THE SEA OF FEAR

THE AGE OF CHAMPIONS
Turn #28
528 YD

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Maps A-E

Kingdom of Stillon
King Godwin held his ground at Erparoph (Map G). Kent played checkers at Huat. Corwin told goose jokes in Carbgosh. Jacques Cousteau treaded water at the Orsee (Map B). Faye Siuban sang songs at Blorpug. Le Charrax stayed on his floating boat home in Stirling Firth.
ADDED REGIONS: none
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

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

FREE PERSONAGE: Hanbarollo, a human male adventurer, is in Canpudi, Map C (p393).

FREE PERSONAGE: Archbishop Turpin, a good human adventurer, is in Cocur, Map C (p261).

Maps F-J

Barony of Rudeltaktik
Baron Gunter and his force are in Foicrol. Princess Inge remains gainfully employed at Fasing. Pico de Meftyosh is in Voriland with a great army. Donnel stays in Berdsoa.
ADDED REGIONS: none
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

Iygtaol Kingdom
Robardin is king at Kinju.
LOST REGIONS: none
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

Aztlan Empire of Xotla
Emperor Pelos stopped at Lucca to drink some water (Map 6). Ralph Reed (Map G) and his troops bale hay at Noib. General Lars' force of 6 saurian knights, 23 paladins and 2 amazons are parked in Stillion's Ucar (Map 6). Chacham with a force is in Puaintlo (Map H). Daavarca is placid at Baurien (Map G). Saotanagh (Map G) is occupied at Ardsgeir. Runs found many distraction at Leghorn (Map 6). Ciach the Fierce One has to put with the forces of evil in Potatue (Map H). Njal Seasaber had a holiday in Raskal (Map G). Punisher will not leave Plaum (Map G). Red Bobh found himself in Stabaum (Map G). Ghashar is in Potatue (Map H).
ADDED REGIONS: none
OBJECTIVE ACHIEVED: Genocide
Contact: Mitchel Ledford 602-275-7889

Goudiz Dragonlair
Neyarizam attacked Wings controlled Pitlam, Skoilskie and Marska (Map J). Gebert went to Festo to be bored out of his skull (Map D). King Corillin took over Daphekos, an island (Map D). Puff stayed at Bluaf to converse with Qaan. The old worm was almost willing to drop everything and join the Goudiz except for the fact that Puff didn't bring any sheep (Map B). King Joao's voyage took him to the Island of the Ape. It used to have apes there but reptiles had long since invaded the island and took it over (Map 8). El Lico got stronger then sailed to the Sea of Vapors (Map C). Giz Gonzal was wounded searching in Cocur's caverns. He found the Archbishop Turpin bathing in the Gran Caldas (Map C). Burdard back tracked his aquatic zombies to Ponicfu (Map D). Fuzzball went to Zaur where he got hurt in the ruined city there. He moved then to Ruktsa (Map I). Moctezuma took just 3 dragons and 3 young dragons and regained Metolu. He then got back to Goudiz and found a pot of dust. Chastity became a better leader, then she scammed the pubs in Reejnub.
ADDED REGIONS: Pitlam, Marska, Skoilskie, Metolu, Dapherkos
MADE PROTECTORATE: all added regions
Contact: C.J. Burt 602-967-6183 pincer@asu.edu

Dxog's Wings of Wrath
Dxog was more of a tyrant, and a wrathful tyrant at that so the nation's name changed. He had no luck finding stuff this time, even with a magic key. Mordred was busy at a tower studying magic. Penelope went to Respov and Agmef to shore up the southern defenses.
Neyarazam's magical airmobile has taken regions away.
LOST REGIONS: Pitlam, Marska, Skoilskie, Metolu
Contact: Timar Clark timarclark@wow.com

FREE PERSONAGE: Iunbert, a dwarf male diplomat, is in Grutenzil, 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).

