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Dear citizens,

I'd like to announce that our own Faber Ironhammer has graciously accepted the position of Coordinator for the Marketplace project. I ask anyone who has donations for this to give them to him. We still have openings for two assistants to also help him as well as get the reward afterwards of private ownership and 1/4 cost paid by the guild.

With all these projects, I ask the coordinators to keep all supplies at the depot at the docks, it is where the builder's office is and it is cow accessible. Also please inform either myself or Faber about totals in that depot and we can change the numbers on the boards (don't count things in other depots - gets confusing, trust me).

Also, the builder notified me that he has fixed the gates. Your keys should work now. If not, let me know asap. With Keys, I have recieved reports of two missing or lost. Please keep them in the Goldburg Depot. DO NOT CARRY THEM ON YOUR PERSON! The Kingdom of Silverbrand has strong penalties and safeguards for their keys, but they aren't necessary for us. Simply keep your key in the surface Depot until you are about to enter Goldburg. When you leave, leave the key in the surface depot. If you don't know where it is, ask. Always be sure the gates are locked when entering or leaving Goldburg. Simple measures like this will prevent our keys from getting into the wrong hands. I will order replacement keys, but will take a few days. They cost 40 coppers for each duplicate. Goldburg is a safe place for us to live and work, please don't jeopardize that by carrying keys.

In Service,
~Chester Copperpot

Today Troll's Bane was attacked by dragon's .I was asked to spread the message to all in Goldburg to be on the watch. There is much destrustion in the town so be careful.



Thank ya,
~Garius Stonehammer~

We have the following items already for the Arena project.
hammers = 11
saws = 17
copper ingots = 20
thread = 10
buckets = 19
shovels =10
wood shovels = 2
clay bricks = 60
stone bricks cut = 100

thank you to everyone that has helped to get materials.

~Garius & Tanya Stonehammer ~~

I would also like to thank Katagil sandhouse for her donation of 90 clay bricks to our projects.

Konrad Knox, a longtime customer, also donated 5 sets of Salkmerian armor, a molotov and a special axe to our armory. He has always supported our cause and offered us armor and weapons 'very' cheaply. I have decided to grant him 'associate' citizen status to further aid us in our efforts. As such, he has even agreed to come to trainings and help with training new warriors. He has an amazing knowledge of armors vs. weapon types and we can all learn from him. He will be our 'Armorer'. See him for any armor requests for yourself, and I shall see that he gets the materials he needs. New Citizen Benefit: Basically, anything a citizen needs for personal armor or weapons, you get for free. I will work out cost with Konrad.

Our next meeting will be in a few days ((Saturday 2pm CST// 9pm GMT)) and we will begin with the treasure hunt and training this time. Meet topside at the Silverbrand Stable. After the hunt, we shall return to the Hall for our regular business meeting ((About 3pm CST//9pm GMT)).

((Goldburg Quest #2
Treasure Hunt
Citizens only
Saturday 2pm CST//9pm GMT
Meet at Silverbrand Stable))

I hope we all can share in the treasure!
In Service,
~Chester Copperpot

Goldburg wrote:Konrad Knox, I have decided to grant him 'associate' citizen status to further aid us in our efforts.
In Service,
~Chester Copperpot

Sorry, Chester, but I as Ambassador of Silverbrand must tell you, that Konrad Knox is a human!
To all our citizens, it's allowed to use the mine.
But in the treaty with Silverbrand stands, that is is not allowed to use our mine by other races than dwarves! This a breach of contract!
Yours,
Surian Silverbeard
Ambassador of Goldburg
Ambassador of Silverbrand
Highpriest of Brágon

Surian,

Calm down. If you read the description of "Associate Citizenship" you'll see that they do not have access to the mines, only dwarves. Nothing is breached.

I need to meet with you anyway concerning these duties. Send me a dove on when you are available to meet.

~Chester

Dear Citizens,

I have taken some time this week and taken inventory of all our building materials stored at the Builder's office. I have updated the Citadel and Arena Plan pages with current numbers. The Citadel and the Theater are about 40% collected.

I'd like to thank Garius and Tanya Stonehammer for stepping up to help the Theater project. Active dwarves are what moves 'mountains'. In recognition, I want to appoint Garius as the Coordinator. I talked to Surian today, and he is really too busy with added ambassador duties to coordinate this, but will assist.

Thanks also goes to Konrad Knox for the many great armors he has provided to our members. His lecture last week on Armors vs. Weapon types was very enlightening. Again, if any of you need weapons or Armor, see Konrad. I also have gathered sufficient supplies for the armory, and I'll update this soon too.

