Rapids.
You are on the bank of some dangerous rapids. Beyond them to the east the
river goes underground; to the west it continues out of sight, and you can
hear a thundering of falling water from that direction. To the south can be
seen (and smelled!) a fuming swamp, and southeast is a small pond.
*
zw
The volatile marsh gases ignite from your open flame, and in an instant you
are a charred corpse which is sucked unmercifully into the deep.
(Persona saved on -55 = 2,367).
Key10 dropped.
Lit brand13 dropped.
Key50 dropped.
Parasol0 dropped.
Shovel0 dropped.
Enamel bowl dropped.
Dinghy dropped.
Key4 dropped.
Staff0 dropped.
Overall, you lost 312 points this game.

Option (H for help):
p
MUD version 4E.
Copyright (C) 1991-2022
Multi-User Entertainment Ltd.
Licensed (number 57009120) to Richard Underwood.


Your last game of MUD began on 30-JUN-2022 at 22:07:42.
MUD last reset on 30-JUN-2022 at 21:43:15.
This reset is number 106211.

The personae available to you are:
(1) Flexington,
**Unused**,
**Unused**.
By what name shall I call you (Q to quit)?
*
Flexington
Elizabethan tearoom.
This cosy, Tudor period room is where all MUD adventures start. Its exposed
oak beams and soft, velvet-covered furniture provide it with the ideal
atmosphere in which to relax before venturing out into that strange, timeless
realm. A sense of decency and decorum prevails, and a feeling of kinship with
those who, like you, seek their destiny in The Land. When you are suitably
composed, you may enter that domain by stepping through an opening to the
north; however, you are welcome to stay here for as long as you like, sipping
tea and watching the world go by.
Drizzle the wobbly mage continues to be the ultimate pelican crossing
(whatever that means) holding a cup of tea.
Players:
Flexington the loud swordswoman
Drizzle the wobbly mage
*
"WHOOPS!"
Flexington the loud swordswoman exclaims "WHOOPS!".
*Drizzle the wobbly mage exclaims "Stop whooshing!".
*
n
As you step through the opening, you become swathed in a fine, gossamer mist.
The Elizabethan tearoom fades hazily away, and vague, new shapes begin to form
around you. Their outlines become more defined, their colours grow stronger,
and the mist thins out into pale wisps, which gradually disperse away to
nothingness...
Beaten track.
You're on a rough east-west track with a dense forest to the north and pasture
to the south.
*
w
Beaten track near cliff.
You are at the end of a rough track. There is a dangerous cliff to the west
marked "Lovers' Leap".
*
s
Cliff.
You are standing on the edge of a cliff surrounded by forest to the north and
a river to the south. A chill wind blows up the unclimbable and unscaled
heights. At the base of the cliff you can just make out the shapes of jagged
rocks.
*
zw
River.
You are on the bank of a fast flowing river with pasture to the north and
forest to the south.
*
zw
River.
You are on the bank of a fast flowing river with pasture to the north and
forest to the south.
*
zw
Rapids.
You are on the bank of some dangerous rapids. Beyond them to the east the
river goes underground; to the west it continues out of sight, and you can
hear a thundering of falling water from that direction. To the south can be
seen (and smelled!) a fuming swamp, and southeast is a small pond. A sturdy
staff lies within easy reach. A rusty key can be seen here. A smallish, wooden
sailing dinghy, only large enough for one person, has been left here. A heavy
enamel bowl has been left here. A sturdy shovel has been carelessly chucked
nearby. A pretty, oriental parasol lies unfurled here. A rusty key can be seen
here. There is a burning fire brand here. An expertly-tooled key has been
dropped over to one side.
*
take all
Key10 taken.
Lit brand13 taken.
Key50 taken.
Parasol0 taken.
Shovel0 taken.
Enamel bowl taken.
Dinghy taken.
Key4 taken.
Staff0 taken.
*
i
You are carrying the following:
the staff0, 2 keys, the dinghy, the enamel bowl, the shovel0, the
parasol0, the lit brand13 and the key10.
Weight carried: 33kg 900g/77kg.
Objects carried: 9/11.
*
drop brand
Lit brand13 dropped.
*
take brand
Lit brand13 taken.
*
qs
Flexington the loud swordswoman
eff str 38 eff dex 81 sta 50/100 pts 2,367 gam 21
*
w
River.
You are on the bank of a fast flowing river with pasture to the north and
forest to the south.
*
You now feel up to attacking other players, should you so desire.
*
n
West pasture.
You are in comparatively pleasant pasture. To the south is a river, to the
north a track. Eastwards the pasture is seen to continue, while to the
northeast is the flower garden of a strange cottage.
