Tanking Is Hard

«I Heard You Like Tanks

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I've been puttin' the prototype through its paces, doin' a bit of fine-tunin' along the way. I'm happy to say it's now complete!

I reckon I probably could've done it all by myself eventually, but havin' everyone else chip in with the work definitely helped.


If we keep this up, Watts's Anvil will be able to achieve “world domination through technology”! Hmm... Might need to work on the slogan a bit.


All right, if we're gonna produce more Rollin' Tankards, we'll need to find a way to speed up the process. Time for a meetin'!
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We're almost ready to take over─I mean, “save” the world with our tanks!
I hope you haven't forgotten about what's in store for you once they're finished.
'Course not! But in the meantime, I've got bigger fish to fry.
You, boy! What the bloody hells do you think you're playin' at, consortin' with Goggs! Bunch of stinkin' scruffybeards, the lot of 'em!
Watch your tongue, Xamott, or I'll pull it out with my pliers!
Hob's balls, it's the chief!
Gah! And my chief's here, too!
So this is where you young'uns have been all this time... Explain yourselves, and spare me any limp-bearded excuses! Wait, what is that!?
Behold, the Rollin' Tankard! One of the lost designs of the great Watts, in the flesh! Well, “in the metal,” I suppose, but the point still stands!
Yes, but what the bloody hells is it?
Never mind that, what I want to know is how you got your grubby little mitts on Watts's designs? They were locked in an unbreakable safe!
Unbreakable? Don't think so, Chief. I opened that back when I was a nipper. And I thought, it's “finders keepers,” so I helped myself to the plans inside.
You did what!?
Taking such revered artifacts without permission is strictly forbidden! I should banish the bloody lot of you!
Steady on, Chief! I didn't even realize it was against the rules!
As for you, young lady, you'd better have a damned good excuse for this behavior. And I notice that ethanol mill over there is of Gogg design. If I find you've been sharin' our secrets with the Tholl, your life won't be worth livin'!
You can't go replicatin' Watts's ideas willy-nilly. For all we know, this could bring about the destruction of Tomra! In any event, his great works are far beyond the capabilities of you whelps!
And to make matters worse, the Gogg know all about it now! What's to stop them from buildin' their own tanks and wagin' war on us!?
I-I don't like the s-sound of that...
Maybe this weren't such a good idea after all...
Stop snivelin', you two! Why would Watts design somethin' like this if he didn't want anyone to make it!? We're carryin' on his legacy!
If taking the plans is against the rules, why did no one here know about it? Surely someone would've said something to Ronitt if it's that severe a crime.
W-Well, you'd think that bein' in a locked safe would be enough of a deterrent, but obviously not! Bugger my beard, do I have to spell everythin' out? ...Truth be told, I never thought anyone would break the soddin' lock like that.
I didn't mean no harm by it, honest! Maybe if I explain why I wanted to build Watts's tank, you'll understand...
Hmm... You're cleverer than you look, Ronitt. I suppose it's no good havin' all that technology if we're the only ones who benefit from it.
But let's make one thing clear: if you go producin' a load of shoddy work, the Tholl will be the laughingstock of Norvrandt. Do you swear on Watts's beard that you'll do a proper job of it?
We will!
To prove that you can produce quality and quantity, I want you to complete five tanks by the next Beardtide festival. Think you can manage that?
Yes!
Should you fail, every Tholl here will be sent straight back to Tomra. And that's not all! Ronitt must return Watts's hammer. Those are my conditions. Don't disappoint me!
Hmph! We'll be holding a demonstration at the bottom of that hill over there on Beardtide! Just you see!
Only five by Beardtide? Ha! Why not make it ten? Challenge accepted!
Erm, Ronitt...
I've got something to take care of! But I'll be back soon!
Hmm? Suit yourself.
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I had no idea Chief Xamott would turn up out of the blue like that. And what was Glagg doing here with him?
Oh no... Ch-Chief Xamott came all the way here just to sh-shout at us.... Even so, I'm sticking with Ronitt!
The more I think about it, the more it pisses me off!

