# Prologue: We have the Skull, Keepers see red. #

[KNIGHT] Salania the Squire of Knights: 'Rhuul has entered the Knight's path.'

Rhuul tells you 'Will you fight me?'

Rhuul tells you 'I see we are at War.'

You tell Rhuul 'You are invading, I must defend.'

Rhuul tells you 'I have not yet invaded your cabal. I stepped on the path, you should know the difference.'

You tell Rhuul 'It is the act of invasion nonetheless.'

You tell Rhuul 'I know it is your duty to recover the skull of Legion.'

You tell Rhuul 'So I do not take this personally.'

Rhuul tells you 'Good.'

You tell Rhuul 'But I am to defend my Castle at all cost.'

Rhuul tells you 'I will battle you first before taking the Skull.'

# The Battle: #

The Outer Gates of Castle Valour

[Exits: north south west]
A warning has been inscribed on the gates.

<804hp 63% 55% no opponent no opponent > whe
The gates have been opened across the path.
Rhuul walks in.

<804hp 63% 55% no opponent no opponent > Players near you in Valour:
<PK> Jagroth The Outer Gates of Castle Valour
<PK> Rhuul The Outer Gates of Castle Valour

<804hp 63% 55% no opponent no opponent >
Rhuul's kicked dirt misses you.
Rhuul is in excellent condition.

<804hp 63% 55% shaft dual_wield > whe

Rhuul's charge MUTILATES you!
Rhuul's charge MUTILATES you!
[** ] Rhuul dodges your slash.
Your charge DISMEMBERS Rhuul!
Rhuul has a few scratches.

<729hp 63% 55% shaft dual_wield > Players near you in Valour:
<PK> Jagroth The Outer Gates of Castle Valour
<PK> Rhuul The Outer Gates of Castle Valour
Rhuul has a few scratches.

<729hp 63% 55% shaft dual_wield > dismay
You shake your head in dismay.
Rhuul has a few scratches.

<729hp 63% 55% shaft dual_wield > reck
[* ] Rhuul parries your reckoning.
Rhuul has a few scratches.

<729hp 63% 49% shaft dual_wield >
Rhuul's charge MUTILATES you!
[** ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
Your charge DISMEMBERS Rhuul!
Your charge DISMEMBERS Rhuul!
Rhuul has some small wounds and bruises.

<692hp 63% 49% shaft dual_wield > flee

Rhuul kicks dirt in your eyes!
Rhuul's kicked dirt grazes you.
You can't see a thing!
Someone's charge DISEMBOWELS you!
Someone's charge maims you!
[* ] someone parries your charge.

<607hp 63% 49% unknown unknown > You flee from combat!
You can't see a thing!
Someone looks at you sternly.
Someone walks north.

<607hp 63% 49% no opponent no opponent > n
n
You can't see a thing!
Someone looks at you sternly.

<607hp 63% 49% no opponent no opponent > n
n
You can't see a thing!

<607hp 63% 49% no opponent no opponent > n
n
You can't see a thing!
Someone looks at you sternly.

<607hp 63% 48% no opponent no opponent > n
You can't see a thing!

<607hp 63% 48% no opponent no opponent > com 'cure ser'
You can't see a thing!
Someone looks at you sternly.
Someone looks at you sternly.

<607hp 63% 48% no opponent no opponent > You can't see a thing!

<607hp 63% 48% no opponent no opponent > You can't see a thing!

<607hp 63% 47% no opponent no opponent > You feel better.

<645hp 61% 47% no opponent no opponent > n
n
n
You can't see a thing!

<659hp 63% 60% no opponent no opponent > You can't see a thing!

<659hp 63% 60% no opponent no opponent > com 'cure ser'
You can't see a thing!

<659hp 63% 60% no opponent no opponent > You feel better.

<692hp 61% 60% no opponent no opponent > n
com 'cure ser'
You can't see a thing!

<692hp 61% 60% no opponent no opponent > You feel better.

<722hp 59% 60% no opponent no opponent >
Someone walks in.

<722hp 59% 60% no opponent no opponent >
You rub the dirt out of your eyes, but they're still watering.

<722hp 59% 60% no opponent no opponent >
[** ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
You brace against your armor to perform a two-handed set parry.
[* ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
Rhuul's charge DISEMBOWELS you!
Rhuul's charge MUTILATES you!
Rhuul's tail maims you!
Rhuul has some small wounds and bruises.

