Wounded of Daggerbite - Late 256

Our brave brethren who have given their bodies and limbs to the safety of Daggerbite, let us see how they fare:

The Execution of Dostngosp 'MalignedTrades' Urarotsmor

Three hammerdwarfs lined up. Tobul Trotswords, Sibrek Trumpetletter and Olon Wheelssingle. They'd been chosen from H Squad to attend to this delicate task. The execution of traitor dwarf Dostngosp 'Malignedtrades' Urarotsmor, one of the Enemies of Daggerbite

The floor already was slick with pools of previously executed prisoner's blood. The air thick with menace. Silence, whilst the three chosen waited for the lever to be pulled and they could begin their work.

Searblind the Soaked Tests

In mid-spring of 256, and Vabok Lorokil the dwarven child has created uthirnural Adagokil - Searblind the Soaked Tests - a tetrahedrite trumpet.

Note in particular the mention it makes of another artifact - The Hero of Speaking (an iron splint created in 253) . More peculiar still is the reference to Urvad Guardarch, a dwarf of unknown origin.

Records indicate that Urvad was a dwarf born during the ancient and dark times, around the year 45. Urvad travelled far, including down to the depths of the world where he tamed giant bats and elk birds. His father was Shem Healedgalleys the hag mate of shadow.

Urvad also led his nation The Scholarly Trumpets in a number of attacks against The Evils of Coloring - a goblin civilisation - in their lair at Doomedtube. Several of our older dwarfs also took part in various raids against Doomedtube so no wonder the legend of Urvad has been passed down from generation to generation.

Urvad died of old age in 205.

Giant Cave Spider Violence 256

Whilst clearing out an area of the depths ready for our lower colony (Knifetown), a giant cave spider makes an appearance!

The Forgotten Beast Thelo Gusseduces makes an entrance

Shortly after the minotaur incident, we realise the forgotten beast Thelo Gusseduces has knocked down our doors and moved past our traps into our 'secure' checkpoint between the main fort and the depths.

It's time to put this beast to bed.

Hello Thelo!

The Minotaur fiend Edimi pays a visit

It is mid-spring of the year 256 and the minotaur fiend Edimi Idacavere ifathaobi 'The Courageous Shadow' pays a visit to our fort. H Squad alongside Bomrek Bowink from X Squad assemble and head over to prepare a welcoming party for our guest.

Year Five (255)

After our bloody and turbulent Year Four, Year Five was relatively relaxed.
The Year Five stats are available here

Year 255 Stats

Top Killers for our fifth year - 

• 24 kills - Dodok Worktactics - Marksdwarf. 17 notable kills (12 x goblin, 4 x troll, 1 x minotaur) 7 other kills (4 x raven woman, 1 x Thrips man, 1 x raven man, 1 x badger woman) 
• 15 kills - Kubruk Basementfleshes - Marksdwarf. 9 notable kills (4 x goblin, 5 x troll). 6 other kills (3 x giant thrips, 2 x weasel women, 1 x louse woman) 
• 13 kills - Zulban Simplecloister - Marksdwarf. 8 notable kills (1 x beserker, 2 x goblin, 5 x trolls), 3 other kill (1 x giant wren, 2 x giant thrips)
• 10 kills - Dastot Overbasement- exiled vampire. 3 notable kills (3 x dwarfs). 7 other kills (7 x cave swallowmen) 
• 7 kills - Dumat Crafttempt- Marksdwarf. 2 notable kills (1 x goblin, 1 x GiantMagpie), 5 other kills (1 x Thrips man, 1 x Thrips woman, 1 x weasel man, 1 x rattlesnake, 1 x Giant Thrips)
• 6 kills - Olon Wheelssingle - Hammerdwarf. 3 notable kills (2 x goblins, 1 x dwarf). 3 other kills (2 x coati, 1 x giant thrips)
• 5 kills - Bomrek Bowink - Marksdwarf. 5 notable kills (4 x troll, 1 x goblin)
• 5 kills - Tekkud Fortressstrength - Hammerdwarf. 5 notable kills (4 x goblins, 1 x troll) 
• 4 kills - Ber Mansionclashes - Hammerdwarf. 4 notable kills (2 x trolls, 2 x goblins)
• 3 kills - Sibrek Trumpetletter - Hammerdwarf. 1 notable kill (1 x goblin), 2 other kills (2 x giant thrips)
• 2 kills - Tobul Trotswords - Hammerdwarf. 1 notable kill (1 x goblin), 1 other kill (1 x giant thrips)
• 1 kill - Zas Laboredskies - Hammerdwarf. 1 notable kill (1 x goblin)

The Forgotten Beast Thelo arrives - late 255

It is late-winter of the year 255, and the forgotten beast Thelo has arrived in the lower caverns!

