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Mark Brader
Jan 8, 2014, 12:14:40 AM1/8/14
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-10-28,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Clueless, and are used
here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been
retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see my
2013-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
1900-08?
2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
sentenced to death in the US.
3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
whacks"?
4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
found sliced in half at the waist.
5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
Who was he?
7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
"The History of the World, Part I".
8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
he was voted the worst Briton in history.
10. Dubbed "America's first serial killer", during the 1893 World's
Fair in Chicago this murderer lured victims to his "castle" or
"hotel", where their bodies were dropped by secret chute to
the basement and dismembered. ObCanCon: He also buried some
victims in a cellar in Toronto. What was his name?
* Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has been in
production since 1974. Here we give you description paraphrased
from the first-edition "Monster Manual" (1977), and you name the
creature being described.
1. This is a reptilian monster. Although it has 8 legs, its
slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
meets its glance.
Frequency: Uncommon
Armor Class: 4
Hit Dice: 6 + 1
Intelligence: Animal
Alignment: Neutral
2. This monster is created magically by fashioning a man-shaped
clay statue, then proceeding through an uninterrupted ritual
using a resurrection spell, an animate-objects spell, a commune
spell, a prayer spell, and a bless spell. Once created, the
creature is under the command of the cleric who created it.
Frequency: Very Rare
Armor Class: 7
Hit Dice: 50 hit points
Intelligence: Non-
Alignment: Neutral
3. This foul, voracious carnivore has the body of a vulture,
but the upper torso and head of a woman. Any creature hearing
its sweet-sounding call will proceed towards it unless they
save vs. magic.
Frequency: Rare
Armor Class: 7
Hit Dice: 3
Intelligence: Low
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
4. This inhabits sylvan woodlands. It is interested primarily
in sport -- frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs, etc.
It resents intrusion (except by comely females), but can
sometimes be lured with superior wine. The skin of the upper
body is tan to light brown, its hair elsewhere being medium
brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Horns and hooves are black.
Frequency: Uncommon
Armor Class: 5
Hit Dice: 5
Intelligence: Very
Alignment: Neutral
5. The globular body of this monster is supported by levitation;
it floats slowly about, as it wills. Atop the sphere are
10 eyestalks, while in its central area is a great 11th eye
and a large mouth filled with pointed teeth. It is able to
withstand the loss of its eyestalks, so these members are not
computed as part of its hit-point damage potential, and lost
eyestalks will eventually grow back. The various eyes each have
a different function -- charm spells, sleep spell, slow spell,
disintegrate ray, anti-magic ray, and more.
Frequency: Very rare
Armor Class: 0/2/7
Hit Dice: 45-75 hit points
Intelligence: Exceptional
Alignment: Lawful evil
6. This is probably the result of genetic experimentation by some
insane wizard. It is a ravenous eater, aggressive hunter,
and evil-tempered at all times. It has brownish-black to
yellow-brown fur and feathers. It attacks with its great claws
and snapping beak, and then grasps a victim and squeezes and
bites it to death. If it scores a paw hit of 18 or better with
either of its forelimbs, it has dragged the victim to itself;
the opponent will then take an additional 2-16 hit points
damage from the hug on that melee round and every melee round
thereafter until the monster is killed.
Frequency: Rare
Armor Class: 5
Hit Dice: 5 + 2
Intelligence: Low
Alignment: Neutral
7. This creature is found only in warm climates. It attacks by
means of a stab with two tusks, a grab and squeeze with its
trunk, and then two tramplings with its front feet. It is
relatively intelligent and will not trunk-attack creatures
which will harm its trunk (with a spiky hat, for example).
It can be trained to carry equipment and/or men.
Frequency: Common
Armor Class: 6
Hit Dice: 10
Intelligence: Semi-
Alignment: Neutral
8. Its hindquarters are those of a huge goat, its forepaws are those
of a lion, its body sports dragon wings, and it has 3 large
heads. Its dragon head can breathe fire, causing 3-24 points
damage (saving throw applicable).
Frequency: Rare
Armor Class: 6/5/2
Hit Dice: 9
Intelligence: Semi-
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
9. This prefers a dismal lair, so it's typically found in caves
or underground. It has a lion body, bat wings, and human head.
It is usually found outside its lair hunting for human victims,
its favorite prey.
Frequency: Uncommon
Armor Class: 4
Hit Dice: 6+3
Intelligence: Low
Alignment: Lawful Evil
10. An entire community of these lives in a single dwelling -- a
veritable castle of mud and logs, with walls at least 5 feet
(1.5 m) thick. These intelligent but docile creatures will flee
any attack if at all possible, but if cornered, or if their huge
lodge is threatened, they will fight fiercely. They sometimes
trade, and if coins or other valuables are offered, they can
sometimes be persuaded to undertake the building of structures
if there is water near the building site. Give the monster's
full name.
Frequency: Very Rare
Armor Class: 6
Hit Dice: 4
Intelligence: Low to Average
Alignment: Neutral
--
Mark Brader | Nature is often much more interesting than we would
Toronto | like her to be. However when we finally do understand
m...@vex.net | something, we strike our foreheads and cry "Of course!",
| and then marvel at how beautifully simple it was
| all the time. -- Leigh Palmer
My text in this article is in the public domain.
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Clueless, and are used
here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been
retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see my
2013-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
1900-08?
2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
sentenced to death in the US.
3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
whacks"?
4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
found sliced in half at the waist.
5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
Who was he?
7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
"The History of the World, Part I".
8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
he was voted the worst Briton in history.
10. Dubbed "America's first serial killer", during the 1893 World's
Fair in Chicago this murderer lured victims to his "castle" or
"hotel", where their bodies were dropped by secret chute to
the basement and dismembered. ObCanCon: He also buried some
victims in a cellar in Toronto. What was his name?
* Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has been in
production since 1974. Here we give you description paraphrased
from the first-edition "Monster Manual" (1977), and you name the
creature being described.
1. This is a reptilian monster. Although it has 8 legs, its
slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
meets its glance.
Frequency: Uncommon
Armor Class: 4
Hit Dice: 6 + 1
Intelligence: Animal
Alignment: Neutral
2. This monster is created magically by fashioning a man-shaped
clay statue, then proceeding through an uninterrupted ritual
using a resurrection spell, an animate-objects spell, a commune
spell, a prayer spell, and a bless spell. Once created, the
creature is under the command of the cleric who created it.
Frequency: Very Rare
Armor Class: 7
Hit Dice: 50 hit points
Intelligence: Non-
Alignment: Neutral
3. This foul, voracious carnivore has the body of a vulture,
but the upper torso and head of a woman. Any creature hearing
its sweet-sounding call will proceed towards it unless they
save vs. magic.
