#2700
large iron pick~
a large iron pick~
A large iron pick has been dropped here.~
~
5 0 an 0
2 3 5 14
10 200 0 1
E
large iron pick~
   This large pick looks incredibly strong and heavy.  Small gashes and
scratches in the metal show that it has been well used.    
~
#2701
blackened axe black glistening~
a blackened axe~
A glistening black axe is lying here.~
~
5 agj an 0
2 2 6 3
5 100 0 5
E
blackened axe black glistening~
   This incredibly sharp axe looks to be made of some normal metal which has
then been blackened with magic.  Only the handle appears naturally dark, carved
out of glistening obsidian and inscribed with evil runes.    
~
E
evil runes~
   The runes are unreadable but unmistakably Khan-li in origin, testifying to
the evil magic bestowed upon this weapon.    
~
A
1 2
A
19 2
A
13 10
#2702
trickle water~
a trickle of water~
A trickle of water snakes its way slowly along the grooves in the floor.~
~
23 g 0 0
100 100 0 0
105 0 0 0
E
trickle water~
   This trickle of water is slightly murky from particles of dust and rubble,
but does not look otherwise contaminated.    
~
#2703
phosphorescent mushroom fungi fungus~
@Ga phosphorescent mushroom@n~
@GA phosphorescent mushroom@g grows here, glowing faintly.~
~
1 0 ao 0
0 0 -1 0
3 5 0 1
E
phosphorescent mushroom fungi fungus~
   Smooth and fragile to the touch, this tiny domed mushroom glows faintly all
over, as though it has tapped some internal source of light.    
~
#2704
dark red pool liquid~
@ra dark red pool@n~
@rDark red rivulets of liquid form a pool here.@n~
~
23 0 0 0
50 50 0 1
55 0 0 0
E
dark red pool liquid~
   This pool has the disturbing colour of blood but appears to be water
contaminated with rusty particles of the mineral hematite from the surrounding
rock.  This makes it gruesome to look at, and probably very inadvisable to
drink.    
~
#2705
miniature corked bottle fairy tears~
a bottle of fairy tears~
A miniature corked bottle lies here.~
~
10 g a 0
10 48 43 35
5 1000 0 0
E
miniature corked bottle fairy tears~
   This tiny glimmering bottle is of fairy make, fragile crystal reflecting the
soft glow of the tears within.  An equally tiny cork seals the bottle, set with
a perfectly minute aquamarine gem.    
~
#2706
ragged diary book 1~
a ragged diary~
A ragged book has been left here.~
~
12 cq a 0
0 0 0 0
5 1 0 0
E
ragged diary~
   This dark leather book is almost falling apart, although there appears to be
very little written inside it. The word @gPRIVATE@n has been carefully carved
into the cover.

           (type look 1, 2, or 3 to view pages)
~
E
3~
@gEntry 3@n
   Somehow I fear this may be my last entry.  I have been recruited, along with
several others for a secret task by the sorceress' evil bird.  What the task is
I do not yet know, but I know that the sorceress has a particular way of
keeping her secrets, and it does not involve the survival of witnesses.    
~
E
2~
@gEntry 2@n
   Someone came to help us today, he told me he knew how to destroy the
sorceress once and for all.  I thought he would be the one to succeed but he
was killed by the toothy one.  Now the abominable creature has holed itself
into a cave from which there is no return... or so it is claimed.    
~
E
1~
@gEntry 1@n
   I have lost all interest in keeping this diary.  Since the sorceress has
taken over, life has not been worth writing about.  I shall instead record
anything I observe that may aid in her demise, though it will mean my death
should this book be found.    
~
#2707
carcass stone~
the stone carcass of a sad-looking memlin~
The stone carcass of a memlin is lying here.~
~
15 0 0 0
50 0 -1 0
0 0 0 0
E
stone carcass~
   This is the perfect form of a crumpled memlin corpse, one of the many diggers
found throughout the tunnels.  This creature has obviously met a most unnatural
death, as the corpse has fossilized into an eternal stone statue, an expression
of surprise and horror frozen into its features.  
~
#2708
goethite shackle~
a Goethite shackle~
A Goethite shackle lies here.~
~
11 ag am 0
0 0 0 0
7 400 0 1
T 2710
E
goethite shackle~
   This shackle has been twisted by some unnatural means out of goethite
crystals.  Dark as night, it glistens as though dripping with the black blood
of the Khan'li themselves.  It appears to be unlockable, except by a magic as
strong as that which wrought it.    
~
#2709
bejewelled crystal key~
a bejewelled crystal key~
A bejewelled crystal key is lying here.~
~
18 cdgq a 0
0 0 0 0
2 1 0 0
E
bejewelled crystal key~
   This sparkling key catches the light perfectly, giving it a rainbow hue.  A
perfectly round red beryll is set into the crystal, making it glow with magic.
  
