east and west, with important shops upon them.
[Exits: north east south west]
A magnificent fountain of water flows here.
(White Aura) A female citizen of the town saunters about.
<113/388hp 279/564m 323/360mv 20532tnl>
You aren't fighting anyone.
<113/388hp 279/564m 323/360mv 20532tnl>
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Yilhet Road
You are travelling down a smaller road which branches off from Celestyn
Street. It is equally as expensively laden with cobblestones, whitewashes
and polished until they shine. To the east the road continues, while back
west takes you back onto the main street. The air here is quite thin and
chilly, with a light breeze blowing in from above to the east.
[Exits: east west]
<113/388hp 279/564m 321/360mv 20532tnl>
Yilhet Road
You have reached the end of Yilhet Road. There are various shops all
around you. Pounding noises from inside the smithy come from the north,
while to the south, you can hear what sounds like a hammer hitting an anvil.
The road continues back westwards heading towards Celestyn Street. The air
is thin here and yet not unpleasant.
[Exits: north east south west]
An avian cityguard is here, protecting the town from intruders.
(White Aura) A male citizen of the town is wandering around.
<113/388hp 279/564m 319/360mv 20532tnl>
You are standing at the entrance of a huge town. A pair of enormous
gates adorned with gems and fine jewels have been left wide open in
invitation. As you look around, you realize that the inhabitants of this
place must be wealthy indeed.. Few places in Thera contain such beautiful
and huge buildings. Yilhet Road is to the west of here, while eastwards a
trail leads down the mountainside.
[Exits: north east south west]
(White Aura) A male citizen of the town is wandering around.
<113/388hp 279/564m 317/360mv 20532tnl>
You are on an old trail winding down the mountainside. It has been well
trodden from the traffic passing over it, and flattened. It looks more like
a groove cut out of the forest than a path. Ferns and long grass grows at
the sides of the trail, and to the north and south a thick blanket of trees
covers the mountain. The only routes passable are west and downwards.
[Exits: west down]
<113/388hp 279/564m 315/360mv 20532tnl>
You quaff a purple potion.
You aren't blind.
You are surrounded by a white aura.
<113/388hp 279/564m 315/360mv 20532tnl>
You are affected by the following:
Spell: armor : modifies ac by -20 for 18 hours
Spell: detect invis : lasts for 18 hours
Spell: protection : modifies save_vs_spell by -1 for 13 hours
Spell: sanctuary : lasts for 1 hours
Skill: drained : modifies strength by 0 for 1 hours
: modifies constitution by 0 for 1 hours
Skill: unholy armor : modifies ac by -123 permanently
<113/388hp 279/564m 315/360mv 20532tnl>
Players near you:
<PK> Hirann Celestyn Street
<PK> Grendas A Trail down the Mountainside
<113/388hp 279/564m 315/360mv 20532tnl>
They aren't here.
<113/388hp 279/564m 315/360mv 20532tnl>
Players near you:
<PK> Grendas A Trail down the Mountainside
<113/388hp 279/564m 315/360mv 20532tnl>
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The East Gate of the Town of Liberty
You are standing at the entrance of a huge town. A pair of enormous
gates adorned with gems and fine jewels have been left wide open in
invitation. As you look around, you realize that the inhabitants of this
place must be wealthy indeed.. Few places in Thera contain such beautiful
and huge buildings. Yilhet Road is to the west of here, while eastwards a
trail leads down the mountainside.
[Exits: north east south west]
(White Aura) A male citizen of the town is wandering around.
<113/388hp 279/564m 313/360mv 20532tnl>
Yilhet Road
You have reached the end of Yilhet Road. There are various shops all
around you. Pounding noises from inside the smithy come from the north,
while to the south, you can hear what sounds like a hammer hitting an anvil.
The road continues back westwards heading towards Celestyn Street. The air
is thin here and yet not unpleasant.
[Exits: north east south west]
An avian cityguard is here, protecting the town from intruders.
(White Aura) A male citizen of the town is wandering around.
<116/388hp 280/564m 313/360mv 20532tnl>
Yilhet Road
You are travelling down a smaller road which branches off from Celestyn
Street. It is equally as expensively laden with cobblestones, whitewashes
and polished until they shine. To the east the road continues, while back
west takes you back onto the main street. The air here is quite thin and
chilly, with a light breeze blowing in from above to the east.
