Entrance to the Arena of Blood
| You are at the entrance to Seringale's acclaimed fighting arena.
| This is where those who wish for a smaller battlegrounds come
o | to test their will, their courage and their metal against each
| | other. A huge iron trapdoor lies below, waiting to shut the
+-* @ | next victim inside its confines. You can leave this place back
| | | onto the North Road to the south, or you can head down and
+-+-+-+-+| take up the challenge. A sign on the wall outlines the rules
| | of the arena.
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[Exits: south (down)]
A soapbox is here waiting for a proselytizer.
There is a convenient table here.
A gigantic black dragon dripping with blood is here.
Sslvn the Grand Master of Larceny is standing on a soapbox.
(Charmed) A bloodhound is here, plodding along beside its master.
Solmundi the Holy Knight is here.
The Juggernaut stands here with his arms folded across his chest.

Solmundi says 'And no muffins from Heralds or Scholars.'

Sslvn says 'I'm not a bull!'

You gasp in astonishment.

Sslvn says 'If you fine me I'll just work it off, won't be the first time I've had to fight for my freedom.'

You clap at his performance.
You say to Sslvn 'Tell him!'

Sslvn says 'Growing up in the unlit, you had to fight just for the air we breathed to be quite frank!'

Sslvn nods at you in agreement.

Solmundi rolls his eyes, disgusted.

Solmundi says 'Would you like a soapbox, Sslvn?'

You cheer and dance as the joy within you bursts forth!

Sslvn says 'Day in and day out, just to get a loaf of bread.'

Sslvn says 'I had to battle.'

Sslvn shakes his head in dismay.
Solmundi says 'Want me to shed a tear or two?'

Sslvn says 'My own mum would fight me for table scraps!'

You drop a soapbox.

Sslvn thanks you heartily.

Sslvn stands on a soapbox.

You nod.

Sslvn clears his throat.

You clap at his performance.

The town clock tolls once as the evening begins.


Sslvn gestures dramatically.

Solmundi closes his eyes momentarily.

You invite Sslvn to bask in the limelight.

Sslvn says 'That city was cruel and awful..'

<HERALD> Odile the Crier: 'Sslvn is basking in the limelight!'

Solmundi says 'You do not have a permit for peaceful assembly.'

Sslvn says 'The city of the Unlit is full of many mysteries you know...'

You say 'We don't need a permit!'

Sslvn says 'One of them is not, however, if the women are kind to the men.'

Sslvn says 'I can assure you they ARE NOT. '

Sslvn says 'For a bowl of left over gruel...'

Sslvn says 'Days old in fact.'

Solmundi sheds a tear.

Solmundi drinks water from a barrel.

Solmundi drinks water from a barrel.

Solmundi drinks water from a barrel.

Sslvn says 'I had to barter, scrimp, and save, knowing that day old gruel would be there waiting. '

Sslvn says 'And when the day came I could afford it...'

You say 'Oh, what a terrible childhood!'

Sslvn says 'You guessed it, there was dirt. It was made of dirt!!!'

Sslvn says 'I tell you Vevier, it wasn't that bad.'

Sslvn nods.

You say 'No!'

Solmundi says 'Sounds like bullshit to me.'

You say 'Did you never have a muffin as a child?'

Sslvn says 'And you know why I said it isn't so bad?'

You say to Solmundi 'You're here to hear Justice!'

Sslvn says 'Because it doesn't compare to how I've been treated in this very city.'

You gasp in astonishment.

Sslvn says 'By these thugs they call Justices.'

You say 'Who treated you so badly?'

The town clock tolls twelve times as midnight arrives.

Solmundi says 'Yeah, you know what I hear? Bullshit.'
You gasp in astonishment.

You say 'No!'

The goblin leader yells 'Goblins...Attack!!'

Sslvn says 'You were there Vevier!'

You say 'I was!'

Sslvn nods.

Sslvn nods again.

You say 'My surprise has been feigned!'

Sslvn says 'Aaaaah.'

Sslvn nods.

stand soap
There's no room to stand on a soapbox.

Solmundi says 'I've seen better panhandlers.'

Vevier stands in front of the soapbox.

Sslvn says 'Well, let her feigned surprise not detract from the severity of the brutality I received at the hands of the brutal fists of the law.'

You say 'I saw a Justice steal from this innocent citizen!'

Sslvn points to Vevier and nods.

Solmundi says 'Alright now, Let's keep things under control her.'

You say 'Beat him down mercilessly for no crime they could charge him with!'

Solmundi says 'At least wait until I beat him down.'

Sslvn says 'Thank you! Yes, too long have we dealt with these narcissistic warmongers '

You say 'Yes! Too long!'

You say to Sslvn 'I heard him say just now he was going to beat you down again!'

Sslvn says 'Too long, have we been forced into the shadows, because of the cut of our jibs!'

Sslvn nods at you in agreement.

Sslvn says 'SEE!'

Sslvn says 'This is exactly my point.'

