<worn as a badge> a fragile dragonscale badge from The Valoisian Castle
<worn on head> the horned head of Kereghaktis [superior] (magic)
<worn on eyes> a delicate spider-shaped eyepatch [poor] (magic) [59%]
<worn in ear> a dangling chain crucifix (glowing) [26%]
<worn in ear> a wad of spawn goo [poor] (magic) (humming) [88%]
<worn on face> a brutal dragonscale veil
<worn around neck> a royal token of Valois (magic) (glowing)
<worn around neck> the neck-charm of Savannah of Broken Trusts [superior] [59%]
<worn about body> a deep hooded cloak of jubilation
<worn on back> an adventurers backpack [58%]
<worn as quiver> a silken backsheath of flight (magic) [85%]
<worn about waist> a dark sash spun from wire
<worn on belt buckle>a thick book labled 'A Woman's Pleasure'
<worn on arms> some angelic dragonscale sleeves from Arachdrathos Guilds
<held as shield> a blood-stained marble shield
<worn around wrist> the neck-charm of Savannah of Broken Trusts [superior] [65%]
<worn around wrist> the neck-charm of Savannah of Broken Trusts [superior]
<worn on finger> the ring of the apprentice (magic) [58%]
<worn on finger> a ring of the water nymph [76%]
<held> a staff of beasts [poor] (magic) (glowing)
<worn on legs> some leggings made from werewolf hide (magic)
<worn on feet> some boots of enchantment [poor] (glowing) [85%]
< 290h/590H 154v/224V Pos: standing >
You feel nature's energy flow into your 9th circle of knowledge.
< 295h/590H 154v/224V Pos: standing >
You feel nature's energy flow into your 9th circle of knowledge.
< 303h/590H 157v/224V Pos: standing >
You start chanting...
< 312h/590H 159v/224V Pos: standing >
Casting: natures touch
< 318h/590H 161v/224V Pos: standing >
You complete your spell...
The warmth of nature fills your body.
< 367h/590H 161v/224V Pos: standing >
You feel nature's energy flow into your 9th circle of knowledge.
Hint: Be sure to have a raft or canoe handy in case you need to cross water.
< 368h/590H 162v/224V Pos: standing >
In a Light Forest
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
< 592h/590H 163v/224V Pos: standing >
In a Light Forest
Thin pine trees mixed with a few aspens rise upward here, adding
cloying forest scents to the air. Though the smell of the forest is
peaceful and pleasant, tension is in the air. Small bushes and sapling
dot the area, even attempting to climb the steep mountains that
surround the valley. The forest continues to the south and west and a
small trail rises into the mountains to the east.
Obvious exits: -South -West -Up
< 592h/590H 163v/224V Pos: standing >
You feel nature's energy flow into your 8th circle of knowledge.
< 592h/590H 163v/224V Pos: standing >
You feel nature's energy flow into your 8th circle of knowledge.
You quickly scan the area.
A grass snake who is close by to your south.
A grass snake who is not far off to your west.
< 592h/590H 165v/224V Pos: standing >
In a Light Forest
A deep underlying tension hangs in the air. Something has happened,
or is anticipated to happen sometime soon. Even the birds are silent,
and watchful. The top of an aspen tree to the south has been torn off,
and the marks left behind on the tree look like claw marks, though what
creature could possible have claws of such size is impossible to
imagine. The forest continues in every direction.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
< 592h/590H 164v/224V Pos: standing >
You feel nature's energy flow into your 6th circle of knowledge.
< 592h/590H 165v/224V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A cruel warrior who is close by to your south.
A crafty red fox who is close by to your south.
A grass snake who is close by to your west.
< 592h/590H 165v/224V Pos: standing >
You feel nature's energy flow into your 5th circle of knowledge.
< 592h/590H 166v/224V Pos: standing >
A grass snake enters from the west.
< 592h/590H 166v/224V Pos: standing >
You feel nature's energy flow into your 5th circle of knowledge.
< 592h/590H 167v/224V Pos: standing >
You kneel.
< 592h/590H 168v/224V Pos: kneeling >
You feel nature's energy flow into your 5th circle of knowledge.
Your communion with nature is now complete...
< 592h/590H 168v/224V Pos: kneeling >
In a Light Forest
Several trees have been ripped up and tossed aside here. Though the
dead trees are small it would still take incredible strength to do such
damage. Moist, but sandy, soil still clings to some of the tree roots,
whatever destroyed this portion of the forest might still be nearby.
Heavy brush lines the face of the mountain to the south but the forest
continues in all other directions
An unnatural darkness fills this area.
Obvious exits: -North -East -West
(Q)A recently wounded warrior stands here, surrounded in darkness.(Red Aura)
A sly red fox slinks about, carrying out some strange plan.
< 592h/590H 164v/224V Pos: kneeling >
You rise to your feet.
