<worn as a badge> the emblem of a MaDMaN (magic)
<worn on head> the great helm of mysticism (glowing)
<worn on eyes> an all-seeing demonic eye (magic)
<worn in ear> a faintly glowing stud
<worn in ear> an emerald lizard earring (magic) (humming)
<worn on face> the mask of vitality (magic) (glowing)
<worn around neck> the amulet of lordly protection (magic)
<worn around neck> a gory string of cyclops eyes (magic)
<worn on body> a robe of the Titan magi (magic)
<worn about body> the silvery mantle of giants power
<worn as quiver> the quiver of the ages
<worn about waist> a belt of moving water (magic)
<worn on belt buckle>a thick sketchbook
<attached to belt> a tome of immeasurable knowledge (magic) (glowing) (humming)
<worn on arms> some stitched sleeves of the Knights of the Raven (magic)
<held as shield> a bark shield (magic)
<worn around wrist> a bracelet of finger bones
<worn around wrist> a bracelet of ice (magic)
<worn on hands> the sacred stone claws of Aan (magic)
<worn on finger> a band of parting prevented (magic) (glowing)
<worn on finger> an ancient ring of liquid rock
<primary weapon> the shadowy staff of damnation (magic) (glowing)
<worn on legs> some spiked chainmail leggings (magic)
<worn on feet> the cubes of protection (humming)
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
Snibbles now follows Duid.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
Snibbles is now a member of Duid's group.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
Snibbles has been kicked out of Duid's group.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
Snibbles is now a member of Duid's group.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
The shady youth stares at you in scorn.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
Snibbles has been kicked out of Duid's group.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
Snibbles is now a member of Duid's group.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
A half-elf bard gets the precious elixir of life from his pouch of many pockets.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid shouts out loudly.. MOVING!!!!
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You are already standing.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
The shady youth spits in your direction.
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
A half-elf bard nogs.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is not far off to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid opens the iron.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
A stray dog who is close by to your north.
Sarn, the banker who is a brief walk away to your north.
A human merchant who is a brief walk away to your west.
A human merchant who is rather far off to your west.
Duid leaves east.
Snibbles sneaks east.
You follow Duid.
Outside the Eastern City Gates
Obvious exits: -E -W
A pair of vorhide armplates have been placed here.
A beautiful rose has been lain at Lady Tharnadia's feet.
someone has dropped an enhance material here!
A steel breastplate emblazoned with Tharnadia's insignia, rests here.
A Tharnadian guard shield rests here.
[2] A polished steel dagger lies here.
[2] A padded chainmail coif, of fine admantite, has been left here.
Some leggings made of chainmail and vorhide, have been abandoned here.
A pair of blacksteel boots stand here.
A double-bladed battle axe lies on the ground here.
A pile of coins lies here.
The corpse of a controller is lying here.
The corpse of an elite guard is lying here.
The corpse of a controller is lying here.
The corpse of A tharnadian illusionist is lying here.
[4] The corpse of an elite guard is lying here.
A crafting recipe lies here collecting dust.
[5] A small bandage rests upon the ground here.
[2] A large wooden torch has been discarded here.
A stout cudgel carved from oak wood lies here.
A warhammer with a sturdy-looking steel head lies here.
A two-handed sword, nearly six feet in length, lies here.
A steel dagger has been tossed aside here.
A steel short sword lies discarded here.
A steel long sword has been left here.
A gnoby piece of wood, perhaps a small mace, lies here.
A long steel sword is here in the dirt.
An ivory statue of a regal woman stands here.
An ivory statue of a noble looking man stands here.
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
Hodggg trots in from the west.
A half-elf bard sneaks in from the west.
< 634h/634H 150v/151V Pos: standing >
You get a magical essence of Damroll.
Duid sneaks east.
You follow Duid.
The Road Leading From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -E -S -W
A few coins lie scattered here.
