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2009-08-03T03:15:24Z

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	My father had never spoken to me about my mother or the circumstances of her death. However, as he lay on his death-pyre, my ailing father decided to unburden himself and relate his saddest memories as his last gift to me.		My father had never spoken to me about my mother or the circumstances of her death. However, as he lay on his death-pyre, my ailing father decided to unburden himself and relate his saddest memories as his last gift to me.

-	When I was merely a small phaetling, my parents used to take great joy in travelling to one remote Tenochlan village. There they would sit on the local store's verandah and slowly sip on their Lantern Oil wine and stare across the broad jungle canopy.	+	When I was merely a small phaetling, my parents used to take great joy in travelling to one remote Tenochlan village. There they would sit on the local store's verandah, slowly sipping on their Lantern Oil wine whilst gazing across the sun-dappled jungle canopy.

-	They spent many days in this quiet solitude, but one day their peace was disturbed when terror suddenly tore through air. The smell of burning flesh and sounds of panic-striken villagers announced the arrival of an unspeakable horror - a round, floating monstrosity with a tooth-filled maw and one blue eye surrounded by stalks that fired fire and lightning.	+	They spent many days content in this quiet solitude, but one day their peace was forever broken when terror suddenly tore through air. The smell of burning flesh and sounds of panic-striken villagers announced the arrival of an unspeakable horror - a round, floating monstrosity disfigured by a tooth-filled maw and one blue eye. It was surrounded by flailing stalks that attacked with fire and lightning.

-	My parents were experienced defenders of their homeland, and were confident that their combined breathe weapons would save them. Terror gripped my father as they discovered that their defences had been rendered useless by the creature's mere presence!	+	My parents were experienced defenders of their homeland, and were confident that their combined breathe weapons would save them. Terror gripped my father as he discovered that their defences had been rendered useless by the creature's mere presence!

-	Despite his preternatural speed and agility, a beam from one of the creature's stalks struck him and he inexplicably lost control of his own body. He watched helplessly as the monster razed the village to the ground. He himself would have died that day had it not been forced to retreat when it's eye was pierced by a villager's spear.	+	Despite his preternatural speed and agility, a beam from one of the creature's stalks struck him and he inexplicably lost control of his own body. To his everlasting shame, he watched helplessly as the monster razed the village to the ground and killed the love of his life. He himself would have died that day had it not been forced to retreat when it's eye was pierced by a villager's spear.

		+	These events weighed heavily in my Father's memories, and regretted his seemingly cowardice inaction up to the day he died.

		+	It may have been some act of cosmic Karma, or a cruel joke from the twisted mind of Eris, that led to the granting of the same-such monstrosity into my care. I struggled long and hard with the reality that this creature presented to me, and in the end acknowledged that all beings have the potential for good as well as evil in them. I have since named my companion Smiz after a heroic DEVotee of reknown, and he has proven to me his unfailing devotion to me. In fact, he has progressed well under my tuteledge and may eventually even become a Hero of Lost Souls.
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		+	Together with Smiz and Billebowkwathaan'xia, I continue to plumb the depths of the world. One day, I hope to accumulate enough knowledge and experience to become a Legend across the land of Lost Souls.

	***		***

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		+	My father had never spoken to me about my mother or the circumstances of her death. However, as he lay on his death-pyre, my ailing father decided to unburden himself and relate his saddest memories as his last gift to me.
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		+	When I was merely a small phaetling, my parents used to take great joy in travelling to one remote Tenochlan village. There they would sit on the local store's verandah and slowly sip on their Lantern Oil wine and stare across the broad jungle canopy.
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		+	They spent many days in this quiet solitude, but one day their peace was disturbed when terror suddenly tore through air. The smell of burning flesh and sounds of panic-striken villagers announced the arrival of an unspeakable horror - a round, floating monstrosity with a tooth-filled maw and one blue eye surrounded by stalks that fired fire and lightning.
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		+	My parents were experienced defenders of their homeland, and were confident that their combined breathe weapons would save them. Terror gripped my father as they discovered that their defences had been rendered useless by the creature's mere presence!
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		+	Despite his preternatural speed and agility, a beam from one of the creature's stalks struck him and he inexplicably lost control of his own body. He watched helplessly as the monster razed the village to the ground. He himself would have died that day had it not been forced to retreat when it's eye was pierced by a villager's spear.
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		+	***
	Life has never been overly serious for this particular Pheathon. Don't get me wrong; I am not reckless with my body and have no issue with running away from any situation that looks fatal. It's just that I have a intense desire to explore as much of the universe as Phaethally possible, and if that entails a few mortal encounters in exchange for knowledge - so be it.		Life has never been overly serious for this particular Pheathon. Don't get me wrong; I am not reckless with my body and have no issue with running away from any situation that looks fatal. It's just that I have a intense desire to explore as much of the universe as Phaethally possible, and if that entails a few mortal encounters in exchange for knowledge - so be it.

