Don't talk smack about the Poohbah

[Drunken Durfin]

I was bored and decided to talk some CoL smack to see what would happen.

Apparently death is still an option, as well as another penalty that I was unaware of until now. Ah well, at least it is an excuse to go to the mainland for a while, other than to get deeds.



signal the poohbah wears pink undies I hear
[Names removed to protect those who do not wish to be revealed] acknowledged your signal.

You whistle tunelessly to yourself, remembering days past.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] starts chuckling at you!

[Fellow CoL'er 2] laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

[Fellow CoL'er 2] signals, "With polka dots"

You hear very soft footsteps.

You cackle!

[Fellow CoL'er 1] signals, "and lace"

You flinch.

-------------------------------------------------
You sense the thoughts of the Grand Poohbah:
"My child, you have not abided by your vow of
secrecy and have permitted non-members to identify
your affiliation. As such, I strip you of your
powers for 30 minutes, so that you might have
time to reflect upon your actions."
-------------------------------------------------


You suddenly sense you've made a grave mistake.

You laugh out loud!

signal I just got punished
[Fellow CoL'er 3] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] snickers.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] signals, "ut oh mine must be comin"

[Fellow CoL'er 2] signals, "For talking about the poobahs undies?"

[Fellow CoL'er 1] frets.

signal I think someone saw me finger wagglin
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 3] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

A foreboding chill runs down your spine.

signal we really should get together and try and depose that old poofdah
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 3] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] grins at you.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
[Fellow CoL'er 1] concentrates.
[Fellow CoL'er 1]'s chest looks better.

signal or at the very least get a better door out of the annex here
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 3] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

You grumble.

A faint rustling comes from the shadows.

You give your eyebrow a little workout.

signal you folks see that in the shadows?
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] laughs!

[Fellow CoL'er 1] signals, "oh he is in a badddd mood today"

You briefly glimpse a furtive figure lurking in the shadows.

You hear very soft footsteps.

[Fellow CoL'er 4] sits up.

search
You notice [Fellow CoL'er 4] who is quite obviously attempting to remain hidden.
Roundtime: 3 sec.

signal I wonders
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] signals, "stop makin me wonder i keep gettin in trouble !"

You briefly glimpse a furtive figure lurking in the shadows.

You ponder.

>signal do your worst
[Fellow CoL'er 5] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

You strike a heroic pose.

[Fellow CoL'er 2] flashes a wide grin.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] glances over at you and winces.

You briefly glimpse a furtive figure lurking in the shadows.

signal as I thought
[Fellow CoL'er 5] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

>signal lurk aroound all you want, but I still think you are a weenie
[Fellow CoL'er 5] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

[Fellow CoL'er 2] laughs!

[Fellow CoL'er 1] stares off into space.

[Fellow CoL'er 4] slides a gold and brass ring on his finger.
Suddenly [Fellow CoL'er 4] vanishes!

>signal and the Poohbah DOES wear pink panties
[Fellow CoL'er 5] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

A faint rustling comes from the shadows.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] stares off into space.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

You laugh as [Fellow CoL'er 2] tickles you.

signal I'm gonna be the one to take him down and take his place
[Fellow CoL'er 5] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] stares off into space.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] signals, "best of luck with that"

signal not much of a leader, just sits there spouts proverbs and such
[Fellow CoL'er 5] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

You grumble.

[Fellow CoL'er 2] signals, "Pick out some better underpants"

signal never does anything to further the society
[Fellow CoL'er 5] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

You hear the sound of footsteps close behind you.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] signals, "yes perhaps one with less lace"

[Fellow CoL'er 1] winces.

[Fellow CoL'er 2] giggles at [Fellow CoL'er 1].

signal we would be better off with someone that had a real vision for the future
[Fellow CoL'er 5] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] gulps.

signal not someone who sat by and let Cholgar's burn to the ground
[Fellow CoL'er 5] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

You scoff.

[Fellow CoL'er 2] ducks her head.

You hear the sound of footsteps close behind you.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] smiles.


You turn around.

You listen, but don't hear anything unusual.

signal who's with me?
[Fellow CoL'er 5] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] signals, "uhhhh..."