[Exits: east west]
<116/388hp 280/564m 311/360mv 20532tnl>
w
Players near you:
<PK> Grendas Yilhet Road
<116/388hp 280/564m 311/360mv 20532tnl>
You are travelling on the main road of the town of Liberty. The road has
been well looked after and paved with bright white cobblestones. There is a
strange magical quality to its perfectly preserved surface. To the north
you see the entryway to a large castle. Smaller roads lead off to the
east and west, with important shops upon them.
[Exits: north east south west]
A magnificent fountain of water flows here.
(White Aura) A female citizen of the town saunters about.
<116/388hp 280/564m 287/360mv 20532tnl>
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Celestyn Street
You are on the main street of the town. The road has been paved with
cobblestones, delicately painted white and swept clean. It looks almost as
if nobody has even ever set foot on it. To the west is the alchemist's
store, while north and south continues along Celestyn Street. The fresh
mountain air here is very warm and carries a calming scent upon it.
[Exits: north south west]
An avian cityguard is here, protecting the town from intruders.
(White Aura) A male citizen of the town is wandering around.
An avian cityguard is here, protecting the town from intruders.
<116/388hp 280/564m 285/360mv 20532tnl>
Celestyn Street
You are travelling down the main street of the town. The road you walk
along is very wide, created with cobblestones painted a brilliant white.
The fresh mountain air that breezes through this place makes it a very
pleasant journey. To the east and west you see huge buildings. Beautiful
music comes from within them. Celestyn street continues to the north and
south. In the distance to the north you see a tall castle.
[Exits: north east south west]
(White Aura) A female citizen of the town saunters about.
<116/388hp 280/564m 283/360mv 20532tnl>
wher
Celestyn Street
You are travelling down a huge street. There is vast amounts of open
space all around you, emphasising a lack of citizens wandering around the
town. Perhaps they themselves adventure in far off lands. The town has
obviously been left well guarded and in tidy shape. To the west, you see a
small store. The smell of fresh fruit breezes in from its direction.
[Exits: north south west]
A long polearm with a curved blade is here.
(White Aura) A male citizen of the town is wandering around.
(White Aura) A female citizen of the town saunters about.
<116/388hp 280/564m 281/360mv 20532tnl>
The South Gate of the Town of Liberty
You are standing at the entrance of a huge town. A pair of enormous
gates adorned with gems and fine jewels have been left wide open in
invitation. As you look around, you realize that the inhabitants of this
place must be wealthy indeed.. Few places in Thera contain such beautiful
and huge buildings. Celestyn Street runs north of here while to the south
there is a trail leading down the mountainside.
[Exits: north south]
<116/388hp 280/564m 279/360mv 20532tnl>
Players near you:
<PK> Grendas The South Gate of the Town of Liberty
<116/388hp 280/564m 279/360mv 20532tnl>
You are standing at the top of the mountain. The air here is so thin it
leaves you gasping for breath. A chilly wind blows in from the east. It
bites your shoulders as it passes by. To the north you see what seems to be
the entrance to a city, while a trail leads down the mountain towards the
plains north of Seringale. It is very well travelled.
[Exits: north down]
<116/388hp 280/564m 275/360mv 20532tnl>
You are on an old trail on the mountain between the gates of the town and
the vast plains north of Seringale. Fresh mountain air flows around you
creating a light breeze. The trail is made up of slate and small grey
stones that have scattered haphazardly around. At the sides of the trail
small tufts of green grass cultivate.
[Exits: up down]
<116/388hp 280/564m 269/360mv 20532tnl>
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Leaping off the mountain won't do anyone any good.
<116/388hp 280/564m 269/360mv 20532tnl>
Leaping off the mountain won't do anyone any good.
<116/388hp 280/564m 269/360mv 20532tnl>
Base of Mount Saidain
You are at the base of a large mountain which towers over Ofcol. Far off
to the south you see the faint lights of Seringale. An old path continues
winding slowly up the mountain, its old worn surface well trodden and very
rough. The path leads up towards an ancient town occupied by avians that
have held the mountain for a millennium.
