Your spirit feels full of life.
You have some minor abrasions to the head, some tiny scratches to the right arm, some minor abrasions to the left arm, some minor abrasions to the right hand, some tiny scratches to the chest, minor swelling and bruising in the back compounded by cuts and bruises about the back.

> encumbrance
stalk
  Encumbrance : None
>
Stalking is an inherently stealthy endeavor, try being out of sight.
> attack

< With the precision and elegance of a plunging goshawk, you punch your fist at a shriveled vela'tohr bloodvine.  A shriveled vela'tohr bloodvine attempts to evade, mis-stepping and blundering into the blow.
The fist lands an awesome strike to the bloodvine's body.
[You're nimbly balanced and in dominating position.]
[Roundtime 2 sec.]

R>
RT with no EXP.

* Tentatively, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine raises up and snaps forward with lightning speed at you.  You evade.
[You're nimbly balanced and overwhelming your opponent.]
>
* Awkwardly, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine raises up and snaps forward with lightning speed at you.  You evade.
[You're nimbly balanced and in dominating position.]
>
A shriveled vela'tohr bloodvine spasms helplessly on the ground, thorns rattling with each shiver wracking its body.
> attack

You feel fully rested.
You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.

>
< Driving in with exacting precision, you punch your fist at a shriveled vela'tohr bloodvine.  A shriveled vela'tohr bloodvine attempts to evade, failing miserably.
The fist lands a very heavy hit to the bloodvine's body.
A shriveled vela'tohr bloodvine twists into a tight knot before relaxing in death.
[You're nimbly balanced]
[Roundtime 2 sec.]
analyze

R>
RT with no EXP.

...wait 2 seconds.
R> analyze
Analyze what?
> health

Your body feels at full strength.
Your spirit feels full of life.
You are slightly fatigued.
You have some minor abrasions to the head, some tiny scratches to the right arm, some minor abrasions to the left arm, some minor abrasions to the right hand, some tiny scratches to the chest, minor swelling and bruising in the back compounded by cuts and bruises about the back.

>
* Awkwardly, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine coils up and lashes out suddenly at you.  You dodge.
[You're nimbly balanced and overwhelming your opponent.]
>
* A withered vela'tohr bloodvine rears back, flexing in a manner that causes its thorns to flare wide.  The vela'tohr bloodvine suddenly hurls a blood-red thorn at you!
You manage to dodge aside as the thorn hurtles past you!
[You're nimbly balanced and in dominating position.]

>
*** Ritual.critter: bloodvine
encumbrance
perform preserve on bloodvine
  Encumbrance : None
>
Lacking your knife, you cannot perform any rituals.
>
You feel fully rested.

>
* Moving in like a timid schoolboy, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine whips in a frenzy at you.  You dodge.
[You're nimbly balanced and in dominating position.]
>
You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.

>
*** MISSING MATCH IN PRESERVE! ***
perform consume on bloodvine
Lacking your knife, you cannot perform any rituals.
>
* Apparently without direction or thought, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine lashes at you.  You evade.
[You're nimbly balanced and in superior position.]
>
* Looking as if this were a bad idea, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine lashes at you.  You dodge.
[You're nimbly balanced and overwhelming your opponent.]
>
* As if effort and skill were a bad thing, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine whips in a frenzy at you.  You evade.
[You're nimbly balanced and in superior position.]
>
* Awkwardly, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine whips in a frenzy at you.  You dodge.
[You're nimbly balanced and in excellent position.]
>
* As if fumbling muscle flab were natural, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine lashes at you.  You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in good position.]
>
You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
>
* Tentatively, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine lashes at you.  You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced and in very strong position.]
>
* Looking as if this were a bad idea, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine lashes at you.  You dodge, stepping aside with ease.
[You're solidly balanced and in strong position.]
> loot
You search the vela'tohr bloodvine.
The bloodvine was carrying 1 copper coin (Kronar), 9 bronze coins (Kronars), and 1 silver coin (Lirum)!

>
*** Ritual.critter: bloodvine
perform preserve on bloodvine
Lacking your knife, you cannot perform any rituals.
>
* Awkwardly, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine whips in a frenzy at you.  You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in superior position.]
>
* Moving in like a timid schoolboy, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine coils up and lashes out suddenly at you.  You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced and in excellent position.]
>
You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
>
* As if fumbling muscle flab were natural, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine lashes at you.  You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced and in superior position.]
>
* Tentatively, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine coils up and lashes out suddenly at you.  You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in very strong position.]
>
A motionless vela'tohr bloodvine shrivels into red-tinged ashes that blow away on an unseen wind.

>
*** MISSING MATCH IN PRESERVE! ***
perform consume on bloodvine
Lacking your knife, you cannot perform any rituals.
>
* Apparently without direction or thought, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine lashes at you.  You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in dominating position.]
>
* As if fumbling muscle flab were natural, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine coils up and lashes out suddenly at you.  You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in excellent position.]
>
* Moving in like a timid schoolboy, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine lashes at you.  You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced and in excellent position.]
>
* Looking as if this were a bad idea, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine lashes at you.  You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced and in dominating position.]
>
A twisted vela'tohr bloodvine burrows up from the ground below, lashing in agitation!
A desiccated vela'tohr bloodvine bursts from the ground below, thrashing with excitement!

