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NEVERWINTER NEWS
Issue # 111
Week Ending 12-10-95
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Congratulations to FatherMatt for winning last week's News of the Realm
contest with "Farewell".
FatherMatt has earned the choice of 4 Pearls or Access to the GOH (Guild of
Heroes) WTG!
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December Trivia Results
*** First Place - Dwyvyrn 27 points! ***
** Second Place - LCData1701 23 points! **
* Third Place - Dam1on 20 points! *
Random Drawing Winner - Kh0lari
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The winners will have the time credited to their account and pearls credited
to their screen name.
* First Place - 4 FREE hours and 25 Pearls
* Second Place - 3 FREE hours and 20 Pearls
* Third Place - 2 FREE hours and 15 Pearls
* Random Drawing - 5 Pearls
Congrats and thanks from NW Baldor and NW Strahd : )
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GOH Access
This weeks winner of GOH Access is .... TP Crown! :D
NWT Cyane
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NEVERWINTER CALENDAR
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Be on the look out for those Mini Booths that seem to pop up out of nowhere!
Can you be at the right place at the right time when the NW calls for a
location?
Keep your eyes and ears open for these events! Watch for the banners!
New Player Tours:
December 13th Wednesday 10:00 PM EST - Join NW Lenox for a tour of the
Realm.
Those interested should keep an eye out for the banner telling where to meet!
;D
December 14th Thursday 12:00 AM EST - Join NW Triel for a tour of the Realm.
Those interested should keep an eye out for the banner telling where to meet!
;D
December 16th Saturday 9:00 PM EST - Join NW Ember for a tour of the Realm.
Those interested should keep an eye out for the banner telling where to meet!
;D
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Yuletide is fast approaching! As always, our own beloved NW Santa will be
making stops in NeverWinter all throughout the month of December. The jolly
old elf will have goodies in store for those smart and quick enough to find
him, as he visits various locations in the realms.
Each time Santa enters the realms, he will give a clue to his current
location. The first three players who find Santa first will get gifts from
him. Additionally in each visit, santa will randomly pick out a lucky
adventurer who will also receive a gift.
So, keep your eyes peeled, and those ears attuned to the sound of reindeer,
and you may just find yourself going home with a shiny new item thanks to the
man in red.
NW Events
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Top Ten New Neverwinter Slogans
(Submitted by: Wgbt)
::tada::
::Wagebolt bursts once again into Nasher's Palace....of course holding up a
blue index card::
"Thank you and welcome to the Late Show with Wagebolt!!!! I'm your host for
the evening, Wagebolt of the Winterguard. And now, from the home office in
the Triboar Arena, tonight's Top Ten List!!!!!!!!!"
<cheers>
<special effects>
"Today we have the Top Ten New NeverWinter slogan ideas...."
"Lately, the tourist rate in NW has dropped somewhat and Nasher's Advertizing
company have been trying to come up with a new slogan...,"Welcome to
NeverWinter, the city that never sleeps, "Just doesn't work as well as it
used to."
So here they are....
(Here we go)
Top Ten New NeverWinter Slogan Ideas!:
10:Welcome to NeverWinter! We have lots of grey things!
9:Welcome to NeverWinter! Our Plumbers are the best!
8:Welcome to NeverWinter! Traspassers will be tortured and terminated!
7:Welcome to NeverWinter! We are always awake!
6:Welcome to NeverWinter! Our Gardens kick ****!
5:Welcome to NeverWinter! The sewers don't really smell THAT bad!
4:Welcome to NeverWinter! Lord Nasher is a really nice guy!
3:Welcome to NeverWinter! Home of the first Magic hairpiece!
2:Welcome to NeverWinter! We've got ale that'll blow your puny little heads
off!
<drumroll>
"And now...the number one New NeverWinter Slogan....."
1:Welcome to NeverWinter! Where it's NEVER Winter!!!!!!!
