#AREADATA
Name Caerlon's Graveyard~
VNUMs 19700 19750
Credits nalaeya~
Security 9
LevelRange 5 15
ResetMessage A cold winds blows across the graves, carrying the scent of death and decay.~
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#MOBILES
#19701
crying widow weeping woman~
a crying widow~
A woman kneels before one of the graves, weeping softly.
~
Dressed in drab clothing, this woman holds herself up with a quiet
dignity, though her eyes are red-rimmed. Every few moments her sobbing
stops, and she whispers something as if she believes her loved one can still
hear her.
~
human~
AB 0 1000 0
5 5 15d5+0 25d10+85 1d5+7 none
5 5 5 7
0 0 0 0
stand stand female 100
0 0 medium flesh~
~
M death 19709 100~
#19702
chill wind cold~
{Ca cold wind{x~
A cold wind blows across the gravestones, carrying a scent of decay.
~
The wind almost seems to have a life of its own, and its touch is like
the chill of death.
~
unique~
ABi 0 0 0
7 7 19d7+0 35d10+85 2d3+8 none
4 4 4 6
0 0 0 0
stand stand none 0
0 0 medium flesh~
~
M death 19711 100~
#19703
grasping hand~
{ya grasping hand{x~
A hand reaches up through the earth, trying to pull you under.
~
A half-rotten, skeletal hand reaches up through the dirt, grasping for
anything that moves.
~
unique~
ABFi 0 -1000 0
9 9 23d9+0 45d10+85 3d3+9 none
3 3 3 5
0 0 0 0
stand stand none 0
0 0 medium flesh~
~
M death 19710 100~
#19704
ghostly figure~
a ghostly figure~
A ghostly figure moves among the graves.
~
A ghostly figure walks among the graves, shimmering slightly every now
and then so that you can suddenly see the gravestones beyond it as if it
wasn't even there. It doesn't seem to be aware of your presence.
~
ghost~
AB 0 0 0
11 11 26d11+0 55d10+85 3d3+10 none
1 1 1 4
0 0 0 0
stand stand either 0
0 0 medium flesh~
~
F res D
M death 19712 100~
#19705
undead corpse~
an undead corpse~
An undead corpse stumbles around blindly.
~
Little flesh remains on this corpse, though what is still there is
rotting and gives off a terrible, putrid odour. The corpse seems to move
mindlessly, without purpose.
~
undead~
ABO 0 -1000 0
13 13 28d13+0 65d10+85 4d3+11 none
0 0 0 3
0 0 0 0
stand stand either 0
I 0 medium flesh~
~
M death 19713 100~
#19706
darkly beautiful vampire woman~
{Da darkly beautiful vampire{x~
{DA woman stands by the corpse, blood dripping from her mouth.{x
~
{DThe woman is tall and stately, with a statuesque appearance. Long dark
hair falls to her slender waist, and dark brown eyes watch you hungrily.
Drops of blood can be seen on her lips, and the bloodlust in her eyes says
she's ready to kill for more.
~
undead~
ABF 0 -1000 0
15 15 31d15+0 75d10+85 5d3+12 none
0 0 0 2
0 0 0 0
stand stand female 500
0 0 medium flesh~
~
F aff U
M death 19714 100~
#19707
necromancer crazed man~
{Dthe necromancer{x~
A blood-covered man with a crazed look in his eye chants in a dark language.
~
Wearing a tattered black robe that seems to have been soaked in blood,
the man snarls wordlessly, muttering to himself and then screaming out
curses and words of dark magic.
~
human~
AB D -1000 0
15 15 31d15+0 75d10+85 5d3+12 none
0 0 0 2
0 M 0 0
stand stand male 0
0 0 medium flesh~
~
M death 19701 100~
#19708
caretaker undead body man corpse~
the caretaker's undead body~
The undead body of the former caretaker stumbles around.
~
The torn clothes and the blood covering the caretaker's corpse shows that
his death wasn't a pleasant one. Now, trapped into servitude by the
necromancer, all he can do is strike blindly at every living being in his
sight.
~
undead~
ABFi 0 -1000 0
12 12 27d12+0 60d10+85 4d3+11 none
1 1 1 3
0 0 0 0
stand stand male 0
0 0 medium flesh~
~
F aff U
M random 19702 5~
M death 19715 100~
#19709
queen long dead woman ghost spirit~
{cthe spirit of a long-dead queen{x~
{cA woman kneels by the altar, eyes closed.{x
~
Kneeling by the altar, she barely seems aware of your presence. A
beautiful crown is on her head, creating a striking resemblance between
herself and the statue. There is a strong, dignified air about her, though
there also seems to be a deep, terrible sadness.
