>>> We begin quite innocuously.

An Immortal NEWBIE chats: 'Does anybody have an area secret that has been stumping them and want a hint? I am feeling briefly generous.'
<SCHOLAR> Serra NEWBIE chats: 'You are too kind, sir.'
Myrina NEWBIE chats: 'How generous.'
<SCHOLAR> Serra NEWBIE chats: 'I am curious about Storm Hill.'
An Immortal NEWBIE chats: 'Then you should be curious about a really tall, really pointy thing.'
An Immortal NEWBIE chats: 'Very tall, very pointy, very still, and very valuable.'

>>> Serra finds a clue!

You see an enormous monument extending high into the air. At the base of
this colossal stone you see writing etched into its surface. The stone has
weathered away over the time but the scrawl is just clear enough to read.

"This mountain was excavated by the mighty Nevahana, the King of a race of
storm giants who travelled here in search of a home for his people. Legend
has it that he built the entire town of Drakath in one Serin month. Deep
inside the heart of the town his legacy lives on even today.."

You say 'Nevahana... Really.'
You boggle at the concept.
You tell your group 'Good gracious.'
You tell your group 'Nevahana used to be a storm giant king.'

>>> Serra travels to Nevahana.

Below the Deck
| All the water has been drained away from this room by a
| powerful arcane force. The walls of this cell have been
| blown apart by a powerful force. Trapped under the floor
| by a great power, the being that resides here has grown
@-~ | angry and is ready to strike. All directions are blocked
| except for the one you came in. A light source levitates
| in mid air, keeping this area forever bright. You wonder
| what you have unearthed.
|
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[Exits: east]
(Translucent) (White Aura) Nevahana is imprisoned here, glaring ferociously.
A young condor flies in.
Nevahana's life drain devastates you!
Nevahana's life drain decimates you!
Nevahana is in excellent condition.

A peaceful aura floods forth as you close your eyes.
You can't make Nevahana calmer.
Nevahana is in excellent condition.

Nevahana was once a strong and powerful giant, but now he has transformed
into a mindless minion of darkness. His flesh has rotted away and his eyes
do not exist, yet somehow he can still see you. He once was a striking
handsome young man, yet his strive for power only tore him apart and now he
is imprisoned eternally here in his own hate.
Nevahana has a few scratches.

Nevahana is using:
<held> (Invis) (Glowing) (Humming) a sapphire blue key
<floating nearby> (Glowing) (Humming) the Gem of Sorrow


Nevahana's life drain decimates you!
You parry Nevahana's life drain.
Nevahana nimbly dodges your wrath with a practiced maneuver.
Your wrath maims Nevahana!
Nevahana has a few scratches.

You say 'Please sir, calm yourself.'
Nevahana has a few scratches.

Nevahana extends an open palm toward you, and a powerful force hurls at you!
Nevahana knocks you flying with a powerful thrust!
You feel sluggish.
Nevahana's thrust grazes you.
Nevahana has a few scratches.

>>> Guess that's a no... Serra takes a bunch of notes over the next few days
>>> about the vampires. Plenty of stuff to explore. She kills all four of them
>>> and gathers their keys but realizes she is not strong enough to take on
>>> Sheundan alone and might need some help. Here is where the fun begins.

Abellyith tells you 'Ye doin?'
You tell Abellyith 'Hmm?'
Abellyith tells you 'Wha ye do?'
You tell Abellyith 'I am working on my research.'
Abellyith tells you 'Oh ho?'
Abellyith tells you 'Wha dat?'
You tell Abellyith 'Several long notes.'
Abellyith tells you 'Fink der somfin ye wanna do instead?'
Abellyith tells you 'Dehm vlad said ye wimp.'
Abellyith tells you 'He say ye canna commune fer dehn life oh him.'
Abellyith tells you 'Fink ye needa smashem ya?'
You tell Abellyith 'It is true, the ability does not come easily to me unlike others.'
Abellyith tells you 'Shub beh shown dehm vlad who boss dehn.'
You tell Abellyith 'I have another idea, if you are in for adventure and possibly doom.'
Abellyith tells you 'Des dehm bear shit in dehm woods?'
Abellyith tells you 'Fink meh mean yes.'
You tell Abellyith 'I have unlocked the doors to Sheundan but am not able to fight him myself. I simply need to catch a glimpse of his true form for my research.'
Abellyith tells you 'I need hims flail.'
You tell Abellyith 'Although fighting him might bring you pleasure.'
Abellyith tells you 'Meh comin.'