::Wage grins and throws the card over his shoulder::
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Missive for Minerva
(Submitted by: HG Tarl)
"Ahhh", Tarl sighed, as he eased his bone-weary frame into the high-back
oaken chair. The burnished mahogany felt cool to his touch, as the nearby
fire crackled in the large fireplace of the Gilded Horseshoe Inn and Tavern.
Warming his hands, Tarl smiled as Minvera Snuggles, the attractive serving
maid, placed a steaming mug of spiced ale at his fire-side table.
"M'thanks, M'lady" Tarl said, returning Minvera's warm smile, and eagerly
scooping up the fiery drink. The ale seemed to burn it's way down into his
gullet, as he quickly downed the warming liquid. "I spoke with a Lady
bearing yer name this eve" Tarl said with a gasp, as he swallowed the last of
the spicy drink.
Minerva, had moved over to he Inn's large hearth, where she stoked the fire,
sending glowing-orange spark's swirling up the fireplace chimney. "Oh, ye
did M'lord?", the barmaid asked, her voice excited by the good news. Turning
back towards Tarl, Minerva's cheeks were rosy-red from the heat of the fire.
"The kidnapped lady Minverasun?" she asked, with a hopeful lilt in her soft,
gentle voice.
"Aye, indeed twas the lovely captive I didst speak with", Tarl replied with a
generous smile. "She asked fer me to tell her brother and sister's of the
Sun dat she tis of good health, and hast not been ' violated ', as she
herself put it." "Oh, the poor dear", Minvera said with a gasp, "Ye must
save her M'lord, ye just must!"
Tarl's eye's narrowed has he thought of the evil Bonze. "Yes M'lady, she also
gave me the words to send to the Evil One, so that I may yet purchase another
clue to her rescue." "If ye would be so kind as ta bring me a parchment and
quill, I shall set de words down in a missive."
Minvera hurried to the large dark-oak bar, and retrieving the writing
supplies, brought them back with yet another steam'n mug of the spiced ale.
"Here ye are M'lord", Minerva said as she placed the implements, and drink
down in front of the weary Harper with a practiced ease.
"Thankye lass", Tarl said as he quickly took up the emu-quill pen and began
to scrawl yet another missive to the Evil Bonze. "Don't ye worry M'lady,
many goodly folk are hurry'n ta her rescue", Tarl told Minvera as he
continued to write. "We'll have her back from dat Evil One soon."
Tarl carefully sprinkled a small amount of sand on the ink-wet parchment.
Blowing the sparkling sand off, Tarl rolled the parchment scroll up, and
sealed it with hot wax from the table's candle. Gulping the last of the
spiced ale, Tarl gathered up his well-worn cloak, and headed for the
Longsaddle Stables.
Silvermyst nickered as Tarl opened her stall door. "Yes ol girl, I am glad
ta see ye too." Tarl smiled at the silver-gray lightning steed, as he swung
himself up into the soft leather saddle. Leaning forward, Tarl whispered in
Silvermyst's ear "To Neverwinter ol girl, where we deliver this missive, and
await it's reply."
"Be strong M'lady Minvera" Tarl thought as he and Silvermyst streaked west
into the fading light of the setting sun. "Soon we shall find thee, and set
ye free."
May the Lady Tymora Guide and Bless Thy Path,
HG Tarl
Up on the Castle Top
(Submitted by: Ilustriel)
To the tune of..Up on the house top..
Up on the castle top, elven thieves pause
Out jump the ones that break Nasher's laws
Down through the chimney with lots of poise
All for their fences greedy joys.
Oh ho ho, no one knows
Oh ho ho, no one knows
Up on the castle top, elven thieves pause
Down through the chimney so silent they slip
Up on the castle top, elven thieves pause
Away they go having obtained their cause.
