WAAA! Mommy the ragers made me roleplay! I was told i didnt need to rp to be a rager! WAA! Make em stop! n/t

WAAA! Mommy the ragers made me roleplay! I was told i didnt need to rp to be a rager! WAA! Make em stop! n/t:
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Posted by WALSH on October 23, 1999 at 09:09:35:

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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