Weir gestured towards Lansin and handed him the bag of crowns and copper. “I want you to drop copper from Ruined keep to the edge of the Blight. And don’t even think of taking the coin for yourself! That’s trolloc bait. You’ll get your room and board when you earn it.” Lansin nodded mutely and turned to carry out the task. He stopped and turned back towards the old Lord. “Sir? What kind of wood?”
The nobleman looked up from a map towards the applicant. “What,” he said bewildered. Lansin edged closer. “What kind of wood is the board?” He asked. Weir suddenly felt all of his years and shooed the applicant onward. “Just do what I asked you lad.” Lansin nodded and set off.
In Front of the Castle
Rotten skeletons lie on either side of the castle entrance. The huge oak
doors lie on the ground apparently broken off from their hinges, and the
portcullis is rusted fast about five feet from the ground. However, newly
crafted stone gates stand before you. Four round towers loom high above
providing excellent protection for the main entrance to the fortress. The
stones that make up the tower have been cut from a very dull red marble
giving a sense of age. A path leads west, away from the castle.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
Door east: stonegate
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Hurt MV:Full >
close stonegate
Ok.
* R HP:Hurt MV:Full >
knock stonegate
Ok.
* R HP:Hurt MV:Full >
nod
You nod in agreement.
* R HP:Hurt MV:Full >
say It is built solid
The stonegate is opened from the other side.
You say 'It is built solid'
* R HP:Hurt MV:Fresh >
x
[notice ]
You start paying increased attention to your surroundings.
l
* R HP:Hurt MV:Fresh >
In Front of the Castle
Rotten skeletons lie on either side of the castle entrance. The huge oak
doors lie on the ground apparently broken off from their hinges, and the
portcullis is rusted fast about five feet from the ground. However, newly
crafted stone gates stand before you. Four round towers loom high above
providing excellent protection for the main entrance to the fortress. The
stones that make up the tower have been cut from a very dull red marble
giving a sense of age. A path leads west, away from the castle.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
Door east: stonegate
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
Lansin pretends to turn around but turns back swiftly!
* R HP:Hurt MV:Fresh >
say Who goes there!
You say 'Who goes there!'
Lansin looks around.
l
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
In Front of the Castle
Rotten skeletons lie on either side of the castle entrance. The huge oak
doors lie on the ground apparently broken off from their hinges, and the
portcullis is rusted fast about five feet from the ground. However, newly
crafted stone gates stand before you. Four round towers loom high above
providing excellent protection for the main entrance to the fortress. The
stones that make up the tower have been cut from a very dull red marble
giving a sense of age. A path leads west, away from the castle.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
Door east: stonegate
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
Weir tells you 'Negative, there were no tracks outside of the keep.'
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
Weir tells you 'Only thing recent was day olds of Maximus.'
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
reply Looks like somethings awake then. Continuing with the quest sir.
You reply to Weir 'Looks like somethings awake then. Continuing with the quest sir.'
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
reply nod
You reply to Weir 'nod'
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
l
In Front of the Castle
Rotten skeletons lie on either side of the castle entrance. The huge oak
doors lie on the ground apparently broken off from their hinges, and the
portcullis is rusted fast about five feet from the ground. However, newly
crafted stone gates stand before you. Four round towers loom high above
providing excellent protection for the main entrance to the fortress. The
stones that make up the tower have been cut from a very dull red marble
giving a sense of age. A path leads west, away from the castle.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
Door east: stonegate
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
An iron lantern hangs from the wall above the gate.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
ts
[track shadow]
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=
+
Some faint half week-old tracks of a shadow stallion (ridden) leaving west.
Some rather faint half week-old tracks of a shadow stallion (ridden) leaving east.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
drop crown
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
w
The Bridge
At this point a huge suspension bridge stretches across the vastness of the
ravine. The bridge has become rotten with age but still seems useable. The
sound of a raging river can be heard from the depths of the canyon below.
To the north a monstrous waterfall can be seen plummeting to the depths of
the canyon. The waterfall has formed a stair-like ridge where the water has
eroded the rock face of one of the cliffs. The bridge continues towards a
castle to the east and through the mountains to the west.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
drop crown
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
w
Near a Bridge
Here the path drastically changes. It is now lined with tall slender poles
with the skulls of various types of creatures placed atop them. The trees
have become nearly nonexistent. The only things that remain of the trees
are the trunks that once held them high in the sky. The dirt of the path
has become an unnatural color of black, and the cracks in it are lined with
moss and mold. To the east a bridge can be seen crossing a large canyon.
The path continues to the east over the bridge and to the west, away from
the castle.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
drop crown
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
alias a drop crown
w
Ok.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
w
Rotten Vegetation
The trees and plants that line the path have become very decrepit and weak.
The plants are wilting, and the trees are slumped over. The dirt of the path
has become a dull gray, and large cracks run through it. Moss and mold have
started to grow in the cracks of the path making it quite slippery. From
here, the castle looks very old and in disrepair. Large scavenger birds can
be seen circling high above the castle walls.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
Path to the Blight
The terrain here is rocky and slopes upwards through the outskirts of the
Mountains of Dhoom. The air is unpleasantly warm, and the vegetation appears
unusually large and ripe. Looming to the east are the ruined remains of an
ancient castle. The path continues towards the castle and away to the west.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
w
a
A Path to the Blight
From here, with closer observation, it can be seen that the castle roof has
collapsed in on itself, thus destroying the entire top level. Many sounds of
nature can be heard from all around. The dirt on the path has become slightly
drier than to the west. Also, the trees here are becoming less abundant than
before. The path continues to the east and west.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
w
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
Bend in the Path
From here the abandoned castle can be seen set deep within the mountain
reaches to the east. Large ravens can be seen circling high above the castle
walls. The castle has obviously fallen into disrepair. The walls seem to
have collapsed in several areas, and the roof of the northwest tower has
fallen in on itself. There appear to be newly built stone gates, however.
