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Battle Apes: The Code for Battle Apes is 'ba'.

Lesser Demons: Evil take heed. The Sacrifice Cost per turn is only 1 FP not 3 FP.

Meta Spell Reminder: You can cast any Meta Spell (even those higher than your Sorcery Level) you currently possess even. To cast a Meta Spell only requires 1 months and success is determined on the casting leader's sorcery ability plus your nation's Sorcery Level minus the Casting Modifier of the spell plus any extra time.

RAMPAGING FREE PERSONAGE: Qaan the White Talon, a male elder dragon, is on top of Blauf, Map B (p6T6/edr).

Iygtaol Kingdom
Robardin is king at Kinju. Kinju was controlled now. Aztlan invaders are taking over the fringelands.
LOST REGIONS: Baurien, Plaum, Raskal
ADDED REGIONS: Kinju
PROTECTORATE: Kinju
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

Aztlan Empire of Xotla
Emperor Pelos and 20 paladins, 5 amazon riders and 2 pteradons overwhelmed the Kaiel protectorate militias of Curizach and Gagice. They moved to Lucca (Map 6). Ralph Reed (Map G) and his troops conquered the neutral lands of Bowlesh, Mortor and Noib. General Lars' force of 6 saurian knights, 23 paladins and 2 amazons annexed Lerir and then checked out Stillion's Ucar (Map 6). Chacham and his paladins and trolls crashed into Humut and then went to Puaintlo (Map H) to try and get bigger muscles. Daavarca (Map G) took 11 paladins, 1 gnome aviator and a pteradon to fight Baurien. The protectorates were bolstered by a Iygtaol garrison of 1 storm giant, 11 archers, 3 pikemen and 3 spearmen. They ran soon after the sorcery round so Daavarca spent the rest of the time jumping his jacks. Saotanagh (Map G) occupied Ardsgeir. Runs took the ocean once more with a mighty navy. He landed at Leghorn and conquered the Kaiel island. Ciach the Fierce One hired Ghashar in Potatue. Njal Seasaber gained ogre troops with which he could conquer Raskal. It was a bit of a fight because they had to down a Iygtaol storm giant that was parked there (Map G). Punisher punished the Plaum using 17 paladins (Map G). Red Bobh found Creidhne in Stabaum but because Red was an idoit, Creidhne refused to join (Map G). Ghashar is in Potatue (Map H).
ADDED REGIONS: Curizach, Gagiece, Leghorn, Baurien, Plaum, Raskal, Bowlesh, Mortor, Noib, Lerir, Humut, Ardsgeir
PROTECTORATE: Curizach, Gagiece, Leghorn, Baurien, Plaum, Raskal, Bowlesh, Mortor, Lerir, Humut, Ardsgeir, Aritlan, Bar Shasc, Ghucar
Contact: Mitchel Ledford 602-275-7889

Goudiz Dragonlair
Neyarizam enchanted a rectangular platform so that it could fly. The elder dragon then took 1 shaman band, 1 swordsmen, 1 hill giant and 2 trolls over the seas to Oradean Blaukoulya (Map J). Gebert couldn't hire Chastity. She didn't like him. He sailed off to the Mar Udcaipol. King Corillin found El Lico who was later hired by Giz Gonzal. He took ship to Pereskigir which was easily conquered by his ranger patrol (Map D). Puff flapped off to the Bay of Elon (Map B). King Joao crushed the folks at the Monte Sungono and then learned tactics from the busy Giz Gonzal. El Lico is at the Castelo Sobatboa (Map C). Giz Gonzal went to Castelo Sobatboa and convinced El Lico that Goudiz is the way to be. He then trained King Joao (Map C). Burdard picked Chastity up simply because he was a big man. He then did some deep sea fighting under the waves of Gastaunias Thalassa. He stomped their crabs into the murk. Fuzzball and Moctezuma reacted with an army of 7 rangers, 1 centaur knight, 57 dragoons, 2 knights to fight the illegal Wings of Freedom army in Alfes. Queen Sparrow had 25 paladins, 30 healing priests, 20 hill giants, 12 rangers, 1 centaur knight and 11 storm giants. This nasty force crushed the Goudiz dragoons and what few were left alive fled to Goudiz. But the Oradean host went to Goudiz too -and they had enough fire power to overwhelm Goudiz's ramparts and do damage to the defenders, just by sheer mass. When the siege came along, the hill giants broke down the walls while the healing priest completely fixed up anyone hurt by the defenders. It was hopeless, the walls fell, the army inside surrendered and both Fuzzball and Moctezuma became POW's. Chastity stayed in Kladphida.
ADDED REGIONS: Parebkoir, Monte Sungono, Gastounias Thallassa
MADE PROTECTORATE: all added regions, Baixo Macea, Castelo Sobatboa
REGIONS LOST: Alfes, Goudiz
Contact: C.J. Burt 602-967-6183 pincer@asu.edu

