Turn 196: 810 AD

[Arrian]

ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!



ToE, Hoover on the way, and tech trades actually getting done for a change!

This rules.

Oh, and yeah, I think I might need to compose another public forum thread (not that anyone outside our team seemed to give a **** about the last two).

-Arrian

[Arrian]

Draft:

Outrage in Arashi! "Origin of Species" draws rants, raves!

Arashi - October 4, 810 AD.

Arashi is often referred to as Stormia's second city, but today Arashi is the Eye of the Storm.

Explorer, Naturalist, Philosopher, devotee of the Stormian Church, and... Heretic? For Charles "Deep" Darwin, the world has turned upside down.

Ealier this year, Mr. Darwin returned from a journey of over 2 years to the barren coastline of Voxtavia, in Legolis Minor. Thanks in no small part to the hospitality of the Voxian government, Mr. Darwin was able to observe hundreds of species of wildlife. Those observations, however, had unexpected consequences.

In "The Origin of Species," Mr. Darwin describes his discoveries, and the conclusions he has drawn from them. One in particular - that species change over time and give rise to new species - has given him notoriety beyond his wildest nightmares. Taken to its logical conclusion, Darwin's claim suggests that all species now living are derived from earlier, now extinct species. That, in turn, suggests that the plants and animals we see around us - and indeed humans too - were not the result of divine creation, but rather what Darwin calls "natural selection" taking place over millions of years. He cites recent discoveries of fossils alleged to belong to long-dead species of reptiles as possible confirmation of his theory.

The implications of Darwin's work - originally expected to be a minor scholarly publication with a tiny circulation - have made him a household name. A household name many curse.

"We ain't monkeys. Humans were created in the image of God, no matter what Mr. smarty-pants naturalist says!" opined Nathaniel B. Forrest, resident of Dissidentville and distant decendant of the great Nathan Barclay, one of the founding fathers of the nation.

Mr. Forrest's views are widespread, and the Stormian Church has found itself riding a tidal wave of anti-Darwin popular opinion, a circumstance which Darwin says grieves him deeply. "I am a religious man. My faith is not shaken by my recent work, but rather is strengthened by the great richness and diversity of God's creation."

The Church, however, has taken the step of declaring Mr. Darwin's new theory heresy, and has threatened him with excommunication should he refuse to recant. Many Stormians, remembering past turmoil over the work of Arrianus Copernicus and Dr. SleepyNewton (whose theories are now generally accepted) hesitate to denounce the "Origin of Species." A high-level government official, who refused to be identified in this article, suggested that Mr. Darwin's work might be "the final nail in the coffin of the Church."

So far, the government has refused official comment on the situation, but it may not be able to stay above the fray. Mr. Darwin's new theory was introduced to the curriculum of the Arashi school system as "a new perspective," according to school board officials. In response, a group known as "The Truth of Frater Ralphus" has declared its intention to file suit.

The battle lines have been drawn. Emotions are running high. Could it be that our nation, having no real wars to fight, might seek to create a war - a civil war, no less - over a naturalist's book? Stay tuned, dear readers, for a "Tempest in a Teapot."

(c) Arashi Tribune

Thougts, comments? Don't worry, NYE & vmxa1, I'll work you guys into the Hoover story.

-Arrian

[DeepO]

I like it, Arrian

DeepO

[Cort Haus]

Terrificus Splendificorum, Arrian!

[Arrian]

Alrighty then, I'll post it.

-Arrian

[asleepathewheel]

[DeepO]

Responded to ND that we're agreeing on the deal. As it seems there is a bit of language confusion, I kept it less clear then I normally would. For instance, Trip's interpretation of their message suggest they will give 100 gold now, and 1000 gold in 3 turns. I first read that they would give 1000 in total. 1100 gold is better then 1000, so in case they want to do that, fine by me!

Also, it's better that we don't hammer these guys with details, they don't seem to like that. So give them some options in when they wat to pay, I'm pretty sure they will not backstab us.

I did include a little proposal for a lux trade (basically 10 gpt for silks), that shouldn't be too much, but I doubt they'll go for it. But we can try, anything more wouldn't make a lux deal profitable for us (or at least not at this instance, later is something else. If we want to have hospitals without cathedrals, we better have enough lux)

DeepO

[Arrian]

Damnit, I was rather proud of that story. Practically no response on the main forum.

Waaaa.

Ok, I'm better now.

-Arrian

[DeepO]

Arrian, don't let it get to you, that's normal with stories. Everyone reads them, nobody comments... If you want, I'll post a in the main forum as well, but I already gave you one here You should know it's appreciated!

DeepO

[Arrian]

No, no, I'm not talking about Stormian responses - I know some of you guys liked it (you've already said so). I was hoping others would like it, though.

I thought I got in a good dig at Master Zen later in the thread, too.

-Arrian

[vmxa1]

When you say main forum, which do you mean? If you mean the demo part, forget it. Most do not read that thread and in any others, you may expect most won't catch on.

I thought it was so good that I was thinking you must be very good at your job.

[Arrian]

Thanks, vmxa1, but there isn't a lot of creative writing involved in my job. And honestly, given the amount of time I spend on 'poly...



-Arrian