Empire report:
Abovegrounder innovations
The typical delver relies on a certain reckoning sense in order to maintain direction and distance from the entrance to each level in a hold (colloquially called a "
dungeon"
in some abovegrounder nation-kingdoms). Consequently, the construction and maintenance of mapping devices and products is not needed for delvers in the pursuit of their work. The serendipitous byproduct of the delving sense is that delvers are naturally contained within the area of their contractual work. Unfortunately, this historical trend is starting to change.
We hereby announce recent advancements in abovegrounder cartography. These developments result in delvers not having to rely on a personal, localized sense of proximity and direction in order to navigate the spaces of the Beneath. Please be advised that it is imperative for Imperial Relations to take appropriate precautions, precognizant of the fact that delvers will be travelling to areas not readily accessible or proximate to their labors of contract.
One such cartographical artifact has been retrieved from a shiny disc, distributed exactly six cycles ago to a select group of smitemasters. A mimeograph of said artifact is reproduced here for your reference.
Expect similar works to appear with increasing regularity in the future. Of course, none of these relics are expected to provide bearing on the general outcome of the Grand Event and Forthcoming Way of Things. We do not suggest or encourage any change in plans centered around preparations for the Grand Event or any ancillary or latent ramifications.
Precisely yours,
173rd Adjutant, Abovegrounder Relations and Cultural Artifacts
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Gandalf? Yes... That's what they used to call me.
Gandalf the Grey. That was my name.
I am Gandalf the White.
And I come back to you now at the turn of the tide.
[Last edited by mrimer at 07-11-2012 01:17 AM]
