Grut's last stand

[salot]

na he in keep
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You narrate 'he in keep'

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In Front of the Castle
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
Door east: stonegate
There are some bloody traces of a trolloc leaving east.
There are some tracks of a trolloc leaving west.
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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cw
[change mood wimpy]
Mood changed to: Wimpy

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l e
The stonegate is closed.

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open stonegate
It seems to be locked.

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yell open the gate
You bellow 'open the gate'

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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a

Grut bellows 'KtMt xTg[]'

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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The clouds disappear.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.
Vianca narrates 'he keep'

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.
Vianca has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.

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Grut calls for the stonegate to be opened.
The stonegate is opened from the other side.

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na nod as i said :)
You narrate 'nod as i said :)'

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e;a
The Gatekeep
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
Door west: stonegate
A remnant of the Age of Legends juts from the soil.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A burly trolloc stands here, eyeing the surroundings.
*Grut* is standing here.
A young trolloc is here, growling with a deep bloodlust.
A huge darkhound is here, drooling and snarling.
A trolloc is here ruling a group of trollocs.
A flock of ravens is circling in the air, searching for prey.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
A tall, ramshorned trolloc is here, commanding.
A tall, ramshorned trolloc is here, commanding.
A tall, ramshorned trolloc is here, commanding.

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[k grut]
You barely stab *Grut*'s left arm.

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - Grut: Critical >

The raven master bellows '\`fJ kb_ zgmygFs Pp vFcX ioKDy@Z vRd VoIA?'
The flock of ravens eye you briefly, then flap their wings.

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - Grut: Critical >
flee
You panic and attempt to flee!


You flee head over heels.
In Front of the Castle
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
Door east: stonegate
There are some bloody traces of a trolloc leaving east.
There are some tracks of a ridden mount leaving east.
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Vianca the Tower Accepted is standing here, riding a warhorse.

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Vianca forms a beautiful weave of white light about Vianca's body.

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a
The stonegate closes quietly.
[k grut]
They aren't here.

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a
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a

Vianca nods in agreement.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

a
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Grut calls for the stonegate to be opened.
The stonegate is opened from the other side.
[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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[k grut]
They aren't here.
Vianca says 'hitting'

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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Grut bellows 'h`Y'

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Vianca leaves east riding a warhorse.
You follow Vianca.

The Gatekeep
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
Door west: stonegate
A remnant of the Age of Legends juts from the soil.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A rat scurries around trying to get out of sight.
Vianca the Tower Accepted is standing here, riding a warhorse.
Vianca is surrounded by a shimmering white aura!
A burly trolloc stands here, eyeing the surroundings.
*Grut* is standing here.
A young trolloc is here, growling with a deep bloodlust.
A huge darkhound is here, drooling and snarling.
A trolloc is here ruling a group of trollocs.
A flock of ravens is circling in the air, searching for prey.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
A tall, ramshorned trolloc is here, commanding.
A tall, ramshorned trolloc is here, commanding.
A tall, ramshorned trolloc is here, commanding.

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full >

*Grut* tries to blast you, but you deflect the blow.
Vianca tickles *Grut*'s right hand with her strike.

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - Grut: Critical >

A flock of ravens soar high into the air!
The flock of ravens begin to flap their wings and circle into the sky.
The flock of ravens eye you briefly, then flap their wings.

flee
* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - Grut: Critical >
You stab *Grut*'s right foot.
The burly trolloc joins Grut's fight!
A Ghar'ghael trolloc joins Grut's fight!
A huge darkhound joins the burly trolloc's fight!
A Dhai'mon trolloc joins the burly trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins the burly trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a muzzled trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a muzzled trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a muzzled trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a muzzled trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a muzzled trolloc's fight!
A ramshorned trolloc joins the burly trolloc's fight!
A ramshorned trolloc joins a ramshorned trolloc's fight!
A ramshorned trolloc joins a ramshorned trolloc's fight!
*Grut* blasts your body very hard.
You panic and attempt to flee!


*Grut* panics, and attempts to flee!
You flee head over heels.
In Front of the Castle
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
Door east: stonegate
There are some bloody traces of a trolloc leaving east.
There are some tracks of a ridden mount leaving east.
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.

e;aa
* R HP:Wounded MV:Full >
The Gatekeep
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
Door west: stonegate
A remnant of the Age of Legends juts from the soil.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A rat scurries around trying to get out of sight.
Vianca the Tower Accepted is here, fighting the burly trolloc, riding a warhorse.
Vianca is surrounded by a shimmering white aura!
The burly trolloc is here, fighting Vianca.
A Ghar'ghael trolloc is here, fighting Vianca.
A huge darkhound is here, drooling and snarling.
A trolloc is here ruling a group of trollocs.
A muzzled trolloc is here, fighting Vianca.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
A muzzled trolloc is here, fighting Vianca.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
A muzzled trolloc is here, fighting Vianca.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
A ramshorned trolloc is here, fighting Vianca.
A tall, ramshorned trolloc is here, commanding.
A ramshorned trolloc is here, fighting Vianca.