*
n
Beaten track.
You're on a rough east-west track with a dense forest to the north and pasture
to the south.
*
n
Dense forest.
You are wandering around in some dense forest. To the east can be seen the
entrance to a misty graveyard. There is a mighty yew tree here.
*
e
You are lost in a misty graveyard.
Melted into the depths of an obsidian slab marking the grave of Hawumph, you
make out the words "Illegitimi Non Carborundum!"
*
n
You are lost in a misty graveyard.
There is a pint-sized tomb here with the words, "Antman RIP" written on it.
*
s
Road opposite cottage.
You are standing on a badly paved road with a cemetery to the north and the
home of a grave-digger to the south. An inscription on the cemetery gates
reads, "RESTING PLACE OF LOST SOULS".
*
s
Path.
You are standing on a path which leads off a road to the north, to a cottage
south of you. To the west and east are separate gardens.
*
n
Road opposite cottage.
You are standing on a badly paved road with a cemetery to the north and the
home of a grave-digger to the south. An inscription on the cemetery gates
reads, "RESTING PLACE OF LOST SOULS".
*
ne
Dense forest.
You are wandering around in some dense forest. To the west is the entrance to
a misty graveyard. On the ground there is a large stick.
*
w
You are lost in a misty graveyard.
A broken headstone lies scattered about you.
*
se
You are lost in a misty graveyard.
A broken headstone lies scattered about you.
*
nw
You are lost in a misty graveyard.
There is a pint-sized tomb here with the words, "Antman RIP" written on it.
You have found a small, silver cross, battered and misshapen as by some
enormous heat, yet still bearing deformed, gothic lettering.
*
take cross
Cross taken.
*
sw
You are lost in a misty graveyard.
You can just make out the name on the tombstone here.
*
ne
You are lost in a misty graveyard.
Smouldering before you is the tombstone of Azzuri the wizard, split in two by
a thunderous bolt of lightning; barely readable are the words: "It's not a
race".
*
n
You are lost in a misty graveyard.
A freshly filled-in grave lies before you; its tombstone has been defaced, the
previous tenant's name replaced with "Silly the wizard".
*
s
You are lost in a misty graveyard.
As you trample a small patch of forlorn flowers underfoot, you feel haunted by
a vision of Karya the witch.
*
s
You are lost in a misty graveyard.
A broken headstone lies scattered about you.
*
n
You are lost in a misty graveyard.
You can just make out the name on the tombstone here.
*
s
You are lost in a misty graveyard.
A bleak vision rises in your mind: in a misty graveyard, in a hidden vault;
Cat the wizard, sleeping on the shores of hell.
*
i
You are carrying the following:
the cross, the lit brand13, the staff0, 2 keys, the dinghy, the enamel
bowl, the shovel0, the parasol0 and the key10.
Weight carried: 34kg/77kg.
Objects carried: 10/11.
*
out
Road opposite cottage.
You are standing on a badly paved road with a cemetery to the north and the
home of a grave-digger to the south. An inscription on the cemetery gates
reads, "RESTING PLACE OF LOST SOULS".
*
i
You are carrying the following:
the cross, the lit brand13, the staff0, 2 keys, the dinghy, the enamel
bowl, the shovel0, the parasol0 and the key10.
Weight carried: 34kg/77kg.
Objects carried: 10/11.
*
w
Beaten track.
You're on a rough east-west track with a dense forest to the north and pasture
to the south.
*
w
Beaten track near cliff.
You are at the end of a rough track. There is a dangerous cliff to the west
marked "Lovers' Leap".
*
n
Dense forest.
You are wandering around in some dense forest, to the east of a perilous
cliff. A small, rusty key lies here.
*
n
Dense forest.
You are wandering around in some dense forest, to the east of a perilous
cliff.
*
n
Forest on steep slope.
You are in dense forest, sloping from the south downwards to the north. To the
west can be heard the roar of the sea, as it crashes into the cliffs beyond
the trees.
*
n
Dangerous cliff.
You are standing by the edge of a dangerous, partly-forested cliff, which
slopes downwards to the north. To the east and south, the forest becomes
thicker, and to the northeast the slope levels out onto a dale. The crumbling,
eroded western edge of the cliff looks so liable to collapse that no-one in
their right mind would risk certain death by leaping off.
*
n
Scrub slope.
This is a gentle slope down westwards to a beach, covered in scrubs and small
bushes. To the south, the slope becomes much steeper, and rises into a huge
escarpment high above. Eastwards is a dale, and northwards runs an east-west
section of railway line.
*
n
Railway track.
