The death of [56 Forest Druid] Ashyel The Empire (Grey Elf)

in An Immaculate Stone Highway

from the perspective of [56 Forest Druid] Ashyel The Empire (Grey Elf)

<worn on head>       a headband of snake fangs (magic)
<worn in ear>        a long gemstone earring (magic) (glowing)
<worn on face>       a twined bronze veil
<worn around neck>   a symbol of domination (magic) (humming)
<worn on body>       an icy iron robe from The Twin Keeps of Devastated Tharnadia
<worn around wrist>  a glistening bracelet
<worn around wrist>  a glistening bracelet
<worn on hands>      a pair of taut dwarfhide gloves
<worn on legs>       a pair of silk pants
<worn on feet>       the boots of species tracking (magic)

  . ...***+**   
 ^. ...***+***  
 ..M...+++M***  
 .  ..*@******  
 . ****+******  
 . ****+*****.  
   ..**M*****   
    D**+*M*.    
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 64v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar sneaks south.
You follow Grotar.

 
    ...***+*    
  . ...***+**   
 ..M...+++M***  
 .  ..*+******  
 . ****@******  
 . ****+*****.  
 . ..**M*****.  
    D**+*M*..   
     **+*...    
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 63v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

 
    ...***+*    
  .M...+++M**   
 .  ..*+******  
 . ****+******  
 . ****@*****.  
 . ..**M*****.  
    D**+*M*..^  
     **+*....   
    ^**+.^.^    
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 62v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

 
   M...+++M*    
    ..*+*****   
 . ****+******  
 . ****+*****.  
 . ..**@*****.  
    D**+*M*..^  
     **+*....^  
    ^**+.^.^.   
    +M++....    
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A highwayman stands here, scanning the roads protected by Tharnadia.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 61v/146V Pos: standing >
A highwayman leaves south.

< 763h/763H 62v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

 
    ..*+****    
   ****+*****   
 . ****+*****.  
 . ..**+*****.  
    D**@*M*..^  
     **+*....^  
    ^**+.^.^.^  
    MM++....^   
    **....^^    
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A highwayman stands here, scanning the roads protected by Tharnadia.(Gold Aura)
There is a slight disturbance in nature.

< 763h/763H 61v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar sneaks south.
You follow Grotar.

 
   ****+****    
   ****+*****   
 . ..**+*****.  
    D**M*M*..^  
     **@*....^  
    ^**+.^.^.^  
    MM++....^^  
    **....^^^   
     ..^D^^M    
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 60v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

 
   ****+****    
   ..**+*****   
    D**M*M*..^  
     **+*....^  
    ^**@.^.^.^  
    MM++....^^  
    **....^^^M  
     ..^D^^MM   
      ..^^^M    
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 59v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

 
   ..**+****    
    D**M*M*..   
     **+*....^  
    ^**+.^.^.^  
    M++@....^^  
    **....^^^M  
     ..^D^^MMM  
      ..^^^MM   
     ^^.^MMM    
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 59v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar sneaks west.
You follow Grotar.

 
    ..**+***    
     D**+*M*.   
 ^    **M*....  
 ^   ^**+.^.^.  
     MM@+....^  
     **....^^^  
      ..^D^^MM  
       ..^^^M   
      ^^.^MM    
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 58v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar sneaks west.
You follow Grotar.

 
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  .   D**+*.*   
 .^    **M*...  
 ^^   ^**+.^.^  
 ^    M@++....  
      **....^^  
       ..^D^^M  
        ..^^^   
       ^^.^M    
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
An elite highwayman stands here, protecting the roads of Tharnadia.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 58v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

 
   .. ..**+*    
  ..   D**+*.   
 ..^    **M*..  
 .^^   ^**+.^.  
 ^^    @M++...  
       **....^  
        ..^D^^  
         ..^^   
        ^^.^    
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
An elite highwayman stands here, protecting the roads of Tharnadia.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 57v/146V Pos: standing >
An elite highwayman leaves east.