< 592h/590H 169v/224V Pos: standing >
You start chanting...
A cruel warrior suddenly attacks YOU!
You are briefly surrounded by a red aura!
You feel your skin once again take on a more barklike quality.
-=[A cruel warrior's powerful slash strikes you.]=-
< 557h/590H 170v/224V Pos: standing >
< T: Nyra TP: sta TC:few scratches E: human sta EP: awful >
Casting: sunray
< 561h/590H 171v/224V Pos: standing >
< T: Nyra TP: sta TC:few scratches E: human sta EP: awful >
You complete your spell...
[Damage: 67 ] -=[You unleash light in a focused, searing ray at a cruel warrior!]=-
A cruel warrior is dead! R.I.P.
You receive your share of experience.
Experience(KILL): Nyra by 200928.
The smell of fresh blood enters your body, infusing you with power!
You feel the bloodlust in your heart as you hear the death cry of a cruel warrior.
< 564h/590H 171v/224V Pos: standing >
You need to be wearing a quiver to perform this action.
< 571h/590H 172v/224V Pos: standing >
You get a black sword [superior] from the corpse of a cruel warrior.
You get a full suit of black platemail [poor] from the corpse of a cruel warrior.
You get a small pile of coins from the corpse of a cruel warrior.
There were: 2 platinum coins, 38 gold coins.
You get a HUGE diamond from the corpse of a cruel warrior.
< 572h/590H 172v/224V Pos: standing >
You feel nature's energy flow into your 9th circle of knowledge.
Your communion with nature is now complete...
< 579h/590H 174v/224V Pos: standing >
A grass snake enters from the east.
< 590h/590H 214v/224V Pos: standing >
In a Light Forest
Obvious exits: -North -East -West
Puddles of fresh blood cover the ground.
The corpse of a cruel warrior is lying here.
A fat grass snake slithers here.
< 590h/590H 224v/224V Pos: standing >
In a Light Forest
Who or what was fighting here is hard to determine, but at least one
of the creatures was large and powerful enough to scratch right through
stone. The face of the mountain to the south bears claw marks, if
anything in the world is actually large enough to have such claws, and
it appears that lightning bolts have been tossed around here. A layer
of blood covers everything in the area and several corpses lie on the
ground. The forest continues to the north and east.
Obvious exits: -North -East
A small red-breasted robin prances through the branches here.
< 590h/590H 222v/224V Pos: standing >
In a Light Forest
The tension in the forest is easier to explain now. This has
clearly been the scene of a great battle. A huge warhorse lies dead on
the ground, freshly killed by the claw marks of a beast of unimaginable
proportions. Trees have been tossed aside as if they were toothpicks
and blood covers everything. Burn marks from lightning bolts have
scarred the mountainside to the west. Crushed trees continue to the
south where it looks like the battle continued and less destroyed
forest continues to the north and east.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South
A sly red fox slinks about, carrying out some strange plan.
A fat grass snake slithers here.
< 590h/590H 220v/224V Pos: standing >
In a Light Forest
The small valley tapers to a point to the west where it meets a
small trail and continues to the south and east. Tension hangs in the
air so heavily that not even the birds or small animals can be seen
playing anywhere, all have hidden for some reason. Heavy brush lines
the mountainside to the north preventing any travel in that direction.
Elegant young pines and stately aspens grow throughout the light forest
as it continues to the south and west.
Obvious exits: -East -South -West
< 590h/590H 218v/224V Pos: standing >
In a Light Forest
Unseen tension destroys the otherwise perfect peace and calm.
Birds, and even the squirrels and other animals appear to be hiding for
some reason. The source of this tension is hard to determine,
everything appears to be peaceful here. Several pale blue flowers
droop from an odd-looking bush that clings to the mountain to the south
and the aspens and pines shake slightly in the gentle breeze. The
forest continues to the east, and heads west where a trail travels
through an opening in the mountains.
Obvious exits: -East -West
< 590h/590H 217v/224V Pos: standing >
Above a Narrow Winding Trail
Two mountains to the north and south look as if they were separated
by the stroke of an axe which has created a small opening here that
leads down into a narrow winding trail that makes its way down the
mountains. The trail below is steep and drops down quickly into
another small mountain valley and further to the west a trail can be
seen leaving the same valley to head down out of the mountains. The
aspen and pine trees that surround this area continue to the east and a
narrow trail leads down from here.
Obvious exits: -East -Down
A young man sits here contemplating the ways of magic.(Gold Aura)
< 590h/590H 216v/224V Pos: standing >
A Narrow Mountain Trail
Small saplings cling precariously to the mountainside here,
providing handy hand and foot holds for those climbing down the steep
trail here. This trail is rarely used and it is easy to determine why.