Wings of Freedom (Oradea)
Queen Sparrow marched into the Goudiz heartland and defeated the home army and captured the citadel and Goudiz itself. Dxog forcibly annexed Stantsy so that he could rest in Mochya. Penelope landed elves, giants, apes and paladins on the rocky beach of Karspoja and fought in a tough battle against overwhelming numbers. In time, she whittled the defenders down but lost the apes and giants doing so.
Neyarazam has landed a magical airmobile army at Blakoulya.
ADDED REGIONS: Alfes, Goudiz, Stantsy, Karspoja
PROTECTORATE: the same
Contact: Timar Clark

FREE PERSONAGE: Iunbert, a dwarf male diplomat, is in Martdau, Map F (p431ch).

FREE PERSONAGE: Dern, a human male champion, is in Präbalz, Map F (p444).

FREE PERSONAGE: Creidhne, a human male adventurer, is in Stabaum, Map G (p682).

Dread Magog Horde
Gog, and his nomadic host attacked Ketelan and Beset (Map N). Yog unloaded his troops at Maoma which he conquered then his forces gained control of Chaca (Map M). Lady Jitvins conquered Romol and Copper Quisensam (Map M). The Huzjeska (who claim to be a stronger Horde) have spitefully overran Hunace and Socomal.
ADDED REGIONS: Katelan, Beset, Maoma, Chaca, Romol, Copper Quisensam
PROTECTORATE: all added regions
REGIONS LOST: Hunace, Socomal
Contact: Mike Overstreet 602-969-8840

The HORDE (Huzjeska)
Sultan Mobius Manslaughter has only been rumored to exist. Where is he? Lichgoth surrendered his teleporation to become a different kind of leader. He and his impossibly huge force of chaos mutants melted the defenders of Keke Im and spoiled the crops for years to come. In Hoca Chee, Lichgoth and Yettan Yorik became equal in all skill levels (Map H). The Invunerable Lady Worg al Mohg (Map N) and 24 mutants dug more holes by the Nuq Pool. Then she and her devil spawn surrounded the Giltez fortress but found it unassailable. After losing one unit, she moved to Daxhit and Pokh and occupied these lands. Alu Asad used the Garden Gloves to find some useful items in Daxhit. Barh searched the pubs and found the young but gifted Esvanta willing to be a bad girl. Crater Wor himself kidnapped a maiden (Xitavi) in Bub Tun who later proved willing to serve the evil cause. Old Aria and her forces of 25 chaos mutants oozed gore all over the land of Yetbahad and Zatkho. At Lobshikh the HORDE showed the world who was more evil by driving out and sacrificing the Vahlgaarte guards (who has only been placed there months before). Lettan Yorik made it to Hoca Chee and enjoyed the company of Lichgoth. Bizcut slammed Acolu and Huihil with his inhuman force. The demon prince Xacxac Razor-Wiper finally showed the Magog wannabes who was truly boss by shwacking the land of Hunace and Socomal with his 100 mutants of calamity.
ADDED REGIONS: Keke Im, Daxhit, Pokh, Yetbahod, Zatkho, Aclolu, Huihil, Lokshikh, Socomal, Hunace
MADE PROTECTORATE: all added regions
Contact: John Smith 602-992-7137

