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10/22/99
Rolling Thunder: The Aramon Rolling Tower
On the secret testing grounds in Kiron's Basin, the Rolling Tower lumbered forward - a great, relentless engine of destruction. The earth trembled with its passing. Straw dummies raised for the demonstration lasted but a few minutes as the massive ballista bolts and twin archers rent the makeshift "troops". The tower then turned its might on the test structures. These fared little better despite their stout construction.
Pivoting to face the gathered crowd, the tower stopped amidst the flaming carnage and Elsin raised his sword in salute. "Behold!" he said, "a weapon worthy of Aramon's honor!" A great cheer arose from the gathered crowd.
Stating the need to preserve some secrecy, critical details of the Tower's abilities were withheld. It can be assumed based on it's armaments, however, that many a Drake or Sky Knight will fall to it's weapons. Built in Aramonian Keeps, the Rolling Tower stands ready to defend Elsin's Armies' from attack by land, sea, and air.
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10/08/99
KAMIKAZE RAT - TAROS
Raw Mogrium: The legendary, volatile substance that, when refined, forms the basis for the construction of powerful magical artifacts - the crystalline substance called Mogrite. It is said that in a partially refined state Mogrium was used as a weapon in ancient times. This volatile state produces powerful explosions when disturbed. In fact, legend has Garacaius altering his magical techniques, thus allowing himself to resist Mogrium's explosive effects. The process for creating this strain of Mogrium, however, has long been lost in the mists of time.
Now Aramon and Veruna wield the explosive might of gunpowder. The Necromancer of Taros knows he must compete by any means possible. Finally, his researches have uncovered this process for creating the volatile Mogrium derivative. His enemies tremble..
But this Mogrium is dangerous. Few of Lokken's troops have the courage to make use of the explosive. After all, only the children of Garacaius, born into their father's magics, can resist its blast. To carry his new weapon into battle, Lokken recruits the Giant Rats of Elam. These creatures, while stealthy and cunning, have little or no care for their own safety. A new weapon is born. Praise the Necromancer.
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10/01/99
Howling from the Spirit!
The phrase "She has the wolf in her" (roughly translated from tribal Zhonish) describes the necessary fierceness for a budding warrior/hunter. The linguistic origins of this phrase date back thousands of years. Darien is about to discover the truth behind this simple phrase.
From the dark-forests near Lahun, the SPIRIT WOLF rises to stand beside Thirsha and her forces. The Spirit Wolf is stealthy, strong, and fast. Nevertheless, its real power is subtle and quite remarkable. The Spirit Wolf may raise the "wolf" inside a fallen warrior to rejoin the battle at its side. The ghostly "Risen Wolves" have only half the power and strength of the Spirit Wolves...but a growing army of these quasi-mortal creatures is a terrifying prospect indeed. Spirit and Raised Wolves seem akin to the Undead of Taros, but apparently draw energy from a rival afterworld. The Spirit Wolf and it's minions share a special dislike for Tarosian undead and attack them with harrowing ferocity...and deadly efficiency.
The Spirit Wolf is yet another reason for enemies of Zhon to think twice before entering that wild and untamed land.
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9/29/99
The Lighthouse: Piercing the Darkness
Queen Kirenna announced another means of defense for the shores of Veruna. Woe to those who approach Veruna's shores, for they will be "enlightened" by the Lighthouse.
The finest marine architects of Veruna unveiled an impressive new defensive structure. Lead by the renowned engineer Harl Shawm of Lothol, they created an imposing edifice ideal for defense of coastlines and settlements. Lihr Priestesses may summon the Lighthouse - which reaches into the skies, seeing farther with sight and magic than any other emplacement in the Land. A hit from its weapon brings terrifying temporary paralysis. It can be built on land or in the tidal shallows of Darien's oceans. In conjunction with other ranged units, or patrolling warships, the Lighthouse greets those with hostile intent most discourteously.
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9/24/99
New battlefields for the Land of Darien
Ongoing expansion and exploration of Darien ever brings new territories into contention. Six new territories, including four of the most Sacred Sites in the Land, now feel the fury of war between the children of Garacaius.