[Exits: south up]
<116/388hp 280/564m 263/360mv 20532tnl>
Players near you:
<PK> Grendas Base of Mount Saidain
<116/388hp 280/564m 263/360mv 20532tnl>
You are walking in the steep foothills. It is rather hard to move here. To
the north, the mountains tower over you. Pine trees grow here.
[Exits: north east south west]
Aruncus the Druid is walking around here, searching for herbs.
<116/388hp 280/564m 258/360mv 20532tnl>
wher
Grassy foothills
You walk in the grassy foothills north of the plains. The wind is rough.
To the north are the foothills and mountains.
[Exits: north south west]
<116/388hp 280/564m 254/360mv 20532tnl>
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Players near you:
<PK> Grendas Grassy foothills
<116/388hp 280/564m 254/360mv 20532tnl>
Grassy plains
You walk in some grassy plains. The wind is strong and rough. To the north
are the foothills and mountains.
[Exits: north east south west]
<116/388hp 280/564m 250/360mv 20532tnl>
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Gallow hill
You walk in the grassy plains. On this little hill you can make out two
wooden frames with something swinging underneath. In the shadows, you
spot a sign.
[Exits: north east south west]
The disfigured corpse of Harlen hangs from the gallows.
(White Aura) A black veiled female figure waits here patiently.
<116/388hp 280/564m 246/360mv 20532tnl>
You are walking on a path situated in the rough plains. You feel the
strong winds blow through your hair. The path continues east, north and
west to the plains.
[Exits: north east south west]
A fearless adventurer is here asking for a group to explore Haon Dor.
<116/388hp 280/564m 243/360mv 20532tnl>
wher
Outside the North Gate
You are outside the North Gate of Seringale. Before you is a great wall.
It is made of huge slabs of white stones with various figures of birds,
beasts, and dragons carved into it. The great wall soars over your head
at over 30 spans tall. You see the beginnings of a grass field to the
north and the entrance into the city of Seringale to the south.
[Exits: north (south)]
Hirann the Warrior of Defence is here.
<116/388hp 280/564m 241/360mv 20532tnl>
<116/388hp 280/564m 241/360mv 20532tnl>
<116/388hp 280/564m 241/360mv 20532tnl>
<PK> Hirann Outside the North Gate
<PK> Grendas Outside the North Gate
<116/388hp 280/564m 241/360mv 20532tnl>
Hirann yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Grendas!'
Your whip devastates Hirann!
Hirann looks pretty hurt.
<116/388hp 280/564m 241/360mv 20532tnl>
Your whip misses Hirann.
Hirann's stab wounds you.
You awkwardly parry Hirann's stab with a loud clang.
Hirann looks pretty hurt.
<98/388hp 281/564m 246/360mv 20532tnl>
Your iceball === OBLITERATES === Hirann!
Hirann is DEAD!!
You hear Hirann's death cry.
<98/388hp 231/564m 246/360mv 20532tnl>
You get 2257 gold coins from the corpse of Hirann.
<98/388hp 231/564m 246/360mv 20532tnl>
You tell Hirann 'Fool.'
<98/388hp 231/564m 246/360mv 20532tnl>
The corpse of Hirann holds:
(Glowing) a blood candle
a Hell-Spear
a pair of black-tear boots
a red dragon torso
some arm plates of dark oak
a pair of dark oak gauntlets
some dark oak leg plates
( 2) a Red Claw signet ring
a black ironsword
(Glowing) an ethereal shield
an emerald-green sharkskin belt
a dragonwing sharkskin belt
a set of golden javelins (20)
a throwing axe
a pair of raw hide leggings
( 2) a teeth necklace
a bear-skin cloak
( 2) an enchanted leather bracer
a purple potion
a key of ice
a clear potion
<98/388hp 231/564m 246/360mv 20532tnl>
You can't carry that much weight.
<100/388hp 232/564m 247/360mv 20532tnl>
You are carrying:
a scroll of armor
(Glowing) an ethereal shield
a colossal forked voulge
the Red DragonOrb
a steel key
a clear potion
a potion of weapon freeing
a seashell ring
(Glowing) a holy symbol
a tin canteen
a mysterious bag of the Magi
<100/388hp 232/564m 247/360mv 20532tnl>
Players near you:
Hirann The Main Street
<PK> Grendas Outside the North Gate
<100/388hp 232/564m 247/360mv 20532tnl>
Hirann crawls in.
