Figure I'm getting old and decrepit enough to start learning how to fight! Ha! Any pointers welcome.

<693hp 841m 546mv calm 3pm (day)> where
Players near you in Drkshtyre Wood:
<PK> Ethaac In Drkshtyre Wood
<PK> Conundo Entrance to Drkshtyre Wood

<693hp 841m 546mv calm 3pm (day)> c dream $$
They aren't here.

<693hp 841m 546mv calm 3pm (day)> c dream $$
They aren't here.

<693hp 841m 546mv calm 3pm (day)> east
c dream $$
The main path in Drkshtyre Wood
| You are on a large open path in the middle of a huge red
| oak forest. There is an ancient feel to this place, as if
| the trees are actually alive and kicking. The feeling of
| strange eyes constantly watching is evident here. On the
f-f-@-f-f| side of the trail, are large border stones similar to large
| | pearls.
f |
| |
f |
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[Exits: east south west well]
A brick well has been set up here.
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.
An illusion of Aerin the Banker walks in.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<693hp 841m 545mv calm 3pm (day)> They aren't here.

<693hp 841m 545mv calm 3pm (day)> c dream $$
They aren't here.

<693hp 841m 545mv calm 3pm (day)> c dream $$
They aren't here.

<693hp 841m 545mv calm 3pm (day)> east
c dream $$
The main path in Drkshtyre Wood
| You are on a large open path in the middle of a huge red oak
| forest. There is an ancient feel to this place, as if the
| trees are actually alive and kicking. The feeling of strange
| eyes constantly watching is evident here. On the side of the
f-f-@-f-f| trail, are large border stones similar to large pearls.
| |
f |
| |
f |
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[Exits: east west]
You see 2 of a carving dagger here.
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.
An illusion of Aerin the Banker walks in.

<693hp 841m 544mv calm 3pm (day)> c dream $$
They aren't here.

<693hp 841m 544mv calm 3pm (day)> They aren't here.

<693hp 841m 544mv calm 3pm (day)> east
c dream $$
The main path in Drkshtyre Wood
| You are on a large open path in the middle of a huge red oak
| forest. There is an ancient feel to this place, as if the trees
| are actually alive and kicking. The feeling of strange eyes constantly
| watching is evident here. On the side of the trail, are large
f-f-@-f-f| border stones similar to large pearls.
| |
f |
| |
f |
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[Exits: east west]
A mushroom has grown to gigantic proportions here.
A carving dagger lies on the ground.
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.
An illusion of Aerin the Banker walks in.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<693hp 841m 543mv calm 3pm (day)> c dream $$
They aren't here.

<693hp 841m 543mv calm 3pm (day)> They aren't here.

<693hp 841m 543mv calm 3pm (day)> c dream $$
They aren't here.

<693hp 841m 543mv calm 3pm (day)> where $$
<PK> Conundo The main path in Drkshtyre Wood

<693hp 841m 543mv calm 3pm (day)> c dream $$
They aren't here.
Conundo walks in.
Honey the voluptuous orchid walks in.

<693hp 841m 543mv calm 3pm (day)> c dream $$
Conundo yells 'Die! Ethaac, you sorcerous dog!'
You failed to dreamstrike Conundo.
Conundo's cleave MUTILATES you!
Conundo swings wildly and misses you by a mile.
Conundo has a few scratches.

<652hp 811m 543mv aggressive 3pm (day)> east
c dream $$

Conundo winds himself up, preparing to cleave.
Conundo's thrust DISMEMBERS you!
Conundo blocks your attack and attempts to strike at the brief opening.
Conundo's riposte devastates you!
Conundo's riposte devastates an illusion of Aerin the Banker!
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha's bite MASSACRES Conundo!
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha's bite DISMEMBERS Conundo!
Conundo has some small wounds and bruises.

<564hp 811m 543mv aggressive 3pm (day)> c misdi $$
No way! You are still fighting!
Conundo uncoils and spins around, cleaving madly!
Conundo's windmill cleave === OBLITERATES === an illusion of the Wendigo Alpha!
Conundo's windmill cleave === OBLITERATES === an illusion of the Wendigo Alpha!
Conundo's windmill cleave DISMEMBERS an illusion of Aerin the Banker!
Conundo's windmill cleave MANGLES an illusion of Aerin the Banker!
Your prismatic ward emits a brilliant flash.
Your prismatic ward injures Conundo.
Conundo's windmill cleave *** DEVASTATES *** a sapling!
A sapling is DEAD!!
You hear a sapling's death cry.
An illusion of Aerin the Banker blows apart with a pop!
An illusion of Aerin the Banker's body disintegrates into dust.
Conundo sacrifices the corpse of a sapling to Lorne.
An illusion of Aerin the Banker stops following you.
Conundo has some small wounds and bruises.

