<794hp 952m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


A single copper coin.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
Out of the darkness shambles a howling animal running on two legs.

<794hp 952m 532mv> whe

<794hp 952m 532mv> 'stay in your most defensive form, then
You say 'stay in your most defensive form, then'

<794hp 952m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


A single copper coin.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
Out of the darkness shambles a howling animal running on two legs.

<794hp 952m 532mv>
The edges of Annalena's being stretch and twist and she becomes a hairy orangutan.

<794hp 952m 532mv>
A hairy orangutan is moving more quickly.

<794hp 952m 532mv> whe
'I might run into him a few times

<794hp 952m 532mv> l
You say 'I might run into him a few times'

<794hp 952m 532mv> Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


A single copper coin.
(Translucent) A large reddish orangutan stands here, looking at you.
Out of the darkness shambles a howling animal running on two legs.

<794hp 952m 532mv> ex
Obvious exits:
North - Too dark to tell
East - Too dark to tell
South - Too dark to tell
West - Too dark to tell

<794hp 952m 532mv> l e
The forest seems to move and shift in the pale light, throwing itself in
front of your face and deepening the shadows where you try and look.

<794hp 952m 532mv> l n
l e
l s
l w
l u
l d


The water enshrouding you evaporates.
c "shield of waves"
You feel you can procure another tome.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A hairy orangutan's skin turns to stone.

<794hp 992m 532mv> The forest seems to move and shift in the pale light, throwing itself in
front of your face and deepening the shadows where you try and look.

<794hp 992m 532mv> The forest seems to move and shift in the pale light, throwing itself in
front of your face and deepening the shadows where you try and look.

<794hp 992m 532mv> The forest seems to move and shift in the pale light, throwing itself in
front of your face and deepening the shadows where you try and look.

<794hp 992m 532mv> whe
The forest seems to move and shift in the pale light, throwing itself in
front of your face and deepening the shadows where you try and look.

<794hp 992m 532mv> Nothing special there.

<794hp 992m 532mv> Nothing special there.

<794hp 992m 532mv> You are surrounded by a shield of liquid waves.

<794hp 946m 532mv>
<794hp 946m 532mv> n
Pale Forest of Shadows


Out of the darkness shambles a howling animal running on two legs.
A hairy orangutan has arrived.

<794hp 946m 525mv> whe

<794hp 946m 525mv> l n
l e
l s
l w
l u
l d

The forest seems to move and shift in the pale light, throwing itself in
front of your face and deepening the shadows where you try and look.

<794hp 946m 525mv> The forest seems to move and shift in the pale light, throwing itself in
front of your face and deepening the shadows where you try and look.

<794hp 946m 525mv> The forest seems to move and shift in the pale light, throwing itself in
front of your face and deepening the shadows where you try and look.

<794hp 946m 525mv> The forest seems to move and shift in the pale light, throwing itself in
front of your face and deepening the shadows where you try and look.

<794hp 946m 525mv> Nothing special there.

<794hp 946m 525mv> Nothing special there.

<794hp 946m 525mv> i
You are carrying:
a bone key
(Glowing) a strange silver key
(Glowing) (Humming) mace of annihilation
( 2) a sleek amber rod
( 2) a sleek sienna rod
( 2) a sleek black rod
(Glowing) an everfull skin
a seashell ring
a periapt
(Glowing) a staff of elemental power named 'Earth'
a light gray leather backpack
(Glowing) the headdress of Galadriel
a jade talisman

<794hp 946m 525mv> drop keyh
You do not have that item.

<794hp 946m 525mv> drop key
You drop a bone key.

<794hp 946m 525mv> e
The Rotting Tree


A hairy orangutan has arrived.

<794hp 946m 519mv> n
Pale Forest of Shadows


A single copper coin.
A hairy orangutan has arrived.

<794hp 946m 513mv> w
Pale Forest of Shadows


(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.
A hairy orangutan has arrived.

<794hp 946m 506mv> l elf
You do not see that here.

