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Finally another issue of Imagizine. Due to the lack of news it has been decided that it should not come out monthly, but when there are news to tell. This is an interactive Imagizine, so your input is very much appreciated. To put something in the Imagizine e-mail the Editor at Lunah at email.jimagica.net, and it will be put into the following issue.
 

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                        * News
                        * Free Comment Arena
                        * Houses
                        * Quests

                        * Imagica's Big Ball

                        * Interview with Mayor Freya

                        * General Information
                        * Imagica Information
 

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At the moment there isn't much to say as no large update has been made recently. The last additions to Imagica to my knowledge are the following:

- General Bug Fixes
- Impteam Revision
- Extension of 'bash' skill
- DinoStreet Revisited and New House Zone

General Bug Fixes
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Nothing really major has been done lately. The bug which gave containers incorrect weight has been fixed. However, new bugs are found often, and the bug fixing is done as soon as possible.

Impteam Revision
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Since the last issue of Imagizine there has been a change in the impteam. Plymptoon and Cestus has left Imagica. Radagast, Random, Lee and partly Mender has retired (although you will still see them around once in a while, if you're lucky). The following promotions has been made:

Trixor  - Master Builder (Co-Producer)
Lunah   - House Master   (Director)
Daemon  - Problem Solver (Gaffer)
LadyXera        - Clan Mistress  (Effects)

Extension of 'bash' skill
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The skill 'bash' was previously only possible to use against mobs. However, this has now been extended so that you can also bash closed doors to get through to new rooms. If you have the skill - try it! It's really refreshing bashing in a door..

DinoStreet Revisited and New House Zone
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As DinoStreet was getting far too long some changes has been made and the street is now split in three parts; DinoStreet East, Center and West. In addition to DinoStreet a second House Zone - Saga Forest - has also been added to Imagica. This zone can be found south -east of Elven Forest.
 

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        Did he love me?
        The wonder tormented my mind.
        The love I felt burnt my heart.
        The desire I had filled my soul.

        He said he loved me.
        The surprise took my mind.
        The joy warmed my heart.
        The happiness cleansed my soul.

        He did not love me.
        The truth darkened my mind.
        The knowledge shattered my heart.
        The emptiness took over my soul.

        Left was only darkness.

-submitted by Shimmer

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SoS is a clan where people from all races and classes has gathered to help those in need. We're a pro-roleplaying clan who want to teach newbies (and others) to be able to get on on their own in Imagica.

We're against newbies getting too good equipment from higher level players as it ruins game balance (if they themselves go through a lot of trouble to get it.. then it's great), and we don't like it when a newbie solely levels by assisting someone else in a closed room. We love exploring, and know a lot about Imagica.

SoS and its members wants to give hints and tips for those less experienced and are always happy to answer questions.

If you feel that you want to join SoS, as we are looking for new, brave members to join us on our Quest, send a message to Disa or Arwen.

You need to be level 20 before you can join, any race, any class any alignment. If you are lower you can still let us know if you are interested and we'll keep an eye on you.

For more info talk to us or mudmail us, you can also reach us here:

Disa      - Disa at email.jimagica.net
Arwen     - Petra at shoenix.net
Clan Mail - Sentinels_of_Soraya@hotmail.com
URL         - http://www.geocities.com/sentinels_of_soraya

-submitted by Disa
 

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As you all might have noticed, there has been a new house area added in Imagica. The new area is called Saga Forest, and can be found south and east of the Elven Forest. Saga Forest is a wonderful area in the forest with green areas and a small pond for those who want to take a swim. There is also a wonderful park, perfect for picnics.

If you're interested in a house in Saga Forest, simply contact Lunah regarding this as normal. The house prices are the same as on DinoStreet. 5000 gold per room in building fee and then 2000 gold per room/month in rent.

However, we cannot allow trolls to live in Saga Forest, as it is too close to Elven Forest and they could be tempted to go and take a snack. (It was a rule negotiated with the elves for us to be allowed to build another area so close to them.)

- submitted by Lunah
 

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In the beginning of time the Gods shaped the world, creating the vast lands of Imagica. By their hands landscapes were formed, seas created and in an inattentive moment life emerged.
In different environments this life brougth forth the different races: in the harsh norse lands Giants, Orcs and Trolls roamed the tundra's, in the middle kingdom the house of elves claimed it's rights and in the southern parts gnomes and kobolds cried havoc.

As the population grew the different races set out to claim new homegrounds and grave wars and death swept across the lands. The various creatures cried out for help in agony towards the heavens. The Gods demanded tributes for their favors and would bestow their gifts upon the stronge and brave.

To seek out those "eternal champions" the Gods gave their chosen ones the difficult task to retrieve long last artifacts that would lead the race to victory in the struggle for control. The first Quests were born and were taken on by the fiercest of adventurers who now reside at the side of the Gods longing for the days of yore. Their names forgotten as ancient scrolls were left to rot in damp cellars.

After the great wars and the dividing of the lands the Gods kept these quests in honour to the fallen. Their original role was played out but the future generations prayed to grant wisdom to and build character of their young adventurers.

The various races even intermingled and teamed up to solve the riddles and face the dangers the Gods set out for them. The ancient grieve seeped away into the realm of days gone by. Even now it's thinkable that people themselves would set up their own quests to retrieve long lost kingdoms, treasures and arcane knowledge. Daring the young and the restless to participate in gaining what hey believe is rightfully theirs. Yet would the Gods be willing to cooperate with mortal life?

