#1300 friedrich~ Friedrich Nietzsche~ Friedrich Nietzsche searches for those wishing to become Overmen. ~ Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm (1844-1900), German philosopher, poet, and classical philologist, who was one of the most provocative and influential thinkers of the 19th century. One of Nietzsche's fundamental contentions was that traditional values had lost their power in the lives of individuals. Nietzsche maintained that all human behavior is motivated by the will to power. ~ bdnopqr 0 0 E 1 20 9 0d0+10 1d2+0 10 100 8 8 1 Str: 25 Dex: 25 Int: 25 Wis: 25 E T 1300 #1301 Socrates~ Socrates~ Socrates patiently waits to help new builders. ~ Socrates (469-399BC), Greek philosopher, who profoundly affected Western philosophy through his influence on Plato. Born in Athens, the son of Sophroniscus, a sculptor, and Phaenarete, a midwife, he received the regular elementary education in literature ~ bd 0 0 E 33 9 -9 6d6+330 5d5+5 330 108900 8 8 1 E T 1303 T 1305 #1302 plato~ Plato~ Plato offers advice to any who are in need. ~ Plato (circa 428-347 BC), Greek philosopher, one of the most creative and influential thinkers in Western philosophy. ~ bd 0 0 E 14 16 1 2d2+140 2d2+2 140 19600 8 8 1 E T 1301 #1303 librarian~ the librarian~ The Builder Academy librarian sorts through her inventory. ~ She is in charge of keeping all articles of how to build in order and available to anyone who needs them. ~ bd 0 0 E 31 10 -8 6d6+310 5d5+5 310 96100 8 8 2 E #1304 aristotle~ Aristotle~ Aristotle wanders the hallways constantly in search of more knowledge. ~ Aristotle (384-322 BC), Greek philosopher and scientist, who shares with Plato and Socrates the distinction of being the most famous of ancient philosophers. ~ bd 0 0 E 14 16 1 2d2+140 2d2+2 140 19600 8 8 1 E T 1302 #1305 confucius~ Confucius~ Confucius is busy following the way. ~ Confucianism, major system of thought in China, developed from the teachings of Confucius and his disciples, and concerned with the principles of good conduct, practical wisdom, and proper social relationships. Confucianism has influenced the Chinese attitude toward life, set the patterns of living and standards of social value, and provided the background for Chinese political theories and institutions. ~ bd 0 0 E 14 16 1 2d2+140 2d2+2 140 19600 8 8 1 E T 1304 #1306 lag monster~ the lag monster~ The evil lag monster is here eating up bandwidth. ~ He grins evilly and laughs at your misery. A constant torrent of bits and data flow into his gaping maw as he consumes every ounce of bandwidth possible. ~ bd 0 0 E 30 10 -8 6d6+300 5d5+5 300 90000 8 8 0 E #1307 cute little rabbit~ the cute little rabbit~ A cute little rabbit hops around innocently. ~ The rabbit is pure white with beady black eyes. The ears and whiskers are constantly twitching as it hops around looking for something to chew on. ~ bd 0 0 E 3 19 8 0d0+30 1d2+0 30 900 8 8 0 E T 1398 #1308 santa claus man~ Santa Claus~ A merry old man with rosy-red cheeks and a full white beard is dressed all in red. ~ "Santa Claus" is the American version of St. Nicholas, who originally descended from the Dutch Sinte Klaas. Santa's gift-giving role in Christmas rites follows from his fame as the friend of children. His story also tells that he used to give donations o spread to Europe and Chritmas presents were distributed on Dec. 6 during the pageant of St. Nicholas. In many countries, this day is still the day of gift-giving although in America it's celebrated on Dec. 24 and 25. ~ bd k 0 E 34 9 -10 6d6+340 5d5+5 340 115600 8 8 1 E #1309 dentist spaulding~ Rumble's Dentist~ Rumble's Dentist seems to enjoy his job a little too much. ~ Dressed in bright white pullover pants and shirt he looks competent. A name tag reads "Mr. Spalding. " A blue face mask covers his face and a white hairnet makes him look more like a doctor than a