<794hp 946m 506mv> whe

<794hp 992m 532mv> l 3.
Slender and elegant this beautiful elven lady wanders the dark
woods singing to the trees. Her skin and gown appear only golden
as the pure light spills from her being. She raises her hands as
if pleading to the forest in her enchanting song. Her dress is
that of a queen, with billowing sleeves and a long cloak that
trails her leaving a path of golden light. Her hair is straight
except for two long braids that trail either side of her face.
Slender and wondrous her face appears the picture of perfection,
more like a fine marble sculpture than flesh.
The Golden Lady is in perfect health.

the Golden Lady is using:
<worn on body> (Glowing) robes of the golden sun
<wielded> (Glowing) the Sceptre of Light

<794hp 992m 532mv> nod
You nod.

<794hp 992m 532mv> whe

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A hairy orangutan looks at the Golden Lady.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The edges of a hairy orangutan's being stretch and twist and she returns to normal.

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'her?
You say 'her?'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena hugs you.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena nods.

<794hp 992m 532mv> smile
You smile happily.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena requests robes of the golden sun from the Golden Lady.

<794hp 992m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.
Annalena stops using the mantle of the stars.
Annalena wears robes of the golden sun on her body.

<794hp 912m 532mv>
<794hp 912m 532mv> smile
You smile happily.

<794hp 912m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 926m 532mv> 'shall we use this place to examine my dreams?
You say 'shall we use this place to examine my dreams?'

<794hp 926m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.

whe

Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 926m 532mv>
<794hp 926m 532mv>
Annalena says 'We can try.'

<794hp 926m 532mv> ponder

The sun slowly disappears in the west.

<794hp 926m 532mv> You ponder the question.

<794hp 926m 532mv> 'I'm not really sure what to do, so I'm just going to be trying various things
You say 'I'm not really sure what to do, so I'm just going to be trying various things'

<794hp 966m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 966m 532mv> 'unless you have some suggestions

Annalena nods.

<794hp 966m 532mv> You say 'unless you have some suggestions'

<794hp 966m 532mv>
The night has begun.

<794hp 966m 532mv>
You feel your hands warm.
c "frost fingers"

<794hp 992m 532mv> Your hands begin to emanate an aura of cold.
A voice from the shadows says 'Well, look who came back'

<794hp 986m 532mv>
Annalena says 'Visions are much different from dreams so I do not dear.'

<794hp 986m 532mv> emote smiles into the shadows.
Anastrianna smiles into the shadows.

<794hp 986m 532mv> 'Annalena, this is the voice Solmyr created

You no longer see invisible objects.
c "detect invis"

<794hp 992m 532mv> You say 'Annalena, this is the voice Solmyr created'

<794hp 992m 532mv> Your eyes tingle.

<794hp 989m 532mv>
A voice from the shadows says 'So is this your... ah... "female companion"?'

<794hp 989m 532mv>
Annalena raises an eyebrow.

<794hp 989m 532mv>
The voice seems to snicker softly.

<794hp 989m 532mv> emote scowls into the shadow.
Anastrianna scowls into the shadow.

<794hp 989m 532mv> 'no
You say 'no'

<794hp 989m 532mv>
Annalena says 'Female companion?'

<794hp 989m 532mv> 'this is my Sister, Annalena
You say 'this is my Sister, Annalena'

<794hp 946m 532mv> 'the silver witch thought I was a lesbian
You say 'the silver witch thought I was a lesbian'

<794hp 946m 532mv> 'and this voice picked it from my mind
You say 'and this voice picked it from my mind'

<794hp 946m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 946m 532mv>
Someone makes a voice from the shadows say 'Oh, kin... err, I guess you never told her the joke'

<794hp 946m 532mv>
Annalena says 'Joke?'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The edges of Annalena's being stretch and twist and she becomes a racoon.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A racoon forages around and starts chewing on something.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A racoon forages around and starts chewing on something.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The edges of a racoon's being stretch and twist and she returns to normal.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena utters the words, 'abrazak'.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena utters the words, 'ghaiz gtui'.
Annalena's skin turns to stone.

