Holy Mary Mother of God, boy! Answer the question! WHY is magic bad? WHY are mages evil? WHAT is it that makes what they do so horribly, horribly wrong? THINK! Don't just spew what you know and panic when something comes up you don't know how to answer... that's what being immersed in your role means. n/t

Holy Mary Mother of God, boy! Answer the question! WHY is magic bad? WHY are mages evil? WHAT is it that makes what they do so horribly, horribly wrong? THINK! Don't just spew what you know and panic when something comes up you don't know how to answer... that's what being immersed in your role means. n/t:
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Posted by Woru on October 21, 1999 at 20:10:57:

In Reply to: Am I appling for Masters or the village..long post but worth readin. posted by varador on October 21, 1999 at 13:36:16:

> Ayame says 'Before we speak of reasons or history, answer me this question...'

> <100%hp 100%m 97%mv> sa aye mistress.

> You say 'aye mistress.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'What drives you to seek the Village? Not the reason, the emotion...'

>
> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa the hunger.. as some thirst in life for various things.. I myself thirst for the hunger of the war of the tainted.
> You say 'the hunger.. as some thirst in life for various things.. I myself thirst for the hunger of the war of the tainted.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa passive I am not, and my thirst grows strong.
> You say 'passive I am not, and my thirst grows strong.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Lightning flashes in the sky.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa a true emotion in the sense.
> You say 'a true emotion in the sense.'
> Your sight dulls in the night.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sdark
> Huh?

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> dark
> dark
> Your eyes adapt to seeing in darkness.

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> You can already see in the night.

> <100%hp 81%m 100%mv> sa the hunger I feel, leads me to agression indeed I must admit.
> You say 'the hunger I feel, leads me to agression indeed I must admit.'

> <100%hp 85%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Know you the three paths of the Village? The three seperate professions among our ranks?'

> <100%hp 85%m 100%mv>
> The lightning has stopped.

> <100%hp 85%m 100%mv>
> Fredt tells you 'wish to group with lilykal and i?'

> <100%hp 87%m 100%mv> sa I have heard of them, Indeed I have.
> You say 'I have heard of them, Indeed I have.'

> <100%hp 87%m 100%mv>
> Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic.

> <100%hp 87%m 100%mv> whois fre
> reply I am currently tied up in other affairs.
> [ Svirf ] (PK) Fredt the Master Gladiator

> <100%hp 87%m 100%mv> You tell Fredt 'I am currently tied up in other affairs.'

> <100%hp 87%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'And were you to become a Villager, which path do you think you would walk?'

> <100%hp 87%m 100%mv>
> Qualhamier has arrived.

> <100%hp 87%m 100%mv>
> Ayame looks tougher.

> <100%hp 91%m 100%mv>
> Qualhamier curtseys gracefully.

> <100%hp 91%m 100%mv>
> Ayame bows deeply, her hands clasped before her.

> <100%hp 91%m 100%mv> sa I myself would most willing desire those of the berserkers.
> You say 'I myself would most willing desire those of the berserkers.'

> <100%hp 91%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Greetings to you, Qualhamier. You seek the Village?'

> <100%hp 91%m 100%mv> sa as I fume like some do not in their hunger.
> You say 'as I fume like some do not in their hunger.'

> <100%hp 91%m 100%mv>
> Qualhamier says 'dat me does'

> <100%hp 91%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Would you wait to the east?'

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv>
> The rain stopped.

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv>
> Qualhamier leaves east.

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'So you would be a berserker...'

> <100%hp 95%m 100%mv> sa indeed, I would.
> You say 'indeed, I would.'

>
> <100%hp 95%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Let us speak of tactics for a moment...'

> <100%hp 95%m 100%mv> emote nods.
> Varador nods.
> The sun slowly disappears in the west.
> The clouds disappear.

> <100%hp 95%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Let us say that there is a group of three in one of the numerous forests in Thera...'

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv>
> The night has begun.

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv>
> Your warcry has worn off.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> war
> You feel righteous as you yell out your warcry.

> <100%hp 90%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'The three are made up of a warrior, a thief, and an invoker.'

> <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> emote cocks his head to the side.
> Varador cocks his head to the side.

> <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> nod
> You nod.

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Which of these would you strike first and how?'

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv>
> The sky is getting cloudy.

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> sa myself, would most likely waylay the thief and try to take him quickly so I could not be rendered unconscious.
> You say 'myself, would most likely waylay the thief and try to take him quickly so I could not be rendered unconscious. '

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa flee, come back to recamo for another ambush.
> You say 'flee, come back to recamo for another ambush.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa after I would devour him.
> You say 'after I would devour him.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame nods slowly.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I would thirst on the remaining two.
> You say 'I would thirst on the remaining two.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> It starts to rain.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa keeping the warrior blinded.
> You say 'keeping the warrior blinded.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> You feel less protected from the elements.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa and disarmed, so the invoker would have no one to take the blows.
> You say 'and disarmed, so the invoker would have no one to take the blows.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I myself,
> You say 'I myself,'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame looks tougher.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa tend to take out the strongest of the three that would pose the most difficult.
> You say 'tend to take out the strongest of the three that would pose the most difficult.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa leaving the weaker two helpless.
> You say 'leaving the weaker two helpless.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa as I press my blade into their bodies.
> You say 'as I press my blade into their bodies.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Lightning flashes in the sky.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa using the forest to my advantage,
> You say 'using the forest to my advantage,'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Aehere has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Aehere leaves west.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Same scenario, different professions...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I would surely ambush as much as possible.
> You say 'I would surely ambush as much as possible.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'An assassin, a ranger, and a conjurer.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa does the conjurer have his servitors?
> You say 'does the conjurer have his servitors?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Not at the moment.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> grin
> You grin evilly.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> nod
> You nod.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I would eliminate the conjurer, weaking their group two only two.
> You say 'I would eliminate the conjurer, weaking their group two only two.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Gyois has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Gyois leaves east.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa being that I devoured the magi with ease.
> You say 'being that I devoured the magi with ease.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I would then take on the assassin..ranger till last.
> You say 'I would then take on the assassin..ranger till last.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The day has begun.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa knowing he would be the only one to see my ambushes coming.
> You say 'knowing he would be the only one to see my ambushes coming.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame nods slowly.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa even since he could see me,
> You say 'even since he could see me,'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa my waylays would come into affect before he could engage me.
> You say 'my waylays would come into affect before he could engage me.'