You briefly glimpse a furtive figure lurking in the shadows.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] shakes her head at Aeryck and clucks her tongue.

signal that's not an assassian in the shadows, it is one of the Poohba's cowardly spies
[Fellow CoL'er 5] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 2] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.

You scoff.

[Fellow CoL'er 5] searches around for a moment.

[Fellow CoL'er 5] grins.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] grins.

You turn around.

You say, "Boo."

You remove a pale ivory toothpick from in your invar-buckled boots.

(Durfin readies himself for battle with his toothpick)

You rub the ivory toothpick in your hand.

signal all I need for the likes of you
[Fellow CoL'er 5] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.

You wave your ivory toothpick around.

You hear the sound of footsteps close behind you.

[Fellow CoL'er 5] peers quizzically at you.

You trudge off, moving east.

[Krodera Street]
There is an enormous hole in the middle of this cobblestone street, wide enough to swallow a small hill and deep enough that you can't see the bottom. The dwarves who wander by ignore it, walking around the edges on their way. A small wooden booth sits near the edge of the crater. You also see a shabby hovel and a rectangular portal with strange mists slowly swirling across the face in a smooth hypnotic pattern.
Obvious paths: east, west

You belt out, "Have at thee!"

Your head snaps back suddenly as a hand clamps over your mouth and pulls you backwards. Three slashes across your throat cut short any attempt to scream.

... 210 points of damage!
Incredible slash to your neck!
Throat and vocal cords destroyed!
Zero chance of survival.


It seems you have died, my friend. Although you cannot do anything, you are keenly aware of what is going on around you...

You mentally give a sigh of relief as you remember that the Goddess Lorminstra owes you a favor.

...departing in 16 mins...



You struggle briefly, but you collapse and fall to the ground as your strength fails. You barely make out the shadowy figure looming above you as your vision blurs and your senses grow dim. You can still hear the words cold and clear before everything goes dark,


"You took an oath of silence, and this is a reminder that if you can't keep your oath there are far more painful ways to be certain you do. I have reduced you by 5 ranks in the Society. That is a high price to learn the value of silence."


Everything goes dark and the last thing you hear are faint footsteps and a sinister laughter fading away.


Small pieces of volcanic ash and soot drift slowly down from the sky.

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Droit just arrived.

You laugh, the sepulchral sound echoing through the room.

Droit laughs at you!

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Droit is trying to drag you. If you want to prevent this type "GROUP CLOSE".
Droit grabs you and drags you west.

[Dragonspine and Krodera]
The street widens into a circular plaza several hundred feet across. Dwarves and giantmen lounge on stone benches by a massive granite fountain in the center. The burbling of the waters, the low mumblings of the dwarves and the booming laughter of the giants somehow blend together into a vibrant harmony. You also see the Beldin disk, a black-tufted longhaired tiger, a pile of ash flakes, a small clump of soot, a small clump of soot, a pile of ash flakes, a small clump of soot, a small clump of soot, the sparkling Sebastus disk, the Xrothgar disk, a tiny white mouse that is sleeping, a rose-marrow potion, a wrought iron sign, a lava tube and a pristine hulking giant statue.
Also here: Droit, Ashlilly, [Fellow CoL'er 5], Beldin, Arasleaf who is sitting, Annachie, Xrothgar, [Fellow CoL'er 4] who is sitting
Obvious paths: north, east, south, west

[Fellow CoL'er 5] gazes fondly at you.

You say, "Apparently I cannot defend myself with a toothpick as well as I thought."

Speaking to Droit, Beldin asks, "Stuble acrooos him?"

[Fellow CoL'er 5] asks, "Need a little help?"

[Fellow CoL'er 5] laughs!

Annachie whispers, "Want me to get you up again?"

Beldin glances at you.

[Fellow CoL'er 5] peers quizzically at you.

You say, "I know I know."

You give a ghostly chuckle.

Beldin says, "Well toothpicks are pointy."

Droit grins.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] pokes you to see if you'll move.

Droit exclaims, "It wasn't me!"

You say, "Yes please, a little healing and some breath would be nice."

Droit mysteriously says, "Or was it..."

