<worn as a badge> a spherical chunk of the swamp fane runestone (magic)
<worn on head> an ancient crown of elven royalty (magic) (glowing) (humming)
<worn on eyes> the eyes of the High Forest (glowing)
<worn in ear> a glowing jade earring (glowing)
<worn in ear> a brightly flaming earring
<worn on face> a white hot mask of living flame (glowing) [84%]
<worn around neck> a necklace of dangling bones and relics of wisdom (magic) (humming)
<worn around neck> the amulet of lordly protection (magic)
<worn on body> an embroidered tunic of the Knights of the Raven of regeneration (magic)
<worn about body> an ethereal symbiote of the inner planes (invis) (magic) (humming)
<worn on back> a large leather backpack [80%]
<worn as quiver> the quiver of holding with a strange sharp rubin (magic) [74%]
<worn about waist> a woven dragon scale belt [80%]
<worn on belt buckle>a small book bound in red dragon hatchling hide [superior] (magic) [87%]
<attached to belt> a potion of bubbling goo (magic) (glowing) [66%]
<worn on arms> some blue dragonscale shoulder guards of health (magic)
<held as shield> a shield lined with silver fangs (magic) [87%]
<worn around wrist> a silver charm bracelet of agility (magic) (glowing)
<worn around wrist> a bracelet of dark ashes [superior] (magic)
<worn on hands> the cubes of protection [poor] (humming)
<worn on finger> a gleaming platinum ring of endurance (magic) [89%]
<worn on finger> a ring of astral essence (humming) [74%]
<primary weapon> the staff of blue flames (magic) (glowing)[238h 49m 54s]
<worn on legs> a pair of blood-stained wyrm scale leggings of health (magic)
<worn on feet> a pair of clawed demon-hide moccasins [87%]
The magical aura around the oaken staff of the woodlands flares brightly once again.
< 989h/989H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A playful kitten who is rather far off to your north.
A snapping turtle who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 989h/989H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A playful kitten who is rather far off to your north.
A snapping turtle who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 989h/989H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Duac completes his spell...
Duac utters the word 'gaieghafw'
A MASSIVE wall of sand engulfs the area, crashing into everything in sight!
< 989h/989H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A playful kitten who is rather far off to your north.
A snapping turtle who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 989h/989H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A playful kitten who is rather far off to your north.
A snapping turtle who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 989h/989H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A playful kitten who is rather far off to your north.
A snapping turtle who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 989h/989H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A playful kitten who is rather far off to your north.
A snapping turtle who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 989h/989H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Your heroic urges slowly fade away.
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A playful kitten who is rather far off to your north.
A snapping turtle who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 972h/972H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Your mighty battle cry rallies your comrades and instills fear
into the hearts of your enemies.
Adrenaline burns your veins as the battle cry rings in your ears.
Des lets out a huge thunderous roar! ROARRRRRRRRRRRRR!
< 972h/972H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Lielz's skin seems to turn to stone.
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A playful kitten who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
An ugly frog who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
An ugly frog who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
An ugly frog who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
An ugly frog who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
An ugly frog who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
An ugly frog who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
Duac's skin seems to turn to stone.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
An ugly frog who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
Small tendrils of smoke seep out of Des's mouth behind the mask.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
The small woman who is close by to your north.
An ugly frog who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A giant bee who is a brief walk away to your north.
A tiny humming bird who is a brief walk away to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
A salamander who is rather far off to your north.
The receptionist who is close by above you.
A halfling guard who is close by below you.
The logger who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The impatient patron who is close by below you.
The merchant's wife who is close by below you.
The rich drunk who is close by below you.
The bartender who is close by below you.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You appear to be Drow Elf and is in excellent condition.
He's large in size.
He is in the front rank.
His skin has a barklike texture..
He seems to be moving much faster than normal..
His body seems to be made of stone!
He is surrounded by orbiting spheres!
He is surrounded by a putrid aura!
He's encased in a shimmering globe!
He's surrounded by a diffuse globe of light!
He has little gills in his neck!
He is surrounded by a blood-red glow.