Frequency: Rare
Armor Class: 7
Hit Dice: 3
Intelligence: Low
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
4. This inhabits sylvan woodlands. It is interested primarily
in sport -- frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs, etc.
It resents intrusion (except by comely females), but can
sometimes be lured with superior wine. The skin of the upper
body is tan to light brown, its hair elsewhere being medium
brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Horns and hooves are black.
Frequency: Uncommon
Armor Class: 5
Hit Dice: 5
Intelligence: Very
Alignment: Neutral
5. The globular body of this monster is supported by levitation;
it floats slowly about, as it wills. Atop the sphere are
10 eyestalks, while in its central area is a great 11th eye
and a large mouth filled with pointed teeth. It is able to
withstand the loss of its eyestalks, so these members are not
computed as part of its hit-point damage potential, and lost
eyestalks will eventually grow back. The various eyes each have
a different function -- charm spells, sleep spell, slow spell,
disintegrate ray, anti-magic ray, and more.
Frequency: Very rare
Armor Class: 0/2/7
Hit Dice: 45-75 hit points
Intelligence: Exceptional
Alignment: Lawful evil
6. This is probably the result of genetic experimentation by some
insane wizard. It is a ravenous eater, aggressive hunter,
and evil-tempered at all times. It has brownish-black to
yellow-brown fur and feathers. It attacks with its great claws
and snapping beak, and then grasps a victim and squeezes and
bites it to death. If it scores a paw hit of 18 or better with
either of its forelimbs, it has dragged the victim to itself;
the opponent will then take an additional 2-16 hit points
damage from the hug on that melee round and every melee round
thereafter until the monster is killed.
Frequency: Rare
Armor Class: 5
Hit Dice: 5 + 2
Intelligence: Low
Alignment: Neutral
7. This creature is found only in warm climates. It attacks by
means of a stab with two tusks, a grab and squeeze with its
trunk, and then two tramplings with its front feet. It is
relatively intelligent and will not trunk-attack creatures
which will harm its trunk (with a spiky hat, for example).
It can be trained to carry equipment and/or men.
Frequency: Common
Armor Class: 6
Hit Dice: 10
Intelligence: Semi-
Alignment: Neutral
8. Its hindquarters are those of a huge goat, its forepaws are those
of a lion, its body sports dragon wings, and it has 3 large
heads. Its dragon head can breathe fire, causing 3-24 points
damage (saving throw applicable).
Frequency: Rare
Armor Class: 6/5/2
Hit Dice: 9
Intelligence: Semi-
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
9. This prefers a dismal lair, so it's typically found in caves
or underground. It has a lion body, bat wings, and human head.
It is usually found outside its lair hunting for human victims,
its favorite prey.
Frequency: Uncommon
Armor Class: 4
Hit Dice: 6+3
Intelligence: Low
Alignment: Lawful Evil
10. An entire community of these lives in a single dwelling -- a
veritable castle of mud and logs, with walls at least 5 feet
(1.5 m) thick. These intelligent but docile creatures will flee
any attack if at all possible, but if cornered, or if their huge
lodge is threatened, they will fight fiercely. They sometimes
trade, and if coins or other valuables are offered, they can
sometimes be persuaded to undertake the building of structures
if there is water near the building site. Give the monster's
full name.
Frequency: Very Rare
Armor Class: 6
Hit Dice: 4
Intelligence: Low to Average
Alignment: Neutral
--
Mark Brader | Nature is often much more interesting than we would
Toronto | like her to be. However when we finally do understand
m...@vex.net | something, we strike our foreheads and cry "Of course!",
| and then marvel at how beautifully simple it was
| all the time. -- Leigh Palmer
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Joshua Kreitzer
Jan 8, 2014, 1:01:44 AM1/8/14
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in
news:usGdnUMUafZdQ1HP...@vex.net:
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
the Black Dahlia
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
Elizabeth Bathory
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
Torquemada
> 8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
> during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
Valentine
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
>
> 4. This inhabits sylvan woodlands. It is interested primarily
> in sport -- frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs, etc.
> It resents intrusion (except by comely females), but can
> sometimes be lured with superior wine. The skin of the upper
> body is tan to light brown, its hair elsewhere being medium
> brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Horns and hooves are black.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5
> Intelligence: Very
> Alignment: Neutral
faun
> 8. Its hindquarters are those of a huge goat, its forepaws are those
> of a lion, its body sports dragon wings, and it has 3 large
> heads. Its dragon head can breathe fire, causing 3-24 points
> damage (saving throw applicable).
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 6/5/2
> Hit Dice: 9
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
griffin
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
news:usGdnUMUafZdQ1HP...@vex.net:
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
Lizzie Borden
> whacks"?
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
> 8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
> during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
>
> 2. This monster is created magically by fashioning a man-shaped
> clay statue, then proceeding through an uninterrupted ritual
> using a resurrection spell, an animate-objects spell, a commune
> spell, a prayer spell, and a bless spell. Once created, the
> creature is under the command of the cleric who created it.
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 50 hit points
> Intelligence: Non-
> Alignment: Neutral
golem
> clay statue, then proceeding through an uninterrupted ritual
> using a resurrection spell, an animate-objects spell, a commune
> spell, a prayer spell, and a bless spell. Once created, the
> creature is under the command of the cleric who created it.
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 50 hit points
> Intelligence: Non-
> Alignment: Neutral
> 4. This inhabits sylvan woodlands. It is interested primarily
> in sport -- frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs, etc.
> It resents intrusion (except by comely females), but can
> sometimes be lured with superior wine. The skin of the upper
> body is tan to light brown, its hair elsewhere being medium
> brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Horns and hooves are black.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5
> Intelligence: Very
> Alignment: Neutral
> 8. Its hindquarters are those of a huge goat, its forepaws are those
> of a lion, its body sports dragon wings, and it has 3 large
> heads. Its dragon head can breathe fire, causing 3-24 points
> damage (saving throw applicable).
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 6/5/2
> Hit Dice: 9
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Dan Tilque
Jan 8, 2014, 5:21:47 AM1/8/14
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
>
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
Elizabeth Borden
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
>
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
>
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
>
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
>
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
>
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
>
> 8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
> during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
>
> 9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
> he was voted the worst Briton in history.
>
> 10. Dubbed "America's first serial killer", during the 1893 World's
> Fair in Chicago this murderer lured victims to his "castle" or
> "hotel", where their bodies were dropped by secret chute to
> the basement and dismembered. ObCanCon: He also buried some
> victims in a cellar in Toronto. What was his name?
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
>
> The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has been in
> production since 1974. Here we give you description paraphrased
> from the first-edition "Monster Manual" (1977), and you name the
> creature being described.