This is the last section of a railway line. It continues to the east where it
cuts through some dales, but to the west it stops at the beach. Northwards is
a stony slope also leading to the beach, and to the southwest is a like slope,
covered in scrubs.
*
n
Stony slope.
This is a slope running down from a dale in the east to a beach in the west.
North is forest, and to the south is a section of railway line which runs
east-west.
*
n
Dense forest.
You are standing in some dense forest, which slopes down to the south. A rusty
key can be seen here. There is a large stick on the ground.
*
n
The forest becomes too dense to go any further. You give up and turn back.
*
e
Dense forest.
You are standing in some dense forest, which slopes down to the south.
*
e
Dense forest.
You are standing in some dense forest, which slopes down to the south, where
stones and masonry indicate once stood buildings, over which the forest has
now extended. There is a large stick on the ground.
*
e
Ruin.
This conglomeration of stone which lies forlornly in the grass is all that is
left of the outer buildings belonging to the nearby tin mine, before bad times
fell upon it. Age and the weather have since reduced the once proud structures
to moss-covered misshapen arrangements of rubble. To the north is a forest,
and to the east an enormous cliff at the base of a huge, snow-capped mountain.
Elsewhere is a pony paddock. There is a thick, silver-looking cord here,
coated in a strange, clear substance.
*
ignite cord
Your spell doesn't work. Wait until you're an enchantress...
*
burn cord
OK, so you burn away the cord. Wasn't that a whole heap of fun..?
*
i
You are carrying the following:
the cross, the lit brand13, the staff0, 2 keys, the dinghy, the enamel
bowl, the shovel0, the parasol0 and the key10.
Weight carried: 34kg/77kg.
Objects carried: 10/11.
*
l
Ruin.
This conglomeration of stone which lies forlornly in the grass is all that is
left of the outer buildings belonging to the nearby tin mine, before bad times
fell upon it. Age and the weather have since reduced the once proud structures
to moss-covered misshapen arrangements of rubble. To the north is a forest,
and to the east an enormous cliff at the base of a huge, snow-capped mountain.
Elsewhere is a pony paddock.
*
sw
Paddock.
This is a paddock, where once were kept the ponies which used to haul the
heavy skips of tin from the mine down to the jetty on the beach. They have
long since gone, but the railway line along which they used to toil is still
intact, to the south. Westwards is a dale, and to the northeast is a ruin of
some stone building. Eastwards, travel is impossible due to the enormous cliff
which rises up into a mountain far into the clouds.
*
n
Dense forest.
You are standing in some dense forest, which slopes down to the south, where
stones and masonry indicate once stood buildings, over which the forest has
now extended. A large stick lies on the ground.
*
e
Ruin.
This conglomeration of stone which lies forlornly in the grass is all that is
left of the outer buildings belonging to the nearby tin mine, before bad times
fell upon it. Age and the weather have since reduced the once proud structures
to moss-covered misshapen arrangements of rubble. To the north is a forest,
and to the east an enormous cliff at the base of a huge, snow-capped mountain.
Elsewhere is a pony paddock.
*
s
Paddock.
This is a paddock, where once were kept the ponies which used to haul the
heavy skips of tin from the mine down to the jetty on the beach. They have
long since gone, but the railway line along which they used to toil is still
intact, to the south. Westwards is a dale, and to the northeast is a ruin of
some stone building. Eastwards, travel is impossible due to the enormous cliff
which rises up into a mountain far into the clouds.
*
s
Railway track.
You are standing on a section of rusted railway line, which runs out from a
tin mine in the base of a huge cliff to the east. Northwards is a paddock
where the pit ponies used to be kept, and southeast forest. Southwest is a
mound, which the track cuts through as it continues to the west.
*
s
Forest at base of cliff.
The forest in which you stand is nestled at the base of a frighteningly tall
mountain which rises off in an unclimbable cliff to the east. From inside it,
to the north, appears to run a railway line, which cuts through a shallow
mound to the west. South stands a cold, grey mausoleum in overgrown grounds,
protected ineffectually by the remains of a fence which long since rotted away
to virtually nothing.
*
up
Overgrown grounds of mausoleum.
This once well-tended garden has now, sadly, fallen into a state of neglect.
Standing within, its entrance lying to the southeast, is a cold, bemossed
mausoleum. The scene is dominated by a huge cliff to the east, at the base of
an awe-inspiring mountain which climbs away into the clouds, its foothills
sweeping down into a steep escarpment covered in forest to the south. North is
more forest, and west a dale. To the northwest there looks to be a railway
cutting.
*Clouds are gathering overhead.
*
se
Mausoleum.
