#ADAREA N Anon The Shire~ B None~ V 1100 1157 S 1 F 0 M 0 End #ADMOBS #1100 N elven wizard~ S the Elven Wizard~ L An Elven Wizard is here, creating fireworks for the festivities. ~ D The Elven Wizard looks at you in a solemn sort of way. His gaze seems to penetrate through your innermost being. He is wearing a silvery cloak and holding a multi-colored staff. Although he appears to be older than the oldest man, he seems to have an inner strength which most mortals cannot overcome. ~ A 67 Af 8 Al 500 Lv 115 G 2109 Sx 1 Sp spec_cast_mage End #1101 N ring keeper~ S the Keeper of the Ring~ L The Keeper of the Ring is here, guarding his treasure jealously. ~ D The Ring Keeper is a rather big but short halfling. His short stature and bulbous nose belie his true nature. An elven sword that glows with a blue light hangs from his belt, and on his finger you see the One Ring. Although usually a halfling of peace, he will fight you to the death if you attempt to take away that which belongs to him. ~ A 67 Af 10 Al 0 Lv 3 G 1231 Sx 1 Sp spec_poison End #1102 N farmer gamgee~ S Farmer Gamgee~ L Farmer Gamgee sniffs the air, wondering if harvest time is near. ~ D Farmer Gamgee is a short, stout halfling of thirty years. His skin has been tanned from working the fields night and day. He's quite a jolly chap, always ready to befriend an injured bunny rabbit. ~ A 131 Af 0 Al 350 Lv 21 G 0 Sx 1 End #1103 N toddler~ S a toddler~ L A toddler crawls about, looking for something to chew on. ~ D The toddler is dressed in nothing but his birthday suit. He crawls about for he hasn't learned to walk yet. He peers up at you and asks "da da?" ~ A 131 Af 0 Al 100 Lv 15 G 0 Sx 1 End #1104 N nursemaid~ S a nursemaid~ L A nursemaid wanders about, trying to keep track of all the toddlers. ~ D The nursemaid looks rather tired and worn out. Taking care of so many toddlers for too long has evidently taken its toll. She looks to you and in her eyes you can see her longing for a better life. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 100 Lv 10 G 30 Sx 2 End #1105 N cow~ S a cow~ L A cow is here, chewing her cud. ~ D The cow looks like it hasn't been milked in quite some time. Although she is past her prime, you see that she still has a lot of years left, and that if provoked, her rear kick can be quite deadly. ~ A 2113 Af 0 Al 0 Lv 36 G 0 Sx 0 End #1106 N pig~ S a pig~ L A pig wallows in the mud and oinks in contentment. ~ D The pig appears quite happy to be a pig. He is oblivious to your presence and cares only for the care-free life that he leads. It is enormously fat and consequently cannot move around very quickly. ~ A 65 Af 0 Al 0 Lv 25 G 0 Sx 0 End #1107 N chicken~ S a chicken~ L A chicken sits on her nest. ~ D The chicken is bright and healthy. She has no weapons but her beak. ~ A 65 Af 0 Al 0 Lv 16 G 0 Sx 2 End #1108 N bull~ S a bull~ L A bull scratches at the ground and lowers his head. ~ D The bull is in top condition. He looks like quite a fighter, nothing to be reckoned with. With his horns and his hooves he can attack just about anything. ~ A 35 Af 0 Al 0 Lv 23 G 0 Sx 1 End #1109 N horse~ S a horse~ L A horse becomes frightened by your presence. ~ D The horse looks at you and turns away. You can tell that it is afraid of you. ~ A 2115 Af 0 Al 0 Lv 17 G 2 Sx 0 End #1110 N shiriff~ S a shiriff~ L A shiriff of the Shire looks for signs of trouble. ~ D The shiriff is over waist high, quite tall for a halfling. His eyes are ever roaming, looking for signs of trouble from riff-raff like you. In his belt is a thin dagger, and on his body he wears a suit of leather armor. This is one halfling you don't want to mess with. ~ A 69 Af 0 Al 150 Lv 31 G 100 Sx 1 Sp spec_guard End #1111 N shiriff~ S a shiriff~ L A shiriff of the Shire looks for signs of trouble. ~ D The shiriff is over waist high, quite tall for a halfling. His eyes are ever roaming, looking for signs of trouble from riff raff like you. In his belt is a thin dagger, and on his body he wears a suit of leather armor. This is one halfling you don't want to mess with. ~ A 69 Af 0 Al 150 Lv 26 G 50 Sx 1 Sp spec_guard End #1112 N thain~ S the Thain~ L The Thain commands respect from all Shire folk. ~ D A personable yet serious halfling, the Thain looks at you and yells a deep 'Hullo'. He walks about comfortably, secure in the knowledge that as long as he's in office, the Shire will always remain a safe haven for Shire folk. ~ A 65 Af 0 Al 400 Lv 104 G 500 Sx 1 Sp spec_guard End #1113 N innkeeper~ S the Innkeeper~ L The Innkeeper stands here awaiting your order. ~ D The Innkeeper is a jolly old halfling who spends his days eavesdropping on local gossip. In his younger days, he was quite a seasoned traveller. ~ A 67 Af 0 Al 200 Lv 18 G 700 Sx 1 Shop P 150 50 H 0 23 T 0 17 EndShop End #1114 N miller~ S the Miller~ L The Miller is here, overseeing his busy mill workers. ~ D The Miller is an impatient young halfling, always trying to command more respect from his workers than he can get. He looks like the type of person who deserves a spanking but never got one. ~ A 197 Af 0 Al 50 Lv 45 G 200 Sx 1 End #1115 N mill worker~ S the mill worker~ L The mill worker runs to and fro. ~ D The mill worker is in fine shape from the hard labor that he does at the mill. He doesn't notice your presence, but he looks like he could break you in two without thinking about it. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 0 Lv 4 G 50 Sx 1 End #1116 N elven warrior~ S the elven warrior~ L The elven warrior watches you solemnly. ~ D The tall elven warrior is light and fair-skinned. The expression that he wears on his countenance is solemn and tragic. He cares not for this world any longer and wearies of it. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 600 Lv 36 G 500 Sx 1 Sp spec_cast_mage End #1117 N dwarven prince~ S the dwarven prince~ L The dwarven prince sits here patiently for the return of his king. ~ D Grim and cold, the dwarven prince is quite strong and bulky, even for the dwarves of his land. His glowing eyes peer out of his bushy face and stare beyond your gaze. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 200 Lv 188 G 700 Sx 1 Sp spec_cast_mage End #1118 N shopkeeper~ S the shopkeeper~ L The shopkeeper smiles and patiently waits for you to buy something. ~ D The shopkeeper will fight like a madman to protect his store from riff-raff like you. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 600 Lv 59 G 12000 Sx 1 Shop P 150 50 H 0 23 T 0 13 T 1 5 T 2 15 T 3 1 T 4 17 EndShop End #1119 N grocer~ S the grocer~ L The grocer offers you the finest breads in all the land. ~ D The grocer is a large, jovial halfling who knows how to enjoy his pipeweed. However, he also knows that it's worth protecting and so will do everything in his power to prevent riff-raff like you from stealing it. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 600 Lv 30 G 1500 Sx 1 Shop P 150 50 H 0 23 T 0 13 T 1 5 T 2 15 T 3 1 T 4 17 EndShop End #1120 N blacksmith~ S the blacksmith~ L The blacksmith bids you welcome to his humble store. ~ D The blacksmith is a lean and mean fighting machine. His knowledge of weapons and armour would certainly help him in any fight against riff-raff like you. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 600 Lv 72 G 18000 Sx 1 Shop P 150 50 H 0 23 T 0 9 T 1 5 EndShop End #1121 N battle master~ S the battle master~ L The battle master offers you the services of his fine trainees. ~ D The battle master is a wizened fighter, with many scars to prove his worth. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 350 Lv 252 G 1500 Sx 1 Sp spec_guard End #1122 N halfling youth~ S a halfling youth~ L A halfling youth stands here, waiting for nothing in particular. ~ D The halfling youth is not yet quite in the prime of his youth. He's knee high and you get the sudden urge to step on him. ~ A 193 Af 0 Al 0 Lv 42 G 0 Sx 1 Sp spec_thief End #1123 N seasoned adventurer~ S a seasoned adventurer~ L A seasoned adventurer sits here, telling tales of fame and fortune. ~ D The seasoned adventurer has seen his share of glory days. Although he is past his prime, he still looks like he could put up more than his share of a good fight. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 100 Lv 10 G 170 Sx 1 End #1124 N local gossip~ S a local gossip~ L A local gossip asks you, "Have you heard the latest?" ~ D The gossip is all talk and no action. You're transfixed by her ability to talk so much so quickly. ~ A 131 Af 0 Al 0 Lv 22 G 25 Sx 2 End #1125 N halfling beauty~ S a halfling beauty~ L A halfling beauty stares dreamily into your eyes. ~ D She is the most beautiful creature you've seen in quite some time. As you stare at her, thoughts of all else vanish. You get the sudden urge to grovel at her feet, hoping she'll take you in like a lost puppy. You wouldn't dare harm a hair on her precious little head. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 1000 Lv 78 G 75 Sx 2 End #1126 N trainee~ S a trainee~ L A trainee screams a death cry as he delivers the fatal blow to a dummy. ~ D The trainee smiles smugly, aware of your interest in him. He's a little fresh, but his enthusiasm and desire to please more than make up for what he lacks in skill. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 0 Lv 7 G 0 Sx 1 End #1127 N chic urbanite~ S a chic urbanite~ L A chic urbanite sits here, enjoying his class status. ~ D The urbanite seems very much at home in his surroundings. His clothes are all of the latest fashions and his manners impeccable. He offers you some coins if you'd be so good as to order a drink for him. ~ A 131 Af 0 Al 0 Lv 28 G 100 Sx 1 End #1128 N country bumpkin~ S a country bumpkin~ L A country bumpkin dreams of pipeweed and its many uses. ~ D The country bumpkin snores noisily. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 0 Lv 48 G 70 Sx 1 End #1130 N innkeeper~ S the Innkeeper~ L The Innkeeper stands here awaiting your order. ~ D The Innkeeper is a jolly old halfling who spends his days eavesdropping on local gossip. In his younger days, he was quite a seasoned traveller. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 200 Lv 41 G 1000 Sx 1 Shop P 150 50 H 0 23 T 0 17 EndShop End #1131 N receptionist~ S the receptionist~ L The receptionist sits here, signing forms. ~ D He is a very professional looking type. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 200 Lv 41 G 70 Sx 1 End #1132 N shiriff~ S a shiriff~ L A shiriff of the Shire looks for the lost halfling youth. ~ D The shiriff is over waist high, quite tall for a halfling. He looks at you, smiles and asks you if you have seen a halfling youth somewhere outside the shire. ~ A 3 Af 0 Al 150 Lv 21 G 50 Sx 1 Sp spec_guard End #0 #ADOBJ #1100 N rainbow staff~ S the rainbow staff~ D The rainbow staff lies here.~ T 1 E 64 W 1 V 0 0 V 1 0 V 2 -1 V 3 0 V 4 0 Wg 8 C 5000 A 4 1 End #1101 N sting~ S sting~ D Sting lies here.~ T 5 E 1027 W 8193 V 0 0 V 1 2 V 2 7 V 3 10 V 4 0 Wg 1 C 10000 A 2 2 End #1102 N sign~ S a sign~ D A sign demands your attention.~ T 12 E 0 W 0 V 0 0 V 1 0 V 2 0 V 3 0 V 4 0 Wg 0 C 0 ED sign~ Welcome to the Shire. As you enter the Shire from Haon-Dor you come under the jurisdiction of the Thain, the peacekeeper of the Shire. Consequently, by entering these lands you agree to obey our laws. If you break these laws, you will be severely punished. We do not like riff raff in our peaceful town. The Thain Peacekeeper of the Shire ~ End #1103 N pipeweed bread~ S a pipeweed bread~ D A loaf of pipeweed bread arouses your hunger.~ T 19 E 0 W 1 V 0 24 V 1 0 V 2 0 V 3 0 V 4 0 Wg 1 C 13 End #1104 N silvery cloak~ S a silvery cloak~ D A silvery cloak lies here.~ T 9 E 1088 W 1025 V 0 7 V 1 0 V 2 0 V 3 0 V 4 0 Wg 3 C 10000 A 24 -2 End #1105 N one ring~ S the One Ring~ D The One Ring is here.~ T 9 E 64 W 3 V 0 0 V 1 0 V 2 0 V 3 46 V 4 0 Wg 3 C 2500 A 12 20 A 17 10 End #1106 N elven bow~ S an elven bow~ D An elven bow lies here.~ T 5 E 1090 W 8193 V 0 0 V 1 2 V 2 8 V 3 4 V 4 0 Wg 10 C 2000 A 18 2 End #1107 N mithril axe~ S a mithril axe~ D A mithril axe lies here.~ T 5 E 28677 W 8193 V 0 0 V 1 2 V 2 8 V 3 5 V 4 0 Wg 12 C 4000 A 19 2 End #1108 N thain girth~ S the thain girth~ D The girth of the thain lies here.~ T 9 E 8192 W 2049 V 0 5 V 1 3 V 2 0 V 3 0 V 4 0 Wg 4 C 1000 A 4 2 End #1109 N tiny dagger~ S a tiny dagger~ D A tiny dagger lies here.~ T 5 E 0 W 8193 V 0 0 V 1 1 V 2 6 V 3 11 V 4 0 Wg 3 C 40 End #1110 N egg~ S an egg~ D An egg lies here.~ T 19 E 0 W 1 V 0 12 V 1 0 V 2 0 V 3 0 V 4 0 Wg 1 C 9 End #1111 N bag~ S a bag~ D A bag is on the floor.~ T 15 E 0 W 1 V 0 50 V 1 0 V 2 0 V 3 0 V 4 0 Wg 5 C 50 End #1112 N lantern~ S a lantern~ D A lantern is on the floor.~ T 1 E 0 W 1 V 0 0 V 1 0 V 2 20 V 3 0 V 4 0 Wg 4 C 50 End #1113 N bardiche~ S a bardiche~ D A long weapon with a sharp end is on the floor.~ T 5 E 0 W 8193 V 0 0 V 1 3 V 2 4 V 3 3 V 4 0 Wg 10 C 1000 A 18 4 End #1114 N flail~ S a flail~ D A flail is on the floor.~ T 5 E 0 W 8193 V 0 0 V 1 2 V 2 4 V 3 6 V 4 0 Wg 8 C 300 End #0 #ADROOMS #1100 N A dimly lit path~ D You tread through the deep, dark forest on a dimly lit path. Up ahead you can hear the faint sounds of a village. ~ F 0 S 3 Dr 0 0 -1 1101 The dimly lit path leads north through the dense forest. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 6000 The dimly lit path leads south through the light forest. ~ ~ End #1101 N A dimly lit path~ D You tread through the deep, dark forest on a dimly lit path. Up ahead you can hear the faint sounds of a village. ~ F 0 S 3 Dr 0 0 -1 1102 The dimly lit path leads north through the dense forest. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1100 The dimly lit path leads south through the dense forest. ~ ~ End #1102 N A dimly lit path~ D You tread through the deep, dark forest on a dimly lit path. The forest here seems less dense than to the south. Northward you see the faint outline of a village. ~ F 0 S 3 Dr 0 0 -1 1103 The dimly lit path leads to a village. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1101 The dimly lit path leads south through the dense forest. ~ ~ End #1103 N Entrance to the Shire~ D You stand at the entrance to the Shire. You see halflings, no more than wee tall, every which way you look. Bywater Road leads east and west. ~ F 0 S 1 R O 1102 0 1103 Dr 1 0 -1 1104 To the east runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1102 To the south you see a dimly lit path which leads to a dense forest. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1118 To the west runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ End #1104 N Bywater Road~ D You stand on Bywater Road, the busiest street in all of Shiredom. The road continues to the east and west while to the north lies the general store. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 0 0 -1 1105 The general store lies to the north. ~ ~ Dr 1 0 -1 1106 To the east runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1103 To the west you see the entrance to the Shire. ~ ~ End #1105 N The General Store~ D You are inside the general store. All sorts of goodies are stacked on the many shelves. Your local friendly shopkeeper is smiling patiently, waiting to serve you to the best of his abilities. The only exit is to the south. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1118 1 1105 R G 1111 0 0 R G 1112 0 0 Dr 2 0 -1 1104 The only exit lies to the south. ~ ~ End #1106 N Bywater Road~ D You stand on Bywater Road, the busiest street in all of Shiredom. The road continues to the east and west. To the north, steps lead to a friendly looking weaponry/armory while a nursery lies to the south. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 0 0 -1 1107 Steps lead to a friendly looking weaponry and armory. ~ ~ Dr 1 0 -1 1109 To the east runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1108 To the south lies Kid'n Keep, the local nursery. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1104 To the west runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ End #1107 N The House of Arms~ D You are inside the finest weapons and armour shop in all of Shiredom. The shopkeeper proudly displays his fine wares and humbly offers the best daggers that you have ever laid eyes on. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1120 1 1107 Dr 2 0 -1 1106 The only exit lies to the south. ~ ~ End #1108 N Kid'n Keep~ D You are inside Kid'n Keep, the convenient one-stop nursery that maintains the youth of the Shire. Toddlers run every which way while their nursemaids sigh in exasperation. The only exit lies to the north. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1104 2 1108 R M 1104 2 1108 R M 1103 6 1108 R M 1103 6 1108 R M 1103 6 1108 R M 1103 6 1108 R M 1103 6 1108 R M 1103 6 1108 Dr 0 0 -1 1106 The only exit lies to the north. ~ ~ End #1109 N A bend in the road~ D Bywater Road continues west and south. A large, imposing building lies to the east. Farther to the south, you can see an Inn of some sort. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 1 0 -1 1110 A large, imposing building lies to the east. A sign reads 'Shiriff Post'. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1112 To the south runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1106 To the west runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ End #1110 N Shiriff Post of the Eastern Shire~ D You are in the Shiriff Post which acts as the nucleus for the three shiriffs of the Eastern Shire. As you examine the shiriffs on duty, you come to realize that the halflings of the Shire are not to be reckoned with. You cower with awe. A door offers passage to the east. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1110 8 1110 R E 1109 0 16 R E 616 0 5 R M 1110 8 1110 R E 616 0 5 R M 1111 4 1110 R E 616 0 5 Dr 1 0 0 1111 A door offers passage to the office of the Thain. ~ door~ Dr 3 0 -1 1109 To the west you can see Bywater Road. ~ ~ End #1111 N Thain's Office~ D You stand inside the office of the Thain, the police protectorate of the great Shire. The Thain has sworn to protect the Shire from all thieves and murderers with his life, and so eyes you suspiciously. A door to the west leads to the Shiriff Post. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1112 1 1111 R E 1113 0 16 R E 616 0 5 R E 1108 0 13 Dr 3 0 0 1110 A door offers passage to the Shiriff Post. ~ door~ End #1112 N Bywater Road~ D You stand on Bywater Road, the busiest street in all of Shiredom. The road continues to the north and south. To the east you spy the training grounds for shiriffs in training. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 0 0 -1 1109 To the north runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ Dr 1 0 -1 1117 The Shiriff Training Grounds lies to the east. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1113 To the south runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ End #1113 N Bywater Road~ D You stand on Bywater Road, the busiest street in all of Shiredom. The road continues to the north. The private residences of Shire inhabitants are to the east and west while to the south lies the Ivy Bush, second only to the Green Dragon for its hospitality and service. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 0 0 -1 1112 To the north runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ Dr 1 0 -1 1115 You spy the private dwelling of a Shire folk to the east. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1116 To the south you see the Ivy Bush, a favorite haunt of Shire urbanites and seasoned travelers. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1114 You spy the private dwelling of a Shire folk to the west. ~ ~ End #1114 N A smial~ D You are inside a smial, a hole in the ground which serves as the proper dwelling place for halflings. As you look around this private abode, you feel as if you were intruding and so quickly cover your eyes. The only exit lies to the east. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1128 4 1114 R G 1103 0 0 Dr 1 0 -1 1113 The only exit lies to the east. ~ ~ End #1115 N A smial~ D You are inside a smial, a hole in the ground which serves as the proper dwelling place for halflings. As you look around this private abode, you feel as if you were intruding and so quickly cover your eyes. The only exit lies to the west. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1128 4 1115 R G 1103 0 0 Dr 3 0 -1 1113 The only exit lies to the west. ~ ~ End #1116 N The Ivy Bush~ D You are in the Ivy Bush, one of the most famous inns in all of Shiredom. Chique Shire urbanites and seasoned travelers fill the confines of the room with gay and lively talk. A jovial innkeeper stops all that he is doing to await your command. The only exit lies to the north. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1113 1 1116 R G 1110 0 0 R G 648 0 0 R G 649 0 0 R G 650 0 0 R M 1123 4 1116 R M 1123 4 1116 R M 1124 2 1116 R M 1124 2 1116 R M 1127 7 1116 R M 1127 7 1116 R M 1127 7 1116 Dr 0 0 -1 1113 The only exit lies to the north. ~ ~ End #1117 N Shiriff Training Grounds~ D The sounds of mock battle and feigned death cries fill your ears. Every which way you turn you see halfling trainees at the prime of their youth. A wizened old battle instructor meets your gaze and asks if he may be of service. The only exit lies to the west. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1121 1 1117 R E 1113 0 16 R M 1126 3 1117 R E 1113 0 16 R M 1126 3 1117 R E 1113 0 16 R M 1126 3 1117 R E 1113 0 16 Dr 3 0 -1 1112 The only exit lies to the west. ~ ~ End #1118 N Bywater Road~ D You stand on Bywater Road, the busiest street in all of Shiredom. The road continues to the east and west. A large, imposing building lies to the south. You catch a glimpse of the Brandywine River to the north. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 1 0 -1 1103 To the east you see the entrance to the Shire. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1119 A large, imposing building lies to the south. A sign reads 'Shiriff Post'. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1120 To the west runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ End #1119 N Shiriff Post of the Bridge~ D You are in the Shiriff Post which acts as the nucleus for the three shiriffs of the Bridge. As you examine the shiriffs on duty, you come to realize that the halflings of the Shire are not to be reckoned with. You cower with awe. The only exit is to the north. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1110 8 1119 R E 1109 0 16 R E 616 0 5 R M 1110 8 1119 R E 616 0 5 R M 1111 4 1119 R E 616 0 5 Dr 0 0 -1 1118 The only exit is to the north. ~ ~ End #1120 N Bywater Road~ D You stand on Bywater Road, the busiest street in all of Shiredom. The road continues to the east and west. To the south you spy the Grocer's Delight, the premium grocer's shop in all the realm while to the north lies Brandywine Bridge. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 0 0 -1 1131 Brandywine Bridge offers safe passage across the tumultuous river. ~ ~ Dr 1 0 -1 1118 To the east runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1121 You see the Grocer's Delight to the south. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1122 To the west runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ End #1121 N The Grocer's Delight~ D You tremble with ecstasy as the tempting odors of freshly made pipeweed bread fill your lungs. Rumor has it that the pipeweed bread sold here can restore vitality. You look around but find no one to take your order. You then peep over the counter and discover a friendly grocer who is too short to be seen over the counter. The only exit is to the north. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1119 1 1121 R G 1103 0 0 Dr 0 0 -1 1120 The only exit is to the north. ~ ~ End #1122 N Bywater Road~ D You stand on Bywater Road, the busiest street in all of Shiredom. The road continues to the east. A small hill lies to the west while you can see a watermill to the far south. You catch a glimpse of the Brandywine River to the north. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 1 0 -1 1120 To the east runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1123 An entrance to the watermill lies to the south. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1126 A small hill to the west blocks your view. ~ ~ End #1123 N Entrance to Watermill~ D You stand at the entrance to a watermill. You hear the bustle of busy workers and the sound of a creaking mill. Bywater Road is to the north while the watermill continues to the south. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1115 6 1123 R M 1115 6 1123 Dr 0 0 -1 1122 You see Bywater Road to the north. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1124 A watermill meets your gaze. ~ ~ End #1124 N The Watermill~ D Halfling workers are scattered everywhere, busy at work. You see the river to the west and get a compelling urge to grab the nearest worker and to toss him into the river. The entrance stands to the north while a door offers passage to the south. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1115 6 1124 R M 1115 6 1124 R M 1115 6 1124 R M 1114 1 1124 Dr 0 0 -1 1123 You see the entrance. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 0 1125 A wooden door leads to the rear of the watermill. ~ door~ End #1125 N Rear of watermill~ D You stand in a damp, dimly lit room. Mildew clings to the walls and it appears as if you were the first person to enter the room in ages. A barely visible portal in the ground catches your eye. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1115 6 1125 Dr 0 0 -1 1124 A watermill meets your gaze. ~ ~ Dr 5 0 -1 1146 A hidden portal reveals a passageway down. ~ ~ End #1126 N Took Hill~ D You stand on top of Took Hill, named after the legendary Bandobras Took. You feel honored to be standing on a hill named after your hero. From this vantage point you can see all of shiredom. You get the feeling that with one stomp you could eliminate their great city. You can see the outline of Midgaard to the far east. Sounds of joyful celebration are heard from the fields west of here. The Brandywine flows by lazily nearby. ~ F 0 S 4 Dr 1 0 -1 1122 To the east runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1128 You see a grassy field to the west. ~ ~ End #1127 N Northern end of grassy field~ D You stand in a grassy field--nothing to get too excited about. The field extends toward the south and the west. To the east you see Took Hill. ~ F 0 S 2 R M 1122 9 1127 R M 1122 9 1127 R M 1122 9 1127 Dr 2 0 -1 1128 You see a grassy field. ~ ~ End #1128 N A grassy field~ D You stand in the center of a grassy field. A great birthday party appears to be taking place. Great tables of food are spread out and a young halfling beauty offers you welcome. You are enticed by her generosity and suggestive winks. ~ F 0 S 2 R M 1125 1 1128 R M 1100 1 1128 R E 1104 0 12 R E 1100 0 0 Dr 0 0 -1 1127 You see a grassy field. ~ ~ Dr 1 0 -1 1126 A small hill to the east blocks your view. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1129 You see a grassy field. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1130 You see a grassy field. ~ ~ End #1129 N Southern end of grassy field~ D You stand in a grassy field--nothing to get too excited about. The field extends toward the north and the west. To the east you see Took Hill. ~ F 0 S 2 R M 1122 9 1129 R M 1122 9 1129 R M 1122 9 1129 Dr 0 0 -1 1128 You see a grassy field. ~ ~ End #1130 N Western end of grassy field~ D You stand in a grassy field--nothing to get too excited about. The field extends every which way but west. ~ F 0 S 2 R M 1122 9 1130 R M 1122 9 1130 R M 1122 9 1130 Dr 1 0 -1 1128 You see a grassy field. ~ ~ End #1131 N Brandywine Bridge~ D You stand on a solidly built bridge. As you look down you spy gaily colored fish swimming with the current of Brandywine River. The cool water looks invitingly refreshing and you get a sudden urge to strip and bathe in the river, but you hear the laughter of women nearby and so resist the urge. Delving Lane extends to the north while Bywater Road can be seen to the south. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 0 0 -1 1132 You see Delving Lane. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1120 To the south runs Bywater Road. ~ ~ End #1132 N Delving Lane~ D Delving Lane runs north and south in this small borough of the Shire. To the south stands Brandywine Bridge. The Green Dragon, the undisputed leader in the art of innkeeping, offers rest and comfort to the east. You hear the bray of horses from the west. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 0 0 -1 1133 You see Delving Lane. ~ ~ Dr 1 0 -1 1144 The Green Dragon offers food, drink, and above all hospitality for mere gold. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1131 Brandywine Bridge offers safe passage across the tumultuous river. ~ ~ End #1133 N Delving Lane~ D Delving Lane runs north and south in this small borough of the Shire. A large, imposing building lies to the east. You hear the bray of horses from the west. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 0 0 -1 1134 You see Delving Lane. ~ ~ Dr 1 0 -1 1145 A large, imposing building lies to the east. A sign reads 'Shiriff Post'. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1132 You see Delving Lane. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1138 You see a grassy field. ~ ~ End #1134 N Delving Lane~ D Delving Lane runs north and south in this small borough of the Shire. There is a small house to the west, nothing to the east, and up ahead you see a round door which leads to a rather impressive abode. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 0 0 -1 1135 A large, magnificent house meets your steady gaze. Above the round door a sign reads 'Bag End'. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1133 You see Delving Lane. ~ ~ End #1135 N Bag End~ D You stand in a comfortably well-equipped house, a palace by humble halfling standards. On the wall you see a banner which reads "Home Sweet Home". A solid oak door to the east leads to a pantry while you see a cozy bedroom to the west. ~ F 0 S 0 Dr 1 0 -1 1137 Through the keyhole you see what looks like a well stocked pantry. ~ door~ Dr 2 0 -1 1134 You see Delving Lane. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1136 You see a bedroom. It looks like the beds have recently been slept in. ~ ~ End #1136 N Bedroom~ D You stand in the private bedroom of Bag End. There are two beds to the side, neither of which are made. Portraits of halflings hang on the wall, and as you gaze upon them you come to the conclusion that the owner of Bag End comes from a long line of distinguished halflings. A cozy fire in the fireplace keeps the room warm and comfortable. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1116 1 1136 R E 1106 0 16 R E 622 0 6 R M 1117 1 1136 R E 1107 0 16 R E 621 0 5 Dr 1 0 -1 1135 Through the doorway you see the main room of Bag End. ~ ~ End #1137 N Pantry~ D You are inside the pantry. Shelves filled with food and drink surround you on all sides. You wonder why a halfling would need so much to eat. The presence of something unseen chills you to your bones. On the floor you spy a trapdoor. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1101 1 1137 R E 1101 0 16 R E 1105 0 1 R E 623 0 7 Dr 3 0 -1 1135 Beyond the door you see the main room of Bag End. ~ door~ Dr 5 0 -1 1156 It's anyone's guess as to where the trapdoor leads. ~ ~ End #1138 N A grassy field~ D You stand upon a grassy field. A bull stands grazing not far away and out of the corner of your eye you can see him considering you. The sound of animals fill the air from the north. To the south you see a pig pen. ~ F 0 S 2 R M 1108 1 1138 Dr 0 0 -1 1142 You see a large barn. ~ ~ Dr 1 0 -1 1133 You see Delving Lane. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1139 A rather large pig pen is to the south. ~ ~ End #1139 N Pig pen~ D You feel your boots sinking into the mud. Numerous pigs roam about, oblivious to your company. A grassy field is to the north while you see a small path winding to the west. ~ F 0 S 1 R M 1106 5 1139 R M 1106 5 1139 R M 1106 5 1139 R M 1106 5 1139 R M 1106 5 1139 Dr 0 0 -1 1138 You see a grassy field. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1140 A small path winds its way eastward. ~ ~ End #1140 N A stony path~ D You walk on a stony path which leads to a small residence to the north. From the east you hear the noisy din of pigs. ~ F 0 S 1 Dr 0 0 -1 1141 To the north you see a modest house. ~ ~ Dr 1 0 -1 1139 A rather large pig pen is to the east. ~ ~ End #1141 N Gamgee Residence~ D You stand inside a modest home. You deduce that this is indeed the home of whomever owns the surrounding lands. The air is somewhat musty and the smell reminds you of a stable. As you look around disdainfully, you think to yourself that this is more of a shack than a proper residence and you long for the urban riches of the Shire proper. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1102 1 1141 Dr 2 0 -1 1140 You see a small path winding its way southward. ~ ~ End #1142 N A barn~ D Animals of every sort fill the small barn. You feel the hot breath of horses and cows on your neck and you feel the sudden need for fresh air. Other than that, you feel cozy and protected and don't mind staying for a bit longer. All the warmth and good vibes remind you of the days when your mother would hold you in her arms and sing you to sleep. You find yourself wanting to cradle all the animals. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1105 3 1142 R M 1105 3 1142 R M 1105 3 1142 R M 1109 4 1142 R M 1109 4 1142 R M 1109 4 1142 R M 1109 4 1142 Dr 0 0 -1 1143 You see a chicken coop to the north. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1138 You see a grassy field. ~ ~ End #1143 N A chicken coop~ D You stand inside a rather crowded chicken coop. The cackle of hens fill the air. The only exit is to the south. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1107 6 1143 R G 1110 0 0 R M 1107 6 1143 R G 1110 0 0 R M 1107 6 1143 R G 1110 0 0 R M 1107 6 1143 R G 1110 0 0 R M 1107 6 1143 R G 1110 0 0 R M 1107 6 1143 R G 1110 0 0 Dr 2 0 -1 1142 You see a large barn. ~ ~ End #1144 N The Green Dragon~ D Welcome to the Green Dragon, the undisputed leader in the art of innkeeping. A rather charming and friendly hostess stands to the side, ready to offer you food and drink. While most of the patrons are halfling locals, you spy an occasional human or two. As you listen more closely to the conversations that fill the inn, you hear the tales of great and seasoned adventurers as well as the usual gossip. You feel as if you've found your second home in the Green Dragon. You see a stairway leading upwards. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1130 1 1144 R G 1110 0 0 R G 648 0 0 R G 649 0 0 R G 650 0 0 R M 1123 6 1144 R M 1123 6 1144 R M 1123 6 1144 R M 1127 7 1144 R M 1127 7 1144 R M 1127 7 1144 R M 1127 7 1144 Dr 3 0 -1 1132 You see Delving Lane. ~ ~ Dr 4 0 -1 1157 You see the reception. ~ ~ End #1145 N Shiriff Post of Delving Lane~ D You are in the Shiriff Post which acts as the nucleus for the three shiriffs of Delving Lane. As you examine the shiriffs on duty, you come to realize that the halflings of the Shire are not to be reckoned with. You cower with awe. The only exit is to the west. ~ F 0 S 0 R M 1110 8 1145 R E 1109 0 16 R E 616 0 5 R M 1110 8 1145 R E 616 0 5 R M 1111 4 1145 R E 616 0 5 Dr 3 0 -1 1133 You see Delving Lane. ~ ~ End #1146 N A dark tunnel~ D You stand inside a small underground tunnel. The ceiling is so low that you must crouch to avoid hitting your head. You see light from a small hole in the ceiling while to the east you see nothing but darkness. ~ F 1 S 0 Dr 1 0 -1 1147 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ Dr 4 0 -1 1125 You see a portal which leads to a small room. ~ ~ End #1147 N A dark tunnel~ D You stand inside a small underground tunnel. The ceiling is so low that you must crouch to avoid hitting your head. The tunnel continues east and west. All you can see is darkness. ~ F 1 S 0 Dr 1 0 -1 1148 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1146 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ End #1148 N A dark tunnel~ D You stand inside a small underground tunnel. The ceiling is so low that you must crouch to avoid hitting your head. The tunnel continues east and west. All you can see is darkness. ~ F 1 S 0 Dr 1 0 -1 1149 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1147 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ End #1149 N A three way intersection~ D You stand at an intersection. The tunnel continues east and west while to the north you can barely make out a smaller trail. ~ F 1 S 0 Dr 0 0 -1 1151 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ Dr 1 0 -1 1150 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1148 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ End #1150 N End of a dark tunnel~ D You stand at the end of a dark tunnel. The underground tunnel continues to the west. From a trapdoor in the ceiling you can hear the din of adventurers. ~ F 1 S 0 Dr 3 0 -1 1149 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ Dr 4 0 -1 3001 You hear the din of adventurers. ~ ~ End #1151 N A dark tunnel~ D You stand inside a small underground tunnel. The ceiling is so low that you must crouch to avoid hitting your head. The tunnel continues north and south. To the west you see a Shirriff Post while to the east lies a small home. All you can see is darkness. ~ F 1 S 0 Dr 0 0 -1 1152 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ Dr 1 0 -1 1154 You see a halfling hole. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1149 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1153 Above a great oak door you see a sign which reads 'Shirriff Post'. ~ ~ End #1152 N A dark tunnel~ D You stand inside a small underground tunnel. The ceiling is so low that you must crouch to avoid hitting your head. The tunnel continues north and south. To the west lies a small home. All you can see is darkness. ~ F 1 S 0 Dr 0 0 -1 1156 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ Dr 2 0 -1 1151 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ Dr 3 0 -1 1155 You see a halfling hole. ~ ~ End #1153 N Shiriff Post of the Lower Shire~ D You are in the shiriff Post which acts as the nucleus for the three shiriffs of the Lower Shire. As you examine the shiriffs on duty, you come to realize that the halflings of the Shire are not to be reckoned with. You cower with awe. The only exit is to the east. ~ F 1 S 0 R M 1110 8 1153 R E 1109 0 16 R E 616 0 5 R M 1110 8 1153 R E 616 0 5 R M 1111 4 1153 R E 616 0 5 Dr 1 0 -1 1151 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ End #1154 N A halfling hole~ D You stand inside a rather crudely built halfling hole. The many passageways and winding paths remind you of a rodent's lair. The air is musty and damp and you feel the need for fresh air. ~ F 1 S 0 R M 1128 4 1154 Dr 3 0 -1 1151 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ End #1155 N A halfling hole~ D You stand inside a rather crudely built halfling hole. The many passageways and winding paths remind you of a rodent's lair. The air is musty and damp and you feel the need for fresh air. ~ F 1 S 0 R M 1128 4 1155 Dr 1 0 -1 1152 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ End #1156 N End of a dark tunnel~ D You are at one end of a dark tunnel. The tunnel continues to the south while on the ceiling you can make out a trapdoor. ~ F 1 S 0 Dr 2 0 -1 1152 You see a dark tunnel. ~ ~ Dr 4 0 -1 1137 A trapdoor on the ceiling reveals a passageway. ~ ~ End #1157 N The Inn of the Green Dragon~ D You are standing in the Inn of the Green dragon. Large paintings of halflings at work, and halflings at play adorn the walls. Comfortable benches and seats line the walls. A stairway leads down. ~ F 16 S 0 R M 1131 1 1157 Dr 5 0 -1 1144 ~ ~ End #0 #$