Also even if I wasn't wearing the girdle of giant strength, a poison wouldn't make me drop the VERy light weapon I was using.


(520hp 496m 788mv 31500tnl -19.32%)
The Dark Healer closes her eyes for a moment and nods at the Archmage of Eternal Night.
Your drowning *** DEMOLISHES *** the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Your drowning *** DEVASTATES *** the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Sydrian's searing light DISMEMBERS the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Sydrian's searing light MANGLES the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Sydrian's searing light DISMEMBERS the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Sydrian's searing light MASSACRES the Archmage of Eternal Night!
You parry the Archmage of Eternal Night's slash.
The Archmage of Eternal Night utters the words, 'sfugwahuq gsgrul'.
A rainbow of colors shoots out from the Archmage of Eternal Night's hand.
You can no longer find the strength to wield a blade formed from shimmering waters.
You feel very sick.
A green beam of light hits you!
The Archmage of Eternal Night's prismatic spray maims you!
The Archmage of Eternal Night is convulsing on the ground.

(484hp 496m 788mv 31500tnl -19.32%)
Sydrian attempts a sweeping gut shot, but misses entirely!
Sydrian's disembowelment misses the Archmage of Eternal Night.
The Archmage of Eternal Night is convulsing on the ground.

(484hp 496m 788mv 31500tnl -19.32%)
The Archmage of Eternal Night dodges your punch.
Sydrian's searing light MANGLES the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Sydrian's searing light misses the Archmage of Eternal Night.
Sydrian's searing light MASSACRES the Archmage of Eternal Night!
The Archmage of Eternal Night's slash maims you!
The Archmage of Eternal Night utters the words, 'unsozfol egruui'.
The Archmage of Eternal Night is convulsing on the ground.

(448hp 496m 788mv 31500tnl -19.32%) roll
flee
flee
You roll your eyes in disgust.
The Archmage of Eternal Night is convulsing on the ground.

(448hp 496m 788mv 31500tnl -19.32%) PANIC! You couldn't escape!
The Archmage of Eternal Night is convulsing on the ground.

(448hp 496m 788mv 31500tnl -19.32%) At the Base of the Stairs


You flee from combat!

(448hp 496m 787mv 31500tnl -19.32%) com 'holy str
Your muscles surge with holy strength.

(448hp 456m 787mv 31500tnl -19.32%) com heal
wield blade
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You close your eyes and concentrate for a moment.
You feel a surge of holy power as the Muse heals your wounds!

(548hp 416m 787mv 31500tnl -19.32%) You wield a blade formed from shimmering waters.
A blade formed from shimmering waters feels like a part of you!

(548hp 416m 787mv 31500tnl -19.32%) The Shroud of the Unspoken


The Altar of Eternal Night rests here in the center of the room.
(Humming) A pit of eternal darkness lies before you.
Sydrian is here, fighting the Archmage of Eternal Night.
The Archmage of Eternal Night stands before you, grim and forboding.
(White Aura) The Dark Healer keeps a watchful eye on her Scions.
You yell 'Help! I'm being attacked by the Archmage of Eternal Night!'
Sensing the Archmage of Eternal Night's attack, you deftly avoid it and return a counter strike!
Your drowning *** DEMOLISHES *** the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Your drowning MANGLES the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Your drowning MASSACRES the Archmage of Eternal Night!
You parry the Archmage of Eternal Night's slash.
The Archmage of Eternal Night is convulsing on the ground.

(548hp 386m 786mv 31500tnl -19.32%)
Sydrian gets a wild look in his eyes.
The Archmage of Eternal Night is convulsing on the ground.