~
#2710
candystick~
a @rc@na@rn@nd@ry@ns@rt@ni@rc@nk~
A @rc@na@rn@nd@ry@ns@rt@ni@rc@nk lies here~
~
19 0 a 0
50 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
#2711
dark visored helmet~
a dark visored helmet~
A dark visored helmet is lying here.~
~
9 gj ae 0
2 0 0 0
6 200 0 5
E
dark visored helmet~
   This dark helmet glimmers various shades of blue and green when turned in
the light.  The metal visor looks as though it offers excellent protection
though making it somewhat harder to see, at least by any natural means.    
~
#2712
irridescent breastplate plate~
an irridescent breastplate~
An irridescent breastplate is lying here.~
~
9 gj ad 0
2 0 0 0
6 200 0 5
E
irridescent breastplate plate~
   This breastplate is a deep inky black that shimmers irridescent green and
blue at the slightest movement.  As well as being extraordinarily beautiful, it
looks as though it offers excellent defense.  
~
#2713
ink black boots ink-black~
a pair of ink-black boots~
A pair of ink-black boots stand here.~
~
9 gj ag 0
2 0 0 0
6 200 0 5
E
ink black boots ink-black~
   These thigh-high boots are plated and jointed at the knee, allowing for
freedom of movement.  A smooth glistening black they feel strangely cold, as
though some evil magic chills them.    
~
#2714
water leathery pouch water~
a leathery pouch~
A leathery pouch is lying here.~
~
17 0 a 0
10 10 0 0
15 50 0 1
E
leathery water pouch~
   Apparantly made for holding water, this tan-coloured leather has been
treated with some form of sticky resin, making it relatively leak-proof.    
~
#2715
fountain bubbling~
a bubbling fountain~
A large round bench sits in the center of the room.~
~
23 0 0 0
50 50 15 0
55 0 0 0
E
fountain bubbling~
   Sculpted from glass and filled with smooth round pebbles, the water
splashing lazily from this fountain looks crystal clear.    
~
#2716
fragrant flower~
a @Mfragrant flower@n~
@wA @Mfragrant flower@n blossoms here.~
~
12 q ao 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
E
fragrant flower~
   Various shades of magenta and purple, this flower has a large golden stamen
that fills the air with a sweet perfume, making it a likely member of the
tropical hibiscus family.    
~
#2718
test bracelet~
a test bracelet~
An unfinished object is lying here.~
~
11 0 am 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
T 2722
#2719
griffin's tears clear bottle~
a bottle of Griffin's Tears~
A bottle of clear liquid lies here.~
~
10 gkq ao 0
12 28 28 1
2 100 0 0
E
Griffin's Tears clear liquid small bottle~
   This small bottle is round with a cork tightly sealing it as if the liquid
inside was very precious.    
~
#2720
floorboards loose~
some loose floorboards~
A mouldy puddle stagnates in the corner.~
~
15 0 0 0
50 5 -1 0
0 0 0 0
E
mouldy puddle~
   This looks like it may have once been water, but has turned into a greenish
glob of undrinkable slime from the influence of mould and various fungi.    
~
E
loose floorboards~
   These floorboards look a little loose, as though they have been pried open
and set carefully back into place.    
~
#2721
white bone key~
a white bone key~
A white key lies here.~
~
18 q a 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
E
white bone key~
   This tiny white key has been carefully carved from a single curved bone, the
notches are sharp enough to cut and have been polished until gleaming.    
~
#2722
bubbling hot spring~
a bubbling hot spring~
A bubbling hot spring flows here.~
~
23 0 0 0
99 99 0 0
104 0 0 0
E
bubbling hot spring~
   This spring flows lazily through the cavern, its heat evidenced by the
wafting steam and bubbling water.    
~
#2723
small doll~
a small doll~
A small doll lies crumpled on the ground.~
~
8 ciq a 0
0 0 0 0
3 1 0 3
T 2729
E
small doll~
   This little doll is obviously hand-made from old rags and stuffing,
carelessly sewn together.  The eyes however, are made of some unknown material
and are chillingly life-like.  Mostly in the closed position, from time to time
they open as if by accident.    
~
#2724
firey spine~
a @Rfirey spine@n~
A @Rfirey spine@n lies here.~
~
5 0 an 0
2 3 9 14
3 300 0 0
E
firey spine~
   This long sharp spine seems to glisten slightly as though recently hewn from
its animal owner.  Blood red and hot to the touch, a wisp of smoke curls
continually around it as though some inner fire continually burns.    
~
#2725
skull stone massive dragon~
the massive stone skull of a dragon~
The massive stone skull of a dragon sits ominously on the altar.~
~
15 0 0 0
99 0 -1 0
0 0 0 0
E
massive stone dragon skull~
   This enormous stone skull appears to have come from an actual dragon corpse.
Apparantly once made of bone, it has long since petrified into smooth stone.  
Long jagged teeth frame the slightly open jaw, and the two immense eye sockets
are empty, filled with an unnatural darkness.    
~
#2726
broken shard glass~
a broken shard of glass~
A broken shard of glass lies here.~
~
8 gq a 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