The sandy soil doesn't provide much traction, making the climb somewhat
arduous. The trail heads upward to a gap between two mountains and
downward toward a stand of aspens.
Obvious exits: -Up -Down
< 590h/590H 216v/224V Pos: standing >
A Narrow Mountain Trail
The trail isn't very steep here, but to the east it makes a steep
climb upward. Weak aspen saplings struggle to grow in the sandy soil
here with little success. As the trail heads west it slowly sinks into
a narrow valley wedged between two small mountains. The valley is
filled with small aspens that shake with every light breeze.
Obvious exits: -West -Up
A dwarven holy man wanders here, making peace with his god.(Gold Aura)
A sly red fox slinks about, carrying out some strange plan.
< 590h/590H 215v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 215v/224V Pos: standing >
A Small Stand of Aspens
Birds and squirrels dart back and forth through the branches of the
small aspens that line the narrow valley to the west and south. There
is a peace and calm here that is pleasant to behold. The deer that
bound through the trees are completely at peace with themselves, and
clearly don't see enough hunters to have learned properly how to fear
passing adventurers. The forest continues to the south and west.
Obvious exits: -East -South -West
A brown squirrel searches for nuts and berries.
< 590h/590H 214v/224V Pos: standing >
A Narrow Mountain Trail
The trail isn't very steep here, but to the east it makes a steep
climb upward. Weak aspen saplings struggle to grow in the sandy soil
here with little success. As the trail heads west it slowly sinks into
a narrow valley wedged between two small mountains. The valley is
filled with small aspens that shake with every light breeze.
Obvious exits: -West -Up
A dwarven holy man wanders here, making peace with his god.(Gold Aura)
A sly red fox slinks about, carrying out some strange plan.
< 590h/590H 213v/224V Pos: standing >
Short and stout, this dwarf has a long red beard and flowing red mane
that make him stand out against any backdrop. He doesn't care though,
he is at peace with his god and is quite able to take care of himself.
Scars on his exposed arms show that he has spent a great deal of time
working as a blacksmith, perhaps due to his religion. Many dwarves
worship gods of metals and forges and show their faith in their
creations a the forge. The smile on his face tells all around him that
he would be happy to talk about his god.
The dwarven holy man appears to be Dwarf and is in excellent condition.
He's medium in size.
He is glowing with holiness!
<worn on body> a mithral breast plate
<primary weapon> a smooth-headed mace [poor]
< 590h/590H 214v/224V Pos: standing >
Now where did that chicken go?
< 590h/590H 217v/224V Pos: standing >
A Small Stand of Aspens
Birds and squirrels dart back and forth through the branches of the
small aspens that line the narrow valley to the west and south. There
is a peace and calm here that is pleasant to behold. The deer that
bound through the trees are completely at peace with themselves, and
clearly don't see enough hunters to have learned properly how to fear
passing adventurers. The forest continues to the south and west.
Obvious exits: -East -South -West
A brown squirrel searches for nuts and berries.
There are some tracks heading west.
< 590h/590H 217v/224V Pos: standing >
A Small Stand of Aspens
This tiny valley between two huge mountains to the north and south
is just large enough to capture and retain soil from mountain erosion
providing just enough water and nutrients to the small trees and bushes
that grow here. Several small birds dart through the low branches of
the trees which continue to the south, east, and west.
Obvious exits: -East -South -West
A small sparrow darts through the branches here.
< 590h/590H 216v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 217v/224V Pos: standing >
A Small Stand of Aspens
A small trail rises upward toward a passage through the mountains to
the west and beautiful small aspens line the small valley here that
continues to the south and east. Everything here is peaceful and
quiet, not even the small foxes that can be seen playing under the
nearby bushes seem interested in hunting right now.
Obvious exits: -East -South -Up
A fat grass snake slithers here.
< 590h/590H 216v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 216v/224V Pos: standing >
A Narrow Trail
Wedged between two mountains this narrow trail drops down into a
small valley to the east and heads through a tight opening to the west.
There is nothing here but barren stone, wind and water have washed any
dirt or soil into the lush wooded valley below. The trail is so narrow
here that no animals seem likely to bother going through this way.
Obvious exits: -West -Down
A sly red fox slinks about, carrying out some strange plan.
A small sparrow darts through the branches here.
< 590h/590H 215v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 216v/224V Pos: standing >
On a Narrow Trail
Barren stones and jagged rocks line this tight trail. This appears
to be the best way through the mountains. To the north and south the
mountains are so steep that they are impassable, this trail appears to
be one of the few passages through the mountains to the small valleys
and plateaus within them. The narrow trail leads downward to the west
to end up in a small, dark forest and heads east where it appears to
enter a small valley.
Obvious exits: -East -Down
< 590h/590H 215v/224V Pos: standing >
Hint: When casting offensive spells make sure you are careful about noticing new mobs entering with the same target name.