dentist. He wears plastic gloves and matching white shoes. The only part of his body that is visible are the eyes. Very disturbing eyes. ~ bd 0 0 E 33 9 -9 6d6+330 5d5+5 330 108900 8 8 1 E T 1331 #1310 questmaster~ the questmaster~ The questmaster is waiting for a brave adventurer to step forth. ~ Many adventurers come here to seek glory by attempting to solve the quests given to them by this old woman. The quests are not easy, sometimes nearly impossible. But they will always be a challenge. The questmaster looks at you and says, 'are you up for a challenge?' ~ bdnopqr 0 0 E 30 10 -8 6d6+300 5d5+5 300 90000 8 8 2 E T 1400 T 1402 #1311 apprehensive ogre~ an apprehensive ogre~ The huge ogre cowers in the corner, afraid of what will happen next. ~ Though large and intimidating this ogre does not seem to realize that he would strike fear into the hearts of most mortals. Instead everything seems to scare it shitless. It is as if he has seen the future and he knows he is going to die. ~ bdnopqr 0 0 E 1 20 9 0d0+10 1d2+0 10 100 8 8 1 E T 1401 T 1403 #1312 gateguard guard~ the gateguard~ The gateguard watches the gate carefully swinging the key around on its chain. ~ He stands his watch carefully watching anyone who approaches. Disdain for the local government and the miserable wages has corrupted most of the gateguards. A simple bribe of about 10 gold is all it takes to get past them. ~ bd 0 0 E 34 9 -10 6d6+340 5d5+5 340 115600 8 8 1 E T 4 T 5 T 7 T 8 #1313 black cat~ the black cat~ A black cat roams about suspiciously. ~ No animal has been more revered or feared in history, and no animal has been more closely associated with Halloween than the black cat. The witch's best friend and helper ... A reincarnated evil spirit ... The harbinger of bad luck. Countless tales recall the mystical qualities of black cats from King Charles I of England, who was so obsessed with the fear of losing his black cat that he had it guarded 24-seven, to fishermen's wives keeping a black cat at home to prevent sea-going disasters. In Australia and Britain black cats are considered lucky, while in America we basically believe the opposite. _ ( \ \ \ / / |\\ / / .-`````-. / ^`-. \ \ / \_/ {|} `o \ \ / .---. \\ _ ,--' \ \/ / \, \( `^^^ \ \/\ (\ ) \ ) \ ) \ \ jgs ) /__ \__ ) (\ \___ (___)))__))(__))(__))) ~ bd 0 0 E 30 10 -8 6d6+300 5d5+5 300 90000 8 8 0 E T 1395 #1314 annoying verizon wireless guy~ the annoying Verizon Wireless guy~ The Verizon Wireless guy is walking around annoying everyone while checking his cell phone reception. ~ Rumble created this guy to help relieve his frustrations with Verizon. If you wish to trade horror stories about billing and cell phones just ask Rumble. He has seen it all. ~ bd 0 0 E 1 20 9 0d0+10 1d2+0 10 100 8 8 1 E T 1307 #1315 spy~ Rumble's personal spy~ A spy roams secretly about gleaning information for Rumble. ~ Rumble hired this guy to delve into the underground of TBA. He secretly wanders the halls of TBA looking for troublemakers. ~ bdenopqr bdfkpst 0 E 30 10 -8 6d6+300 5d5+5 300 90000 8 8 0 E T 1354 #1316 Martin Luther King~ Martin Luther King Jr.~ Martin Luther King is in the middle of delivering one of his many speeches. ~ American clergyman and Nobel Prize winner, one of the principal leaders of the American civil rights movement and a prominent advocate of nonviolent protest. Kings challenges to segregation and racial discrimination in the 1950s and 1960s helped convince many white Americans to support the cause of civil rights in the United States. After his assassination in 1968, King became a symbol of protest in the struggle for racial justice. ~ bd 0 0 E 30 10 -8 6d6+300 5d5+5 300 90000 8 8 1 E #1317 variable questmaster master~ the variable questmaster~ The variable questmaster is waiting to set you. ~ This questmaster will save a variable to your player file to remember wether or not you