Poison thief duel.
Cut out the long wait while he got me all set up as I slept. After seeing what was happening, my plan was to get to a room with only one exit to limit the chances of the fear making me flee. Then it was a case of waiting for the sudden rush of knowledge.

Flaerglum's backstab >>> ANNIHILATES <<< you!
That really did HURT!
You strain a bit and barely manage to fit through the skull-covered doors.
An enormous, skull-covered hut


Slathigern has arrived.
You flee from combat!

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cal resiHuh?

<775/1042hps 387m 812mv 27100tnl> cal resi
You feel tough!

<775/1042hps 337m 812mv 27100tnl>
Slathigern looks at you.

<775/1042hps 337m 812mv 27100tnl> ber
Your pulse races as you are consumed by rage!

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You strain a bit and barely manage to fit through The skull-covered doors.
The circle of rites


A large mammoth tusk sits here upon the ground.
(Glowing) A ring of lighted torches circles this arena.
A lifeless corpse swings here, a dark silhouette against the moonlit sky.
(WANTED) Juktar is sleeping here.
Slathigern has arrived.

<877/1042hps 307m 760mv 27100tnl> whe
People near you:
(PK) Broghelan The circle of rites
(PK) Slathigern The circle of rites
(PK) Juktar The circle of rites

<877/1042hps 307m 760mv 27100tnl>
Slathigern tells the group 'This will not do in the Rites.'

<877/1042hps 307m 760mv 27100tnl>
Fear envelops you!
You say 'Where are they? I know they are behind me!'

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> They aren't here.

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> whe
People near you:
(PK) Broghelan The circle of rites
(PK) Slathigern The circle of rites
(PK) Juktar The circle of rites

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> They aren't here.

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> They aren't here.

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> They aren't here.

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> drink tin
You drink scotch whiskey from an engraved tin flask.
You feel tipsy.
You do not feel thirsty.

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> Flaerglum steps out of the shadows.
Flaerglum suggests you to 'wear 2.flail'.
You wield a flail of Pestilence.
A flail of Pestilence feels like a part of you!
You suddenly clutch your head and stagger about in pain.

<898/1052hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> Huh?
Juktar wakes up and starts resting.

<898/1052hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> rem flail
mYou stop using a flail of Pestilence.

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> m
They aren't here.

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> af
Juktar stands up.

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You are affected by:
Skill: 'neurological poison' modifies dexterity by -6 for 29 hours.
Skill: 'mind control poison' for 14 hours.
Skill: 'fear poison' for 12 hours.
Power: 'resistance' for 7 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies armor class by 25 for 5 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies damage roll by 10 for 5 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies hit roll by 10 for 5 hours.
Power: 'spellbane' modifies save vs spell by -17 for 0 hours.
Juktar looks more enlightened.

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> They aren't here.

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl>
Juktar sits down and rests.

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> They aren't here.

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl> They aren't here.

<898/1042hps 316m 811mv 27100tnl>
Flaerglum steps out of the shadows.
Flaerglum drives his dagger into your side!
Flaerglum's knifing MUTILATES you!
Blood Square


Slathigern has arrived.
You flee from combat!
You yell 'Ouch!'

<860/1042hps 316m 808mv 27100tnl> They aren't here.

<860/1042hps 316m 808mv 27100tnl> They aren't here.

<860/1042hps 316m 808mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<860/1042hps 316m 808mv 27100tnl> They aren't here.
You feel less resistant to magic.
The poison tears your memory away.
You scratch at your eyes and howl in frustration.Fear envelops you!

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl>
Juktar has arrived.

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl> Huh?

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Blood Square
The dark skies glitter with distant stars as the light of the moon gives
this square an auburn hue. You can barely see the cracked ground, marked
by what appears to be blood. The depth of the darkness increases further
north, while to the west a soft light comes from a secluded hut. From the
south drifts plumes of smoke, rising into the dark night skies. The main
path of the village continues east, leading toward a number of torch-lit
huts. The square is all but deserted, and the absence of barbarians and
their young leaves this square seeming ghostly. There is no sound but the
whisper of the wind to bring you company.


(WANTED) Slathigern is here.

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Flaerglum steps out of the shadows.
Flaerglum suggests you to 'wear flail'.
You wield a three-headed flail of dark steel.
A three-headed flail of dark steel feels like a part of you!
Pain grips your stomach as you retch your guts out.
Alas, you cannot go that way.

