#5200
The Grand Gate of Thalos~
You stand in the archway of a gigantic stone archway. The two steel gates have
been forced open and have rusted in places. A hollow gust of wind blows by you 
into the deserted and seemingly destroyed city.
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You see devastation everywhere. Houses lie in ruin and skeletons litter
the streets. You see strange beasts stalking the shadows.
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#5201
Main Street~
This was once a magificent street, but now is in total ruin. The streets are 
barren and windswept and the silence is unending. To the south you see a 
ruined cottage while north leads into a dark back alley. Howls and screams 
echo through the deserted city.
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It's a dark alley.
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The entrance to the city lies this way.
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A ruined shack lies to the south.
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Main Street lies this way.
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#5202
Main Street~
This was once a magnificent street, but now is in total ruin. The streets are 
barren and windswept and the silence is unending. On one side is a collapsed 
house while on the other is the entrance to a large ruined mansion. Eerie 
sounds echo within the mansion. Near the center of town you see a large domed 
building, relatively intact.
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The reminants of a store lie this way.
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It looks like what used to be the main building in the city.
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A withered garden path lies this way.
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#5203
A Garden Path~
A circular path surrounds a magnificent domed temple in the center of the city.
Flowers have withered away and the once lush trees are bare.  Vines and ivy 
snake up the sides of the temple and entangle themselves around your feet. 
A sudden volley of howls pierces the air.
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The garden path continues around the building.
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This is the main street leading to the city's entrance.
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The garden path continues around the building.
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Inside the temple, small patches of light shoot through each doorway as
WELL as a few holes in the ceiling.
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#5204
A Garden Path~
A circular path surrounds a magnificent domed temple in the center of the city.
Flowers have withered away and the once lush trees are bare.  Vines and ivy 
snake up the sides of the temple and entangle themselves around your feet.
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A side street leads of to the northern half of the city.
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The garden path continues around the building.
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Inside the temple, small patches of light shoot through each doorway as
well as a few holes in the ceiling.
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The garden path continues around the building.
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#5205
A Garden Path~
A circular path surrounds a magificant domed temple in the center of the city. 
Flowers have withered away and the once lush trees are bare.  Vines and ivy 
creep up the sides of the temple and entangle themselves around your feet.
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D0
The garden path continues around the building.
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D1
Inside the temple, small patches of light shoot through each doorway as
well as a few cracks in the ceiling.
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The garden path continues around the building.
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What looks like a market place lies this way.
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#5206
A Garden Path~
A circular path surrounds a magnificant domed temple in the center of the city.
Flowers have withered away and bthe once lush trees are bare.  Vines and ivy 
creep up the sides of the temple and entangle themselves around your feet.
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D0
Inside the temple, small patches of light shoot through each doorway as
well as a few cracks in the ceiling.
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The garden path continues around the building.
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A small side street leads to the southern half of the city.
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The garden path continues around the building.
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#5207
The Market Place~
You stand in the middle of a large square lined on each side with baskets,
carts, and stands of all shapes and sizes. Abandoned, these little shops still 
contain some of their goods once sold to a demanding public.
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A small table has been toppled over, spilling fine jewelery and gems onto the 
ground.
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A small garden path encircles a large domed temple in the center of the city.
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Rotted remains of fruits and vegitables lie strewn about.
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The market place continues.
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#5208
The Market Place~
You stand at the end of the market square. Stands and carts line each side, 
filled with remnants of fine foods and exquisite goods.  A small hole in the 
western wall of the city leads back out into the desert.
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D0
Tattered carpets and ruined bales of silk sit idly by a run down stand.
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The center of the market lies this way.
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From the massive stench, this must have been a meat and poultry stand.
It lies totally bare.
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#5209
A Side Street~
This small side street leads east and west into back alleys while to the 
south you see the temple. The incessant howling tears at your mind.
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#5210
A Side Street~
You are in the common section of the city. Ruined buildings made of clay and 
stone is all the view has to offer. Most of these homes are nothing but piles 
of rubble, but some look almost safe enough to venture into. The street 
continues north and south and buildings line the street.
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A small doorway leads into a partially collapsed house.
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A small clay dwelling sits here.
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#5211
A Side Street~
This small side street leads away from the garden path to the south.  Around 
you stand large piles or rubble where the houses of commoners used to be. A 
lone howl makes you worry greatly about your safety here.
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An unusually tall dwelling stands looming over you.
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A garden path circles around the temple.
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Here lies a small stone house with a thatched roof.
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#5212
A Side Street~
This small side street leads south away from the temple into the business 
section of town. The destruction that leveled this city was not biased; these 
important looking buildings have been almost totally destroyed. There is a 
hole in the wall of a very large structure to the east.
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A small garden path encircles the temple.
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This possibly could be the city hall.
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Inside the building you see long pieces of metal, an oven, and some anvils.
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#5213
A Side Street~
This small side street is lined with the remains of once great buildings. To 
the north is a dark, forboding structure while to the south lies the entrance
to a small tavern. The street continues north and south.
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From the looks of it, this was once a two story abode. The entire second floor
has collapsed leaving a very little part of the bar still free from debris.