The only reason the chief is givin' me such a hard time about this is because he reckons I'm not up to the task!


I've also got a sneakin' suspicion he made up that rule and Watts's plans just to make my life miserable. He can't bear the thought of me showin' him up with my engineerin'!


It looks like the only thing for it is to get those tanks built, on the double. You see, Beardtide takes place roughly once a year, when it's time for the chief of Tomra to have his beard washed.


Judgin' by the state of it, I'd say we don't have long left. We need to have as many people workin' on the tanks as possible, and that means makin' the workshop a lot bigger.


'Course, I've already come up with a plan, but I need you to bring me some supplies. And this time, only your very best work will do. Got that?


You'll find everythin' you need in the Mechatoad.


The only reason the chief is givin' me such a hard time about this is because he reckons I'm not up to the task!

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I suppose you're wonderin' why it's called the Fetchomatic Mechatoad? Well, it fetches all the materials we could possibly need automatically, and it's also a mechanical toad. Comin' up with great names is just one of my many talents, you know!

I assume you got there in the end?


Bugger m─Ahem! Oh yes, very good, except for this, ah...slight impurity here. It should suffice, though.


Ha ha, just jokin'! It's damn near perfect! This'll go a long way in makin' the workshop bigger and better than ever.


One thing's botherin' me, though. I haven't seen Ozogg since she wandered off. I heard from one of the others she was loiterin' by somethin' called Radisca's Round.


Since Chief Xamott almost bloody well banished me for takin' Watts's plans, I reckon an even harsher punishment's in store for Ozogg. I mean, I bet their chief didn't take too kindly to her givin' away their secrets and buildin' us an ethanol mill!


Now, I know what you're thinkin': “Look at that daft sod Ronitt, worryin' about a Gogg.” Well, I ain't! I just...wanna know if there's somethin' I should be worried about, which isn't the same thing at all!


Even if there was, I doubt she'd tell me or any of the other Tholls, so maybe you could have a word with her?


Thanks, 'preciate it. If you could find out what her chief said, and if it's any cause for concern, it'd go a long way to puttin' my mind at ease.


Have you tried havin' a word with Ozogg?
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Oh, it's you, Forename. Is something the matter?

Hahaha! Ronitt sent you to check up on me? Maybe he doesn't despise me as much as he'd have everyone believe! Ahahaha!


Haha...ha... Oh dear, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. If you must know, I didn't come down here to sulk, I just wanted to have a look around where the demonstration is due to take place.


If anything ruins Ronitt's big day, I'll have to wait even longer to pit my skills against his!


But, if I'm being honest, there's a bit more to it than that. Forename, will you promise not to tell the others?


The truth is, I've no plans to return to Komra once this is all over. In fact, I'd already made that decision the day I left. So it makes no difference to whether I'm banished or not.


I couldn't care less what the chief or anyone else thinks about me, as long as I can carry on with my engineering. The feeling of having an idea and seeing it come to life right before your eyes... It's indescribable!


The thing is, as one of Watts's descendants, everyone has had such high expectations of me, even as a child. “Build this, build that. Craft me some copper rings. No, not those copper rings, the other sort.”


When the pressure got too much, I'd sneak away from my teachers to play with the junk I'd collected from around the village.


That's how I first met Ronitt. He was a few years younger than me─he still is, as far as I know─but just like me, he was picking up pieces of scrap metal and imagining all the things he could make from them.


When I went over to speak to him, I found we were as alike as two peas in a pod. He loved to make things just as much as I did, and in that brief time we spent together, we talked all about the ideas we'd had, and even made a sort of mechanical doll!


As a sign of our newfound friendship, I gave him a Gogg coin, and promised that we'd meet again... But someone must've seen us. When I got back home to the village, my parents forbade me from playing with “that Tholl boy.”


And, well, that was the last I saw of him. He was so young, I doubt he remembers any of it, but I'll always cherish the memories of that day, that simple joy of making something for its own sake.


