This is perhaps one of the most insidious creatures you have ever laid your mortal eyes upon. As you
examine this profane beast, you are filled with a staggering sense of hopelessness. For a moment you
catch eyes with the extraordinary creature and are terrified, as you do not see your exact
reflection from the glistening ebony surface. Instead you see an image of your body being rent limb
from limb by an unseen force. The beast is completely hairless and wears only a filthy stained
loincloth. Its blood red skin is layered with thousands of long black spines that ooze a nauseating
clear fluid. Occasionally this foul liquid falls from the ends of the deadly barbs, and instantly
evaporates into a choking black vapour as it meets the ground. The malefic beast notices your
discomfort and gives you an unsettling smirk of satisfaction. Its lips pull across its teeth
revealing row upon row of razor sharp needles embedded within its massive maw.
 A Baalzadeen is quite powerful.
He weighs about 1200 pounds.
He is loyal to Yiwen.
You see nothing in it.
4026h/100%, 4398m/99%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:21.704](-15m, 0.3%)
Message #2766       Sent by Adioro
3/30/23:50 //Okay I will! Thanks!
4026h/100%, 4398m/99%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:21.974]
There is no next message to read.
4026h/100%, 4428m/100%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:23.085](+30m, 0.7%)
[ALERTNESS]: Rohai up
[ALERTNESS]: Morthif up
[ALERTNESS]: Garis up
[ALERTNESS]: Lyndee up
[ALERTNESS]: Lachlan up
[ALERTNESS]: Ada up
[ALERTNESS]: Iskla up
[ALERTNESS]: Draqoom up
[ALERTNESS]: Terra up
[ALERTNESS]: Davio up
[ALERTNESS]: Tesha up
[up - Rohai, Morthif, Garis, Lyndee, Lachlan, Ada, Iskla, Draqoom, Terra, Davio and Tesha
(11)]
4026h/100%, 4413m/99%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:29.064](-15m, 0.3%)
An irresistible call draws you into an adjacent room.
You lose purchase on a stubborn mule.
Above the clouds over central Sapience (indoors).
A brightly coloured jack-in-the-box rests quietly on the ground. Bloated with blood and flesh, a
frenzied bloodworm sets its beady eyes on you. A swarm of bees hovers menacingly nearby. The shining
figure of a guardian angel floats in the air here.  Oathsworn Rohai Shu'in-Crescent is here. Soldier
Morthif Aristata is here. He wields an ornate steel rapier in each hand. Devout Garis 'The Jinx'
Obuun is here. Devout Lyndee Faelithar is here. She wields a sapphire-inlaid shield in her left hand
and a silver staff of the elements in her right. Soldier Iskla Rian is here. Draqoom Van Helsing,
Iron Fist is here. Terra a'Bertal is here. She wields an elemental staff in her left hand and an
ornate steel rapier in her right. Davio Op'Shae, Guardian of the Blades is here. His face is
partially concealed beneath a raised hood. He wields a Shield of Absorption in his left hand.
Soldier Ada Young is here. Argent Artificer Tesha al Ashtad, Golden Justice is here. She wields a
dainty shield of radiant gold in her left hand and a spiritual mace in her right.
You see exits leading north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west, northwest, and down.
4026h/100%, 4413m/99%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:29.745](vault 148875)
One of your reflections has been destroyed! You have 0 left.
4026h/100%, 4413m/99%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:29.753]
You feel your body and mind ripped apart as you are enfeebled by Davio.
2014h/50%, 2207m/49%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:29.806](sip vitality)(-2012h, 50.0%, -2206m, 49.8%)
Draqoom lets fly at you with a snap kick.
He connects to the right leg!
Draqoom balls up one fist and hammerfists you.
He connects to the right leg!
Draqoom balls up one fist and hammerfists you.
He connects to the right leg!
1249h/31%, 2207m/49%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:29.989](eat irid|outr 1 irid)(-765h, 19.0%)
You do not see that here.
1249h/31%, 2207m/49%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:29.998]
You take a drink from a cedarwood vial.
The tonic heals and soothes you.
1881h/46%, 2207m/49%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.118](+632h, 15.7%)
Lightning-quick, Morthif jabs you with an ornate steel rapier.
The attack rebounds back onto Morthif!
Lightning-quick, Morthif jabs you with an ornate steel rapier.
The attack rebounds back onto Morthif!
1881h/46%, 2192m/49%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.146](-15m, 0.3%)
Morthif prays for a Rite of Cleansing, and is granted it.
1881h/46%, 2192m/49%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.154]
Garis's aura of weapons rebounding disappears.
