The death of [50 Holyman] Teru The Empire (Gnome)

in A Smooth Pathway

from the perspective of [56 Thief] Nibl Disciple of Lloth (Goblin)

<floating about head>a dark ioun stone[125h 25m 10s]
<worn as a badge>    the bronze Zarbonesti seal of Kryz'Kyssik (magic)
<worn on head>       a derroskin admiral's hat
<worn on eyes>       a slimy aboleth eye (magic) (glowing) (humming)
<worn in ear>        a golden scale dangling from a platinum chain (magic)
<worn in ear>        a golden scale dangling from a platinum chain (magic)
<worn on face>       an expression of pure madness (magic) (glowing)
<worn around neck>   a necklace of giant strength (magic) (glowing)
<worn around neck>   a studded dragonscale neckguard
<worn on body>       the platemail of the Nessus royal guard (magic) (glowing) (humming)
<worn about body>    the cloak of the stalker (magic)[138h 21m 39s]
<worn on back>       a double-buckled Alatorin backpack [77%]             
<worn as quiver>     a golden scabbard encrusted with emeralds and rubies (magic) (glowing) [89%]             
<worn about waist>   an unique dragonscale belt from Bahamut's Palace
<worn on belt buckle>a platinum telescope studded with crystal shrimp (magic) (glowing) [59%]             
<attached to belt>   an obsidian buckle named "Rage" (magic) (glowing) (humming)[138h 21m 39s]
<attached to belt>   a glowing azure potion (magic) (glowing) [65%]             
<worn on arms>       some slime-covered aboleth skin (magic) (glowing)
<worn around wrist>  a bracelet of purple mist [81%]             
<worn around wrist>  a bracelet of dracolich hide (magic) (humming)
<worn on hands>      a pair of vampiric dragonscale gauntlets of cold protection [modified] made by Tolm (magic) [34%]             
<worn on finger>     a shiny crimson ring (magic)
<worn on finger>     a shiny crimson ring (magic)
<primary weapon>     Tiamat's poison tail stinger (magic)[138h 21m 39s]
<secondary weapon>   a wicked black dagger named 'Sanguine Blessing' (magic)
<worn on legs>       some heavily-spiked blood crystal leg plates (magic) [83%]             
<worn on feet>       boots of thundering might (magic) (humming)

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Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 129v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 127v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 125v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 123v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 122v/145V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
You see nothing.

< 687h/687H 122v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 121v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Dark Woods of the Rhanale Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 119v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Dark Woods of the Rhanale Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 117v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Dark Woods of the Rhanale Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 115v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Dark Woods of the Rhanale Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 114v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Dark Woods of the Rhanale Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 113v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Dark Woods of the Rhanale Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 111v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Dark Woods of the Rhanale Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 110v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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Dark Woods of the Rhanale Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 108v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 107v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 106v/145V Pos: standing >
A Smooth Pathway
Obvious exits: -N -S
A young girl runs around here carelessly.
An elite member of the city guard patrols the streets.

< 687h/687H 106v/145V Pos: standing >
The Massive Gates Before The City of Torrhan
Obvious exits: -N -S

< 687h/687H 105v/145V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A deer who is close by to your north.
A retired sailor who is close by to your north.
A young guard who is close by to your north.
A retired sailor who is rather far off to your north.
A retired sailor who is in the distance to your north.
A young girl who is close by to your south.
An elite guard who is close by to your south.

< 687h/687H 105v/145V Pos: standing >
The Market
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
A deer stands here, grazing on some grass.
An old sailor looks uneasy on land here.
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.

< 687h/687H 105v/145V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A retired sailor who is a brief walk away to your north.
A retired sailor who is rather far off to your north.
A gloomy looking human who is close by to your east.
A young girl who is not far off to your south.
An elite guard who is not far off to your south.
A young guard who is close by to your west.
An elven woman who is close by to your west.

< 687h/687H 105v/145V Pos: standing >
The Market
Obvious exits: -N -W
A human stands here, looking gloomy.

< 687h/687H 106v/145V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .

< 687h/687H 106v/145V Pos: standing >
The Market
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.

< 687h/687H 106v/145V Pos: standing >
Shaiennar Road
Obvious exits: -E -W
A young girl runs around here carelessly.
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.

< 687h/687H 105v/145V Pos: standing >
Shaiennar Road
Obvious exits: -N# -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
The doors seems to be closed.

