Probably the only one who refers to Steve by the name Kent. (as mentioned in the "hello I'm new" thread)
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"We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
"The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
I was born deep inside Braughn Mountain, a part of the Brogan Mountain chain, to the Krumwell Clan - a long line of both reckless and daring fighters! Heavy drinkers all, light hearted at times, but mostly quarrelsome and hardheaded.
At the age of 30 I was assigned to The Guards for 10 years, to learn the value of vigilance against all who might steal our gold, gems and secrets. The custom for fighters of the Brogan Mountain Dwarves is to start young and serve long and hard.
At 40 I served 5 years with The Patrol, which covers every path and trial throughout the mountain range. It takes nearly a full year to cover the trails, and after 5 years every member knows them well.
At 45 I served another 5 years with The Army, this was a time of relative peace, although lucky for all not complete peace - there is ever the presence of Orcs to the West and the occasional Goblin raiding party as well as bands of thieves, and the need to aid our allies.
20 years of service to the King of Mount Braughn. This is the custom for all male Dwarves and many female as well. From here you are fully a part of the Brogan Mountain Dwarves for life.
For my part, I chose to leave for a time, to seek out adventure and to learn what was beyond The Mountain. Many creatures I did meet, not all lived to recall the meeting! I must admit after all these many years now that there are Elves, Men, Halflings and even a Half-Orc who I would (and have) stood by in battle, and shared a mug of beer with!
For more than 20 generations the Cromwell Clan has produced fighters for the King of Mount Braughn. They have served in and died for The Guards, The Patrol and The Army, to this day not one has died in his sleep, to a man every male member of the Cromwell Clan that has gone on to fight in another world has left this one with a weapon in his hand, and I should say without a doubt that it was a very bloody weapon indeed!
Many of this fierce Clan has lived their entire life in service to the King, the Clan name is very well known and respected among all three Military Services. Cowardice has never been an issue, discipline on the other hand has at times, been a problem. As Ive said the Clan does have a tendency to be quarrelsome and hardheaded.
Some members of the Clan leave the Mountain Kingdom for a time. Sometimes never to return, though not from lack of desire, all Clan members have a deep desire to give their lives in service to the King in the Brogan Mountain Kingdom. For this is the destiny, and indeed the honor of the Cromwell Clan. There are a number of the Clan who have found the ultimate adventure in faraway lands and have died there, some alone, some with good companions at their side.
I am Dorien, a Captain in The Patrol, returned to the service of the King after many years outside the realm of the Brogan Mountain Dwarves. I have signed on for 20 years service, and am nineteen years into my tenure. Already I look to the plains, a burning desire to return to the lands of Men, Elves, Giants and such. My last period of adventure netted me a few precious items and a little gold, but the real treasure was the memories of the battles, the narrow escapes, the foes I and my companions defeated and the experiences Ive gained.
But for tonight, a large mug of Beer! (or four) and a table full of gamblers and drunks! I doubt not that there will be some fight or two tonight, maybe even a little blood drawn! All in good fun though all in good fun!
Dorien wrote:
I was born deep inside Brokeback Mountain, a part of the Brokeback Mountain chain, to the Kumwell Clan - a long line of both reckless and daring Flower Arrangers! Heavy drinkers all, and sufferers of explosive colon blow.
At the age of 30 I was assigned to The Guards for 10 years, to learn the value of vigilance against all who might steal our flowers, tutu's and leather. The custom for fighters of the Brokeback Mountain Dwarves is to start young and serve long and hard elders.
At 40 I served 5 years with The Patrol, which covers every path and trial throughout the mountain range. It takes nearly a full year to cover the trails, and after 5 years every member knows them well.
At 45 I served another 5 years with The Army, this was a time of relative peace, although lucky for all not complete peace - there is ever the presence of bikers to the West and the occasional furry raiding party as well as bands of sailors, and the need to aid our allies.
20 years of special service to the King of Mount Brokeback. This is the custom for all male Dwarves. From here you are fully a part of the Brokeback Mountain Dwarves for life.
For my part, I chose to leave for a time, to seek out adventure and to learn what was beyond The Mountain. Many creatures I did meet, not all lived to recall the meeting! I must admit after all these many years now that there are Emo's, Men, Midgets and even a furry who I would (and have) stood by in battle, and shared a fondue!
My Axe and my shield!
Fixed.
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AD&D per se is as dead a system as Latin is a language, while the C&C game has much the same spirit and nearly the same mechanics. --Gary Gygax 8/16/06
Dorien wrote:
For more than 20 generations the Kumwell Clan has produced fighters for the King of Mount Brokeback. They have served in and died for The Leatherboys, The Sailors and The Construction workers, to this day not one has died in his sleep, to a man every male member of the Kumwell Clan that has gone on to fight in another world has left this one a macho, macho man, and I should say without a doubt that it was a very macho man!