(548hp 386m 786mv 31500tnl -19.32%) strikeoffaith
You bring a blade formed from shimmering waters up and across at the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Your strike of faith *** DEMOLISHES *** the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Completing your upper slash, you step forward and bring a blade formed from shimmering waters down in an opposite arc, but miss!
Your strike of purity misses the Archmage of Eternal Night.
Your drowning MANGLES the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Your drowning MANGLES the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Sydrian's searing light MASSACRES the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Sydrian's searing light MANGLES the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Sydrian's searing light MANGLES the Archmage of Eternal Night!
Sydrian's searing light MANGLES the Archmage of Eternal Night!
You parry the Archmage of Eternal Night's slash.
The Archmage of Eternal Night utters the words, 'bjyyzh'.
The Archmage of Eternal Night buffets you with a controlled blast of air!
The Archmage of Eternal Night's buffeting MASSACRES you!
The Archmage of Eternal Night is convulsing on the ground.

(472hp 386m 786mv 31500tnl -19.32%)
Sydrian attempts a sweeping gut shot!
Sydrian +++DISEMBOWELS+++ the Archmage of Eternal Night!
The Archmage of Eternal Night is DEAD!
As the Archmage of Eternal Night falls, the Ebony Scepter appears in Sydrian's hands!
You hear the Archmage of Eternal Night's death cry.
Sydrian sacrifices the corpse of the Archmage of Eternal Night to the gods.

(472hp 386m 786mv 31500tnl -19.32%) lay syd
You lay your hands upon Sydrian's head, healing him.
You failed to cleanse Sydrian.

(472hp 356m 786mv 31500tnl -19.32%) sc
Ahelun the Avenger of the Righteous, Paladin of Beauty
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Level : 51 Sex : male Race : elf
Ethos : Neutral Align : Good Class : paladin
Practices: 1 Trains : 0 Hometown : Galadon
Exp : 705300 To Level : 31500 Sphere : Beauty
Age : middle-aged, 561 years old (258 hours)
Hit Point: 472 /690 Mana : 356 /913 Move : 786 /788
Str : 17(18) Int : 25(25) Wis : 21(21)
Dex : 23(19) Con : 5 (10) Chr : 20(21)
Carry # : 19/31 Weight : 85 lb 1 oz (Max 327 lbs)
Gold : 15 Silver : 41 Copper : 94
Wimpy : 200 hp Morale : Moderate Position : Standing
Hitroll : 25 Damroll : 39
AC pierce: -85 Superbly armored AC bash : -85 Superbly armored
AC slash : -85 Superbly armored AC magic : -71 Heavily armored
vs Spell : Divinely protected vs Paralysis: Barely protected
vs Breath: Barely protected vs Mental: Not protected
You are dedicated to fighting with two-handed weapons.
You are affected by:
Commune: 'bless' modifies save vs spell by -12 for 51 hours.
Commune: 'bless' modifies hit roll by 6 for 51 hours.
Power: 'mantle of the phoenix' for 48 hours.
Power: 'mantle of the phoenix' for 48 hours.
Power: 'mantle of the phoenix' for 48 hours.
Commune: 'crusade' modifies save vs spell by -12 for 42 hours.
Commune: 'crusade' modifies hit roll by 6 for 42 hours.
Commune: 'armor' modifies armor class by -20 for 18 hours.
Commune: 'essence of temperance' for 13 hours.
Commune: 'holy strength' modifies strength by 4 for 12 hours.
Spell: 'slow' modifies dexterity by -4 for 8 hours.
Skill: 'zeal' modifies damage roll by 7 for 8 hours.
Skill: 'zeal' modifies hit roll by 7 for 8 hours.
Commune: 'divine insight' for 7 hours.
Skill: 'lay hands' for 6 hours.
Commune: 'sanctuary' for 4 hours.
Spell: 'soften' for 3 hours.
Commune: 'call to arms' modifies hit roll by 4 for 0 hours.
Commune: 'call to arms' modifies damage roll by 4 for 0 hours.
Spell: 'giant strength' modifies strength by 5 for -1 hours.
Commune: 'detect invis' for 25 hours.
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The poison was cured by the holy strength. It has a chance to purge any affects that are detrimental to you or your groupmates strength. I have added an echo for this situation, and updated the helpfile as well. Thanks for pointing it out.