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'I'm afraid I don't remember the joke myself
You say 'I'm afraid I don't remember the joke myself'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena utters the words, 'yrl'.
Annalena's feet rise off the ground.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena utters the words, 'sagg eaaf'.
Annalena turns translucent.

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'my attention has been on too many things recently
You say 'my attention has been on too many things recently'

<794hp 992m 532mv> l

Annalena utters the words, 'qaihfar hgruigrjqunsoqz'.
Annalena flickers between translucence, normality, and nothingness briefly.

<794hp 992m 532mv> Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Someone makes a voice from the shadows say 'More like I just followed on to what Solmyr was mocking you about.'

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'ah
You say 'ah'

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'well, either way, it's to the same end
You say 'well, either way, it's to the same end'

<794hp 992m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'I've been trying to learn about this place a bit more
You say 'I've been trying to learn about this place a bit more'

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'the last time I was here, you inadvertantly gave me an idea
You say 'the last time I was here, you inadvertantly gave me an idea'
Lightning flashes in the sky.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Someone makes a voice from the shadows say 'I did?'

<794hp 992m 532mv> giggle
You giggle with pleasure.

<794hp 992m 532mv> nod
You nod.

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'I've been having nightmares for quite a while now, but I can never remember them

<794hp 992m 532mv> You say 'I've been having nightmares for quite a while now, but I can never remember them'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A voice from the shadows says 'No, you mean you did. I'm just an imaginary dream voice.'

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'at one point, you mentioned, "Oh look, they're fighting their own dreams"
You say 'at one point, you mentioned, "Oh look, they're fighting their own dreams"'

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'or something like that
You say 'or something like that'

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'well, I've come back here to combat my dreams
You say 'well, I've come back here to combat my dreams'

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'or more accurately, to attempt to remember them

<794hp 992m 532mv> You say 'or more accurately, to attempt to remember them'

<794hp 992m 532mv> i
You are carrying:
(Glowing) a strange silver key
(Glowing) (Humming) mace of annihilation
( 2) a sleek amber rod
( 2) a sleek sienna rod
( 2) a sleek black rod
(Glowing) an everfull skin
a seashell ring
a periapt
(Glowing) a staff of elemental power named 'Earth'
a light gray leather backpack
(Glowing) the headdress of Galadriel
a jade talisman

<794hp 979m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


A magical spring flows from the ground here.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 979m 532mv> 'I have a feeling that my nightmares have to do with something in my past
You say 'I have a feeling that my nightmares have to do with something in my past'

<794hp 979m 532mv>
The day has begun.

<794hp 979m 532mv> 'but once I wake up, I'm unable to remember what the dream was about
You say 'but once I wake up, I'm unable to remember what the dream was about'

<794hp 992m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


A magical spring flows from the ground here.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.
The sun rises in the east.
The lightning has stopped.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A voice from the shadows says 'I probably won't be much help there. All my dreamer dreamed me as was a disembodied voice that made jokes at people's expense'

<794hp 946m 532mv> nod
You nod.

<794hp 946m 532mv> 'well, if he can create living dreams
You say 'well, if he can create living dreams'

<794hp 946m 532mv> 'then I'm going to try
You say 'then I'm going to try'

<794hp 946m 532mv>
Someone makes a voice from the shadows say 'It's a bit of an undertaking, y'know.'

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'I'm hoping I can use this place to help unlock my nightmares
You say 'I'm hoping I can use this place to help unlock my nightmares'

<794hp 986m 532mv> 'I don't suppose you have any suggestions?
You say 'I don't suppose you have any suggestions?'

<794hp 986m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


A magical spring flows from the ground here.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'I figured I would come in here, and meditate, focus my mind as much as I can on the feelings I'm left with when I awake
You say 'I figured I would come in here, and meditate, focus my mind as much as I can on the feelings I'm left with when I awake'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Someone makes a voice from the shadows say 'Well, I might. Not everything is really a dream all its own here... some are a bit more solid than others'

<794hp 992m 532mv> nod
You nod.

