# new-ness! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 27, 2002, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123 "2002-10-27T17:00:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![Atheist\_Princess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@Atheist\_Princess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atheist_Princess)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/301 "2005-04-28T03:08:29Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > Right. The Vale. > > Follow me. > > :: **Sunspace** leads the others from the Initiation Room. They push through the half-open doors and go down the stairwall. At the bottom, they find that the lower stairwell door is buckled and thrown back against the wall, and the walls are pitted and dirtied by smoke. :: > > Oh yeah… I was blown through this by the explosion. Freaky, that–I survived all the way up the stairs… > > :: They enter the lower room. The lip of the drop chute in the ceiling is bent. The other two doors–the one with the vines growing underneath, and the one to the formless room that trapped **Daithi Lacha** –are buckled as well, but remain closed. > > The door to the Vale no longer exists. > > In its place is a crater and a cavelike opening in the wall… and beyond, the clear air of the mountain valley. :: > > The Vale! It’s back!!! > > :: He rushes through the opening. The grassy upland meadow is still there (albeit littered with rocks). Across the valley, the mighty forest climbs the far slope. And below, the willage with the railway station is still there. All is lit by golden sunlight. :: > > The Vale! WAIT FOR ME! _follows **Sunspace** at lightening speed and bowls him over_ Oopsy, I got a little excited…let me help you up _Helps **Sunspace** up_ Now… ---
**Author:** ![Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spatial_Rift_47)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/302 "2005-04-28T03:13:13Z")
Can this wise woman tell us how to get through the Plains of Hate and over the Morrowing Mountains unscathed as well? 'Cause that’d be mighty handy, that would. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/303 "2005-04-28T03:17:50Z")
> [@Spatial Rift 47](#): > > Can this wise woman tell us how to get through the Plains of Hate and over the Morrowing Mountains unscathed as well? 'Cause that’d be mighty handy, that would. I think she can hook you up with someone in another village on the other side of the Forest, but only if you’re especially nice to her. I’m afraid you’re going to get passed along like a chain letter, but it should get you there eventually. You’re on your own with the Wizard od Squids, though. No one’s _ever_ found _his_ good side. ---
**Author:** ![Atheist\_Princess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@Atheist\_Princess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atheist_Princess)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/304 "2005-04-28T03:50:42Z")
> [@Morgyn](#): > > I think she can hook you up with someone in another village on the other side of the Forest, but only if you’re especially nice to her. I’m afraid you’re going to get passed along like a chain letter, but it should get you there eventually. > > You’re on your own with the Wizard od Squids, though. No one’s _ever_ found _his_ good side. Thats where I the Princess come in…charm, beauty, and jewels that will knock his socks off… I just hope he doesnt dribble ---
**Author:** ![Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/regallag_the_axe/32/445_2.png) [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/305 "2005-04-28T03:53:37Z")
> [@Morgyn](#): > > You’re on your own with the Wizard od Squids, though. No one’s ever found his good side. Oh, I’ll find his good side… Or else he’ll find _my_ axe-side! Ya-ha! Let us find this wise woman. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/306 "2005-04-28T04:26:50Z")
> [@Spatial Rift 47](#): > > Can this wise woman tell us how to get through the Plains of Hate and over the Morrowing Mountains unscathed as well? Hell, I can get’cha there…by trebuchet! Very, _very_ large trebuchet… Oh, wait…“unscathed”…I missed that word first time around. Never mind. ---
**Author:** ![Atheist\_Princess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@Atheist\_Princess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atheist_Princess)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/307 "2005-04-28T04:40:20Z")
> [@Hal Briston](#): > > Hell, I can get’cha there…by trebuchet! Very, _very_ large trebuchet… > > Oh, wait…“unscathed”…I missed that word first time around. Never mind. Eep :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spatial_Rift_47)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/308 "2005-04-28T06:02:37Z")
**Hal** , I think the phrase “get launched” applies here. See my previous post in this thread on that subject. ---
**Author:** ![Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/regallag_the_axe/32/445_2.png) [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/309 "2005-04-28T16:49:09Z")
> [@Spatial Rift 47](#): > > **Hal** , I think the phrase “get launched” applies here. See my previous post in this thread on that subject. Ha! ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/310 "2005-04-28T19:58:19Z")
_sigh_ I’ll just… sit over here, then… on this rock. Yup. Over here. Don’t mind if I do. See you all later… ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/311 "2005-04-28T20:47:33Z")
Anyone wanna point out to **Kythereia** that the rock she just sat down on is actually loaded in the trebuchet? > [@Kythereia](#): > > See you all later… Unless she already knows…🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Daithi\_Lacha](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/daithi_lacha/32/5430_2.png) [@Daithi\_Lacha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daithi_Lacha)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/312 "2005-04-28T20:54:54Z")
Aw, c’mon, **Kythereia** - don’t you want to go a-roaming into the great unknown? As opposed to going a-soaring into the wild blue yonder… ---
**Author:** ![the4thmooncat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ce7236/32.png) [@the4thmooncat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the4thmooncat)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/313 "2005-04-28T21:06:57Z")
~yawns, stretches, looks around~ 'ey, where’d everyone go? ~wanders through gaping hole, etc.~ Hey! Trebuchet! Don’t mind if I do… ~jumps into **Kythereia** ’s lap~ ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/314 "2005-04-28T21:21:04Z")
Whoa… hey! Good-looking person in my lap! 😉 😃 Um… wait… Trebuchet? :eek: _SPROING_ _goes flying_ Aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/315 "2005-04-28T21:32:22Z")
:: low whistle :: Daaaaamn…do I make a powerful trebuchet or what? Well folks, at least now you’ve got something to do. Time to embark on _The Quest To Rescue **Kythereia** And **the4thmooncat** From Wherever The Hell They Landed_. :: blink…blink :: Ok, ok, fine…the title needs work! Just get moving, would-be rescuers! ---
**Author:** ![Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spatial_Rift_47)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/316 "2005-04-28T21:38:55Z")
Scientific progress goes _SPROING_? :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![the4thmooncat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ce7236/32.png) [@the4thmooncat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the4thmooncat)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/317 "2005-04-28T21:44:53Z")
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! ::thud:: Sproingy! ~looks around, sees sign~ Who the heck names a place “Wherever the Hell They Landed”? ~looks down~ Oops, sorry 'bout that, reflex. ~unhooks claws from **Kythereia** ~ Be right back. ~wanders off muttering something about bandage trees~ ---
**Author:** ![Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spatial_Rift_47)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/318 "2005-04-28T21:51:56Z")
:: walks up to airport ticket counter :: Yes, I’d like one round trip ticket to Wherever the Hell They Landed, please. Nonsmoking. It’s HOW much!?!? :eek: :eek: Sorry guys, you’re on your own. ---
**Author:** ![Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/regallag_the_axe/32/445_2.png) [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/319 "2005-04-28T22:10:39Z")
[Random “Clone High” reference] “Buddy Hollyyyyyyyyyy! Is there any room on your plane?” [rCHr] Okay, bad idea. But, if I could persuade the gods to grant me the gift of flight… ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123/320 "2005-04-28T22:35:52Z")
> [@the4thmooncat](#): > > Who the heck names a place “Wherever the Hell They Landed”? I agree, that is a very odd place name… 😕 _carefully gets up, ouch, oooh, ow_ Hey, **mooncat** , did you hear that rustling noise? … **mooncat**? :eek: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123.md?page=15) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ness/134123.md?page=17)