Hrar has also arranged a fair price for our many Gold Ingots as well as recieved a promise of coin from our brothers of Silverbrand. Many thanks to his efforts.

Edmon has been steadily collecting Molotov Cocktails for our defense and many thanks to him for that difficult task.

The guild is growing, collecting and preparing. Don't forget to keep recruiting the several new dwarves that come to our Isle. I have placed an order for more keys, and should recieve them soon.

Next Meeting soon. ((Saturday 2pm CST//8pm GMT))
((CST=Central Standard Time, USA//GMT=Greenwich Mean Time))

Good things are happening and I wanted to keep everyone informed and give proper credit. If I have forgotten someone, please let me know.

In Service,
~Chester

Where will we be meeting?

~Katagil Sandhouse

The meeting will be in the Smithing Hall. I will have doors open to those that do not have keys yet.

If you don't know where the Hall is, meet me at the Silverbrand Stable no later than 5 minutes before. I will be there to show the way.

~Chester

The Arena items are coming along nicely. If you have anything to donate towards the arena project I will be grateful for any and all donations. The arena amounts are updated. Thank you everyone that is helping on any and all projects.





~~Garius Stonehammer

Hail,

I, Grumdin Coalbreaker, seek to join Goldburg as a proud citizen. I hope I can come together with one of the Goldburgers to talk about the terms and perhaps a tour of Goldburg. It sounds like a promising village for a dwarf to reside in.

May Brágon warm your fires,

Grumdin Coalbreaker

Aye! Welcome Grumdin! I shall be happy to meet with you soon.

Dear citizens,

We shall not have a meeting this week. Do not try to enter the Smithing Hall this week either, it was recently damaged by an Earthquake. ((Map reset caused more problems))

In Service
~Chester

Dear citizens,

It took some help from our friend, Lorian McGintish, but we got the rubble and stones cleared away and cleaned up the damage. Broken chairs were fixed and the Hall was cleaned up. The Walls have been reinforced and it is declared safe once again. Our Depot was even delivered as this was going on, completely repaired.

In view of this great work, lets celebrate by smashing some skulls!

I propose starting a series of Training exercises in which we shall practice "Group" tactics. Swordsmen, Archers, even non-fighters are encouraged to attend. We will have a quick "Molotov" training session, and then proceed to the southern woods and kill 100 skeletons in close formation combat.

If we are ever attacked, I don't expect one person to defend against it alone, but together we can become a formidable defense and fight with Honor! However, a team needs to practice together, as a team.

Meet in one dwarven day at the Silverbrand Stable. Armor and weapons will be provided from our armory for those without.

((Goldburg Quest #3-Player Quest
Skull Smashing
Citizens only
Saturday 2pm CST//8pm GMT
Meet at Silverbrand Stable))

Afterwards, as we happily divide our loot, free beer of my best brew to all of you in the Smithing Hall, for what you each do. Goldburg would be nothing without you.

In Service,
~Chester Copperpot

((Goldburg Quest #3-Player Quest
Skull Smashing
Citizens only
Saturday 2pm CST//8pm GMT
Meet at Silverbrand Stable))

((am at the Stable now... did I miss a change))

Katagil checks the parchment and rushes to the stable.

Dear citizens,

I apologize. I was stuck down a well, and couldn't find the way out in time. ((Some friends came over to help move a storage shed at 12pm, and we just got finished. It was very heavy!))

Some friends helped me out and now I am back.

Let's postpone the quest until tomorrow. This is my fault and I am truly sorry.

((Goldburg Quest #3-Player Quest
Skull Smashing
Citizens only
Postponed to Sunday 2pm CST//8pm GMT
Meet at Silverbrand Stable))

In service,
~Chester Copperpot

Here I sit all alone at the smith hall in goldburg. Finally made a meeting and no one else is coming..boohoo.

I Habith brought her down to Goldburg for a looksee, met up there with Chester... I think she has adopted us... another sister enters...

'Tis I who have been adopted by ye all. And it does me heart good of it, too.

Ye'll forgive an ignorant hill-dwarf the question I'm sure-- but the Silverbrand stable is where Lockjaw sells pack animals? I'm there ((or will be when I log back in)) but didn't see no friendly faces of my brothers...

I am there Mahe.
~Chester

Dear Citizens,

I would like to welcome Mahe Ironhall as a new member. She was introduced to us by Habith Horiwith. Today, we completed two treasure hunts together and earned Goldburg another 11 silvers toward our projects. She enjoyed the training and believe she will be a great asset to our community. Welcome!