Beasty: /* The Latest Chronicles of the Drake Ranger Beasty */

2009-04-18T01:39:12Z

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	Life has never been overly serious for this particular Pheathon. Don't get me wrong; I am not reckless with my body and have no issue with running away from any situation that looks fatal. It's just that I have a intense desire to explore as much of the universe as Phaethally possible, and if that entails a few mortal encounters in exchange for knowledge - so be it.		Life has never been overly serious for this particular Pheathon. Don't get me wrong; I am not reckless with my body and have no issue with running away from any situation that looks fatal. It's just that I have a intense desire to explore as much of the universe as Phaethally possible, and if that entails a few mortal encounters in exchange for knowledge - so be it.

-	As I write this, Billebowkwathaan'xia (or Bill for short) is resting peacefully after a good meal. Our bond, forged upon my allegiance to the rangers, is deep indeed. In fact, my link with Bill was forged long ago as inseperable companions during my childhood in Tenochlan. We explored the depths of the Demonad jungle, visited the Dwarvish halls of Banir Lore, and even dared to through stones at the windows of Shadow Tower.	+	As I write this, Billebowkwathaan'xia (or Bill for short) is resting peacefully after a good meal. Our bond, forged upon my allegiance to the rangers, is deep indeed. In fact, my link with Bill was forged long ago as inseperable companions during my childhood in Tenochlan. We explored the depths of the Demonad jungle, visited the Dwarvish halls of Banir Lok, and even dared to through stones at the windows of Shadow Tower.

	My forced departure from Tenochlan left a deep rift in both our souls, and Bill found the courage to strike out in search of me. After wandering for many months we were reunited with the assistance of Prince Gavadel. One day perhaps our bond will allow us to communicate as the equals we are rather than as Master and Follower.		My forced departure from Tenochlan left a deep rift in both our souls, and Bill found the courage to strike out in search of me. After wandering for many months we were reunited with the assistance of Prince Gavadel. One day perhaps our bond will allow us to communicate as the equals we are rather than as Master and Follower.

-	Since then we have been through many adventures together including the watery kingdom of Et'zlaerhi, the madness that is R'lhey and the cold stone tunnels of Scyros. Once even fell into the depths of oblivion where only the goodwill of DEVoted watchers known as Elronuan and Chaos allowed us to live and fight again another day. It will take a lifetime to rebalance the scales of Karma for their favours.	+	Since then we have been through many adventures together including the watery kingdom of Et'zlaerhi, the madness that is R'lhey and the cold stone tunnels of Scyros. Once we even fell into the depths of oblivion where only the goodwill of DEVoted watchers known as Elronuan and Chaos allowed us to live and fight again another day. It will take a lifetime to rebalance the scales of Karma for their favours.

	Each one of these explorations have gained us valuable knowledge, and even the most fatal of encounters yield gems of truth. I am thankful for the spiritual renewal that being a ranger familiar imparts to Bill, but I am nonetheless tormented with the knowledge that my leadership brought her to such an end.		Each one of these explorations have gained us valuable knowledge, and even the most fatal of encounters yield gems of truth. I am thankful for the spiritual renewal that being a ranger familiar imparts to Bill, but I am nonetheless tormented with the knowledge that my leadership brought her to such an end.

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	My forced departure from Tenochlan left a deep rift in both our souls, and Bill found the courage to strike out in search of me. After wandering for many months we were reunited with the assistance of Prince Gavadel. One day perhaps our bond will allow us to communicate as the equals we are rather than as Master and Follower.		My forced departure from Tenochlan left a deep rift in both our souls, and Bill found the courage to strike out in search of me. After wandering for many months we were reunited with the assistance of Prince Gavadel. One day perhaps our bond will allow us to communicate as the equals we are rather than as Master and Follower.

-	Since then we have been through many adventures together including the watery kingdom of Et'zlaerhi, the madness that is R'lhey and the cold stone tunnels of Scyros. Once even fell into the depths of oblivion where only the goodwill of DEVoted watchers known as Elronuan and Chaos allowed us to like and fight again another day. It will take a lifetime to rebalance the scales of Karma for their favours.	+	Since then we have been through many adventures together including the watery kingdom of Et'zlaerhi, the madness that is R'lhey and the cold stone tunnels of Scyros. Once even fell into the depths of oblivion where only the goodwill of DEVoted watchers known as Elronuan and Chaos allowed us to live and fight again another day. It will take a lifetime to rebalance the scales of Karma for their favours.

