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NAUX

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 14:09 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

I hope there is no problem in my creation of this topic, but I see little else in the way of means to go about putting this out there since nothing is yet in game...

I would like to let it be known that I intend on playing a dwarf very soon, but unlike the majority of my characters which are loners and are faction-less, I would like to be part of a group from the very start. I am inviting active European and early rising American players who have experience playing a dwarf, or willing to give it a shot, a chance to join me on my ventures. I know this has been done before with the Stormbeards and the Bloodbeards and the other beards, but I have not seen many dwarves of late, and truth be told, its what I prefer playing and miss it.

Some key points surrounding the group and its requirements:

- A newly created character will be required.
- Looking at a group size of a maximum of 6.
- No distinct leadership defined, anyone will be welcome to it.
- Inclusive rough plot for groups existence/future.
- Non-Good alignment.
- Light spell casting (to be defined).
- Mixed Gender.
- Specific lore background
- Willingness to dedicate focus away from other played characters.

I am not promising the worlds best RP, but I will do my damnedest to provide a very good attempt at it, I welcome you all to join me in trying to do the same.

Contact me in game by Tell at "the.other.side.of.the.mirror", PM me here on the forums or simply leave a reply here.

Thanks!

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

Last edited by NAUX on Tue, Mar 13 2012, 16:08 PM, edited 1 time in total.

oshizo2

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 15:05 PM

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Joined: 22 May 2007
Location: USA, Mississippi

make a duergar! we need more. i'll roll a duergar cleric of laduguer with yah.

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NAUX

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 15:15 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

Duergar is an option, I have several possibilities in mind at the moment but some of them will need DM clarification once I have more interest.

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

Mobile_Svensk

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 15:24 PM

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Joined: 21 Jul 2005
Location: Awarded most Confused Git of 2014!

I strongly suggest dwarf rp in barak runedar considering things are changing and that there's a dm there whoputs his effort into reviving the place !

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NAUX

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 16:07 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

Interesting, although I cant really see how I could integrate my concept of dwarves to spend their time sitting within Barak Runedar, if anything, they might be able to be used by the more noble dwarves for specific tasks (if I don't go down the Duergar route). I just need people to interested in playing the dwarven race as a whole first, the specifics can be dealt with later.

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

Lord-Hadeis

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 16:24 PM

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Joined: 02 Feb 2009
Location: Netherlands, Schoonhoven

Maybe you can break the isolationist trend of Barak Runedar, Let the dwarves march to war! May I suggest as classical Elf beating?

MoshingChris

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 16:28 PM

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Joined: 04 Sep 2007
Location: Down South and Bent Edge

I'd be interested, but my interest is in Dwarves revolves around re-invigorating Dwarven RP at the Citadel.

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Silent2001

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 16:42 PM

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Joined: 19 Jun 2007
Location: United Kingdomshire

And if they're active in Barak you'll have a DM watching your exploits!

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DustSpray101

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 16:48 PM

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Joined: 27 Jun 2008
Location: Night Vale

I'm much the same. Time is allowing me to get back to my usual base of 4 mains.

Hell, a medium sized creature would be a first for me to play as here.

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NAUX

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 16:53 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

Info has been passed on to Moshing, hold tight... Glad to see the interest so far!

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

Mobile_Svensk

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 16:59 PM

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Joined: 21 Jul 2005
Location: Awarded most Confused Git of 2014!

If i would Ever pull my interest away from hashim and his crusade for good and justice , it would be for a dwarven support char.. But one question remain.
Why non good alignment?

Send me some info, but i can only promise about 30% of my playtime, at best.

Baden Ironblood

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 21:56 PM

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Joined: 23 Jan 2009
Location: Key West, Florida

My first main was Baden Ironblood and I've been toying with an idea of a rebuild for him.

If that would work or be integrated I would be interested.

Baden

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oshizo2

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 23:23 PM

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Joined: 22 May 2007
Location: USA, Mississippi

aww everyone wants surfacer scum suppose i'll just sit this one out *cries*

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Jurl Blackskull: Why people fear the underdark.

Mobile_Svensk

Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2012, 23:28 PM

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Joined: 21 Jul 2005
Location: Awarded most Confused Git of 2014!

Its just that there's more PC's to interact with on the surface, hence moar RP!

Polris

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 0:38 AM

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Joined: 05 Feb 2010

DustSpray101 wrote:

I'm much the same. Time is allowing me to get back to my usual base of 4 mains.

Hell, a normal sized creature would be a first for me to play as here.

Fixed it for you

Selvec Darkon

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 5:41 AM

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Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Location: On a Disk, carried by four elephants, which stand on a gigantic turtle.

I like Duergar *Has 2 duergar characters*

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Slade

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 9:33 AM

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Joined: 30 Jan 2012
Location: The Heart of It All!