T 2732
E
broken shard glass~
   This glass appears to mirror something, dark swirling shapes lingering just
beneath the flawless surface.  Almost unnaturally black, it seems to whisper to
you, invoking the urge to pick it up and look closer.    
~
#2727
glowing blue shard glass~
@Ba glowing blue shard of glass@n~
@BA glowing blue shard of glass@n lies here.~
~
8 gq ac 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
T 2739
E
glowing blue shard glass~
   Razor-sharp and glittering with uncanny beauty, this shard seems to reflect
some aspect of you, as indeed its mirror host once would have.  A delicate
silver chain, fine as spider-silk supports the jewel-like glass, silvery
writing scrawled across the smooth surface, spelling the words: Healer, heal
thyself.    
~
A
12 30
#2728
glowing red shard glass~
@Ra glowing red shard of glass@n~
@RA glowing red shard of glass@n lies here.~
~
8 gq ac 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
T 2740
E
glowing red shard glass~
   Razor-sharp and glittering with uncanny beauty, this shard seems to reflect
some aspect of you, as indeed its mirror host once would have.  A delicate
silver chain, fine as spider-silk supports the jewel-like glass, silvery
writing scrawled across the smooth surface, spelling the words: Conqueror,
conquer thyself.    
~
A
13 30
#2729
glowing green shard glass~
@Ga glowing green shard of glass@n~
@GA glowing green shard of glass@n lies here.~
~
8 gq ac 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
T 2741
E
glowing green shard glass~
   Razor-sharp and glittering with uncanny beauty, this shard seems to reflect
some aspect of you, as indeed its mirror host once would have.  A delicate
silver chain, fine as spider-silk supports the jewel-like glass, silvery
writing scrawled across the smooth surface, spelling the words: Deceiver, know
thyself.    
~
A
14 30
#2730
glowing purple shard glass~
@Ma glowing purple shard of glass@n~
@MA glowing purple shard of glass lies here.@n~
~
8 gq ac 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
T 2742
E
glowing purple shard glass~
   Razor-sharp and glittering with uncanny beauty, this shard seems to reflect
some aspect of you, as indeed its mirror host once would have.  A delicate
silver chain, fine as spider-silk supports the jewel-like glass, silvery
writing scrawled across the smooth surface, spelling the words: Seeker, seek
thyself.    
~
A
12 30
#2731
test quiver~
a test quiver~
A test quiver is lying here.~
~
15 0 a 0
99 0 -1 0
1 1 0 0
#2732
test bow~
a test bow~
A test bow is lying here~
~
12 0 an 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
#2733
test arrow~
a test arrow~
A test arrow is lying here.~
~
7 0 a 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
#2734
little bundle white flowers~
a little bundle of white flowers~
A little bundle of white flowers has been placed here.~
~
12 0 a 0
0 0 0 0
1 30 0 0
E
little bundle white flowers~
   These flowers have tiny star-shaped heads that seem an almost luminous
white.  Delicate silver-veined leaves and pale green stems extend beneath the
fragile petals, held together with a single scarlet ribbon.    
~
#2735
bright circle~
@Ca bright circle of light@n~
@CA bright circle of light glows from the floor.@n~
~
12 g 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
E
bright circle~
   This glowing circle has clear magical properties, its surface shimmering as
though it is not entirely in one place.  In fact, it seems almost like it could
function as some kind of portal.  
~
#2736
firebreather bottle vodka firebreather~
a bottle of vodka~
A bottle of vodka stands here.~
~
17 0 ao 0
10 10 7 0
10 1 0 0
#2737
empty~
a buggy trigger~
A buggy trigger is wreaking havoc here.~
~
0 0 a 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
#2738
suspended orb glowing water~
@Ca suspended orb of glowing water@n~
@CA suspended orb of glowing water@n~
~
1 cdgq ao 0
0 0 -1 0
1 1 1 0
T 2794
E
suspended orb glowing water~
   This shimmering orb ripples with beautiful patterns of unnatural light that
dance upon the surface of the water.  Amazingly the fluid holds itself in a
perfect sphere, hovering as though weightless in the air.  
~
#2739
broken pick~
a broken pick~
A broken pick lies discarded on the floor.~
~
13 q a 0
0 0 0 0
2 1 0 0
E
broken pick~
   This pick seems newly built, though the iron head has already been shattered
as though it has been repeatedly struck against a material that will not yield.
~
#2740
single black feather~
a black feather~
A single black feather lies on the ground.~
~
13 0 a 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
E
single black feather~
   This large and beautiful feather is perfectly black, glistening slightly
irridescent, streaks of blue and green glinting in any light.  Soft as silk and
almost as light as air, it probably once belonged to a raven or crow.  
~
#2741
apron stained wrinkled~
a stained apron~
A wrinkled apron lies here, covered with various stains.~
~
