.)

Walking Fish and Angry Mothers

2007-08-16T13:34:00.000-06:00

It began with the hunt to MI. It was to be swift and good as I hunted with four Zo fighters. And as Zo tactics work, the group became split when we landed on the beach. Two went to the north pass (Bach and Gremlins) and the rest remained on the beach examining the Mega-Mouth that was beached in sand. In our shock we did not notice that one of our companions had fallen to a Valley Panther. The fallen was chained town-center and with their return came Janus.

Now the hunt began, I thought. Four Zo Fighters, One Warrior Thoom, and One expert Sylvan Healer. This would be easy and so I thoomed. Once again Zo battle tactics were used. Instead of the common lure, it was charge and swing weapons blindly, aiming at all life. We made it only a few yards before the Angry Mother Sas was recognized. Janus, visibly shaken did what all healers do, took the leadership position of the hunt.

The tactics were now planned and I nodded confirming my strength as a warrior and confidence that I alone could probably confront and finish the AMS. We surrounded and we pounded and most of us wiffed. Bach fell and I lured the beast away. Unfortunately, Bach received further damage from wendy's throwing rocks. As one can confirm in this sketch I nearly finished the AMS, but decided to wait for the others to get in their tags...

The 2nd surround-and-pound was a success and the great AMS perished. We swiftly brought Bach to get healed in town. After these amazing events I was convinced that many great foes would be waiting for us in the MI passes. The grand finale was the anti-climax. One valley panther was all that survived. It was a surprise. Alas we did not dwell on it too long and we soon had another plan (with the help of Janus and his quick mind). KI!

The first attack of KI took place at FA. Here with the help of fours Zo's and their famed Zo Darkus I did my trademarked one-hit-tags and watched as they smashed beetles. There were plenty of beetles to be had. The experience was good and we had a skilled tooth-puller for the great coins (I think it was Janus but do not recall).

Next we defeated all life forms at the KI Cove. Kani joined the fight and this hunt was to the point. We destroyed many beetles and lyfe. I've seen better animals here, but today it was quite a low-volume stroll through the caves and snow. The hunt ended and exiles went their ways. In town center I was challenged to a duel by Bach. His Darkus defeated me quite easily. However, I challenged Gremlins to a duel and by looking at the sketches it can be seen that we are an equal match at the moment. His Darkus training matched my Evus training.

-Thoom

The Clean-Up Crew

2007-08-16T07:04:00.001-06:00

During my studies I missed an invasion of slime, but I was invited into the clean-up crew upon my arrival. The few slime that escaped the exiles during the invasion hid among the trees of east forest. Their slimy, wet trails layered the forest floor. Success did not come quickly for us. We lured too many slimes at first and all but this warrior thoom fell to their attacks.

Thankfully, exiles Blackhole and Alexia arrived as I was dancing and dodging slime around the east-field gate pf on red health. The fallen were quickly raised for the 2nd attempt which proved successful. A few walking trees were among the slime, but are not pictured. Passage through the east-field and east-forest should now be that much safer for traveling exiles.

-Thoom

Thoom?

2007-08-15T23:26:00.001-06:00

When I arrived from my studies I recieved thoughts of activity on the docks of Western Puddleby. I arrived to find a serious fallen and the long-boats of the cowardly Darshak whom refused to land on the beaches (probably fearing a swift death upon my blade).

This event proved fruitless as nothing seemed to tempt the Darshak to land, while the continued to launch cannons toward those who dared ventured close enough.

Soon after I embarked upon a quest to help a female fighter in the killing of Night Wendy's. We searched the northern mountain passes and eventually settled for the Greymyr passes. This quest failed as we found more Greymyr than Wendy's. It was productive, but a couple of falls from rocks allowed Chance to only kill one half of the requirement.

In personal training news I switched from training Swengus to Regia with Natas as my instructor.

-Thoom

MI Hunt in Record Time!