Abellyith tells the group 'Iffen I die i, I die happy.'

Serra's group:
[50 Hea] Serra 100% hp 100% mana 97% mv 556140 xp Kills: 5
[50 War] Abellyith 99% hp 64% mana 90% mv 520490 xp Kills: 1
* [50 Chm] A spotted owl 100% hp 100% mana 100% mv (in Seringale)

Abellyith becomes poised and ready for battle.

You feel less righteous.
You no longer see invisible objects.
You feel less protected.
The white aura around your body fades.
Ok.
The tip of the Demonflame glows brightly.

You feel righteous.

Your eyes tingle.

Abellyith scans north.

You are surrounded by a white aura.

You feel holy and pure.

Abellyith walks north.

Abellyith tells the group 'Owe.'

The Hill Top
| You have reached the top of the hill. A light but sharp breeze
| catches your cheek. The air is cool and fresh. A small monument
| has been constructed here in memorial of the former mayor
| of the city of illusion. The grass grows lightly about your
@ | feet and a few small daisies are dotted around here. An overlook
| | is to your south. A small but light trail leads back down
* | the side of the hill.
|
|
---------+

[Exits: south down]
A blood shrine raised from the carnage of Tazmekian's mutilated body.
An ancient monument lies here for you to read.
(Translucent) (White Aura) Sheundan the scourge of the unliving prepares for his last fight.

Abellyith walks in.
Sheundan yells 'Abellyith! Now you die!'
Sheundan's life drain MASSACRES Abellyith!
Sheundan's life drain MANGLES Abellyith!

Serra's group:
[50 Hea] Serra 100% hp 79% mana 99% mv 556140 xp Kills: 5
[50 War] Abellyith 18% hp 54% mana 99% mv 520490 xp Kills: 1
* [50 Chm] A spotted owl 100% hp 100% mana 100% mv (in Seringale)

Abellyith has fled!
Abellyith limps south.

You tell your group 'Good gracious.'

Sheundan stumbles and barely dodges your wrath.
Sheundan nimbly dodges your wrath with a practiced maneuver.
Sheundan has a few scratches.

Sheundan's life drain DISMEMBERS you!
Sheundan's life drain DISMEMBERS you!
The Gem of Hatred gleams with unholy horror.
Your wrath devastates Sheundan!
Sheundan has a few scratches.

Abellyith tells the group 'No fink dassa good idea.'
Sheundan has a few scratches.

Sheundan's life drain DISMEMBERS you!
Sheundan's life drain DISEMBOWELS you!
Your wrath maims Sheundan!
Sheundan parries your wrath.
Sheundan has a few scratches.

Abellyith tells the group 'Har har.'
Sheundan has a few scratches.

You flee from combat!
On a Steep Hill
| The ground is covered with a light grass that seems to invite
| you to rest upon it. The pathway upwards inclines steeper
| and back down seems to be equally difficult to glide down
| at any form of leisurely pace. A small picnic table has been
@ | constructed here and holds the leftovers of a forest party.
| Below you are the gates of a small city.
|
|
|
---------+

[Exits: up down]

You tell your group 'He tracks me now.'

[50 Hea] Serra 74% hp 84% mana 96% mv 556140 xp Kills: 5
[50 War] Abellyith 21% hp 56% mana 90% mv 520490 xp Kills: 1
* [50 Chm] A spotted owl 100% hp 100% mana 100% mv (in Seringale)

>>> Off they run, tails tucked. Time for a nap!