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This seems to be the only guild house in the entire city. It's dark nature
makes you wonder about its origins.
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#5214
A Side Street~
You are at the end of a long street leading to the center of the city.  A long
dark alley runs east and west.
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#5215
Under a Ruined Watchtower~
You stand at the base of a tall watchtower built to protect the city from 
invaders. From the looks of things, it did not do a good job.
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#5216
A Back Alley~
This alley leads to the rear of what used to be a meat stand. You wince at the
stench. South is one of the city watchtowers.
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You see the back-side of the market place meat stand.
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A tall watchtower stands a silent vigel over the city.
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#5217
The Meat Stand~
A large stand has been set up here with metal hooks and wooden racks in the 
background. Hanging on the hooks are very small scraps of meat and other game.
This stand is relatively empty, and a sudden burst of howling and screaming 
makes you realize why this is so.
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The market place lies this way.
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This is a cart full of rotted vegitables and fruits.
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#5218
A Back Alley~
A narrow alley leads east to a wider street and west to one of the city 
watchtowers.
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A small side street greets you.
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A tall watchtower stands a silent vigel over the city.
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#5219
The Guild House~
You are standing in what once was this city's ONLY guild house.  Tables and 
chairs have been smashed and broken weapons lie strewn about the floor as if 
some massive battle had taken place here. Draped along the back wall is a 
tattered, jet-black banner with the symbol of the Darkside set upon it.
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A small side street runs past the building.
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#5220
The Produce Stand~
A large cart sits here carrying rotted fruit and vegitables. Flies swarm all 
about what seems to be the last remaining bits of food left in the city.
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The market place is deserted.
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A strong stench eminates from the meat stand next to you.
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#5221
The Smithy~
In here you find tools and anvils used to make various weapons and items. The 
walls have been stripped clean and only a few incomplete pieces of armor and 
weaponry are left.
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A small side street runs past the building.
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#5222
The Tapestry Stand~
Tattered and torn tapestries and rugs lie heaped in piles. Fancy robes and 
various articles of clothing are now just rags. You stare at the strange piles 
for a long time until a piercing howl makes you think these might be beds.
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A fine jewelry stand lies in ruin next to you.
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The market place is deserted.
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#5223
A Back Alley~
A narrow alley leads north to one of the city watchtowers while to the south 
there lies a market stand full of torn clothes and rugs.
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A tall watchtower stands a silent vigel over the city.
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#5224
Under the Watchtower~
You stand under one of the city watchtowers built to protect the city from 
invaders. Obviously, it failed.
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Above you looms a tall watchtower.
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#5225
The Jewelery Stand~
A table has been tipped over, spilling fine jewelery and gems across the 
market place. Most of these trinkets are battered and tarnished and few would 
have any value anymore.
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The market place is deserted.
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Next to you is a stand full of ruined clothes and rugs.
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#5226
A Ruined Clay Dwelling~
This was once a very plain house with nothing more than a few chairs and a 
bed. A cold fireplace suggests that the city has been adandoned for quite a 
while. Almost nothing remains of this humble abode.
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Outside is a small side street.
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#5227
A Collapsed Stone Dwelling~
This small house has completely collapsed upon itself leaving piles of debris 
here and there. A few rafters still stand with thatched straw hanging downand 
a hot wind gusts through the hollow dwelling.
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A small side street runs past the house.
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#5228
A Back Alley~
A narrow alley leads east to one of the city watchtowers and west to a small 
side street.
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#5229
An Abandoned Shop~
From the outside this place looks like an ordinary pile of rubble, but inside 
these cramped quarters you discover what used to be a shop filled with armor, 
weapons, and various other goods. A small sign flutters in the wind.
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A small side street runs past the shop.
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#5230
The Tavern of the Sun~
A glorious place in its prime, this tavern now lies in ruin; tables and chairs
are broken scattered, bottles and glasses shattered, and a small performance 
stage crushed. Musical instruments and personal belongings lie under the 
rubble, but the people they once belonged to are not with them. Looking up you
see that the entire second floor and roof has fallen in, leaving a gaping hole 
above.
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A small side street runs past the tavern.
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#5231
South Wing of the City Hall~
You stand in a large room attached to this end of the hallway which leads back
north to the reception area. Pedestals and columns have fallen and most of the
valuable items have been taken, leaving worthless debris.  A few chairs have 
survived, as well as a large curved desk. To the east is a vine-covered 
archway leading out into a private courtyard.
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The long hallway leads back to the main reception area of the city hall.
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#5232
The City Hall~
This is the main reception area of Thalos' city hall. The walls have been 
charred and scarred massively. Debris is spread from wall to wall.  A large 
gaping hole in the west wall allows you to see out to one of the city's side 
streets. Obviously no one will be seeing you though today.  Hallways lead 
south and east.
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Main street runs past the city hall.
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A hallway leads to the east wing of the city hall.
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A hallway leads to the south wing of the city hall.
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#5233
East Wing of the City Hall~
Here lies the remnants of a fancy office, possibly the mayor's. A few 
withered plants and broken pieces of furniture make this place anything but 
fancy, though. The only thing remaining intact here is a large glass cabinet. 
