23-12-2000 20:29									#121
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Oh Glory be unto me!

This Holy time has brought forth a spiritual manifestation of the long departed 'Faceless One'! Long was it felt that his reluctance to show himself was due to a deceitful nature but now having seen with my own eyes his apparition I realise it was only embarressment at his own visage. Be not ashamed dear departed Hextupal for not all can be as beauteous as I and my love is given freely and without concern for extremes of physical ugliness. You had no reason to fall upon your sword for fear of offending me and I would have still permitted you to kiss my ring.

Love unto All.

St Jon, Light amidst Darkness.

	23-12-2000 21:46									#122
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Oh Great Spirit of Hextapul! You grace us with your apparition. We hope that we meet with your approval in the running of the great Incan nation that you started.

But please set the record straight for St. Jon. For as you remember, we begged you to sacrifice yourself when the gods fell with disfavor upon our people. But you refused, and instead went kicking and screaming to the fire mountain where you were thrown into the liquid fire abyss (sorry).
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	24-12-2000 01:22									#123
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The fruit trees of Greece have begun blossoming in happiness (in December!) as word that a Peace Treaty has been signed with France! We look forward to a constructive and friendly relationship with St Jon.

Would that the same good feelings eminated from the Barbarians. But Greek cavalry engaged them again this day, and again another Barbarian will threaten us no longer.

Early congratulations to Spain for what will surely be a most impressive achievement! But we do hope that this "telescope" will not be used to peer at fair Greek maidens as they bathe. (Wait, I'm getting a feeling of deja vu!).

Xenophon

	24-12-2000 04:01									#124
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Turn 63 to St Jon ---

With all this "Peace" talk, I'm sure Breaker Morant is thoroughly disgusted! I'm thinking of downgrading to "Stand By" just to really make him upset!

Quinns of the Inca

	24-12-2000 20:56									#125
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Awwwww St Jon, he of reptilian visage...

Ever the witty One!

Looks like you have everything in control, Quinns!

	25-12-2000 01:15									#126
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Turn 63 to Madrid.

Oh 'tis indeed a Merry Yuletide with Peace Treaties with all my Brothers and Sisters signed and sealed. How can it be in such a World of Bliss that any should have need to remain 'At Alert'?

I do feel the needst' so ask my Beloved Friend Xenophon as to why after his diatribe against iniquitous Technical Trading that he should feel it fit to offer my humble flock a Level 5 Advance for a Level 6? It is impossible for me to feel other than love for you but still indulge an aged Saint with the logic there within?

With Granaries full and fields fertile the 'Holy Land' is indeed a beauteous place. There remain many heretics to root out but this provides the congregation with all the entertainment they couldst' desire. Though the magical 'Spanish Horse' has gone down well in Paris and Tours the more conservative disciples in Strasburg and Rennes still enjoy to listen to the cries of joy from those broken upon the wheel whilst the old favourites, flaying alive and hanging drawing and quartering, will never go out of fashion.

Love and Blessings Upon You All,

May your Berries Grow Ripe and Plump,

St Jon, Justice in a World of Inequity.

	25-12-2000 02:18									#127
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St Jon, let me answer your question now, although I speak "out of turn".

Although I have no use for that which you offered me in trade, as I already have it, I did not want you to find but a lump of coal in your Xmas stocking, so I offered a substitute, which I had hoped you would desire.

But if knowledge is not something that you wish to bring to your people, that is your choice. I will not attempt to foist my own values of truth and enlightenment upon those who do not seek it!

In any event, may you, and all the people of our world, enjoy their own particular holidays, as practiced through your own unique customs!

Xenophon, the jolly

	25-12-2000 02:20									#128
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I must defend my good friend Xenophon on this one St Jon, though I mean no disrespect by it. I would think that Agricultural Revolution (a level ONE advance) is much more valuable than Stone Working (a level TWO advance). So, unless I completely misunderstood your above discussion about unequal trades in regards to LEVELS, I am at a loss to your criticism of Xenophon's trade offer.

	25-12-2000 05:49									#129
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All is peace and contentment in the Spanish capital, for Christmas is here...!

CREDO


Tomas de Torquemada

	26-12-2000 18:29									#130
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Turn 63 ==> Stavros

After a final session of alcoholic indulgement over the festive period, the people of Wales prepare themselves for a sobering New Year, in which attempts will be made to reach an even playing field with the rest of the world.

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	27-12-2000 15:26									#131
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Your damned right quinns... All this peace is starting to depress me. Christmas is after all a time to be sharpening your sabres, cleaning your barrels, fondly reminising over foes vanquished and bringing hope to your heart for battles in the future.

Breaker Morant
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	27-12-2000 17:37									#132
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Turn 63 to Quinns

Esteemed Breaker Morant,

Having established your Embassy with us, we know that your Diplomat will be eager to return home from his travels.

Wil he now return to Australia by the same route by which he came to us, or would you rather that we grant one of those famous "express tickets"?

Xenophon

	29-12-2000 00:02									#133
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Turn 64 to St Jon ---

Incans move to Stand Down status. (How BORING, huh Mister Morant? )

	29-12-2000 02:15									#134
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Turn 64 to Madrid.

Oh how I love you all my Brothers and Sisters! A lowering of Military Readiness from the 'Mythical Ones' and yet another fruitful exchange of knowledge with my Brother of the Cloth.

