#AREADATA Name { 5-10} The Ziggurat~ Builders Sarbadon~ VNUMs 24000 24099 Security 100 Recall 1 Flags 256 Version 107 Creator Sarbadon~ Llevel 0 Ulevel 0 Music u6_creat.mid V=50 L=1 P=50 T=Background~ End #MOBILES #24000 Zarea~ Zarea~ Zarea stands here waiting to sell you something. ~ ~ 524355 50332160 16 133376 0 0 S 110 1 220 220 1000 1000d0+0 0d0+0 1100 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 >all_greet_prog 100~ if ispc($n) say Hello there! endif ~ | #24001 sparrow~ a sparrow~ A sparrow is flapping around in the tree. ~ This is just another bird flying around in the tree. You are tempted to kill it and will more than likely succeed. ~ 3 0 0 0 0 0 S 3 1 6 6 10 10d0+0 0d0+0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24002 sparrow~ a sparrow~ A sparrow is flapping around in the tree. ~ This is just another bird flying around in the tree. You are tempted to kill it and will more than likely succeed. ~ 3 0 0 0 0 0 S 3 1 6 6 10 10d0+0 0d0+0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24003 chipmunk~ A small chipmunk~ A small chipmunk scurries about here. ~ ~ 1 0 0 0 0 0 S 2 1 4 4 10 10d0+0 0d0+0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24004 chipmunk~ A small chipmunk~ A small chipmunk scurries about here. ~ ~ 1 0 0 0 0 0 S 2 1 4 4 10 10d0+0 0d0+0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24005 chipmunk~ A small chipmunk~ A small chipmunk scurries about here. ~ ~ 1 0 0 0 0 0 S 2 1 4 4 10 10d0+0 0d0+0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24006 chipmunk~ A small chipmunk~ A small chipmunk scurries about here. ~ ~ 1 0 0 0 0 0 S 2 1 4 4 10 10d0+0 0d0+0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24007 squirrel~ a squirrel~ A squirrel is wandering around gathering nuts. ~ ~ 1 0 0 0 0 0 S 4 1 8 8 15 15d0+0 0d0+0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24008 squirrel~ a squirrel~ A squirrel is wandering around gathering nuts. ~ ~ 1 0 0 0 0 0 S 4 1 8 8 15 15d0+0 0d0+0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24009 a squirrel~ a squirrel~ A squirrel is wandering around gathering nuts. ~ ~ 1 0 0 0 0 0 S 4 1 8 8 15 15d0+0 0d0+0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24010 squirrel~ a squirrel~ A squirrel is wandering around gathering nuts. ~ ~ 1 0 0 0 0 0 S 4 1 8 8 15 15d0+0 0d0+0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24011 fish~ A fish~ A fish is here swimming close to the surface. ~ It's a fish alright! ~ 3 0 0 0 0 0 S 4 1 8 8 20 20d0+0 0d0+0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24012 fish~ A fish~ A fish is here swimming close to the surface. ~ It's a fish alright! ~ 3 0 0 0 0 0 S 4 1 8 8 20 20d0+0 0d0+0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24013 fish~ A fish~ A fish is here swimming close to the surface. ~ It's a fish alright! ~ 3 0 0 0 0 0 S 4 1 8 8 20 20d0+0 0d0+0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24014 fish~ A fish~ A fish is here swimming close to the surface. ~ It's a fish alright! ~ 3 0 0 0 0 0 S 4 1 8 8 20 20d0+0 0d0+0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24015 duck~ A duck~ A duck is here resting in the water. ~ It's a duck alright! ~ 1 0 0 0 0 0 S 4 1 8 8 20 20d0+0 0d0+0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24016 duck~ A duck~ A duck is here resting in the water. ~ It's a duck alright! ~ 1 0 0 0 0 0 S 4 1 8 8 20 20d0+0 0d0+0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24017 sparrow~ a sparrow~ A sparrow is flapping around in the tree. ~ This is just another bird flying around in the tree. You are tempted to kill it and will more than likely succeed. ~ 3 0 0 0 0 0 S 3 1 6 6 10 10d0+0 0d0+0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24018 sparrow~ a sparrow~ A sparrow is flapping around in the tree. ~ This is just another bird flying around in the tree. You are tempted to kill it and will more than likely succeed. ~ 3 0 0 0 0 0 S 3 1 6 6 10 10d0+0 0d0+0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24019 sparrow~ a sparrow~ A sparrow is flapping around in the tree. ~ This is just another bird flying around in the tree. You are tempted to kill it and will more than likely succeed. ~ 3 0 0 0 0 0 S 3 1 6 6 10 10d0+0 0d0+0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24020 sparrow~ a sparrow~ A sparrow is flapping around in the tree. ~ This is just another bird flying around in the tree. You are tempted to kill it and will more than likely succeed. ~ 3 0 0 0 0 0 S 3 1 6 6 10 10d0+0 0d0+0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24021 Healer~ the healer~ The Healer stands here waiting to mend your wounds. ~ ~ 75 50331648 16 133376 2 0 S 130 1 260 260 20000 20000d0+0 0d0+0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 >speech_prog heal~ if level($n) < 6 tell $n Ahhh, you are still low of level... tell $n For this reason, I shall grant you extended help. c 'healing hands' $n endif ~ >all_greet_prog 100~ if level($n) < 6 say You are still young. say Say heal in order to receive some help. say If you are need of more information