< 687h/687H 105v/145V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A retired sailor who is close by to your east.
Tirila who is close by to your south.
A young girl who is close by to your west.
A young guard who is close by to your west.
A young guard who is not far off to your west.
A Centaur who is in the distance to your west.
A Gnome who is in the distance to your west.
A Dwarf who is in the distance to your west.

< 687h/687H 106v/145V Pos: standing >
Shaiennar Road
Obvious exits: -E -W
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.
A young girl runs around here carelessly.
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.

< 687h/687H 106v/145V Pos: standing >
The Market
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 687h/687H 105v/145V Pos: standing >
The Market
Obvious exits: -N -W
A human stands here, looking gloomy.

< 687h/687H 105v/145V Pos: standing >
A Gnome enters from the north.

< 687h/687H 106v/145V Pos: standing >
The Market
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
An old sailor looks uneasy on land here.
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.

< 687h/687H 105v/145V Pos: standing >
A Gnome enters from the east.

< 687h/687H 106v/145V Pos: standing >
A Gnome leaves south.

< 687h/687H 106v/145V Pos: standing >
Backstab who?

< 687h/687H 107v/145V Pos: standing >
The Massive Gates Before The City of Torrhan
Obvious exits: -N -S
A deer stands here, grazing on some grass.

< 687h/687H 106v/145V Pos: standing >
A young girl enters from the south.
Backstab who?

< 687h/687H 107v/145V Pos: standing >
A Smooth Pathway
Obvious exits: -N -S
A Centaur (large) stands in mid-air here.
A Gnome (tiny) Pontifex Maximus of The Empire stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
*A Dwarf (medium) stands in mid-air here.
An elite member of the city guard patrols the streets.

< 687h/687H 106v/145V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A young girl who is close by to your north.
A deer who is close by to your north.
A retired sailor who is not far off to your north.
A young guard who is not far off to your north.
A young guard who is rather far off to your north.
A Gnome leaves north.
A Centaur sneaks north.

< 687h/687H 107v/145V Pos: standing >
Backstab who?

< 687h/687H 107v/145V Pos: standing >
The Massive Gates Before The City of Torrhan
Obvious exits: -N -S
A Centaur (large) stands in mid-air here.
A Gnome (tiny) Pontifex Maximus of The Empire stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
*A Dwarf (medium) stands in mid-air here.
A young girl runs around here carelessly.
A deer stands here, grazing on some grass.

< 687h/687H 107v/145V Pos: standing >
You snap into visibility.
[Damage: 294 ] A Gnome makes a strange sound as you place Tiamat's poison tail stinger in his back.
[Damage: 209 ] A Gnome makes a strange sound as you place a wicked black dagger named 'Sanguine Blessing' in his back.

< 687h/687H 107v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: a half-elf bard TP: sta TC:excellent E: A Gnome sta EP: pretty hurt >
 You parry a Gnome's lunge at you.
You snap into visibility.

< 687h/687H 108v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: a half-elf bard TP: sta TC:excellent E: A Gnome sta EP: pretty hurt >
 A Gnome attempts to flee.
A Gnome leaves south.
A Centaur sneaks south.
A Dwarf starts casting a spell.
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.

< 687h/687H 108v/145V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf completes his spell...
A Dwarf utters the word 'gjifal'
You snap into visibility.
A Dwarf unleashes light in a focused, searing ray at you!
OUCH!  That really did HURT!

< 588h/687H 109v/145V Pos: standing >
<You think you noticed an opening in your victim defenses...

< 588h/687H 109v/145V Pos: standing >
<Sorry, you aren't allowed to do that in combat.

< 588h/687H 109v/145V Pos: standing >
<A young guard enters from the north.
You're already preparing for a sneak attack!

< 588h/687H 109v/145V Pos: standing >
<Sorry, you aren't allowed to do that in combat.

< 588h/687H 109v/145V Pos: standing >
<Your heightened dexterity allows you to easily attack your enemy!
You snap into visibility.
[Damage: 11 ] Your impressive pierce wounds a Dwarf.
A Dwarf dodges your futile attack.
[Damage: 19 ] Your impressive pierce wounds a Dwarf.
A Dwarf dodges your futile attack.
[Damage: 18 ] Your impressive pierce wounds a Dwarf.
You're already preparing for a sneak attack!

