You sense a trail south from here.

 A Small Study                                          -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      S      -

  A bearskin rug rests in the center of this room, a token from one of Lord
Agrippa's many hunting ventures.  A large oak desk and matching chair sits
against the west wall, and a small fireplace burns merrily to the east.
Lord Agrippa comes here occasionally when he wants to read or just relax.
The Castle Library is south of here, and there is a door to the north
leading into the castle hallway.
[Boss] **Defender of the Throne, the knight Sir Tristan stands here.
'Welcome Nakra!' the knight, Sir Tristan exclaims to you. 'May thy stay be long and health strong whilst ye here!  '

[*]<2224hp 1831sp 1457st>
cast 'cure light'
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2229hp 1830sp 1482st>

You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!

[*]<2409hp 1790sp 1482st>
cdm k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2409hp 1790sp 1482st>

You have completed your casting.
A sunstone flares brightly and vanishes!
The knight, Sir Tristan is briefly outlined with a dim violet aura.
The knight, Sir Tristan staggers and steps back a foot.
The knight, Sir Tristan is no longer moving quickly.
The knight, Sir Tristan's skin looks normal again.
The white aura surrounding the knight, Sir Tristan fades away.
The knight, Sir Tristan begins attacking you!
The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
Your first attack didn't seem to have any effect on the knight, Sir Tristan.
Your second attack didn't seem to have any effect on the knight, Sir Tristan.
Your third attack didn't seem to have any effect on the knight, Sir Tristan.
You fail to hit the knight, Sir Tristan with your fourth attack.
The knight, Sir Tristan is in perfect health[100%].

[*]<2409hp 1708sp 1476st>
flee south
You panic, and attempt to flee.

 The Castle Library                                     -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      S      -

  A slightly pungent smell of old books greets you as you enter the Castle
Library.  All around you, shelves filled with books line the walls from
floor to ceiling.  In here, you will find the largest collection of books
available in Rune.  Many scholars gather here to collect and share their
knowledge of the world.
You pant and gasp, trying to catch your breath.

[*]<2409hp 1708sp 1475st>

The knight, Sir Tristan has arrived from the north.

[*]<2410hp 1717sp 1497st>

The feeling of combat-induced panic subsides.

[*]<2410hp 1717sp 1497st>
look

 The Castle Library                                     -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      S      -

  A slightly pungent smell of old books greets you as you enter the Castle
Library.  All around you, shelves filled with books line the walls from
floor to ceiling.  In here, you will find the largest collection of books
available in Rune.  Many scholars gather here to collect and share their
knowledge of the world.
[Boss] *Defender of the Throne, the knight Sir Tristan stands here.

[*]<2410hp 1717sp 1497st>

A feminine voice yells 'Check out the fine gifts and holiday outfits available in Agatha's Shoppe of Illusions!'

[*]<2410hp 1717sp 1497st>
cast 'curse' k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2411hp 1725sp 1516st>

You have completed your casting.
The knight, Sir Tristan glows briefly with a dark crimson aura.

[*]<2411hp 1656sp 1516st>
cast 'faerie fire' k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2411hp 1656sp 1516st>

You have completed your casting.
A pinch of sulfur flares brightly and vanishes!
The knight, Sir Tristan is outlined by a faint pink glow.

[*]<2411hp 1632sp 1516st>
c po k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2411hp 1632sp 1516st>

You have completed your casting.
A shimmering white fish scale flares brightly and vanishes!
A noxious cloud of green gas swirls from your fingertips to the knight, Sir Tristan for a moment, but nothing else seems to happen.

[*]<2411hp 1550sp 1516st>
c po k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2411hp 1550sp 1516st>

You have completed your casting.
A shimmering white fish scale flares brightly and vanishes!
A noxious cloud of green gas pours from your fingertips, swirling about the knight, Sir Tristan.

[*]<2411hp 1468sp 1516st>
c po k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2411hp 1468sp 1516st>

You have completed your casting.
A shimmering white fish scale flares brightly and vanishes!
You have increased the duration of the spell 'poison'.

[*]<2411hp 1386sp 1516st>
c po k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2411hp 1386sp 1516st>

The knight, Sir Tristan shivers and suffers.

[*]<2412hp 1418sp 1532st>

You have completed your casting.
A shimmering white fish scale flares brightly and vanishes!
You have increased the duration of the spell 'poison'.

