Extended Tsrrin and Mysterious Harbingers

Creed sent the following report to TMN:

Hail Para,

Chance and I would like to share some sketches of some of the recent strange happenings in and around Puddleby.

Chance was part of the battle in Trooltown recently, and was able to make a sketches of the "Terror'kin," which also was apparently one of the "harbingers" that have been appearing one by one. I did not record any message, if there was one.

I was there for the Ona Chigger invasion, and once again I was able to be present at the killing of the herald, which I did sketch. This time I also was able to record the herald's message of impending distress.

I'm sure everyone has noticed that costumes and pumpkins have remained around long after Tsrrin would normally be over.

During a recent rescue mission to Deathtrap Noids, a number of us were able to actually don Deathtrap Noid costumes.

It was fun for about 8.2 seconds, but we found that when noids attacked, it was hard to tell friendlies apart from enemies, and the rescuers fell.

Unfortunately, I lay fallen for quite some time during what turned out to be a Scavenger Bird invasion and the third harbinger. I have heard there was also a Starbuck invasion, but both Chance and I were in the library during that time.

However, Chance did play a small part at the end of the Tor invasion. It appears this was the fifth harbinger. She sketched the fall of the Tor herald, and recorded its message. We all seem to still be awaiting the final message or outcome of these harbingers . . . of course, if anyone has more information, that would be welcome.

Two other items that may or may not be related. Recently Chance joined Drablak and several others in an attempt to find the entrance to Lugubrion's demesne. At one point while exploring in the marsh, the group approached the Marsh Hermit's hut. They were not able to go inside; instead the Hermit greeted them at the door, actually stepping outside and making one of his usual odd comments.

Later, this group traveled all the way down into the depths of the Jade Noids Lair, entering the second room and finding a new entry apparently recently blasted into a third, deeper chamber. This chamber held Jade, Azurite, and Pitch Noids and a couple of odd features, including an underground river that appeared to be blocked where it should exit into the chamber. Lugubrion seemed to be nearby but still could not be located. I understand that some of the group, including Drablak and Phroon, eventually found yet another entry in the marsh, but Chance was not able to follow them into it and so her part in this quest was ended.

Just for fun, I want to add one silly sketch. Chance, Maximum, Pun'isher, and some others went to LP to hunt. As there were numerous Swamp Ferals and CMRs there, Pun'isher decided to put down some zu. Chance and Maximus just had to tease Pun'isher about putting down enough zu to hold back an army of ferals, but as usual, she was ready with a comeback.

I hope everyone enjoys these recent reports.

Cheers,
-Creed (with additional reporting by Chance)

Posted by Para at November 11, 2007 03:38 PM