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
Hodggg trots in from the west.
A half-elf bard sneaks in from the west.
Stay tuned, Hodggg will be right back.
< 634h/634H 148v/151V Pos: standing >
Stay tuned, Hodggg will be right back.
< 634h/634H 148v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A human merchant who is in the distance to your west.
< 634h/634H 149v/151V Pos: standing >
< 634h/634H 149v/151V Pos: standing >
A faint hum can be heard from the shadowy staff of damnation enchanted by Deaththri carried by Deathmage.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A human merchant who is in the distance to your west.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid sneaks east.
You follow Duid.
The Road Leading From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -E -W
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
Hodggg trots in from the west.
Deathmage sneaks in from the west.
< 634h/634H 149v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid sneaks east.
Snibbles sneaks east.
You follow Duid.
The Road Leading From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -N -W
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
Hodggg trots in from the west.
Deathmage sneaks in from the west.
< 634h/634H 147v/151V Pos: standing >
Snibbles sneaks north.
You follow Duid.
The Road Leading From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -E -S
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
Hodggg trots in from the south.
Deathmage sneaks in from the south.
< 634h/634H 145v/151V Pos: standing >
Snibbles sneaks east.
You follow Duid.
The Road Leading From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -E -W
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
Hodggg trots in from the west.
Deathmage sneaks in from the west.
A half-elf bard sneaks in from the west.
< 634h/634H 144v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid sneaks east.
You follow Duid.
The Road Leading From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -W -U
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
Hodggg trots in from the west.
Deathmage sneaks in from the west.
< 634h/634H 142v/151V Pos: standing >
Alarm bells sound, signalling an invasion!
< 634h/634H 143v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid floats up.
Snibbles sneaks up.
You follow Duid.
The Road Leading From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -E -D
A really bloody and butchered heart lies here.
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
Hodggg floats in from below.
Deathmage sneaks in from below.
A half-elf bard sneaks in from below.
< 634h/634H 143v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid sneaks east.
Snibbles sneaks east.
You follow Duid.
The Road Leading From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -E -W
The corpse of a militia guard is lying here.
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
Hodggg trots in from the west.
Deathmage sneaks in from the west.
A half-elf bard sneaks in from the west.
< 634h/634H 141v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid sneaks east.
Snibbles sneaks east.
You follow Duid.
The Road Leading From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -E -W
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
A homeless peasant is here, looking lost and hungry.(Gold Aura)
Hodggg trots in from the west.
A half-elf bard sneaks in from the west.
< 634h/634H 140v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid sneaks east.
Snibbles sneaks east.
You follow Duid.
The Great Crossroad
Obvious exits: -E -W
The corpse of an elite guard is lying 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 steel dagger has been tossed aside here.
A two-handed sword, nearly six feet in length, lies here.
A warhammer with a sturdy-looking steel head lies here.
A stout cudgel carved from oak wood lies here.
[2] A large wooden torch has been discarded here.
A spellbook has been tossed aside here.
An amber-colored metallic rod lies here.
[5] A small bandage rests upon the ground here.
a satchel used to hold various items lies here. (magic) (illuminating)
A spellbook lies here, discarded.
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
Hodggg trots in from the west.
Deathmage sneaks in from the west.
A half-elf bard sneaks in from the west.
< 634h/634H 139v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A homeless peasant who is close by to your west.
< 634h/634H 140v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid leaves east.
Snibbles sneaks east.
You follow Duid.
MMM^***..^M
M^**.*.^^.M
*******....
*P+**^**.^
^@....+++
*M+*^*.***
M^******...
MMMM^***^..^
MMMMM*^*.M^
A Recently Rebuilt Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
[4] A small bandage rests upon the ground here.
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
Hodggg trots in from the west.
Deathmage sneaks in from the west.
A half-elf bard sneaks in from the west.
< 634h/634H 140v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A deer who is a brief walk away to your south.
