You have finished memorizing group stone skin.
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You have finished memorizing stone skin.
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You have finished memorizing stone skin.
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You have finished memorizing group stone skin.
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You have finished memorizing acidimmolate.
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You have finished memorizing acidimmolate.
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You have finished memorizing stone skin.
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You have finished memorizing acidimmolate.
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You have finished memorizing acidimmolate.
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You have finished memorizing contain being.
Your studies are complete.
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You clamber to your feet.
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Ok.
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 16h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
As you leave, you see the SLSC member applying magic locks to the door...
The Bank of Charing
Obvious exits: -E
Fresh blood splatters cover the area.
A large wooden counter is here, with a sign posted on it.
Imni, the elven banker, stands here ready to complete another transaction.
< 16h/206H 129v/130V Pos: standing >
< 16h/206H 129v/130V Pos: standing >
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< 19h/206H 129v/130V Pos: standing >
< 19h/206H 129v/130V Pos: standing >
< 20h/206H 129v/130V Pos: standing >
< 20h/206H 129v/130V Pos: standing >
Autosaving...
< 21h/206H 129v/130V Pos: standing >
You are already standing.
< 22h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 24h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 26h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 26h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 29h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Imni starts casting a spell.
Imni completes her spell...
Imni utters the word 'ufaixaae'
Imni's barkskin seems to take on the texture of iron.
< 33h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 37h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 38h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 39h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 40h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 41h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 41h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 41h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 41h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
The Way of the Royals
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
< 42h/206H 129v/130V Pos: standing >
The Way of the Royals
Obvious exits: -N -S -SW -SE
Fresh blood splatters cover the area.
A human visiting from Tharnadia is here on business, he seems to be lost.
< 42h/206H 128v/130V Pos: standing >
A Small Park
Obvious exits: -N -S
< 42h/206H 127v/130V Pos: standing >
A Large Pond
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
Fresh blood covers everything in the area.
An elven trail keeper is here picking of debris from this part of the city.
A warty toad sits here, croaking quietly.
A warty toad sits here, croaking quietly.
A warty toad sits here, croaking quietly.
A warty toad sits here, croaking quietly.
A warty toad sits here, croaking quietly.
A warty toad sits here, croaking quietly.
< 42h/206H 126v/130V Pos: standing >
A Small Park
Obvious exits: -N -S#
Puddles of fresh blood cover the ground.
A white rabbit hops around here, wiggling its nose.
< 42h/206H 126v/130V Pos: standing >
The white seems to be closed.
< 42h/206H 126v/130V Pos: standing >
The white seems to be closed.
< 42h/206H 126v/130V Pos: standing >
The white seems to be closed.
< 42h/206H 126v/130V Pos: standing >
The white seems to be closed.
< 42h/206H 127v/130V Pos: standing >
The white seems to be closed.
< 42h/206H 127v/130V Pos: standing >
The white seems to be closed.
< 43h/206H 127v/130V Pos: standing >
Ok.
< 44h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
You attempt to flee...
A Large Pond
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
Fresh blood splatters cover the area.
This elf female commoner is here wandering about the city.
An elven trail keeper is here picking of debris from this part of the city.
A warty toad sits here, croaking quietly.
A warty toad sits here, croaking quietly.
A warty toad sits here, croaking quietly.
A warty toad sits here, croaking quietly.
A warty toad sits here, croaking quietly.
A warty toad sits here, croaking quietly.
You flee northward!
< 44h/206H 100v/130V Pos: standing >
A Small Park
Obvious exits: -N -S
Fresh blood covers everything in the area.
A white rabbit hops around here, wiggling its nose.
< 45h/206H 101v/130V Pos: standing >
The Way of the Royals
Obvious exits: -N -S -NW -NE
Fresh blood splatters cover the area.
A white rabbit hops around here, wiggling its nose.
A kooshie dog is here barking loudly.
< 45h/206H 100v/130V Pos: standing >
The Way of the Royals
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W#
A few drops of fresh blood are scattered around the area.
An elite elven guard stands here, guarding the city.
An elite elven guard stands here, guarding the city.
An elite elven guard stands here, guarding the city.
An elite elven guard stands here, guarding the city.
< 45h/206H 99v/130V Pos: standing >
Before the Southern Gates of Charing
Obvious exits: -N -D
Fresh blood splatters cover the area.
A snake slithers through here, tongue flicking.
A elven young acolyte is standing here deep in thought. (casting)
A gate guard stands here on his post.
A gate guard stands here on his post.
A gate guard stands here on his post.
A gate guard stands here on his post.
