<worn as a badge> an emblem of Shanatar royalty enchanted by Ace
<worn on head> a black turban of circling flames enchanted by Ace [89%]
<worn in ear> a black pearl earring of precision
<worn in ear> a glowing ruby earring
<worn on face> the mask of vitality enchanted by Deathli (glowing)
<worn around neck> a necklace of dangling bones and relics (humming)
<worn around neck> a nearly imperceptible death shroud enchanted by Deathli (glowing)
<worn on body> the chameleon suit of transformation enchanted by Deathli [88%]
<worn about body> a cloak of ethereal mists enchanted by Ace (invis)
<worn on back> a large leather backpack
<worn as quiver> a dolomite quiver
<worn about waist> a strip of studded black pudding
<worn on belt buckle>a petrified fanged snake [77%]
<attached to belt> a rugged adventurers satchel (illuminating)
<worn on arms> the bracers of immolation (glowing)
<worn around wrist> a bowman's adamantium wristband enchanted by Ace
<worn around wrist> an engraved dwarven mithril bracer of constitution (glowing)
<worn on hands> some massive studded mithril fists [58%]
<worn on finger> an ancient ring of liquid rock enchanted by Ace
<primary weapon> Tiamat's poison tail stinger[46h 42m 35s]
<secondary weapon> Silence, the dagger of anguish
<worn on legs> a pair of vapor leggings enchanted by Ace
A Gnome enters from the south.
A Gnome enters from the south.
< 593h/593H 171v/171V Pos: standing >
A tharnadian thief-hunter leaves east.
A Gnome leaves east.
A Gnome leaves east.
A Gnome leaves east.
A Gnome leaves east.
< 593h/593H 171v/171V Pos: standing >
+*^*.
**@M*
***^.
A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A small iguana familiar sits atop a cushion of air. (minion)
< 593h/593H 171v/171V Pos: standing >
Looks like an exit.
You extend your sights eastward.
M*^*.
**@*M
***^.
A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
< 593h/593H 171v/171V Pos: standing >
M*^*.
**@**
***^M
A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A small iguana familiar sits atop a cushion of air. (minion)
< 593h/593H 171v/171V Pos: standing >
*****
**@^M
*^*..
A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A small iguana familiar sits atop Ace. (minion)
< 593h/593H 169v/171V Pos: standing >
*****
^*@*^
M*^*.
A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A small iguana familiar sits atop Ace. (minion)
< 593h/593H 167v/171V Pos: standing >
You attempt to hide yourself.
Being a master cutpurse, you easily slip into the shadows.
< 593h/593H 170v/171V Pos: standing >
Someone appears to be Grey Elf and is in excellent condition.
He's small in size.
He seems to be moving much faster than normal..
He is glowing with malevolent power!
He's encased in a shimmering globe!
He has little gills in his neck!
<worn as a badge> an emblem of Shanatar royalty enchanted by Ace
<worn on head> a black turban of circling flames enchanted by Ace [89%]
<worn on eyes> a lizards eye [68%]
<worn in ear> a black pearl earring of precision
<worn in ear> a glowing ruby earring
<worn on face> the mask of vitality enchanted by Deathli (glowing)
<worn around neck> a necklace of dangling bones and relics (humming)
<worn around neck> a nearly imperceptible death shroud enchanted by Deathli (glowing)
<worn on body> the chameleon suit of transformation enchanted by Deathli [88%]
<worn about body> a cloak of ethereal mists enchanted by Ace (invis)
<worn on back> a large leather backpack
<worn as quiver> a dolomite quiver
<worn about waist> a strip of studded black pudding
<worn on belt buckle>a petrified fanged snake [77%]
<attached to belt> a rugged adventurers satchel (illuminating)
<worn on arms> the bracers of immolation (glowing)
<worn around wrist> a bowman's adamantium wristband enchanted by Ace
<worn around wrist> an engraved dwarven mithril bracer of constitution (glowing)
<worn on hands> some massive studded mithril fists [58%]
<worn on finger> the spiked ring of bloody retribution
<worn on finger> an ancient ring of liquid rock enchanted by Ace
<primary weapon> Tiamat's poison tail stinger
<secondary weapon> Silence, the dagger of anguish
<worn on legs> a pair of vapor leggings enchanted by Ace
<worn on feet> the boots of a MaDMaN of constitution (glowing)
< 593h/593H 171v/171V Pos: standing >
< 593h/593H 171v/171V Pos: standing >
*****
**@^P
*^*..
