---------+

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

<624hp 328m 289mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }<PK> Ardun Bridge over the Bay of Sarich

<624hp 328m 289mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
s
The Knight's Path
+ | This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to be as
| | pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles with a
+-+-+ | calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang within the air.
| | Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon the path adding to
@ | the pristine look of castle Valour. Gardens of white and red
| | roses can be seen through the willow trees. A layer of golden
!-! | sand has been sprinkled across the path.
| |
! |
---------+

[Exits: north south]
A large weathered WARNING SIGN is here nailed into a nearly tree.

<624hp 328m 285mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
s
The Knight's Path
+-+-+ | This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to
| | be as pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles
! | with a calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang
| | within the air. Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon
!-@ | the path adding to the pristine look of castle Valour.
| | Gardens of white and red roses can be seen through the
! | willow trees. A layer of golden sand has been sprinkled
| | across the path.
!-!-!-!|
---------+

[Exits: north west]

<624hp 328m 279mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }

<PK> Ardun The Eastern Promenade

<624hp 328m 279mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
n
The Knight's Path
+ | This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to be as
| | pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles with a
+-+-+ | calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang within the air.
| | Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon the path adding to
@ | the pristine look of castle Valour. Gardens of white and red
| | roses can be seen through the willow trees. A layer of golden
!-! | sand has been sprinkled across the path.
| |
! |
---------+

[Exits: north south]
A large weathered WARNING SIGN is here nailed into a nearly tree.

<624hp 328m 273mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
n
The Outer Gates of Castle Valour
+ | The tall golden gates of castle Valour lay open here, welcoming
| | the Knights of Valour home. To outsiders, these gates are
+ | the outer defences that close off the path up to the main
| | gate of the castle. Castle Valour is viewable from here,
+-+-@ | in the near distance. The outer grounds are open to the public,
| | but they must take care not to stray into the castle.
! |
| |
!-! |
---------+

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

<624hp 328m 269mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
n
Bridge over the Bay of Sarich
+ | A wooden bridge leaps out over the gentle ocean swirling
| | beneath here. A rope support is provided for the hands, while
+ | wooden sleepers support the feet that traverse it. There
| | is enough room here for three soldiers to walk abreast. The
@ | ocean gently laps the thick wooden pillars that keep this
| | remarkably sturdy platform raised above the sea level. The
+-+-+ | bridge continues to the north and south.
| |
! |
---------+

[Exits: north south]
A Valourian sentry stands on duty, guarding the bridge.

<624hp 328m 267mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }

<PK> Ardun Bridge over the Bay of Sarich

<624hp 328m 267mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
n
Bridge over the Bay of Sarich
+ | A wooden bridge leaps out over the gentle ocean swirling
| | beneath here. A rope support is provided for the hands, while
+ | wooden sleepers support the feet that traverse it. There
| | is enough room here for three soldiers to walk abreast. The
@ | ocean gently laps the thick wooden pillars that keep this
| | remarkably sturdy platform raised above the sea level. The
+ | bridge continues to the north and south.
| |
+-+-+ |
---------+

[Exits: north south]
A knight of the Holy Cross patrols the area diligently.
The bridge creaks beneath your feet.

<624hp 328m 265mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
n
Bridge over the Bay of Sarich
+ | A wooden bridge leaps out over the gentle ocean swirling
| | beneath here. A rope support is provided for the hands, while
+ | wooden sleepers support the feet that traverse it. There
| | is enough room here for three soldiers to walk abreast. The
@ | ocean gently laps the thick wooden pillars that keep this
| | remarkably sturdy platform raised above the sea level. The
+ | bridge continues to the north and south.
| |
+ |
---------+

[Exits: north south]
A knight of the Holy Cross patrols the area diligently.
A Knight of the Holy Cross looks at you sternly.
Ardun walks in.

<624hp 328m 263mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
n
Bridge over the Bay of Sarich
+-+-+| A wooden bridge leaps out over the gentle ocean swirling
| || beneath here. A rope support is provided for the hands, while
+ +| wooden sleepers support the feet that traverse it. There
| | is enough room here for three soldiers to walk abreast. The
@ | ocean gently laps the thick wooden pillars that keep this
| | remarkably sturdy platform raised above the sea level. The
+ | bridge continues to the north and south.
| |
+ |
---------+

[Exits: north south]

<624hp 328m 261mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }

They aren't here.