<564hp 791m 543mv aggressive 3pm (day)> You failed to dreamstrike Conundo.
Conundo has some small wounds and bruises.

<564hp 761m 543mv aggressive 3pm (day)>
You awkwardly parry Conundo's cleave with a loud clang.
You deflect Conundo's cleave aside in an ungraceful parry.
Conundo parries your pierce.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha's bite MASSACRES Conundo!
Conundo has some small wounds and bruises.

<564hp 761m 543mv aggressive 3pm (day)>
Conundo's cleave MUTILATES you!
Your pierce decimates Conundo!
Conundo parries your pierce with an easy flourish.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha's bite MASSACRES Conundo!
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<525hp 761m 543mv aggressive 3pm (day)> c terr $$
Conundo suddenly looks lost.
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<525hp 726m 543mv aggressive 3pm (day)>
Conundo's cleave DISEMBOWELS you!
Conundo parries your pierce.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha's bite misses Conundo.
Conundo's riposte MANGLES an illusion of the Wendigo Alpha!
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<473hp 726m 543mv aggressive 3pm (day)>
Conundo winds himself up, preparing to cleave.
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<473hp 726m 543mv aggressive 3pm (day)> You send Conundo spiraling into an illusionary terrain.
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<473hp 686m 543mv aggressive 3pm (day)> order all rescue ethaac

You awkwardly parry Conundo's cleave with a loud clang.
Conundo's cleave DISEMBOWELS you!
Your pierce decimates Conundo!
Conundo stumbles and barely dodges your pierce.
Conundo uncoils and spins around, cleaving madly!
Conundo's windmill cleave *** DEVASTATES *** an illusion of the Wendigo Alpha!
Your prismatic ward emits a brilliant flash.
Your prismatic ward injures Conundo.
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<429hp 666m 543mv aggressive 3pm (day)>
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha disappears.
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<458hp 689m 549mv aggressive 4pm (day)> You have no followers here.
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<458hp 689m 549mv aggressive 4pm (day)>
Conundo's charge DISEMBOWELS you!
Conundo executes the form, strike of the cobra!
Conundo's charge *** DEMOLISHES *** you!
Your pierce decimates Conundo!
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<289hp 689m 549mv aggressive 4pm (day)> flee
You couldn't escape!
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<289hp 689m 549mv aggressive 4pm (day)> flee
You flee from combat!
The main path in Drkshtyre Wood
| You are on a large open path in the middle of a huge red oak
| forest. There is an ancient feel to this place, as if the
| trees are actually alive and kicking. The feeling of strange
| eyes constantly watching is evident here. On the side of the
f-f-@-f-f| trail, are large border stones similar to large pearls.
| |
f |
| |
f |
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[Exits: east west]
You see 2 of a carving dagger here.
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.

<289hp 689m 548mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
flee
The main path in Drkshtyre Wood
| You are on a large open path in the middle of a huge red
| oak forest. There is an ancient feel to this place, as if
| the trees are actually alive and kicking. The feeling of
| strange eyes constantly watching is evident here. On the
f-f-@-f-f| side of the trail, are large border stones similar to large
| | pearls.
f |
| |
f |
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[Exits: east south west well]
A brick well has been set up here.
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.

<289hp 689m 547mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
You aren't fighting anyone.

<289hp 689m 547mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
In Drkshtyre Wood
f | Black Oak trees are all around - it makes it extremely
| | difficult to move about. It is extremely dark and very
f | difficult to see. There is an ancient feel to this forest
| | - as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
f-f-@-f-f| of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
| | clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f |
| |
f |
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[Exits: east west]
A carving dagger lies on the ground.
A giant spider is here, waiting to suck your blood.
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.

<289hp 689m 546mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
west
In Drkshtyre Wood
f | Black Oak trees are all around - it makes it extremely
| | difficult to move about. It is extremely dark and very
f | difficult to see. There is an ancient feel to this forest
| | - as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
f-@-f-f| of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
|| clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f|
||
f|
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[Exits: east west]
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.