15 0 al 0
10 0 -1 0
1 50 0 0
E
apron stained wrinkled~
   This looks like your average kitchen apron, though rather ragged and
well-used.  Several food stains cover the otherwise white material, and the
scent of peppers and spices wafts from the fabric.  A large pocket hangs along
the side, small crumbs falling through a hole in the bottom.  
~
#2742
swirling tor Tor~
a swirling Tor~
A swirling Tor hovers here, distorting everything around it.~
~
12 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
E
swirling tor Tor~
   This massive black sphere hovers effortlessly in mid-air, strange colours and
patterns flickering and dancing over its surface.  The atmosphere around it
seems unnatural, distortions spreading rhythmically out around it like ripples
in the very fabric of space.  A low vibrating pulse can also be felt, energy
ebbing and flowing as if some invisible heart was beating.  
~
#2743
sacrificial blade cruel silvery~
a sacrificial blade~
A cruel silvery blade glistens here.~
~
5 j an n
2 3 5 3
2 500 2 0
E
sacrificial blade cruel silvery~
   This long, curving blade is razor sharp and glistens silver in the light,
though when examined carefully the metal that forged it can be seen to be black.
Elegant runes glow faintly red though to the touch they are icy cold, chilling
even the tightly wound strips of hide that bind the handle.  
~
#2744
proud metal sculpture~
a proud metal sculpture~
A proud metal sculpture stands unyieldingly in the center of the room.~
~
13 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
E
proud metal sculpture~
   This beautifully forged abstract metal sculpture is seamless and flowing as
if still liquid, only it has cooled completely into an unmoldable image of
interpretative art.  Stubbornly fixed in place, the curving contours of the
sculpture seem to contrast its complete refusal to bend under any pressure.  
~
#2745
flickering flame~
a flickering flame~
A flickering flame hovers warily above the ground.~
~
13 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
E
flickering flame~
   This large flame is the pure scarlet colour of unpolluted fire, dancing and
leaping almost frantically it casts its surroundings in and out of shadow.  
Though nothing supports it and nothing appears to be feeding it, it burns almost
brighter than any natural flame ever could.  
~
#2746
set silver balancing scales~
a set of silver balancing scales~
A set of silver scales tips continuously from one side to the other.~
~
13 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
E
set silver balancing scales~
   Expertly forged and polished until shimmering, these beautiful scales are an
artistic expression of justice and moderation.  Simple and unembellished, the
flat silver plates alternately raise and lower, invisible forces seeking to tip
the balance, whilst Navi, the will of the Imari seeks constantly to restore it.
~
#2747
long simple garment piece white fabric~
a long simple garment~
A long piece of white fabric lies crumpled here.~
~
11 0 ad 0
0 0 0 0
1 100 0 0
E
long simple garment piece white fabric~
   This simply sewn piece of flowing white cloth looks light to the touch and
has an almost airy floating quality to it.  Dull white, it is clean and orderly
but otherwise unremarkable.  
~
A
3 2
#2748
delicate piece white gown material~
a delicate white gown~
A delicate piece of white material lies here.~
~
11 0 ad 0
0 0 0 0
1 100 0 0
E
delicate piece white gown material~
   This fragile shimmering dress is made of fine silk, so delicate the slightest
pull would tear it.  Two jewelled straps hold the flowing material in place, the
rest of it left to naturally cascade in smooth, shining folds.  
~
A
3 2
#2749
tiny opal pendant gold chain~
a tiny opal pendant~
A tiny opal lies here, attached to a fragile gold chain.~
~
8 0 ac 0
0 0 0 0
1 200 0 0
E
tiny opal pendant gold chain~
   A tiny fire opal lies embedded in a delicate circle of gold, its smooth white
surface flecked with brilliat shades of scarlet and crimson.  A slight glow
seems to come from it as though some inner source of light is shining through, a
fragile gold chain trailing from the tip of its gold setting.  
~
A
3 3
#2750
simple grey tunic~
a simple grey tunic~
A grey tunic is lying here.~
~
11 0 ad 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
simple grey tunic~
   This modest garment is a light slate grey in colour, made of delicate,
flexible material and sealed down the front with tiny wooden buttons.  
~
A
2 2
#2751
rope-like cord belt~
a rope-like cord~
A rope-like cord is lying here.~
~
11 0 al 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
rope-like cord belt~
   This long woven cord has been woven from a very rough and durable brown
material, it seems it has been designed to serve as a tool belt, able to bear
the constant weight of heavy objects.  
~
A
2 1
#2752
faded brown shirt~
a faded brown shirt~
A faded brown shirt lies crumpled here.~
~
11 0 ad 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