He is surrounded by a magenta glow.
A strange darkness flows around him.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
Lielz appears to be Duergar and is in excellent condition.
He's medium in size.
He is in the front rank.
His skin has a barklike texture..
He seems to be moving much faster than normal..
His body seems to be made of stone!
He is surrounded by orbiting spheres!
He is glowing with malevolent power!
He's encased in a shimmering globe!
He's surrounded by a diffuse globe of light!
He is surrounded by a blood-red glow.
He is surrounded by a magenta glow.
A strange darkness flows around him.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
Des appears to be Githyanki and is in excellent condition.
She's medium in size.
She is in the front rank.
Her skin has a barklike texture..
She seems to be moving much faster than normal..
Her body seems to be made of stone!
She is surrounded by orbiting spheres!
Her hands glow blood red!
She is surrounded by a putrid aura!
She's encased in a shimmering globe!
She's surrounded by a diffuse globe of light!
She has little gills in her neck!
She is surrounded by a magenta glow.
She is surrounded by a blood-red glow.
A strange darkness flows around her.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
A faint hum can be heard from the oaken staff of the woodlands carried by Duac.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
You don't see that here.
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
< 995h/995H 180v/180V Pos: standing >
A Human enters from above.
Saifat appears to be Goblin and is in excellent condition.
He's small in size.
He is in the front rank.
He seems to be moving much faster than normal..
His body seems to be made of stone!
He is surrounded by orbiting spheres!
He is glowing with malevolent power!
He's encased in a shimmering globe!
He has little gills in his neck!
He is surrounded by a magenta glow.
He is surrounded by a blood-red glow.
A strange darkness flows around him.
Des sneaks up riding on a winged hellhound.
Duac floats up.
Dz leaves up.
Kir sneaks up.
You follow Des.
<map>
Zone: Woodseer.
Room: The Quivering Leaf Inn
</map>
<map>
Zone: Woodseer.
Room: The Quivering Leaf Inn
</map>
The Quivering Leaf Inn
Obvious exits: -E -W -D
*Kir -=Denizens of Lloth=- (Duergar)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Dz -=Denizens of Lloth=- (Ogre)(huge) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Duac Immortality -=Denizens of Lloth=- (Drider)(huge) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Des -=Denizens of Lloth=- (Githyanki)(medium) in mid-air sits atop a winged hellhound.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Des's head.
A beautiful receptionist stands here ready to rent out rooms.
A LARGE fire elemental enters from below.
Militia forces muster to bolster the town's defenses against the invaders!!!
A LARGE fire elemental enters from below.
A LARGE fire elemental enters from below.
Alarm bells sound, signalling an invasion!
Lielz sneaks in from below.
Aik enters from below.
Saifat enters from below.
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Des sneaks down riding on a winged hellhound.
Duac floats down.
Militia forces muster to bolster the town's defenses against the invaders!!!
Dz leaves down.
Kir sneaks down.
Alarm bells sound, signalling an invasion!
You follow Des.
<map>
Zone: Woodseer.
Room: Quivering Leaf Restaurant
</map>
<map>
Zone: Woodseer.
Room: Quivering Leaf Restaurant
</map>
Quivering Leaf Restaurant
Obvious exits: -N -U -D
Puddles of fresh blood cover the ground.
The corpse of a dwarf mercenary tracker and punisher is lying here.
The corpse of the maitre d' is lying here.
The corpse of the simple farmer is lying here.
The corpse of the farmer's wife is lying here.
The corpse of the wealthy woodcarver is lying here.
The corpse of the elven woman is lying here.
*Kir -=Denizens of Lloth=- (Duergar)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Dz -=Denizens of Lloth=- (Ogre)(huge) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Duac Immortality -=Denizens of Lloth=- (Drider)(huge) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Des -=Denizens of Lloth=- (Githyanki)(medium) in mid-air sits atop a winged hellhound.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Des's head.
A LARGE fire elemental enters from above.
A LARGE fire elemental enters from above.
A LARGE fire elemental enters from above.
