The death of [51 Assassin] Tokul La Resistance (Duergar)

in An Immaculate Stone Highway

from the perspective of [51 Assassin] Tokul La Resistance (Duergar)

<worn as a badge>    a well-crafted emerald badge from Pragtog's Domain
<worn on head>       an ashen gem coif from Ice Tower
<worn on eyes>       a black leather studded eyepatch
<worn in ear>        a flaming earring made by Om
<worn in ear>        a wyrmskin scale [superior] (magic)
<worn on face>       a sandstorm mask [superior]
<worn around neck>   a magma collar [superior] (magic) (glowing)
<worn around neck>   a collar made of solid gold [superior]
<worn on body>       Purge, the blood thirsty platemail
<worn about waist>   a spiked leather belt [superior]
<worn on belt buckle>a very strange potion
<attached to belt>   a disguise kit
<worn on arms>       some bloody marble sleeves from The Realm of Barovia [81%]             
<worn around wrist>  a metal wrist guard [superior] [88%]             
<worn around wrist>  an ancient mithril bracer of Clan Bloodyfist [superior] (magic)
<worn on hands>      the claws of the ruiner [superior]
<worn on finger>     a ring of despair [superior] (magic) [82%]             
<secondary weapon>   an astral forged kris [superior] (magic) (glowing) (humming) [72%]             
<worn on legs>       the greaves of titan strength of precision
<worn on feet>       the winged boots of angelic movement (magic)

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*Javok (Troll)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Javok's head.
*Zij (Orc)(medium) sits in mid-air here, fighting a Dwarf.(Red Aura)
A magnificent white warhorse stands here quietly. (minion) (Gold Aura)
A Gnome (small) Protectores Augusti of The Empire stands in mid-air here. (casting) (Red Aura)
A Minotaur (huge) (HardCore) stands in mid-air here. (casting) (Gold Aura)
A Dwarf (medium) TongJun - AnGEr Of The Honoured stands in mid-air here, fighting Zij.(Gold Aura)

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A decorated Tharnadian watchman who is close by to your west.

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
You follow Javok.

 
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*Javok (Troll)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Javok's head.

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
Fighting dirty just isn't your bag, baby.

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
Backstab who?

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
You follow Javok.

 
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*Javok (Troll)(large) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Javok's head.
*Zij (Orc)(medium) sits in mid-air here, fighting a Dwarf.(Red Aura)
A magnificent white warhorse stands here quietly. (minion) (Gold Aura)
A Gnome (small) Protectores Augusti of The Empire stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
A Minotaur (huge) (HardCore) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A Dwarf (medium) TongJun - AnGEr Of The Honoured stands in mid-air here, fighting Zij.(Gold Aura)
A Minotaur enters from the south.

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf bravely steps in front of a Gnome, shielding him from harm!
While mounted? I don't think so...
A Minotaur leaves north.
A Gnome starts casting an offensive spell.

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
A Minotaur starts casting an offensive spell.

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
Zij sings a song so well you feel your pain and suffering ebbing away.
Your body feels restored by the power of Zij's soothing song!
A Gnome completes his spell...
A Gnome utters the words 'izoahuzz qaijudigguai bragh'
Zij snaps into visibility.
A Gnome's concussion blast rips into Zij, shattering his soul!
While mounted? I don't think so...

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
Javok snaps into visibility.
Javok heroically rescues Zij.
A Minotaur enters from the north.

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
A Minotaur suddenly attacks Zij!
A Minotaur misses Zij.
Zij snaps into visibility.

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
You dismount the mount.

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
A Minotaur completes his spell...
A Minotaur utters the words 'warhunso gsfal'
A Minotaur points at Zij.
You attempt to stab a Gnome in the back, but their stone skin quickly absorbs the impact before fading away!
[Damage:  1 ] A Gnome makes a strange sound as you place the barb of an ancient green wyrm in his back.
[Damage: 93 ] A Gnome makes a strange sound as you place an astral forged kris [superior] in his back.

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
< T: Tokul TP: sta TC:excellent E: A Gnome sta EP: few scratches >
 A Dwarf's fine slash grazes Javok.
A Dwarf's Avernus the life stealer eminates a soft glow and a Dwarf looks refreshed!
As a Dwarf attempts to attack a Dwarf, Javok intercepts the attack with their hands and twist a Dwarf's arm!
A Dwarf's crude slash grazes Javok.

< 855h/855H 216v/216V Pos: standing >
< T: Tokul TP: sta TC:excellent E: A Gnome sta EP: few scratches >
 You attempt to flee...
 
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You flee northward!