You are standing inside a piece of history, a mausoleum which is far more
ancient than its weatherbeaten exterior would indicate. Within the circular
walls are the tombs of many, their names and heraldic designs carved into the
stones in a language which was dead before Atlantis sank. The easiest exit
from this eerie window on the past is to the northwest. On the floor, however,
is carved an inscription in an archaic predecessor of your own language, which
looks readable. The floor and ceiling do not have entrances, but the tombs
seem to. Written on the north tomb is: "dog=11, monkey=9, rabbit=4, snake=6,
?=1". Written on the west tomb is: "ls b sp cl h tcr oc bs ma lg q ?". Written
on the south tomb is: "earth=6480000, air=72900, fire=21870000, water=2592000,
wisdom=?". Written on the east tomb is: "0001100 1011011 0011111 0101101
0110111 ?". Written on the southeast tomb is: "zud tqc ssh ndo dtq qsd sdh dnv
?". Written on the southwest tomb is: "Yikes it aspos likcegpc py esx gulpwgh
filfia?". Nothing is written on the northeast tomb.
*
n
You can't get into the north tomb until it has opened.
*
"FIREFLY"
Flexington the loud swordswoman says "FIREFLY".
Because you can't see anyone else here, it may be that you are speaking to
yourself...
You hear a deathly S-W-I-S-H, as the entrance to the northeast tomb swings
aside.
*
An animated skeleton (skeleton2) bars your way.
*
val skeleton
The value of the skeleton2 is 202 points.
*
i
You are carrying the following:
the cross, the lit brand13, the staff0, 2 keys, the dinghy, the enamel
bowl, the shovel0, the parasol0 and the key10.
Weight carried: 34kg/77kg.
Objects carried: 10/11.
*
out
Your way is blocked by the skeleton2.
*
x
northeast: Northeast tomb.
northwest: Overgrown grounds of mausoleum.
up: Overgrown grounds of mausoleum.
out: Overgrown grounds of mausoleum.
swampward: Overgrown grounds of mausoleum.
*
ne
Your way is blocked by the skeleton2.
*
look skeleton2
The skeleton2 looks full of energy, and is holding the following:
the sceptre.
*
val sceptre
I don't know to what "sceptre" you're referring.
*
qs
Flexington the loud swordswoman
eff str 38 eff dex 80 sta 54/100 pts 2,367 gam 21
*
out
Your way is blocked by the skeleton2.
*
out
Your way is blocked by the skeleton2.
*
out
Your way is blocked by the skeleton2.
*
ne
Your way is blocked by the skeleton2.
*
"I SEE WE ARE IN A MEXICAN STANDOFF, RIGHT HERE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BONE ZONE"
Flexington the loud swordswoman says "I SEE WE ARE IN A MEXICAN STANDOFF,
RIGHT HERE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BONE ZONE".
Because you can't see anyone else here, it may be that you are speaking to
yourself...
*
look skeleton
The skeleton2 looks full of energy, and is holding the following:
the sceptre.
*
look
Mausoleum.
You are standing inside a piece of history, a mausoleum which is far more
ancient than its weatherbeaten exterior would indicate. Within the circular
walls are the tombs of many, their names and heraldic designs carved into the
stones in a language which was dead before Atlantis sank. The easiest exit
from this eerie window on the past is to the northwest. On the floor, however,
is carved an inscription in an archaic predecessor of your own language, which
looks readable. The floor and ceiling do not have entrances, but the tombs
seem to. Written on the north tomb is: "dog=11, monkey=9, rabbit=4, snake=6,
?=1". Written on the west tomb is: "ls b sp cl h tcr oc bs ma lg q ?". Written
on the south tomb is: "earth=6480000, air=72900, fire=21870000, water=2592000,
wisdom=?". Written on the east tomb is: "0001100 1011011 0011111 0101101
0110111 ?". Written on the southeast tomb is: "zud tqc ssh ndo dtq qsd sdh dnv
?". Written on the southwest tomb is: "Yikes it aspos likcegpc py esx gulpwgh
filfia?". The northeast tomb is open. An animated skeleton (skeleton2) bars
your way. The skeleton2 is carrying a sceptre.
*
The skeleton2 walks away, animatedly.
*
"CB67D6B7"
Flexington the loud swordswoman says "CB67D6B7".
Because you can't see anyone else here, it may be that you are speaking to
yourself...
*
"C B 6 7 D 6 B 7"
Flexington the loud swordswoman says "C B 6 7 D 6 B 7".
Because you can't see anyone else here, it may be that you are speaking to
yourself...
*
ne
Northeast tomb.
