SPIN for Voxians

[Rhothaerill]

There has been a grass roots effort started last night by Theseus to start drumming up more interest in the Civ3 part of 'Poly. It was suggested by UnOrthOdOx to contribute more to SPIN as well. Are the Voxians going to take part in that?

If any of you want to give me a few ideas for "SPINning" the latest Voxian events I can try to write something out. I just don't want to start giving away our secrets which is why I'd like to hear some ideas from others before I start writing something for it.

[Beta]

I'm in! Going for dinner now - but I will be back with some thoughts shortly.

[Konquest02]

I'd like to participate in this as this is a great initiative for Poly...

[Rhothaerill]

Wolves plague Beta-By-The-Sea

Hey there everyone. Just thought I'd post this for Vox to see before I post it in the main thread. If you see anything I should change (i.e. info we don't want anyone to know...though I don't think there is any in there), then please tell me. If no one has any problems then I will post it on Thursday. Thanks.


Wolves Plague Beta-By-The-Sea

by Rhothaerill (RhothSPIN press)

Beta-By-The-Sea, North Estonia - The sad fate of the fine citizens of North Estonia has endured yet another savage twist. Wild wolves are invading the homes and shops of the populace. Before the abortive war with Gathering Storm these pests were a mere nuisance. The best and brightest of The Voice have now passed on, and the remaining armed forces have not been able to put a stop to this incursion. Further they bring not only their nightly depredations, but have introduced fleas and lice into our fair cities.

Said one disgruntled citizen who requested anonymity, “Isn’t it enough that we must give up our homes? Now we cannot even obtain any peace in our final hours here. Is there no end to this madness?”

Vox administrators have refused to comment on this mass influx of these filth-ridden animals, but RhothSPIN Press has managed to uncover an unofficial conversation speculating on the source of these wolves. Names were not mentioned, but it is suspected that many centuries ago these hounds were unleashed to breed in our wildlands. Over the years they have maintained a significant presence on our homeland despite repeated efforts to eradicate them. Emboldened by the lack of armed troops manning our fair cities these wolves have increased their invasion of our land tenfold.

With no end to these wolves in sight, and our orderly Voxodus underway, the forces of Gathering Storm must deal with these pests themselves.

[Beta]

Great story, Rhoth! The only thing I could suggest is that we have suggested Beta-by-the-Sea as a tourist resort. If you recall - first prize in the Limerick contest was a trip there. You may want to add a line about sun bathers being attacked on the beaches. Maybe a sandcastle being trashed...

I also have a story half crafted on Dissidentville: A People's History. It talks about the multi-cultural history of the city - remember - it was once Luxian as well - and its fond remembrance for its founding father - some vagrant named Dissident. (my apologies in advance Diss for any disparaging remarks I may make. )

[Rhothaerill]

Cool! Thanks for the ideas Beta. I'll add them in. Can't wait to read yours too. By the way, your old name was what prompted the "wolves". It was originally hounds until I changed it.

[Rhothaerill]

Wolves plague Beta-By-The-Sea

Okay new one with Beta's additions and a few more of my own...
BTW that 'lives were almost lost' thing is kind of a family joke.

Wolves Plague Beta-By-The-Sea

by Rhothaerill (RhothSPIN press)

Beta-By-The-Sea, North Estonia - The sad fate of the fine citizens of North Estonia has endured yet another savage twist. Wild wolves are invading the homes and shops of the populace. The famed white sand beaches have even been host to their foul depredations. A local sunbather was bitten for trying to pet a wolf, and the mayor’s sandcastle was destroyed. Even more distressing, lives were almost lost!

Before the abortive war with Gathering Storm these pests were a mere nuisance. The best and brightest of The Voice have now passed on, and the remaining armed forces have not been able to put a stop to this vicious incursion. Further they bring not only their nightly undertakings, but have introduced fleas and lice into our fair city.

Said one disgruntled citizen who requested anonymity, “Isn’t it enough that we must give up our homes? Now we cannot even obtain any peace in our final hours here. Is there no end to this madness?”