<624hp 328m 261mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
s
Bridge over the Bay of Sarich
+ | A wooden bridge leaps out over the gentle ocean swirling
| | beneath here. A rope support is provided for the hands, while
+ | wooden sleepers support the feet that traverse it. There
| | is enough room here for three soldiers to walk abreast. The
@ | ocean gently laps the thick wooden pillars that keep this
| | remarkably sturdy platform raised above the sea level. The
+ | bridge continues to the north and south.
| |
+ |
---------+

[Exits: north south]
A knight of the Holy Cross patrols the area diligently.

<624hp 328m 259mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }

They aren't here.

<624hp 328m 259mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
s
Bridge over the Bay of Sarich
+ | A wooden bridge leaps out over the gentle ocean swirling
| | beneath here. A rope support is provided for the hands, while
+ | wooden sleepers support the feet that traverse it. There
| | is enough room here for three soldiers to walk abreast. The
@ | ocean gently laps the thick wooden pillars that keep this
| | remarkably sturdy platform raised above the sea level. The
+ | bridge continues to the north and south.
| |
+-+-+ |
---------+

[Exits: north south]
A knight of the Holy Cross patrols the area diligently.

<624hp 328m 257mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }

They aren't here.

<624hp 328m 257mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }

<PK> Ardun The Knight's Path

<624hp 328m 257mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
s
Bridge over the Bay of Sarich
+ | A wooden bridge leaps out over the gentle ocean swirling
| | beneath here. A rope support is provided for the hands, while
+ | wooden sleepers support the feet that traverse it. There
| | is enough room here for three soldiers to walk abreast. The
@ | ocean gently laps the thick wooden pillars that keep this
| | remarkably sturdy platform raised above the sea level. The
+-+-+ | bridge continues to the north and south.
| |
! |
---------+

[Exits: north south]
A Valourian sentry stands on duty, guarding the bridge.

<624hp 328m 255mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
s
The Outer Gates of Castle Valour
+ | The tall golden gates of castle Valour lay open here, welcoming
| | the Knights of Valour home. To outsiders, these gates are
+ | the outer defences that close off the path up to the main
| | gate of the castle. Castle Valour is viewable from here,
+-+-@ | in the near distance. The outer grounds are open to the public,
| | but they must take care not to stray into the castle.
! |
| |
!-! |
---------+

[Exits: north south west]
A warning has been inscribed on the gates.
A knight of the Holy Cross patrols the area diligently.

<624hp 328m 253mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
s
The Knight's Path
+ | This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to be as
| | pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles with a
+-+-+ | calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang within the air.
| | Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon the path adding to
@ | the pristine look of castle Valour. Gardens of white and red
| | roses can be seen through the willow trees. A layer of golden
!-! | sand has been sprinkled across the path.
| |
! |
---------+

[Exits: north south]
A large weathered WARNING SIGN is here nailed into a nearly tree.

<624hp 328m 249mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }

<PK> Ardun The Knight's Path

<624hp 328m 249mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
s
The Knight's Path
+-+-+ | This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to
| | be as pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles
! | with a calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang
| | within the air. Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon
!-@ | the path adding to the pristine look of castle Valour.
| | Gardens of white and red roses can be seen through the
! | willow trees. A layer of golden sand has been sprinkled
| | across the path.
!-!-!-!|
---------+

[Exits: north west]

<624hp 328m 243mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
w
The Knight's Path
+-+-+-+ | This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to
| | be as pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles
! | with a calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang
| | within the air. Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon
@-! | the path adding to the pristine look of castle Valour.
| | Gardens of white and red roses can be seen through the
! | willow trees. A layer of golden sand has been sprinkled
| | across the path.
!-!-!|
---------+

[Exits: east south]

<624hp 328m 237mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
s
The Knight's Path
! | This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to
| | be as pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles
!-! | with a calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang
| | within the air. Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon
@ | the path adding to the pristine look of castle Valour.
| | Gardens of white and red roses can be seen through the
!-!-!| willow trees. A layer of golden sand has been sprinkled
| across the path.
|
---------+

[Exits: north south]

<624hp 328m 231mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }
s
The Knight's Path
!-! | This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to
| | be as pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles
! | with a calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang
| | within the air. Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon
@-!-!| the path adding to the pristine look of castle Valour.
| Gardens of white and red roses can be seen through the
| willow trees. A layer of golden sand has been sprinkled
| across the path.
|
---------+

[Exits: north east]
(White Aura) Ardun the Pious is here.