Griffes de la Nuit
Drake Buckingham and his ghost ships floated above Shekh, scaring villagers and farm animals with their weird sounds (Map N). Lillith Priapus went on a diet but it didn't help much, in Dosiludot (Map N). Francesca Clarke and her craft remained docked at the Isle of Sam (Map E).
ADDED REGIONS: none
PROTECTORATE: Bikuth, Bir el Fixhik, Dosiludot, Isle of Sam, Kokenas, Mijsal
Contact: Nora Calato 602-820-9969 saphireclaws@juno.com

The Fourth Rhynchocephalian Order of the Sphenedon
Runge-Kutta (Map R) trained Pika Pul then took the ether express to Achi-Achi. The Ihuem homeland was bonked with the army of 60 snakemen, 20 pteradons, 2 hill giants, 5 trolls and 10 pikemen and was placed in the basket of conquests. Avogardo (Map A) sailed his ships to Flicita then conquered it with 50 saurian knights, 3 tyrannosaurs, 8 pteradons, 30 war elephants, 5 knights and 6 trolls invaded the Kaiel lands of Krosoim and Crebic. Serdikkas didn't diplomacize Eso, so he beat them. He and his giants sailed to Holij and killed scores there too. Roed and his fast reptiles jumped on boats and landed at Vaupher which they took (Map L). Undead Everjanet riding the Witch's Broom (Map O) and leading an airbourne force conquered the Rhekeg. Nervi Uopher sailed to the Iroise. Pika Pul teleported the big iguana to Achi-Achi.
ADDED REGIONS: Achi-Achi, Krosoim, Crebic, Eso, Holij, Vaupher, Rhekeg
PROTECTORATE: Achi-Achi, Krosoim, Anhu, Eso
Contact: Earl Solper 602-921-3716

RAMPAGING BEAST: A noxious imp pesters the villages of Al Ki'ekdas, Map N.

Vahlgaarte
Bob teleported himself to Tormot and handed Ruchah an Imperial Writ. Ruchah had to obey. Prince Desmodius headed to Jieshoe and found an old bottle of that fire stuff. General Desmodius did some poking around in Efune territory. At Alo's city Kamioka, he found the collectible Wool Statue of Bob Dole. Wen Chiang went to Gushi with 2 dragons, 18 vampires, 16 stormguards, 6 rangers and 5 undead knights. There his old nemesis, Meletta, awaited with 1 battle eagle, 7 dwarf pioneers, 5 dwarf quarralists, 4 drooling trolls, 6 stinky ogres and 3 woodland giants. Battle was even handed except that vampires tend to be scary. Eventually Meletta and his army panicked and ran. Cao Cao entered Beilufo and gained the land. He then got more muscles and better stamina. Elder Dragon Ruchah conquered Lobshikh first all by himself showing the followers of Wooglin Tisis who was more evil (the Horde had a similar idea later in the year). The old dragon then took over Mudlik but found (like others before him) that the walls of Giltez would keep him from victory there. Sorcery level two was successfully researched.
ADDED REGIONS: Beilufo, Mudlik, Gushi, El Hihe, Tormot
MADE PROTECTORATE: all added regions, Belou, Buawe, Donmong, Fesei, Lufo, Nua, Xinpui, Yi, Zan
Contact: David Vasiloff 602-231-0810

Chohashi Shogunate
Lady Shogun Takeda Hitomi stayed in Chohashi and found a meta spell and an elixir (Map T). Takeda Yoshi moved to Gusumika (Map T). Yamamoto Sukishuma moved into Ts'la with a force of 15 knights, 30 dragoons, 1 pteradon, 2 rangers and 4 shamen bands (Map U). The Short Guys continued their rampage in Procau, Treli and Ebdraw.
ADDED REGIONS: none
LOST REGION: Procau, Treli, Ebdraw
Contact: Scott Micheel warden@Rt66.com