Abellyith tells the group 'Honestly fink we fair better vs dehm vlad.'
Abellyith tells the group 'Yus made fer him.'
You tell your group 'Heh! Let me get a peek of him first.'
Abellyith tells the group 'Ye gonna try?'
Abellyith tells the group 'Ihm just ate meh like canny.'

Illusion Avenue
+-+-+-+-+| A layer of beautiful sparkling dust lays on the ground
| | scintillating in the light. At the side of the street a
*-+ o| tall black lanternpost casts a magical blue light down
| || upon you. The small pebbles lying on the path seem to be
S @-F *| slightly wet from rain. The Meat Stand is to the east of
| | || you and The Town Square lies to the south. Illusion Avenue
+-+-+-+-+| continues to the north.
| | | |
F S-+ * |
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[Exits: north east south]
(Translucent) (White Aura) Sheundan the scourge of the unliving prepares for his last fight.

Years of imprisonment have made this evil being filled with intense hate.
Trapped past the vortex by the powerful wizard Tazmekian, he has given up
hope of escape, and instead awaits for the prophecy of the chosen one to
come. His undead body is created by the most powerful black magic known to
Serin. The scourge of mankind, he is the slayer of hope and heroes, and
sits silently awaiting his next victim.
Sheundan has a few scratches.

Sheundan is using:
<used as light> (Glowing) (Humming) a banner of blood
<worn on hands> (Glowing) (Humming) gauntlets of blood
<worn around wrist> (Glowing) (Humming) a bracelet of blood
<wielded> (Glowing) (Humming) 'Elundaris', the Flail of Lifestealing
<floating nearby> (Glowing) (Humming) the Gem of Hatred

Sheundan parries your wrath.
Sheundan parries your wrath.
Sheundan has a few scratches.

You block Sheundan's attack with your shield.
Sheundan's life drain DISEMBOWELS you!
Sheundan stumbles and barely dodges your wrath.
Sheundan stumbles and barely dodges your wrath.
Sheundan has a few scratches.

You flee from combat!
The Meat Stand
+-+-+-+-+| This is the busiest shop of the city, being the place
| | all visit for their nutrional needs. Several skinned
*-+ o | pigs hang on hooks from the ceiling. A fresh looking
| | | roasted duck is on the table, inviting your gaze. Covering
S +-@ * +| the table is a green matted blanket that resembles grass.
| | | || You may exit this shop through the door to your west.
+-+-+-+-+|
| | ||
S-+ * +|
---------+

[Exits: west (down)]
Honund the butcher is sleeping here.

Illusion Avenue
+-+-+-+-+| A layer of beautiful sparkling dust lays on the ground
| | scintillating in the light. At the side of the street a
*-+ o| tall black lanternpost casts a magical blue light down
| || upon you. The small pebbles lying on the path seem to be
S @-F *| slightly wet from rain. The Meat Stand is to the east of
| | || you and The Town Square lies to the south. Illusion Avenue
+-+-+-+-+| continues to the north.
| | | |
F S-+ * |
---------+

[Exits: north east south]
(Translucent) (White Aura) Sheundan the scourge of the unliving prepares for his last fight.
Sheundan yells 'Serra! Now you die!'
Sheundan's life drain DISEMBOWELS you!
Sheundan's life drain DISEMBOWELS you!
Sheundan has a few scratches.

You flee from combat!
The Meat Stand
+-+-+-+-+| This is the busiest shop of the city, being the place
| | all visit for their nutrional needs. Several skinned
*-+ o | pigs hang on hooks from the ceiling. A fresh looking
| | | roasted duck is on the table, inviting your gaze. Covering
S +-@ * +| the table is a green matted blanket that resembles grass.
| | | || You may exit this shop through the door to your west.
+-+-+-+-+|
| | ||
S-+ * +|
---------+

[Exits: west (down)]
Honund the butcher is sleeping here.

A warm feeling fills your body.
Sheundan flies in.
Sheundan yells 'Serra! You shall pay!'
Your shield wobbles and barely deflects Sheundan's life drain.
Sheundan's life drain DISMEMBERS you!
Sheundan has a few scratches.