< 763h/763H 58v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar sneaks north.
You follow Grotar.

A Smooth Pathway
   The noise and bustle of the city can already be heard from here, the
great, massive gates lie just north, entering onto the great market. Tall
buildings and towers have been erected, visible even when the city gates
are closed - a rare occasion, as all are welcome in this merchant city.
Far ahead, the great towers of the palace can be seen, its tall towers
extending towards the sky.  The gates are north, while the path away from
the city continue south.
Obvious exits: -North -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 58v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

The Massive Gates Before The City of Torrhan
   The noise and bustle of the city can already be heard from here, even
when the massive, iron gates are closed.  Tall buildings and towers are
visible over the stone walls and the smell of freshly baked bread and
fresh fruits wafts through here.  Far ahead the great palace of the King
are visible, its tall towers extending towards the sky.  Despite the
greatness of this city, an unsual, uneasy feeling can be felt here, as if
something has been lost here.  The massive gates lead into the main market
of Torrhan, while a smooth stone path leads away from the city.
Obvious exits: -North -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.

< 763h/763H 57v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar sneaks north.
You follow Grotar.

The Market
   Many booths and stands surround you, filled with fruits, vegetables,
breads, pastries, and other fine foods.  Vendors walk about shouting out
or showing off their wares.  Sailors and merchants push their way through
busily, while town folk and travellers sort through the market, looking
for something to buy.  Although there is much bustle in the market and the
city in general, a strange sense of uneasiness can be felt.  On closer
inspection, things simply look amiss, especially for one who traveled
through Torrhan only a year ago.  Many of the stands are now empty and
falling apart, the buildings have begun to look unkept and dirty or simply
abandoned.  This same market was once used to catering to triple the number
of merchants, sailors, and visitors.  The great towers of the palace are
visible to the north and the market square lies north, while the gates to
the city are south.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A small round shield has been dropped here.
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
An old sailor looks uneasy on land here.
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.
An elven woman shops around town here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 57v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar sneaks north.
You follow Grotar.

The Market Square
   Many booths and stands surround you, filled with fruits, vegetables,
breads, pastries, and other fine foods.  Vendors walk about shouting out
or showing off their wares.  An assortment of people can be found here -
dwarves, elves, humans, halflings, gnomes.  Sailors and merchants push
their way through busily, attempting to reach their destination. Despite
the bustle of the city, though, a sense of uneasiness settles upon you.
On closer inspection, many of the stands appear to be empty and falling
apart, many of the buildings have begun to look unkept, dirty, or simply
abandoned.  This same market only a year ago would have seen triple the
number of people that fill it now.  The air is mixed with the salty scent
of the sea.  The great towers of the palace are visible to the north,
the docks and other shops line the street west, and a great school can
be seen towards the forest that lies east.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A huge finely crafted fountain stands here.
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
You sense a lifeform nearby.

< 763h/763H 56v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

The Market
   Many booths and stands surround you, filled with fruits, vegetables,
breads, pastries, and other fine foods.  Vendors walk about shouting out
or showing off their wares.  Sailors and merchants push their way through
busily, while town folk and travellers sort through the market, looking
for something to buy.  Although there is much bustle in the market and the
city in general, a strange sense of uneasiness can be felt.  On closer
inspection, things simply look amiss, especially for one who traveled
through Torrhan only a year ago.  Many of the stands are now empty and
falling apart, the buildings have begun to look unkept and dirty or simply
abandoned.  This same market was once used to catering to triple the number
of merchants, sailors, and visitors.  The great towers of the palace are
visible to the north and the market square lies south.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A young girl runs around here carelessly.

< 763h/763H 55v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

Talerenn Way
   Talerenn Way branches off from the market here, leading north.
Quaint little houses line the busy street, full of those making
their way towards the market or on some chore.  A few can still be
found here and there.  The noise of the market is audible to the
south, while the inn lies just to the east.  The great towers of the
palace are visible to the north.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
An old sailor looks uneasy on land here.