Elvish Estate of Efune
Corillean clocked Laseibe, then ran rampant over Sagan and Daidopi (Map Y). Itoke gathered troops at Senfu. Avariell teleported Naito Masutoya to Kipmaja (Map O). Avariell was too tired and keeled over from exhaustion. Naito continued on to conquer Kipmaja and Niopo. Pingou-Ka went to Kozet and could not hire Irsad Sunga. Sardior Dragonlord flew to Inosemi and beat the villagers with sheer fear.
ADDED REGIONS: Laseibe, Sagan, Daidopi, Kipmaja, Niopo, Ihosemi
MADE PROTECTORATE: all added regions
Contact: John Schmid 412-441-6159 magus@netcom.com

FREE PERSONAGE: Udacach, a dwarf male diplomat, is in Nachar, Map P (515ch).

FREE PERSONAGE: Stumpy Fred, a dwarf male general, is in Nachar, Map P (p644).

FREE PERSONAGE: Irsad Sunga, a human male snake-charmer, is in Khinla, Map S (p456rfs).

Khanate of Rimadaho
Khatun Kristen Necros went to Sador and hired the newfound Danratti. Barogud and Jihaska Ny moved on Daraheba, another Djeme holdout. There were 15 saurian knights there, but it was nothing that the 16 knights, 16 war wagons and 10 dragoons couldn't handle. Ontawr attacked the island of Rahilala and then sailed the Fanimo Bay. Jihaska Ny helped out Barogud in Daraheba. Jimanda Ny had an exciting time searching the towns of Yahi, Goji and Porani. In Mochana, the goblin girl, Little Goosha, almost killed Jimanda. She also befriended Ishanna in Ideputsa. In both towns, did she find meta-spells of great use. Danratti is a human male man of all trades. Uwaham did find a novelty item: Bill Clinton's Astroturf. Now maybe the women will dig him. Ishanna is a female human marshal, possibly the best.
ADDED REGIONS: Daraheba, Rahilala
MADE PROTECTORATE: Rahilala, Sapoy
Contact: Dave Welches 602-890-2560 ciboney@ix.netcom.com

The Plague
Justice broke open his coffin door to train in his leadership and might. Marshal Drakus marched an undead army to Palori and won. Baron Toril got into Galatacha and made them pay.
ADDED REGIONS: Palori, Galatacha
PROTECTORATE: all added regions
Contact: Marcus Chittenden 602-994-3054 (4-6pm) marcus@goodnet.com

Elf-Nam
Emperor Uzhang the Drow sat on Bounme. Baileya herded in Mackel. Meletta lost Gushi and retreated to Jinzhai. He died of old age. Duc Fu and Shin Shai are also in Bounme.
LOST REGION: Gushi
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

FREE PERSONAGE: Blurni, a dwarf male spy, is in Kapu, Map U. Will not work for the Short Guys (p550st).

FREE PERSONAGE: Waltanal, a gnome male legendary adventurer, is at Dakto. Map X & 3 (p8A5).

FREE PERSONAGE: Pikatatatuta, a gnome male marshal, is in Treli, Map U (p964).

FREE PERSONAGE: Gleacuster, a dwarf male general, is in Kofay, Map U (p611).

FREE PERSONAGE: Rud Thamad, a human male mystic, is in Fafatsan, Map U (p357).

FREE PERSONAGE: Ling Xin, a human female mystic, is in Kaoneva, Map X (p516).

Black Empire of Tor Sirok
Jakarl Unger is a prisoner in a Dw'elf gaol. Dornan stayed in Kube.
PROTECTORATE: Elgen, Fasmaky, Mus Haja, Ojmakon, Talaja, Upab
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

Elves of Evot
Camille ducked into Bulpuk, with about half his knights left. Lord Callis hummed in Lowdrom. Gurn is in Shipoy to do some turkey knocking.
LOST REGIONS: Frishmait, Gusdik, Kopek, Omman
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

