Anonymous Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 I was fighting the Commander and Kalivar came and gave me a nice suprise. Once I killed the commander I was blackjacked. I ended getting away and then he came attacking my halls. I did as much editing during the chasing, so it might be random at times. <982hp 744m 341mv> who [ Storm ] Ethylan Stargaze the Templar Lieutenant [ Spect ] <PK> Kalivar Mori the Shunned of Gaia, Tainted Heart of Darkness [ Storm ] Lagenus Valerius the Overlord [50 Beast Dru] <PK> [WATCHER] (Sacred Oak [E]) Athunasu the Exalted Defender of Nature Players matched: 4 There are 4 characters on, the most on since startup was 17. The title of Master Questor of Aabahran is currently held by Lagenus. e <982hp 744m 341mv> n A Rocky Formation The incline of the rocks in this area are much steeper. A lot more energy must be expanded to traverse this stretch of land. The rocks are not packed very tightly together, and one slip of the foot might spell certain death. From the top of this formation you can see most of the wreckage. You are leaving the beach behind you, and to the north you see a small rock outcropping. As you gain higher ground, the smell of salty air slowly fades. [Exits: +north south west] <982hp 744m 339mv> d The antimagic springs! You feel a brief tingling sensation. <982hp 744m 339mv> where Your poison scratches you. <981hp 744m 339mv> Kalivar flies in. <981hp 744m 339mv> Kalivar hits you on the back of the head with a lead filled sack. You yell 'Help! Kalivar just tried to blackjack me!' Kalivar's blackjack scratches you. Kalivar is in excellent condition. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <978hp 744m 339mv> No way! You are still fighting! Kalivar's chill grazes you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. The cold touch of the Frosted Rod surrounds you with ice. A chill sinks deep into your bones. Kalivar's freezing bite grazes you. Your fire shield maims Kalivar! Your poison scratches you. You breath forth a cone of fire. Your blast of flame LACERATES Kalivar! Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar dodges your attack. Kalivar dodges your attack. Kalivar has a few scratches. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <963hp 744m 339mv> The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar A Rocky Formation <PK> Athunasu A Rocky Formation Kalivar has a few scratches. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <963hp 744m 339mv> ent Thorn briars rise from the ground and entangle the feet of Kalivar! Kalivar struggles to free himself from the vines! Your entangle injures Kalivar. Kalivar has some small wounds and bruises. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] aff <963hp 744m 339mv> where You dodge Kalivar's attack. Your poison scratches you. Kalivar parries your attack. Your tainted slash devastates Kalivar! Kalivar dodges your attack. Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar has some small wounds and bruises. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <962hp 744m 339mv> Kalivar looks at you. Kalivar has some small wounds and bruises. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <962hp 744m 339mv> Kalivar has fled! Kalivar flies north. <962hp 744m 339mv> Your poison scratches you. <961hp 744m 339mv> l Kalivar flies in. <961hp 744m 339mv> Kalivar flies south. <961hp 744m 339mv> The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar Floating Debris <PK> Athunasu A Rocky Formation <961hp 744m 339mv> A Rocky Formation The incline of the rocks in this area are much steeper. A lot more energy must be expanded to traverse this stretch of land. The rocks are not packed very tightly together, and one slip of the foot might spell certain death. From the top of this formation you can see most of the wreckage. You are leaving the beach behind you, and to the north you see a small rock outcropping. As you gain higher ground, the smell of salty air slowly fades. [Exits: north south west] Your poison scratches you. <944hp 631m 331mv> Your poison scratches you. <943hp 631m 331mv> kk You do a magic trick! Kalivar yells 'Die! Athunasu, you sorcerous dog!' You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. Kalivar's chill grazes you. Kalivar's chill hits you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You feel Kalivar's Purger adorned with a fel charm drawing your life away. Kalivar's life drain grazes you. Your fire shield maims Kalivar! Kalivar starts glowing strangely. Your acid blast MANGLES Kalivar! Your lightning bolt hits Kalivar. Your fireball DISMEMBERS Kalivar! Kalivar has some small wounds and bruises. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <918hp 631m 331mv> di You dodge Kalivar's attack. Kalivar's corruption mauls you. Kalivar's chill hits you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. The cold touch of the Frosted Rod surrounds you with ice. Kalivar's freezing bite scratches you. You feel Kalivar's Purger adorned with a fel charm drawing your life away. Kalivar's life drain scratches you. Your fire shield maims Kalivar! You are overpowered with intense fear. Your poison scratches you. You breath forth a cone of fire. Your blast of flame maims Kalivar! Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|==-] <880hp 631m 331mv> Your kicked dirt misses Kalivar. Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|==-] <880hp 631m 331mv> Kalivar has fled! Kalivar flies north. <880hp 631m 331mv> Your poison scratches you. <879hp 631m 331mv> now You feel less sick. The shield of thorns falls away from your body. <880hp 633m 332mv> They aren't here. <880hp 633m 332mv> bb You get a herbal brew from a portable hole. <880hp 633m 332mv> You drink tea from a herbal brew. Your thirst is quenched. You choke and gag. <880hp 633m 332mv> sca Your poison scratches you. where <879hp 633m 332mv> You drop a herbal brew. <879hp 633m 332mv> You scan all around. You scan north. You scan east. You scan south. You scan west. You scan up. You scan down. n Rock Outcropping From this rock outcropping the valley below seems peaceful, untouched. Dense forests of pine carpet the mountainsides, broken only by thick aspen woods. The mountains, deep blue in the distance, circle the valley floor and form a soft highland bowl. [Exits: south down] Your poison scratches you. <876hp 682m 328mv> where Crystalmir Lake is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Small Grove <876hp 682m 328mv> w Entrance to the Crystalmir Caverns You stand before the entrance into the caverns which riddle the area around Crystalmir Lake. The path leading north seems fairly well tread, as is the one leading east back towards Riverwood. [Exits: north east south west] <876hp 682m 327mv> where Your poison scratches you. <875hp 682m 327mv> Crystalmir Lake is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Entrance to the Crystalmir Caverns n <875hp 682m 327mv> A Rock Outcropping Covered with overgrown thorns and entangled weeds, the bare traces of a once heavily traveled path lie before you. The ground is quite boggy due to the flooded conditions and is therefore difficult to traverse. Leading towards the north, just under the first layer of bushes, a small flagstone path can be seen. [Exits: north south] <875hp 682m 325mv> where Crystalmir Caverns is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu A Rock Outcropping <875hp 682m 325mv> n A Rock Outcropping Covered with overgrown thorns and entangled weeds, the bare traces of a once heavily traveled path lie before you. The ground is quite boggy due to the flooded conditions and is therefore difficult to traverse. Leading towards the north, just under the first layer of bushes, a small flagstone path can be seen. [Exits: north south] (Invisible) (Translucent) (White Aura) A weary cleric stands here, warning of the dangers within. <873hp 682m 312mv> Alas, you cannot go that way. w <873hp 682m 312mv> Alas, you cannot go that way. n <873hp 682m 312mv> Sentinal Gap Walls of granite soar on either side of the narrow canyon floor. A chilly breeze whistles and rumbles between the cliffs. [Exits: north east south west] The furrow is now filled with very small saplings. n The night is about to end. As you return to the warm embrace of nature, your yearning is satisfied. <990hp 662m 264mv> drag You quaff a vial of dragon's blood. A crimson taint floods your vision. <990hp 634m 264mv> l where bb [WATCHER] a treant: 'Kalivar is attacking our home!' <990hp 634m 264mv> A trail through the dense forest You are on a trail leading east and west through the dense forest. To the west, the trees are so huge that they completely block out the moonlight, and the forest remains in total darkness. A small path leads south through the trees. [Exits: east south west] A mighty Fortress looms over the area. (Invisible) Shargugh the Forest Brownie is here, grinning broadly at you. A group of druids wanders about. <990hp 634m 264mv> Haon Dor is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu A trail through the dense forest <990hp 634m 264mv> You get a herbal brew from a portable hole. <990hp 634m 264mv> You drink tea from a herbal brew. You choke and gag. <990hp 634m 264mv> w Your poison scratches you. <989hp 634m 264mv> You drop a herbal brew. <989hp 634m 264mv> A narrow trail through the deep, dark forest You are on a narrow trail winding its way between the enormous, grey trunks. The crowns of the trees must be very dense, as they leave the forest floor in utter darkness. The trail leads east and west. [Exits: east west] <989hp 634m 262mv> w A narrow trail through the deep, dark forest You are on a dusty trail winding its way east-west between huge, ancient trees whose grey trunks remind you of ancient pillars in a enormous, deserted hall. To the south, an faint path leads away from the trail. [Exits: east south west] A mighty