>
> 1. This is a reptilian monster. Although it has 8 legs, its
> slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
> has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
> of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
> meets its glance.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6 + 1
> Intelligence: Animal
> Alignment: Neutral
>
> 2. This monster is created magically by fashioning a man-shaped
> clay statue, then proceeding through an uninterrupted ritual
> using a resurrection spell, an animate-objects spell, a commune
> spell, a prayer spell, and a bless spell. Once created, the
> creature is under the command of the cleric who created it.
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 50 hit points
> Intelligence: Non-
> Alignment: Neutral
>
> 3. This foul, voracious carnivore has the body of a vulture,
> but the upper torso and head of a woman. Any creature hearing
> its sweet-sounding call will proceed towards it unless they
> save vs. magic.
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
>
> 4. This inhabits sylvan woodlands. It is interested primarily
> in sport -- frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs, etc.
> It resents intrusion (except by comely females), but can
> sometimes be lured with superior wine. The skin of the upper
> body is tan to light brown, its hair elsewhere being medium
> brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Horns and hooves are black.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5
> Intelligence: Very
> Alignment: Neutral
>
> 7. This creature is found only in warm climates. It attacks by
> means of a stab with two tusks, a grab and squeeze with its
> trunk, and then two tramplings with its front feet. It is
> relatively intelligent and will not trunk-attack creatures
> which will harm its trunk (with a spiky hat, for example).
> It can be trained to carry equipment and/or men.
>
> Frequency: Common
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 10
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Neutral
>
> 8. Its hindquarters are those of a huge goat, its forepaws are those
> of a lion, its body sports dragon wings, and it has 3 large
> heads. Its dragon head can breathe fire, causing 3-24 points
> damage (saving throw applicable).
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 6/5/2
> Hit Dice: 9
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
>
> 9. This prefers a dismal lair, so it's typically found in caves
> or underground. It has a lion body, bat wings, and human head.
> It is usually found outside its lair hunting for human victims,
> its favorite prey.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6+3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Lawful Evil
>
> 10. An entire community of these lives in a single dwelling -- a
> veritable castle of mud and logs, with walls at least 5 feet
> (1.5 m) thick. These intelligent but docile creatures will flee
> any attack if at all possible, but if cornered, or if their huge
> lodge is threatened, they will fight fiercely. They sometimes
> trade, and if coins or other valuables are offered, they can
> sometimes be persuaded to undertake the building of structures
> if there is water near the building site. Give the monster's
> full name.
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 4
> Intelligence: Low to Average
> Alignment: Neutral
>
--
Helix, if everything goes according to plan, the plan has been
compromised. -- Sam Starfall in "Freefall"
Marc Dashevsky
Jan 8, 2014, 2:15:30 PM1/8/14
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In article <usGdnUMUafZdQ1HP...@vex.net>, m...@vex.net says...
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
Black Dahlia
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
>
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
Vlad the Impaler [I'm grateful for the hint]
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
Torquemada
> 8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
> during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
>
> 9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
> he was voted the worst Briton in history.
Jack the Ripper
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
>
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
Lizzie Borden
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
>
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
>
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
> 8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
> during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
>
> 9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
> he was voted the worst Briton in history.
Peter Smyth
Jan 8, 2014, 2:30:07 PM1/8/14
to
Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
>
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
>
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
>
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
>
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
Vlad the Impaler
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
>
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
>
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
>
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
>
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
>
> 8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
> during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
>
> 9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
> he was voted the worst Briton in history.
Jack the Ripper
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
>
> 8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
> during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
>
> 9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
> he was voted the worst Briton in history.
> 10. Dubbed "America's first serial killer", during the 1893 World's
> Fair in Chicago this murderer lured victims to his "castle" or
> "hotel", where their bodies were dropped by secret chute to
> the basement and dismembered. ObCanCon: He also buried some
> victims in a cellar in Toronto. What was his name?
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
>
> The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has been in
> production since 1974. Here we give you description paraphrased
> from the first-edition "Monster Manual" (1977), and you name the
> creature being described.
>
> 1. This is a reptilian monster. Although it has 8 legs, its
> slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
> has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
> of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
> meets its glance.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6 + 1
> Intelligence: Animal
> Alignment: Neutral
Basilisk
> Fair in Chicago this murderer lured victims to his "castle" or
> "hotel", where their bodies were dropped by secret chute to
> the basement and dismembered. ObCanCon: He also buried some
> victims in a cellar in Toronto. What was his name?
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
>
> The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has been in
> production since 1974. Here we give you description paraphrased
> from the first-edition "Monster Manual" (1977), and you name the
> creature being described.
>
> 1. This is a reptilian monster. Although it has 8 legs, its
> slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
> has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
> of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
> meets its glance.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6 + 1
> Intelligence: Animal
> Alignment: Neutral
> 2. This monster is created magically by fashioning a man-shaped
> clay statue, then proceeding through an uninterrupted ritual
> using a resurrection spell, an animate-objects spell, a commune
> spell, a prayer spell, and a bless spell. Once created, the
> creature is under the command of the cleric who created it.
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 50 hit points
> Intelligence: Non-
> Alignment: Neutral
Golem
> clay statue, then proceeding through an uninterrupted ritual
> using a resurrection spell, an animate-objects spell, a commune
> spell, a prayer spell, and a bless spell. Once created, the
> creature is under the command of the cleric who created it.
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 50 hit points
> Intelligence: Non-
> Alignment: Neutral
> 3. This foul, voracious carnivore has the body of a vulture,
> but the upper torso and head of a woman. Any creature hearing
> its sweet-sounding call will proceed towards it unless they
> save vs. magic.
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Harpy
> but the upper torso and head of a woman. Any creature hearing
> its sweet-sounding call will proceed towards it unless they
> save vs. magic.
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
> 4. This inhabits sylvan woodlands. It is interested primarily
> in sport -- frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs, etc.
> It resents intrusion (except by comely females), but can
> sometimes be lured with superior wine. The skin of the upper
> body is tan to light brown, its hair elsewhere being medium
> brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Horns and hooves are black.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5
> Intelligence: Very
> Alignment: Neutral
Centaur
> in sport -- frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs, etc.
> It resents intrusion (except by comely females), but can
> sometimes be lured with superior wine. The skin of the upper
> body is tan to light brown, its hair elsewhere being medium
> brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Horns and hooves are black.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5
> Intelligence: Very
> Alignment: Neutral
> 8. Its hindquarters are those of a huge goat, its forepaws are those
> of a lion, its body sports dragon wings, and it has 3 large
> heads. Its dragon head can breathe fire, causing 3-24 points
> damage (saving throw applicable).