Maps K-O

Der Kraagenmark
Markgraf Eristrom and his pals are in Buda (Map P). Dieter stays at Fuingok (Map P)
ADDED REGIONS: none
Contact: Troy Allen trashborn@aol.com

Dread Magog Horde
Gog and his host of 66 nomad lancers, 22 nomad archers, 20 rangers, 5 centaurs and 2 eagles took back from Huzjeska, Lawzho and Il Chabud (Map N). Yog did the dirty work in Cuehan, then used 83 knights, 2 saurian knights, 2 pteradons, 4 lancersw, 2 apes, 1 elf knight to gain control of Mabobe and Nalumo (Map M). Lady Jitvins beat Chilsamin then rode with 3 gnome aviators, 9 dwarf crossbows, 17 landers, 12 rangers, 8 elf knights, 3 hill giants, 1 storm giant and 2 uruk hai warriors to bloody up the new Rychocephalian protectorate of Casita (Map R). The Huzjeskan Horde and the 4th Order are warring against Magog.
ADDED REGIONS: Lawzho, Il Chabud, Mabohe, Nalumo, Cuehin, Chilsamin, Castita
PROTECTORATE: all added regions
REGIONS LOST: Asama, Nicoche, Recoca, Sefom
Contact: Mike Overstreet 602-969-8840 spiketeo@gnn.com

The HORDE (Huzjeska)
Sultan Mobius Manslaughter was an elusive one, never one to be found. Lichgoth and his pals Crater Wor and Xitavi, traded stuff and did weird stuff to each other (Map H). The Invunerable Lady Worg al Mohg (Map N) went to Yetbahod and became tougher. Alu Asad found Bane the Elf at the Pokh/Daxhit volcano. Barh sailed to the Permean Gulf and his health improved. Crater Wor was at Bo-Hut with Lichgoth. Esvanta battered with mutants Al Ki'ekdag and Rissok after they failed to appreciate her beauty. Lettan Yorik slagged Abulki and Bozbal with his own walking abominations. Bizcut gained control of Pumuch and Catla after brief skirmishes. The demon prince Xacxac Razor-Wiper trammeled the lands of Fuam and Recoca with his 100 mutants of calamity. Ex-maiden Xitavi distributed vampires with Lichgoth and Crater Wor. She went to Batkem-Judmik, where she unleashed a sandworm which ate her and her masterblade.
ADDED REGIONS: Al Ki'ekdas, Rissok, Abulki, Bozbal, Pumuch, Catla, Fuam, Recoca
MADE PROTECTORATE: all added regions
FORTRESS BUILT: Recoca
REGIONS LOST: Il Chabud, Lawzho, Mahobe, Nalumo
Contact: John Smith 602-992-7137

Griffes de la Nuit
Drake Buckingham and his ghost ships floated above Shekh, scaring villagers and farm animals but not the Vahlgaarte 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
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

The Fourth Rhynchocephalian Order of the Sphenedon
Runge-Kutta (Map R) scrambled his 72 snakemen and 24 pteradons to Casita which was easily taken. They conquered Magog's Asama. Avogardo (Map A) led 50 saurian knights, 3 t-rexes, 8 pteradons, 30 war elephants, 5 knights, 16 trolls, 20 dwarf crossbows to gain sway over Orspest of Paing away from Kaiel. Serdikkas could not teach Irsad anything. He went off with 11 hill giants and 6 trolls and occupied Sefom. He combined his force with that of Irsad Sunga to conquer Ul Shiair (Map S). Roed with 12 raptors, 15 snakemen and 4 pteradons conquered Prip and Saidboigh (map G). Undead Everjanet riding the Witch's Broom (Map O) and leading an airbourne force did not diplomacize Psustol. She later defeated the Lukmir. Nervi Uopher with his 3 frigates, 7 lanteens, 8 dwarf axemen, 30 dwarf crossbows and 8 dwarf phlanx found a meta-spell in Ghesarch then voyaged to the Eskmoy Channel. Pika Pul t teleported to Nicoche took that with 2 hill giants, 5 trolls, 10 pikemen, 7 storm giants, 1 eagle, 12 snakemen and 4 pteradons and then moved to Asama (Map R). Irsad Sunga had 2 gnome aviators and 4 gnome ballista that was useful in the Ul Shiair attack (Map S).
ADDED REGIONS: Asama, Sefom, Nilcoche, Ul Shiair, Orspest, Paing, Prip, Saidboigh, Lukmir
PROTECTORATE: Sefom, Nilcoche, Orspest, Prip, Saidboigh. Edosh, Basich, Huaracal, Khinla
LOST REGION: Flictia
Contact: Earl Solper 602-921-3716

RAMPAGING BEAST: A noxious imp (1imp) pesters the villages of Daja, Map N.