[Fellow CoL'er 5] says, "Or not."

Droit wiggles his eyebrows.

Annachie gestures at you.

A silvery translucent thread extends from Annachie encompassing you. You sense the comfort of salvation, and for only an instant, you glimpse the flows of mana coursing around you.

Beldin says, "Most likely was."

Beldin nods.

[Fellow CoL'er 1] says, "Silly."

[Fellow CoL'er 1] tickles you.

Annachie raises a hand while murmuring a soft orison...

Annachie gestures at you.
Annachie suddenly looks very drained.

You feel a sudden jolt of nothing short of the raw power of divine intervention. For some reason, you cannot bring yourself to move quite yet, but feel relieved nonetheless.

SP>report the reduction of 5 ranks in the society was a nice touch...hehh

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Beldin says, "Gave him a toothpick and convinced him was instant weapon of doom."

You recover enough strength to move again.

You sit up.

signal well, that ended poorly
[Fellow CoL'er 1] acknowledged your signal.
[Fellow CoL'er 4] acknowledged your signal.

[BriarFox]

Fuck! That's awesome. I thought the dark assassin was a dead mechanic.

So fucking cool.

[Methais]

"My child, you have not abided by your vow of
secrecy and have permitted non-members to identify
your affiliation.

I don't get why that happened, because you were using SIGNAL the whole time weren't you? What secrecy was violated?

[Drunken Durfin]

Someone with a high Perception might have seen me signaling. Has happened to me before.

[Danical]

Blasphemy, yes.

Breaking Secrecy, no.

[Spectral]

Maybe next time, add some frilly stockings, a garter belt, and a feather boa to the mix, and see if you can get docked 10 levels. :tumble:

[Izzy]

He was speaking out loud to the assassin with his "have at the" etc, which might be what that is in reference to.

[Drunken Durfin]

I am certain it was the "lets overthrow the Poohbah" and panty talk that got me killed. At least that is what I got from the SEND's that came after my Report. There was some cute commentary about learning respect.

In any event, it was entertaining. I'll prolly pull the same thing again in the CoL Nexus in Sol Haven once I get my ranks back.

[Lolleia]

That was so much fun, and for the record I got my powers stripped for 30 for the polka dots comment. Unfortunately I had to leave and missed the real fun apparently.

[Stanley Burrell]

>get note
You remove a crisp black-inked note from in your leather jacket.
>look note
A single sentence has been scribed across the page in midnight black ink. A neat three-inch-long slash mars the top of the note.
There appears to be something written on it.
>read note
In the Common language, it reads:
Those who speak ill of their masters must watch their step.

I still have the knife the Assassin used to throw the letter an inch from my face with. Don't know where the mo'feck it is, though.

[Fallen]

Bah. No loyal Councilmen stood up to such slander? Evarin would have struck you dead.


But really, looks like a fun time was had by all. I don't think it is OOC for people to treat death so lightly when in an IG sense...it means little.

[DaCapn]

Bah. No loyal Councilmen stood up to such slander? Evarin would have stuck you dead.

I got unofficially warned that I could have been officially warned for doing that once.

[Drunken Durfin]

I got unofficially warned that I could have been officially warned for doing that once.

Was the person you killed a complete douche bag and reported you for it?

[Methais]

Was the person you killed a complete douche bag and reported you for it?

Chances are Andraste's carebear alarm clock on her nightstand that is wired directly into Gemstone went off and she had to quickly roll out of bed and act fast and didn't have time to research the context of what was going on before issuing unofficial warnings that one could be officially warned.

[Ignot]

Chances are Andraste's carebear alarm clock on her nightstand that is wired directly into Gemstone went off and she had to quickly roll out of bed and act fast and didn't have time to research the context of what was going on before issuing unofficial warnings that one could be officially warned.

...how would you know it's on her nightstand....unless...:gawk:

[Paradii]

A friend of mine did the same antics and got the same punishment. 5 or 10 ranks I believe, and I remember correctly, getting those ranks back were no easy task. 50+ pairs of full plate for offerings and such.

[Makkah]

This is the dumbest thread in a long time.