1881h/46%, 2192m/49%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.164]
You eat some irid moss.
You feel your health and mana replenished.
2203h/54%, 2546m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.398](+322h, 8.0%, +354m, 8.0%)
You remove 1 irid moss, bringing the total in the Rift to 14.
2203h/54%, 2546m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.414]
Garis takes a long drag off his pipe.
2203h/54%, 2546m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.423]
SIP: Morthif SIPS
2203h/54%, 2546m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.431]
(vault 148875)
Rohai drops to the floor and sweeps his legs round at you.
Rohai knocks your legs out from under you and sends you sprawling to the floor.
2203h/54%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.567](stand)(-4m, 0.1%)
Rohai balls up one fist and hammerfists you.
He connects to the left leg!
2059h/51%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.582](-144h, 3.6%)
Rohai balls up one fist and hammerfists you.
He connects to the left leg!
1915h/47%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.596](-144h, 3.6%)
You must be standing first.
1915h/47%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.713]
You stand up. (0.229s)
1915h/47%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:30.795]
You sent the following message to Adioro:
No problem heh.

1915h/47%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:31.091]
(parry right leg|vault 148875)
Terra calls upon Garash and unleashes a forceful blow at your left leg with her staff.
The attack rebounds onto her!
1915h/47%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:31.217]
Iskla's aura of weapons rebounding disappears.
With a smooth lunge to the left, Iskla draws Ancient Crowns from its scabbard and delivers a
powerful slash across your legs.
The attack rebounds off your rebounding aura!
1915h/47%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:31.242]
APPLIED Terra APPLIED her legs
1915h/47%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:31.250]
Above the clouds over central Sapience (indoors).
An icewall is here, blocking passage to the northwest.  Soldier Mithridates Eupator Dionysius is
here. He wields a roughly-hewn crystalline staff in his left hand and a crystalline elemental shield
in his right.
You see exits leading northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, and northwest.
1915h/47%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:31.302]
You will now attempt to parry attacks to your right leg.
1915h/47%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:31.383]
You do not see that here.
1915h/47%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:31.391]
A wall blocks your way.
1915h/47%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:31.468]
A wall blocks your way.
1915h/47%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:31.752]
You gasp and clutch at your throat as an unseen force crushes the breath of life out of you.
(svo): Eep... holding our breath ('br' to turn off).
As the force subsides, you struggle to shake the smirking visage of Davio from your mind.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:31.773](-1170h, 29.1%)
(vault 148875)
A wall blocks your way.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:31.893]
A wall blocks your way.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:31.975]
You do not see that here.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:32.051]
A wall blocks your way.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:32.325]
(vault 148875)
The icewall to the northwest quickly melts as Mithridates sends a lash of fire to scourge it.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:32.590]
You do not see that here.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:32.925]
Above the clouds over northwestern Sapience (indoors).

You see exits leading southeast and down.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:33.182]
(vault 148875)
[ALERTNESS]: Lachlan southeast
[ALERTNESS]: Garis southeast
[ALERTNESS]: Lyndee southeast
[ALERTNESS]: Draqoom southeast
[ALERTNESS]: Ada southeast
[ALERTNESS]: Iskla southeast
[ALERTNESS]: Tesha southeast
[southeast - Lachlan, Garis, Lyndee, Draqoom, Ada, Iskla and Tesha (7)]
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:33.329]
There is no exit in that direction.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:33.465]
You do not see that here.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:33.578]
There is no exit in that direction.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:33.666]
There is no exit in that direction.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:33.778]
(vault 148875)
There is no exit in that direction.
745h/18%, 2542m/57%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:34.084]
You do not see that here.
1026h/25%, 2617m/59%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:34.204]
Lyndee arrives, following Tesha.
Tesha arrives from the southeast.
[here - Lyndee and Tesha (2)]
1026h/25%, 2617m/59%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:34.486]
On the Prelatorian Highway (road).
The bright sun shines down, blanketing you with its life-giving warmth. An obsidian eye sigil is
here. A large muddy ditch floods the road with dirty water.
You see exits leading northeast and south.
You splash through a muddy ditch in the road, causing filthy water to spray over you.
You splash through a muddy ditch in the road, causing filthy water to spray over you.
1026h/25%, 2617m/59%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:34.610]
(vault 148875)
You may drink another health or mana elixir or tonic.
1026h/25%, 2617m/59%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:34.699](sip vitality)
The last vestiges of kai energy surrounding you dissipate.
1026h/25%, 2617m/59%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:34.706]
The approach to Ashtan (road).
