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MONTPELIER Gov. Peter Shumlin and legislative leaders say they plan to further address opiate addiction in the state during the upcoming legislative session by focusing on the treatment options for addicts.
Shumlin told the Senate Democratic caucus this week that he will present his own ideas to lawmakers early next year on how to stem the rise of addiction among Vermonters.
I promise I will come to you early in the session with things that I think will help, Shumlin said. I cannot think of an issue where the stakes are higher and where we are losing so badly so quickly.
The Legislature and the administration have taken an aggressive path at curbing drug abuse in recent years. Penalties for using a gun in the drug trade and for carrying large amounts of drugs have been enhanced. Greater restrictions were placed on over-the-counter medications that can be turned into street drugs.
The flashiest measure to combat opiate and heroin abuse has been the creation of an inter-agency drug and gang task force headed by the Vermont State Police. Long-term undercover operations have resulted in large-scale arrest sweeps in Bennington, Springfield and St. Albans, resulting in dozens of arrests in each operation.
Sen. Dick Sears, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee from Bennington County, said law enforcement efforts have helped break up supply lines. But now the state must focus on treating addicts successfully.
Weve got to recognize that weve got a problem and one of the ways you reduce the demand is through treatment, he said.
The state is implementing a treatment system signed into law last year that features regional hubs with corresponding spokes into smaller communities. Some of the hubs are still not online, and the spokes have yet to follow, Sears said.
It has taken a lot longer than any of us thought, he said.
Democratic leaders, speaking this week on City Room, a public access TV show hosted by Times Argus Editor Steven Pappas, said they plan to shift from law enforcement efforts to treatment.
Theres a lot of towns out there (whose) crime, and especially property crimes, have gone up as a result of the addiction issue, said Senate President Pro Tem John Campbell.
The way to deal with this is as an illness, he said. Its not something where we just want to throw everyone in jail. Thats not going to accomplish anything.
House Speaker Shap Smith added: Definitely, part of the solution has to be law enforcement-related, interdiction. But as (Campbell) also noted, we cant arrest our way out of it. The people who are addicted really have an illness and are sick, so we have to be creative in making sure that we get the resources to them to get them treatment.
Treatment solutions have been hampered by some communities unwillingness to accept treatment facilities, Campbell said.
One of the major problems is that there are towns, of course the NIMBY where they do not want to have any type of rehab facility within their community, he said.
He was referring to residents whose objection to certain facilities and projects is: not in my backyard.
But I think the towns really understand this is not going to go away without this type of assistance, and all of us are part of this, Campbell said. We all have to be in, or were not going to even make a dent.
Shumlin, also speaking this week on City Room, said his annual budget address to the Legislature next month will include his ideas on how to address the problem.
I am really concerned about the opiate epidemic in Vermont, and I think it takes gubernatorial leadership to invite solutions and present solutions, and thats going to be some part of my address and certainly some part of what we talk about in this legislative session.
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Wow, i never thought that "Izanagi" theory would actualy come true. (at least part of)
Its the first time that someone predicted correctly - as far as i know!
Originally Posted by yusufms
i am actually impressed that u actually admitted that upfront, most people try to give excuses. nice one
O rly? thanks
I take pride in it :D I tend to be direct :p
Why would I give excuses?
Originally Posted by Kuroi Honoo
Listen, Mangekyou is that way, you all say that it is a power up but that isn't the users fault as that is how the Mangekyou works. You should all be complaining about Itachi/Kakashi/Madara and any other Uchiha who maybe were able to evolve their eye having the same power ups as well then because that is the Mangekyou.
You are an obvious Sasuke hater/Danzou fanboy/troll. Why don't you cease in your trolling around while your ahead. Taking your quote, �Well luckily Danzo seems to be capable to handle his newfound power.� so it is okay for Danzou to have his powerups free from anybody complaining about it? He steals the dead Uchiha's eyes, implants them into his arm (power ups) and now has this face thingy on his arm, another power up for him. What makes you so confident that he will be able to kill Sasuke? If it is your opinion, fine but for a fact, I don't think so and not everybody in the forum are haters. I mean, so far Sasuke has evaded most of what Danzou has thrown his way and now with his completed Susanoo, it is appearing as Danzou is having much more difficulty keeping up with him. He has released a lot of chakra activating that tech as Karin states was just to stay alive. Another thing, just because they get these doujutsu means nothing if they can't use it properly so I give Sasuke props at using the newly completed form.
Please, how much more biased can you be? Is this another one of moneyezzz accounts? Also, before you even begin, no I am not a Sasuke fanboy but rather a supporter.
More like Sasuke will rather not want any part of it or choose death than be on the same team with that corrupt maniac.
Lol I'm not blaming the character. I'm blaming Kishi. haha I used to think the sharingan was cool. And I'm all for Sasuke and whomever else with the sharingan to use it to their full potential. That's fine. But every month or so the sharingan has more secrets and more jutsus and so on.
The three justsu's MS gave it's user were more than enough I say lol. But that's my opinion.
So I guess this new technique won't bother me that much if Kishi promises that it's the last one.
So instead of Izanagi being a tech used by Sasuke/Itachi, it's Danzo. Interesting. I know a few ppl strongly hoped that Itachi would be coming back because of this tech. Also, if the tech is forbidden in the Uchiha clan, then why doesn't Sasuke know about it since he read all the secret Uchiha tablets and everything. If its forbidden then elders should be teaching the younger ones that it is forbidden so there should be some record of it.
Anyways, we can see Izanagi is probably some sort of high level replacement tech but as to how it works I haven't a clue.
Did Karin actually attack someone?
Not that it did anything, but still, my respect for her went up a nudge.
This chapter seemed kinda rushed, it was good at first, then it just went to Karin talking about Danzou's chakra.
I gave it a three. The issue with Itachi was handled too quick as well.
I have suddenly so much to write, so this probobly going to take awhile.
First of all i would like to give Pervy Sage cred:o But You haven`t won yet, Itachi will be back later, it`s just too early for a comeback right now
Second of all i would like to start where BigBen left of in the last prediction thread:
"Anyone who has seen kakashi fight knows he has more then 2
He can use water attacks
chidori lightning attacks
fire attacks and also earth style
the only thing i have never seen him do is a wind attack but 4 out of 5 is why kakashi makes people crap themselfs
he studied under the 4th so no doubt he is a animal too"
Well, Kakashi has lightning element. But all the rest can be copyed techniques.
Remember that he`s the copy Sharingaan Kakashi after all.
Well when he fought Zabusa he copyed his water dragon tech. as we have seen him use later on.
He could probobly copyed a Uchiha member`s fire tech. whice he used when he tested Naruto and Sakura in the beginning of Shippuuden.
And when did he use earth element?:confused: Can`t really remember that
Thirdly: I can`t believe that some people was right about Inazagi. Have you guys scaned the whole historie of Japan or something?:confused: Where do you guys find these stuff
The only problem is that you thought Itachi would use it
Danzo is after NARUTO?!:confused: Danzo is going to be killed of by Naruto in an epic fight, i just know it. Sasuke`s is going to be left to die by Madara when he teams up with Danzo in the next chapter. And Madara`s going to say that he dosen`t need Sasuke anymore because he can use Danzo instead. So Sasuke will open his EMS in a different way than taking Itachi`s eye later on.