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Slathigern: A shame you won't have this time in a Rites.

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl> rem flail
afYou stop using a three-headed flail of dark steel.

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl> af
You are affected by:
Skill: 'emetic poison' for 40 hours.
Skill: 'neurological poison' modifies dexterity by -6 for 28 hours.
Skill: 'mind control poison' for 13 hours.
Skill: 'fear poison' for 11 hours.
Power: 'resistance' for 6 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies armor class by 25 for 4 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies damage roll by 10 for 4 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies hit roll by 10 for 4 hours.
Skill: 'neurological poison' for 1 hours.
Skill: 'forget' for 1 hours.

<877/1042hps 331m 815mv 27100tnl> say oh great,
Flaerglum steps out of the shadows.
Flaerglum drives his dagger into your side!
Flaerglum's knifing MUTILATES you!
The War Room


A large iron key lies here.
A large shiny steel key, set with a ruby, lies here.
Slathigern has arrived.
Juktar has arrived.
You flee from combat!
You yell 'Ouch!'

<835/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl> say oh great
Flaerglum has arrived.

<835/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl> say oh great
m

Flaerglum drives his dagger into your side!
Flaerglum's knifing decimates you!
Alas, you cannot go that way.
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
You yell 'Help! Flaerglum knifed me!'
You say 'oh great'
Flaerglum is in perfect health.

<810/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl> You are in too much danger to think of killing!
Flaerglum is in perfect health.

<810/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl> Huh?
Flaerglum is in perfect health.

<810/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl> Huh?
Flaerglum is in perfect health.

<810/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl>
Flaerglum's poisonous bite decimates you!
Alas, you cannot go that way.
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
You parry Flaerglum's poisonous bite.
You deliver a blow of deadly force!
Your punch === OBLITERATES === Flaerglum!
Flaerglum dodges your punch.
Flaerglum dodges your punch.
Flaerglum has some small but disgusting cuts.

<782/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl> Huh?
Flaerglum has some small but disgusting cuts.

<782/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl> You get in one more shot on Flaerglum as he flees.
Your parting blow DISMEMBERS Flaerglum!
Flaerglum leaves east.
Flaerglum has fled!

<782/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl>
Slathigern looks at you.

<782/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl>
Flaerglum has arrived.

<782/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl>
Flaerglum drives his dagger into your side!
Flaerglum's knifing EVISCERATES you!
Alas, you cannot go that way.
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
You yell 'Help! Flaerglum knifed me!'
Huh?
You parry Flaerglum's poisonous bite.
You parry Flaerglum's poisonous bite.
You dodge Flaerglum's poisonous bite.
Flaerglum parries your punch.
Flaerglum parries your punch.
Flaerglum dodges your punch.
Flaerglum has some small but disgusting cuts.

<731/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl> Huh?
Flaerglum has some small but disgusting cuts.

<731/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl> Huh?
Flaerglum has some small but disgusting cuts.

<731/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl> pum
You parry Flaerglum's poisonous bite.
You dodge Flaerglum's poisonous bite.
Your punch DISMEMBERS Flaerglum!
Flaerglum dodges your punch.
Flaerglum dodges your punch.
Flaerglum is covered with bleeding wounds.

<731/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl> pumm
You get in one more shot on Flaerglum as he flees.
Your parting blow EVISCERATES Flaerglum!
Flaerglum leaves south.
Flaerglum has fled!

<731/1042hps 331m 812mv 27100tnl> pumm

Pain grips your stomach as you retch your guts out!
A convulsion wracks your body as you project the contents of your stomach at the ground!
Your retching and nausea decimates you!
Fear envelops you!
Alas, you cannot go that way.
Alas, you cannot go that way.
Alas, you cannot go that way.
Alas, you cannot go that way.
Alas, you cannot go that way.
Alas, you cannot go that way.
Alas, you cannot go that way.
You yell 'I must get away! I must RUN!'
Your thirst grazes you.
Your hunger grazes you.

<704/1042hps 318m 789mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<704/1042hps 318m 789mv 27100tnl> af
You are affected by:
Skill: 'emetic poison' for 39 hours.
Skill: 'neurological poison' modifies dexterity by -6 for 27 hours.
Skill: 'mind control poison' for 12 hours.
Skill: 'fear poison' for 10 hours.
Power: 'resistance' for 5 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies armor class by 25 for 3 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies damage roll by 10 for 3 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies hit roll by 10 for 3 hours.
Skill: 'neurological poison' for 0 hours.
Skill: 'forget' for 0 hours.