~
ghost~
AB DFlmt 1000 0
15 15 31d15+0 75d10+85 5d3+12 none
0 0 0 2
0 0 0 0
stand stand female 0
0 0 medium flesh~
~
M speech 19705 yes~
M act 19705 nod~
M act 19706 shake~
M speech 19706 no~
M give 19707 all~
M grall 19703 100~
M delay 19704 100~
M death 19708 100~
#0
#OBJECTS
#19701
widows tears light~
{Ca {cWid{Cow'{cs {CT{cear{Cs{x~
A strange light seems to glint on the ground.~
unknown~
tears~
armor 0 AQ
2 2 2 1 'none' 0
5 0 7752 P
A
18 1
A
4 1
G none
G none
G none
G none
#19702
tarnished ruby ring~
a tarnished {Rr{ruby{x ring~
A small ring has been dropped on the ground.~
silver~
~
jewelry J AB
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 3 100 P
A
14 5
A
19 2
E
ring tarnished ruby~
The ring is very old, and quite tarnished, though it looks as though it
was once very beautiful.
~
G none
G none
G none
G none
#19703
black circlet~
{DA Dark Circlet{x~
A dark circlet lies on the ground, glowing faintly with an unholy light.~
unknown~
dark magic~
jewelry EHJM AE
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 10 1000 P
A
13 5
A
19 2
E
circlet~
The circlet is as black as midnight, and glows with a strange, unholy
light. It seems to be infused with a dark and evil aura, and even holding
it for a moment brings images of pain and terror to your mind.
~
G none
G none
G none
G none
#19704
death shroud~
{Da death shroud{x~
A long, black shroud lies in a pile on the ground.~
unknown~
cloth~
clothing EJM AK
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 10 3236 P
A
18 1
A
5 1
G none
G none
G none
G none
#19705
caretaker shovel~
the caretaker's shovel~
A battered shovel lies on the ground here.~
metal~
~
weapon 0 AN
mace 1 15 pound 0
15 15 2144 A
A
18 2
E
caretaker shovel~
It seems to be a regular shovel, though blood has been splattered all
over it.
~
G none
G none
G none
G none
#19706
statue crying woman crown~
{Cthe statue of the kneeling woman{x~
{CThe beautiful statue of the kneeling woman catches your eye.{x~
stone~
~
portal R 0
0 0 A 19727 0
0 0 0 P
E
statue woman beautiful kneeling crown~
The woman depicted is dignified, a solemn look on her face. The crown on
her head is beautiful, fit for a queen. At the base of the statue, there
seems to be a door, though what lies beyond it lies shrouded in darkness.
There's no telling what lies inside.
~
G none
G none
G none
G none
#19707
intricate crown golden~
an intricate golden crown~
A beautiful golden crown has been left on the ground, where it glints in the light.~
gold~
~
treasure IK AE
0 0 0 0 0
15 20 1000 P
A
19 1
A
4 1
E
intricate golden crown~
The crown has been made to fit a woman's head, small and
delicate-seeming, though quite heavy. Rubies and moonstones have been
worked into the front, the gems glittering in the light.
~
G none
G none
G none
G none
#19708
claw white orb strange object~
{ca claw grasping a {Wwhite orb{x~
A strange object has been left here on the ground.~
unknown~
clouds~
treasure AI AO
0 0 0 0 0
15 5 0 P
A
18 2
A
13 10
E
claw white orb strange object~
A stone claw graps a beautiful, luminous white orb. The orb is cool to
the touch, and as you look upon it, there almost appear to be clouds
swirling around in its depths.
~
G none
G none
G none
G none
#19709
half-burnt torch~
{ya half-burnt torch{x~
A plain, half-burnt torch lies on the ground.~
unknown~
torch~
light 0 A
300
13 0 6704 P
A
18 2
A
19 3
E
plain half burnt torch~
It appears to be a regular torch, half of it already burnt away.
~
G none
G none
G none
G none
#0
#ROOMS
#19700
The Entrance to the Graveyard~
Tall, rusted gates stand slightly ajar, one of them looking as though it
is about to fall off its hinges. The graveyard of Caerlon lies west beyond
the gates, a darkly beautiful place of tall statues and carefully tended
gravestones, with fresh grass growing all around, along with flowers planted
by the loved ones of the departed.
~
0 0 field
E
rusted gates hinges~
The gates look like they could stand to be replaced, though they don't
take away from the beauty of the surroundings too much.
~
E
statues gravestones~
The statues and gravestones are quite beautiful, and very well-maintained.
~
D1
A few people can be seen walking down Central Street.
~
~
Z 0 10658
0 0
D3
Gravestones and statues lie to the west, marking the resting places of
the dead.
~
~
Z 0 19701
0 0
S
#19701
Walking Among the Graves~
The grass here is green and healthy, recently cut by the caretaker in
charge of maintaining the grave sites. A soft wind blows across the
gravestones, carrying a slight chill along with the sound of gentle sobbing.
Gravestones lie all around, some accompanied by tall statues of the deceased
or the saints and gods they worshipped in life. The entrance to the
graveyard lies to the east, the rusty gates scraping against each other in
the wind.
~
0 0 field
E
statues~
Statues of Sirala appear to be quite prominent, though there is quite a
wide diversity nonetheless. Some of the statues appear to be
representations of the dead, faces carved to give them a dignified manner.
