** Don't remember if we had the Orb here, or if he was just picking a fight.

civilized <1046hp 608m 681mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> 
A feeling of deadly serenity washes through you as you slip into a martial trance.

civilized <1046hp 558m 681mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> cat
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target: Gruntaln
sig
You step out of the shadows.
You get a sprig of catnip from a cured hide sack made from the corpse of the Imperial Blademaster.

civilized <1046hp 558m 681mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> 
The enthralling taste of catnip makes you feel wild!
You finish eating a sprig of catnip.
You still feel slightly hungry.

civilized <1046hp 558m 681mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> 
Before the Imperial Palace 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A lizard strains against an iron chain around its neck.

civilized <1046hp 558m 678mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> 
The Gates of the Palace 
 
[Exits: north south]
(Translucent) (White Aura) Gruntaln is here, fighting the Imperial Vanquisher.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'
Gruntaln has fled!
Gruntaln leaves south.

civilized <1046hp 558m 677mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> 
They aren't here.

civilized <1046hp 558m 677mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> s
sig
Before the Imperial Palace 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
(Translucent) (White Aura) Gruntaln is here.
A lizard strains against an iron chain around its neck.

civilized <1046hp 558m 676mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> 
Gruntaln yells 'Die, Ahinu, you sorcerous dog!'
You call upon the Codex and carve a Sigil of Pain onto Gruntaln.
You trample around loudly again.
Your sigil of pain injures Gruntaln.
Gruntaln has a few scratches. 

civilized <1046hp 498m 676mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> 
Gruntaln parries your claw.
Gruntaln parries your claw.
Gruntaln remains safe as your claw bounces harmlessly off of some spiked sleeves.
Gruntaln parries your claw.
You parry Gruntaln's divine power.
You step inside Gruntaln's divine power with a quick backfist.
Your claw decimates Gruntaln!
You parry Gruntaln's divine power.
Gruntaln has a few scratches. 

civilized <1046hp 498m 676mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> kan

A growling wolverine has arrived.
Gruntaln has a few scratches. 

civilized <1046hp 498m 676mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> 
You painfully hyperextend Gruntaln's elbow!
Gruntaln screams in pain as you apply kansetsuwaza to her elbow!
Your kansetsuwaza devastates Gruntaln!
A growling wolverine tries to claw Gruntaln, but misses.
A growling wolverine fades into existence.
A growling wolverine's raking claws misses Gruntaln.
Gruntaln yells 'Help! a growling wolverine is clawing me!'
Gruntaln has a few scratches. 

civilized <1046hp 498m 676mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> 
Your claw maims Gruntaln!
Your claw decimates Gruntaln!
Gruntaln parries your claw.
A growling wolverine's claw maims Gruntaln!
You parry Gruntaln's divine power.
You dodge Gruntaln's divine power.
You step inside Gruntaln's divine power with a quick backfist.
Your claw decimates Gruntaln!
Gruntaln has some small but disgusting cuts. 

civilized <1046hp 498m 676mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> rk

Gruntaln has fled!
Gruntaln leaves north.

civilized <1046hp 498m 676mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> n
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But you aren't fighting anyone!
A growling wolverine leaves north.

civilized <1046hp 498m 676mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> 
The Gates of the Palace 
 
[Exits: north south]
(Translucent) A brown wolverine slinks along here, growling menacingly.
(Translucent) (White Aura) Gruntaln is here.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'
[EMPIRE] the Imperial Vanquisher: Intruder! Intruder! Gruntaln is raiding the Cabal!
Gruntaln's divine power *** DEMOLISHES *** the Imperial Vanquisher!

civilized <1046hp 498m 675mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> 
A growling wolverine rakes his claws across Gruntaln's body.
A growling wolverine's raking claws MUTILATES Gruntaln!
A growling wolverine's raking claws devastates Gruntaln!
Gruntaln yells 'Help! a growling wolverine is clawing me!'

civilized <1046hp 498m 675mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> 
In one fluid motion, you bring your leg inside of Gruntaln's then sweep it!
Your trip scratches Gruntaln.
Gruntaln yells 'Help! Ahinu tried to trip me!'
Gruntaln has some small but disgusting cuts. 

civilized <1046hp 498m 675mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 6 AM> rk

Gruntaln parries your claw.
Gruntaln remains safe as your claw bounces harmlessly off of a pair of gleaming diamond leg guards.
Your claw devastates Gruntaln!
Gruntaln parries your claw.
A growling wolverine's claw devastates Gruntaln!
A growling wolverine's claw maims Gruntaln!
Gruntaln's divine power *** DEMOLISHES *** the Imperial Vanquisher!
Gruntaln is covered with bleeding wounds. 