<794hp 928m 532mv> 'all I need is imagery, and someone to witness it, in case I can't

<794hp 903m 532mv> You say 'all I need is imagery, and someone to witness it, in case I can't'

<794hp 944m 532mv> Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


A magical spring flows from the ground here.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 944m 532mv> 'does that sound like it might work?
You say 'does that sound like it might work?'

<794hp 969m 532mv> 'I'm hoping that the nature of this place will provide visual images for what is within me
You say 'I'm hoping that the nature of this place will provide visual images for what is within me'

<794hp 969m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


A magical spring flows from the ground here.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The edges of Annalena's being stretch and twist and she becomes a racoon.

<794hp 992m 532mv> use tattoo
Your mystical sight dims as the third eye slowly closes.

<794hp 992m 532mv> use tattoo
You focus on the power of the third eye, and its mystical sight opens to you.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A racoon forages around and starts chewing on something.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A racoon forages around and starts chewing on something.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The edges of a racoon's being stretch and twist and she returns to normal.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena smiles happily.

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'well, I guess if you have nothing more to say, then I'll try to get to it
You say 'well, I guess if you have nothing more to say, then I'll try to get to it'

<794hp 992m 532mv> l
Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


(Magical) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 992m 532mv> hug annalena
You hug her.

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'wish me luck, sister
You say 'wish me luck, sister'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A voice from the shadows says 'I really just don't know. I'm only a disembodied voice that cracks jokes.'

<794hp 992m 532mv> giggle
You giggle with pleasure.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena says 'Good Luck.'

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'well, I will try anyway
You say 'well, I will try anyway'

<794hp 992m 532mv> 'just try not to disturb me too much, Hmm?
You say 'just try not to disturb me too much, Hmm?'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The sun slowly disappears in the west.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena nods.

<794hp 992m 532mv> emote takes a deep cleansing breath, and releases it slowly, clearing her mind of outside distractions.
Anastrianna takes a deep cleansing breath, and releases it slowly, clearing her mind of outside distractions.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The night has begun.

<794hp 986m 532mv> r slowly lowers herself to the ground, crosses her legs in front of her, and closes her eyes.
Anastrianna slowly lowers herself to the ground, crosses her legs in front of her, and closes her eyes.

<794hp 986m 532mv> emote breathes deeply, and exhales with an audable sigh.
Anastrianna breathes deeply, and exhales with an audable sigh.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The shadows of the forest around you seem to waver, then flicker slightly, but no other change occurs.

emote gets a look of concentration on her face, as she attempts to conjure up the emotions she is left with, after waking from a nightmare.
Anastrianna gets a look of concentration on her face, as she attempts to conjure up the emotions she is left with, after waking from a nightmare.

emote drawing upon her emotions, she focuses on one at a time, trying to translate it
Anastrianna drawing upon her emotions, she focuses on one at a time, trying to translate it

emote breathes deeply, and exhales with an audable sigh.
Anastrianna breathes deeply, and exhales with an audable sigh.

emote twitches slightly, as a single, strong emotion takes hold... fear.
Anastrianna twitches slightly, as a single, strong emotion takes hold... fear.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A chill wind suddenly sweeps through the trees of the forest.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena pulls the skin about her tight as she watches about you both.

emote steadies herself quickly, taking control of her emotions and using them to guide her back through the years, back beyond her accessable memory.
Anastrianna steadies herself quickly, taking control of her emotions and using them to guide her back through the years, back beyond her accessable memory.

emote breathes deeply, and exhales with an audable sigh.
Anastrianna breathes deeply, and exhales with an audable sigh.

