*********** Kulak Kills Ghash! ************* k cave are slimy with fungi, and give off their own foul stench. A huge chest can barely be made out in the corner here. A few scattered bones and tattered clothing are scattered randomly around the ground. A heavy, iron chest is lying here. A great, filthy beast is here, chained to an iron stake. The tracks of *an Uruk* lead north. Their condition is fresh >n e A Sudden Clearing Exits are: N E S W Many footprints are impressed in the dirt here. Many seem to lead to the southern end of the clearing, where the entrance to a small cave can be seen. This narrow plateau slopes downward on either side, but continues level to the north. A lazy forest troll is here, cooking his latest kill. The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is clear The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead south. Their condition is fresh The tracks of *a Hobbit* lead south. Their condition is fresh The tracks of *an Uruk* lead east. Their condition is fresh >A Gradual Hillside Exits are: N E S W At the top of the incline to the west, a dim light and movements can be made out. Low, rumbling noises can be heard from the same direction. The ground becomes damp and the vegetation more dense to the east. Apart from the rumbing sounds atop the slope, there are no sounds to be heard. Pitt is riding on a nice pony. A friendly little pony is here, looking well-groomed and happy. December is riding on a horse. A horse is here, gazing at you. A horse is here, gazing at you. A horse is here, gazing at you. A friendly little pony is here, looking well-groomed and happy. The tracks of *an Uruk* lead south. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is clear The tracks of a nice pony lead west. Their condition is clear The tracks of a nice pony lead west. Their condition is clear The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is clear > Pitt is leaving north, riding on a nice pony. A nice pony leaves north. December is leaving north, riding on a horse. A horse leaves north. A horse leaves north. A horse leaves north. A nice pony leaves north. >s Beside a Huge Wall of Oaks Exits are: N E S A massive, tight row of oaks grows to the west, through the small breaks between the trunks there appears to be only a wall of stone. The terrain appears to slope slightly upwards to the north and down towards a small valley to the east. A large black hawk is flying here. A large black hawk is flying here. A large black hawk is flying here. The tracks of *an Uruk* lead south. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is fresh >s A Small Embankment Exits are: N E S W This narrow strip of rocky ground runs between the forest to the west and a shallow dip in the landscape to the east. The ground becomes very wet in that direction, and there seems to be standing water on the ground that way. The forest seems to thin slightly as it grows to the south. The tracks of *an Uruk* lead south. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead south. Their condition is fresh >s Old Forest Road Exits are: N E S W A dense, cool mist hangs in the air here, making it difficult to see the ground. The mist becomes more of a thick fog to the east, but seems to thin to the west. The dark, sinister forest towers above the road as it extends endlessly to the north and south. The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh >e Road Over an Ancient Streambed Exits are: N E S W Through the dense mist, it is possible to make out a small valley to the north of the road. This part of the road seems to be a natural bridge over what was once a small stream through the forest. To the south of the road, there seems to be a small depression in the forest, and the brush looks to be disturbed as if it has seen some recent, but scarce traffic. The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of *a Hobbit* lead west. Their condition is fresh The tracks of *an Uruk* lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a black warg lead south. Their condition is clear The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is fresh >n A Shallow Valley Exits are: N E S W There is about two inches of standing water in this valley, and tall, slender reeds grow in the darkness of the forest. At once time this was probably a small stream that cut through the forest, but the source of the water seems to have dried up long ago, leaving only this tiny marsh. The fog has disappeared here. It is possible to climb the banks of the valley on either side, or to follow its path to the north, where the ground rises out to the forest. A giant bat is here, fighting Pitt. A giant bat looms overhead. Pitt is here, fighting a giant bat, riding on a nice pony. A friendly little pony is here, looking well-groomed and happy. December is riding on a horse. A horse is here, gazing at you. A horse is here, gazing at you. A horse is here, gazing at you. A friendly little pony is here, looking well-groomed and happy. The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is clear The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead south. Their condition is clear The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is clear The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is fresh > December begins quietly muttering some strange, powerful words. > A giant bat hits Pitt's right arm. December utters a strange