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2005, Disassociated Press -- Midgaard
According to a recent press release, the Midgaard City Council will
celebrate the grand opening of a new rail station serving Midgaard
and points west. The station, which will be located just east of the
city, is expected to serve thousands of commuters each week. The
station has been in limited service for several weeks.
However, there are early reports that train service is less than
satisfactory, with the only stops being made in obscure locations
in a young land. Travellers have reported crazed cowboys, giant
catfish, and a blue ox. There have also been questions about the
wisdom of round-trip service on a train line with only one set of
tracks. Officials have insisted that the system in place would
prevent any accidents, and have promised a completely safe ride.
The announcement came at a difficult time for the Council, which has
been grappling with complaints about the desertification near the
eastern edge of the city. Travellers have been complaining about
encroaching coyotes, snakes, and nomadic tribesmen. There have
even been reported outbreaks of rabies, though the council has
insisted that this was merely a rumor.
In an effort to improve the rapidly deteriorating situation, and to
reduce the incidents of lost travellers, the Council enlisted the aid
of a powerful sorceror. Events reportedly went rapidly downhill from
then.
According to eyewitness reports, this wizard was had just consumed
several bottles of Midgaardian Rum, and managed to misplace the entire
region previously affected by arid conditions. The council refused
to comment pending an investigation.
Note:
This area replaces Sands of Sorrow. New speedwalks have been listed
in 'help speedwalk' for shouggoth and shadowlands. Notice that the
speedwalks are in two parts because you may have to wait for a
conductor to come along, still less hassle than navigating the Sands of
Sorrow maze.
Date Posted - 02.13.2005
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