<624hp 328m 225mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [======####][##########]{ }


You turn Ardun's attack against him.
Your dragon punch maims Ardun!
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<624hp 303m 225mv> evasive two_handed superior [======####][##########]{ }You do the best you can!
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<624hp 303m 225mv> evasive two_handed superior [======####][##########]{ }
dirt
Ardun is blinded by the dirt in his eyes!
Your kicked dirt scratches Ardun.
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<624hp 303m 225mv> evasive two_handed superior [======####][##########]{ }
[***] You parry Ardun's attack with your first hand.
[** ] You parry Ardun's attack with your second hand.
Your jab injures Ardun.
Your palm strike hits Ardun.
Your whirlwind kick decimates Ardun!
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<624hp 303m 225mv> evasive two_handed superior [=====#####][##########]{ }
grapp

[** ] You parry Ardun's attack with your second hand.
Ardun braces against his armor to perform a two-handed set parry.
[** ] Ardun parries your dragon punch.
[***] Ardun parries your elbow slash.
Your spin kick mauls Ardun.
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<624hp 303m 225mv> evasive two_handed superior [=====#####][##########]{ }
Ardun narrows his eyes.
Ardun's heavenly wrath MASSACRES you!
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<552hp 303m 207mv> evasive two_handed superior [=====#####][##########]{ }You maneuver to grapple Ardun, and throw him to the ground!
Your grapple decimates Ardun!
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<552hp 303m 207mv> evasive two_handed superior [=====#####][##########]{ }
[** ] You parry Ardun's attack with your second hand.
Your tiger uppercut misses Ardun.
[** ] Ardun parries your palm strike.
[***] Ardun parries your lightning kick.
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<552hp 303m 207mv> evasive two_handed superior [=====#####][##########]{ }
grapple

Ardun rises back to his feet.
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<552hp 303m 207mv> evasive two_handed superior [=====#####][##########]{ }
Ardun rubs the dirt out of his eyes, but they're still watering.
[***] You parry Ardun's attack with your first hand.
Ardun's thrust wounds you.
Your elbow slash decimates Ardun!
[***] Ardun parries your tiger uppercut.
Ardun braces against his armor to perform a two-handed set parry.
[* ] Ardun parries your roundhouse kick.
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<533hp 303m 207mv> evasive two_handed superior [=====#####][##########]{ }
Ardun has fled!
Ardun walks north.

<533hp 303m 207mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [=====#####][##########]{ }But you aren't fighting anyone!

<533hp 303m 207mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [=====#####][##########]{ }
Ardun walks in.

<553hp 309m 261mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [=====#####][##########]{ }
n
The Knight's Path
! | This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to
| | be as pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles
!-! | with a calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang
| | within the air. Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon
@ | the path adding to the pristine look of castle Valour.
| | Gardens of white and red roses can be seen through the
!-!-!| willow trees. A layer of golden sand has been sprinkled
| across the path.
|
---------+

[Exits: north south]

<553hp 309m 255mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [=====#####][##########]{ }

s
They aren't here.

<553hp 309m 255mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [=====#####][##########]{ }The Knight's Path
!-! | This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to
| | be as pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles
! | with a calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang
| | within the air. Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon
@-!-!| the path adding to the pristine look of castle Valour.
| Gardens of white and red roses can be seen through the
| willow trees. A layer of golden sand has been sprinkled
| across the path.
|
---------+

[Exits: north east]

<553hp 309m 249mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [=====#####][##########]{ }

e
<PK> Ardun The Knight's Path

<553hp 309m 249mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [=====#####][##########]{ }The Knight's Path
!-! | This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to
| | be as pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles
! | with a calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang
| | within the air. Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon
!-@-!-!| the path adding to the pristine look of castle Valour.
| Gardens of white and red roses can be seen through the
| willow trees. A layer of golden sand has been sprinkled
| across the path.
|
---------+

[Exits: east west]

<553hp 309m 243mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [=====#####][##########]{ }
e
The Knight's Path
!-! *-*| This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to
| || be as pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles
! *| with a calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang
| || within the air. Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon
!-!-@-!-+| the path adding to the pristine look of castle Valour.
| Gardens of white and red roses can be seen through the
| willow trees. A layer of golden sand has been sprinkled
| across the path.
|
---------+

[Exits: east west]

