#18700 Circus Path~ This well beaten path leads south through a field of tall grass. The sounds of music and laughter can be heard off in the distance. The top of a large tent can be seen to the south. The path continues south with the western highway to the north. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18701 E credits info~ Builders : Wolfgaar Arina Zone : 187 Circus Began : 1999 Player Level : 2-4 Rooms : 34 Mobs : 12 Objects : 10 Shops : 0 Triggers : 3 Theme : A circus. Links : 00n Zone: 187 is linked to the following zones: 200 Western Highway at: 18700 (north) ---> 20003 ~ S #18701 Circus Path~ This well travelled path continues off to the south. The long grass of the field sways gently in the breeze. The sounds of laughter and music can be heard to the west. The path leads off to the north and continues to the south. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18700 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18702 S #18702 Circus Path~ This well travelled dirt path turns towards the west. The sounds of the circus to the southwest can be heard. The laughter of children can be heard over the sounds of the field. A large colorful tent can be seen off in the distance to the southeast, with its multi-colored flags blowing in the wind. The path continues to the west and leads off to the north. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18701 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 18703 S #18703 Circus Path~ This well beaten path travels south towards the circus grounds. The sounds can be heard a bit louder here. A few people can be seen now as more of the circus comes into view. The path leads south as well as to the east. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18702 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18704 S #18704 Circus Path~ The path gets a little wider here as the circus grounds are coming closer. A small line can be seen to the south as people line up to enter the circus. The sounds of the circus are in full swing, bringing a smile to your face. The path continues to the north as well as to the south. ~ 187 4 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18703 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18705 S #18705 Circus Entrance~ The dirt path ends at the entrance to the circus. A small arch has been built here to keep the line going in an orderly fashion. There is a welcomer here, welcoming you to the Circus of Wonders. The path continues to the north and west through the arch. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18704 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 18706 S #18706 Circus Area~ You are on the road of the circus. There are a few people wandering to and fro from the many game stalls and stands that are set up along this path. The the sounds of the circus are all around you. There is a game stall directly to the north and a game stall to the south too. The path continues to the west and to the east. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18707 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18705 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18708 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 18709 S #18707 Circus Game Stall~ You have entered a small game stall there is an attendant standing here. The attendant urges you to take a wack at the mole. It's free so why not! The only way out is to the south. ~ 187 8 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18706 S #18708 Circus Game Stall~ You are standing in yet another game stall that seems to line this path. There is a attendent standing here, smiling at you. She urges you to take you best shot at hitting the small chick. It is free so why not give it a try. The only exit is to the north. ~ 187 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18706 S #18709 Circus Area~ This path runs through the area of the circus. There are stalls lining this well worn path. Sounds of music can be heard from all around. The path leads to a game stall to the north and continues east and west to other parts of the circus. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18710 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18706 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 18711 S #18710 Circus Game Stall~ This game stall features the game of The Game Beat the Old Man. There is a wicked man standing watch over all that enter this stall. Maybe this is not a game that one should be playing. The only exit is to the south. ~ 187 8 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18709 S #18711 Circus Area~ The sounds of the circus are at full swing here, music and laughter filling the air. To the north you see a dark colored tent with lights flickering inside. A small sign hangs on the flap of the tent. The path continues on to the south and east. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18712 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18709 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 18713 E sign~ The sign reads "Ventrella, Seer of the Future" ~ S #18712 Seer's Tent~ Candle light dances on the walls giving an eerie feel to this tent. Looking around the room it is easy to tell that some sort of mystical activity goes on here. In the center of the room you notice a small round table upon which a clear glass globe sits in the middle. Strange cards are strewn over the table, the images on them are nothing you can recognize. A sign hangs crookedly from the edge of the table. The only way out is back to the south where you entered this tent. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18711 E sign~ The sign reads "I vill be back soon, dahling" ~ S #18713 Circus Area~ The grass on each side of the path is rather tall, as the wind blows through it you could swear you hear a whisper of some sort. The voice is indescribable, neither male or female and you can't make out what it is saying. The path continues on to the north and to the east you can make out a shape of a small tent. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18714 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18711 S #18714 North of the Circus~ The path is very narrow and the few people that are here have trouble passing without bumping each other. You can hear faint animal noises that are carried along by the wind. The path leads to the west and south. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18713 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 18715 S #18715 Center of Freaks~ Strange noises fill the air, such as you have never heard. Directly north there is a run down shack, boards missing and windows broken. The door is off its hinges and hangs precariously by what looks to be a nail. The path continues on to the south from here. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18716 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18714 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18718 S #18716 Old Shack~ The shack is in a terrible mess. There is broken furniture scattered across the floor and broken glass everywhere. The floor is rotted and the smell of something that you can not place fills the air. There is something here..... But where? There is a small door leading west to a dark room and to the south you may leave back to the path. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18715 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 18717 S #18717 Old Shack~ This cramped room is quiet a mess. A faint smell of rot and decay lingers in the air held captive by the fact there is no window to release it. A small cage has been toppled over in the corner, looking as if something just made an escape from its tiny confines. The only way out is back to the east. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18716 S #18718 Circus Area~ You are heading south on the circus path. Off in the near distance you can see the Big Top and a few animal cages. You can still hear the sounds of laughter and singing all around you. The path continues to the south and north. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18715 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18719 S #18719 Circus Area~ To the south one can see the Big Top much clearer now. Off to the east one can see a few animal cages. One hears the sounds of animals and the sounds of the Big Top. The path continues to the south and north. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18718 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18720 S #18720 Circus Area~ A massive tent can be seen a short distance away. Loud noises fill the air... Laughter, singing and animals. To the east you see some animal cages and to the southeast you see the massive tent with its banners flying wildly in the wind. The path runs northerly from here. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18719 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18721 S #18721 Animal Cage Area~ All around you are animal cages, evidence that the big top is close to you. Lions, elephants and monkeys can be heard though you are not certain where the sound comes from. The sounds seem to echo and meld together creating a frightful noise. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18722 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18723 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 18720 S #18722 Monkey Cage~ You have entered the monkey cage, their screeching is almost deafening. The cage is filled with vines and branches so that they can excersize and the monkies swing and hop from branch to branch above you. A few sit lazily upon the ground stuffing their faces with food the keeper brought to them. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18721 S #18723 Animal Cage Area~ Large animal cages are all around you here. To the north kitten like mewlings can be heard while to the south the cage is quiet, only the stench catches your attention. To the west you see the Big Top and westerly will take you further down the path. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18724 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18726 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18725 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 18721 S #18724 Animal Cage~ You are standing in the middle of a cage for small lion cubs. There soft meows can be heard. They are so cute but the looks in their eyes tell you that it would not be a good idea to pet them. The only exit is to the south ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18723 S #18725 Animal Cage~ You are standing in the middle of the elephant cage. Hay litters the floor as well as a few piles of fruits. The smell here is not pleasant, but you imagine if the elephants were actually in the cage it would be worse. A lone baby elephant is sleeping on one of the piles of hay waiting for its mother to return from the act in the circus. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18723 S #18726 Entrance to the Big Top~ Before you stands an enormous tent that spans several hundred feet. A colorful banner has been placed over the entrance and on each side of the banner red and white pennants flap wildly in the breeze. Laughter and cheering fills the air as well as the occasional roar of lions. You can enter the big top to the east and to the south you see an elaboratly decorated wagon. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18727 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18733 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 18723 E banner~ Welcome to the Circus of Wonders! ~ S #18727 Inside the Big Top~ People abound here, laughing merrily and having a ball. Clowns in funny costumes can be seen most everywhere handing out small trinkets to the children. You can hear the ringmaster calling out the next act from here, looking closer a high wire is visible to the southeast. The bleachers are to the south and the exit of the Big Top is to the west. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18728 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 18726 S #18728 Inside the Big Top~ Rows of seats surround you, people filling almost every one. Children sit on parents laps trying to catch a better view of what is going on in the three rings where the acts take place. Vendors walk the aisles selling various novelties. A few clowns have made their way up to the seating area to give the children a thrill. Laughter sails through the air almost as gracefully as the man on the trapeze. To the east you can see the main event in the center ring, while to the north will lead you back to the entrance. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18727 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18729 S #18729 Inside the Big Top~ This is the center ring where the lion act takes place. Luckily no lions are present, you must have just missed them, or will that act be next? Best not linger to find out! To the north is another ring where you can see elephants parading around. To the south you see a highwire with a man tottering upon it and back to the west is the seating area. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18731 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18730 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 18728 S #18730 Inside the Big Top~ A very tall highwire dominates this ring, a young man on a bicycle rides precariously on a thin rope as he holds a long rod in his hands for balance. One miscalculation and his fate is sealed, hence the look of extreme concentration on his face. You can hear the crowd gasp for breath as he teeters back and forth. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18729 S #18731 Inside the Big Top~ You step carefully here because there are large pachyderms romping around as if they were puppies that had yet to be house broken. One elephant sits on a round object, its trunk held proudly in the air. A group of them look as if they are playing follow the leader walking around the large circle. While yet another has a young beautiful girl riding gingerly on its back. To the south you can see the main ring and further south you can make out a highwire. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18729 S #18732 Inside the Big Top~ You are standing inside the Big Top. The sounds of the circus are in full swing here. Laughing and cheer can be heard all around you. There is an exit to the north. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18733 S #18733 Center of the Circus~ This large wagon is decorated with beautiful furniture and expensive looking paintings. A claw foot table drapped with a red silk table cloth stands in the middle of the floor. A black velvet high back chair rests in the corner along side a small yet intricately carved table. This must be the ringmasters private quarters for only he could afford such luxury in the circus. The door to the north is the only exit. ~ 187 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 18726 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 18732 S $~