#30800 {CForeboding Gate{n~ {MThe warm cloak of night envelops the sun and stars. There is grass in this town, but dry and lavender. Foreboding cliffs rise from the earth, surrounding the barren, forsaken town. They lift themselves to the velvet black sky, wounding it and leaving only the scar of the scarlet moon to light the way. An immense black gate erupts from the ground, its iron fangs barring entrance to the torched city. ~ ~ 9 0 E fangs~ {D Tall, iron rods once protecting the city from intruders now protect the realm from the horrors contained within it. {n ~ E gate~ {D Tall, iron rods once protecting the city from intruders now protect the realm from the horrors contained within it. {n ~ E moon~ {r The moon glows with a deep red life, and casts an unearthly hue over the city. {n ~ E grass~ {m The strange terrain is a product of the years of darkness and death. {n ~ E cliffs~ {D The mountainous terrain surrounds this once prosperous city. The cliffs had housed famed temples of ancient heros. ~ D0 A barren field stretches beyond the gate. ~ gate~ 33 30800 30804 D1 A towering wall lies in the distance. ~ ~ 0 0 30802 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 14302 D3 A towering wall lies in the distance. ~ ~ 0 0 30801 S #30801 {CScorched Wasteland{n~ {m A massive stone wall rises from the ground. Dried, crusted blood marks the stone, faintly outlining forgotten wounds. Deadly iron spears decorate the top of the wall, inviting death to the living that dare to cross. The wall continues around the perimeter of the wasted city with the only entrance lying to the east. {n ~ ~ 9 0 E walls~ {m With a heavy sigh of defeat, you realize that the only entrance to the city is to the west. {n ~ E perimiter~ {m With a heavy sigh of defeat, you realize that the only entrance to the city is to the west. {n ~ E spears~ {D Rotting, impaled corpses lie atop some of the sharp iron rods. {n ~ E iron~ {D Rotting, impaled corpses lie atop some of the sharp iron rods. {n ~ E stones~ {r Small patches of dried blood are still caked between the stones. {n ~ E blood~ {r A thick splotch of dried blood roughly the shape of a human hand is imprinted on the stone. A second equally dry patch of blood runs down the wall and to the ground. {n ~ D1 ~ ~ 0 0 30800 S #30802 {CScorched Wasteland{n~ {m A massive stone wall rises from the ground. Dried, crusted blood marks the stone, faintly outlining forgotten wounds. Deadly iron spears decorate the top of the wall, inviting death to the living that dare to cross. The wall continues around the perimeter of the wasted city with the only entrance lying to the west. {n ~ ~ 9 0 E walls~ {m With a heavy sigh of defeat, you realize that the only entrance to the city is to the west. {n ~ E perimiter~ {m With a heavy sigh of defeat, you realize that the only entrance to the city is to the west. {n ~ E spears~ {D Rotting, impaled corpses lie atop some of the sharp iron rods. {n ~ E iron~ {D Rotting, impaled corpses lie atop some of the sharp iron rods. {n ~ E stone~ {r Small patches of dried blood are still caked between the stones. {n ~ E blood~ {r A thick splotch of dried blood roughly the shape of a human hand is imprinted on the stone. A second equally dry patch of blood runs down the wall and to the ground. {n ~ D3 ~ ~ 0 0 30800 S #30803 {CA Barren Field{n~ {m Dried bushes extend their wicked arms up the stone wall encircling the city, digging their thorned fingers deep within the blood stained stones. A crisp lavender grass swims across the dead, sterile earth, drawing what life remains from the barren soil. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E grass~ {m The strange terrain is a product of the years of darkness and death. {n ~ E cliffs~ {D The mountainous terrain surrounds this once prosperous city. The cliffs had housed famed temples of ancient heros. ~ E stones~ {r Small patches of dried blood are still caked between the stones. {n ~ E bushes~ {B The branches of the bushes seem to claw at cracks between the stones, searching for a way out. {n ~ D0 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30806 D1 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30804 S #30804 {CA Barren Field{n~ {m The lavender grass crackles with each footstep. Despite the deathly quiet, the dry, crisp wind seems to call from a distance, echoing just beyond the distant cliffs. The wind extends its icy fingers and caresses the earth. A howl crescendos far in the distance before remitting to a hushed, agonized groan. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E grass~ {m The strange terrain is a product of the years of darkness and death. {n ~ E cliffs~ {D The mountainous terrain surrounds this once prosperous city. The cliffs had housed famed temples of ancient heros. ~ D0 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30807 D1 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30805 D2 You briefly consider leaving through the southern gate. ~ gate~ 33 -1 30800 D3 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30803 S #30805 {CA Barren Field{n~ {m Dried bushes extend their wicked arms up the stone wall encircling the city, digging their thorned fingers deep within the blood stained stones. A crisp lavender grass swims across the dead, sterile earth, drawing what life remains from the barren soil. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E bushes~ {B The branches of the bushes seem to claw at cracks between the stones, searching for a way out. {n ~ E stone~ {r Small patches of dried blood are still caked between the stones. {n ~ D0 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30808 D3 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30804 S #30806 {CA Barren Field{n~ {m Dried bushes extend their wicked arms up the stone wall encircling the city, digging their thorned fingers deep within the blood stained stones. The lavender grass crackles with each footstep, sucking the last living breath from the sterile earth. Despite the deathly quiet, the dry, crisp wind seems to call from a distance, echoing just beyond the distant cliffs. The icy wind curls its fingers about the barren earth and screams to a fevered pitch before dropping to a steadily pulsing whisper. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E grass~ {m The strange terrain is a product of the years of darkness and death. {n ~ E stones~ {r Small patches of dried blood are still caked between the stones. {n ~ E bushes~ {B The branches of the bushes seem to claw at cracks between the stones, searching for a way out. {n ~ D1 ~ ~ 0 0 30807 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 30803 S #30807 {CA Barren Field{n~ {m The red moonlight bleeds across the obsidian sky and trickles slowly across the ground, feeding the dry earth with a renewed vitality. Crisp, lavender grass crackles underfoot, swimming lavishly in the eternal darkness. The chilling wind opens its arms in an embrace, sweetly beckoning towards the distant cliffs. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E grass~ {m The strange terrain is a product of the years of darkness and death. {n ~ E moon~ {r The moon glows with a deep red life, and casts an unearthly hue over the city. {n ~ D0 A clearing lies to the north. ~ ~ 0 0 30816 D1 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30808 D2 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30804 D3 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30806 S #30808 {CA Barren Field~ {m Dried bushes extend their wicked arms up the stone wall encircling the city, digging their thorned fingers deep within the blood stained stones. The lavender grass crackles with each footstep, sucking the last living breath from the sterile earth. Despite the deathly quiet, the dry, crisp wind seems to call from a distance, echoing just beyond the distant cliffs. The icy wind curls its fingers about the barren earth and screams to a fevered pitch before dropping to a steadily pulsing whisper. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E grass~ {m The strange terrain is a product of the years of darkness and death. {n ~ E bushes~ {B The branches of the bushes seem to claw at cracks between the stones, searching for a way out. {n ~ E stones~ {r Small patches of dried blood are still caked between the stones. {n ~ D2 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30805 D3 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30807 S #30809 {CBefore the Western Cliff{n~ {m A gargantuan cliff splits the brittle earth in half and stretches towards the obsidian sky. The blue rocks of the mountain shimmer a deep purple under the blood red moon. The jagged crags reach towards the town, warning a painful death to any who attempt passage, but a faint trail leading upwards tempts the fates. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E crags~ {B The sharp rocks promise a perilous journey for those that venture up the cliff. {n ~ E rocks~ {B The sharp rocks promise a perilous journey for those that venture up the cliff. {n ~ E trail~ {y The trail does not appear to have been traveled in centuries. It leads up the steep cliff. {n ~ E moon~ {r The moon glows with a deep red life, and casts an unearthly hue over the city. {n ~ E cliffs~ {D The mountainous terrain surrounds this once prosperous city. The cliffs had housed famed temples of ancient heros. {n ~ D1 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30812 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30851 S #30810 {CThe Well{n~ {m The stone wall surrounds the city to the south. To the west, a gargantuan cliff stretches nearly to the moon herself. Grass grows sparsely between the rocks remaining on the ground. The rocks thin, and a crumbling stone well rises from the earth. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E cliff~ {D The mountainous terrain surrounds this once properous city. The cliffs had housed famed temples of ancient heros. {n ~ E grass~ {m The strange terrain is a product of the years of darkness and death. {n ~ E walls~ {D The height of the walls ensures that nothing can enter the city, and that nothing can exit. {n ~ E stone~ {D {D The height of the walls ensures that nothing can enter the city, and that nothing can exit. {n ~ D0 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30812 S #30811 {CA Small home{n~ {m The remains of a small wooden bed stand against the crumbled stone wall. Long, decaying vines creep over its remains. The vines move fluidly and in time with the pulsing sound of the wind. The towering stone wall remains fortified with the most unholy of evils, protecting the city. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E walls~ {D The height of the walls ensures that nothing can enter the city, and that nothing can exit. {n ~ E stone~ {D The height of the walls ensures that nothing can enter the city, and that nothing can exit. {n ~ E stone~ {D The height of the walls ensure that nothing can enter the city, and that nothing can exit. {n ~ E vines~ {D Creeping vines swarm across the ground. {n ~ D2 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30812 S #30812 {CA Barren Field{n~ {m The scarlet light from the slivered moon bleeds freely across the clear, obsidian sky. The dry, barren earth soaks in the light, it's only form of sustenance. The towering stone wall remains fortified with the most unholy of evils, protecting the city in all directions. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E sky~ {D The only light is provided by the red moon. {n ~ E walls~ {D The height of the walls ensures that nothing can enter the city, and that nothing can exit. {n ~ E stone~ {D The height of the walls ensures that nothing can enter the city, and that nothing can exit. {n ~ E moon~ {r The red-tinged light from the moon illuminates the dark sky. {n ~ D0 A small home lies to the north. ~ ~ 0 0 30811 D1 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30815 D2 A small well lies to the south. ~ ~ 0 0 30810 D3 A gargantuan cliff rises in the distance. ~ ~ 0 0 30809 S #30813 {CA Vast Pond{n~ {m The fresh liquid of the peaceful pond laps gently against its banks, the level rising and falling as if breathing of its own. Strange vegetation grows nearby. Mangled stems reach from the black vines. Grotesque flowers bud from the red weeds. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E banks~ {r Grotesquely beautiful flowers bloom on the bank of the pond. {n ~ E vines~ {D Creeping vines swarm across the ground. {n ~ E stems~ {D Creeping vines swarm across the ground. {n ~ E weeds~ {R A new bud stretches upwards on its thin stem. It opens its rough petals to the sky as if a mouth seeking the means to quench its thirst. {n ~ E flowers~ {R A new bud stretches upwards on its thin stem. It opens its rough petals to the sky as if a mouth seeking the means to quench its thirst. {n ~ D0 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30815 S #30814 {CA Humble Home{n~ {m The remains of a small wooden home lie charred and decaying on the cold ground. A bitter wind scatters the loose ash. Ever so slowly, dead branches reach from the shadows and encompass larger objects until they are completely dismantled. Small stones, the remains of a hearth, lie scattered haphazardly on the ground. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E branches~ {y The branches creep over the ground and wind their fingers around another stone, attempting to strangle the life from it. {n ~ E stones~ {y What once was the center of this home lies broken and scattered on the dead earth. {n ~ E hearth~ {y What once was the center of this home lies broken and scattered on the dead earth. {n ~ E ash~ {D The only reminder of what once stood here begins to scatter with the chill wind. {n ~ D2 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30815 S #30815 {CA Barren Field{n~ {m The sterile earth soaks in the light from the scarlet moon and breaths with each gust of the black wind. The red moonlight reflects off the distant crags, giving them a purple hue. The sky is the blackest night, pure untainted darkness. The stillness and silence penetrate living flesh, revitalizing it with a calm and steadily pulsing evil. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E sky~ {D The only light is provided by the red moon. {n ~ E crags~ {m The crags appear gaping mouths with vicious fangs, ready to swallow you whole. {n ~ E moon~ {r The red-tinged light from the moon illuminates the dark sky above and the dried earth below. {n ~ D0 The entrance to a small home lies to the north. ~ ~ 0 0 30814 D1 A clearing lies to the east. ~ ~ 0 0 30816 D2 A serene pond reflects the moonlight. ~ ~ 0 0 30813 D3 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30812 S #30816 {CThe Circle{n~ {m In the distance, enormous cliffs sprout from the earth, touching the obsidian sky. The red moonlight reflects off the crags, giving them a slight purple hue. The sky is the blackest night, pure untainted darkness. Long ago the suns were purged, leaving only the red crescent moon to bleed its light over the earth. The town is deathly quiet, and the burdened silence caresses the night. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E entrance~ {y A small rickety gate is barely held in place by its hinges. {n ~ E moon~ {r The red-tinged light from the moon illuminates the dark sky. {n ~ E sky~ {D The only light is provided by the red moon. {n ~ E crags~ {m The crags appear gaping mouths with vicious fangs, ready to swallow you whole. {n ~ E cliffs~ {m The crags appear gaping mouths with vicious fangs, ready to swallow you whole. {n ~ D0 The entrance to a small graveyard lies to the north. ~ gate~ 1 -1 30826 D1 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30817 D2 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30807 D3 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30815 S #30817 {CA Barren Field{n~ {m The sterile earth soaks in the light from the scarlet moon and breathes with each gust of the black wind. The red moonlight reflects off the distant crags, giving them a purple hue. The sky is the blackest night, pure untainted darkness. The stillness and silence penetrate living flesh, revitalizing it with a calm and steadily pulsing evil. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E cliffs~ {m The crags appear gaping mouths with vicious fangs, ready to swallow you whole. {n ~ E crags~ {m The crags appear gaping mouths with vicious fangs, ready to swallow you whole. {n ~ E sky~ {D The only light is provided by the red moon. {n ~ E moon~ {r The red-tinged light from the moon illuminates the dark sky. {n ~ E moon~ {r The red-tinged light from the moon illuminates the dark sky. {n ~ D0 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30818 D1 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30820 D2 A tranquil garden lies to the south. ~ ~ 0 0 30819 D3 A clearing lies to the west. ~ ~ 0 0 30816 S #30818 {CA Barren Field{n~ {m The sterile earth soaks in the light from the scarlet moon and breathes with each gust of the black wind. The red moonlight reflects off the distant crags, giving them a purple hue. The sky is the blackest night, pure untainted darkness. The stillness and silence penetrate living flesh, revitalizing it with a calm and steadily pulsing evil. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E sky~ {D The only light is provided by the red moon. {n ~ E crags~ {m The crags appear gaping mouths with vicious fangs, ready to swallow you whole. {n ~ E cliff~ {m The crags appear gaping mouths with vicious fangs, ready to swallow you whole. {n ~ E moon~ {r The moon glows with a deep red life, and casts an unearthly hue over {n ~ D2 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30817 S #30819 {CA Garden{n~ {m Enormous bushes rise from the ground. Deadly thorns protrude from their branches. Velvety black roses, the color of the purest midnight sky, still bloom. Their delicate petals open towards the moon, drinking in the darkness surrounding them. Dried blood still lies on some of the thorns, the only remaining warning for would-be poachers in this garden. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E bushes~ The soft petals of the rose buds are protected by sharp thorns. But one rose looks like it could easily be plucked from the thorns. ~ E thorns~ {y Several thorns protect the roses from being plucked from the bushes. Some are thick and as sharp as daggers, others as thin as a cactus needle. You want neither type stuck in your hand. {n ~ E petals~ {D The color has been bled from these roses long ago. The lack of sunlight has left them a deep black color... Except for one. {n ~ D0 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30817 S #30820 {CA Barren Field{n~ {m The scarlet light from the slivered moon bleeds freely across the clear, obsidian sky. The dry, barren earth soaks in the light, it's only form of sustenance. The towering stone wall remains fortified with the most unholy of evils, protecting the city in all directions. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E stone~ {D The height of the walls ensures that nothing can enter the city, and that nothing can exit. {n ~ E moon~ {r The red-tinged light from the moon illuminates the dark sky. {n ~ D0 A decrepit playground is to the north. ~ ~ 0 0 30822 D1 A gargantuan cliff rises to the east. ~ ~ 0 0 30821 D2 To the south is an abandoned church. ~ ~ 0 0 30823 D3 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30817 S #30821 {CBefore the Eastern Cliff{n~ {m A gargantuan cliff splits the brittle earth in half and stretches towards the obsidian sky. The blue rocks of the mountain shimmer a deep purple under the blood red moon. The jagged crags reach towards the town, warning a painful death to any who attempt passage, but a faint trail leading upwards tempts the fates. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E moon~ {r The moon glows with a deep red life, and casts an unearthly hue over the city ~ E trail~ {y The trail does not appear to have been traveled in centuries. It leads up the steep cliff. {n ~ E crags~ {B The sharp rocks promise a perilous journey for those that venture up the cliff. {n ~ E cliffs~ {B The sharp rocks promise a perilous journey for those that venture up the cliff. {n ~ D1 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30824 D3 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30820 S #30822 {CA Playground{n~ {m Oaken logs planted upright deep within the ground now lie at a slant, slowing caving to the insects and decay rotting them from the core. A thick, stiff rope droops from one of the logs and coils on the ground. The remains of a small wooden seat, dried by the winds and gnawed by what life remains within the city's walls, stands as the only recognizable remains of these swings. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E logs~ {y Maggots and earth worms swarm through the moist, rotting wood. {n ~ E rope~ {y For an instant, the rope becomes a coiled serpant, ready to strike. Just as suddenly, it collapses back on the ground. {n ~ E insects~ {c Maggots and worms crawl through the rotting wood. {n ~ D2 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30820 S #30823 {CA Church{n~ {m The remains of a small baptismal font crumble in what was once a small church. Black scars remain on the stone where holy symbols once stood. A small altar, drenched in blood, stands as a morbid memorial to those who perished, and a warning to those seeking to overpower the darkness. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E altar~ {r Fresh blood still drips from the aging marble altar. {n ~ E scars~ {D The holy symbols seem to have been incinerated, leaving only the deep black ash as a scar upon the stones. {n ~ E stone~ {D The holy symbols seem to have been incinerated, leaving only the deep black ash as a scar upon the stones. {n ~ D0 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30820 S #30824 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ D3 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ ~ 0 0 30821 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30863 S #30825 {CA Small Graveyard{n~ {m An immense stone monument rises from the crisp, dry earth. Two angels stand atop the stone, intertwined in a song of blissful agony and pain. Their harps string a silent melody of isolation and immortality, the songs tones lost to the chilling wind. {n {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E monument~ {D Two small angels stand atop this stone monument. {n ~ E stone~ {D Two small angels stand atop this stone monument. {n ~ D0 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30828 D1 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30826 D5 The darkness is overwhelming. ~ ~ 0 0 30859 S #30826 {CEntrance to the Graveyard{n~ {m The branches of ancient weeping willows, long past their prime, hang delicately over the small entrance to a long forgotten graveyard. Dead vines climb the trees, strangling the remaining life from them. The dry grass crackles with each footstep, and small weeds grasp at the noise. {n ~ ~ 9 0 E entrance~ {y A small rickety gate is barely held in place by its hinges. {n ~ E vines~ {D Creeping vines swarm across the ground. {n ~ D0 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30829 D1 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30827 D2 A barren field stretches as far as the eye can see. ~ gate~ 1 -1 30816 D3 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30825 S #30827 {CA Small Graveyard{n~ {m A small stone plaque lies sunken in the earth, buried by the coiling weeds. A faint inscription is barely visible in the aged and weathered stone through the tangled stems. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E stems~ {D The weeds curls and consume the earth beneath them. {n ~ E weeds~ {D The weeds curls and consume the earth beneath them. {n ~ E stems~ {D Creeping vines swarm across the ground. {n ~ E inscription~ {c Here lies the remains of old Martha Dias Always uneasy, and not overzealous She lived to the age of four score and ten And gave to the worms what she kept from the men. {n ~ E plaque~ {n {c Here lie the remains of old Martha Dias {c Always uneasy, and not overzealous {c She lived to the age of four score and ten {c And gave to the worms what she kept from the men. {n ~ D0 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30830 D3 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30826 D5 The darkness is overwhelming. ~ ~ 0 0 30862 S #30828 {CA Small Graveyard{n~ {m A small rusted bell swings with the chilling breeze. Time halts as the delicate clang intones its death toll. As the wind settles, the bell rocks to a stop, the worn hinge creaking echoing across the empty field. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E bell~ {y The wind rocks the bell again. Its heavy tones invade the air and permeate to your bones. ~ D0 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30831 D1 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30829 D2 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30825 D5 The darkness is overwhelming. ~ ~ 0 0 30858 S #30829 {CA Small Graveyard{n~ {m Three delicate rose buds mark this grave. Their petals withered by both time and the wind. Two of the cuttings remain standing erect in the cold earth, the blackened stems now crisp with age. The remaining bud lies cut upon the earth, slowly bleeding its color into the faded grass. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E grass~ {m The strange terrain is a product of the years of darkness and death. {n ~ E grass~ ~ E cuttings~ {D The dried roses would crumble at any mortal touch. {n ed add stems {D The dried roses would crumble at any mortal touch. {n ~ E bud~ {y A message has been scrawled onto a yellowed scrap of paper attached to the bud: {G I love you Hosuay. ~ E rose~ {y A message has been scrawled onto a yellowed scrap of paper attached to the bud: {G I love you Hosuay.{n ~ D0 A gargantuan cliff rises to the north. ~ ~ 0 0 30833 D1 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30830 D2 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30826 D3 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30828 D5 The darkness is overwhelming. ~ ~ 0 0 30857 S #30830 {CA Small Grave{n~ {m Green rust from a weathered copper urn stains the granite stone beneath it. With a growing wind, the thick unattended grass laps against the monument. ~ ~ 8201 0 E rust~ {g The green rust bleeds onto the grass, giving a small patch of it a more familiar color. {n ~ E grass~ {m The strange terrain is a product of the years of darkness and death. {n ~ D0 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30832 D2 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. west desc Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30827 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 30829 D5 The darkness is overwhelming. ~ ~ 0 0 30861 S #30831 {CA Small Graveyard{n~ {m A misshapen tree spreads its blackened, dried limbs towards the midnight sky, its roots sprawled hungrily across the barren earth. The limbs creak wearily with the wind's every breath. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E limbs~ {y The dried limbs sway with the winds. They bear no leaves and no fruits. {n ~ E roots~ {y The thick roots dive into and out of the dried earth, searching for any sustinance to nourish the tree. {n ~ E tree~ {y Dis Manibus T R B Vixit Annos LXXII Hic Sita Est {n ~ D1 A gargantuan cliff rises to the west. ~ ~ 0 0 30833 D2 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30828 D5 The darkness is overwhelming. ~ ~ 0 0 30850 S #30832 {CA Small Graveyard{n~ {m A delicate fountain carved from granite marks this grave. Stagnant water with a repulsively pungent stench lurks in its shallow basin. A deep green moss grows from it, discoloring the once-white stone. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E moss~ {g The moss corrodes the stone as it grows across the basin of the fountain. {n ~ D2 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30830 D3 A gargantuan cliff rises to the west. ~ ~ 0 0 30833 D5 The darkness is overwhelming. ~ ~ 0 0 30860 S #30833 {CThe Northern Cliff{n~ {m A gargantuan cliff splits the brittle earth in half and stretches towards the obsidian sky. The blue rocks of the mountain shimmer a deep purple under the blood red moon. The jagged crags reach towards the town, warning a painful death to any who attempt passage, but a faint trail leading upwards tempts the fates. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ E trail~ {y The trail does not appear to have been traveled in centuries. It leads up the steep cliff. There is no way to access the trail from this point. {n ~ E crags~ {B The sharp rocks promise a perilous journey for those that venture up the cliff. {n ~ E cliffs~ {B The sharp rocks promise a perilous journey for those that venture up the cliff. {n ~ E moon~ {r The moon glows with a deep red life, and casts an unearthly hue over the city ~ D1 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30832 D2 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30829 D3 Small monuments mark long forgotten graves. ~ ~ 0 0 30831 S #30834 {CA Treacherous Path Along the Northern Cliff{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30836 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30847 S #30835 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ D0 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30836 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30837 D5 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 S #30836 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash.{n ~ ~ 8201 0 E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30835 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30834 S #30837 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 30838 D4 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30835 S #30838 {CA Diverging Path{n~ {m The path smooths as it approaches the entrance to a dark cavern tucked into the side of the moutain. Tunnels open to the north and west. An eastward journey promises a daunting climb. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 30839 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 30837 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 30843 S #30839 {CA Dark Cavern{n~ {m The walls appear chewed. Each stone bears a jagged edge. Despite the ominous appearance, the cave is surprisingly empty and the cool air uniquely crisp. The mouth cave opens south, and the darkness deepens to the north. ~ ~ 8201 0 E stone~ {c Some of the stones protruding from the walls still bear remnants of cloth from traveler's cloaks that have been snagged on them previously. Best to stay to the center of this passage. {n ~ D0 ~ ~ 0 0 30840 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 30838 S #30840 {CA Dark Cavern{n~ {m The heavier, damp air becomes more difficult to breath. A sweet smell reminicent of ash wafts through, but the thickness of the atmosphere prevents identification. The walls cavern narrow to the west, necessitating that travelers crouch to pass though. The cavern widens to the south. ~ ~ 8201 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 30839 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 30841 S #30841 {CA Dark Cavern{n~ {m The air is thick, and breathing becomes a chore. The sickenly sweet smell is overpowering. The walls of the cavern narrow to the south, creating only a crawl space large enough for one traveler. The cavern widens to the east. A light emenates from the south. Perhaps there is an end? ~ ~ 8201 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 30840 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 30842 S #30842 {RAn Offering Chamber{n~ {r The narrow walls to the north widen and open into a large, circular room. The aroma of burning flesh fills the air. The flames flicker, and grotesque shadows dance across the walls. ~ ~ 8201 0 E walls~ {D The cackling faces of demons and the silent, tortured faces of prior victims dance in and out of sight on the walls as the flames flicker. {n ~ E shadows~ {D The cackling faces of demons and the silent, tortured faces of prior victims dance in and out of sight on the walls as the flames flicker. {n ~ D0 ~ ~ 0 0 30841 S #30843 {CA Dark Cavern{n~ {m Smooth, seamless stone forms the walls of the eastern tunnel. Its touch chills mortal flesh. Waves of desperation and fear pulse through the heavy rock despite its fortitude. The smooth rock continues further west. A trail leading to the cliff returns east. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 30838 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 30844 S #30844 {CA Dark Cavern{n~ {m The smooth onyx walls of the cavern curve northward and abruply halt. The walls seemingly meld into the impassable iron door to the north. Loud screams synchronus with the howling wind outside crescendo and fall to a hushed cry. Whether they are in pleasure or anguish, one cannot be certain. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 ~ ~ 65 30858 30845 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 30843 S #30845 {CA Dark Cavern{n~ {m The walls of the cavern transform a swirling array of energy. Though seemingly less substantial, the force still forces everything in the tunnel to the center. The shifting colors coalesce into a strangely impenetrable mist to the north. An iron door leading out of the tunnel is to the south. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 ~ ~ 97 30861 30846 D2 ~ ~ 65 -1 30844 S #30846 {RTemple of Caen{n~ {D A thin blue mist curls around a large obsidian basin filled with a thick black substance. Tendrils of mist curl around magnificent stone pillars rising from the nothingness. A large tome bound with a thick, black flesh is borne over the cauldron by a whisp of smoke. {n ~ ~ 8201 9 D2 ~ ~ 97 -1 30845 S #30847 {CAn Earthen Tunnel{n~ {D The tunnel is just wide enough to wiggle through belly first, leaving no room for comfort much less digging a way out. The thick smell of decay permeates each pore. The choices present themselves: a dangerous climb out, or a dark journey into the tunnel. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D2 You strain your eyes, but can't manage to see anything. ~ ~ 0 0 30848 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30834 S #30848 {CAn Earthen Tunnel{n~ {D The tunnel is just wide enough to wiggle through belly first, leaving no room for comfort much less digging a way out. The thick smell of decay permeates each pore. The darkness grows deeper to the south, but seems less ominous to the north. ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 You strain your eyes, but can't manage to see anything. ~ ~ 0 0 30847 D2 You strain your eyes, but can't manage to see anything. ~ ~ 0 0 30849 S #30849 {CAn Earthen Tunnel{n~ {D The tunnel is just wide enough to wiggle through belly first, leaving no room for comfort much less digging a way out. The thick smell of decay permeates each pore. ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 You strain your eyes, but can't manage to see anything. ~ ~ 0 0 30848 D2 The earth looks less well packed to the south. ~ dirt~ 97 -1 30850 S #30850 {YA Deep Grave{n~ {yObvious care was taken to dig such an enormous grave. The moist earth exudes the smell of rotting flesh. The mud slides from underfoot with each ginger step, and the ground seems to threaten to give way. ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 The earth looks less well packed to the north. ~ dirt~ 97 30802 30849 D4 At least there is moonlight outside the grave. ~ ~ 0 0 30831 S #30851 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30852 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30809 S #30852 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30851 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30853 D5 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 S #30853 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30854 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30852 S #30854 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30855 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30853 S #30855 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30856 D4 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30854 S #30856 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30855 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30873 D5 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 S #30857 {YA Shallow Grave{n~ {y Only a handful of the earth has been removed to form this hastily made burial site. In the distance, a bell intones a death toll. As a faint scream is heard in the distance, the dry, barren earth begins to shift, hungering for fresh blood. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D4 At least there is moonlight outside the grave. ~ ~ 0 0 30829 S #30858 {YA Fresh Grave{n~ {y The grave smells of wet earth and rotting flesh, and looks of a slaughterhouse. The ground emanates an audible groan, and begins to slowly move as if alive. A screeching wail ascends to a fevered pitch before abruptly silencing. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D4 At least there is moonlight outside the grave. ~ ~ 0 0 30828 S #30859 {YA Damp Grave{n~ {y Thick, wet earth is tossed into the grave from the opening. The mud sticks to the old protruding roots. The dirt lands atop a simple wooden coffin and slides down its sides. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D4 At least there is moonlight outside the grave. ~ ~ 0 0 30825 S #30860 {YAn Overgrown Grave{n~ {yRoots from trees long since burned splay across the center of this pit, making maneuvering difficult. Worms crawl over the rotting roots and bore holes into their core. The stench of decay grows beneath the thick overgrowth. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D4 At least there is moonlight outside the grave. ~ ~ 0 0 30832 S #30861 {YAn Overgrown Grave{n~ {y Roots from trees long since burned splay across the center of this pit, making maneuvering difficult. Worms crawl over the rotting roots and bore holes into their core. The stench of decay grows beneath the thick overgrowth. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D4 At least there is moonlight outside the grave. ~ ~ 0 0 30830 S #30862 {YA Shallow Grave{n~ {y Only a handful of the earth has been removed to form this hastily made burial site. In the distance, a bell intones a death toll. As a faint scream is heard in the distance, the dry, barren earth begins to shift, hungering for fresh blood. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D4 At least there is moonlight outside the grave. ~ ~ 0 0 30827 S #30863 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ D0 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30864 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30824 S #30864 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30863 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30865 D5 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 S #30865 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n f c {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n f c {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30866 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30864 S #30866 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30865 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30867 D5 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 S #30867 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. 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While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ed add rocks {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30868 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30866 S #30868 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ D0 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30869 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30867 S #30869 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. Rocks slide down the winding path, tumbling to the dismal depths below the mountain and landing with an ear shattering crash. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E spikes~ {D Large stone spikes rise from the earth and reach towards the sky. While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30868 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30870 D5 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 S #30870 {CA Treacherous Path{n~ {m Enormous spikes rise from the path, a deadly clash of earth and stone. They rise to the sky, blocking any clear view of the distant path. The small crevices between them are just large enough for a traveler and his belongings. 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While a mere obstacle along the path right now, you shudder at the thought of falling from above and meeting these rocks in a quite different manner. {n ~ E rocks~ {m A small rock tumbles from above, cascading down the cliff and landing at your feet on the path. {n ~ E crevices~ {c The twisting path through the spikes is the only way to traverse the steep cliff. {n ~ D0 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D1 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D2 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D3 Death welcomes you with open arms. ~ ~ 0 0 30886 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30871 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30869 S #30871 {CAscending the Mountain{n~ {m The wind whips past, encircling the cliff and threatening to rip off loose rocks and travelers alike. Just as suddenly, it calms to a chill breeze, providing the perfect opportunity to venture onwards. A nearly vertical climb leads to the summit. A steep descent leads to the treacherous mountain path. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D4 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30872 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30870 S #30872 {CThe Summit{n~ {m The air atop the mountain thins, but remains refreshingly cool. Though its bitterness bites the skin, its clarity bathes the senses. Thick clouds roll across the sky, at times obscuring the moon. The city below appears blissfully quiet and at peace. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E clouds~ {D Dark clouds rolls across the sky, for a moment obsuring the moon, and then clear just as quickly. {n ~ E moon~ {r The moon glows with a deep red life, and casts an unearthyly hue over the terrain. {n ~ D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30871 S #30873 {CEntrance to a Dark Cavern{n~ {B Two pillars have been carved into the stone surrounding the entrance to form an elegant archway. Stone doves atop the pillars bear an ancient engraved granite banner. The archway leads north into a warm cavern. A winding path leads down the mountain. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 E pillar~ {W The backs of the pillars meld with the stone of the cliff. They seeminly support the arch that forms the entrance to this cavern. {n ~ E arch~ {W The arch melds with the stone of the cliff. It curves gracefully upwards over the mouth of the cavern. {n ~ E banner~ {W {W ____ ____ {W '--. "--._,-. {Y _______________________________ {W,-,_.-" .--' {W \_, ,--'{Y/ {c) {c( {Y\{W'--, ,_/ {W ,-,," '. {c( {C____, {c) {W.' ",,-, {W ) ,---,\ ( {c) {C(-| | i r e t h e n {c( {W) /,--, ( {W '-' \ / {c( {C_| |_, {c) {W\ / '-' {W V {c) {C( {c( {WV {c (___________________________) {n {n ~ D0 ~ ~ 0 0 30874 D5 A rocky path climbs onwards. ~ ~ 0 0 30856 S #30874 {CTemple of Nirethen{n~ {B White candles on tall silver stands line the aisle. Their softly flickering flames illuminate the cavern with a delicate blue light. Quartz embedded in the walls of the cavern shimmers. {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 30879 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 30875 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 30873 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 30876 S #30875 {CTemple of Nirethen{n~ {BAn air of serenity fills the cavern. Quartz embedded in the walls of the cavern glistens with the flickering light. An urge to drop all belongings and rest is nearly irresistible. {n {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 30880 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 30874 S #30876 {CTemple of Nirethen{n~ {BAn air of serenity fills the cavern. Quartz embedded in the walls of the cavern glistens with the flickering light. An urge to drop all belongings and rest is nearly irresistible. {n {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 30878 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 30874 S #30877 {CTemple of Nirethen{n~ {B An air of serenity fills the cavern. Quartz embedded in the walls of the cavern glistens with the flickering light. An urge to drop all belongings and rest is nearly irresistible. {n {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D1 ~ ~ 1 -1 30878 S #30878 {CTemple of Nirethen{n~ {BAn air of serenity fills the cavern. Quartz embedded in the walls of the cavern glistens with the flickering light. An urge to drop all belongings and rest is nearly irresistible. {n {n {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 30883 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 30879 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 30876 D3 ~ ~ 1 -1 30877 S #30879 {CTemple of Nirethen{n~ {B White candles on tall silver stands line the aisle. Their softly flickering flames illuminate the cavern with a delicate blue light. Quartz embedded in the walls of the cavern shimmers. {n {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 30882 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 30880 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 30874 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 30878 S #30880 {CTemple of Nirethen{n~ {BAn air of serenity fills the cavern. Quartz embedded in the walls of the cavern glistens with the flickering light. An urge to drop all belongings and rest is nearly irresistible. {n {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 30881 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 30875 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 30879 S #30881 {CTemple of Nirethen{n~ {BAn air of serenity fills the cavern. Quartz embedded in the walls of the cavern glistens with the flickering light. An urge to drop all belongings and rest is nearly irresistible. {n {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 30880 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 30882 S #30882 {CTemple of Nirethen{n~ {B White candles on tall silver stands line the aisle. Their softly flickering flames illuminate the cavern with a delicate blue light. Quartz embedded in the walls of the cavern shimmers. {n {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 30884 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 30881 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 30879 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 30883 S #30883 {CTemple of Nirethen{n~ {BAn air of serenity fills the cavern. Quartz embedded in the walls of the cavern glistens with the flickering light. An urge to drop all belongings and rest is nearly irresistible. {n {n ~ ~ 8201 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 30882 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 30878 S #30884 {CTemple of Nirethen{n~ {B White candles on tall silver stands line the aisle. Their softly flickering flames illuminate the cavern with a delicate blue light. 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