emote seems to find a niche for her fear, and locks it into it's propper place, then aquires a new look of concentration, but one that seems more relaxed, as she latches onto another emotion.... love.
Anastrianna seems to find a niche for her fear, and locks it into it's propper place, then aquires a new look of concentration, but one that seems more relaxed, as she latches onto another emotion.... love.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The chill wind is suddenly replaced by a warm breeze, blowing in an almost opposite direction.

emote takes control of her emotions once again, and rides it back into the distant past.
Anastrianna takes control of her emotions once again, and rides it back into the distant past.

emote breathes deeply, then exhales audably.
Anastrianna breathes deeply, then exhales audably.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady turns to look at Anastrianna.

emote begins breathing irregularly, and her eyes begin to roll around beneath her eyelids. She seems to have latched onto another emotion... confusion?
Anastrianna begins breathing irregularly, and her eyes begin to roll around beneath her eyelids. She seems to have latched onto another emotion... confusion?

***CRASH AND RECONNECT***

Welcome to The Carrion Fields. Let the bloodshed begin!
It is 7 o'clock AM, Day of the Great Gods, 12th of the Month of the Dark Shades.
Pale Forest of Shadows


Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena now follows you.

emote grunts with frustration, her concentration broken.
Anastrianna grunts with frustration, her concentration broken.

gr 2. Annalena joins your group.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The sky is getting cloudy.

l Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

mutter You mutter quietly to yourself.

l Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena says 'You can regain it.'

nod You nod.

emote slowly lowers herself to the ground again, and closes her eyes.
Anastrianna slowly lowers herself to the ground again, and closes her eyes.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
It starts to rain.

emote breathes deeply, and exhales with an audable sigh.
Anastrianna breathes deeply, and exhales with an audable sigh.

emote concentrates, and conjures up the emotions of her dreams, once again.
Anastrianna concentrates, and conjures up the emotions of her dreams, once again.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'I fear you may not have much luck.'

emote falters in her concentration.
Anastrianna falters in her concentration.

groan
Annalena turns to The Golden Lady.

<794hp 992m 532mv> You groan loudly.

'hmm?
You say 'hmm?'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'Not here, beyond the Outer Veil.'

l Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

'you think I should try it beyond the outer veil?
You say 'you think I should try it beyond the outer veil?'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'Powerful emotions, and idle thoughts can trigger responses, here...'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
You are hungry.
You are thirsty.

wa
You stand up.

c "create spring"
A magical spring flows from the ground.

g haunch backpack
I see nothing like that in the backpack.

eat 1.
That's not edible.
The rain stopped.

exa backpack
This backpack is made of strong, flexible leather dyed a light gray. Silver
clasps and polished steel buckles link the various straps. The symbol of a
phoenix soaring before a rising sun has been sewn into the pack with gold and
silver thread.
When you look inside, you see:
A light gray leather backpack contains:
(24) a petite fillet of rare blowfish
(Invis) (Magical) (Glowing) (Humming) a vial of bubbling purple liquid
(Glowing) a topaz encrusted bracelet
a metal canteen insulated in a wolf's pelt
( 4) a whole chicken
a water jug
( 3) (Magical) a potion of water breathing
( 2) some seaweed
(Magical) a potion of diminution
a vial of thick clear fluid
a scrap of paper torn from a book
(Magical) a scroll entitled 'Expulsion'
(Magical) a scroll entitled 'Viscosity'
( 4) (Magical) a bloodstone talisman
(Magical) a heart shaped medallion
an invitation from the Empress
tender leg of lamb
( 2) (Magical) the dust of dreams
a jar of blue powder
a Vale Blossom
(10) a packet of strong smelling powder
(Magical) a scroll of freedom

<794hp 979m 532mv>
You are hungry.
You are thirsty.

g leg backpack
You get tender leg of lamb from a light gray leather backpack.

eat 1.
dr
You eat tender leg of lamb.