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 6/5/2
> Hit Dice: 9
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Hydra
> of a lion, its body sports dragon wings, and it has 3 large
> heads. Its dragon head can breathe fire, causing 3-24 points
> damage (saving throw applicable).
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 6/5/2
> Hit Dice: 9
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
> 9. This prefers a dismal lair, so it's typically found in caves
> or underground. It has a lion body, bat wings, and human head.
> It is usually found outside its lair hunting for human victims,
> its favorite prey.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6+3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Lawful Evil
>
> 10. An entire community of these lives in a single dwelling -- a
> veritable castle of mud and logs, with walls at least 5 feet
> (1.5 m) thick. These intelligent but docile creatures will flee
> any attack if at all possible, but if cornered, or if their huge
> lodge is threatened, they will fight fiercely. They sometimes
> trade, and if coins or other valuables are offered, they can
> sometimes be persuaded to undertake the building of structures
> if there is water near the building site. Give the monster's
> full name.
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 4
> Intelligence: Low to Average
> Alignment: Neutral
Peter Smyth
> or underground. It has a lion body, bat wings, and human head.
> It is usually found outside its lair hunting for human victims,
> its favorite prey.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6+3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Lawful Evil
>
> 10. An entire community of these lives in a single dwelling -- a
> veritable castle of mud and logs, with walls at least 5 feet
> (1.5 m) thick. These intelligent but docile creatures will flee
> any attack if at all possible, but if cornered, or if their huge
> lodge is threatened, they will fight fiercely. They sometimes
> trade, and if coins or other valuables are offered, they can
> sometimes be persuaded to undertake the building of structures
> if there is water near the building site. Give the monster's
> full name.
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 4
> Intelligence: Low to Average
> Alignment: Neutral
Dan Blum
Jan 8, 2014, 3:33:18 PM1/8/14
to
Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
Jesperson; Johanssen
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
> 9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
> he was voted the worst Briton in history.
> 10. Dubbed "America's first serial killer", during the 1893 World's
> Fair in Chicago this murderer lured victims to his "castle" or
> "hotel", where their bodies were dropped by secret chute to
> the basement and dismembered. ObCanCon: He also buried some
> victims in a cellar in Toronto. What was his name?
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
> 1. This is a reptilian monster. Although it has 8 legs, its
> slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
> has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
> of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
> meets its glance.
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6 + 1
> Intelligence: Animal
> Alignment: Neutral
basilisk
> slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
> has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
> of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
> meets its glance.
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6 + 1
> Intelligence: Animal
> Alignment: Neutral
> 2. This monster is created magically by fashioning a man-shaped
> clay statue, then proceeding through an uninterrupted ritual
> using a resurrection spell, an animate-objects spell, a commune
> spell, a prayer spell, and a bless spell. Once created, the
> creature is under the command of the cleric who created it.
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 50 hit points
> Intelligence: Non-
> Alignment: Neutral
> 3. This foul, voracious carnivore has the body of a vulture,
> but the upper torso and head of a woman. Any creature hearing
> its sweet-sounding call will proceed towards it unless they
> save vs. magic.
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
> 4. This inhabits sylvan woodlands. It is interested primarily
> in sport -- frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs, etc.
> It resents intrusion (except by comely females), but can
> sometimes be lured with superior wine. The skin of the upper
> body is tan to light brown, its hair elsewhere being medium
> brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Horns and hooves are black.
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5
> Intelligence: Very
> Alignment: Neutral
> 5. The globular body of this monster is supported by levitation;
> it floats slowly about, as it wills. Atop the sphere are
> 10 eyestalks, while in its central area is a great 11th eye
> and a large mouth filled with pointed teeth. It is able to
> withstand the loss of its eyestalks, so these members are not
> computed as part of its hit-point damage potential, and lost
> eyestalks will eventually grow back. The various eyes each have
> a different function -- charm spells, sleep spell, slow spell,
> disintegrate ray, anti-magic ray, and more.
> Frequency: Very rare
> Armor Class: 0/2/7
> Hit Dice: 45-75 hit points
> Intelligence: Exceptional
> Alignment: Lawful evil
> 6. This is probably the result of genetic experimentation by some
> insane wizard. It is a ravenous eater, aggressive hunter,
> and evil-tempered at all times. It has brownish-black to
> yellow-brown fur and feathers. It attacks with its great claws
> and snapping beak, and then grasps a victim and squeezes and
> bites it to death. If it scores a paw hit of 18 or better with
> either of its forelimbs, it has dragged the victim to itself;
> the opponent will then take an additional 2-16 hit points
> damage from the hug on that melee round and every melee round
> thereafter until the monster is killed.
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5 + 2
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Neutral
> 7. This creature is found only in warm climates. It attacks by
> means of a stab with two tusks, a grab and squeeze with its
> trunk, and then two tramplings with its front feet. It is
> relatively intelligent and will not trunk-attack creatures
> which will harm its trunk (with a spiky hat, for example).
> It can be trained to carry equipment and/or men.
> Frequency: Common
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 10
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Neutral
> 8. Its hindquarters are those of a huge goat, its forepaws are those
> of a lion, its body sports dragon wings, and it has 3 large
> heads. Its dragon head can breathe fire, causing 3-24 points
> damage (saving throw applicable).
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 6/5/2
> Hit Dice: 9
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
> 9. This prefers a dismal lair, so it's typically found in caves
> or underground. It has a lion body, bat wings, and human head.
> It is usually found outside its lair hunting for human victims,
> its favorite prey.
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6+3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Lawful Evil
> 10. An entire community of these lives in a single dwelling -- a
> veritable castle of mud and logs, with walls at least 5 feet
> (1.5 m) thick. These intelligent but docile creatures will flee
> any attack if at all possible, but if cornered, or if their huge
> lodge is threatened, they will fight fiercely. They sometimes
> trade, and if coins or other valuables are offered, they can
> sometimes be persuaded to undertake the building of structures
> if there is water near the building site. Give the monster's
> full name.
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 4
> Intelligence: Low to Average
> Alignment: Neutral
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"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Erland Sommarskog
Jan 8, 2014, 3:43:37 PM1/8/14
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> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
Erszebet Bartholy
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
model for a literary figure.
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
>
> 1. This is a reptilian monster. Although it has 8 legs, its
> slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
> has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
> of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
> meets its glance.
Cockatrice
> slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
> has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
> of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
> meets its glance.
(Never played D&D as such, but spent some time on (net)hack. When finding
the scroll of genocide, the quick response was always a lowercase c.)
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
swp
Jan 8, 2014, 4:03:24 PM1/8/14
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On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 12:14:40 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
belle gunness
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
> 8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
> during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
> 9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
> he was voted the worst Briton in history.