>
> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The sun rises in the east.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Now let us speak of reasons...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> nod
> You nod.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Why do you believe the Village wages war on mages?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Aehere has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Aehere leaves east.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The lightning has stopped.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The rain stopped.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa those whom wield the taint, are not fit indeed. They dab in something that does not belong to them as that which is only deemed by the gods..
> You say 'those whom wield the taint, are not fit indeed. They dab in something that does not belong to them as that which is only deemed by the gods..'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa they taint the art of war,
> You say 'they taint the art of war,'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa war is of strength and skill..
> You say 'war is of strength and skill..'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Surely the gods could prevent the mages from wielding this power if they so desired... How is it that they continue to do so?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa the magic has no place in mortals hands nor in the wages of war.

> Ayame drinks water from a brown leather gourd.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You say 'the magic has no place in mortals hands nor in the wages of war.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Your vision seems duller.
> The bark on your skin flakes off.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa alas, the gods could..
> You say 'alas, the gods could..'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame eats some taglo jerky.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame looks tougher.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The clouds disappear.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa but since they do not, those of the village step forth with honor and courage to see it devoured.
> You say 'but since they do not, those of the village step forth with honor and courage to see it devoured.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> bark
> bark
> Your skin starts to toughen up but then turns normal again.

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> Your skin becomes covered in bark.

> <100%hp 80%m 100%mv>
> Ayame stops using a Pandion's dress blade.

> <100%hp 80%m 100%mv>
> Ayame stops using a guardian sword.

> <100%hp 80%m 100%mv>
> Ayame wields a black sword.

> <100%hp 80%m 100%mv>
> Ayame dual wields a gleaming white sword.

> <100%hp 72%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'How is it the mages wield this power? The priests of this land are conduits for the power of the gods...'

> <100%hp 74%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Surely a mortal without his faith to shield him would be destroyed...'

> <100%hp 74%m 100%mv>
> Ayame scans east.

> <100%hp 74%m 100%mv> sa the priests are given this power directly from the gods and are deamed worthy in their eyes to call apon their name for its use.
> You say 'the priests are given this power directly from the gods and are deamed worthy in their eyes to call apon their name for its use.'

> <100%hp 77%m 100%mv>
> The moon changes and begins a full phase.

> <100%hp 79%m 100%mv> sa a mage steals this power in a sense unlike communers. They know not what they dabble in and are undeserving to mettle with that of the gods.
> You say 'a mage steals this power in a sense unlike communers. They know not what they dabble in and are undeserving to mettle with that of the gods.'

> <100%hp 79%m 100%mv>
> The sky is getting cloudy.

> <100%hp 79%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'How are they able to control it?'

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic.

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> It starts to rain.

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> You are hungry.

> <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> sa how are who able to control?
> You say 'how are who able to control?'

> <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> g steak sack
> g steak sack
> You get a steak of the corpse of the gibberling from a ranger's knapsack.

> <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> You get a steak of the corpse of the gibberling from a ranger's knapsack.

> <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> eat steak
> eat steak
> You eat a steak of the corpse of the gibberling.

> <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> You eat a steak of the corpse of the gibberling.
> You are full.
> The sun slowly disappears in the west.

> <100%hp 89%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'How are the mages able to control this power of the gods? Surely it is too much for them to handle...'

> <100%hp 91%m 100%mv>
> Ayame looks tougher.

> <100%hp 91%m 100%mv>
> The night has begun.

> <100%hp 91%m 100%mv>
> Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position.

> <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> sa truthfully, I do not know nor desire to know. All I know is, what they control I will devour.
> You say 'truthfully, I do not know nor desire to know. All I know is, what they control I will devour. '

> <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> sa I am not a mage and I do not know how or where they draw their magic from.
> You say 'I am not a mage and I do not know how or where they draw their magic from.'

> <100%hp 94%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'To know your enemy is one of the first steps to defeating him...'

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> sa aye, this is true.
> You say 'aye, this is true.'

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> sa that does not mean I need to understand their magic.

> You are thirsty.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You say 'that does not mean I need to understand their magic.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I know what various magi are capable of yes,
> You say 'I know what various magi are capable of yes,'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa but I do not desire to know how they wield what they wield.
> You say 'but I do not desire to know how they wield what they wield.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> g jug sack
> I see nothing like that in the sack.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> drink jug
> You can't find it.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> i
> You are carrying:
> a ranger's knapsack

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> g canteen sack
> I see nothing like that in the sack.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> g skin sack
> I see nothing like that in the sack.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'I do not ask you to understand their magic but an understanding of how they wield it is necessary...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Clake has arrived.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> You are thirsty.
> Your warcry has worn off.

>
> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> g gourd sack
> You get a brown leather gourd from a ranger's knapsack.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> drink gourd
> You drink water from a brown leather gourd.
> You do not feel thirsty.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'This is part of why we fight against the mages.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> war
> You feel righteous as you yell out your warcry.

> <100%hp 90%m 100%mv>
> Clake leaves east.

> <100%hp 94%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Your willingness to join our war is encouraging but one must be more than a warrior here.'

> <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> sa aye, again I agree.
> You say 'aye, again I agree.'

> <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> sa what you ask is vague, and I know how to fight what ever magi I face.
> You say 'what you ask is vague, and I know how to fight what ever magi I face.'

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> sa I know their strengths, their weaknesses.
> You say 'I know their strengths, their weaknesses.'

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> sa this is what many lack in the war against those whom wield the taint.
> You say 'this is what many lack in the war against those whom wield the taint.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'I will be more direct then...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The rain stopped.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The day has begun.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Your sight dulls in the night.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> dark

> Ayame says 'What is it that allows the mages to wield the power of the gods? What insulates them enough for them to be able to wield this power?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> dark
> dark
> Your eyes adapt to seeing in darkness.

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> You can already see in the night.

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv>
> Ayame looks tougher.

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'I understand your confusion but think on this...'

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> sa you repeat yourself mistress..
> You say 'you repeat yourself mistress..'

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv>
> The sun rises in the east.

> <100%hp 98%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'The Sylvans war with the Tower...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa correct.
> You say 'correct.'
> Ayame says 'Why?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa actually, that is incorrect.
> You say 'actually, that is incorrect.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa Sylvans are at war with no one.. the Tower is at war with the sylvans.
> You say 'Sylvans are at war with no one.. the Tower is at war with the sylvans.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa Sebeok himself has spoken such words so I hear.
> You say 'Sebeok himself has spoken such words so I hear.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'I know of Twist's edict and I know the stance of the Sylvans...'
> The bark on your skin flakes off.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> bartk
> Huh?

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> bark
> bark
> bark
> Your skin becomes covered in bark.

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> Your skin is already covered in bark.

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> sa aye.
> You say 'aye.'

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'So let me state it differently...'

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'The Tower wars with the Sylvans...'

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Why?'

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> nod
> You nod.

> <100%hp 89%m 100%mv>
> Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position.

