Volume Ten - July 2001
Well, gang.. it is Smear time again. Let's see if yours truly can keep her feet on the ground long enough to dish the dirt this month. The Sun God is moving his earthly abode, so I am back to my old digs as the Mistress of the Dirt this month. Why am I so happy? Well, you know I am going to tell you....
My beloved Dwarf Cleric has returned to my side! I was so devastated when he took off for the longest time that I could not even show my face in the Realm. I did pop in a few times, and told everyone that he was away making a cozy home for us. I could never admit that I did not have any idea where he was, or if he was ever coming back.
It turns out that one of the minions of the Duergar Lord was holding our High Protector captive, torturing my beloved to get information out of him on a daily basis. He did try to have a message smuggled out to me twice during his captivity, but nothing ever got delivered to me. I strongly suspect either my ever-loving father or the prancing tree-hugging Druid of stealing the messages. My father has never liked my adored Dwarf Cleric, much preferring that I stay with squirrel-boy.
Now, mind you.. squirrel-boy was all right. He was kind, attentive in his own way, and sweet. But, he was not my treasured EweDoll. The magic just was not there. I found myself comparing him to the dashing High Protector, and that is not fair to any man. In spite of all the jokes about being swishy, the tree-hugging Druid would be a great catch for most ladies... just not this one. My father did not raise me to be settle for average!
So, on a quiet afternoon, EweDoll met me in the Lost City, and explained everything. He told me he held onto his wedding ring as if his life depended on it, and that holding on to it reminded him that I would be there waiting for him. Instead, I had allowed myself to be seduced by the bonds of half-elves. I felt so guilty, but so happy that he still wanted me. Life is sweet!!
Hmmm... other happenings in the realm. A sweet spicy one has caught the eye of a delectable mousy Missionary. Rumours about an upcoming wedding are flying around the realm. Their wedding bands are almost as beautiful as mine! She might want to take over from the Missionary on finding someone to officiate... before she gives any "secrets" away.
Mydear has been temporarily abandoned by her troll, though she wears his boots. He is off in other realms right now, fighting a noble battle. I know he will come back to her - but when! Hmmm.. the Strange one has been searching in vain for his half-pint beloved. She has hidden herself away from his adoring gaze lately. The Sun God almost sold the rights to his impeccable daughter to a slithery one. Perhaps it is best that this arrangement fell through, though she could have made some killer shoes and bags from his hide if he got out of line.
Another wandering hero has come back into the realm from far-off lands. It is so good to see his smiling face. I can't wait for someone else to see that he is back, too!
On a sad note, the Realm's largest Mage had a serious run-in with a mega-cruddy monster, and had a very serious setback. He is recovering slowly, level by level, and should be back on top in no time, thanks to the big guns of the Realm.
Our new prize-fighter had the delight of finding the golden belt in the recent treasure hunt. The best part is that he found this treasure on his birthday! What a gift for a Kang Warrior.
Well, it is time for me to get back to my beloved Cleric. I do need to hurry, for he will be waking from a much needed nap, and I want to have a special treat ready for him when he does awake.
