........

Ulsa tells you 'I have lost well over a hundred thousand in just a few moons.'

You tell Ulsa 'This is harm you risk to yourself, rather than others.'

You tell Ulsa '....over a hundred thousand...'

Ulsa tells you 'That's the problem as I sit here crying, I take it out on myself and try to help others to make myself feel better.'

You tell Ulsa 'Crying. Are you crying?'

The Western Common Room
| You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This
| is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather
S-*-F | to rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place
| | | where various artists can perform their trade. You see a
F @-* | few tables around the fireplace and a small open area as
| | | | a stage. You see the common extend to the west and east.
*>*-o | To the south you can just make out the main stage.
|
|
---------+

[Exits: north east south]
Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room.
A neat bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume one' rests against a wall.
An untidy bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume two' is propped up against a wall.
A sparkling new bookcase covered in carved portraits rests here containing the Serin Mystiques: Volume 3.

The Eastern Common Room
| You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This
| is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather to
S-*-F | rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place where
| | | various artists can perform their trade. You see a few tables
F *-@ | around the fireplace and a small open area as a stage. You
| | | | see the common extend to the west and east. To the south you
*>*-o | can just make out the main stage.
|
|
---------+

[Exits: south west up]
Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room.
A makeshift stage has been set up for the performing mice.
A small deaf mouse wields Serin's tiniest violin.

Ulsa tells you 'Don't tell anyone please.'

A Cloakroom
+-+-+| Just inside the entryway of the Mockers Tavern, this
|| room is where all of the tavern visitors hang their cloaks
S-+| and overcoats while enjoying the warmth of the cozy tavern
|| fire. The occasional thieving pickpocket can be seen
@-S-+| shuffling through the pockets of loose coats and cloaks,
|| hoping to find a trinket or two left behind by a forgetful
S-+| patron. The floor is covered with puddles of water from
|| some of the dripping wet cloaks.
*-+|
---------+

[Exits: east down]

Ulsa tells you 'I don't want to seem like a cry baby.'

The town clock tolls once as the evening begins.

You tell Ulsa 'Furthest thought from my mind, really.'

You tell Ulsa 'If anyone ever knows beside me, it won't be because I said anything.'

Outside Mocker's Tavern
+-+-+-+-+| Owned by a cooperative consisting of the Heralds and
| || the Bards' Guild, Mocker's Tavern is by far the most
S-+ F| popular place to be when the sun goes down. There is
| | always a small group of people hovering about the entrance
+-@-+-F| like flies on a corpse. The tavern, from the outside,
| | seems dull with no vivid colors or images, just a schedule
S-+-S| of performers hanging close to a small wooden door. Gentle
| | music softly emanates from the semi-opened door long
*-+-*| with mirthful laughter and general happiness. Going east
---------+ leads you back to the Main Street. To the west is the
Mocker's Tavern.

[Exits: east west]
(White Aura) Istina the usher sits here nursing a bottle of wine.

Istina the usher snarks 'Bye, Cyprian. Hope you have a good one.'
The Main Street
+-+-+-+-+| You are on the Main Street of Seringale. It is a wide street
| | || with lots of space to both sides. There are tons of people
S-+ F +| rushing from one place to another, minding their own business.
| || You see a shop with a sign of a map to the east and the
+-S-@-F +| Mocker's Tavern to the west. Main Street continues to the
| | north and south.
S-+-S |
| |
*-+-* |
---------+

[Exits: north east south west]
A fearless adventurer is here, asking for a group to explore the Mystic Forest.

The sun slowly disappears in the west.

Ulsa tells you 'You don't hate me now do you?'

A beggar walks in.

A beggar walks south.

An adventurer says 'I hear a wise wizard lives north of this city.'
An adventurer says 'And he is most powerful in brewing potions!'

The night has begun.

An adventurer says 'Have you heard of the "Emerald Forest"?'
An adventurer says 'It is said that magical creatures reside there!'

