The death of [51 Assassin] Naj *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* (Duergar)

in An Immaculate Stone Highway

from the perspective of [53 Pyrokinetic] Sokol (_/Eye of Odin\_) (Githzerai)

<worn as a badge>    a elven rune of restoration (magic) (glowing)
<worn on head>       a relic crown of impunity
<worn on eyes>       the blindfold of devilish insight (illuminating)
<worn in ear>        an earring of bone [poor]
<worn in ear>        a tiny endurium earring (magic)
<worn on face>       the mask of stone form (humming)
<worn around neck>   a necklace of dangling bones and relics of endurance (magic) (humming) [65%]
<worn around neck>   a werewolf tooth necklace (magic)
<worn on body>       an embroidered tunic of the Knights of the Raven [superior] (magic)
<worn about body>    a griffon feather cloak [superior] (illuminating)
<worn as quiver>     a golden scabbard encrusted with emeralds and rubies (magic) (glowing)
<worn about waist>   a belt of fresh blood [poor] with a strange dark bloodstone [35%]
<worn on belt buckle>an orb of mental toughness [superior] (magic) (humming)
<held as shield>     the shield proclaimed 'Hope'
<worn around wrist>  a stylish dragonscale wristguard from Castle Ravenloft [75%]
<worn around wrist>  a glittering golden bracelet (magic) [81%]
<worn on hands>      a pair of hazy green gloves (magic) (glowing)
<worn on finger>     a glowing band of flowing water [poor] (magic)
<worn on finger>     a ring of fire protection of regeneration (magic)
<primary weapon>     a long slime-covered tendril with an unblinking eye (magic) (humming)
<worn on legs>       some bright blue leg plates
<worn on feet>       a pair of clawed demon-hide moccasins

You flee eastward!

< 545h/832H 284v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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The corpse of a Shadow Beast is lying here.
Shattered bits of ice are scattered about the area.
A half-elf merchant is standing here, busy with his own matters.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near a half-elf merchant's head.
A Shade (small)  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Rioss (Centaur)(huge) stands in mid-air here.
*Tanken (Githzerai)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A large crocodile wanders through the area in search of a meal.(Gold Aura)
(Q)Sa'Dah the labyrinthmaster traverses the world in and endless search.(Red Aura)

< 546h/832H 287v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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< 546h/832H 288v/314V Pos: standing >
The blood-red glow surrounding you fades away.
 
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< 547h/832H 287v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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An Immaculate Stone Highway
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< 548h/832H 288v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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< 549h/832H 288v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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An Immaculate Stone Highway
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The corpse of a Shadow Beast is lying here.
Shattered bits of ice are scattered about the area.
A half-elf merchant is standing here, busy with his own matters.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near a half-elf merchant's head.
*A Shade (small)  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
Rioss (Centaur)(huge) stands in mid-air here.
*Tanken (Githzerai)(medium) stands in mid-air here.(Gold Aura)
A large crocodile wanders through the area in search of a meal.(Gold Aura)
(Q)Sa'Dah the labyrinthmaster traverses the world in and endless search.(Red Aura)
A Shade gets a golden crown set with diamonds from the corpse of Wenn.
A Shade gets a long robe of starbursts [superior] from the corpse of Wenn.
A Shade gets a tribal necklace of royal authority [poor] from the corpse of Wenn.
A Shade gets a tribal necklace of royal authority [superior] from the corpse of Wenn.
A Shade gets a bone band from the corpse of Wenn.
A Shade gets a bone band from the corpse of Wenn.
A Shade gets a sparkling piranha from the corpse of Wenn.
A Shade gets a sparkling piranha from the corpse of Wenn.
A Shade gets a bottomless bag of the illithids from the corpse of Wenn.
A Shade gets a bunch of stuff from the corpse of Wenn.
You snap into visibility.
Out of nowhere, a half-elf merchant stabs you in the back.
Out of nowhere, a half-elf merchant stabs you in the back.

< 415h/832H 289v/314V Pos: standing >
< T: Sokol TP: sta TC: nasty wounds E: a half-elf merchant sta EP: excellent >
 Your wound gushes blood all over the surrounding area.
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
You snap into visibility.
[Damage:  5 ] A Duergar's disguise falls apart!
-=[You attack a Duergar.]=- [1 Hits]

< 413h/832H 290v/314V Pos: standing >
< T: Sokol TP: sta TC: nasty wounds E: A Duergar sta EP: few scratches >
 You are surrounded by a blood-red glow.

