You are already at melee with Achilles.

I>
I>
Position continues to braid his grass.
I>
I> grapple ach
You reach out toward Achilles but are unable to make contact.
[You're winded, solidly balanced with opponent in strong position.]
Roundtime: 3 sec.
IR>
Elmoe begins to carefully examine a dark watersilk bag bearing a detailed cambrinth medallion.
IR>
IR>
You notice Achilles as he stealthily closes to pole weapon range on Hehateme.
IR>
I> grapple ach
You grab hold of Achilles in a tight grip.  Achilles grips you back.
[You're winded, solidly balanced with opponent in strong position.]
Roundtime: 3 sec.
IR>
Position gets some grass from inside his hip tote.
IR>
IR>
You notice Achilles as he stealthily closes to melee range on Hehateme.
IR>
Hehateme says, "Ohh thats cheating."
IR>
Position continues to braid his grass.
IR>
Rubinium smashes his foot into a pile of coin.  It suddenly explodes, scattering bits and pieces of debris in every direction.

I>
I> circle ach
You fight awkwardly against Achilles's grip as you completely fail into a better position.
[You're winded, slightly off balance with opponent in strong position.]
Roundtime: 3 sec.
IR>
Elmoe stops playing his song.
IR>
Rubinium pulls off some tyrium mail gloves from his hands.
IR>
Elmoe roots around the area for a moment.
Elmoe forages around the area for a while and manages to collect a pile of rocks.

IR>
Rubinium puts his gloves in his forger's haversack.
IR>
Rubinium roots around the area for a moment.
IR>
IR>
Achilles leaps from hiding and ambushes you, but you are not surprised.
Achilles breaks away from your grip!
[You're winded, slightly off balance with opponent in strong position.]
Achilles attempts to retreat from combat, but clearly doesn't see you.
Achilles retreats from combat, but clearly doesn't see you.

IR>
Position continues to braid his grass.
IR>
I> circle ach
You move to circle Achilles, but he anticipates you, moving into a better position.
[You're winded, off balance with opponent in very strong position.]
Roundtime: 3 sec.
IR>
I>
Your legs are dripping with water.  Pools of it are forming all around you.
I>
Position's legs are dripping water everywhere.
I> circle ach
You stalk Achilles in a circle, managing to get slightly to one side.
[You're winded, slightly off balance with opponent in excellent position.]
Roundtime: 4 sec.
IR>
Achilles attempts to retreat from combat, but clearly doesn't see you.
Achilles retreats from combat, but clearly doesn't see you.
IR>
Achilles attempts to retreat from combat, but clearly doesn't see you.
IR>
Position continues to braid his grass.
IR>
IR>
Rubinium roots around the area for a moment.
Rubinium forages around the area for a while until he finds some grass.

IR> jab ach
...wait 1 seconds.
IR>
Achilles turns his shroud.
Achilles fades from your very sight!

I> jab ach

You leap out of hiding and ambush Achilles, but he sees you coming and is ready!
< In a weak and directionless display of aggression, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles partially blocks with a silversteel ceremonial shield trimmed in blackened moonsilver.
[You're winded, solidly balanced with opponent in superior position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]

R>
> jab ach

< Moving well, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles fighting through a cramped wrist.  Achilles barely fails to block with ceremonial shield.
The shiv lands a harmless strike to Achilles's right arm.
[You're winded, nimbly balanced with opponent in good position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
R>
Rubinium begins to carefully braid his grass.
R>
Position gets some grass from inside his hip tote.
R>
You feel fully rested.

> jab ach

< Awkwardly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles dodges, just stepping out of harm's way.
[You're winded, nimbly balanced and opponent has slight advantage.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Position continues to braid his grass.
>
Elmoe smashes his foot into a pile of rocks.  It suddenly explodes, scattering bits and pieces of debris in every direction.

> jab ach

< Moving inexpertly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles barely blocks with a silversteel ceremonial shield trimmed in blackened moonsilver.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and have slight advantage.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
> circle ach
You stalk Achilles in a circle, managing to get slightly to one side.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and in better position.]
Roundtime: 4 sec.
R>
You notice Achilles attempting to stealthily advance upon you!
R>
R>
Elmoe assumes a calm stance, concentrating on something.
R>
Rubinium continues to braid his grass.
R>
You feel fully rested.