[*]<2412hp 1336sp 1532st>
cast 'plague' k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2412hp 1336sp 1532st>

You have completed your casting.
A feather from a roc, and a browning mandrake leaf flare brightly and vanish!
Ghastly looking sores start cropping up on the knight, Sir Tristan's body as you inflict the plague upon him!

[*]<2412hp 1249sp 1532st>
cast 'plague' k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2412hp 1249sp 1532st>

You have completed your casting.
A feather from a roc, and a browning mandrake leaf flare brightly and vanish!
You have increased the duration of the spell 'plague'.

[*]<2412hp 1162sp 1532st>
cast 'plague' k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2412hp 1162sp 1532st>

You have completed your casting.
A feather from a roc, and a browning mandrake leaf flare brightly and vanish!
You have increased the duration of the spell 'plague'.

[*]<2412hp 1075sp 1532st>
c blind k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2412hp 1075sp 1532st>

You have completed your casting.
A silver runestone, and a pinch of sulfur flare brightly and vanish!
A brilliant flare of white light erupts in front of the knight, Sir Tristan's eyes, but he shuts them just in time.

[*]<2413hp 1067sp 1547st>
c blind k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2413hp 1067sp 1547st>

You have completed your casting.
A silver runestone, and a pinch of sulfur flare brightly and vanish!
A brilliant flare of white light erupts in front of the knight, Sir Tristan's eyes, but he shuts them just in time.

[*]<2413hp 1004sp 1547st>
c blind k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2413hp 1004sp 1547st>

You have completed your casting.
A silver runestone, and a pinch of sulfur flare brightly and vanish!
A brilliant flare of white light erupts in front of the knight, Sir Tristan's eyes, but he shuts them just in time.

[*]<2413hp 941sp 1547st>
c slow k
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<2413hp 941sp 1547st>

You have completed your casting.
A silver runestone, a sunstone, a browning mandrake leaf, and a browning mandrake leaf flare brightly and vanish!
The knight, Sir Tristan is moving in slow motion.

[*]<2413hp 808sp 1547st>
k k
You enter into combat with the knight, Sir Tristan.
The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
The knight, Sir Tristan is in perfect health[100%].

[*]<2413hp 808sp 1547st>

Your first attack didn't seem to have any effect on the knight, Sir Tristan.
Your second attack didn't seem to have any effect on the knight, Sir Tristan.
Your third attack didn't seem to have any effect on the knight, Sir Tristan.
Your fourth attack didn't seem to have any effect on the knight, Sir Tristan.
The knight, Sir Tristan is in perfect health[100%].

[*]<2413hp 808sp 1539st>
flee south
You panic, and attempt to flee.

 The Castle Library                                     -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -      -

  A slightly pungent smell of old books greets you as you enter the Castle
Library.  All around you, shelves filled with books line the walls from
floor to ceiling.  In here, you will find the largest collection of books
available in Rune.  Many scholars gather here to collect and share their
knowledge of the world.
A merchant seeks audience with Lord Agrippa over matters of business.
A castle archivist is here, gathering information on the history of Rune.
You pant and gasp, trying to catch your breath.

[*]<2413hp 808sp 1538st>

The knight, Sir Tristan has arrived from the north.
The knight, Sir Tristan begins attacking you!
The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
Your first attack didn't seem to have any effect on the knight, Sir Tristan.
Your second attack didn't seem to have any effect on the knight, Sir Tristan.
You fail to hit the knight, Sir Tristan with your third attack.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<2414hp 882sp 1547st>
flee south

The knight, Sir Tristan has completed his casting.
Thousands of small gray spiders appear from nowhere and begin crawling over you!
Arms flailing frantically, you manage to brush the spiders off of you before they can spin their webs.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<2414hp 882sp 1547st>
You panic, and attempt to flee.
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<2414hp 882sp 1547st>

The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
You are smashed on the head by the knight, Sir Tristan's bash causing modest damage.
You fail to hit the knight, Sir Tristan with your first attack.
Your second attack didn't seem to have any effect on the knight, Sir Tristan.
Your third attack didn't seem to have any effect on the knight, Sir Tristan.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<2338hp 882sp 1543st>

The feeling of combat-induced panic subsides.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<2338hp 882sp 1543st>
flee north
You panic, and attempt to flee.