Fortress looms over the area. <989hp 634m 260mv> where Haon Dor is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu A narrow trail through the deep, dark forest w <989hp 634m 260mv> w A narrow trail through the deep, dark forest You are on a dusty trail winding its way east-west between huge, ancient trees that stand close on all sides. Not a sound is to be heard - everything is ominously quiet. [Exits: east west] A group of druids wanders about. <989hp 634m 258mv> A narrow trail through the deep, dark forest You are where the dusty trail bends, as to avoid conflict with a colossal trunk to the west. Not a sound is to be heard - everything is ominously quiet. The trail leads east and south. [Exits: north east south] A mighty Fortress looms over the area. A colossal tree blocks the way westwards. Your poison scratches you. w <988hp 634m 256mv> Entrance to a Dank Tomb A chilling blast of icy, dank air wafts past the entrance of the tomb. The stench of death is pungent and overpowering, and the shadows dance away tricks of movement. The walls are old, hewn blocks of granite that are quite cold to the touch. There is a thick layer of lichen and moss along those same walls. Somewhere in the depths of the gloom, water drips slowly, but steadily. [Exits: south] A mighty Fortress looms over the area. <988hp 634m 255mv> e A narrow trail through the deep, dark forest You are where the dusty trail bends, as to avoid conflict with a colossal trunk to the west. Not a sound is to be heard - everything is ominously quiet. The trail leads east and south. [Exits: north east south] A mighty Fortress looms over the area. A colossal tree blocks the way westwards. n n <988hp 634m 254mv> n The narrow trail This trail looks much spookier than any other that you have seen. The usual animal claw marks and bites on the trees are getting far and few between. The trail continues north. [Exits: north south] <988hp 634m 252mv> where The narrow trail This area of the trail is also very peculiar. You can sense no signs of animal life what so ever. The structure of the surrounding trees forces the path to make a sharp turn to the east. To the north, a large mass of water expands out. Your view is obscured through the trees, but you can hear the sound of crashing waves. [Exits: north east south] A herbal brew is here. A group of druids wanders about. <988hp 634m 250mv> n Before A Wreckage Leaving the forest behind, you stand before the aftermath of a recent shipwreck, and what a mighty collision it must have been. The impact of the ship has literally driven the land backwards, creating a make-shift beach. The waters that splash upon your feet are polluted with flotsam. The further out you go, the more cluttered with debris they seem to become. In the distance you can see the main body of the ship, still somewhat afloat. [Exits: north east south] n n <988hp 634m 248mv> Your poison scratches you. <987hp 634m 248mv> The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Before A Wreckage <987hp 634m 248mv> Floating Debris All around you, debris from the ship floats on the water. Pieces of wood, clothing, jewelry, and food can be seen for miles on end. Being that the water is so clear, you can even see the heavier items from the wreckage lining the murky sea floor. Birds of prey maintain a steady presence in the sky, always looking for an opportunity to feast on the flesh of those who did not survive. Amongst all the rubbish, many forms of sea life swim about, getting adjusted to their surroundings. [Exits: north south] A mighty Fortress looms over the area. <987hp 634m 246mv> Atop the Deck You stand upon the top deck of the ship. The deck seems to be made of redwood indigenous to the trees of Elium. Several patches of the wood have been torn away, revealing the levels beneath the deck. The angle of the ship is slightly tilted, with a large portion submersed in the waters. This slight incline forces anyone trying to cross the deck to keep a steady balance. The mast of the ship is long gone, the only remnants being the tattered sails that float in the waters. From this vantage point, you can see the waters all around you. Sounds of the sea, the waves softly crashing against the side of the ship, as well as birds of prey circling about, reach your ears. [Exits: north east south west] <986hp 634m 242mv> The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Floating Debris e e <986hp 634m 242mv> Floating Debris All around you, debris from the ship floats on the water. Pieces of wood, clothing, jewelry, and food can be seen for miles on end. Being that the water is so clear, you can even see the heavier items from the wreckage lining the murky sea floor. Birds of prey maintain a steady presence in the sky, always looking for an opportunity to feast on the flesh of those who did not survive. Amongst all the rubbish, many forms of sea life swim about, getting adjusted to their surroundings. [Exits: east west] <986hp 634m 240mv> Floating Debris All around you, debris from the ship floats on the water. Pieces of wood, clothing, jewelry, and food can be seen for miles on end. Being that the water is so clear, you can even see the heavier items from the wreckage lining the murky sea floor. Birds of prey maintain a steady presence in the sky, always looking for an opportunity to feast on the flesh of those who did not survive. Amongst all the rubbish, many forms of sea life swim about, getting adjusted to their surroundings. [Exits: east south west] <986hp 634m 238mv> e n A Rocky Formation The incline of the rocks in this area are much steeper. A lot more energy must be expanded to traverse this stretch of land. The rocks are not packed very tightly together, and one slip of the foot might spell certain death. From the top of this formation you can see most of the wreckage. You are leaving the beach behind you, and to the north you see a small rock outcropping. As you gain higher ground, the smell of salty air slowly fades. The area seems covered in foliage. [Exits: north south west] A herbal brew is here. Your poison scratches you. where <982hp 634m 220mv> [WATCHER] is [WATCHER] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Before the Glade <982hp 634m 220mv> Kalivar flies in. where <982hp 634m 220mv> [WATCHER] is [WATCHER] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar Before the Glade <PK> Athunasu Before the Glade <982hp 634m 220mv> You yell 'Help! I am being attacked by Kalivar!' You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You can feel "Rokujan" the Dark Dagger dig into your body. Kalivar's wrath hits you. Kalivar's blow wounds you gravely. Your fire shield mauls Kalivar. Kalivar throws his Silver daggers and hits you with one of them. ----) I see you Kalivar's throw DISMEMBERS you! Kalivar has a few scratches. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <917hp 634m 220mv> dd Kalivar is blinded by the dirt in his eyes! Your kicked dirt scratches Kalivar. Kalivar has a few scratches. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <917hp 634m 220mv> Kalivar's slash hits you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. Kalivar's corruption misses you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You can feel "Rokujan" the Dark Dagger dig into your body. Kalivar's wrath grazes you. You feel Kalivar's Purger adorned with a fel charm drawing your life away. Kalivar's life drain grazes you. Your fire shield devastates Kalivar! Your poison scratches you. You breath forth a cone of fire. Your blast of flame decimates Kalivar! Kalivar dodges your attack. Kalivar dodges your attack. Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar dodges your attack. Kalivar has some small wounds and bruises. Athunasu: [===|===|===|==-] <893hp 634m 220mv> Kalivar rubs the dirt out of his eyes. Kalivar has a few scratches. Athunasu: [===|===|===|==-] <894hp 636m 223mv> Kalivar has fled! Kalivar flies south. <894hp 636m 223mv> Your poison scratches you. <893hp 636m 223mv> Your poison scratches you. <892hp 636m 223mv> Kalivar flies in. l <892hp 636m 223mv> You yell 'Help! I am being attacked by Kalivar!' Kalivar's slash misses you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. Kalivar's corruption injures you. You can feel "Rokujan" the Dark Dagger dig into your body. Kalivar's wrath grazes you. Your fire shield devastates Kalivar! Kalivar throws his Silver daggers and hits you with one of them. Kalivar's throw DISMEMBERS you! Before the Glade You stand before a grove of massive ancient trees. All around you is thick woods, yet nothing compared to the enormous behemoths viewed in the distance. Branches sprawl from tree to tree as large as roads, intertwining, connecting to form bridges and thoroughfares from trunk to trunk. Soft glowing lights can be seen emanating from recesses within the trees themselves, and glowing globes can be seen hanging from ropes along the branches. [Exits: north +south] (Translucent) (White Aura) Kalivar is here, fighting YOU! (White Aura) A massive treant stands guard in the clearing. The Watcher altar stands here. Kalivar has a few scratches. Athunasu: [===|===|===|=--] <808hp 636m 223mv> dd Kalivar's slash hits you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. Kalivar's slash injures you. You can feel "Rokujan" the Dark Dagger dig into your body. Kalivar's wrath hits you. Your fire shield hits Kalivar. Your poison scratches you. You breath forth a cone of fire. Your blast of flame wounds Kalivar. Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Kalivar parries your attack. Your tainted slash devastates Kalivar! Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar has some small wounds and bruises. Athunasu: [===|===|===|=--] <772hp 636m 223mv> Kalivar is blinded by the dirt in his eyes! Your kicked dirt scratches Kalivar. Kalivar has some small wounds and bruises. Athunasu: [===|===|===|=--] <772hp 636m 223mv> aff Kalivar has fled! A treant extends a branch and bars Kalivar from entering. A treant says 'You shall not pass!' Kalivar has fled! Kalivar flies south. <772hp 636m 223mv> Your poison scratches you. <771hp 636m 223mv> herb aff Your poison scratches you. <963hp 628m 224mv> [WATCHER] is [WATCHER] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar A Sheltered Copse <PK> Athunasu Before the Glade <963hp 628m 224mv> You set up a Trap of Silvanus and wait for your victim. <963hp 578m 224mv> where Your poison scratches you. <962hp 578m 224mv> [WATCHER] is [WATCHER] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar A Sheltered Copse <PK> Athunasu Before the Glade <962hp 578m 224mv> Your poison scratches you. <961hp 578m 224mv> where [WATCHER] is [WATCHER] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Before the Glade <961hp 578m 224mv> Kalivar flies in. Kalivar yells 'Help! I've fallen into Athunasu's trap!' Your trap sends Kalivar to the ground! <961hp 578m 224mv> kk You do a magic tick! Kalivar yells 'Die! Athunasu, you sorcerous dog!' You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. Kalivar's corruption misses you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You feel Kalivar's Purger adorned with a fel charm drawing your life away. Kalivar's life drain misses you. Your acid blast LACERATES Kalivar! Your lightning bolt wounds Kalivar. Your fireball MASSACRES Kalivar! Your fireball MANGLES a treant! Your fireball === DISINTEGRATES === Watcher Defender! Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <961hp 578m 224mv> Kalivar's pierce misses you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. A treant's arrows miss you. Your fire shield wounds a treant. [WATCHER] a treant: 'Athunasu is attacking our home!' Your poison scratches you. You breath forth a cone of fire. Kalivar is blinded by smoke! Your blast of flame MUTILATES Kalivar! Your tainted slash MUTILATES Kalivar! Kalivar dodges your attack. Your tainted slash devastates Kalivar! Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! You dodge Watcher Defender's attack. Your fire shield devastates Watcher Defender! Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <960hp 578m 224mv> di He's already been blinded. Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] where <960hp 578m 224mv> [WATCHER] is [WATCHER] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar Before the Glade <PK> Athunasu Before the Glade Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <960hp 578m 224mv> You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge a treant's attack. Your fire shield hits a treant. Your poison scratches you. Kalivar dodges your attack. Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Kalivar dodges your attack. Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar dodges your attack. Kalivar parries your attack. You dodge Watcher Defender's attack. Your fire shield DISMEMBERS Watcher Defender! Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <959hp 578m 224mv> wat Kalivar seems to scan the area his eyes searching for guards. Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <959hp 578m 224mv> Kalivar has fled! A treant extends a branch and bars Kalivar from entering. A treant says 'You shall not pass!' Kalivar has fled! Kalivar flies south. Cast the spell on whom? <959hp 578m 224mv> A treant's arrows miss you. Your fire shield hits a treant. Your poison scratches you. You breath forth a cone of fire. Your blast of flame MUTILATES a treant! Your tainted slash mauls a treant. Your tainted slash mauls a treant. Your tainted slash mauls a treant. Your tainted slash misses a treant. Your tainted slash mauls a treant. You dodge Watcher Defender's attack. Your fire shield devastates Watcher Defender! A treant has some small wounds and bruises. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <958hp 578m 224mv> flee You flee from combat! A treant says 'Come back when you have no blood upon you Athunasu.' You flee from combat! The brambus needler springs! The brambus needler's sliver salvo DISMEMBERS you! Smoldering Campsite The campsite smells like burned hair. Charred bones lie in the ashes of the fire pit. The grass has been stamped down around the area. [Exits: north +east west] A bright silver bracer lies here. There is a fire pit here, still smoldering. <902hp 578m 223mv> Your poison scratches you. <901hp 578m 223mv> where Crystalmir Lake is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Smoldering Campsite <901hp 578m 223mv> <965hp 442m 211mv> The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu A Rocky Formation <965hp 442m 211mv> mana Harnessing natural forces, you restore a little mana. <965hp 475m 211mv> mana Your poison scratches you. <964hp 475m 211mv> Kalivar flies in. <964hp 475m 211mv> Kalivar flies south. <964hp 475m 211mv> Kalivar flies in. dd <964hp 475m 211mv> Harnessing natural forces, you restore a little mana. <964hp 517m 211mv> Kalivar looks at you. Your poison scratches you. <963hp 517m 211mv> Kalivar hits you on the back of the head with a lead filled sack. You yell 'Help! Kalivar just tried to blackjack me!' Kalivar is in excellent condition. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <958hp 517m 211mv> Kalivar is blinded by the dirt in his eyes! Your kicked dirt scratches Kalivar. Kalivar's pierce injures you. Kalivar's corruption misses you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. Your fire shield devastates Kalivar! Your poison scratches you. You breath forth a cone of fire. Your blast of flame LACERATES Kalivar! Your tainted slash misses Kalivar. Kalivar dodges your attack. Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Kalivar has some small wounds and bruises. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <943hp 517m 211mv> light Kalivar's pierce misses you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You feel Kalivar's Purger adorned with a fel charm drawing your life away. Kalivar's life drain scratches you. Your fire shield mauls Kalivar. Your poison scratches you. You breath forth a cone of fire. Your blast of flame MUTILATES Kalivar! Kalivar dodges your attack. Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Your tainted slash MUTILATES Kalivar! Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Kalivar dodges your attack. Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <938hp 517m 211mv> Kalivar frowns. Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <938hp 517m 211mv> Kalivar has fled! Kalivar flies west. <938hp 517m 211mv> now now Your poison scratches you. <937hp 517m 211mv> You summon the force of thunder storm to your aid. <937hp 472m 211mv> now where Your poison scratches you. <936hp 472m 211mv> They aren't here. <936hp 472m 211mv> They aren't here. <936hp 472m 211mv> They aren't here. <936hp 472m 211mv> The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu A Rocky Formation <936hp 472m 211mv> where The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu A Rocky Formation w <936hp 472m 211mv> Floating Debris All around you, debris from the ship floats on the water. Pieces of wood, clothing, jewelry, and food can be seen for miles on end. Being that the water is so clear, you can even see the heavier items from the wreckage lining the murky sea floor. Birds of prey maintain a steady presence in the sky, always looking for an opportunity to feast on the flesh of those who did not survive. Amongst all the rubbish, many forms of sea life swim about, getting adjusted to their surroundings. [Exits: east south west] Your poison scratches you. <935hp 472m 209mv> w w Floating Debris All around you, debris from the ship floats on the water. Pieces of wood, clothing, jewelry, and food can be seen for miles on end. Being that the water is so clear, you can even see the heavier items from the wreckage lining the murky sea floor. Birds of prey maintain a steady presence in the sky, always looking for an opportunity to feast on the flesh of those who did not survive. Amongst all the rubbish, many forms of sea life swim about, getting adjusted to their surroundings. [Exits: east west] <935hp 472m 207mv> Floating Debris All around you, debris from the ship floats on the water. Pieces of wood, clothing, jewelry, and food can be seen for miles on end. Being that the water is so clear, you can even see the heavier items from the wreckage lining the murky sea floor. Birds of prey maintain a steady presence in the sky, always looking for an opportunity to feast on the flesh of those who did not survive. Amongst all the rubbish, many forms of sea life swim about, getting adjusted to their surroundings. [Exits: east west] who <935hp 472m 205mv> [ Storm ] Ethylan Stargaze the Templar Captain [ Spect ] <PK> Kalivar Mori the Shunned of Gaia, Tainted Heart of Darkness [ Storm ] Lagenus Valerius the Overlord [50 Beast Dru] <PK> [WATCHER] (Sacred Oak [E]) Athunasu the Exalted Defender of Nature Players matched: 4 There are 4 characters on, the most on since startup was 17. The title of Master Questor of Aabahran is currently held by Lagenus. <935hp 472m 205mv> w Floating Debris All around you, debris from the ship floats on the water. Pieces of wood, clothing, jewelry, and food can be seen for miles on end. Being that the water is so clear, you can even see the heavier items from the wreckage lining the murky sea floor. Birds of prey maintain a steady presence in the sky, always looking for an opportunity to feast on the flesh of those who did not survive. Amongst all the rubbish, many forms of sea life swim about, getting adjusted to their surroundings. [Exits: east south] Your poison scratches you. where <934hp 472m 203mv> The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Floating Debris The green aura around your body fades. As you leave the warm embrace of nature, your