The path continues south towards the Blight and east towards the castle.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
s
Path to a Castle
This twisted path through the Blight has grown rough and rocky as
it approaches the Mountains of Dhoom. The slope rises through
the mutantous vegetation of the Blight towards a dark and gloomy
castle which towers ahead.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
Twisted Path in the Blight
This path winds up a slope to an apparently dark and deserted castle.
Two columns of tall, slender spruce trees line both sides of the steep
path. Over the tops of the trees to the left, the white, jagged peaks of
the Mountains of Dhoom can be seen. The terrain is rough and rocky, and
the sickly air of the Blight is warm and humid.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: The Ruined Keep
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
The Blight
Here the Blight opens right upon the very edge of the Mountains of Dhoom. The
mountain range dwarfs you, and covers the sky as far as you can see along the
horizon. The smallest of the peaks rise in front of you, but the base of the
mountains are completely unclimbable.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving south.
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A trolloc is here, exhorting a group of trolloc raiders.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
The Blight
The Blight is beginning to thin somewhat here, and the twisted trees and roots
don't strain as eagerly in your direction. The Mountains of Dhoom are clearly
visible through the sparse trees, and the peaks tower above you. The terrain is
growing somewhat rougher here, and becomes rockier still as you continue north.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving north.
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
The Blight
The sickly pale yellow of the Blight surrounds you. The air is thick with a
ripe stench of decaying matter, and you eye the surrounding forest with
disgust. Despite the disease apparent in everything, the whole area seems
crawling with vile forms of life. The very trees and creepers seem to inch
towards you.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A spotted horse wanders skittishly around here.
sa
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
Yes, but WHAT do you want to say?
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
The Blight
The Blight stretches all around you. There are still some trees here, but they
appear to be rotting away while you watch. Leaves cover the trees, but stained
and spotted with yellow and black, with livid red streaks like blood poisoning.
Every leaf and creeper seems bloated, ready to burst at touch. The air tastes
like a mouthful of spoiled meat.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
The giant blight beetle is here flying around.
A trolloc is here ruling a group of trollocs.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
The Blight
There are still some trees here, but they appear to be completely rotted.
Evil-looking leaves clot the trees, black and red with white spots. The
corruption of the Blight can be seen in every strand of life that exists
here. You recognize there is a force at work which doesn't kill but rather
twists the very fabric of nature.
[ obvious exits: N W ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving west.
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving north.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
w
The Blight
The torn trees and shrubs of the Blight spread away here, and the ground is
extremely worn with travel. That the Blight has not swallowed this path
entirely is testimony to the frequent travel that must come this way, no doubt
groups of Trollocs as no human could live in these conditions.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving east.
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving west.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A huge trolloc marked with a whirlwind snorts here.
A trolloc is here, exhorting a group of trolloc raiders.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
w
a
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
Path in the Blight
You have stumbled upon a well traveled area in the Blight. It's not quite a
path, but the frequent travel seems to have worn a small trail in the ground.
The trees and bushes which cover the Blight are sparser here, and you can see
the worn trails leading off to the south as well as running east and west.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving east.
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving west.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A rat scurries around trying to get out of sight.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
wa
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
A rat starts following you.
You are already awake...
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
w
a
The Blight
The sickly pale yellow of the Blight surrounds you. The air is thick with a
ripe stench of decaying matter, and you eye the surrounding forest with
disgust. Despite the disease apparent in everything, the whole area seems
crawling with vile forms of life. The very trees and creepers seem to inch
towards you. The plain slopes down steeply to the east, and there seems to
be no way to get back up.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: The Blight
Door down: rock
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving east.
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
A rat has arrived from the east.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
w
a
The Blight
The Blight is thicker to the south, and probably impassible. To the north
and west, slight gaps in the thick trees allow you to cut a way through.
You are reluctant to approach those dark trees which seem almost eager to
touch. The plain slopes down steeply to the east, and there seems to be no
way to get back up. The Blight is thicker to the south, and probably
impassible. To the north and west, slight gaps in the thick trees allow you
to cut a way through. You are reluctant to approach those dark trees which
seem almost eager to touch.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A rat has arrived from the east.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
w
a
The Blight
The Blight is an open sore in the earth, spreading its vileness in the
touch of every plant and blade of grass. Dark leaves shiver as you near
them, and branches twist eagerly in your direction. The sickly colors of
the forest grate on your nerves, the pale yellows and streaky reds a
mockery of natural purity. The hot and sweet air makes your lungs strain
and rebel in protest.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving south.
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving north.
The corpse of the giant blight beetle is lying here.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A rat scurries around trying to get out of sight.
A rat scurries around trying to get out of sight.
A rat has arrived from the east.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
x
s
[notice ]
You stop paying increased attention to your surroundings.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
The Blight
There are still trees here, but they appear to be completely rotted.
Evil-looking leaves clot the trees, black and red with white spots. The
corruption of the Blight can be seen in every strand of life that exists
here. You find yourself filled with revulsion at the force which doesn't
kill but rather twists the very fabric of nature.