A long hallway leads west back to the reception area and an ivy-covered 
archway leads south into a private courtyard. 
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#5234
The Private Gardens and Courtyard of Thalos~
What a shame that this mass destruction also touched this once beautiful place.
The temple's garden path has nothing on this garden.  Flowers and trees have 
been smashed into the ground and lawn benches thrown through walls. A large 
marble fountain in the center of the courtyard still stands, though, defying 
any attempts to destroy its beauty. Above stands the remnants of one of the 
watchtowers. Archways north and west lead back into the city hall.
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#5235
A Small Guard House~
This was once the barracks for Thalos' cityguards. Now just an empty shell,
this small shack still stands guarding the entrance both to the city and to 
the city hall.
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Main street runs by this building.
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#5236
A Collapsed Home~
All that's left of this house is a few scattered piles of rubble and a very 
large blast crater. Obviously someone or something important was once housed 
here. A shreeking howl chills your blood.
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Main street runs past this ruined home.
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#5237
A Tall Dwelling~
This seems to be the tallest structure remaining in the city. At one time this
could have been an inn of some sort, but now it's just a mess. The back wall 
as been completely knocked down revealing an entrance into another building 
through yet another collapsed wall. Between the two buildings are a few blast 
craters and boulders. An old set of wooden steps leads up to a creaking second
floor.
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A small side street winds past the dwelling.
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The stairs and even the entire second floor itself looks very unsafe for 
travel. Gusts of wind make them creak and shudder.
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#5238
A Small Shack~
This cramped dwelling could not have housed more than one person. Now with the
back wall missing, it could hold many more. Looking around you find broken 
shelves and workbenches with various vials and pouches spilling contents all 
across the floor. This was possibly the magic shop of the city. The doorway to
the east is blocked, making the only exit back west.
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#5239
A Back Alley~
A narrow back alley goes south to main street and north towards a watchtower. 
A mass of howls catches you off guard.
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Main street runs past here.
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#5240
A Back Alley~
A narrow back alley leads north to one of the city watchtowers and south 
towards main street. To the west is a doorway to a small house blocked by 
debris.
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A tall watchtower stands a silent vigil over the city.
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#5241
Under a Watchtower~
You stand under a tall watchtower. Narrow back alleys lead west and south and 
a very weak looking ladder leads up into the tower.
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Winds howl high above your head in the tower above.
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#5242
A Bath House~
This was once the bath house for the commoners of the city. Hot steamy water 
still wells up from a hole in the floor. Obviously there is a hot spring 
located under the city (making the decision to put a city here seem much more 
reasonable). Closer inspection of the water yields a dead body floating around
in it, skin melted away from months of floating in there. The west wall has 
collapsed revealing another collapsed house.
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The wall has collapsed on the adjoining house, creating a new opening in it.
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#5243
A Back Alley~
A narrow back alley leads west to a small side street and east to one of the 
city watchtowers. Great amounts of steam issue forth from the building to the 
south.
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A watchtower stands a silent vigil over the city.
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A side street runs by here.
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#5244
An Upright House~
This home is practically the only one around that is still standing.  Except 
for the massive hole in the east wall, evrything else looks intact, including 
the windows. Great amounts of steam issue forth from the hole in the east wall.
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A small side street runs past the house.
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#5245
On the Second Floor~
The minute you step off onto this floor you realize it was a mistake.  The old
rotted floorboards suddenly give way and you fall down, impaling yourself on 
jagged boards below.
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#5246
The North-West Watchtower~
You stand atop one of the city watchtowers. The view is magnificant from here 
and you can see all the way to the western mountains. No wonder this place 
stood for so long.
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The city lies below.
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#5247
The South-West Watchtower~
You stand atop one of the city watchtowers. The view is magnificent from here 
and you can see all the way to the western mountains. To the south the desert 
stretches to the horizon. No wonder this place stood for so long.
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D5
The city lies below.
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#5248
The North-East Watchtower~
You stand atop one of the city watchtowers. The view is magnificent from here 
and you can see a great floating pyramid to the north-east.  Desert sand 
stretches to the horizon. No wonder this place stood for so long.
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Looking down you see a shaft running down out of sight. The metal rungs on
the side may or may not be able to bear your weight. If not you will surely
plunge to your death.
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#5249
Under a Watchtower~
As you descend the ladder, the rotted rungs break sending you quickly to your 
demise far below on the city street. Splat.
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#5250
The Temple of Thalos~
You stand within one of the most holy places in the realm. This stunning domed 
temple once housed the city's worshipers en masse.  Unfortunately, it succumbed
to the destruction brought on this city.  Long benches lie toppled and the 
altar desecrated. Large chunks of stone have fallen from the walls and roof, 
sending sunlight streaming in on you. A few books lie about, conveying to you 
a holy message in a strange tongue.  Wind gusts through the four archways and 
howls and screams can be heard from all parts of the city.
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D0
A side street leads to the northern half of the city.
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D1
Main street leads out to the main gate of the city.
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D2
A side street leads to the southern part of the city.
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The market place lies this way.
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