faded brown shirt~
   This short sleeved garment is made of very light and airy material that looks
as though it were once deep chocolate brown, now faded through use and time.  
~
A
2 2
#2753
dusty white vest~
a dusty white vest~
A dusty white vest lies forgotten here.~
~
11 0 ad 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
dusty white vest~
   This simple, loose-fitting vest is made of comfortable breathable material,
well-suited for hot humid environments.  Apparantly once a brilliant white, it
has faded and grayed with dust.  
~
A
2 2
#2754
worn leather pants~
some worn leather pants~
A pair of worn leather pants lies discarded here.~
~
11 0 af 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
worn leather pants~
   These durable pants have been made from some type of thin hide, well-made
they have nonetheless been used far beyond their time, leaving them ragged and
worn through in places.  
~
A
2 2
#2755
pair tan trousers~
a pair of tan trousers~
A pair of tan trousers lie here gathering dust.~
~
11 0 af 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
pair tan trousers~
   These light coloured trousers are partially darkened by patches of dried mud
and dust, obviously on the verge of wearing through they are nonetheless very
light and unrestrictive.  
~
A
22 2
A
2 2
#2756
loose-fitting breeches~
some loose-fitting breeches~
Some loose-fitting breeches have been dumped here.~
~
11 0 af 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
loose-fitting breeches~
   These large breeches have been designed for maximum ease of movement,
comfortable and light material delicately sewn to hold in place without
restricting.  Well-used and grimey they are nonetheless intact.  
~
A
2 2
#2757
some tattered sandals~
some tattered sandals~
Some tattered sandals lie here.~
~
11 0 ag 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
some tattered sandals~
   These roughly stitched sandals seem to have been crudely thrown together from
bits and pieces of left over hide.  The thread is old and worn and the entire
piece looks on the verge of falling apart.  
~
A
14 10
#2758
plain leather shoes~
plain leather shoes~
Some plain leather shoes have been dropped here.~
~
11 0 ag 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
plain leather shoes~
   Dusty and ragged, these worn out shoes are reaching the end of their possible
use.  Frayed stitching is already beginning to unwind, and patches in the sole
are threadbare.  
~
A
14 10
#2759
frayed belt~
a frayed belt~
A frayed belt is lying here.~
~
11 0 al 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
frayed belt~
   This belt looks almost about to snap, pieces of unravelling thread sticking
out here and there like spines.  A simple wooden buckle fastens it together,
layers of dust and grime covering the carved patternwork.  
~
A
22 2
#2760
threadbare boots~
threadbare boots~
Some threadbare boots lie discarded here.~
~
11 0 ag 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
threadbare boots~
   Made of rawhide and stitched tightly with black threads, there seems to be
more clumped mud making up this footwear than fabric.  Pieces of twine are
carelessly tied around in various places, an obvious attempt to hold them
together for longer.  
~
A
14 5
#2761
dirty pieces wound cloth~
dirty pieces of wound cloth~
Some dirty pieces of wound cloth lie here.~
~
11 0 ah 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
dirty pieces wound cloth~
   This long piece of filthy cloth has been wound into a sort of bandage, it
looks as though it serves to protect the palms from the chafing of heavy tools.
~
A
18 2
#2762
crate dusty storage~
a dusty storage crate~
A dusty storage crate stands against the wall.~
~
15 0 0 0
99 0 -1 0
0 0 0 0
E
crate dusty storage~
   This small wooden box looks like it once held tools although now there is not
much to be seen through the cracked pieces of wood but dust and the occasional
spider.  
~
#2763
blue patchwork dress~
a blue patchwork dress~
A blue patchwork dress lies here.~
~
11 0 ad 0
0 0 0 0
1 25 0 0
E
blue patchwork dress~
   This simple but pretty dress has been sewn together from patches of leftover
material.  As such there are many shades of blue, some floral, some patterned,
and others plain, making the garment a little unusual but still quite pleasing
to look at.  
~
A
2 2
#2764
peach coloured dress~
a peach-coloured dress~
A peach-coloured dress lies crumpled here.~
~
11 0 ad m
0 0 0 0
1 30 0 0
E
peach coloured dress~
   This soft dress is a little faded, but still a pretty peach colour, most of
the delicate stitching and fabric intact.  Mostly unremarkable, there is a
slightly electric feel to it as though the weaver infused some magical
properties.  
~
A
2 2
A
12 10
#2765
silver-leafed book time~
the Book of Time~
A silver-leafed book lies here.~
~
12 cdq a 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
E
3 three~
                       THIRD AGE - AGE OF REBIRTH