>
The vela'tohr bloodvine begins to advance on you!
The vela'tohr bloodvine is still a distance away from you and is closing steadily.
>
The vela'tohr bloodvine begins to advance on you!
The vela'tohr bloodvine is still a distance away from you and is closing steadily.
>
* Tentatively, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine whips in a frenzy at you.  You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in dominating position.]
>
* Tentatively, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine coils up and lashes out suddenly at you.  You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in dominating position.]
>
The vela'tohr bloodvine closes to pole weapon range on you!
>
The vela'tohr bloodvine closes to pole weapon range on you!
>
* Apparently without direction or thought, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine coils up and lashes out suddenly at you.  You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in dominating position.]
>
* Looking as if this were a bad idea, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine whips in a frenzy at you.  You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in dominating position.]
> loot
The vela'tohr bloodvine closes to melee range on you!
>
The vela'tohr bloodvine closes to melee range on you!
>
I could not find what you were referring to.
> advance
You are already at melee with a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine.
> advance
You are already at melee with a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine.
>
* Apparently without direction or thought, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine raises up and snaps forward with lightning speed at you.  You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in dominating position.]
> advance
* Awkwardly, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine coils up and lashes out suddenly at you.  You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced and in dominating position.]
>
You are already at melee with a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine.
> advance
You are already at melee with a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine.
> advance
You are already at melee with a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine.
>
* As if fumbling muscle flab were natural, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine charges wide at you.  You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in dominating position.]
>
* Awkwardly, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine coils up and lashes out suddenly at you.  You evade, ducking casually.
[You're solidly balanced and opponent has slight advantage.]
>
* Ineptly, a desiccated vela'tohr bloodvine lashes at you.  You dodge, bending aside easily.
[You're solidly balanced and have slight advantage.]
> advance
You are already at melee with a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine.
>
* Looking as if this were a bad idea, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine whips in a frenzy at you.  You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced and in dominating position.]
> [ubercombat]: loot

======================
**** COMBAT TIMER COMPLETE!
======================

I could not find what you were referring to.
west
>
You are engaged to a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine at melee range!
> [ubercombat]: look
[Vela'Tohr Outskirts, An Abandoned Field]
Stunted and withered stalks of wheat are strangled by thick greenish-brown vines armed with cruel thorns.  Running parallel to the weathered stone wall at the edge of the field, a broad swathe of bare, scorched earth cuts across the untended rows.  The scent of smoke lingers unpleasantly in the night air.
You also see a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine, a silver coin, some bronze coins, a copper coin, some bronze coins, some copper coins, a tiny rust-colored quartz, some silver coins, a bronze coin, some copper coins, a tiny turquoise, a tiny turquoise, some silver coins, some bronze coins, a silver coin, some bronze coins, some copper coins, a tiny blue tanzanite, a small purple kunzite, some silver coins, some bronze coins, some copper coins, some silver coins, some bronze coins, some silver coins, some bronze coins, some copper coins, some silver coins, some bronze coins, a silver coin, a desiccated vela'tohr bloodvine and some junk.
Obvious paths: east, west.
> west
You are engaged to a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine at melee range!
> retreat
You retreat back to pole range.
> retreat
You retreat from combat.
> west

>
You go west.

[Vela'Tohr Outskirts, An Abandoned Field]
Stunted and withered stalks of wheat are strangled by thick greenish-brown vines armed with cruel thorns.  Running parallel to the weathered stone wall at the edge of the field, a broad swathe of bare, scorched earth cuts across the untended rows.  The scent of smoke lingers unpleasantly in the night air.
Obvious paths: east, west.

> west
You go west.

[Vela'Tohr Outskirts, An Abandoned Field]
Stunted and withered stalks of wheat are strangled by thick greenish-brown vines armed with cruel thorns.  Running parallel to the weathered stone wall at the edge of the field, a broad swathe of bare, scorched earth cuts across the untended rows.  The scent of smoke lingers unpleasantly in the night air.
You also see a desiccated vela'tohr bloodvine.
Obvious paths: north, east.

> stance evasion

You are now set to use your evasion stance:

  Attack :  100%
  Evade  :  100%
  Parry  :  84%
  Block  :  0%

>
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*** CHECKING FOR WEAPONS/ITEMS ON GROUND
===============================
[ubercombat]: inv weapon
You aren't wearing anything like that.
[Use INVENTORY HELP for more options.]
> [ubercombat]: retreat
You are already as far away as you can get!
>

=========================================
**** ESCAPING FROM COMBAT!! - Total Time: 31.88 minutes
**** Saving location - Zoneid: 127  Roomid: 234
=========================================

=========================
** SEARCHING FOR THE NEAREST TOWN!
=========================
release cyclic
release mana
The Rite of Contrition matrix loses cohesion, leaving your aura naked.
>
You aren't harnessing any mana.
> command zombie leave
You do not have a zombie to command!
>
[AutoMapper] Goto: Hibarnhvidar
[Script loaded: automapper.cmd]
east
You go east.

[Vela'Tohr Outskirts, An Abandoned Field]
Stunted and withered stalks of wheat are strangled by thick greenish-brown vines armed with cruel thorns.  Running parallel to the weathered stone wall at the edge of the field, a broad swathe of bare, scorched earth cuts across the untended rows.  The scent of smoke lingers unpleasantly in the night air.
Next move: east
Obvious paths: east, west.
east

>
You go east.

[Vela'Tohr Outskirts, An Abandoned Field]
Stunted and withered stalks of wheat are strangled by thick greenish-brown vines armed with cruel thorns.  Running parallel to the weathered stone wall at the edge of the field, a broad swathe of bare, scorched earth cuts across the untended rows.  The scent of smoke lingers unpleasantly in the night air.
You also see a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine, a withered vela'tohr bloodvine, a twisted vela'tohr bloodvine, a silver coin, some bronze coins, a copper coin, some bronze coins, some copper coins, a tiny rust-colored quartz, some silver coins, a bronze coin, some copper coins, a tiny turquoise, a tiny turquoise, some silver coins, some bronze coins, a silver coin, some bronze coins, some copper coins, a tiny blue tanzanite, a small purple kunzite, some silver coins, some bronze coins, some copper coins, some silver coins, some bronze coins, some silver coins, some bronze coins, some copper coins, some silver coins, some bronze coins, a silver coin, a desiccated vela'tohr bloodvine and some junk.
Next move: climb wooden gateway
Obvious paths: east, west.
east

>
You go east.

