The death of [20 Ranger] Merder (Halfling)

in The High-Arched Foyer before The Hall of -= Tharnadian Mercenaries =-

from the perspective of [20 Ranger] Merder (Halfling)

<worn on head>       a bronze skull cap
<worn on body>       a suit of spiked leather armor
<worn about waist>   a deerskin belt
<worn on arms>       a pair of studded leather sleeves
<worn around wrist>  a thick spiked leather bracer
<worn around wrist>  a thick spiked leather bracer
<worn on hands>      some thick leather gloves
<primary weapon>     a steel long sword
<secondary weapon>   a steel long sword
<worn on legs>       a pair of studded leather leggings
<worn on feet>       a pair of studded leather boots

[2] A steel long sword has been left here.
[2] A steel short sword lies discarded here.
[2] A long steel sword is here in the dirt.
[4] A steel dagger about a foot in length lies here.
[4] A steel dagger has been tossed aside here.
A large sign hangs from the front of the counter here.
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.
The receptionist stands here behind the counter, waiting to help someone.

< 182h/182H 103v/103V Pos: standing >

< 182h/182H 103v/103V Pos: standing >
The Ogre's Foot Inn
Obvious exits: -W -D
[2] A warhammer with a sturdy-looking steel head lies here.
[2] A spellbook has been tossed aside here.
A small round shield has been dropped here.
[19] A small bandage rests upon the ground here.
[4] A large wooden torch has been discarded here.
[4] A sturdy looking wooden club has been left here.
[4] A stout cudgel carved from oak wood lies here.
[4] A gnoby piece of wood, perhaps a small mace, lies here.
[2] A steel long sword has been left here.
[2] A steel short sword lies discarded here.
[2] A long steel sword is here in the dirt.
[4] A steel dagger about a foot in length lies here.
[4] A steel dagger has been tossed aside here.
A large sign hangs from the front of the counter here.
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.
The receptionist stands here behind the counter, waiting to help someone.

< 182h/182H 103v/103V Pos: standing >
Hint: Some magic works at a distance - try 'cast 'spellname' <person> <direction>' to hit someone in the next room!
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.'

< 182h/182H 102v/103V Pos: standing >
The Great Fountain of Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
[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 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 spellbook has been tossed aside here.
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.
The Tharnadian Quartermaster stands here.
The town crier is standing here, eagerly awaiting to perform his duties.

< 182h/182H 101v/103V Pos: standing >
The Tharnadia-Keats Intersection
Obvious exits: -N -E# -S -W
A street sweeper is cleaning here, singing songs of labor.
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.

< 182h/182H 100v/103V Pos: standing >
Keats Street
Obvious exits: -N -S -W
A young cleric is standing here, smiling at you warmly.
A street sweeper is cleaning here, singing songs of labor.
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the area.

< 182h/182H 99v/103V Pos: standing >
The Northern Keats Intersection
Obvious exits: -E -S -W -U
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the walls.
A human merchant from another town stands here, perusing Tharnadia.

< 182h/182H 98v/103V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .

< 182h/182H 99v/103V Pos: standing >

< 182h/182H 100v/103V Pos: standing >

< 182h/182H 102v/103V Pos: standing >
The Northern Wall Road
Obvious exits: -E -W
A young man in leather armor seems to be patrolling the walls.
A wild horse stands here ready to go for a run.

< 182h/182H 101v/103V Pos: standing >
Alas, you cannot go that way. . . .

< 182h/182H 103v/103V Pos: standing >
Road Beneath the Northern Tower
Obvious exits: -N -E -W -U

< 182h/182H 102v/103V Pos: standing >
Inside the Northern Gates
Obvious exits: -N# -S
A young cleric is standing here, smiling at you warmly.
A large wandering dog is here, growling at you.
A peasant farmer is here from his farmstead, probably on business.
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.

< 182h/182H 101v/103V Pos: standing >
The gate seems to be closed.

< 182h/182H 102v/103V Pos: standing >
The gate seems to be closed.

< 182h/182H 102v/103V Pos: standing >
Ok.

< 182h/182H 103v/103V Pos: standing >
Outside the Northern Gates
Obvious exits: -N -S
A small bandage rests upon the ground here.
An ivory statue of a regal woman stands here.
An ivory statue of a noble looking man stands here.
A tharnadian thief-hunter watches over the town streets intently.
A tharnadian thief-hunter watches over the town streets intently.
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.

< 182h/182H 102v/103V Pos: standing >
You are using:
<worn on head>       a bronze skull cap
<worn on body>       a suit of spiked leather armor
<worn about body>    a deerskin cloak
<worn as quiver>     a small quiver
<worn about waist>   a deerskin belt
<worn on arms>       a pair of studded leather sleeves
<worn around wrist>  a thick spiked leather bracer
<worn around wrist>  a thick spiked leather bracer
<worn on hands>      some thick leather gloves
<primary weapon>     a steel long sword
<secondary weapon>   a steel long sword
<worn on legs>       a pair of studded leather leggings
<worn on feet>       a pair of studded leather boots

< 182h/182H 102v/103V Pos: standing >
You are carrying: (1/12)
a reed longbow

< 182h/182H 102v/103V Pos: standing >
A tharnadian illusionist starts casting a spell.