mind begins to yearn. s s <935hp 476m 204mv> Atop the Deck You stand upon the top deck of the ship. The deck seems to be made of redwood indigenous to the trees of Elium. Several patches of the wood have been torn away, revealing the levels beneath the deck. The angle of the ship is slightly tilted, with a large portion submersed in the waters. This slight incline forces anyone trying to cross the deck to keep a steady balance. The mast of the ship is long gone, the only remnants being the tattered sails that float in the waters. From this vantage point, you can see the waters all around you. Sounds of the sea, the waves softly crashing against the side of the ship, as well as birds of prey circling about, reach your ears. [Exits: north east south west] <937hp 441m 189mv> The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar Floating Debris <PK> Athunasu A Rocky Formation mana <937hp 441m 189mv> Harnessing natural forces, you restore a little mana. <937hp 473m 189mv> bb You get a herbal brew from a portable hole. <937hp 473m 189mv> Kalivar looks at you. It is already empty. <937hp 473m 189mv> You drop a herbal brew. <937hp 473m 189mv> Kalivar tried to steal from you. You yell 'Kalivar couldn't rob his way out of a paper bag!' <937hp 473m 189mv> kk You do a magic trick! Kalivar yells 'Die! Athunasu, you sorcerous dog!' Kalivar's pierce hits you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. Your fire shield mauls Kalivar. Your acid blast LACERATES Kalivar! Your lightning bolt mauls Kalivar. Your fireball DISMEMBERS Kalivar! Kalivar has some small wounds and bruises. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <925hp 473m 189mv> Kalivar's pierce injures you. You dodge Kalivar's attack. Your fire shield wounds Kalivar. You breath forth a cone of fire. Your blast of flame devastates Kalivar! Kalivar parries your attack. Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <911hp 473m 189mv> di Kalivar looks at you. Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <911hp 473m 189mv> Kalivar is blinded by the dirt in his eyes! Your kicked dirt scratches Kalivar. Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|===] <911hp 473m 189mv> Kalivar has fled! Kalivar flies south. <911hp 473m 189mv> where sca The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar Before A Wreckage <PK> Athunasu A Rocky Formation <911hp 473m 189mv> You scan all around. You scan north. You scan east. You scan south. You scan west. You scan up. You scan down. <911hp 473m 189mv> s A Craggy Beachfront This artificial beach was obviously made from the impact of the ship. The way the rocks have piled up to make this beachfront, points to the fact that the land was much further out at one time. The waves crash on the surface in a rhythmic manner, bringing the refuse from the sea along. The rocks of the beachfront are very sharp in nature, posing a danger to anyone walking barefoot. The smell of salt permeates the air, along with the cries of several animals native to the land. The sea expands to the east, a horizon of blue waiting for anyone bold enough to journey. [Exits: north east south west] now <911hp 473m 187mv> sca They aren't here. <911hp 473m 187mv> You scan all around. You scan north. You scan east. You scan south. You scan west. You scan up. You scan down. where <911hp 473m 187mv> The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu A Craggy Beachfront w <911hp 473m 187mv> Floating Debris All around you, debris from the ship floats on the water. Pieces of wood, clothing, jewelry, and food can be seen for miles on end. Being that the water is so clear, you can even see the heavier items from the wreckage lining the murky sea floor. Birds of prey maintain a steady presence in the sky, always looking for an opportunity to feast on the flesh of those who did not survive. Amongst all the rubbish, many forms of sea life swim about, getting adjusted to their surroundings. [Exits: north east south] <912hp 428m 188mv> e A Rocky Formation The incline of the rocks in this area are much steeper. A lot more energy must be expanded to traverse this stretch of land. The rocks are not packed very tightly together, and one slip of the foot might spell certain death. From the top of this formation you can see most of the wreckage. You are leaving the beach behind you, and to the north you see a small rock outcropping. As you gain higher ground, the smell of salty air slowly fades. The area seems covered in foliage. [Exits: north south west] ( 2) A herbal brew is here. <912hp 428m 186mv> where The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar Floating Debris <PK> Athunasu A Rocky Formation <912hp 428m 186mv> trap You are not ready to set another trap. <912hp 428m 186mv> Kalivar hits you on the back of the head with a lead filled sack. You yell 'Help! Kalivar just tried to blackjack me!' Kalivar's pierce injures you. Kalivar's corruption wounds you. You feel Kalivar's Purger adorned with a fel charm drawing your life away. Kalivar's life drain scratches you. Your fire shield devastates Kalivar! Your poison scratches you. You breath forth a cone of fire. Your blast of flame MUTILATES Kalivar! Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar dodges your attack. Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Kalivar has quite a few wounds. Athunasu: [===|===|===|==-] <872hp 428m 186mv> light You summon the force of thunder storm to your aid. Sparks arc around Kalivar's armor! Your thunder storm *** OBLITERATES *** Kalivar! Kalivar has some big nasty wounds and scratches. Athunasu: [===|===|===|==-] <872hp 383m 186mv> light You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. Your poison scratches you. Kalivar dodges your attack. Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Your tainted slash MUTILATES Kalivar! Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar has some big nasty wounds and scratches. Athunasu: [===|===|===|==-] <871hp 383m 186mv> light You summon the force of thunder storm to your aid. Sparks arc around Kalivar's armor! Your thunder storm *** OBLITERATES *** Kalivar! Kalivar looks pretty hurt. Athunasu: [===|===|===|==-] <871hp 338m 186mv> You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. Your poison scratches you. Your tainted slash maims Kalivar! Kalivar has fled! Kalivar flies north. <870hp 338m 186mv> As you return to the warm embrace of nature, your yearning is satisfied. <871hp 341m 187mv> You summon the force of thunder storm to your aid. where <871hp 296m 187mv> Your poison scratches you. <870hp 296m 187mv> who The Sunken Ship is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu A Rocky Formation Your poison scratches you. <869hp 296m 187mv> [ Storm ] Ethylan Stargaze the Templar Captain [ Spect ] <PK> Kalivar Mori the Shunned of Gaia, Tainted Heart of Darkness [ Storm ] Lagenus Valerius the Baron of Thunder [50 Beast Dru] <PK> [WATCHER] (Sacred Oak [E]) Athunasu the Exalted Defender of Nature Players matched: 4 There are 4 characters on, the most on since startup was 17. The title of Master Questor of Aabahran is currently held by Lagenus. <869hp 296m 187mv> n Rock Outcropping From this rock outcropping the valley below seems peaceful, untouched. Dense forests of pine carpet the mountainsides, broken only by thick aspen woods. The mountains, deep blue in the distance, circle the valley floor and form a soft highland bowl. [Exits: south down] where <869hp 296m 185mv> now Crystalmir Lake is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Rock Outcropping <869hp 296m 185mv> They aren't here. <869hp 296m 185mv> d Small Grove Suddenly, soft music begins. Its source is slim, beautiful girl. Lyre in hand, she sits gracefully as she plays; nearby, a large plainsman raises a flute to his lips. Her voice clear as winter wind begins to sing... [Exits: south west up] A sign painstakingly carved from livingwood is here. where <869hp 296m 183mv> Crystalmir Lake is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Small Grove Your poison scratches you. w w <868hp 296m 183mv> Entrance to the Crystalmir Caverns You stand before the entrance into the caverns which riddle the area around Crystalmir Lake. The path leading north seems fairly well tread, as is the one leading east back towards Riverwood. [Exits: north east south west] w w <868hp 296m 182mv> East shore of Crystalmir Lake The blue of the autumn sky darkens on the deep stillness of the lake. The soft forests of giant vallenwood border the serene waters on the eastern, southern and western shores. To the north a patchwork of fields stretches toward the distant purple mountains. [Exits: north east south west] where <868hp 296m 181mv> Middle of Crystalmir Lake You are in the middle of Crystalmir lake. The water is so still it is like a thin sheet of glass. [Exits: north east south west down] There is a barracuda swimming around you...it looks hungry.. There is a barracuda swimming around you...it looks hungry.. There is a barracuda swimming around you...it looks hungry.. There is a barracuda swimming around you...it looks hungry.. who <868hp 296m 180mv> West shore of Crystalmir Lake The blue of the autumn sky darkens on the deep stillness of the lake. The soft forests of giant vallenwood border the serene waters on the eastern, southern and western shores. To the north a patchwork of fields stretches toward the distant purple mountains. [Exits: north east south west] The furrow is now filled with very small saplings. <868hp 296m 179mv> Crystalmir Lake is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu West shore of Crystalmir Lake w <868hp 296m 179mv> [ Beast ] Krawkz Ghystyn the Trainee [ Storm ] Ethylan Stargaze the Templar Captain [ Spect ] <PK> Kalivar Mori the Shunned of Gaia, Tainted Heart of Darkness [ Storm ] Lagenus Valerius the Baron of Thunder [50 Beast Dru] <PK> [WATCHER] (Sacred Oak [E]) Athunasu the Exalted Defender of Nature Players matched: 5 There are 5 characters on, the most on since startup was 17. The title of Master Questor of Aabahran is currently held by Lagenus. <868hp 296m 179mv> where Prayers Eye Peak The flaming colors of fall surround you, and autumn breeze ripples through your hair. To the southwest, the white-capped outline of Prayers Eye Peak soars in the distance. Barely visible from here, a sharp crack splits the peak as though it consisted of two hands pressed together. [Exits: north east south] The furrow is now filled with very small saplings. Your poison scratches you. <867hp 296m 177mv> Crystalmir Lake is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Prayers Eye Peak who <867hp 296m 177mv> [ Beast ] Krawkz Ghystyn the Trainee [ Storm ] Ethylan Stargaze the Templar Captain [ Spect ] <PK> Kalivar Mori the Shunned of Gaia, Tainted Heart of Darkness [ Storm ] Lagenus Valerius the Baron of Thunder [50 Beast Dru] <PK> [WATCHER] (Sacred Oak [E]) Athunasu the Exalted Defender of Nature Players matched: 5 There are 5 characters on, the most on since startup was 17. The title of Master Questor of Aabahran is currently held by Lagenus. <867hp 296m 177mv> w Alas, you cannot go that way. <867hp 296m 177mv> where Crystalmir Lake is [KNIGHT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Prayers Eye Peak n <867hp 296m 177mv> Sentinal Gap Walls of granite soar on either side of the narrow canyon floor. A chilly breeze whistles and rumbles between the cliffs. [Exits: north east south west] The furrow is now filled with very small saplings. n <867hp 296m 175mv> sca A burned down Forest The fire has been stopped but most of the forest is gone now. Ash coats everything. Huge puddles cover the ground, the water dirty and grey. [Exits: north east south] The furrow is now filled with very small saplings. Wagons and workers are littered around the forest clearing debris and burnt stumps from the area. A soot stained worker rests on the haft of his axe here. The corpse of the Pyromancer is half-hidden under roots and vines here. <867hp 296m 174mv> Your poison scratches you. <866hp 296m 174mv> You scan all around. You scan north. You scan east. *** Range 1 (east) *** A large rat is here eating grain. A robed figure is standing here. A robed figure is standing here. A robed figure is standing here. A robed figure is standing here. A robed figure is standing here. *** Range 3 (east) *** A farm worker is here harvesting grain. A farm worker is here harvesting grain. A farm worker is here harvesting grain. A large rat is here eating grain. A farm worker is here harvesting grain. The Farmer is standing here looking after his workers... You scan south. *** Range 4 (south) *** A small hobgoblin seems to be searching for something. A small hobgoblin seems to be searching for something. A small hobgoblin seems to be searching for something. A small hobgoblin seems to be searching for something. You scan west. You scan up. You scan down. <866hp 296m 174mv> n The Remains of a Forest The sorry remains of a once huge ancient forest is here, most of the trees burned and the ground covered in ashes. The ground is soggy and mushy, a sticky water-ash mix the result of the water pumped from the lake nearby to quell the flames. [Exits: south west] The furrow is now filled with very small saplings. <866hp 296m 173mv> sca w You scan west. *** Range 2 (west) *** (White Aura) The herbalist's assistant sits in a shady section of the copse. ------------) sometimes he was here so when I type where I thought he was gone.. but he must hve recalled. <866hp 296m 173mv> gg You invoke a druid gate, and vanish! ------) Off we go, maybe i can get lucky and gate close to a town! The Vine Cascade The muddy pathway has widened slightly, the flora more subdued. A cascade of vines sweeps down from one of the colossal trees that inhabit the forest, their circumference thick and sinewed, twining with each other like a hundred snakes locked in writhing mating. Almost a slide, its apex is at the uppermost branches of one of the trees. You may climb up these vines or continue on your journey north or south. [Exits: north south (up)] A Ylsae Faerie stands here, searching the jungle. where <866hp 261m 173mv> Your poison scratches you. <865hp 261m 173mv> Escismir E'gal is [NEXUS] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu The Vine Cascade where <865hp 261m 173mv> Your poison scratches you. <864hp 261m 173mv> Escismir E'gal is [NEXUS] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu The Vine Cascade <864hp 261m 173mv> gg You invoke a druid gate, and vanish! -------------------) How lucky did I just get if his home is miravour? I am praying to the gods his home is in Miravour! Shadowy Woods A dark and eerie trail leads through the cavernous maw of towering trees and fearsome sounds. Glowing eyes blink deep within the shadows, following any and all movement, in idle curiosity. The seemingly lethargic foul creatures do not guarantee safe passage, and ghostly whispers warn you to turn back while you still can. [Exits: north south west] where <864hp 226m 173mv> Your poison scratches you. <863hp 226m 173mv> n The Wood of Lost Souls is [SAVANT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Shadowy Woods <863hp 226m 173mv> Shadowy Woods A dark and eerie trail leads through the cavernous maw of towering trees and fearsome sounds. Glowing eyes blink deep within the shadows, following any and all movement, in idle curiosity. The seemingly lethargic foul creatures do not guarantee safe passage, and ghostly whispers warn you to turn back while you still can. [Exits: north south west] <863hp 226m 171mv> n n Shadowy Woods A dark and eerie trail leads through the cavernous maw of towering trees and fearsome sounds. Glowing eyes blink deep within the shadows, following any and all movement, in idle curiosity. The seemingly lethargic foul creatures do not guarantee safe passage, and ghostly whispers warn you to turn back while you still can. [Exits: south west] A tree spreads its branches through the canopy. A warped creature is here, possessed by a demonic spirit. A warped creature is here, possessed by a demonic spirit. <863hp 226m 169mv> who Alas, you cannot go that way. Your poison scratches you. <862hp 226m 169mv> [ Beast ] Krawkz Ghystyn the Trainee [ Storm ] Ethylan Stargaze the Templar Colonel [ Spect ] <PK> Kalivar Mori the Shunned of Gaia, Tainted Heart of Darkness [ Storm ] Lagenus Valerius the Baron of Thunder [50 Beast Dru] <PK> [WATCHER] (Sacred Oak [E]) Athunasu the Exalted Defender of Nature Players matched: 5 There are 5 characters on, the most on since startup was 17. The title of Master Questor of Aabahran is currently held by Lagenus. w <862hp 226m 169mv> w Shadowy Woods A dark and eerie trail leads through the cavernous maw of towering trees and fearsome sounds. Glowing eyes blink deep within the shadows, following any and all movement, in idle curiosity. The seemingly lethargic foul creatures do not guarantee safe passage, and ghostly whispers warn you to turn back while you still can. [Exits: east south west] A warped creature is here, possessed by a demonic spirit. <862hp 226m 167mv> where Shadowy Woods A dark and eerie trail leads through the cavernous maw of towering trees and fearsome sounds. Glowing eyes blink deep within the shadows, following any and all movement, in idle curiosity. The seemingly lethargic foul creatures do not guarantee safe passage, and ghostly whispers warn you to turn back while you still can. [Exits: east south west] <862hp 226m 165mv> n The Wood of Lost Souls is [SAVANT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Shadowy Woods w <862hp 226m 165mv> Alas, you cannot go that way. <862hp 226m 165mv> Shadowy Woods A dark and eerie trail leads through the cavernous maw of towering trees and fearsome sounds. Glowing eyes blink deep within the shadows, following any and all movement, in idle curiosity. The seemingly lethargic foul creatures do not guarantee safe passage, and ghostly whispers warn you to turn back while you still can. [Exits: north east south west] The Time Vortex plays with the reality far above you. where <862hp 226m 163mv> n The Wood of Lost Souls is [SAVANT] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu Shadowy Woods n <862hp 226m 163mv> Southern Drawbridge of Miruvhor Appearing newly erected, a massive drawbridge sturdily lies across a glimmering moat. On the other side of the drawbridge is an iron portcullis that seems to have been crafted just as recently, as it is free of rust and tarnish. Wagons and carts containing assortments of goods are being hauled in and out of the city here. To the south, you can make out what appears to be the beginnings of a commonly traveled path through the forests. [Exits: north south down] (White Aura) A huge mountain of a guard lumbers here, wearing the colors of House Mahkeh. (White Aura) A huge mountain of a guard lumbers here, wearing the colors of House Mahkeh. A Mahkeh House Guard says 'Welcome to Miruvhor Athunasu!' A Mahkeh House Guard frowns. A Mahkeh House Guard says 'Don't make trouble or you'll regret it. Briefly.' A Mahkeh House Guard gives a nasty chuckle. A Mahkeh House Guard says 'Welcome to Miruvhor Athunasu!' A Mahkeh House Guard frowns. A Mahkeh House Guard says 'Don't make trouble or you'll regret it. Briefly.' A Mahkeh House Guard gives a nasty chuckle. Your poison scratches you. where <861hp 226m 162mv> The Southern Common This square is a little less taken care of than the ones to your north and west. Not to say that it is unbearably filthy and decrepit, but it is simply not as impressive. While the upper and middle classed citizens of Miruvhor reside to your west, the scenery itself would suggest that the less fortunate citizens remain to your east. The occasional beggar can be made