The death of [46 Swashbuckler] Ikari (_/Eye of Odin\_) (Grey Elf)

in Outside the Woodseer Gates

from the perspective of [56 Pyrokinetic] Ojo *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shadow Beast)

<worn as a badge>    the immaterial spirit of Tiamat [superior] (magic) (humming)
<worn on horns>      a wreath of poisonous ivy [29%]
<worn on head>       a prismatic halo of light (magic) (glowing) (humming) [56%]
<worn on eyes>       the eye of the ogre [poor] (magic) (glowing) (humming)
<worn in ear>        a tiny endurium earring (magic) [57%]
<worn in ear>        an earring of spinning ice crystals (magic) (humming)
<worn on face>       a mask of shadows (magic)
<worn around neck>   a Zerthimonian necklace (humming)
<worn around neck>   a holy symbol of the Ravenkind (magic) (glowing)
<worn on body>       a 'Misty Vale #1 Hunter' shirt
<worn about body>    a cloak of vitality (magic) [67%]
<worn on tail>       a fragment of the tail of Quturac [superior] (magic)
<worn as quiver>     a glowing bard sack [superior] (glowing) [60%]
<worn about waist>   a shiny black belt (magic) [51%]
<worn on belt buckle>a ruby globe of majesty (magic) [75%]
<attached to belt>   a potion of bubbling goo (magic) (glowing)
<worn on arms>       a shoulder drape of emerald dragonscale [poor] (magic)
<worn around wrist>  a bracelet of influence [poor] (magic)
<worn around wrist>  a pitch-black mindstone bracelet (magic) [77%]
<worn on hands>      the inquitous gloves of submission [81%]
<worn on finger>     a bone band (magic) (humming) [79%]
<worn on finger>     a Zerthimonian ring [superior] (humming)
<held>               the gem of the aerie [superior] (magic)
<held>               the heart of a platinum dragon (magic) [81%]
<worn on legs>       a pair of blood-stained wyrm scale leggings [superior] (magic) [66%]
<worn on feet>       a pair of clawed demon-hide moccasins [29%]

*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*A crafty squirrel wanders here looking for something to eat.(Red Aura)

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Rhak climbs on and rides a winged hellhound.
Dzie rises to his feet.

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A crafty squirrel starts casting a spell.

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A crafty squirrel completes her spell...
A crafty squirrel utters the words 'qraiz yafw'
A crafty squirrel fades back into her own image.

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A Light Forest
Obvious exits: -North -East  -South
*Dzie #BoringChoronWipe *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Kobold)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) in mid-air sits atop a winged hellhound.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)

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A lost troll enters from the south.

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Rhak dismounts a winged hellhound.

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A lost troll leaves south.

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Rhak now follows Ripp.

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Ripp starts casting a spell.

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Ripp completes her spell...
Ripp utters the words 'efzaw hgruzzr'
You blink and Rhak is gone! It was just a dream; he was never here to begin with.
Rhak falls asleep.
The world becomes surreal, everything becomes a blur and you cannot tell
the difference between reality and dreams.  You are flying, colors flow past
you like paint in a river.  Then, as if something changed, you feel a sense of urgency
as you begin falling rapidly towards the ground below.  You close your eyes as the ground
rushes towards you...
You open your eyes and see:
A Light Forest
   Though the forest isn't thick here, it has a sinister quality to it that
does a very good job of keeping away travelers.  A fairly well-kept road has
been cut through the edge of the forest to the west so that travelers have no
need of stopping, or even traveling through this somewhat sinister place.  It
is hard to imagine what creatures make their homes here.  The bushes and
trees are twisted and bent, full of sharp thorns that make even the heartiest
of travelers wary.  Odd claw marks mark the ground near a rabbit's burrow to
the west, they somehow add to the strange, sinister feel of the forest.  A
road passes by to the west and the forest continues to the south and east
where it begins to thicken.  To the north the brush and trees get much
thinner, though no less threatening.
Obvious exits: -North -East  -South
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands, apparently asleep.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
A winged beast from hell stands here reeking with malevolence. (minion) (Red Aura)
*Dzie #BoringChoronWipe *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Kobold)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Are you really here?  It must be a dream, you must be sleeping.

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You wake up.

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Rhak awakens.
You are already standing.