~
E
gates rusty~
The gates make an unpleasant sound as they scrape together, disturbing
the quiet tranquility of the graveyard.
~
D0
The graveyard continues to the north, beautiful statues and gravestones
visible from here.
~
~
Z 0 19703
0 0
D1
The gates to the graveyard stand open, swaying on rusted hinges.
~
~
Z 0 19700
0 0
D2
A metal fence separates the graveyard from the rest of the city to the south.
~
~
Z 0 19702
0 0
D3
Tall statues and grave stones stand to the west.
~
~
Z 0 19708
0 0
S
#19702
Walking Among the Graves~
A sturdy fence of dark metal stands to the south, separating the
graveyard from the rest of the city. A tall gravestone catches your eye,
flowers placed all around it. It seems as though someone comes by regularly
to bring more flowers, as they all seem freshly picked. A small mausoleum
stands to the east, modestly decorated and probably holding the remains of a
minor noble. One grave in particular seems to have acquired a large
collection of flowers by its side.
~
0 0 field
E
fence~
The fence is quite sturdy, and doesn't look as though it can be knocked
down without a great deal of force.
~
E
gravestones~
Beneath a wreath of flowers, words have been etched into the stone.
{DEddu the {CStorm Giant{x
Died on the Day of the Sun, 6th day of the Month of the Old Forces
{WYour name shall never be forgotten{x
~
E
flowers~
Small yellow and red flowers have been placed by some of the graves,
lovingly brought every day by loved ones of the deceased.
~
D0
Statues stand among the graves to the north, adding a dark beauty to the
surroundings.
~
~
Z 0 19701
0 0
D1
The mausoleum to the east seems fit for a minor noble, the architecture
quite simple.
~
~
ABZ 0 19725
0 0
D3
The graves continue in rows to the west.
~
~
Z 0 19709
0 0
S
#19703
Walking Among the Graves~
The graveyard here is well-maintained, the crass cut and the gravestones
and statues kept safe from vandals, though the older ones appear to be
crumbling somewhat. A single rose has been placed by one of the graves
nearby, marked only by a small gravestone with only a name etched upon it.
A tall metal fence stands to the east, serving as a boundary between the
graveyard and the city.
~
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E
statues~
Statues are placed next to the graves of those who were wealthy in life,
sometimes representing the deceased, other times representing a favoured god
or saint.
~
E
fence~
The dark metal fence keeps the graveyard separate from the rest of the
city.
~
E
rose~
A single rose has been placed by the grave, creating a haunting effect.
~
E
gravestone~
A single red rose has been placed on the gravestone.
{YTyrion{x
{WMay you find the peace in death you never found in life{x
A small note has been placed next to the grave, the paper worn
and barely legible:
I miss our fights
{DElial{x
~
D0
A tall metal fence to the north separates the graveyard from a small
forest and the city beyond.
~
~
Z 0 19704
0 0
D2
Tall graves and statues stand in rows.
~
~
Z 0 19701
0 0
D3
The graveyard continues to the west, trees, graves and statues standing
in rows.
~
~
Z 0 19707
0 0
S
#19704
Walking Among the Graves~
A soft wind blows across this corner of the graveyard, carrying faint
cries of sorrow with it. An tall mausoleum stands to the east, the
architecture ornate but still somehow muted and tasteful. Vines crawl up
the metal fence to the north, their pink flowers in bloom, resembling the
bells often found in the temples nearby. Beyond the fence to the north lies
a small forest within the city, the strees swaying as a the wind touches
their leaves.
~
0 0 field
E
vines pink flowers~
The vines add a delicate beauty to the fence, their flowers giving off a
fresh and delightful scent.
~
E
fence~
The fence is quite sturdy, and doesn't look as though it can be knocked
down without a great deal of force.
~
D1
Nothing can be seen of the mausoleum from outside.
~
~
ABZ 0 19705
0 0
D2
Statues are mingled amongst the graves to the south, marking the burial
sites of the wealthy.
~
~
Z 0 19703
0 0
D3
The graves continue in rows to the west.
~
~
Z 0 19706
0 0
S
#19705
Inside the Mausoleum~
The mausoleum is filled with the scent of death and decay. Dust covers
the floors, though footprints running through it shows that someone--or
something--has passed through here recently. The mausoleum appears to be
empty, the riches once held here long since carried off by grave robbers. A
large sarcophagus at the far end of the room holds the remains of the dead.
~
0 ACD inside
E
sarcophagus~
The sarcophagus appears to be empty, the remains long since rotted away,
or stolen, if someone would ever do such a thing.
~
E
dust footprints~
The dust has recently been disturbed, causing it to float through the
air, and footprints can be seen all across the chamber.
~
D3
Beyond the doors lies the graveyard, row upon row of gravestones to mark
the resting places of the dead.
~
~
ABZ 0 19704
0 0
S
#19706
Walking Among the Graves~
The tall metal fence to the north separates the graveyard from the small
forest to the north, whose trees block the view and sounds of the city,
which almost seems to be miles away. The grass here has recently been cut,
and several flowers have been placed by a grave at your feet, left by
mourners thinking of the dead. A large mausoleum can be seen to the
northwest, nestled among the trees.