 The Castle Library                                     -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      S      -

  A slightly pungent smell of old books greets you as you enter the Castle
Library.  All around you, shelves filled with books line the walls from
floor to ceiling.  In here, you will find the largest collection of books
available in Rune.  Many scholars gather here to collect and share their
knowledge of the world.
You pant and gasp, trying to catch your breath.

[*]<2338hp 882sp 1542st>
north

 A Small Study                                          -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      S      -

  A bearskin rug rests in the center of this room, a token from one of Lord
Agrippa's many hunting ventures.  A large oak desk and matching chair sits
against the west wall, and a small fireplace burns merrily to the east.
Lord Agrippa comes here occasionally when he wants to read or just relax.
The Castle Library is south of here, and there is a door to the north
leading into the castle hallway.

[*]<2338hp 882sp 1541st>
north

 A Castle Hallway                                       -      -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      S      -

  You are walking along a hallway inside the Runic Castle.  The hall here
is brightly lit by large candles on either side, held in silver candlesticks
anchored high up on each wall.  The candles are lightly scented with the
sweet fragrance of rose petals, softly scenting the air.  The floor is made
of polished marble stone, worn smooth from years of visitors passing through
this hall.  A fancy Persian rug rests on the floor, lining the hallway
passages with beautifully weaved sceneries of Rune.  To the east, this
hallway joins with a wider hall.  A closed door is to the south, leading to
a small study.

[*]<2338hp 882sp 1540st>
east

 A Central Hallway                                      -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      S      -

  You are in the long central hallway inside the Runic Castle.  The hall
here is brightly lit by large candles on either side, held in silver
candlesticks anchored high up on each wall.  The candles are lightly scented
with the sweet fragrance of rose petals, softly scenting the air.  The floor
is made of polished marble stone, worn smooth from years of visitors passing
through this hall.  A fancy Persian rug rests on the floor, lining the
hallway passages with beautifully weaved sceneries of Rune.  Lord Agrippa's
Audience Room is to the east, and another smaller hallway splits off to the
west.
*A knight dressed in full platemail armor stands here, guarding the Audience Chamber.

[*]<2338hp 882sp 1539st>

The feeling of combat-induced panic subsides.

[*]<2338hp 882sp 1539st>
remove spear
You stop using a neverwhen weapon.

[*]<2340hp 951sp 1552st>

The knight, Sir Tristan has arrived from the west.
The knight, Sir Tristan begins attacking you!
The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
You fail to hit the knight, Sir Tristan with your first attack.
You fail to hit the knight, Sir Tristan with your second attack.
You fail to hit the knight, Sir Tristan with your third attack.
The knight, Sir Tristan is drained on the torso with your negative energy causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<2340hp 951sp 1551st>
wield justice
You wield the spear of justice in your right hand.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<2340hp 951sp 1551st>

The knight, Sir Tristan has completed his casting.
Thousands of small gray spiders appear from nowhere and begin crawling over you!
You are enmeshed in thick webbing produced by the spiders!
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<2340hp 951sp 1551st>

The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
You dodge out of the way of the knight, Sir Tristan's first attack.
You fail to hit the knight, Sir Tristan with your first attack.
You fail to hit the knight, Sir Tristan with your second attack.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the arm with your pierce causing infinitesimal damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan's fireshield erupts at your strike! You are burned on the torso by the knight, Sir Tristan's flames causing minimal damage.
A warm, blue aura surrounds the knight, Sir Tristan for a moment, then softly fades.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<2333hp 951sp 1549st>

The knight, Sir Tristan has completed his casting.
A shock runs through your body, as you feel your life force slipping away!
You are drained on the leg by the knight, Sir Tristan's necromancy causing heavy damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<2053hp 727sp 1549st>

The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
You dodge out of the way of the knight, Sir Tristan's first attack.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan's fireshield erupts at your strike! You are burned on the torso by the knight, Sir Tristan's flames causing mild damage.
A warm, blue aura surrounds the knight, Sir Tristan for a moment, then softly fades.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<2042hp 727sp 1541st>

The knight, Sir Tristan has completed his casting.
A shock runs through your body, as you feel your life force slipping away!
You are drained on the leg by the knight, Sir Tristan's necromancy causing great damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<1762hp 503sp 1541st>

The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
You dodge out of the way of the knight, Sir Tristan's first attack.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the arm with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan's fireshield erupts at your strike! You are burned on the torso by the knight, Sir Tristan's flames causing minimal damage.
A warm, blue aura surrounds the knight, Sir Tristan for a moment, then softly fades.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the arm with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<1755hp 503sp 1533st>
c calm
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<1755hp 503sp 1533st>