Then Naruto and co will find Sasuke unconcious, and take him back to konoha
So now that Danzo can use Inazagi and have the Mokton, Madara will probobly try to steal something from him or make him join forces with him.
Naruto is probobly going to learn Mokton, since the first learned it, and aren`t Naruto suppose to be of the Senju. Then he and the first will be the only ones to learn it That`s going to become Naruto`s Kekkei Genkai.
Imagine Sasuke with all of Naruto`s ability and the fox He would be unstoppable.
Susano, sage mode, the fox, Rasen Shuriken, Amaratsu, and so on
I think i know why Inazagi become a forbidden Uchiha tech.
It looks like the tech. needed the user to take a lot of Uchiha Eyes, meaning that it would whipout the Whole Uchiha if every member started collecting eyes.
Like two eyes to get EMS wasn`t enough. But back then everyone would have to watch their backs because they might never know when someone plucked out their eyes
As someone said. Danzo probobly teamed up with Madara on sending the Fox to Konoha so Danzo could get the tittle of Hokage!
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..but Itachi didn't use it
Originally Posted by Rukia Hime
..but Itachi didn't use it
He will come back later on, but it will not be with Izanagi
Originally Posted by ruler michael
he will come back later on, but it will not be with izanagi
he will not lol
Izanagi and his spouse and younger sister Izanami bore many islands, deities and forefathers of Japan. When Izanami died in childbirth, Izanagi tried (but failed) to retrieve her from Yomi (the underworld). In the cleansing rite after his return, he begot Amaterasu (the sun goddess) from his left eye, Tsukuyomi (the moon god) from his right eye and Susanoo (tempest or storm god) from his nose.
After i read that i new Izanagi would be a tech from the describtion it could be some kind of underworld type of jutsu
So thats what Danzo did when he formed those seals right before the fight begun
But i`m still wondering. Does the eyes close one by one each times he dies(so that he loses that eye) or do they only close temporaryly so that they open after Danzo recharges himself
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A technique is considered forbidden if it's life threatening to you or someone else. Like edo tensie you need human sacrifice. Also a forbidden tech is something that when used reduces ur life span (caz it uses up too much chakra I guess not sure).
Uchiha's are considered to have strongest and most powerful chakra's and even with their standards Izanagi is supposedly forbidden. So I am guessing Danzo with all those sharingans, uchiha blood and Hashirama's physical energy (thus augmenting his physical strength), combine those 3 and I guess you can use something as dangerous as Izanagi. M only speculating here!!!
I can think of 2 things what Izanagi could do.
1. Either re-incarnates your physical body after it is destroyed and switches your soul to the new one. Since thr are 10 sharingans on Danzo's arm so he could use it 10 times I guess.
2. It's sort of an ultimate-medical ninjutsu, where it just replenishes or heals your body or body parts once they are injured or destroyed. Like Kabuto's medical jutsu but more advanced and complicated that it can heal organs or cells back to normal.
It's just a guess!!!
really interesting chapter, i cant wait for the next, one where they finaly talk about isanagi....
How many eyes of the ten have been closed now? Hasen`t Danzo died 5 times now? Then there should be 5 closed eye on his arm. In the last page i could only see 4?
It may have to do with the fact that we didn`t see the 5th one there, or?
And one more thing. You can see the mangastream logo on page 3 and it says:
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Then what exactly is Narutobase, Narutofan and Onemanga doing if not rehosting?:confused:
We waited 3 weeks to watch sasuke fail at tsukyomi (and danzo admitted that Itachis tsukyomi was on an entire different level, yet orochimaru and tobi say sasukes eyes have surpassed Itachis, does Kishi realise he's contradicting himself?)
Then Kishi played with Itachi fans, giving us a cliffhanger, to have him be used in a lame tech that didnt have any actual point.
Then somehow sasuke being full of hatred got rid of a seal ????? Yeah that makes sense (wtf?!)
Then danzo becomes even more powerful by somehow using a brand new forbbiden sharingan tech, which we've never heard of before, and as someone else stated, surely if its forbbiden then it should be taught as forbbiden, or some kind of information pertaining to it must exist as danzo knows how to use it...
Also as someone else mentioned, Karin keeps banging on about sasukes chakra getting darker, Kishi is for some ****ed up reason writing like those damn filler idiots "a place to call home" bullshit, by having karin repeat the same shit each chapter.
Kishi, we don't suffer from amnesia, we get it, sasuke is pissed, get the **** on with the story, and while you are stop making us wait 3 weeks for an epic cliffhanger to become an anticlimatical fail.
I won't be reading the manga no more because it has become seriously lame.
I don't mind Itachi being dead, but to make Itachi fans wait 3 weeks on tenterhooks to have it be some little shitty whim of a tsukyomi by gayboy is just ****ing obscene.
Pissed me off, its ruining the memory of an awesome character.
To be honest, I was a little disappointed. After 3 weeks, this is what we get. Don't get me wrong, it was interesting, but I really want to know what's going on with everyone else. And wow, to make such a big thing about Itachi and then having it be just a genjutsu, kind of lame.
Originally Posted by CRK2191
To be honest, I was a little disappointed. After 3 weeks, this is what we get. Don't get me wrong, it was interesting, but I really want to know what's going on with everyone else. And wow, to make such a big thing about Itachi and then having it be just a genjutsu, kind of lame.
I have been saying this for those 3 weeks.
I used to think Kishi was quite a good writer, but with the last 60 or so chapters...eh....no...its dragged on, spoon fed us the same BS repeatedly, and is making the power scales go seriously mental (getting like bleach when ichigo became more powerful than 100 year old captains in 3 days lol)
And now he leaves a cliffhanger of Itachi, making fans wait for 3 weeks, for it to be some shitty tech that didn't even work -_-'.
Kishi simply does not know how to write the aftermath of cliffhangers.
It is the worst "after cliffhanger" episode/chapter I have ever read/seen, and ive seen some anticlimatic crap in a few works of fiction, but this has taken the #1 spot.
How did some vote this shit a 5? Do you vote 5 everytime for being sheep?
yeah it just seems that kishi tried to get our hopes up only to break our hearts with the very next chapter
Wow, sorry Twistedlink, after reading the chapter I was angry and wanted to post immediately that I was disappointed. Then I go back and see that you wrote the exact same thing in a much more elegant and detailed manner right before me. Sorry, I didn't mean to copy you or anything.
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Everyone agrees that judging people solely on their race, creed, or religion makes you a bigot. I mean, that's the definition of being prejudiced, right? Seeing something about a person and judging before you truly know them. Prejudging. But more than being politically incorrect, prejudices are often unreliable. After all, ultra conservative McCarthyite Roy Cohn and ultra liberal hippie activist Abbie Hoffman were both Jews. Ultra uptight politician Alan Keyes and ultra laid bizzle rapper Snoop Dogg (Lion?) are both black. (Also, I don't really understand what "creed" means in the context of the first sentence, so I'll just skip over it without an example.)
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"Well, creed means-" Shut up, Scott Stapp.