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Rhak clambers to his feet.
You tense up and become more alert.

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You stop following Rhak.
You now follow Ripp.

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Dzie's body appears to recover from the affects of the potion.
Your flesh softens.
Rhak gives an order to his followers.
A winged hellhound awakens.

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Hint: If you run across a witch doctor in your journeys, look at the products he offers. His spells last a few days or until you die.

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Rhak gives an order to his followers.

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A pitch black gate rises out of the ground!


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Rhak gives an order to his followers.

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A yellow millipede enters from the east.
Rhak gives an order to his followers.

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A yellow millipede suddenly attacks Chita!
A yellow millipede misses Chita.
Rhak gives an order to his followers.

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Rhak snaps into visibility.
Rhak brings down a blood red sword named 'Death Rider' in a mighty slash, cleaving a yellow millipede from its target!
A yellow millipede is dead! R.I.P.
You receive your share of experience.
Experience(KILL): Ojo by 0.
You feel a carnal satisfaction as a yellow millipede's gurgling and choking signals its demise.

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Chita stops following Rhak.
Chita now follows Rhak.

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Matikai steps out of a pitch-black gate.

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Ripp sits down in a comfortable spot.

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Ripp opens a mystical tome covered in demon-skin and begins studying it intently.

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Matikai now follows Ripp.

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Ripp closes her book and grins malevolently.

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Ripp clambers to her feet.

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Matikai nods.

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Oiku stops following Ripp.
Oiku now follows Rhak.

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A pitch-black gate dissolves in a swirl of colors and is gone.

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A Light Forest
Obvious exits: -North -East  -South
Fresh blood covers everything in the area.
The corpse of a yellow millipede is lying here.
*Matikai  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drider)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Matikai's head.
A winged beast from hell stands here reeking with malevolence. (minion) (Red Aura)
Chita  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Thri-Kreen)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Oiku  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drow Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Dzie #BoringChoronWipe *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Kobold)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)

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Matikai is now a member of Rhak's group.

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Ripp starts casting a spell.

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Ripp completes her spell...
Ripp utters the word 'yruqtzf'
Ripp creates a shimmering orb of light, casting shadows over the room!
The room is blanketed in dancing shadows.
Shadows start to swirl around and cover Oiku's skin.
Shadows start to swirl around and cover Ripp's skin.
Shadows start to swirl around and cover a winged hellhound's skin.
Shadows start to swirl around and cover Matikai's skin.

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Ripp sits down in a comfortable spot.

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Ripp opens a mystical tome covered in demon-skin and begins studying it intently.

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Ripp closes her book and grins malevolently.

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Ripp clambers to her feet.

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Rhak stops following Ripp.
Rhak now follows Ripp.

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Matikai stops following Ripp.
Matikai now follows Ripp.

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Matikai leaves south.
Oiku leaves south.
Chita leaves south.
A winged hellhound leaves south.
You follow Ripp.

A Light Forest
   Though the forest isn't thick here, it has a sinister quality to it that
does a very good job of keeping away travelers.  A fairly well-kept road has
been cut through the edge of the forest to the west so that travelers have no
need of stopping, or even traveling through this somewhat sinister place.
Even the animals in the forest here have a strange, twisted quality to them,
a sinister and evil aspect that seems to come from the forest itself.  The
trees are thin here, but the thorny bushes seem to lie in every direction
making travel difficult.  The forest continues to the east where it appears
to get thicker and more threatening, as well as to the north where it begins
to thin a bit.  The road that runs by along the south and west can only be
reached to the west, the southern route has been blocked by a huge, twisted
bloodthorn.
Obvious exits: -North -East  -South -West 
A winged beast from hell stands here reeking with malevolence. (minion) (Red Aura)
Chita  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Thri-Kreen)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Oiku  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drow Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*Matikai  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drider)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Matikai's head.
*Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
A troll wanders here, lost in the forest.(Red Aura)
There are residual brain waves in the area.
Dzie enters from the north.

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Ripp starts casting a spell.

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Ripp completes her spell...
Ripp utters the word 'candusyrzqhuai'
Ripp sssppllliiitttsss into many images!

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Ripp sneaks west.
Ripp leaves west.
Ripp leaves west.
Ripp leaves west.
Ripp leaves west.
Matikai leaves west.
Oiku leaves west.
Chita leaves west.
A winged hellhound leaves west.
You follow Ripp.