[ obvious exits: N E ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving north.
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A huge trolloc marked with a whirlwind snorts here.
A young trolloc is here, growling with a deep bloodlust.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
e
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
s
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
The Blight
Disgusting warped shapes that are a corruption of nature spring about you.
Black trees with red leaves, bloated with puss, are interspersed with dark
bushes which shiver as your near them. The sweet and humid air makes you gag,
and struggle not to retch. Sweat trickles down your clothes, and creates an
overwhelming desire to scratch and rub your limbs. You feel unclean, as if the
contamination of the Blight is spreading to you, and you check yourself for a
rash or some outbreak of disease.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving south.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
The Blight
The Blight stretches all around you. There are still trees here, but they
appear to be rotting away while you watch. Leaves cover the trees, but stained
and spotted with yellow and black, with livid red streaks like blood poisoning.
Every leaf and creeper seems bloated, ready to burst at touch. The air tastes
like a mouthful of spoiled meat.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving north.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
The giant blight beetle is here flying around.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
n
a
s
The Blight
Disgusting warped shapes that are a corruption of nature spring about you.
Black trees with red leaves, bloated with puss, are interspersed with dark
bushes which shiver as your near them. The sweet and humid air makes you gag,
and struggle not to retch. Sweat trickles down your clothes, and creates an
overwhelming desire to scratch and rub your limbs. You feel unclean, as if the
contamination of the Blight is spreading to you, and you check yourself for a
rash or some outbreak of disease.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
The Blight
The Blight stretches all around you. There are still trees here, but they
appear to be rotting away while you watch. Leaves cover the trees, but stained
and spotted with yellow and black, with livid red streaks like blood poisoning.
Every leaf and creeper seems bloated, ready to burst at touch. The air tastes
like a mouthful of spoiled meat.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
The giant blight beetle is here flying around.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong >
A shrill piercing scream reverberates through the area.
You swiftly dodge the giant blight beetle's attempt to hit you.
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong - the giant blight beetle: Healthy >
You slash the giant blight beetle's left leg into bloody fragments!
The giant blight beetle tries to hit you, but you parry successfully.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong - the giant blight beetle: Wounded >
You slash the giant blight beetle's right leg into bloody fragments!
The giant blight beetle tries to hit you, but you parry successfully.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong - the giant blight beetle: Battered >
You slash the giant blight beetle's body into bloody fragments!
The giant blight beetle tries to hit you, but you deflect the blow.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Strong - the giant blight beetle: Critical >
You slash the giant blight beetle's right wing into bloody fragments!
The giant blight beetle is dead! R.I.P.
You receive your share of experience...
Blood never gets boring, does it?
Your blood freezes as you hear the giant blight beetle's death cry.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
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The Blight
The Blight stretches all around you. There are still trees here, but they
appear to be rotting away while you watch. Leaves cover the trees, but stained
and spotted with yellow and black, with livid red streaks like blood poisoning.
Every leaf and creeper seems bloated, ready to burst at touch. The air tastes
like a mouthful of spoiled meat.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
The corpse of the giant blight beetle is lying here.
A shiny gold crown has been left here.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
A shrill piercing scream reverberates through the area.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
The Blight
The Blight is an open sore in the earth, spreading its vileness in the touch of
every plant and blade of grass. Dark leaves shiver as you near them, and
branches twist eagerly in your direction. The sickly colors of the forest
grate on your nerves, the pale yellows and streaky reds a mockery of natural
purity. The hot and sweet air makes your lungs strain and rebel in protest.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
w
a
The Blight
The Blight here is a twisted sprawl of foul plants and shrubs. You appear to
be on some sort of hill, which slopes steeply to the south. From this vantage
point you can see the Mountains of Dhoom far to the north, and a tinge of
verdant green to the south.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
The Blight
The Blight is an open sore in the earth, spreading its vileness in the touch of
every plant and blade of grass. Dark leaves shiver as you near them, and
branches twist eagerly in your direction. The sickly colors of the forest
grate on your nerves, the pale yellows and streaky reds a mockery of natural
purity. The hot and sweet air makes your lungs strain and rebel in protest.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
s
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
The Blight
The Mountains of Dhoom are clearly visible from here, black peaks stretching
to the sky. The mountains dominate the northern horizon, and range as far as
you can see to the east and west. The air is sweet and fetid, and the odd
combination reminds you of some swamp or mire.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A trolloc is here commanding a fist of troops.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
The Blight
Disgusting warped shapes that are a corruption of nature spring about you.
Black trees with red leaves, bloated with pus, are interspersed with dark
bushes which shiver as your near them. The sweet and humid air makes you
gag, and struggle not to retch. Sweat trickles down your clothes, and
creates an overwhelming desire to scratch and rub your limbs. You feel
unclean, as if the contamination of the Blight is spreading to you, and you
check yourself for a rash or some outbreak of disease. The Blight continues
to the north and south, a valley of blackened trees lies below.
[ obvious exits: N S D ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
The Blight
This deeply in the Blight, you can see how it earned its name. Stunted trees and
flowers grow in obscene colors around you. The air is thick and rancid. There
are sounds all around you, and you watch your step carefully.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
A small sack of freshly ground green ivy.
A long, heavy sword lies on the ground.