Alarm bells sound, signalling an invasion!
Lielz sneaks in from above.
Militia forces muster to bolster the town's defenses against the invaders!!!
Aik enters from above.
Saifat enters from above.
< 995h/995H 178v/180V Pos: standing >
< 995h/995H 178v/180V Pos: standing >
Des sneaks north riding on a winged hellhound.
Duac sneaks north.
Dz leaves north.
You follow Des.
<map>
Zone: Woodseer.
Room: Petalrich Lane
</map>
<map>
Zone: Woodseer.
Room: Petalrich Lane
</map>
Petalrich Lane
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
A greyish stone wall is here to the east. (Illusion) (magic)
A greyish stone wall is here to the north. (Illusion) (magic)
*Kir -=Denizens of Lloth=- (Duergar)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Dz -=Denizens of Lloth=- (Ogre)(huge) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Duac Immortality -=Denizens of Lloth=- (Drider)(huge) stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
*Des -=Denizens of Lloth=- (Githyanki)(medium) in mid-air sits atop a winged hellhound.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near Des's head.
A Human (medium) -= Tharnadian Mercenaries =- stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A brightly glowing torch floats near a Human's head. (Illuminating)
A small halfling woman wanders here, humming to herself.(Gold Aura)
A LARGE fire elemental enters from the south.
A LARGE fire elemental enters from the south.
Militia forces muster to bolster the town's defenses against the invaders!!!
A LARGE fire elemental enters from the south.
Lielz sneaks in from the south.
Aik enters from the south.
Saifat enters from the south.
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
A faint hum can be heard from the shadowy crown of damnation carried by Lielz.
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Ok.
A LARGE fire elemental suddenly attacks a Human!
You snap into visibility.
[Damage: 9 ] A LARGE fire elemental suddenly attacks a Human!
[Damage: 9 ] A LARGE fire elemental suddenly attacks a Human!
[Damage: 9 ]
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Kir snaps into visibility.
Kir tackles a Human square in the chest knocking the wind out of him!
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Dz starts casting an offensive spell called 'arieks shattering iceball'.
Saifat starts casting an offensive spell.
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Aik wills the flames of the abyss to overwhelm and consume thier foe...
A Human screams and doubles over in agony as searing heat ignites within his body.
A Human suddenly looks in pain as he moves.
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Saifat completes his spell...
Saifat utters the words 'paffue xurhuio'
A Human begins to dry and wilt.
Lielz looks at a Human.
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Dz completes his spell...
Dz utters the words 'abrauztg gpahhzfuio uqzbarr'
Dz points at a Human.
Dz's iceball shatters upon impacting a Human, rending flesh and sending blood flying.
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Duac starts casting an offensive spell.
Duac snaps into visibility.
Des starts casting an offensive spell.
Des snaps into visibility.
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Des completes her spell...
Des utters the words 'jiparl xafe'
Des sends a Human reeling with an unholy word.
Des sends the small woman reeling with an unholy word.
The small woman is dead! R.I.P.
You receive your share of experience.
The small woman's death cry reverberates in your head as she falls to the ground.
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
You start chanting...
Saifat starts casting an offensive spell.
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
[Damage: 12 ] [Damage: 12 ] [Damage: 11 ] [Damage: 11 ] A LARGE fire elemental attacks a Human. [4 Hits]
[Damage: 10 ] A LARGE fire elemental attacks a Human. [1 Hits]
A Human attacks a LARGE fire elemental. [0 Hits]
[Damage: 13 ] [Damage: 10 ] [Damage: 11 ] [Damage: 12 ] A LARGE fire elemental attacks a Human. [4 Hits]
< 995h/995H 179v/180V Pos: standing >
Duac completes his spell...
Duac utters the words 'paffue xurhuio'
A Human begins to dry and wilt.
A Human's chimaera scale [superior] melted corroded by the acid.
A Human's bright platinum wedding band of constitution melted corroded by the acid.
A Human's belt encrusted with black sapphires [superior] melted corroded by the acid.
A Human is dead! R.I.P.
You receive your share of experience.