[TheLastShamurai]

A friend of mine did the same antics and got the same punishment. 5 or 10 ranks I believe, and I remember correctly, getting those ranks back were no easy task. 50+ pairs of full plate for offerings and such.

And they've made making ranks in CoL kinda silly of late. If you go more than like a day or two without completing a task you get debunked two or more ranks.

[Numbers]

SP>report the reduction of 5 ranks in the society was a nice touch...hehh

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[Methais]

Bahahah I missed that report. That was indeed pretty ass licking.

[yesicj]

Shot you a message, DD

[Fallen]

I got unofficially warned that I could have been officially warned for doing that once.

Eh, I would be pretty pissed if I were warned for valid roleplay. Provided you warned him to cease breaking his vow (or some other form of RP first), murder is perfectly justifiable.

[pBluScript]

I was standing there watching when it happened, but this log is from a friend.



Jinathor says, "Council."
>
Speaking quietly in broken common, Wamboung asks, "Could someone heal me back?"
>
Jinathor says, "Of."
>
Noalei's left leg looks better.
>
Jinathor says, "LIght."

snip...

>
You see a thin wire thrown across Jinathor's throat causing his eyes to bulge.
>
Jinathor gives off a garbled gasp and you see his head fall at your feet. You hear a malicious voice rasp from the shadows, "You should not speak of matters that can be detrimental to your health!"
>

* Jinathor drops dead at your feet!

>

Report Hey Hey! I thought the Dark Assassin was gone. (Yay!)
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>


SEND[Dark Assassin Lord] You were mistaken!


>


The ghostly voice of Jinathor says, "The society thing is gone from my thing."
>
The ghostly voice of Jinathor exclaims, "YAAAAAY!!!!!!!!"
>

>
The ghostly voice of Jinathor says, "I seem to be missing somthing."
>
Boney sits down.
>
Eyanna softly asks, "Your head?"
>

[BriarFox]

SEND[Dark Assassin Lord] You were mistaken!

^ That's awesome.

[Xeromist]

The ghostly voice of Jinathor says, "The society thing is gone from my thing."


Interestingly put

[Asha]

At least an unfair battle would be cool, from time to time.

[Khariz]

Despite the poor roleplaying, I got an RPA for it, lol:


Fumblefinger signals, "did 5 ranks of col so far today"
s>
You say, "Thats funny."
s>
Fumblefinger nods.
s>
Fumblefinger sighs.
s>
Fumblefinger shivers.
s>
Fumblefinger says, "Thought it was okay to..."
s>
Fumblefinger signals, "Say stuff like this....."
s>signal so it's not?
Fumblefinger acknowledged your signal.
s>
Fumblefinger signals, "apparently not."
s>
You say, "Yo Lacheis, why don't you come kill me. I'm bored."
s>
Fumblefinger says, "I don't know that name."
s>
Fumblefinger peers quizzically at you.
s>
You say, "That's the Dark Assassin's real name."
s>
Fumblefinger says, "Oh. ."
s>
Fumblefinger shivers.
s>

-------------------------------------------------
You sense the thoughts of the Grand Poohbah:
"My child, you have not abided by your vow of
secrecy and have permitted non-members to identify
your affiliation. As such, I strip you of your
powers for 30 minutes, so that you might have
time to reflect upon your actions."
-------------------------------------------------

s>
You feel as though your every movement is being watched.
s>
You say, "I mentioned an assassin's name."
s>
You say, "I mentioned nothing else."
s>
From the corner of your eye you catch some movement in the shadows.
s>stan
You stand back up.
Roundtime: 6 sec.
R>unshea
...wait 5 seconds.
R>growl
You growl ferociously!
R>l
[Town Well]
The rough flagstone court winds around the old stone well, shaded by the overhanging branches of the nearby oak. Tufts of grass sprout between the stones, fed by the moisture from below. You also see the Madmountan disk.
Also here: Fumblefinger who is sitting
Obvious paths: southwest, northwest
R>

A voice from the shadows whispers, "It is most unwise to speak the name of the assassin."