Solmundi says 'I don't even carry shackles on me! Isn't that true Vevier! Remember you wanted to be shackled, but I didn't have any? Not all of us are bad guys.'

You say 'Too long!'

You say 'You tried to buy more!'

Sslvn says 'I hope you'll inform Vhrael of this when you see him next!'

You say 'If some brave citizen hadn't bought all the shackles, I'd be in chains right now!'

Solmundi says 'Vhrael has no power over Justice.'

Sslvn says 'Oh, so you kicked out your only saving grace?'

The town clock tolls once as the day begins.

You say 'Vhrael!'

Solmundi says 'I spoke with him earlier. Called him an imposter.'

Sslvn looks on with disgust.

Sslvn says 'You should be ashamed of yourselves...'

Sslvn looks at Solmundi.

You say to Solmundi 'Shame!'

Sslvn says 'You know speaking of imposters. '

Sslvn says 'You're dressed so poorly you aren't even worth robbing. '

Sslvn says 'I can see why Vevier didn't bother. '

You wink suggestively at Sslvn.

You have created a "Mama Vev's specialty" meatless muffin!
You have created a "Mama Vev's specialty" meatless muffin!

You give a "Mama Vev's specialty" meatless muffin to Sslvn.

Sslvn looks in a deflective storage void of wildness.

Solmundi says 'Bother what? Robbing me?'

You give a "Mama Vev's specialty" meatless muffin to Solmundi.

Sslvn gets a grey dragonfish from a deflective storage void of wildness.

Solmundi says 'I think she wants to rob my secrets.'

Sslvn says 'You look a little peckish. '

You say 'Oh, you have more than the one?'

Solmundi scratches his chin in thought.

Solmundi says 'If I say yes I lose and if I say no I lose.'

Sslvn eats an ear of corn.

Sslvn eats an ear of corn.

Solmundi says 'That's not fair.'

A bloodhound pounces around menacingly.

You bat your long, dark lashes and smile innocently.

You say 'Fair's for Justices, dearie.'

Solmundi says 'Don't judge me.'

Solmundi says 'I have enough of a secret, okay?'

You say 'Just tell us a little bit of one dearie.'

You say 'No one's listening.'

You wink suggestively at Sslvn.

Sslvn nods at you in agreement.

Sslvn says 'I am almost certain Solmundi is used to that.'

Sslvn drinks water from a silver chalice ornamented with pearls.

Solmundi says 'Well I could reveal a little, but I'm afraid Sslvn might steal my pants.'

You say 'Is that where the secret is kept?'

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The eyes of this jotun are filled black with no whites in them. His skin
is the color of overcast skies filled with melancholy. Like a distant and
forsaken watch tower, he stands tall and silent. Muscles disappear into his
armor and it is difficult to tell where the flesh ends and the equipment
begins. Overall he makes no noise or forwards an expression. Always gazing
to what is in front of him.
Solmundi is in excellent condition.

Solmundi is using:
<worn on finger> (Glowing) (Humming) a ruby-red mithril-white claddagh
<worn on finger> (Glowing) (Humming) a dragonblood mithril-white claddagh of evisceration
<worn around neck> some golden clasps with pearl settings
<worn around neck> (Glowing) an Order of Light amulet
<worn on head> a helm of Justice
<worn on torso> a fire-scorched shadow plate of endurance
<worn on arms> a pair of sapphire-blue guild-issue sleeves
<worn on hands> a pair of disease-scarred spiked gauntlets
<worn on legs> a pair of fire-scorched guild-issue leggings of acclimation
<worn on feet> a pair of dragonwing mesh boots of seeking
<worn about body> a dragonwing guild-issue cape of homing
<worn about waist> an earthen guild-issue belt of the mountains
<worn around wrist> a dragonblood guild-issue bracer of wounding
<worn around wrist> an onyx-black guild-issue bracer of alacrity
<wielded> (Glowing) a radiant mace
<dual wielded> (Humming) a peacemaker kama
<floating nearby> a pale blue stone
<tattooed> (Glowing) a longsword sheathed in everflowing water

You peek at the inventory:
(This is a collected secret. Check with Vevier for details)

Sslvn says 'Oh my dear boy, I don't dress in rags.'

Sslvn says 'Or, giant man, whatever it is you are.'
Solmundi says 'Generally.'

Solmundi says 'It usually ends up in places I regret.'

Sslvn says 'Look more like a lump of a brick that they forgot to mold into a shape.'

You snicker softly.

You say 'Just a little hint, dearie.'

A bloodhound pounces around menacingly.

Solmundi says 'It's really all or nothing with me.'

Solmundi says 'People either handle it or they don't.'

The town clock tolls once as the evening begins.

Sslvn says 'Maybe we can just knock him out and steal his secrets?'

Solmundi eats a grey dragonfish.

You nod in enthusiastic agreement with Sslvn.

You say 'If we were so inclined to lawbreaking.'