A lantern has been left here.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
The blight bear stands on its haunches, roaring madly.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
The Blight
A small path in the forest leads north and south here. Creepers lie across
the path and twitch when you move over them. You carefully avoid touching
anything. A large hill prevents you from heading eastward.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
The Blight
This deep in the Blight it is impossible to see anything except the stunted
growths rising about you. Sickly pale yellow trees with black and red leaves
creak noisily about you. Far off to the distant north you can see the
Mountains of Dhoom. It would not take much more than a smouldering cinder
to set off a massive forest fire in the surrounding area.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A soft leather pouch has been discarded here.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
s
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
The Blight
Although the edge of the blight is not far to the south, the sickly yellow
has almost completely obscured the healthy land here. The air is foul and
ripe, yet sweet. All around you are sickly and broken trees with black and
red leaves. It would not take much more than a smouldering cinder to set
off a massive forest fire in the surrounding area.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
The Blight
You stand on the edge of the Blight. There are still trees here, but they
appear to be rotting away while you watch. Leaves cover the trees, but
stained and spotted with yellow and black, with livid red streaks like
blood poisoning. Every leaf and creeper seems bloated, ready to burst at
touch. The air tastes like a mouthful of spoiled meat. It would not take
much more than a smouldering cinder to set off a massive forest fire in the
surrounding area.
[ obvious exits: N E ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A small stick is lying on the ground here.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
e
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
The Blight
You stand on the edge of the Blight. Trees and flowers grow here, but they
are bloated and sickly. Flowers hang on trees and weeds in a parody of
spring, pale and pulpy, waxen things that appear to decay while you watch
them. The air is ripe with the sweet stench of decay, and it is difficult
to avoid gagging when you breathe. It would not take much more than a
smouldering cinder to set off a massive forest fire in the surrounding
area.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
A black tree with bloated leaves sprouts from the ground, branches quivering.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
e
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
The Blight
You stand on the edge of the Blight. The forest here looks decidedly ill.
You are loathe to touch anything, lest the rotting decay spread to you as
well. It is extremely hot, and the air is damp and sweet like a swamp or
mire. There is movement around you, it seems as if the very trees are
creeping towards you. It would not take much more than a smouldering cinder
to set off a massive forest fire in the surrounding area.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: The Blight
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
Path to Tarwin's Gap
To the south lies Tarwin's Gap, pathway to the Borderlands, while to the
north the Blight awaits. The ground here is well trod, clear of vegetation
from the tramping of booted and hooved feet. Further south, the path leads
into the hills that stand before the Mountains of Dhoom.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
Path to Tarwin's Gap
Tarwin's Gap can be seen to the south, a break in the impenetrable Mountains
of Dhoom. To either side, rolling foothills mark the transition from mountain
to level ground, while to the north, the Blight stretches on, seemingly
endless. A cold breeze can be felt, as the winds that sweep through the Gap
gather here.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A flock of ravens is circling in the air, searching for prey.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
Outside Tarwin's Gap
To the south, a break in the seemingly endless mountains is Tarwin's Gap.
Vast black peaks topped with snow seem impenetrable from here. The chilly
wind blows south through the gap, carrying the stench of the Blight with it.
To the north, the path continues through the hills, leading to the Blight
beyond.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
The flock of ravens eye you briefly, then flap their wings.
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
Entering the Gap
Here, just before the gap, the sheer granite that makes the sides of the gap
tower over this spot. The Blight lies to the north, awaiting more victims,
the sickly sweet stench of its corruption wafting in. The gap itself leads
south through the mountains. By looking carefully, a pair of paths that lead
around the gap can be seen to the east and west.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
In the Gap
From here, the sides of the gap loom menacingly over you, and a chill wind
channels through the mountains from the north. A smell hangs in the air,
torro and over-ripe. You can watch all the way north from here, seeing over
a vast area.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
Tarwin's Gap
Here in Tarwin's Gap the Mountains of Dhoom loom menacingly over the pass.
Small pebbles occasionally shower onto the ground from the mountains above,
landing among the sparse, wiry grass that grows here. To the north, the gap
continues onwards, leading deeper into the Blight, while to the south the a
large pile of boulders lie scattered on the ground. A chilly wind, funneled
by the tall mountains to either side, blows through the gap.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
Tarwin's Gap
Boulders of all sizes litter the ground here, but do not impede passage. A
half-buried white rock stands out among the brown and black boulders. Walls
of black granite loom over the pass, funneling a chill wind through. The
rank stench of the Blight is strong here, so close to that twisted forest.
Glancing around, one can tell that the gap continues to the north and south.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of an animal leaving south.
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A flock of ravens is circling in the air, searching for prey.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
Tarwin's Gap
To either side the tall walls of Tarwin's Gap loom overhead, with the pitch
black peaks of the Mountains of Dhoom beyond. Small tufts of grass poke out
of the rocky soil, among the debris that litters the ground. The way seems
cluttered with boulders to the north, but the gap continues to the south.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A black wolf growls loudly, poised to leap.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
The flock of ravens eye you briefly, then flap their wings.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
s
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
Inside the Gap
Just to the south, Tarwin's Gap opens out into a large rocky opening among
the foothills of the Mountains of Dhoom. Tall walls loom over the rocky soil
to either side of the pass, casting shadows onto the rocky soil. Sparse tufts
of wiry grass are scattered among the rocks here, and an occasional pebble
comes tumbling down.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
Entering the Gap
Here, among the foothills of the Mountains of Dhoom, lies the entrance to
Tarwin's Gap. Small rocks litter the ground, lying among the sparse tufts
of tough, wiry grass and the rare wildflower. Just to the north is the gap
itself, flanked by the black rock of the mountains, while a pair of paths
lead east and west, leading up and into the mountains themselves.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
Door west: bush
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
A large rock sits upright with strange markings on its sides.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
s
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
Before the Gap
The road opens up into Tarwin's Gap just to the north, which cuts through
the Mountains of Dhoom. The mountains seem almost to have been cleft in half
by a gigantic axe, while to either side, the massive walls of granite surge
into the sky, almost blotting it out, while to the south, the road continues
through the hills. The cold mountain wind slices through the pass, having in
effect been funneled by the mountains.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A Shienaran scout blends into the surroundings here.