< 855h/855H 200v/216V Pos: standing >
Saving Tokul.

< 855h/855H 200v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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A Minotaur (huge) Legionary of The Empire stands in mid-air here, fighting Zij.(Gold Aura)
A sturdy looking mount is here, all saddled up and ready to ride.
*Javok (Troll)(large) stands in mid-air here, fighting a Dwarf.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Javok's head.
*Zij (Orc)(medium) sits in mid-air here, fighting a Minotaur.(Red Aura)
A magnificent white warhorse stands here quietly. (minion) (Gold Aura)
A Gnome (small) Protectores Augusti of The Empire stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
A Minotaur (huge) (HardCore) stands in mid-air here. (casting) (Gold Aura)
A Dwarf (medium) TongJun - AnGEr Of The Honoured stands in mid-air here, fighting Javok.(Gold Aura)

< 855h/855H 198v/216V Pos: standing >
Zij clambers to his feet.
Since your victim is aware of your presence, you are unable to take full advantage of them...
[Damage: 23 ] A Gnome makes a strange sound as you place the barb of an ancient green wyrm in his back.
Since your victim is aware of your presence, you are unable to take full advantage of them...
[Damage: 24 ] A Gnome makes a strange sound as you place an astral forged kris [superior] in his back.

< 855h/855H 198v/216V Pos: standing >
< T: Tokul TP: sta TC:excellent E: A Gnome sta EP:  small wounds >
 A Gnome misses you.
You parry a Gnome's lunge at you.
A Gnome misses you.
A Dwarf's Avernus life stealer moves with a blinding speed and successfully repels Javok's attack!
A Dwarf parries Javok's lunge at him.
A Dwarf parries Javok's lunge at him.
Javok snaps into visibility.
Javok's impressive whip grazes a Dwarf.
Javok's weak whip grazes a Dwarf.
Javok's whip grazes a Dwarf.

< 855h/855H 198v/216V Pos: standing >
< T: Tokul TP: sta TC:excellent E: A Gnome sta EP:  small wounds >
 Zij misses a Minotaur.
Zij misses a Minotaur.
Zij misses a Minotaur.
Zij snaps into visibility.
Zij attempts to flee.
Zij tries to flee, but can't make it out of here!

< 855h/855H 198v/216V Pos: standing >
< T: Tokul TP: sta TC:excellent E: A Gnome sta EP:  small wounds >
 A Minotaur completes his spell...
A Minotaur utters the words 'warhunso gsfal'
A Minotaur points at Zij.
Zij attempts to flee.
Zij leaves south.

< 855h/855H 198v/216V Pos: standing >
< T: Tokul TP: sta TC:excellent E: A Gnome sta EP:  small wounds >
 You attempt to flee...
 
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You flee northward!

< 855h/855H 188v/216V Pos: standing >
Saving Tokul.

< 855h/855H 188v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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Fresh blood splatters cover the area.
A Minotaur (huge) Legionary of The Empire stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A sturdy looking mount is here, all saddled up and ready to ride.
A magnificent white warhorse stands here quietly. (minion) (Gold Aura)
A Gnome (small) Protectores Augusti of The Empire stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
A Minotaur (huge) (HardCore) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A Dwarf (medium) TongJun - AnGEr Of The Honoured stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 855h/855H 186v/216V Pos: standing >
You are knocked to the ground by a Dwarf's mighty bash!

< 854h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 A Dwarf's weak slash grazes 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 Minotaur leaves south.

< 838h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 A Minotaur enters from the south.

< 838h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 A Dwarf parries your futile lunge at him.
A Dwarf parries your futile lunge at him.

< 838h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 A Minotaur starts casting a spell.

< 838h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 A Minotaur sits down in a comfortable spot.

< 838h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 A Dwarf's fine slash wounds you.
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Minotaur stares off into space, entering a meditative trance.

< 822h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 A Minotaur completes his spell...
A Minotaur utters the words 'abrauztg gpahhzfuio uqzbarr'
A Minotaur points at you.
You reel in pain as a Minotaur's iceball shatters upon impacting you.
OUCH!  That really did HURT!

< 591h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 A magnificent heavy warhorse suddenly attacks YOU!
A magnificent heavy warhorse misses you.

< 591h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 A Dwarf parries your futile lunge at him.
[Damage:  1 ] Your pierce grazes a Dwarf.
The globe around your body flares as it bears the brunt of a Dwarf's assault!
A Minotaur starts casting an offensive spell.

< 591h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 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 wounds you.
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!

