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   | The Olympia Times                                        issue g2-56 |
   | March 10, 1998                                                       |
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                        Player-contributed press



The Inner Circle and PLATO have provided me all they
promised under the Yellowleaf Accord.  My thanks to
the Illustrated Man for handling the mechanics of the
transfers.

                                -- Banquo's Ghost [ah7]



Hail once again Olympians, and a special hello to all you Drassans!
Another friendly reminder to check out the new and improved TIB
web page at:
http://members.aol.com/seehawk42

The site underwent a major revision last week and contains many new
items including a links page, Drassa News page and information on 
the new Mentor program.

It is strongly suggested that all players in the Drassa region visit the
site regularly for news and information on our fair region.

Good Luck to all,
Eric the Seehawk
TIB Minister of Foreign Affairs


                           -- Lords of Hammerhill [gz2]



Hear ye! Hear ye! A merchant venture is forming in the city of 
Port Aurnos. Those hearty souls who would wish to partake may 
send your missives to the House of Aekinskald.

                           -- House of Aekinskald [hj8]



The Church of Egraal is a new alliance based on religion.

We believe in Egraal, the God of Truth.

_Public information about the Church of Egraal_
Visit: http://www.algonet.se/~fsievert/index.html !
(before the word "fsievert" in this URL there should be a
"wavesign". I don't think that the Times shows it.)

_Questions, membership_
Write to: fsievert@algonet.se !

We offer membership to those who wish to follow Egraal.
Even if you're new in Olympia you will soon be influential
in the Church if you're dedicated.

Praise Egraal!

Yours,
Patriarch Saeter


                               -- The Maximilians [rw8]



       The Order of the Crescent, a member of TIB Alliance,
       publicly claims control of Eastern Ormos.  All visitors
       to this continent are encouraged to contact us on arrival
       to avoid any misunderstandings.

       All TIB rules are in effect and enforced.


                         -- Order of the Crescent [tw5]



Why are my Nobles "wearing a forest green sash" ?
With the misunderstanding between the LOC and my faction I
searched  for the basic cause of our disagreement.
I found three key components :
1.)  The LOC did not know which faction my nobles belonged to.
2.)  The LOC did not know the purpose of their visit.
3.)  My nobles did not know they were in LOC territory.
I understand why some factions do not want to mark their faction
members.  While their goals may not be compatible with
everyone knowing their faction members, mine are.
I shall mark my Nobles with a forest green sash. This states the
following conditions: [The noble wearing this sash is a
Member of the Druids of Scotland and as such will abide by all
laws of the territory they are in.  If they cause any trouble while
in your territory they shall be punished according to the laws of
the territory they are in. If they travel into any territory and are
asked to leave by the owner of the territory, they shall by the
shortest known route.
If any noble not of my faction or without the permission of my
faction  wears a forest green sash they shall cause all members
of their faction to be considered unclean and an enemy of my
faction. If anyone  wants a list of nobles authorized to wear a
forest green sash please feel free to email me.

                            -- Druids of Scotland [uq4]



One for All and All for One

                                   -- ROYAL LINES [yg9]







>Very well. I can see I have no other choice, and so I must comply.
>Lord Angelo, I join the other members and swear allegiance to your
>cause. But know this, if their was any other way I would take it.

We now control the governing members of three major alliances in
Olympia.

War was averted in Yellowleaf because we didn't want our men fighting
each other. We are now the ultimate power in Olympia.

And now, as the rumour mongers sharpen their quills to scribe some more
'witty' remarks, I, Lord Angleo, offer this challenge. May those who do
not believe that we exist say so, in a signed press in the Times. We
will prove our existance to you by destroying half of your faction
within 5 turns. Who could do such a thing? Who could be in a position to
destroy half a faction that could be situated anywhere in the world in
only 5 turns? If we are what we claim to be, we can. If not, we lose and
therefore we don't exist.

The rest is up to you.

