Issue #12: 18 Hathyr 2756
25 June 2007

	By: The Mouth The entire week has been pretty slow action wise, with a little spat between members of The Riven and (perhaps surprisingly) eidolon. It has been the Burning season twice this week, but so far the Eye of Menthu has remained shut. There is some uncertainty over whether an attempt to open it was made by members of The Riven or IM/IC, but once it was discussed in public neither side was willing to admit culpability. The Oracle of Thebes informed us that there is a new mini-quest available in the Shrine of the Uninitiated. There were also some teasers posted in “System Alerts – Please Read” in the Hall of Initiates: Unsteady with age, her hands tremble as she makes a sweeping gesture. “There are hidden places,” the Oracle begins, “They are all around, but only those with The Sight can find them.” The ancient woman pauses, gazing into the distance. “The keys to Atum’s final blessing are hidden in the depths of these forgotten chambers. Death is there too, child. There is a hell beyond the reach of Anubis. There are a dead who cannot be revived. They are but one of the many perils you must overcome if you seek the ultimate prize… Divinity.” Trade your vial of Hydra’s Blood for an Empty Bottle? Draw a card from the Deck of Many Things… The sphinx Nephthys rises from the altar slab and examines you with what could either be suspicion or curiosity. Her claws clack against the stone floor as she approaches you like a cat cornering a mouse. A menacing growl rumbles in her chest as she prepares to pounce... When we asked the Oracles to comment on when we will see these things, we were told these are heralds to exciting new content that will be on the same magnitude as mod 3. We should be able to see these in the game in a matter of weeks rather than days or months. By: Mr Brightside This week’s poll question was: If you knew we were going to be locked into one season for the next month which season you prefer it to be? Here are the results: Please stay tuned to Halls of Initiation for next week's poll! By: The Ape You’re ready for the big fight. You make sure you’re fully cured, buffed, and have allies on standby to offer assistance. And then you get killed in the first round. Here are the top 10 unlucky first round dyers:     Deaths 1. Xerxes 36 2. Flor Venenosa 33 3. Leonidas 28 4. Mullhotep 21 5. pakaran 21 6. Maha 19 7. Malarthi 19 8. Arthur 18 9. Mikolaj 15 10. Megalomaniac 12 Dear Miss Mummy, I have something really important to say to somebody that I want to make sure the recipient reads. Should I use Announce? Signed, Adam Announcer Well, Announcer, while it is unlikely anyone would attack you over it, it does show a lack of respect for the game. Announcements should be reserved for announcements that are relevant to a large portion of the other disciples. Professing your love or delivering that perfect insult can be better done through Telepath or Commune. If you are still looking for a Pharaoh’s Headdress, talk to Arthur or Mullhotep! Here is the list of Ankhets as of 11 Hathyr, 2756 (Bold indicates a change from the previous issue) Ahmose: Mr Brightside (80, The Riven) Amin-Ra: Coelacanth (75, N: The Riven) Ammut: Dalylah (42) Anubis: Archinta (50, N: eidolon) Bast: Tay (31, Red Lantern Core) Hathor: Pakhet (75, The Riven) Menthu: reígn (71) Selket: Maa-kheru (70) Sekhmet: Flor Venenose (80, N: Imperial Conquest) Thoth: akhenuraeus (47, Shadows) Dominion: Iron Maiden (74) Beast Slayers: 50 – The Juggernaut (Iron Maiden) Truth Sayers: 133 - Baltar (Shadows) Flor Venenosa (N: Imperial Conquest) has retaken the top spot of Sekhmet. Newcomer to Selket, Maa-kheru, has overtaken Jeffe (formerly gîorgîoh) with the help of some substantial tutors. In a musical chairs fashion, Pakhet (The Riven) has taken over Hathor from em (The Riven) and Mr Brightside (The Riven) has taken Ahmose from Mikolaj (The Riven). Dalylah has taken Ammut from the absent Emau and Archinta (N: eidolon) has taken Anubis from the now Avatar of Sekhmet Mullhotep (Shadows). “Since the Eye is still being opened, perhaps none should try to stop it. Then we'll see, ever clear, who means to awaken Menthu.” – gîorgîoh (after arguments over who was really trying to open the Eye) Halls of Initiation: Mr Brightside’s TAG Poll II: Post #33 “I post when and where I choose. You must not be reading in the right place.” – swamp rat Announcements: posting “How many people think that Mr Brightside needs to get a life and stop obsessing over gîorgîoh?” – Flor Venenosa Announcements: Poll “Two attempts to communicate in one day! You've won yourself a glowing vial.” – Mr Brightside (to Flor Venenosa after her two announcements) Announcements: Flor Venenosa “I'm not going to be announcing any more unless there's something EVERYONE needs to know.” – Malarthi Announcements: Everyone stop using announce “Your sig makes me want to kick kittens.” – Coelacanth (to Arkracer) Halls of Initiation: Do these abilities really work?: Post #56 “Noun. And, y'know, ick.” – Baltar (Yes, that was the entire post!) Hierophants: Teabag: Post #3 “Well, after recieving a butt whooping from Menthu, I may end up needing a replacement hand. One of the old ones is currently being digested.” – RandomEmoticon Halls of Initiation: Domoinion: Post #20 Enjoying TAG? Want to see it continue? Contribute! We are currently looking for: Interviews with any of the current Nomarchs (or people willing to interview and we will assign one for you) Tips for levelling. 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