 
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Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -North -East  -South -West 
A winged beast from hell stands here reeking with malevolence. (minion) (Red Aura)
Chita  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Thri-Kreen)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Oiku  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drow Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*Matikai  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drider)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Matikai's head.
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Dzie enters from the east.

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Ripp sneaks south.
Ripp leaves south.
Ripp leaves south.
Ripp leaves south.
Ripp leaves south.
Matikai leaves south.
Oiku leaves south.
Chita leaves south.
A winged hellhound leaves south.
You follow Ripp.

 
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Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -North -East  -South -West 
A winged beast from hell stands here reeking with malevolence. (minion) (Red Aura)
Chita  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Thri-Kreen)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Oiku  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drow Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*Matikai  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drider)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Matikai's head.
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Dzie enters from the north.

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Autosaving...

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Ripp sneaks south.
Ripp leaves south.
Ripp leaves south.
Ripp leaves south.
Ripp leaves south.
Matikai leaves south.
Oiku leaves south.
Chita leaves south.
A winged hellhound leaves south.
You follow Ripp.

 
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Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -North -East  -South -West 
A winged beast from hell stands here reeking with malevolence. (minion) (Red Aura)
Chita  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Thri-Kreen)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Oiku  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drow Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*Matikai  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drider)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Matikai's head.
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Dzie enters from the north.

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Ripp gives Ripp an order.
Ripp leaves north.

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Ripp gives Ripp an order.
Ripp leaves north.

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Ripp gives Ripp an order.
Ripp leaves north.

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Ripp leaves south.
Matikai leaves south.
Oiku leaves south.
Chita leaves south.
A winged hellhound leaves south.
You follow Ripp.

 
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An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East  -South -West 
A winged beast from hell stands here reeking with malevolence. (minion) (Red Aura)
Chita  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Thri-Kreen)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Oiku  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drow Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*Matikai  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drider)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Matikai's head.
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Dzie enters from the north.

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You failed.
Ripp says 'going'

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Ripp says 'going'

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You failed.

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You failed.

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Ripp gives an order to her followers.
Ripp leaves east.
Ripp snaps into visibility.

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You failed.

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You failed.

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You failed.
Matikai leaves east.
Rhak sneaks east.
Oiku leaves east.
Chita leaves east.
A winged hellhound leaves east.
You follow Ripp.

A Trade Path Heading into a Ravine
   This narrow trade path heads down into a ravine that makes a sharp drop
down into the hills to the north.  The steep descent shows that what appear to
be unassuming hills here must become some fairly imposing mountains further to
the north.  A number of small juniper bushes and a few small trees dot this
area as the path heads south toward a small forest clearing.  Dank, humid air
seems to struggle its way out of the ravine to the north, where the narrow path
makes its steep descent, but otherwise this area is quite peaceful and calm.
Obvious exits: -West  -Up    -Down 
A large wooden sign stands here.
A winged beast from hell stands here reeking with malevolence. (minion) (Red Aura)
Chita  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Thri-Kreen)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Oiku  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drow Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*Matikai  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drider)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Matikai's head.
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(small) stands in mid-air here, fighting the scarred mage.(Red Aura)
The smiling cleric stands in mid-air here, fighting Ripp.(Gold Aura)
The scarred mage stands in mid-air here, fighting Ripp.(Gold Aura)
Militia forces muster to bolster the town's defenses against the invaders!!!
Dzie enters from the west.
Militia forces muster to bolster the town's defenses against the invaders!!!

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Ripp floats up.
Militia forces muster to bolster the town's defenses against the invaders!!!
Matikai leaves up.
Rhak sneaks up.
Oiku leaves up.
Chita floats up.
A winged hellhound leaves up.
You follow Ripp.

On a Stone Stairway
   Two people can travel abreast on this narrow stairway.  The stones are well
worn by the passage of many feet and are very sturdy, but there are no
guardrails to prevent someone from falling over the edge.  At this height one
can see down into the lower branches of some of the trees to the east.  Tree
branches throughout the jungle below and to the east are alive with birds and
monkeys as well as other creatures that are not as easy to identify.  The
stairway continues up toward the Woodseer plateau and down to the jungle.
Obvious exits: -Up    -Down 
A winged beast from hell stands here reeking with malevolence. (minion) (Red Aura)
Chita  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Thri-Kreen)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Oiku  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drow Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*Matikai  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drider)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Matikai's head.
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Dzie floats in from below.