You tell Ulsa 'I never did. I was just on guard. Skeptical, but willing to see what followed.'

[ Drow ] Cari Kiari the Apprentice of Endurance
[ Dwarf ] <PK> Lufen Redfury the Barbarian of Brute Strength, Squire of Ceridwel
[ Avian ] Etzin the Master of Touch
[ Elf ] Jolquin Silverthrush the Creator of Sparks
[ H-Elf ] Glavrolneth the Campfire Keeper
[ Stone ] Cartsel Mementhal the Champion
[45 Human Hea] <PK> [Luck] Cyprian the Shepherd of the Misguided, Patron of the Tavern
[ Avian ] <PK> Ulsa the Mistress of Silence
Players found: 8
There are 8 characters on; the most on this past month was 20.

Ulsa tells you 'I never meant you any harm, not would I ever. Something just attracted me to you.'

Ulsa tells you 'Almost like a calling.'

You say '....'

You say '..pardon?'

An adventurer says 'Are you brave enough to explore the Mystic Forest?'
An adventurer says 'If you have the courage to explore the Mystic Forest, follow me.'

An adventurer walks south.

You say '..let's not assume anything.'

It starts to rain.

You tell Ulsa 'Where does that calling lead you now?'

A half-elf city guard walks in.

The town clock tolls twelve times as midnight arrives.

A half-elf city guard walks east.

Your feet rise off the ground.
You have become better at communing fly!

Polik the citizen of Seringale walks in.

A half-elf city guard walks in.

Ulsa tells you 'To your aid.'

You are thirsty.
You are hungry.
You are ready to cast the fly spell again.

You drink water from a barrel.

You say 'Strange.'
An adventurer walks in.
A half-elf city guard walks west.

A piece of lumpy breadcake suddenly appears.

You are hungry.

Polik the citizen of Seringale says 'Have you seen Nara around?'
Polik the citizen of Seringale sniffs sadly.
Polik the citizen of Seringale says 'I'm going to kill myself in Winter if I don't find her!'

A half-elf city guard walks in.

You are hungry.

You get a piece of lumpy breadcake.

A half-elf city guard walks west.

An adventurer says 'Are you brave enough to explore the Mystic Forest?'
An adventurer says 'If you have the courage to explore the Mystic Forest, follow me.'

The night is about to end.

You say 'Whatever does one say to that.'

An adventurer says 'I hear a wise wizard lives north of this city.'
An adventurer says 'And he is most powerful in brewing potions!'

You tell Ulsa 'Where are you?'

Players near you in Seringale:
Cari Outside the South Gate
<PK> Cyprian The Infirmary

Ulsa tells you 'I'm sitting beside the battle-worn knight in the Emerald Forest.'


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Outside the Wall of the Monastery
| You stand in a small clearing outside the west wall of
| a small chapel within a monastery. Birdsong fills the
| air while butterflies yellow and red flutter about happily.
| A tall large oak brings shade further west, but all movement
@-*-*| to the north and south is prevented by a combination
|| of trees and the old stone walls of the monastery. There
+| is a serenity and a sense of life and peace, hinting that
| it is often used by others as a place of worship or contemplation.
|
---------+

[Exits: east]
(Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike.
Ulsa is resting here.
(White Aura) A battle-worn looking knight sits here in quiet contemplation.

Ulsa smiles happily.

Fluttery of the wings arouse tiny vibrant orange hairs coating her frame.
Two slanted orbs shadowed by black lashes are planted on each side of her
ellipse-shaped head. An ivory coloured bill cracked with age extends from
her face. A pair of hallowed holes rest just above an elongated neck
connecting to a petite body. Brightly painted feathers surround a barely
visible breast lacking any form of protection.
She has begun to do some traveling.
Ulsa has a few scratches.

Ulsa is using:
<Stuff>

You say 'First thing's first.'
Ulsa says 'Hi, Cyprian.'

Ulsa smiles happily.

Cyprian pauses himself.

It starts to rain.
A staff of healing crumbles into dust.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

Cyprian nods sagely.

