Encounter at Forge Base Gehenna

Nether-Stalker Nauthus peered at Neq. They both stood high atop the Stormspire in the eco-dome, where lush plants flourished and birds soared, chasing their buzzing insect prey. Outside the dome, the barren, moon-like landscape crumbled against the electrically-charged atmosphere and lightning bolts arced from mountain to mountain. The druid Neq sought to translate the look on Nauthus' face. As a member of The Consortium, Nauthus must have a good reason for requesting her help, Neq thought to herself. "The payoff better be worth my time," Neq pondered, "or I'm heading back to Area 52 for a drink at the Inn."

"Here, take this rod," implored Nauthus, handing Neq what looked like a magical staff. It crackled with a mystic energy. "When you encounter the Mo'ag who guard the teleporters at Forge Base Ghenna, use the magic of the rod to take control of them and turn them against their own creations. In this manner, destroy the Central, Western and Eastern teleporters, get out of there alive and return to me for your reward."

"And just what is this reward that you are promising me?" Neq smirked from beneath her dark stealther's cowl, knowing that the Nether-Stalker could not see her face.

Nauthus suddenly held his arms above his head, brought the palms of his hands together and drew his praying hands down in front of his face. The flowing bandages on his lithe body began to glow and an azure blue bubble encased the Stalker. His eyes turned white and an electrical hum filled the space between him and Neq. He did not respond to her question. Neq knew that there would be no other communication from this representative of the Consortium until she returned. She would either accept the mission or leave Netherstorm.

Sighing at the Stalker's contempt, Neq summoned her flying griffin mount and took to the skies, eventually passing out of the safe confines of the eco-dome. She headed out into the boiling skies of Netherstorm and toward Forge Base Gehenna and her encounter with the Mo'ag teleporter guardians.

Back to The 'Ol Grindhouse

OK, so I'm counting the days until next weekend (Friday, April 6th, to be precise) because I plan to return once again to the movie theatres to see Grindhouse, which is the newest effort by two of my favorite directors, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriquez. I have been hyped for this movie since I first heard about it back last year. What could be better than a three hour film extravaganza composed of two "B" movies (Tarantino's "Death Proof" and Rodriquez's "Planet Terror") with some bogus trailers from the likes of Rob Zombie and Eli Roth popped in the middle of the two? Yes folks, this is your humble narrator's idea of paradise. It's going to be bloody disgusting, but so, so sweet. Check it out!

MidJersey Comicon

MidJersey Comicon. What a great comic show! And it was held on my birthday, no less! Here's what I came away with:

Comics:
Dark Tower #1, 2 and Marvel Spotlight: Dark Tower
Mr. Monster #1 (1988)
DC Silver Age Classics: The House of Secrets #92
Giant Batman Annual #1 (Replica Edition 1999)
Justice League of America Super Spectacular #1 (Replica Edition 1999)

Graphic Novels and Trade Paperbacks:
Swamp Thing: Dark Genesis
Swamp Thing: Love and Death
Fantastic Firsts (2nd Printing)
The Prisoner: Shattered Visage
Avengers Masterworks Vol.1
Reinventing Comics (Scott McCloud)

What I Didn't Find:
The Spirit #1 - 4 (DC's new launch of Will Eisner's classic character)

Sorta shows you where my head is at right now in comics.

Thanks go out to the nice, friendly folks who made the show possible and all of the dealers with the 50% off graphic novel bins! It was great fun chatting with many of you! I'll be back next time!

The Obligatory February 2007 Post

It's been a long winter. I watched a bunch of movies. I DVRed a lot of TV. I played a lot of World of Warcraft. Why didn't I make an entry? Only The Shadow knows...

The Burning Crusade Arriveth

Yesterday, January 16, 2007, was the big day for all of us World of Warcraft fans. The first WoW expansion, The Burning Crusade, was released. I missed out on a Collector's Edition this time around (boo, hiss). I did, however, take advantage of free character transfers to switch my most played characters (Devildog, Neq, Atoz, Twiddley, Tyl, Starcatt and Drolemit) from the overpopulated Khadgar server to the brand spanking new Trollbane server. I will miss Khadgar, my home since WoW launched in November 2004. I am very happy in my new Trollbane home and with exploring Outland! Enjoy and see you in the World!

The Burning Crusade Cometh

To Do List (Must complete before January 16th):

1. Program Windows Media Player with five-star favorites for a whoop-ass "Best Of" listening experience while leveling up in Outland.
2. Position all three level 60 characters outside of the Dark Portal.
3. Continue to level Drolemit as much as possible before he becomes the forgotten toon.
4. Stockpile chicken pot pies and cranberry juice.
5. Defrag hard drive.
6. Say goodbye to RL.
   

See you in Outland on January 16th!

Starcatt the Hunter Hits 60!

Starcatt, my Night Elf Hunter on World of Warcraft Khadgar server, hit level 60 today. She follows in the tradition my other 60's, Devildog and Neq. Who's next? Stay tuned!