> <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> sa the tower feels that nature has no part in pure magic.. and that only pure magic is that of the tower.
> You say 'the tower feels that nature has no part in pure magic.. and that only pure magic is that of the tower.'

> <100%hp 92%m 100%mv> t nesam I would indulge thee to sit in this conversation if thee would.
> You tell Nesam 'I would indulge thee to sit in this conversation if thee would.'

> <100%hp 97%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Have you seen the magic of the Tower mages that allows them to become more durable?'

> <100%hp 97%m 100%mv>
> You feel less protected from the elements.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa but of course, as they sap the essense of nature and transform it into their own.
> You say 'but of course, as they sap the essense of nature and transform it into their own.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> prot
> You are protected from the elements.

> <100%hp 94%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Building on that magic, could that not be the epitomy of what the mages do?'

> <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> sa probably, again, I am no mage and do not have that endepth insight as appearently thee does.
> You say 'probably, again, I am no mage and do not have that endepth insight as appearently thee does.'

>
> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam tells you 'I be trustin Ayame...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam smiles happily.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> It starts to rain.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam looks at you.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> reply excellent, then join us perhaps.
> You tell Nesam 'excellent, then join us perhaps.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> bow
> You bow deeply.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam whispers 'I be wishin Ayame ta speak wit ya first...'
> The sun slowly disappears in the west.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'It is one of the first questions I answered, Varador. I applaud your willingness to join our war...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Aehere has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam whispers 'If ya receieve her approval...den we be speakin, eh.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame gives a elk-leather belt embedded with fangs to Nesam.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The night has begun.
> Lightning flashes in the sky.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Aehere looks at Ayame.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam gallantly tips his hat to Ayame.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame bows deeply, her hands clasped before her.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam wears a elk-leather belt embedded with fangs about his waist.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam smiles happily.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Aehere leaves west.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam leaves west.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> isa you ask questions concerning indepth insight on
> Huh?

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame grumbles and growls. You wonder what's wrong....

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> t nesam I agree with thee, I merely ask you sit and listen to her words.
> You tell Nesam 'I agree with thee, I merely ask you sit and listen to her words.'
> Vintak has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'
> Turfan has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'
> Gyois has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Vintak leaves west.
> Turfan leaves west.
> Gyois leaves west.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam plops to the ground.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> l
> Among several huts
> Breaking off from the main path, you see a small, but well-used path leading
> into the hills. Lining the path are several huts, and barbarians duck in
> and out of them, apparently gearing up to do combat.
>
> [Exits: east west]
> Nesam is resting here.
> Ayame is here.
> A massive giant stands before you, prepared to sacrifice his life for Battle.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'I shall be indulgin ya.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> emote shifts his helmet as he bows.
> Varador shifts his helmet as he bows.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam stands up.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam looks more enlightened.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam fills the air with his hatred of magic.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam looks tougher.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Go on, Ayame.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Aye.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The lightning has stopped.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The animation leaves Ayame's body.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> chuckle
> You chuckle politely.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Your warcry has worn off.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> war
> You feel righteous as you yell out your warcry.

> <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> af
> You are affected by:
> Skill: 'warcry' modifies save vs spell by -4 for 26 hours.
> Skill: 'warcry' modifies hit roll by 2 for 26 hours.
> Skill: 'acute vision' modifies none by 0 for 8 hours.
> Skill: 'protection heat cold' modifies none by 0 for 11 hours.
> Skill: 'bark skin' modifies armor class by -30 for 2 hours.
> Skill: 'dark vision' modifies none by 0 for 19 hours.

> <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> l
> Among several huts
> Breaking off from the main path, you see a small, but well-used path leading
> into the hills. Lining the path are several huts, and barbarians duck in
> and out of them, apparently gearing up to do combat.
>
> [Exits: east west]
> Nesam is here.
> Ayame is here.
> A massive giant stands before you, prepared to sacrifice his life for Battle.

> <100%hp 90%m 100%mv>
> Vintak has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'
> Turfan has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'
> Gyois has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'
> Aehere has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'

> <100%hp 90%m 100%mv>
> Vintak leaves east.
> Turfan leaves east.
> Aehere leaves east.
> Gyois leaves east.

> <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> sa the mind plays tricks it seems.
> wher
> You say 'the mind plays tricks it seems.'

>
> <100%hp 90%m 100%mv>
> The animation returns to Ayame's body.

> <100%hp 90%m 100%mv>
> Ayame growls.

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv>
> Nesam grins evilly.

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv>
> Nesam pats Ayame on her head.

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv>
> Ayame smiles happily.

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv>
> Nesam wags his tail

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv>
> The rain stopped.

> <100%hp 93%m 100%mv>
> The day has begun.

> <100%hp 96%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Varador, we spoke of how a mage might be able to wield his power...'

> <100%hp 96%m 100%mv>
> The bark on your skin flakes off.

> <100%hp 99%m 100%mv>
> Ayame eats some taglo jerky.

> <100%hp 99%m 100%mv> bark
> bark
> Your skin becomes covered in bark.

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> bark
> Ayame drinks water from a brown leather gourd.
> Your skin is already covered in bark.

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> Your skin is already covered in bark.

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> sa briefly.
> You say 'briefly.'

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan bows deeply.

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan looks at you.

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan nods.

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> The sun rises in the east.

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan leaves west.

> <100%hp 86%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Why do you believe it would require the training mages receive for them to control this power?'

> <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> eyeb
> You raise an eyebrow at the notion.

> <100%hp 92%m 100%mv>
> It starts to rain.

> <100%hp 92%m 100%mv>
> Nesam looks tougher.

> <100%hp 92%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'I understand you believe this all to lie outside what a true warrior would need to know, Varador...'

> <100%hp 95%m 100%mv>
> Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic.

> <100%hp 95%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'But if we of the Village do not understand our enemies, how can we truly defeat them?'

> <100%hp 97%m 100%mv>
> Lightning flashes in the sky.