out, but they are for the most part completely ignored by the city's nobles and the guards of the Crimson Fist. To the south can be seen a large wooden portcullis, firmly closed against the wilderness beyond. [Exits: north east south west up] A homeless beggar rests in the corner. <861hp 226m 161mv> Miruvhor is [TRIBUNAL] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar Altar of Sirens --------------) WOW! GO GO GO GO GO GO <PK> Athunasu The Southern Common <861hp 226m 161mv> e e Eastern Resuvan Street The tall buildings of red brick to the west have given way here to much smaller hovels and shacks. The smell of the sea is growing stronger and the air is split with the cries of seagulls and the occasional laughter of seafarers. Day laborers and other workers mill about here, carrying on with their physical labour. [Exits: north east west] A homeless beggar rests in the corner. <861hp 226m 160mv> n Eastern Resuvan Street Small rickety fishing shantys line the road here. Many older fishermen, either too aged or crippled by the sea, lounge in front of their shacks, mending nets. Wives gut the day's catch and the odor of smoked fish drifts on the salty breeze. [Exits: east west] n n <861hp 226m 159mv> Alas, you cannot go that way. <861hp 226m 159mv> Alas, you cannot go that way. Your poison scratches you. <860hp 226m 159mv> Alas, you cannot go that way. e <860hp 226m 159mv> n Eastern Resuvan Street Several wooden houses stand around you here, recently constructed and newly inhabited by the less fortunate denizens of Miruvhor. The arrival of Tribunal to this city seems to have benefited some more than others, but even the poor look to have been taken care of to a certain extent. A couple of small children play in the streets here, mostly uncaring of your approach. East lies the seaward wall of the city and you can catch the sounds of breakers rolling in. [Exits: north east west] n <860hp 226m 158mv> Slate's Tattoo Parlor ---------------------went wrong way!! was rushing trying to get to him You stand within a dimly lit room in what would certainly be considered the 'bad' district of Miruvhor. Around you several large sheets of parchment line the walls, each with strange bits of art painted on them. You hear the clicking of a taphammer on a needle and look over to see a very large man working over a sailor who has a rather pained expression on his face. A large sign is placed on the far wall with large lettering. [Exits: south] A metal tattooing chair is here, bolted to the floor. A sailor is here, receiving a tattoo from Slate. Slate the Tattoo Artist is here putting a tattoo on a sailor. Slate says 'Welcome to the shop, kid. Price list is on the wall.' Slate looks up. Slate says 'When ya figger out whatcha want, pay me, and lemme know the number.' Slate goes back to tattooing. <860hp 226m 157mv> Alas, you cannot go that way. s <860hp 226m 157mv> Eastern Resuvan Street Several wooden houses stand around you here, recently constructed and newly inhabited by the less fortunate denizens of Miruvhor. The arrival of Tribunal to this city seems to have benefited some more than others, but even the poor look to have been taken care of to a certain extent. A couple of small children play in the streets here, mostly uncaring of your approach. East lies the seaward wall of the city and you can catch the sounds of breakers rolling in. [Exits: north east west] <860hp 226m 156mv> where Miruvhor is [TRIBUNAL] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar Northern Plaza ------) Dam he is on the move! <PK> Athunasu Eastern Resuvan Street w <860hp 226m 156mv> w Eastern Resuvan Street Small rickety fishing shantys line the road here. Many older fishermen, either too aged or crippled by the sea, lounge in front of their shacks, mending nets. Wives gut the day's catch and the odor of smoked fish drifts on the salty breeze. [Exits: east west] Your poison scratches you. You feel emptier as Gaia's spirit departs. You have restrung another trap ready to use. As you leave the warm embrace of nature, your mind begins to yearn. <860hp 229m 156mv> Eastern Resuvan Street The tall buildings of red brick to the west have given way here to much smaller hovels and shacks. The smell of the sea is growing stronger and the air is split with the cries of seagulls and the occasional laughter of seafarers. Day laborers and other workers mill about here, carrying on with their physical labour. [Exits: north east west] A homeless beggar rests in the corner. where <860hp 229m 155mv> Miruvhor is [TRIBUNAL] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar Eastern Plaza <PK> Athunasu Eastern Resuvan Street <860hp 229m 155mv> where Miruvhor is [TRIBUNAL] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Kalivar Southern Lunicant Lane <PK> Athunasu Eastern Resuvan Street <860hp 229m 155mv> Your poison scratches you. w <859hp 229m 155mv> The Southern Common This square is a little less taken care of than the ones to your north and west. Not to say that it is unbearably filthy and decrepit, but it is simply not as impressive. While the upper and middle classed citizens of Miruvhor reside to your west, the scenery itself would suggest that the less fortunate citizens remain to your east. The occasional beggar can be made out, but they are for the most part completely ignored by the city's nobles and the guards of the Crimson Fist. To the south can be seen a large wooden portcullis, firmly closed against the wilderness beyond. [Exits: north east south west up] A homeless beggar rests in the corner. <859hp 229m 154mv> where Miruvhor is [TRIBUNAL] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu The Southern Common ---------) Dam he is gone... <859hp 229m 154mv> who [ Beast ] Krawkz Ghystyn the Trainee [ Storm ] Ethylan Stargaze the Templar Colonel [ Storm ] Lagenus Valerius the Baron of Thunder [50 Beast Dru] <PK> [WATCHER] (Sacred Oak [E]) Athunasu the Exalted Defender of Nature Players matched: 4 There are 4 characters on, the most on since startup was 17. The title of Master Questor of Aabahran is currently held by Lagenus. <859hp 229m 154mv> trap You set up a Trap of Silvanus and wait for your victim. ---------------) please please please come try to blackjack me!! where <859hp 179m 154mv> Your poison scratches you. <858hp 179m 154mv> aff Miruvhor is [TRIBUNAL] controlled. Players near you: <PK> Athunasu The Southern Common Your poison scratches you. <857hp 179m 154mv> Someone yells 'Help! I've fallen into Athunasu's trap!' ------------) wow he did! YAY! Your trap sends someone to the ground! <857hp 179m 154mv> air Someone yells 'Die! Athunasu, you sorcerous dog!' Kalivar steps out of the shadows. Your hurricane *** DEMOLISHES *** Kalivar! Kalivar can't seem to get back into the air. A homeless beggar yells 'Die! Athunasu, you sorcerous dog!' Your hurricane === DISINTEGRATES === a homeless beggar! A homeless beggar is DEAD!! A homeless beggar's fingers are severed from his hand. Kalivar looks pretty hurt. Athunasu: [===|===|===|==-] <857hp 144m 154mv> You dodge Kalivar's attack. You dodge Kalivar's attack. You feel Kalivar's Purger adorned with a fel charm drawing your life away. Kalivar's life drain grazes you. Your fire shield DISMEMBERS Kalivar! You are overpowered with intense fear. Your poison scratches you. Kalivar parries your attack. Kalivar parries your attack. Your tainted slash MASSACRES Kalivar! Your tainted slash MASSACRES Kalivar! Kalivar is SLAIN!! You receive 463 experience points. [WARDER]: 'Athunasu has triumphed over Kalivar!' You have gained 60 pelts in service of WARDER. Kalivar's foot is ripped from his leg. Kalivar's body disintegrates into dust. Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 The damage difference in this is big. Just goes to show that if a thief can’t get that blackjack/backstab then it’s basically a crap shoot for them. Poor thieves. The meta 100% against them. This character has def opened my eyes to the limitations of the class and why we haven’t seen any do too well outside of Gladiator. Clutch trap man! I was actually heading to feed on some nymphs haha. Kalivar Link to comment
Trick Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Thieves should be called rogues and lose pry/plant and gain a toned circle stab defense and a more consistent debuff. Plant/pry were awesome when you could pry necklaces, rings, and helmet to soften your opponent, but now most things are noremove, owner only, or bound which means you can’t. On top of that, you have 1-2 ticks to get all that prying/planting done, set traps, and backstab. That’s A LOT to do in 1-2 ticks. PLUS! You need to land blackjack to get any of that to happen. Anti-magic trap is far from reliable when it hits and if it doesn’t hit or is defused via the skill or scroll, you have to wait 2(+0) ticks to try again. No one wants it to be easier for thieves to land blackjack because of pry. There are few things worse than losing your equipment to a thief that just logs off, so instead let’s replace a skill that is arguably the most “log-off” inducing skill and give thieves a better way to debuff their opponents that doesn’t hinge directly on landing blackjack. This not only makes the thief a more fun class to play, but a more fun class to play AGAINST. Link to comment
