Death of an idler

I love the scientific process.

[COMM][0](Mellie Knight) - *laughs* Wake up! Half the people awake are actually asleep
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[Players currently in the world of Haelrahv:]
Mellie Knight (Zamde Morgav) Spike Knight
Glim Faethyn Tshar Dgnara (Layne Aae-Aaka)
(Thissa Armistead) (Vash Redi) (Jora Shojjaba)
Nojn Kushonshoju (Kokem Slain) (Drecus Lexoin)
Tao Shadowstalker (Alyxias Zatrre) (Sergei Smith)
Tazmond Armistead (Josie Laurens) (Mahdi Sianic)

[Haelrahv Staff On Duty:]
None.

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You transmit your message on channel [0].
[COMM][0](Glim Faethyn) - I say we hunt them down and slaughter them.
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[Llanfair, Northern Road]
No longer really a road anymore, the muddy thoroughfare degenerates into a muddy path leading into the swamp itself. A sour gassy smell assails your nostrils as you get closer to the wetlands.

You notice an exit leading east.
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You come out of hiding.
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You enter a muddy path.

[Gluhgok Fen]
A small cloud of tiny flying bugs zooms around the area in random swerving patterns through the air almost as if the shared the same mind. Other bugs hover in clusters above random areas of the swamp, but the reason for their interest in that spot remains unclear. A fallen jalumin tree has been covered in moss which hangs off of the twisted, rotting branches like an odd funeral shroud.

You also see a muddy path.
You notice exits leading north, northeast, and east.
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You draw forth a sleek night black gun from your holster.
You draw forth a sleek twilight blue gun from your holster.
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You go north.

[Gluhgok Fen]
A few jalumin trees have found some fairly dry patches of ground to take root and grow. Somehow, the gnarled and twisted branches of the naturally leafless tree seems very appropriate for the murky atmosphere. The glowing jalumin fruit cast a soft haze of blue over over everything in the area.

You notice exits leading north, east, southeast, south, and west.
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[COMM][0](Mellie Knight) - Good idea
You go east.

[Gluhgok Fen]
The purple karbora grass grows denser, the long blades breaking the surface of the murky water in patches. Most of the ground seems to be covered with the plant, making it even more difficult to see if anything is lurking beneath the surface of the swamp.

You notice exits leading south, southwest, and west.
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You go south.

[Gluhgok Fen]
An odd sight can be seen instantly upon entering this corner of the fen: several clusters of Aroai lilies grow from the murky water. The large white flowers stand atop thick stalks that seem to reach toward the sky. As if to defy the gloomy atmosphere elsewhere in the fen, the silky white flowers make this area seem a bit brighter and more peaceful, despite the unending chorus of wildlife in the background.

You notice exits leading north, west, and northwest.
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You go west.

You also see a muddy path.
You notice exits leading north, northeast, and east.
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You go north.

You notice exits leading north, east, southeast, south, and west.
You go north.

[Gluhgok Fen]
Growing defiantly, a single silbein tree has taken root and made this place its home. The reddish leaves of the white-barked tree add a bit of color to the gloomy backdrop of the fen. Someone has nailed a sign onto the trunk, though it looks as if they were in a hurry to finish the job and leave this place behind them.

You notice exits leading northeast, south, and southwest.
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You go northeast.

[Gluhgok Fen]
The steady drone of the native life drowns out most chances of hearing whether some animal is lurking nearby in the tall grasses or beneath the water. The plants have begun to look a bit more sickly and dark with even the jalumin trees looking more twisted than usual. Contrasting this gloominess is a patch of the rust colored ochaifae. Very noticable are the bright iridescent red beetles which flit among the chutes of the ochaifae that seem to not care about concealing themselves, unlike the rest of the wildlife in the area.

You notice exits leading east and southwest.
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You go east.

[Gluhgok Fen]
A few scattered imfel plants grow amid the purple blades of karbora grass, though the grass seems to be attempting and failing to drive the swamp plant away from their plot of space. A stray ochai beetle flies lazily through the area towards the west. To the northeast seems to be a sea of rusty red colored chutes.

You also see a gnarled tree.
You notice exits leading northeast, southeast, and west.
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You go northeast.

[Gluhgok Fen]
The constant chorus of noise from the native life has been replaced by the soft beating of wings. The reason for the sudden drop of activity of the natives seems to be due to the enormous amount of ochaifae that has grown in this area of the fen. So much of the rust colored plant has grown here that it is rather difficult to move through without jostling the chutes or disturbing the beetles that dine on the leaves. The shiny red beetles fly about, oblivious to the world at large and the gloomy fen outside the small forest of ochaifae.