~
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E
gravestone~
Several flowers have been left by the grave.
{MMalchio{x
Died on the Day of the Bull, 8th of the Month of Winter
~
E
flowers~
Small delicate flowers of blue and purple decorate the gravesite.
~
E
fence~
The fence is quite sturdy, and doesn't look as though it can be knocked
down without a great deal of force.
~
D1
The graveyard continues to the east, a mausoleum visible beyond the
graves.
~
~
Z 0 19704
0 0
D2
Statues can be seen standing amongst the graves.
~
~
Z 0 19707
0 0
D3
The graveyard continues, gravestones placed in rows as far as the eye can
see.
~
~
Z 0 19714
0 0
S
#19707
Walking Among the Graves~
The sound of crying can be heard from nearby, as a mourner weeps over the
grave of a lost loved one. The gravestones and statues, beautiful as they
are, leave a somber feel to the graveyard, despite the flowers and trees
planted to brighten it up. Even the mourners seemed hushed, as if afraid of
disturbing the dead.
~
0 0 field
E
gravestones statues~
They all seem to be in good repair, though several of them appear to be
quite ancient and there's no telling how long they will be able to weather
the elements.
~
D0
A small forest lies beyond the metal fence.
~
~
Z 0 19706
0 0
D1
The streets of Caerlon are barely visible beyond the metal fence.
~
~
Z 0 19703
0 0
D2
Leaves slowly fall off the trees, landing among the graves.
~
~
Z 0 19708
0 0
D3
The graves continue in a seemingly endless row.
~
~
Z 0 19713
0 0
S
#19708
Walking Among the Graves~
A shrill scraping sound can be heard coming from the east, where the
gates to the graveyard sway on rusty hinges. A wind blowing across the
graveyard brings a slight chill, carrying with it a faint smell of decay.
This section of the graveyard seems to be fairly well-maintained, with all
but the oldest of statues and gravestones in good condition.
~
0 0 field
E
statues gravestones~
The statues and gravestones are well-maintained, though a few of the old
ones are beginning to look more fragile.
~
E
gates~
The gates can still be heard scraping against each other even from here.
~
D0
Gravestones and statues stand side by side, marking the resting places of
the dead.
~
~
Z 0 19707
0 0
D1
The entrance to the graveyard lies further east.
~
~
Z 0 19701
0 0
D2
The graveyard continues to the north, beautiful statues and gravestones visible from here.
~
~
Z 0 19709
0 0
D3
A beautiful statue is visible through the trees to the west.
~
~
Z 0 19712
0 0
S
#19709
Walking Among the Graves~
The tall metal fence to the south stands strong, firmly placed into the
ground and topped by sharp metal points. The fence has been placed there to
keep vandals out of the graveyard, though the more superstitious among the
city dwellers claim its true purpose is to keep the dead inside. Several
flowers grow by the fence, their blue and yellow petals doing little to
dispel the somber atmosphere.
~
0 0 field
E
flowers blue yellow petals~
The flowers grow about knee-high, in a patch by the fence. Their scent
is sweet, though not very strong.
~
E
fence~
The fence is quite sturdy, and doesn't look as though it can be knocked
down without a great deal of force.
~
D0
Rows of gravestones can be seen to the north, broken every now and then
by a statue here and there.
~
~
Z 0 19708
0 0
D1
A small mausoleum lies further east.
~
~
Z 0 19702
0 0
D3
The gravestones look to be a little older to the west.
~
~
Z 0 19710
0 0
S
#19710
Walking Among the Graves~
The grass here is long, as if it hasn't been cut in several months. The
gravestones here are in fair condition, with only a few of them looking in
need of the caretaker's attention. To the south stands a mausoleum, a tall,
ornately carved structure with statues standing on either side of its doors.
A chill wind blows across the graves, carrying a faint scent of death and
decay.
~
0 0 field
E
gravestones~
The gravestones are in fair condition, though one of them appears to be
chipped in several places.
~
E
fence~
The fence is quite sturdy, and doesn't look as though it can be knocked
down without a great deal of force.
~
D0
A beautiful statue is visible through the trees to the north.
~
~
Z 0 19712
0 0
D1
Flowers grow by the fence to the east.
~
~
Z 0 19709
0 0
D2
A faint scent of death and decay seems to have its source in the
mausoleum.
~
~
Z 0 19711
0 0
D3
The graveyard to the west seems to have fallen into disrepair.
~
~
Z 0 19719
0 0
S
#19711
Inside the Mausoleum~
Stone lies everywhere within the room of the mausoleum. A sarcophagus
once placed by the far wall to the south has been shattered and now lies in
fist-sized pieces. Even the walls and floors are missing large chunks of
stone, as if some powerful force has recently gone on a rampage and
destroyed everything in its way. Dust is heavy in the air, making it
difficult to breathe. There doesn't appear to be anything of value left in
the mausoleum.