But just because most prejudices are bad doesn't mean you have to give up being a bigot! There are still a whole bunch of ways to make assumptions about people and dismiss them out of hand without disrespecting their race, creed, or religion. Personally, I like to base my prejudices on other people's heroes. After all, whom people choose to admire at least tells you something about their beliefs. Also, there are certain celebrities and thought-leaders out there who attract followers seemingly hell-bent on being simplified, mischaracterized, and clustered. These fanboys and girls cling to the simplest aspects of their heroes' identities and beliefs. And to them I say: No. Go away. I'm not listening. Even though I barely know you, even if I don't have a problem with your hero, I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a problem with you.
These are four celebrities whose fans I'm sure to avoid at parties and online. Fans who speak in cliches I've already heard or new phrases I can anticipate. Fans whose knee-jerk worship, although passionate, sells their heroes short and makes themselves insufferable.
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Sorry to disappoint the most rabid commenters of the Net, but the point of this entry is not to engage in a discourse on the existence of God or the sins of organized religion. I've said my piece about that on Cracked before. I'm not even here to take potshots at Richard Dawkins. For those not aware of his work, Richard Dawkins is a former Oxford professor and evolutionary biologist. He is perhaps best known as a spokesman for atheism and his book The God Delusion.
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And for looking unspeakably British.
But Whatever Nice Things You Have to Say About Richard Dawkins, It's OK to Dismiss Most of His Fans Because ...
They simplify his rhetoric to the point of uselessness.
It's true, I find most of Dawkins' thoughts to be more appropriate as a rebuke of man's corrupt practices in organized religion than anything insightful into the possibility of a higher power, but my thoughts on Dawkins personally are not the issue. Undeniably, Dawkins is a highly educated, eloquent, accomplished man with an extensive body of work. But for so many of his knee-jerk atheist fans, he's been reduced to bite-size catchphrases.
Just because he coined the phrase "meme" doesn't mean he should have become one. A scholar's thoughts on concepts like the existence of a higher power and/or man's attempts to pervert the need for such a power into corrupt institutions do not adapt well to Facebook postings. At this point, he is the go-to guy for when the least articulate atheists want to sound smart. He's been reduced to Prof. Spaghetti Monster, Ph.D.
Personally, I couldn't even begin to understand what the use of "religion" means here. Whether it's Bertrand Russell, Penn Jillette, Ricky Gervais, or Dawkins, these indictments of "religion" in general from super white renounced Christians sound very much like specific rebukes of certain forms of Christianity. Not all of the world's religions are adversaries to science, and the fact that Dawkins' website was hacked last week proves that some people who find him offensive actually embrace technology and know how to use computers. But the accuracy of Dawkins' beliefs aside, this kind of useless semantic debate is obviously going to ensue when you reduce complex work to sound bites.
To Dawkins' Worst Fans, I Say ...
Personally, I don't care whether you believe in God or not. I change my mind on the subject daily. I don't care if you can quote The God Delusion cover to cover as if it were some holy book (although odds are that if you like name-dropping Dawkins every two seconds, you probably haven't even read it). Just do me one favor. If you do quote Dawkins, don't drop the mic and leave the stage like nothing more needs to be said, as if the possibility of the divine -- of some form of something beyond our limited conception -- has been obliterated because a highly educated Englishman has constructed something eloquent, reducing all faith to ignorance and fear. Bertrand Russell did that quite well a century before Dawkins, and millions of believers remain. Some of them have actually read Russell and Dawkins and still think there is much to consider and debate because, after all, we're only talking about a simple thing like the meaning of creation and existence.
In the world of pop and rock, KISS may not be incredibly accomplished musicians like the guys in Led Zeppelin or Soundgarden. They may not have talented lyricists like Bob Dylan or Roger Waters. Their songwriting will never be hailed like Lennon/McCartney's or Elvis Costello's. And even with all that makeup, they were not the first to bring theatrics to rock like David Bowie, Alice Cooper, and the New York Dolls. Hell, I could write a whole book about all the things KISS are not, but they are important and they are successful and they deserve all that success.
KISS's greatest accomplishments are their bravado and audacity. Ask any musician and they'll tell you: No one in KISS can play for shit except for Ace Frehley. Vocally, they're mediocre at best, and when it comes to clever wordplay, well, my good friend with the unpronounceable name Cyriaque Lamar already explained some of Paul Stanley's brilliant intro banter to that classic song of metaphorical boning, "Love Gun" (spoiler alert -- "Uzi of ooze").
But KISS does deserve praise for the sheer audacity of being KISS. They were unapologetic. They found value in four chords, distortion, and screaming. They decided that if they acted like the biggest, baddest band of all time, they would become one. How brazen were KISS? Consider this: In a band of four members incapable of generating an album's worth of decent material, each member recorded and released a solo album simultaneously.
If your parents have any of these in their collection, you were likely conceived in a van outside of Detroit.
And guess what? Those solo albums flopped. And who cares? Nothing stops KISS, their wild success, or their dedication to putting on big badass shows for their fans. And nothing should.
But Whatever Nice Things You Have to Say About KISS, It's OK to Dismiss Most of Their Fans Because ...
They're not appreciating KISS ironically. KISS is a band best admired for their audacity. They're a guilty pleasure, like putting Nutella on pizza, so indulgent and absurd that you have to drool, eat it, and then move on to food that won't kill you. But most KISS fans think they really are part of the KISS Army. That such an army exists, and that it exists because KISS is the greatest band in the world. Talking to a genuine KISS fan about rock is like talking to a genuine KISS fan about nuclear physics: They have no capacity for such a conversation.
To KISS's Worst Fans, I Say ...
Yeah, yeah, we get it. Rock n' Roll all day and party every night. Woot. They're fun, sure. Take it down a notch.


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This manuscript is an important early work in English shipwrightery and unfortunately is still unpublished: though a work by a reputable scholar is tentatively scheduled for early 2005. The work was formerly no 798 in the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) library collection, but in 1999 it was auctioned to a private owner by Christie's of London.
John Coates dated the Scott Manuscript to between 1590 and 1605. Richard Barker later re-defined the date slightly, to focus on the later part of this estimate. A combination of both Coates and Barker's lines of evidence in addition to comparisons of contemporary works lead this researcher to agree with the emphasis on a later date, around 1605.
It has been suggested that the author may have been the English shipwright Phineas Pett. A convincing case for this has yet to be published.1 See the Newton Manuscript page for more details...
1. Pearce Paul Creasman 2004, ShipLab Website Nautical Archaeology Program, Texas A&M University
Further Reading
Barker, Richard "A Manuscript on Shipbuilding, circa 1600, copied by Newton" Mariner's Mirror (1994) 80.1:16-29.
Coates, John "The Authorship of a Manuscript on Shipbuilding c 1600-1620" Mariner's Mirror (1981) 67:285-6.


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12:45 pm
Click clack! The monotony of the horses' hooves on the wet cobbled stone road...what an odd thing to focus on, you thought. You lift your eyes from the stone, a light drizzle falling on your hooded cloak, on this overcast and chilly autumn afternoon. You look to your sides and see Wiscrani folk, mostly merchants and lower class, all walking in front, along side and behind you, wearing dark garments and hoods. Maybe 400 people in total, all quiet, with grim looks on their faces, be it out of fear or sadness, following the procession of two hearse carriages, leading to the cemetery. You think hard to remember who the deceased in the wooden coffins are, and then your mind wanders to last night...