A gate guard stands here on his post.
< 45h/206H 99v/130V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 45h/206H 99v/130V Pos: standing >
A elven cleric completes her spell...
A elven cleric utters the words 'sfahzqhuai yfaw oag'
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 45h/206H 99v/130V Pos: standing >
Within the Heart of the Great Tree Charing
Obvious exits: -U -D
< 45h/206H 100v/130V Pos: standing >
Within the Heart of the Great Tree Charing
Obvious exits: -U -D
< 45h/206H 99v/130V Pos: standing >
Within the Heart of the Great Tree Charing
Obvious exits: -U -D
< 45h/206H 98v/130V Pos: standing >
Within the Heart of the Great Tree Charing
Obvious exits: -U -D
Fresh blood covers everything in the area.
An elven cat is here mewing for attention, and rubbing your leg.
< 45h/206H 98v/130V Pos: standing >
The Base of the Great Tree Charing
Obvious exits: -U
Puddles of fresh blood cover the ground.
A snake slithers through here, tongue flicking.
A white rabbit hops around here, wiggling its nose.
< 45h/206H 97v/130V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 45h/206H 97v/130V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 46h/206H 97v/130V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 46h/206H 98v/130V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 46h/206H 98v/130V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 46h/206H 98v/130V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 46h/206H 99v/130V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 46h/206H 99v/130V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .
< 46h/206H 100v/130V Pos: standing >
You find a secret entrance!
< 46h/206H 103v/130V Pos: standing >
< 48h/206H 109v/130V Pos: standing >
Ok.
< 48h/206H 111v/130V Pos: standing >
< 48h/206H 111v/130V Pos: standing >
Before the Great Tree Charing
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
< 48h/206H 112v/130V Pos: standing >
A Shady Forest Trail
Obvious exits: -E -W
Fresh blood covers everything in the area.
A robin is flying nearby.
< 49h/206H 112v/130V Pos: standing >
A Shady Forest Trail
Obvious exits: -E -W
< 49h/206H 110v/130V Pos: standing >
A Stone Pathway
Obvious exits: -N -E -W
< 49h/206H 109v/130V Pos: standing >
A Shady Forest Trail
Obvious exits: -E -W
Fresh blood covers everything in the area.
A doe is here wandering the forest.
< 49h/206H 107v/130V Pos: standing >
^^^^^^^^.
^.M....^M^^
^....M.......
.^.......M..M
....**@^*M...
**********...
*************
***.*...**M
.*^^^^***
The Great Sylvan Woods of Mielikki
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
< 49h/206H 105v/130V Pos: standing >
< 49h/206H 106v/130V Pos: standing >
^^^^^^^^^
^^.M....^M^
^^....M......
..^.......M..
.....*@*^*M..
.**********..
*************
****.*...**
*.*^^^^**
The Great Sylvan Woods of Mielikki
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
< 49h/206H 106v/130V Pos: standing >
Shadows stretch across the land as the sun limps towards the horizon.
< 52h/206H 121v/130V Pos: standing >
You start chanting...
< 53h/206H 126v/130V Pos: standing >
Casting: relocate ***
< 53h/206H 127v/130V Pos: standing >
Casting: relocate **
< 53h/206H 128v/130V Pos: standing >
Casting: relocate *
< 53h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Casting: relocate
< 54h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
You complete your spell...
You failed.
< 54h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 54h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 55h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 57h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 57h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 57h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
You sit down and relax.
< 57h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You have memorized the following spells:
(11th circle) 2 - prismatic cube
1 - stornogs spheres
1 - group globe of invulnerability
(10th circle) 1 - farsee
2 - group stone skin
1 - stornogs shimmering starshell
1 - elemental aura
( 9th circle) 1 - fly
3 - gate
( 8th circle) 1 - detect invisibility
2 - prismatic spray
3 - disintegrate
( 7th circle) 3 - fireball
1 - haste
2 - dimension door
( 6th circle) 4 - teleport
3 - stone skin
( 5th circle) 1 - identify
4 - wall of stone
3 - contain being
( 4th circle) 6 - lightning bolt
2 - ray of enfeeblement
1 - wall of force
( 3rd circle) 1 - strength
4 - dispel magic
4 - acidimmolate
1 - agility
( 2nd circle) 5 - sleep
6 - mirror image
( 1st circle) 4 - minor creation
7 - magic missile
1 - detect magic
And you are currently memorizing the following spells:
5 seconds: ( 9th) relocate
You can memorize no more spells.
You continue your study.
< 58h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You start meditating...
< 58h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You have finished memorizing relocate.