~
0 A inside
D0
The graveyard lies beyond the doors, where there is relatively fresh air.
~
~
Z 0 19710
0 0
S
#19712
By the Statue~
A beautiful statue stands tall among the graves. It is fairly large,
taller and wider than life-sized. The statue is of a woman kneeling, eyes
closed, with an intricate crown on her head. Years of rain and wind have
weathered the stone so that the statue appears to be weeping. Leaves have
fallen all around the statue, scraping softly against the stone as the wind
blows across the graveyard, carrying a slight chill.
~
0 0 field
D0
Several of the graves to the north look as though they are in need of
repair.
~
~
Z 0 19713
0 0
D1
A long row of gravestones continues to the east.
~
~
Z 0 19708
0 0
D2
The graveyard continues to the north, beautiful statues and gravestones visible from here.
~
~
Z 0 19710
0 0
D3
The graves to the west appear to be falling apart.
~
~
Z 0 19718
0 0
S
#19713
Walking Among the Graves~
The grass here grows longer than to the east, and few of the graves here
bear any signs of recent visits by mourners. This section of the graveyard
does not seem as though it receives as much care as the part that lies to
the east. Many of the gravestones are crumbling from neglect, rather than
simply age, and several weeds have sprung up to choke the flowers planted
long ago by the friends and families of the dead buried here.
~
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E
gravestones~
Many appear to be falling apart, in dire need of repair.
~
E
flowers~
The few pitiful flowers that haven't been choked by the weeds look to be
in dire need of sunlight.
~
E
weeds~
Several weeds are growing around the graves, choking the flowers nearby.
~
D0
A north wind blows in from the north, chilling you.
~
~
Z 0 19714
0 0
D1
The gravestones and statues to the east seem to be better maintained.
~
~
Z 0 19707
0 0
D2
A beautiful statue is visible through the trees to the south.
~
~
Z 0 19712
0 0
D3
Many of the graves and statues to the west appear to be quite old.
~
~
Z 0 19717
0 0
S
#19714
Walking Among the Graves~
A large mausoleum stands to the north, nestled among the trees, its thick
stone beginning to crumble in places. A cold chill seems to seep from its
doors, and an irrational, almost overwhelming sense of dread fills you
whenever your eyes fall upon the dark entrance. The graves here appear to
be neglected, most of them beginning to fall apart, the words once etched
upon them unreadable.
~
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E
graves words~
Most of the graves still standing are unreadable now, fallen too far into
disrepair to be saved.
~
E
fence~
The fence is quite sturdy, and doesn't look as though it can be knocked
down without a great deal of force.
~
D0
A cold chill seeps out of the mausoleum's doors.
~
~
ABZ 0 19715
0 0
D1
Far to the east stands yet another mausoleum, somewhat smaller than the
one before you.
~
~
Z 0 19706
0 0
D2
Statues and gravestones stand in rows, many of them beginning to fall
apart.
~
~
Z 0 19713
0 0
D3
Another mausoleum can be seen far to the west, beyond some gravestones.
~
~
Z 0 19716
0 0
S
#19715
Inside the Mausoleum~
Faint torchlight illuminates a macabre scene. Blood has been smeared
everywhere, covering the walls and floors, as if there has been a struggle
here recently. The corpse of a middle-aged man lies at your feet, face
frozen in a terrible snarl. Strange symbols have been scrawled across the
wall, written in blood. The stench of death and decay is almost
overwhelming here, and the dark corners of the room that the torchlight
cannot reach feel as though they are hiding unseen eyes, watching your every
move.
~
0 CD inside
D2
The doors lead back out into the graveyard, away from this terrible scene.
~
~
ABZ 0 19714
0 0
S
#19716
Walking Among the Graves~
The crumbling stones and statues and the overgrown grass and weeds give
this section of the graveyard a lonely, empty feel. The air here is
inexplicably cold, the wind carrying a strong scent of decay, along with the
unsettling sound of weeping. No flowers decorate the graves nearby, most of
which appear to be in a sad state, the names etched into the stone long
since worn away by rain and wind.
~
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E
graves names~
The graves are in various states of decay, many of them simply collapsed.
~
E
fence~
The fence is quite sturdy, and doesn't look as though it can be knocked
down without a great deal of force.
~
D1
The graves to the east don't seem to be much better off than the ones
here.
~
~
Z 0 19714
0 0
D2
Row upon row of gravestones runs to the south.
~
~
Z 0 19717
0 0
D3
A tall mausoleum stands to the west.
~
~
Z 0 19723
0 0
S
#19717
Walking Among the Graves~
The wind whips through the graveyard, almost seeming to howl, and
bringing with it a chill as cold as death. Crumbling statues and
gravestones lie all around, pieces broken off and threatening to trip those
who don't watch their step. The faint sounds of weeping can be heard coming
from behind the graves, though there doesn't appear to be anyone there.
~
0 0 field
E
statues gravestones pieces~
Once beautiful statues and gravestones have fallen apart beyond repair.