A homeless peasant who is not far off to your west.
< 634h/634H 141v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid leaves north.
Snibbles sneaks north.
You follow Duid.
MMM^**^.^MM
MMMM^***..^M^
M^**.*.^^.M^
*******....
*P@**^**.^
^M....+++
*M+*^*.***
M^******..
MMMM^***^..
A Recently Rebuilt Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
Hodggg trots in from the south.
Deathmage sneaks in from the south.
A half-elf bard sneaks in from the south.
< 634h/634H 142v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid leaves west.
Snibbles sneaks west.
You follow Duid.
MMMM^**^.^M
MMMM^***..^M
M^**.*.^^.M
*******...
*@M**^**.
^.....++
*M+*^*.**
M^******.
MMMM^***^.
A Recently Rebuilt Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
A highwayman stands in mid-air here, fighting a Duergar.(Gold Aura)
A Duergar (medium) stands in mid-air here, fighting a highwayman. (casting) (Red Aura)
Hodggg trots in from the east.
Deathmage sneaks in from the east.
< 634h/634H 142v/151V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
An Orc who is close by to your north.
An Orc who is close by to your south.
A Revenant who is close by to your south.
< 634h/634H 142v/151V Pos: standing >
A Duergar completes his spell...
A Duergar utters the words 'paffue xurhuio'
A highwayman begins to dry and wilt.
< 634h/634H 143v/151V Pos: standing >
A half-elf bard attempts to stab a Duergar in the back, but a Duergar's biofeedback quickly absorbs the impact before fading away!
A half-elf bard snaps into visibility.
A half-elf bard places Tiamat's poison tail stinger in the back of a Duergar, resulting in some strange noises and some blood.
With a swift tug a half-elf bard wrenches the weapon free, ramming it into a Duergar's spine!
A half-elf bard places Tiamat's poison tail stinger in the back of a Duergar, resulting in some strange noises and some blood.
A half-elf bard places a wicked black dagger named 'Sanguine Blessing' [modified] in the back of a Duergar, resulting in some strange noises and some blood.
< 634h/634H 145v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid starts casting an offensive spell.
Duid snaps into visibility.
< 634h/634H 146v/151V Pos: standing >
An Orc enters from the north.
< 634h/634H 147v/151V Pos: standing >
Deathmage starts casting an offensive spell.
< 634h/634H 148v/151V Pos: standing >
You failed.
An Orc leaves south.
< 634h/634H 148v/151V Pos: standing >
A Duergar's skin seems to turn to stone.
A half-elf bard attempts to flee.
A half-elf bard leaves east.
Snibbles starts casting an offensive spell.
< 634h/634H 149v/151V Pos: standing >
Deathmage completes his spell...
Deathmage utters the words 'qpaahuq fussrz'
Deathmage's magic rips the fabric of reality causing ChAoTiC energies to pour in.
Deathmage shatters the fabric of reality
sending ripples of ChAoTiC energy flowing into a Duergar.
Clutching his head a Duergar tries to escape the
maddening images circling him.
A Duergar is stunned!
BOOOOOOOOOM!
a Duergar explodes in flames as a GIGANTIC fireball engulfs him.
Ice crystals form around a Duergar as intense cold causes his body to freeze.
BOOOOOOOOOM!
a Duergar explodes in flames as a GIGANTIC fireball engulfs him.
< 634h/634H 150v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid completes his spell...
Duid utters the word 'gjifal'
Duid unleashes light in a focused, searing ray at a Duergar!
You failed.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
A highwayman is burned severely as he hits a Duergar!
A highwayman misses a kick at a Duergar due to his small size.
A highwayman attacks a Duergar. [4 hits]
A half-elf bard sneaks in from the east.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
Deathmage starts casting an offensive spell.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
Snibbles completes his spell...
Snibbles utters the word 'gjifal'
Snibbles unleashes light in a focused, searing ray at a Duergar!