The bright sun shines down, blanketing you with its life-giving warmth. Dark shadows enshroud a pair
of giant emerald serpent heads as they writhe, entwined atop an obsidian altar.
You see exits leading north and southwest.
1026h/25%, 2617m/59%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:34.800]
You do not see that here.
1026h/25%, 2617m/59%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:34.968]
You take a drink from a cedarwood vial.
The tonic heals and soothes you.
1611h/40%, 2617m/59%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:35.238](+585h, 14.5%)
(vault 148875)
You do not see that here.
1611h/40%, 2602m/58%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:35.570]
Before the gate of Ashtan (road).
The bright sun shines down, blanketing you with its life-giving warmth. A runic totem is planted
solidly in the ground.
You see exits leading north and south.
1611h/40%, 2602m/58%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:35.694]
Entering the main gate of Ashtan.
The bright sun shines down, blanketing you with its life-giving warmth. Shimmering gold streamers
have been tied here, dancing merrily upon any breeze. A thick stone slab stained with dried blood
looms here, tainting the area with the profane worship of Babel. A runic totem is planted solidly in
the ground. A furry little humgii sits here, a hungry expression in his wide eyes. A ladder of long,
soft leaves comprises a wispy Weaver's Fern along the ground. There are 2 Shadow Amazons here. A
gleaming wooden sign is posted here. Polished marble gleaming, the Effigy of Victory resides here, a
testament to the favour of the Great Mother. A sentry of the Vanguard maintains his vigil, a flame-
blackened bardiche planted beside him. Casually sending electricity to dance between the fingers of
her iron gauntlet, a smirking War Witch of Ashtan stands guard. Encased in gold-plated armour, a
knight of the Illuminati stands motionless in silent vigil. The impressive black and gold city gates
of Ashtan tower above you.  You may ENTER SUBDIVISION from here.
You see exits leading north, northeast, south, and northwest.
You are breathing lightly.
A War Witch pinches you on your behind, obviously testing for firmness.
1586h/39%, 2602m/58%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:35.869](-25h, 0.6%)
Now now, don't be so hasty!
1586h/39%, 2602m/58%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:36.008]
(vault 148875)
Now now, don't be so hasty!
1586h/39%, 2602m/58%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:36.171]
You may eat another bit of irid moss or potash.
1586h/39%, 2602m/58%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:36.182](eat irid|outr 1 irid)
You do not see that here.
1586h/39%, 2602m/58%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:36.314]
You eat some irid moss.
You feel your health and mana replenished.
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:36.752](+322h, 8.0%, +354m, 8.0%)
You remove 1 irid moss, bringing the total in the Rift to 13.
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:36.761]
You have recovered your wind and are breathing normally once again.
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:36.768]
The eyes of a War Witch linger upon you as you walk away.
Entry to the Merchant's Quarter.
The bright sun shines down, blanketing you with its life-giving warmth. Silken violet streamers have
been tied here, dancing merrily upon any breeze. A rune resembling a horse has been sketched into
the ground here (raido: return location). A runic totem is planted in the ground. Encased in gold-
plated armour, a knight of the Illuminati stands motionless in silent vigil. There are 2 Shadow
Amazons here. Casually sending electricity to dance between the fingers of her iron gauntlet, a
smirking War Witch of Ashtan stands guard. A small cooking stove stands here. Ever-vigilant, the
Zarathustran eagle monitors the area for threats. An obsidian eye sigil is here. Muscles ripple
beneath the shining coat of a black destrier. A stone gargoyle flies overhead on leathery, grey
wings. A Thalassan kitten mews feebly at its immediate surroundings. Searching for grubs, a curious
pangolin loiters here. Romping playfully around is an inquisitive bear cub. A llama cria bounds
energetically about the area. A slimy Ulangian slug crawls along the floor, squirming in a pool of
ooze. A roly-poly tiger cub romps around. A brightly coloured hermit crab scuttles back and forth,
clacking his claws. A plump quail with bright, tangerine wings scurries about. A yellow-bellied
marmot whistles to himself as he scurries rapidly about. The gilt casement protecting a miniature
window gleams here.  Aspirant Llyweith Le'Murzen-Windsong is here. She wields a bard's harp in her
right hand. Deshi Luven, Student of the Raven is here. Iron Renshi Dortheron Covraci, Tetsujin is
here. Kohai Inoa, Ashuran Initiate is here.
You see exits leading northeast, east, southeast, northwest, and up.
(vault 148875)
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:36.861]
You do not see that here.
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:37.164]
Aquilora flies away to the beyond.
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:37.171]
Southern corner of the Merchant's Quarter.