<553hp 309m 237mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [=====#####][##########]{ }
e
The Knight's Path
*-*-*| This beautiful path has been carefully constructed to be
| | as pristine and flawless as possible. The wind whistles
* | with a calm cool breeze, as the scent of flowers hang within
| | the air. Huge weeping willows cast a shadow upon the path
!-!-@-+ | adding to the pristine look of castle Valour. Gardens of
| white and red roses can be seen through the willow trees.
| A layer of golden sand has been sprinkled across the path.
|
|
---------+

[Exits: east west]
(White Aura) Salania the Squire of Knights is here heeding a warning.
Salania the Squire of Knights says 'I warn you not to proceed, though if you so choose be my guest.'
Salania the Squire of Knights says 'I have done what I must, though I would gladly see you perish.'
Salania the Squire of Knights smirks at your saying.

<553hp 309m 231mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [=====#####][##########]{ }
e
The Castle Moat
*-*-* | This is the castle moat, just a few strides away from the
| | main entrance of castle Valour. The portcullis is raised in
* | preparation for the passage of the Knights. A strong breeze
| | blows unwanted visitors back away from the entrance ahead.
!-!-@ | The water in the moat is crystal clear, with dolphins swimming
| around playfully within. To the north is the large gate of
| Castle Valour, guarded by a heavily armored figure.
|
|
---------+

[Exits: north west]

<553hp 309m 227mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [=====#####][##########]{ }

They aren't here.

<553hp 309m 227mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [=====#####][##########]{ }
n
The Castle Gates
*-*-* | Here, the looming gate of the castle reaches dozens of feet
| | above you, and is wide enough to let ten or more people walk
*-*-* | in side by side. The actual gate itself is made of mithril,
| | and weighs enough to crush anyone caught under it in a heartbeat.
@ | If not for the banners and flags hanging from the wall above
| | the gate, it would seem a ominous thing indeed. To the north
!-!-+ | the main courtyard is visible.
|
|
---------+

[Exits: north south]
(White Aura) Ardun the Pious is here.
(White Aura) The Holy Knight of Valour is here protecting the shrine.
Holy Knight yells 'You don't belong here, Yuden!'
You turn Holy Knight's attack against him.
Your tiger uppercut decimates Holy Knight!
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<553hp 284m 226mv> evasive mob even [=====#####][##########]{ }
dirt
Holy Knight is blinded by the dirt in his eyes!
Your kicked dirt scratches Holy Knight.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<553hp 284m 226mv> evasive mob even [=====#####][##########]{ }
Ardun's eyes stop watering.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
Your palm strike hits Holy Knight.
Your elbow slash mauls Holy Knight.
You perform the form, leopard stalks over thin ice!
Your swipe kick injures Holy Knight.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<553hp 284m 226mv> evasive mob even [=====#####][##########]{* }
Ardun's thrust wounds you.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<535hp 284m 226mv> evasive mob even [=====#####][##########]{* }
k ardun

[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your second hand.
Ardun's thrust mauls you.
Your elbow smash wounds Holy Knight.
Your elbow smash injures Holy Knight.
Your lightning kick wounds Holy Knight.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<513hp 284m 226mv> evasive mob even [====######][##########]{* }
Ardun narrows his eyes.
Ardun's heavenly wrath maims you!
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<480hp 284m 218mv> evasive mob even [====######][##########]{* }You start aiming at Ardun.
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<480hp 284m 218mv> evasive two_handed superior [====######][##########]{* }
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
Ardun's thrust wounds you.
[* ] Ardun blocks your attack with his shield.
Ardun braces against his armor to perform a two-handed set parry.
[* ] Ardun parries your elbow slash.
Your spin kick misses Ardun.
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<463hp 284m 218mv> evasive two_handed superior [====######][##########]{* }
kick
You kick with the ferocity of the leopard.
Your kick devastates Ardun!
Your double kick decimates Ardun!
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your second hand.
Ardun's thrust wounds you.
Ardun's thrust wounds you.
Ardun's thrust wounds you.
Ardun braces against his armor to perform a two-handed set parry.
[** ] Ardun parries your palm strike.
[***] Ardun parries your back fist.
Your swipe kick injures Ardun.
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<410hp 284m 218mv> aggressive two_handed superior [===#######][##########]{* }
[***] You dodge Ardun's reckoning.
Ardun has quite a few wounds.