~
D0
A tall metal fence separates the graveyard from the small forest beyond.
~
~
Z 0 19716
0 0
D1
The gravestones to the east seem to be doing slightly better than here.
~
~
Z 0 19713
0 0
D2
The graves to the south seem to be in as bad a state as the ones here.
~
~
Z 0 19718
0 0
D3
Ancient statues and gravestones stand crumbling to the west.
~
~
Z 0 19722
0 0
S
#19718
Walking Among the Graves~
Hardly a sound can be heard in this section of the graveyard. The wind
has ceased; not even a breeze stirs the leaves and grass that lie among the
gravestones. The caretaker has obviously been neglecting this corner.
Ancient gravestones are falling apart, many of the words etched into them
almost unreadable. An unpleasant chill fills the air, which carries a
strong scent of decay.
~
0 A field
E
ancient gravestones words~
The graves here are long forgotten, and little care seems to have been
recently put into their upkeep.
~
D0
The graves to the north appear to be doing little better than here.
~
~
Z 0 19717
0 0
D1
A beautiful statue is visible through the trees to the east.
~
~
Z 0 19712
0 0
D2
The graveyard continues to the north, beautiful statues and gravestones visible from here.
~
~
Z 0 19719
0 0
D3
The graves to the west are ancient, though too many are falling apart or
crumbled to truly appreciate their beauty.
~
~
Z 0 19721
0 0
S
#19719
Walking Among the Graves~
The air here is completely still. Not a single breeze shakes the leaves
of the trees above, or the long, knee-length grass below. A tall metal gate
stands to the south, separating the rest of the city from this dreary
section of the graveyard. Every gravestone your eyes touch seem to be about
to fall apart, and of all the statues still standing, most are missing arms
and heads, long since crumbled into dust.
~
0 A field
E
fence~
The fence is quite sturdy, and doesn't look as though it can be knocked
down without a great deal of force.
~
D0
Twisted trees stand among the graves to the north.
~
~
Z 0 19718
0 0
D1
The metal fence continues to the east, setting the boundary between the
graveyard and the city beyond.
~
~
Z 0 19710
0 0
D3
A mausoleum stands to the west, looking ominous amongst the crooked trees.
~
~
Z 0 19720
0 0
S
#19720
Walking Among the Graves~
Twisted trees grow by the corner of the graveyard, almost obscuring the
dark mausoleum that lies beyond them. The trees are twisted and bent, their
branches seeming to claw at the sky as if trying to escape their
surroundings. Hardly a single gravestone stands here; most have crumbled
and lie in a pile of stones, almost unrecognizable as grave markers. The
mausoleum to the west is shrouded in darkness, and a dreadful chill seems to
seep out of its doors.
~
0 A field
E
gravestone stone~
Ancient gravestones have crumbled from neglect, leaving the dead here forgotten.
~
E
fence~
The fence is quite sturdy, and doesn't look as though it can be knocked
down without a great deal of force.
~
D0
Dark shadows seem to move among the graves.
~
~
Z 0 19721
0 0
D1
The graves to the east are in various states of disrepair.
~
~
Z 0 19719
0 0
D3
The entrance to the mausoleum is shrouded in darkness, and a sense of
evil seems to emanate from it.
~
~
ABZ 0 19726
0 0
S
#19721
Walking Among the Graves~
The air here is unnaturally cold, though the wind has vanished. The only
audible sound is that of your own heartbeat, pounding in your ears. The
trees growing beside the graves appear to be dark and twisted, bent over as
if the live is being drained from them. Not a leaf or flower moves; the
graveyard is eerily silent, and a sense of expectation hangs in the air. A
solitary grave stands beneath one of the trees, a message scrawled upon it.
~
0 A field
E
gravestone message~
A single name and date is etched on to the stone, with a message in blood
scrawled underneath:
{RWrath{x
{DDate of death: unknown{x
{rMay the gods have mercy.
{rMay she never rise again{x
~
D0
The graves to the north are falling apart, many of them simple piles of stone.
~
~
Z 0 19722
0 0
D1
The graveyard to the east seems to be as neglected as this section.
~
~
Z 0 19718
0 0
D2
Shapes seem to move among the trees to the south, just out of sight.
~
~
Z 0 19720
0 0
S
#19722
Walking Among the Graves~
A strong gust of wind howls past you, carrying with it a deep chill and a
strong smell of decay. Half-crumbled statues stand all around you, guarding
the grave sites of people long-forgotten. The grass here grows knee-high,
obscuring many of the gravestones left standing. It doesn't appear as if
the caretaker has passed this way in quite some time.
~
0 0 field
E
gravestones~
Most of the gravestones left standing have been exposed to the elements
so long that the words inscribed upon them are no longer legible.
~
D0
Dark shadows seem to move among the graves and statues.
~
~
Z 0 19723
0 0
D1
The gravestones to the east appear to be as neglected as the ones here.
~
~
Z 0 19717
0 0
D2
Twisted trees stand amongst the collapsed graves and statues.
