#AREA The Island at Cove Ranak~ Caer~ ~ 0 0 3 #ROOMS #41500 Before the Sacred Well - Grove of Worship~ Tall oaks stand sturdily around a great clearing. Their gnarled limbs reach down gently, welcoming visitors to this holy place as the soft wind causes their thick, twisted branches to whisper greetings to all worshippers here. Pale light breaks down faintly through the thick, dark overhead canopy of leaves, speckling the grassy area all around the sacred well with glowing patches of warm beauty. It is quite shady beneath the oaks; cool air brushes against you and carries upon it the muted calls of songbirds from all across the island. ~ split acodes up between this and other rooms throughout the island so they don't get all bunched up --caer ~ 301465730 3 5 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41504 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41503 10 10 5 E oaks branches twisted~ The old, gnarled trunks of these trees are wider than a man's arms can stretch, yet for all their size they seem friendly, inviting you to worship in their cool shade with quiet murmurings that drift down to you from their wind-kissed branches. ~ E clearing holy place grove~ Lush, dark grass lies in a soft carpet across the floor of this circular clearing. The thick trunks of oaks bend slightly toward the center of the grove's open space, giving them the appearance of attending solitiously to the holiness of the well and the worshippers who come here to pray and meditate. Light moves softly across the wind-teased grass, causing warm patches of brilliance to dance atop the shaded clearing floor. ~ E light patches~ Warm, dusky light pushes its way through the thick branches and whispering leaves of the ancient oaks to dot the floor of this holy place in pale patches of warmth. All along the well and surrounding grass, patterns of light move in a quick dance that mesmerizes you. The water bubbling to the top of the sacred spring ripples gently with the subtle force of the wind, causing the light to reflect upwards and mirror shining patterns onto the underside of the leafy canopy above. ~ E well spring pool sacred~ Flat, grey stones stacked tightly together form the sides of the circular well. Within its walls, water from a natural spring bubbles to the top, cold and clear and free of impurities. Water leaks out from between some of the rocks and is carried down a narrow channel worn into the soft earth during the course of many years. The ground around the well is not muddy; rather, it is covered with a thick, plush carpet of fine grasses and clover. Upon one of the rocks that create the sides of the well lies a single pear, cut from top to bottom to expose the rich, white flesh, the dark seeds and pale veins inside. ~ E pear fruit vein flesh seeds~ Cut from top to bottom, the pear's juicy flesh lies open for inspection. You see the dark seeds lying in stark contrast to the heavy whiteness of the fruit. Threading through the white fruit are pale brown veins which, when the pear is cut open this way, resemble an upside-down heart shape. ~ A ~ ~ send_to_room( #birds, room ); ~ E birds~ The delicate sounds of songbirds drift across the island and through the surrounding woodlands to soothe your senses in this holy place. ~ ! 2 50 0 A ~ ~ send_to_room( #trees, room ); ~ E trees~ Wind softly blows through the outstretched limbs of the great old oaks, inviting you to rest a while beside the sacred well. ~ ! 2 50 0 A ~ ~ send_to_room( #giggle, room ); ~ E giggle~ The sound of soft, female laughter reaches your ears, carried on the warm, fragrant winds of this beautiful island. ~ ! 2 40 0 A ~ ~ send_to_room( #bubble, room ); ~ E bubble~ The crystalline laughter of water echoes in this grove of worship, originating from within the sacred well itself as the clear spring water bubbles upwards. ~ ! 2 50 0 A fill~ bronze cup gold chalice barrel glass bottle leather waterskin wineskin bowl goblet vial keg mug pot chalice fured small porcelain rusty wooden slick green drinking horn dogskin canteen bucket elf skin waterskin~ send_to_char( #fill, ch ); ~ E fill~ You are afraid to violate the sanctity of the holy well by such a temporal thing as filling your water container. You decide not to risk the displeasure of the great goddess Siochain. ~ ! 0 0 0 A get~ pear fruit~ act_tochar( #pear, ch ); ~ E pear~ You begin to reach out for the pear when a soft, quiet voice drifts up from within the well itself. @I@c"Do not touch the sacrifices given unto me in love."@n ~ ! 0 0 0 A fill~ ~ send_to_char( #fill, ch ); ~ E fill~ You are afraid to violate the sanctity of the holy well by such a temporal thing as filling your water container. You decide not to risk the displeasure of the great goddess Siochain. ~ ! 0 0 0 A drink~ ~ send_to_char( #drink, ch ); ~ E drink~ You begin to sip the water before you are overtaken by a choking sensation. You wisely decide not to drink anymore from the holy well. ~ ! 0 0 0 A drink~ well water sacred~ send_to_char( #drink, ch ); ~ E drink~ You begin to sip the water before you are overtaken by a choking sensation. You wisely decide not to drink anymore from the holy well. ~ ! 0 0 0 -1 S #41501 The Sacred Well~ Under Construction. ~ other side of well (well is between here and south room) ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41502 10 10 5 -1 S #41502 Pathway Around the Sacred Well~ Under Construction. ~ path around sacred well ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41501 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41503 10 10 5 -1 S #41503 Pathway Around the Sacred Well~ Under Construction. ~ path around sacred well ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41502 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41500 10 10 5 -1 S #41504 The Island at Cove Ranak~ Under Construction. ~ path leading from sacred well to head priestess' quarters ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41500 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41505 10 10 5 -1 S #41505 The Island at Cove Ranak~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41504 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41506 10 10 5 -1 S #41506 The Island at Cove Ranak~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41507 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41505 10 10 5 -1 S #41507 The Island at Cove Ranak~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41508 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41506 10 10 5 -1 S #41508 The Island at Cove Ranak~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41507 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41509 10 10 5 -1 S #41509 The Island at Cove Ranak~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41508 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41510 10 10 5 -1 S #41510 Before the Great House~ The pale light that has graced this island seems to glow more brightly, outlining the large dwelling before you. It seems as though a great Presence is here, although of what is not evident. A