<410hp 284m 218mv> aggressive two_handed superior [===#######][##########]{* }
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
[** ] You parry Ardun's attack with your first hand.
[** ] You dodge Ardun's thrust.
[***] Ardun parries your dragon punch.
[***] Ardun parries your dragon punch.
Your oblique kick decimates Ardun!
Ardun has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<410hp 284m 218mv> aggressive two_handed superior [===#######][##########]{* }
kick
You kick with the ferocity of the leopard.
Your kick maims Ardun!
Your double kick misses Ardun.
Holy Knight rubs the dirt out of his eyes, but they're still watering.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your second hand.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your second hand.
Ardun's thrust mauls you.
Your palm strike injures Ardun.
Your half fist punch injures Ardun.
Your whirlwind kick decimates Ardun!
Ardun has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<389hp 284m 218mv> aggressive two_handed superior [==########][##########]{* }
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your second hand.
Ardun's thrust wounds you.
Your tiger uppercut mauls Ardun.
[** ] Ardun parries your back fist.
Your lightning kick wounds Ardun.
Ardun has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<371hp 284m 218mv> aggressive two_handed superior [==########][##########]{* }
You feel less vulnerable to afflictions.
The white aura around your body fades.
Ardun has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<371hp 284m 270mv> aggressive two_handed superior [==########][##########]{* }
fl
You flee from combat!
The Main Courtyard
| In the centre of this vast open place stands a fountain of
| the upmost beauty and craftsmanship. Red, white and black
*-*-* | rose bushes grow around it, making it a sight of awe indeed.
| | The perimeter of the courtyard is paved with blocks of smooth
*-@-* | granite for a walking path. A bit farther inside the courtyard
| | are hoof prints of great horses, that lead to a bright stable
* | to the east. The walking path that circles the compound leads
| | to only one giant oak door, to the west.
!-!-+ |
---------+

[Exits: east south west]

<371hp 284m 269mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [==########][##########]{* }
quaf pur
You quaff a purple potion.
You aren't blind.
You are surrounded by a white aura.

<371hp 284m 269mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [==########][##########]{* }
s
The Castle Gates
*-*-* | Here, the looming gate of the castle reaches dozens of feet
| | above you, and is wide enough to let ten or more people walk
*-*-* | in side by side. The actual gate itself is made of mithril,
| | and weighs enough to crush anyone caught under it in a heartbeat.
@ | If not for the banners and flags hanging from the wall above
| | the gate, it would seem a ominous thing indeed. To the north
!-!-+ | the main courtyard is visible.
|
|
---------+

[Exits: north south]
(White Aura) Ardun the Pious is here.
(White Aura) The Holy Knight of Valour is here protecting the shrine.
Holy Knight yells 'You don't belong here, Yuden!'
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your second hand.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<371hp 284m 268mv> aggressive mob even [==########][##########]{* }
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your second hand.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your second hand.
Your elbow smash wounds Holy Knight.
Your leopard claw decimates Holy Knight!
Your lightning kick wounds Holy Knight.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<371hp 284m 268mv> aggressive mob even [=#########][##########]{* }
Ardun's thrust mauls you.
Ardun's thrust injures you.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<333hp 284m 268mv> aggressive mob even [=#########][##########]{* }
k ard
You start aiming at Ardun.
Ardun has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<333hp 284m 268mv> aggressive two_handed superior [=#########][##########]{* }
Holy Knight's eyes stop watering.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your second hand.
Ardun's thrust wounds you.
Ardun's thrust mauls you.
[** ] Ardun parries your jab.
[** ] Ardun parries your dragon punch.
Ardun braces against his armor to perform a two-handed set parry.
[* ] Ardun parries your roundhouse kick.
Ardun has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<294hp 284m 268mv> aggressive two_handed superior [=#########][##########]{* }
kick

Your stealthiness fades.
Holy Knight's heavenly wrath devastates you!
Ardun has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<262hp 284m 262mv> aggressive two_handed superior [=#########][##########]{* }
Ardun narrows his eyes.
Ardun's heavenly wrath DISMEMBERS you!
Ardun has some big nasty wounds and scratches.

<200hp 284m 246mv> aggressive two_handed superior [=#########][##########]{* }Your kick devastates Ardun!
You kick with the ferocity of the leopard.
Your double kick wounds Ardun.
Ardun looks pretty hurt.