<289hp 689m 545mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
A large wooded path
f | You are on a large open path in the middle of a huge red
| | oak forest. There is an ancient feel to this place, as
f | if the trees are actually alive and kicking. The feeling
| | of strange eyes constantly watching is evident here. On
@-f-f| the side of the trail, are large border stones similar
| to large pearls.
|
|
|
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[Exits: north east up]
A pair of leather boots are here.
A small pine tree stands here.
A giant spider is here, waiting to suck your blood.
A giant spider is here, waiting to suck your blood.
A giant spider is here, waiting to suck your blood.

<289hp 689m 544mv aggressive 4pm (day)> c dup
Great red oaks loom overhead, blocking passage west.

<289hp 689m 544mv aggressive 4pm (day)> Great red oaks loom overhead, blocking passage west.

<289hp 689m 544mv aggressive 4pm (day)> An illusion of a wandering thief appears in a bright flash of light!
An illusion of a wandering thief looks at you with adoring eyes.
An illusion of a wandering thief now follows you.
Conundo walks in.
Honey the voluptuous orchid walks in.

<289hp 654m 544mv aggressive 4pm (day)>
You yell 'Help! I am being attacked by Conundo!'
Conundo swings wildly and misses you by a mile.
Conundo's charge DISEMBOWELS you!
Your pierce mauls Conundo.
Conundo manages to dodge your pierce with a lot of effort.
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<239hp 654m 544mv aggressive 4pm (day)> flee
You flee from combat!
In Drkshtyre Wood
f | Black Oak trees are all around - it makes it extremely
| | difficult to move about. It is extremely dark and very
f | difficult to see. There is an ancient feel to this forest
| | - as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
f-@-f-f| of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
|| clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f|
||
f|
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[Exits: east west]
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.

<239hp 654m 543mv aggressive 4pm (day)> east
In Drkshtyre Wood
f | Black Oak trees are all around - it makes it extremely
| | difficult to move about. It is extremely dark and very
f | difficult to see. There is an ancient feel to this forest
| | - as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
f-f-@-f-f| of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
| | clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f |
| |
f |
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[Exits: east west]
A carving dagger lies on the ground.
A giant spider is here, waiting to suck your blood.
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.

<239hp 654m 542mv aggressive 4pm (day)> east
The main path in Drkshtyre Wood
| You are on a large open path in the middle of a huge red
| oak forest. There is an ancient feel to this place, as if
| the trees are actually alive and kicking. The feeling of
| strange eyes constantly watching is evident here. On the
f-f-@-f-f| side of the trail, are large border stones similar to large
| | pearls.
f |
| |
f |
---------+

[Exits: east south west well]
A brick well has been set up here.
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.

<239hp 654m 541mv aggressive 4pm (day)> south
south
The Southern Path
| This wide trail is half grown over with grass and weeds,
| yet remains obvious to the traveler with a skilled eye.
f-f-f-f-f| A thick set of bushes lines the path on either side,
| | many decorated with small red berries. Ever present are
@ | the sounds of cracking branches and shifting leaves.
| |
f f|
| ||
f-f-f-f-f|
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[Exits: north south]
A treant elder is here, trying to teach you the ways of nature.

<239hp 654m 540mv aggressive 4pm (day)> south
The Southern Path
f-f-f-f-f| This wide trail is half grown over with grass and weeds,
| | yet remains obvious to the traveler with a skilled eye. A
f | thick set of bushes lines the path on either side, many decorated
| | with small red berries. Ever present are the sounds of cracking
@ f| branches and shifting leaves.
| ||
f-f-f-f-f|
| |
f |
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[Exits: north south]
A carving dagger lies on the ground.
A treant elder is here, trying to teach you the ways of nature.

<239hp 654m 539mv aggressive 4pm (day)> south
A Path Intersection
f | Coming together at this point are two trails, forming a four-way
| | junction in the forest. In the very center is a large tree
f f| stump with several markings carved into it. The giant oak
| || trees seem to rise to the sky. Their dark brown branches
f-f-@-f-f| disseminate in all directions, reaching across the paths
| | to bring shade to the vast forest.
f |
| |
f-f-f |
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[Exits: north east south west]
A carving dagger lies on the ground.
Crystalline jewels are beset within this golden crown.
A handful of sticky black sludge has been dropped here.
A pristine weapon is lodged into a big stone here.
A crystal ooze sloshes about.
A treant elder is here, trying to teach you the ways of nature.
A treant adult is here, taking care of the young.
An ogre stands here waiting to bash your face in.