A black wolf growls loudly, poised to leap.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
Road to Tarwin's Gap
The road works through the hills, leading north into Tarwin's Gap and south
into the Borderlands. The Gap can be seen as a massive cleft in the black
snow-covered peaks clawing into the sky. The cold mountain wind whips through
the Gap, carrying the stench of the Blight with it.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
Door east: passage
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a horse leaving east.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
Road to Tarwin's Gap
The hard-packed dirt of the road attest to the hard use it has seen. Hills
rise up over the path to either side, casting shadows onto the scrub. Black
granite peaks claw the north sky, while the forest lies to the south. The
air bears a hint of the Blight's stench, carried by the cold mountain winds.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
n
a
Road to Tarwin's Gap
The road works through the hills, leading north into Tarwin's Gap and south
into the Borderlands. The Gap can be seen as a massive cleft in the black
snow-covered peaks clawing into the sky. The cold mountain wind whips through
the Gap, carrying the stench of the Blight with it.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
Door east: passage
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
a
Road to Tarwin's Gap
The hard-packed dirt of the road attest to the hard use it has seen. Hills
rise up over the path to either side, casting shadows onto the scrub. Black
granite peaks claw the north sky, while the forest lies to the south. The
air bears a hint of the Blight's stench, carried by the cold mountain winds.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
Road to Tarwin's Gap
The hard-packed dirt, leading north and south, attests to the hard use that
the road has been subjected to. To the north, the road leads towards Tarwin's
Gap, glimpsed as a cleft in the immense granite wall past the hills. The only
thing that can be seen to either side is the distinctly uninviting foliage of
the forest.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A Kno'mon trolloc tracks you with his reddened eyes, snorting with battle lust.
A Kno'mon trolloc tracks you with his reddened eyes, snorting with battle lust.
A myrddraal slowly gazes about, leaving you shaken.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
s
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
A Kno'mon trolloc tries to cleave you, but you deflect the blow.
A Kno'mon trolloc joins a Kno'mon trolloc's fight!
A myrddraal joins a Kno'mon trolloc's fight!
No way! You're fighting for your life!
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full - a Kno'mon trolloc: Healthy >
a
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full - a Kno'mon trolloc: Healthy >
A myrddraal slashes your body.
A Kno'mon trolloc tries to cleave you, but you deflect the blow.
You try to slash a Kno'mon trolloc, but he deflects the blow.
A Kno'mon trolloc barely cleaves your right foot.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full - a Kno'mon trolloc: Healthy >
4
f
[change mood wimpy]
Mood changed to: Wimpy
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full - a Kno'mon trolloc: Healthy >
You panic and attempt to flee!
You flee head over heels.
By the Road
The dense foliage thins out to the north, transitioning into sparsely covered
rollings hills. Beyond them the Mountains of Dhoom can be spotted, a line of
jagged black rock against the horizon. To the east, the hard-packed road that
leads to Tarwin's Gap can be glimpsed through the trees.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of an animal leaving south.
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving east.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
e
s
A myrddraal has arrived from the east.
A Kno'mon trolloc has arrived from the east.
A Kno'mon trolloc has arrived from the east.
Road to Tarwin's Gap
The hard-packed dirt, leading north and south, attests to the hard use that
the road has been subjected to. To the north, the road leads towards Tarwin's
Gap, glimpsed as a cleft in the immense granite wall past the hills. The only
thing that can be seen to either side is the distinctly uninviting foliage of
the forest.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving west.
A pile of gold crowns has been left here.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
Bend in the Road
The road bends, leading north and west here. Far to the north, a giant cleft
in the Mountains of Dhoom can be seen - Tarwin's Gap. The air, hot and humid,
carries a tinge of the Blight's overpowering stench. Dense forest borders the
road, tall trees reaching into the sky.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A dirty rock lies here. [2]
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
w
a
Road to Tarwin's Gap
The road, hard-packed earth showing through ancient paving stones, leads west
and east to a bend. Dense forest borders the road to either side, casting a
perpetual shadow onto the ground. The hot, humid air carries the stench of the
Blight lightly here, brought on the winds blowing south from the Blight.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tarwin's Gap
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of an animal leaving north.
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving north.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A Kno'mon trolloc tracks you with his reddened eyes, snorting with battle lust.
A Kno'mon trolloc tracks you with his reddened eyes, snorting with battle lust.
A myrddraal slowly gazes about, leaving you shaken.
A timber wolf is here, snarling hungrily.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
w
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
Road to Tarwin's Gap
The paving stones that once formed the road are completely covered in dirt.
This stretch of the road continues its east-west path through the forest
between Fal Dara and Tarwin's Gap. The forest begins to thin out towards
the east, replaced by boulders and rough terrain. It would not take much
more than a smouldering cinder to set off a massive forest fire in the
surrounding area.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
w
a
Road to Tarwin's Gap
Pine needles mixed with hard-packed earth form the deeply rutted road.