> 10. Dubbed "America's first serial killer", during the 1893 World's
> Fair in Chicago this murderer lured victims to his "castle" or
> "hotel", where their bodies were dropped by secret chute to
> the basement and dismembered. ObCanCon: He also buried some
> victims in a cellar in Toronto. What was his name?
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
>
> The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has been in
> production since 1974. Here we give you description paraphrased
> from the first-edition "Monster Manual" (1977), and you name the
> creature being described.
>
> 1. This is a reptilian monster. Although it has 8 legs, its
> slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
> has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
> of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
> meets its glance.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6 + 1
> Intelligence: Animal
> Alignment: Neutral
> 2. This monster is created magically by fashioning a man-shaped
> clay statue, then proceeding through an uninterrupted ritual
> using a resurrection spell, an animate-objects spell, a commune
> spell, a prayer spell, and a bless spell. Once created, the
> creature is under the command of the cleric who created it.
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 50 hit points
> Intelligence: Non-
> Alignment: Neutral
> 3. This foul, voracious carnivore has the body of a vulture,
> but the upper torso and head of a woman. Any creature hearing
> its sweet-sounding call will proceed towards it unless they
> save vs. magic.
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
> 4. This inhabits sylvan woodlands. It is interested primarily
> in sport -- frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs, etc.
> It resents intrusion (except by comely females), but can
> sometimes be lured with superior wine. The skin of the upper
> body is tan to light brown, its hair elsewhere being medium
> brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Horns and hooves are black.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5
> Intelligence: Very
> Alignment: Neutral
> 5. The globular body of this monster is supported by levitation;
> it floats slowly about, as it wills. Atop the sphere are
> 10 eyestalks, while in its central area is a great 11th eye
> and a large mouth filled with pointed teeth. It is able to
> withstand the loss of its eyestalks, so these members are not
> computed as part of its hit-point damage potential, and lost
> eyestalks will eventually grow back. The various eyes each have
> a different function -- charm spells, sleep spell, slow spell,
> disintegrate ray, anti-magic ray, and more.
>
> Frequency: Very rare
> Armor Class: 0/2/7
> Hit Dice: 45-75 hit points
> Intelligence: Exceptional
> Alignment: Lawful evil
> 6. This is probably the result of genetic experimentation by some
> insane wizard. It is a ravenous eater, aggressive hunter,
> and evil-tempered at all times. It has brownish-black to
> yellow-brown fur and feathers. It attacks with its great claws
> and snapping beak, and then grasps a victim and squeezes and
> bites it to death. If it scores a paw hit of 18 or better with
> either of its forelimbs, it has dragged the victim to itself;
> the opponent will then take an additional 2-16 hit points
> damage from the hug on that melee round and every melee round
> thereafter until the monster is killed.
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5 + 2
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Neutral
> 7. This creature is found only in warm climates. It attacks by
> means of a stab with two tusks, a grab and squeeze with its
> trunk, and then two tramplings with its front feet. It is
> relatively intelligent and will not trunk-attack creatures
> which will harm its trunk (with a spiky hat, for example).
> It can be trained to carry equipment and/or men.
>
> Frequency: Common
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 10
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Neutral
> 8. Its hindquarters are those of a huge goat, its forepaws are those
> of a lion, its body sports dragon wings, and it has 3 large
> heads. Its dragon head can breathe fire, causing 3-24 points
> damage (saving throw applicable).
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 6/5/2
> Hit Dice: 9
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
> 9. This prefers a dismal lair, so it's typically found in caves
> or underground. It has a lion body, bat wings, and human head.
> It is usually found outside its lair hunting for human victims,
> its favorite prey.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6+3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Lawful Evil
> 10. An entire community of these lives in a single dwelling -- a
> veritable castle of mud and logs, with walls at least 5 feet
> (1.5 m) thick. These intelligent but docile creatures will flee
> any attack if at all possible, but if cornered, or if their huge
> lodge is threatened, they will fight fiercely. They sometimes
> trade, and if coins or other valuables are offered, they can
> sometimes be persuaded to undertake the building of structures
> if there is water near the building site. Give the monster's
> full name.
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 4
> Intelligence: Low to Average
> Alignment: Neutral
swp
Pete
Jan 8, 2014, 4:15:01 PM1/8/14
to
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-10-28,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Clueless, and are used
> here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been
> retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see my
> 2013-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
>
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
Lizzie Borden
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Clueless, and are used
> here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been
> retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see my
> 2013-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
>
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
>
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
>
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
>
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
>
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
>
> 8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
> during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
>
> 9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
> he was voted the worst Briton in history.
>
> 10. Dubbed "America's first serial killer", during the 1893 World's
> Fair in Chicago this murderer lured victims to his "castle" or
> "hotel", where their bodies were dropped by secret chute to
> the basement and dismembered. ObCanCon: He also buried some
> victims in a cellar in Toronto. What was his name?
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
>
> The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has been in
> production since 1974. Here we give you description paraphrased
> from the first-edition "Monster Manual" (1977), and you name the
> creature being described.
>
>
Pete
robpparker SPAM @foroptusnet.com.aume Rob Parker
Jan 9, 2014, 1:08:09 AM1/9/14
to
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
Lizzie Borden
> whacks"?
"when she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one"
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
Rob
Jeffrey Turner
Jan 9, 2014, 2:21:31 PM1/9/14
to
On 1/8/2014 12:14 AM, Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
>
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
Lizzie Borden
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
>
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
>
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
>
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
> 8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
> during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
>
> 9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
> he was voted the worst Briton in history.
>
> 10. Dubbed "America's first serial killer", during the 1893 World's
> Fair in Chicago this murderer lured victims to his "castle" or
> "hotel", where their bodies were dropped by secret chute to
> the basement and dismembered. ObCanCon: He also buried some
> victims in a cellar in Toronto. What was his name?
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
>
> The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has been in
> production since 1974. Here we give you description paraphrased
> from the first-edition "Monster Manual" (1977), and you name the
> creature being described.
>
> 1. This is a reptilian monster. Although it has 8 legs, its
> slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
> has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
> of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
> meets its glance.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6 + 1
> Intelligence: Animal
> Alignment: Neutral
> 2. This monster is created magically by fashioning a man-shaped
> clay statue, then proceeding through an uninterrupted ritual
> using a resurrection spell, an animate-objects spell, a commune
> spell, a prayer spell, and a bless spell. Once created, the
> creature is under the command of the cleric who created it.
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 50 hit points
> Intelligence: Non-
> Alignment: Neutral
> 3. This foul, voracious carnivore has the body of a vulture,
> but the upper torso and head of a woman. Any creature hearing
> its sweet-sounding call will proceed towards it unless they
> save vs. magic.
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
> 4. This inhabits sylvan woodlands. It is interested primarily
> in sport -- frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs, etc.