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> 
The Imperial Vanquisher's slash hits Gruntaln.
Gruntaln parries your claw.
Gruntaln drives your claw back with her connecting blow.
Your claw maims Gruntaln!
Gruntaln remains safe as your claw bounces harmlessly off of an ornate suit of spiked dwarven platemail.
Gruntaln deflects your claw with careful timing.
A growling wolverine's claw maims Gruntaln!
A growling wolverine's claw maims Gruntaln!
A growling wolverine's claw maims Gruntaln!
Gruntaln's divine power *** DEMOLISHES *** the Imperial Vanquisher!
Gruntaln's divine power *** DEMOLISHES *** the Imperial Vanquisher!
Gruntaln is covered with bleeding wounds. 

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> 
A growling wolverine rakes his claws across Gruntaln's body.
A growling wolverine's raking claws decimates Gruntaln!
A growling wolverine's raking claws maims Gruntaln!
Gruntaln is covered with bleeding wounds. 

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> 
You do the best you can!
Gruntaln is covered with bleeding wounds. 

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> 
With a series of short and powerful leaps, you deliver powerful rising crescent kicks to your foes!
Like a rising phoenix, your powerful kicks streak through the air towards Gruntaln!
Your rising phoenix kick devastates Gruntaln!
Gruntaln is covered with bleeding wounds. 

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> 
Your claw maims Gruntaln!
Your claw decimates Gruntaln!
Your claw mauls Gruntaln.
Gruntaln parries your claw.
A growling wolverine's claw misses Gruntaln.
Gruntaln's divine power *** DEMOLISHES *** the Imperial Vanquisher!
Gruntaln yells 'Shokai, Tora do Tara'rroga, Tora do Maran, Tora do Bal, Og'o'an Vagra Kral Ana!'
Gruntaln calls the wrath of the Light upon the Imperial Vanquisher.
Beams of divine light erupt from above Gruntaln and batter the Imperial Vanquisher's body.
Gruntaln's holy light *** DEVASTATES *** the Imperial Vanquisher!
Gruntaln is gushing blood. 

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> dk

Gruntaln parries your claw.
Gruntaln parries your claw.
Your claw decimates Gruntaln!
Seizing upon a flaw in Gruntaln's tactics, you trip her and she goes down!
Your trip scratches Gruntaln.
Gruntaln parries your claw.
A growling wolverine's claw maims Gruntaln!
Gruntaln's divine power MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Gruntaln's divine power MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Gruntaln is gushing blood. 

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> 
A growling wolverine looks at Gruntaln.
Gruntaln is gushing blood. 

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> 
A growling wolverine starts a furor of vicious attacks!
A growling wolverine bites Gruntaln.
A growling wolverine's bite injures Gruntaln.
A growling wolverine's raking claws decimates Gruntaln!
A growling wolverine's raking claws devastates Gruntaln!
Gruntaln is gushing blood. 

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> 
Quickly spinning on your heel, you deliver a crushing kick against Gruntaln!
Your double spin kick devastates Gruntaln!
Completing your spin, you bring your other foot around for another devastating strike against Gruntaln!
Your double spin kick devastates Gruntaln!
Gruntaln is writhing in agony. 

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> 
The Imperial Vanquisher's slash injures Gruntaln.
Your claw mauls Gruntaln.
Gruntaln remains safe as your claw bounces harmlessly off of the helm of brilliance.
The razor sharp blades attached to your gloves slice at Gruntaln!
Your claw maims Gruntaln!
A growling wolverine's claw maims Gruntaln!
A growling wolverine's claw maims Gruntaln!
Gruntaln's divine power *** DEVASTATES *** the Imperial Vanquisher!
Gruntaln's divine power MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Gruntaln is writhing in agony. 

