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Here is the grand re-opening of the Giant Squid Memorial Center, an important building that serves a great function for Legion World and the Alt ID community.
Alt IDs, please feel free to come and go as you please here and enjoy the center! Your insight is greatly appreciated as to how we can continue to represent Alt ID culture in the best way possible.
Although Eryk Davis Ester and I own this building, we will try to stay away from running it as far as possible. We would like the Curating Staff to be filled with all Alt IDs, if we can find them.
First, I will re-post some comments on the center to give you a better idea of it's purpose, and then I will re-post some exerpts from Stoopid Cat's amazing speech.
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There are no alt IDs on LW. They're just an urban legend.
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Alt-Ids are a myth, like zombies and date auctions.
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Did you hear this one story where the two teenagers are making out in a car at Lovers' Lane... and they get accosted by an alt ID?
Pure poppycock.
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Originally posted by Stoopid Cat:
**Purr**
And that would be ME!
My Fellow LMBPer's,
First off I would like to thank all of you for coming today, I know that many of you have extremely busy schedules and I'm personally delighted to see that such a large number of you managed to fit this gala celebration into your busy schedules, Thank You!
As the only altID to hold elected office here on Legion World, (or if you prefer within the LMBP Community) I feel I am uniquely Qualified to address the issue of relations between the altID Community, the Feline Community, and the Real Poster's Community.
In my opinion, the single overriding issue here is the availability of Cat Food at Café Cramer!
Now please understand that I would never, EVER, say a disparaging word about my favorite sister, or her fine establishment, and I know that she has ordered a more than adequate supply of cat food for her feline clientèle.
So MY Question is, Which of the real posters has been eating the cat food? Is that person doing it knowingly? OR, is it a simple mistake? Personally I think it has to be a simple mistake.
I mean it is very easy to confuse premium choice goose liver cat food with Pate, and snarf it down on crackers.
(Pauses speech to lap up water from bowl on podium)
**Purr** Originally posted by Stoopid Cat:
**Purr**
(Licks whiskers clean, resumes speaking)
Another area I would like to address is the issue of altID on altID violence. Technically Speaking this is not an issue which comes under the broad umbrella of relations between the altID Community, the Feline Community, and the Real Poster's Community.
It is however, an issue which is exacerbated (how many of you are surprised I know that word?) by the lack of respect for altID rights displayed by a very small portion of the Real Poster's Community!
Now I am fully cognizant of the fact that without the aid and support of Real Posters, altID's would be extinct... My kind would have long since vanished from LW if it were not for the aid and support of the vast majority of the real posters on LW.
That does not however exonerate the few who think that they can manipulate us for their private amusement, and force us to take part in mock battles and Barbaric Pussy Hunts!
(Pauses for dramatic effect)
Unless of course it's done in a humorous way... Then it's fine with me!
Thank you, I'll open the floor for questions now...
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Here are some quotes on the Squid Center: Originally posted by Lady Crujectra: What a lovely Center! Legion World can always use more culture  Originally posted by Eryk Davis Ester:
Legion Worlders,
It's a great honor to be speaking at the opening of the this important and beautiful addition to Legion World. As most of you know, I have long harbored close ties to the Alt-ID community, having spent my formative years on Psyche being raised by Alt-IDs whom I believed to be my family. And in fact they were, and not just figuratively, for years later I would discover that my long lost twin brother, Lardlad, was in fact the ancestral forebearer of Psyche.
Since the founding of Legion World I have tried my best to act as mediator between the alt and real poster communities, and many things that have happened in recent months have greatly concerned me. Tensions between the two populations on Legion World have been significant in recent months, and I can only hope the founding of this center is a step in the right direction towards calming them.
I must think my fellow Triumvir, Cobalt Kid, who more than anyone helped in brokering the peace that led to the foundation of this center. To Miss Terious, I give my undying admiration and affection, as well as best wishes in the running of this center. To Space Ranger, spiritual leader of alt-IDs, I offer thanks for his hard work on their behalf. I know him to be a man of peace, though one that will fight when challenged. I have heard that there is a third person who be working with Miss T and SR as part of the new leadership of the alt-ID community, and I'm curious to see who it is.
Let us give thanks, Legion World, for all the blessing that have been bestowed upon us, and in particular for peace and prosperity in a turbulent world.
Thank you. Originally posted by Cobalt Kid:
Here, here!
Those of you that know me know that I give speeches a lot. So I promise that this will be quick!