<596hp 59% 60% unknown unknown > l
Valour
Everything is in a blur right now.
Water flows from a marble statue of the sigil of Valour.
(White Aura) Rhuul is here, fighting YOU!
A noble of Valour walks down the street.
(White Aura) Lorial is relaxing on a deck-chair as she processes papers.
Rhuul has some small wounds and bruises.

<596hp 59% 60% unknown unknown >
You brace against your armor to perform a two-handed set parry.
[* ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
[** ] Rhuul parries your slash.
Rhuul has some small wounds and bruises.

<596hp 59% 60% unknown unknown > reck

Rhuul scans all around.
Rhuul has some small wounds and bruises.

<596hp 59% 60% unknown unknown > Your reckoning MASSACRES Rhuul!
Rhuul has quite a few wounds.

<596hp 59% 54% unknown unknown >
Rhuul takes a vicious swipe at you with his shield.
Rhuul's sideswipe collides harmlessly into your shield.
Rhuul has quite a few wounds.

<596hp 59% 54% unknown unknown >
Rhuul's charge MUTILATES you!
[* ] You block Rhuul's attack with your shield.
You brace against your armor to perform a two-handed set parry.
[* ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
Rhuul's charge DISEMBOWELS you!
Rhuul's tail devastates you!
Your charge misses Rhuul.
Your slash DISMEMBERS Rhuul!
Rhuul has quite a few wounds.

<481hp 59% 54% unknown unknown > flee
You flee from combat!
Valour
Everything is in a blur right now.

<481hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent >
Your eyes stop watering.

<481hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent > n
murder Rhuul
The wall of a large building has closed off the path.
Rhuul walks in.

<481hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent > Rhuul yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Jagroth!'
Your charge misses Rhuul.
[***] Rhuul blocks your attack with his shield.
Rhuul has quite a few wounds.

<481hp 59% 53% shaft defensive >
Rhuul's charge DISMEMBERS you!
Rhuul's tail hits you.
Your charge MASSACRES Rhuul!
[* ] Rhuul blocks your attack with his shield.
Rhuul has quite a few wounds.

<418hp 59% 53% shaft defensive >
Rhuul has fled!
Rhuul walks west.

<418hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent > w

Rhuul walks in.

<418hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul
Greater Valour Avenue

[Exits: east west]
A noble of Valour walks down the street.

<418hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent > They aren't here.

<418hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent > w

Rhuul walks in.

<418hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul
Greater Valour Avenue

[Exits: north east west]
A street peddler wanders around hoping to score a trade.

<418hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul
They aren't here.

<418hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul
They aren't here.

<418hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent > They aren't here.
Rhuul walks in.

<418hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul
Rhuul yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Jagroth!'
[***] Rhuul blocks your attack with his shield.
Your charge MASSACRES Rhuul!
Rhuul has quite a few wounds.

<418hp 59% 53% shaft defensive > murder Rhuul

Rhuul has fled!
Rhuul walks north.

<418hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul

Rhuul walks in.

<418hp 59% 53% no opponent no opponent >
Rhuul's charge DISEMBOWELS you!
Rhuul's charge DISEMBOWELS you!
Rhuul's charge MUTILATES you!
[** ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
Rhuul's charge DISEMBOWELS you!
Rhuul's tail devastates you!
Your slash DISMEMBERS Rhuul!
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<213hp 59% 53% shaft defensive > You do the best you can!
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<224hp 60% 66% shaft defensive > You do the best you can!
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<224hp 60% 66% shaft defensive > flee
You flee from combat!
Greater Valour Avenue

[Exits: east west]
A noble of Valour walks down the street.

<224hp 60% 65% no opponent no opponent > w
w
Greater Valour Avenue

[Exits: north east west]
(White Aura) Rhuul is here.
A street peddler wanders around hoping to score a trade.

<224hp 60% 65% no opponent no opponent > w
w
Greater Valour Avenue

[Exits: east west]

<224hp 60% 65% no opponent no opponent > Greater Valour Avenue

[Exits: east west]

-------- Some running/curing cut out --------

<334hp 57% 70% no opponent no opponent > n
n
n
n

Rhuul walks in.

<334hp 57% 70% no opponent no opponent >
Rhuul scans all around.