< 763h/763H 54v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

Talerenn Way
   Talerenn Way continues north and south from here, busy with the
bustle of townsmen, sailors, merchants, and other visitors making
their way about.  While small shops can still be seen along this
street, it's mainly taken up by houses.  The inn can be seen just
towards the south of here, while the market extends even further to
the south.  An intersection is visible just towards the north, the
tall towers of the palace visible in that direction.
Obvious exits: -North -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 54v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar sneaks north.
You follow Grotar.

Talerenn and Chipane Intersection
   Talerenn Way and Chipane Street intersect here.  The bustle at this
intersection is at an all time high compared to the rest of the city,
filled with people making their way from the palace, market, or from the
ajoining streets.  Chipane lies both east and west from here, a more
residential area, while Talerenn joins the palace gates with the entrance
to the city.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 54v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

Talerenn Way
   Talerenn Way continues north and south from here, busy with the
bustle of townsmen, sailors, merchants, and other visitors making
their way about.  While small shops can still be seen along this
street, it's mainly taken up by houses.  Talerenn intersects just to
the south of here, while the tall towers of the palace are visible
to the north.
Obvious exits: -North -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 53v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

Talerenn Way
   Talerenn Way continues north and south from here, busy with the
bustle of townsmen, sailors, merchants, and other visitors making
their way about.  While small shops can still be seen along this
street, it's mainly taken up by houses.  Talerenn intersects just to
the south of here, while the tall towers of the palace are visible
to the north.  A small shop lies to the east.
Obvious exits: -North -East# -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
An old sailor looks uneasy on land here.

< 763h/763H 53v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar opens the door.

< 763h/763H 54v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

Thurdorf's Antiques
   Shelves upon shelves of various objects fill this room, shiny objects
stacked upon each one.  Brass, silver, even gold antiques, spoons, cups,
clocks, statues, and other little ornaments can be found here.  It creates
an almost blinding effect with the lighting of the room, especially when
the sun shines through the windows and reflects off their surfaces.  A
small wooden door to the west leads back onto the street.
Obvious exits: -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
An elven woman shops around town here.(Gold Aura)
Dimples showing, Thurdorf grins happily here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 54v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar closes the door.

< 763h/763H 54v/146V Pos: standing >

< 763h/763H 58v/146V Pos: standing >
An elven woman starts casting a spell.

< 763h/763H 58v/146V Pos: standing >
An elven woman completes her spell...
An elven woman utters the words 'protection from evil'
You snicker softly.

< 763h/763H 60v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar starts casting a spell.

< 763h/763H 69v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar completes his spell...
Grotar utters the word 'babratgtui'
Grotar's skin gains the texture and toughness of bark.

< 763h/763H 71v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar starts casting a spell.

< 763h/763H 83v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar completes his spell...
Grotar utters the words 'oculoinfra zzur'

< 763h/763H 84v/146V Pos: standing >

< 763h/763H 85v/146V Pos: standing >
A faint hum can be heard from Sunblade, longsword of Justice carried by Grotar.

< 763h/763H 86v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar starts casting a spell.

< 763h/763H 87v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar completes his spell...
Grotar utters the words 'oculoinfra waouq'

< 763h/763H 89v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar starts casting a spell.

< 763h/763H 93v/146V Pos: standing >
A faint hum can be heard from Sunblade, longsword of Justice carried by Grotar.

< 763h/763H 93v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar completes his spell...
Grotar utters the words 'oculoinfra oaae'

< 763h/763H 94v/146V Pos: standing >

< 763h/763H 95v/146V Pos: standing >
Hint: Undeads, trolls and trees fear fire. Also any creatures with bark-like skin are vulnerable to fire. You may want to turn your opponent's skin into bark before unleashing your sunrays upon him.

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< 763h/763H 146v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar quaffs the precious elixir of life.
Grotar looks vitalized.
A torrent of divine energy flows from Grotar into Grotar's body, and his wounds begin to heal!