Several trees have been burned down in this area, casualties of the war
that often rages in this area between the forces of Light and Dark. It
would not take much more than a smouldering cinder to set off a massive
forest fire in the surrounding area.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of an animal leaving south.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
w
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
Road to Tarwin's Gap
The pavestoned road turns to the south avoiding a sharp incline to the
north. The forest gives way here to rough terrain with rolling hills and
giant boulders that dot the landscape. To the south the road winds between
these boulders on its way towards a large hill. It would not take much more
than a smouldering cinder to set off a massive forest fire in the
surrounding area.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of an animal leaving south.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A big brown bear growls angrily about him.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
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Road to Tarwin's Gap
The road plods on to the south towards a large hill and bends to the north
to avoid a sharp incline. A dark forest shadows the road to the east. The
forest once extended into these rolling hills, but large fires seem to have
cleared the area leaving only small saplings struggling to survive. It
would not take much more than a smouldering cinder to set off a massive
forest fire in the surrounding area.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Full >
a
Before a Split in the Road
The road splits to the west and south around a large hill with sheer cliffs
on all sides as if the earth decided to suddenly thrust itself upwards from
the core. The road appears more paved to the west while to the south a
thinner earthen road shadows the hill.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A big brown bear growls angrily about him.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
w
a
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A Winding Road
Just to the east the road branches. One route proceeds north towards
Tarwin's Gap through a thick forest, the other is an eastern route around
the massive hill to the south. An overturned wagon, gutted from flame, lies
in a heap just off the road against the cliff's face.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
A Winding Road
The smell of decaying matter is strong even this far south of the forest to
the north east. The road continues easterward where it arrives at a fork in
the road. The air is dry and dusty leaving the road underfoot cracked and
beaten.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
a
A Winding Road
The road bends here, leading to the north and the west. Motes of dirt sent
airborn by the breeze and traffic on the road create a dull haze in the dry
air. A sickly sweet smell arrives on the winds from the north.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
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A Road by the Ravine
A deep and dry ravine lies to the west while the road departs to the east
towards the northern point of a hill that lies in the distance. A bridge
spans the bredth of the ravine further to the south. Far to the northeast a
forest consumes the road as it heads northeasterly.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A large slab of meat has been placed here. [6]
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
An ancient, gnarled tree looms over you.
An ancient, gnarled tree looms over you.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
A Makeshift Bridge
The northern section of the bridge completes the passage across the ravine.
The ravine is dry itself, only filling during heavy rainfalls for any
period of time before the heat of the nearby blight evaporates what little
water falls.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
A Makeshift Bridge
The ravine forms a t-intersection here heading north and south and east
towards the hill. A bridge built from a large slab of rock has been placed
over the ravine allowing even heavy wagons to cross. The eastern section of
the ravine slices its way right up to the cliff to the east.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
s
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
A Road by the Ravine
Forced on its route between the cliff to the east and the ravine to the
west the road heads northward approaching a makeshift bridge. To the south
the road continues to hug the cliff's edge.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A Shienaran scout blends into the surroundings here.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
A Road by the Ravine
A ravine stretches south easterly from here forcing the road to head north
between the cliff and the trecherous drop to the west. Part of the road has
crumbled into the ravine as erosion slowly attempts to devour its prey.
[ obvious exits: N E ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a humanoid leaving north.
A soft leather pouch has been discarded here. [3]
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
Alas, you cannot go that way...
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
e
a
A Winding Road
A streambed once trickled across this path bringing rainfall from the hill
to the north. The streambed heads southeastward towards a stand of trees
between two smaller hills. Rocks have been built up across the streambed, a
sign of times past when the stream once required a ford to pass.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
e
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
A Winding Road
A small stand of trees lies to the south between two hills. Grasses spread
from the south to cross the road here before cringing away from the shadowy
recesses of the cliff wall. The road continues its east west journey south
of the cliff.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A black wolf growls loudly, poised to leap.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
e
A Winding Road
The road continues shadowing the wide hill, heading west around the
unscalable cliff walls. Boulders block passage at numerous points forcing
horses and wagons to detour around them. Mudslides have settled across the
road making travel very difficult.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of an animal leaving west.
A gory tuft of flesh lies abandoned on the ground.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
e
a
Beneath a Cliff's Ledge
Providing adequate protection from both the northern winds and the sun
during day this indentation below the cliff's overhang is an ideal resting
place. The cliff's sheer wall is cold to the touch with a slight moisture
collecting on the rocks.
[ obvious exits: S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of an animal leaving west.
A gory tuft of flesh lies abandoned on the ground.
A water skin has been left on the ground.
A soft leather pouch has been discarded here. [5]
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A warder stands here, working sword forms.
A warder stands here, working sword forms.
An Aes Sedai stands here, her ageless face looking on impassively.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
A Winding Road
Heading westerly, the road gives wide berth to the hill that casts boulders
to the land around its base. Continuing its way north west through the
hilly terrain the road snakes its way between the sharp sloping rises
dwarved by the looming hill to the north east.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
Rugged Terrain
The rugged terrain throws footfalls, giant cracks, and short stubby
thornbushes at its travellers doing its best to impede movement in this
treacherous world. The western route around the hill lies to the north
while the craggy hills stretch out to the west.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
s
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
The Dusty Road
The Dusty road widens to the north, while narrowing somewhat to the south.
The road is well packed, and there are many signs of frequent use about.