<239hp 654m 538mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
west
The Southern Path
f f| This wide trail is half grown over with grass and weeds, yet
| || remains obvious to the traveler with a skilled eye. A thick
f-f-f-f-f| set of bushes lines the path on either side, many decorated
| | with small red berries. Ever present are the sounds of cracking
@ | branches and shifting leaves.
| |
f-f-f |
|
|
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[Exits: north south]
A small pine tree stands here.
A pair of silk gloves have been left here.
A simple metal band lies here.
A treant elder is here, trying to teach you the ways of nature.

<239hp 654m 537mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
The bushes here are lined with tiny, jewel-like red berries.

<239hp 654m 537mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
The bushes here are lined with tiny, jewel-like red berries.

<239hp 654m 537mv aggressive 4pm (day)> The bushes here are lined with tiny, jewel-like red berries.

<239hp 654m 537mv aggressive 4pm (day)> south
The bushes here are lined with tiny, jewel-like red berries.

<239hp 654m 537mv aggressive 4pm (day)> The Southern Path
f-f-f-f-f| This wide trail is half grown over with grass and weeds, yet
| | remains obvious to the traveler with a skilled eye. A thick
f | set of bushes lines the path on either side, many decorated
| | with small red berries. Ever present are the sounds of cracking
f-f-@ | branches and shifting leaves.
|
|
|
|
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[Exits: north west]
A basic unadorned cravat lies here.
Crystalline jewels are beset within this golden crown.
A handful of sticky black sludge has been dropped here.
A stone outcropping with traces of ore is here.
A treant elder is here, trying to teach you the ways of nature.
An ogre stands here waiting to bash your face in.

<239hp 654m 536mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
west
The Southern Path
f-f-f-f-f| This wide trail is half grown over with grass and weeds,
| | yet remains obvious to the traveler with a skilled eye.
f | A thick set of bushes lines the path on either side, many
| | decorated with small red berries. Ever present are the sounds
f-f-@-f | of cracking branches and shifting leaves.
|
|
|
|
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[Exits: east west]
A treant elder is here, trying to teach you the ways of nature.
An ogre stands here waiting to bash your face in.

<239hp 654m 535mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
The Southern Path
f-f-f| This wide trail is half grown over with grass and weeds,
|| yet remains obvious to the traveler with a skilled eye.
f f| A thick set of bushes lines the path on either side, many
| || decorated with small red berries. Ever present are the
f-f-@-f-f| sounds of cracking branches and shifting leaves.
|
|
|
|
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[Exits: east west]
A small pine tree stands here.
A crystal ooze sloshes about.
A treant elder is here, trying to teach you the ways of nature.
An ogre stands here waiting to bash your face in.

<239hp 654m 534mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
The Southern Path
| This wide trail is half grown over with grass and weeds,
| yet remains obvious to the traveler with a skilled eye.
f-f | A thick set of bushes lines the path on either side, many
| | decorated with small red berries. Ever present are the
f-f-@-f-f| sounds of cracking branches and shifting leaves.
|
|
|
|
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[Exits: east west]
A long polearm with a curved blade is here.
A treant elder is here, trying to teach you the ways of nature.
An ogre stands here waiting to bash your face in.

<239hp 654m 533mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
A Small Clearing
| Two paths intersect here, one leading north, and the other
| heading east and west. Many of the trees have been cleared
f-f-f | away, and evidence of past campsites is strewn about.
| | Sunlight trickles through the branches of the towering
f-@-f-f| oak trees and the patches of light dance upon the dusty
| ground as the calm winds rustle the bright green leaves
| high above.
|
|
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[Exits: north east west]
A leather bracer with mystic symbols sits here.
A glowering Defiler is here.
(White Aura) A treant guardian is here, protecting its home.

<239hp 654m 532mv aggressive 4pm (day)> east
Thick Trees
| Surrounding you in all directions except to the east,
| are the massive oak trees that are seen throughout the
f-f-f-f | forest. They are especially close together, making travel
| | through them impossible. Piles of fallen branches lay
@-f-f| all around you, their colors appearing darker in the shaded
| grounds. A breeze is quite evident here, bringing cool
| air from the west.
|
|
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[Exits: east south]
Some heavy gauntlets lie here.
A pair of leather boots are here.
A cravat stamped with a smeared insignia lies here.
A leather belt is here.
An enormous lunchbox has befallen the corpse of some poor soul.
The fattest of the ogres is here, ruling over all ogredom.