Unfortunately for this creature, our lower levels are secured with multiple traps and locked doors - it can make no way further into the fortress! Maybe when we colonise the lower depths we shall look to this creature (and destroy it!)

The Dents of Destiny

It is mid winter of 255 and Kogan ikthagkol (a jeweler) has created Geb Nam aka The Dents of Destiny- a chrysoprase scepter.

This is a chrysoprase scepter. All craftdwarfship is of the highest quality. This object menaces with spikes of chrysoprase.

The Death of Tekkud Fortressstrength (Autumn 255)

Whilst training on a live goblin lasher, Tekkud Fortressstrength The Even top - one of our up and coming hammerdwarfs of H Squad - was slain in what can only be described as a training accident..

Overseers Note: I'm baaack!

So when I said I'd be away for a few days to a week, I think I understated how long I'd be away for...

But I'm back now! Time to get cracking. We're 3/4 of the way through Year 5, with more bloodshed and murderwork to follow. Daggerbite must endure!

Now looking at Dwarf Fortress itself, we're on version 34.11, and from what I've seen there's all sorts of goodies (minecarts!!) to play with in the new version. However I intend to run Daggerbite to the earth before upgrading and starting afresh.

So lets get on with it - strike the earth!

Overseers Note: Update so far

So I thought I'd pen a little note at this point. Firstly to advise I'll be away over the next few days (maybe a week) so the posts will slow down a lot more. In typical dwarf fashion I'll be drinking my body weight in booze over the weekend. Or at least attempting to..

SIEGE: The Attack of Lashing (Late Spring 255)

Part of The War of Traps.


This siege comprised of Trolls and Goblins, swordsmen and pikemen, lashers and macemen - and worst of all!! Goblin Bowmen! To the burrows and quick!

The first wave attempts to make an entrance via our secondary entrance. They play with our trap corridor inside the chokehold somewhat. The results are bloody. We lock the remaining doors in the secondary entrance, forcing the few remaining goblins to retreat and move around to the primary entrance.


Fortunately most of the wounded goblins tend to be bowmen, allowing X Squad to ascend the ramparts and pour fire down upon the gobbos milling around the primary entrance.

Vampire Attack: Led Suvasiden

It is late summer of 255, and Led Suvasiden (a ranger) has been discovered drained of blood. We are unsure of the undead fiend which has caused this. Curse his dark nature!

Chalk up one more kill for the unknown vampire of Daggerbite

The Nourishing Umbra

Created in late summer of 255, The Nourishing Umbra was a gray chalcedony bed, encrusted with radiant cut chalcedonies.

Stodir Urvadbekar (gem setter) was the creator of this treasure

Vampire Attack: Goden Idenetur

In the mid summer of 255, Goden Idenetur (a dwarven child), is discovered drained of blood! It seems like we have another undead fiend to deal with!

We shall add his unknown killer to the list of currently known vampires

The Thirsty Booze Barney of 255

In the late spring 255 we have a number of thirsty dwarf related incidents.

Despite having massive stockpiles of booze (500+) and a large stockpile with lots of barrels and pots of different drink types, several dwarves die of thirst.

Enemies of Daggerbite!

Enemies of Daggerbite, please take a ticket. We will deal with you shortly

Year 254 Stats

Top Killers for our fourth year -

• 13 kills - Dodok Worktactics - Marksdwarf. 6 notable kills (4 x goblin, 1 x troll, 1 x minotaur) 7 other kills (4 x raven woman, 1 x Thrips man, 1 x raven man, 1 x badger woman) 
• 11 kills - Kubruk Basementfleshes - Marksdwarf. 6 notable kills (4 x goblin, 2 x troll). 5 other kills (3 x giant thrips, 2 x weasel women) 
• 10 kills - Dastot Overbasement- exiled vampire. 3 notable kills (3 x dwarfs). 7 other kills (7 x cave swallowmen) 
• 7 kills - Dumat Crafttempt- Marksdwarf. 2 notable kills (1 x goblin, 1 x GiantMagpie), 5 other kills (1 x Thrips man, 1 x Thrips woman, 1 x weasel man, 1 x rattlesnake, 1 x Giant Thrips)
• 5 kills - Zulban Simplecloister - Marksdwarf. 4 notable kills (1 x beserker, 2 x goblin, 1 x troll), 1 other kill (1 x giant wren)
• 3 kills - Bomrek Othsinlikot- Marksdwarf. 3 notable kills (3 x troll)