This is an accounting of things future, the third age.

With the canvass wiped clean and the hearts of the Cui weighed heavy with 
grief and regret, they will invest their last energies in creating a new race. A
form of life that embodies the whole scope of the balance, having the ability to
sway itself to dark or light as it pleases.

The internal nature of these opposing forces means that the race will have to 
keep peace within itself or suffer complete self-inflicted destruction. Thus, 
along with the power to choose, this life will have the burning desire of its
Cui makers to continue itself, to survive, to flourish and grow.

With only one of the Cui remaining, this race is left almost entirely to its own
devices, only a few perceiving and heeding the whisperings of their sole 
remaining parent and the occassional Ve offspring.

Beyond this point no speaking creature can see.

~
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2 two~
                        SECOND AGE - AGE OF RECONCILIATION

This is an accounting of things present, the second age.

The Second Age began with the creating of a new race, a neutral race, 
intended to bridge the gap between those of darkness and those of light. 
Peace-loving and friendly, it was hoped that this race (the race of Memlins) 
would act as mediator, allowing interactions between all three races without 
the clash and destruction of war. 

Unfortunately, although this intervention did stem the flow of blood, a new 
war began for domination over memlin-kind, with the Khan'li seeking to 
enslave them and the Dynar seeking to convert them. Caught in the middle, 
the dismayed call of memlin-kind for peace goes largely unheeded, and slowed 
but not stopped the destruction continues its insidious spread.