have done his quest. This way you can only do this quest once. ~ bd 0 0 E 33 9 -9 6d6+330 5d5+5 330 108900 8 8 1 E T 1409 T 1410 T 1411 #1318 groundhog hog~ the groundhog~ A small brown furry groundhog sticks its head out of the ground. ~ Groundhog Day, a Canadian and American tradition, the day (February 2) that the groundhog, or woodchuck, comes out of his hole after winter hibernation to look for his shadow; foretells six more weeks of bad weather if he sees it; spring is coming if he cannot see his shadow because of clouds; supposedly goes back into his hole if more bad weather is coming and stays above ground if spring is near; statistical evidence does not support this tradition. This tradition is from a old European belief that if it is sunny on Candlemas Day, then the winter would remain another six weeks. Candlemas Day was celebrated on February second and commemorated the purification of the Virgin Mary. Candles for sacred uses were blessed on this day. Six more weeks of winter for 2003! ~ bd 0 0 E 34 9 -10 6d6+340 5d5+5 340 115600 8 8 0 E T 1357 #1319 albert einstein guy~ Einstein~ A guy sporting the aged Don King look is calculating things in his head. ~ He frizzled grey hair sticks out in every direction. He sports a black and white peppered mustache and seems to be daydreaming or in deep thought. A pencil is stuck behind one ear and a notepad sticks out of his back pocket. ~ bd 0 0 E 30 10 -8 6d6+300 5d5+5 300 90000 8 8 1 E T 1327 #1320 richard simmons~ Richard Simmons~ Richards Simmons is here to motivate and annoy you! ~ It is the one and only Richard Simmons. One of the World's most revered fitness experts. Born and raised in New Orleans, Simmons prevailed over his own weight problem and then set out to help others. Simmons' success as a fitness expert and advocate led to numerous local and national television and radio appearances, and in the mid- 70's, Simmons began a four-year run on "General Hospital". Following that, Simmons hosted "The Richard Simmons Show", a nationally syndicated, Emmy Award-winning series that ran for four years. He has sold over 27 million units of his products like "Sweatin' to the Oldies" to his current (16th) infomercial for his "Blast Off the Pounds" program. He has released more than 30 videos and published nine books (3 best-selling cookbooks). ~ bd 0 0 E 30 10 -8 6d6+300 5d5+5 300 90000 8 8 1 E #1321 protector magic eight ball~ the protector of the magic eight ball~ The protector of the magic eight balls ensures everyone gets an eight ball before they leave. ~ This strange humanoid lacks any distinguishing features. It is dressed in a white robe cinched about the waist with a white rope. It seems to have a strange power about it. ~ bd 0 0 E 30 10 -8 6d6+300 5d5+5 300 90000 8 8 0 E T 1416 #1322 thanksgiving turkey~ the thanksgiving turkey~ A full grown turkey with a large beard struts back and forth bobbing its head. ~ This large foul has a mix of brown and white feathers covering everything but its bald head and neck which is a reddish-blue. The long flap of skin under the chin means this is a large Tom ready to be served up for a meal. ~ bd 0 0 E 1 20 9 0d0+10 1d2+0 10 100 8 8 1 E T 1363 #1323 hidden mob~ the hidden mob~ .A hidden mob. ~ This mob is hiding. You shouldn't be reading this. ~ bd 0 0 E 34 9 -10 6d6+340 5d5+5 340 115600 8 8 0 E #1324 bedbug~ a bedbug~ A bedbug lies in waiting. ~ This nasty bugger sneaks up on people while they sleep and savagely bites them! ~ bd 0 0 E 1 20 9 0d0+10 1d2+0 10 100 8 8 0 E #1328 Shakespeare~ William Shakespeare~ William Shakespeare is here searching for fresh talent. ~ William is an English poet and playwright who has a reputation as one of the greatest of all writers in the English language and in Western literature, as well as one of the world's pre-eminent dramatists. ~ bd 0 0 E 1 20 9 0d0+10 1d2+0 10 100 8 8 1 E $