You say 'Good afternoon, Ulsa.'

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Ulsa smiles happily.

You say 'So you were crying here?'

Ulsa nods slowly.

Ulsa says 'Yes, yes I was.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say 'Over what exactly?'

Ulsa says 'I feel like I'm letting you down.'

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Cyprian walks to a tall large oak and slouches his back against it.

Cyprian folds his arms attentively.

You are thirsty.
Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

You say 'Me?'

You drink water from a barrel.

Ulsa nods.

You say 'How so?'

Ulsa wipes away a tear.

The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

Ulsa says 'I feel like I can be a better citizen, I can do better for you and your cause.'

Ulsa says 'Better things for the tavern and the citizens of the tavern.'

You say 'My cause..'

The sun slowly disappears in the west.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

Ulsa says 'I'm trying, I promise I am.'

Cyprian blinks slowly.

The night has begun.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say 'Woman, when did your soul begin to cry in this manner?'

Ulsa says 'You're the life force of that tavern.'

A lady ranger yells 'Etzin! Now you die!'

Cyprian's expression softens mildly into concern.

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

Ulsa says 'That vampire called me a thief..'

You smirk.

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say 'A thief of blood has place to point the finger at a shadow.'

Ulsa says 'I cannot help what I was born into, I know I'm a thief, but I don't feel like one.'

You say 'What is Serin coming to.'

You shake your head.

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

You say 'Forget the words of the leech.'

You say 'At best they only offer confusion.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

Ulsa says 'I told him I didn't want to travel with him because he was evil.'

You say 'And I know you can't help it. But you don't feel like one either?'

You raise an eyebrow at the notion.

The rain stopped.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say '..and what did he say to that?'

Ulsa says 'He replied with "says the evil thief"'

Eliza the venomous king cobra flicks its tongue at a Knight.

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Ulsa says 'He does not even know me!'

Cyprian listens thoughtfully.

Ulsa eats a perfectly cooked roast duck.

Ulsa gulps.

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

Ulsa says 'Now I'm sitting here feeling sorry for myself.'

The night is about to end.
The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You say 'And why not?'

You peer intently at Ulsa.

You say 'Born into a cage for which a key may not even exist.'

The day has begun.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

Glavrolneth walks in.

You say 'At least to the knowledge of those blind as that vampire.'

Ulsa says 'That's how it feels.'

Players near you in Emerald Forest:
Etzin The three way woodland
Glavrolneth Outside the Wall of the Monastery
<PK> Cyprian Outside the Wall of the Monastery
<PK> Ulsa Outside the Wall of the Monastery

Glavrolneth looks at Ulsa.

Glavrolneth whistles appreciatively.

Glavrolneth looks at you.

The sun rises in the east.
It starts to rain.
You no longer see invisible objects.
Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Your eyes tingle.

Ulsa says 'Oh no..'

You see nothing special about her.
She has begun to do some traveling.
Glavrolneth is in excellent condition.

Glavrolneth is using:
<Stuff>

Glavrolneth walks east.

You scan east.
*** Range 1 (east) ***
The village idiot is here singing to the wind.

Ulsa scans east.

You say to Ulsa 'What is it?'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

Ulsa says 'Now that one sees me sitting here sobbing, looking all pitiful.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

You say 'Forget them. There wasn't even anything I saw that'd give them a place in my own memory.'

You say 'I'm sure you noticed the same lack of distinction in their way.'

Ulsa says 'Why are they so heartless..'

You are thirsty.
The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You drink water from a barrel.

You say 'Because they've given themselves up to the lusts of their own hearts.'

A bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts emits a cloud of light blue smoke.

Ulsa says 'I'm not sure why I feel attached to you, but I also feel like I'm becoming a burden to you.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You smirk.

You say '"Burden."'

Ulsa says 'I should not be putting my problems on you, I should keep them built up inside.'

A bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts emits a cloud of light blue smoke.

You say 'Anyone who aspires to heal others and expects a life free of burden should really reconsider their aspiration.'