worn path, lined with a haphazard arrangement of daisy, crocus and lily flowers leads to the east. To the south, a cobbled walkway leads into the center of the community. You see the buildings standing in loose formation around a great tree to the far south. ~ [Rue] needs name for door north ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 oaken door~ ~ 131 -1 41511 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41509 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41515 10 10 5 -1 S #41511 The Great House~ Under Construction. ~ head priestess' quarters ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D2 oaken door~ ~ 131 -1 41510 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41512 10 10 5 D4 ~ ~ 0 -1 41513 10 10 5 -1 S #41512 The Great House~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41511 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41514 10 10 5 -1 S #41513 The Great House~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D5 ~ ~ 0 -1 41511 10 10 5 -1 S #41514 The Great House~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41512 10 10 5 -1 S #41515 A Cobbled Walkway~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41510 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41516 10 10 5 -1 S #41516 Beneath the Large Pear Tree~ Under Construction. ~ Huge pear tree with circular bench around it. This room will have a small park/village green feel to it. NPC bard here to sing songs for money and to answer questions about the island ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41515 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41520 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41528 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41517 10 10 5 -1 S #41517 Flower-lined Walkway~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41523 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41516 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41518 10 10 5 -1 S #41518 Flower-lined Walkway~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41517 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41519 10 10 5 -1 S #41519 Training Rooms~ Under Construction. ~ Training rooms/classrooms for novice priestesses. Can learn: cures, creates, summon, heal, protect life, remove curse, true sight, silence, holy wrath/armor/bless. ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41518 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41527 10 10 5 D4 ~ ~ 0 -1 41526 10 10 5 -1 S #41520 Flower-lined Walkway~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41521 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41522 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41516 10 10 5 -1 S #41521 Hospice~ Under Construction. ~ Hospital/recovery area. Wounded NPC adventurer and nurse. ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41520 10 10 5 -1 S #41522 Herbalist~ Under Construction. ~ Sells herbs and other reagents. NPC herbalist will tell stories of significance of the pear in Siochain's lore ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41520 10 10 5 -1 S #41523 Flower-lined Walkway~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41517 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41524 10 10 5 -1 S #41524 Dormatory~ Under Construction. ~ Dormatory for novice priestesses. At least one NPC (young priestess/bard -- Thessalie?) ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41523 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41525 10 10 5 -1 S #41525 Dormatory~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41524 10 10 5 -1 S #41526 Scriptorium~ Under Construction. ~ Can learn gift of tongues here ? ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D5 ~ ~ 0 -1 41519 10 10 5 -1 S #41527 Training Rooms~ Under Construction. ~ Can learn trades here (except for weaving, which is across the way) ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41519 10 10 5 -1 S #41528 A Cobbled Walkway~ Under Construction. ~ pathway when entering dwellings East is pear orchard ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41516 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41542 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41529 10 10 5 -1 S #41529 Out of the Mists~ The mists no longer wrap themselves around you, and a pale, soft light floats down to bathe you and your surroundings in a beautiful silver glow. A few scattered stones lie here in a random manner, yet to the north they seem to form together in a cobbled pattern, creating a walkway to the buildings you see in the northern distance. ~ pathway when entering dwellings To "west" is mist area (vnum 41530). Do not open door. Will be brought here by room transfers. ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41528 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 98 -1 41530 10 10 5 -1 S #41530 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 98 -1 41529 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41531 10 10 5 -1 S #41531 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41530 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41532 10 10 5 -1 S #41532 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41531 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41533 10 10 5 -1 S #41533 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41532 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41534 10 10 5 -1 S #41534 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41535 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41533 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41536 10 10 5 -1 S #41535 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41534 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41537 10 10 5 -1 S #41536 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41537 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41534 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41538 10 10 5 -1 S #41537 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41535 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41536 10 10 5 -1 S #41538 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41539 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41536 10 10 5 -1 S #41539 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41540 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41538 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41541 10 10 5 -1 S #41540 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41563 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41539 10 10 5 -1 S #41541 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41539 10 10 5 -1 S #41542 Small Pathway~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41543 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41528 10 10 5 -1 S #41543 Small Pathway~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41542 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41544 10 10 5 -1 S #41544 Beneath a Vine-Covered Trellis~ Under Construction. ~ entrance to orchard ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41557 