< 588h/687H 109v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: a half-elf bard TP: sta TC: small wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 You attempt to flee...
A Smooth Pathway
Obvious exits: -N -S
Fresh blood covers everything in the area.
A Centaur (large) stands in mid-air here.
A Gnome (tiny) Pontifex Maximus of The Empire stands in mid-air here. (casting) (Gold Aura)
An elite member of the city guard patrols the streets.
You flee southward!

< 588h/687H 103v/145V Pos: standing >
A Gnome completes his spell...
A Gnome utters the words 'yjrr pzar'
A torrent of divine energy flows from a Gnome into a Gnome's body, and his wounds begin to heal!

< 588h/687H 103v/145V Pos: standing >
You're already preparing for a sneak attack!

< 588h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
You snap into visibility.
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
[Damage: 66 ] You find weakness in a Dwarf's defenses and land a sneaky surprise attack!
You sneak up on a Dwarf and drive your weapon deep into a vital organ!
[Damage: 293 ] A Dwarf makes a strange sound as you place Tiamat's poison tail stinger in his back.
A Dwarf starts casting a spell.

< 589h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: a half-elf bard TP: sta TC: small wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  few wounds >
 A Gnome starts casting a spell.

< 589h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: a half-elf bard TP: sta TC: small wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  few wounds >
 A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
A Centaur moves in the shadows, suddenly reappearing behind an elite guard!

< 589h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: a half-elf bard TP: sta TC: small wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  few wounds >
 A Gnome completes his spell...
A Gnome utters the word 'gajrgpuzre'
A holy aura forms around a Gnome!
A Dwarf completes his spell...
A Dwarf utters the word 'gjifal'
You snap into visibility.
A Dwarf unleashes light in a focused, searing ray at you!
OUCH!  That really did HURT!

< 494h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: a half-elf bard TP: sta TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  few wounds >
 A Dwarf's weak bludgeon grazes you.
Your disguise falls apart!
A Dwarf misses you.
A Dwarf's weak bludgeon grazes you.

< 492h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: Nibl TP: sta TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  few wounds >
 An elite guard's powerful slash wounds a Centaur.
An elite guard shivers as he hits a Centaur.
An elite guard's mighty slash strikes a Centaur.
An elite guard shivers as he hits a Centaur.
An elite guard misses a Centaur with a clumsy kick.

< 492h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: Nibl TP: sta TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  few wounds >
 A Dwarf's wound gushes blood all over the surrounding area.
A Dwarf starts casting a spell.

< 492h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: Nibl TP: sta TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  few wounds >
 Your heightened dexterity allows you to easily attack your enemy!
A Dwarf dodges your futile attack.
[Damage: 15 ] Your impressive pierce strikes a Dwarf.
[Damage:  9 ] Your fine pierce wounds a Dwarf.
[Damage:  6 ] Your fine pierce wounds a Dwarf.
[Damage: 14 ] Your impressive pierce strikes a Dwarf.

< 492h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: Nibl TP: sta TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  nasty wounds >
 A Dwarf completes his spell...
A Dwarf utters the words 'iahjcandusg hajqp'
A Dwarf gently touches a Dwarf's body, and his wounds begin to heal!

< 492h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: Nibl TP: sta TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  nasty wounds >
 An elite guard screams in pain as a Centaur's pierce tears into his flesh.
An elite guard parries a Centaur's lunge at him.
An elite guard screams in pain as a Centaur's pierce tears into his flesh.
An elite guard screams in pain as a Centaur's pierce tears into his flesh.

< 492h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: Nibl TP: sta TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  nasty wounds >
 A Gnome starts casting a spell.
A Centaur attempts to flee.
A Centaur trots north.

< 492h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: Nibl TP: sta TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  few wounds >
 A Dwarf misses you.
A Dwarf misses you.
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
You snap into visibility.
A Dwarf's weak bludgeon grazes you.
A Dwarf starts casting a spell.

< 491h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: Nibl TP: sta TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  few wounds >
 A Dwarf's wound gushes blood all over the surrounding area.
Sorry, you aren't allowed to do that in combat.

< 491h/687H 104v/145V Pos: standing >
< T: Nibl TP: sta TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP:  few wounds >
 You attempt to flee...
The Massive Gates Before The City of Torrhan
Obvious exits: -N -S
Puddles of fresh blood cover the ground.
A Centaur (large) stands in mid-air here.
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.
A young girl runs around here carelessly.
A deer stands here, grazing on some grass.
You flee northward!