<794hp 992m 532mv> You drink water from a magical spring.
The water quenches your thirst.

g chicken backpack
You get a whole chicken from a light gray leather backpack.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The edges of Annalena's being stretch and twist and she becomes a racoon.

eat 1.
You eat a whole chicken.
You are full.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A racoon forages around and starts chewing on something.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A racoon forages around and starts chewing on something.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The edges of a racoon's being stretch and twist and she returns to normal.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena utters the words, 'ghix'.
Annalena is moving more slowly.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'What do you know of the Dreamworld, child?'

l Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


(Magical) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

sigh
You sigh.

'very little
You say 'very little'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady nods.

'I rarely remember any of my dreams
You say 'I rarely remember any of my dreams'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'You should be very careful, then'

'it's been that way for as long as I can remember
You say 'it's been that way for as long as I can remember'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'You are not protected here in the way that you are when you sleep'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'for you are fully within the Dreamworld.. and to die here is to die for real.'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The sun slowly disappears in the west.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
You no longer see invisible objects.

emote thinks about this a moment, and then nods in acceptance.
Your eyes tingle.

<794hp 989m 532mv> Anastrianna thinks about this a moment, and then nods in acceptance.

'I don't know that I have any other choice though
You say 'I don't know that I have any other choice though'

<794hp 989m 532mv>
The night has begun.

'My past is a mystery to me
You say 'My past is a mystery to me'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady nods.

'perhaps one of the greatest I'll ever encounter
You say 'perhaps one of the greatest I'll ever encounter'

'and somehow, I just know these nightmares, which I also can't remember, are link to my past
You say 'and somehow, I just know these nightmares, which I also can't remember, are link to my past'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'You seek to unlock this, through the use of walking the Dreamworld while awake?'

'I seek to unlock it by any means possible
You say 'I seek to unlock it by any means possible'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady nods.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
It starts to rain.

'this is one of the few avenues I've been able to come up with
You say 'this is one of the few avenues I've been able to come up with'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'You may not like what you find, child. Sometimes, your mind forgets these things for a reason'

nod
You nod.

'Annalena has reminded me of this before
You say 'Annalena has reminded me of this before'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady nods.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Lightning flashes in the sky.

'but I have to know
You say 'but I have to know'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena says 'The only other avenue I can think of is my gift of Oracle but I have very little control over it.'

ponder
You ponder the question.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'It is possible. I will not lie to you and tell you that it is not.'

'I don't think I care what route I take, aside from what is most likely to work
You say 'I don't think I care what route I take, aside from what is most likely to work'

'Have you any suggestions that might be able to help me, Lady?
You say 'Have you any suggestions that might be able to help me, Lady?'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady nods.

smile lady
You smile at her.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The lightning has stopped.

'may I hear them, please?
You say 'may I hear them, please?'

'this is something I've spent my entire life trying to learn of, and it would mean very much to me
You say 'this is something I've spent my entire life trying to learn of, and it would mean very much to me'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The day has begun.
The rain stopped.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'Child, tell me... what would happen if a young one had your full power to call on elemental magics'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'but none of the training or control you have learned through time and effort?'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The sun rises in the east.

'they would likely destroy themselves in the process of trying to use it
You say 'they would likely destroy themselves in the process of trying to use it'

'and possibly many others around them
You say 'and possibly many others around them'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady nods.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'That is much like you are, here, now...'

sigh
You sigh.

ponder
You ponder the question.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'You have the power of the dreamworld before you, but you have not the ability to control it'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'Here, beyond the outer veil, the effects are only minor, and evidenced only by strong emotions and feelings'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'but once there...'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'Have you seen the Dragon of Nightmares?'

nod
You nod.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena nods.

'I have fought it a couple times
You say 'I have fought it a couple times'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'Some say he once was the figment of someone's imagination, who walked through here'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
It starts to rain.

shiver
Brrrrrrrrr. You shiver uncomfortably.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'a mere passing thought'

'Hmm... I begin to see your point
You say 'Hmm... I begin to see your point'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'the more emotion put behind the thought, the more powerful the resulting dream'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena says 'But who can control this place?'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'Truthfully?'

nod
You nod.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'Ultimately, no one can...'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady whispers 'not even some of the gods...'

sigh
You sigh.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena says 'But some gods can?'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'But that does not mean that what you seek is impossible, child..'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'only that you cannot eliminate the risk entirely.'

