The death of [ 2 Bard] Xanchat (Gnome)

in A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens

from the perspective of [ 2 Bard] Xanchat (Gnome)

<worn about body>    a thin batwing cloak
<worn about waist>   a belt of thick cured leather
<worn on belt buckle>a quill
<worn on arms>       a pair of tight black sleeves
<worn on hands>      a pair of tight black gloves
<primary weapon>     a thin steel dagger
<worn on legs>       a pair of tight black pants
<worn on feet>       a pair of tight black slippers

The Ogre's Foot Inn
Obvious exits: -W -D
[5] A small bandage rests upon the ground here.
A sturdy looking wooden club has been left here.
A stout cudgel carved from oak wood lies here.
A gnoby piece of wood, perhaps a small mace, lies here.
A steel long sword has been left here.
A steel short sword lies discarded here.
A long steel sword is here in the dirt.
A steel dagger about a foot in length lies here.
A steel dagger has been tossed aside here.
A warhammer with a sturdy-looking steel head lies here.
A large sign hangs from the front of the counter here.
A large wandering dog is here, growling at you.
A tough looking warrior is scanning the landscape beyond the walls.
A tough looking warrior is scanning the landscape beyond the walls.
A sturdy looking mount is here, all saddled up and ready to ride.
A sturdy looking mount is here, all saddled up and ready to ride.
A sturdy looking mount is here, all saddled up and ready to ride.
The receptionist stands here behind the counter, waiting to help someone.

< 23h/23H 100v/100V Pos: standing >
The Ogre's Foot Lounge
Obvious exits: -N -U -D
A large portal leading to the arena floats here. (glowing)
A stone hearth is set in the wall.
A mighty board stands here held up by great swords reading 'Flame Board.'

< 23h/23H 99v/100V Pos: standing >
The Great Fountain of Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
A swirling rift shifts and howls here.
A swirling rift shifts and howls here.
A shingle hangs over the door to the south.
Before you stands a huge board containing news and feedback.
An onyx plaque can be seen written on the fountain.
A beautifully sculpted ivory fountain rests here.
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the walls.
A peasant farmer is here from his farmstead, probably on business.
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.
The Tharnadian Quartermaster stands here.
The town crier is standing here, eagerly awaiting to perform his duties.

< 23h/23H 98v/100V Pos: standing >
The Tharnadia-Keats Intersection
Obvious exits: -N -E# -S -W
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.

< 23h/23H 97v/100V Pos: standing >
The door seems to be closed.

< 23h/23H 98v/100V Pos: standing >
Keats Street
Obvious exits: -N -S -W
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.

< 23h/23H 98v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Keats Intersection
Obvious exits: -E -S -W -U
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.

< 23h/23H 98v/100V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .

< 23h/23H 98v/100V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .

< 23h/23H 98v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Wall Road
Obvious exits: -E -W
A young cleric is standing here, smiling at you warmly. (casting) 
A large wandering dog is here, growling at you.

< 23h/23H 98v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Keats Intersection
Obvious exits: -E -S -W -U
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.

< 23h/23H 98v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Wall Road
Obvious exits: -E -S -W
A shady looking youth is standing here, eyeing you with a devious glance.
A street sweeper is cleaning here, singing songs of labor.
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.

< 23h/23H 97v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Keats Intersection
Obvious exits: -E -S -W -U
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.

< 23h/23H 97v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Wall Road
Obvious exits: -E -W
A young cleric is standing here, smiling at you warmly.
A large wandering dog is here, growling at you.

< 23h/23H 96v/100V Pos: standing >
A stray dog leaves east.

< 23h/23H 97v/100V Pos: standing >
Dressed in thick white hooded robes, her long hair and look of deep peace
in her eyes, shows her deep conviction to her faith.
A young cleric appears to be Human and is in excellent condition.
She's medium in size.

<worn on body>       a leather jacket
<held>               a leather jacket [poor]

< 23h/23H 98v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Keats Intersection
Obvious exits: -E -S -W -U
A large wandering dog is here, growling at you.
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.

< 23h/23H 98v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Wall Road
Obvious exits: -E -S -W
A shady looking youth is standing here, eyeing you with a devious glance.
A street sweeper is cleaning here, singing songs of labor.
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.

< 23h/23H 97v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Wall Road
Obvious exits: -N -E -W

< 23h/23H 97v/100V Pos: standing >
The Path of Holy Warriors
Obvious exits: -N -S

< 23h/23H 96v/100V Pos: standing >
Grand Hallway
Obvious exits: -E -S

< 23h/23H 96v/100V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .

< 23h/23H 97v/100V Pos: standing >
The Path of Holy Warriors
Obvious exits: -N -S

< 23h/23H 96v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Wall Road
Obvious exits: -N -E -W

< 23h/23H 95v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Wall Road
Obvious exits: -E -S -W
A shady looking youth is standing here, eyeing you with a devious glance.
A street sweeper is cleaning here, singing songs of labor.
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.

< 23h/23H 95v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Keats Intersection
Obvious exits: -E -S -W -U
A large wandering dog is here, growling at you.