Lightning flashes in the sky.
The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You say 'Burdens are part of the trade.'

Ulsa nods.

You say 'And you should not keep it to yourself.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

You say 'If there are those you can trust to help you carry your own, until it had splintered enough into the winds of Time.'

Ulsa says 'But you have your own life and time you need to dedicate to that tavern.'

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

You say 'I was a healer, first.'

The lightning has stopped.
A loaf of skeein bread decomposes.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say '..well really..I was a bard first...'

Yuck, try to cover your mouth next time!

You mutter quietly to yourself.

You say '..then a healer.'

You say 'Point is I was a healer prior to being a patron.'

Ulsa nods.

You say 'I just never enrolled officially.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

Ulsa says 'Will you be honest with me?'

Eliza the venomous king cobra flicks its tongue at Ulsa.

You say 'Of course.'

The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

Ulsa says 'What are your feelings and thoughts of me?'

The sun slowly disappears in the west.
Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

You say 'I believe you're a soul tormented in a cage you didn't even build for yourself.'

Ulsa drinks water from a silver chalice ornamented with pearls.

You say 'And I feel like I want to help you unlock it with the key of your choice.'

The night has begun.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say 'Further...'

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

You say 'You've only just started demonstrating an about-intent contrary to what the ether defines you to be.'

Eliza the venomous king cobra flicks its tongue at a Knight.

Ulsa is the embodiment of pure evil!
Ulsa has no regard for the Laws.

Ulsa says 'But where do I even start to find that key in this big world?'

You are hungry.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

You say 'You'll need help along the way to see you through to the other side you so ardently desire to embody.'

Lightning flashes in the sky.
You are hungry.
Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

A piece of lumpy breadcake suddenly appears.

a piece of lumpy breadcake is not a container.

You do not have that item.

Ulsa says 'Can you help me through this journey?'

You are hungry.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

Cyprian gently pushes off a tall oak with a foot, and squats in front of Ulsa.

You do not have that item.

You get a piece of lumpy breadcake.

You eat a piece of lumpy breadcake.
You are full.

You are thirsty.
You slowly float to the ground.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say 'I will, now that I see you're serious.'

You drink water from a barrel.

Cyprian stands up, leaving his hand down toward Ulsa.

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Ulsa says 'And I will help you with that tavern, that I promise.'

A bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts emits a cloud of light blue smoke.

Ulsa extends a hand.

Outside the Wall of the Monastery
| You stand in a small clearing outside the west wall of
| a small chapel within a monastery. Birdsong fills the
| air while butterflies yellow and red flutter about happily.
| A tall large oak brings shade further west, but all movement
@-*-*| to the north and south is prevented by a combination
|| of trees and the old stone walls of the monastery. There
+| is a serenity and a sense of life and peace, hinting that
| it is often used by others as a place of worship or contemplation.
|
---------+

[Exits: east]
(Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike.
Ulsa is resting here.
(White Aura) A battle-worn looking knight sits here in quiet contemplation.

Cyprian grasps Ulsa's and lifts to help Ulsa up.

The night is about to end.
The lightning has stopped.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

Ulsa struggles and nearly falls, but finds footing.

Ulsa stands up.

You say 'Your journey starts here..'

Ulsa hugs you.

The day has begun.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

Ulsa whimpers.

Cyprian places a finger briefly on Ulsa's chest.

You say 'In your heart.'

You say 'So you've already started.'

The sun rises in the east.
Ulsa's hunger injures her.
The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

Ulsa nods.

You say 'Your question is where to go, now.'

A string of sausages suddenly appears.

Ulsa gets a string of sausages.

Ulsa eats a string of sausages.

You see no sausages here.

Ulsa thanks you heartily.

You say 'Will you follow me so I can show you?'

Ulsa nods at you in agreement.

You beckon for everyone to follow.

The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

Ulsa says 'I have no other choice.'

Ulsa now follows you.