This tomb, lying northeast of the central circle of the mausoleum, is of a
disturbing, almost frightening design. Its walls are covered in half-completed
sketches of occultist rites and human sacrifices, and the overall effect is
worsened by the stench of death which seems to pervade the very air you
breathe. The northeast tomb is open. An animated skeleton (skeleton2) bars
your way. The skeleton2 is carrying a sceptre. There is a severely dead body
slumped here.
*
look body
You see a body.
The body looks in as good a condition as it's ever likely to be.
*
val body
The value of the body is 29 points.
*
take body
You can't take the extra weight of the body.
*
i
You are carrying the following:
the cross, the lit brand13, the staff0, 2 keys, the dinghy, the enamel
bowl, the shovel0, the parasol0 and the key10.
Weight carried: 34kg/77kg.
Objects carried: 10/11.
*
drop dinghy
Dinghy dropped.
*
take body
Body taken.
*
out
Your way is blocked by the skeleton2.
*
The skeleton2 walks away, animatedly.
*
out
Mausoleum.
You are standing inside a piece of history, a mausoleum which is far more
ancient than its weatherbeaten exterior would indicate. Within the circular
walls are the tombs of many, their names and heraldic designs carved into the
stones in a language which was dead before Atlantis sank. The easiest exit
from this eerie window on the past is to the northwest. On the floor, however,
is carved an inscription in an archaic predecessor of your own language, which
looks readable. The floor and ceiling do not have entrances, but the tombs
seem to. Written on the north tomb is: "dog=11, monkey=9, rabbit=4, snake=6,
?=1". Written on the west tomb is: "ls b sp cl h tcr oc bs ma lg q ?". Written
on the south tomb is: "earth=6480000, air=72900, fire=21870000, water=2592000,
wisdom=?". Written on the east tomb is: "0001100 1011011 0011111 0101101
0110111 ?". Written on the southeast tomb is: "zud tqc ssh ndo dtq qsd sdh dnv
?". Written on the southwest tomb is: "Yikes it aspos likcegpc py esx gulpwgh
filfia?". The northeast tomb is open. An animated skeleton (skeleton2) bars
your way. The skeleton2 is carrying a sceptre.
*
The skeleton2 walks away, animatedly.
*
i
You are carrying the following:
the body, the cross, the lit brand13, the staff0, 2 keys, the enamel
bowl, the shovel0, the parasol0 and the key10.
Weight carried: 63kg 500g/77kg.
Objects carried: 10/11.
*
drop brand
Lit brand13 dropped.
*
zw
Overgrown grounds of mausoleum.
This once well-tended garden has now, sadly, fallen into a state of neglect.
Standing within, its entrance lying to the southeast, is a cold, bemossed
mausoleum. The scene is dominated by a huge cliff to the east, at the base of
an awe-inspiring mountain which climbs away into the clouds, its foothills
sweeping down into a steep escarpment covered in forest to the south. North is
more forest, and west a dale. To the northwest there looks to be a railway
cutting.
*
zw
Forest on steep slope.
You are in dense forest, sloping from the south downwards to the north. To the
southeast are the foothills of an enormous mountain, which rises to the east.
*
zw
Dense forest.
You are wandering around in some dense forest to the west of the foothills of
some tall mountains. On the ground lies a burning fire brand.
*
zw
Narrow road between lands.
You are stood on a narrow road between The Land and whence you came. To the
north and south are the small foothills of a pair of majestic mountains, with
a large wall running round. To the west the road continues, where in the
distance you can see a thatched cottage opposite an ancient cemetery. The way
out is to the east, where a shroud of mist covers the secret pass by which you
entered The Land.
*
zw
Foothills.
These are some foothills to the tall mountains which tower above you to the
east. To the north runs an east-west road, and to the west is forest. The
hills rise slowly to the south, where it looks somewhat misty.
*
zw
Cave.
This is a cave, wherein once dwelled a hermit in times long passed. Above is a
huge mountain towering amongst the clouds, and outside can be seen a pasture,
small cottage and a cemetery in the distance. At the east end of the cave is a
small opening in the wall. A slightly stooped old man is standing here. The
man is wearing a watch and a ring0, and is carrying a club.
*The man trudges off.
*
zw
Rapids.
You are on the bank of some dangerous rapids. Beyond them to the east the
river goes underground; to the west it continues out of sight, and you can
hear a thundering of falling water from that direction. To the south can be
seen (and smelled!) a fuming swamp, and southeast is a small pond. Perched
nearby is a splendid, red and blue parrot.
*
The parrot says "Hello".
*zw
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
i
You are carrying the following:
the body, the cross, the staff0, 2 keys, the enamel bowl, the shovel0,
the parasol0 and the key10.