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Ripp floats up.
Matikai leaves up.
Oiku leaves up.
Chita floats up.
A winged hellhound leaves up.
You follow Ripp.

On a Stone Stairway
   A guardrail would be very nice at this point.  The narrow stairway can only
fit two people abreast and is almost 150 feet above the ground now.  It is easy
to see that this stairway was originally built with security and not safety in
mind.  The only way to attack Woodseer would be to climb the steep rocky
cliff to the north and south or to come up this stairway, either of which are
easy to defend.  Stairs lead up to Woodseer and down toward the jungle below.
Obvious exits: -Up    -Down 
A winged beast from hell stands here reeking with malevolence. (minion) (Red Aura)
Chita  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Thri-Kreen)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Oiku  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drow Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*Matikai  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drider)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Matikai's head.
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Dzie floats in from below.

< 978h/978H 257v/263V Pos: standing >
You failed.
Militia forces muster to bolster the town's defenses against the invaders!!!
Matikai leaves up.
Rhak sneaks up.
Oiku leaves up.
Chita floats up.
A winged hellhound leaves up.
Alarm bells sound, signalling an invasion!
You follow Ripp.

On a Stone Stairway
   There are no guardrails to keep one from falling off these narrow stone
steps and making a gruesome fall to the base of the cliffs over 200 hundred
feet below.  All the same, the agile halflings bounce up and down this stairway
with little worry of falling over the edge.  To the south a thin waterfall can
be seen diving over the edge of the cliff into a small pond by the jungle far
below.  Stone stairs rise up toward Woodseer and head down to meet the valley
below.
Obvious exits: -Up    -Down 
A winged beast from hell stands here reeking with malevolence. (minion) (Red Aura)
Chita  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Thri-Kreen)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Oiku  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drow Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*Matikai  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drider)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Matikai's head.
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Dzie floats in from below.

< 978h/978H 256v/263V Pos: standing >
Matikai leaves up.
Rhak sneaks up.
Oiku leaves up.
Militia forces muster to bolster the town's defenses against the invaders!!!
Chita floats up.
A winged hellhound leaves up.
You follow Ripp.

On a Stone Stairway
   It is a good thing that halflings don't have any fear of heights.  This
cracked stone stairway is extremely narrow and there are no guardrails to be
seen.  The drop down to the valley below would be swift, and most likely end in
a quick and painless death.  Stone walls can be seen along the top of the
cliff above and a thin waterfall plummets over the edge of the cliff to the
south.  Cracked stone stairs, in dire need of repair, lead down toward the
jungle valley below and climb up to Woodseer.
Obvious exits: -Up    -Down 
A winged beast from hell stands here reeking with malevolence. (minion) (Red Aura)
Chita  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Thri-Kreen)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Oiku  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drow Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here, fighting a halfling guard.(Red Aura)
*Rhak DemonLord *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Githyanki)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Rhak's head.
*Matikai  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drider)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Matikai's head.
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
A lieutenant of the Woodseer guard keeps a careful watch.(Gold Aura)
A kitten jumps here playing with leaves tossed by the wind.
A halfling guard stands in mid-air here, fighting Oiku.(Gold Aura)
Dzie floats in from below.

< 978h/978H 255v/263V Pos: standing >
A lieutenant suddenly attacks Rhak!
A lieutenant suddenly appears a bit confused!
A lieutenant misses Rhak.
Rhak snaps into visibility.
A dark shroud encases Rhak as he charges into battle.
Ripp floats up.
Matikai leaves up.
You follow Ripp.

