*** Obviously they retake the Fetish after the above. Time to try some new tactics...*** <979/979(100%) 657(100%) 661(59%) civilized 11 PM> The Gates of the Palace [Exits: north south] A little wooden fishing boat sits here, leaning to one side. A three-sided bar of onyx sits on the ground. (Glowing) An intricately designed key of silver glints on the ground. (Whirling Blades) (Black Aura) Yugth is here. (Black Aura) The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death! <979/979(100%) 657(100%) 660(59%) civilized 11 PM> People near you: (PK) Yugth The Gates of the Palace <979/979(100%) 657(100%) 660(59%) civilized 11 PM> Yugth scans south. <979/979(100%) 657(100%) 660(59%) civilized 11 PM> ham yug Yugth's blade barrier *** DEVASTATES *** you! The whirring blades around Yugth disappear. You are in no position to reach their hamstring. Yugth is in perfect health. <838/979(85%) 657(100%) 660(59%) civilized 11 PM> You parry Yugth's stinging lash. You begin to get a feel for Yugth's preferred attacking movements. Yugth parries your stab. Your stab devastates Yugth! Your stab devastates Yugth! Yugth deflects your stab with his shield. Your stab maims Yugth! Yugth has some small but disgusting cuts. <838/979(85%) 657(100%) 642(57%) civilized 11 PM> You yell 'Help someone is attacking me!' Nazarates steps out of the shadows. You scream in agony as a black sigil forms on your chest. Nazarates's sigil of pain MUTILATES you! Yugth has some small but disgusting cuts. <797/979(81%) 657(100%) 642(57%) civilized 11 PM> td You parry Yugth's stinging lash. You parry Yugth's stinging lash. You dodge Nazarates's venomous slash. You parry Nazarates's punch. You dodge Nazarates's venomous slash. You understand Yugth's favorite defensive postures, and see his weaknesses. Your stab MUTILATES Yugth! Yugth parries your stab. Your stab decimates Yugth! Yugth has some small but disgusting cuts. <797/979(81%) 657(100%) 612(55%) civilized 11 PM> You put away a shard of pure obsidian stained with blood to free your hands for punching. You put a dragon dagger aside and grit your teeth, preparing for unarmed combat. Yugth has some small but disgusting cuts. <797/979(81%) 657(100%) 612(55%) civilized 11 PM> stun Yugth narrows his eyes and glares in your direction. Pinpoints of light envelop you, revealing your presence to all! Yugth has some small but disgusting cuts. <797/979(81%) 657(100%) 612(55%) civilized 11 PM> You land a stunning blow on Yugth! *** Yes! *** <797/979(81%) 657(100%) 612(55%) civilized 11 PM> Nazarates throws you to the ground with stunning force. Nazarates's throw MANGLES you! Maintaining his hold, Nazarates painfully hyperextends your shoulder! Nazarates's ground control MASSACRES you! Nazarates is in perfect health. <635/979(64%) 657(100%) 612(55%) civilized 11 PM> You dodge Nazarates's venomous slash. You dodge Nazarates's punch. You dodge Nazarates's punch. Nazarates executes the form Thistledown Floats on the Whirlwind! Nazarates yells 'Mia ayende!' You parry Nazarates's venomous slash. Nazarates dodges your punch. Nazarates dodges your punch. Nazarates is in perfect health. <635/979(64%) 657(100%) 585(52%) civilized 11 PM> stun You parry Nazarates's venomous slash. You dodge Nazarates's punch. You parry Nazarates's venomous slash. You parry Nazarates's venomous slash. Nazarates executes the form Parting the Silk! You parry Nazarates's venomous slash. Nazarates dodges your punch. Nazarates parries your punch. Nazarates dodges your punch. Nazarates dodges your punch. You make a successful feint to mislead Nazarates. Nazarates is in perfect health. <635/979(64%) 657(100%) 555(49%) civilized 11 PM> Nazarates's blow swings wildly and misses. Nazarates's punch DISMEMBERS you! Nazarates steps inside your punch with a quick backfist. Nazarates's punch EVISCERATES you! Nazarates steps inside your punch with a quick backfist. Nazarates's punch DISMEMBERS you! Nazarates dodges your punch. Nazarates is in perfect health. <473/979(48%) 657(100%) 540(48%) civilized 11 PM> Nazarates throws you to the ground with stunning force. Nazarates's throw MANGLES you! Nazarates is in perfect health. <386/979(39%) 657(100%) 540(48%) civilized 11 PM> You dodge Nazarates's venomous slash. You dodge Nazarates's punch. You dodge Nazarates's venomous slash. You parry Nazarates's punch. Nazarates executes the form Parting the Silk! You dodge Nazarates's venomous slash. Nazarates dodges your punch. Nazarates parries your punch. Nazarates dodges your punch. You make a successful feint to mislead Nazarates. Nazarates is in perfect health. <386/979(39%) 657(100%) 504(45%) civilized 11 PM> Nazarates's blow swings wildly and misses. You dodge Nazarates's punch. You parry Nazarates's punch. You dodge Nazarates's venomous slash. Nazarates executes the form The River Undercuts the Bank! You parry Nazarates's venomous slash. Nazarates dodges your punch. Nazarates dodges your punch. Nazarates dodges your punch. Your punch devastates Nazarates! Nazarates has a few scratches. <386/979(39%) 657(100%) 474(42%) civilized 11 PM> Nazarates throws you to the ground with stunning force. Nazarates's throw MANGLES you! Nazarates attempts to execute a ground control move on you but fails. Nazarates's ground control misses you. Nazarates has a few scratches. <299/979(30%) 657(100%) 474(42%) civilized 11 PM> You parry Nazarates's venomous slash. Nazarates's venomous slash MASSACRES you! You sure are BLEEDING! Nazarates steps inside your punch with a quick backfist. Nazarates's punch EVISCERATES you! You sure are BLEEDING! Nazarates steps inside your punch with a quick backfist. Nazarates's punch MASSACRES you! You sure are BLEEDING! You try to make a feint but Nazarates sees right through it. Nazarates has a few scratches. <96/979(9%) 657(100%) 459(41%) civilized 11 PM> Nazarates's venomous slash maims you! You sure are BLEEDING! You parry Nazarates's punch. You dodge Nazarates's venomous slash. Nazarates executes the form The River Undercuts the Bank! You parry Nazarates's venomous slash. Nazarates steps inside your punch with a quick backfist. Nazarates's punch EVISCERATES you! You sure are BLEEDING! Nazarates parries your punch. Nazarates has a few scratches. <12/979(1%) 657(100%) 435(39%) civilized 11 PM> You try to land a stunning blow on Nazarates but miss. Nazarates has a few scratches. *** No! *** <12/979(1%) 657(100%) 435(39%) civilized 11 PM> You notice Nazarates becoming distracted, and cleverly seize the opportunity to strike him! Nazarates dodges your punch. Nazarates has a few scratches. <12/979(1%) 657(100%) 432(38%) civilized 11 PM> Nazarates throws you to the ground with stunning force. Nazarates's throw MANGLES you! You have been KILLED!! You feel the spirit of the Wolf leave you. You have died, but the Carrion Fields are not finished with you yet! Your soul is returned to the realms in the form of a ghost. You will return to your corporeal state in a short while. Be careful, for even a ghost should fear some dangers! Better stand first.