<239hp 654m 531mv aggressive 4pm (day)> north
A Small Clearing
| Two paths intersect here, one leading north, and the other
| heading east and west. Many of the trees have been cleared
f-f-f | away, and evidence of past campsites is strewn about.
| | Sunlight trickles through the branches of the towering
f-@-f-f| oak trees and the patches of light dance upon the dusty
| ground as the calm winds rustle the bright green leaves
| high above.
|
|
---------+

[Exits: north east west]
A leather bracer with mystic symbols sits here.
A glowering Defiler is here.
(White Aura) A treant guardian is here, protecting its home.

<239hp 654m 530mv aggressive 4pm (day)> The backtrail
| Trees unlike you've every seen before stand all around
| you. They are a shiny gold in color and seem alive to
| the touch. There is an ancient feel to this forest -
| as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
f-f-@ | of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
| | clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f-f-f-f|
|
|
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[Exits: south west]
A treant elder is here, trying to teach you the ways of nature.
A forest ettin sulks here in the shadows.

<239hp 654m 529mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
west
The backtrail
| Trees unlike you've every seen before stand all around
| you. They are a shiny gold in color and seem alive to
| the touch. There is an ancient feel to this forest -
| as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
f-f-@-f | of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
| | clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f-f-f|
|
|
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[Exits: east west]

<239hp 654m 528mv aggressive 4pm (day)> The backtrail
| Trees unlike you've every seen before stand all around
| you. They are a shiny gold in color and seem alive to
| the touch. There is an ancient feel to this forest -
| as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
f-f-@-f-f| of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
|| clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f-f|
|
|
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[Exits: east west]
You see 14 of a mammoth morning-star here.
A small pine tree stands here.
A forest ettin sulks here in the shadows.

<239hp 654m 527mv aggressive 4pm (day)> c dup
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha appears in a blurred light!
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha looks at you with indifferent eyes.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha now follows you.

<239hp 619m 527mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
west
west
The backtrail
f | Trees unlike you've every seen before stand all around
| | you. They are a shiny gold in color and seem alive to
f | the touch. There is an ancient feel to this forest -
| | as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
f-f-@-f-f| of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
| clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
|
|
|
---------+

[Exits: east west]
A carving dagger lies on the ground.
A glowering Defiler is here.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<239hp 619m 526mv aggressive 4pm (day)> The backtrail
f | Trees unlike you've every seen before stand all around
| | you. They are a shiny gold in color and seem alive to
f | the touch. There is an ancient feel to this forest -
| | as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
f-@-f-f| of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
| clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
|
|
|
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[Exits: east west]
You see 3 of a big bone spear here.
A forest ettin sulks here in the shadows.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<239hp 619m 525mv aggressive 4pm (day)> west
The backtrail
f | Trees unlike you've every seen before stand all around
| | you. They are a shiny gold in color and seem alive to
f | the touch. There is an ancient feel to this forest -
| | as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
@-f-f| of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
| clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
|
|
|
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[Exits: north east]
A stone outcropping with traces of ore is here.
A glowering Defiler is here.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<239hp 619m 524mv aggressive 4pm (day)> You collide into the embrace of several trees of living gold.

<239hp 619m 524mv aggressive 4pm (day)> north
The backtrail
f | Trees unlike you've every seen before stand all around
| | you. They are a shiny gold in color and seem alive to
f | the touch. There is an ancient feel to this forest -
| | as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
@ | of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
| | clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f-f-f|
|
|
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[Exits: north south]
You see 6 of a mammoth morning-star here.
A forest ettin sulks here in the shadows.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<239hp 619m 523mv aggressive 4pm (day)> north
The backtrail
f-f-f| Trees unlike you've every seen before stand all around
| || you. They are a shiny gold in color and seem alive to
f f| the touch. There is an ancient feel to this forest -
| || as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
@ f| of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
| | clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f |
| |
f-f-f|
---------+