~
~
Z 0 19721
0 0
S
#19723
Walking Among the Graves~
The trees beyond the tall metal fence to the north almost look menacing
from this perspective, dark and twisted shapes that seem to show no signs of
life. A cold wind blows throw the trees, bringing with it a deep chill and
the faint sound of weeping. To the west, a large mausoleum rises, built in
an architectural style that lost favor centuries ago. Despite its beauty,
the structure has a strange, malevolent feel to it.
~
0 0 field
E
fence~
The fence is quite sturdy, and doesn't look as though it can be knocked
down without a great deal of force.
~
D1
The graves to the east appear to be doing slightly better than the ones
by your feet.
~
~
Z 0 19716
0 0
D2
Fallen statues and crumbling graves lie to the south.
~
~
Z 0 19722
0 0
D3
A cold chill seems to emanate from the structure.
~
~
ABZ 0 19724
0 0
S
#19724
Inside the Mausoleum~
The darkness inside the mausoleum is oppressively thick. It seems that
no amount of light can truly dispel it. Every shadow dispeled by the light
is replaced by another, and the sense of being watched from beyond the
darkness is very strong. The mausoleum has been built in an ancient style
once used to house dead members of Caerlon's nobility, though it appears
that whatever riches were buried with the corpse have been stolen long ago.
~
0 CD inside
D1
~
~
ABZ 0 19723
0 0
S
#19725
Inside the Mausoleum~
This mausoleum is even smaller on the inside than it appears from
outside. A strong musty scent assaults your nostrils as soon as you enter,
and a cloud of dust rises up with every step you take, but from the ease
with which the door opens and closes and the footprints already covering
the floor, it would seem that you're not the only to visit this place
recently.
~
0 ACD inside
E
footprints~
Footprints can be seen in the dust, signs that someone has recently
passed through here.
~
D3
The doors open out to Caerlon's graveyard, though little light filters
through when they're closed.
~
~
ABZ 0 19702
0 0
S
#19726
Inside the Mausoleum~
The stench of death here is enough to make the most hardened soldier gag.
The floor is covered in a wet, slippery substance that is revealed to be
blood as soon as the light strikes it. It appears to be flowing from the
corpse of a woman by the entrance. Dressed in black, she would almost look
as if she is lost in a peaceful dream if it weren't for the pool of blood
that has collected around her.
~
0 ACD inside
D1
Light filters through the doorway, though the graveyard is hardly a more
cheerful place to be than here.
~
~
ABZ 0 19720
0 0
S
#19727
Beneath the Statue~
A small sliver of light filters through from the entrance to the statue
above, illuminating a small portion of the thick stone wall that runs around
this tiny room. The room is empty save for a small altar, fresh flowers
placed on top of it. Strangely, though this room appears to be quite
ancient, not a single spec of dust coats the walls or the floor, and the air
is as fresh as a spring day outdoors. Small steps lead back up to the base
of the statue.
~
0 D inside
E
altar flowers~
The flowers on the altar are fresh, recently cut. The altar itself is
rather small and simple, with no symbols or markings to identify which god
is worshipped here, if any.
~
D4
Light filters through the opening in the statue, a dark grey sky above.
~
~
Z 0 19712
0 0
S
#19750
~
~
0 0 inside
S
#0
#RESETS
D 0 19702 1 1 * Walking Among the Graves: door to the east: closed
D 0 19704 1 1 * Walking Among the Graves: door to the east: closed
D 0 19705 3 1 * Inside the Mausoleum: door to the west: closed
D 0 19714 0 1 * Walking Among the Graves: door to the north: closed
D 0 19715 2 1 * Inside the Mausoleum: door to the south: closed
D 0 19720 3 1 * Walking Among the Graves: door to the west: closed
D 0 19723 3 1 * Walking Among the Graves: door to the west: closed
D 0 19724 1 1 * Inside the Mausoleum: door to the east: closed
D 0 19725 3 1 * Inside the Mausoleum: door to the west: closed
D 0 19726 1 1 * Inside the Mausoleum: door to the east: closed
M 0 19701 5 19701 1 * a crying widow (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19701 5 19704 1 * a crying widow (Walking Among the Graves)
G 0 19701 0 * {Ca {cWid{Cow'{cs {CT{cear{Cs{x
M 0 19705 5 19705 1 * an undead corpse (Inside the Mausoleum)
M 0 19701 5 19706 1 * a crying widow (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19701 5 19707 1 * a crying widow (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19702 6 19708 1 * {Ca cold wind{x (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19701 5 19709 1 * a crying widow (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19702 6 19710 1 * {Ca cold wind{x (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19705 5 19711 1 * an undead corpse (Inside the Mausoleum)
M 0 19702 6 19712 1 * {Ca cold wind{x (By the Statue)
O 0 19706 0 19712 * {Cthe statue of the kneeling woman{x (By the Statue)
M 0 19702 6 19713 1 * {Ca cold wind{x (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19702 6 19714 1 * {Ca cold wind{x (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19707 1 19715 1 * {Dthe necromancer{x (Inside the Mausoleum)
M 0 19704 5 19716 1 * a ghostly figure (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19704 5 19717 1 * a ghostly figure (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19703 5 19718 1 * {ya grasping hand{x (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19703 5 19719 1 * {ya grasping hand{x (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19703 5 19720 1 * {ya grasping hand{x (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19703 5 19721 1 * {ya grasping hand{x (Walking Among the Graves)
E 0 19702 0 1 * a tarnished {Rr{ruby{x ring: on the left finger
M 0 19704 1 19722 1 * a ghostly figure (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19704 5 19723 1 * a ghostly figure (Walking Among the Graves)
M 0 19705 5 19724 1 * an undead corpse (Inside the Mausoleum)
M 0 19705 5 19725 1 * an undead corpse (Inside the Mausoleum)
G 0 19709 0 * {ya half-burnt torch{x
M 0 19706 1 19726 1 * {Da darkly beautiful vampire{x (Inside the Mausoleum)
E 0 19703 0 6 * {DA Dark Circlet{x: over the head
M 0 19709 1 19727 1 * {cthe spirit of a long-dead queen{x (Beneath the Statue)
E 0 19707 0 6 * an intricate golden crown: over the head
S
#OLIMITS
O 19709 4 * {ya half-burnt torch{x
S
#MOBPROGS
#19701
mob echo The necromancer begins to cackle uncontrollably.
