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REGULATIONS for ENTRY INTO and DEPARTURE FROM TAGLAHAR


1. No uniformed soldiers may enter Taglahar. Uniformed ambassadors may enter with signed permission from the Magistrate.


2. Weapon shipments are prohibited without signed permission from the Magistrate.


3. The contents of all containers are subject to examination by Taglahar officials.


4. All goods entering and leaving Taglahar are subject to duties by the following schedule:


Grains - one tenth
Metals - one tenth
Livestock* - one fifth
Paper products - one tenth
Timber - one tenth


*Wagon teams and similar beasts of burden are exempted.


5. Personal items are exempt from duty.


6. Failure to abide by the above regulations may result in a fortnight's imprisonment and/or confiscation of all goods.
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The way out is beyond this Gate. Find allies like me when you get out of here.
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Your Noble Highness:


I was deeply honored to receive your most recent correspondence. Per your instructions, we have increased the pace of excavation and construction. The slaves are now working double shifts, and while this has resulted in an understandable increase in floggings, hobblings, brandings and fatalities, we feel that this increase will result in achieving the goals that you have wisely mandated.


I beg you to continue the shipments of slaves so that we can maintain our schedule. Aside from the loss of slaves due to punitive measures, our workforce suffers from all manners of disease. I will spare you the details of the afflictions that are generating our losses, although suffice it to say, they are quite unpalatable.


Your subjects stand behind you in our aim to complete the city of Taglahar.


Your Loyal Subject,
Kiron Orbes
Chief Architect
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Incident Report - Taglahar Project, Day 521


While excavating Area 18, the tunnel supports collapsed, burying fourteen workers. One of the remaining workers (out of 30) used the opportunity to create a disturbance. Arming himself with a shovel, the slave leapt atop an ore cart and began shouting slogans designed to spark a slave uprising. Seditious phrases against His Noble Highness were uttered. The slave continued to rant and rave, condemning the Taglahar project and forecasting doom for all who would live here.


At this point, the other slaves began to pick up their tools and joined in the chant, so I sent a messenger off to the garrison requesting assistance. By the time the small rebellion started to grow beyond Area 18, the soldiers arrived and put a swift end to the unrest.


Total Dead: 40 slaves / 2 foremen / 5 soldiers
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Your Noble Highness,


I regret to inform you that the wild rumors you referred to in your last letter have some basis in fact. Trusted associates of mine have confirmed the strange and unexplained happenings you mentioned. These men I refer to are above reproach, and I trust them completely. In fact, I have seen such a happening with my own eyes.


I was filling out my daily reports late one evening when, while taking a short rest, a chill wind enveloped me. Considering we are underground, I took notice immediately. I then turned around and looked at my writing table, and was shocked to see my stylus moving over my tablet as if it were being manipulated by a disembodied writer. As I stepped closer, I could see that the stylus was forming words: "TAGLAHAR IS DOOMED" As I stood there, thunderstruck, the tablet suddenly flew off the table and crashed into the wall of my chamber, breaking into many pieces.


I beseech you, Your Most Noble Highness, that I am not trying to sow the seeds of doubt in your mind. I remain fully committed to the fair administration of Taglahar in a fashion you would approve of. However, I would be remiss in my duties if I failed to inform you of the troubles that have befallen us. Morale among the administration is low, and some have deserted your service.


I await your reply.


Your Loyal Servant,
Karl Oaff
Magistrate
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This morning our expedition discovered a network of natural caverns near the summit of Mount Daglathor, the name given to this volcano by the local inhabitants. They form a vast warren of tunnels that appear to lead downward toward the very heart of the mountain itself. My volcano specialist continues to assure me that the mountain is stable, so I have decided to lead us deeper into the mountain.


Perhaps we can find precious stones further down.


I must comment again on the strange beliefs of the local inhabitants. They seemed warm and friendly at first, but as soon as we indicated that we would be journeying up the mountain, a look of sheer terror crossed their faces and they began avoiding us. Within moments, we were left alone in the village square; not a single individual remained to talk to us!


Personally, I find this encouraging, as their attitude makes it extremely unlikely that they've combed through these caverns for the gemstones we seek. We will camp here for the evening and continue our journey downward tomorrow.
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To: All Mercenaries and Soldiers
From: High Priest Ulander
Subject: Attention to Duty


It has recently come to my attention that certain security lapses have occurred in the upper reaches of the temple. These breaches involved infidels who were simply able to stroll into our holiest of places undetected. In a number of the cases, the interlopers were completely unaware of what they had done!


All intruders have since been sacrificed. However, I'm sure I don't need to remind you that security is more important than ever in this critical time for our group. The success of our venture depends on each one of you putting forth one hundred percent, and I expect nothing less.


Moving forward, I've put together a list of initiatives for us to follow:


1. No drinking on duty. Those caught drunk at their posts will be punished harshly.


2. Keep up with your sleep. Don't show up for duty expecting to catch a nap.


3. Do not talk unless it is required to complete your work. It is a distraction, and could signal your presence to intruders.


In addition to the above, I am hereby announcing a contest in which a prize will be awarded to the sentry who manages to capture the most intruders. The prize is still to be determined at this point, but rest assured it will include a higher standing and increased power within our order.


Hail Daglathor!
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Iron Key
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Iron Key
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I failed to put out the fires. Vim's torment will continue.
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I need a Weapon before I go further into the Pit.
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I must find the Wizard's Rune and Scroll. I bet the Gremlins have them...
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I must return the Rune and the Scroll to the Wizard.
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You need to get out of here? I'll help you, but you have to find my Rune and Scroll. The Gremlins in the town have stolen them.
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At last, my Rune and my Scroll. I hope you destroyed the Gremlins... I'll teleport us to the Giant Skeleton now.
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Maybe you didn't hear me right the first time. I need my Rune AND my Scroll. Go back and get the Scroll or I won't help you.
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Maybe you didn't hear me right the first time. I need my Rune AND my Scroll. Go back and get the Rune or I won't help you.
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Have you already forgotten your quest? Go get the Scroll and the Rune! I'll teleport you back to make it easier.
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Follow me.
I want to give you something.
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There... finally free from this damned cage!
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Hey! You! Yeah, you! Help me out! I can pick any lock in here if you get my Tools for me.
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All creatures' power is rooted in magic. The color of a creature's targeting circle indicates what Magic Type it is. Each magic type has a weakness. Fire (Red Circle) burns Earth , Earth (Green) dominates Air, Air (Light Blue) rules over Water, and Water (Dark Blue) quenches Fire.
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Everyone knows the Sun rises in the East.
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I need a Magic Weapon to use this Forge.
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I need a Magic Element to use this Forge.
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To use this Forge, place a Magic Item and an Element into the pool. When done, activate the nearby Switch.
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The Orc tribe has built an Outpost down here. I should try to stay out of sight.
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The Orcs have trapped Sludge Monsters from the Pit. If I can keep unseen and free them, they might attack the Orcs...