< 23h/23H 94v/100V Pos: standing >
The Northern Wall Road
Obvious exits: -E -W
A young cleric is standing here, smiling at you warmly.

< 23h/23H 94v/100V Pos: standing >
Road Beneath the Northern Tower
Obvious exits: -N -E -W -U

< 23h/23H 93v/100V Pos: standing >
Inside the Northern Gates
Obvious exits: -N# -S
A stray tomcat is darting after rodents, here.
A shady looking youth is standing here, eyeing you with a devious glance.
A tough looking warrior is scanning the landscape beyond the walls.
A tough looking warrior is scanning the landscape beyond the walls.
A tough looking warrior is scanning the landscape beyond the walls.

< 23h/23H 93v/100V Pos: standing >
The gate seems to be closed.

< 23h/23H 94v/100V Pos: standing >
Ok.

< 23h/23H 95v/100V Pos: standing >
Outside the Northern Gates
Obvious exits: -N -S
An ivory statue of a regal woman stands here.
An ivory statue of a noble looking man stands here.
A tough looking warrior is scanning the landscape beyond the walls.
A controller stands here, scanning the traffic for contraband.
A tharnadian illusionist stands here watching for intruders.
A tough looking warrior is scanning the landscape beyond the walls.
A tough looking warrior is scanning the landscape beyond the walls.
A tough looking warrior is scanning the landscape beyond the walls.
A tough looking warrior is scanning the landscape beyond the walls.

< 23h/23H 94v/100V Pos: standing >
Ok.

< 23h/23H 95v/100V Pos: standing >
The Road Leadings Away From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -N -S

< 23h/23H 95v/100V Pos: standing >
The Road Leading Away From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -N -S

< 23h/23H 94v/100V Pos: standing >
The Road Leading Away From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -N -S

< 23h/23H 92v/100V Pos: standing >
The Road Leading Away From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -N -S

< 23h/23H 91v/100V Pos: standing >
 
  MMM^***..   
   M^**^*.^^  
    *******.  
     *@+**^*  
      ^M++++  
     *M+*^*.  
    M^*****   
A Recently Rebuilt Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
A Decorated Town Guardian stands watch over the city gates.
A Decorated Town Guardian stands watch over the city gates.
A Decorated Town Guardian stands watch over the city gates.
A Decorated Town Guardian stands watch over the city gates.

< 23h/23H 90v/100V Pos: standing >
 
 ^**^*  
 **@P*  
  *M+*  
A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
A greyish stone wall is here to the east.

< 23h/23H 91v/100V Pos: standing >
Oof! You bump into a greyish stone wall...

< 23h/23H 92v/100V Pos: standing >
 
  MMM^***..   
   M^**^*.^^  
    *******.  
     *@+**^*  
      ^+++++  
     *M+*^*.  
    M^*****   
A Recently Rebuilt Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
A Decorated Town Guardian stands watch over the city gates.
A Decorated Town Guardian stands watch over the city gates.
A Decorated Town Guardian stands watch over the city gates.
A Decorated Town Guardian stands watch over the city gates.

< 23h/23H 91v/100V Pos: standing >
 
  MM^***..^   
  M^**^*.^^.  
   *******..  
    *M@**^**  
     ^++++++  
    *M+*^*.*  
   M^******   
A Recently Rebuilt Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 23h/23H 91v/100V Pos: standing >
 
 **^*.  
 **@**  
 *M+**  
A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
A greyish stone wall is here to the east.
A greyish stone wall is here to the west.
A greyish stone wall is here to the north.
A Duergar (medium)  -=Denizens of Lloth=- stands in mid-air here.
A Drow Elf (medium)  -=Denizens of Lloth=- stands in mid-air here.

< 23h/23H 90v/100V Pos: standing >
Oof! You bump into a greyish stone wall...

< 23h/23H 90v/100V Pos: standing >
Oof! You bump into a greyish stone wall...
A Kobold snaps into visibility.
A Drow Elf looks at you.

< 23h/23H 91v/100V Pos: standing >
Oof! You bump into a greyish stone wall...
A Drow Elf gives an order to his followers.
An air elemental snaps into visibility.
An air elemental topples over itself as it tries to bash you.
An air elemental snaps into visibility.
An air elemental's mass slams into you, knocking you to the ground!
An air elemental snaps into visibility.
You dodge a bash from an air elemental, who loses its balance and falls.

< 22h/23H 91v/100V Pos: sitting >
< T: Xanchat TP: sit TC:few scratches E: air sta EP: excellent >
 You miss someone.
An air elemental snaps into visibility.
-=[An air elemental's crush enshrouds you in a mist of blood.]=-
OUCH!  That really did HURT!
You barely block an air elemental's lunge at you.
-=[An air elemental's decent crush enshrouds you in a mist of blood.]=-
YIKES!  Another hit like that, and you've had it!!
-=[An air elemental's crush critically injures you.]=-
Your consciousness begins to fade in and out as your mortality slips away.....

< -7h/23H 91v/100V Pos: sitting >
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