> It resents intrusion (except by comely females), but can
> sometimes be lured with superior wine. The skin of the upper
> body is tan to light brown, its hair elsewhere being medium
> brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Horns and hooves are black.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5
> Intelligence: Very
> Alignment: Neutral
> 5. The globular body of this monster is supported by levitation;
> it floats slowly about, as it wills. Atop the sphere are
> 10 eyestalks, while in its central area is a great 11th eye
> and a large mouth filled with pointed teeth. It is able to
> withstand the loss of its eyestalks, so these members are not
> computed as part of its hit-point damage potential, and lost
> eyestalks will eventually grow back. The various eyes each have
> a different function -- charm spells, sleep spell, slow spell,
> disintegrate ray, anti-magic ray, and more.
>
> Frequency: Very rare
> Armor Class: 0/2/7
> Hit Dice: 45-75 hit points
> Intelligence: Exceptional
> Alignment: Lawful evil
> 8. Its hindquarters are those of a huge goat, its forepaws are those
> of a lion, its body sports dragon wings, and it has 3 large
> heads. Its dragon head can breathe fire, causing 3-24 points
> damage (saving throw applicable).
>
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 6/5/2
> Hit Dice: 9
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
> 9. This prefers a dismal lair, so it's typically found in caves
> or underground. It has a lion body, bat wings, and human head.
> It is usually found outside its lair hunting for human victims,
> its favorite prey.
>
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6+3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Lawful Evil
> 10. An entire community of these lives in a single dwelling -- a
> veritable castle of mud and logs, with walls at least 5 feet
> (1.5 m) thick. These intelligent but docile creatures will flee
> any attack if at all possible, but if cornered, or if their huge
> lodge is threatened, they will fight fiercely. They sometimes
> trade, and if coins or other valuables are offered, they can
> sometimes be persuaded to undertake the building of structures
> if there is water near the building site. Give the monster's
> full name.
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 4
> Intelligence: Low to Average
> Alignment: Neutral
--Jeff
Jason Kreitzer
Jan 10, 2014, 10:59:19 PM1/10/14
to
On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 12:14:40 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-10-28,
>
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
>
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
>
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
>
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
>
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
>
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
>
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
>
>
> All questions were written by members of Clueless, and are used
>
> here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been
>
> retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see my
>
> 2013-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
>
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
>
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
>
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
>
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
>
> 1900-08?
>
>
>
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
>
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
>
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
>
> sentenced to death in the US.
>
>
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
>
> whacks"?
Lizzie Borden
>
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
>
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
>
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
>
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
>
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
>
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
>
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
>
>
> All questions were written by members of Clueless, and are used
>
> here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been
>
> retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see my
>
> 2013-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
>
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
>
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
>
>
>
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
>
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
>
> 1900-08?
>
>
>
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
>
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
>
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
>
> sentenced to death in the US.
>
>
>
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
>
> whacks"?
>
>
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
>
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
>
> found sliced in half at the waist.
>
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
>
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
>
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
>
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
>
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
>
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
>
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
>
> Who was he?
>
>
>
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
>
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
>
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
>
> "The History of the World, Part I".
>
> Frequency: Very Rare
>
> Armor Class: 7
>
> Hit Dice: 50 hit points
>
> Intelligence: Non-
>
> Alignment: Neutral
>
>
>
> 3. This foul, voracious carnivore has the body of a vulture,
>
> but the upper torso and head of a woman. Any creature hearing
>
> its sweet-sounding call will proceed towards it unless they
>
> save vs. magic.
Mark Brader
Jan 11, 2014, 2:30:51 AM1/11/14
to
Mark Brader:
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
Ray and Faye Copeland. 4 for Stephen.
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
Lizzie Borden. 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Marc, Dan Blum, Stephen,
Pete, Rob, Jeff, and Jason.
A few days ago on "Jeopardy!", one of the contestants said he used
to live in the jail, or more precisely in the sheriff's quarters
attached to the jail, where Borden had been held.
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia. 4 for Joshua, Marc, Dan Blum,
Stephen, Pete, and Jason.
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
Elizabeth (or Erzs�bet) Bath�ry, as you will remember from RQ 120.
4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Stephen, and Jason. 3 for Erland.
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
Prince (Voivode) Vlad III "the Impaler" (or "Tepes" -- it's not
his name) or Dracula, of Wallachia. 4 for Dan Tilque, Marc, Peter,
Dan Blum, Erland, Stephen, Pete, Rob, and Jeff.
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
Tom�s de Torquemada, who the upper division of play in the Canadian
Inquisition is named after. 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Marc, Dan Blum,
Stephen, Pete, Rob, and Jason.
> 8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
> during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
St. Lawrence. 4 for Stephen.
> 9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
> he was voted the worst Briton in history.
Jack the Ripper. 4 for Marc, Peter, Dan Blum, and Stephen.
> 10. Dubbed "America's first serial killer", during the 1893 World's
> Fair in Chicago this murderer lured victims to his "castle" or
> "hotel", where their bodies were dropped by secret chute to
> the basement and dismembered. ObCanCon: He also buried some
> victims in a cellar in Toronto. What was his name?
Herman Webster Mudgett, alias H.H. Holmes. 4 for Dan Blum
and Stephen.
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
> The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has been in
> production since 1974. Here we give you description paraphrased
> from the first-edition "Monster Manual" (1977), and you name the
> creature being described.
In the original game this was the second-hardest round, after current
events.
> 1. This is a reptilian monster. Although it has 8 legs, its
> slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
> has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
> of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
> meets its glance.
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6 + 1
> Intelligence: Animal
> Alignment: Neutral
Basilisk. 4 for Dan Tilque, Peter, Dan Blum, Stephen, and Jeff.
> 2. This monster is created magically by fashioning a man-shaped
> clay statue, then proceeding through an uninterrupted ritual
> using a resurrection spell, an animate-objects spell, a commune
> spell, a prayer spell, and a bless spell. Once created, the
> creature is under the command of the cleric who created it.
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 50 hit points
> Intelligence: Non-
> Alignment: Neutral
(Clay) golem. 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Peter, Dan Blum, Stephen,
Jeff, and Jason.
> 3. This foul, voracious carnivore has the body of a vulture,
> but the upper torso and head of a woman. Any creature hearing
> its sweet-sounding call will proceed towards it unless they
> save vs. magic.
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Harpy or siren. 4 for Dan Tilque, Peter, Dan Blum, Stephen, Jeff,
and Jason.
> 4. This inhabits sylvan woodlands. It is interested primarily
> in sport -- frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs, etc.
> It resents intrusion (except by comely females), but can
> sometimes be lured with superior wine. The skin of the upper
> body is tan to light brown, its hair elsewhere being medium
> brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Horns and hooves are black.