=============={T R A V E L}=================


You say 'I'm hoping that you'd still choose this even had you another choice.'

The Haunted Pine Forest
| The snow begins to fall thickly as you enter a pine forest
| in the mountains. The burnt remains of two log cabins lie
| in a clearing about a dozen yards off the path. There is
| a disconcerting silence in these woods, an oppressive lifelessness
@ | that makes you want to leave them immediately. The trail stretches
| through these haunted woods up the side of the mountain and
| down through the fog to the foothills of the range.
|
|
---------+

[Exits: up down]
Ulsa flies in.



============={T R A V E L}===============



You say 'You can do so, but do it on your own account. Not for me. What I want to see is a safe transformation for yourself.'


Outside Mocker's Tavern
+-+-+-+-+| Owned by a cooperative consisting of the Heralds and
| || the Bards' Guild, Mocker's Tavern is by far the most
S-+ F| popular place to be when the sun goes down. There is
| | always a small group of people hovering about the entrance
+-@-+-F| like flies on a corpse. The tavern, from the outside,
| | seems dull with no vivid colors or images, just a schedule
S-+-S| of performers hanging close to a small wooden door. Gentle
| | music softly emanates from the semi-opened door long
*-+-*| with mirthful laughter and general happiness. Going east
---------+ leads you back to the Main Street. To the west is the
Mocker's Tavern.

[Exits: east west]
(White Aura) Istina the usher sits here nursing a bottle of wine.
Ulsa flies in.



==============={T R A V E L}====================



The Square of a Small Temple
+-+-+-+-o| Standing in the square, you see oak trees and smell the
| | | wonderful fragrance of roses and tulips in the air, bringing
S-+-* + | a calm and peaceful aura into the temple grounds. A small,
| | yet elegant ivory fountain spurts crystal clear water at
F-@-* | the center. A small marble temple is to your east, with
| | a large archway over its entrance, welcoming all who wish
o-o o | to enter. You can proceed eastward through the archway,
| | | | or you can return to the nameless road to the west.
~-~-o-o |
---------+

[Exits: east west]
Clean pure water sprouts from the centre of a small elegant fountain.
An older female gnome is here.
Ulsa flies in.

The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You say 'You also said I'm the lifeforce of that tavern.'

You fill a barrel with water from a small elegant fountain.

Ulsa nods.

You say 'That's not entirely true.'

Ulsa raises an eyebrow.

The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You say 'What lifeforce are you referring to, anyway?'

The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You say 'Some otherworldly, unseen palpable aura of sorts?'

Ulsa says 'You make it lively, you welcome citizens into that tavern.'

You say 'Oh, I think I understand better, then.'

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Ulsa says 'That tour, it touched my heart.'

Ulsa says 'I had thought your passion was with that tavern.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say 'It is. But only by extension of something.'

You say 'Still. Whether it's a lifeforce you sense or a group of words you place after it as an allegorical definition...'

A bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts emits a cloud of light blue smoke.

You say 'I have one passion.'

Ulsa nods.

Temple of Vanisse
+-+-+ | You enter a high vaulted stone structure. The walkway leads
| | to a raised circular platform on which you stand. Walls tower
+-* | around you, and stairs lead down. Four arches rise amidst
| | the walls, touching high above your head holding to a large
F-+-@ | circular opening which allows the sun to light this place.
| | Suspended in the middle of this open roof is a large crystalline
o | globe which glints curiously as it scatters rays of light
| | to illuminate this place. The floor is scattered with a curious
~-o-o | swirl of pink rose petals that drift about in a slight breeze.
---------+

[Exits: west down]
A statue stands here, holding a bowl that catches light from the ceiling.
Ulsa flies in.

You say 'It's in the name of Vanisse.'

You say 'And I'm doing it now.'

You are thirsty.
The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You drink water from a barrel.

You say 'Everything else is in her name, but at a more peripheral focus.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

Ulsa says 'You will devote yourself to her?'

You say 'Absolutely.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

Ulsa says 'And what of me, do you know?'

