Well folks it has been a little while since I last spoke with you. Today marks the two month anniversary of the last Scanning Project news posting. I think we can say, with a fair degree of certainty, that the S.P. locomotion has transitioned from a hair to a tortoise. The initial big boom has finally passed and we now enter the long road. About a week ago it occurred to me that I hadn’t spoken our four scanning and two image cleanup volunteers. Life has been pretty hectic for me and the same has been true for our enlisted dogooders.
It had been so long since our last correspondence that I greatly feared some folks may no longer be able, or worse no longer interested, of investing time into this project. So with reluctance I sent out an email to all six requesting the status of their respective charge. It is with great enthusiasm that I am able to report that all six individuals are still on board. Life has been busy and progress has been slow but progress is indeed being made. Slowly but surely the Talislanta Library will be complete! HUZZAH!!

[Site] More Archetypes Added!
I have added a good selection of new archetypes to the New Archetypes page. These new archetypes have been gathered from various archived Talislanta sites, The Library at Jalaad, The Minotaur’s Talislanta Page, and the Talislanta Yahoo! Group. A great deal of the material uploaded to the Files section of the Talislanta Yahoo! Group was by community member maehedrose, and the majority of the new archetypes uploaded there were by maehedrose. All but one of these new archetypes, the Cymrilian Disinstigator, are written for the 4e Talislanta rules system.
The Cymrilian Disinstigator is a new archetype written by Roger Bonzer and was archived from The Minotaur’s Talislanta Page, which was his Talislanta website. The Cymrilian Disinstigator was originally written for 3e Talislanta, but was later converted to the 4e Talislanta rules, and both versions were offered there. This new archetype describes Cymrilian’s who are agents devoted to the security and safety of the Seven Kingdoms, both internally and externally.
Here are the new archetypes archived from the Talislanta Yahoo! Group website:
Argonian Guardian: This is a reptilian race from the Elder Scrolls video games is adapted to 4e Talislanta, and placed within the swamps of Mog.
Baratan Sky Pirate: Here is a typical the air pirate based out of the Isle of Baratus.
Cymrilian Ghost Runner: This is a Cymrilian trained in the arts of the woodsman and woodland combat.
Ahazu Rage Master: A select few Ahazu seek the path to master their natural rage, and commune with their god.
Samir Huntsman: The Samir are from the Valleys of the Opal Mountains.
Saurud Barbarian: Here is a typical Saurud Barbarian from the Eastern Borderlands.
Tanasian Justicar: This new archetype describes a Tanasian raised in the Quan Empire that is trained in the both wizardry and combat.
Vandar Warrior: The Vandar Warriors are from the Plains of Armageddon.
Danuvian War Priestess: This new archetype describes a War Sister, which is a Danuvian priestess that venerates the goddess Danu through battle. It was uploaded by Talislanta Yahoo! Group community member imazahai.
Here are several new archetypes archived from The Library at Jalaad website, and these were posted there by website owner Dharus:
Caravan Bug: This new archetype describes a typical specimen of these intelligent insects.
Draconid: This new archetype describes these small creatures that can detect magical emanations near them.
Ravenger: This new archetype describes the ubiquitous Ravenger, a reptilian humanoid known for its ability to survive and thrive in any environment on Talislanta.
Sniper Bug: This new archetype describes a typical Sniper Bug ready to go to war with its enemy, the evil Whisps.
Jaka Cultural Notes: This document describes two new archetypes, the Oel-var’iz and the Thane Apprentice.
Lastly, the Additional 4e Archetypes document is a collection of 16 new archetype written for 4e Talislanta. They have been archived from various Talislanta websites, and were written by Adam Sonfield, Matthew Webber, Jason Leinen, Colin Chapman, Tadite, and Wade Durant. Here is a list of the new archetypes within this document:
Pharesian Innovator: Cymrilians look to the past in ancient lore to make the future, while this archetype chooses the path of invention to create a bold new world.
Farad Professional: This archetype describe an assassin who is all business.
Sindaran Mastermind: This NPC archetype describes a Sindaran who has subtle machinations in play at all times, and revels in the game.
Cymrilian Diplomat: This archetype describes an important post and civil servant.
Castabulanese Explorer: This archetype who is a field scientist bent on collecting data first hand.
Callidian Authenticator: These Callidians have left their sanctuary to put their knowledge to use in the field.
Quan Crimelord: This archetype describes Quan who work toward restoring their former status.
Danuvian Message Runner: Runners in the service of their Queen trek throughout the Wilderlands of Zaran.
Thaecian Thrill Seeker: This archetype describes Thaecians that needed to leave Thaecia in order to find new pleasures.
Cymrilian Diplomat (2nd version): Another version of this archetype.
Jaka Assassin: This Jaka archetype is a killer as well as a tracker.
Dracartan Justice: This archetype describes a Dracartan singled out for service to Jamba.
Phantasian Apprentice: Here is a Phantasian that has left Phantas to learn under a foreign master.
Marukan Impersonator: This archetypes describes Marukans trying to escape their cursed past.
Gao Worminger: As an Imrian slave, this archetype has learned how to master the powerful kra.
Chana Soul Seller: Here is an ex-slave that found a use for its knowledge in civilized lands.