RAMPAGING BEAST: A sand worm (1swm) troubles Batkem-Judmik, Map M.

FREE PERSONAGE: Bane, a male elf mystic, is in Daxhit, Map N (p256).

Maps P-T

Ninkul Imperium
The Mad Queen, Wakamak went on a tear taking Denbit and Pa'rj away from the Short Guys with her mean force of 21 dragoons, 11 undead knights, 26 rangers, 3 trolls, 5 apes, 5 knights, 10 warg riders, 7 war wagons and 5 storm giants (Map U). Minimak is nowhere to be seen. Ninnuk raised more zombies at Boyur then conquered Preth, with them and mountain troops. Kivar sailed to Vumef but did not teach Onemai anything. He hired Doenned though (Map V). Onemai went to Trivresk. Gleacuster went to Naft (Map U). Dasiny (a mountain man) got stuff to do now. With 13 elf knights, 1 elf scout, 4 war wagons, 8 knights, 14 dragoons, 3 shamen, 4 undead knights, 6 trolls, 12 rangers and 5 apes, she overran Bloskuz, Nois and Rul Ohelb (Map U). Cian went to Nachar but could not hire Udacach. (map P). Doenned is in Vumef.
ADDED REGIONS: Preth, Denbit, Pa'rj, Nois, Bloskuz, Rul Ohelb
MADE PROTECTORATE: all added regions
Contact: Brian Hansche 602-926-8499

Dragonkeep of Ihuem
Celalaith is now in Bebuo. Nailtooth the Brave fought two 4th Order armies (11 hill giants, 6 trolls, 4 gnome ballista and 2 gnome fighters) with his own 6 trolls, 6 ragners, 1 wargrider. He was beaten and he fled to Idoja with most of his rangers. Lux is at Sanho.
LOST REGION: Ul Shiair
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

Vahlgaarte
Bob teleported himself and his 4 vampires and 5 stormguards to Mijpah. Bob was outnumbered but his vampires scared them before they fought back. At Ios, things were rough. All the stormguards died in battle beofre the natives realized that they were fighting vampires and ran away (Map S). Prince Desmodius conquered with his force of 5 vampires and 8 stormguards, Kaoneva, Sarakhan and Roigt, picking on three nations at once. He found a meta-spell (Map X). General Desmodius and his dragon smothered with fire, little Ka (Map T). Wen Chiang conquered neutral Hongan (Map X). Cao Cao entered and conquered Chaxi and Tiamang (Map T). Elder Dragon Ruchah with some vampires flew to Lienui and beat them. Qun was next, but the region wasn't easy. The natives (who had outnumbered the elder dragon and his undead were-bats) fought hard and killed all 8 of his vampires in 20 melee rounds. Finally they were scared by the Elder Dragon and surrendered. Ling Xin hired Zarabeth and then was killed in Pakxeng by angry Elfnam toll guards. Zarabeth, a female air mage, in in Kaoneva.
ADDED REGIONS: Mijpah, Ios, Ka, Hongan, Chaxi, Tiamang, Lienui, Qun, Kaoneva, Sarakhan, Roigt
MADE PROTECTORATE: all added regions
Contact: David Vasiloff 602-935-7006