Interesting but the most crucial piece of info is missing, what sort of playing time are you hoping for? I love dwarves but not everybody plays during the EST prime time unfortunately.

Remal

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 11:10 AM

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Joined: 12 Feb 2011
Location: Elsewhen

I'm GMT +1 and I have a dwarven toon which I'm trying to play more actively now. Look for Runa Steelfist when you are IG.

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MoshingChris

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 11:58 AM

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Joined: 04 Sep 2007
Location: Down South and Bent Edge

Yeah I'm going to have to say pass on your original idea Naux, you'd need to request each character individually and they don't really fit into any part of Amia's setting.

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Socially and recently politically Inept Knight of Xymor

NAUX

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 14:11 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

Well Mosh has hit the nail into the coffin now, but basically I was interested in starting a group of Wild Dwarves and unfortunately I did not expect them to require requesting to be played, which is a shame and will be far more tedious to start a group of them than expected. Which leaves a few other options which I will openly offer to you all to pick apart.

Firstly, as stated a few times above, the motion to create a newly formed group of Duergar, with mixed classes. This would mean that we have no direct involvement (although I can think of several ways to have input) with the DM's wish to increase Barak Runedar activity.

Secondly, the motion to create a new group of mixed classes for the specific use of involvement with Barak Runedar, this may go against my original wish to have a non-good aligned band of dwarves (may possibly conflict with Silents DM plot line).

Thirdly, to increase overall activity with existing dwarves which have no relation to each other and group them together to generate new RP or reinforce existing RP without a predefined back story obtained by creating a group from scratch.

Fourthly, to create a detachment of newly created dwarves which are related to Barak Runedar only in service or hire, to focus on non-good alignment with restricted class types to fit the role. The intention of establishing a Battlerager outfit.

My preference ultimately being the last option, I personally see a lot of potential with a group of specialised dwarven nut jobs, the scope of their influence on Amia is in my opinion the largest out of the above options. Barak Runedar would have full use of them, and the Drow, Orcs, Goblins and even Kobolds would all have a reason to watch out for them. I also consider this option to be the most visually appealing and mechanically unique.

As for the time-zones, I am in the United Kingdom, so GMT +2 would really be the extent of ideal.

What are your thoughts, suggestions?

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

PaladinOfSune

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 14:13 PM

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Joined: 15 Dec 2004
Location: England, UK

Dwarves typically tend to lean toward Lawful Neutral anyway, so you don't need to worry about the non-good aspect.

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NAUX

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 14:33 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

I was kinda under the impression that Barak Runedar chaps would not accept Non-Lawful/Good dwarves in their halls, especially any evil aligned dwarves. As for the alignment in relation to Battleragers, would it be acceptable to have Lawful Battleragers on Amia despite what is stated on FR wiki?

http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Battlerager

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

Mobile_Svensk

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 15:05 PM

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Joined: 21 Jul 2005
Location: Awarded most Confused Git of 2014!

Quote:

Battleragers are known as Kuldjargh in their native Dwarvish, which literally translates to axe idiot.

NAUX

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 15:11 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

Im not sure how to take your quoting of that Svensk? Is that a sign of interest or something else?

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

Mobile_Svensk

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 15:24 PM

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Joined: 21 Jul 2005
Location: Awarded most Confused Git of 2014!

Na. It was just a funny quote i found in the link you pasted xD

I have to say i am out, too, due to needing to request a wild dwarf. And it's not really my type of playstyle. If i'd make a dwarf, I'll do it alone

NAUX

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 15:30 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

Thats cool Svensk, thanks for showing interest, just to confirm, Wild Dwarves are off the menu and are not an option for the proposed group I want to start.

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

Polris

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 16:26 PM

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Joined: 05 Feb 2010

NAUX wrote:

Any non evil dwarf can find a place in Barak as far as I know. You don't have to be lawful.. but lawful fits very well with the dwarves following the dwarven laws and way of life, which is generally very important to every dwarf. Sure, you can be CN or TN even, but you'll get a lot of odd looks if you come to Barak with your gobo/kobo/duergar/UD drow/etc friends.

"Odd looks" is probably an understatement though.

NAUX

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 16:34 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

I think its acceptable for a group of battleragers to get "odd looks".

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

Remal

Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2012, 18:33 PM

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Joined: 12 Feb 2011
Location: Elsewhen

Battleragers have their niche in dwarven society, which shows equal measure of caution and respect to them (usually by giving them wide berth if possible). They usually live separated from the rest of the society, but are treated fairly, as mentioned. They are pretty much FR version of "Legion of the Dead" from Dragon Age - warriors who fight with utter abandon until they die glorious death.
While their habits and attitude are far off from common dwarven society, their willingness to die for their homeland at moment's notice is what is highly respected. And yes, their way of life IMHO makes them neutral, in most cases CN.
I don't think there is a big problem for such group of ragers to exist in (or near) Barak, really.