>>> Serra got the glimpse she needed. Time to go!

Outside the West Gate
+ | You are outside the west gate of the town. A grey stone
| | wall reaching at least 20 feet high soars above you blocking
+ | your view. Sitting on top of the wall is a few small
| | birds. Draping down the walls are red banners inscribed
f-f-@-+-+| with golden magical symbols. A stone path leads off to
| | || your west. A road leading into the city is through the
f + F| gates to your east.
| | ||
o-f + o|
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[Exits: east west]
Abellyith walks in.

Abellyith says 'Told ye.'
Heh.
Abellyith says 'Ihm an ass.'
You say 'I have caught my glimpse.'
You find yourself most agreeable.
Abellyith shivers uncomfortably.

>>> Serra and Abellyith decide to face Vlad instead, given their woeful performance.
>>> As they are clearing the path...

A Tiny Crawlspace
*-*-*-*-*| As you try to peer ahead, you can make out the form of a large
| | | box. There seems to be some sort of animal sitting nearby
*-* * | to keep guard. The skulls that litter the passageway are moaning
| | in agony as you proceed. Although, they would like to have
@ | some company.
| |
* |
|
|
---------+

[Exits: north south]
(White Aura) Xanthes is hiding in a corner ready to drain you of your blood.
Abellyith walks in.

Your wrath maims Xanthes!
Your wrath maims Xanthes!
Xanthes has a few scratches.

Abellyith says 'Non play dehm undead.'
Xanthes has a few scratches.

Abellyith's energy blast MUTILATES Xanthes!
Abellyith's pierce devastates Xanthes!
Xanthes has some small wounds and bruises.

You parry Xanthes's claw.
Your divine retribution DISEMBOWELS Xanthes!
Your wrath devastates Xanthes!
Your wrath maims Xanthes!
Abellyith's turmoil devastates Xanthes!
Abellyith's pierce decimates Xanthes!
Xanthes has some small wounds and bruises.

Once a beautiful woman, her face has turned into a horrifying image of the
undead. She is dressed in the skin that she has torn from the bones of her
victims. Her eyes grow red as she steps from the shadows that she takes
refuge in.
Xanthes has some small wounds and bruises.

Xanthes is using:
<worn around neck> (Invis) (Magical) a chukchi charm string
Xanthes has some small wounds and bruises.

You brandish your holy symbol and utter words of divine power!
Your turn undead MANGLES Xanthes!
Xanthes has some small wounds and bruises.

You block Xanthes's attack with your shield.
Xanthes's claw wounds you.
Your divine retribution MUTILATES Xanthes!
Your wrath devastates Xanthes!
Your wrath devastates Xanthes!
Abellyith's energy blast MUTILATES Xanthes!
Xanthes has quite a few wounds.

Your turn undead MANGLES Xanthes!
Xanthes has quite a few wounds.

Xanthes disarms you and sends your weapon flying!
Xanthes has quite a few wounds.

Xanthes's claw mauls you.
Your divine retribution decimates Xanthes!
Your punch wounds Xanthes.
Your punch wounds Xanthes.
Abellyith's pierce decimates Xanthes!
Xanthes has quite a few wounds.

Gwevym tells you 'Ho there! Would ye mind givin' me a prayer?'
Your turn undead *** DEMOLISHES *** Xanthes!
You stop turning undead.
Xanthes has quite a few wounds.

Xanthes's claw mauls you.
Your shield absorbs the impact of Xanthes's claw easily.
Your divine retribution decimates Xanthes!
Xanthes dodges your punch.
Abellyith's turmoil maims Xanthes!
Abellyith's pierce devastates Xanthes!
Abellyith's turmoil devastates Xanthes!
Xanthes has quite a few wounds.

You get a diamond studded mace.
Xanthes has quite a few wounds.

You wield a diamond studded mace.
A diamond studded mace feels like a part of you!
Xanthes has quite a few wounds.