Weight carried: 63kg 200g/77kg.
Objects carried: 9/11.
*
look body
You see a body.
The body looks in as good a condition as it's ever likely to be.
*
open body
Amazingly, your powers of resurrection appear to have deserted you!
*
drop body
Body dropped.
The body sinks...
(Persona saved on +29 = 2,396).
*
n
Rapids.
You are on the bank of some dangerous rapids. Beyond them to the east the
river goes underground; to the west it continues out of sight, and you can
hear a thundering of falling water from that direction. To the south can be
seen (and smelled!) a fuming swamp, and southeast is a small pond. Perched
nearby is a splendid, red and blue parrot.
*
s
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
ne
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
ne
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
ne
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
ne
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
ne
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
ne
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
ne
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
ne
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
ne
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
ne
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
n
Rapids.
You are on the bank of some dangerous rapids. Beyond them to the east the
river goes underground; to the west it continues out of sight, and you can
hear a thundering of falling water from that direction. To the south can be
seen (and smelled!) a fuming swamp, and southeast is a small pond. Perched
nearby is a splendid, red and blue parrot.
*
The parrot says "Want to talk?".
*
s
You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
e
You are waylaid in a fuming swamp.
*
e
West lush pasture.
This is a lush pasture which sprawls at the feet of a majestic mountain to the
north. The pasture continues to the east and southeast, but south and
southwest are forests. West, the pasture ends beside a fuming swamp.
*
e
North lush pasture.
You are treading over the soft grass of a lush pasture. To the north is a
river, which continues to the northeast and flows beneath a mountain to the
northwest. East, west and south, the pasture continues, yet to the southeast
it becomes much rougher and more desolate. To the southwest lies forest. A
sweet little daisy chain has fallen here.
*
e
East lush pasture.
You are standing in lush pasture, irrigated by a river which curves from
bordering to the east of where you stand, round to the north, and continuing
west from there to the northwest. The pasture carries on to the west and
southwest, but south is some rougher pasture which isn't so good.
*
w
North lush pasture.
You are treading over the soft grass of a lush pasture. To the north is a
river, which continues to the northeast and flows beneath a mountain to the
northwest. East, west and south, the pasture continues, yet to the southeast
it becomes much rougher and more desolate. To the southwest lies forest. A
sweet little daisy chain has fallen here.
*w
West lush pasture.
This is a lush pasture which sprawls at the feet of a majestic mountain to the
north. The pasture continues to the east and southeast, but south and
southwest are forests. West, the pasture ends beside a fuming swamp.
*
w
You are waylaid in a fuming swamp.
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You are waylaid in a treacherous swamp.
*
w
Dense forest.
You are wandering around in some dense forest, to the south of a pleasant
pasture, and to the west of a fuming swamp. To the southwest the forest opens
up onto a magical glade.
*
s
Magical glade.
You are in a magical glade, surrounded by forest. East and west it looks
impenetrable, but in the northerly directions the trees are less dense. In the
southerly directions, the trees are of soft pine, and through them to the
southwest can be glimpsed a sundial.
*
sw
Sundial in pine forest.
This is part of a large pine forest. To the northeast, the forest opens up
onto a magical glade, but in other directions is more forest, some of it too
dense to allow passage. Here, however, the forest is noticeably thinner,
indicating that it was once a clearing upon which the pines are gradually
encroaching. Before you stands an old, stone sundial, overgrown with ivy. The
sundial has no gnomon, so cannot be used to tell the time. Steaming here is a
healthy sharn, deposited by some ox.
*
w
Bird bath in pine forest.
You are standing in amongst the trees of a pine forest. All around, the forest
continues, although in some directions the trees are too thick to allow
passage. Standing before you is an ornate stone birdbath, but the water it
contains is not drinkable. The birdbath contains water.
*
sleep
ZZZzzz...
*
You dream of a dark stronghold. A shadowy turtle rolls toward you and passes
you a note which says "oarvoystoy". Unbidden, a speckled hen turns into a
brick wall, and you are left feeling weirdly generous.
*
"oarvoystoy"
You wake up!
Your stamina is 73.
Flexington the loud swordswoman says "oarvoystoy".
Because you can't see anyone else here, it may be that you are speaking to
yourself...
A pleasant warmness courses through your veins...
You feel better already.
Your stamina is 93.
*
sleep
ZZZzzz...
*
You are too alert to sleep any longer. You have just woken up!
Your stamina is 100.
(Persona saved on 2,396).
*
out
Sundial in pine forest.