[Exits: north south]
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<239hp 619m 522mv aggressive 4pm (day)> north
The backtrail
f| Trees unlike you've every seen before stand all around you.
|| They are a shiny gold in color and seem alive to the touch.
f-f-f| There is an ancient feel to this forest - as if this wooded
| || dell has been around since the beginning of time. In the
@ f| distance, you hear a battle cry and the clashing of metal,
| || wood, and fire.
f f|
| |
f |
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[Exits: north south]
You see 5 of a big bone spear here.
A forest ettin sulks here in the shadows.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<239hp 619m 521mv aggressive 4pm (day)> north
The backtrail
f| Trees unlike you've every seen before stand all around
|| you. They are a shiny gold in color and seem alive to
f| the touch. There is an ancient feel to this forest -
|| as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
@-f-f| of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
| || clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f f|
| ||
f f|
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[Exits: east south]
A glowering Defiler is here.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<239hp 619m 520mv aggressive 4pm (day)>
The white aura around your body fades.

<268hp 649m 549mv aggressive 5pm (day)> north
You collide into the embrace of several trees of living gold.

<268hp 649m 549mv aggressive 5pm (day)> east
east
The backtrail
f | Trees unlike you've every seen before stand all around
| | you. They are a shiny gold in color and seem alive to
f | the touch. There is an ancient feel to this forest -
| | as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
f-@-f | of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
| | | clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f f |
| | |
f f-f|
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[Exits: east west]
A long polearm with a curved blade is here.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 548mv aggressive 5pm (day)> east
The innermost thickets
f | A sudden break in the forest looms around you. The trees
| | here are dead or cut down. The magical feeling is lost
f | as you sense desperateness in the air. You hear beings
| | walking in armor in the distance.
f-f-@ |
| | |
f f |
| | |
f f-f-f|
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[Exits: north south west]
A cap lies on the ground.
A pair of silk gloves have been left here.
(White Aura) A treant guardian is here, protecting its home.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 547mv aggressive 5pm (day)> Charred stumps spattered with dried blood prevent passage east.
Conundo yells 'Fist of War, guide my blade for the fallen!'

<268hp 649m 547mv aggressive 5pm (day)> quaf pur
You quaff a purple potion.
You aren't blind.
You are surrounded by a white aura.

<268hp 649m 547mv aggressive 5pm (day)> where $$
<PK> Conundo The main path in Drkshtyre Wood