2007-08-05T10:52:00.001-06:00

This is a sketch-less journal entry, sorry. Today I hunted MI and Golems with Xaerus, Naal, Icy, Daimoth and Kerrah. We cleared Golems in the castle in under 15 minutes. I say we, but mean them. I tagged and whiffed, but only fell once. It was a solid pace and probably most productive hunt I have been on. That is a double-edged sword though. The experience in learning was good for me, but I doubt they achieved as many vanquishes or kills, if at all. It was a hunting pace I was unaccustomed to, but oh so good.

-Thoom

Orga Invade!

2007-08-04T13:19:00.001-06:00

The Orga were causing problems again. Lightning and tough warriors were out in a failed invasion to attack the town center. On the front, exiles invaded the Orga Camp. The Orga summoned lightning, causing many serious fallens. This required the talent of many healers to raise the injured and fallen.

The battle continued deep into The Orga Outback. Thanks to the ability of many older exiles the "mob" found its way quickly to the Grotto, Camp V, and Further. A few became confused on directions and were rescued by those familiar with the confusing snell's. The hardest Orga I tagged was a Orga Malice. It was very successful. Many very strong individuals were in the group and even the hardest of the enemy fell too easy for my liking.

Because of the skill of the mob, this defensive maneuver by the fighters, healers, and mystics was short lasted, but extremely successful in showing the power of a slightly unorganized but strong group (ie. A Mob).

-Thoom

Thugs!

2007-08-03T17:29:00.000-06:00

I arrived out of my studies and heard a distress thought that can be summarized as this: East-Field, Trapped, Darshak. My response was action. With my blade polished, I and others went to the scene to kill. The Thugs had gathered around what they thought would be a easy and defenseless healer. The picked the wrong healer... one does not mess with the Zo healer, Arbitur!

The Thugs fell like leaves in Fall. What was their motive? Spying? Anarchy? Money? I know not. One must take caution around mobs such as this. Had it been a lesser individual than Arbitur... things may have turned into disaster.

-Thoom

Cloud and Natas!

2007-08-02T22:19:00.000-06:00

Today I gained access to Cloud thanks to the drive and determination of the Journeyman Mystic, MaryJane. She and others moved portal through south-forest to the mirror. I came at the end for access and helped transfer the portal back to its proper location in south-town.

Also of much importance was Natas accepting me as his student in the field of Swengus. I grew strong under his guidance with his improved version of Evus training. I look forward to growing stronger!

-Thoom

The Great Hunt

2007-08-02T18:13:00.000-06:00

I was out with the crew again. The crew is the usual individuals. It seems that all my hunts take place with one or two member of the crew. I consider everyone I hunt with a member of this crew. It continually grows.

That was off topic but now to the great hunt!

The crew decided to hunt Scarmis. It was not a success in my mind. It began with three fallens (me included) and one trapped Zo warrior (Hunk) trapped but still healthy in the pit. The second attempt lasted minutes longer, but the result was no more impressive than the first. Even with zu precisely planted it was almost disaster.

It was at this point, when healing outside of the "rock" zone that a second hunting option presented itself. Camp Dred. The crew (Lorikeet, Gremlins, Hunk, Hajat, and Me) became two more with the danceful warrior Zo, Ogant, who had a Ranger goal of hitting Large Death Vermine (LDV) last and the famed healer, Arbitur.

This hunt was successful in ranks, coins, and efficiency. Ogant, who mostly sat around even got a nice LDV spawn in the end to help on his journey as a Ranger. The hunt gave me two ranks of Swengus and many coins. This was a great hunt.

And in the end a mighty spawn of orga appeared. They summoned lightning and some of their most powerful warriors in hot pursuit of our noble group.

As the readers of this can tell by the picture, I survived while the other fighters had to be chained. Such is the life of a Warrior Thoom.

-Thoom

Chaos Storm 505

2007-08-02T09:50:00.000-06:00

Recent difficulties with this Chaos Storm is causing exiles to forget some lessons and coins they earned. It seems that the lessons will be replaced. In the mean time I will study a few goods books by Swengus.