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5
> Intelligence: Very
> Alignment: Neutral
Satyr or faun. 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, and Stephen.
> 5. The globular body of this monster is supported by levitation;
> it floats slowly about, as it wills. Atop the sphere are
> 10 eyestalks, while in its central area is a great 11th eye
> and a large mouth filled with pointed teeth. It is able to
> withstand the loss of its eyestalks, so these members are not
> computed as part of its hit-point damage potential, and lost
> eyestalks will eventually grow back. The various eyes each have
> a different function -- charm spells, sleep spell, slow spell,
> disintegrate ray, anti-magic ray, and more.
> Frequency: Very rare
> Armor Class: 0/2/7
> Hit Dice: 45-75 hit points
> Intelligence: Exceptional
> Alignment: Lawful evil
Beholder. 4 for Dan Blum, Stephen, and Jeff.
> 6. This is probably the result of genetic experimentation by some
> insane wizard. It is a ravenous eater, aggressive hunter,
> and evil-tempered at all times. It has brownish-black to
> yellow-brown fur and feathers. It attacks with its great claws
> and snapping beak, and then grasps a victim and squeezes and
> bites it to death. If it scores a paw hit of 18 or better with
> either of its forelimbs, it has dragged the victim to itself;
> the opponent will then take an additional 2-16 hit points
> damage from the hug on that melee round and every melee round
> thereafter until the monster is killed.
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5 + 2
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Neutral
Owlbear. 4 for Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, and Stephen.
> 7. This creature is found only in warm climates. It attacks by
> means of a stab with two tusks, a grab and squeeze with its
> trunk, and then two tramplings with its front feet. It is
> relatively intelligent and will not trunk-attack creatures
> which will harm its trunk (with a spiky hat, for example).
> It can be trained to carry equipment and/or men.
> Frequency: Common
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 10
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Neutral
Elephant. 4 for Dan Tilque, Peter, Dan Blum, Stephen, and Jeff.
> 8. Its hindquarters are those of a huge goat, its forepaws are those
> of a lion, its body sports dragon wings, and it has 3 large
> heads. Its dragon head can breathe fire, causing 3-24 points
> damage (saving throw applicable).
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 6/5/2
> Hit Dice: 9
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Chimera. 4 for Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Stephen, and Jeff.
A griffin or gryphon would have eagle's wings, not dragon wings,
and only one head. A hydra would have multiple heads, but not the
other features indicated.
> 9. This prefers a dismal lair, so it's typically found in caves
> or underground. It has a lion body, bat wings, and human head.
> It is usually found outside its lair hunting for human victims,
> its favorite prey.
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6+3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Lawful Evil
Manticore. 4 for Dan Blum and Stephen.
> 10. An entire community of these lives in a single dwelling -- a
> veritable castle of mud and logs, with walls at least 5 feet
> (1.5 m) thick. These intelligent but docile creatures will flee
> any attack if at all possible, but if cornered, or if their huge
> lodge is threatened, they will fight fiercely. They sometimes
> trade, and if coins or other valuables are offered, they can
> sometimes be persuaded to undertake the building of structures
> if there is water near the building site. Give the monster's
> full name.
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 4
> Intelligence: Low to Average
> Alignment: Neutral
Giant Beaver. Both words were required. 4 for Dan Blum and Stephen.
Scores, if there are no errors:
ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Can Mis His Spo
Stephen Perry 12 40 40 40 132
Dan Blum 0 28 28 40 96
Joshua Kreitzer 0 36 16 8 60
Jason Kreitzer 0 32 16 8 56
Dan Tilque 0 8 16 28 52
Jeff Turner 0 12 8 24 44
Marc Dashevsky 0 24 20 0 44
Peter Smyth 0 16 8 16 40
Rob Parker 0 8 12 0 20
Pete Gayde -- -- 16 0 16
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 7 0 7
--
Mark Brader | "If I were creating the world...
Toronto | I would have started with lasers, 8:00, Day 1!"
m...@vex.net | --Evil ("Time Bandits", Palin & Gilliam)
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-10-28,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2013-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the
> Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
Belle Gunness. 4 for Stephen.
> Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - Horrible History
> 1. What Norwegian-American serial killer murdered her various
> husbands and suitors, on a farm in La Porte, Indiana, around
> 1900-08?
> 2. What is the last name of the Nebraska couple who murdered
> drifters and farmhands and then made a quilt out of the dead
> men's clothing? In 1990 they became the oldest couple ever
> sentenced to death in the US.
> 3. In 1892, who allegedly "took an ax, and gave her mother forty
> whacks"?
Pete, Rob, Jeff, and Jason.
A few days ago on "Jeopardy!", one of the contestants said he used
to live in the jail, or more precisely in the sheriff's quarters
attached to the jail, where Borden had been held.
> 4. Give either the real name or the sensationalized media nickname
> of the woman murder victim killed in 1947 in Los Angeles, and
> found sliced in half at the waist.
Stephen, Pete, and Jason.
> 5. What is the name of the Hungarian noblewoman (lived 1560-1614)
> who was known as the "Blood Countess" for the legendary
> suggestion that she bathed in her victims' blood?
4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Stephen, and Jason. 3 for Erland.
> 6. According to a pamphlet published in 1521, around half a century
> after his death: "He roasted children, whom he fed to their
> mothers. And [he] cut off the breasts of women, and forced their
> husbands to eat them. After that, he had them all impaled."
> Who was he?
his name) or Dracula, of Wallachia. 4 for Dan Tilque, Marc, Peter,
Dan Blum, Erland, Stephen, Pete, Rob, and Jeff.
> 7. What 15th-century Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor is
> infamous as a torturer of Jews, Muslims, and heretics?
> He was played by Mel Brooks, who sang "The Inquisition", in
> "The History of the World, Part I".
Inquisition is named after. 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Marc, Dan Blum,
Stephen, Pete, Rob, and Jason.
> 8. Which Christian martyr was roasted alive on a giant grill,
> during the persecution of Valerian in the 3rd century?
> 9. By what other name is "Leather Apron" better known? In 2006
> he was voted the worst Briton in history.
> 10. Dubbed "America's first serial killer", during the 1893 World's
> Fair in Chicago this murderer lured victims to his "castle" or
> "hotel", where their bodies were dropped by secret chute to
> the basement and dismembered. ObCanCon: He also buried some
> victims in a cellar in Toronto. What was his name?
and Stephen.
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Sports & Leisure - D&D Creatures
> The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has been in
> production since 1974. Here we give you description paraphrased
> from the first-edition "Monster Manual" (1977), and you name the
> creature being described.
events.