Oh ho ho, Lord Nasher will never know
Oh ho ho, Lord Nasher will never know
Ilustriel Morningstar
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The Finest Jewel
(Submitted by: Mearead)
{All dwarves will know of the Jewel Spoken of here}
{To the Jeweler of Axepeak}
What is a fine jewel
A diamond some say
It cuts and it shines both in the dark and in day
Tis not a diamond I say
What is a fine Jewel
A Ruby some say
The color of red, precious stone it be
Tis not a Ruby I say
What is a fine Jewel
A Sapphire some say
The color of blue, Precious in nature it be
Tis not a Sapphire I say
What is a fine jewel
A Amethyst some say
The color of purple, a remedy it be
Tis not a Amethyst I say
What is a fine jewel
A topaz some say
Multi colored it be, many uses it has
Tis not a Topaz I say
What is a fine jewel
A pearl some say
A white sphere of suffering
Tis not a pearl I say
What is a fine jewel
A emerald I say
The color of bright green, too fine it be
Tis emmrald I say
Tha Jeweral o' Axepeak
Tha swinger o' mugs
Tha Jewel o' tha clan
All this and more I say
Mearead son of Odain, son of Torn
Hunter o' Dragons
Dwarven Warrior
**Neverwinter Christmas Gift List**
(Submitted by: Iadris)
Dear NW Santa,
'Tis the holiday season once again. In the holiday spirit, I ask you for some
presents to be sent to those without whose help Neverwinter would not be as
fun--the underpaid & underappreciated, namely the monsters.
Ice hounds: Mouth wash, dry ice flavor. To keep their breath minty fresh.
Giant Kampfults: Murphy's Bark Polish & Anti-Graffiti Kit. To keep their bark
gleaming and spray paint-free.
Harpies: Discount coupons for 'Mademoiselle Medusa's Boutique--Distinguishing
Apparel for Demi- and Demi-Demi Humans'
Anhkhegs: Mandible-master. Got to keep those jaws in shape.
Centipedes: Discount coupons for Payless Shoes.
Mummies: Ace bandages, economy pack. For those times when things are
unraveling fast.
Giant Frogs: Mithril-plated crown and wand of princess detection, so they can
turn into princes.
Driders: Monopoly--Subterranean Edition. Game pieces embossed with likeness
of Lloth. For those long friendless nights when underground creatures stay
away and drows shun you.
Golems: Play-Dough Self-Creation Kit. Stone golem and wish you were an Iron
Golem? Just recreate yourself.
Beholders: Narcissus' Mirror, Anti-Magic Edition. So they can fall in love
and admire themselves. Forever.
Neverwinter Carol
(Submitted by: HG Tarl)
Neverwinter Night! (sung to "Silent Night")
Violent Night, Neverwinter Night!
All's not calm, All's not Bright.
Roun yon Realm's the goodly do Rule,
Un-Holy evil, so wicked and cruel.
Feeb them in Peee ee Veee Peeee
Fe-eb in Peee ee Veee Peeee.
Violent Night, Neverwinter Night!
The Goodly wake, to the sight.
Glorius Spells from Mystra afar,
Heaven-ly Gods Bless our great War.
Feeb them in Peee ee Veee Peeee
Fe-eb in Peee ee Veee Peeee.
Violent Night, Neverwinter Night!
Son's of good, Evil's dark light.
Radiant Bolts strike Evil's black Face
Slam them to-o the Gate with no Grace.
Feeb them in Peee ee Veee Peeee
Fe-eb in Peee ee Veee Peeee.
Violent Night, Neverwinter Night!
Wonderous Wand, lend us thy Light;
With the Harpers let us Sing,
"Death to the Evils", Forev-er Ring.
Feeb them in Peee ee Veee Peeee
Fe-eb in Peee ee Veee Peeee.
HG Tarl.
The Face of Evil
(Submitted by: HG Sharna)
In the wee hours just before dawn, two shadowy figures stood huddled beneath
the drafty stone edifice that served as Nasher's guard post in the center of
Neverwinter Square. Their fluttering cloaks wrapped securely about their
shoulders in an effort to insulate themselves against the blustery autumn
winds that swept in across the river, the adventurers exchanged a laugh that
reverberated off the cold granite walls in the empty square.