< 763h/763H 146v/146V Pos: standing >

< 763h/763H 146v/146V Pos: standing >
The ground rumbles deeply nearby...

< 763h/763H 146v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar opens the door.

< 763h/763H 146v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar sneaks west.
You follow Grotar.

Talerenn Way
   Talerenn Way continues north and south from here, busy with the
bustle of townsmen, sailors, merchants, and other visitors making
their way about.  While small shops can still be seen along this
street, it's mainly taken up by houses.  Talerenn intersects just to
the south of here, while the tall towers of the palace are visible
to the north.  A small shop lies to the east.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 145v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar closes the door.

< 763h/763H 145v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

Talerenn Way
   Talerenn Way continues north and south from here, busy with the
bustle of townsmen, sailors, merchants, and other visitors making
their way about.  While small shops can still be seen along this
street, it's mainly taken up by houses.  Talerenn intersects just to
the south of here, while the tall towers of the palace are visible
to the north.
Obvious exits: -North -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 144v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

Talerenn and Chipane Intersection
   Talerenn Way and Chipane Street intersect here.  The bustle at this
intersection is at an all time high compared to the rest of the city,
filled with people making their way from the palace, market, or from the
ajoining streets.  Chipane lies both east and west from here, a more
residential area, while Talerenn joins the palace gates with the entrance
to the city.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 143v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

Talerenn Way
   Talerenn Way continues north and south from here, busy with the
bustle of townsmen, sailors, merchants, and other visitors making
their way about.  While small shops can still be seen along this
street, it's mainly taken up by houses.  The inn can be seen just
towards the south of here, while the market extends even further to
the south.  An intersection is visible just towards the north, the
tall towers of the palace visible in that direction.
Obvious exits: -North -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 142v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar sneaks south.
You follow Grotar.

Talerenn Way
   Talerenn Way branches off from the market here, leading north.
Quaint little houses line the busy street, full of those making
their way towards the market or on some chore.  A few can still be
found here and there.  The noise of the market is audible to the
south, while the inn lies just to the east.  The great towers of the
palace are visible to the north.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
*A Minotaur (large) Disciple of Lloth sits resting.(Red Aura)
A man with an insane spark in his eye darts about.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 142v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

The Market
   Many booths and stands surround you, filled with fruits, vegetables,
breads, pastries, and other fine foods.  Vendors walk about shouting out
or showing off their wares.  Sailors and merchants push their way through
busily, while town folk and travellers sort through the market, looking
for something to buy.  Although there is much bustle in the market and the
city in general, a strange sense of uneasiness can be felt.  On closer
inspection, things simply look amiss, especially for one who traveled
through Torrhan only a year ago.  Many of the stands are now empty and
falling apart, the buildings have begun to look unkept and dirty or simply
abandoned.  This same market was once used to catering to triple the number
of merchants, sailors, and visitors.  The great towers of the palace are
visible to the north and the market square lies south.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.
An old sailor looks uneasy on land here.
An elven woman shops around town here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 141v/146V Pos: standing >

< 763h/763H 141v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

Talerenn Way
   Talerenn Way branches off from the market here, leading north.
Quaint little houses line the busy street, full of those making
their way towards the market or on some chore.  A few can still be
found here and there.  The noise of the market is audible to the
south, while the inn lies just to the east.  The great towers of the
palace are visible to the north.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
*A Minotaur (large) Disciple of Lloth stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
A man with an insane spark in his eye darts about.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 141v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar settles to his knees.

< 763h/763H 141v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar rises to his feet.

< 763h/763H 143v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

Inn of Oceans
   Large glass windows take up the whole western wall, allowing
you to look out at the street.  The other stone walls are taken
up by huge paintings of the ocean, so large they almost appear
to be real.  A receptionist shows merchants and visitors to
their rooms.  A hallway leads to the rooms east, while the street
lies back west.
An unnatural darkness fills this area.
Obvious exits: -West
Puddles of fresh blood cover the ground.
The corpse of the mount is lying here.
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
Riralin, the innkeeper, shows people to their rooms.