<100/388hp 232/564m 247/360mv 20532tnl>
Hirann gets a blood candle from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a Hell-Spear from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a pair of black-tear boots from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a red dragon torso from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets some arm plates of dark oak from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a pair of dark oak gauntlets from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets some dark oak leg plates from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a Red Claw signet ring from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a black ironsword from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets an ethereal shield from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets an emerald-green sharkskin belt from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a dragonwing sharkskin belt from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a set of golden javelins from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a throwing axe from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a Red Claw signet ring from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a pair of raw hide leggings from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a teeth necklace from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a bear-skin cloak from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a teeth necklace from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets an enchanted leather bracer from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a purple potion from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets an enchanted leather bracer from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a key of ice from the corpse of Hirann.
Hirann gets a clear potion from the corpse of Hirann.
<100/388hp 232/564m 247/360mv 20532tnl>
You drop an ethereal shield.
<100/388hp 232/564m 247/360mv 20532tnl>
The night is about to end.
The white aura around your body fades.
You don't feel as drained.
<101/388hp 233/564m 252/360mv 20532tnl>
Hirann holds a clear potion in his hand.
Hirann wears an enchanted leather bracer around his left wrist.
Hirann wears an enchanted leather bracer around his right wrist.
Hirann wears a teeth necklace around his neck.
Hirann wraps a bear-skin cloak about his body.
Hirann wears a teeth necklace around his neck.
Hirann wears a pair of raw hide leggings on his legs.
Hirann wears a Red Claw signet ring on his left finger.
Hirann wields a throwing axe.
Hirann fastens a dragonwing sharkskin belt about his waist.
Hirann stops holding a clear potion in his hand.
Hirann wears an ethereal shield as a shield.
Hirann readies a set of golden javelins behind his shield.
Hirann wears a Red Claw signet ring on his right finger.
Hirann slips a pair of dark oak gauntlets onto his hands.
Hirann wears some arm plates of dark oak on his arms.
Hirann wears a red dragon torso over his torso.
Hirann wears a pair of black-tear boots on his feet.
Hirann lights a blood candle.
You get an ethereal shield.
<101/388hp 233/564m 252/360mv 20532tnl>
Outside the North Gate
You are outside the North Gate of Seringale. Before you is a great wall.
It is made of huge slabs of white stones with various figures of birds,
beasts, and dragons carved into it. The great wall soars over your head
at over 30 spans tall. You see the beginnings of a grass field to the
north and the entrance into the city of Seringale to the south.
[Exits: north (south)]
The corpse of Hirann is lying here.
Hirann the Warrior of Defence is here.
<101/388hp 233/564m 252/360mv 20532tnl>
Hirann crawls south.
<101/388hp 233/564m 252/360mv 20532tnl>
Players near you:
Hirann The North Main Street
<PK> Grendas Outside the North Gate
<101/388hp 233/564m 252/360mv 20532tnl>
Players near you:
Hirann The North Main Street
<PK> Grendas Outside the North Gate
<101/388hp 233/564m 252/360mv 20532tnl>
Path in the plains
You are walking on a path situated in the rough plains. You feel the
strong winds blow through your hair. The path continues east, north and
west to the plains.
[Exits: north east south west]
A fearless adventurer is here asking for a group to explore Haon Dor.
<101/388hp 233/564m 250/360mv 20532tnl>
Gallow hill
You walk in the grassy plains. On this little hill you can make out two
wooden frames with something swinging underneath. In the shadows, you
spot a sign.
[Exits: north east south west]
The disfigured corpse of Harlen hangs from the gallows.
(White Aura) A black veiled female figure waits here patiently.
<101/388hp 233/564m 247/360mv 20532tnl>
wher
Grassy plains
You walk in some grassy plains. The wind is strong and rough. To the north
are the foothills and mountains.
[Exits: north east south west]
<101/388hp 233/564m 243/360mv 20532tnl>
<PK> Grendas Grassy plains
<101/388hp 233/564m 243/360mv 20532tnl>
You do not have that potion.
<101/388hp 233/564m 243/360mv 20532tnl>
Path in the plains
You are walking on a path situated in the rough plains. You feel the
strong winds blow through your hair. To the east and west are the grassy
plains. The path extends into small foothills to the north and also
continues south.