[Vela'Tohr Outskirts, An Abandoned Field]
A gate constructed from mismatched planks of wood is firmly wedged shut where two stone walls bordering the field converge.  The walls are pocked with deep gouges and blackened with streaks of soot.  Remnants of burnt vegetation crunch underfoot, although hints of green skirt the scorched tract to the north and west.
You also see a small blue iolite, some bronze coins, some copper coins, a large banded purple-blue jade, some silver coins, some copper coins, some copper coins, a tiny spotted olive chrysoprase, some silver coins, a tiny moss-green bloodstone, some bronze coins, some copper coins, a tiny cerise beryl, a tiny pink kunzite, a silver coin, some bronze coins, some copper coins, some silver coins, some bronze coins, a blood-red thorn, some bronze coins, a tiny red-orange sunstone and some copper coins.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, west.

>
Mapped exits: climb wooden gateway
[automapper]: climb wooden gateway

[Pilgrimage Trail, Vela'Tohr Valley]
Dry grasses whisper in supplication as they bow beneath the frigid breezes, punctuated by the sounds of scree crunching underfoot.  Looming out of the darkness, a smooth stone wall is broken by a wooden gate which offers access to one of the plots of terraced farmland.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

>
Mapped exits: climb wooden gateway
Learned: Athletics

south
>
You go south.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Vela'Tohr Valley]
A high wall along the dirt road prevents goats from wandering into the monastery's fields.  The intermittent, brisk snap of cloth fluttering in wind emanates from somewhere in the night off the west side of the track.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You go south.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Trade Outpost]
Most of the buildings crowding around the square are closed against the night, waiting stoically for the coming of dawn.  Flickering lantern light escapes through the wooden shutters of some of the shops, providing scant illumination and proving not all business halted with the setting of the sun.
You also see a sturdy log cabin.
Next move: east
Obvious paths: north, southeast.

>
Mapped exits: go brick building

southeast
You go southeast.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Vela'Tohr Valley]
A faint orange glow rises above the dark wall from the torches and lamps of the buildings within.  Chill breezes mutter through the dry grass, carrying a faintly disturbing scent of decay and ash.
Next move: east
Obvious paths: east, northwest.

> east
You go east.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Vela'Tohr Valley]
Flickers of golden lantern light can be glimpsed between the stakes surmounting the high, thick wall running alongside the road.  Low mounds of blackberry brambles cover the rocky slope on the opposite side of the track.
Next move: east
Obvious paths: east, west.

> east
You run east.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Outside the Monastery]
Rising to intimidating heights, the fortified wall enclosing the compound is broken only by a stout ironwood gate.  A lit torch at the gate brightens the bronze fittings and a plaque which is clearly marked with the crest of the Clerics' Guild.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: east, west.

>
Mapped exits: go ironwood gate

east
You run east.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Vela'Tohr Valley]
Making for treacherous footing in the dark, an uneven jumble of cobblestones paves the way down the rocky slope.  Intermittent gusts of wind swirl through the area, carrying the faint crisp scent of ice.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: southeast, west.

> southeast

You run southeast.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Vela'Tohr Valley]
Stones shift alarmingly underfoot, requiring extra care while traversing the road in the dark.  Birds twitter sleepily from the tree branches overhead.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: south, northwest.

> south
You run south.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Overlook]
The trees thin to the north, exposing a warm twinkle of lights indicating a small settlement down slope.  Occasionally a small, rodent-like creature scurries out of the concealing vegetation beside the road to disappear into the thick grass on the other side.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: north, south.

south
>
You run south.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Forest]
Thick tree trunks crowd close together while twisted branches weave a dense canopy overhead, all but blocking the view of the night sky and enshrouding the road in velvety darkness.  A fickle breeze sporadically rustles through the branches, cutting the scent of damp earth and decay hanging in the air.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: north, southwest.

> southwest
You run southwest.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Forest]
Fresh gouges bleed yellow sap where something has sharpened its claws on a giant pine.  The glistening sap-glazed bark contrasts with the muted grey-green moss mottling the trunks of the other trees.  Providing shelter to a family of bushy-tailed woodrats, a thick tangle of red currant bushes adds a bright splash of color.  The occasional shriek of a hawk brings about a temporary cessation of rustling in the undergrowth.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: northeast, southwest.

southwest
>
You run southwest.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Forest]
The rustle of twigs and needles is constant as the pine trees move with the slightest disturbance in the air.  The rugged trail continues its meandering way through the wooded foothills.
Next move: west
Obvious paths: northeast, southwest.

> southwest
You run southwest.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Forest]
Cattails and bulrushes cluster thickly along the shores of a small pond nestled in a dip in the terrain.  The forest itself is quiet, the stillness broken by a sporadic breeze rustling through the pine boughs.
You also see a stony-faced Asketian monk.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: northeast, west.

> west

You run west.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Forest]
Showing tell-tale signs of foot traffic, the narrow path creeps between the boles of ancient pines.  Many years' accumulation of rusty-brown needles and splintering pinecones carpet the ground, providing ample forage for squirrels and birds.
Next move: go faint trail
Obvious paths: east, southwest.

> southwest

You feel fully rested.
>
You go southwest.

[Pilgrimage Trail, Forest]
Partially obscured by fallen pine needles, the soft earth holds the small paw prints of a fox.  Matted tufts of grey fur, the remains of some rodent, are strewn before a hollow between gnarled tree roots.  The faint scent of decay mingles with the sharp smell of pine sap.
You also see a faint trail.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: northeast.

>
Mapped exits: go faint trail

go faint trail
[Hunter's Glade, Northern Tract]
A mature felenok pine reaches majestically skyward and seems to hold the heavens in its outstretched limbs.  Large cones burden the ends of each branch, making them arc slightly downward.  Few felenok seeds survive to fulfill their purpose, as they are sweet to the palate of local squirrels that eagerly pry them from their cones before they drop to the ground.
You also see a zipline and a faint trail.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: southwest, northwest.
southwest

>
Mapped exits: go faint trail, climb pine tree

You go southwest.