"Strahd is it?" Sharna chuckled. "Well then, with such a name it only seems
appropriate that Nasher would assign thee to the "graveyard" shift."
"Aye," NW Strahd chortled nervously, his eyes fixed upon the eastern horizon.
"I suppose that is so, M'lady. I just hope my relief arrives soon."
Following Strahd's intense gaze eastward, Sharna turned to see the rising sun
poke it's fiery head above the mist shrouded marshlands of Floodblest and
stretch it's golden arms across the horizon in a blazing, yet silent yawn.
Memories of another sunrise flooded Sharna's soul - a dawn shared with Renik
- and she smiled. It seemed only yesterday that they lay nestled in each
other's arms near the banks of the great river that winds though the
west-central woods. But before Sharna could utter her understanding for
Strahd's discomfort, the stillness of the dawn and the opposing reverie of
the observers was shattered by the clamorous arrival of a brash woman.
"Hee hee..." the seemingly intoxicated adventuress cackled, tripping and
falling on to the steps that lead into the guard shack. "What a night...
What a night!"
"Orc Mama," Strahd stated in the monotonous tone of greeting employed by
most, if not all of Nasher's guards that hid any trace of prejudice. Orc
Mama responded with an evil leer that distorted her stiking, normally
beautiful face, and she laughed chaotically about how she had just lured a
young paladin into the Lost Hills under the pretense of helping him gain
experience and, once there, how she had she promtly fee'b the unsuspecting
newbie.
Moments later the young paladin stumbled into the square mumbling
incoherently to himself. "Wha... What happened out there?" he muttered,
still oblivious to the evil treachery executed upon him by the evil Orc Mama.
"Yer fee'b ya dummy!" Orc Mama roared and continued to gloat. "Here, go
heal yerself," she bellowed tossing a few imperfect gems in his direction.
Far from the amount he needed to cure his affliction.
Shaking her head in contempt for the evil actions of the woman she now
recognized as a member of UDL, Sharna presented the young man with several
sparkling jewels to cover his healing expenses and led him by the arm to the
nearest temple. "I trust ye have learned a lesson this night," Sharna said
to the visibly shaken paladin as he emerged from the temple, his faculties
fully restored? Evil wears many faces and ye must be wary of whom ye put
your trust in."
"Aye, milady," he responded. "Much thanks to thee. I shall indeed be
cautious forthwith. I thank thee for your generosity and for thy words of
wisdom."
Dawn and Strahd's relief had both arrived as Sharna returned to the square.
Band of new adventurers began filling the square seeking heroic exploits and
experience. Swaying her shapely hips seductivly, a comely smile adorned Orc
Mama's lovely face as she approached the new arrivals. An enticing smile
upon a guise that even the most experienced of warriors would find
irresistible. Nevertheless, a face that is in truth, a facade. A mask
filled with false promises... that yields only grief... Beautiful, yes...
but the face of evil.
"Harper's..." Sharna wrote later after she obtained lodging at Daglow's Inn.
"As much as I detest the thought of having to be away from our home and the
wilds of Longsaddle, this incident confirms the need for us to spend more
time within the walls of Neverwinter and its outlying areas to protect new
adventurers from the likes of Orc Mama and other evils prey on the young and
inexperienced.
