Remember your Consortium gems
by Daniel Whitcomb 
Jul 1st 2008 at 1:00PM
From: The Consortium Ltd., Outland Branch office, Stormspire, The Netherstorm
To: All employees and independent subcontractors of the Consortium on Outland
Subject: Monthly Paycheck
As it is the first day of the month, the gem payments for all fleshing subcontractors located in Outland have been organized and are available from paymaster Gezhe at Aeris Landing in Nagrand, north of the Oshu'gun digsite. We would like to remind you to pick up your gems as soon as possible, as any unclaimed pay will be declared forfeit and void at the end of the month.
We expect another quarter of strong growth based on our investments into Ogre obsidian and biodome technology, and as a result, all exalted and revered subcontractors will receive their usual bonuses in recognition for their continued support of the Consortium. Thank you for all your hard work, and we look forward to another profitable month.
Signed,
Nexus-Prince Haramad
Filed under: Items, News items, Humor, Factions, RP
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Camaris Jul 1st 2008 1:04PM
From: Camaris of Kul Tiras
To: Subregional Manager, The Consortium
Topic: Gems
Dear Sir,
I thank you for your reminder that a new payment is available. However I would ask you to take into consideration that, after 18 months of working for your organization, we have had no pay rises, but have worked dilligently to kill demons, naga and other monsters.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Badger Jul 1st 2008 3:02PM
[1. Local] nomination, right here.
Daniel Whitcomb Jul 2nd 2008 2:32AM
From: Head of HR, Consortium Ltd., Outland Branch, Stormspire, The Netherstorm.
To: Camaris of Kul Tiras
Mr. Camaris:
If your memory has not failed you, perhaps you will remember the special contract you automatically agreed to upon agreeing to contract with the Consortium Ltd. company. It clearly states that any pay raises are completely at the pleasure of the management of the Consortium, Ltd.
In addition, this contract is not due for renegotiation with the fleshing subcontractor leagues for another 25 years.
Thank you, and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Elaus Jul 1st 2008 1:12PM
Even at exalted, this "Monthly Paycheck" isn't enough considering all the things I had to do for them...
Smurk Jul 1st 2008 1:18PM
People talk about "welfare epics," but what do you call an envelope full of gems that you pick up on the first of each month?
Matt Jul 1st 2008 1:29PM
Welfare uncommons?
BillDoor Jul 1st 2008 1:27PM
They were available yesterday, oddly enough.
And yah, I know it's random at all, but it would've been nice for Blizzard to put epic gems in the exalted giftbags.
Milktub Jul 1st 2008 1:32PM
I just hit exalted with my main in mid-June, so I'll finally be getting the big bag!
BillDoor Jul 1st 2008 1:35PM
Prepare to be disappointed.
Milktub Jul 1st 2008 2:18PM
Yeah, likely. My first Friendly bag had a Star of Elune. It's been downhill from there.
grravie Jul 1st 2008 1:34PM
Blizzard understands and acknowledges your concerns with this matter. Due to the instability of the U.S. economy we can not afford to hand out epic gems in the giftbag. Thanks again for your 16 bucks, now go suck eggs.
love,
Blizzard
Hollywood Ron Jul 1st 2008 1:46PM
Strike, Strike!
MechChef Jul 1st 2008 2:46PM
I'll have to make sure to go collect my Consortium economic-stimulus package.
Badger Jul 1st 2008 3:19PM
Thank you for your interest in [Consortium Stimulus Package].
Please note that there are some very strict criteria in place to determine your eligibility for a [Consortium Stimulus Package].
For example:
- How many Demons have you killed?
- Have you killed more Demons than Naga?
- Have you killed more Naga than Demons?
- Have you killed more Gnomes than Demons or Naga?
- Do you currently qualify for Goblin Self-Inflicted Burn Compensation? (If 'Yes,' please disregard this Form; instead, promptly submit Forms GEEK-1050, WHOA-1290, and WSAP-1337. Please contact Gadgetzan Rocket-Propelled Taxation and Amenities Office for further information.)
- What class are you? (e.g. 'Hunter' or 'Mage,' not 'Middle' or 'Lower')
- What weapons were used at the Time of Brutal Naga, Demon, and/or Mermaid Murder?
- How many additional group members accompanied you?
Please select from the following Options:
(Party 10-Man 20-Man 25-Man 40-Man)
- What is your favorite variety of Cake?
- Please complete the following sentence:
Knowing that I am a Liar makes me feel _____ .
No [Consortium Stimulus Package] will be distributed during the Lunar Festival (Observed), Midsummer Fire Festival (Observed), Winter Veil, Tuesday maintenance, Friday peak server traffic time(s), or on any additional day concluding in '____day.'
Please note that all denizens of Lower City are automatically disqualified from receiving a Consortium Stimulus Package.
The Cosortium is an Equal Opportunity Denier / Supplier.
Again: Thank you for your interest in [Consortium Stimulus Package].
Abbadon Jul 1st 2008 3:21PM
Yea, last month was disgusting... Both my toons are exalted, and in each bag there was only one blue gem and four greens. Apparently the only diffence between the honor levels is the number of gems you get, and with luck, someone could get three blues while soemoene else gets five greens.
supersaint Jul 1st 2008 6:12PM
This was my first 'payment' since making revered status. I got a Nightseye and a Star of Elune, along with 3 green gems, so i'm pretty happy.
BenMS Jul 1st 2008 7:06PM
I ground Exalted with these guys for the Relentless Earthstorm Diamond recipe - this is a nice little bonus. Who cares if half the time it's only green gems? JC's like me love those things, which are actually in really short supply. First of the month usually pushes prices down on the AH.