[Hunter's Glade, Northern Tract]
Twin maple seedlings grow in a depression atop a very large basalt boulder.  A passing bird must have deposited the seeds, as there are no other maple trees in the glade.  Birds enjoy the rock because the shallow wells in its surface hold water high enough from the ground that they can drink and bathe here without being menaced by the glade's larger inhabitants.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, northeast, southeast, southwest, northwest.

> southeast
You go southeast.

[Hunter's Glade, Northern Tract]
Heather grows in wispy clumps between the widely spaced trees.  Its feathery texture contrasts with the stiff and dark-leafed boxwood growing nearby, and it celebrates each thaw with blooming sprays of purple and lavender.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: south, northwest.

> south
You go south.

[Hunter's Glade, Northern Tract]
Bristly spruce limbs cast filigree shadows that frolic over the ground as the trees sway in breezes scented with the clean smell of heather and pine.  The trees stand far enough apart that their branches do not overlap, and scrubby bunches of grass peek through the thin layer of pine needles covering the ground between the trees' canopy.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: north, southwest.

> southwest
You run southwest.

[Hunter's Glade, Southern Tract]
A dead pine's skeletal branches knock together in the wind, and the dry rapping noises travel down the limbs into the trunk, sounding like a heart beating somewhere deep within.  The coarse, black bark clings to the weather-silvered tree only in ragged patches that crumble off easily, and in the crook of a low branch, the wood bears the lacy scars of a termite infestation.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: northeast, southwest, west, northwest.

southwest
>
You run southwest.

[Hunter's Glade, Southern Tract]
Beneath many of the shrubs and low tree branches are large saucer-shaped depressions.  The leaf-lined hollows evidence the forest's boar population.  In the day, the nests are filled with several boars piled together in sleep, but in the evening, all the nests are empty as entire drifts of boars roam the glade.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: northeast, southeast, southwest, northwest.

> southeast
You run southeast.

[Hunter's Glade, Southern Tract]
A line of ashen birches looks ghostly pale against the darker pines that surround them, like the spirits of fallen trees floating amid the living.  Their leafy limbs sway gracefully with each breath of wind and rustle a soft accompaniment to the river's song.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: southwest, northwest.

> southwest
You run southwest.

[Hunter's Glade, Southern Tract]
A stand of pale slender-trunked paper birches grows along a ridge to the northeast.  Their bark is thin, white and smooth, separating into diaphanous strips that curl back from the trunk.  Skinny saplings growing amid the taller elders are reddish-brown but share the same delicate pointed-oval leaves that turn golden in autumn.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: northeast, south, west.

> south
You go south.

[Hunter's Glade, Southern Tract]
A weeping hemlock droops over a weathered lunat log to shelter a patch of spindly puffball mushrooms that grow tall and top-heavy so that they bend over slightly beneath the weight of their pale caps.  From somewhere close comes the sound of grunting and something trundling through the underbrush.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, southwest.

> southwest
You go southwest.

[Hunter's Glade, Southern Tract]
The thick, scaly bark of a nearby sikka tree secretes golden sap that wells in the cracks and crevices.  Unlucky insects become entombed in the gooey traps.
Next move: go narrow trail
Obvious paths: northeast, south, northwest.

>
Mapped exits: climb sikka tree
south

You go south.

[Hunter's Glade, Southern Tract]
The trees of the forest grow tall and thin with branches that begin several stories overhead.  Most trees have had their bark rubbed and gouged off about a Dwarf's height from the ground.  Stuck into a thick thorn-covered fir is a long yellowed splinter of boar tusk.
You also see a narrow trail.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, southwest.

>
Mapped exits: go narrow trail

go narrow trail
[Hawstkaal Road, Terminus]
A sense of quiet and peace dominates the area, though birdsongs filter in from all directions.  The narrow dirt road that began as a thriving thoroughfare far to the south meets a wall of foliage and dwindles off further into the woods as a faint trail.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: south.

>
Mapped exits: go narrow trail

south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
Clusters of hosta form a border at the edge of the thicker underbrush.  Their wide, deep green leaves are splotched with white, and in summer they send up tall shoots that bloom in decadent shades of purple and orange.  Occasionally, they rustle with movement, and a small grey coney or brown chipmunk emerges to see what visitors have come to its domain.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south

You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
The road is very narrow and uneven here, the forest leaning in from the sides and the craggy earth pushing up from below.  Gnarled tree roots snake through the stone-clotted soil close to the surface.  In places, they have been worn flat from years of accumulated foot traffic.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: north, southeast.

> southeast
You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
Thrusting up from the thick underbrush flanking the road, tall fingers of timeworn stone loom like phantoms that watch life pass by with the cold and detached gaze of eternity.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

> southeast
You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
Amid the lushness of the evergreen forest stands the skeletal frame of a dead bristlecone pine.  The pine's bare branches knock and scrape against each other with each breath of wind, sending down a shower of splintered wood.  The tree's dry, brittle bark clings to the trunk only in small ragged spots that are host to conferences of termites.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: south, northwest.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
A break in the forest canopy reveals an inky patch of the night sky.  Below it, a swath of grass sprawls out across the roadway, softening the sounds of footfalls and wagon wheels alike.  Along the edge of the roadway bordering the woods are wispy sprays of heather.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south

You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
To one side of the road grows a copse of dogwood, its pebbly bark and meandering growing habit distinct from its evergreen neighbors.  In the springtime, the copse celebrates with vibrant pink and white flowers.
Next move: east
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south

You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
Tangles of vines twine through the understory and twist up tree trunks.  Eventually, they cloak so much of a tree's greenery that its arboreal host browns and dies from lack of sunlight.  The vines reach their leafy tendrils out across the roadway, seeking unwary travelers to trip.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: north, east.
east

>
You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
>
You run east.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
The road bends around a massive basalt boulder clad in a monochrome palette of green lichen.  Vines climb from out of the crowd of shrubs surrounding the base of the rock, as though the ground were trying in vain to reclaim its former tenant.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: southeast, west.