<268hp 649m 547mv aggressive 5pm (day)> south
The innermost thickets
f | A sudden break in the forest looms around you. The trees here
| | are dead or cut down. The magical feeling is lost as you sense
f-f-f | desperateness in the air. You hear beings walking in armor in
| | | the distance.
f @ |
| | |
f f-f-f|
| |
f |
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[Exits: north south]
A jagged dagger is here.
A carving dagger lies on the ground.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 546mv aggressive 5pm (day)> south
The innermost thickets
f-f-f | A sudden break in the forest looms around you. The trees
| | | here are dead or cut down. The magical feeling is lost
f f | as you sense desperateness in the air. You hear beings
| | | walking in armor in the distance.
f @-f-f|
|
|
|
|
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[Exits: north east]
An ogre stands here waiting to bash your face in.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 545mv aggressive 5pm (day)> east
A thin trail
f-f | The trail suddenly becomes patchy and gradually begins
| | to disappear under the intense vegetation. Dirt hills
f | that give shelter to hundreds of beetle like creatures
| | sprout relentless from the ground. These are the primary
f-@-f-f| bottom dwellers of this forest - feeding on decayed and
| dead animals.
|
|
|
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[Exits: east west]
A treant adult is here, taking care of the young.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 544mv aggressive 5pm (day)> east
A thin trail
f | The trail suddenly becomes patchy and gradually begins
| | to disappear under the intense vegetation. Dirt hills
f | that give shelter to hundreds of beetle like creatures
| | sprout relentless from the ground. These are the primary
f-f-@-f-f| bottom dwellers of this forest - feeding on decayed and
|| dead animals.
f|
|
|
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[Exits: east west]
A crystal ooze sloshes about.
A treant adult is here, taking care of the young.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 543mv aggressive 5pm (day)> east
A thin trail
| The trail suddenly becomes patchy and gradually begins
| to disappear under the intense vegetation. Dirt hills
| that give shelter to hundreds of beetle like creatures
| sprout relentless from the ground. These are the primary
f-f-@-f | bottom dwellers of this forest - feeding on decayed and
| | dead animals.
f-f|
|
|
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[Exits: east west]
A carving dagger lies on the ground.
A stone outcropping with traces of ore is here.
A treant adult is here, taking care of the young.
An ogre stands here waiting to bash your face in.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 542mv aggressive 5pm (day)> east
A thin trail
| The trail suddenly becomes patchy and gradually begins
| to disappear under the intense vegetation. Dirt hills
| that give shelter to hundreds of beetle like creatures
| sprout relentless from the ground. These are the primary
f-f-@ | bottom dwellers of this forest - feeding on decayed and
| | dead animals.
f-f-f|
|
|
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[Exits: south west]
A treant adult is here, taking care of the young.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 541mv aggressive 5pm (day)> south
east
A thin trail
| The trail suddenly becomes patchy and gradually begins
| to disappear under the intense vegetation. Dirt hills
f-f-f | that give shelter to hundreds of beetle like creatures
| | sprout relentless from the ground. These are the primary
@-f-f| bottom dwellers of this forest - feeding on decayed and
| dead animals.
|
|
|
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[Exits: north east]
A handful of sticky black sludge has been dropped here.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 540mv aggressive 5pm (day)> east
A thin trail
f| The trail suddenly becomes patchy and gradually begins
|| to disappear under the intense vegetation. Dirt hills
f-f f| that give shelter to hundreds of beetle like creatures
| || sprout relentless from the ground. These are the primary
f-@-f-f| bottom dwellers of this forest - feeding on decayed and
|| dead animals.
f|
||
f-f-f|
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[Exits: east west]
Crystalline jewels are beset within this golden crown.
A handful of sticky black sludge has been dropped here.
A pair of silk gloves have been left here.
An awkwardly folded cuff lies here.
(White Aura) A muscular ranger is here, taking care of the plants around him.
A treant adult is here, taking care of the young.
An ogre stands here waiting to bash your face in.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 539mv aggressive 5pm (day)> The Pathway Wedge
f | The path becomes noticeably smaller and less dense here.
| | The dirt is more beaten down and is somewhat covered with
f f | decaying leaves. Boot prints can be seen scarcely as you
| | | walk. The sunlight can be seen for the first time in a
f-f-@-f-f| while through the open canopy of the forest.
| |
f |
| |
f-f-f-f |
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[Exits: east west]
You see 10 of a pair of dragonwing spidersilk gloves here.
A ring with a clumsy stud on it lies here.
An awkwardly folded cuff lies here.
You see 2 of a ruby-red gloves here.
A pile of padded leather is here.
A plain cuff lies here.
A pile of leather is here.
A basic unadorned cravat lies here.
A chieftain's sceptre is here.
You see 2 of a pair of translucent boots here.
You see 2 of a carving dagger here.
A pair of leather boots are here.
A crystal ooze sloshes about.
A crystal ooze sloshes about.
A treant adult is here, taking care of the young.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 538mv aggressive 5pm (day)> east
A Path Intersection
f | Coming together at this point are two trails, forming a four-way
| | junction in the forest. In the very center is a large tree
f f| stump with several markings carved into it. The giant oak
| || trees seem to rise to the sky. Their dark brown branches
f-f-@-f-f| disseminate in all directions, reaching across the paths
| | to bring shade to the vast forest.
f |
| |
f-f-f |
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[Exits: north east south west]
A carving dagger lies on the ground.
Crystalline jewels are beset within this golden crown.
A handful of sticky black sludge has been dropped here.
A pristine weapon is lodged into a big stone here.
A crystal ooze sloshes about.
A treant elder is here, trying to teach you the ways of nature.
A treant adult is here, taking care of the young.
An ogre stands here waiting to bash your face in.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 537mv aggressive 5pm (day)> north
north
The Southern Path
f-f-f-f-f| This wide trail is half grown over with grass and weeds,
| | yet remains obvious to the traveler with a skilled eye. A
f | thick set of bushes lines the path on either side, many decorated
| | with small red berries. Ever present are the sounds of cracking
@ f| branches and shifting leaves.
| ||
f-f-f-f-f|
| |
f |
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[Exits: north south]
A carving dagger lies on the ground.
A treant elder is here, trying to teach you the ways of nature.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 536mv aggressive 5pm (day)> The Southern Path
| This wide trail is half grown over with grass and weeds,
| yet remains obvious to the traveler with a skilled eye.
f-f-f-f-f| A thick set of bushes lines the path on either side,
| | many decorated with small red berries. Ever present are
@ | the sounds of cracking branches and shifting leaves.
| |
f f|
| ||
f-f-f-f-f|
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[Exits: north south]
A treant elder is here, trying to teach you the ways of nature.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 535mv aggressive 5pm (day)> c dream $$
They aren't here.