< 182h/182H 102v/103V Pos: standing >
The Road Leadings Away From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -N -S

< 182h/182H 101v/103V Pos: standing >
The Road Leading Away From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -N -S

< 182h/182H 99v/103V Pos: standing >
The Road Leading Away From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -N -S

< 182h/182H 97v/103V Pos: standing >
The Road Leading Away From Tharnadia
Obvious exits: -N -S

< 182h/182H 95v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ^**^*   
  ******  
   *@+**  
    ^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.

< 182h/182H 94v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  M^***   
 M^**^*.  
  **@***  
   *M+**  
    ^M+   
A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 94v/103V Pos: standing >

< 182h/182H 94v/103V Pos: standing >

< 182h/182H 95v/103V Pos: standing >

< 182h/182H 95v/103V Pos: standing >
Saving Merder.

< 182h/182H 95v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ^***.   
 ^**^*.^  
 ***@***  
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   ^M++   
A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 98v/103V Pos: standing >
 
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 *M+**^*  
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A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 97v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  M*^.^   
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A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 96v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ^*..M   
 ^M*^.^M  
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  *****   
A Dark Forest with Tall Evergreens
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 94v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ^..M^   
 M^*..M^  
 ^**@.^M  
 ^***..^  
  *^*.^   
Rugged Hills of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 92v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  M....   
 M^..M^.  
 M^*@.M^  
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Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 91v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  M^.^.   
 MM.....  
 M^.@M^.  
 M^*..M^  
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Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 89v/103V Pos: standing >

< 182h/182H 89v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  M^^^^   
 MM^.^.^  
 MM.@...  
 M^..M^.  
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Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 87v/103V Pos: standing >
 
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 M..@...  
 ^..M^..  
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Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 86v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ^^^..   
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  ..M^.   
Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 84v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ^^...   
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 ...@.^.  
 .M^....  
  .M^..   
Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 82v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ^....   
 ^.^...*  
 ...@^..  
 M^.....  
  M^...   
Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 81v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  .....   
 .^...**  
 ...@..*  
 ^.....*  
  ^....   
Rugged Hills of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 79v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ....*   
 ^...**+  
 ..^@.*+  
 .....*+  
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Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 77v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ...*+   
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Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 75v/103V Pos: standing >
 
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A Light and Breezy Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 74v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ..*+*   
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A Light and Breezy Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 72v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ..*+*   
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A Light and Breezy Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 70v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  .^.+*   
 ...*+**  
 ^..@+**  
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A Light and Breezy Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 68v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ^.+**   
 ..*+***  
 ..*@***  
 ..*+***  
  **+**   
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 68v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  M.+.*   
 .^.+***  
 ..*@***  
 ..*+***  
  .*+**   
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 67v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ..+.*   
 .M.+.**  
 .^.@***  
 ..*+***  
  .*+**   
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 66v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ..+D.   
 ^..M.**  
 .M.@.**  
 .^.+***  
  .*+**   
An Immaculate Stone Highway
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 67v/103V Pos: standing >
An elite highwayman enters from the north.
 
  .+D.*   
 ..+.***  
 M.M@***  
 ^.+****  
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Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 67v/103V Pos: standing >
 
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Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 65v/103V Pos: standing >
 
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A Light and Breezy Forest
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 63v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ^...*   
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  M.***   
Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 61v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  .^...   
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  .M.**   
Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
The guildhall of -= Tharnadian Mercenaries =- is here.

< 182h/182H 60v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  ^...*   
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  M.***   
Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 182h/182H 58v/103V Pos: standing >
 
  .^...   
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Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
The guildhall of -= Tharnadian Mercenaries =- is here.

< 182h/182H 57v/103V Pos: standing >
The High-Arched Foyer before The Hall of -= Tharnadian Mercenaries =-
Obvious exits: -N -S
You see the red shape of a small living being here.
You see the red shape of a large living being here.
You see the red shape of a medium living being here.
You see the red shape of a medium living being here.
You see the red shape of a huge living being here.
You see the red shape of a small living being here.
You see the red shape of a medium living being here.
You see the red shape of a small living being here.

< 182h/182H 58v/103V Pos: standing >
You are knocked to the ground by a red shape's mighty bash!

< 178h/182H 58v/103V Pos: sitting >
< T: someone TP: sta TC: few wounds E: a red shape sta EP: excellent >
 Someone parries your futile lunge at her.
A red shape snaps into visibility.

< 178h/182H 58v/103V Pos: sitting >
< T: someone TP: sta TC: few wounds E: a red shape sta EP: excellent >
 Someone parries someone's lunge at her.
A red shape snaps into visibility.