	Each one of these explorations have gained us valuable knowledge, and even the most fatal of encounters yield gems of truth. I am thankful for the spiritual renewal that being a ranger familiar imparts to Bill, but I am nonetheless tormented with the knowledge that my leadership brought her to such an end.		Each one of these explorations have gained us valuable knowledge, and even the most fatal of encounters yield gems of truth. I am thankful for the spiritual renewal that being a ranger familiar imparts to Bill, but I am nonetheless tormented with the knowledge that my leadership brought her to such an end.

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	Life has never been overly serious for this particular Pheathon. Don't get me wrong; I am not reckless with my body and have no issue with running away from any situation that looks fatal. It's just that I have a intense desire to explore as much of the universe as Phaethally possible, and if that entails a few mortal encounters in exchange for knowledge - so be it.		Life has never been overly serious for this particular Pheathon. Don't get me wrong; I am not reckless with my body and have no issue with running away from any situation that looks fatal. It's just that I have a intense desire to explore as much of the universe as Phaethally possible, and if that entails a few mortal encounters in exchange for knowledge - so be it.

-	As I write this, Billebowkwathaan'xia (or Bill for short) is resting peacefully after a good meal. Our bond, forged upon my allegiance to the rangers, is deep indeed. In fact, my link with Bill was forged long ago as companions during my childhood in One day perhaps our bond will allow us to communicate as the equals we are rather than as Master and Follower.	+	As I write this, Billebowkwathaan'xia (or Bill for short) is resting peacefully after a good meal. Our bond, forged upon my allegiance to the rangers, is deep indeed. In fact, my link with Bill was forged long ago as inseperable companions during my childhood in Tenochlan. We explored the depths of the Demonad jungle, visited the Dwarvish halls of Banir Lore, and even dared to through stones at the windows of Shadow Tower.

		+	My forced departure from Tenochlan left a deep rift in both our souls, and Bill found the courage to strike out in search of me. After wandering for many months we were reunited with the assistance of Prince Gavadel. One day perhaps our bond will allow us to communicate as the equals we are rather than as Master and Follower.

-	She and I have been through many adventures together and once even courted oblivion. It was only the goodwill of the DEVoted watchers known as Elronuan and Chaos that we lived to fight another day. It will take a lifetime to rebalance the scales of Karma for their favours.	+	Since then we have been through many adventures together including the watery kingdom of Et'zlaerhi, the madness that is R'lhey and the cold stone tunnels of Scyros. Once even fell into the depths of oblivion where only the goodwill of DEVoted watchers known as Elronuan and Chaos allowed us to like and fight again another day. It will take a lifetime to rebalance the scales of Karma for their favours.

		+	Each one of these explorations have gained us valuable knowledge, and even the most fatal of encounters yield gems of truth. I am thankful for the spiritual renewal that being a ranger familiar imparts to Bill, but I am nonetheless tormented with the knowledge that my leadership brought her to such an end.

		+	The latest such trauma came at the fangs of the gargantuan spiders of Spiderwood. Fortunately I had managed to join forces with a truly unique entity known as Arc. His skill with the fiery blade was matched only by the eldritch powers granted by his master Ahrikol. Soon after, Bill rejoined us and we were exacting vengeance on the swarm that had killed Bill. It was then that Arc drew upon a power so dark and evil that it drew the very life out of the horde one spider at a time. I have heard of such forbidden arts and even dared to whisper its name - necromancy. But it is a very different experience to witness its vile effects first hand. I could not help but back away from Arc after our victory, and I can say I am ashamed to have done so.

-		+	There are some truly evil beings in this world, but condemning someone as evil for using forbidding knowledge is to perpetuate ignorance. It does not become seekers of knowledge to judge such an honourable person as being unworthy of my gratitude. I can only hope that we meet again so I can properly thank him for his assistance.
-	** To be completed...	+
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2009-04-17T23:31:47Z

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	Life has never been overly serious for this particular Pheathon. Don't get me wrong; I am not reckless with my body and have no issue with running away from any situation that looks fatal. It's just that I have a intense desire to explore as much of the universe as Phaethally possible, and if that entails a few mortal encounters in exchange for knowledge - so be it.		Life has never been overly serious for this particular Pheathon. Don't get me wrong; I am not reckless with my body and have no issue with running away from any situation that looks fatal. It's just that I have a intense desire to explore as much of the universe as Phaethally possible, and if that entails a few mortal encounters in exchange for knowledge - so be it.

-	As I write this, Billebowkwathaan'xia (or Bill for short) is resting peacefully after a good meal. She and I have been through many adventures together and once even courted oblivion. It was only the goodwill of the DEVoted watchers known as Elronuan and Chaos that we lived to fight another day. It will take a lifetime to rebalance the scales of Karma for their favours.	+	As I write this, Billebowkwathaan'xia (or Bill for short) is resting peacefully after a good meal. Our bond, forged upon my allegiance to the rangers, is deep indeed. In fact, my link with Bill was forged long ago as companions during my childhood in One day perhaps our bond will allow us to communicate as the equals we are rather than as Master and Follower.
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		+	She and I have been through many adventures together and once even courted oblivion. It was only the goodwill of the DEVoted watchers known as Elronuan and Chaos that we lived to fight another day. It will take a lifetime to rebalance the scales of Karma for their favours.