> southeast
You run southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
Long pine boughs reach down from above to brush the pates of the road's taller travelers.  The wind plays in the branches and releases their clean, crisp scent.  Occasionally, the trees' movement will liberate sap-sugared pinecones that fall to the ground with a dense "thud."
Next move: south
Obvious paths: south, northwest.

> south
You run south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
The land dips down here in a small, damp valley where rainwater drains, and the dense woods keep it from evaporating too quickly.  Mosses of all varieties thrive in the moisture, with thick blankets of it cloaking rocks and tree trunks.  Patches of it spot the roadway, especially at the edges, making the ground slippery even for the sure-footed.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You run south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
The evergreens flanking the thoroughfare are tall and straight with high crowns of thickly needled branches.  Tight clusters of shiny-leaved azalea dot the understory amid sprawling groups of feathery fern.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: north, southwest.

> southwest
You run southwest.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
The road is lonesome here, with few birds or other feral visitors.  Diminutive blue flowers sprawl along the roadside and provide cheerful company in the warmer months, but in the winter there is only the stark white pall of snow playing counterpoint to the deep shadows of the woods.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: northeast, southwest.

> southwest
You run southwest.

[Hawstkaal Road, Boar Clan Bridge]
Meeting the road at a right angle, a moss-clad stone bridge leads over a shallow chasm through which a thin creek flows.  The road narrows substantially as it continues to the northeast, becoming little more than a path and showing far fewer signs of passage than the wider, well-trodden section leading southeast.
Obvious paths: northeast, southeast.

>
Mapped exits: go stone bridge

southeast
You run southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
The reek of skunk cabbage wafts from a clump of thick leaves growing at the edge of a tiny creek that trickles from the north.  From a distance, the smell isn't very strong, but when the leaves are bruised, crushed, or otherwise damaged, they release an intense odor that attracts insects and may cause eyes to water.
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

>
[Script finished (In 14.0174409 seconds): automapper.cmd(183)]
[Script loaded: automapper.cmd]
southeast
You run southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
Far from large cities or towns, animals in this forest have little fear of passersby.  Here and there, one can see deer browsing shoots of grass unconcernedly or a hare twitching its nose in curiosity.  A sound in the distance is more likely to be the growl of a prowling bear than a hammer striking an anvil.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

> southeast

You run southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
A fresh scent of pine greets one's nostrils upon passing through these dense woods.  The air in this unspoiled region is clean, though often brisk, and there is seldom a sound other than those made by animals, birds, the wind, or cones crunching underfoot.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

> southeast
You run southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
Situated at the peak of its steady, gradual climb from the Biiskbowr River, the land is relatively level here but begins to descend to the southeast.  A ring of firs circles a small clearing, which houses a stone bench upon which weary travelers can rest.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

> southeast
You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
The roadway cuts its way through the woods, continuing its gradual climb.  Alongside it is a peculiar stairway that appears to lead just down the road a bit.  Near the head of the stairs is a roundish rock with a bit of paint on it.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

>
Mapped exits: climb log stairway
southeast

You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
Although there is packed dirt sufficiently wide to accommodate a caravan proceeding smoothly up the slope to the northwest, next to it there is a rough log stairway that leads the same way.  The reason for this is not apparent.  Perhaps someone was bored.
You also see a squarish rock.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: south, northwest.

>
Mapped exits: climb log stairway

south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
The road appears to be blocked by a clump of cedars however, it merely loops around to either side.  Evidently, the Gor'Togs in the region were unwilling to cut the fragrant trees down, which they prize because "they smell nice."
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
A few night birds call down from the trees, while insects buzz and hum from the undergrowth.  Vague shadows shift amid the vegetation as barely seen denizens of the night dart about.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You run south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
Stones battle tenacious roots for supremacy as the land climbs northward.  The evergreens of the forest persist here, but the mountains that rise to the east make their presence known.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You run south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
A wooden signpost, bearing two carved arms pointing in opposite directions, is planted solidly in the ground by the side of the road.  Puffs of dust are kicked up as travelers pass over the crumbly surface of crushed stone mixed with dried pine needles.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You run south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
A jagged ridge rises to the east as the road climbs northward.  The trees give way to chunks of stone as they approach the edge.  As it passes, the road leans slightly away to the west as if it were leery of a fall.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You run south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
A clump of firs stands at the top of a short rise.  One tree in particular is marked with a yellow blaze, perhaps put there by one of the local trackers.  Nearby is a pair of flat-topped stumps, cut off at an ideal height for them to serve as stools.
Next move: east
Obvious paths: north, southeast.

> southeast
You run southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
From far above the treetops, an occasional hawk sounds its harsh cry as it soars down from the northern heights.  The undergrowth rustles as small land-bound creatures scurry for cover.
Next move: east
Obvious paths: east, northwest.

> east
You run east.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
A small pool with vegetation floating on its surface is situated within sight of the road.  Varied hoof and paw prints lead up to the water's edge, suggesting that the local fauna come here often to drink.  On the far side, there are occasional stirrings and flashes of movement from creatures too wary of travelers to come out into the open.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: east, west.

> east

You run east.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
Tiny pale blue and white wildflowers dot the roadside, poking intrepidly between fallen pine needles.  A fringe of small mushrooms circles a tall larch.  Sheltered beneath the tree's branches is a flat, moss-covered rock, which looks to be an ideal location for a summer picnic.
Next move: east
Obvious paths: southeast, west.

> southeast
You run southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
As it winds its way upward, the roadway crosses over slabs of rock, which serve as a reminder that, although the region is forested, it also abuts a mountain range.  The remains of a small campfire can be seen on one such piece of stone, a handy spot on which to cook, devoid of flammable vegetation.
Next move: east
Obvious paths: east, northwest.