Abellyith says 'Fink ye ever havva problem fer dehm vampire err undead.'
You brandish your holy symbol and utter words of divine power!
Your turn undead *** DEMOLISHES *** Xanthes!
Xanthes has quite a few wounds.

You block Xanthes's attack with your shield.
Xanthes's claw wounds you.
Your divine retribution decimates Xanthes!
Your wrath maims Xanthes!
Abellyith's turmoil MUTILATES Xanthes!
Abellyith's turmoil maims Xanthes!
Xanthes has quite a few wounds.

Your turn undead MANGLES Xanthes!
The hairs on Xanthes's body stand on end.
Xanthes has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

Abellyith says 'I beh smacken dehm wid ya.'
Xanthes has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

You grip your shield firmly, staving off Xanthes's claw.
Your divine retribution MUTILATES Xanthes!
Your wrath maims Xanthes!
Abellyith's turmoil maims Xanthes!
Abellyith's pierce decimates Xanthes!
Abellyith's turmoil devastates Xanthes!
Abellyith's pierce devastates Xanthes!
Abellyith's pierce decimates Xanthes!
Xanthes has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

Your turn undead *** DEMOLISHES *** Xanthes!
The hairs on Xanthes's body stand on end.
You stop turning undead.
Xanthes has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

The Demonflame emits a cloud of light blue smoke.
Xanthes has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

You parry Xanthes's claw with an easy flourish.
Your divine retribution devastates Xanthes!
Your wrath maims Xanthes!
Abellyith's wild turmoil MASSACRES Xanthes!
Abellyith's pierce devastates Xanthes!
Abellyith's pierce devastates Xanthes!
Xanthes has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

Abellyith strikes Xanthes with his weapon and attempts to hobble her.
Abellyith's hobble wounds Xanthes.
Xanthes clutches her leg painfully as she begins to hobble.
Xanthes has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

Your shield jolts under Xanthes's claw, but holds.
Xanthes's claw wounds you.
Your divine retribution decimates Xanthes!
Your wrath devastates Xanthes!
Abellyith's turmoil maims Xanthes!
Abellyith's turmoil maims Xanthes!
Xanthes looks pretty hurt.

You tell Gwevym 'Of course, sir, just a moment.'
Xanthes looks pretty hurt.

You deflect Xanthes's claw aside in an ungraceful parry.
You thrust Xanthes's claw aside in a skillful parry.
Your divine retribution mauls Xanthes.
Xanthes deflects your wrath aside in an ungraceful parry.
Abellyith's turmoil MUTILATES Xanthes!
Xanthes looks pretty hurt.

Serra's group. Overlord: Igor the Malevolent [ ]
[50 Hea] Serra 78% hp 78% mana 100% mv 556140 xp Kills: 6
[50 War] Abellyith 73% hp 51% mana 100% mv 520490 xp Kills: 2
* [50 Chm] A spotted owl 100% hp 100% mana 100% mv (in Seringale)
Xanthes looks pretty hurt.

You block Xanthes's attack with your shield.
Xanthes's claw wounds you.
Your divine retribution MUTILATES Xanthes!
Your wrath maims Xanthes!
Abellyith's turmoil maims Xanthes!
Abellyith's turmoil MUTILATES Xanthes!
Xanthes looks pretty hurt.

Abellyith says 'Non dat meh fink ye gonna havva an issue.'
Xanthes looks pretty hurt.

Abellyith chuckles politely.
Xanthes looks pretty hurt.

You step away from the disarm attempt.
Xanthes looks pretty hurt.

You feel a lot better!
Xanthes looks pretty hurt.

Xanthes's claw mauls you.
Your divine retribution devastates Xanthes!
Xanthes awkwardly parries your wrath with a loud clang.
Abellyith's turmoil MUTILATES Xanthes!
Abellyith's wild turmoil MASSACRES Xanthes!
Xanthes looks pretty hurt.

Abellyith strikes Xanthes with his weapon and attempts to hobble her.
Abellyith's hobble injures Xanthes.
Xanthes clutches her leg painfully as she begins to hobble.
Xanthes looks pretty hurt.