You notice exits leading south and southwest.
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You go south.

[Gluhgok Fen]
A large grouping of ochaifae is visible to the north, which is probably why most of the background noise is coming from other directions. The dull purple grass and twisted, gnarled jalumin trees really do not help the gloomy atmosphere in the slightest, and the red ochaifae does nothing but add a splash of color to the murk.

You notice exits leading north, south, and northwest.
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You go south.

[Gluhgok Fen]
A moss covered skeleton lies next to a rock beneath a large jalumin tree, though any belongings that once belonged to the person in life have long since decomposed or been looted by someone or something. Even from a few feet away, one can tell that this unfortunate soul's cause of death was due to a blow to the head, as the skull is heavily fractured.

You notice exits leading north and southwest.
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You go southwest.

[Gluhgok Fen]
A large pile of rocks has been partially covered with moss, lichen, and grasses to make a very odd looking formation resembling a small lumpy hill. The jalumin trees stand along either side of the area lighting the fen with their eerie natural glow.

You notice exits leading north and northeast.
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You go north.

[Gluhgok Fen]
Some ochaifae has taken root here, and a small patch has begun to grow. Though the chutes are not more than four feet tall yet, a few ochai beetles have already taken up residence among the chutes. Tall jalumin trees line both sides of the path, their glowing fruits casting an eerie glow over the swamp.

You notice exits leading south and northwest.
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You go northwest.

[Gluhgok Fen]
The air smells strongly of decaying plants, which is probably due to the trees that have fallen into the swamp waters. Some smaller plants appear to have attempted to grow on the fallen trunks, but failed and added to the pile of decay instead. To the north seems to be a clearing, but what else lies in there is not visible from here.

You notice exits leading north and southeast.
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You go north.

[Gluhgok Fen, Cairn]
An enormous circle of weathered standing stones, each about twenty feet tall, surround a large dirt clearing. A calming aura is strongly present, and the earth, trees, and animals here seem to radiate. In the dirt between the standing stones, it seems that someone has been growing a small garden of beautiful flowers that appear very out of place in this gloomy swamp, but at the same time bring out its natural beauty.

You also see a stone dais.
You notice an exit leading south.
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You go south.

You notice exits leading north and southeast.
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You go southeast.

You notice exits leading south and northwest.
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You go northwest.

You notice exits leading north and southeast.
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You go north.

You also see a stone dais.
You notice an exit leading south.
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You carefully search the area and find...
Absolutely nothing.
Roundtime: 10 sec.
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You go south.

You notice exits leading north and southeast.
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You go southeast.

You notice exits leading south and northwest.
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You go south.

You notice exits leading north and northeast.
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You go northeast.

You notice exits leading north and southwest.
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You go north.

You notice exits leading north, south, and northwest.
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You go north.

You notice exits leading south and southwest.
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You go southwest.

You also see a gnarled tree.
You notice exits leading northeast, southeast, and west.
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You go west.

You notice exits leading east and southwest.
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You go southwest.

You notice exits leading northeast, south, and southwest.
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You go southwest.

[Gluhgok Fen]
The only truly solid part of the ground here seems to be that which is near or occupied by a dirt trail which leads away from the rest of the Fen. Otherwise, murky water intermingles with tall blades of purple karbora grass and a smattering of various trees to make up the backdrop of the area. The chirping, hooting, and croaking of various wildlife resounds through the air, giving evidence that at least a few creatures call gloomy habitat home.

You also see a dirt trail.
You notice exits leading northeast and east.
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You go east.

You notice exits leading north, east, southeast, south, and west.
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You go south.

You also see a muddy path.
You notice exits leading north, northeast, and east.
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You enter a muddy path.

[Llanfair, Northern Road]
No longer really a road anymore, the muddy thoroughfare degenerates into a
muddy path leading into the swamp itself. A sour gassy smell assails your
nostrils as you get closer to the wetlands.

You notice an exit leading east.
>You go east.

[Llanfair, Northern Road]
The road is almost spongy here, the grass tramped down to a flat green carpet as you get closer to the swamplands. A few tiny white flowers decorate the sides of the road and occasionally a larger patch of flowers add its color to your journey.

You notice exits leading south and west.
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You go south.

[Llanfair, Northern Road]
A large mud puddle dominates the roadway at this spot, forcing the traveler to step carefully around it unless he doesn't mind changing his shoe color. From the looks of it, a lot of travelers didn't notice and plowed right through it.

You notice exits leading north and south.
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You go south.

[Llanfair, Northern Road]
A few ruchnaberry bushes grow by the side of the road, surrounded by thick grass and patches of flowers. The ground seems wetter here, and the plants are very green and healthy.