> east
You run east.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
An enormous spruce lies fallen across the packed-dirt road.  In what must have been a heroic effort, some hardy soul has chopped a slice several feet wide through it.  Although it looks to be a tight squeeze for a caravan, passage is once again possible.
Next move: east
Obvious paths: east, west.

> east

You run east.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
A spiky canopy shelters the lush forest, seemingly enforcing a hush upon all within it.  Even the insects feasting upon the remains of a rotten tree trunk observe a certain degree of decorum, and the occasional snap of a twig caused by some passing animal has a curious muted quality.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: east, west.

> east
You run east.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
Downhill to the southeast, the gurgle of the Biiskbowr River, or as the local Gor'Togs call it, "The Wet River," can be heard.  That sound seems to wrap a soft blanket around the area, rendering it otherwise silent save for a barely-heard birdsong every now and then.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: southeast, west.

> southeast
You run southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
The packed earth underfoot bears a bit of moisture, making it soft enough that many of the fallen pine needles have been stamped into it so that they have become more than merely a covering but rather a part of the road itself.  On this green carpet, even heavy boots and hooves pass as quietly as slippers.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: south, northwest.
south

>
You run south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Dense Forest]
The evergreens begin to close in again as the road marches northward away from Archer's Ford and the river to the southeast.  A rush of water splashing over stones is audible in the distance.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: north, southeast.

> southeast
You run southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Riverbank]
A wide, smooth portion of road leads down to the northern bank of the Biiskbowr, which flows at a stately pace just to the southeast.  The tracks from numerous wheels, hooves and boots indicate that much of the local traffic passes this way.
Next move: swim southeast
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

> southeast
You run southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Archer's Ford]
Occasional small twigs and pine needles float lazily toward the southwest, indicating the river's direction of passage.  Shallow enough that one can see one's own feet on the bottom in the crystal clear water, this is an ideal spot at which to make a crossing.  Some of the broad, tall trees that crowd nearby are riddled with ancient arrows, giving a hint to the origin of the name, "Archer's Ford."
Next move: swim southeast
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

> southeast

Roundtime: 1 sec.
You wade southeast, moving sideways to the current.

[Hawstkaal Road, Archer's Ford]
Even toward the center of the river, the water is shallow enough to remain below the heads of the shorter races.  A combination of silt, twigs, and stone makes the bottom a tad slippery but still navigable.
Next move: swim southeast
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

R>
RT with no EXP.

southeast
Roundtime: 1 sec.
You swim southeast, moving sideways to the current.

[Hawstkaal Road, Archer's Ford]
Jutting just a bit above the surface, a partially submerged tree causes the flow to split and go around either side.  Away from the banks, the river is beyond the reach of the forest's green canopy, leaving a clear opening to the sky.
Next move: swim southeast
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

R>
RT with no EXP.

southeast
Roundtime: 1 sec.
You swim southeast, moving sideways to the current.

[Hawstkaal Road, Archer's Ford]
Burbling softly, the river flows placidly on its leisurely journey to the southwest.  Fallen debris from the overhanging greenery cushions the flat rocks beneath the surface, making this shallow section a promising choice for a crossing.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.
southeast

R>
RT with no EXP.

...wait 1 seconds.
R>

*** Retry movement

southeast

Roundtime: 1 sec.
You wade southeast, moving sideways to the current.

[Hawstkaal Road, Riverbank]
Flowing gently at this point, the Biiskbowr River meanders down from the Journelai Range to the east, eventually emptying into the multi-armed Sawstwar Lake.  The trees seem to have been trimmed back from the road sometime in the past, leaving a wide staging area for a group crossing.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: south, northwest.

R>
RT with no EXP.

>
You feel fully rested.
> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Sloping down toward the north, the ground is a mixture of damp moss and stone with a smattering of pine needles on top.  The trees to either side seem a trifle further apart than they do to the south.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, southeast.
southeast

>
You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Muddy patches make the footing somewhat slippery as the road inclines slightly on its way toward the nearby river.  A few small sticks caked with dirt lean against an old tree stump, which appears to be a popular place for travelers to rest and clean their boots.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: south, northwest.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Lying a bit lower than the land to either side, the hard-packed dirt that passes for paved road has slowly become a morass of black goop.  Ruts of varying description run at odd angles, indicating many a wagon has been caught unaware of the depth of the quagmire.  Black bugs of various sizes swarm up into the air or scurry off into the underbrush with alarming regularity.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: north, southwest.

> southwest
You go southwest.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
An upended tree rests on the surrounding foliage, parallel to the forest floor.  Bits of grass and soil surround the exposed roots, and the hollow beneath appears to have been usurped as home to a burrowing animal.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: northeast, southwest.

> southwest
You go southwest.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
The road skirts the edge of a hillside with a faint path splitting off to trail down the slope.  A deep rut in the road at the fork looks as if a wagon may have turned around in the rain.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: north, southeast, southwest.

> southeast

You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Majestic pines have deposited their needles over this area, spreading it with a pungent cloak.  Pebbles, pushed off to the sides, blend with the green and brown covering to mask the road's boundaries.  Beneath the carpet of needles lie small, abrupt gradients that can trip unwary travelers.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

> southeast
You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
A multitude of branches form a thick canopy that envelops the road, giving it a close, protected ambience.  The limbs, thickly covered with lush needles, interlock like praying hands.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

> southeast

You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Interspersed between the trees are stacks of rocks and excavations that give the land a pimpled appearance.  The piles appear orderly, as if someone had a purpose in mind at the time they did the digging.  A few holes encroach upon the road, presenting a tripping hazard for the unwary.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: southwest, northwest.

> southwest
You go southwest.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Heavy foliage surrounds the road and creates the illusion of impediments as it curves slightly.  To the northeast, it appears to dead-end at a group of tree trunks, and the southwest appears blocked by pines as it angles to the horizon.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: northeast, southwest.