I have also made my weekly trip to the docks and updated the list for the Citadel. Thanks to Edmon Entrails for the conifer logs, and thanks to Hrar Goldcairn for converting our Gold Ingots to Silvers. The Citadel is nearing completion with every passing week. Thanks to all who have donated materials.

I have also heard disturbing news concerning some rumors about a "ProphetKing" who claims he will conquer all of Gobaith. I wasn't concerned until I heard other rumors of other mighty warriors flocking to his banner. There may be more to this than Rumor.

We need to be prepared. We are still weak, unorganized and vulnerable to attack. This needs to change. When we go into battle, it must be as a combined force that can help and anticipate each other. We dare not under estimate our enemy.

Official Proclamation #6
By Order of the Chief,

All collection for projects shall slow to half rate, only collect half of what you normally would. The Daily Markets in TrollsBane shall be suspended for now. We shall organize Trainings every other dwarven day.
((Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 10pm CST//4am GMT))

We shall meet at the Silverbrand Stable. These trainings should be a priority for all that are able to attend, even if you cannot fight. Dual-Citizens with Silverbrand are excused from attending.

Saturday meetings and events shall continue as usual.

I fear War may come upon us all as a thief in the night. We must be ready.

In Service,
~Chester Copperpot

Note: No Poison weapons at any practices please!

Correction: Training times will be one hour later than posted.
((11pm CST//5am GMT))

See you this evening!

In Service,
~Chester Copperpot

Dear Citizens,

I recieved a letter today that I would like to share as it concerns all of us,

~Attached is a copy~

kristofdeath wrote:Dear Chester,
I have noticed alot of unrest in Troll's Bane today. Supposedly Dain attacked someone and made a blood ritual in the town. With all that is going on with the prophetking, I know right at the moment were are collecting at half speed for the different projects going on. I would like to know what you think of suspending the arena project at this time and using the materials we have to increase the citidal project to get it built faster so we have a safe haven for all or citizens and associates to rest during the up coming battles that are sure to happen.
Please let me know what you think, we can always get the materials to finish the arena just as fast as we already have. Tanya and myself fell uneasy in Troll's Bane and are thinking of moving all are assets to Silverbrand. The bad thing about this is we have no forge or carpentry area to use the closes is Vashikar, but there is a charge to use there area unless your a citizen of there town.

Your friend
~Garius

I would like to recommend to all to stay away from TrollsBane for the month of Mas. These attacks as well as the uncertainty of this month makes travel dangerous.

We have a trade agreement in place with the Hamlet of Greenbriar. Their Mayor, Amras Telemnar, is very friendly to our cause and may be considered an ally. If you need to work on wood products, I recommend there.

We have a forge, gemcutter and anvils in our Smithing Hall, as well as in Greenbriar. They also have tailoring equipment and a cooking oven.

I recommend that just for the next dwarven week, crafters stay either in Goldburg or in Greenbriar. Use the Teleporter between them, do not travel. I will remain in Goldburg and can reimburse you for the Teleporter expense.

I advise everyone to contuinue to attend the trainings ((Tonight 11pm CST)) and work either in Greenbriar or Goldburg. Everywhere else is problematic and may be dangerous. Be safe.

In Service,
~Chester Copperpot

PS: Garius, even if we had everything collected now, the Citadel wouldn't be completed in time before these events occur, trust me. We will continue on the projects posted.

Dear Citizens,

I have sent a letter to the prophet 'King' defining our position. If he violates the points I explained, we will conduct unrestricted, unconditional warfare upon them.

Official Proclamation #7
By Order of the Chief,

All citizens of Goldburg are hereby ordered not to aid, assist or trade with any known or suspected followers of the prophet 'King" Nihondril. A Trade Embargo is in effect.

Attacks or other misbehavior outside Goldburg and Silverbrand by them is to be ignored, unless a citizen of Goldburg or Silverbrand is involved.

Any attack upon any citizen of Goldburg or Silverbrand needs to be announced and dealt with swiftly if possible. Any attacks upon citizens of either Goldburg or Silverbrand shall be deemed an Act of War.

All Citizens are requested to stay in Silverbrand, Goldburg or Greenbriar for the next dwarven week.

In Service,
~Chester Copperpot, Chief

Dearest citizens,

I wasn't able to make our training this evening, as I was buying many supplies for Goldburg at the time.

Along the way, we recieved a grand compliment from mage, Eli Traivnus, who said that he wished he was a dwarf. As I stood, perplexed by his words, He further said that Goldburg is well organized, a close knit family. We eat together, play together, train together. He said he was very impressed with you all.