The bright sun shines down, blanketing you with its life-giving warmth. Shimmering gold streamers
have been tied here, dancing merrily upon any breeze. Casually sending electricity to dance between
the fingers of her iron gauntlet, a smirking War Witch of Ashtan stands guard. A runic totem is
planted solidly in the ground. A Shadow Amazon stands ready to defend Ashtan, whip in one hand and
darkbow in the other. There are 3 sentries of the Vanguard here. An obsidian eye sigil is here.
You see exits leading north, east (open door), southeast, south (closed door), and west (open door).

A wormhole is here, leading to: Beneath a frescoed dome (#35337) in Ashtan.
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:37.457]
(vault 148875)
You do not see that here.
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:37.826]
There is no exit in that direction.
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:38.104]
(vault 148875)
You do not see that here.
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:38.581]
(vault 148875)
You do not see that here.
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:39.240]
(Party): You say, "HOLY SHIT."
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:39.524]
You may drink another health or mana elixir or tonic.
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:39.535](sip vitality)
(vault 148875)
Diff, Naycee, Raylin, Lilliel, Cadha, Rotose, Narazah, Satsumi, Rohai, Deladan, Lilian, Kittan,
Chalos, Tarvius, Amaranda, Shandalyn, Ada, Gloern, Lanar, Kheoss, Jaiske, Kaiden, Garis, Vene,
Lorath, Nila, Batuo, Riley, Ulai, Somerled, Zenan, Datrius, Kafziel, Invictus, Ashlog, Eril,
Aluciana, Ayleth, Herose, Edoren, Hexan, Ekatrena, Dortheron, Sanaki, Alasheera, Kenway, Urdaine,
Kuum, Esmellia, Yae, Sillias, Aladraion, Salindera, Wessux, Rinlouw, Bataka, Melodie, Lis, Choryn,
Kaiu, Lacertix, Hermaldo, Aesani, Sukashi, Kei, Pertius, Serah, Aake, Teghaine, Juliet, Llyweith,
Galos, Friztic, Jatal, Colgano, Xaviel, Vasriia, Luven, Araragi, Moonfox, Athil, Hexise, Inoa,
Adioro, Iakimen, Ariettie, Raynor, Woremestald, Yverdaer, Xax, Hhaos, Yerf, Wyntiri, Saibel, Knyx,
Callis, Sturm, Morar, Twil, Senjo, Iskla, Ectix, Terra, Raiji, Kyadea, Chayce, Shelbie, Aquilora,
Theobroma, Pilts, Gyrth, Xuaco, Shara, Paik, Sabah, Dragnar, Theldestron, Tesha, Jinsun, Chryseas,
Dalran.
Plus another 51 whose presence you cannot fully sense.
1908h/47%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:39.706]
You take a drink from a cedarwood vial.
The tonic heals and soothes you.
2587h/64%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:39.776](+679h, 16.9%)
You do not see that here.
2587h/64%, 2956m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:40.108]
(vault 148875)
You do not see that here.
2587h/64%, 2941m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:40.787]
(vault 148875)
You do not see that here.
2587h/64%, 2941m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:41.449]
(vault 148875)
You do not see that here.
2587h/64%, 2941m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:42.118]
You may eat another bit of irid moss or potash.
2587h/64%, 2941m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:42.407]
(vault 148875)
Blowing sharply into the end of a platinum whistle, you release three resonant notes. The chord
lingers briefly in the air before dispersing in all directions.
A stubborn mule fades into view, looking bewildered.
2587h/64%, 2941m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:42.640]
You have recovered balance on all limbs. (1.325s)
2587h/64%, 2941m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:43.966](vault 148875)
You may drink another health or mana elixir or tonic.
2788h/69%, 3016m/68%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:44.082](sip vitality)
You easily vault onto the back of a stubborn mule.
2788h/69%, 3016m/68%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:44.212]
You take a drink from a cedarwood vial.
The tonic heals and soothes you.
3501h/86%, 3016m/68%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:44.492](+713h, 17.7%)
You have recovered balance on all limbs. (0.97s)
3581h/88%, 3016m/68%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:45.182](cast reflection at me)
There is no exit in that direction.
3581h/88%, 3001m/67%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:45.288](-15m, 0.3%)
You cast a spell of reflection over yourself.
3581h/88%, 2951m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:45.595](-50m, 1.1%)
You are recovering equilibrium and cannot move yet.
3581h/88%, 2947m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:46.385](-4m, 0.1%)
There is no exit in that direction.
3581h/88%, 2947m/66%, (55907)  13%-) [19:50:46.614]
You have recovered equilibrium. (1.436s)