24hrs has now elapsed. Turn Opened, Ended and Posted to Demos.
Jon
A thousand apologies!!!
Unfortunately Tomas de Torquemada had to undertake an urgent pilgrimage to the holy city of 'Glasgow', far to the north...
He was given very little time to react to this 'test' of faith, and has literally been on the go for two solid days...
He may have to make another pilgrimage in another two weeks, but only for one day next time...
Brother Auto da Fe
Turn 25 ==> Stavros
(Recieved turns from Jon and Mobius simultaneously, so played turn from Mobius)
'Heathen Welsh'!? I guess we should expect no less from the puritan himself. Nevermind, I'm sure his Ambassador will succumb to the Welsh virtues of beer and humour!
Turn -> Rick
Turn 25 to Hextapul
A siting of Spanish diplomats within the borders of Troy have caused much excitement, as city fathers prepare a lavish welcome for them. Our own diplomat has passed them to the north. as he treks toward the city of San Roque.
The promise of a diplomat from the French causes more happy anticipation, as our women have heard much about exotic French perfumes, and we are eager to trade for these fragrances. But all we have to offer at the moment are a few barrels of Retsina and some old goat cheese, so we'd better get working on some more appropriate items.
Xenophon
Turn 25/26 -> St Jon
My, the Spanish Diplomats are abroad like a swarm of bees, looking for the sweet nectar of the flower of diplomacy. One is proceeding to our city even as I speak. Happily, he does not look like Pizarro though...
We have provided a suitable escort for the Spanish diplomat, to show him the sights of the lands between our Empires.
All traces of the former meaning of the Old Incan word 'Saint' has been removed from the Empire. We humbly ask for St Jon to provide Us with a new definition - and We will take other definitions from the other great leaders of the world for this word in question.
Hextapul has spoken!
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"Pray for peace, prepare for war."
Turn 26 to Madrid.
The 'Pure One' has chosen to ignore the poisonous barbs of the 'Mythical' Hextupal. The maintainance of a dictionary is better served by those 'Blessed' with a written language!
Cardinal De Morte
Tomas de Torquemada hopes that the delicate negotiations with the Inca will finally bear fruit this turn and that our nations my prosper together...
Spain has been gracious in making significant concessions on her part and expects the Inca Empire to return the favour in kind...
CREDO
Tomas de Torquemada
[This message has been edited by MOBIUS (edited October 14, 2000).]
Turn 26 ==> Stavros
Hextapul,
Mouthpiece of the Incan people,
Hast thou finalised thy new word for the French zealot St Jon? I didst put notice to the people of Wales in the hope that assistance couldst be provided, but unfortunately all prospective retorts given were fuelled by their love of beer and sheep, and have summarily been deemed unfit for such discourse. Afterall, we would not wish to offend St Jon, especially before he hast had the pleasure of mine hospitality.
Cariad,
Demosthenes.
[This message has been edited by The True Demosthenes (edited October 14, 2000).]
Turn 26 to Hextapul
As we bid a fond adios to our new friend, the Diplomat from Spain, our own Diplomat reports that he is making good progress toward Spanish lands.
To our Australian friends we send a message that your lack of contact with the rest of the world is coming to an end, as a Greek diplomat has left en route to your nation, as well as to the nation of the Welsh people. We hope he will be welcome there.
Xenophon the non-xenophobic
Turn -> St Jon
Noble Demos
Jon has politely refused to add his meaning to the word 'Saint', so the forum is now open for discourse.
I will be on a short hiatus this week, to spend time with my lovely wifein scenic Door County WI. (Sunday-Friday) While I am gone, forward turns to phil
WeJoyPhil@aol.com
he has been instructed in the nuances of this game...
Hextapul
on leave
Turn 27 to Madrid.
As the Mythical Chieftan of 'The Savages' is so desperate to learn something of the way civilised peoples communicate with each other I will, of course, answer his Prayer.
Many aspire to Sainthood but only a few achieve it for it is to be the very epitome of Purity, Humility and Humanity. A Saint is someone who through holy deeds or behaviour attains the right to veneration and is therefore 'righteous in God's sight'.