> 1. This is a reptilian monster. Although it has 8 legs, its
> slow metabolic process allows it only slow movement. While it
> has strong, toothy jaws, its major weapon is its gaze, by means
> of which it is able to turn to stone any fleshly creature that
> meets its glance.
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6 + 1
> Intelligence: Animal
> Alignment: Neutral
> 2. This monster is created magically by fashioning a man-shaped
> clay statue, then proceeding through an uninterrupted ritual
> using a resurrection spell, an animate-objects spell, a commune
> spell, a prayer spell, and a bless spell. Once created, the
> creature is under the command of the cleric who created it.
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 50 hit points
> Intelligence: Non-
> Alignment: Neutral
Jeff, and Jason.
> 3. This foul, voracious carnivore has the body of a vulture,
> but the upper torso and head of a woman. Any creature hearing
> its sweet-sounding call will proceed towards it unless they
> save vs. magic.
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 7
> Hit Dice: 3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
and Jason.
> 4. This inhabits sylvan woodlands. It is interested primarily
> in sport -- frolicking, piping, chasing wood nymphs, etc.
> It resents intrusion (except by comely females), but can
> sometimes be lured with superior wine. The skin of the upper
> body is tan to light brown, its hair elsewhere being medium
> brown, reddish brown, or dark brown. Horns and hooves are black.
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5
> Intelligence: Very
> Alignment: Neutral
> 5. The globular body of this monster is supported by levitation;
> it floats slowly about, as it wills. Atop the sphere are
> 10 eyestalks, while in its central area is a great 11th eye
> and a large mouth filled with pointed teeth. It is able to
> withstand the loss of its eyestalks, so these members are not
> computed as part of its hit-point damage potential, and lost
> eyestalks will eventually grow back. The various eyes each have
> a different function -- charm spells, sleep spell, slow spell,
> disintegrate ray, anti-magic ray, and more.
> Frequency: Very rare
> Armor Class: 0/2/7
> Hit Dice: 45-75 hit points
> Intelligence: Exceptional
> Alignment: Lawful evil
> 6. This is probably the result of genetic experimentation by some
> insane wizard. It is a ravenous eater, aggressive hunter,
> and evil-tempered at all times. It has brownish-black to
> yellow-brown fur and feathers. It attacks with its great claws
> and snapping beak, and then grasps a victim and squeezes and
> bites it to death. If it scores a paw hit of 18 or better with
> either of its forelimbs, it has dragged the victim to itself;
> the opponent will then take an additional 2-16 hit points
> damage from the hug on that melee round and every melee round
> thereafter until the monster is killed.
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 5
> Hit Dice: 5 + 2
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Neutral
> 7. This creature is found only in warm climates. It attacks by
> means of a stab with two tusks, a grab and squeeze with its
> trunk, and then two tramplings with its front feet. It is
> relatively intelligent and will not trunk-attack creatures
> which will harm its trunk (with a spiky hat, for example).
> It can be trained to carry equipment and/or men.
> Frequency: Common
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 10
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Neutral
> 8. Its hindquarters are those of a huge goat, its forepaws are those
> of a lion, its body sports dragon wings, and it has 3 large
> heads. Its dragon head can breathe fire, causing 3-24 points
> damage (saving throw applicable).
> Frequency: Rare
> Armor Class: 6/5/2
> Hit Dice: 9
> Intelligence: Semi-
> Alignment: Chaotic Evil
A griffin or gryphon would have eagle's wings, not dragon wings,
and only one head. A hydra would have multiple heads, but not the
other features indicated.
> 9. This prefers a dismal lair, so it's typically found in caves
> or underground. It has a lion body, bat wings, and human head.
> It is usually found outside its lair hunting for human victims,
> its favorite prey.
> Frequency: Uncommon
> Armor Class: 4
> Hit Dice: 6+3
> Intelligence: Low
> Alignment: Lawful Evil
> 10. An entire community of these lives in a single dwelling -- a
> veritable castle of mud and logs, with walls at least 5 feet
> (1.5 m) thick. These intelligent but docile creatures will flee
> any attack if at all possible, but if cornered, or if their huge
> lodge is threatened, they will fight fiercely. They sometimes
> trade, and if coins or other valuables are offered, they can
> sometimes be persuaded to undertake the building of structures
> if there is water near the building site. Give the monster's
> full name.
> Frequency: Very Rare
> Armor Class: 6
> Hit Dice: 4
> Intelligence: Low to Average
> Alignment: Neutral
Scores, if there are no errors:
ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Can Mis His Spo
Stephen Perry 12 40 40 40 132
Dan Blum 0 28 28 40 96
Joshua Kreitzer 0 36 16 8 60
Jason Kreitzer 0 32 16 8 56
Dan Tilque 0 8 16 28 52
Jeff Turner 0 12 8 24 44
Marc Dashevsky 0 24 20 0 44
Peter Smyth 0 16 8 16 40
Rob Parker 0 8 12 0 20
Pete Gayde -- -- 16 0 16
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 7 0 7
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Erland Sommarskog
Jan 11, 2014, 5:49:11 AM1/11/14
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Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> Prince (Voivode) Vlad III "the Impaler" (or "Tepes" -- it's not
> his name) or Dracula, of Wallachia. 4 for Dan Tilque, Marc, Peter,
> Dan Blum, Erland, Stephen, Pete, Rob, and Jeff.
To be picky: Dracula is a literay figure was drawn from Vlad Tepes, but
> Prince (Voivode) Vlad III "the Impaler" (or "Tepes" -- it's not
> his name) or Dracula, of Wallachia. 4 for Dan Tilque, Marc, Peter,
> Dan Blum, Erland, Stephen, Pete, Rob, and Jeff.
it was a not a name used for Vlad Tepes himself. His father was
Vlad II Dracul, and Dracul was also used for Vlad III. Wikipedia tells
me that they were of the House of Draculesti.
"Dracu" in Romanian means "devil" and -l is a definite article.
Mark Brader
Jan 11, 2014, 6:19:22 AM1/11/14
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Mark Brader:
Even in English?
Anyway, it doesn't matter; nobody gave that answer.
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>> Prince (Voivode) Vlad III "the Impaler" (or "Tepes" -- it's not
>> his name) or Dracula, of Wallachia. 4 for Dan Tilque, Marc, Peter,
>> Dan Blum, Erland, Stephen, Pete, Rob, and Jeff.
Erland Sommarskog:
>> his name) or Dracula, of Wallachia. 4 for Dan Tilque, Marc, Peter,
>> Dan Blum, Erland, Stephen, Pete, Rob, and Jeff.
> To be picky: Dracula is a literay figure was drawn from Vlad Tepes, but
> it was a not a name used for Vlad Tepes himself. [Dracul was.]
Even in English?
Anyway, it doesn't matter; nobody gave that answer.
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