< 590h/590H 215v/224V Pos: standing >
On a Steep Trail
This is more of a narrow rocky ribbon stretched along the side of
the hills here than a real trail. Boulders and jagged stones make
walking difficult, and the path is so steep that it would be easy to
fall. The narrow trail continues both up and down the steep
mountainside.
Obvious exits: -Up -Down
< 590h/590H 215v/224V Pos: standing >
On a Steep Trail
A few more feet down and the trail come up against some tall bushes
that lead off into a dark and twisted-looking forest. This part of the
mountain is still so barren and devoid of life that not even any
animals can be seen. The trail continues its steep decent toward a
thick thorny hedge and heads upward into the mountains.
Obvious exits: -Up -Down
< 590h/590H 214v/224V Pos: standing >
Before a Dark and Thorny Hedge
A thick hedge of twisted, thorny bushes lies to the west, making an
uncomfortable entrance into an already twisted and dark forest. A
strange darkness seems to emanate from the thorny hedge, making it seem
far more imposing than it truely is. Trees in the forest beyond the
hedge appear twisted and deformed, and there is something dark and
sinister about the way their branches intertwine. Perhaps the steep
climb into the mountains would be a safer route.
Obvious exits: -West -Up
< 590h/590H 212v/224V Pos: standing >
Deep in a Twisted Wood
A sloping pathway to the east appears to lead out of the forest toward
some low foothills and mountains. Impossible to see from beneath the
interwoven branches of the dense forest to the west, the mountains appear
quite suddenly, surprising travelers lucky enough to make it through the
forest. The path is vague, undoubtedly rarely used, if at all, and appears
to be the safest way out of the dark and twisted forest that extends to the
west. A small circle of stones rests beside a large boulder to the north,
showing that this area was once used as a campsite, though clearly not for a
very long time.
Obvious exits: -East -West
A thornbear prowls the forest in search of a meal.(Red Aura)
*(Q)A faerie flies in low circles guarding something.(Gold Aura)
There are some tracks heading west.
< 590h/590H 212v/224V Pos: standing >
Zone Name: A Dark and Twisted Wood
Average mob level in zone: 8
< 590h/590H 214v/224V Pos: standing >
Unlike most faeries that go off on flights of fancy, this sturdy faerie
clearly has a purpose. He circles slowly, clearly guarding something, though
what he is guarding is completely unclear. His dark purple wings hum softly
as the beat up and down, one would think he would tire, but he continues his
slow circling showing no fatigue.
The guardian faerie appears to be Faerie and is in excellent condition.
He's tiny in size.
He seems to be moving much faster than normal..
His body appears to be covered with swirling shadows!
He is surrounded by burning flames!
He's encased in a shimmering globe!
< 590h/590H 218v/224V Pos: standing >
You are carrying: (4/11)
a HUGE diamond
a full suit of black platemail [poor]
a black sword [superior]
a blacksteel flamberge glowing with runes (glowing)
< 590h/590H 220v/224V Pos: standing >
Deep in a Twisted Wood
Obvious exits: -East -West
A thornbear prowls the forest in search of a meal.(Red Aura)
*(Q)A faerie flies in low circles guarding something.(Gold Aura)
There are some tracks heading west.
< 590h/590H 222v/224V Pos: standing >
Deep in a Twisted Wood
Thorny, twisted trees weave together to create a dense and ominous forest.
Travel is difficult in any direction, but much of the thorny brush is dead
due to lack of sunlight and can be pushed through, with a bit of effort.
Branches a few meters above the ground weave into complex patterns, soaking
up almost every single bit of light before it can reach the ground. Vague
lighting makes it difficult to see the creatures that dart through the thorny
brush, and what can be seen is disconcerting. Creatures here, as well as the
forest, are twisted and deformed, as if some great sorcerer put a curse on
the entire area, a curse that has festered and grown over the ages to create
a sinister darkness that hangs in the air.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A massive thornucine pushes its way through the forest.(Red Aura)
A small thorncat stalks through the brush.(Red Aura)
< 590h/590H 221v/224V Pos: standing >
Deep in a Twisted Wood
Thorny, twisted trees weave together to create a dense and ominous forest.
Travel is difficult in any direction, but much of the thorny brush is dead
due to lack of sunlight and can be pushed through, with a bit of effort.
Branches a few meters above the ground weave into complex patterns, soaking
up almost every single bit of light before it can reach the ground. Vague
lighting makes it difficult to see the creatures that dart through the thorny
brush, and what can be seen is disconcerting. Creatures here, as well as the
forest, are twisted and deformed, as if some great sorcerer put a curse on
the entire area, a curse that has festered and grown over the ages to create
a sinister darkness that hangs in the air.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
The corpse of a human warrior lies here rotting.