Solmundi says 'Come on guys at least buy me a drink first.'

Solmundi's hunger grazes him.

You bat your long, dark lashes and smile innocently.

Sslvn nods at you in agreement.

Sslvn says 'Which we are not.'

Sslvn says 'Model citizens we are.'

You say 'Model!'

Sslvn says 'I've personally never broken a law a day in my life.'

Solmundi's hunger wounds him.

Solmundi says 'You've had your brush-ins with the law.'

Sslvn gets a small book labeled in large print 'food creation' from a deflective storage void of wildness.

Sslvn recites a small book labeled in large print 'food creation'.
A magic mushroom suddenly appears.
A magic mushroom suddenly appears.

Solmundi says 'So, stop lying.'

Solmundi gets a magic mushroom.
Solmundi gets a magic mushroom.

Solmundi eats a magic mushroom.
Solmundi eats a magic mushroom.

You say 'He was set up!'

Sslvn nods at you in agreement.

Sslvn says 'That wasn't really a brush in.'

Sslvn says 'As much as it was a mistake!'

Solmundi says 'Go on.'

Solmundi says 'Let's hear more of your bullshit.'

Sslvn pats Solmundi on his head.

Solmundi closes his eyes momentarily.
Solmundi is surrounded by a white aura.

Sslvn says 'Well...'

Solmundi closes his eyes momentarily.

Sslvn says 'Somehow I don't think you're too receptive to my truths. '

Solmundi says 'I'm fair and just.'

Solmundi closes his eyes momentarily.
Solmundi bows his head and is filled with a virtuous light.

You snicker softly.

Solmundi closes his eyes momentarily.

Sslvn says 'But are you in charged for your fair justness to matter?'
The town clock tolls twelve times as midnight arrives.

Solmundi says 'I'm sorry. I couldn't quite hear you?'

Sslvn looks in a deflective storage void of wildness.

Solmundi eats a "Mama Vev's specialty" meatless muffin.
Solmundi chokes and gags.
Solmundi's poison maims him!

Sslvn gets a slab of beef from a deflective storage void of wildness.

Sslvn eats a slab of beef.

You wince in agony.

Sslvn lets out a hearty laugh.

You say 'Waited too long.'

Solmundi closes his eyes momentarily.
Solmundi looks much better.

You shake your head.

Solmundi says 'A little filling.'

Sslvn puts a "Mama Vev's specialty" meatless muffin in a deflective storage void of wildness.

Sslvn looks in a deflective storage void of wildness.

Sslvn gets a tin canteen from a deflective storage void of wildness.

Sslvn gives a tin canteen to Sslvn.

Sslvn sniggers at the subject.

Sslvn gives a tin canteen to Solmundi.

Sslvn looks in a deflective storage void of wildness.

Solmundi smells the canteen.

Sslvn says 'Oh I wonder if any of my things sold!'

Sslvn says 'Chaos cloaks, and wot nots.'

You say 'Best of luck, dearie.'

<HERALD> Odile the Crier: 'Sslvn is no longer in the limelight.'

The town clock tolls once as the day begins.

Sslvn puts a three-eyed root in a deflective storage void of wildness.

Sslvn looks in a deflective storage void of wildness.
The white aura around Solmundi fades.

Solmundi closes his eyes momentarily.
Solmundi is surrounded by a white aura.

Solmundi looks at Sslvn.

Solmundi sighs.

Solmundi says 'Hand over the spider blade.'

A bloodhound pounces around menacingly.

Sslvn says 'What spider blade?'

Solmundi walks south.
A bloodhound walks south.

You tell Sslvn 'Find the muffin shop in Timaran.'

Solmundi walks in.
A bloodhound walks in.

You say 'Scatter!'

You slip off into the shadows.
Muffins 4 U
| This is the muffin shop of Timaran, a cheery place filled
| with lovely smells of baked goods and sweet, yummy things.
| The walls are covered in assorted mixtures of flour, pastry
| dough and icing that's long since hardened to the point
@ | of no removal. There's a small wooden display case which
| | holds a variety of wonderfully scrumptious muffins and
S-+-S | pastries, each of which could easily win a baking contest
| | on its sheer deliciosity and beauty. Go on, indulge yourself
S-+-S | a bit - have a bite or two, who cares if it goes straight
---------+ to your hips and thighs?

[Exits: south]
There is a small kitchen in the corner of this room, where the muffins are baked.
A dull green rock lies here amid the weeds.
A tall, handsome half-elf stands here ready to serve you.


Justice Scrying Stone ' Solmundi said: 'Hand it over.' '


You are now watching over Sslvn.

Sslvn> The North Road
o | You are on the North Road on Seringale. It is peaceful and
| | quiet here. Around you are magnificent buildings made of
+-* F | fanciful stonework. You see the North Road continuing to
| | | the east and west, and a large arena looms to the north.
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[Exits: north east west]

Sslvn> quit

You fade out of reach from the Long Arm of the Law