Chohashi Shogunate
Lady Shogun Takeda Hitomi ran to Minabi (Map T). Takeda Yoshi moved to Fakora (Map T). Yamamoto Sukishuma with his force of 15 knights, 30 dragoons, 1 pteradon, 2 rangers and 4 shamen bands fought to wrestle Ts'la away from the Short Guys. He had the leadership, but they had the durability and the numbers. He died in battle (Map U).
LOST REGIONS: Clashai, Pakapis, Kridoir
Contact: Scott Micheel warden@Rt66.com

Elvish Estate of Efune
Corillean clocked Sabi and Soupa. No time for Ounmi (Map Y). Itoke gathered troops at Efune (Map T). Avariell teleported to Yuaikua (Map T). Pingou-Ka went to Selcha (Map T). Sardior Dragonlord messed around in Lutifoka (Map T).
ADDED REGIONS: none
Contact: John Schmid 412-441-6159 magus@netcom.com

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

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

Maps U-Y

The Short Guys With the Long Beards
Orin Redbeard and his 25 storm giants, 52 combined phalanxes and crossbow ranks conquered Kridoir and Pakapis. He then hired Pikatatatuta. Ivan Redbeard, his airmobile, conquered Moon Myd and Kook. Blinky was at Ts'la with 37 dwarf crossbowmen and 30 dwarf phalanxes. He was stiffed by Shnisto because she thought he could push these Chohashi over, but Blinky was a bad combat general and so the battle in Ts'la was very, very bloody. After seventeen rounds of melee, a much pain, the entire invasion was wiped out, but he lost 2/3 of his army. The experience did help him though. Shnisto Breast-Cup hired Rud Thamad and then conquered Poifoir and Clashai with her 26 dragoons and 40 knights. Pikatatatuta, a gnome male marshal, is in Treli (Map U). Rud Thamad was given only 7 knights and was told to beat up on the Cifelm and Damaul. Oh yes, he did what he was told despite being outnumbered 4 to 1 in each battle. Those treacherous, backstabbling, not really-alive Ninkul have invaded the heartlands. The Dw'elf also attacked.
ADDED REGIONS: Kridoir, Pekapis, Clashai, Moon Myd, Kook, Poi Foir, Cifelm, Damaul
PROTECTORATE: the same
REGIONS LOST: Bloskuz, Denbit, Nang, Nois, Pa'rj, Rul Ohelb
Contact: Todd Delevan 602-840-6849

Khanate of Rimadaho
Khatun Kristen Necros patrolled the Amber Point with frigates (map 1). Barogud found more stuff. He is now in Baraha (map V). Ontawr attacked the land of Huma and he found some stuff (Map W). Jihaska Ny found stuff too and then conquered Malche. She is now in Galara, where she had found the spy Drahtenfa (Map V). Jimanda Ny found a meta-spell in Daralu and then conquered Tasafa (Map V). Danratti took Rikal and then attacked Fir Bolg and Otibda with his 7 war wagons and 3 dragoons (map 2). Uwaham won against the Plague in Alota and Gareha with his 5 war wagons and 3 dragoons (map W). Ishanna found the Happy Hobbit Handgrenade in Rimadaho (map V). Drahtenfa, an old human male spy, in in Galara (Map V).
ADDED REGIONS: Rikal, Huma, Malhe, Tasafa, Fir Bolg, Otibda, Alota, Gareha
MADE PROTECTORATE: Rikal, Huma, Malhe, Fir Bolg, Alota, Gareha, Layada
Contact: Dave Welches 602-890-2560 ciboney@ix.netcom.com

The Plague
Justice slogged to Tarahe. He put more straw in his body and learned a few things about magic. Marshal Drakus waited stiffly in Sawira (Map W). Baron Toril guested himself at Rebisi (map 2).
LOST REGIONS: Alota, Fir Bolg, Gareha, Otibda
OBJECTIVE ACHIEVED: Haunted
Contact: Marcus Chittenden 602-994-3054 (4-6pm) marcus@goodnet.com

Elf-Nam
Emperor Uzhang the Drow sat on Bounme. Baileya herded in Mackel. Duc Fu and Shin Shai are also in Bounme.
LOST REGION: Kaoneva
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 (p8A5).