You failed.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
A Duergar attacks Deathmage. [0 hits]
A Duergar seems to be trying to shake off his woozy feeling.
A Duergar attempts to flee.
A Duergar leaves south.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
Deathmage stops invoking abruptly!
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
A highwayman leaves east.
You failed.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
A half-elf bard sneaks south.
< 634h/634H 151v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid leaves south.
Snibbles sneaks south.
You follow Duid.
Outside the Northern Gates
Obvious exits: -N -S#
A small pile of coins lies here.
An ivory statue of a regal woman stands here.
An ivory statue of a noble looking man stands here.
Snibbles Officer of Arcane Hooligans (Grey Elf)(medium) stands here.
*Duid (Grey Elf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.
A half-elf bard is standing here, busy with his own matters.
*An Orc (medium) stands in mid-air here.(holy)(Red Aura)
A Duergar (medium) stands in mid-air here, fighting a half-elf bard.(Red Aura)
An Orc (medium) stands in mid-air here.(holy)(Red Aura)
*A Revenant (medium) stands in mid-air here.(holy)(Red Aura)
Hodggg trots in from elsewhere.
< 634h/634H 150v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid starts casting an offensive spell.
Duid snaps into visibility.
Sparkling magic surrounds a Duergar as he begins his chant.
A Duergar starts casting a spell.
< 634h/634H 150v/151V Pos: standing >
A Duergar completes his spell...
A Duergar utters the words 'efaui iahjcandus'
A Duergar sucks the life out of the surroundings, healing a Duergar.
A half-elf bard attacks a Duergar. [6 hits]
Deathmage starts casting an offensive spell called 'solbeeps missile barrage'.
< 634h/634H 150v/151V Pos: standing >
You start chanting...
< 634h/634H 150v/151V Pos: standing >
A Duergar is suddenly surrounded by a green mist!
Deathmage completes his spell...
Deathmage utters the words 'garbzzsg wuggurz babragruoz'
A bolt of force sent by Deathmage hits a Duergar soundly.
A bolt of force sent by Deathmage hits a Duergar soundly.
A bolt of force sent by Deathmage hits a Duergar soundly.
A bolt of force sent by Deathmage hits a Duergar soundly.
< 634h/634H 150v/151V Pos: standing >
An Orc sings a song so well you feel your pain and suffering ebbing away.
< 634h/634H 150v/151V Pos: standing >
Duid completes his spell...
Duid utters the word 'gjifal'
Duid unleashes light in a focused, searing ray at a Duergar!
< 634h/634H 150v/151V Pos: standing >
A Duergar starts casting a spell.
< 634h/634H 150v/151V Pos: standing >
Casting: solbeeps missile barrage
Deathmage starts casting an offensive spell.
< 634h/634H 150v/151V Pos: standing >
You complete your spell...
An Orc snaps into visibility.
[Damage: 47 ] Your missile of force hits an Orc soundly.
[Damage: 43 ] Your missile of force hits an Orc soundly.
[Damage: 45 ] Your missile of force hits an Orc soundly.
[Damage: 69 ] A huge missile of force departs from your fingertips, making a loud thud as it hits an Orc.
A Revenant suddenly attacks Deathmage!
A Revenant snaps into visibility.
A dark shroud encases a Revenant as he charges into battle.
< 634h/634H 150v/151V Pos: standing >
Deathmage completes his spell...
Deathmage utters the words 'garbzzsg wuggurz babragruoz'
A bolt of force sent by Deathmage hits a Duergar soundly.
A bolt of force sent by Deathmage hits a Duergar soundly.
Deathmage grins as their force missile bashes a Duergar into a pulpy mess.
A Duergar's silver ring named "Moonfriend" was completely destroyed by the massive blow!
A Duergar's dangling bloodstone earring was completely destroyed by the massive blow!
A Duergar is dead! R.I.P.
You receive your share of experience.