[Exits: north east south west]
<101/388hp 233/564m 240/360mv 20532tnl>
Grassy plains
You walk in the grassy plains. The wind is fairly strong.
[Exits: south west]
<101/388hp 233/564m 237/360mv 20532tnl>
You get a purple potion from a mysterious bag of the Magi.
<102/388hp 235/564m 238/360mv 20532tnl>
w
Path in the plains
You are walking on a path situated in the rough plains. You feel the
strong winds blow through your hair. To the east and west are the grassy
plains. The path extends into small foothills to the north and also
continues south.
[Exits: north east south west]
<102/388hp 235/564m 235/360mv 20532tnl>
Grassy plains
You walk in some grassy plains. The wind is strong and rough. To the north
are the foothills and mountains.
[Exits: north east south west]
<102/388hp 235/564m 232/360mv 20532tnl>
<PK> Grendas Grassy plains
<102/388hp 235/564m 232/360mv 20532tnl>
You quaff a purple potion.
You aren't blind.
You are surrounded by a white aura.
<102/388hp 235/564m 232/360mv 20532tnl>
s
s
wher
Gallow hill
You walk in the grassy plains. On this little hill you can make out two
wooden frames with something swinging underneath. In the shadows, you
spot a sign.
[Exits: north east south west]
The disfigured corpse of Harlen hangs from the gallows.
(White Aura) A black veiled female figure waits here patiently.
<102/388hp 235/564m 228/360mv 20532tnl>
You are walking on a path situated in the rough plains. You feel the
strong winds blow through your hair. The path continues east, north and
west to the plains.
[Exits: north east south west]
A fearless adventurer is here asking for a group to explore Haon Dor.
<102/388hp 235/564m 225/360mv 20532tnl>
Hirann crawls in.
Outside the North Gate
You are outside the North Gate of Seringale. Before you is a great wall.
It is made of huge slabs of white stones with various figures of birds,
beasts, and dragons carved into it. The great wall soars over your head
at over 30 spans tall. You see the beginnings of a grass field to the
north and the entrance into the city of Seringale to the south.
[Exits: north south]
The corpse of Hirann is lying here.
<102/388hp 235/564m 223/360mv 20532tnl>
Players near you:
<PK> Grendas Outside the North Gate
<102/388hp 235/564m 223/360mv 20532tnl>
Inside the North Gate
You are inside the North Gate of Seringale. All around you are people
travelling in and out of the city. The great wall of Seringale soars over
your head at over 30 spans tall. You see the city to the south, the
north gate to the north, and the battlement of the city above you.
[Exits: north south up]
A gate guard is here guarding the gates of Seringale.
A gate guard is here guarding the gates of Seringale.
<102/388hp 235/564m 221/360mv 20532tnl>
The North Main Street
You are on the Main Street of Seringale. It is a wide street with lots
of space to both sides. It is peaceful and quiet here. Around you are
magnificent buildings made of fanciful stonework. You see the Main
Street continues to the north and the south.
[Exits: north south]
<102/388hp 235/564m 219/360mv 20532tnl>
The North Main Street
You are on the Main Street of Seringale. It is a wide street with lots
of space to both sides. It is peaceful and quiet here. Around you are
magnificent buildings made of fanciful stonework. You see the entrance of
the City Hall to the east, and the Main Street continues to the north and
the south.
[Exits: north east south]
The torn-out heart of a beggar is lying here.
A human city guard of Seringale stands watch here.
<102/388hp 235/564m 217/360mv 20532tnl>
Players near you:
<PK> Grendas The North Main Street
<102/388hp 235/564m 217/360mv 20532tnl>
You are on the Main Street of Seringale. It is a wide street with lots
of space to both sides. It is peaceful and quiet here. Around you are
magnificent buildings made of fanciful stonework. You see the entrance
of the Cityguard Headquarters to the east and the Main Street continues
to the north and the south.
[Exits: north east south west]
<102/388hp 235/564m 215/360mv 20532tnl>
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The North Main Street
You are on the Main Street of Seringale. It is a wide street with lots
of space to both sides. It is peaceful and quiet here. Around you are
magnificent buildings made of fanciful stonework. The Main Street
continues to the north, the North Square is to the south, and the
Training Grounds is to the west.