Your studies are complete.
< 58h/206H 130v/130V Pos: sitting >
You clamber to your feet.
< 58h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 60h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 60h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 61h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 62h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 63h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
You start chanting...
< 66h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Casting: relocate ***
< 66h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
The sun vanishes behind the southern horizon.
Casting: relocate **
< 66h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Casting: relocate *
< 66h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Casting: relocate
< 67h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
You complete your spell...
You start to become less solid, then fade into nothing!
The Channeling Room
Obvious exits: -E
A pool formed of silver-colored liquid is here, slowly dissipating.
Aktosh (Gnome)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.
Wrecks (Githzerai)(medium) stands here.
Kaos (Halfling)(small) stands here.
Asden (Halfling)(small) stands here. (casting)
Danae (Gnome)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.
Porkchop (Minotaur)(huge) stands here. (casting)
Grotar (Barbarian)(large) stands here.
Bas (Gnome)(tiny) stands in mid-air here.
You materialize elsewhere!
< 67h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden completes his spell...
Asden utters the word 'zuharuhl'
Wrecks looks vitalized.
< 67h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Porkchop completes his spell...
Porkchop utters the word 'abrazak'
< 67h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae sings a song so well you feel your pain and suffering ebbing away.
< 67h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Porkchop starts casting a spell.
Asden starts casting a spell.
< 67h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 67h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Wrecks is suddenly surrounded by a green mist!
< 67h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Porkchop completes his spell...
Porkchop utters the word 'fido'
< 67h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden completes his spell...
Asden utters the word 'zuharuhl'
Aktosh looks vitalized.
< 68h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae suddenly breaks out a quick verse from their repitiore of songs...
Danae plays a song to lift her spirit off the ground.
Danae busts out in dance!
You fly through the air, free as a bird!
Wrecks flies through the air, free as a bird!
Kaos flies through the air, free as a bird!
Asden flies through the air, free as a bird!
Porkchop flies through the air, free as a bird!
Grotar flies through the air, free as a bird!
< 68h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden sits down in a comfortable spot.
< 68h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden takes out his holy symbol and begins praying intently.
< 68h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh is now a member of Grotar's group.
< 68h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Bas is now a member of Grotar's group.
< 68h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae sings a song so well you feel your pain and suffering ebbing away.
Porkchop sits down in a comfortable spot.
< 69h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Porkchop takes out his holy symbol and begins praying intently.
< 69h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Bas now follows Grotar.
Asden stops following Grotar.
Asden now follows Grotar.
< 69h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh leaves east.
< 69h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Wrecks shimmers and appears a few inches away.
< 69h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden is now a member of Grotar's group.
< 69h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
A moonwell dissolves in a swirl of colors and is gone.
< 70h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden raises his holy symbol and smiles broadly.
< 70h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae sings a song so well you feel your pain and suffering ebbing away.
Asden clambers to his feet.
< 70h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden starts casting a spell.
< 70h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae suddenly breaks out a quick verse from their repitiore of songs...
Danae sings a song to protect her from the world.
Danae twirls around gracefully.
Wrecks begins to shimmer.
Kaos begins to shimmer.
Kaos's skin seems to turn to stone.
Asden begins to shimmer.
Asden's skin seems to turn to stone.
Danae begins to shimmer.
Danae's skin seems to turn to stone.
Porkchop begins to shimmer.
Porkchop's skin seems to turn to stone.
Grotar begins to shimmer.
Grotar's skin seems to turn to stone.
Bas begins to shimmer.
Bas's skin seems to turn to stone.
< 70h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden completes his spell...
Asden utters the words 'wagg pzar'
A warm feeling fills your body.
< 184h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden starts casting a spell.
< 184h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden completes his spell...
Asden utters the words 'wagg pzar'
A warm feeling fills your body.
< 203h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden sits down in a comfortable spot.
< 204h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden takes out his holy symbol and begins praying intently.
< 204h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae sings a song so well you feel your pain and suffering ebbing away.
Danae finishes her song.
< 204h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae starts playing a plain wooden lyre and singing aloud.
< 204h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden raises his holy symbol and smiles broadly.
< 205h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Wrecks turns green and pukes all over the place. Yuck!
< 205h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden clambers to his feet.
< 205h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae suddenly breaks out a quick verse from their repitiore of songs...
Danae sings a song to make your heart swell with pride.
Danae busts out in dance!
Wrecks starts to move with uncanny speed!
Kaos starts to move with uncanny speed!
Asden starts to move with uncanny speed!