R>
R>
Position continues to braid his grass.
R> prep usol 50
Since you're attempting to feed more power into the spell pattern than it is capable of utilizing, you quickly work your way down to its maximal potential.
That won't affect your current attunement very much.

You mutter incoherently to yourself while preparing the Universal Solvent spell.
>
>
Rubinium continues to braid his grass.
>
Achilles reaches out toward you, grasping, but can't make contact.
[You're winded, nimbly balanced with opponent in better position.]
>
> jab ach

< With inept movements, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles dodges, stepping aside in the nick of time.
[You're winded, nimbly balanced and opponent has slight advantage.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
You feel fully rested.
You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.

> jab ach

< Trying inexpertly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles dodges, stepping aside in the nick of time.
[You're winded, nimbly balanced with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Rubinium continues to braid his grass.
R>
Achilles leaps from hiding and ambushes you, but you are not surprised.
* With amateurish style, Achilles bashes a tyrium nightstick at you.  You evade, just managing to get out of a tight spot.
[You're winded, nimbly balanced with no advantage.]

R>
Position continues to braid his grass.
> jab ach

< Moving poorly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles barely blocks with a silversteel ceremonial shield trimmed in blackened moonsilver.
[You're winded, nimbly balanced with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
>
Imperishable Flame Rishlu just arrived.

> jab ach

< Moving poorly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles evades, barely leaning out of harm's reach.
[You're winded, nimbly balanced with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Hehateme joins your group.

R>
Rubinium roots around the area for a moment.
Rubinium forages around the area for a while until he finds some grass.

R>
You feel fully rested.

>
>
Your spell subtly alters the corruption around you, creating a blind spot once more.

I> cast

You reveal yourself.
You gesture.
You draw your spell matrix into a tight sphere around yourself, and the air about you shimmers with bilious, deep green hues.

Roundtime: 3 sec.

R>
* Moving weakly, Achilles bashes a tyrium nightstick at you.  You barely block with a lumium ceremonial shield.
[You're winded, nimbly balanced and have slight advantage.]
R>
R>
Rishlu roots around the area for a moment.
Rishlu forages around the area for a while until he finds some dirt.

R>
R>
Sibilant jets of universal solvent spout from around you, dyeing the vicinity a fascinating shade of green!
Achilles deflects the worst of what comes at him with his ceremonial shield.
R>
Hehateme traces a hasty sigil in the air.
R> jab ach

< Trying poorly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles evades, barely managing to get out of the way.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and in strong position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
R>
Rubinium continues to braid his grass.
R>
You feel the blow cushioned by your calcified hide.
The air around you solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence and intercepts the attack with a shower of coruscating light.
* Moving well Achilles bashes a tyrium nightstick at you.  You barely fail to block with ceremonial shield.
The nightstick lands a harmless blow to your right leg.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and in very strong position.]
R>
Position continues to braid his grass.
R> circle ach

You feel fully rested.

>
You sidestep Achilles suddenly, moving in a short circle around him.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and in dominating position.]
Roundtime: 4 sec.
R>
R>
Elmoe slides a grey cambrinth ring off his finger.
R>
Rishlu grinds his fist, allowing little specks of dirt to drop down toward the ground.  The dirt trickles down in a circle on the ground, a small pool of crytal clear water forming in the center.

R>
Rubinium continues to braid his grass.
R>
R>
Rishlu sighs and says a soft prayer to himself.
R>
R>
Rishlu gets a chalice from inside his demon slayer's backpack.
> grapple ach
You grab hold of Achilles in a tight grip.  Achilles grips you back.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and in dominating position.]
Roundtime: 4 sec.
R>
R>
Hehateme's unflinching fearlessness inspires you with an uncanny confidence.
R>
R>
Hehateme's voice soars into the high reaches of the spectrum, each note ringing purely as he continues to sing his enchante.
R>
The greenish radiation around you burbles warningly before a sphere of hissing acid spews forth in all directions!
Achilles deflects the worst of what comes at him with his ceremonial shield.
R>
Rishlu puts his chalice in his demon slayer's backpack.
R>
Rubinium continues to braid his grass.
R>
Elmoe slides a grey cambrinth ring onto his finger.
R>
Elmoe gestures.
R> jab ach
Position gets some grass from inside his hip tote.
R>
...wait 1 seconds.
R>
Elmoe assumes a calm stance, concentrating on something.
> jab ach

< Trying inexpertly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles evades, barely twisting out of a tight spot.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and in very strong position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Position continues to braid his grass.
He winces as his fingers fumble the strands.
R>
>
* Moving inexpertly, Achilles bashes a tyrium nightstick at you.  You evade, barely twisting out of harm's reach.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and in superior position.]
>
> jab ach

< You jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles dodges, barely managing to get out of the way.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and in dominating position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Rubinium roots around the area for a moment.
Rubinium forages around the area for a while until he finds some grass.