It was as joyous as the evenings in Westcrown can get at the Crossed Swords tavern in the Rego Scripa or Scribe Sector of the city, which means it wasn't joyous at all. There was much hushed talk of city politics, the escalating murder rate, the evening curfew in effect for more than 30 years now, and the shadow beasts that controlled the night (hence, the reason for the curfew!), when four armed dottari (city guards) burst into the establishment. Their leader, a man named Lars Tannerson, spoke, "By Order of the Lord Mayor Aberian Arvanxi, the following people are required to attend the funeral procession of Armin Velbottis." The guard captain then signaled to six of the tavern's customers, seemingly at random, his finger falling on you last. He then continued, "You six, your appearance is mandatory tomorrow at noon at the Qatada Nessudidia. Failure to appear will have severe consequences, including but not limited to fines, appropriation of any properties and/or business, and/or exile to the Rego Cader ("Dead Sector")." The people present in the tavern gasped in horror at the reference to the fancy term given to the Northern ruins of Westcrown, mostly abandoned by the dottari and now home to cutthroats, barbaric humanoids, goblins, tieflings, and horrific monsters from nightmares. The guard captain finally directed his comments to his men, "Check their papers and get their information." Turning back to the crowd, he said, "Have a good evening" and walked out, crossing a name off a list. The five others selected quickly showed their papers, verifying their biographic information. You hesitated, thought about going for your weapon, but in the end, discretion overcame valor. So you appeared, at the largest temple to Asmodeus in Westcrown, and followed the procession out of the city.
Armin Velbottis, that was the name of the deceased in the wooden coffin in the first horse drawn carriage. After the dottari's "draft" for the funeral procession, rumors spread as to the decedent's identity. He was a minor nobleman, a mage of some renown, who had been killed the night before in a dottari raid, for allegedly consorting with demons! And in the former capital of Cheliax, a country devoted to Asmodeus and the devil-worshiping clergy, consorting with demons was the gravest crime possible! The second hearse carried the body of a guard killed in the raid. So, this "funeral" was not to mourn the the Velbottis nobleman but to make an example of him, even his corpse, and show the public what it meant to consort with demons!
Lost in your thoughts, you do not immediately notice that the procession arrives at the cemetery and the first horse-drawn hearse stops near a stack of oil-soaked wood. A heavy gray fog blankets the graveyard and obscures all but the nearest gravestones. You can hear some faint cries from up front. You assume from the deceased dottari's family. The assembled crowd falls silent, as a priest of Asmodeus begins to address the crowd, as to the evils of the Abyss and demons.
I've set the stage, you are currently in the cemetery. You were "recruited" the night before to be present at random, whether at home, business, tavern, or market square. There is a crowd of 400 people present. Make your character introductions, thoughts, and give me an idea where you are in the crowd...in front, in the middle, back, on the edges?
|Shel Whispertongue
Ugh, not again. I didn't even do anything this time, I don't think...well anything more than usual. Ah, at least its not the Hellknights again is the first thought that goes through the head of the pretty halfling at the bar. She was standing at the bar in her usual postion so she could see most of the goings on, and the identities of who was present. She was doing her very best to blend in and not attract andy undue attention, which Lars helped her achieve the exact opposite goal. She accepts her fate and looks around at the other people selected. She thought she recognized one of the group, but she was in no mood to compare notes so to speak. She wanted to stay outside of the notice of the authorites, something she was failing miserably at.
The next day, she made sure she was seen by Lars and the deputies, and then attempted to blend in wtih the crowd, moving to the right edge of the procession. The front was too obvious, and the back would be the first place the law would look if something happened, so she found a much more comfortable position on that edge. "Consorting with demons? That's certainly not something you hear much about in Westcrown..." she mentions to a random stranger standing next to her.
An old woman Shel recognizes as the lady who sells the warm bread in the square, whispers, "Keep it down hon. They might hear ya. But you definitely don't consort with dem things, if you wish to live long, dat's for sure." A few seconds later, she add, also in hushed tones, "I'm losin' customers standing here for dis, gonna catch my death in dis rain. They gonna have to get another coffin if dis continues."
|Tauni "Rabbit" Desba
When the dottari entered the tavern and singled her out, Tauni was sure it was to arrest her, either for defying curfew in her snooping or some trumped up charge. She hands over her papers with her left hand, keeping her right hand pressed palm down against the bar.
The next day, she shows up on time and joins the growing crowd. She tries to gravitate to the middle or back, hoping to be inconspicuous. However, everyone seems to share that same idea. When she emerges at the front of the procession to make sure the dottari that took her name sees her there, she finds those behind her reluctant to let her fade back in. When they arrive for the service, she is still stuck at the front of the group without any way to blend back in that wouldn't draw more attention. She keeps her hood up, and is thankful the weather makes wearing gloves appropriate.
Tauni is an attractive woman with fair skin and reddish-brown hair. She wears sturdy clothes, including leather protective elements, including hardened leather. Her eyes regularly scan around her, taking in the scene. She meets the gaze of some of those around her, but seems at a loss for words. Do I express mourning, and if I do will it make me look like a sympathizer? Then she stops herself. No. She says quietly. She looks up, no longer afraid of meeting the gaze of "mourners", guards or even the priest. She is here to bear witness, but not necessarily in the way they intended.
|Loco Billo Billcragg
An unkempt dwarf with a gaunt, scarred face and a bristling`m saltpepper beard arrives late on the scene. Loose overalls over studded leather armour fit rather loosly on his scrawny frame. He carries a patched-up duffle sack and a tool belt with some axes and a hammer. A whif of of sour beer follows him. Sinewy forearms are crudely tatooed. He stands uncomfortablly among the other gatherers. He shifts and sways frequently, muttering a bit. He gazes abgout with his deep set dark eyes. Noticeing Tauni he nods discretely in greeting and grunts.
Fingering the axe blades he visualizes what he needs to do to hack his away out of here. ``Nothing good can come of this" he mutters darkly.
|Callandor the True
Callandor stands tall at the very front of the crowd. A leather cord holds his hair back at the temples, and he watches the Priest of Asmodeus deliver his malediction with an almost imperceptable smirk on his face. The blind leading the blind. These foul priests of Asmodeus twisting the idea of law to their devices. As if the devils they pay homage to would be any better a master than the demons this poor soul is accused of dealing with. He checks the symbol of Iomedae on it's silken cord, safely tucked into his tunic. This is not yet the time for open war. But soon.
Kaliana was trying to enjoy her ale, which is tough when the mood is always sour. Her companions for the evening had already left, and she was still deciding whether to order another ale or head home, when the guards entered. Kaliana did not immediately notice the Dottari, else she might have tried to slip out the back. Watching the guards draft mourners, Kaliana was surprised and pissed when her name was called. Who in the hells have I angered?