Beasty: /* '''Tribute to the Drake Rangers''' */

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'''Tribute to the Drake Rangers'''

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	we applaud you<br>		we applaud you<br>
	'''IT'S TO DRAKES A BEER WE RAISE!'''		'''IT'S TO DRAKES A BEER WE RAISE!'''
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		+	== The Latest Chronicles of the Drake Ranger Beasty ==
		+
		+	Life has never been overly serious for this particular Pheathon. Don't get me wrong; I am not reckless with my body and have no issue with running away from any situation that looks fatal. It's just that I have a intense desire to explore as much of the universe as Phaethally possible, and if that entails a few mortal encounters in exchange for knowledge - so be it.
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		+	As I write this, Billebowkwathaan'xia (or Bill for short) is resting peacefully after a good meal. She and I have been through many adventures together and once even courted oblivion. It was only the goodwill of the DEVoted watchers known as Elronuan and Chaos that we lived to fight another day. It will take a lifetime to rebalance the scales of Karma for their favours.
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		+	** To be completed...
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	----		----
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		+	== ... and the Out of Character contents starts here ==

	'''Background'''		'''Background'''
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	* Continue to improve as a dagger user		* Continue to improve as a dagger user
	* To be as close to 100% bonding with Bill as possible		* To be as close to 100% bonding with Bill as possible
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-	'''Future Plans'''	+	'''What's on my mind right now - or at least when I last updated...'''
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		+	Now that i've reached hero, my goal is to climb up the XP mountain and get to Legend. It's going to be a slow slog as some other players have pointed out - ranger is one of the slowest guilds to level in. As with everything else in life, you end up doing what best suits your own personal ethos - I'm not in it purely for levels... the world of LS is so large that exploration is half the fun.

-	I'm slowly but surely climbing the Experience ladder and hope to reach Hero (level 50) in the next two weeks. The slog gets really hard since the necessary XP goes up on each level, and I need to decide what I want to concentrate on.	+	However, I'm finding there are aspects of this environment that one cannot fully explore without being at a certain level or ability. For example, I certainly would like to see what improved quickness would do for my familiar - especially as my bond strength with her increases. But it turns out I will need a huge amount of KA (something like 200) to get Quickness access, and I seem to be accumulating the stuff at a very slow rate. There are some things best attempted early in the lower levels, and I'll have to keep that in mind on my next real character.

	'''Acknowledgements'''		'''Acknowledgements'''

Beasty at 00:13, 12 April 2009

2009-04-12T00:13:35Z

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	=='''Tribute to the Drake Rangers''' ==		=='''Tribute to the Drake Rangers''' ==
-	'''''Sung to the tune of It's a long way to Tipperary'''''	+	'''''Sung to the tune of It's A Long Way To Tipperary'''''

	It's a long way,<br>		It's a long way,<br>
	to get to Hero<br>		to get to Hero<br>
	And Legend's further still		And Legend's further still
-	<br>	+	<br><br>

	But with Drakes as <br>		But with Drakes as <br>
-	their familiars,<br>	+	our familiars,<br>
	We rangers have the skills!		We rangers have the skills!
-	<br>	+	<br><br>

-	To the newbies, <br>	+	To the newbies, we'll assist you<br>
-	we'll assist you<br>	+
	To Twilight we owe praise!		To Twilight we owe praise!
-	<br>	+	<br><br>

	To other rangers <br>		To other rangers <br>
	we applaud you<br>		we applaud you<br>
-	'''BUT FOR DRAKES A BEER WE RAISE!'''	+	'''IT'S TO DRAKES A BEER WE RAISE!'''

Beasty at 00:10, 12 April 2009

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	'''BUT FOR DRAKES A BEER WE RAISE!'''		'''BUT FOR DRAKES A BEER WE RAISE!'''

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	'''Background'''		'''Background'''

Beasty at 00:09, 12 April 2009

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	And Legend's further still		And Legend's further still
	<br>		<br>
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	But with Drakes as <br>		But with Drakes as <br>
	their familiars,<br>		their familiars,<br>
	We rangers have the skills!		We rangers have the skills!
	<br>		<br>
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	To the newbies, <br>		To the newbies, <br>
	we'll assist you<br>		we'll assist you<br>
	To Twilight we owe praise!		To Twilight we owe praise!
	<br>		<br>
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	To other rangers <br>		To other rangers <br>
	we applaud you<br>		we applaud you<br>
-	BUT FOR DRAKES A BEER WE RAISE!	+	'''BUT FOR DRAKES A BEER WE RAISE!'''