HG Sharna
Lady of the Silver Harp
The Harper's Guild
One Drow's Life
(Submitted by: Lord Sorn)
My Life began down far below
a world devoid of sun and snow
A world where wickedness and strife
were the only constants in my life
A life of emptiness and fears
of haunted dreams, of lies and tears
A century spent below the ground
one hundred years before I found
A passage out, a course to take
off I flew, my bonds to break
On that path I made my flight
in search of love, a guiding light
Yet I upon the surface found
my heritage still kept me down
Shunned by those who lived in light
forced to flee or else to fight
In town and village, those within
sought to flay my blackened skin
So back I fled into the darkened
to passion's call I did harken
And lo' became an evil lure
to draw the righteous to the sewer
Like moths unto a wicked flame
I'd smile and then their virtue claim
For months I plied my lecherous skills
with pleasure I stole my victims' wills
And turned them to the Dark Queen's way
while still I longed for the light of day
T'was then she came into my life
removing the sorrow and the strife
Her ruby lips, Her flaxen hair
Her beauty far beyond compare
Yet this was not what saved my soul
what cleansed my heart of darkest coal
It was her heart of gold that rescued me
by virtue of her radiant purity
-Sornyth El'Alren Lylyl Coal
Dedicated to the most beautiful and talented bard in all the realms...
Syren Coal
The Duel
(Submitted by: Lady Hela)
I was standing in the square of Neverwinter on a beautiful Monday
afternoon talking to all the citizens enjoying the weather. I was exchanging
stories with a young dwarf when a well dressed Drow, by the name of Nitzerreb
walked up to me. At least she showed a little bit of manners when she asked
me if I would like to go have a duel with her, one on one.
"Ok, Meet me at the old Helm Temple in five minutes!" Nitzer said. All
that went through my mind was a chance to strike down evil.
When I got to the temple, just east out of Neverwinter, I imagined
what a most wonderful place this must of been in its prime. For now it was
in ruins, The ceiling barely held up, and moss grew out of the numerous
carcks in the walls. I walked inside and started to chant some protection
spells when out of the shadows Nitzer blindsided me.
"Now feel Lloths wraith!!!" she screamed as she chanted Feeblemind,
the favorite spells of the drow. The Drows spell Didn't work!!! I had only
one chance to beat her so I recited the ruins of my scroll which contained
Hold Monster. Nitzer started to point a wand at me when she suddenly froze.
"NOW YOU WILL PAY FOR YOUR EVIL WAYS!!!" I screamed as I lured the kobold
which lived here, Over to The motionless Elf. With One quick blow the kobold
thrusted his short sword inbetween the shoulderblades of Nitzerreb. I threw
the kobold a pouch of platnum as I left the temple.
"Don't let this go to your ego." my mind was telling me. "You may have won a
battle but the war is far from over."
I did Have Nizerrebs approval for using her real name in this story
Invitation
(Submitted by: Bloodr0se)
WELCOME ONE AND ALL TO THE GILDED LADY TAVERN
As you walk through the doors you are greeted by the sounds of laughter
and dancin music. Liandra smiles at the pirate she is talkin to and saunters
your way. Sky blue and platinum silk hugging her body and rustling as she
makes her way through the tables to greet you.
" Lo there luvs," she says in a husky feminine voice. " What'll be your
pleasure this eve? The bar is open and serving your favorites, the girls
will be putting on another show at the top of the hour, there is gambling in
the back and good company at every turn."
Her dark blue eyes study you and she gives you a wink, a toss of her jet
black hair and a laugh as she leads you off to a table near the stage. She
gets you seated and motions for Twynkle to come over and take your drink
orders as she moves off to greet her next guests. You area bit surprised
that your well-intended pat missed it's mark, then chuckle to yourself as you
see her miss every one on her way back to the door without once seeming to do
so.
She seats the next group at the bar and Slvrbeard greets them and sets
them up with a round. The night is young and the options many. Come on in
and explore and enjoy yourselves. Twynkle saunters throughout the crowd as
well, serving drinks and being cajoled into a dance or two. Until of course
a fight breaks out over who gets the next dance....
Stop by on December 17th at 8pmEST! Located in the Triboar Arena. and
ABSOLUTELY NO FIGHTING! <wink>
Delivered by Bloodr0se for Gilded Ldy (Liandra)
PON
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