A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A small iguana familiar sits atop Ace. (minion)
< 593h/593H 169v/171V Pos: standing >
^M+++++++
*M+*^*.****
^******....
M^***@P.^MM
MM*^*..^M^.
M^^**..^M..
M^**.^M^^
Rugged Hills of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A small iguana familiar sits atop Ace. (minion)
< 593h/593H 167v/171V Pos: standing >
You attempt to hide yourself.
Being a master cutpurse, you easily slip into the shadows.
< 593h/593H 167v/171V Pos: standing >
Someone appears to be Grey Elf and is in excellent condition.
He's small in size.
He seems to be moving much faster than normal..
He is glowing with malevolent power!
He's encased in a shimmering globe!
He has little gills in his neck!
<worn as a badge> an emblem of Shanatar royalty enchanted by Ace
<worn on head> a black turban of circling flames enchanted by Ace [89%]
<worn on eyes> a lizards eye [68%]
<worn in ear> a black pearl earring of precision
<worn in ear> a glowing ruby earring
<worn on face> the mask of vitality enchanted by Deathli (glowing)
<worn around neck> a necklace of dangling bones and relics (humming)
<worn around neck> a nearly imperceptible death shroud enchanted by Deathli (glowing)
<worn on body> the chameleon suit of transformation enchanted by Deathli [88%]
<worn about body> a cloak of ethereal mists enchanted by Ace (invis)
<worn on back> a large leather backpack
<worn as quiver> a dolomite quiver
<worn about waist> a strip of studded black pudding
<worn on belt buckle>a petrified fanged snake [77%]
<attached to belt> a rugged adventurers satchel (illuminating)
<worn on arms> the bracers of immolation (glowing)
<worn around wrist> a bowman's adamantium wristband enchanted by Ace
<worn around wrist> an engraved dwarven mithril bracer of constitution (glowing)
<worn on hands> some massive studded mithril fists [58%]
<worn on finger> the spiked ring of bloody retribution
<worn on finger> an ancient ring of liquid rock enchanted by Ace
<primary weapon> Tiamat's poison tail stinger
<secondary weapon> Silence, the dagger of anguish
<worn on legs> a pair of vapor leggings enchanted by Ace
<worn on feet> the boots of a MaDMaN of constitution (glowing)
< 593h/593H 170v/171V Pos: standing >
M++++++++
M+*^*.****.
******....^
^***^@.^MM.
M*^*..^M^..
^^**..^M...
^**.^M^^.
Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A small iguana familiar sits atop Ace. (minion)
A Gnome (tiny) stands in mid-air here.
< 593h/593H 169v/171V Pos: standing >
Trip who?
< 593h/593H 169v/171V Pos: standing >
Tripping creatures of this minute size is hopeless at best.
< 593h/593H 169v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC:excellent E: A Gnome sta EP: excellent >
-=[A Gnome's weak pierce grazes you.]=-
< 592h/593H 169v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Gnome sta EP: excellent >
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
A Gnome dodges your futile attack.
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your pierce grazes a Gnome.]=-
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your pierce grazes a Gnome.]=-
< 592h/593H 169v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Gnome sta EP: few scratches >
Beams of light appear from nowhere, and a Dwarf explodes into energy!
A thin white line suddenly cuts through the air before you, revealing a hole of pure LIGHT.
You feel static begin to build throughout the room as an electrical charge seems to descend upon you!
< 592h/593H 169v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Gnome sta EP: few scratches >
-=[A Gnome's weak pierce grazes you.]=-
< 591h/593H 169v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Gnome sta EP: few scratches >
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
[Damage: 3 ] -=[Your pierce grazes a Gnome.]=-
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Gnome.]=-
[Damage: 2 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Gnome.]=-
< 591h/593H 169v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Gnome sta EP: few scratches >
You clamber to your feet.
< 591h/593H 169v/171V Pos: standing >
< T: an elven scout TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Gnome sta EP: few scratches >
You dodge a Gnome's vicious attack.
You attempt to flee...