You say 'I'm waiting to reach the highest I can mortally possible in my guild before I pledge to her.'

You peer intently at Ulsa.

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You say 'I only know what's on the surface of you. But what's there is a clear by-product of what festers deeper within.'

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

You say 'Until you've been seen through this, nobody will ever truly know you.'

Altar of Vanisse
| Underneath the raised circular platform and entryway is the
| sacred altar of Vanisse. Upon the floor is carved a large
| circle, with rays extending outward to touch the walls. Where
| each of these carved rays touch the walls, a mirror is angled
@ | to bring in beams of light from the Sun to illuminate under
| the platform. All of the beams of light, reflected, converge
| in the center upon a raised altar. Stairs lead back upwards
| to the main temple, while a blank stone doorway can be seen
| in the wall to the south.
---------+

[Exits: up]
A simple altar with a small crystal has been raised from the floor.
(White Aura) A golden lioness stands vigil next to the altar, protecting it from intruders.
Ulsa flies in.

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

You say 'It's a fight you've been in since the day you pecked your egg open, isn't it?'

Ulsa says 'Yes, yes it has.'

Eliza the venomous king cobra slithers around on the ground.

Ulsa whimpers.

The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You say 'Well...'

Altar of Vanisse
| Underneath the raised circular platform and entryway is the
| sacred altar of Vanisse. Upon the floor is carved a large
| circle, with rays extending outward to touch the walls. Where
| each of these carved rays touch the walls, a mirror is angled
@ | to bring in beams of light from the Sun to illuminate under
| the platform. All of the beams of light, reflected, converge
| in the center upon a raised altar. Stairs lead back upwards
| to the main temple, while a blank stone doorway can be seen
| in the wall to the south.
---------+

[Exits: up]
A simple altar with a small crystal has been raised from the floor.
(Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike.
Ulsa the Mistress of Silence is here.
(White Aura) A golden lioness stands vigil next to the altar, protecting it from intruders.

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Cyprian walks to a simple altar and stares in the small crystal on top of it.

You say 'Are you fatalistic?'

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Ulsa says 'I do not understand, Cyprian.'

You say 'Do you believe in fate?'

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Ulsa says 'Yes, with all my heart.'

You no longer see invisible objects.
A bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts emits a cloud of light blue smoke.

You say 'Then you should understand that what you're going through is no accident, neither was your birth. Nor was how you purged yourself from under your mother.'

Ulsa nods.

A bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts emits a cloud of light blue smoke.

You say 'Time surrounds us all, and Luck dots our spans in it.'

You say 'Put the two together, and you get Fate.'

Ulsa nods.

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

Cyprian breaks his concentration off a small crystal on the altar and leads himself with a glance toward Ulsa as he turns around.

A bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts emits a cloud of light blue smoke.

Ulsa says 'What do I do, Cyprian?'

You say 'We've already discussed how Fate is not up for debate, but that there is wiggle room enough for a mortal to define their end how they will.'

A bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts emits a cloud of light blue smoke.

You say to Ulsa 'You're already doing what you should.'

You are thirsty.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say 'You just may have not found any wings to ride when your own fail you.'

Ulsa kneels before the altar, sobbing with little control.

You drink water from a barrel.

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Cyprian steps out of the way, and moves some ways backward quietly.

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say 'If you so choose, you can ride the wings of Fate.'

Ulsa nods.

Ulsa whimpers.

You say 'They never cease flight.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say 'And Luck will always carry you, through ill or well.'

You say 'But it will always be for your good, if your faith is in Her.'



========={Ulsa's genuine spiritual disclosure takes place}========



Ulsa tries to stand with wobbly legs.

You create a staff of healing.

The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You wield a staff of healing.
You are skilled with a staff of healing.

Cyprian offers a hand, if Ulsa need the help to stand.

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Ulsa extends a hand, shaking.

Cyprian hefts upward slowly.

Ulsa stands firm.

The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You say 'I want to say a few things.'