Despite her attitude towards the whole procession, Kaliana arrived early the next morning, checked in with Lars, and then gravitated to the middle of the crowd. As rain continued and the procession started to move, Kaliana drew her cloak tighlty about her. Do the gods weep for those departed souls, or for us commoners
Finaly arriving at the graveyard, she is lost in thought. This is not right. people should not be dragged from their homes and work to bear witness like this. We have done nothing wrong! Yet still the guards harass the good people, perhaps I will check out that rumor of a resistance. The gods know we need something to happen
The Asmodeus priest continues with his sermon: "...And the depravity of consorting with the powers of the Abyss, who have no respect for tradition, loyalty, or order, caring only for the destruction of beauty and life as motivated by their selfish greed and hatred. This cannot be! Let this be a warning to all who live in Westcrown, that such vileness cannot and will not be tolerated in our society! Armin Velbottis was a heathen! And for this, his soul must be punished in this life and the next! This is what awaits you all, should you follow in his footsteps! Prepare for the Marking Ceremony!" The priest then proceeds to show the crowd gathered the implements that will be used: branding irons, inks, religious texts, and various torture implements, that will seemingly be used to remove the corpse's organs. The crowd gasps in horror at the thought of what they are about to presence. As the priest's acolytes begin to draw a crude symbol on the ground, the head priest calls for the body to be brought and four pallbearers begin moving toward the coffin.
|Shel Whispertongue
Shel stood motionlesas watching the display. Unlike some of the others in the crowd, she had experience watching people who worshiped and cavorted wtih devils...she had been a servant to the same, when she was younger. Without realizing it, she nodded her head, expecting what was to come. It didn't mean she was any less sickened by it, of course. It pleased her that the crowd, at least, wasn't full of bloodlust and were not looking forward to the flaying that was about to occur.
|Tauni "Rabbit" Desba
|Callandor the True
Know Religion Take 10 = 12
The bile rises in the back of Callandor's throat as he sees the fiendish ritual begin. He begins to murmur under his breath, to his goddess and himself. "Iomedae forgive me. If you wish it I will slay this priest here and now. If you grant me the patience, great lady, instead I will weather this sickness and fight it from the source with my last dying breath." The knuckles of his fists turn white as he clenches them, forcing himself to endure the sights he is about to see, to reinforce what is he fights against.
|Loco Billo Billcragg
As you and the crowd stand poised to witness the horrific ceremony, suddenly, screams erupt near the pentagram! "Ahhhhhhhh! Get them off of me...." Then more screams of the same...then nothing! Kaliana and Loco can't see what caused the screams with so many people in your line of sight. The crowd starts to freak out, as the priest yells out in surprise, "What trickery is this?!" The acolytes are stunned as well! The people in front scream and begin to run back, "Spiders!" The threat of a trample is real, as people bump into you! Loco and Shel gracefully avoid the crowd, relying on their tumbling skills!
Callandor, Kaliana, and Tauni, please give me a DC 5 Acrobatics check or fall prone to the ground.
Then, more screams erupt from the crowd and the neighing of a horse! "Aaagh, run for your lives! The dead walk!"
Callandor: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Kaliana: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Loco: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Shel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Tauni: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Corpse: 1d20 ⇒ 19
Spiders: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
X: 1d20 ⇒ 13
Initiative Order:
Combat Map
Guide to Map:
One square = 10 feet
Priest = N15
Acolytes = J&K 14-15
Spiders = P&Q 15
Corpse = U15
Dottari = H3, H7, K17, W3, W7
Pink area = Crowd of 400
Tan area = cemetery grounds
Greenish-olive area = trees
Gray area = Fog, no visibility
Callandor is up, don't forget Acrobatics check (no taking 10), and each square on map is 10' not 5'. May make combat a little weird but just go with it.
religion 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Kaliana watched the priest parade the implements of desecration, unable to hide her horror. Looking about she was glad to see most others shared her view, though the halfling on the edge of the crowd was nodding along with the priest. Why would one of the small folk agree with this?
When the screaming starts, Kaliana attempts to lookm through the crowd, but can't see past the throng. At the cry of spiders she shivers involuntarily I hate spiders
acrobatics 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Kalian will make her way forward until she is out of the crowd, then upon seeing the undead, move that way. As cries of the dead rising fill the air, Kaliana barely avoids being trampled by the crowd. SHe pushes her way forward, drawing her sword onces she breaks free from the crowd.
|Tauni "Rabbit" Desba
|Callandor the True
"Dovie'andi se tovya sagain."
Acrobatics 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (12) - 3 = 9
Standard action -> cast Shield of Faith. (updated ac in char description line, +2 to all)
Move action -> Draw longsword.
Five foot step to the southwest (assuming north is up. Toward the spiders).
Shrugging off the bumps of the fleeing citizens, Callandor reaches beneath his tunic and grasps his holy symbol. The ecstasy of Iomedae's power courses through his body like a golden waterfall as he asks the goddess to grant him protection. "Wrap your glory about your servant, that he may earn your pride, great lady!" His longsword slides from it's sheath with a steely rasp and he inches forward, ready to defend himself.
The corpse moans something incomprehensible, barely audible above the screams of the crowd, and then charges Callandor, its limping form closing the space between them in seconds! Callandor raises his sword to defend himself but is too late, the undead creature upon him too quickly to react, and he braces himself for the impact of the creature's closed fist on his face. It hits him, the impact spinning him around, temporarily confusing the inquisitor. But as he regains his senses, oddly he feels no pain and when he reaches for his jaw, feels no warmth of blood on his face nor bruise. Then, he realizes that the might of his goddess flowing through him harmlessly deflected the blow at the last possible second! However, before he can celebrate his divine might, some of the greenish vapors on the corpse dislodged during the attack and upon inhaling them, Callandor feels nausea at the foul rotting odor, causing his eyes to to immediately tear up and his arms to feel weak. He fights his gag reflex to vomit, causing his body to ache from the pain. The corpse bares its rotten teeth at the inquisitor, grinding them, making a horrible noise.
Fort save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6..failure!
Callandor is now sickened: –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Shel advised me of her actions in combat since Gerald was going to be out of town..
Shel moves 20' closer to the spiders, dodging the crowd and draws an alchemical flask from her belt pouch.
Kaliana double moves 40', drawing her sword in the process.
Suddenly, two figures, dressed in black leathers come out of the fog bank, bolts flying from their crossbows, one hitting the dottari on horseback, piercing his jugular, causing instant death, the other hitting the dottari tossed by the horse, wounding him. From the trees to the west, more bolts fly at the other dottari, sticking into but not penetrating his armor!
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19...confirmed
Damage: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (3, 8) + 2 = 13
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16...hit
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12...miss
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7...miss
Two crossbowmen at I&J 18; 2 more at A12,A13
Tauni and Loco are up!
|Tauni "Rabbit" Desba
Tauni slides her shield from her shoulder, gripping it with her left hand. She holds out her right hand and murmurs Milani, cast your blessing upon those who would help your servant in these dark moments. Seeing the corpse fall upon a bystander, Tauni starts pushing her way through the crowd toward him to help.
Move: ready shield. Standard: cast bless. Five foot step to Q13.
Bless has a 50' radius and should hit all of the PCs at least.
|Loco Billo Billcragg
"Ha ha! Whats this?", cackles Loco Billo, as masticated donkey meat flies from his mouth.
He surveys the action around him and decides to stay put, while drawing and loading his crossbow to cover Tauni's advance.