R>unshea
You remove a jagged-bladed glaes battle axe with an orc skull haft cap from in your mithril alloy harness.
>
You say, "Come get it, Lacheis."
>l
>sign of striking
>sign of smiting
Your punishment does not end for another 28 minutes.
>sign of swords
Your punishment does not end for another 28 minutes.
>sign of warding
Your punishment does not end for another 28 minutes.
>
Your punishment does not end for another 28 minutes.
>
You roar!
>
You hear the sound of footsteps close behind you.
>l
[Town Well]
The rough flagstone court winds around the old stone well, shaded by the overhanging branches of the nearby oak. Tufts of grass sprout between the stones, fed by the moisture from below. You also see the Madmountan disk.
Also here: Fumblefinger who is sitting
Obvious paths: southwest, northwest
>
You grumble.
>
You turn around.
>
You turn around.
>
You turn around.
>
You turn around.
>sear
You don't find anything of interest here.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
R>
Fumblefinger stands up.
>
You fidget.
>l
You say, "I can smell you."
>
Fumblefinger asks, "What's going on?"
>
Fumblefinger peers quizzically at you.
>
You ask, "Where are you?"
>
You sniff.
>
Fumblefinger asks, "Who are you talking to?"
>
You sniff.
>
You say, "That Bastard is here."
>
You say, "I've smelled him before."
>
Fumblefinger hangs his head.
>l
[Town Well]
The rough flagstone court winds around the old stone well, shaded by the overhanging branches of the nearby oak. Tufts of grass sprout between the stones, fed by the moisture from below. You also see the Madmountan disk.
Also here: Fumblefinger
Obvious paths: southwest, northwest
>
Fumblefinger asks, "Who? Who is here?"
>
You squint.
>
You hear the sound of footsteps close behind you.
>

A voice from the shadows whispers, "You think I would come for you in so public a place? Your end will come at a time of my choosing."