Outside the Woodseer Gates
   Cracked but sturdy looking stone stairs lead down from this tiny landing to
the jungle valley below.  A narrow passage through the Woodseer gates to the
west leads into a thriving halfling city.  Stone walls, in need of repair,
extend along the top of the cliff to the north and south creating an almost
unnecessary addition to the steep cliff face to defend Woodseer from any
invasion. Halfling merchants can be heard hawking their wares and children can
be heard laughing from the other side of the stone walls.
Obvious exits: -West  -Down 
[2] A large wooden torch has been discarded here.
A sturdy looking wooden club has been left here.
A stout cudgel carved from oak wood lies here.
A gnoby piece of wood, perhaps a small mace, lies here.
A steel long sword has been left here.
A steel short sword lies discarded here.
A long steel sword is here in the dirt.
A steel dagger about a foot in length lies here.
A steel dagger has been tossed aside here.
A durable looking footman's flail lies discarded here.
A large black leather whip lies coiled here.
A warhammer with a sturdy-looking steel head lies here.
A large two-handed sword has been left here.
A large two-handed sword has been left here.
A great flail has been carelessly left here.
Matikai  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Drider)(large) stands in mid-air here, fighting a minotaur mercenary wizard.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Matikai's head.
Ripp  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Shade)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
A Grey Elf (medium) Mjolnir (_/Eye of Odin\_) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A minotaur mercenary wizard stands in mid-air here, fighting Matikai.
A minotaur mercenary stands guard over the halflings.
A minotaur mercenary stands guard over the halflings.
A minotaur mercenary stands guard over the halflings.
A burly halfling stands here guarding the gate from invasion.(Gold Aura)
A halfling guard stands here, fighting Matikai.(Gold Aura)
Militia forces muster to bolster the town's defenses against the invaders!!!
A minotaur mercenary guard suddenly attacks YOU!
-=[A minotaur mercenary guard's powerful slash wounds you.]=-
Dzie floats in from below.

< 968h/978H 255v/263V Pos: standing >
< T: Ojo TP: sta TC:few scratches E: minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 Matikai starts casting an offensive spell.
Dzie starts casting an offensive spell.
Dzie snaps into visibility.

< 968h/978H 255v/263V Pos: standing >
< T: Ojo TP: sta TC:few scratches E: minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 A minotaur mercenary guard suddenly attacks Matikai!
A minotaur mercenary guard's impressive slash grazes Matikai.
As a minotaur mercenary guard strikes Matikai, he smiles as a minotaur mercenary guard tears his flesh!
The burly guardian suddenly attacks YOU!
-=[The burly guardian's slash grazes you.]=-
[Damage:  2 ] -=[The burly guardian suffers from contact with the aura about you.]=-
You begin to focus your will...

< 960h/978H 255v/263V Pos: standing >
< T: Ojo TP: sta TC:few scratches E: minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 A minotaur mercenary guard suddenly attacks Matikai!
A minotaur mercenary guard's slash wounds Matikai.
As a minotaur mercenary guard strikes Matikai, he smiles as a minotaur mercenary guard tears his flesh!

< 960h/978H 255v/263V Pos: standing >
< T: Ojo TP: sta TC:few scratches E: minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 Ripp starts casting an offensive spell.

< 960h/978H 255v/263V Pos: standing >
< T: Ojo TP: sta TC:few scratches E: minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 Dzie snaps into visibility.
Dzie completes his spell...
Dzie utters the words 'qpaag zarrzl'
Dzie has a blank expression as his ChAOtiC bolts slam into a Grey Elf!
Dzie snaps into visibility.
Dzie has a blank expression as his ChAOtiC bolts slam into a Grey Elf!

< 960h/978H 255v/263V Pos: standing >
< T: Ojo TP: sta TC:few scratches E: minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 Casting: pyrokinesis 
A half-elf bard snaps into visibility.
A half-elf bard places a gladius called 'Backstabber' in the back of a Grey Elf, resulting in some strange noises and some blood.

< 960h/978H 255v/263V Pos: standing >
< T: Ojo TP: sta TC:few scratches E: minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 Ripp completes her spell...
Ripp utters the word 'pawwzf'
Ripp creates a hammer out of thin air that smashes into a Grey Elf, bits of flesh and bone fly everywhere!
Matikai completes his spell...
Matikai utters the words 'paffue xurhuio'
A Grey Elf seems to be blinded!
A Grey Elf begins to dry and wilt.
A Grey Elf's cloak of the ageless spirit of the wind melted corroded by the acid.
A Grey Elf's spiked pair of azure leg plates melted corroded by the acid.
A Grey Elf is dead! R.I.P.
You receive your share of experience.
Experience(KILL): Ojo by 13333333.