Fertile Kingdom of Djema
Izam the Fin and his 25 raptors stayed in Thocal. Jack the Ripper is in Hunrob. Madame Josephine flies above the Dangerous Shark Sea.
PROTECTORATE: Béarkin, Bossangoa, Charokee, Chegutu, Debaja, Dinnoggit, Doubeenal, Errego, Gacham, Gille, Halmahera, Hponba, Itampolo, Kasempa, Linnee, Mado Gashi, Mandabe, Manja, Marondera, Namwaia, Neapara, Owak, Pavakava, Piljo, Shamwe, Taihape, Timaru, Ulead, Uruwira, Usoke
LOST REGIONS: Daraheba
Contact: Bruce Lott 602-857-0924 sloth@goodnet.com

Templars of Jalingo
King Lazaar and Lady Thornak are in Nongkhai. Lazaar III did not move from Iglulu.
ADDED REGIONS: none
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

Ssaptian Conquests
King 'Saruss did have a excuse to stir from Kangamut. Issaion's raptors clawed themselves for fun. Quarter found a staff which can be very deadly to certain leaders.
ADDED REGIONS: none
PROTECTORATE: Gion, Jegadu, Kaltungo, Lira, Lodwar, Maychu, Omarama, Tiyo, Zurak
Contact: Dave Pettit

FREE PERSONAGE: The Grandmaster of Assassins, a male gnome hit-man, is in Ganta, Map 3. He is tough to hire outright. Is easier to hire the AGM on a per turn basis, or to do a particular job (p133, +5 might in duels).

FREE PERSONAGE: Kasinatha the Lusty, a human female swordswoman, is in Tahel, Map 2 (p452c4).

FREE PERSONAGE: Nbuldada, a human male monk, is in Linnee, Map 2 (p244).

Arcadia, the Throne of Sardior
Wooglin Tisis of the Evil Eye could no longer be seen. The gnome lady Taklo Dragonrider and his navy sailed on to Kuki and conquered it with 20 knights (Map 5). Viiglin Tisis and his flight of 3 dragons (including himself) and 6 dwarf phlanxi, took from Kaiel, V'kesh. They are now above the Mar Du Balat (Map 5). Tkon the Elder sailed to the Xerxan Sea (Map J). Libbit Big Nose just made it to Ulspra (map B). Boris the Gnome and his 40 knights had fun winning the possession of Kaiel's Altub, Koyreng and homeland of Sluelis (Map B). Berry took over the possession of neutral Slem and Yesels. He then moved back to Misoe (Map 9). Evil Huzjeska and Vahlgaarte took over Lobshikh and Mudlik, but they could not crack Giltez.
REGIONS ADDED: Kuki, V'kesh, Altub, Koyreng, Sluelis, Slem, Yesels
MADE PROTECTORATE: the same
REGIONS LOST: Mudlik, Lobshikh
Contact: Pat Mills imcmag@enet.net

FREE PERSONAGE: Former Vorinan Heir, Vorino the Wait, a human male admiral, has escaped to Hidur, Map 6, will not work for Dw'elf or Kaiel (p641ad).

RAMPAGING BEASTS: 2 fairies fly around in Harma, Map 6.

FREE PERSONAGE: Karkaboka, a male human admiral, is at Leghorn, Map 6 (p641ad). Owns Bronze Armor.

FREE PERSONAGE: King Shagrup, an evil male human general, is in Te Anou, Map 8 (p745). Owns Jula's Machete.

Tartarus
Drowlord Nergal crept in Kerer. Ereshkigal rummaged not at Khefa. Darth Vador fixed located in Nishaj. Jicha painted her fingernails at Khefa.
ADDED REGIONS: none
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

Black Adder Kingdom
King Harry drank vinegar in Tongren. Edmund the Black Adder and Baldric wreaked havoc in Yaan. Prince George squandered his leg (also in Yaan). Bubba found no good stuff in Yaan. Iovihup shot crows in Tongren.
ADDED REGIONS: none
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

CHANGES TO THE MAPSET.
These are changes that occur due to game play.
Map K: Chikaid has a Necropolis (np)
Map O and T: Eli =Elia
Map V: Kamu is now a woodland (w), Magopo is now a desert (d), Goji is now desert and Ideputsa is a Ruined City. Layada is jungle (j)
Map Y: Fakora has a saurian city (sc)


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