about say this mud, try the homepage at say http://members.rogers.com/stormgate endif ~ | #24022 Sencil~ sencil~ Sencil stands here waiting to train you. ~ ~ 579 33555080 16 0 0 0 S 110 1 220 220 20000 20000d0+0 0d0+0 1100 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 >greet_prog 100~ if ispc($n) grin $n say So you've come to train with me? endif ~ | #24023 Cyntro~ Cyntro~ Cyntro stands here waiting to practice your spells and skills. ~ ~ 1091 33555080 16 0 0 0 S 110 1 220 220 0 2750d0+0 0d0+0 1100 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 >greet_prog 100~ if ispc($n) say Welcome $n. say I can take care of all of your practicing needs. endif ~ | #24024 Azier~ Azier~ Azier sits here waiting to teach you some new languages. ~ ~ 589891 33555080 16 0 0 0 S 110 1 220 220 20000 30000d0+0 0d0+0 1100 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 >greet_prog 100~ if ispc($n) ,nods silently. say I can teach you the tongues and whispers of the world. say Learning them will get you far, out there. endif ~ | #24025 Altren~ Altren~ Altren stands here waiting to take your order. ~ ~ 3 33554568 0 0 0 0 S 106 1 212 212 20000 20000d0+0 0d0+0 1060 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #24026 Newbie Helper~ Newbie Helper~ Newbie Helper ~ ~ 3 251674816 65568 147456 0 0 S 106 1 212 212 20000 20000d0+0 0d0+0 1060 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 >greet_prog 100~ Greetings! Welcome to Stonegate! ~ >act_prog ~ mpoload 156 give book ($n) ~ >greet_prog 100~ say Greetings! Welcome to Stonegate! mpoload 156 give book $n ~ | #24027 liar little~ the little liar~ A little liar runs about the cathedral. ~ This kid LIES! ~ 65 0 0 0 0 -250 S 5 1 10 10 30 350d0+0 0d0+1000 50 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 >rand_prog 6~ gasp 'I didn't do it! 'I swear! ,giggles behind his hands. ~ >rand_prog 4~ 'I told you I didn't do it! ,tries to run away. ~ | #24028 Liar~ the little liar~ A little liar runs about the cathedral. ~ This kid LIES! ~ 1 0 0 0 0 0 S 5 1 10 10 30 30d0+0 0d0+1000 50 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 #24029 short worshipper~ the worshipper~ A worshipper of the cathedral prays here. ~ A short man, this worshipper seems like he is kneeling but he is standing. ~ 65 0 0 0 0 250 S 6 1 12 12 50 39d0+0 0d0+1000 60 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 #24030 worshipper~ the worshipper~ A worshipper of the cathedral prays here. ~ A young man with a chaste disposition, this worshipper prays to the high heavens in hopes of eternal life. ~ 65 0 0 0 0 250 S 6 1 12 12 50 390d0+0 0d0+1000 60 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 >rand_prog 5~ ,makes the sign of the cross. ~ >rand_prog 5~ ,bows his head low and prays. ~ | #24031 Kaltinerak~ Kaltinerak~ Kaltinerak stands here guarding the ziggurat. ~ This massive human towers above any mortal. He exudes confidence. ~ 524355 301989888 32784 139264 2 0 S 106 1 212 212 20000 20000d0+0 0d0+106000 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 #0 #OBJECTS #24000 breastplate plate evisceration~ the breastplate of Evisceration~ A grungy looking breastplate~ ~ 9 64 0 0 0 9 1 100 100 0~ 0~ 0~ 0~ 2 8 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 #24001 box~ donation Box~ A box has been left here for donations.~ ~ 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 50~ 0~ 0~ 0~ 100000000 1 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 #24002 Fountain~ fountain~ A huge marble fountain sprays clear water into the air.~ ~ 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 0~ 0~ 0~ 0~ 1000 1000 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 #24003 duck roasted~ a roasted duck~ A roasted duck gleams with melted butter.~ ~ 19 0 0 0 0 1 1 100 100 25~ 0~ 0~ 0~ 1 4 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 #24004 A fruit salad~ A fruit salad~ A fruit salad~ ~ 19 0 0 0 0 1 1 100 100 50~ 0~ 0~ 0~ 1 1 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 #24005 torch~ a torch~ A torch burns brightly here.~ ~ 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 100 100 0~ 0~ 10~ 0~ 1 1 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 #24006 bag~ a bag~ A bag lies here on the ground.~ ~ 15 0 0 0 0 16385 1 100 100 30~ 0~ 0~ 0~ 1 1 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 #24007 canteen lemonade~ a canteen~ A canteen is here.~ ~ 17 0 0 0 0 1 1 100 100 50~ 50~ 6~ 0~ 1 1 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 #24009 scroll recall~ a scroll of recall~ A scroll lies here.~ ~ 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 100 100 10~ word of recall~ reserved~ reserved~ 1 4 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 #24010 Iron Dagger~ an iron dagger~ An iron dagger has been left behind.~ ~ 5 0 0 0 0 8193 1 100 100 0~ 0~ 0~ 11~ 1 8 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 A 18 2 A 19 2 #24011 Iron Ring~ an iron ring~ An iron ring has been left behind.~ ~ 9 0 0 0 0 3 1 100 100 0~ 0~ 0~ 0~ 1 8 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 #24012 Iron Leggings~ iron leggings~ A pair of iron leggings has been left behind.