> <100%hp 97%m 100%mv>
> You are hungry.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa just cause one seeks to understand one, does not mean one should know how they wield what they wield or where it comes from.
> You say 'just cause one seeks to understand one, does not mean one should know how they wield what they wield or where it comes from.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa a pure magic that is not blessed by the gods themselves,
> You say 'a pure magic that is not blessed by the gods themselves,'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> You are hungry.
> Your vision seems duller.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Do you understand how I wield my sword?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I do not desire to learn their ways or how or why.. I destroy them no matter.
> You say 'I do not desire to learn their ways or how or why.. I destroy them no matter.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I know the weakenesses and the strengths,
> You say 'I know the weakenesses and the strengths,'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> You are hungry.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa as one needs to know to devour them.
> You say 'as one needs to know to devour them.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa your questions grow more vague by the elven mintue mistress.
> You say 'your questions grow more vague by the elven mintue mistress.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> g steak sack
> g steak sack
> You get a steak of the corpse of the gibberling from a ranger's knapsack.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You get a steak of the corpse of the gibberling from a ranger's knapsack.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> eat steak
> eat steak

> Nesam whispers 'If ya did not understand how Ayame wields her sword, how be ya disarmin her?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You eat a steak of the corpse of the gibberling.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You eat a steak of the corpse of the gibberling.
> You are full.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I understand that.
> You say 'I understand that.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I understand what they wield..
> sa I do not desire to understand why they wield it.
> You say 'I understand what they wield..'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You say 'I do not desire to understand why they wield it.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Why and how be different, eh.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'You see the hand that holds it, you understand the weakness of the flesh, but if you do not know how I learned to wield my sword can you truly take it from me?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I am no mage, I don't claim to be a mage, I am a warrior of the woods who sees his foilage be sapped up into nothingness.
> You say 'I am no mage, I don't claim to be a mage, I am a warrior of the woods who sees his foilage be sapped up into nothingness.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The lightning has stopped.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> You feel less protected from the elements.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam nods.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa aye, I could.
> You say 'aye, I could.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam eats some beef jerky.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'Could you truly?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa indeed.
> You say 'indeed.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam sits down and rests.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'If I were to throw my dust in your eyes, could you take it then?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa what do you think?
> You say 'what do you think?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam growls.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa a blinded warrior can not see to disarm, this we both know.
> You say 'a blinded warrior can not see to disarm, this we both know.'
> Nesam says 'Ya be watchin yer tone.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> nod nesam
> You nod at Nesam.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame says 'When you answered my question, did you think of my ability to blind you?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The rain stopped.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa first you must blind me
> You say 'first you must blind me'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Varador...ya must realize we not have an opinion on ya...I do not like er dislike ya...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa if you fail, your sword is mine to be taken.
> You say 'if you fail, your sword is mine to be taken.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'We just be wishin ta see what ya are made of.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa aye.
> You say 'aye.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I see Nesam, but from the mistresses questions,
> You say 'I see Nesam, but from the mistresses questions,'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The clouds disappear.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> You are thirsty.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan leaves east.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam stands up.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam stops using a bodyguard's staff.
> Nesam wields a spear named 'Impaler of Magic'.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Here be Ayame's point...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame sits down and rests.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> nod
> You nod.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The sun slowly disappears in the west.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> You are thirsty.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> drink gourd
> You drink water from a brown leather gourd.
> You do not feel thirsty.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Destroyin witout understandin is empty.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa aye.
> You say 'aye.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'I could run around burnin all de trees because I tink dey are bad...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The night has begun.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'But if I not be understandin what makes dem bad...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Den what purpose does it serve?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'I not be wantin warriors who just be seekin blood wit no purpose.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa this I know..truely.
> You say 'this I know..truely.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame stands up.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan has arrived.
> A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa she is asking me where it comes from..why is the reason they use it
> You say 'she is asking me where it comes from..why is the reason they use it'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan looks at Nesam.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan looks at Ayame.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Aye...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame looks tougher.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan looks at Nesam.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Exactly me point...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa this does not sit with my mind.. I know exactly what they wield, how they wield it to a degree.
> You say 'this does not sit with my mind.. I know exactly what they wield, how they wield it to a degree.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Your sight dulls in the night.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I know how to fight what magi,

> Dunadan is protected from the elements.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You say 'I know how to fight what magi,'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I know the weakness of what ever magi.
> You say 'I know the weakness of what ever magi.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I personally,
> You say 'I personally,'
> The sky is getting cloudy.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan's skin becomes covered in bark.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Ya don't know where de magic comes from?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> It starts to rain.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa do not feel I need to know the inner workings of their magic fully.
> You say 'do not feel I need to know the inner workings of their magic fully.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'ya don't care, eh?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan looks more enlightened.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa ya missing my point I fear..
> You say 'ya missing my point I fear..'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'I just be a dumb felar...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam snickers with Ayame about their shared secret.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Enlighten me.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam grins evilly.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam sits down and rests.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan snickers softly.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame chuckles politely.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame looks at Dunadan.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'I shall listen...say nothin while ya speak...when ya be done...den I shall speak on what I hear.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa if you wish a specific answer, give me a specific question.
> You say 'if you wish a specific answer, give me a specific question.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa she gives me riddles of words to pick from,
> You say 'she gives me riddles of words to pick from,'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I am not the brightest warrior in the world,
> You say 'I am not the brightest warrior in the world,'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa but I know my bounds when fighting magi,
> You say 'but I know my bounds when fighting magi,'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Why be ya not needin ta understand our enemy fully?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam pats you on your head.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The bark on your skin flakes off.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I know their capabilities..
> You say 'I know their capabilities..'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa and true, there is always much to learn as a warrior.. but I know how to fight my foes.
> You say 'and true, there is always much to learn as a warrior.. but I know how to fight my foes.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam drinks water from a water skin.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Do ya not tink it would make yer fight easier if ya understood de source?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The day has begun.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Your warcry has worn off.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Qualhamier has arrived.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Qualhamier curtseys gracefully.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan looks at Qualhamier.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The sun rises in the east.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam smiles happily.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Wait east, eh.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa there is no source for a pure sorcery except themselves.. what more does one seek.
> You say 'there is no source for a pure sorcery except themselves.. what more does one seek.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Qualhamier leaves east.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Ya be knowin why de mage is wrong?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa thats not what Ayame's been asking..
> You say 'thats not what Ayame's been asking..'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> The rain stopped.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Someone tells you 'Care to group?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'It is what I aked...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'asked even...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Ya be knowin why de mage is wrong?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> wake
> You are already standing.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa because they wield what is not rightfully theirs.
> You say 'because they wield what is not rightfully theirs.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'eh?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> wake

> Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic.
> You are already standing.
> Nesam says 'Who does it belong ta?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam stands up.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam fills the air with his hatred of magic.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame looks tougher.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Sehriacorm tells you 'Greetings, wish to travel?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam looks tougher.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa the gods themselves of course.

> Nesam looks more enlightened.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You say 'the gods themselves of course.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> reply leave me alone.
> You tell Sehriacorm 'leave me alone.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Dunadan looks more enlightened.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Mere mortals have stolen from de Gods?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Sehriacorm tells you 'Hat Mages?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> It starts to rain.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Sehriacorm tells you 'Hate rather?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'Den how be ya explainin one like Twist?'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame drinks water from a brown leather gourd.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'He be de God of magic...'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Nesam says 'freely given de powers ta mortals, eh.'