> jab ach

You feel fully rested.

>
< You jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles dodges, barely managing to get out of the way.
[You're winded, nimbly balanced and in very strong position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R> jab ach

< Moving poorly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles dodges, just managing to get out of a tight spot.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and in very strong position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
>
>
Sibilant jets of universal solvent spout from around you, dyeing the vicinity a fascinating shade of green!
The wave lightly pits Achilles's abdomen as it blasts across him.

> jab ach
Achilles vainly fights against your grip, failing to shift to your side.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and in very strong position.]
>
< You jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles barely blocks with a silversteel ceremonial shield trimmed in blackened moonsilver.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and in very strong position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
>
Rubinium continues to braid his grass.
>
Position drops his braided grass in a bucket of viscous gloop.
> jab ach

< Timing it well, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles utilizing the weapon's balance to your advantage.  Achilles attempts to evade.
The shiv lands a harmless blow to Achilles's abdomen.
[You're winded, adeptly balanced and in dominating position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]

R>
>
Position gets a sanowret crystal from inside his sea-green backpack.
> jab ach
Position exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
>
< Moving weakly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles evades, barely twisting out of harm's reach.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Achilles lowers his head briefly before unleashing a roar hinting at a fatal following.
Your uncanny confidence is weakened slightly beneath the onslaught.
You throw off Achilles's pitiful attempt to immobilize you.
R>
Position gazes intently into his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
>
>
Rishlu recites:

    "Phelim, give me strength for my righteous vengeance.
      Chadatru, guide my sword to swing in justice.
      verild, give me the power to conquer my enemies.
      Truffenyi, let me not lose sight of compassion and mercy
      Else, I will become like those I despise.
      Urrem'tier, receive into your fetid grasp these wicked souls
      May the Tamsine's realms never know their evil ways again"

>
Position puts his crystal in his sea-green backpack.
>
Rishlu takes off a pilgrim's badge.
>
> jab ach

< Moving weakly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles dodges, leaning to one side with no room to spare.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Missionary Position goes east.

R>
Rubinium continues to braid his grass.
R> jab ach

< Moving well, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles and successfully redirect the attack.  Achilles fails to dodge.
The shiv lands a brushing hit to Achilles's right arm.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Hehateme gestures.
Hehateme's fearsome determination inspires you to stand fast and strong against all that assails you.  The chaos of the outside world seems to fade into nothingness as a detached calmness settles over you, the sound of your heartbeat reverberating within you, pounding with conviction and unwavering resolve.
>
You feel fully rested.
You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.

>
The hiss of bile-green droplets drowns out nearly all other sound as acidic showers erupting from around you soak everything in sizzling wetness!
Achilles manages to avoid the sizzling wave of acid.
>
Ragonii begins to lecture Rishlu on the proper use of the Targeted Magic skill.
>
>
Your spell subtly alters the corruption around you, creating a blind spot once more.

I> jab ach
Ragonii begins to lecture Achilles on the proper use of the Targeted Magic skill.
I>
You leap out of hiding and ambush Achilles, gaining a slight advantage.
< Moving poorly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles dodges, leaning to one side with no room to spare.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]

R>
Ragonii begins to lecture you on the proper usage of the Targeted Magic skill.
To learn from him, you must LISTEN TO Ragonii.
  (LISTEN HELP for more options)
R>
Rubinium continues to braid his grass.
R>
The clear pool of water soaks into the ground, leaving no trace of its presence.

>
Ragonii begins to lecture Hehateme on the proper use of the Targeted Magic skill.
>
Ragonii begins to lecture Elmoe on the proper use of the Targeted Magic skill.
>
Elmoe begins to listen to Ragonii teach the Targeted Magic skill.
> jab ach

>
< Moving well, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles and successfully redirect the attack.  Achilles attempts to evade.
The shiv lands a brushing strike to Achilles's chest.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
>
Your legs are continuing to drip water everywhere.
>
Elmoe slides a grey cambrinth ring off his finger.
>
Missionary Position just arrived.