Archbishop Monk Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 I agree with @Trick on these points. Part of the reason thieves are hated is simply because they are the only class who can 'debuff' you for months. You just got that last ring of accuracy? Boom, theif blackjacks and steals it and logs off. You didn't die or even fight, but now, unless the thief chooses to log back on OR chooses to not perma-hide, not much you can do about it. However, I do think their defenses suck for the most part and their offense outside of a blackjack-backstab combo is pretty poor except against c/c. Take away plant and pry (leave them still with steal) and give them some defensive/debuff capabilities like @Trick mentioned. You could also give them a skill called Mug that lets them weaken their enemies defenses and offense proficiencies (parry, shield block, dodge, third attack, second attack, enhanced damage. Not stats because that is too easy to cover). Let it also stack per round of fighting a thief after initial use. This way, a thief has a reason to open with Mug and then flee/murder for throw damage or stand and fight through weakening their opponents while keeping their roguish ways. If their opponent chooses to flee, they can eat trap damage. If they stay to fight, they will progressive defend less effectively and their offense will get worse and worse. Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 YOU HAVE NO IDEA how big my affective list was. The only time a druid is this effective is when you spend hours farming herbs and have every known spell up with the right armor. I have fought thieves Undead and Ferals with all my Druids and let me tell you, it's an uphill battle unless I fight on my terms. You fought on my terms and lost. If I didn't have the 25+ spell list and protections this fight would have went very very different. You are also forgetting that a lot of my damage was from an item I can use. That is just smart tactics. Thieves are absolutely nasty and I can assure you nothing much needs to be changed. This could have very easily gone the other way with one mistake on my end. Athunasu Link to comment
'tarako Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 This log does an excellent t job of showcasing the dramatic differences in ninjas vs thieves as far as combat goes. Last I saw Kalivar he was decked. A similarly equipped ninja would have decimated. It's pretty clear thieves as a whole need to either have their skills made more reliable, or be given some skills to be able to compete. I realize there will be people reliving their 10 year old I got blackjacked and pried ptsd, but let's be honest. The only thieves in recent years who have been scary by any measure where the glad thieves and that's off the back of broken synergies. It never had anything to do with pry plant steal or traps. Super lucky druid gate though lol. Go buy a lottery ticket Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 I had detect magic up so I know exactly how big your affects list was. Kalivar Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, Anonymous said: I had detect magic up so I know exactly how big your affects list was. Kalivar No wonder you kept looking at me you sneaky bastard! lol, I figured you were waiting for something to drop. Athunasu Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Anonymous said: No wonder you kept looking at me you sneaky bastard! lol, I figured you were waiting for something to drop. Athunasu I was TRYING to time a black jack so I had some hope of doing some real damage or gagging you. Like @Trick said, if you can't land that black jack 90% of the stuff you can do is out the window. I've even found that after I land the black jack and back stab that I get totally destroyed in melee the moment I am dirt kicked. Not sure if a thief can survive with the heavy hitters. I feel more like a nuisance class even though I am in a god-tier, my damage doesn't even compare because I am out-defended. Also, I was hasted in those exchanges with 55hit 58dam. If that's not enough then I dunno what is. Kalivar Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Anonymous said: I was TRYING to time a black jack so I had some hope of doing some real damage or gagging you. Like @Trick said, if you can't land that black jack 90% of the stuff you can do is out the window. I've even found that after I land the black jack and back stab that I get totally destroyed in melee the moment I am dirt kicked. Not sure if a thief can survive with the heavy hitters. I feel more like a nuisance class even though I am in a god-tier, my damage doesn't even compare because I am out-defended. Also, I was hasted in those exchanges with 55hit 58dam. If that's not enough then I dunno what is. Kalivar Keep in mind I was also hasted, -625 AC, 106 Dodge. This will help avoid a lot of your attacks. You're dirt kicked, I'm not. Athunasu Link to comment
Ulmusdorn Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Anonymous said: gagging you Why... He communes... Link to comment
Archbishop Monk Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, Ulmusdorn said: Why... He communes... Gagging him means no more quaffing potions. No more quick druid heals either via potions either. Sure, he can still commune, but he cannot restore some buffs until the gag drops if they fall off. Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 I’m just saying, it’s absurdly difficult to play a thief that relies on ambushes and catching your opponent off guard when the game has an average of 7-8 people. You pretty much know what the thief is gonna do AND how they are going to do it. The difference with this compared to other classes is how easy it is to avoid blackjack compared to say dispel/sleep. .5 round of lag on a spell that can be cast over and over vs a trap that your enemy needs to walk into AND not save vs OR defuse. If it DOESN'T work, that’s 3 ticks of waiting to try again or they high tail it. That’s not a practical strategy. In a game of 25-30, its great. In a game of 7-8? Not so much. Kalivar Link to comment
P_body Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Doing a damage add up, the Druid's damage appears pretty well spread. There's a lot of damage, even more than the magic trick, being done by simple basic attacks from werepower (which add up to a lot as devastates to MUTILATES through sanc). Pretty sure druids don't have enhanced damage, so that's some kickass basic attack output. Add in a couple thunderstorms and a hurricane spells and That kind of damage output is very very solid and dangerous. Now combine that with their incredible kit for protections (prep or no prep, the fact is they're available to the class and only this class), and their multiple incredibly safe exit strategies to avoid dying, and you have a class that looks pretty solidly in the OP category. The Druid here DESTROYED the thief, without losing...3% of their HP. No matter how you slice it, this fight was entirely one sided. So whoever said the fight was close or 'could have gone the other way' isn't speaking the truth. This thief got OWNED. And I don't think any amount of EQ buffing for the thief is going to compensate. Thief is already pretty well stacked in eq. Worth pointing out the Druid is also decked. However, the power spike on the side of the Druid here seems just a bit too high compared to other combos. Incredibly lucky druid gate. Gotta feel good to seal it rolling the dice like that and coming up aces tho. Props. Thief never should have tried to run past. (He knows that) but shoulda booked out another direction ASAP without lookin' back. Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 While the druid is looking more and more solid as a class, it does require a high amount preparation as was mentioned. I don't want this to be another witch hunt vs the class that posted the log, but an opportunity to consider that the thief playstyle and kit doesn't lend itself well to the way the game has evolved. Having spoken with the @Immortals, they have mentioned that they don't see thieves being changed, but I strongly advocate for a slight rework of the class. Pry/plant is not effective. You can't circle stab when tanking.(which is always, shed/rescue is NOT reliable), and pilfer does a mutilate at best. That leaves you with murder/flee. A thief did VERY well in an era where your enemy was usually prepared for another opponent, but once you are prepped for a thief, that's that. They can't use 90% of their kit. Thieves need an additional defense and a way to debuff like was mentioned above. Why play a thief when you can play a ninja? Its more defensive, more offensive, and has more suitability with their kit. I see NO reason to play a thief as they currently are. Kalivar Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Anonymous said: While the druid is looking more and more solid as a class, it does require a high amount preparation as was mentioned. I don't want this to be another witch hunt vs the class that posted the log, but an opportunity to consider that the thief playstyle and kit doesn't lend itself well to the way the game has evolved. Having spoken with the @Immortals, they have mentioned that they don't see thieves being changed, but I strongly advocate for a slight rework of the class. Pry/plant is not effective. You can't circle stab when tanking.(which is always, shed/rescue is NOT reliable), and pilfer does a mutilate at best. That leaves you with murder/flee. A thief did VERY well in an era where your enemy was usually prepared for another opponent, but once you are prepped for a thief, that's that. They can't use 90% of their kit. Thieves need an additional defense and a way to debuff like was mentioned above. Why play a thief when you can play a ninja? Its more defensive, more offensive, and has more suitability with their kit. I see NO reason to play a thief as they currently are. Kalivar Hey brother, I don't know how long you've been playing a thief for, but I'll tell you this. Thieves by far are the scariest class in FL. Period. It's the one class that you can insta die at anytime. So many of them have steamed rolled over the playerbase that sometimes aint nobody wants to come on once you sniff a thief around. You have to play so super safe and cautious when a thief is around hands down. If you are in a cabal war and ones around, even worse. The tools that thieves have access to are a serious nightmare. It just comes down to having the right play style that suits you. I have fought countless thieves and overall you just start to learn how to survive. Kelmi was by far the nastiest thief ever I've encountered personally and because of fighting him all day everyday for months it really helped me figure specific strategies to survive. I was fighting him with Osyn or Nepta, one of them, I can't remember, but those we scary days. I really like your character Kalivar and think you play him well and I'm sure you will get your stride going. Athunasu Link to comment