This is indeed a grand compliment from an Elder Mage of the Academy. It is a credit to all the hard work you all do, and the friendship and loyalty I am blessed to enjoy. I wanted to pass this along and say keep it up, people notice!

Our great race is tomorrow. ((6pm GMT in Greenbriar)) Hrar volunteered to watch the silverbrand stable, yet I still need a volunteer to watch the trollsbane stable. I also need someone to walk along with the racers and write down stories about the race. I will be busy in Greenbriar and Varshikar. This will be a day to remember!

In Service,
~Chester Copperpot

If anyone wants to still train I will be in Silverbrand at 11:00 pm (cst) tonight.


Thank you
~Garius Stonehammer

Dear citizens,

There will be no practice this evening. I am curently deep in the Western Woods on business and would rather concentrate on tomorrows gathering.

There's no real need for a meeting, so....
Let's have two treasure hunts! We have several maps that require 3-4 dwarves to get, and will be good training.

((Goldburg Quest #4-Player Quest
Treasure Hunts
Citizens only
Saturday 2pm CST//8pm GMT
Meet at Silverbrand Stable))

We will continue training next dwarven week at the same times and days. ((M,W,F 11pm CST)) I am also currently updating our armory. There are pleanty of armors and weapons for you if you ask.

I have also gathered many more materials for the Citadel and will post that update soon. Hehe, I have to find another depot to put it all in now, I filled up the depot at the docks! This is a good problem for us though and shows that we are growing, and we are the fastest and best gatherers on the Isle. I'm certain others are jealous of what we have gathered. Keep up the good work, get some rest and we'll get some treasures tomorrow!

In Service,
~Chester

Dear citizens,

I have updated our Treasury, Armory and Citadel project totals.

Many thanks go to Edmon for the cocktails. Thanks to Magnus Magnol for a donation of 100 silvers. Thanks to the "Stonehammers" for their donation of buckets and handles. Thanks to Habith and Katagil for making bricks and collecting wood. I am also working very hard, and the totals show this.

I believe the Citadel is getting close to being ready to begin construction. I will begin contacting our builder about beginning both this and the arena projects. I'm running out of depots to keep things, hehe.

With our preparations to gather materials, let's not forget that danger still lurks in the shadows. No news isn't always 'good' news. Keep attending the trainings, work on your fighting abilities, and make use of our armory whenever needed. Let's be prepared.
((Next training on Monday at 11pm CST))

Keep up the good work!

In Service,
~Chester

Konrad Knox here, my dwarven friends.
I'd like to ask if I could join you on the treasure hunts you do for practice. I seek no reward, neither do I want any part of the treasure. If the guards are dangerous, I just want a bit of action, and to make sure everyone is secure and safe.

Dear Konrad,

If you read our Laws, you will find that you have every right, and even the expectation to join us in practice, treasure hunts or anything else provided for citizens of Goldburg. You are our official Armorer too after all.

I quote:
§ 10.2 Associate-citizens
For service to the Village, the Chief may honor certain individuals of any race to become Associate-citizens and receive most of the benefits of Goldburg citizenship. They must be able to speak the new language, and be willing to abide by all the Laws of Goldburg. The only benefit they can not recieve is the access to the Mines, as the Friendship Treaty with Silverbrand forbids non-dwarves from entering the mines. The Chief may honor or revoke Associate Citizen status according to the individuals actions.

You are welcome to any of our events. I am sorry if this wasn't made clear before.

In service,
~Chester Copperpot

Dear Citizens,

I am sorry for being absent these few days, but I was detained in Greenbriar by a cow. I can now happily announce the addition of 2600 bricks and 1100 conifer boards to our totals for the Citadel. The total materials for the Floor is complete, with less than half left to get for the other parts of the project.

I will be available for training in one Dwarven Day at the normal time. ((Friday 11pm CST))

We will also postpone our weekly meeting by one day as I have a meeting to attend in TrollsBane. We still need more training as a group, so I propose we do some 'Skull-Bashing' again. Meet me at the usual time at the Silverbrand Stable. If anyone needs armor or weapons, ask me there, it's available to anyone who needs any.

((Goldburg Quest #5-Player Quest
Skull Smashing
Citizens only
Sunday 2pm CST//8pm GMT
Meet at Silverbrand Stable))

Afterwards, let's talk about your concerns and questions in the Smithing Hall over some beer! ((3pm CST//9pm GMT))

In Service,
~Chester Copperpot