For too long as there been an uneasiness in the relationship between alt ID and non-alts. This does not have to be! I've worked hard, and seen others work equally as hard, to broker peace with the alt ID community, and I hope this new trend leads to a bold new era of peace and justice for one united community of the two groups.
I can assure you that this place will always be funded, and always be open to any alt IDs looking for a home.
Thanks are in order to Eryk Davis Ester, who helped establish and fund this venture, Miss Terious for agreeing to run this center, and Space Ranger, who has always been the heart and soul of the alt ID community. Also, Outdoor Miner's enthusiasm for setting this place up, and Stoopid Cat's excellent speech in kicking off the festivities are greatly appreciated.
Alt ID's, we salute you!
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Nice Cobalt, but by doing this you have to work closely with an Alt Leader by the name of Lucifer Lass.
And to show I bear no ill will, I, too, shall bestow a gift...
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**HSST**
I did not give you permission to quote me, human!
When you're in Danger or in Trouble I will be there on the Double.
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Here are some quotes from the three curators at the Squid Center, Miss Terious, Space Ranger and Lucifer Lass. Sadly, Miss Terious no longer works here. Here is what she had to say on opening day: Originally posted by Myriad:  Good morning, Legion World!!!
Welcome to Opening Day of the Giant Squid Memorial Center for the Advancement of Alt-ID Culture. Or, as we affectionately call it, the Squid Center. *applause*
I encourage all Alts and Alt-friendly LMBers to take the podium and share any stories or experiences with Alt-ID culture.
We'll be here all day and refreshments are being served in the [b]Main Ballroom. There are also several Galleries featuring the exhibits of Alt-artists. The Antiquities Room showcases archaeological relics and treasures of the Alt community. And there is the Living History Diorama which re-enacts great moments in the timeline of Alt-IDs. More will be unveiled as the Center develops. For now I turn the podium over to... [/b] And here is a quote from Space Ranger, who still holds his position here at the Squid Center. As Spiritual Leader of the Alt ID community, his importance cannot be emphasized enough! We salute you, Space Ranger! Originally posted by Space Ranger:
Sentients,
This new center is a marvelous start towards improving relations between the Real Posters and the altID community.
Miss T you are to be congradulated for your fine work here.
Cobalt, EDE, Kid Prime, Abin, HighPriestessViviane, and all the others who made this possible with their hard work and dedication to the well being of All inhabitants of Legion World should be awwarded the highest honors LW has to offer for their fine work!
Truth and Justice shall Prevail
(steps off soap-box) Lucifer Lass was the third of the trio to curate at the Squid Center, and we have decided that she will continue to fill this position, as long she remains in good standing with Legion World. No matter what your opinions of her, one thing is certain: she is strong enough to fight for her beliefs! Originally posted by Lucifer Lass:
So, for the grand entrance...
<a sudden chill comes over the room, dispelled just as quickly by the heat of flames rising in the center of the reception area; the smell of brimstone fills the air>
<suddenly a large Victorian bed appears in the center of the room; standing on the center of the bed, a form, very feminine, and dressed in black leather and a flowing cape and two whiplike belts dancing behind her.>
<the flames subside; the female steps off the bed and approaches the podium>
So... what brings me to Legion World, you might ask? Well, to bring legitimacy to this new joint they needed someone who could serve as a connection to the ancestral heritage of the alt-IDs. As a card carrying member of the House of Lard, I got the call.
I look forward to working with Miss Terious and Space Ranger.
Oh, and keep a close watch on your privates, fellas.
<leans back on bed, then rolls over to the side, resting her head on her arm; the bed begins to levitate, then spins increasingly rapidly, before disappearing>
..and that's the exit.
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Originally posted by Stoopid Cat:
**HSST**
I did not give you permission to quote me, human! I apologize Stoopid Cat, but I think it would be beneficial for the Alt ID community as a whole. I hope you understand!
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I still retain my ownership here (being that all of HPV's funds are now mine). As an owner I wish to be notified of all decisions.
And to show I bear no ill will, I, too, shall bestow a gift...
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I wonder who the new political liason to the alts will be.
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Jeepers! You couldn't use this transfer as an excuse to dump Lucifer Lass?
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She's probably another lover of Cobalt, he's usually sweet on them. That's why Myriad and I get his rough side, I say no and she used him for his body.
And to show I bear no ill will, I, too, shall bestow a gift...
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Since the reboot I've used nothing.
Virtual sweethearts are more complicated than the real thing and much less enjoyable.
But Pizzazz is the kind of woman who can tame that married Ggrrggian. You go girl!
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Originally posted by Myriad:
But Pizzazz is the kind of woman who can tame that married Ggrrggian. You go girl! (eyes glow green) But that wife with have to go.