>lk
Voodoo 'lk' to 'INCANT 305'.
You do not know that spell!
>
Fumblefinger exclaims, "I don't know what you're talking about!"
>
You grumble.
>
Fumblefinger grunts.
>shea
You put a jagged-bladed glaes battle axe with an orc skull haft cap in your mithril alloy harness.
>sit
You sit down.
s>
Fumblefinger slowly empties his lungs.
s>
Fumblefinger frowns.
s>
You hear the sound of footsteps close behind you.
s>stan
Fumblefinger sits down.
s>
You stand back up.
>unshea
You remove a jagged-bladed glaes battle axe with an orc skull haft cap from in your mithril alloy harness.
>sw
>s
[Town Well]
The old well is made of flat stones built up around a circular opening. A slate roof overhangs the opening, keeping the drinking water clear and refreshing. Several skin water buckets, with long ropes attached, are scattered on the hard-packed earth surrounding the well. You also see a stout rope hanging over the rim of the well.
Also here: Xorent
Obvious paths: northeast, south, northwest
>
[Town Square Central]
This is the heart of the main square of Wehnimer's Landing. The impromptu shops of the bazaar are clustered around this central gathering place, where townsfolk, travellers, and adventurers meet to talk, conspire or raise expeditions to the far-flung reaches of Elanith. At the north end of the space, an old well, with moss-covered stones and a craggy roof, is shaded by a strong, robust tree. The oak is tall and straight, and it is apparent that the roots run deep. You also see some aloeas stem, a white flask, some aloeas stem, a rose-marrow potion, a rose-marrow potion, a large acorn, a metal wand, a large acorn, a large acorn, some sloppy auburn pants, a large acorn, a large acorn, a large acorn, a large acorn, a large acorn, some ground manroot stalk, a large acorn and some stone benches with some stuff on it.
Also here: Zefira, a stunned Great Lord Warclaidh, a stunned Fooh who is lying down, Lady Maevie who is lying down, Bubbajoe, Bayard, Klubber, Lord Crashdiver who is kneeling, Kaelsie who is kneeling, Shinkusatsu who is sitting
Obvious paths: northeast, east, southeast, southwest, west, northwest
>nw
Your disk arrives, following you dutifully.
>
[Town Square, Northwest]
This corner of the square is lively and hectic. A number of representatives of the Landing's population, including several elven loggers and a party of rough-looking dwarves, loiter around the door of the Raging Thrak Inn, where the rowdy cheers of patrons and voices raised in songs of many sorts, from snatches of heroic ballads to blushingly bawdy tunes, beckon you to enter. You also see a woodland wolf.
Obvious paths: north, east, southeast, south
>n
>n
[Wehnimer's, Talon St.]
The street runs between the northern palisade and the central square to the south and east. The traffic is varied here, as shoppers, traders, travelers and merchants mix with the ever-present and watchful militiamen. Rowdy cries and raucous laughter, as well as some oddly unidentifiable sounds, emanate from behind the drawn curtains of Cholgar's Bathhouse, which occupies nearly the entire block. You also see a ruined wooden rolton with a dilapidated sign on it.
Obvious paths: north, south
>n
[Wehnimer's, North Ring Rd.]
The road turns gradually at this point as it forms the northwest corner of the city. The main path curves along the north and west walls, and another leads south between the buildings. The massive oak and modwir logs of the city palisade tower overhead. You also see a brightly lit small painted wagon.
Obvious paths: east, south, southwest
>n
You can't go there.
>e
You can't go there.
>n
[Wehnimer's, North Ring Rd.]
The cobbled road girds the town along the inner side of the northern palisade. Just to the north stand the twin sentinels of the gate's guardtowers. Guardsmen come and go through the main gates, keeping a close eye on the people of all races who move to and fro. Opposite the gates, you see the shop of Dakris the Furrier.
Obvious paths: north, east, west
>
[Wehnimer's, Land's End Rd.]
Vigilant guardsmen scrutinize the citizens and travelers arriving and departing through the wide gateway spanning the land route into Wehnimer's Landing. The frenetic pace of the city to the south is a far cry from the deceptive calm of the wilds of Elanith outside. Two daunting towers survey the countryside and protect the town, flanking the road to the east and west. You also see a wooden barrel.
Obvious paths: south
>go gate
[Wehnimer's, Outside Gate]
Citizens, merchants and assorted dregs of society jostle against you before the great wooden gates of Wehnimer's Landing. Harried guards and militiamen try to keep the chaos to a minimum, but it is hard to keep track of those entering, let alone leaving, this large trading post. A dirt path encircling the wooden palisade of the town leads east and southwest. Nailed prominently to the wooden wall beside the gate is a sign you really should read. You also see a massive wheeled tower and a Wayside Inn.
Also here: Holunder
Obvious paths: north, east, southwest, northwest
>e
>e
[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
You can hear the noisy bustle around the land gates to the west. Over the din, you can just barely hear the sound of the surf from the northeast. You also see a sun-bleached pine gate.
Obvious paths: northeast, west
>e
You can't go there.
>
You can't go there.
>ne
[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
The jagged shoreline of the bay becomes more evident here along the path as the cool waters of the Bay rush up almost to your feet. You also see a dark trail.
Obvious paths: east, southwest
>
Your disk arrives, following you dutifully.
>e
>e
[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
Recreational fishermen have beached their vessels on this sandy stretch of beach. To the south, you can see the wooden palisade that surrounds the Landing. You also see an abandoned wooden dinghy and a wooden sign.
Obvious paths: east, west
>e
[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
The shore extends into a small, sandy promontory that juts into Darkstone Bay. The Landing's great river gate lies southeast of here, guarded on either side by tall twin towers. To the west, this path continues on between Wehnimer's wooden palisade and the sandy beaches along the bay. You also see a small wooden cart with a long gleaming wire on it and a small rabbit skeleton.
Obvious paths: west
>
You can't go there.
>
Your disk arrives, following you dutifully.
>
You say, "I'll step into Private for you."
>
You say, "Perhaps this is a more suitable place for a confrontation."
>lean cart
You lean against a small wooden cart.
>
The crickets stop chirping, and a twig can be heard to snap nearby.
>
Your head snaps back suddenly as a hand clamps over your mouth and pulls you backwards. Three slashes across your throat cut short any attempt to scream.