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41545 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41543 10 10 5 -1 S #41545 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41544 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41546 10 10 5 -1 S #41546 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41557 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41555 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41547 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41545 10 10 5 -1 S #41547 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41546 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41548 10 10 5 -1 S #41548 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41555 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41549 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41547 10 10 5 -1 S #41549 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41550 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41548 10 10 5 -1 S #41550 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41551 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41549 10 10 5 -1 S #41551 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41552 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41559 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41550 10 10 5 -1 S #41552 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41551 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41553 10 10 5 -1 S #41553 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41552 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41558 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41554 10 10 5 -1 S #41554 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41553 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41555 10 10 5 -1 S #41555 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41554 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41558 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41548 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41546 10 10 5 -1 S #41556 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 -1 S #41557 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41546 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41544 10 10 5 -1 S #41558 The Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41553 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41555 10 10 5 -1 S #41559 Faint Path through the Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ beginning of path to single, small tree tended by faerie ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41560 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41551 10 10 5 -1 S #41560 Faint Path through the Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41561 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41559 10 10 5 -1 S #41561 Faint Path through the Pear Orchard~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41562 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41560 10 10 5 -1 S #41562 A Small Clearing ~ The small, worn pathway ends here in a small clearing set back among the oak trees that have started to encroach on the older corners of the orchard. One small pear sapling grows among the taller, intrusive oaks, which seem to bend over the little tree protectively. Beyond the oaks, you hear the muted sounds of woodland animals as they move on the bed of dried leaves on the forest floor. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41561 10 10 5 E figure female~ Was it a faerie, or a dark-haired girl? You squint to see through the darkness of the trees beyond this clearing, but you can make out nothing. ~ E clearing~ Tall, old oaks line the sides of this small clearing in the back of the orchard. Lush, dark grass lies in a soft carpet across the floor of the clearing, where light dances softly around the little pear tree. ~ E small pear sapling~ Two ragged strips of soiled cloth bind the struggling sapling into an upright position against a knotty wooden stake. Its small leaves glow slightly, as if enchanted, and its thin trunk emits a faint aura. The grass around the tree has been pulled back a bit, giving it more soil from which to draw nourishment from unimpeded. ~ E oaks trees~ The tall, thick oak trees around the clearing bend slightly, their branches draping down as if to draw the tiny, struggling peach tree into a protective embrace. ~ A entering~ ~ wait( 2 ); if( !char_in_room( ch, room ) ) end; act_tochar( #hum, ch ); wait( 3); if( !is_player( ch ) ) end; act_tochar( #halfling, ch ); wait( 3 ); act_tochar( #hum2, ch ); wait( 3 ); act_tochar( #halfling2, ch ); wait( 3 ); act_tochar( #enter, ch ); if( mob_in_room( 1238, room ) ) end; mload( 1238, room ); ~ E halfling~ From behind one of the great, old oaks a small female figure peeks out at you. She blinks twice, then ducks behind the gnarled trunk. You hear her moving quickly over to hide behind another tree, but you cannot see her figure at all. ~ E hum~ @GThe large oaks' leaves rustle slightly as the small pear sapling begins to make a faint humming noise.@n ~ E hum2~ @GThe tiny leaves of the small sapling seem to vibrate, their glowing surfaces quivering as the tree hums louder. It seems as if it is trying to summon someone... or something. @n ~ E halfling2~ Another crunch of leaves and twigs from behind yet another tree draws your attention back to the presence of the small faerie halfling. As you watch, she slowly pokes her head out from behind the tree, then silently stares at you, blue eyes wide with fear and curiousity. ~ E enter~ @GThe tiny pear tree shudders once, the hum coming to an abrupt end.@n The small halfling walks out from around the large oak, crooning softly to the sapling, her fearful eyes never leaving yours. She bends low, stroking the shining leaves of the young peach tree with delicate fingers, and looks up at you in wonder. ~ ! 1 -1 4 -1 S #41563 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41566 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41564 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41540 10 10 5 -1 S #41564 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 41567 10 10 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41565 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41563 10 10 5 -1 S #41565 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41564 10 10 5 -1 S #41566 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41567 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41563 10 10 5 -1 S #41567 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41568 10 10 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 41564 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41566 10 10 5 -1 S #41568 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 41569 10 10 5 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41567 10 10 5 -1 S #41569 The Island at Cove Ranak - Lost in the Mist~ Under Construction. ~ ~ 301465601 3 9 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 41568 10 10 5 -1 S #0