And to show I bear no ill will, I, too, shall bestow a gift...
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Good luck with that one too! Then again, he may dump the Tart for you. I think he likes you better than he ever liked Miss T.
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The Dark Tart is his wife, no wonder she has no money to spend on her shopping trips.
And to show I bear no ill will, I, too, shall bestow a gift...
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Originally posted by Eryk Davis Ester:
Jeepers! You couldn't use this transfer as an excuse to dump Lucifer Lass? *Gulp!* I was going to let you be the one to tell her! Originally posted by Pizzazz:
I still retain my ownership here (being that all of HPV's funds are now mine). As an owner I wish to be notified of all decisions. Well, we're just waiting for the space-lawyers to transfer Viv's money from Opal to you before we make that announcment, Pizzy? Are you blood-related too? Originally posted by Myriad:
I wonder who the new political liason to the alts will be. We're now reviewing new candidates for the job. People being considered are Stoopid Cat (one of the first Alts to be a leader), Space Tart (the first LMB alt ID) and a few other candidates. Anyone interested should inform us ASAP! We're trying to get this off the ground again and then leave it to the alt IDs to run!
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Originally posted by Pizzazz:
I still retain my ownership here (being that all of HPV's funds are now mine). As an owner I wish to be notified of all decisions. Well, we're just waiting for the space-lawyers to transfer Viv's money from Opal to you before we make that announcment, Pizzy? Are you blood-related too? I am not of her blood, she personally handed all her interest in LegionWorld over to me, being that I am her laison, everything that Viviane and Avalon owned or shared interest in LegionWorld lawfully belong to me.
And to show I bear no ill will, I, too, shall bestow a gift...
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<opens doors> (One quick stop to check on EDE\'s hippie army and the possible Mayavale connections, but nothing there yet. Still, I'm worried about Eryk...) (With him incapacitated and Viv evil, that makes me the only real owner of this place with an invested interest. With is quite the coincidence, since this is exactly where I believe I can get a sense of where Dr. Mayavale is.) (After all, he is an alt ID, and he may stop in here from time to time. The Alts mainly run this building without any of us checking in, so I wonder how things have progressed. I know Space Ranger has been busy, so I wonder if the lady of the house is in. And if I should be as scared of her as I used to be...) Lucifer Lass? Lucy, are you around?! I'm looking for Dr. Mayavale... (Willikers! Why didn't I think of it? Lucy is *thee* female baddie for the LMB...maybe she has some thoughts on why Viv went rogue and is now our resident female baddie? Maybe she can help?)
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Hm…no luck finding Mayavale or Lucifer Lass…
To be honest, I haven’t heard from either of them in some time—which is never a good thing. I wonder what that’s all about? Still, Dr. Mayavale might have been useful in helping me regain my powers – I’ll leave this encrypted message for him to contact me if he returns.
I guess this side journey was a bust and I’m back to square one. And hear I thought hallucinogenics and wheezing mists might cure all my problems.
Hm, what’s this? Some ancient Alt ID artifact/poem? I never noticed it before:
World of Legion Prophesy 2933
Strong they stand, but one day they’ll fall,
By the hands of the greatest traitor of them all,
An Alt, a lurker, he will attack,
He poses as good, but his soul is black,
This prophecy I give with woe,
Posing as real, an Alt is their foe
- The Ancient Alt ID Prophet
Ancient Alt ID Prophet? Funny that I should see this now, after all this time…maybe my spiritual awareness powers are kicking in…no, I’m just spooked by recent events. This must be rubbish…
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So my friend, I find you here close to the sign of foreboding. Tis strange is it not that you have never seen this before.
Many days ago during a raid on the barbarians of the north a similar message appeared in the tents of my seers. After consulting the auguries they told me to return to Legion world to seek out the Triumvir and his pilus primus the Lord Faraway.
Does thou know what this message means?
Bring me Mead and Meat,
NOW Slave!!
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Hrun, I’m afraid I don’t. But you’ve just confirmed that I think it holds some deeper meaning. Prophecies and seers…definitely not a good sign.
An alt posing as real? A traitor? This could mean Viviane of course, but she’s not exactly posing as our ally right now—and I don’t think she’s acting against us freely anymore.
Could this have something to do with the attack on Faraway…?
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An Attack on Faraway!!!!!
This is bad news indeed. Should the loyal Varangians of his Legion hear news of this they will invade Legion World seeking revenge.
I must go to him, Where is he?
Bring me Mead and Meat,
NOW Slave!!
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