'I never believed that it would be easy
You say 'I never believed that it would be easy'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Lightning flashes in the sky.

'or that I could accomplish this without risk
You say 'or that I could accomplish this without risk'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The sun slowly disappears in the west.

'that's the biggest reason I've waited so long to make active work at finding out my past
You say 'that's the biggest reason I've waited so long to make active work at finding out my past'

'to learn my Art well enough to at the very least, reduce the risks
You say 'to learn my Art well enough to at the very least, reduce the risks'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady nods.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The night has begun.

'but there is always a risk inherant in exploring a mystery
You say 'but there is always a risk inherant in exploring a mystery'

'and the deeper the mystery, the greater the risk
You say 'and the deeper the mystery, the greater the risk'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady nods.

'it is something which all seekers must embrace, and accept
You say 'it is something which all seekers must embrace, and accept'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena nods.

'if we let our fear of the risks take too much hold on us, we don't go into those unknown places, and find what's there
You say 'if we let our fear of the risks take too much hold on us, we don't go into those unknown places, and find what's there'

'we only stay where we're comfortable, and life gets boring
You say 'we only stay where we're comfortable, and life gets boring'

'I can accept risk....
You say 'I can accept risk....'

'but I also understand that some risk is not worth taking....
You say 'but I also understand that some risk is not worth taking....'

'or that some risk is needlessly taken
You say 'or that some risk is needlessly taken'

'or can be needlessly taken
You say 'or can be needlessly taken'

ponder
You ponder the question.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady nods.

'you seem to know a great deal about the dream world
You say 'you seem to know a great deal about the dream world'

'or at least
You say 'or at least'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'For now, child, I would advise you to be wary of doing so beyond the Seal of Dreams...'

nod
You nod.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady says 'but beyond that... Dream on, for the dreamwalker will find his way to you in time.'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady smiles at you.

smile
You smile happily.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The Golden Lady turns back away, to stare at something off in the distance, no longer seeming to take heed of your presence.

'so then you think I should be fine, provided that I don't pass through the seal of dreams?
You say 'so then you think I should be fine, provided that I don't pass through the seal of dreams?'

sigh
You sigh.

l Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


(Magical) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The edges of Annalena's being stretch and twist and she becomes a racoon.

ponder
You ponder the question.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A racoon forages around and starts chewing on something.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A racoon forages around and starts chewing on something.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The edges of a racoon's being stretch and twist and she returns to normal.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena says 'It is up to you dear Sister.'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Someone makes a voice from the shadows say 'I think she means just don't do any of that really deep meditative stuff there'

giggle
You giggle with pleasure.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The sun rises in the east.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A voice from the shadows says 'Have to say I've never seen *her* so talkative before'

giggle
You giggle with pleasure.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Someone makes a voice from the shadows say 'She must like you.'

'I suppose we all have our moments
You say 'I suppose we all have our moments'

l Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


(Magical) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Someone makes a voice from the shadows say 'Think she likes you likes you?'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena grins evilly.

sigh
You sigh.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A voice from the shadows seems to snicker softly.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena says 'You do enjoy that joke do you not?'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Someone makes a voice from the shadows say 'Hey, it's what gave me birth, remember?'

'I would say it enjoys the joke as much as Solmyr did, until it ran away from him
You say 'I would say it enjoys the joke as much as Solmyr did, until it ran away from him'

giggle
You giggle with pleasure.

'and even turned on him, if I recall
You say 'and even turned on him, if I recall'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
The lightning has stopped.

emote titters softly.
Anastrianna titters softly.

l Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


(Magical) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

<794hp 992m 532mv>
A voice from the shadows says 'Of course. I'll take any opening I see.'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena says 'What are we to do then Sister?'