Here begins the accounting of things future, the prophecies of the Ve.

The carnage will continue, memlin-kind being destroyed, Khan'li and Dynar 
once again preparing to take up the battlefield. At this point, the now almost 
extinct Cui will make one last desperate effort to create harmonius miru life. 
Coming together, they will cause a massive wave of destruction, completely 
wiping out all of their own creation. With the blood-soaked ground cleansed 
and uninhabited the third age will begin.

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1 one~
                        FIRST AGE - AGE OF SORROW

 This is an accounting of things past, the first age.

The first efforts of the Cui in shaping their world resulted in the separating
of Denuo  into two major root forms - Khan'li, those of darkness, and Dynar,
those of light, the intention being that the interactions between the two would 
allow for motion of forces whilst keeping the balance relatively stable.

However, the Cui were not prepared for the outright carnage that resulted. 
Dynar and Khan'li both working to slaughter the other and spilling oceans of 
blood, destroying many of their sub-races that Cui had sacrificed themselves to 
create. 

Dismayed, the Cui sought to make peace between the two, realising that all 
they had worked for was about to destroy itself. Finally, they sought to make 
a more drastic change...

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silver-leafed book time~
   This beautiful shimmering book is bound with leather and overlaid with fine
silver leafing.  Carefully scrawled letters glow vaguely phosphorescent on the
cover, spelling out Book of Time.  There appears to be three chapters (look 1,
2, or 3).  
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#2766
strip white meat~
a strip of white meat~
A strip of white meat has been left here to rot.~
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19 0 a 0
10 0 0 0
1 10 0 0
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strip white meat~
   This long piece of white flesh is fresh and healthy-looking.  Apparantly some
sort of poultry, it smells a bit like...  chicken?  
~
#2767
piece salted dried meat~
a piece of salted, dried meat~
A piece of salted, dried meat lies here.~
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19 0 a 0
10 0 0 0
1 10 0 0
E
piece salted dried meat~
   While this preserved piece of red meat does not look particularly delicious,
it seems to be in good condition and a good source of nourishment.  
~
#2768
pheasant mushroom meat pie~
a pheasant and mushroom pie~
A meat pie has been left here to spoil.~
~
19 q a 0
12 0 0 0
1 10 0 0
E
pheasant mushroom meat pie~
   This freshly baked pie is light and crispy on the outside, the delicious
smell of gravy-soaked meat and mushrooms steaming through the pastry shell.  
~
#2769
boiled potato~
a boiled potato~
A boiled potato lies here.~
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19 0 a 0
10 0 0 0
1 10 0 0
E
boiled potato~
   This slightly mud-stained vegetable looks not long plucked from the ground,
recently boiled it is still somewhat warm to the touch and a sprinkling of salt
coats its light brown skin.  
~
#2770
fresh carrot~
a fresh carrot~
A fresh carrot lies here.~
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19 0 a 0
10 0 0 0
1 10 0 0
E
fresh carrot~
   This fresh carrot has been recently pulled and rinsed off, a layer of
sparkling water still clinging to its bright orange surface.  Long green leaves
dangle from one end, a stark contrast in colour to the rest of it.  
~
#2771
small piece meat~
a small piece of meat~
A small piece of meat lies rotting here.~
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19 0 a 0
12 0 0 0
1 5 0 0
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small piece meat~
   This small piece of red meat is not the most appetizing in appearance, but is
probably quite nourishing nonetheless.  
~
#2772
scarlet fire dress~
a scarlet dress of fire~
A scarlet dress lies here, wreathed in flame.~
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11 dgq ad 0
0 0 0 0
1 500 0 0
T 2780
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scarlet fire dress~
   This blazing gown has been wrought by some powerful magic out of raging
scarlet flame.  Shimmering with intense heat and energy, the tongues of fire
dance frantically through the magical fabric as though seeking escape.  The
delicate shoulder straps are made of glittering rubies linked with gold, the
gems glowing with firelight as the dress crackles and burns.  
~
A
18 2
#2773
crystal delicate nymph ring~
a crystal nymph ring~
A delicate crystal ring lies here.~
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11 q ab g
0 0 0 0
1 300 0 0
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crystal delicate nymph ring~
   This delicate ring is made of pure flowing crystal, carved into the tiny form
of a naked ice nymph, slender arms and legs curled around to grasp the wearer's
finger.  Its tiny face has a tranquil expression, two aquamarine gems glowing as
eyes, softly illuminating the rest of her smoothly feminine features.
~
A
24 2
#2774
folded note~
a folded note~
A folded note lies dropped here.~

Ah, I have a small task for you faithful one.