The solving of quest also ment great joy as it ended ancient rivalry and brought divine rewards to the victors. Peace and prosperity filled the lands and art thrived as never before. Many a bard or poet enlightened the passer-by with their unique gifts. Sales-men for throughout the world brought their goods to the outskirts of the realm, bringing along news, skills and knowledge.

We can only imagine what good the grim future withholds.

-Taken from the Ancient Quest Scrolls
 

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Greetings Imagicans!

I would simply like to say that I enjoyed the Ball greatly, and I hope that you did also. Should the occasion call upon it, I might return with my floating castle to host another event. Who knows what the future brings?

The Ball contained a lot of laughs, drinks, food and dancing. My own chef (whom I found amonst the elves, actually) had prepared the food, and I must say that better food than his I have not tasted.

I was read a wonderful poem by Ploister, for which I thank him greatly. Lunah held a small riddle contest, and the riddles were in general solved. The ones who were first with the correct answer most times were Actaea, Ploister and Dasmainne.

And of course, the Winner of the Role-Playing week was announced, it was no one less than Ploister!

I hope to see you all again soon!

Sincerely,
        Firevle, Queen of Fairies
 

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Some time ago elections were held in Imagica to select a mayor for Teldar. The winner came out as our beloved Freya. She has now had some time to settle in her role, and I thought we should all check in on how she's doing.

L: So, Freya, you've been Mayor of Teldar for a while now, how does it feel?
F: Feels great, people are actually looking up to me now and that is not -only- because I am a giant.:)

L:Were you surprised when you found out that you were the winner of the election?
F: Yeah I really was, and it was a close call too, so it was no where near certain I'd be the elected one.

L:What made you apply for Mayor of Teldar?
F: I realized Teldar needed someone like me for the job..

L:What made you choose Teldar rather than any other hometown?
F: Hmm, why not aim high right away? Fact is, Teldar is my favourite place and I thought it'd be a true honor if I could be Mayor there for a while.

L:Do you have any plans for Teldar and your reign of it?
F: Hmm, actually I do...The Peacekeepers have brought to my attention that they are extremely bored walking around and both the Ranger and Gravedigger man have complained that they are never left alone and always disturbed by death cries, so I've been thinking of placing all the peacekeepers in the houses (since all they do is nagging about peace in the city anyway).

L:I've seen that you got yourself a nice house and garden, it's wonderful. Planning on holding any parties there in the near future that you want to invite someone to? *wink wink*
F: Hmm, well I've heard rumors Trixor is gonna marry this nice lady.. and I am thinking about letting the whole garden up for the reception afterwards. I just hope ppl won't get too drunk and trash everything the garderners built up.. Reminds me.. I gotta talk to King Welmar, I hope he will let me hire his cleaning ladies:)

L:Well, thanks for your co-operation, Mayor. Was nice talking to you. Any last words of wisdom for our readers?
F: Hmm.. Citizens and Visitors of Teldar, please remember to behave, and most important.. Have Fun! (and please don't spit your chewing gum directly on the street, I already ruined a nice pair of shoes that way:)
 

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For all people that have missed/lost old issues, and want or read them. All the old issues as well as the current issue can be found on the Imagica homepage at www.jimagica.net.
 

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Imagica Homepage           - https://jimagica.net
Mud Address                - jimagica.net (port:4000 or 119)

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E-Mail Aragorn  (Producer) - Aragorn at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Hero     (Producer) - Hero at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Mender   (Co-Prod)  - Mender at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Venice   (Co-Prod)  - Venice at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Trixor   (Co-Prod)  - Trixor at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Radagast (Director) - Radagast at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Random   (Director) - Random at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Lunah    (Director) - Lunah at email.jimagica.net
E-Mail Deamon   (Gaffer)   - Deamon at email.jimagica.net
 
 

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Clan Homepages:

WARlock clan (WAR)               http://surf.to/warlocks
Army of Darkness and Death (ADD) http://www.casema.net/~vriens/clan/
Defenders Of Justice (DOJ)       http://www.angelfire.com/games/paternoster/
Sentinels of Soraya (SoS)        http://www.geocities.com/sentinels_of_soraya
Sasamie's Soldiers (SaS)           http://sasclan.freehomepages.com/

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Clan E-Mail contacts:

WARlock clan (WAR)               - Gimby@hotmail.com
Army of Darkness and Death (ADD) - Vriens@Casema.net
Defenders Of Justice (DOJ)       - Pater@studenten.net
Sentinels of Soraya (SOS)        - Sentinels_of_Soraya@Hotmail.com
 

The following clans are registered :

#    CLAN                               CLAN LEADER      CLAN REPR.       #MEMB
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[ 3] [The Warlock Clan                ] [Devil         ] [Freya         ] [ 13]
[ 4] [Army of Darkness and Death      ] [Gandalf       ] [Dunga         ] [ 11]
[ 5] [The Gothic                      ] [Mender        ] [Trixor        ] [  6]
[ 6] [Defenders Of Justice            ] [Pater         ] [Elrond        ] [ 13]
[ 7] [Sentinels Of Soraya             ] [Disa          ] [Arwen         ] [ 13]
[ 9] [Sasamie's Soldiers              ] [Jessica       ] [Dasmainne     ] [ 11]
 

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