My dearest Xenophon, please accept my humble Map Exchange so that we may at last settle all future border disputes before they even arise.

All all is well in the 'Holy Land' and the largest ever single mass execution of Heretics has been scheduled for New Years Eve. Horse, Wheel and Pyre have all been prepared as well as many a 'hung drawn and quartering' arranged.

The hymns in my praise will be heard in Cardiff!

Blessed be my Name,

Love to All,
St Jon, Hope amidst Despair.

	29-12-2000 03:55									#135
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And Lo,

In one masterful stroke, the darkness of the night sky has been lifted as Gallileo's Telescope was pointed aloft for the first time...!

Indeed the spectacle is wonderous - gazing at the black velvet of God's constellation picked out by the brightly shining diamonds of the stars...

Spain's Scientists have been spurred onto a greater quest for knowledge already, such as determining the true type of cheese that the moon is made of, and just who built the canals of Mars?

CREDO


Tomas de Torquemada

	30-12-2000 23:58									#136
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All is iritatingly peacefull....

turn to rick

(sorry if some mails were multiple, my mailer program developed AI )

	31-12-2000 03:55									#137
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Turn 64--> Quinns

As we have heard no reply from Australia as to their preferences, we have granted an express ticket home to their Diplomat, who eagerly accepted it, and has now returned to his family and homeland. (And yes Steve, 3 copies of the turn came to me!!)

St Jon, we ask that your Phalanx not move any farther into what you must by now know is Greece, but instead turn around and travel west, into the mountains.

Xenophon (from a tropical location)



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	01-01-2001 09:27									#138
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Turn 65 to St Jon --

	02-01-2001 02:01									#139
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Turn to Madrid.

Beloved Xenophon, had you not chosen to ignore my Map Exchanges you would have seen that the Phalanx concerned had been travelling in a N/W direction for the last three Turns.

Bonne Annee

St Jon, Fidelity amidst Fecundity.

	02-01-2001 06:05									#140
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In the interests of peace, Spain hopes that Greece and France will sort their differences out amicably...

Spain is prepared to act as mediator and opens her doors as a possible venue for a summit to be held in regard of this matter between our neighbours...

On another note - I will be personally visiting my flock in Barcelona and Valencia from the 6th to 14th of Jan...

Brother Lung of the Australian Inquisition has graciously accepted a temporary position as Grand Inquisitor during this time - Spain asks if this is acceptable to her fellow civilisations?

CREDO


Tomas de Torquemada

	02-01-2001 20:28									#141
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Turn 65 ==> Stavros

Welsh sobriety is proving a far more difficult task than was previously imagined.

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	03-01-2001 17:51									#142
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Amen to that...

btw. Amen is Hebrew for "let it be so"

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	04-01-2001 10:24									#143
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Turn 65--> Quinns

Ah, the return of General Lung should create much merriment in our little world!

	04-01-2001 01:09									#144
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Turn 66 to St Jon ---

Mobius -- No problem with me regarding Lung the Legendary!

The Incan people are honored (but regret any confusion) in announcing the city name changes imposed by the Incan legislature. Our people were getting quite confused with all the ...tapul's everywhere and saw no rhyme or reason for the names designated by Hextapul the former. Ra-Tapul is now Lima, Bentapul is now Cuzco, ... etc. There will be no more name changes from this point forward.

Incans remain on Stand Down for one more turn in the hopes of perhaps drawing others into a state of peace. Barring that, Incans will be forced to match the escalation wrought by my fellow leaders.

	04-01-2001 04:26									#145
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Turn 66 to Madrid.

My children, heed the voice of reason and reject the musket! Send your young men instead to the fields that they may grow strong and sire many fine sons.

There is an unpleasant rumour circulating in Paris which has already caused many otherwise devout citizens to utter the most horrific of blasphemies. The name of 'Lung the Apostate' passed their lips and though their souls were saved on the pyre France can ill afford to suffer a further dimunition of it's labour-force.

Love unto All,
St Jon, Sunshine amidst Shadow.

	04-01-2001 05:00									#146
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Work is going a pace to fit out the palaces of Madrid to a level that Lung, the caretaker of Spain is accustomed!

Most Pious St Jon, do not be alarmed if your diplomat notes increased troop activity on our borders - they are destined for other parts of my realm as a purely precautionary measure...

CREDO


Tomas de Torquemada

	05-01-2001 03:15									#147
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Plain old Jon here again.

Please do note that the period of amnesty from 'Next Turning' has now elapsed. We are now back onto a 24hr, play it or lose it, regime. Ratings Points deductions for 'delinquacy' are again effective, which I believe affects everyone, so be good boys and girls and keep those Turns rolling.

Please do know that LC is not anything akin to 'Lungs Fast' and there is no expectation of 'superfast' play, although it would be nice, but merely that everyone should do their best to maintain a smooth continuity to the Game.

Jon, The ever hard taskmaster!

BTW. I have heard it on good report that the 'Sainted One' is not greatly worried about the security of his Southern borders and has absolute faith in the honesty and integrity of his 'Brother of the Cloth'.

	05-01-2001 03:21									#148
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Double Post Ignore.
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	05-01-2001 03:31									#149
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Treble Post, ignore even more ardently!
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	05-01-2001 23:45									#150
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Am about to play the turn, my apologies for absenteism, hard avoiding the ale is having adverse consequences.

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