The death of [21 Druid] Zarak (Centaur)

in An Immaculate Stone Highway

from the perspective of [21 Druid] Zarak (Centaur)

<worn on head>       a masterly-crafted clay hood
<worn on body>       some gorilla-skin armor [superior]
<worn on horse body> a leather saddle
<worn about waist>   a belt of woven hides
<worn on belt buckle>a rugged adventurers satchel (illuminating)
<worn on arms>       a pair of bark sleeves
<held as shield>     a pitted bone shield
<primary weapon>     a flaming sabre (glowing) (illuminating)

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An Immaculate Stone Highway
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A Highway Turning Point
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< 346h/346H 158v/222V Pos: standing >
A Troll snaps into visibility.
A Troll suddenly looks a bit dumb, and madly slams _YOU_!
The world starts spinning, and your ears are ringing!

< 338h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
-=[A Troll attacks you.]=- [0 Hits]

< 338h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC:few scratches E: A Troll sta EP: excellent >
 A Troll snaps into visibility.
-=[You attack a Troll.]=- [0 Hits]

< 338h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC:few scratches E: A Troll sta EP: excellent >
 The world stops spinning.
Mulk snaps into visibility.

< 338h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC:few scratches E: someone sta EP: excellent >
 Mulk completes his spell...
Mulk utters the word 'asphyxiate'
Ghostly hands appear before you, close around your neck and begin to squeeze!
You gasp for air as a pair of ghostly hands tighten around your throat!
OUCH!  That really did HURT!
A Troll snaps into visibility.
-=[A Troll attacks you.]=- [0 Hits]

< 292h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC: small wounds E: A Troll sta EP: excellent >
 You gasp for air as a pair of ghostly hands tighten around your throat!
OUCH!  That really did HURT!

< 248h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC: few wounds E: someone sta EP: excellent >
 You gasp for air as a pair of ghostly hands tighten around your throat!
OUCH!  That really did HURT!

< 208h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC: few wounds E: someone sta EP: excellent >
 A Troll snaps into visibility.
-=[You attack a Troll.]=- [0 Hits]

< 208h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC: few wounds E: A Troll sta EP: excellent >
 Mulk starts casting an offensive spell.

< 208h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC: few wounds E: someone sta EP: excellent >
 Mulk completes his spell...
Mulk utters the word 'asphyxiate'
Ghostly hands appear before you, close around your neck and begin to squeeze!
You gasp for air as a pair of ghostly hands tighten around your throat!
OUCH!  That really did HURT!

< 164h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC: nasty wounds E: someone sta EP: excellent >
 You gasp for air as a pair of ghostly hands tighten around your throat!
OUCH!  That really did HURT!

< 122h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC: nasty wounds E: someone sta EP: excellent >
 You gasp for air as a pair of ghostly hands tighten around your throat!
OUCH!  That really did HURT!

< 83h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC:pretty hurt E: someone sta EP: excellent >
 Sparkling magic surrounds Mulk as he begins his chant.
Mulk starts casting an offensive spell.

< 83h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC:pretty hurt E: someone sta EP: excellent >
 Mulk completes his spell...
Mulk utters the word 'asphyxiate'
Ghostly hands appear before you, close around your neck and begin to squeeze!
You gasp for air as a pair of ghostly hands tighten around your throat!
YIKES!  Another hit like that, and you've had it!!
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!

< 40h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Zarak TP: ass TC: awful E: someone sta EP: excellent >
 You gasp for air as a pair of ghostly hands tighten around your throat!
You watch as the world spins around your gruesomely cut body.
You feel your strength wane, leaving you for the carrion crawlers to
devour.

< -4h/346H 158v/222V Pos: on your ass >