> southwest
You go southwest.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Terrain changes are subtle, but the foliage and ground cover are a more varied mix of pine and the local Ke'nag tree.  A sparse cover of fallen needles is interspersed with straggly grass.  Distant enough from the edge of a nearby cliff to ensure the integrity of the surface in foul weather, the road consists of packed dirt and vegetation.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: northeast, southwest.
southwest

>
You go southwest.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Pungent pine needles form a thick carpet that freshens the air with fragrance while muffling all sounds to a dull crunch.  A venerable pine that has survived years of buffeting winds spreads its two remaining branches in an encompassing embrace around a much younger tree.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: northeast, south, northwest.
south

>
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
The air hangs heavily, and the only noise is that of nature pursuing its business of life and death.  A distant rustle in the pines could be a forest denizen or merely a pinecone as it comes to rest on the well-padded ground.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, southwest.

> southwest

You go southwest.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Bare, stony patches interrupt the green expanse of the forest here and there as the foothills of the Journelai Range encroach on the soft tranquility of the evergreens.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: northeast, south.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Cresting a short hill, the road curls around a granite tor to the east.  The trees nearby seem to shy away from the rock as if it might reach out and crush them.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: north, southeast.

> southeast
You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
The site of a many years old lightning strike can be seen to the east.  Dark green moss crawls over the edge of a deep gash in the stony forest floor.  Mangled trees, a few still resolutely clinging to life, protrude at awkward angles from the ground near the opening.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: southwest, northwest.

> southwest
You go southwest.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Gaps in the greenery allow celestial bodies in the night sky to shine faint patches of light amid the shadows.  An occasional soft hoot emanates from an unseen owl, likely searching for a meal.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: northeast, south.

> south
You run south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Sparse clusters of pine and spruce line the way to either side.  Jagged chunks of rock jut among the needles lining the path as the mountains begin to encroach upon the peaceful woods.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south

You run south.

[Hawstkaal Road, A Clearing]
There is a small clearing among the trees here.  At its center is a simple grey pedestal upon which stand marble figures of a Dwarf and a Gor'Tog, their hands clasped in friendship.  A small bronze plaque is mounted at its base.
Next move: southwest
Obvious paths: north, southwest.

> southwest
You run southwest.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
The woods are interrupted by a huge boulder, forcing the road to veer to the west on its way southward.  Scattered elsewhere along the ground are small chunks of rock, possibly pieces that broke off when the huge stone fell.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: northeast, southwest.
southwest

>
You run southwest.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Chunks of rock are interspersed among the moss and pine needles.  Trees begin to give way to stone among the foothills of the mountains to the east.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: northeast, south.

> south
You run south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
A boulder, perhaps dislodged from the mountains to the east, blocks off passage on the eastern side, where there are traces of what appears to be an old path.  A more freshly blazed passage goes around it to the other side, providing continued smooth travel for those not adept at rock climbing.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
A layer of pine needles lies fallen from the firs on either side of the road.  Passage is nearly silent except for the occasional crunch of a breaking twig under foot, hoof, or wheel.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Many of the trees here have the bark stripped away from the trunks near ground level.  Now and then, a rustling can be heard from deeper in the woods.  It seems likely that some gnawing creatures live nearby.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: north, southeast.

> southeast
You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
Intermittent breezes blow across the path as the road goes over a small hill.  The trees are somewhat sparser here, leaving more chance of exposure to the elements.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

> southeast
You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
A bald spot in the springy forest floor of moss and evergreen needles has become moist enough to turn to mud, making the going a bit slippery.  The divots here and there may indicate awkward landings by the unwary.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: south, northwest.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
There is a wide ditch in the middle of the road.  Several heavy wooden planks have been placed across it to allow passage, but they seem a bit wobbly.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
The trees are particularly dense in the part of the woods.  One large pine near the roadway's edge is apparently home to a woodpecker, based on the intermittent hammering sounds coming from it.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south

>
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
A layer of moss along the road adds spring to the traveler's steps and muffles the sounds of footfalls.  Beneath the canopy of trees veiling the area, an almost palpable sense of peace seems to hover in the air, enticing many a sojourner to tarry in this green sanctuary.
Next move: southeast
Obvious paths: north, southeast.

> southeast
You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
A bed of pine needles cushions the forest floor on either side of the packed dirt road.  Little can be heard save for the rush of the river as it passes to the south.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: southeast, northwest.

> southeast
You go southeast.

[Hawstkaal Road, Through the Forest]
The foothills of the Himeneldar Shel Mountains fade into a patchy forest on this side of the Segoltha.  Off to the south, the Chedik Bridge, with the city and mountains beyond it, is still visible through gaps in the trees.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: south, northwest.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, North River Bank]
The impressive Chedik bridge spans the Segoltha to the south, rising in a sturdy granite arch above the rapids.  To the north, the Dwarven-laid paving stones end abruptly, and the road becomes packed dirt, still navigable but more subject to the whims of nature.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Chedik Bridge]
At this end of the span, there is little sense of being in an urban region.  The road to the north leads into a densely wooded area, while the view to south is that of the mountains only, with Hibarnhvidar hidden behind the rise of the bridge's surface.  Upon reaching the riverbank, the paving stones fade to dirt, perhaps signaling the boundary of Dwarven influence on the land.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Chedik Bridge]
Beginning its downward slope to the north, the bridge is bracketed by a pair of impressive granite towers, twins to those on the south side.  Serving as stanchions, which, along with the heavy iron chains, support this marvel of Dwarven engineering, they rise up from the Segoltha, seemingly immune to the ravages of nature.  A heavy steel door is set into each of them, although the rust on the locks and hinges suggests that they have not seen any use in quite a while.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Chedik Bridge]
Cresting above the thundering rapids, the bridge affords the traveler a panoramic vista of the entire region.  To the north, the forests of northern Forfedhdar extend as far as the eye can see.  Southward lies the great walled city of Hibarnhvidar, backed by the mountains rising in the distance.  The river rushes onward to the west, where it empties into the many-armed Sawstwar Lake.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Chedik Bridge]
The bridge arcs upward to the north, flanked on either side by massive granite towers to which the bridge is anchored by thick iron chains.  Heavy steel doors lead into the huge structures, although they look anything but inviting.  Looking to the south, one can see Hibarnhvidar's water wheel, endlessly turning in the mighty Segoltha.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