~ ~ 9 0 0 0 0 33 1 100 100 0~ 0~ 0~ 0~ 1 8 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 #24013 Cloth Sleeves~ cloth sleeves~ A pair of cloth sleeves has been left behind.~ ~ 9 0 0 0 0 257 1 100 100 0~ 0~ 0~ 0~ 1 8 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 A 13 3 #24014 Iron Bracer~ an iron bracer~ An iron bracer has been left behind.~ ~ 9 0 0 0 0 4097 1 100 100 0~ 0~ 0~ 0~ 1 8 0 0 0 reserved~ 0 0 0 0 0 #0 #ROOMDATA #24000 A Massive Obsidian Ziggurat~ ~ ~ As you travel off the main path, you come across a vestiginous black ziggurat. This enormous step pyramid rises to three times the height of the surrounding trees. Broad steps lead east and up to an arching entrance approximately twenty feet above the ground. ~ 0 402436 0 Rd 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24001 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 17135 S #24001 The Main Foyer of the Ziggurat~ ~ ~ The walls and ceiling are made of solid black marble, while the floor is covered with a highly decorated rug. Three small candle stands provide a dim illumination to the foyer, and seem to burn with a magical fire as none of the candles are spent. A hallway leads north, and a cathedral is to the east. ~ 0 12 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24013 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24002 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24000 S #24002 The Hallway to the Cathedral~ ~ ~ Fine woven tapestries hang freely upon the cold black marble walls of the cathedral. Each of the intricate specimens contain a scene of some religious significance. Just below, resting upon a table of three legs, are a multitude of burning candles. The light shed by the slender wax is enough to illuminate the entire hall. ~ 0 8 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24003 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24005 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24004 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24001 S #24003 In an Aisle Behind Some Wooden Pews~ ~ ~ An aisle way here runs from the south directly behind a set of finely carved pews. Small niches hae been cut into the walls here and within each is a small golden figure. The figure holds out its hands, clasping them together as if it is performing an act of prayer. ~ 0 8 0 Rd 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24002 S #24004 In an Aisle Behind Some Wooden Pews~ ~ ~ An aisle way here runs from the north directly behind a set of finely carved pews. Small niches hae been cut into the walls here and within each is a small golden figure. The figure holds out its hands, clasping them together as if it is performing an act of prayer. To the south is a small corridor. ~ 0 8 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24002 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24009 S #24005 The Center Aisle of the Cathedral~ ~ ~ All around you, are many rows of pews, each uniquely carved from black marble. Large stained glass windows rise high above the pews. Around the windows of brilliant glass are ropes of silver, forming a spectacular frame. You can see a multitude of dazzling rainbows filtering their way through these fine works of art. Pews are to your north and south, while the alter is directly east. ~ 0 8 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24007 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24006 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24008 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24002 S #24006 At the Altar of Manipulation~ ~ ~ You stand at the main altar of the Cathedral. Black stone columns rise up over you, and you hear the quiet chanting of worshippers at prayer. The altar is plain and black, and you see no statues or holy symbols that might give a hint as to whom the worshippers are actually praying to. Truly, this ziggurat is mysterious indeed. ~ 0 12 0 Rd 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24005 S #24007 In a Row of Wooden Pews~ ~ ~ Large and slender benches have been erected here, each cushioned with a thin pillow of goose down. The marble pews contain depictions of some religious significance. The back of the pew in front of you contains a small shelf for holding scriptures. Upon the shelf are a few pieces of paper, and a bottle of scribing ink. ~ 0 8 0 Rd 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24005 S #24008 In a Row of Wooden Pews~ ~ ~ Large and slender benches have been erected here, each cushioned with a thin pillow of goose down. The marble pews contain depictions of some religious significance. The back of the pew in front of you contains a small shelf for holding scriptures. Upon the shelf are a few pieces of paper, and a bottle of scribing ink. ~ 0 8 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24005 S #24009 The Corridor of Confession Booths~ ~ ~ Torches flutter furiously against the walls of cold black marble which