< 590h/590H 220v/224V Pos: standing >
Deep in a Twisted Wood
Thorny, twisted trees weave together to create a dense and ominous forest.
Travel is difficult in any direction, but much of the thorny brush is dead
due to lack of sunlight and can be pushed through, with a bit of effort.
Branches a few meters above the ground weave into complex patterns, soaking
up almost every single bit of light before it can reach the ground. Vague
lighting makes it difficult to see the creatures that dart through the thorny
brush, and what can be seen is disconcerting. Creatures here, as well as the
forest, are twisted and deformed, as if some great sorcerer put a curse on
the entire area, a curse that has festered and grown over the ages to create
a sinister darkness that hangs in the air.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A paladin wanders aimlessly, lamenting his loss.(Gold Aura)
< 590h/590H 220v/224V Pos: standing >
Deep in a Twisted Wood
Thorny, twisted trees weave together to create a dense and ominous forest.
Travel is difficult in any direction, but much of the thorny brush is dead
due to lack of sunlight and can be pushed through, with a bit of effort.
Branches a few meters above the ground weave into complex patterns, soaking
up almost every single bit of light before it can reach the ground. Vague
lighting makes it difficult to see the creatures that dart through the thorny
brush, and what can be seen is disconcerting. Creatures here, as well as the
forest, are twisted and deformed, as if some great sorcerer put a curse on
the entire area, a curse that has festered and grown over the ages to create
a sinister darkness that hangs in the air.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
< 590h/590H 218v/224V Pos: standing >
Deep in a Twisted Wood
Thorny, twisted trees weave together to create a dense and ominous forest.
Travel is difficult in any direction, but much of the thorny brush is dead
due to lack of sunlight and can be pushed through, with a bit of effort.
Branches a few meters above the ground weave into complex patterns, soaking
up almost every single bit of light before it can reach the ground. Vague
lighting makes it difficult to see the creatures that dart through the thorny
brush, and what can be seen is disconcerting. Creatures here, as well as the
forest, are twisted and deformed, as if some great sorcerer put a curse on
the entire area, a curse that has festered and grown over the ages to create
a sinister darkness that hangs in the air.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
< 590h/590H 217v/224V Pos: standing >
Deep in a Twisted Wood
Thorny, twisted trees weave together to create a dense and ominous forest.
Travel is difficult in any direction, but much of the thorny brush is dead
due to lack of sunlight and can be pushed through, with a bit of effort.
Branches a few meters above the ground weave into complex patterns, soaking
up almost every single bit of light before it can reach the ground. Vague
lighting makes it difficult to see the creatures that dart through the thorny
brush, and what can be seen is disconcerting. Creatures here, as well as the
forest, are twisted and deformed, as if some great sorcerer put a curse on
the entire area, a curse that has festered and grown over the ages to create
a sinister darkness that hangs in the air.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
< 590h/590H 215v/224V Pos: standing >
Deep in a Twisted Wood
Thorny, twisted trees weave together to create a dense and ominous forest.
Travel is difficult in any direction, but much of the thorny brush is dead
due to lack of sunlight and can be pushed through, with a bit of effort.
Branches a few meters above the ground weave into complex patterns, soaking
up almost every single bit of light before it can reach the ground. Vague
lighting makes it difficult to see the creatures that dart through the thorny
brush, and what can be seen is disconcerting. Creatures here, as well as the
forest, are twisted and deformed, as if some great sorcerer put a curse on
the entire area, a curse that has festered and grown over the ages to create
a sinister darkness that hangs in the air.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
< 590h/590H 214v/224V Pos: standing >
A Light Forest
Thin, but thorny, trees line the area here. It is almost as if every
tree, no matter what type it may be, has some sort of thorny protection.
Despite the fact that the trees aren't as dense as those further to the east,
they have a sinister, twisted quality to them that is hard to explain.
Though sunlight is able to make its way through the thick branches above,
there are long, dark shadows that could easily conceal fairly large beasts.
Even the animals here are twisted copies of more recognizable beasts. The
name 'Twisted Wood' given to this area by the bards and adventurers is much
easier to understand when one sees the beginning of the forest.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A massive thornucine pushes its way through the forest.(Red Aura)
A snarling barrit hops its way through the brambles.(Red Aura)
There are some tracks heading west.
< 590h/590H 212v/224V Pos: standing >
A Field of Sharp Grass
Standing nearly a meter in height, the grass here reaches high enough to
cause serious discomfort to even the largest of travelers. Razor sharp
ridges run along the thin edges of the leaves, and barbed points stick into
clothing and tear off. Small bushes also dot the land, but they are stunted,
twisted things full of sharp thorns and tightly bunched branches. There is
little here to attract even the heartiest of adventurers, though the forest
that lies further to the south and east has been rumored to contain vast
treasures and beautiful castles. Few travelers have returned from the
'Twisted Wood' so the rumors are had to confirm or even deny.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*A green faerie flits about the forest, searching for fun.(Gold Aura)
A small yellow millipede scrambles through the brush.(Red Aura)
There are some tracks heading west.