This is part of a large pine forest. To the northeast, the forest opens up
onto a magical glade, but in other directions is more forest, some of it too
dense to allow passage. Here, however, the forest is noticeably thinner,
indicating that it was once a clearing upon which the pines are gradually
encroaching. Before you stands an old, stone sundial, overgrown with ivy. The
sundial has no gnomon, so cannot be used to tell the time. Steaming here is a
healthy sharn, deposited by some ox.
*
n
The forest becomes too dense to go any further. You give up and turn back.
*
out
Magical glade.
You are in a magical glade, surrounded by forest. East and west it looks
impenetrable, but in the northerly directions the trees are less dense. In the
southerly directions, the trees are of soft pine, and through them to the
southwest can be glimpsed a sundial.
*
n
Dense forest.
You are wandering around in some dense forest, to the south of a pleasant
pasture, and to the west of a fuming swamp. To the southwest the forest opens
up onto a magical glade.
*
n
South pasture.
All about you is a pleasant pasture. To the north is a fast flowing stream,
and to the south is forest. Westwards is a thundering waterfall.
*
n
River.
You are on the bank of a fast flowing river with pasture to the north and
forest to the south.
*
n
West pasture.
You are in comparatively pleasant pasture. To the south is a river, to the
north a track. Eastwards the pasture is seen to continue, while to the
northeast is the flower garden of a strange cottage.
*
n
Beaten track.
You're on a rough east-west track with a dense forest to the north and pasture
to the south.
*
n
Dense forest.
You are wandering around in some dense forest. To the east can be seen the
entrance to a misty graveyard. There is a mighty yew tree here.
*
n
Dense forest.
You are wandering around in some dense forest, to the east of a perilous
cliff.
*
n
Forest on steep slope.
You are in dense forest, sloping from the south downwards to the north. To the
west can be heard the roar of the sea, as it crashes into the cliffs beyond
the trees.
*
n
Dangerous cliff.
You are standing by the edge of a dangerous, partly-forested cliff, which
slopes downwards to the north. To the east and south, the forest becomes
thicker, and to the northeast the slope levels out onto a dale. The crumbling,
eroded western edge of the cliff looks so liable to collapse that no-one in
their right mind would risk certain death by leaping off.
*
e
South dale.
This is a peaceful dale, nestled at the base of a huge afforested escarpment
which slopes steeply away to the south. Northwards is another forest, and
eastwards the overgrown grounds of a mausoleum, dwarfed by an enormous
mountain which stands high above. The dale curves away to the northwest, and
westwards is a dangerous cliff.
*
e
Overgrown grounds of mausoleum.
This once well-tended garden has now, sadly, fallen into a state of neglect.
Standing within, its entrance lying to the southeast, is a cold, bemossed
mausoleum. The scene is dominated by a huge cliff to the east, at the base of
an awe-inspiring mountain which climbs away into the clouds, its foothills
sweeping down into a steep escarpment covered in forest to the south. North is
more forest, and west a dale. To the northwest there looks to be a railway
cutting.
*
in
Mausoleum.
You are standing inside a piece of history, a mausoleum which is far more
ancient than its weatherbeaten exterior would indicate. Within the circular
walls are the tombs of many, their names and heraldic designs carved into the
stones in a language which was dead before Atlantis sank. The easiest exit
from this eerie window on the past is to the northwest. On the floor, however,
is carved an inscription in an archaic predecessor of your own language, which
looks readable. The floor and ceiling do not have entrances, but the tombs
seem to. Written on the north tomb is: "dog=11, monkey=9, rabbit=4, snake=6,
?=1". Written on the west tomb is: "ls b sp cl h tcr oc bs ma lg q ?". Written
on the south tomb is: "earth=6480000, air=72900, fire=21870000, water=2592000,
wisdom=?". Written on the east tomb is: "0001100 1011011 0011111 0101101
0110111 ?". Written on the southeast tomb is: "zud tqc ssh ndo dtq qsd sdh dnv
?". Written on the southwest tomb is: "Yikes it aspos likcegpc py esx gulpwgh
filfia?". The northeast tomb is open. A burning fire brand is here.
*
take brand
Lit brand13 taken.
*
ne
Northeast tomb.
This tomb, lying northeast of the central circle of the mausoleum, is of a
disturbing, almost frightening design. Its walls are covered in half-completed
sketches of occultist rites and human sacrifices, and the overall effect is
worsened by the stench of death which seems to pervade the very air you
breathe. The northeast tomb is open. An animated skeleton (skeleton2) bars
your way. The skeleton2 is carrying a sceptre. A smallish, wooden sailing
dinghy, only large enough for one person, has been left here.
*
i
You are carrying the following:
the lit brand13, the cross, the staff0, 2 keys, the enamel bowl, the
shovel0, the parasol0 and the key10.