Seeing Ronitt and his friends working together reminded me of how I felt on that day. I'd rather be here helping them build something that will make a difference to the whole of Norvrandt than only doing what's best for the Gogg.


Ahem! And once that's over and done with, I'll have a chance to prove that I'm a better engineer than Ronitt and claim Watts's hammer. For that is my true objective, oh yes!


It's true! Well, I suppose I don't really need the hammer as such. I just thought a little competition would be healthy for the both of us.


Hmm... But I have the feeling that you're far too skilled to be taking orders from someone like Ronitt. Why are you helping him, anyway?
What will you say?
For the greater good! Wherever these talented hands are needed, I will be there. Because there's money to be made. Presumably.
Oh, how very noble! ...I'm being sarcastic, in case you hadn't noticed.
Well, if the staggering level of incompetence around Watts's Anvil is anything to go by, those talented hands of yours will find no shortage of work.
I wouldn't get your hopes up. Ronitt may be surprised to find there is a lot less demand for his so-called masterpieces than he realizes. Besides, I don't recall him mentioning that you would receive any of the profits.
We all have our own reasons for being here, I suppose. And it's not like anyone is forcing us to do this. I'm just glad to have someone other than those boorish Tholls to speak to. I mean you, by the way.

Honestly, I can't see how they get anything done over in Tomra. Did you see the way Ronitt let their chief talk him into that ridiculous ultimatum?


If they don't get those tanks finished in time, that'll be the end of Watts's Anvil and everything I've worked for will go up in smoke. And worst of all, I'll never get the hammer if Ronitt loses it in this stupid wager!


Luckily, I have a plan, but I'll need some time to mull over the finer points. For now, let's get back to the workshop.
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Thanks for listening back there. Just remember to keep it to yourself, would you?
So? What did she say?

Hmm... She just went to look over the demonstration site? Seems she wants us to pass Chief Xamott's test, even if it's only for the chance to challenge me for Watts's hammer. Main thing is, she's stickin' around long enough to help with the tanks.


But enough talk, let's get to work! Because if this doesn't go exactly accordin' to plan, we're done for! Oh gods...I'm not used to this sort of pressure!
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What do you think of the new, improved workshop? There's no way we can fail now, right? Actually, don't answer that...
It won't take us anywhere near as long to build the other four tanks as it did the first, but we still have our work cut out for us. Might have to tell the others no sleep till we're done!
And don't go thinkin' that excludes you! I'm expectin' great things from you in the days leadin' up to Beardtide, so no slackin'!
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Watts's Anvil is now equipped with everything needed to produce Rolling Tankards en masse.
But with the day of reckoning fast approaching, will Ronitt and his comrades be able to complete a column of tanks that meets Chief Xamott's exacting standards?
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BT Quest Completed
BT Reputation Up
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Your reputation has increased to Honored.

You have achieved Honored reputation with Watts's Anvil.


New dwarf tribal daily quests are now available from Regitt at Watts's Anvil.


Furthermore, you will be able to undertake three additional quests from Regitt as a reputation bonus. This bonus is available until the daily reset time for tribal quests.


These additional quests will become available after accepting all current daily quests from Regitt. Please be advised that you cannot undertake these quests if you have no remaining allowances.


You now have access to a wider selection of wares from Mizutt.
If this doesn't work, it'll all be my fault! What am I going to do!?
I get the impression Ronitt is struggling a bit with all the pressure. I suppose the best way to support him is to go about our jobs without causing any unnecessary fuss. The last thing he needs is something else to worry about!
Now that the tests are over, the prototype Tankard can be put to work out in the field. You'll need permission from Regitt first, though. After all, we can't just let people drive it about willy-nilly, can we?
If we invented tools that are immune to wear and tear, I'd go out of business! I'd better hope that never happens!
Haha! We're just getting started! It's time to show the world what the true heir of Watt's legacy is capable of!
And now I'm certain I made the right choice coming here. This is much more fun than staying in Komra with all those boring old stick-in-the-muds!
Some of the others have g-gone back to Tomra, but I'd rather s-see this through to the end!