< 763h/763H 143v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar sneaks west.
You follow Grotar.

Talerenn Way
   Talerenn Way branches off from the market here, leading north.
Quaint little houses line the busy street, full of those making
their way towards the market or on some chore.  A few can still be
found here and there.  The noise of the market is audible to the
south, while the inn lies just to the east.  The great towers of the
palace are visible to the north.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A man with an insane spark in his eye darts about.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 143v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

The Market
   Many booths and stands surround you, filled with fruits, vegetables,
breads, pastries, and other fine foods.  Vendors walk about shouting out
or showing off their wares.  Sailors and merchants push their way through
busily, while town folk and travellers sort through the market, looking
for something to buy.  Although there is much bustle in the market and the
city in general, a strange sense of uneasiness can be felt.  On closer
inspection, things simply look amiss, especially for one who traveled
through Torrhan only a year ago.  Many of the stands are now empty and
falling apart, the buildings have begun to look unkept and dirty or simply
abandoned.  This same market was once used to catering to triple the number
of merchants, sailors, and visitors.  The great towers of the palace are
visible to the north and the market square lies south.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.
An old sailor looks uneasy on land here.
An elven woman shops around town here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 142v/146V Pos: standing >
Grotar sneaks south.
You follow Grotar.

The Market Square
   Many booths and stands surround you, filled with fruits, vegetables,
breads, pastries, and other fine foods.  Vendors walk about shouting out
or showing off their wares.  An assortment of people can be found here -
dwarves, elves, humans, halflings, gnomes.  Sailors and merchants push
their way through busily, attempting to reach their destination. Despite
the bustle of the city, though, a sense of uneasiness settles upon you.
On closer inspection, many of the stands appear to be empty and falling
apart, many of the buildings have begun to look unkept, dirty, or simply
abandoned.  This same market only a year ago would have seen triple the
number of people that fill it now.  The air is mixed with the salty scent
of the sea.  The great towers of the palace are visible to the north,
the docks and other shops line the street west, and a great school can
be seen towards the forest that lies east.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A huge finely crafted fountain stands here.
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 142v/146V Pos: standing >
A faint hum can be heard from Sunblade, longsword of Justice carried by Grotar.
Grotar sneaks south.
You follow Grotar.

The Market
   Many booths and stands surround you, filled with fruits, vegetables,
breads, pastries, and other fine foods.  Vendors walk about shouting out
or showing off their wares.  Sailors and merchants push their way through
busily, while town folk and travellers sort through the market, looking
for something to buy.  Although there is much bustle in the market and the
city in general, a strange sense of uneasiness can be felt.  On closer
inspection, things simply look amiss, especially for one who traveled
through Torrhan only a year ago.  Many of the stands are now empty and
falling apart, the buildings have begun to look unkept and dirty or simply
abandoned.  This same market was once used to catering to triple the number
of merchants, sailors, and visitors.  The great towers of the palace are
visible to the north and the market square lies north, while the gates to
the city are south.
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
A small round shield has been dropped here.
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A young member of the city guard strolls by here.
An old sailor looks uneasy on land here.

< 763h/763H 141v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

The Massive Gates Before The City of Torrhan
   The noise and bustle of the city can already be heard from here, even
when the massive, iron gates are closed.  Tall buildings and towers are
visible over the stone walls and the smell of freshly baked bread and
fresh fruits wafts through here.  Far ahead the great palace of the King
are visible, its tall towers extending towards the sky.  Despite the
greatness of this city, an unsual, uneasy feeling can be felt here, as if
something has been lost here.  The massive gates lead into the main market
of Torrhan, while a smooth stone path leads away from the city.
Obvious exits: -North -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 140v/146V Pos: standing >
You follow Grotar.