Many of this fierce Clan has lived their entire life in service to the King, the Clan name is very well known and respected among all three guilds of flower arranging and interior decorationg. Fashion has never been an issue, discipline on the other hand has at times, been a problem. As Ive said the Clan does have a tendency to break out in showtunes at a moments notice.
Some members of the Clan leave the Mountain Kingdom for a time. Sometimes never to return, though not from lack of desire, all Clan members have a deep desire to sing and dance and be a pirate in the 'Pirates of Penzance' in the Brokeback Mountain Kingdom Hall. For this is the destiny, and indeed the honor of the Kummwell Clan. There are a number of the Clan who have found the ultimate adventure in faraway lands and have died there, some alone, some with good companions at their side.
I am Dorien, a Captain in Fashion Design Guild, returned to the service of the King after many years outside the realm of the Brokeback Mountain Dwarves. I have signed on for 20 years service, and am nineteen years into my tenure. Already I look to the plains, a burning, itching desire to return to the lands of The People of the Village. My last period of adventure netted me a few precious items and a little gold, but the real treasure was the nights singing music from 'Guys and Dolls'.
But for tonight, a large Appletini and a table full of Furry's. I doubt not that there will be some song or two tonight, maybe even a little prancing! All in good fun though all in good fun!
My Axe and my shield!
Fixed.
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My blog
Lord Skystorm
Grand Knight Commander KoTC, Member C&CS
Donner Party Meats: We're here to serve YOU!
AD&D per se is as dead a system as Latin is a language, while the C&C game has much the same spirit and nearly the same mechanics. --Gary Gygax 8/16/06
Dude, ya gotta get out more.
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"We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
"The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
I'm still the best f 'ing Dwarf there ever has or ever will be!
I LIKE BEER (and wine served in a beer mug - the bartender really gets kick out of that!)
Oh, and by the way the "Hey Bartender" spell actually works for non-magic types who tip 25 - 45% (percentage it boob dependant) and works very well the 2nd night after she's figured out your a good tipper!
I thikn I like soemthing else too, but for the life of me I can't think or anything but boob shaped axes and a55 shaped shields!
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Steve Chenault, President & CEO of Chenault & Gray Publishing, Troll Lord Games
i have the biggest brain bent on world domination in a jar. should we all compare what ours bests are so we know a little more about each other? we did that in a drama class once
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What if Don Quixote was a drow? Would he be attacking windmills underground? -- gleemax.com
I was wondering how long it would take until the legendary Danger Dwarf returned to set things right. I'd heard of him during his absence, when I first joined this forum.
"And, lo, there shall come a reckoning!"
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"Tell 'em Danger Dwarf's coming -- and Hell's comin' with him!"
TheNewGuy
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"But if your hand touches metal, I swear by my pretty floral bonnet, I will end you"
TheNewGuy wrote:
I was wondering how long it would take until the legendary Danger Dwarf returned to set things right. I'd heard of him during his absence, when I first joined this forum.
"And, lo, there shall come a reckoning!"
OR
"Tell 'em Danger Dwarf's coming -- and Hell's comin' with him!"
TheNewGuy
Well, he got side tracked by hanging out with a hamster named Penefold. But then he realized he was in the wrong show.
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"We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
"The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
Now all is right with the forums. DD is back.
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My blog
Lord Skystorm
Grand Knight Commander KoTC, Member C&CS
Donner Party Meats: We're here to serve YOU!
AD&D per se is as dead a system as Latin is a language, while the C&C game has much the same spirit and nearly the same mechanics. --Gary Gygax 8/16/06
BUT, I'm the BEST F "ING DWARF OF ALL TIME AND ALL PLACES!!!
My Axe is mightier than all, NO weapon can pierce my shield!
I was born to a drunked fighter! Raised by a drunken fighter, and trained by honery drunked, fighting, cussing, mean spirited soldiers of The King of Mount Braughn!
So I guess we're going to have a run off now? As to who the best dwarf is?
That means...
Endless 'stump' speeches.
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"We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
"The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
Dorien wrote:
There's no need to get personal! You'll find my height has no bearing on my ability to wield an axe and kill the tallest of Giants!
I need no stumps for speaches! If I stand on ANYTHING, it'll be a KEG!
Might try a keg of TNT.... That'll help with the height thing... Once.
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"We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
"The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
gideon_thorne wrote:
Well, he got side tracked by hanging out with a hamster named Penefold.
Penfold is one of the baddest SOB's I've ever partied with. A wild little bugger I tell ya. We've been banned in Mexico and French Canada. No hookers were injured during our international rampage.
did you get in on camera danger dwarf? might want to sell it to dwarves gone wild: midgets in Mexico. probably make a nice mint, at least enough to go on another escapade
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What if Don Quixote was a drow? Would he be attacking windmills underground? -- gleemax.com