<704/1042hps 318m 789mv 27100tnl> Flaerglum has arrived.

<704/1042hps 318m 789mv 27100tnl>
Slathigern looks at Flaerglum.

<704/1042hps 318m 789mv 27100tnl> Huh?

<704/1042hps 318m 789mv 27100tnl>
Flaerglum drives his dagger into your side!
Flaerglum's knifing DISMEMBERS you!
Alas, you cannot go that way.
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
Poison creeps into your body from a sharp, yellowed fang.
You feel very sick.
You yell 'Help! Flaerglum knifed me!'
Flaerglum is covered with bleeding wounds.

<649/1042hps 318m 789mv 27100tnl>
You parry Flaerglum's poisonous bite.
Flaerglum's poisonous bite maims you!
Alas, you cannot go that way.
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
You parry Flaerglum's poisonous bite.
Flaerglum dodges your punch.
Flaerglum dodges your punch.
Flaerglum is covered with bleeding wounds.

<616/1042hps 318m 789mv 27100tnl>
Slathigern tells the group 'Your winning.'
Flaerglum is covered with bleeding wounds.

<616/1042hps 318m 789mv 27100tnl>
You get in one more shot on Flaerglum as he flees.
Your parting blow DISMEMBERS Flaerglum!
Flaerglum leaves east.
Flaerglum has fled!

<616/1042hps 318m 789mv 27100tnl> tat
Flaerglum has arrived.

<616/1042hps 318m 789mv 27100tnl> tat

Flaerglum drives his dagger into your side!
Flaerglum's knifing EVISCERATES you!
Blood Square


Slathigern has arrived.
Juktar has arrived.
You flee from combat!
You yell 'Ouch!'

<568/1042hps 318m 787mv 27100tnl> You must be in the throes of battle to invoke the power of Lorhan.

<568/1042hps 318m 787mv 27100tnl> af
You are affected by:
Skill: 'emetic poison' for 39 hours.
Skill: 'neurological poison' modifies dexterity by -6 for 27 hours.
Skill: 'mind control poison' for 12 hours.
Skill: 'fear poison' for 10 hours.
Power: 'resistance' for 5 hours.
Skill: 'poison' modifies strength by -5 for 4 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies armor class by 25 for 3 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies damage roll by 10 for 3 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies hit roll by 10 for 3 hours.
Skill: 'neurological poison' for 0 hours.
Skill: 'forget' for 0 hours.

<568/1042hps 318m 787mv 27100tnl> s
Before a strangely illuminated pillar


A towering pillar of stone is erected here, illuminated by the moon.
Slathigern has arrived.
Juktar has arrived.

<568/1042hps 318m 784mv 27100tnl>
Slathigern looks at you.

<568/1042hps 318m 784mv 27100tnl> e
A broken path of stones


( 2) A pickaxe made for the miners of Blingdenstone lies at your feet.
Firelight dances across this rack of weapons.
Slathigern has arrived.
Juktar has arrived.

<568/1042hps 318m 781mv 27100tnl> n
Alas, you cannot go that way.

<568/1042hps 318m 781mv 27100tnl>
The rain ceases.

<568/1042hps 318m 781mv 27100tnl> s
Alas, you cannot go that way.

<568/1042hps 318m 781mv 27100tnl> s
aBefore the pillar of legends


A towering pillar of stone stands here, casting its shadow down upon you.
Slathigern has arrived.
Juktar has arrived.

<568/1042hps 318m 779mv 27100tnl> af
You are affected by:
Skill: 'emetic poison' for 39 hours.
Skill: 'neurological poison' modifies dexterity by -6 for 27 hours.
Skill: 'mind control poison' for 12 hours.
Skill: 'fear poison' for 10 hours.
Power: 'resistance' for 5 hours.
Skill: 'poison' modifies strength by -5 for 4 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies armor class by 25 for 3 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies damage roll by 10 for 3 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies hit roll by 10 for 3 hours.
Skill: 'neurological poison' for 0 hours.
Skill: 'forget' for 0 hours.