1d4 ⇒ 4
The hundreds of spider legs and mandibles leave the dead acolyte on the pentagram and move forward, swarming over Tauni. She futilely tries to bash them with her shield, but they're too many, and they begin to crawl up her body, biting her viciously! She screams from the pain, as her arms feel weak, the poison coursing through her bloodstream. She feels sick but manages to avoid vomiting, as she sees the horror of spiders around her!
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Poison Fort save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7..failure
Strength damage: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Nausea Fort save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22..success
The Rest:
The crowd by now has a turned into a full panicked mob, especially, after the bolts started flying, fleeing in all directions, overwhelming the dottari horsemen, who were unprepared for the rush! They futilely call, "Order, order, out of the way!" The dottari guard tossed by the horse stands, wounded by a bolt in his arm, and makes his way toward the crossbowmen, sword in hand. The Asmodeus priest and his acolytes, terrified by what they've seen, run for it. Some family members rush over to the second hearse carrying the dead dottari to make sure the body is safe. The first hearse's driver spurs on the horse to action, as he turns the carriage to the right in a U-turn and begins to head out of the cemetery.
Round 2!
Initiative Order:
|Loco Billo Billcragg
Perception check for spoiler 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
"Are you daft, girl? Get your ass out of there!" Billo hollers at Tauni.
He looks around for torches, lanterns, any kind of fire that he might use to chase off the spiders, when - eyes narrowing in suspicion - he notices something near the trees. Then - eyes widening - he notices the pile of oil-soaked wood near where the first hearse was standing.
waiting on Loco's turn. That wood is far away for dwarf legs.
|Tauni "Rabbit" Desba
Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20.
Uncertain if the spiders will stay with live prey, Tauni moves away as quickly as she can,hoping to draw the spiders away from the crowd.
Double move to I15. She is now at medium encumbrance, so that is a full double move.
Condition: Poisoned, -2 Str.
|Callandor the True
Blessed, Shaken, Shield of Faith (9 more rounds)
Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
swift action to start destruction judgment (with judgment surge) - +2 damage
standard action attack "corpse" 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 -> crit threat!
confirmation 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 doubtful.
damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 (doubled if by some chance the 7 confirms)
If opponent falls move to close with Dottari at P17
Callandor looks wistfully out of the corner of his eye at the retreating Priest of Asmodeus and the lost opportunity. Focusing instead on the foul creature in front of him, he is filled with Iomedae's wrath at the abomination. His sword, leadened by his fear but lightened by the power of the two goddesses coursing through his body, cuts a vicious downward arc toward the head of the decaying monster and slices deeply into its neck, black ichor from the wound spurting over the blade!
Actually, Calldandor is sickened, not shaken. The -2 damage cancels the +2 judgment surge so damage is +4 not +6, so 6 damage.
[ooc]Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18..miss!
Callandor's strike is true, but the corpse just grunts and grinds its teeth, oblivious to the ichor and most likely, no longer feeling pain in its undead state. It retaliates with a closed fist to the inquisitor's ribs, reverberating against the metal armor and while Callandor is sure to have a bruise there tomorrow, again his goddess' might deflects the blow before any real damage can be done to his ribcage.
Shel moves up and surprised to see her acquaintance there, yells "Tauni, run! Get away from the spiders!"
She delays till after Tauni.
Ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 2..miss
1d8 ⇒ 4
Tauni grips the flask, since the swarm is a little too far, and heaves it at the swarm of spiders! Unfortunately, she miscalculates the trajectory and the flask strikes the pentagram, but otherwise leaving the swarm unharmed!
Kaliana is up!
move to t13 and standard action to attack the corpse
attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
As the crowd clear out, Kaliana is able to quickly survey the scene of chaos unfolding. Seeing a young man facing off against an undead corpse alone, she mutters a prayer under her breath. "Goddess pharasma take these abominations" Quickly she moves along side The priest, bringing her magnificant curved blade forward in a wide slashing arc towards the creatures neck. Unfortunately, the black ichor from the creatures previous woudns causes a misstep and her swing sails high.
The crossbowmen in the front are taken aback by the fiery flask thrown by the pretty little halfling. They reload their crossbows, their hearts racing and sweat beginning to accumulate on their foreheads, and aim them at the approaching dottari, but in their haste, they fire high, missing by a mile!
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2...miss
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8...miss
The two men by the trees are more experienced, however, and they reload their bolts with calm and ease and shoot, their aim perfect, as two bolts hit the dottari on foot, both in the heart, as he falls dead to the floor, a blood pool immediately forming!
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21...critical
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9..no confirmation
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19...hit
Damage: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (8, 7) + 2 = 17
Loco is up!
|Loco Billo Billcragg
Looking this way...then that...Loco ponders his next move.
The crossbowmen firing at the Dottari...bah! Let them shoot eachother!
He raises his crossbow to get a bead on the monster - but two idiots are playing the hero and getting in the way!
The Rabbit is on her feet and bolting to safety.
The spiders are damn close to him now!
"What a big f%*~ up this is!" he mutters. Then he runs, following the line of fleeing spectators - and makes for the pile of wood.
Full round action: Run towards the pile of wood (G9?)
The wood was next to the horse carriages so more like H12. You will reach it before the start of your next turn.
Tauni runs out of the swarm in terror, in desperation moving as far away as possible. When she reaches 40', she can no longer contain the pains in her stomach and vomits, relieving herself of her morning breakfast, as well as some black ichor. As she stands there, panting, she realizes, she has brushed off most of the spiders off her body.
1d6 ⇒ 5
The hundreds of spiders hungrily look for another target and rush the inquisitor, crawling up his body! His chain shirt makes it difficult for the spiders to find flesh although they do bite and inject their poison. Callandor focuses on the might of his deity and resists the bile, spitting out black ichor. He also fights off the pangs of nausea building within him. Yet despite his initial resistance, he still finds himself covered in spiders with hundreds more by his feet!
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Poison save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Nausea save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
The Rest:
The mob and priests continue to rush away from the scene. The two dottari to the west (W line) are still ineffective with so many people in the way. The nearest dottari on horseback sees his friend's death and spurs on his mount toward the crossbowmen in the trees, drawing his sword in the process, taking a swipe at one of them, but his swing is high and misses.
The other dottari notices his friend's attack and rides toward the crossbow men as well. However, as he passes the horse carriage with Verbottis' body, the driver pulls out a crossbow and shoots the passing dottari in the neck! The guard instinctively grabs for his neck, choking on his blood, and falls off the horse, dying in the process!
1d8 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + (3) + 1 = 8
1d6 ⇒ 6
Dottari are having a bad day!
Initiative Order:
Round 3 is up!
Callandor first...
Seeing the Dottari fall out of the corner of her eye, Kalian can't help but smirk just a little Figures the guards can't handle a real fight
AS the swarm overtakes the priest, Kaliana has to fight the urge to run.
I can't just leave him to be devored, but what good is my blade against things that small, and so many fo them!
"Priest, stay strong, once this corpse returns to the grave, I will find a way to help you" she calls out, though clearly her conviction represents her doubts
|Callandor the True
With a strangled cry, Callandor flings back his arm for another swing at the undead creature, dozens of spiders flying in every direction as he brings his sword down in another fierce chop.
damage 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
again, if undead drops, move to attack dattori to the southwest
BTW, sorry for omitting this, but all saves should be -2 right now for the sickened
Thanks for the reminder about the saves; both still would have been successful even with the -2, so no harm!