<200hp 284m 246mv> aggressive two_handed superior [##########][##########]{* }
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
[** ] You parry Ardun's attack with your first hand.
[* ] Ardun blocks your attack with his shield.
Your back fist wounds Ardun.
Ardun braces against his armor to perform a two-handed set parry.
[* ] Ardun parries your spin kick.
Ardun looks pretty hurt.

<200hp 284m 246mv> aggressive two_handed superior [##########][##########]{* }
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
Ardun's thrust misses you.
Your palm strike injures Ardun.
Your jab hits Ardun.
Your roundhouse kick injures Ardun.
Ardun looks pretty hurt.

<200hp 284m 246mv> aggressive two_handed superior [##########][##########]{* }
[***] You dodge Ardun's reckoning.
Ardun looks pretty hurt.

<200hp 284m 246mv> aggressive two_handed superior [##########][##########]{* }
kick
Your kick devastates Ardun!
You kick with the ferocity of the leopard.
Your double kick wounds Ardun.
Ardun is in awful condition.

<200hp 284m 246mv> aggressive two_handed superior [##########][##########]{* }
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
[***] You dodge Ardun's thrust.
[** ] You dodge Ardun's thrust.
[***] Ardun parries your tiger uppercut.
Your elbow slash decimates Ardun!
[***] Ardun parries your jump kick.
Ardun is in awful condition.

<200hp 284m 246mv> aggressive two_handed superior [##########][##########]{* }
kick

[***] You dodge Holy Knight's arrow.
Ardun's thrust injures you.
Ardun's thrust mauls you.
[** ] Ardun parries your back fist.
Ardun braces against his armor to perform a two-handed set parry.
[** ] Ardun parries your back fist.
Your knee thrust hits Ardun.
Ardun is in awful condition.

<162hp 284m 246mv> aggressive two_handed superior [##########][##########]{* }
grapp
Your kick devastates Ardun!
You kick with the ferocity of the leopard.
Your double kick devastates Ardun!
Ardun has fled!
Ardun crawls south.
You grant your opponent mercy.

<162hp 284m 246mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{* }
Holy Knight yells 'Yuden! You shall pay!'
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<162hp 284m 246mv> aggressive mob even [##########][##########]{* }
Holy Knight's arrow injures you.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
Your elbow slash mauls Holy Knight.
Your jab hits Holy Knight.
You perform the form, leopard stalks over thin ice!
Your swipe kick wounds Holy Knight.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<148hp 284m 246mv> aggressive mob even [##########][##########]{** }
fl
fl
fl

[***] You dodge Holy Knight's arrow.
You perform the form, leopard stalks over thin ice!
Your elbow smash decimates Holy Knight!
Your elbow smash wounds Holy Knight.
Your whirlwind kick misses Holy Knight.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<148hp 284m 298mv> evasive mob even [##########][##########]{***}You maneuver to grapple Holy Knight, and throw him to the ground!
Your grapple mauls Holy Knight.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<148hp 284m 298mv> evasive mob even [##########][##########]{***}
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your first hand.
Your palm strike misses Holy Knight.
Your dragon punch mauls Holy Knight.
Your oblique kick hits Holy Knight.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<148hp 284m 298mv> evasive mob even [##########][##########]{***}
fl

Holy Knight regains his balance.
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<148hp 284m 298mv> evasive mob even [##########][##########]{***}
[***] You parry Holy Knight's attack with your second hand.
Your elbow smash wounds Holy Knight.
Your elbow smash wounds Holy Knight.
You perform the form, leopard stalks over thin ice!
Your oblique kick maims Holy Knight!
Holy Knight has some small wounds and bruises.

<148hp 284m 298mv> evasive mob even [##########][##########]{***}You flee from combat!
The Castle Moat
*-*-* | This is the castle moat, just a few strides away from the
| | main entrance of castle Valour. The portcullis is raised in
* | preparation for the passage of the Knights. A strong breeze
| | blows unwanted visitors back away from the entrance ahead.
!-!-@ | The water in the moat is crystal clear, with dolphins swimming
| around playfully within. To the north is the large gate of
| Castle Valour, guarded by a heavily armored figure.
|
|
---------+

[Exits: north west]
(White Aura) Ardun is kneeling on the ground.

<148hp 284m 297mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}You aren't fighting anyone.

<148hp 284m 297mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}You aren't fighting anyone.

<148hp 284m 297mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}

You aren't fighting anyone.