A Smooth Pathway
   The noise and bustle of the city can already be heard from here, the
great, massive gates lie just north, entering onto the great market. Tall
buildings and towers have been erected, visible even when the city gates
are closed - a rare occasion, as all are welcome in this merchant city.
Far ahead, the great towers of the palace can be seen, its tall towers
extending towards the sky.  The gates are north, while the path away from
the city continue south.
Obvious exits: -North -South
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 140v/146V Pos: standing >
A Kobold enters from the south.
Grotar sneaks south.
You follow Grotar.

 
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An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -North -East -South -West
*Grotar Legionary of The Empire (Dwarf)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)

< 763h/763H 139v/146V Pos: standing >
A Kobold enters from the north.
A Minotaur snaps into visibility.
You are briefly surrounded by a red aura!
You snap into visibility.
You are knocked to the ground by a Minotaur's mighty bash!

< 756h/763H 141v/146V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ashyel TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 A Minotaur parries your futile lunge at him.
A Minotaur snaps into visibility.
A Kobold leaves south.
A half-elf guard sneaks south.

< 756h/763H 141v/146V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ashyel TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 A Kobold enters from the south.

< 756h/763H 141v/146V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ashyel TP: sit TC:few scratches E: A Minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 A Minotaur snaps into visibility.
-=[A Minotaur's powerful slash strikes you.]=-
-=[A Minotaur's impressive slash wounds you.]=-
-=[A Minotaur's impressive slash wounds you.]=-

< 684h/763H 141v/146V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ashyel TP: sit TC: small wounds E: A Minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 A Kobold starts casting an offensive spell.

< 684h/763H 141v/146V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ashyel TP: sit TC: small wounds E: A Minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 A half-elf guard snaps into visibility.
A half-elf guard disappears from your vision for a moment, suddenly appearing behind you; you fail to counter his advance...

< 684h/763H 141v/146V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ashyel TP: sit TC: small wounds E: A Minotaur sta EP: excellent >
 A Kobold completes her spell...
A Kobold utters the words 'ofzahzf zabrahpunso ofags'
The ground suddenly rumbles deeply..
An earthen fist bursts from the ground, grasping Grotar!
Grotar struggles valiantly, making a tighter grasp impossible.
Grotar snaps into visibility.
Grotar's power infused bracelet of dark-mithril enchanted by Deathli was damaged from the massive blow!
An earthen fist bursts from the ground, grasping you tightly around the chest.
OUCH!  That really did HURT!
A half-elf guard snaps into visibility.
-=[You scream in pain as a half-elf guard's pierce tears into your flesh.]=-
A half-elf guard's crushing blow frees Ashyel from a magic which held her motionless.
A half-elf guard's blow shatters the magic paralyzing you!
-=[You scream in pain as a half-elf guard's pierce tears into your flesh.]=-
-=[You scream in pain as a half-elf guard's pierce tears into your flesh.]=-
-=[You scream in pain as a half-elf guard's pierce tears into your flesh.]=-
-=[You scream in pain as a half-elf guard's pierce tears into your flesh.]=-
-=[You scream in pain as a half-elf guard's pierce tears into your flesh.]=-
A half-elf guard's gladius called 'Backstabber' begins to hum.
A half-elf guard quickly vanishes and reappears behind you!
Out of nowhere, a half-elf guard stabs you in the back.
YIKES!  Another hit like that, and you've had it!!

< 142h/763H 141v/146V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ashyel TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: a half-elf guard sta EP: excellent >
 A half-elf guard parries your futile lunge at him.
A half-elf guard snaps into visibility.

< 142h/763H 141v/146V Pos: sitting >
< T: Ashyel TP: sit TC:pretty hurt E: a half-elf guard sta EP: excellent >
 A half-elf guard snaps into visibility.
Before you can react a half-elf guard suddenly lashes at you.
YIKES!  Another hit like that, and you've had it!!
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
A half-elf guard steps quickly into the shadows and darts quickly at your face, causing you to temporarily black out.
You have been blinded!
-=[You scream in pain as someone's pierce tears into your flesh.]=-
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
Out of nowhere, someone stabs you in the back, RIP...