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

Maps Z-4

Dw'elf League of Gobel
Orin Oakstaff attacked Talaja with 10 centaurs and 8 knights. He then went to Kadilk (map Z). Erin Ironrod with 2 elf knights, 1 elf longbowmen, 8 knights and 5 hill giants challenged the ramparts of Spuveb. The Evot fortress held and killed off all the giants. The giants did dent the fortress. Erin retreated to Daygraw (map 5). Don Gnarled had 15 dwarven phlanxes, 16 dwarf crossbows, 2 dwarf axemen, 2 griffons, 1 battle eagle, a bememoth and a dragon to occupy Short Guy's Nang with. He had already hired Karnak in Xisir (map Z). Duster found a dino spray in Vendal's Keep of Ochi (map 5). Oshiro the Crafty and 5 dwarf crossbowmen, 5 archers, 5 pikemen, 10 spearmen, 15 swordsmen, 8 trolls, 1 hill giant and 1 elf knight occupied Goolk and Evot's Hinf (map 4). Karnak is a male dwarf adventurer in Xisir (Map Z). Peter Halladad marched his 4 archers, 10 swordsmen and 5 spearmen to conquer Yrz, Evot territory and Xikouzi, Tor Sirok land (map Z). Murgi-Ton finished his magical work in Fouril (map 5). Gerrin hired Alph Curot in Doleg (map Z). Lindesa and 55 battle apes greased their feet at Ojmakon then got in trouble at Tor Sirok. A citadel stood in their way and would not budge. After losing about 13 monkeys, Lindesa withdrew from the assault (map Z). Assandi sailed to Polami (Map 6). Tommavi found a free personage in Ourmool. He then conquered Kool and Punkly with his 5 gnome airplanes, 6 ballista and 3 rangers (map 5). Tern Von Bahund attacked Smedam with 11 elf knights (Map 5). Alph Curot, a human male warlord, is in Doleg, Map Z (p656).
ADDED REGIONS: Talaja, Ojmakon, Nang, Goolk, Punkly, Hinf, Kool, Yrz, Xikouzi, Smedam
PROTECTORATE: all added regions, Xisir
Contact: Jake Hoehl 602-272-2133 jakob@primenet.com

Black Empire of Tor Sirok
Jakarl Unger is a prisoner in a Dw'elf gaol. Dornan stayed in Kube. Shadowrow, an young orc captian is in Tor Sirok.
LOST REGIONS: Ojmakon, Talaja, Xikouzi
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

Elves of Evot
Camille was taken prisoner in Bulpok after the battle there. Lord Callis hummed in Lowdrom. Gurn is in Shipoy to do some turkey knocking.
LOST REGIONS: Hinf, Kool, Smedam, Yrz
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.
LOST REGIONS: none
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

Templars of Jalingo
King Lazaar and Lady Thornak are in Nongkhai. Lazaar III did not move from Iglulu.
LOST REGIONS: Sarakhan
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

Ssaptian Conquests
King 'Saruss plus 40 dinosaur knights crossed into Kanaga and won the day there against a Templar protectorate. He found two things: the dragon-kin leader Zashrunda and a box of 'Star Wars' cards. Issaion's raptors got to Morveni to find nothing. Quarter spent the whole time in Yamosso casting his spell. It almost failed.
LOST REGION: Roigt
Contact: Dave Pettit

FREE PERSONAGE: The Grandmaster of Assassins, a male gnome hit-man, is in Takrug, 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).

FREE PERSONAGE: Zashrunda, a dragon-kin male adventurer, is in Kanaga, Map 3 (p253fb).