make up this narrow corridor. You can see a magnificant display of colors dancing in from the north. The floor is covered with a purple rug that continues to the east. Directly south of you is a small confession booth. ~ 0 8 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24004 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24011 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24010 S #24010 In a Confession Booth~ ~ ~ This is a small wooden chamber, barely space enough for one human. A quick spin around reveals nothing more than a solemn wooden bench built into the side of an intricaltly carved panel. A window of mesh sits center in the wooden panel through which nothing can be seen. ~ 0 13 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24009 S #24011 The Corridor of Confession Booths~ ~ ~ Torches flutter furiously against the walls of cold black marble which make up this narrow corridor. The floor is covered with a purple rug that continues to the west. Directly south of you is a small confession booth. ~ 0 8 0 Rd 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24012 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24009 S #24012 In a Confession Booth~ ~ ~ This is a small wooden chamber, barely space enough for one human. A quick spin around reveals nothing more than a solemn wooden bench built into the side of an intricaltly carved panel. A window of mesh sits center in the wooden panel through which nothing can be seen. ~ 0 13 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24011 S #24013 A Peaceful Hall~ ~ ~ This hallway, which extends northward, is about thirty feet long. The walls and ceiling are solid black marble, while the floor is covered with a highly decorated rug running the halls entire length. Twelve small candle stands provide a dim illumination to the hall, and seem to burn with a magical fire as none of the candles are spent. The hallway continues north of here, and the foyer is to the south. ~ 0 8 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24014 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24001 S #24014 A Bend in a Peaceful Hall~ ~ ~ Reaching the bend in the hallway, which extends to the east and south, you notice the marble walls contain no windows. All the light in the hall comes from that of twelve small candle stands. The highly decorated rug continues in each direction. ~ 0 8 0 Rd 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24015 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24013 S #24015 A Peaceful Hall~ ~ ~ This hallway, which extends from the west, is about fifteen feet long. The walls and ceiling are solid black marble, while the floor is covered with a highly decorated rug running the halls entire length. Twelve small candle stands provide a dim illumination to the hall, and seem to burn with a magical fire as none of the candles are spent. The hallway continues to the east, and to the west where it makes a slight bend. ~ 0 8 0 Rd 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24016 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24014 S #24016 The Entrance to the Training Academy~ ~ ~ Two stone gargoyle sentinels flank the entry way to the academy. Light from a nearby candle dances off the reflection of the polished marble floor. Intricate marble pillars reach some seventy feet to the painted ceiling. You can see a healer inside the academy to the EAST. ~ 0 8 0 Rd 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24017 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24015 S #24017 Within the Training Academy~ ~ ~ Oak and marble furniture is precisely placed so as to enhance the rooms decor. On one wall is a huge oval mirror framed in silver leaf. Hanging from the ceiling is an elaborate chandelier. The candles of the chandelier are of a blood red hue, and completely illuminate the room. The room has a huge black mantle, upon which are many books. To the north is the chamber of training, while to the south is the chamber of practicing. Type HEAL to see what spells Healer has to offer for you. ~ 0 2499592 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24020 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24018 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24019 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24016 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 24021 S #24018 The Bazaar~ ~ ~ This open area, probably about fifty feet square, lies between the supply store and the restaurant of the ziggurat. A huge fountain sits here, sprouting water upwards into the air, forming elegent patterns that dazzle the mind. The training academy is to the west, the supply store to the north, a fine restaurant to the south, and the east leads to a roughly carved tunnel. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24022 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24025 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24023 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24017 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 24024 S #24019 Cyntro's Practicing Chamber~ ~ ~ The air is thick and humid due to the sweat of everyone in training. Along the walls are many candles burning brightly. Clashing steel and strenuous grunts can be heard echoing off the cold marble walls. The glow from the candles cast human like shadows which engage each other in combat. Along the floor are weapons of training, wooden swords and daggers made of straw. Type PRACTICE to see what skills/spells you can learn. ~ 0 1032 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24017 S #24020 Sencil's Training Chamber~ ~ ~ This high circular chamber is almost fifty feet around in diameter and twenty feet high. A mammoth rug covers the floor here, decorated with thousands of unique and wild designs. A dozen or more ornate candle stands line the walls here, spraying the room with hundreds of tiny flames. The ceiling is covered with designs and symbols, resembling the night sky in many respects. The training academy is to the south. Type TRAIN to see a list of attributes you can increase. ~ 0 1032 0 Rd 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24017 S #24021 Azier's Foriegn Language Chamber~ ~ ~ This is the room of learning new languages, and Azier is the master of all of them. A quick inspection of the room reveals many mystical sights. There is a yellow mist which blankets the marble floor, spouting mysteriously from a mouse hole in the wall. Flashes of light and fiery sparks emerge from behind the book cases. A quick glance at the ceiling reveals a startling collection of human skulls. The sockets of each of these ancestral beings gleam with a supernatural presence of knowledge. An old and withered looking figure rests behind the desk. Type LEARN to see how much it costs to learn a new language. ~ 0 1032 0 Rd 0 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 24017 S #24022 Zarea's Bargain Supplies and Scrolls~ ~ ~ This sizable store contains several tables and shelves that hold literally thousands of different and obscure goods. Only a few of these items would be worth anything, as most of them just look like a huge collection of oddities from many far off lands. The thick smells of incense fill the air with a strong odor, giving the shop a mysterious appearance. The candlelight illuminating this room flickers and dances in the slight breezes coming from the bazaar. Type LIST to see what you supplies or scrolls you can buy. ~ 0 2098184 0 Rd 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24018 S #24023 Altren's Tavern~ ~ ~ Dozens of large tables fill this fine tavern, which is decorated with plants and assorted artwork. Music is being played nearby, and the aroma of incense sits heavily upon the air. You notice the accommodations here are excellent, and the food is delicious as well. Type LIST to see what you can buy to eat. ~ 0 1032 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24018 S #24024 Within the Sacrificial Chamber~ ~ ~ Burning in the center of this room is a massive pit filled with the corpses of many Methidoral residents. The pit is lined with femurs, skulls, and other human bones. A thick cloud of black stench rise forth from the hot coals of the pit. Stacked into one corner are bodies waiting to be cremated. A donation box sits askew from the pit. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 24018 S #24025 Tunnel Leading Outside~ ~ ~ This roughly carved out tunnel is about twenty feet in diameter and approximately seven feet high. There are two exits to the tunnel. The one east leads to the outside and the one west to the bazaar. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24026 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24018 S #24026 Behind the Ziggurat~ ~ ~ You now stand behind the vestiginous black ziggurat. This enourmous step pyramid rises to three times the height of the surrounding trees. A wide path leads to the south where a beautiful park rests. To the west is the small tunnel back into the ziggurat. ~ 0 4 0 Rd 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24027 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24025 S #24027 Entrance to the Park~ ~ ~ This wide walkway passes through an open gate about fifteen feet wide, probably intented to keep the animals in the park from wandering out into the rest of the city. The pathway is grass covered, starting at the base of the ziggurat and running straight through the park, where a single willow tree can be seen off in the distance to the south. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24026 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24029 S #24028 Atop the Massive Ziggurat~ ~ ~ You are standing on a cloud-shrouded platform at the top of what appears to be a huge ziggurat towering high above the ground. It seems strangely dark and misty here, and strange sounds echo through the gloom. Strange images seem to hover at the corner of your eyes, and it seems almost as if otherworldly creatures lurked around you, just beyond your range of vision. The only way you can go is down. As you stand here, wondering what you should do, a hysteric laugh echoes through the air. ~ 0 4 0 Rd 0 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 24048 S #24029 Center of the Park~ ~ ~ This beautiful park extends at least a hundred feet in both directoins, filled with tall trees and lush grass. A place of natural beauty, it is kept pristine, cleaned regularly of of trash and other debris. The air here seems more fresh and clean than you have ever imagined possible. The park continues to the east, west, and south. The park entrance is immediately to the north. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24027 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24032 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24035 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24030 S #24030 Western Path Through the Park~ ~ ~ A small pathway winds it's way through the park here, continuing to east, west, and south. The refreshing smells of flowers drift along on the air, bringing a sense of peace and calm to the area. The path continues to the west, and a shaded area can be to the south. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24029 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24034 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24031 S #24031 Western Tip of the Park~ ~ ~ A small pathway winds it's way through the park from the east here. The refreshing smells of flowers drift along on the air, bringing a sense of peace and calm to the area. You have reached the western tip of the park, and you can see the massive ziggurat in the distance to the west. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24030 S #24032 Eastern Path Through a Park~ ~ ~ A small pathway winds it's way through the park here, continuing to east, west, and south. The refreshing smells of flowers drift along on the air, bringing a sense of peace and calm to the area. The path continues to the east, and a shaded area can be seen to the south. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24033 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24036 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24029 S #24033 Eastern Tip of the Park~ ~ ~ A small pathway winds it's way through the park from the west here. The refreshing smells of flowers drift along on the air, bringing a sense of peace and calm to the area. You have reached the eastern tip of the park. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24032 S #24034 Shady Path Through the Park~ ~ ~ Hundreds of thin drooping branches of a huge willow tree blanket the pathway through here, almost completely enclosing the area. The air is fresh and filled with the smells of flowers and grass, giving the entire area a very relaxing atmosphere. The path continues to the north and east of here. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24030 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24035 S #24035 Center of the Park~ ~ ~ This beautiful park extends at least a hundred feet in all directions, filled with tall trees and lush grass. This place of natural beauty is kept pristine, cleaned regularly of trash and other debris. The air here even seems more fresh and clean than you could ever imagine. The park continues to the north, east, and west, while to the south is a huge tree. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24029 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24036 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24037 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24034 S #24036 Shady Path Through the Park~ ~ ~ Hundreds of thin drooping branches of a huge willow tree blanket the pathway through here, almost completely enclosing the area. The air is fresh and filled with the smells of flowers and grass, giving the entire area a very relaxing atmosphere. The path continues to the north and west of here. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24032 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24035 S #24037 Base of a Huge Willow Tree~ ~ ~ A small pathway of fallen leaves winds it's way through the park here, continuing to the north. The refreshing smells of flowers drift along the air, bringing a sense of peace and calm to the area. The base of a huge willow tree is directly in front of you. To the south is a small pond. ~ 0 4 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24035 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24044 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 24038 S #24038 In the Willow Tree~ ~ ~ The sounds of many animals can be heard here in this wind chime of life. The leaves here are covered a light coating of dew. A breeze blows through the tree, making it rattle the leaves all around. The air around here is fresh and crisp. The tree continues upwards. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 24040 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 24037 S #24039 Top of a Willow Tree~ ~ ~ The view from this height is stunning. The park, a hundred feet below, looks somewhat small from this distance up. The wind blows softly through the tree, making a gentle swishing sound among the leaves, and sending their relaxing fragrance through the air. The base of the tree is far below here. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 24041 S #24040 In the Willow Tree~ ~ ~ The sounds of many animals can be heard here in this wind chime of life. The leaves here are covered a light coating of dew. A breeze blows through the tree, making it rattle the leaves all around. The air around here is fresh and crisp. The center of the tree is directly above you. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 24041 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 24038 S #24041 In the Willow Tree~ ~ ~ The sounds of many animals can be heard here in this wind chime of life. The leaves here are covered a light coating of dew. A breeze blows through the tree, making it rattle the leaves all around. The air around here is fresh and crisp. Branches continue to the east and west, while the top of the tree is directly above you. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24042 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24043 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 24039 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 24040 S #24042 Branches of the Willow Tree~ ~ ~ The sounds of many animals can be heard here in this wind chime of life. The leaves here are covered a light coating of dew. A breeze blows through the tree, making it rattle the leaves all around. The air around here is fresh and crisp. To the west is the center of the tree. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24041 S #24043 Branches of the Willow Tree~ ~ ~ The sounds of many animals can be heard here in this wind chime of life. The leaves here are covered a light coating of dew. A breeze blows through the tree, making it rattle the leaves all around. The air around here is fresh and crisp. To the east is the center of the tree. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24041 S #24044 A Shallow Pond~ ~ ~ This shallow pond is about fifty feet around in diameter, filled with clear inviting waters, clean enough to drink from. The air here is clean and crisp, filled with the smells of grass and trees and flowers, all very relaxing. The pond is near the base of a huge willow tree. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24037 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24046 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24045 S #24045 A Shallow Pond~ ~ ~ This shallow pond is about fifty feet around in diameter, filled with clear inviting waters, clean enough to drink from. The air here is clean and crisp, filled with the smells of grass and trees and flowers, all very relaxing. The pond is near the base of a huge willow tree. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24044 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 24047 S #24046 A Shallow Pond~ ~ ~ This shallow pond is about fifty feet around in diameter, filled with clear inviting waters, clean enough to drink from. The air here is clean and crisp, filled with the smells of grass and trees and flowers, all very relaxing. The pond is near the base of a huge willow tree. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24044 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 24047 S #24047 A Shallow Pond~ ~ ~ This shallow pond is about fifty feet around in diameter, filled with clear inviting waters, clean enough to drink from. The air here is clean and crisp, filled with the smells of grass and trees and flowers, all very relaxing. The pond is near the base of a huge willow tree. ~ 0 0 0 Rd 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 24045 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 24046 S #24048 Room of the Newbie Helper~ ~ ~ Now you have been given a Book of Knowledge. If you are new to the mud, this book will aid you in your travels. The staircase continues downward, where you can hear the voices of many people. That hysteric laughter continues through the air, but much less irritating. ~ 0 1024 0 Rd 0 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 24017 S #24077 LMD Description~ ~ ~ Regardless of whether you are part of it, or fear it, this Religion of Lies, Manipulation, and Deceit, you must admint that it's intensity and prolific output are quite admirable. This Religion is a ceasless fount of challenging new ideas that continues to push the limits of every medium in which it encounters. Though the Diety, Sarbadon, is often shadowed by others on the MUD, he is an excellent God who often reveals a laser-sharp wit and well-honed mind while leading his followers to their greatest potential. If you choose this mud, may it be well to you. ~ 0 4 0 Rd 0 S #24078 The Beginning of a Lie~ ~ ~ Welcome to Stormgate! If you have any questions, use the chat channel to express yourself. 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