< 590h/590H 210v/224V Pos: standing >
A Field of Sharp Grass
Standing nearly a meter in height, the grass here reaches high enough to
cause serious discomfort to even the largest of travelers. Razor sharp
ridges run along the thin edges of the leaves, and barbed points stick into
clothing and tear off. Small bushes also dot the land, but they are stunted,
twisted things full of sharp thorns and tightly bunched branches. There is
little here to attract even the heartiest of adventurers, though the forest
that lies further to the south and east has been rumored to contain vast
treasures and beautiful castles. Few travelers have returned from the
'Twisted Wood' so the rumors are had to confirm or even deny.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
An elven ranger roams the Twisted Wood searching for adventure.(Gold Aura)
< 590h/590H 209v/224V Pos: standing >
A Field of Sharp Grass
Standing nearly a meter in height, the grass here reaches high enough to
cause serious discomfort to even the largest of travelers. Razor sharp
ridges run along the thin edges of the leaves, and barbed points stick into
clothing and tear off. Small bushes also dot the land, but they are stunted,
twisted things full of sharp thorns and tightly bunched branches. There is
little here to attract even the heartiest of adventurers, though the forest
that lies further to the south and east has been rumored to contain vast
treasures and beautiful castles. Few travelers have returned from the
'Twisted Wood' so the rumors are had to confirm or even deny.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
< 590h/590H 207v/224V Pos: standing >
The Edge of Field of Sharp Grass
Massive hedges of thorny brush rise up here to form a rough border for
this untamed field of sharp grass. Bearing edges sharp enough to be used as
weapons, the grass has barbed points that stick into clothing and even armor
forcing travelers to fight their way through the fields. Strange, twisted
animals dart through the grass and thorny bushes, they seem to have evolved a
resistance to the sharp edges, and even an ability to feed on them. A vast
forest can be seen to the south and east, though the trees aren't tall there
is something dark and sinister about them that can be felt even at this
distance. Bards' have recounted tales of castles and mansions hidden in the
'Twisted Wood' in dimly lit bars, but it is difficult to find one that has
truely been there.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South
< 590h/590H 207v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 207v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 207v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 208v/224V Pos: standing >
A Stand of Thorny Trees
Dense, thorny trees block passage to the open road to the west, but fields
of thick, sharp grasses and small thorny bushes extend to the north and east.
A well-traveled trade road can be entered by crossing through some of the
thorny bushes to the west. Though quite large, the trees appear to be
nothing more than thorn bushes that have grown far beyond their normal size.
There is something about this area though, and the 'Twisted Wood' that it
leads to in the east, a vague feeling of unease and palpable tension add a
bite to the cool breezes that tear across the sharp grasses. Tales have been
told of mansions, even castles, hidden in the deep forest to the east, some
of the rumors have conviced bold adventurers to enter the tortured darkness,
few have returned.
Obvious exits: -North -East
A massive thornucine pushes its way through the forest.(Red Aura)
< 590h/590H 206v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 206v/224V Pos: standing >
A Field of Sharp Grass
Standing nearly a meter in height, the grass here reaches high enough to
cause serious discomfort to even the largest of travelers. Razor sharp
ridges run along the thin edges of the leaves, and barbed points stick into
clothing and tear off. Small bushes also dot the land, but they are stunted,
twisted things full of sharp thorns and tightly bunched branches. There is
little here to attract even the heartiest of adventurers, though the forest
that lies further to the south and east has been rumored to contain vast
treasures and beautiful castles. Few travelers have returned from the
'Twisted Wood' so the rumors are had to confirm or even deny.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
< 590h/590H 205v/224V Pos: standing >
A Stand of Thorny Trees
Dense, thorny trees block passage to the open road to the west, but fields
of thick, sharp grasses and small thorny bushes extend in every other
direction. Though quite large, the trees appear to be nothing more than
thorn bushes that have grown far beyond their normal size. There is
something about this area though, and the 'Twisted Wood' that it leads to in
the east, a vague feeling of unease and palpable tension add a bite to the
cool breezes that tear across the sharp grasses. Tales have been told of
mansions, even castles, hidden in the deep forest to the east, some of the
rumors have conviced bold adventurers to enter the tortured darkness, few
have returned.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South
< 590h/590H 204v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 205v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 205v/224V Pos: standing >
A Field of Sharp Grass
Thick brush and tall grasses line the gentle rolling hills that extend to
the north. Though less threatening than the forest to the south and east,
the grass is razor sharp, quite capable of damaging all but the finest of
armors, and the thick bushes that dot the land have sharp thorns that look
more than ready to pierce the unwary traveler. A dark and sinister forest
lies is further to the east. Named the 'Twisted Wood' by adventurers brave
enough to enter it, it is the source of many a bard's tale. Rumors of great
mansions and horrible beasts, mixed with tales of treasure and death, have
led many foolish travelers into its dark embrace, never to return again. The
strange grass and bushes here have been cleared away to the west to create a
well-traveled trade route.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South
A small thorncat stalks through the brush.(Red Aura)
A yellow quisel meanders through the branches.