say You think this is the end? I will show you true suffering!
mob echo Stumbling over to the caretaker's corpse, the necromancer utters words in a dark and twisted language, and the corpse begins to twitch. Within moments, the caretaker's body is on its feet
mob echo The necromancer turns back towards you. '{GNow you will be mine. Now--{x' His words are cut off as the corpse grabs his neck and twists it, letting go as the necromancer falls to the floor.
mob echo The caretaker picks up a shovel dropped nearby and turns towards you.
mob mload 19708
mob vforce 19708 mob oload 19704
mob vforce 19708 mob oload 19705 wield
mob vforce 19708 wear shovel
mob vforce 19708 murder $n
~
#19702
if mobhere 19707
mob purge necromancer
endif
~
#19703
if carries $n 19704
else
mob remember $n
mob delay 1
endif
~
#19704
if isgood $q
mob echoat $q The woman opens her eyes, and a look of hope crosses her face as she sees you.
mob echoaround $q The woman opens her eyes, and a look of hope crosses her face as she looks upon $q.
say I sense you have a kind and decent soul. Perhaps you would be willing to help me?
else
if isevil $q
mob echoat $q The woman looks up and frowns at your entrance.
mob echoaround $q The woman looks up and frowns at $q's entrance.
say This is a holy place. Those with impure souls are not welcome.
else
mob echoat $q The woman ignores your presence.
endif
endif
~
#19705
if isgood $n
mob echo The woman sighs in relief. '{GThank you. You cannot know how frustrating it is to see the evil all around me and be unable to act.{x'
say A necromancer has been disturbing the dead here, raising their corpses at night. The caretaker seems to have vanished; I fear for the worst. Something must be done about the necromancer before things get even worse. I believe he intends to lead the undead he raises into the city of Caerlon, and attempt to take control. This cannot be allowed to happen.
mob echo The woman frowns, and for a moment she seems to fade, but then is solid again.
'{P{GPlease find the necromancer and put an end to his unholy rituals. Bring me the death shroud he uses in his rituals. Please, you must hurry! I fear we have little time left before he makes his move.{x'{x
endif
~
#19706
if isgood $n
mob echoat $n The woman looks up at you with tears in her eyes.
mob echoaround $n The woman looks up at $n with tears in her eyes.
say So be it, if that is how you wish to be.
mob echo Turning back to the altar, the woman kneels down again and forgets your presence.
endif
~
#19707
if isgood $n
if carries $i 19704
say You did it! Oh, you have done the world a great service on this day! I do not have much to give you as a reward. My time to leave this world is fast approaching. But here, please, take this. I know you will make good use of it.
mob junk shroud
mob oload 19708
give orb $n
say May you have safe travels.
else
say I really have no use for this, but thank you.
give $o $n
endif
else
say I really have no use for this, but thank you.
give $o $n
endif
~
#19708
mob echo The woman looks immensly sad as she falls backwards, hitting the ground hard.
~
#19709
if rand 75
mob echo The widow falls to her knees and whispers '{GMy love, I am coming to join you!{x'
else
mob echo The widow falls to the ground, eyes staring up at nothing.
endif
~
#19710
mob echo The hand loosens its grip on you, finally lying still.
~
#19711
mob echo The wind vanishes as quickly as it came.
~
#19712
mob echo The ghostly figure barely seems aware that it has just been sent to its final death.
~
#19713
mob echo The undead corpse suddenly begins to fall apart, rotting chunks of flesh hitting the floor.
~
#19714
mob echo The vampire's eyes widen in shock as she experiences her final death.
~
#19715
mob echo The caretaker's undead body stumbles back, then collapses, unmoving.
~
#0
#$