<268hp 649m 535mv aggressive 5pm (day)> c dream $$
They aren't here.

<268hp 649m 535mv aggressive 5pm (day)> where $$
<PK> Conundo In Drkshtyre Wood

<268hp 649m 535mv aggressive 5pm (day)> north
The main path in Drkshtyre Wood
| You are on a large open path in the middle of a huge red
| oak forest. There is an ancient feel to this place, as if
| the trees are actually alive and kicking. The feeling of
| strange eyes constantly watching is evident here. On the
f-f-@-f-f| side of the trail, are large border stones similar to large
| | pearls.
f |
| |
f |
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[Exits: east south west well]
A brick well has been set up here.
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 534mv aggressive 5pm (day)> west
In Drkshtyre Wood
f | Black Oak trees are all around - it makes it extremely
| | difficult to move about. It is extremely dark and very
f | difficult to see. There is an ancient feel to this forest
| | - as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
f-f-@-f-f| of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
| | clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f |
| |
f |
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[Exits: east west]
A carving dagger lies on the ground.
A giant spider is here, waiting to suck your blood.
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 533mv aggressive 5pm (day)> c dream $$
They aren't here.

<268hp 649m 533mv aggressive 5pm (day)> c dream $$
They aren't here.

<268hp 649m 533mv aggressive 5pm (day)> where $$
<PK> Conundo In Drkshtyre Wood

<268hp 649m 533mv aggressive 5pm (day)> west
In Drkshtyre Wood
f | Black Oak trees are all around - it makes it extremely
| | difficult to move about. It is extremely dark and very
f | difficult to see. There is an ancient feel to this forest
| | - as if this wooded dell has been around since the beginning
f-@-f-f| of time. In the distance, you hear a battle cry and the
|| clashing of metal, wood, and fire.
f|
||
f|
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[Exits: east west]
(Charmed) A voluptuous orchid is here, crawling behind its owner.
Conundo the Freak Accident is here.
A sapling is here, trying to find sunlight.
An illusion of the Wendigo Alpha walks in.

<268hp 649m 532mv aggressive 5pm (day)> c dream $$
c dream $$
Conundo yells 'Die! Ethaac, you sorcerous dog!'
You refract your spell, leaving residual energy hanging in the air.
You failed to dreamstrike Conundo.
You deflect Conundo's cleave aside in an ungraceful parry.
Conundo's cleave DISEMBOWELS you!
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<218hp 619m 532mv aggressive 5pm (day)>
Conundo's cleave DISEMBOWELS you!
Conundo executes the form, strike of the cobra!
Conundo's cleave *** DEVASTATES *** you!
Conundo dances around your pierce, easily dodging it.
Conundo parries your pierce.
An illusion of a wandering thief's punch DISEMBOWELS Conundo!
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<19hp 619m 532mv aggressive 5pm (day)>
Conundo raises aloft 'Vaelsram', the Blade of Conquerors for a mighty overhead attack!
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<19hp 619m 532mv aggressive 5pm (day)> c misdi $$

You awkwardly parry Conundo's thrust with a loud clang.
Conundo's charge misses you.
Conundo thrusts your pierce aside in a skillful parry.
An illusion of a wandering thief's punch DISEMBOWELS Conundo!
An illusion of a wandering thief's punch DISMEMBERS Conundo!
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<19hp 619m 532mv aggressive 5pm (day)>
Conundo's overhead crush collides with your protective shield.
Conundo's overhead crush misses you.
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<19hp 619m 532mv aggressive 5pm (day)> You failed to dreamstrike Conundo.
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<19hp 589m 532mv aggressive 5pm (day)>
An illusion of a wandering thief's kick misses Conundo.
Conundo has quite a few wounds.

<19hp 589m 532mv aggressive 5pm (day)> flee

Conundo's cleave DISEMBOWELS you!
An illusion of a wandering thief's punch DISEMBOWELS Conundo!
You have yielded to Conundo.
[WARLORD] the Juggernaut: 'Conundo has claimed victory over Ethaac.'
[WARLORD] the Juggernaut: 'The duel lasted 1 minute and 55 seconds.'
You slip unconscious as Conundo stops short of a killing blow.
You have been mortally wounded!!
You are too hurt to do anything for a while.