Danae starts to move with uncanny speed!
Porkchop starts to move with uncanny speed!
Grotar starts to move with uncanny speed!
< 205h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae sings a song so well you feel your pain and suffering ebbing away.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae sings a song so well you feel your pain and suffering ebbing away.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh enters from the east.
A blue dracolich enters from the east.
A bronze dracolich enters from the east.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh starts casting a spell.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh completes his spell...
Aktosh utters the words 'wuiaf qfzahuai'
A small round wooden shield suddenly appears.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh starts casting a spell.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh completes his spell...
Aktosh utters the words 'wuiaf qfzahuai'
A small round wooden shield suddenly appears.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae sings a song so well you feel your pain and suffering ebbing away.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh gives an order to his followers.
A bronze dracolich gets a small round wooden shield.
A blue dracolich gets a small round wooden shield.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh gives an order to his followers.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh gives an order to his followers.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh gives an order to his followers.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae suddenly breaks out a quick verse from their repitiore of songs...
Danae keeps singing of uncovered secrets..
Danae twirls around gracefully.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh gives an order to his followers.
A bronze dracolich straps a small round wooden shield to its arm.
A bronze dracolich grabs something.
A blue dracolich straps a small round wooden shield to its arm.
A blue dracolich grabs something.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae sings a song so well you feel your pain and suffering ebbing away.
Porkchop raises his holy symbol and smiles broadly.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
A bronze dracolich is now a member of Grotar's group.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Porkchop clambers to his feet.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
A blue dracolich is now a member of Grotar's group.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Autosaving...
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Porkchop starts casting a spell.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae sings a song so well you feel your pain and suffering ebbing away.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Porkchop completes his spell...
Porkchop utters the word 'abrazak'
Grotar now follows Aktosh.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh gives an order to his followers.
A bronze dracolich removes all of its equipment.
A blue dracolich removes all of its equipment.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden starts casting a spell.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh gives an order to his followers.
A bronze dracolich straps a small round wooden shield to its arm.
A blue dracolich straps a small round wooden shield to its arm.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden completes his spell...
Asden utters the word 'gajrgpuzre'
A holy aura forms around Asden!
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden sits down in a comfortable spot.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden takes out his holy symbol and begins praying intently.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae suddenly breaks out a quick verse from their repitiore of songs...
Danae plays a song to lift her spirit off the ground.
Danae busts out in dance!
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Danae sings a song so well you feel your pain and suffering ebbing away.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden raises his holy symbol and smiles broadly.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Asden clambers to his feet.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh shouts out loudly.. MOVING!!!!
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
Aktosh leaves east.
Grotar leaves east.
Asden leaves east.
Bas leaves east.
Kaos leaves east.
Wrecks leaves east.
Porkchop leaves east.
Danae leaves east.
A blue dracolich leaves east.
A bronze dracolich leaves east.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
I see no person by that name here!
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
I see no person by that name here!
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
I see no person by that name here!
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
I see no person by that name here!
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
The Channeling Room
Obvious exits: -E
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
You attempt to give consent...
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
A Drow Elf enters from the east.
A Kobold enters from the east.
Zyka the Troll Stalker enters from the east.
An Ogre enters from the east.
A Troll enters from the east.
An Orc enters from the east.
A Kobold enters from the east.
A Drow Elf enters from the east.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
A Drow Elf closes the door.
< 206h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
A Troll grasps his totem tightly, and begins communing with the spirits.
A Troll starts casting an offensive spell.
A Drow Elf suddenly attacks YOU!
A Drow Elf's powerful punch strikes you.
< 197h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< T: Serral TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Drow Elf sta EP: excellent >
A Drow Elf starts casting an offensive spell called 'bigbys clenched fist'.
< 197h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
< T: Serral TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Drow Elf sta EP: excellent >
A Troll completes his spell...
A Troll utters the words 'ofzahzf zabrahpunso ofags'
The ground suddenly rumbles deeply..
An earthen fist bursts from the ground nearby!
The fist attempts to grasp you tightly, but only manages a loose hold.
OUCH! That really did HURT!
< 138h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
A Kobold starts casting an offensive spell.
< 138h/206H 130v/130V Pos: standing >
A Drow Elf completes his spell...
A Drow Elf's mighty magic fist slams into you!
A Drow Elf's crushing blow frees Serral from a magic which held him motionless.
A Drow Elf's blow shatters the magic paralyzing you!
YIKES! Another hit like that, and you've had it!!
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
An Ogre suddenly attacks YOU!
Your vision spins into darkness as your head falls towards the ground.