No doubt you know of the Dynar scum that came here to kill me. Well, as 
expected he was of no match against my protector. Unfortunately, the 
wretched creature had a powerful weapon with him, infused with Dynar 
magic. It has utterly overcome my protector, poisoned him beyond the point 
of return, and although he remains loyal to me I cannot have an item of such 
power in the hands of one so corrupted.

He no doubt knows this himself, for he has hidden himself away with the help 
of those worthless memlins. They call him the toothy one, and I have finally 
found the door to his hideout, although he has actually invoked some Dynar 
magic to keep me out.

In any case, if I cannot break in, I shall make certain he never gets out. This
is where your task comes in.

Go into the heart of the mines, there in a niche to the east you will find a
group of memlins digging at the southern wall. This is where the hidden 
ivorydoor lies, and no doubt they will have had no success at breaking 
through.

It is of no matter as I have acquired the key, which you should have received
along with this note. Your job now is simply to dispose of the memlins
involved however you see fit, and discover if in fact that wretched creature
is even still alive in that self-made tomb.

That is all.

~
16 dq a 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
#2775
glistening obsidian key~
a glistening obsidian key~
A glistening obsidian key lies here.~
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18 cdq a 0
0 0 0 0
1 100 0 0
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glistening obsidian key~
   This dark magical key has been wrought from pure black obsidian, shimmering
as though wet it has a strangely hot surface, as though some invisible fire
warmed it.  
~
#2776
icy mana ring~
an icy mana ring~
An icy ring lies here, glowing faintly.~
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11 0 ab 0
0 0 0 0
1 600 2 0
T 2781
T 2783
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icy mana ring~
   This cool glassy ring has been forged from a silvery metal and interwoven
with blue crystal, the two substances spiralling around each other in a
never-ending circle, a symbol of the flowing of unseen forces.  It looks as
though it may impart some powerful magic unto the wearer if@c used@n.  
~
#2777
Goethite staff flame fire~
a Goethite staff alight with flame~
A Goethite staff lies here, topped with flickering fire.~
$n caresses the flame of $s staff, unleashing its full fury upon you.
~
4 cdgq ao 0
18 20 20 26
2 1 2 0
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Goethite staff flame fire~
   This spiralling glossy staff has been carved and polished from pure Goethite
crystal.  Black as night and warm to the touch, its slender rod forms into an
oval platform upon which a fire elemental dances.  Blazing with fury and power,
the tiny creature sparks with almost unnatural energy, its frenzied movements
sending wisps of smoke into the air.  
~
#2778
test object~
test object to purge corpse~
A test object lies here.~
~
12 0 a 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
T 2784
#2779
Goethite staff flame fire~
a Goethite staff alight with flame~
A Goethite staff lies here, topped with flickering fire.~
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4 0 a 0
18 5 5 26
2 2 0 0
T 2789
T 2793
T 2796
T 2787
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Goethite staff flame fire~
   This spiralling glossy staff has been carved and polished from pure Goethite
crystal.  Black as night and warm to the touch, its slender rod forms into an
oval platform upon which a fire elemental dances.  Blazing with fury and power,
the tiny creature sparks with almost unnatural energy, its frenzied movements
sending wisps of smoke into the air.  
~
#2780
test ash arrow~
an ash arrow~
An ash arrow is lying here.~
~
0 0 a 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
#2781
test silver arrow~
a silver arrow~
A silver arrow is lying here.~
~
0 0 a 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
#2782
poison arrow~
a poison arrow~
A arrow lies here, tipped with poison.~
~
0 0 a 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
#2783
birthday cake~
a birthday cake~
A birthday cake stands here, flickering with candles.~
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19 0 a 0
24 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
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birthday cake~
   This birthday cake is Detta's, created on August 5th, to commemorate her last
ever day of being 22 years old.  *breaks down and sobs about not being old*
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