A snarling barrit hops its way through the brambles.(Red Aura)
There are some tracks heading south.
< 590h/590H 203v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 204v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 204v/224V Pos: standing >
A Field of Sharp Grass
Thick brush and tall grasses line the gentle rolling hills that extend to
the north. Though less threatening than the forest to the south and east,
the grass is razor sharp, quite capable of damaging all but the finest of
armors, and the thick bushes that dot the land have sharp thorns that look
more than ready to pierce the unwary traveler. A dark and sinister forest
lies is further to the east. Named the 'Twisted Wood' by adventurers brave
enough to enter it, it is the source of many a bard's tale. Rumors of great
mansions and horrible beasts, mixed with tales of treasure and death, have
led many foolish travelers into its dark embrace, never to return again. The
strange grass and bushes here have been cleared away to the west to create a
well-traveled trade route.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South
< 590h/590H 202v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 203v/224V Pos: standing >
A Field of Sharp Grass
Thick brush and tall grasses line the gentle rolling hills that extend to
the north. Though less threatening than the forest to the south and east,
the grass is razor sharp, quite capable of damaging all but the finest of
armors, and the thick bushes that dot the land have sharp thorns that look
more than ready to pierce the unwary traveler. A dark and sinister forest
lies is further to the east. Named the 'Twisted Wood' by adventurers brave
enough to enter it, it is the source of many a bard's tale. Rumors of great
mansions and horrible beasts, mixed with tales of treasure and death, have
led many foolish travelers into its dark embrace, never to return again. The
strange grass and bushes here have been cleared away to the west to create a
well-traveled trade route.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South
< 590h/590H 202v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 202v/224V Pos: standing >
A Field of Sharp Grass
Thick brush and tall grasses line the gentle rolling hills that extend to
the north. Though less threatening than the forest to the south and east,
the grass is razor sharp, quite capable of damaging all but the finest of
armors, and the thick bushes that dot the land have sharp thorns that look
more than ready to pierce the unwary traveler. A dark and sinister forest
lies is further to the east. Named the 'Twisted Wood' by adventurers brave
enough to enter it, it is the source of many a bard's tale. Rumors of great
mansions and horrible beasts, mixed with tales of treasure and death, have
led many foolish travelers into its dark embrace, never to return again. The
strange grass and bushes here have been cleared away to the west to create a
well-traveled trade route.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South
A massive thornucine pushes its way through the forest.(Red Aura)
< 590h/590H 201v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 201v/224V Pos: standing >
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
< 590h/590H 200v/224V Pos: standing >
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 snarling barrit hops its way through the brambles.(Red Aura)
< 590h/590H 199v/224V Pos: standing >
......***
.....***^
....@^^^M
....M^^^M
.....^^MM
Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A traveling animal cleric from Vast Hidden Grove idles here.
< 590h/590H 198v/224V Pos: standing >
.....***^
....M^^^M
....@^^^M
....M^^MM
+++++^MMM
Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A large rat is scurrying about here.
< 590h/590H 197v/224V Pos: standing >
....M^^^M
....M^^^M
....@^^MM
+++++^MMM
..*^^MMMM
Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A deer stands here, grazing on some grass.
< 590h/590H 196v/224V Pos: standing >
...M^^^MM
...M^^^MM
...M@^MMM
++++^MMM^
.*^^MMMMM
A Sloped and Rocky Hillside
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
< 590h/590H 194v/224V Pos: standing >
You notice you just broke a thin string attached to a trap-like mechanism!
A Mountain Trail
As it travels through the boulders the path reaches a small area that has
been covered by another large rock that has fallen over those surrounding the
path. Cramped quarters make it difficult to turn around here but there
appears to be a more wide-open area along the edge of the mountain to the
east and the path heads down past a jagged stone below.
Obvious exits: -North -South
< 590h/590H 192v/224V Pos: standing >
....^^^MM
...M^^^MM
...M@^MMM
++++^MMM^
.*^^MMMMM
A Sloped and Rocky Hillside
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
< 590h/590H 192v/224V Pos: standing >
.....^^^M
....M^^^M
....@^^MM
+++++^MMM
..*^^MMMM
Endless Plains of Grassy Pastures
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A deer stands here, grazing on some grass.
< 590h/590H 190v/224V Pos: standing >
....M^^^M
....M^^MM
++++@^MMM
..*^^MMMM
.**^MMM^^
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A bronze three-pronged dagger lies here.