... 280 points of damage!
Incredible slash to your neck!
Throat and vocal cords destroyed!
Zero chance of survival.
Spell Elemental Defense III (414) ended. [-20DS, -15ETD]
The brilliant luminescence fades from around you.
Spell Thurfel's Ward (503) ended. [-20DS]
The glowing specks of energy surrounding you suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
Spell Strength (509) ended. [-15Str, -15PhysAS]
You feel your extra strength departing.
Spell Elemental Defense II (406) ended. [-10DS, -10ETD]
The bright luminescence fades from around you.
Spell Elemental Defense I (401) ended. [-5DS, -5ETD]
The silvery luminescence fades from around you.
Spell Spirit Warding II (107) ended. [-25STD, -25BoltDS]
The deep blue glow leaves you.
Spell Spirit Warding I (101) ended. [-10STD, -10BoltDS]
The light blue glow leaves you.
The powerful look leaves you.
Spell Purify Air (207) ended.
Your breathing becomes more shallow.
Spell Spirit Shield (202) ended. [-10DS]
The dim aura fades from around you.
Spell Natural Colors (601) ended. [-10DS]
You return to normal color.
Spell Mass Blur (911) ended. [-20Dodging]
You become solid again.

It seems you have died, my friend. Although you cannot do anything, you are keenly aware of what is going on around you...

You mentally give a sigh of relief as you remember that the Goddess Lorminstra owes you a favor.

...departing in 13 mins...



You struggle briefly, but you collapse and fall to the ground as your strength fails. You barely make out the shadowy figure looming above you as your vision blurs and your senses grow dim. You can still hear the words cold and clear before everything goes dark,


"You took an oath of silence, and this is a reminder that if you can't keep your oath there are far more painful ways to be certain you do. I have reduced you by 5 ranks in the Society. That is a high price to learn the value of silence."


Everything goes dark and the last thing you hear are faint footsteps and a sinister laughter fading away.

DEAD>
The Madmountan disk disintegrates, dropping everything on the ground.
DEAD>
* Madmountan just bit the dust!
DEAD>
Fumblefinger just arrived.
DEAD>
Fumblefinger glances at you.
DEAD>
A cloud of dense silvery fog suddenly appears. The fog quickly dissipates to reveal Darcthundar.
DEAD>
Darcthundar raises a hand while murmuring a soft orison...
DEAD>
Darcthundar gestures at you.
You feel a tingle on your soul, as if a powerful hand is gently cradling it.
(Thy soul is bound to thy body for an extra 35 minutes.)
DEAD>chu
You give a ghostly chuckle.
DEAD>
Fumblefinger asks, "Who killed you?"
DEAD>
Fumblefinger asks, "Who killed you?"
DEAD>
Quiet laughter erupts from the shadows, then moves away, fading into the distance.
DEAD>
You say, "Um...."
DEAD>chu
You give a ghostly chuckle.
DEAD>
You let out a hollow, ghostly moan.
DEAD>
Fumblefinger shivers.
DEAD>
Fumblefinger joins Darcthundar's group.
DEAD>
Darcthundar says, "Ahh, I've heard that laugh before."
DEAD>
Darcthundar says, "I'm keeping my mouth shut."
DEAD>
Darcthundar just opened a soft silk sack.
DEAD>
Darcthundar removes an uncut diamond from in his silk sack.
DEAD>
Fumblefinger says, "I haven't heard anything of the sort..."
DEAD>
Darcthundar just closed a soft silk sack.
DEAD>
A slimy horned frog hops in.
DEAD>
Darcthundar raises a hand while murmuring a soft orison...
DEAD>
Darcthundar gestures at an uncut diamond.
A quick prayer uttered by Darcthundar causes the uncut diamond to glow slightly.
DEAD>
Darcthundar gingerly cracks and waves the uncut diamond over your body and a mixture of oil and balsam trickles out of the diamond, coating you with a cobalt blue liquid.
As the liquid seeps into your body, you get an increased feeling of well being.
DEAD>
A slimy horned frog says, "Heh."
DEAD>
Darcthundar raises a hand while murmuring a soft orison...
DEAD>
Fumblefinger says, "Don't think I want to..."
DEAD>
Fumblefinger says, "Again though...."
DEAD>
With a sudden flash of insight, you realize you now understand more of what you have experienced.....