< 491h/687H 97v/145V Pos: standing >
Pardon?

< 491h/687H 97v/145V Pos: standing >
The Market
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
An old sailor looks uneasy on land here.

< 491h/687H 96v/145V Pos: standing >
The Massive Gates Before The City of Torrhan
Obvious exits: -N -S
Puddles of fresh blood cover the ground.
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.
A young girl runs around here carelessly.
A deer stands here, grazing on some grass.

< 491h/687H 95v/145V Pos: standing >
A Smooth Pathway
Obvious exits: -N -S
Puddles of fresh blood cover the ground.
A Centaur (large) stands in mid-air here, fighting an elite guard.
A Gnome (tiny) Pontifex Maximus of The Empire stands in mid-air here. (casting) (Gold Aura)
An elite guard stands here, fighting a Centaur.

< 491h/687H 94v/145V Pos: standing >
A Gnome stops chanting abruptly!
[Damage: 285 ] A Gnome makes a strange sound as you place Tiamat's poison tail stinger in his back.
Your spirit suffers from contact with a Gnome's holy aura!
Your entire body freezes upon contact with the holy aura surrounding a Gnome!
Ugh, you are unable to move!

< 434h/687H 95v/145V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf starts casting a spell.

< 435h/687H 95v/145V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf's blood splatters as it hits the ground.
A Dwarf completes his spell...
A Dwarf gently touches a Dwarf's body, and his wounds begin to heal!

< 435h/687H 97v/145V Pos: standing >
A Centaur gets past an elite guard's defenses and strikes with a mighty blow.
A Centaur quickly steps into the shadows, and suddenly appears behind an elite guard striking violently...
A Centaur places a shard of bluestone called "Freeze" in the back of an elite guard, resulting in some strange noises and some blood.
...a Centaur then quickly fades into the shadow, re-appearing only to attack again!
A Centaur places a shard of bluestone called "Freeze" in the back of an elite guard, resulting in some strange noises and some blood.
A Centaur's powerful pierce grazes an elite guard.
A Centaur's pierce grazes an elite guard.
An elite guard parries a Centaur's lunge at him.

< 436h/687H 98v/145V Pos: standing >
You can move again.
An elite guard's slash strikes a Centaur.
An elite guard shivers as he hits a Centaur.
An elite guard's slash wounds a Centaur.
An elite guard shivers as he hits a Centaur.
An elite guard almost sweeps a Centaur off of his feet with a well placed leg sweep.
An elite guard shivers as he hits a Centaur.

< 436h/687H 98v/145V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf starts casting an offensive spell.
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.

< 436h/687H 98v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 437h/687H 98v/145V Pos: standing >
A tharnadian highway patrolman enters from the east.
 
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Dark Woods of the Rhanale Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 437h/687H 97v/145V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A tharnadian highway patrolman who is close by to your north.
A Dwarf who is not far off to your north.
A Centaur who is not far off to your north.
A Gnome who is not far off to your north.
An elite guard who is not far off to your north.
A young guard who is a brief walk away to your north.
A young girl who is a brief walk away to your north.
A retired sailor who is in the distance to your north.
A retired sailor who is almost out of sight to your north.

< 438h/687H 99v/145V Pos: standing >
Saving Nibl.

< 438h/687H 100v/145V Pos: standing >
 
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An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 439h/687H 99v/145V Pos: standing >
A Smooth Pathway
Obvious exits: -N -S
A few drops of fresh blood are scattered around the area.
*A Dwarf (medium) stands in mid-air here.
A Centaur (large) stands in mid-air here, fighting an elite guard.
A Gnome (tiny) Pontifex Maximus of The Empire stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
An elite guard stands here, fighting a Centaur.

< 439h/687H 98v/145V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf's wound gushes blood all over the surrounding area.
You snap into visibility.
[Damage: 294 ] A Gnome makes a strange sound as you place Tiamat's poison tail stinger in his back.
Your spirit suffers from contact with a Gnome's holy aura!
Your strength dwindles as a Gnome grabs you by your forehead and calls down the wraith of his deity.
[Damage: 294 ] A Gnome makes a strange sound but is suddenly very silent as you place Tiamat's poison tail stinger in his back.
A Gnome's chimaera scale was completely destroyed by the massive blow!
A Gnome's royal crown of Aravne was completely destroyed by the massive blow!
A Gnome is dead! R.I.P.
You receive your share of experience.