You feel a lot better!
Xanthes looks pretty hurt.

Xanthes's claw mauls you.
Your divine retribution DISEMBOWELS Xanthes!
Your wrath maims Xanthes!
Xanthes awkwardly parries your wrath with a loud clang.
Abellyith's turmoil MUTILATES Xanthes!
Abellyith's pierce decimates Xanthes!
Xanthes is in awful condition.

You block Xanthes's attack with your shield.
You awkwardly parry Xanthes's claw with a loud clang.
Your divine retribution MUTILATES Xanthes!
Xanthes dodges your wrath.
Xanthes deflects your wrath aside in an ungraceful parry.
Abellyith's turmoil MUTILATES Xanthes!
Abellyith's pierce decimates Xanthes!
Xanthes is in awful condition.

You feel a lot better!
Xanthes is in awful condition.

Abellyith surges with power.
Abellyith's kick MUTILATES Xanthes!
Xanthes is in awful condition.

Xanthes's claw mauls you.
You parry Xanthes's claw.
Your divine retribution decimates Xanthes!
Your wrath MUTILATES Xanthes!
Xanthes deflects your wrath aside in an ungraceful parry.
Abellyith's turmoil maims Xanthes!
Abellyith's energy blast DISEMBOWELS Xanthes!
Xanthes is in awful condition.

Xanthes tries to disarm your shield, but fails.
Xanthes is in awful condition.

You parry Xanthes's claw.
Your divine retribution devastates Xanthes!
Xanthes manages to dodge your wrath with a lot of effort.
Abellyith's turmoil devastates Xanthes!
Abellyith's energy blast MUTILATES Xanthes!
Xanthes is SLAIN!!
Kedaleam gives you 220 gold coins for your tenacity.
You hear Xanthes's death cry.
Xanthes's body disintegrates into dust.
Abellyith gets 434 gold coins.
Abellyith splits 434 gold coins. Your share is 217 gold coins.

You say 'That is very kind, sir.'
Gwevym tells you 'O'course.'
Abellyith tells the group 'When ye ready.'
Gwevym tells you 'Ye be wantin'me ta meet yer somewhere?'
You tell your group 'I will be back in a moment, Gwevym needs a prayer.'
You tell Gwevym 'I can meet you in Seringale.'
Gwevym tells you 'Oh aye.'

Temple of Light
| You are standing in the Temple of Light. The temple is
| made of huge slabs of marble, covered with carved dragons,
*-* | seemingly to radiate the essence of goodness. This temple
| | is where the various gods of goodness can be worshipped.
G @-+ | You see the entrance to the Paladin Guild to the east,
| | | the Temple Square to the south, and a set of marble steps
+ + | leading upwards to the Altar of Light.
| | |
+-+-+-+-+|
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[Exits: east south up]
A silver plaque is here, emitting a solemn white aura.
(Charmed) A mighty gules lion is here, faithfully guarding its master.
Gwevym the Holy Knight is here.

Abellyith tells the group 'See dehm wanna join fer relic?'

Gwevym's eyes are filled with serenity.
Gwevym smiles happily.
Gwevym says 'Thank ye!'
You agree absolutely.
You say 'The Warlord and I are hunting Vlad currently.'
Gwevym says 'Oh boy.'
You say 'Would you care to come along?'
Gwevym says 'I can be doin' that, I s'pose.'
You invite Gwevym to join your group.
Gwevym says 'Let me go forge me girth, first.'
Gwevym now follows you.
Gwevym joins the group.
Gwevym will be right back!
Abellyith tells the group 'Wonnerfu.'
Abellyith tells the group 'Vlad non havva ihs voulge no more.'
Abellyith tells the group 'Ye all in trouble fer whoeva hassa dat.'
Abellyith tells the group 'Fink we can do dehm sheundan wid dis dwarf.'
You tell your group 'This may be true!'
Abellyith tells the group 'Ihm better taken hits dehn meh wid dehm protection.'
You tell your group 'And he is more resistant to magic than I.'

>>> The quest is on!