Amid the dunes.
The stars twinkle in the clear night sky. A prickly pear cactus is growing here. A cactus weed plant
is growing merrily.  Tyrannus Xinna Dracrotalus, Dread Legate is here. Her features are obscured by
a mask. She wields a Shield of Absorption in her right hand. The Golden Dragon Xer's imposing form
looms. Borivoj Dracrotalus, Crusher of Wills is here, shrouded. His face is partially concealed
beneath a raised hood. He wields a Mhaldorian, steel bastard sword in both hands.
You see exits leading north, east, southwest, and northwest.
8476h (100%), 6461m (86%), 37624e (99%) cdbk|ex (Rhinoceros) ()
Borivoj bows respectfully to Xer.
8476h (100%), 6461m (86%), 37594e (99%) cdbk|ex (Rhinoceros) () construct medium mine
You construct a medium mine.
8476h (100%), 6627m (88%), 37630e (100%) cdbk|ex (Rhinoceros) () (+166m, 2.2%) enter mine
You step into the darkened entrance of your raw bone mine.


You leave your mine.
Amid the dunes.
The stars twinkle in the clear night sky. A prickly pear cactus is growing here. A cactus weed plant
is growing merrily. Clad in wood, a rectangular doorway allows entrance to a functioning mine. A
small wooden sign is here.  Borivoj Dracrotalus, Crusher of Wills is here, shrouded. His face is
partially concealed beneath a raised hood. He wields a Mhaldorian, steel bastard sword in both hands.
Tyrannus Xinna Dracrotalus, Dread Legate is here. Her features are obscured by a mask. She wields a
Shield of Absorption in her right hand. The Golden Dragon Xer's imposing form looms.
You see exits leading north, east, southwest, and northwest.
8476h (100%), 7013m (93%), 37630e (100%) cdbk|ex (Rhinoceros) () (+134m, 1.8%)
An ominous feeling descends upon you as Xer turns his gaze upon you.
8476h (100%), 7013m (93%), 37630e (100%) cdbk|ex (Rhinoceros) ()
Xer turns to fix his gaze upon you, and you feel your heart increase its palpitations as a low
keening echoes from his throat.
8476h (100%), 7013m (93%), 37630e (100%) cdbk|ex (Rhinoceros) () sman
A sudden sense of panic overtakes you as the draconic curse manifests, afflicting you with
sensitivity.
Your hearing is suddenly restored.
8476h (100%), 7013m (93%), 37630e (100%) cbk|ex (Rhinoceros) ()
You smile encouragingly and nod your head.
8476h (100%), 7013m (93%), 37630e (100%) cbk|ex (Rhinoceros) ()
You remove 1 hawthorn berry, bringing the total in the Rift to 653.
8476h (100%), 7013m (93%), 37630e (100%) cbk|ex (Rhinoceros) ()
You eat a hawthorn berry.
8476h (100%), 7013m (93%), 37630e (100%) cbk|ex (Rhinoceros) () run
You place your hand over an earring of Sinope, and it begins to warm beneath your palm.
8476h (100%), 7013m (93%), 37630e (100%) cbk|x (Rhinoceros) ()
You may eat another plant or mineral. (1.437s)
8476h (100%), 6982m (93%), 37630e (100%) cbk|x (Rhinoceros) () (-31m, 0.4%)
Xinna's aura of weapons rebounding disappears.
Xinna lets the grace of her voice shine forth with a Scarlattan cantata at you.
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Xinna lifts her head and whistles an intricate, lilting tune. A blue-feathered songbird wings
swiftly in and perches upon her shoulder.
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You think of your true love, Silas, and travel to him.
Rally point.
The stars twinkle in the clear night sky. There are 3 crystalline golems here. A runic totem is
planted solidly in the ground. Eyes keenly raised to the skies, a cowled bow-maiden plucks idly at
her bowstring. A large wooden board displays the various bounties the city has placed. Small gouts
of fire blossom from the nostrils of this small humgii, as he snorts in abject disgruntlement. An
ornate scroll with silvern corners lies neatly furled. Brushing imaginary specks off his pristine
uniform, Dawlish struts proudly about. Lambent energy pulses around the skeletal frame of a Naxian
mistweaver. Poised for action, a Blackstone swordsman observes the surrounds. An attentive Duskmere
brawler stands ready with his halberd, his keen eyes missing nothing. Gripping a broadsword, a
Shornwall defender crouches slightly in anticipation. A garron mare paws at the ground, impatient to
be underway. There are 3 alabaster pegasi here. A snowy war horse stands here, stamping impatiently.
Proud and regal, an ebony charger stands here awaiting its master's will. A shimmering orb lies here,
illuminating the surrounding area with a slight glow. Serenie, a little snow-white dove, lingers
here with curiosity and joy. A mottled Mhojave Desert falcon glides effortlessly to and fro. A
goldenseal root is here. The shining figure of a guardian angel floats in the air here. Arrayed in
regal barding, an armoured white gryphon stands poised here.  A large barracks is here providing the
city's forces with rest and refuge. Fearless Noak, Legionnaire of the Watch is riding on an
alabaster pegasus. His features are obscured by a mask. He wields a Hellforge Hammer in both hands.
Aspirant Shunsui Azon is here. He wields a blackened warhammer in both hands. Imam Kendrick
Gothfraidh is riding on an armoured white gryphon. He wields a Dreadblade bastard sword in both
hands. Lord Silas Maynard, the Voice of Light is here. He wields a platinum-plated shield edged with
gold in his right hand.
You see exits leading south, southwest, and west.