'well, if I understood her correctly, she said that here, I'm only likely to experience emotions
You say 'well, if I understood her correctly, she said that here, I'm only likely to experience emotions'

'is that the way you understood it, sister?
You say 'is that the way you understood it, sister?'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena nods.

'well, I need a little more than emotional feedback...
You say 'well, I need a little more than emotional feedback...'

<794hp 992m 532mv>
Annalena says 'It seemed so.'

'but she did warn me about doing things beyond the seal
You say 'but she did warn me about doing things beyond the seal'

exa backpack This backpack is made of strong, flexible leather dyed a light gray. Silver
clasps and polished steel buckles link the various straps. The symbol of a
phoenix soaring before a rising sun has been sewn into the pack with gold and
silver thread.
When you look inside, you see:
A light gray leather backpack contains:
(24) a petite fillet of rare blowfish
(Invis) (Magical) (Glowing) (Humming) a vial of bubbling purple liquid
(Glowing) a topaz encrusted bracelet
a metal canteen insulated in a wolf's pelt
( 3) a whole chicken
a water jug
( 3) (Magical) a potion of water breathing
( 2) some seaweed
(Magical) a potion of diminution
a vial of thick clear fluid
a scrap of paper torn from a book
(Magical) a scroll entitled 'Expulsion'
(Magical) a scroll entitled 'Viscosity'
( 4) (Magical) a bloodstone talisman
(Magical) a heart shaped medallion
an invitation from the Empress
( 2) (Magical) the dust of dreams
a jar of blue powder
a Vale Blossom
(Magical) a scroll of freedom

'perhaps if we get closer to the seal
You say 'perhaps if we get closer to the seal'

'but to not pass through it
You say 'but to not pass through it'

<794hp 979m 532mv>
Annalena says 'That is one thing we could try.'

'perhaps then there will be enough effect to clarify things
You say 'perhaps then there will be enough effect to clarify things'

l Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


( 2) (Magical) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

'now if I can only remember my way through here
You say 'now if I can only remember my way through here'

giggle
You giggle with pleasure.

gr
Anastrianna's group:
<51 Inv> Anastrianna 100% hp 100% mana 100% mv 474500 xp
<51 Tra> Annalena 100% hp 100% mana 100% mv 592802 xp

l Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


( 2) (Magical) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

wa
You are already standing.
It starts to rain.

l Pale Forest of Shadows
A dark veil covers this ancient forest. Trees tower into the
darkness, their bark a pale white, the color of bone. Black
leaves sway in a moaning breeze that creaks its way through the
forest. Far above, the moon shines down causing the forest to
move and shift as if it were just a dancing shadow. Deathly pale
faces flicker for a moment in the moon's light, only to vanish
into the depths of the woods. A cold chill creeps into your
bones, as something seems to whisper to you to run.


( 2) (Magical) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A beautiful elf wanders the woods as golden light radiates from her.

n
Altar of the Unknown


Set within the many tangles of the altar cries a naked child.

'well, that was easy
You say 'well, that was easy'

giggle
You giggle with pleasure.

n
The Mountain of Shadow



u
The Mountain of Shadow



u
Throne of the Watcher


(White Aura) A towering cyclops with one pale gleaming eye sits here on night's throne.

<794hp 992m 498mv>
Annalena looks at Monlius, Keeper of Night.

ope veil
You open the veil.

l Throne of the Watcher
The darkness ends, and reveals a large flat plateau. All around
you, the stars shine as if you were flying on top of the world.
Carved from the peak of the mountain stands an enormous throne
large enough to be suitable for the greatest of titans. Thin
pillars of stone surround the throne in a circle, and continue
to rise into the sky beyond sight, as if they were holding up
the stars. Trying to look below to the mountain, you see only
darkness.


(Translucent) Annalena is here.
(White Aura) A towering cyclops with one pale gleaming eye sits he

Klaak

Great spirits have always met violent opposition from mediocre minds.
-Einstein