Ulsa nods at you in agreement.

You are thirsty.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

Cyprian walks to allow appropriate space between you two.

You drink water from a barrel.

You say 'I've never seen anyone in my own life turn from a birth path, and pass through into its opposite.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

You say 'But I believe it can be done.'

You say 'But I also fear it will cause you a great deal of suffering.'

Ulsa's hunger wounds her.
Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

You get a piece of lumpy breadcake.

You give a piece of lumpy breadcake to Ulsa.

Ulsa says 'Do I seek out Lord Vanisse, or will she come to me?'

Ulsa eats a piece of lumpy breadcake.

You say 'Lady Vanisse.'

You chuckle politely.

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say 'You can just call her "Vanisse," though.'

Ulsa nods.

You say 'That's what she told me.'

You say 'You will probably be watched by all the Heavens.'

You say 'Very closely.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

You say 'There will be times when you wish you hadn't chosen to change to begin with.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

You say 'Soon as that happens, you know you're doing it right.'

You smile happily.

Ulsa nods at you in agreement.

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

You say 'Because the harder you push, the stronger opposition will try to ruin you.'

Ulsa nods.

You say 'Is there anything at all you'd like to ask?'

Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Ulsa says 'There is only one question, where do I go from here?'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

You nod.

Ulsa says 'Do I remain here til Vanisse comes to me?'

You shake your head.

The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You say 'You'll see her when she's ready to speak.'

You say 'If I were you, I'd get much needed rest.'

Ulsa says 'I do hope she has heard my prayers.'

A bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts emits a cloud of light blue smoke.

Ulsa says 'And I will continue to pray.'

You say 'She actually already knows you were a person of interest.'

Ulsa nods.

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

You say 'Based on desires I saw that were contrary to what the ether affirms.'

A bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts emits a cloud of light blue smoke.

Ulsa says 'My feathers are soaked with my own tears, you are right friend, I do need my rest.'

Cyprian nods sagely.

Ulsa says 'Someone speaks to me..'

A bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts emits a cloud of light blue smoke.

You say 'Of course.'

Ulsa says 'Someone invisible..'

Ulsa gets magic dust from a Loot Sack.

Ulsa eats magic dust.

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

Ulsa says 'It's that vampire..'

You say 'And what's he say?'

Ulsa says 'He is asking how I am.'

The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows brightly.

Ulsa says 'What do I say?'

You say 'It's your choice. Though, if I were you I'd tell him the truth...to a point.'

You are thirsty.
The tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts glows a dull red.

You say 'That your tired and about to prepare to depart.'

Ulsa nods.

You are thirsty.
Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

Ulsa says 'I told him I was tired with a burdened heart and must seek rest.'

Cyprian nods sagely.

You say 'You should avoid him though, and others of his path.'

You are thirsty.
A bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts emits a cloud of light blue smoke.

You say 'Best you can, anyway. Otherwise, you have Vanisse in the Heavens, and myself on Thera.'

Ulsa nods.

You say 'And Lufen I'm sure is willing to help where he can. Though his duties are more involved than mine.'

You are thirsty.
The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

You drink water from a barrel.

Temple of Vanisse
+-+-+ | You enter a high vaulted stone structure. The walkway leads
| | to a raised circular platform on which you stand. Walls tower
S-* | around you, and stairs lead down. Four arches rise amidst
| | the walls, touching high above your head holding to a large
+-+-@ | circular opening which allows the sun to light this place.
| | Suspended in the middle of this open roof is a large crystalline
o | globe which glints curiously as it scatters rays of light
| | to illuminate this place. The floor is scattered with a curious
~-o-o | swirl of pink rose petals that drift about in a slight breeze.
---------+

[Exits: west down]
A statue stands here, holding a bowl that catches light from the ceiling.
Ulsa flies in.