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Arglebargle, glop-glyf!?!

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A huge darkhound joins the burly trolloc's fight!
A huge darkhound raises its head and gives a terrifying howl.
You hear a blood-curdling howl in the distance.
A huge darkhound sears your flesh with a scorching flame!
A muzzled trolloc joins a ramshorned trolloc's fight!
A Dhai'mon trolloc joins the burly trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a ramshorned trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a ramshorned trolloc's fight!
A ramshorned trolloc joins a ramshorned trolloc's fight!

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - a huge darkhound: Scratched >
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No way! You're fighting for your life!

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - a huge darkhound: Scratched >
A ramshorned trolloc tries to slash you, but you deflect the blow.
A huge darkhound sears your flesh with a scorching flame!
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave you, but you parry successfully.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave you, but you parry successfully.
A Dhai'mon trolloc crushes your right arm hard.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave you, but you deflect the blow.
You stab a huge darkhound's left arm extremely hard.
A huge darkhound tries to hit you, but you deflect the blow.
Vianca tries to strike the burly trolloc, but he parries successfully.
A ramshorned trolloc tries to slash Vianca, but she dodges the attack.
A ramshorned trolloc slashes Vianca's body.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave Vianca, but she deflects the blow.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave Vianca, but she dodges the attack.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave Vianca, but she parries successfully.
A Ghar'ghael trolloc cleaves Vianca's right leg hard.
The burly trolloc tries to crush Vianca, but she parries successfully.
[k grut]
They aren't here.

flee
* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - a huge darkhound: Scratched >
You panic and attempt to flee!
Vianca panics, and attempts to flee!


Vianca leaves east riding a warhorse.


*Grut* has arrived from the east.
You flee head over heels.
In Front of the Castle
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
Door east: stonegate
There are some bloody traces of a trolloc leaving east.
There are some tracks of a ridden mount leaving east.
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full >
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The raven master bellows '\A]RG dEH AsJkxHR aW GRG wNSIXbjT'

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[k grut]
They aren't here.

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a
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[k grut]
They aren't here.

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full >
a
The Gatekeep
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
Door west: stonegate
A remnant of the Age of Legends juts from the soil.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Vianca the Tower Accepted is here, fighting Grut, riding a warhorse.
Vianca is surrounded by a shimmering white aura!
*Grut* is here, fighting Vianca.
A burly trolloc stands here, eyeing the surroundings.
A young trolloc is here, growling with a deep bloodlust.
A huge darkhound is here, drooling and snarling.
A trolloc is here ruling a group of trollocs.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
Falling silent, a muzzled trolloc tests the wind... and begins to growl.
A tall, ramshorned trolloc is here, commanding.
A tall, ramshorned trolloc is here, commanding.
A tall, ramshorned trolloc is here, commanding.

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full >
[k grut]
You stab *Grut*'s right leg.

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - Vianca: Beaten - Grut: Critical >

You stab *Grut*'s left arm.
The burly trolloc joins Grut's fight!
A Ghar'ghael trolloc joins Grut's fight!
A huge darkhound joins Grut's fight!
A Dhai'mon trolloc joins Grut's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins Grut's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a muzzled trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a muzzled trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a muzzled trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a muzzled trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a muzzled trolloc's fight!
A ramshorned trolloc joins the burly trolloc's fight!
A ramshorned trolloc joins a ramshorned trolloc's fight!
A ramshorned trolloc joins a ramshorned trolloc's fight!
Vianca barely strikes *Grut*'s right arm.
Streaks of fire from Vianca are extinguished into nothingness.

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - Vianca: Beaten - Grut: Critical >

A flock of ravens swarms in from high above to continue its circling and scouting.
A flock of ravens soar high into the air!

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - Vianca: Beaten - Grut: Critical >

*Grut* sends Vianca sprawling with a powerful bash!