Lord Angelo, Leader of The Shadow Alliance


                                     -- Dark One [5404]



Since all good things come in three, I feel it is my duty to
appeal to the horselords once more. Again without reaction
Kamath continued his joyride through the Kingdom of Delzoun
into the lands of the Raven.

Please note that your presence in our territory is not wanted
or asked for. If you would be so kind to forget your 'Ghazi' plan
we can leave it at that, if you choose to keep harassing us the way
you are now, we will not keep appealing for peace while you are
scouting our territory. We ask you polity to leave the area and peace
will be assured.

Speaking for the Lords of the Crown :



                                   -- Sir Codric [3910]



                                 Rumors



TIBS, SHMIBS!!!!  I want a real alliance!



Was it Rimon Musketeers?  Or Rum-on Muskatel?
I ferget!!!



Yvengi is a louse!



        First it was a murmur from within.
Then a murmur from without, and finally,
A true word of concern from within. It echoed
Lord Foul !?! The images it calls forth are
dark and frightful, unseming and evil ,yes
most foul indeed.
         Hence I reply .He who has understanding
knows the truth. They know it is a living
oxymoron. A spitting  in the face of true dispare.
         So I look within and the truth is in the oath of
honor "One for All and All for One" this is what
we hold most dear and when applied properly
it can overcome any obstacle and achieve
any goal. For no sacrifice is too small or large
for that which we hold most dear, The Oath.
          Let me proclaim to all who have known
me as Lord Foul a living oxymoron. Henceforth
I shall be known as Ebony Knight.
                One for All and All for One



   The children of Egraal are growing all across
   Olympia.  The Truth shall spread, and
   worship of Egraal shall be sweet.

   Join the Faith...  Get your heart right!






"The clock is ticking"

-Arthur, former leader of the SA

 The 'clock' is indeed ticking. It is a prominent part of the SA
member's web site. While Arthur was in power the clock was unreliable at
best. It was a countdown, but one that was changed upwards or downwards
most weeks irratically. Obviously I am not refering to a problem with
the web site, but to a undecisive leader. When the countdown finishes,
it happens. Arthur wouldn't commit to a definate date, so the clock was
useless.
 Lord Angelo however does not have this problem. Since he has been in
power the clock has changed once, and has been counting down one point
per turn ever since.
 I can't be sure what the counter relates to - although I can have a
pretty good guess. Recently orders have been frantic, I myself have been
recieving on average 20 mail list messages each day.

The clock is ticking. They are co-ordinating their efforts. They are
coming.

NB: Re the Gossip Page, the number quoted for the membership of the
shadow alliance is exagerrated by around 20.







The Thinker sees Bandwagon..... The Thinker considers his options....
The Thinker jumps on Bandwagon!

I have decided after long inter-psychological debate that I'm going to
jump on the web-site bandwagon and do myself a page. No reason, I just
want to spread the irratic works of my mind to new dimensions.

So, you may be asking, what will this web site (or web site as I like to
call it) have to offer?

Well, apart from my usual banter, it will have a rumor page of it's own
where aspiring gossipers may post there slanderous remarks. I will also
be doing a weekly or monthly survey on a particular topic (a bit like
the Olympia Awards only more frequent). Votes will be made online with
the wonders of CGI. Things are in there early stages, but I've already
had great demand for surveys such as "The one character who should by
right be struck by lightning in an unfortunate situation such as while
choosing vegetables" and "The Shadow Alliance...... A Nessecary Evil?".
Votes can be anomonous if desired, and also suggestions for future
surveys will be most welcome. The results will be posted on the web site
and in the Times.

I also hope to publish interviews with famous Olympia personalities. I
have set up a tempory e-mail address at thadiusthinker@hotmail.com. I
would welcome any suggestions or contributions for the site.
Particulary, suggestions of surveys to carry out are most welcome

I'm sure you'll all be visiting me at my new home which should be up and
running in a couple of weeks at most.

It's the old old story of the aspiring personality starting in the
gutter of the rumor section, but soon moving up the ladder of success to
web-site ownership. Today, the rumor section.... tommorow, who knows?