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NAUX

Posted: Thu, Mar 15 2012, 20:45 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

To summarise after much discussion, I am looking for players willing to fit the role of a Dwarven Battlerager detachment, ideally 3 players but would be very merry with 6. I have conceded to accepting both lawful and chaotic alignments, but, of neutral variety and mixed genders.

I would appreciate players to offer themselves up for the role of a:

Dwarven Defender based Battlerager
Rage Barbarian based Battlerager
Weapon Master based Battlerager

A consideration may be made for a member of Dwarven clergy (Hanseath?) to be assigned to the detachment.

If you are interested, do shout! Very much looking forward to establishing this group and starting something different and on the wild battle frenzied side of life.

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

PaladinOfSune

Posted: Thu, Mar 15 2012, 21:00 PM

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Joined: 15 Dec 2004
Location: England, UK

Battleragers are about as far from lawful as you get. They're like barbarians on steroids.

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NAUX

Posted: Thu, Mar 15 2012, 21:01 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

I realise this, but i was trying to be lenient for the sack of recruiting people... you have Sunes word now, anyone who was considering the role!

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

dayfer

Posted: Thu, Mar 15 2012, 21:07 PM

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Joined: 17 Aug 2010
Location: England

Looking forward to seeing you guys, just be sure to come to Runedar, plenty of fun to be had!

PaladinOfSune

Posted: Thu, Mar 15 2012, 21:08 PM

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Joined: 15 Dec 2004
Location: England, UK

Well, hey, I don't claim to be a dwarven expert. But even going by the official Battlerager description, non-lawful is a requirement. If someone wishes to join as a lawful dwarf, they'd likely have to be quite creative to explain why they'd be with this band of merry, angry and unpredictable dwarves. But I can think of a few reasons so it certainly isn't impossible.

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Polris

Posted: Thu, Mar 15 2012, 21:34 PM

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Joined: 05 Feb 2010

Why are you all so focused on this non-lawful alignment thing. You don't have to be Lawful to be involved in Barak's roleplay. Just don't make an evil dwarf and follow the laws of the Citadel. You can be Chaotic and follow the laws of the Citadel. There's a difference between dwarven laws and human laws. For dwarves, the laws are a way of life. They are natural to them and not something that's forced upon them.

NAUX

Posted: Thu, Mar 15 2012, 21:36 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

I agree Sune, I had to atleast offer the possibility of Lawful for that clerical role I advertised. I would love it if we managed to get a full group of Neutral wide folk! Ive been told that we would have quite the use within the Barak Runedar community, so anything thinking of assisting with those dwarves, this is very possibly a good way of doing that. As before, Id like to emphasise on the preference for European players, but early active American players are welcome!

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

feycourtier

Posted: Sat, Mar 17 2012, 0:52 AM

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Joined: 04 May 2008

Im up for this,even with the new job and not much time...Dwarf..check...Battlerager...check..uk timed group...check!

Honey...wheres my plastic viking helmet gone?...Right wheres the downloads page!

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NAUX

Posted: Sun, Mar 18 2012, 13:31 PM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

Pending PM responses, we are still looking for players for this group. Please don't be shy!

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

NAUX

Posted: Tue, Mar 20 2012, 0:53 AM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

Wednesday is the cut-off period for my offer of invite, it appears I will be going in (forever)alone, which will be a real shame if I'm honest, expected a little more interest. If anyone decides that they have a sudden urge to fulfil one of the the roles im offering now or beyond Wednesday, kindly send me a PM and perhaps we can organise something in-game that can validate some RP background filler. Thanks.

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

Selvec Darkon

Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2012, 2:13 AM

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Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Location: On a Disk, carried by four elephants, which stand on a gigantic turtle.

I would, but all my shorties are to black for you racists.

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"Do ye know where the Holy-Flamin' Frost-brand Gronk-slayin' Vorpal Hammer o' woundin' an' returnin' an' Shootin'-Lightnin'-out-yer-bum is?"

NAUX

Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2012, 9:18 AM

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Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Norway

Well you could always neutralise my mind with your psionic powers to make me think you look as pinky toned as the rest of my short comrades, then we can be best of pals!

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The inspiration behind the character:
- https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Grenadier_(3.5e_Class)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBjewxCxKLA

oshizo2

Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2012, 12:12 PM

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Joined: 22 May 2007
Location: USA, Mississippi

laduguer approves

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Jurl Blackskull: Why people fear the underdark.

Mobile_Svensk

Posted: Sat, Mar 31 2012, 21:50 PM

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Joined: 21 Jul 2005
Location: Awarded most Confused Git of 2014!

You dont need a dwarf to get involved in dwarven rp.

Just sayyyyiiiiiiiing! <3

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