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
< 591h/593H 169v/171V Pos: standing >
< T: an elven scout TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Gnome sta EP: few scratches >
You are already standing.
< 591h/593H 169v/171V Pos: standing >
< T: an elven scout TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Gnome sta EP: few scratches >
You attempt to flee...
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
< 591h/593H 169v/171V Pos: standing >
< T: an elven scout TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Gnome sta EP: few scratches >
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
You score a DEVASTATING HIT!!!!!
[Damage: 21 ] -=[Your impressive pierce strikes a Gnome.]=-
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your pierce grazes a Gnome.]=-
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Gnome.]=-
You score a DEVASTATING HIT!!!!!
[Damage: 19 ] -=[Your pierce strikes a Gnome.]=-
A Gnome dodges your futile attack.
A Gnome dodges your futile attack.
< 591h/593H 169v/171V Pos: standing >
< T: an elven scout TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Gnome sta EP: small wounds >
You are already standing.
< 591h/593H 169v/171V Pos: standing >
< T: an elven scout TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Gnome sta EP: small wounds >
You dodge a Gnome's vicious attack.
You attempt to flee...
^M+++++++
*M+*^*.****
^******....
M^***@P.^MM
MM*^*..^M^.
M^^**..^M..
M^**.^M^^
Rugged Hills of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A small iguana familiar sits atop Ace. (minion)
You flee westward!
< 591h/593H 158v/171V Pos: standing >
Toss it at who?
< 591h/593H 159v/171V Pos: standing >
M++++++++
M+*^*.****.
******....^
^***^@.^MM.
M*^*..^M^..
^^**..^M...
^**.^M^^.
Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
Fresh blood covers everything in the area.
A small iguana familiar sits atop Ace. (minion)
*A Dwarf (small) Magister Militum of The Empire stands in mid-air here.
A Gnome (tiny) stands in mid-air here.
< 591h/593H 160v/171V Pos: standing >
You reach for the ground, quickly tossing a clump of dirt at a Gnome's face!
< 591h/593H 162v/171V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
You are knocked to the ground by a Dwarf's skillful bash!
< 588h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
-=[A Dwarf's fine slash wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
-=[A Dwarf's decent slash wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
-=[A Dwarf's fine slash wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
-=[A Dwarf's decent slash wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
-=[A Dwarf's weak slash grazes you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
< 554h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
The sun hangs low on the southern sky.
< 554h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
A Dwarf parries your futile lunge at him.
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
A Gnome starts casting an offensive spell.
< 554h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A Dwarf's skin seems to turn to stone.
< 554h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A Gnome completes his spell...
A Gnome utters the word 'pawwzf'
A Gnome creates a hammer out of thin air that smashes into you!
OUCH! That really did HURT!
< 432h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A Gnome starts casting an offensive spell.
< 432h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
-=[A Dwarf's decent slash wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
-=[A Dwarf's slash wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
-=[A Dwarf's fine slash wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
-=[A Dwarf's slash grazes you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
-=[A Dwarf's fine slash wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
< 406h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
A Dwarf anticipates your attack and masterfully parries your blow.
A Dwarf anticipates your attack and masterfully parries your blow.
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
< 406h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A Gnome completes his spell...
A Gnome utters the word 'pawwzf'
A Gnome creates a hammer out of thin air that smashes into you!
OUCH! That really did HURT!
< 280h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC: nasty wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A Gnome starts casting an offensive spell.
< 280h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: an elven scout TP: sit TC: nasty wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A Gnome completes his spell...
A Gnome utters the word 'pawwzf'
A Gnome creates a hammer out of thin air that smashes into you!
Your disguise falls apart!
OUCH! That really did HURT!
< 149h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ace TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
A Dwarf parries your futile lunge at him.
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
You score a DEVASTATING HIT!!!!!
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
< 149h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ace TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
You tuck and roll away from the attack.
A Dwarf stumbles with his attack, losing control of his weapon!
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
-=[A Dwarf's punch wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Dwarf surprises you with a blow to the back, leaving you momentarily confused.
-=[A Dwarf's impressive punch wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
-=[A Dwarf's crude punch grazes you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Dwarf misses you.
< 141h/593H 163v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ace TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
You clamber to your feet.