< 590h/590H 188v/224V Pos: standing >
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 halfling cleric stands here smiling at everything around her.(Gold Aura)
< 590h/590H 188v/224V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 590h/590H 188v/224V Pos: standing >
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
The corpse of the scarred mage is lying here.
*Gruna (Human)(small) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Gruna's head.
Gruna snaps into visibility.
Gruna dances an acrobatic maneuver in battle, tripping you.
A Shadow Beast snaps into visibility.
-=[Out of nowhere, a Shadow Beast stabs you in the back.]=-
OUCH! That really did HURT!
The globe around a Shadow Beast's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
< 496h/590H 186v/224V Pos: sitting >
< T: Nyra TP: sit TC: small wounds E: Gruna sta EP: excellent >
A Shadow Beast snaps into visibility.
-=[A Shadow Beast's impressive slash strikes you.]=-
The globe around a Shadow Beast's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Shadow Beast's unholy avenger named 'Bloodlust' turns blood red as it slashes into you!
A Shadow Beast snaps into visibility.
-=[You feel yourself becoming weak as the blood is sucked out of you!]=-
OUCH! That really did HURT!
-=[A Shadow Beast's impressive slash hits you on the torso making him grimace in pain.]=-
The globe around a Shadow Beast's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Shadow Beast's unholy avenger named 'Bloodlust' turns blood red as it slashes into you!
A Shadow Beast snaps into visibility.
-=[You feel yourself becoming weak as the blood is sucked out of you!]=-
OUCH! That really did HURT!
-=[A Shadow Beast's impressive slash strikes you hard.]=-
The globe around a Shadow Beast's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Shadow Beast snaps into visibility.
-=[A Shadow Beast's impressive slash strikes you.]=-
The globe around a Shadow Beast's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
You block a Shadow Beast's lunge at you.
A Shadow Beast snaps into visibility.
-=[A Shadow Beast's slash strikes you hard.]=-
The globe around a Shadow Beast's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
You block a Shadow Beast's lunge at you.
A Shadow Beast snaps into visibility.
< 170h/590H 187v/224V Pos: sitting >
< T: Nyra TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: Gruna sta EP: excellent >
Gruna parries your futile lunge at him.
< 178h/590H 187v/224V Pos: sitting >
< T: Nyra TP: sit TC: nasty wounds E: Gruna sta EP: excellent >
A Shade starts casting an offensive spell.
A Shade snaps into visibility.
< 180h/590H 187v/224V Pos: sitting >
< T: Nyra TP: sit TC: nasty wounds E: Gruna sta EP: excellent >
Gruna snaps into visibility.
-=[Gruna's fine pierce strikes you.]=-
The globe around Gruna's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
Gruna snaps into visibility.
-=[Gruna's impressive pierce hits you on the torso making him grimace in pain.]=-
The globe around Gruna's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
Gruna snaps into visibility.
-=[Gruna's impressive pierce strikes you.]=-
The globe around Gruna's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
Gruna snaps into visibility.
-=[Gruna's pierce strikes you.]=-
The globe around Gruna's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
Gruna snaps into visibility.
-=[Gruna's impressive pierce strikes you.]=-
The globe around Gruna's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
Gruna snaps into visibility.
-=[Gruna's fine pierce strikes you.]=-
The globe around Gruna's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
Gruna snaps into visibility.
< 122h/590H 187v/224V Pos: sitting >
< T: Nyra TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: Gruna sta EP: excellent >
A Shade completes his spell...
A Shade utters the words 'buoblg qfjgpuio paie'
You resist the effects of a Shade's spell!
< 127h/590H 187v/224V Pos: sitting >
< T: Nyra TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: Gruna sta EP: excellent >
A Shadow Beast snaps into visibility.
-=[A Shadow Beast's slash strikes you very hard.]=-
The globe around a Shadow Beast's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Shadow Beast snaps into visibility.
-=[A Shadow Beast's powerful slash enshrouds you in a mist of blood.]=-
The globe around a Shadow Beast's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Shadow Beast snaps into visibility.
-=[A Shadow Beast's powerful slash causes you to grimace in pain.]=-
YIKES! Another hit like that, and you've had it!!
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
The globe around a Shadow Beast's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Shadow Beast snaps into visibility.
-=[A Shadow Beast's impressive slash causes you to grimace in pain.]=-
YIKES! Another hit like that, and you've had it!!
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
The globe around a Shadow Beast's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Shadow Beast's Khazid'hea, the blade of Cutting with a strange black stone murmurs some strange incantations...
A Shadow Beast snaps into visibility.
-=[A Shadow Beast's concussion blast rips into you, shattering your soul!]=-
Your chainmail of the dread knights [superior] was disintegrated by the negative energy!