Callandor's blow slices the corpse's left arm off, but the creature still moans and continues to advance, despite the fact that spiders now cover its body as well. It swings its remaining lumbering arm once, twice, three times at the inquisitor, pounding Callandor's armor but with no real effect!
Kaliana, then crossbowmen then Tauni, Shel (she delayed), and Loco.
|Shel Whispertongue
Shel, still wanting to do something about those blasted spiders, moves to E13, trying to get closer to procure some source of fire that will hopefully cause them to disperse.
Sorry re posting out of order, but I might not be back on for a bit!
5' step to u14 and then make an attack vs. the corpse Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Despite her former resolve to aid him, Kaliana still moves away from Callandor and the spiders. Not completely abandoning the priest, she steps alongside the corpse bringing her sword upward in a vicious slice. "Will you just die already!.....AGAIN!"
Kaliana's swing cuts the corpse's other arm off and it falls to the ground, squishing some spiders in the process, twitches, and then stops moving completely.
The two to the south see Loco running and think the worst. They quickly reload their crossbows and fire at the dwarf! The first bolt zooms past the dwarf's head, as he traces its origin, only for the second to embed itself in the studs of Loco's armor, thankfully not piercing the skin! Loco makes a mental note to thank the dwarven crafter for a job well done.
1d20 ⇒ 8..miss
The two crossbowmen to the west step back, reload, and shoot at the dottari on horseback, but their aim is off as well, and both bolts miss their target.
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12..miss
Tauni, Shel, and Loco are up!
|Tauni "Rabbit" Desba
|Loco Billo Billcragg
Loco lifts his hands up innocently, crossbow pointed to the sky and yells back before he ducks behind the cover of the woodpile.
"What the hell are you shootin' at ME for , you friggen morons!"
He slides in behind the cover of the wood pile and sets the crossbow down by his side. He takes a quick look to see what's going on around as he works. With deft fingers he reaches into the pocket of his overalls and pulls out a little bundle of flint and tinder.
"Billo my lad, you're a dimwit if you think this ain't a complete waste of time." he mutters as he hastily sets to lighting up the wood.
Full round action. Light a fire.
The spiders continue to swarm over Callandor and bite him, but again he spits out their poison and resists the nausea. As they start to cover his entire body, even under his armor, suddenly, they start to glimmer for a few seconds...and then they're all gone, vanished!
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Poison save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
Nausea save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
More panic ensues! The people continue to flee, so do the priests, and the hearse carriage driver spurs on the horse out of the cemetery. The dottari on horseback takes another swing, decapitating one of the crossbowmen to the west! The other dottari on horseback extricates himself from the crowd and rides toward his friend.
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Updated Initiative Order:
|Callandor the True
Callandor nods thanks to Kaliana and relaxes the tension in his muscles ever so tightly. Checking his wounds, his eyes glow golden as he redirects the power of his goddess to mend the myriad spiderbites that populate his body. I have no great love for the Dottari, but they are not all corrupted by Asmodeus. I'll not attack them until I know better what is going on here. There is one thing he knows he is fully opposed to; he moves quickly to the Pentagram and drags his boots through the crudely drawn lines of the foul symbol. He looks to the crossbowmen, seeing if he can identify them as friend or foe.
Move - move to Pentagram, dragging boots to mess up the symbol
standard - perception check to look for badges or distinctive symbols on crossbowmen
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
|I know Magic!
As the corpse crumbles, Kaliana spares a glance to the priest. Seeing his nod, she quickly closes on the nearest group of crossbowmen hoping to get to them before they finish reloading. What did father say about charging someone with a crossbow..... oh yeah, duck!
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The remaining dottari engaged with the crossbowman, slashes him across the shoulder, but his assailant manages to evade most of the blow. The other dottari continues to race on his horse toward the fight.
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We actually have a similar picture of my grandfather as a tyke - except he had a pipe and a dead bird of some sort. He'd been hunting with his father.
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There is an award for you over at my place. No obligation to fulfil on it. Just an excuse to link folks over. . .
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What I tried to type was: Wow. I wonder how many of my family's photos I'll find on that site...ReplyDelete
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Just popped over from Diary of a Mad Bathroom - love your blog! Glad to have found you. I'm off to check out Black and WTF, but I'll be back.ReplyDelete
I love the new header photo, and I have a friend who collects this kind of photography.ReplyDelete
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Posted on 08/12/2012 6:47:17 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
Seems I have to re-post this from time-to-time as a reminder:
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We aggressively enjoy and defend our God-given and first amendment guaranteed rights to free speech, free press, free religion, and FREEDOM of ASSOCIATION, as well as our constitutional right to control the use and content of our own personal private property. Despite the wailing of the liberal/progressive trolls, RINOS and other doom & gloom naysayers, we feel no compelling need to allow them a platform to promote their repugnant and obnoxious propaganda from our forum. Free Republic is NOT a liberal debating society. We are conservative activists dedicated to defending our GOD-GIVEN rights, defending our constitution, defending our republic and defending our traditional American way of Life.
Our God-given freedoms are not negotiable and not subject to debate!!
For God, Family, Country, Life and Liberty!!
If you cannot live with the above, fine, but keep your mouth shut about it while on FR. Don't fight against us on ANY of our deeply held beliefs!!
My don't tread on me flag has been flying since Obama care was deemed legal by the supremes.
Long live our Republic.
thanks for the best conservative site on the net JR
Some people are slow learners.
Good evening Jim!
Again well said!
Also when are you headed back down to Texas? Maybe this time we can break bread (or BBQ) together again. I am thinking about doing another Fort Hood visit tour if I get enough Freepers that would enjoy it.
God Bless and hope this finds you well!!
Sounds like the resolution passed unanimously by the committee inside my head
Your agenda is why I am here. I truely enjoy Free Republic and read it everyday. God bless you Jim.
I believe these principles of our Constitution can be advanced by politicians with a liberal record who are weak enough in the spinal region that they will be swayed by the demands of a public ravenous for conservative reform.
Especially when the liberal politician picks a conservative running mate.
Amen Jim
and P.S. repost this tomorrow morning, more FreePers will see it
I think you need to stick "THIS IS NOT A GOP WEBSITE" in there somewhere. :) I was a Republican from the age of 18 until they nominated McCain. Now I'm a CONSERVATIVE.
I don't know how you can take all the filth being spewed at you for exercising your right to free speech and to your own vote.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for not caving in to the pressure from the bullies.
Howdy Leofl!! Been awhile. We are planning a trip to Texas for the Texas Cowboy Memorial Shoot in October, but it's way down south. Not sure yet whether we'll be able to get up in your neck of the woods, but we'd sure like to. Sheila and I really enjoyed visiting with you at Fort Hood. We are all well here. Thanks.
God bless
Have you ever heard Trevor Loudon from New Zealand speak?
Thanks for stating the FR philosophy. It's a crying shame you have to do that. Just looking at the forum home page, anyone in their right mind can quickly see this is a conservative site.
All the others need to go away permanently.
. . . and Randolph Scott {take off your had, put it over your heart and hum}
You go Jim Rob. I'm with ya!