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame eats some taglo jerky.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv>
> Lightning flashes in the sky.

> <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa my time in this land has come, perhaps we can speak again when the same questions are not asked thirty times when the answer is plain as day.
> You say 'my time in this land has come, perhaps we can speak again when the same questions are not asked thirty times when the answer is plain as day.'

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Comments:	> > Ayame says 'Before we speak of reasons or history, answer me this question...' > > <100%hp 100%m 97%mv> sa aye mistress. > > You say 'aye mistress.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'What drives you to seek the Village? Not the reason, the emotion...' > > > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa the hunger.. as some thirst in life for various things.. I myself thirst for the hunger of the war of the tainted. > > You say 'the hunger.. as some thirst in life for various things.. I myself thirst for the hunger of the war of the tainted.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa passive I am not, and my thirst grows strong. > > You say 'passive I am not, and my thirst grows strong.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Lightning flashes in the sky. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa a true emotion in the sense. > > You say 'a true emotion in the sense.' > > Your sight dulls in the night. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sdark > > Huh? > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> dark > > dark > > Your eyes adapt to seeing in darkness. > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> You can already see in the night. > > > <100%hp 81%m 100%mv> sa the hunger I feel, leads me to agression indeed I must admit. > > You say 'the hunger I feel, leads me to agression indeed I must admit.' > > <100%hp 85%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Know you the three paths of the Village? The three seperate professions among our ranks?' > > <100%hp 85%m 100%mv> > > The lightning has stopped. > > <100%hp 85%m 100%mv> > > Fredt tells you 'wish to group with lilykal and i?' > > <100%hp 87%m 100%mv> sa I have heard of them, Indeed I have. > > You say 'I have heard of them, Indeed I have.' > > <100%hp 87%m 100%mv> > > Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic. > > <100%hp 87%m 100%mv> whois fre > > reply I am currently tied up in other affairs. > > [ Svirf ] (PK) Fredt the Master Gladiator > > <100%hp 87%m 100%mv> You tell Fredt 'I am currently tied up in other affairs.' > > <100%hp 87%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'And were you to become a Villager, which path do you think you would walk?' > > <100%hp 87%m 100%mv> > > Qualhamier has arrived. > > > <100%hp 87%m 100%mv> > > Ayame looks tougher. > > <100%hp 91%m 100%mv> > > Qualhamier curtseys gracefully. > > <100%hp 91%m 100%mv> > > Ayame bows deeply, her hands clasped before her. > > <100%hp 91%m 100%mv> sa I myself would most willing desire those of the berserkers. > > You say 'I myself would most willing desire those of the berserkers.' > > <100%hp 91%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Greetings to you, Qualhamier. You seek the Village?' > > <100%hp 91%m 100%mv> sa as I fume like some do not in their hunger. > > You say 'as I fume like some do not in their hunger.' > > <100%hp 91%m 100%mv> > > Qualhamier says 'dat me does' > > <100%hp 91%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Would you wait to the east?' > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> > > The rain stopped. > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> > > Qualhamier leaves east. > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'So you would be a berserker...' > > <100%hp 95%m 100%mv> sa indeed, I would. > > You say 'indeed, I would.' > > > > <100%hp 95%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Let us speak of tactics for a moment...' > > <100%hp 95%m 100%mv> emote nods. > > Varador nods. > > The sun slowly disappears in the west. > > The clouds disappear. > > > <100%hp 95%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Let us say that there is a group of three in one of the numerous forests in Thera...' > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> > > The night has begun. > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> > > Your warcry has worn off. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> war > > You feel righteous as you yell out your warcry. > > <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'The three are made up of a warrior, a thief, and an invoker.' > > <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> emote cocks his head to the side. > > Varador cocks his head to the side. > > <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> nod > > You nod. > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Which of these would you strike first and how?' > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> > > The sky is getting cloudy. > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> sa myself, would most likely waylay the thief and try to take him quickly so I could not be rendered unconscious. > > You say 'myself, would most likely waylay the thief and try to take him quickly so I could not be rendered unconscious. ' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa flee, come back to recamo for another ambush. > > You say 'flee, come back to recamo for another ambush.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa after I would devour him. > > You say 'after I would devour him.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame nods slowly. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I would thirst on the remaining two. > > You say 'I would thirst on the remaining two.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > It starts to rain. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa keeping the warrior blinded. > > You say 'keeping the warrior blinded.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > You feel less protected from the elements. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa and disarmed, so the invoker would have no one to take the blows. > > You say 'and disarmed, so the invoker would have no one to take the blows.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I myself, > > You say 'I myself,' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame looks tougher. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa tend to take out the strongest of the three that would pose the most difficult. > > You say 'tend to take out the strongest of the three that would pose the most difficult.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa leaving the weaker two helpless. > > You say 'leaving the weaker two helpless.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa as I press my blade into their bodies. > > You say 'as I press my blade into their bodies.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Lightning flashes in the sky. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa using the forest to my advantage, > > You say 'using the forest to my advantage,' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Aehere has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Aehere leaves west. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Same scenario, different professions...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I would surely ambush as much as possible. > > You say 'I would surely ambush as much as possible.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'An assassin, a ranger, and a conjurer.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa does the conjurer have his servitors? > > You say 'does the conjurer have his servitors?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Not at the moment.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> grin > > You grin evilly. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> nod > > You nod. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I would eliminate the conjurer, weaking their group two only two. > > You say 'I would eliminate the conjurer, weaking their group two only two.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Gyois has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Gyois leaves east. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa being that I devoured the magi with ease. > > You say 'being that I devoured the magi with ease.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I would then take on the assassin..ranger till last. > > You say 'I would then take on the assassin..ranger till last.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The day has begun. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa knowing he would be the only one to see my ambushes coming. > > You say 'knowing he would be the only one to see my ambushes coming.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame nods slowly. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa even since he could see me, > > You say 'even since he could see me,' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa my waylays would come into affect before he could engage me. > > You say 'my waylays would come into affect before he could engage me.' > > > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The sun rises in the east. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Now let us speak of reasons...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> nod > > You nod. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Why do you believe the Village wages war on mages?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Aehere has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Aehere leaves east. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The lightning has stopped. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The rain stopped. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa those whom wield the taint, are not fit indeed. They dab in something that does not belong to them as that which is only deemed by the gods.. > > You say 'those whom wield the taint, are not fit indeed. They dab in something that does not belong to them as that which is only deemed by the gods..' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa they taint the art of war, > > You say 'they taint the art of war,' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa war is of strength and skill.. > > You say 'war is of strength and skill..' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Surely the gods could prevent the mages from wielding this power if they so desired... How is it that they continue to do so?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa the magic has no place in mortals hands nor in the wages of war. > > Ayame drinks water from a brown leather gourd. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You say 'the magic has no place in mortals hands nor in the wages of war.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Your vision seems duller. > > The bark on your skin flakes off. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa alas, the gods could.. > > You say 'alas, the gods could..' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame eats some taglo jerky. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame looks tougher. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The clouds disappear. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa but since they do not, those of the village step forth with honor and courage to see it devoured. > > You say 'but since they do not, those of the village step forth with honor and courage to see it devoured.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> bark > > bark > > Your skin starts to toughen up but then turns normal again. > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> Your skin becomes covered in bark. > > <100%hp 80%m 100%mv> > > Ayame stops using a Pandion's dress blade. > > <100%hp 80%m 100%mv> > > Ayame stops using a guardian sword. > > <100%hp 80%m 100%mv> > > Ayame wields a black sword. > > <100%hp 80%m 100%mv> > > Ayame dual wields a gleaming white sword. > > > <100%hp 72%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'How is it the mages wield this power? The priests of this land are conduits for the power of the gods...' > > <100%hp 74%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Surely a mortal without his faith to shield him would be destroyed...' > > <100%hp 74%m 100%mv> > > Ayame scans east. > > <100%hp 74%m 100%mv> sa the priests are given this power directly from the gods and are deamed worthy in their eyes to call apon their name for its use. > > You say 'the priests are given this power directly from the gods and are deamed worthy in their eyes to call apon their name for its use.' > > <100%hp 77%m 100%mv> > > The moon changes and begins a full phase. > > <100%hp 79%m 100%mv> sa a mage steals this power in a sense unlike communers. They know not what they dabble in and are undeserving to mettle with that of the gods. > > You say 'a mage steals this power in a sense unlike communers. They know not what they dabble in and are undeserving to mettle with that of the gods.' > > <100%hp 79%m 100%mv> > > The sky is getting cloudy. > > <100%hp 79%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'How are they able to control it?' > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic. > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > It starts to rain. > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > You are hungry. > > <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> sa how are who able to control? > > You say 'how are who able to control?' > > <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> g steak sack > > g steak sack > > You get a steak of the corpse of the gibberling from a ranger's knapsack. > > <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> You get a steak of the corpse of the gibberling from a ranger's knapsack. > > <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> eat steak > > eat steak > > You eat a steak of the corpse of the gibberling. > > <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> You eat a steak of the corpse of the gibberling. > > You are full. > > The sun slowly disappears in the west. > > <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'How are the mages able to control this power of the gods? Surely it is too much for them to handle...' > > <100%hp 91%m 100%mv> > > Ayame looks tougher. > > <100%hp 91%m 100%mv> > > The night has begun. > > <100%hp 91%m 100%mv> > > Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position. > > <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> sa truthfully, I do not know nor desire to know. All I know is, what they control I will devour. > > You say 'truthfully, I do not know nor desire to know. All I know is, what they control I will devour. ' > > <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> sa I am not a mage and I do not know how or where they draw their magic from. > > You say 'I am not a mage and I do not know how or where they draw their magic from.' > > <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'To know your enemy is one of the first steps to defeating him...' > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> sa aye, this is true. > > You say 'aye, this is true.' > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> sa that does not mean I need to understand their magic. > > You are thirsty. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You say 'that does not mean I need to understand their magic.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I know what various magi are capable of yes, > > You say 'I know what various magi are capable of yes,' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa but I do not desire to know how they wield what they wield. > > You say 'but I do not desire to know how they wield what they wield.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> g jug sack > > I see nothing like that in the sack. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> drink jug > > You can't find it. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> i > > You are carrying: > > a ranger's knapsack > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> g canteen sack > > I see nothing like that in the sack. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> g skin sack > > I see nothing like that in the sack. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'I do not ask you to understand their magic but an understanding of how they wield it is necessary...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Clake has arrived. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > You are thirsty. > > Your warcry has worn off. > > > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> g gourd sack > > You get a brown leather gourd from a ranger's knapsack. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> drink gourd > > You drink water from a brown leather gourd. > > You do not feel thirsty. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'This is part of why we fight against the mages.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> war > > You feel righteous as you yell out your warcry. > > <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> > > Clake leaves east. > > <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Your willingness to join our war is encouraging but one must be more than a warrior here.' > > <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> sa aye, again I agree. > > You say 'aye, again I agree.' > > <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> sa what you ask is vague, and I know how to fight what ever magi I face. > > You say 'what you ask is vague, and I know how to fight what ever magi I face.' > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> sa I know their strengths, their weaknesses. > > You say 'I know their strengths, their weaknesses.' > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> sa this is what many lack in the war against those whom wield the taint. > > You say 'this is what many lack in the war against those whom wield the taint.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'I will be more direct then...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The rain stopped. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The day has begun. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Your sight dulls in the night. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> dark > > Ayame says 'What is it that allows the mages to wield the power of the gods? What insulates them enough for them to be able to wield this power?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> dark > > dark > > Your eyes adapt to seeing in darkness. > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> You can already see in the night. > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> You can already see in the night. > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> > > Ayame looks tougher. > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'I understand your confusion but think on this...' > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> sa you repeat yourself mistress.. > > You say 'you repeat yourself mistress..' > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> > > The sun rises in the east. > > <100%hp 98%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'The Sylvans war with the Tower...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa correct. > > You say 'correct.' > > Ayame says 'Why?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa actually, that is incorrect. > > You say 'actually, that is incorrect.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa Sylvans are at war with no one.. the Tower is at war with the sylvans. > > You say 'Sylvans are at war with no one.. the Tower is at war with the sylvans.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa Sebeok himself has spoken such words so I hear. > > You say 'Sebeok himself has spoken such words so I hear.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'I know of Twist's edict and I know the stance of the Sylvans...' > > The bark on your skin flakes off. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> bartk > > Huh? > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> bark > > bark > > bark > > Your skin becomes covered in bark. > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> Your skin is already covered in bark. > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> Your skin is already covered in bark. > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> sa aye. > > You say 'aye.' > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'So let me state it differently...' > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'The Tower wars with the Sylvans...' > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Why?' > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> nod > > You nod. > > <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> > > Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position. > > <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> sa the tower feels that nature has no part in pure magic.. and that only pure magic is that of the tower. > > You say 'the tower feels that nature has no part in pure magic.. and that only pure magic is that of the tower.' > > <100%hp 92%m 100%mv> t nesam I would indulge thee to sit in this conversation if thee would. > > You tell Nesam 'I would indulge thee to sit in this conversation if thee would.' > > <100%hp 97%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Have you seen the magic of the Tower mages that allows them to become more durable?' > > <100%hp 97%m 100%mv> > > You feel less protected from the elements. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa but of course, as they sap the essense of nature and transform it into their own. > > You say 'but of course, as they sap the essense of nature and transform it into their own.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> prot > > You are protected from the elements. > > > <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Building on that magic, could that not be the epitomy of what the mages do?' > > <100%hp 94%m 100%mv> sa probably, again, I am no mage and do not have that endepth insight as appearently thee does. > > You say 'probably, again, I am no mage and do not have that endepth insight as appearently thee does.' > > > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam tells you 'I be trustin Ayame...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam smiles happily. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > It starts to rain. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam looks at you. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> reply excellent, then join us perhaps. > > You tell Nesam 'excellent, then join us perhaps.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> bow > > You bow deeply. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam whispers 'I be wishin Ayame ta speak wit ya first...' > > The sun slowly disappears in the west. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'It is one of the first questions I answered, Varador. I applaud your willingness to join our war...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Aehere has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam whispers 'If ya receieve her approval...den we be speakin, eh.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame gives a elk-leather belt embedded with fangs to Nesam. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The night has begun. > > Lightning flashes in the sky. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Aehere looks at Ayame. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam gallantly tips his hat to Ayame. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame bows deeply, her hands clasped before her. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam wears a elk-leather belt embedded with fangs about his waist. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam smiles happily. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Aehere leaves west. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam leaves west. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> isa you ask questions concerning indepth insight on > > Huh? > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame grumbles and growls. You wonder what's wrong.... > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> t nesam I agree with thee, I merely ask you sit and listen to her words. > > You tell Nesam 'I agree with thee, I merely ask you sit and listen to her words.' > > Vintak has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > Turfan has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > Gyois has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Vintak leaves west. > > Turfan leaves west. > > Gyois leaves west. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam plops to the ground. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> l > > Among several huts > > Breaking off from the main path, you see a small, but well-used path leading > > into the hills. Lining the path are several huts, and barbarians duck in > > and out of them, apparently gearing up to do combat. > > > > [Exits: east west] > > Nesam is resting here. > > Ayame is here. > > A massive giant stands before you, prepared to sacrifice his life for Battle. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'I shall be indulgin ya.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> emote shifts his helmet as he bows. > > Varador shifts his helmet as he bows. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam stands up. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam looks more enlightened. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam fills the air with his hatred of magic. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam looks tougher. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Go on, Ayame.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Aye.' > > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The lightning has stopped. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The animation leaves Ayame's body. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> chuckle > > You chuckle politely. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Your warcry has worn off. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> war > > You feel righteous as you yell out your warcry. > > <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> af > > You are affected by: > > Skill: 'warcry' modifies save vs spell by -4 for 26 hours. > > Skill: 'warcry' modifies hit roll by 2 for 26 hours. > > Skill: 'acute vision' modifies none by 0 for 8 hours. > > Skill: 'protection heat cold' modifies none by 0 for 11 hours. > > Skill: 'bark skin' modifies armor class by -30 for 2 hours. > > Skill: 'dark vision' modifies none by 0 for 19 hours. > > <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> l > > Among several huts > > Breaking off from the main path, you see a small, but well-used path leading > > into the hills. Lining the path are several huts, and barbarians duck in > > and out of them, apparently gearing up to do combat. > > > > [Exits: east west] > > Nesam is here. > > Ayame is here. > > A massive giant stands before you, prepared to sacrifice his life for Battle. > > <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> > > Vintak has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > Turfan has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > Gyois has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > Aehere has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> > > Vintak leaves east. > > Turfan leaves east. > > Aehere leaves east. > > Gyois leaves east. > > <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> sa the mind plays tricks it seems. > > wher > > You say 'the mind plays tricks it seems.' > > > > <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> > > The animation returns to Ayame's body. > > <100%hp 90%m 100%mv> > > Ayame growls. > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> > > Nesam grins evilly. > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> > > Nesam pats Ayame on her head. > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> > > Ayame smiles happily. > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> > > Nesam wags his tail > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> > > The rain stopped. > > <100%hp 93%m 100%mv> > > The day has begun. > > <100%hp 96%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Varador, we spoke of how a mage might be able to wield his power...' > > <100%hp 96%m 100%mv> > > The bark on your skin flakes off. > > <100%hp 99%m 100%mv> > > Ayame eats some taglo jerky. > > <100%hp 99%m 100%mv> bark > > bark > > Your skin becomes covered in bark. > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> bark > > Ayame drinks water from a brown leather gourd. > > Your skin is already covered in bark. > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> Your skin is already covered in bark. > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> sa briefly. > > You say 'briefly.' > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan bows deeply. > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan looks at you. > > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan nods. > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > The sun rises in the east. > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan leaves west. > > <100%hp 86%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Why do you believe it would require the training mages receive for them to control this power?' > > <100%hp 89%m 100%mv> eyeb > > You raise an eyebrow at the notion. > > <100%hp 92%m 100%mv> > > It starts to rain. > > <100%hp 92%m 100%mv> > > Nesam looks tougher. > > <100%hp 92%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'I understand you believe this all to lie outside what a true warrior would need to know, Varador...' > > <100%hp 95%m 100%mv> > > Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic. > > <100%hp 95%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'But if we of the Village do not understand our enemies, how can we truly defeat them?' > > <100%hp 97%m 100%mv> > > Lightning flashes in the sky. > > <100%hp 97%m 100%mv> > > You are hungry. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa just cause one seeks to understand one, does not mean one should know how they wield what they wield or where it comes from. > > You say 'just cause one seeks to understand one, does not mean one should know how they wield what they wield or where it comes from.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa a pure magic that is not blessed by the gods themselves, > > You say 'a pure magic that is not blessed by the gods themselves,' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > You are hungry. > > Your vision seems duller. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Do you understand how I wield my sword?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I do not desire to learn their ways or how or why.. I destroy them no matter. > > You say 'I do not desire to learn their ways or how or why.. I destroy them no matter.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I know the weakenesses and the strengths, > > You say 'I know the weakenesses and the strengths,' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > You are hungry. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa as one needs to know to devour them. > > You say 'as one needs to know to devour them.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa your questions grow more vague by the elven mintue mistress. > > You say 'your questions grow more vague by the elven mintue mistress.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> g steak sack > > g steak sack > > You get a steak of the corpse of the gibberling from a ranger's knapsack. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You get a steak of the corpse of the gibberling from a ranger's knapsack. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> eat steak > > eat steak > > Nesam whispers 'If ya did not understand how Ayame wields her sword, how be ya disarmin her?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You eat a steak of the corpse of the gibberling. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You eat a steak of the corpse of the gibberling. > > You are full. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I understand that. > > You say 'I understand that.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I understand what they wield.. > > sa I do not desire to understand why they wield it. > > You say 'I understand what they wield..' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You say 'I do not desire to understand why they wield it.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Why and how be different, eh.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'You see the hand that holds it, you understand the weakness of the flesh, but if you do not know how I learned to wield my sword can you truly take it from me?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I am no mage, I don't claim to be a mage, I am a warrior of the woods who sees his foilage be sapped up into nothingness. > > You say 'I am no mage, I don't claim to be a mage, I am a warrior of the woods who sees his foilage be sapped up into nothingness.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The lightning has stopped. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > You feel less protected from the elements. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam nods. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa aye, I could. > > You say 'aye, I could.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam eats some beef jerky. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam eats some beef jerky. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'Could you truly?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa indeed. > > You say 'indeed.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam sits down and rests. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'If I were to throw my dust in your eyes, could you take it then?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa what do you think? > > You say 'what do you think?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam growls. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa a blinded warrior can not see to disarm, this we both know. > > You say 'a blinded warrior can not see to disarm, this we both know.' > > Nesam says 'Ya be watchin yer tone.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> nod nesam > > You nod at Nesam. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame says 'When you answered my question, did you think of my ability to blind you?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The rain stopped. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa first you must blind me > > You say 'first you must blind me' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Varador...ya must realize we not have an opinion on ya...I do not like er dislike ya...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa if you fail, your sword is mine to be taken. > > You say 'if you fail, your sword is mine to be taken.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'We just be wishin ta see what ya are made of.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa aye. > > You say 'aye.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I see Nesam, but from the mistresses questions, > > You say 'I see Nesam, but from the mistresses questions,' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The clouds disappear. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > You are thirsty. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan leaves east. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam stands up. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam stops using a bodyguard's staff. > > Nesam wields a spear named 'Impaler of Magic'. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Here be Ayame's point...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame sits down and rests. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> nod > > You nod. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The sun slowly disappears in the west. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > You are thirsty. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> drink gourd > > You drink water from a brown leather gourd. > > You do not feel thirsty. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Destroyin witout understandin is empty.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa aye. > > You say 'aye.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'I could run around burnin all de trees because I tink dey are bad...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The night has begun. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'But if I not be understandin what makes dem bad...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Den what purpose does it serve?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'I not be wantin warriors who just be seekin blood wit no purpose.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa this I know..truely. > > You say 'this I know..truely.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame stands up. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan has arrived. > > A massive giant says 'Welcome, great warrior.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa she is asking me where it comes from..why is the reason they use it > > You say 'she is asking me where it comes from..why is the reason they use it' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan looks at Nesam. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan looks at Ayame. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Aye...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame looks tougher. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan looks at Nesam. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Exactly me point...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa this does not sit with my mind.. I know exactly what they wield, how they wield it to a degree. > > You say 'this does not sit with my mind.. I know exactly what they wield, how they wield it to a degree.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Your sight dulls in the night. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I know how to fight what magi, > > Dunadan is protected from the elements. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You say 'I know how to fight what magi,' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I know the weakness of what ever magi. > > You say 'I know the weakness of what ever magi.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I personally, > > You say 'I personally,' > > The sky is getting cloudy. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan's skin becomes covered in bark. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Ya don't know where de magic comes from?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > It starts to rain. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa do not feel I need to know the inner workings of their magic fully. > > You say 'do not feel I need to know the inner workings of their magic fully.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'ya don't care, eh?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan looks more enlightened. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa ya missing my point I fear.. > > You say 'ya missing my point I fear..' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'I just be a dumb felar...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam snickers with Ayame about their shared secret. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Enlighten me.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam grins evilly. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam sits down and rests. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan snickers softly. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame chuckles politely. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame looks at Dunadan. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'I shall listen...say nothin while ya speak...when ya be done...den I shall speak on what I hear.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa if you wish a specific answer, give me a specific question. > > You say 'if you wish a specific answer, give me a specific question.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa she gives me riddles of words to pick from, > > You say 'she gives me riddles of words to pick from,' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I am not the brightest warrior in the world, > > You say 'I am not the brightest warrior in the world,' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa but I know my bounds when fighting magi, > > You say 'but I know my bounds when fighting magi,' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Why be ya not needin ta understand our enemy fully?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam pats you on your head. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The bark on your skin flakes off. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa I know their capabilities.. > > You say 'I know their capabilities..' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa and true, there is always much to learn as a warrior.. but I know how to fight my foes. > > You say 'and true, there is always much to learn as a warrior.. but I know how to fight my foes.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam drinks water from a water skin. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Do ya not tink it would make yer fight easier if ya understood de source?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The day has begun. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Your warcry has worn off. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Qualhamier has arrived. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Qualhamier curtseys gracefully. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan looks at Qualhamier. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The sun rises in the east. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam smiles happily. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Wait east, eh.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa there is no source for a pure sorcery except themselves.. what more does one seek. > > You say 'there is no source for a pure sorcery except themselves.. what more does one seek.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Qualhamier leaves east. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Ya be knowin why de mage is wrong?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa thats not what Ayame's been asking.. > > You say 'thats not what Ayame's been asking..' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > The rain stopped. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Someone tells you 'Care to group?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'It is what I aked...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'asked even...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Ya be knowin why de mage is wrong?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> wake > > You are already standing. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa because they wield what is not rightfully theirs. > > You say 'because they wield what is not rightfully theirs.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'eh?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> wake > > Ayame fills the air with her hatred of magic. > > You are already standing. > > Nesam says 'Who does it belong ta?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam stands up. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam fills the air with his hatred of magic. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame looks tougher. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Sehriacorm tells you 'Greetings, wish to travel?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam looks tougher. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa the gods themselves of course. > > Nesam looks more enlightened. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> You say 'the gods themselves of course.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> reply leave me alone. > > You tell Sehriacorm 'leave me alone.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Dunadan looks more enlightened. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Mere mortals have stolen from de Gods?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Sehriacorm tells you 'Hat Mages?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > It starts to rain. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Sehriacorm tells you 'Hate rather?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'Den how be ya explainin one like Twist?' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame drinks water from a brown leather gourd. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'He be de God of magic...' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Nesam says 'freely given de powers ta mortals, eh.' > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame eats some taglo jerky. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Ayame concentrates for a moment, then resumes her position. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> > > Lightning flashes in the sky. > > <100%hp 100%m 100%mv> sa my time in this land has come, perhaps we can speak again when the same questions are not asked thirty times when the answer is plain as day. > > You say 'my time in this land has come, perhaps we can speak again when the same questions are not asked thirty times when the answer is plain as day.'

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