Weight carried: 13kg 500g/77kg.
Objects carried: 9/11.
*
val skeleton
The value of the skeleton2 is 202 points.
*
val sceptre
I don't know to what "sceptre" you're referring.
*
take sceptre
I don't know to what "sceptre" you're referring.
*
take sceptre from skeleton
The skeleton2 notices your attempt to steal its sceptre...
*
The skeleton2 is glaring at you aggressively.
*
kill skeleton with best wp
You are now using the staff0 to fight!
*
You are somehow worried by a brutal charge by the skeleton2.
Stamina=88/100.
The skeleton2 is tired by the effort of your lucky spurt.
Damage range: 1-4.
The skeleton2 looks strong.
The skeleton2 has started to use the sceptre to fight!
*
You competently resist a badly-aimed example of bravery from the skeleton2.
You comfortably surprise the skeleton2 with a moderate piece of fighting.
Damage range: 1-4.
The skeleton2 looks strong.
*
The speed of a deliberate blow from the skeleton2 makes you feel ill.
Stamina=82/100.
Your careless bite is somehow stopped by the skeleton2.
*
With presumptive ease, you check a late, downward blow by the skeleton2.
You very easily daze the skeleton2 with a strong blow.
Damage range: 5-9.
The skeleton2 looks strong.
*
You are jolted by the heftiness of a capable, low blow from the skeleton2.
Stamina=79/100.
The furiousness of your cunning kick makes the skeleton2 stagger.
Damage range: 10-14.
The skeleton2 looks superficially damaged.
*
burn skeleton
The skeleton2 is too alert, and dodges the lit brand13!
*
burn skeleton
The skeleton2 is too alert, and dodges the lit brand13!
*
The sharpness of a businesslike kick by the skeleton2 makes you fall
awkwardly.
Stamina=70/100.
The skeleton2 is bruised by the effort of your deliberate charge.
Damage range: 1-4.
The skeleton2 looks strong.
*
kill skeleton with best wp
You're using the staff0 anyway...
Your guard drops momentarily in your confusion.
*
You are winded by the cruelty of a talented charge by the skeleton2.
Stamina=57/100.
The skeleton2 is winded by the furiousness of your cunning combination of
blows.
Damage range: 10-14.
The skeleton2 looks superficially damaged.
A limp stroke from the skeleton2 is indifferently checked by you.
*
You easily parry a puny lunge by the skeleton2.
The heftiness of your deceptive attack makes the skeleton2 fall over.
Damage range: 1-4.
The skeleton2 looks superficially damaged.
*
You are efficiently beaten by a savage lunge from the skeleton2.
Stamina=46/100.
With ease, the skeleton2 checks your pathetic piece of fighting.
*
You are somehow injured by a merciless burst from the skeleton2.
Stamina=32/100.
With a certain off-handedness, the skeleton2 stops your rather obvious,
frontal attack.
*
You are accidentally struck by a heavy blow by the skeleton2.
Stamina=28/100.
The skeleton2 is hurt by the strength of your lucky display of courage.
Damage range: 5-9.
The skeleton2 looks superficially damaged.
*
You cleanly dodge a tame burst from the skeleton2.
The skeleton2 comfortably disposes of your slow stroke.
*
i
You are carrying the following:
the lit brand13, the cross, the staff0, 2 keys, the enamel bowl, the
shovel0, the parasol0 and the key10.
Weight carried: 13kg 500g/77kg.
Objects carried: 9/11.
*You are cut by the strength of a businesslike, glancing blow by the skeleton2.
Stamina=21/100.
You haphazardly worry the skeleton2 with a hefty blow.
Damage range: 1-4.
The skeleton2 looks superficially damaged.
*
You are skillfully caught by a furious, low blow by the skeleton2.
Stamina=13/100.
The skeleton2 is dazed by the force of your talented assault.
Damage range: 5-9.
The skeleton2 looks superficially damaged.
*
The effort of a skillful combination of blows from the skeleton2 makes you
sting.
Stamina=9/100.
The skeleton2 proficiently side-steps your premature piece of fighting.
*
fo qq
I made sense of some of that:
fo[verb]
qq[uh?]
I was expecting "qq" to be an end-of-line, but it's a verb.
*
You are pained by the power of a deft, upward blow by the skeleton2.
Stamina=0...
You feel your existence deserting...
You have been killed by the skeleton2.
Lit brand13 dropped.
Cross dropped.
Staff0 dropped.
Key4 dropped.
Enamel bowl dropped.
Shovel0 dropped.
Parasol0 dropped.
Key50 dropped.
Key10 dropped.
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