<334hp 57% 70% no opponent no opponent >
[** ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
[** ] You block Rhuul's attack with your shield.
Rhuul's tail devastates you!
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<305hp 57% 70% shaft defensive > No way! You are still fighting!
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<305hp 57% 70% shaft defensive > No way! You are still fighting!
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<305hp 57% 70% shaft defensive > No way! You are still fighting!
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<305hp 57% 70% shaft defensive > No way! You are still fighting!
Rhuul's charge misses you.
[** ] Rhuul dodges your slash.
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<305hp 57% 70% shaft defensive > flee
You flee from combat!
Bridge over the Bay of Sarich

[Exits: east west]
A member of the Valourian special forces is riding on a powerful steed.
A knight of the Holy Cross patrols the area diligently.
A Valourian sentry stands on duty, guarding the bridge.

<305hp 57% 70% no opponent no opponent > n
n
A long fall into a lot of water is all there is in that direction.

<305hp 57% 70% no opponent no opponent > w
A long fall into a lot of water is all there is in that direction.

<305hp 57% 70% no opponent no opponent > w
Bridge over the Bay of Sarich

[Exits: east west]

<305hp 57% 69% no opponent no opponent > w
w
Bridge over the Bay of Sarich

[Exits: east west]

<305hp 57% 69% no opponent no opponent > Bridge over the Bay of Sarich

[Exits: east west]

<305hp 57% 69% no opponent no opponent > com 'cure ser'
Bridge over the Bay of Sarich

[Exits: east west]
A Valourian sentry stands on duty, guarding the bridge.

<305hp 57% 69% no opponent no opponent > You lost your concentration.

<305hp 56% 69% no opponent no opponent >
Rhuul walks in.

<305hp 56% 69% no opponent no opponent >
Rhuul walks west.

<305hp 56% 69% no opponent no opponent >
Rhuul walks in.

<305hp 56% 69% no opponent no opponent >
Rhuul kicks dirt in your eyes!
Rhuul's kicked dirt scratches you.
You can't see a thing!

<303hp 56% 69% unknown unknown > e
No way! You are still fighting!

<303hp 56% 69% unknown unknown >
Someone's charge MUTILATES you!
[***] someone blocks your attack with his shield.
Your thrust MANGLES someone!

<263hp 56% 69% unknown unknown > flee
You flee from combat!
You can't see a thing!

<263hp 56% 68% no opponent no opponent > e
e
You can't see a thing!

<263hp 56% 68% no opponent no opponent > e
e
e
You can't see a thing!

<263hp 56% 68% no opponent no opponent > e
You can't see a thing!

----- Some more running/curing -----

<309hp 55% 77% no opponent no opponent > com 'cure ser'
You feel better.

<346hp 53% 77% no opponent no opponent > l

Rhuul walks in.

<346hp 53% 77% no opponent no opponent >
[** ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
Rhuul's tail wounds you.
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<329hp 53% 77% unknown unknown > Valour
Everything is in a blur right now.
A statue of Sarich stands here in a posture of divine worship.
(White Aura) Rhuul is here, fighting YOU!
A disciple of Sarich quietly observes the area
A disciple of Sarich quietly observes the area
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<329hp 53% 77% unknown unknown >
Your eyes stop watering.
Rhuul's charge MUTILATES you!
[***] Rhuul blocks your attack with his shield.
[** ] Rhuul blocks your attack with his shield.
Your slash DISMEMBERS Rhuul!
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<288hp 53% 77% shaft defensive > flee
You couldn't escape!
flee
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<288hp 53% 77% shaft defensive > You flee from combat!
The Altar of Sarich

[Exits: west]
The enormous and immaculately clean altar of Sarich stands before you.
(White Aura) A multi-colored dragon stands here protecting the altar.

<288hp 53% 77% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul
They aren't here.

<288hp 53% 77% no opponent no opponent > w
murder Rhuul
Oracle of Light

[Exits: east south]
A statue of Sarich stands here in a posture of divine worship.
(White Aura) Rhuul is here.
A disciple of Sarich quietly observes the area
A disciple of Sarich quietly observes the area
Rhuul walks east.

<288hp 53% 76% no opponent no opponent > They aren't here.

<288hp 53% 76% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul
murder Rhuul
They aren't here.
Rhuul walks in.

<288hp 53% 76% no opponent no opponent > Rhuul yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Jagroth!'
Your slash DISMEMBERS Rhuul!
Your slash DISMEMBERS Rhuul!
Rhuul looks pretty hurt.