command, 'reveal life' Bright light floods the room for a moment, casting shadows off. Pitt says 'regen me?' > Pitt discovers a weakness in a giant bat's defense! Pitt rushes forward wildly. Pitt severely wounds a giant bat with his slash! A giant bat is dead! R.I.P. The giant bat screeches loudly and crashes into the ground. >l Pitt is leaving south, riding on a nice pony. A nice pony leaves south. December is leaving south, riding on a horse. A horse leaves south. A horse leaves south. A horse leaves south. A nice pony leaves south. A Shallow Valley Exits are: N E S W There is about two inches of standing water in this valley, and tall, slender reeds grow in the darkness of the forest. At once time this was probably a small stream that cut through the forest, but the source of the water seems to have dried up long ago, leaving only this tiny marsh. The fog has disappeared here. It is possible to climb the banks of the valley on either side, or to follow its path to the north, where the ground rises out to the forest. The slashed corpse of a giant bat is lying here. A giant bat looms overhead. *an Uruk* is standing here. The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is clear The tracks of a horse lead south. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead south. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead south. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead south. Their condition is fresh >h a uruk You look for somewhere safe to hide. / - \ You carefully hide yourself. December is entering from the south, riding on a horse. A horse enters from the south. A horse enters from the south. A horse enters from the south. / - \ | A slight mist rises from the damp land into the cloudless sky. December attacks *an Uruk*! *an Uruk* dodges December's attack. / - \ | / - \ | December deflects *an Uruk*'s attack. / *an Uruk* panics, and attempts to flee! *an Uruk* flees head over heals! *an Uruk* leaves west. - \ | / - \ You can not do it this way. > Pitt is entering from the south, riding on a nice pony. A nice pony enters from the south. A nice pony enters from the south. w >A Small Embankment Exits are: N E S W This narrow strip of rocky ground runs between the forest to the west and a shallow dip in the landscape to the east. The ground becomes very wet in that direction, and there seems to be standing water on the ground that way. The forest seems to thin slightly as it grows to the south. The tracks of *an Uruk* lead south. Their condition is clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead south. Their condition is fresh The tracks of *a Hobbit* lead south. Their condition is very clear >s Old Forest Road Exits are: N E S W A dense, cool mist hangs in the air here, making it difficult to see the ground. The mist becomes more of a thick fog to the east, but seems to thin to the west. The dark, sinister forest towers above the road as it extends endlessly to the north and south. The tracks of *an Uruk* lead south. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a black warg lead west. Their condition is clear The tracks of *a Hobbit* lead west. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *a Hobbit* lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a black warg lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is clear >s Disturbed Brush Exits are: N E W The brush here seems to be out of place, as if some creature who was in quite a hurry scampered through here. Some of the bushes to the east seem to be broken and trampled. The road can be made out just to the north. A black wolf wanders about, growling and frothing at the mouth. The tracks of *an Uruk* lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of *an Uruk* lead west. Their condition is clear >e A Broken Thatchet Exits are: N W The plants here are broken and trampled in some places, as though a path from the road came this way. There is no sign of a trail, however, and the way to the south is blocked by a dense wall of brush. A closer study of the wall reveals something odd about its continuity. A large wild dog watches you carefully. >n Road Over an Ancient Streambed Exits are: N E S W Through the dense mist, it is possible to make out a small valley to the north of the road. This part of the road seems to be a natural bridge over what was once a small stream through the forest. To the south of the road, there seems to be a small depression in the forest, and the brush looks to be disturbed as if it has seen some recent, but scarce traffic. The tracks of a black warg lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *a Hobbit* lead west. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a black warg lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is fresh >n A Shallow Valley Exits are: N E S W There is about two inches of standing water in this valley, and tall, slender reeds grow in the darkness of the forest. At once time this was probably a small stream that cut through the forest, but the source of the water seems to have dried up long ago, leaving only this tiny marsh. The fog has disappeared here. It is possible to climb the banks of the valley on either side, or to follow its path to the north, where the ground rises out to the forest. The slashed corpse of a giant bat is lying here. A giant bat looms overhead. The tracks of *an Uruk* lead west. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead west. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead west. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead south. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead south. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead west. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead east. Their condition is fresh >e Mirkwood Forest Exits are: N E S W The Old Forest Road is just to the south. The dark forest of Mirkwood looms all around you, and the silence of this place is deafening. The occasional black deer frolics by here. *an Uruk* (busy) is standing here. The tracks of *a Hobbit* lead north. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead south. Their condition is very clear > *an Uruk* utters a strange command, 'cure self' h >You look for somewhere safe to hide. a uruk / - \ You carefully hide yourself. Ambush who? >l Mirkwood Forest Exits are: N E S W The Old Forest Road is just to the south. The dark forest of Mirkwood looms all around you, and the silence of this place is deafening. The occasional black deer frolics by here. The tracks of *an Uruk* lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of *an Uruk* lead south. Their condition is very clear >n Heavy Forest Exits are: E S W The somber forest grows thick and dense here. An occasional rustling in the underbrush is the only sound that breaks the silence. South, the forest thins slightly, and the ground becomes more rocky to the east. The tracks of *an Uruk* lead west. Their condition is fresh The tracks of *an Uruk* lead south. Their condition is very clear >w Slope Before a Valley Exits are: N E S W This may have been the mouth of a small creek at one time, but now it has dried out to become the entrance to a small valley to the south. The fertile soil here has encouraged thick and prolific plantlife, making entrance to the valley difficult, but certainly possible. The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a nice pony lead west. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead west. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead south. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a nice pony lead south. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead south. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead south. Their condition is very clear >w Beside a Huge Wall of Oaks Exits are: N E S A massive, tight row of oaks grows to the west, through the small breaks between the trunks there appears to be only a wall of stone. The terrain appears to slope slightly upwards to the north and down towards a small valley to the east. A large black hawk is flying here. A large black hawk is flying here. A large black hawk is flying here. The tracks of *an Uruk* lead south. Their condition is clear The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *a Hobbit* lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of *an Uruk* lead north. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead north. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is very clear >n A Gradual Hillside Exits are: N E S W At the top of the incline to the west, a dim light and movements can be made out. Low, rumbling noises can be heard from the same direction. The ground becomes damp and the vegetation more dense to the east. Apart from the rumbing sounds atop the slope, there are no sounds to be heard. The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead north. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead west. Their condition is fresh >w A Sudden Clearing Exits are: N E S W Many footprints are impressed in the dirt here. Many seem to lead to the southern end of the clearing, where the entrance to a small cave can be seen. This narrow plateau slopes downward on either side, but continues level to the north. A lazy forest troll is here, cooking his latest kill. *an Uruk* (hiding) is standing here. The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of *a Hobbit* lead south. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh >h You look for somewhere safe to hide. / a uruk - \ You carefully hide yourself. > / - \ | / - \ | / - \ | / - \ | / - \ Blitz enters from the south. You leap from your cover towards *an Uruk*, and hit him hard! *an Uruk* panics, and attempts to flee! *an Uruk* flees head over heals! *an Uruk* leaves north. >n kk Atop a Forest Peak Exits are: E S W The ground levels to a narrow plateau here, and the ground looks unusually worn. The undergrowth is very thick on the southern end of the plateau, and the grass is very thin and worn. There seems to have been some traffic here recently, but there is no sign of life anywhere. A black deer can barely be made out in the darkness here. *an Uruk* (hiding) is standing here. The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is very clear *an Uruk* panics, and attempts to flee! *an Uruk* flees head over heals! *an Uruk* leaves east. >They aren't here. >e kk Forested Plateau Exits are: E S W The darkness seems to thin here, probably because the canopy of trees is thinner, and a bit staggered due to the slopes on either side. Thin, wiry grass grows underfoot, a rare sight in this forest. The slope downward to the east is a gradual one, though there are many thick shrubs that grow in that direction. Travel along the plateau is fairly easy, and a faint breeze blows the scent of a campfire in from the southwest. The tracks of a horse lead west. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a nice pony lead west. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a nice pony lead west. Their condition is very clear > Blitz chats, 'boulder' >They aren't here. >e Brush-Covered Slope Exits are: E S W Thick, nearly impassable brush grows along this gradual slope. Apparently the deer that munch on these plants have not found this place. The brush thins to the south and east as the forest resumes its usual monotony. At a closer look, it seems that some of the bushes have been nearly flattened by a giant foot. The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead south. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a nice pony lead south. Their condition is very clear The tracks of a horse lead south. Their condition is very clear The tracks of *an Uruk* lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh >e Mirkwood Forest Exits are: N E W The trees grow tall and thick in all directions. A small opening in the thick brush can barely be made out to the east. Strange sounds can be heard underfoot, and in the thick, thorny bushes all around. A small shield made of wood lies here. The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of *an Uruk* lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh >e Heavy Forest Exits are: N E S W Giant, black leaves grow on thick, thorny stalks here. Some are dripping with a thick black liquid which was probably water at some point, but now has been poisoned by the black molds and fungii that grow in this place. The forest continues in all directions, each looking exactly like the others. *an Uruk* (hiding) is standing here. The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a nice pony lead east. Their condition is fresh The tracks of a horse lead east. Their condition is fresh >h You look for somewhere safe to hide. a uruk / The thick trees almost block out the sky, though it appears cloudless. - \ You carefully hide yourself. / - \ | / - \ | / - \ | / - \ | / - \ *an Uruk* slumps over dead from your fatal ambush! *an Uruk* is dead! R.I.P. You receive your share of experience -- 2320 points. Saving Kulak. Your blood freezes as you hear Ghash's death cry. >chat rip ghash You chat, 'rip ghash' >exa cor You see nothing special.. When you look inside, you see: corpse (here) : A severed head of the ranger a bulbous spider's eye a dragon dagger a golden bracelet a golden bracelet an etched leather girdle a fine blue robe a black pair of cotton sleeves a black pair of cotton gloves a pair of soft leather boots a black pair of cotton pants a black cotton hood a black cotton shirt an onyx ring a sapphire ring a huge mound of coins a dark black shield a large side of venison a shadowy blade a water skin a large, reinforced halberd a sharp, glimmering spear a bulbous spider's eye an ivory ring an emerald necklace an emerald necklace an old green cloak a silk scarf a silk scarf a blue marble ring a leather bag a backpack a small jewelry box > Blitz chats, 'grats' > December chats, 'hahahahaha' >get all.golden cor You get a golden bracelet from the cleanly slain corpse of *an Uruk*. You get a golden bracelet from the cleanly slain corpse of *an Uruk*. >exa cor Blitz grins evilly. >You see nothing special.. When you look inside, you see: corpse (here) : A severed head of the ranger a bulbous spider's eye a dragon dagger an etched leather girdle a fine blue robe a black pair of cotton sleeves a black pair of cotton gloves a pair of soft leather boots a black pair of cotton pants a black cotton hood a black cotton shirt an onyx ring a sapphire ring a huge mound of coins a dark black shield a large side of venison a shadowy blade a water skin a large, reinforced halberd a sharp, glimmering spear a bulbous spider's eye an ivory ring an emerald necklace an emerald necklace an old green cloak a silk scarf a silk scarf a blue marble ring a leather bag a backpack a small jewelry box >get cloak cor You get an old green cloak from the cleanly slain corpse of *an Uruk*. >get coins cor You get a huge mound of coins from the cleanly slain corpse of *an Uruk*. There were 364 gold, 6 silver and 83 copper coins. >get robe cor You get a fine blue robe from the cleanly slain corpse of *an Uruk*. > Blitz grins evilly. >exa cor You see nothing special.. When you look inside, you see: corpse (here) : A severed head of the ranger a bulbous spider's eye a dragon dagger an etched leather girdle a black pair of cotton sleeves a black pair of cotton gloves a pair of soft leather boots a black pair of cotton pants a black cotton hood a black cotton shirt an onyx ring a sapphire ring a dark black shield a large side of venison a shadowy blade a water skin a large, reinforced halberd a sharp, glimmering spear a bulbous spider's eye an ivory ring an emerald necklace an emerald necklace a silk scarf a silk scarf a blue marble ring a leather bag a backpack a small jewelry box >smi You smile happily. >get dragon cor You get a dragon dagger from the cleanly slain corpse of *an Uruk*. > December chats, 'ripp shaidar' > Pitt chats, 'shaidar RIP' >get all.scarf cor You get a silk scarf from the cleanly slain corpse of *an Uruk*. You get a silk scarf from the cleanly slain corpse of *an Uruk*. > The world regains some romance again. >chat gratz You chat, 'gratz' > Pi chats, 'good job' >