Small patches of grass can be seen to the west and north, allowing patrols
to rest east while not being in the way of travelers.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
The Dusty Road
The road narrows here, due to thick forrestry to the east and west. A chill
wind always blows through, making even the warmest clothes all but useless.
To the north, the trees seem to be somewhat twisted, and more green than
those to the south. Larger ruts grace the ground here, as all wagons must
pass at this point.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
The Dusty Road
The Dusty road continue on to the north and south here, going steadily to
and from Tarwin's Gap and Fal Dara. Dust fills the air during daylight
hours, due to traffic and the constant, biting wind. To the west, green and
brown grass can be seen, as well as a ring of stones.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
a
The Dusty Road
The Dusty road curves to the north towards Tarwin's Gap, and west towards
Fal Dara and the southlands. Trees and shrubs line the road to the east and
south, preventing movement in those directions. The wind blows cold here,
as though its been focused further up north.
[ obvious exits: N W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
w
a
The Dusty Road
Shrubs and trees line the road to the south, and various grasses can be
seen to the north. To the west, the road begins to thin, and wind back and
forth. Far to the west and south, a watchtower can be seen.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
w
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
A Winding Road
The road here is in good condition, as it is used frequently due to its
proximity to the Dusty road. The hard-packed dirt is clear of many of the
rocks that litter the nearby area. To the east starts the Dusty road, and
to the west is a fork in the road leading around an old watchtower.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
w
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
Fork Before a Crumbling Tower
The road splits to the east and west here, going around a burned out
watchtower. Due to frequent use, the road is in fairly good condition, with
no plant-life infringing on it. Small ruts can be seen from the various
supply wagons that go to and from Tarwin's gap.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
w
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
A Winding Road
The road is in good condition here, with many signs of work. The sides of
the road are kept clear of debris, and the wagon ruts are smoothed over. To
the east, the road forks around the hill to the south. A watchtower can be
seen in the distance, standing silent guard over the road.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
w
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
A Winding Road
The road here winds east and south, maintaining its path to and from
Tarwin's Gap and the northlands. A sickly heat radiates from the west,
originating in the corrupted vegetation. To the south, a ruined watchtower
can be seen, its burned husk standing stolidly on a small hill.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
a
A Winding Road Beside a Watch Tower
Rubble and some chared wood is scattered about the area. The grass is an
ugly brown, and various shrubs can be seen struggling for life between the
debris. A burned and broken watchtower is visible to the south, crowning a
small hill.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
s
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
In the Remains of a Crumbling Tower
Once a watchtower for the southern part for the road to Fal Dara and
Tarwin's Gap, this building is now hardly servicable. Whole parts of the
tower have been torn down, making it virtually undefendable. The inside
parts of the tower seem to have been set afire, as the stones facing in are
covered with old soot and burn markings.
[ obvious exits: N E S U ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A weapon rack stands on the ground here, ready to store weapons.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A Shienaran sergeant watches for the enemy here.
A grizzled Shienaran veteran looks on.
A grizzled Shienaran veteran looks on.
A grizzled Shienaran veteran looks on.
A grizzled Shienaran veteran looks on.
Grimly steadfast, a Shienaran commander prepares for battle.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
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Amongst the Rubble
Large stones and small cover the immediate area. Most are worn from the
elements, but one side on each has been smoothed and polished. There is no
pattern to them, other than in its randomness. The ground is pitted in some
places, and many of the stones are somewhat underground.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
A Winding Road
The road continues east and west, around the hill, with a small path
leading north. The path is covered with rocks, their source being the
almost destroyed watchtower further north. Small rocks litter the ground
here, having been kicked about by the many Shienaran patrols that pass
through the area.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
w
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
A Winding Road
The road bends here on its southern path past the crumbling tower to the
north. A pine wood forest lies to the west and south, blanketing the road
as it winds its way through the rugged terrain.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
w
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
A Pine Forest
The forest here is thinning a bit, with the northern and eastern faces of
this section scarred from battles waged nearby. Pine needles cover the
floor, knocked down by travelers. A road can be made out to the north and
east.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
w
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
A Pine Forest
Pine needles, long since turned brown cover the forest floor. Giant
mushrooms thrive on the decaying matter. Some form large plate-like
growths, others more tubular in nature. The trees grow in such proximity it
becomes very difficult to move through the forest.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
w
a
A Winding Road
The road continues its path through the thick forest. Deep ruts slash
through the road like old scars. The hard earth is packed from countless
forays made by Shienaran soldiers. To the east and west dense forest
borders the road.
A big sign has been put up here.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
w
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
A Pine Forest
The trees arch their limbs away from the road lying to the east and south.
Several branches have been hacked off from someone attempting to wade through
the thick brambles and intertwining trees. To the north the trees become so
thickly meshed, passage would be futile.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
s
The Dusty Road
A massive tree has fallen across the road here, its rotten girth since split
apart by heavy wagons winding their way through the forest road. Common forest
birds like robins and sparrows have been replaced by crows and ravens that fix
their beady eyes on travellers.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
w
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
a
The Dusty Road
The sickly sweet smell becomes almost suffocating to those not used to
travelling this close to the Blight. Tracks of animals criss-cross over the
dusty road, disappearing into the foliage bordering the road.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
w
a
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
The Dusty Road
The dusty road plunges deeper into the sickly forest. The smell of rotten wood
permeates through the deathly still air. Twisted trees border the road, their
boughs crossing over the road forming a natural archway.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Parched Ground
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
w
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
* R HP:Scratched MV:Fresh >
Road to Tarwin's Gap
Both to the north and south, the forest stretches on. The jagged black peaks
of the Mountains of Dhoom can be seen thrusting into the northern sky. To the
northwest, the tip of a tower can be seen poking through the forest, while the
road itself leads east and west. Ancient and broken road markers are set into
the earth beside the road, half-buried by time.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Borderlands North of Fal Dara
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
a
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w
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
a
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Road to Tarwin's Gap
You stand on an old road, bordered by trees to the south and thick hedges
to the north. To both the east and west, the road leads through the forest.