<288hp 53% 76% shaft defensive > zz
murder Rhuul

Rhuul has fled!
Rhuul limps east.

<288hp 53% 76% no opponent no opponent >
Rhuul limps in.

<288hp 53% 76% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul

Rhuul limps south.

<288hp 53% 76% no opponent no opponent > I don't think much is to be achieved by that.

<288hp 53% 76% no opponent no opponent > They aren't here.

<288hp 53% 76% no opponent no opponent > They aren't here.

----- Some chasing cut out -----

<628hp 35% 90% no opponent no opponent > West Gate of City of Valour

[Exits: east west]
A member of the Valourian special forces is riding on a powerful steed.
A centurion is here guarding the gates of Valour.
A centurion is here guarding the gates of Valour.
Rhuul walks in.

<628hp 35% 90% no opponent no opponent > w
w
[50 Jotun Pal] <PK> [KNIGHT] (Knight) [Storm] Sir Jagroth the Holy Knight, Knight of Valour
[ Slith ] <PK> [KEEPER] Rhuul the Battlemaster
[ H-Elf ] Aishi the Defender of the Monastery
Players found: 3
There are 3 characters on; the most on this past month was 15.
Rhuul's charge DISEMBOWELS you!
[** ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
Rhuul's tail wounds you.
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<560hp 35% 90% shaft defensive > No way! You are still fighting!
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<560hp 35% 90% shaft defensive > No way! You are still fighting!
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<560hp 35% 90% shaft defensive >
[** ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
Rhuul's tail decimates you!
Your charge DISMEMBERS Rhuul!
Your charge DISMEMBERS Rhuul!
Rhuul looks pretty hurt.

<534hp 35% 90% shaft defensive > flee
You flee from combat!
The Western Promenade

[Exits: north east south west]
A knight of the Holy Cross patrols the area diligently.
A disciple of Sarich quietly observes the area
A Knight of the Holy Cross looks at you sternly.

<534hp 35% 90% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul

Rhuul walks in.

<534hp 35% 90% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul
Rhuul yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Jagroth!'
[***] Rhuul blocks your attack with his shield.
[***] Rhuul blocks your attack with his shield.
Rhuul looks pretty hurt.

<534hp 35% 90% shaft defensive > murder Rhuul

Rhuul has fled!
Rhuul walks west.

<534hp 35% 90% no opponent no opponent > w
w
whe
They aren't here.
Rhuul walks in.

<534hp 35% 90% no opponent no opponent > Rhuul yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Jagroth!'
[* ] Rhuul blocks your attack with his shield.
Rhuul looks pretty hurt.

<534hp 35% 90% shaft defensive >
You brace against your armor to perform a two-handed set parry.
[* ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
Rhuul's charge DISEMBOWELS you!
Rhuul's tail hits you.
Your charge DISMEMBERS Rhuul!
Your slash DISEMBOWELS Rhuul!
Rhuul looks pretty hurt.

<475hp 35% 90% shaft defensive >
Rhuul has fled!
Rhuul limps west.

<475hp 35% 90% no opponent no opponent > wie hammer

Rhuul limps in.
A Knight of the Holy Cross looks at Rhuul sternly.

<495hp 37% 100% no opponent no opponent >
Rhuul limps east.

------ Some more chasing.... ------

<571hp 33% 89% no opponent no opponent > whe
Near a Fortress Gate

[Exits: north west]
(Red Aura) A corrupted treant's bark has faded to a dull red.

<571hp 33% 89% no opponent no opponent > Players near you in Murmuring Mists:
<PK> Jagroth Near a Fortress Gate

<571hp 33% 89% no opponent no opponent > n
A patch of grass

[Exits: east south]
A striped snake is here, coiled and ready to strike.

<571hp 33% 88% no opponent no opponent > whe
Players near you in Tyr Unguld:
<PK> Jagroth A patch of grass
<PK> Rhuul A fiery path

<571hp 33% 88% no opponent no opponent > e
e
In front of a prison gate

[Exits: (east) west]
(White Aura) A gnome is here with feverish eyes.

<593hp 35% 100% no opponent no opponent > whe
The door is closed.

<593hp 35% 100% no opponent no opponent > Players near you in Tyr Unguld:
<PK> Jagroth In front of a prison gate
<PK> Rhuul A fiery path

<593hp 35% 100% no opponent no opponent > com sum Rhuul
You failed the summon.