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - Vianca: Beaten - Grut: Critical >

A ramshorned trolloc barely slashes your body.
A ramshorned trolloc tries to slash you, but you parry successfully.
A ramshorned trolloc tickles your right arm with his slash.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave you, but you deflect the blow.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave Vianca, but she parries successfully.
A muzzled trolloc cleaves your body.
A muzzled trolloc cleaves Vianca's head hard.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave you, but you parry successfully.
A muzzled trolloc cleaves Vianca's body.
A Dhai'mon trolloc tries to crush you, but you deflect the blow.
A huge darkhound barely hits Vianca's head.
Vianca panics, and attempts to flee!
A Ghar'ghael trolloc tries to cleave you, but you parry successfully.
The burly trolloc crushes your head hard.
You stab *Grut*'s body.
*Grut* blasts Vianca's left arm extremely hard.

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - Vianca: Critical - Grut: Critical >

Vianca leaves east riding a warhorse.

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - Grut: Critical >
cb
[change mood brave]
Mood changed to: Brave

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - Grut: Critical >

Vianca has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.

* R HP:Wounded MV:Full - Grut: Critical >

A ramshorned trolloc slashes your left arm.
A huge darkhound joins Grut's fight!
A huge darkhound sears Vianca's flesh with a scorching flame!
A muzzled trolloc joins a ramshorned trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave Vianca, but she parries successfully.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave Vianca, but she deflects the blow.
A ramshorned trolloc tickles your body with his slash.
A ramshorned trolloc tries to slash you, but you dodge the attack.
A muzzled trolloc cleaves your left arm.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave you, but you parry successfully.
You swiftly dodge a muzzled trolloc's attempt to cleave you.
A Dhai'mon trolloc tries to crush you, but you parry successfully.
A Ghar'ghael trolloc tries to cleave you, but you dodge the attack.
The burly trolloc crushes your left leg hard.
You stab *Grut*'s body hard.

* R HP:Battered MV:Full - Grut: Critical >

Streaks of fire from Vianca are extinguished into nothingness.

* R HP:Battered MV:Full - Grut: Critical >

*Grut* sends you sprawling with a powerful bash!

* R HP:Battered MV:Full - Grut: Critical >

Vianca swiftly dodges a muzzled trolloc's attempt to cleave her.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave Vianca, but she dodges the attack.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave Vianca, but she dodges the attack.
Vianca fails to strike a huge darkhound.
A huge darkhound tries to hit Vianca, but she deflects the blow.
*Grut* blasts your body hard.
A ramshorned trolloc slashes your body.
A ramshorned trolloc slashes your body.
A ramshorned trolloc tickles your left leg with his slash.
A muzzled trolloc cleaves your right leg.
A muzzled trolloc cleaves your body.
A muzzled trolloc cleaves your left leg.
A Dhai'mon trolloc crushes your right leg hard.
A Ghar'ghael trolloc cleaves your body.
The burly trolloc crushes your body very hard.

* R HP:Beaten MV:Full - Grut: Critical >

Vianca panics, and attempts to flee!

* R HP:Beaten MV:Full - Grut: Critical >

Vianca leaves east riding a warhorse.

flee
* R HP:Beaten MV:Full - Grut: Critical >

Vianca has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.

cw
* R HP:Beaten MV:Full - Grut: Critical >

Vianca tickles *Grut*'s body with her strike.

* R HP:Beaten MV:Full - Grut: Critical >
Vianca tickles *Grut*'s body with her strike.
A huge darkhound joins Grut's fight!
A muzzled trolloc joins a ramshorned trolloc's fight!
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave Vianca, but she dodges the attack.
A muzzled trolloc tries to cleave Vianca, but she dodges the attack.
*Grut* blasts your body very hard.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!

A ramshorned trolloc slashes your left leg.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!

A ramshorned trolloc slashes your body.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!

A ramshorned trolloc slashes your body.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!

A muzzled trolloc cleaves your body.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!

A muzzled trolloc cleaves your left leg.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!

A muzzled trolloc cleaves your right hand.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!

Someone crushes your body hard.
You are dead! Sorry...
Ouch! You lose a level.
You stop following Vianca.
Circle of Light
[ obvious exits: D ]
Zone: Circles of Light/Darkness/Ravens
The waters of a blue-veined marble fountain pour forth here.
A stout wooden barrel stands nearby.
A kind-faced figure stands here.
Maybe you should get on your feet first?

* HP:Critical MV:Haggard >
flee
[change mood wimpy]
Mood changed to: Wimpy

* HP:Critical MV:Haggard >
Maybe you should get on your feet first?

[Grut]

I then died 2 tickles later!

[salot]

But you got the crit kill... well, not the death blow, but it still counts!

I forgot how nasty the gk patty is... among other things!
I made a lot of mistakes in that one, but it was a good one for me to review!