<148hp 284m 297mv> evasive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}Ardun yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Yuden!'
Your dragon punch devastates Ardun!
Ardun is DEAD!!

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}
take all cor
You get a suit of spiked garde armor from the corpse of Ardun.
You get a tin canteen from the corpse of Ardun.
You get a ring of vigilance from the corpse of Ardun.
You drop a ring of vigilance disgusted by its purity.
You get a pair of lethal leather gloves from the corpse of Ardun.
You get a band of destruction from the corpse of Ardun.
You get a cat's eye neck pendant from the corpse of Ardun.
You drop a cat's eye neck pendant disgusted by its purity.
You get a diamond studded mace from the corpse of Ardun.
You drop a diamond studded mace disgusted by its purity.
You get an Order of Light amulet from the corpse of Ardun.
You drop an Order of Light amulet disgusted by its purity.
You get a magic multi-plated girdle from the corpse of Ardun.
You get a heron-marked blade from the corpse of Ardun.
You drop a heron-marked blade disgusted by its purity.
You get the Centurion's polearm from the corpse of Ardun.
You get a flame-wrought bracelet from the corpse of Ardun.
You throw a flame-wrought bracelet to the ground, too risky for your tastes.
You get 'Sunfire', the bladed staff of enlightenment from the corpse of Ardun.
You drop 'Sunfire', the bladed staff of enlightenment disgusted by its purity.
You get a garb of an assassin from the corpse of Ardun.
You throw a garb of an assassin to the ground, too risky for your tastes.
You get a pair of spiked light-steel boots from the corpse of Ardun.
You get the Holy Banner of Light from the corpse of Ardun.
You drop the Holy Banner of Light disgusted by its purity.
You get a bastard sword from the corpse of Ardun.
You drop a bastard sword disgusted by its purity.
You get a perfect potion of recall from the corpse of Ardun.
You get a perfect potion of recall from the corpse of Ardun.

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}
take ring cor
You see nothing like that in the corpse of Ardun.

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}
l
The Castle Moat
*-*-* | This is the castle moat, just a few strides away from the
| | main entrance of castle Valour. The portcullis is raised in
* | preparation for the passage of the Knights. A strong breeze
| | blows unwanted visitors back away from the entrance ahead.
!-!-@ | The water in the moat is crystal clear, with dolphins swimming
| around playfully within. To the north is the large gate of
| Castle Valour, guarded by a heavily armored figure.
|
|
---------+

[Exits: north west]
A simple bastard sword inscribed with the words "IRA SANCTUM".
A glowing white banner lies here, radiating goodness and purity.
A garb of a master assassin is here.
A long staff fitted with a massive blade lies here.
A flame-wrought bracelet is here.
A sword of the blademaster is here.
An amulet in the shape of a golden sun hangs on a thick chain.
A diamond studded mace is here.
A neck pendant with a light-green cat's eye engraved is here.
A circular silver band lies here.
The corpse of Ardun is lying here.

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}
examine cor
The corpse of Ardun holds:
a deep red stone
a set of mithril leggings
a small mahogany canoe
a living wood wrist guard
a Big Ol'Pack sack (open)
living wood arm plates
a living wood helm
a silver-plated buckler
40825 gold coins

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}

You receive 50 relics of <MYSTIC>.
The Overlord gives you 2 gold coins for your sacrifice.

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}

You receive 50 relics of <MYSTIC>.
The Overlord gives you one gold coin for your sacrifice.

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}

You receive 50 relics of <MYSTIC>.
The Overlord gives you one gold coin for your sacrifice.

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}

You receive 50 relics of <MYSTIC>.
The Overlord gives you one gold coin for your sacrifice.

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}
you receive 25 relics of <MYSTIC>.
The Overlord gives you 4 gold coins for your sacrifice.

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}

You receive 45 relics of <MYSTIC>.
The Overlord gives you 3 gold coins for your sacrifice.

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}

You receive 35 relics of <MYSTIC>.
The Overlord gives you 4 gold coins for your sacrifice.

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}

You receive 35 relics of <MYSTIC>.
The Overlord gives you 10 gold coins for your sacrifice.

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}

You receive 50 relics of <MYSTIC>.
The Overlord gives you 2 gold coins for your sacrifice.

<148hp 284m 297mv> aggressive no opponent no opponent [##########][##########]{***}

You receive 30 relics of <MYSTIC>.
The Overlord gives you 4 gold coins for your sacrifice.