Maps 5-9

Kaiel Clan
Prime Predictor Sima coran-Kaiel (Map A) and his 9 trolls, 40 horse artillery, 50 airships, 8 wargriders conquered Nuncka, Ifree and Spaplor (map E). Mu Cao-Kaiel took ships to sea to the Hyres Basin (Map 7). Mea rea-Kaiel sailed over to Flictia, defeated the Sphenedon garrison and diplomacized the region. He had a force of 2 elf knights, 34 knights, 5 dwarf crossbows, 1 dwarf sapper and 7 trolls (map A). Crigto Smoln took to the Laymanche Baie. Pashion Ruk (Map A) went to Lite with his forces. Ted Nugent was assasinated in Harma by a dark figure wearing scale mail and wielding a mystic javelin. The Kasdorvic Crossbow was stolen from Nugents dead body. His great army was left in Harma.
ADDED REGIONS: Nuncka, Ifree, Spaplor, Flictia
PROTECTORATE: all added regions, Saparamiba
LOST REGIONS: Orspest, Paing
Contact: Kerry Harrison kerry@io.com

Arcadia, the Throne of Sardior
Wooglin Tisis of the Evil Eye could no longer be seen. The gnome lady Taklo Dragonrider is in Kuki (Map 5). Viiglin Tisis and his flight are now above the Mar Du Balat (Map 5). Tkon the Elder sailed around the Xerxan Sea (Map J). Libbit Big Nose just made it to Ulspra (map B). Boris the Gnome relaxed at Sluelis (Map B). Berry took five at Misoe (Map 9).
REGIONS ADDED: Lobshikh
MADE PROTECTORATE: the same
REGIONS LOST: Oyow, Nuncka, Hacopi
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).

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

FREE PERSONAGE: Mother Heela, a female saurian teacher, is at Harma (Map 6). p3A9.

FREE PERSONAGE: Conrad, a human male expert, is in Ourmool (map 5). P698.

Map Ø: The Underworld

New Kingdom of Karakorum
Seuratu the Pharoah Mummy slummed in Sema. Azzgon be in Petra now. Redscale stayed in Debian.
LOST REGIONS: Sarqaq, Mesedjar, Umanak, Kahesat
Open for a Player Contact: Thad Plate for details

Tartarus
Drowlord Nergal gained Sarqaq with 20 elf knights, 28 rangers, 16 knights and 1 battle eagle. He found metaspells in the city. Ereshkigal ran to Ausiat and Seddon, neutral lands, and gained protectorates in each. Darth Vador conquered Mesedjar easy with his 10 undead knights, 13 rangers and 26 live knights. Jicha attacked and won in Umanak and Kahesat with 4 dragons, 8 rangers, 6 knights, 8 zombies, 3 dwarf crossbows, 2 battle eagles and 3 griffons.
ADDED REGIONS: Sarqaq, Mesedjar, Umanak, Kahesat, Ausiat, Seddon
PROTECTORATE: Umanak, Kahesat, Ausiat
Contact: Tim Solper

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)


Black Empire ©1996 Wanderer Games
All contents of this Newletter is ©1996 Plate Games

The Ranking List: Imperial Strength
Empire Name ISI SL TL AQ------------------------------
-------- -------- -------- --------
Kaiel 1069 0 3 1
4th Rynchocephalian 821 1 1 1
Huzjeska 723 1 1 1
Dw'elf League of Gobel 602 1 1 2
Ninkul 598 1 2 2
Aztlan Empire 560 1 1 1
Goudiz Dragonlair 532 1 1 1
Arcadia 448 1 1 1
Dread Magog Horde 437 1 1 1
Rudeltaktik 406 1 1 1
Tartarus 389 2 0 1
Vahlgaarte 368 2 1 1
Djema the Fertile 364 1 1 1
Stillon 358 0 2 1
Wings of Wrath 358 1 1 1
Short Guys 351 1 2 1
Ssaptia 337 1 1 1
The Plague 328 2 0 1
Karakorum Haunt 295 1 1 1
Efune 288 1 1 1
Rimadaho 281 1 1 2
Elf-Nam 264 1 1 1
Der Kraagenmark 235 1 1 1
Tor Sirok 176 1 1 1
Griffes de la Nuit 170 1 1 1
Templars of Jalingo 170 1 1 2
Chohashi Shogunate 154 1 1 1
Black Adder 145 1 1 1
Iygtaol Tribe 123 1 1 1
Ihuem 73 1 1 1
Evot Elves 62 2 0 1