[Exits: north south west]
<102/388hp 235/564m 213/360mv 20532tnl>
North Square
You are at the North Square of Seringale. It is peaceful and quiet here.
The square is a large opening space surrounded by grand buildings made by
fanciful stonework. You see the Main Street to the north and the south and
the North Road to the east and the west.
[Exits: north east south west]
A brass finger post points down the surrounding streets.
<102/388hp 235/564m 211/360mv 20532tnl>
<PK> Hirann Outside the North Gate
<PK> Grendas North Square
<102/388hp 235/564m 211/360mv 20532tnl>
The day has begun.
<112/388hp 244/564m 244/360mv 20532tnl>
Players near you:
<PK> Hirann The North Main Street
<PK> Grendas North Square
<112/388hp 244/564m 244/360mv 20532tnl>
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 rushing from one place
to another, minding their own business. You see the North Square to the
north, the Temple Square to the east, the Main Street continues to the
south, and the Mockers Tavern inn to the west.
[Exits: north south west]
<112/388hp 244/564m 242/360mv 20532tnl>
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 rushing from one place
to another, minding their own business. You see a shop with a sign of a
map to the east, a shop with a sign of a bottle of wine to the west, and
the Main Street continues to the north and the south.
[Exits: north east south west]
A drow city guard of Seringale stands watch here.
<112/388hp 244/564m 240/360mv 20532tnl>
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 rushing from one place to
another, minding their own business. You see a shop with a sign of a flute
to the west, and the general shop to the east.
[Exits: north east south west]
<112/388hp 244/564m 238/360mv 20532tnl>
murder hir
North of Market Square
You are north of Market Square. A marvellous fountain has been erected
here in the middle of the city of Seringale, ever flowing with clear
drinkable water. The road is well worn from the traffic constantly passing
over it. A path leads east and west around the fountain, while the main
street continues to the north.
[Exits: north east west]
<112/388hp 244/564m 236/360mv 20532tnl>
<112/388hp 244/564m 236/360mv 20532tnl>
murder hir
A marvellous fountain has been walled off by a fence.
<112/388hp 244/564m 236/360mv 20532tnl>
Hirann yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Grendas!'
Your whip MUTILATES Hirann!
Hirann is DEAD!!
Hirann's foot is ripped from his leg.
<112/388hp 244/564m 236/360mv 20532tnl>
Players near you:
Hirann Temple of Darkness
<PK> Grendas North of Market Square
<112/388hp 244/564m 236/360mv 20532tnl>
You drop an ethereal shield.
<112/388hp 244/564m 236/360mv 20532tnl>
You can't carry that much weight.
I was at low health, and I saw a fire giant unghost deliberately right after collecting his things.. Because of experience I knew he would attempt to hit with possibly dual wield to kill me off. he crawled towards me, instead of away.
The first fight began with sanctuaried dual wield bash spam though, luckily my unholy armor saved me from that, but not to worry, it was pressed for time already and was forced to log before I could quit, and he found me afk and killed me and took most of my things, including weapons.
physical weapons devestating and wounding.... let's try a spell
==OBLITS== iceball
lol that had low rank written all over it (besides the low health)
HUH? thats just crazy talk... let us not try to justify bad practices instead... we could... suggest improvement.
Yes, I had two icicles. the reason I didnt use them is twofold. first, they have horrible offense power, even though it goes up in the offhand, it doesnt beat a segment such as whip or exotic.
secondly, they drop your strength by 1 per ici, and my armor setup wouldn't allow that without a str penalty per ici, and you'll notice that with a bare minimum of armor and weapons and some minor extra crap in my inventory, I couldn't even loot his corpse, so carrying extra equipment isn't a solution for now until ranks alleviate that problem (only slightly).
also, I landed about 3 chill touches on him, so his parry and incoming damage and ability to overcome my parry would be reduced.
The auspice actually helped me out a number of times, although a shield actually works unusually well, but dual wielding a dream catcher with iceballs sealed the deal, despite a 3 rank disadvantage.
Theres no way to avoid combat style skills but shields protect you against the lagging ones , leaving you free to cast. Overhead is just about the worst shit ever and sideswipes slowly kill you, so you have to do 1 handed casting in non-gank fights.