'tarako Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 25 minutes ago, Anonymous said: Hey brother, I don't know how long you've been playing a thief for, but I'll tell you this. Thieves by far are the scariest class in FL. Period. It's the one class that you can insta die at anytime. So many of them have steamed rolled over the playerbase that sometimes aint nobody wants to come on once you sniff a thief around. You have to play so super safe and cautious when a thief is around hands down. If you are in a cabal war and ones around, even worse. The tools that thieves have access to are a serious nightmare. It just comes down to having the right play style that suits you. I have fought countless thieves and overall you just start to learn how to survive. Kelmi was by far the nastiest thief ever I've encountered personally and because of fighting him all day everyday for months it really helped me figure specific strategies to survive. I was fighting him with Osyn or Nepta, one of them, I can't remember, but those we scary days. I really like your character Kalivar and think you play him well and I'm sure you will get your stride going. Athunasu You are wrong about the scariest thing. You are bringing up a combo that was so op that imms removed it from the game. As far as base thieves the biggest threat you face is losing some eq. It feels like alot of your stance is made up by using stuff that was true years ago, and not today. They just are lacking the firepower that made them scary because of the relationship their skills have with opponent eq. Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Anonymous said: Hey brother, I don't know how long you've been playing a thief for, but I'll tell you this. Thieves by far are the scariest class in FL. Period. It's the one class that you can insta die at anytime. So many of them have steamed rolled over the playerbase that sometimes aint nobody wants to come on once you sniff a thief around. You have to play so super safe and cautious when a thief is around hands down. If you are in a cabal war and ones around, even worse. The tools that thieves have access to are a serious nightmare. It just comes down to having the right play style that suits you. I have fought countless thieves and overall you just start to learn how to survive. Kelmi was by far the nastiest thief ever I've encountered personally and because of fighting him all day everyday for months it really helped me figure specific strategies to survive. I was fighting him with Osyn or Nepta, one of them, I can't remember, but those we scary days. I really like your character Kalivar and think you play him well and I'm sure you will get your stride going. Athunasu I disagree immensely. Kelmi and Danpher were Gladiators and didn't use their thief kit hardly ever. I fought them both across many characters in different cabals and they both rarely used blackjack and backstab. Their strategies were both the same in that they set traps, killed a low level mob to get forms firing, then murder/flee. Armageddon Smash would proc lag, they'd get a full murder round + throw. That lag let them flee and do that chain all over again. I've played a few different thieves in a few different cabals and the result has always been the same. The scary thieves were; Danpher, Kelmi, Lisko(if you walked into him, he'll even admit it.), and Azantar. Two were Gladiator, one only got kills when his opponent was cocky or a newb, and Azantar was so long ago in an era where backstab didn't have a cap to damage. A thief needs to land blackjack in order to use: plant, pry, gag, backstab(if you want big damage). That's the majority of their skills. Circle stab can't be done when you're tanking. Pilfer is a mutilate at BEST and it lags you two rounds. Your only option when fighting someone that can defuse your traps and has poison up is murder/flee and you saw from the log what kind of damage a vuln dagger throw was doing. Kalivar Link to comment
Ulmusdorn Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 9 hours ago, Anonymous said: While the druid is looking more and more solid as a class, it does require a high amount preparation as was mentioned. I don't want this to be another witch hunt vs the class that posted the log, but an opportunity to consider that the thief playstyle and kit doesn't lend itself well to the way the game has evolved. Having spoken with the @Immortals, they have mentioned that they don't see thieves being changed, but I strongly advocate for a slight rework of the class. Pry/plant is not effective. You can't circle stab when tanking.(which is always, shed/rescue is NOT reliable), and pilfer does a mutilate at best. That leaves you with murder/flee. A thief did VERY well in an era where your enemy was usually prepared for another opponent, but once you are prepped for a thief, that's that. They can't use 90% of their kit. Thieves need an additional defense and a way to debuff like was mentioned above. Why play a thief when you can play a ninja? Its more defensive, more offensive, and has more suitability with their kit. I see NO reason to play a thief as they currently are. Kalivar Well lets be transparent here. You asked Ere to look into some stuff and he did. He also made some changes immediately (ignoring the backlog of other crap) to accommodate you. It wasn't going to get an overhaul immediately, we know what that does, it looks like bards a year ago. Other areas are being looked into for thieves. But they are not higher on the list than say; battlemages, or other pressing issues. So more than these minor improvements/tweaks will take time on coming. EDIT: What I would like to see if thieves lose steal. Make it part of their blackjack package - if you actually blackjack someone you can steal/pry/plant. Instead of steal give them something that beefs them up in normal combat. Make it situational like brawl is to a bard. I could see two things happening. 1. they become more dynamic. 2. I'd be happier fighting more of them because I wouldn't be worried about getting all my shit stolen all the time without being able to engage properly. Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 He did and I’m extremely appreciative and I don’t want it to be thought differently. The change made was fantastic and helped out a lot. Steal, in my opinion, is fine. Bards have this skill as well, it’s more so the pry/plant that is not so fun to play as or play against. I hate not getting interaction because of the worry of losing equipment people have and I hate trying to implement the strategy as it’s not an effective or fun way to PK. I want to actually beat my opponent, not slowly take their EQ until they log off or rage. Most times I have to implement the strategy is because I have no choice, but to soften my opponent by prying/saccing equipment I don’t even need or want because I can’t beat them otherwise. I’m forced to loot pre-kill. It sucks. Kalivar Link to comment
Zhurong Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Sometimes equipment doesnt get passed around enough until a well-played thief comes along and steals it. Problem is, everyone wants to get their equipment and hold onto it forever. Would be cool if thieves could slip equipment off of people mid fight, like bracelets. Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 That’s actually a pretty cool idea.. if pry worked mid-combat as you fought and random pieces were removed in rounds either automatic or command entered. If added, though, thieves would need an adjustment to their defense. I’m in ~400ish -ac, 110 parry, and 55/58 hit dam and I get wrecked in regular combat rounds. Kalivar Link to comment
'tarako Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Anonymous said: I’m in ~400ish -ac, 110 parry, and 55/58 hit dam and I get wrecked in regular combat rounds. Kalivar A ninja with those stats would be absolute hosing people in melee lol. Such dramatic difference between the rogue classes. Link to comment
Anonymous Posted October 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just from my experience as a thief it seems like their skills scale very poorly versus good ac in general. You have a lot of trouble landing blackjacks and dual backstab versus moderate to high ac. Overall I just couldn't justify putting in that much work to have too rely on stars aligning scenarios. I had a fair a amount of pk attempts where I would backstab, and 4 rounds later I'm almost dead even after pries. Traps wherent helping me kill they where lagging people so I could stay alive lol. I just could take find a groove (slith thief for reference) Link to comment
Mmm Coffee Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Come on, you can't take steal away from thieves. That's like taking pets away from rangers. It's a signature skill that should ONLY belong to thieves (not bards) IMO. Thieves have it across the spectrum as far as PK ease goes. There are times your PK will last less than 20 seconds. And times you will have to try 20 times before you get the setup you need to win. That's just the way it is. This log doesn't show thieves having it bad, it shows poor play on the thief's part. Link to comment
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