<775/886(87%) 355 618(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> The Base of the Nexus Island [Exits: north down] (Chaotic Aura) Rynald is here, fighting the Guardian of Balance. A guardian is here barring entrance to the pristine walls beyond. The Guardian of Balance says 'Welcome, Keeper of the Balance.' <775/886(87%) 355 615(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> Rynald has fled! The Guardian of Balance moves to block Rynald's path. <775/886(87%) 355 615(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> You bring a scorched oak cudgel around to hit Rynald's head! Your cranial hit MASSACRES Rynald! Rynald shakes his head and rubs his eyes. Rynald's wrath MASSACRES the Guardian of Balance! Rynald's poisonous bite DISMEMBERS the Guardian of Balance! Rynald parries your smash. Rynald parries your crush. Your smash MASSACRES Rynald! Rynald is covered with bleeding wounds. <775/886(87%) 355 615(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> ct Rynald's wrath DISMEMBERS the Guardian of Balance! Rynald's poisonous bite EVISCERATES the Guardian of Balance! Rynald's wrath DISMEMBERS the Guardian of Balance! Rynald dodges your smash. Rynald dodges your crush. Your crush MUTILATES Rynald! Rynald parries your smash. Rynald is gushing blood. <775/886(87%) 355 615(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> Rynald has fled! The Guardian of Balance moves to block Rynald's path. Rynald is gushing blood. <775/886(87%) 355 615(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> The Guardian of Balance's kicked dirt misses Rynald. Rynald's wrath DISMEMBERS the Guardian of Balance! Rynald's wrath DISMEMBERS the Guardian of Balance! Rynald parries your smash. Rynald parries your crush. Rynald parries your smash. Rynald is gushing blood. <775/886(87%) 355 615(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> You bring a scorched oak cudgel around to hit Rynald's head! Your cranial hit DISMEMBERS Rynald! Rynald is gushing blood. <775/886(87%) 355 615(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> Rynald's wrath MASSACRES the Guardian of Balance! Rynald's poisonous bite DISMEMBERS the Guardian of Balance! Rynald's wrath MASSACRES the Guardian of Balance! Rynald dodges your smash. Rynald parries your crush. Rynald is gushing blood. <775/886(87%) 355 615(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> drum Rynald has fled! The Guardian of Balance moves to block Rynald's path. Rynald is gushing blood. <775/886(87%) 355 615(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> The Guardian of Balance gets a wild look in its eyes. Rynald's wrath DISMEMBERS the Guardian of Balance! Rynald's poisonous bite EVISCERATES the Guardian of Balance! Rynald's wrath DISMEMBERS the Guardian of Balance! Rynald's poisonous bite MASSACRES the Guardian of Balance! Your smash DISMEMBERS Rynald! Rynald parries your crush. Rynald dodges your smash. Rynald dodges your smash. A ring bearing the seal of Telenius shimmers with a soft white glow. You feel better! Rynald is writhing in agony. <781/886(88%) 355 615(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> You drum at Rynald with your maces. Your drumming maces MASSACRES Rynald! Your drumming maces DISMEMBERS Rynald! Rynald is stunned, but will probably recover. Your drumming maces *** DEMOLISHES *** Rynald! Rynald is DEAD!! You feel the crackling of mana surge down your arms as the Veil pulses with new power! <781/886(88%) 355 615(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> exam corpse cb 'e's dead. A great horned owl has arrived. The Guardian of Balance says 'Welcome, Keeper of the Balance.' <781/886(88%) 355 615(897) 6631 civilized 12 PM> The edges of a great horned owl's being stretch and twist and he returns to normal. The clouds disappear. The Guardian of Balance shivers and suffers. The Guardian of Balance's poison wounds it. The Guardian of Balance continues to bleed from its wounds. The Guardian of Balance's bleeding maims it! <809/886(91%) 367 656(897) 6631 civilized 1 PM> The bludgeoned corpse of Rynald lies here. The corpse of Rynald contains: a crude water skin made from the corpse of Rynald a cured hide sack made from the corpse of Rynald (Red Aura) a red-gold dragon hide ( 2) a pitch-black ring a metal canteen insulated in a wolf's pelt a golden-handled cutlass a silver longsword with an iron horseshoe pommel a blackjack a large sack ( 2) an engraved silver bracelet a belt of black dragonscales a bone bracelet (Glowing) a colorful cloak covered with patches a sapphire-encrusted half-mask skull of a skyflash some bone lock picks (Red Aura) red-gold dragon gauntlets an envenomed dagger a pair of spiked steel wing tips a pair of leather boots with talons the amulet of Moudrilar (Red Aura) red-gold dragon armguards (Red Aura) (Humming) a spider-hilted steel sword (Glowing) a mantle of fire (Glowing) (Humming) a gleaming white sword (Red Aura) (Glowing) (Humming) a pair of darkened leggings a rare yellow pearl 3 gold coins 129 silver coins 237 copper coins

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