I have come to realize that I need to improve Darkus a lot to have a solid go through on the 4th circle fighter test. Before then I need my balance improved. This will give me time to earn money and purchase many of the items I need.

I did the standard MI-DI-KI hunt this morning with Dongle, Fantasia, and Gremlins. It was all success and very productive until we received the message of the static caused by the Chaos Storm. Who continues to hunt when the experience and coins will be lost? Not us.

-Thoom

Mud Golem's

2007-07-24T15:23:00.000-06:00

Today's highlight hunt was MI Castle and the vanquishing of many Mud Golem's. Our group was at a good level in strength to hunt these creatures. No one was so strong enough that it became boring and that keep us fighters on edge and at our best. With that stated it also must be said that we were a little less cautious because of the skilled healers Lorikeet and Sauron that were able enough to raise any of the fallens.

Thorgal, a Zo-Fighter purchased a ruby-ring during this event , and I learned such a item was a required ingredient for a shield-stone. A successful hunt with more experience than coin. In other news I have switched to Swengus training for the moment to improve upon my balance. I do not have my training planned for the long-term future but I know I will be returning to Evus to work on the ledger!

And the saddest news of the day is that I shall not return from my studies for one zodiac. Such is the way of things.

My Goals: Obtain a Great Sword, Great Axe, 2 Chains, 3 Lila and 3 Orga Berries, Pass 4th Circle, Evus Ledger, Darkus Ledger, Swengus Ledger, Join or Start a Clan or Group, and to get strong, really strong!

Thoom!

1000 Evus!

2007-07-23T23:27:00.000-06:00

Today is the day. A great achievement in Thoom-Kind. I, Eden, have reached my goal of 1000 Evus. Along this vast a long journey I have never switched trainers. I have remained true to my thoomyness. And as such through a simple experiment I bring the figures of my training:

1000 Evus.

250 Atkus
350 Balthus
150 Darkus
50 Detha
200 Histia
250 Regia
550 Swengus

Thoom!

Island Panthers and Scarmis

2007-07-23T13:06:00.000-06:00

The Island Panther's were clever this morning. From the picture coins looked plentiful, but they were spread between all participating exiles. The attacks were a spark of excitement in the otherwise boring events that occur in the town center. I left after the 5th wave to hunt with a fine group at MI and Scarmis. The Island Panther's continued on, but other skilled exiles and Rangers were there to end any danger.

MI was a short hunt like usual. This island is perhaps the most over hunted spot of the isles. Its easy access, short snells, and good coin/experience mean often running into other hunting groups. It is a prime spot in this period of my training. I have yet to experience the rare AMS though.

Scarmis was another spot on this hunt and ended in failure south of the Queen's Chamber. Trapped and surrounded the group had fallen and a ss message was sent prior to the falling of the last standing saying we were in the Queen's Chamber. As suspected, no one was interested in the probability of departure for our rescue. Nonetheless our location was soon determined and our group was rescued by PAG as they made quick work of the Scarmis.

Thoom!

Evus, 4th Circle, and More

2007-07-22T22:24:00.000-06:00

The fight continues as I dance my way to 1000 Evus ranks. I have learned much from Evus and now, under the guidance of master fighter Natas, I am closing in on the 1000 mark.

In other important Puddleby News, I have completed the Island Panther, Feral, and Large Vermine quests in a single day and all on first attempts. I was rewarded with nearly 3 ranks and 400 coins. The day was spent with many quality individuals at MI, KI, and Jades.

For the unaware, I have trained over 900 ranks Evus without break. And as I near the capstone in training, the passage to 4th circle approaches quickly! And I look forward to the black-belt earned.

Now I must ask the question: Why, why does the great-sword cost so much? I cannot give an answer, but if you read this and have one for sale, sunstone me in the isles.

Thoom!