Amen. Thanks again for providing the best site in the world.
Republican is a party Conservatism is a way of life.
That just hit me...Boink.
Maybe I can finally meet ya when you come back to TX.
Thank you Jim for posting this.The romney people will hate you for this.
And Paul Ryan doesn't change who Mitt Romney is any more than Sarah Palin changed who John McCain was (and still is today).
AMEN Jim!!
How so?
Well over half of the FR posters will vote for Romney/Ryan.
I expect FR and the Conservatives in Congress to help keep President Romney in line, after the election.
It is entirely possible to support Romney/Ryan and still be, very much, the type of person that Jim is tell us this site was designed to serve.
Just a simple question. Can those of us who support the R&R able to state our opinions?
Almost all of us do NOT like Romney...however, Paul Ryan is a Tea Party member.
We believe he can not only thrust Romney into the center, but to the right, which is where our country belongs. We all know from 2008 and 2010, it will take a few elections to rid ourselves of all commies, marxists and RINOs.
I've noticed one individual who keeps tattle telling on any of us whom support Ryan, in regards to your previous thread.
Will we long time supporters be banned if we support R&R?
It amazes me when conservatives act like liberals and bad mouth people with whom they disagree. If someone wants to vote for Romney, have at it. But don't slander others who aren't voting for him. Especially on that person's website. That's the same as coming into my home and telling me what to do.
I voted for mccain and I feel like I REALLY wasted my vote. I won't do that again.
I don't think any Romney supporter accounts have been banned in some time except obvious trolls and some of those who asked to be banned.
I am not sure I really like apple pie..oh my..will there be a zot?...Anyone but Obama!
You can be Leonidas at the gap, stopping the tyrant's surge for a moment. Noble effort. I will stand at Plataea and secure his defeat...
Just a reminder.....Sarah dragged mclames butt over the finish line. We were 3 points ahead until mclame decided to "halt" his campaign to go and vote for TARP.
HE lost the election, despite everything Sarah did to win it.
....We aggressively enjoy and defend our God-given and first amendment guaranteed rights to free speech, free press, free religion, and FREEDOM of ASSOCIATION, as well as our constitutional right to control the use and content of our own personal private property. Despite the wailing of the liberal/progressive trolls, RINOS and other doom & gloom naysayers, we feel no compelling need to allow them a platform to promote their repugnant and obnoxious propaganda from our forum. Free Republic is NOT a liberal debating society. We are conservative activists dedicated to defending our GOD-GIVEN rights, defending our constitution, defending our republic and defending our traditional American way of Life....
....If you cannot live with the above, fine, but keep your mouth shut about it while on FR. Don't fight against us on ANY of our deeply held beliefs!!
I never get tired of hearing/reading this, Jim. Thanks for defending those rights!
Cool, thanks for that. =)
Well said. I don't agree with my fellow conservatives who plan to vote Romney/Ryan. I don't agree with their reasons for doing so, but I do understand them, and I'm not going to excoriate them for their choice in four years if I'm right about Romney. And for their sake, I really hope that I'm wrong.
As someone who skims those threads, I can assure you that the "bad mouth people with whom they disagree" approach goes both ways with equal fervor.
Just my opinion.
You must be one of those "Romney People", just like me.
Looks like we hit the big time.
I await Jim's response to your Post. Perhaps we can car pool to Siberia if we get a thumbs down.
At the very least, it will be back to the Cars, Dogs, Guns and Kitten Threads for me. Posting on a Conservative Website while being Apolitical, how quaint.
Sorry pal. I am NOT a Romney person; however, I am a Paul Ryan one.
We ALL know it will NOT take 1 or 2 elections to get our party back. The fact Romney chose Ryan as VP states A LOT.
The fact Ryan accepted states A LOT.
The commies have infiltrated for years, while we the "sleeping giant" slept. IT IS OUR FAULT!
There is no perfect man who walks this earth. Paul Ryan will force Romney to the center right. He is not one to be reckoned with. If things do not go Ryans way, you can bet your bottom dollar he will RUN against Romney in 2016...if Romney does not get his butt back on track.
We have a lot of "undoing" to do. It will not take 1 election to do so.
Here! Here!
Unless you're calling for a waiter I believe that's "Hear, hear".
In case anyone missed the earlier thread:
Ryan is a good man, but does not redeem the abortionist/homosexualist statist Romney
>>>Our God-given freedoms are not negotiable and not subject to debate!!<<<
Thank you. We all have a role to play in the great battle for liberty which lies ahead. This place is the modern equivalent of Thomas Paine's pamphlets, and many of us respect and admire what you do. You have emboldened me to be a better defender of that liberty as well, and I appreciate your efforts. Be well and God bless you for many years to come.
Thanks Jim, those are the reasons I'm here and I feel quite at home. God bless you and yours and may you have many happy years of FReeping and taking back the country.
Yep, thats why I'm here.
Jim's response. Sounds fair to me. Just wanted to be sure we aren't banned for supporting R&R.
Thanks again,
Greg Adams
Brownsville, TX
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Government enforced atheism?
Thank you Jim Robinson for your strong leadership of this forum.
Marxist trolls, pansy PC conservatives, keep on movin. This ain't your home.
Show your support for the cause Virginia residents, and piss off liberals everywhere you go! Get your Dont Tread On Me plates here:
Isn't that a bit contradictory? Would "a good man" align himself with an "abortionist/homosexualist statist"?
Just my way of wording the government's current war on Christianity.
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ON REMODELISTA: A Secluded Tropical Estate in Veracruz
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Style and history live harmoniously at Babylonstoren in the Cape Winelands region of South Africa. Design sage Karen Roos, a former editor for ELLE Decoration, took three years to renovate the 17th-century Cape Dutch farmhouse. In 2010, she opened its doors as a full resort and a revived working farm. Visitors travel from all parts of the world to stay in the guest suites, dine in the locally sourced restaurant, and walk through the eight-acre formal garden.
ON REMODELISTA: Vegetable Decor in Cape Town
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Inside the guest cottages at Babylonstoren, the thick walls are washed in white, creating a cool and calm setting for the African heat.
ON REMODELISTA: Crisp Whites in a South African Bedroom
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A stay at Hix Island House in Puerto Rico means there is no choice but to be completely in the moment—and in nature. Architect David Hix created this Zen getaway with the intent to make "the outdoors becomes the indoors." Rooms were designed as personal villas, equipped with kitchens, outdoor showers and large windows that invite in the cool air and green scenery. Guests enjoy complete solitude and comfort without televisions and phones.
ON REMODELISTA: A Natural Resort in Vieques
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Similar to the inside, the exteriors of Hix Island House also employ a simple aesthetic that highlights the natural surroundings in Puerto Rico.
ON REMODELISTA: Luxurious Pools
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After her first visit to Trancoso, Brazil, New York designer Jan Eleni Lemonedes decided to create Casa Lola, her idyllic vacation home. With the help of a local Brazilian architecture and construction firm, Lemonedes and her husband built a rustic and serene escape that includes an added pool and guesthouse. Visitors are welcome to rent the space and fall in love with the house, where every detail exudes Lemonedes' sense of style and worldly aesthetic.
ON REMODELISTA: The Charms of Casa Lola