<593hp 31% 100% no opponent no opponent > w
whe
A patch of grass

[Exits: east south]
A striped snake is here, coiled and ready to strike.

<593hp 31% 99% no opponent no opponent > Players near you in Tyr Unguld:
<PK> Jagroth A patch of grass
<PK> Rhuul Along the side

<593hp 31% 99% no opponent no opponent > com sum Rhuul
Rhuul arrives suddenly.

<593hp 28% 99% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul

Rhuul quaffs a misty potion.
Rhuul phases out of existence.
Rhuul is surrounded by a pink outline.

<593hp 28% 99% no opponent no opponent > Rhuul yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Jagroth!'
Rhuul turns your attack against you.
Rhuul's charge MUTILATES you!
Your shock DISEMBOWELS Rhuul!
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<555hp 28% 99% shaft defensive > slam

Rhuul has fled!
Rhuul walks south.

<555hp 28% 99% no opponent no opponent >
Rhuul walks in.

<555hp 28% 99% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul

[** ] You block Rhuul's attack with your shield.
[* ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<555hp 28% 99% shaft defensive > Your shield slam misses Rhuul.
You fall flat on your face!
Rhuul has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<555hp 28% 99% shaft defensive > slam

Rhuul's charge DISEMBOWELS you!
[** ] You block Rhuul's attack with your shield.
Your shock DISEMBOWELS Rhuul!
Your shocking bite scratches Rhuul.
[** ] Rhuul blocks your attack with his shield.
[* ] Rhuul dodges your shock.
Rhuul looks pretty hurt.

<509hp 28% 99% shaft defensive >
[** ] You parry Rhuul's charge.
[** ] Rhuul blocks your attack with his shield.
Your shock DISEMBOWELS Rhuul!
Your shocking bite scratches Rhuul.
Rhuul looks pretty hurt.

<509hp 28% 99% shaft defensive >
Rhuul stops using a kite shield bearing the crest of Solace as a shield.
Rhuul wields a war spear in his off-hand.
Rhuul looks pretty hurt.

<509hp 28% 99% shaft dual_wield >
Rhuul hammers your shield repeatedly with his weapons.
Rhuul's barrage grazes you.
Your shield arm is numbed.
Rhuul's barrage scratches you.
Your shield arm is numbed.
Rhuul's barrage scratches you.
Rhuul's barrage grazes you.
Your shield arm is numbed.
Rhuul looks pretty hurt.

<490hp 28% 99% shaft dual_wield > You do the best you can!
Rhuul looks pretty hurt.

<490hp 28% 99% shaft dual_wield > You slam your shield into Rhuul, and send him flying!
Your shield slam devastates Rhuul!
Rhuul looks pretty hurt.

<490hp 28% 99% shaft dual_wield >
Rhuul's charge DISEMBOWELS you!
Your shock DISEMBOWELS Rhuul!
Rhuul is in awful condition.

<446hp 28% 99% shaft dual_wield >
Rhuul's charge MUTILATES you!
Rhuul's charge MUTILATES you!
Your shock MUTILATES Rhuul!
Rhuul is in awful condition.

<368hp 28% 99% shaft dual_wield > murder Rhuul
slam

Rhuul rises back to his feet.
Rhuul has fled!
Rhuul limps south.

<368hp 28% 99% no opponent no opponent > They aren't here.

<368hp 28% 99% no opponent no opponent > But you aren't fighting anyone!

<368hp 28% 99% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul
s
They aren't here.

<368hp 28% 99% no opponent no opponent > murder Rhuul
Near a Fortress Gate

[Exits: north west]
(Translucent) (Pink Aura) (White Aura) Rhuul is here.
(Red Aura) A corrupted treant's bark has faded to a dull red.

<368hp 28% 99% no opponent no opponent > Rhuul yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Jagroth!'
Your shock DISEMBOWELS Rhuul!
Your shock maims Rhuul!
Rhuul is DEAD!!
You hear Rhuul's death cry.

<390hp 30% 100% no opponent no opponent >
Rhuul tells you 'I assumed I could recall there.'

<390hp 30% 100% no opponent no opponent > tell rhuul do not step a foot in my Castle again and no further harm shall come to you
You tell Rhuul 'Do not step a foot in my Castle again and no further harm shall come to you.'


----- Took coins/defender potions, left the rest. Good battle Rhuul. ------