>
Mapped exits: script hibintelligence

south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Chedik Bridge]
The stone paving continues, grading slightly upward as it meshes nearly seamlessly into the beginning of the Chedik Bridge, which exhibits the same high standard of Dwarven craftsmanship as the road that approaches it.  Below, rapids thunder against jagged rocks protruding from the river, providing a severe hazard to travel by water but an excellent source of power for the nearby city.  Gazing southward, one can see the walls of Hibarnhvidar looming against the backdrop of the mountains in the distance.
Next move: south
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You go south.

[Hawstkaal Road, Approach to Hibarnhvidar]
A steady stream of visitors tromps to and from Hibarnhvidar's Northwest Gate just to the south.  Belying the diminutive stature of its Dwarven builders, the hulking portal of iron and stone makes even the Gor'Togs among the pedestrians seem small as they pass beneath its arch.  The rush of the nearby Segoltha River mutes the hubbub of feet, hooves, and wheels passing alone the stone road.
Obvious paths: north, south.

> south
You go south.

[Gate to Hibarnhvidar]
Nestled against a steep incline, a massive stone gate stands between the road proper and the city of Hibarnhvidar.  Slight movement can be seen high atop the platforms that flank the gate's entrance.  Carefully laid stonework provides a broad area just before the gate, and narrows into the path leading away from the city.  Brushed and smoothed, the stones are evenly spaced, all traces of weed or loose gravel removed.  A multi-pointed star marks the stone at the center of the entryway.
Obvious paths: north, west.

>
Mapped exits: go gate

[Script finished (In 26.5743882 seconds): automapper.cmd(183)]
>
Alwyn came through the Hibarnhvidar gate.

> release cyclic
release mana
You have no cyclic spell active to release.
>
You aren't harnessing any mana.
>
Alwyn goes north.

> command zombie leave
You do not have a zombie to command!
>
**** Prepping ROC ****
search
You search around for a moment.
Roundtime: 2 sec.
You don't find anything of interest here.
R>
RT with no EXP.

**** FOUND EMPTY ROOM! ***
prepare ROC 10
You mutter a foul-sounding phrase to yourself while preparing the Rite of Contrition spell.
> cast

You gesture.
You weave a field of sublime corruption, concealing the scars in your aura under a layer of magical pretense.

> release spell
release mana
You aren't preparing a spell.
>
You aren't harnessing any mana.
> release cambrinth bracer
Release what?
[Check RELEASE HELP for more information.]
> [ubercombat]: look Ethic
You are Criminal Ethic, a S'Kra Mur.
You have a shallow-featured face, tilted slitted hazel eyes and an elegant snout, white scales, a straight tail and a slender build.
You are slightly under average height for a S'Kra Mur.
You are an adult.

You have faint scuffing to the head, tiny scratches to the right arm, faint scuffing to the left arm, faint scuffing to the right hand, tiny scratches to the chest, minor swelling and bruising in the back compounded by cuts and bruises about the back.

You are wearing a miasmic spherical black stone hanging from a nightsilk cord.
> justice
You're fairly certain this area is lawless and unsafe.
>
You feel fully rested.
>
* NOT KNOWN AS A NECRO
[AutoMapper] Goto: Hibarnhvidar
[Script loaded: automapper.cmd]
go gate

[Outer Hibarnhvidar, Market Road]
Almost invisible in the darkness, the massive stones of the Northwest Gate rise up in the night to mark the end of Market Road.  The outline of guards walking their rounds on the platforms high above can be seen as they pass near torches.  A few tired travelers still stagger in from the wilderness beyond, obviously anxious to be done with the day's business.
Obvious paths: east.

>
Mapped exits: go northwest gate

[Script finished (In 0.6237497 seconds): automapper.cmd(183)]
> east
You go east.

[Outer Hibarnhvidar, Market Road]
The local stables, a low structure that sits at the corner of Market and West Valley Roads, shows less activity by night but remains open for late travelers.  Traffic through the intersection is minimal in the evening hours, leaving those few that wander through able to hear sentries calling out the hours from the nearby Northwest Gate.
Obvious paths: east, southeast, west.

>
Mapped exits: go low stable

[Script error in ubercombat.cmd(20313): RETURN command failed. There are no more gosub bookmarks to return to!]
Trace follows:

	passing label RELEASE_1 (14965)
	match return
	passing label RETURN (38977)
	return (38979)
	gosub release_camb (14185)
	return (14980)
	return (14208)
	match roc_return
	passing label ROC_RETURN (10446)
	return (10449)
	gosub justice_check (20242)
	matchwait timeout
	goto necro_unknown (10392)
	return (10400)
	passing label ESCAPE_NOW_3 (20277)
	gosub automove (20282)
	passing label AUTOMOVE_GO (30668)
	match automove_return
	passing label AUTOMOVE_RETURN (30717)
	return (30721)

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Your body below the waist is dripping with water.  Pools of it are forming all around you.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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Your body below the waist is continuing to drip water everywhere.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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Your body below the waist is still soaked.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You are still rather wet, but drying off nicely.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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Alwyn just arrived.

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Alwyn begins a spritely polka on her copper zills with only the slightest hint of difficulty.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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Alwyn goes east.

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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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Alwyn just arrived.

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Alwyn runs west.

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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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Alwyn just arrived.

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Alwyn goes east.

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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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Most of the clouds drift away to reveal a fine expanse of stars.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.
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Your body below the waist is mostly dry now.
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You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.