I hope that this answers your question my child.
Love Upon All,
St Jon, The Generous of Spirit.
There is rejoicing in the streets as diplomacy has yet again been seen to be the manifestation of civilisation...
We welcome the Inca as our friends!
We also bid welcome to the Australians. We regret that we cannot afford hospitality to your Phalanx within city limits, however any visiting diplomat will know the full meaning of a true Andalusian welcome...!
Me Casa es su Casa...!
Tomas de Torquemada
My appologies to the Spanaish, for marching a Phalanx up to the city walls, but those troops can barely see a meter past those ungainly visors. The first they knew of a city is when their spears butted into the walls. Thankfully there was no damage done, and an ambassador will be dispatched immediately to unite our nations in the wonderful world of diplomacy...
The Theocracy of Australia
Turn 27 to Hextapul
I've sent the turn to both Hex and his substitute Phil, just in case Hex has time to play the turn before he leaves.
Fast turnaround this cycle!
Turn 28 to Madrid.
The 'Pure One' goes about his mission with love in his heart and his Soul in quiet serenity.
Blessings
St Jon, Certaintity in a World of Doubt.
Verily the Spanish gaze in wonderment at the advances of the Greeks...!
Our nation is but a mere technological backwater in comparison to ours, we ask you to show us the path of true understanding...
Tomas de Torquemada
Turn 28 ==> Stavros
More Welsh Ambassadors have been despatched to seek out the source of this knowledge that rumour brings to our ears. The Spanish, Greek and French nations have been earmarked on the present tour, and we hope that all pleasantries will be on offer to create a positive start to our diplomatic discourse.
Or just plenty of beer
Turn -> Rick
Nothing to report. Steady growth... Happy people..
Turn 28 to Phil of the Inca
Greek Diplomats continue to trudge over great distances. Would that they had the wings of Pegasus to make their journey swifter.
We are pleased at the prospect of a visit from the Welsh. We will make you feel most welcome, but alas, we have not yet learned the art of making beer, and have only wine.
Xenophon
Turn 29 to Madrid.
My Missionaries tread their wearisome way seeking out the 'lost sheep' but, as yet, no success.
St Jon, Love Incarnate.
Spain's three missionaries are on their way to all (most!) corners of the globe!!!
Next stops, Inca and Wales...!
CREDO
Tomas de Torquemada
Turn 29 ==> Stavros
Progress to the great nations of the earth is proving slow, with mighty forests and unsavoury swamps slowing our journey at every turn. Unfortunately this desolate terrain ha not yet been tamed by mankind, and so no efficient route has been forged into the landscape.
We send our apologies, but our Ambassadors may take a while longer.
Turn 29 to Phil of the Inca
As the uncharted areas of the world deminish, we wonder who will be the first to take to the still-darkened oceans. Our own people make drawings of sea-going vessels, but have yet to leave land, except for a now legendary supercraft that our forefathers rode on in our distant past.
Turn 29 to St. Jon of the French
Greetings to the leaders of the known civilization from Hextapul II. I will be leading the Incan peoples until Hextapul I returns from his vacation in northern Inca.
Should anyone need to reach me, I can be reached at Wejoyphill@aol.com
Pray for Peace, Prepare for war.
Turn 30 to Madrid.
Why is there this talk of needing to 'prepare for war' when you have already prayed for peace? My Children, have faith for your prayers shall not go unanswered even if you be in the darkest wilderness. I shall never abandon you!
St Jon, Messenger of Mercy.
I shall be away from Monday until Friday of this coming week. I'm in the process of getting a sub, and I'll let you know by Sunday evening who that will be and where to send the turn.
Mee too...I'm not here from Saturday 16:00 till Monday 12:00 (Europe CT). Please next turn me if a turn happens to come my way while I'm gone...
24hr Rule applied. Turn to Demos.
BTW. Don't forget to 'Next Turn' Steve and Post on to Rick.
[This message has been edited by St Jon (edited October 21, 2000).]
I could have sworn Demos said he was leaving earlier before - I was waiting for an email address to send the turn on - guess I should have paid better attention...
Turn to Demos!
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