The Square of a Small Temple
+-S-+-+-o| Standing in the square, you see oak trees and smell the
| | | wonderful fragrance of roses and tulips in the air, bringing
+-+-F + | a calm and peaceful aura into the temple grounds. A small,
| | yet elegant ivory fountain spurts crystal clear water at
+-@-* | the center. A small marble temple is to your east, with
| | a large archway over its entrance, welcoming all who wish
o-o o | to enter. You can proceed eastward through the archway,
| | | | or you can return to the nameless road to the west.
~-~-o-o |
---------+

[Exits: east west]
Clean pure water sprouts from the centre of a small elegant fountain.
Ulsa flies in.

Temple of Vanisse
+-S-+ | You enter a high vaulted stone structure. The walkway leads
| | to a raised circular platform on which you stand. Walls tower
+-F | around you, and stairs lead down. Four arches rise amidst
| | the walls, touching high above your head holding to a large
+-+-@ | circular opening which allows the sun to light this place.
| | Suspended in the middle of this open roof is a large crystalline
o | globe which glints curiously as it scatters rays of light
| | to illuminate this place. The floor is scattered with a curious
~-o-o | swirl of pink rose petals that drift about in a slight breeze.
---------+

[Exits: west down]
A statue stands here, holding a bowl that catches light from the ceiling.
Ulsa flies in.

Ulsa nods.

You say 'Oh, I'm sorry. Were you ready to leave the Temple?'

Ulsa says 'I wish to sleep here for now.'

A staff of healing crumbles into dust.
Smoke from a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts fills the surroundings.

You nod.

Ulsa says 'I feel a calling to stay here for now.'

You say 'I'll leave you be, then. I'll only be back long enough to prepare my own leave.'

The ash falls from the tip of a bucket of angry Fireswarm locusts.

Ulsa nods.

You say 'Sit or I'll be dragging you with me.'

You smirk.

Ulsa sits down and rests.

Ulsa lays down.

The Square of a Small Temple
+-+-+-+-o| Standing in the square, you see oak trees and smell the
| | | wonderful fragrance of roses and tulips in the air, bringing
+-+-F S | a calm and peaceful aura into the temple grounds. A small,
| | yet elegant ivory fountain spurts crystal clear water at
+-@-* | the center. A small marble temple is to your east, with
| | a large archway over its entrance, welcoming all who wish
o-o o | to enter. You can proceed eastward through the archway,
| | | | or you can return to the nameless road to the west.
~-~-o-o |
---------+

[Exits: east west]
Clean pure water sprouts from the centre of a small elegant fountain.

<606hp 716m 396mv>
A Nameless Road
+-+-+-+-+| A nameless road running north and south through the center
| || of the village. The road is wide, wide enough for quite
+-+-F S| a few full grown gnomes or a few carts to travel side
| | by side on, it is made of of perfectly carved slabs of
@-+-*| the green stone chtenik. Short and dull green grass grows
| | between each slab. Small shops can be seen to the west,
*-o-o o| while a quiet path leads east towards a small stone temple.
| | ||
~-~-o-o|
---------+

[Exits: north east south]

<606hp 716m 394mv>
A Nameless Road
+ + + +| A nameless road running north and south through the center
| | | || of the village. The road is wide, wide enough for quite a
+-+-+-+-+| few full grown gnomes or a few carts to travel side by side
| || on, it is made of of perfectly carved slabs of the green
+-@-F S| stone chtenik. Short and dull green grass grows between each
| | slab. A wide stretch of the same grass grows to the east.
+-+-*| A small shop is to the west.
| |
*-o-o |
---------+

[Exits: north east south west]

An Intersection of Two Nameless Roads
+-+-+ | A four way intersection in what might be considered the
| | center of the village. A small, but very full well sits
+ + + +| in the center, the stonework of it done amazingly skillfully,
| | | || but not very creatively. The roads leading off to the
+-+-@-+-+| north, south, east and west are made of perfectly carved
| || slabs of the green stone chtenik. Short and dull green
+-+-F S| grass grows between each.
| |
+-+-*|
---------+

[Exits: north east south west]
A wishing well sits at the center of the intersection.