The tip of a tower can be seen poking through the forest to the northeast,
against the backdrop of dark and foreboding peaks far to the north.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Borderlands North of Fal Dara
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
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w
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
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a
The Dusty Road
The north edge of the road is bordered by thorny hedges that you don't care to
venture near, and the south is blocked by a thick growth of trees. Looking
around, you notice the top of a tower poking up through the trees. You don't
have much option but to continue along the road to the east and west.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: Borderlands North of Fal Dara
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
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[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
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w
a
The Dusty Road
The old road stretches west, deeper into the forest, and east, out towards
the plains here. Around you, thorny hedges continue along the north of the
road, blocking that direction. The way south is blocked by an impenetrable
wall of trees. Looking around, you notice a tower to your northwest. The
city walls of Fal Dara can be see through the trees to the south, and
looking up there is an old murder-hole strutting out over the road.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: Borderlands North of Fal Dara
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A Shienaran scout blends into the surroundings here.
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w
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
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a
The Dusty Road
To the north of the road, hedges and trees merge to become one, fading into an
impenetrable wall. The south is bordered by an almost identical wall of trees,
which seem as if they have grown into each other. You can spot the tip of a
tower poking up through the trees to the northwest. The road continues to the
east and west from here.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: Borderlands North of Fal Dara
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
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[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
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w
a
The Dusty Road
The road here continues to the east and west here, bordered by impenetrable
forest. Walking along the road, you notice the recent tracks of a couple of
wagons along the road, along with some horses. To your northwest, you can see
a tower poking up through the trees. To the south, you can see the spires
of Fal Dara poking over a hill.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: Borderlands North of Fal Dara
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving west. <<
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving east. >>
A squat border stone juts from the soil.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
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s
[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
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a
Dusty Road by Fal Dara
The road branches here, the main route leading north and south while a
wider offshoot leads up a hill to the west, approaching the gates of Fal
Dara. Despite the terrain, the ground appears well trodden and in good
repair, obviously worn down by constant use.
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: Borderlands North of Fal Dara
Door south: Malkiergate
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving south. vv
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
There are some tracks of a RIDDEN MOUNT leaving north. ^^
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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[drop crown]
You drop one crown.
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s
The Malkiergate seems to be closed.
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v
s
[call ]
You call for the Malkiergate to be opened.
The Malkiergate is opened from the other side.
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Malkier Gate
This large iron gate leads to the fallen kingdom of Malkier, now covered
up by the Blight. A large stone road runs east to west and to the south
is the inner wall that surrounds the Keep. Hunting parties often use
this gate to journey into the Blight.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
Zone: Fal Dara
Door north: Malkiergate
A gory tuft of flesh lies abandoned on the ground. [2]
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
A weapon rack stands on the ground here, ready to store weapons.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently, being ridden by you.
A man is here.
A black cat meanders to an unknown destination.
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby.
A wild stallion bucks madly.
A wild stallion bucks madly.
A wild stallion bucks madly.
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby.
A wild stallion bucks madly.
A Shienaran guard keeps watch at the gate.
A Shienaran guard keeps watch at the gate.
A Shienaran guard keeps watch at the gate.
A Shienaran guard keeps watch at the gate.
A rat has arrived from the north.
A rat has arrived from the north.
A rat has arrived from the north.
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where
Players in your Zone
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Lansin - Malkier Gate
Weir - Center of the Courtyard
Kyson - Center of the Courtyard
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A man stops using a torch.
The Shienaran gatekeeper closes the Malkiergate.
The Shienaran gatekeeper locks the Malkiergate.
A black cat growls menacingly.
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A rat barely hits a black cat's body.
A black cat sniffs the ground...
A black cat barely tickles a rat's left leg with its hit.
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tell weir Mission complete sir!
A black cat swiftly dodges a rat's attempt to hit it.
A black cat barely hits a rat's head.
You tell Weir 'Mission complete sir!'
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inv
A rat hits a black cat's head.
A black cat hits a rat's left foreleg.
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You are carrying:
a wealth of gold crowns (244)
twelve copper pennys
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A black cat sniffs the ground...
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A rat tickles a black cat's body with its hit.
A black cat hits a rat's body hard.
A rat is dead! R.I.P.
Your blood freezes as you hear a rat's death cry.
A rat stops following you.
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A black cat sniffs the ground...
A black cat growls menacingly.
A rat hits a black cat's body.
A black cat sniffs the ground...
A black cat barely tickles a rat's body with its hit.
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tell weir It took roughly 100 crowns to connect us! now they will know where to come!
Kyson has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
You tell Weir 'It took roughly 100 crowns to connect us! now they will know where to come!'
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Weir tells you '100 crowns? I feel you must be terrible at math.'
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tell weir I use my fingers to count sir
You tell Weir 'I use my fingers to count sir'
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Weir tells you 'That explains much.’