The knight, Sir Tristan shivers and suffers.
The knight, Sir Tristan has completed his casting.
A shock runs through your body, as you feel your life force slipping away!
You are drained on the leg by the knight, Sir Tristan's necromancy causing great damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<1489hp 339sp 1539st>

The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
You are smashed on the arm by the knight, Sir Tristan's bash causing modest damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<1416hp 339sp 1539st>

You have completed your casting.
You lose your concentration.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<1416hp 326sp 1539st>

The knight, Sir Tristan has completed his casting.
A shock runs through your body, as you feel your life force slipping away!
You are drained on the head by the knight, Sir Tristan's necromancy causing huge damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<1050hp 102sp 1539st>
c calm
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<1050hp 102sp 1539st>

The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
You are smashed on the wing by the knight, Sir Tristan's bash causing minimal damage.
You are smashed on the head by the knight, Sir Tristan's bash causing mild damage.
You are smashed on the head by the knight, Sir Tristan's bash causing mild damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<992hp 102sp 1539st>

The knight, Sir Tristan has completed his casting.
A shock runs through your body, as you feel your life force slipping away!
You are drained on the torso by the knight, Sir Tristan's necromancy causing extensive damage.
You have completed your casting.
You don't have enough power to cast that spell.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<606hp 0sp 1539st>

The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
You dodge out of the way of the knight, Sir Tristan's first attack.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan's fireshield erupts at your strike! You are burned on the torso by the knight, Sir Tristan's flames causing moderate damage.
A warm, blue aura surrounds the knight, Sir Tristan for a moment, then softly fades.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<595hp 0sp 1533st>

The knight, Sir Tristan has completed his casting.
A shock runs through your body, as you feel your life force slipping away!
You are drained on the leg by the knight, Sir Tristan's necromancy causing tremendous damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<315hp 0sp 1533st>

The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
You dodge out of the way of the knight, Sir Tristan's first attack.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan's fireshield erupts at your strike! You are burned on the torso by the knight, Sir Tristan's flames causing great damage.
A warm, blue aura surrounds the knight, Sir Tristan for a moment, then softly fades.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<304hp 0sp 1527st>

The knight, Sir Tristan has completed his casting.
A shock runs through your body, as you feel your life force slipping away!
You are drained on the leg by the knight, Sir Tristan's necromancy causing unbearable damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<24hp 0sp 1527st>

The knight, Sir Tristan begins casting a spell...
You dodge out of the way of the knight, Sir Tristan's first attack.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan's fireshield erupts at your strike! You are burned on the torso by the knight, Sir Tristan's flames causing lethal damage.
A warm, blue aura surrounds the knight, Sir Tristan for a moment, then softly fades.
You fail to hit the knight, Sir Tristan with your third attack.
The knight, Sir Tristan is jabbed on the torso with your pierce causing insignificant damage.
The knight, Sir Tristan has several minor scratches[90-100%].

[*]<13hp 0sp 1521st>
ct goodbye cruel world

The knight, Sir Tristan shivers and suffers.
The knight, Sir Tristan has completed his casting.
A shock runs through your body, as you feel your life force slipping away!
You are drained on the head by the knight, Sir Tristan's necromancy causing lethal damage.
You feel your nervous system abruptly shutting down at the knight, Sir Tristan's deadly touch, then all goes black....
[CLAN] Nakra has been slain!
You are no longer on the quest, 'Sneak Attack!'.
q status
Your disembodied spirit rises from your ravaged corpse.
You feel a pulling sensation as your corporeal body is destroyed and your spirit is
freed. A whirlwind of thoughts, emotions, and experiences is released, spinning into
nothingness, as you pass between the thin veil between the physical and the ethereal
planes... There is a sensation of falling, falling forever, when suddenly you land
SLAM on nothing.
A haze of crimson and gold sparks flit across your field of vision.
You feel a sharp prickling on the back of your neck as your senses are heightened.
Your feet rise a few inches off the ground.
You feel a prickling on the back of your neck as your senses are heightened.
You feel a soft prickling on the back of your neck as your senses are heightened.
You turn translucent.
Goosebumps wash over you as the world starts to look a little bit more real.
There is a bright flash of blue light, and you vanish to the Ethereal Plane.