< 565h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC: few wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: excellent >
 A Minotaur completes his spell...
A Minotaur utters the words 'abrauztg gpahhzfuio uqzbarr'
A Minotaur points at you.
You reel in pain as a Minotaur's iceball shatters upon impacting you.
OUCH!  That really did HURT!

< 336h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC: nasty wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: excellent >
 Maybe you should get on your feet first?
Sorry, you aren't allowed to do that in combat.

< 336h/855H 187v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC: nasty wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: excellent >
 You clamber to your feet.

< 336h/855H 187v/216V Pos: standing >
< T: Tokul TP: sta TC: nasty wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: excellent >
 You attempt to flee...
 
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You flee northward!

< 336h/855H 175v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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< 336h/855H 173v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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< 336h/855H 171v/216V Pos: standing >
You attempt to flee...
 
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You flee northward!

< 336h/855H 155v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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< 336h/855H 153v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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< 336h/855H 151v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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< 336h/855H 150v/216V Pos: standing >
Saving Tokul.

< 336h/855H 150v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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< 336h/855H 148v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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< 336h/855H 146v/216V Pos: standing >
Saving Tokul.

< 336h/855H 147v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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< 336h/855H 145v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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< 336h/855H 143v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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< 336h/855H 140v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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< 336h/855H 138v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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A deer stands here, grazing on some grass.

< 336h/855H 136v/216V Pos: standing >
 
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< 337h/855H 117v/216V Pos: standing >
Shadows stretch across the land as the sun limps towards the horizon.
You attempt to hide yourself.

< 337h/855H 118v/216V Pos: standing >

< 337h/855H 118v/216V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf enters from the south.
A Minotaur enters from the south.
A magnificent heavy warhorse trots in from the south.

< 337h/855H 119v/216V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf leaves north.
A Minotaur leaves north.
A magnificent heavy warhorse leaves north.

< 337h/855H 119v/216V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf enters from the north.
A Minotaur enters from the north.
A magnificent heavy warhorse trots in from the north.

< 338h/855H 121v/216V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf starts casting an offensive spell.

< 338h/855H 124v/216V Pos: standing >
A Dwarf completes his spell...
A Dwarf utters the words 'parl xafe'
You are sent reeling by a Dwarf's holy word.

< 292h/855H 125v/216V Pos: standing >
You are knocked to the ground by a Dwarf's mighty bash!
A Minotaur starts casting an offensive spell.

< 292h/855H 127v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC: nasty wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: excellent >
 [Damage:  1 ] Your feeble pierce grazes a Dwarf.
A Dwarf parries your futile lunge at him.

< 292h/855H 127v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC: nasty wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 A faint hum can be heard from Avernus the life stealer carried by a Dwarf.

< 292h/855H 127v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC: nasty wounds E: A Dwarf sta EP: excellent >
 A Minotaur completes his spell...
A Minotaur utters the words 'qaffaguzz bragh'
A Minotaur points at you.
You scream in utter agony as a Minotaur's corrosive blast slams into your body!
OUCH!  That really did HURT!
The corrosive blast sears into your armor, quickly eating away at it!

< 167h/855H 127v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: excellent >
 A Dwarf's weak slash wounds you.
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Dwarf's decent slash strikes you.
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Dwarf's slash strikes you very hard.
The globe around a Dwarf's body flares as it bears the brunt of your assault!
A Dwarf's Avernus the life stealer eminates a soft glow and a Dwarf looks refreshed!
The room lights up!
Healing energy flows from a Dwarf into a Dwarf's body!

< 135h/855H 127v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: excellent >
 A magnificent heavy warhorse suddenly attacks YOU!
A magnificent heavy warhorse's thrash strikes you.
[Damage:  2 ] A magnificent heavy warhorse is burned severely as he hits you!

< 130h/855H 127v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: excellent >
 A Minotaur starts casting a spell.

< 130h/855H 127v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: excellent >
 A Dwarf parries your futile lunge at him.
[Damage:  1 ] Your pierce grazes a Dwarf.

< 130h/855H 127v/216V Pos: sitting >
< T: Tokul TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: A Dwarf sta EP: few scratches >
 A Minotaur completes his spell...
A Minotaur utters the words 'abrauztg gpahhzfuio uqzbarr'
A Minotaur points at you.
As a Minotaur's iceball shatters in your face, you swear you hear taps..
Your barb of an ancient green wyrm freezes and shatters into million pieces from the intense cold!
Your cloak of the battledancer [superior] freezes and shatters into million pieces from the intense cold!
Your ring of invisibility freezes and shatters into million pieces from the intense cold!
Your quiver smeared with blood freezes and shatters into million pieces from the intense cold!