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> 
The Imperial Vanquisher's slash hits Gruntaln.
The Imperial Vanquisher's slash injures Gruntaln.
Your claw MUTILATES Gruntaln!
Your claw mauls Gruntaln.
Your claw devastates Gruntaln!
A growling wolverine's claw devastates Gruntaln!
A growling wolverine's claw maims Gruntaln!
Gruntaln's divine power MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Gruntaln's divine power *** DEMOLISHES *** the Imperial Vanquisher!
Gruntaln is convulsing on the ground. 

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> rk

Gruntaln has fled!
Gruntaln leaves south.

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> s
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But you aren't fighting anyone!

civilized <1046hp 509m 734mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> 
Before the Imperial Palace 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A lizard strains against an iron chain around its neck.

civilized <1046hp 509m 733mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> 
They aren't here.

civilized <1046hp 509m 733mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> whe
People near you:
(PK) Ahinu                        Before the Imperial Palace
(PK) Gruntaln                     The Imperial Square

civilized <1046hp 509m 733mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> s
The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south]

civilized <1046hp 509m 730mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 7 AM> s

You can stalk again.

civilized <1046hp 521m 777mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 8 AM> 
The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south]

civilized <1046hp 521m 774mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 8 AM> s
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The Imperial Square 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
     Water flows from a beautifully carved onyx fountain.
(Translucent) (White Aura) Gruntaln is here.

civilized <1046hp 521m 771mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 8 AM> 
In one fluid motion, you bring your leg inside of Gruntaln's then sweep it!
Your trip scratches Gruntaln.
Gruntaln yells 'Help! Ahinu tried to trip me!'
Gruntaln is convulsing on the ground. 

civilized <1046hp 521m 771mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 8 AM> 
Gruntaln parries your claw.
The razor sharp blades attached to your gloves slice at Gruntaln!
Your claw decimates Gruntaln!
Gruntaln parries your claw.
Your claw wounds Gruntaln.
Gruntaln is stunned, and rendered helpless.
Gruntaln is convulsing on the ground. 

civilized <1046hp 521m 771mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 8 AM> dk

A growling wolverine has arrived.
Gruntaln is convulsing on the ground. 

civilized <1046hp 521m 771mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 8 AM> 
The razor sharp blades attached to your gloves slice at Gruntaln!
Your claw DISMEMBERS Gruntaln!
Gruntaln is DEAD!!
You land the killing blow against Gruntaln.
The glow of a long, curving katana named 'Bal'Talon' fades!
Gruntaln's head is shattered, and her brains splash all over you.

civilized <1046hp 521m 771mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 8 AM> 
The edges of a growling wolverine's being stretch and twist and he returns to normal.

civilized <1046hp 521m 771mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 8 AM> l in corpse

Zarchimeedez nods.

civilized <1046hp 521m 771mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 8 AM> 
But you aren't fighting anyone!

civilized <1046hp 521m 771mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 8 AM> 
The corpse of Gruntaln contains:
     a pair of knee-high boots of red hematite
     a long, curving katana named 'Bal'Talon'
     the elvish sash
     (Humming) the Cloak of Night
     a thin silver bracelet
     (Glowing) (Humming) a holy mark of the dwarven crusader
     (Humming) an ornate suit of spiked dwarven platemail
     (Glowing) a red spiked ring
     (Glowing) a fiery ring
     (Glowing) a pair of gleaming diamond leg guards
     (Glowing) the helm of brilliance
     (Glowing) a floating chest
     (Glowing) (Humming) the Helm of Supremacy
     a pair of jagged leggings
     some spiked gauntlets
     some spiked sleeves
( 2) (Invis) (Glowing) the Bracelet of Bifrost
     (Invis) a ruby-encrusted collar
     a potion of return
     a black leather sack
     the girdle of endless space
     an oil of sight
     the hood of repentance
     a large water skin
     (Glowing) an adamantite warhammer named 'Crashing Summit'
     37 gold coins
     22 silver coins
     9 copper coins