< 178h/182H 58v/103V Pos: sitting >
< T: someone TP: sta TC: few wounds E: a red shape sta EP: excellent >
 A red shape wills the flames of the abyss to overwhelm and consume thier foe...
Someone screams and doubles over in agony as searing heat ignites within its body.

< 178h/182H 58v/103V Pos: sitting >
< T: someone TP: sta TC: few wounds E: a red shape sta EP: excellent >
 A red shape's slash grazes someone.
A red shape's slash grazes someone.
A red shape's feeble slash grazes someone.

< 178h/182H 58v/103V Pos: sitting >
< T: someone TP: sta TC: few wounds E: a red shape sta EP: excellent >
 A red shape's crush grazes someone.
An earthen fist bursts from the ground, aiming at someone but it manages to avoid it.
The dust surrounding a red shape's jewel of the Spider Queen [superior] scratchs at someone's flesh!
A red shape's jewel of the Spider Queen [superior] flares up upon hitting someone!
Someone screams out in pain, as its lifeforce is drained by a red shape!
A red shape's jewel of the Spider Queen [superior] FLARES, draining someone's vigor!
A red shape's crush grazes someone.
A red shape is burned severely as he hits someone!
A red shape sends a stream of acid into someone, vaporizing fragile carbon compounds and creating a horrible stench.
A red shape's weak crush grazes someone.
The dust surrounding a red shape's mighty scepter of the Valhalla scratchs at someone's flesh!
A red shape's weak crush grazes someone.
A red shape is burned severely as he hits someone!
The dust surrounding a red shape's mighty scepter of the Valhalla scratchs at someone's flesh!
A red shape sits down in a comfortable spot.

< 178h/182H 58v/103V Pos: sitting >
< T: someone TP: sta TC: few wounds E: a red shape sta EP: excellent >
 A red shape wills the flames of the abyss to overwhelm and consume thier foe...
Someone screams and doubles over in agony as searing heat ignites within its body.
A red shape turns to focus his attack on you!

< 178h/182H 58v/103V Pos: sitting >
< T: someone TP: sta TC: few wounds E: a red shape sta EP: excellent >
 A faint silhouette of a dragon briefly surrounds a red shape, then quickly dissipates.
A red shape sits down in a comfortable spot.

< 178h/182H 58v/103V Pos: sitting >
< T: someone TP: sta TC: few wounds E: a red shape sta EP: excellent >
 Someone parries your futile lunge at her.
A red shape snaps into visibility.
A red shape suddenly attacks YOU!
A red shape misses you.

< 178h/182H 58v/103V Pos: sitting >
< T: someone TP: sta TC: few wounds E: a red shape sta EP: excellent >
 Someone's whip grazes someone.
Someone's fine whip grazes someone.
Someone is burned severely as it hits someone!
Someone's crude whip grazes someone.
Someone is burned severely as it hits someone!

< 178h/182H 58v/103V Pos: sitting >
< T: someone TP: sta TC: few wounds E: someone sta EP: excellent >
 A red shape wills the flames of the abyss to overwhelm and consume thier foe...
Someone screams and doubles over in agony as searing heat ignites within its body.

< 178h/182H 58v/103V Pos: sitting >
< T: someone TP: sta TC: few wounds E: someone sta EP: excellent >
 Someone dodges someone's attack.
A red shape snaps into visibility.
A red shape's slash grazes someone.
A red shape's holy flamberge of the efreeti summons the power of fire and flames at someone.
Billowing clouds of incendiary gases pour from a red shape's fingertips!
A red shape snaps into visibility.
-=[You are enveloped in a cloud of incendiary gases sent by a red shape - OUCH!!]=-
OUCH!  That really did HURT!
A red shape cackles as her incendiary cloud torches someone.

< 94h/182H 58v/103V Pos: sitting >
< T: someone TP: sta TC: few wounds E: a red shape sta EP: excellent >
 -=[A red shape's powerful crush seriously wounds you.]=-
OUCH!  That really did HURT!
-=[The dust surrounding a red shape's jewel of the Spider Queen [superior] scratches at your flesh!]=-
-=[A red shape's crush causes you to grimace in pain.]=-
YIKES!  Another hit like that, and you've had it!!
An earthen fist bursts from the ground nearby!
The fist attempts to grasp you tightly, but you avoid it.
-=[The dust surrounding a red shape's mighty scepter of the Valhalla scratches at your flesh!]=-
-=[A red shape's impressive crush causes you to grimace in pain.]=-
YIKES!  Another hit like that, and you've had it!!
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
-=[The dust surrounding a red shape's jewel of the Spider Queen [superior] scratches at your flesh!]=-
YIKES!  Another hit like that, and you've had it!!
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
-=[A red shape's impressive crush hits you.]=-
Your deerskin cloak was completely destroyed by the massive blow!
Your small quiver was completely destroyed by the massive blow!