< 413h/832H 290v/314V Pos: standing >
< T: Sokol TP: sta TC: nasty wounds E: A Duergar sta EP: few scratches >
 You attempt to flee...
 
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You flee southward!

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Fresh blood covers everything in the area.
The corpse of a Shadow Beast is lying here.
Shattered bits of ice are scattered about the area.
*A Shade (small)  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* sits in mid-air here, fighting Tanken.(Red Aura)
Rioss (Centaur)(huge) stands in mid-air here.
*Tanken (Githzerai)(medium) stands in mid-air here, fighting a Shade.(Gold Aura)
A large crocodile wanders through the area in search of a meal.(Gold Aura)
(Q)Sa'Dah the labyrinthmaster traverses the world in and endless search.(Red Aura)
A large crocodile starts casting an offensive spell.

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< 413h/832H 273v/314V Pos: standing >
The blood-red glow surrounding you fades away.
 
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Rugged Hills of the Hearth Valley
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A Duergar (medium)  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near a Duergar's head.
There are residual brain waves in the area.
A Duergar leaves south.

< 413h/832H 272v/314V Pos: standing >
You feel your skin harden to stone.

< 414h/832H 275v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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< 415h/832H 278v/314V Pos: standing >
Your wound gushes blood all over the surrounding area.
 
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< 410h/832H 278v/314V Pos: standing >
The mountains are too treacherous to be scaled.  Find another way to pass them.

< 411h/832H 279v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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An Immaculate Stone Highway
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< 411h/832H 279v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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Rugged Hills of the Hearth Valley
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A Duergar (medium)  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* stands in mid-air here.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near a Duergar's head.

< 412h/832H 280v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
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< 413h/832H 281v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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Rugged Hills of the Hearth Valley
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< 414h/832H 281v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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Rugged Hills of the Hearth Valley
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Fertile Grasslands of the Hearth Valley
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Rugged Hills of the Hearth Valley
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< 416h/832H 278v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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Rugged Hills of the Hearth Valley
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< 416h/832H 278v/314V Pos: standing >
Your wound gushes blood all over the surrounding area.

< 415h/832H 281v/314V Pos: standing >
You get a yellow vial from a satchel containing spell components.

< 416h/832H 282v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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< 416h/832H 282v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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< 417h/832H 282v/314V Pos: standing >
As you quaff a yellow vial, the vial disappears in a bright flash of light!
A warm feeling fills your body!
A warm feeling fills your body!
You invigorate yourself with renewed energy.

< 641h/832H 314v/314V Pos: standing >
Your blood splatters as it hits the ground.

< 638h/832H 314v/314V Pos: standing >

< 638h/832H 314v/314V Pos: standing >
Saving Sokol.

< 642h/832H 314v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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< 644h/832H 311v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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< 645h/832H 313v/314V Pos: standing >
Your blood splatters as it hits the ground.
Your bleeding appears to have stopped.
 
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A member of the Tharnadia highway patrol keeps the roads safe. (casting) (Gold Aura)

< 640h/832H 312v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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< 641h/832H 311v/314V Pos: standing >
Off in the distance to the north there is a thundering roar and billowing smoke.

< 644h/832H 314v/314V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A Duergar who is close by to your north.
Tanken who is close by to your north.

< 644h/832H 314v/314V Pos: standing >
 
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Fresh blood covers everything in the area.
The corpse of a Shadow Beast is lying here.
Shattered bits of ice are scattered about the area.
Rioss (Centaur)(huge) stands in mid-air here. (Casting) 
A Duergar (medium)  *-* The Veterans of Bloodlust *-* sits in mid-air here, fighting Tanken.(Red Aura)
An impenetrable globe of darkness floats near a Duergar's head.
*Tanken (Githzerai)(medium) stands in mid-air here, fighting a Duergar.(Gold Aura)
A large crocodile wanders through the area in search of a meal.(Gold Aura)

< 646h/832H 312v/314V Pos: standing >
A tharnadian highway patrolman enters from the east.

< 646h/832H 312v/314V Pos: standing >
A tharnadian highway patrolman suddenly attacks a Duergar!

< 647h/832H 312v/314V Pos: standing >
Rioss completes his spell...
Rioss utters the word 'gjifal'
Rioss unleashes light in a focused, searing ray at a Duergar!
A Duergar's ring of contemplation melted from the intense heat!
A Duergar's sapphire encrusted eye [superior] melted from the intense heat!
A Duergar's belt of rank melted from the intense heat!
A Duergar is dead! R.I.P.
You receive your share of experience.
The smell of fresh blood enters your body, infusing you with power!