<568/1042hps 318m 779mv 27100tnl> l

You are hungry.
You are starving!
You are thirsty.
You are dying of thirst!
You feel a sudden rush of knowledge.
You shiver and suffer.
Your poison wounds you.
Pain grips your stomach as you retch your guts out!
Your retching and nausea decimates you!
Fear envelops you!
A blood-stained path through the village


Slathigern has arrived.
Juktar has arrived.
Among the barbaric huts


Slathigern has arrived.
Juktar has arrived.
Alas, you cannot go that way.
Alas, you cannot go that way.
You say 'Help me! For all that is sacred to you HELP ME!'
Your thirst grazes you.
Your hunger grazes you.

<509/1042hps 292m 749mv 27100tnl> sAmong the barbaric huts
The village looks different from this perspective than it did standing on
the hill. For one thing, it is obvious how different the huts are from one
another; some are sturdy, stone-framed dwellings, others are thatched oak,
and still others little more than tarpaulins on a tent-pole held down by
rocks. Another thing is the smell, and the decor. Each hut has in front of
it a trophy -- a testament to the prowess of the one who dwells within.
While some trophies are animal in nature -- several wolf skulls here, a
gargantuan bear-pelt cloak there -- others are (or were) obviously human.
Most of the humanoid corpses are wrapped in flowing robes, often decorated
in archaic runes. All trophies are in various states of decay, and the
odor can get a little overpowering at times.


(WANTED) Juktar is here.
(WANTED) Slathigern is here.

<509/1042hps 292m 749mv 27100tnl> s
A blood-stained path through the village


Slathigern has arrived.
Juktar has arrived.

<509/1042hps 292m 747mv 27100tnl> af
You are affected by:
Skill: 'emetic poison' for 38 hours.
Skill: 'neurological poison' modifies dexterity by -6 for 26 hours.
Skill: 'mind control poison' for 11 hours.
Skill: 'fear poison' for 9 hours.
Power: 'resistance' for 4 hours.
Skill: 'poison' modifies strength by -5 for 3 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies armor class by 25 for 2 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies damage roll by 10 for 2 hours.
Skill: 'berserk' modifies hit roll by 10 for 2 hours.

<509/1042hps 292m 747mv 27100tnl> whe
People near you:
(PK) Broghelan A blood-stained path through the village
(PK) Slathigern A blood-stained path through the village
(PK) Juktar A blood-stained path through the village

<509/1042hps 292m 747mv 27100tnl> w
An herb-covered hearth


(Glowing) The smouldering cinder ashes of a fire are here.
Confidently observing you is a tall avian adorned with multiple weapons.
Slathigern has arrived.
Juktar has arrived.

<509/1042hps 292m 745mv 27100tnl>
Juktar glances at Flaerglum.

<509/1042hps 292m 745mv 27100tnl>
Flaerglum drives his dagger into your side!
Flaerglum's knifing devastates you!
Alas, you cannot go that way.
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
You yell 'Help! Flaerglum knifed me!'
Flaerglum is covered with bleeding wounds.

<479/1042hps 292m 745mv 27100tnl>
You parry Flaerglum's poisonous bite.
You parry Flaerglum's poisonous bite.
Flaerglum dodges your punch.
Flaerglum dodges your punch.
Your punch EVISCERATES Flaerglum!
Flaerglum is covered with bleeding wounds.

<479/1042hps 292m 745mv 27100tnl>
Juktar glances at Flaerglum.
Flaerglum is covered with bleeding wounds.

<479/1042hps 292m 745mv 27100tnl> You pummel Flaerglum with your fists.
Your pummeling fist EVISCERATES Flaerglum!
Your pummeling fist MUTILATES Flaerglum!
Your pummeling fist MUTILATES Flaerglum!
Your pummeling fist EVISCERATES Flaerglum!
Your pummeling fist EVISCERATES Flaerglum!
Your pummeling fist EVISCERATES Flaerglum!
Flaerglum looks dazed from all your blows.
You leave Flaerglum visibly battered and bruised.
Flaerglum is writhing in agony.

<479/1042hps 292m 745mv 27100tnl>
Slathigern looks at Flaerglum.
Flaerglum is writhing in agony.

<479/1042hps 292m 745mv 27100tnl>
You parry Flaerglum's poisonous bite.
You parry Flaerglum's poisonous bite.
Flaerglum's poisonous bite MUTILATES you!
Your punch MASSACRES Flaerglum!
Flaerglum dodges your punch.
Flaerglum dodges your punch.
You deliver a blow of deadly force!
Your punch >>> ANNIHILATES <<< Flaerglum!
Flaerglum is DEAD!!
Flaerglum's severed head plops on the ground.

<441/1042hps 292m 745mv 27100tnl> say it is over