> jab ach

< With weak timing, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles barely blocks with a silversteel ceremonial shield trimmed in blackened moonsilver.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Rubinium roots around the area for a moment.
Rubinium forages around the area for a while until he finds some grass.

R> jab ach

You feel fully rested.

>
< Moving well, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles fighting through a cramped wrist.  Achilles fails to dodge.
The shiv lands a skimming strike to Achilles's left leg.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and in dominating position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Position gets some grass from inside his hip tote.
R> jab ach
Position begins to carefully braid his grass.
>
< Trying weakly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles barely blocks with a silversteel ceremonial shield trimmed in blackened moonsilver.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Hehateme traces a hasty sigil in the air.
>
* Inexpertly, Achilles bashes a tyrium nightstick at you.  You barely block with a lumium ceremonial shield.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming your opponent.]
> >
Rishlu puts on a pilgrim's badge.
> jab ach

< You jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles dodges, barely twisting out of harm's reach.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
R>
A torrent of sizzling, bile-green acid sprays outward from you!
The wave lightly pits Achilles's right leg as it blasts across him.

R>
Rishlu gets a chamois cloth from inside his demon slayer's backpack.
R>
Elmoe slides a grey cambrinth ring onto his finger.
>
>
Rishlu slides a pair of copper zills off his finger.
>
Elmoe gestures.
A liquid, dusky light cascades down Elmoe's body like thick honey before thinning out.
>
Rubinium continues to braid his grass.
> circle ach

>
You continue to feel an uncanny confidence, bolstered by Hehateme's fearlessness.
>
Elmoe assumes a calm stance, concentrating on something.
>
You move effortlessly around Achilles, dragging him behind you, pulling him off balance.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
Roundtime: 4 sec.
R>
With sure strokes that display his innate talent, Rishlu spends a few moments cleaning his copper zills.
R>
You feel fully rested.

R>
R>
Position continues to braid his grass.
R>
Rubinium continues to braid his grass.
R>
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and in dominating position.]
R> jab ach

>
< Trying weakly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles dodges, stepping aside in the nick of time.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Rishlu puts his cloth in his demon slayer's backpack.
> jab ach

< Moving weakly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles barely blocks with a silversteel ceremonial shield trimmed in blackened moonsilver.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Rishlu slides a pair of copper zills onto his finger.
>
Rishlu begins a quiet gavotte on his copper zills with only the slightest hint of difficulty.
>
Position continues to braid his grass.
>
Rishlu stops playing his song.
>
Rishlu begins a quiet tango on his copper zills with only the slightest hint of difficulty.
> jab ach

< Attacking weakly, you jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles barely blocks with a silversteel ceremonial shield trimmed in blackened moonsilver.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
You feel fully rested.
You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.

R>
Sibilant jets of universal solvent spout from around you, dyeing the vicinity a fascinating shade of green!
The wave deeply pits Achilles's abdomen as it blasts across him.
Achilles is severely stunned!

R>
Rubinium continues to braid his grass.
R> jab ach

< You jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles dodges, barely managing to get out of the way.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
>
>
Position continues to braid his grass.
> jab ach

< You jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles barely blocks with a silversteel ceremonial shield trimmed in blackened moonsilver.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
>
Rubinium roots around the area for a moment.
Rubinium forages around the area for a while until he finds some grass.

> jab ach

< You jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles barely blocks with a silversteel ceremonial shield trimmed in blackened moonsilver.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
You feel fully rested.

> jab ach

< You jab a T'Kashi mirror shiv at Achilles.  Achilles dodges, barely twisting out of harm's reach.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Position gets some grass from inside his hip tote.
> circle ach
Position continues to braid his grass.
>
You move effortlessly around Achilles, dragging him behind you, pulling him off balance.
[You're winded, incredibly (4/9) balanced and overwhelming opponent.]
Roundtime: 4 sec.
R>
R>
The greenish radiation around you burbles warningly before a sphere of hissing acid spews forth in all directions!
The wave directly blasts into Achilles's abdomen, destroying the majority of the torso as it does so.  All that remains is a bleached center of a skeleton that clatters to the ground.

 * Achilles is slain before your eyes!