Vox administrators have refused to comment on this mass influx of these filth-ridden animals, but RhothSPIN Press has managed to uncover an unofficial conversation speculating on the source of these wolves. Names were not mentioned, but it is suspected that many centuries ago these wolves were unleashed to breed in our wildlands. Over the years they have maintained a significant presence on our homeland despite repeated efforts to eradicate them. Emboldened by the lack of armed troops manning our fair cities these wolves have increased their invasion of our land tenfold.

With no end to these wolves in sight and our orderly Voxodus underway, the forces of Gathering Storm must deal with these pests themselves. Good luck to them. They will need it!

[HarryH]

Beta, I have an idea for another prize in the limmerick contest.

The collected works of the Voxian Minister of Information, soon to be published. There has been a delay at the publisher's office. Apparently there is some debate over whether to classify it as history or fiction.

[Beta]

[Rhothaerill]

Also missed your SPIN post Beta. Great job!!! Puts my wolf story to shame.

[Beta]

Thanks Rhoth. And no - the two stories are just different. I really didn't expect it to be that long - but well, once you get going.

[Rhothaerill]

Yeah I know how that goes. My writing schedule is too erratic at the moment, but I occasionally get some stuff that is much better and/or longer than I expected.

BTW that should be "almost" in my last post, not "also".

[Rhothaerill]

Hey there everyone. Decided to post my new story in our forum before posting in the main one again. I just wanted to see if anyone has any input or corrections to make. Thanks for your help.

Citizens Protest Call For Voxodus

By Rhothaerill (RhothSPIN Press)

The Voice, North Estonia – Increasing frustration with the approaching Voxodus has finally blown through the citizens of The Voice, capitol of the Voxians. In a surprising turn of events Arvin Tallus, the famed game hunter, has led a protest march on the palace, demanding for The One to step down.

No one else showed up though.

RhothSPIN Press was the first on he scene to witness Mr. Tallus rants. Government officials ignored him however, until in a fit of pique he drew his hunting bow and fired an arrow toward the palace. The remaining peacekeeping forces immediately took notice then as Mr. Tallus was hauled off to the dungeon beneath the palace. As the written mouth of The Voice, RhothSPIN Press has been granted an exclusive interview with Mr. Tallus.

You heard it here first folks!

RhothSPIN Press: Mr. Tallus, the public just wishes to know why you’ve decided to single handedly call for the resignation of The One.

Arvin Tallus: Who wants to know?

RP: The public.

AT: Well you oughta tell ‘em to go get their lazy butts outa bed and start protestin’. This is our home we’re talkin’ about.

RP: What do you mean?

AT: I don’t expect you to get it. You’re a lazy reporter who don’t even work for no livin’.

RP: I resent that.

AT: Tough! You wanna talk to me then you gotta hear my words. I’m an honest man and I don’t have much use for people who don’t like what I gotta say. I don’t pull no punches. I lay it on the line.

RP: All right Mr. Tallus. Lay it on the line for me.

AT: As long as you understand me. All right then. My family has been huntin’ wild game in the forests around The Voice for thousands of years. Our line goes back almost as far as The One’s family. And now this Voxodus is gonna uproot my whole family to some place called Legos Minor. I’m a hunter, I ain’t no builder like these Lego people. My son will be a hunter too, and I ain’t about to let him be influenced by no Lego builder. That’s who we Tallus’s are. We’re hunters. Ain’t nobody gonna change that, not even The One.

RP: Trying to kill The One isn’t the way to remove him from power.

AT: Ah, I wasn’t tryin’ to kill him. Just put a little scare into his britches to wake him up. This Voxodus is a bad idea.

RP: You appear to be the only one who believes that.

AT: Ah, what do you know?

RP: You were the only one who showed up at your “protest”.

AT: Get out of my sight. I ain’t talkin’ to no more lazy press people.

RP: But…

AT: Get outa here before I find me another bow and shoot you too!

RhothSPIN Press does not deign to comment on the actions of its employees after such an obvious threat. Our readers will please note that any wishing to contact Arvin Tallus has better do so quickly. Soon after the end of his interview Arvin Tallus was whisked off to a waiting boat to become the first new workman in our great new land of Legos Minor. He will now be among those building our second city on our new continent. Such is the justice of The One.

[Beta]

Looks great. Super theme. I would let it fly - the article that is - not another one of Mr. Tallus' arrows.

[Rhothaerill]

It's flying...with a few minor corrections for typos.