< 141h/593H 163v/171V Pos: standing >
< T: Ace TP: sta TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
You are already standing.
< 141h/593H 163v/171V Pos: standing >
< T: Ace TP: sta TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
You attempt to flee...
^M+++++++
*M+*^*.****
^******....
M^***@P.^MM
MM*^*..^M^.
M^^**..^M..
M^**.^M^^
Rugged Hills of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A small iguana familiar sits atop Ace. (minion)
You flee westward!
< 141h/593H 152v/171V Pos: standing >
You are already standing.
< 141h/593H 152v/171V Pos: standing >
You attempt to flee...
*^*.*
**@*.
**^P.
A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A small iguana familiar sits atop Ace. (minion)
You flee northward!
< 141h/593H 144v/171V Pos: standing >
You are already standing.
< 141h/593H 144v/171V Pos: standing >
You attempt to flee...
^M+++++++
*M+*^*.****
^******....
M^***@P.^MM
MM*^*..^M^.
M^^**..^M..
M^**.^M^^
Rugged Hills of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
Fresh blood covers everything in the area.
A small iguana familiar sits atop Ace. (minion)
You flee southward!
< 141h/593H 131v/171V Pos: standing >
You are already standing.
< 141h/593H 131v/171V Pos: standing >
You attempt to flee...
M++++++++
M+*^*.****.
******....^
^***^@.^MM.
M*^*..^M^..
^^**..^M...
^**.^M^^.
Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A few drops of fresh blood are scattered around the area.
A small iguana familiar sits atop Ace. (minion)
*A Dwarf (small) Magister Militum of The Empire stands in mid-air here.
A Gnome (tiny) stands in mid-air here.
You flee eastward!
< 141h/593H 124v/171V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
You are knocked to the ground by a Dwarf's skillful bash!
< 138h/593H 124v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ace TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
A Dwarf blocks your futile lunge at him.
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
< 138h/593H 125v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ace TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A faint hum can be heard from the mace of the earth carried by a Dwarf.
< 138h/593H 125v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ace TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
You tuck and roll away from the attack.
-=[A Dwarf's fine punch wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
-=[A Dwarf's fine punch wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
You tuck and roll away from the attack.
A Dwarf misses you.
A Dwarf misses you.
-=[A Dwarf's punch wounds you.]=-
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
< 131h/593H 125v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ace TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
You score a DEVASTATING HIT!!!!!
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
You score a DEVASTATING HIT!!!!!
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
[Damage: 3 ] -=[Your crude pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
A Gnome starts casting an offensive spell.
< 131h/593H 125v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ace TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A Gnome completes his spell...
A Gnome utters the word 'efaoai'
A gigantic red dragon appears from nowhere!
A gigantic red dragon lashes out with his mighty tail!
A small iguana familiar crashes to the ground!
-=[A gigantic red dragon's claw seriously wounds you.]=-
-=[A gigantic red dragon's crude claw strikes you very hard.]=-
-=[A gigantic red dragon's fine claw enshrouds you in a mist of blood.]=-
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
A gigantic red dragon lashes out with his mighty tail!
< 54h/593H 125v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ace TP: sit TC: awful E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A Gnome starts casting an offensive spell.
< 54h/593H 125v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ace TP: sit TC: awful E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
-=[A Dwarf's impressive punch strikes you.]=-
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Dwarf misses you.
-=[A Dwarf's impressive punch strikes you.]=-
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
-=[A Dwarf's impressive punch strikes you.]=-
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Dwarf misses you.
< 42h/593H 125v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ace TP: sit TC: awful E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
A Dwarf snaps into visibility.
[Damage: 4 ] -=[Your decent pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
A Dwarf blocks your futile lunge at him.
[Damage: 1 ] -=[Your weak pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
[Damage: 4 ] -=[Your pierce grazes a Dwarf.]=-
< 42h/593H 125v/171V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ace TP: sit TC: awful E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
A Gnome completes his spell...
A Gnome utters the word 'pawwzf'
A Gnome's massive hammer is the last thing you ever see.
Your spiked ring of bloody retribution was completely destroyed by the massive blow!
Your boots of a MaDMaN of constitution was completely destroyed by the massive blow!
Your lizards eye was completely destroyed by the massive blow!