You notice exits leading north and southeast.
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You go southeast.

[Llanfair, Northern Road]
This fork in the road seems less well-traveled and much less well kept. The ruts and footprints testify to a time when the dirt must have been mud. It would be a good idea to watch your step.

You notice exits leading southeast and northwest.
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You go southeast.

[Llanfair, Northern Road]
The road from Llanfair forks into two roads at this intersection and someone has conveniently placed a large rock here to sit and rest on. A patch of grass and flowers grows around the rock and a small sign has been stuck in the ground nearby.

You also see a small sign.
You notice exits leading northeast, south, and northwest.
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You go south.

[Llanfair, Northern Road]
The northern road heads north of the city of Llanfair into a peaceful countryside with a few trees and wildflowers growing in the grass beside the well-used roadway. A tall silbein tree grows near the side of road, giving a little shade.

You also see some enormous carved wooden gates and a tree-lined path.
You notice an exit leading north.
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You enter some enormous carved wooden gates.

[Llanfair, Gihmru Thoroughfare]
The heart of this residential area boasts some of the most expensive houses, and some of the most prominent people in town. The street is patrolled by several guards armed to the teeth with high tech firearms, while surveillance camera's sweep the area. Emergency response posts line each side of the street not more then 10 feet from each other, while android units stand posted two to a house along the street. All travelers from the north are thoroughly questioned before allowed into the gates of Llanfair.

You also see an expensive home, some enormous carved wooden gates and a
message board with some stuff on it.
You notice exits leading southeast and southwest.
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You examine your surroundings and check for signs of anyone who may have
passed through the area recently.
Roundtime: 20 sec.
Your search turns up nothing useful. Either no one has passed through here,
or the trail is now cold.
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You go southeast.

[Llanfair, East Gihmru Way]
The buildings here are mostly comprised of elaborate homes made of marble and glass with big well-manicured lawns. Centered in the middle of the area is a grassy circle with a small white chapel in the center of it. A flagstone walk leads up to the steps of the chapel. Several tall kailet trees cast shade across the area.

You also see a flagstone walk.
You notice exits leading southeast and northwest.
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You go southeast.

[Llanfair, East Gihmru Way]
Tall buildings line each side of the street here. Highly polished tinted glass reflects the light. Several holograms are projected on large screens high above the top of several buildings. One seems to be advertising high tech weapons while another one is a small android hopping around doing something you can't quite figure out. Several of the larger buildings have sliding doors that are voice activated, while others have very expensive retina scanning devices and voice recognition databases. Small robotic devices clean the streets here, quietly humming in the background as citizens walk casually about seemingly unafraid of any would be violence as several android units and surveillance cameras keep a watchful eye on this upscale neighborhood. A quaint shop billing itself as a gentleman's store is nestled between two larger buildings.

You also see an automatic sliding glass door.
You notice exits leading southeast and northwest.
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You go southeast.

[Llanfair, Rafzo Circle]
A busy five-way intersection, Rafzo parkway is packed with vehicles and pedestrians during all hours of the day and night. Numerous people in suits and some in more casual business attire head west toward the noisy commodity market. A towering iron gate makes way for the rustic Darju district, and a tunnel decorated with flowering vines leads to Cloud Court.

You also see a decorated tunnel, an iron gate and a green fairy.
You notice exits leading southeast, west, and northwest.
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You go southeast.

[Llanfair, Kukonjokon Blvd.]
This block is packed full of upscale two-story row homes, all constructed of stone and each with a tiny front yard, some containing flowers. Heavy traffic passes by, heading both to and from the busy intersection to the northwest. Nestled unobtrusively between a pair of houses is a small high-tech comm shop with large glass windows and a chrome sign hanging above the entrance. Across the street is a small squat building with the words Belt World printed on one window.

You also see the entrance to Belt World.
You notice exits leading south and northwest.
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You go south.

[Llanfair, Kukonjokon Blvd.]
The large family-owned food market, Peneli Grocers, has been in business for many generations. A sign states that it is temporarily closed for renovations. The building looks quite run down compared to those of neighboring businesses, and in the short time you stand here you notice a few customers walk up to the sliding glass door, and turn away in disappointment.

You also see a large store with a slate gray and gold banner overhead.
You notice exits leading north, northeast, and southwest.
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You go southwest.

[Llanfair, Eastern Promenade]
As the sound of the music from the swim club to the southwest fades slightly, you enter a quieter area with smaller buildings and slightly less foot traffic. Most people seem to be hurrying north toward the Mall portal, but a few stroll slowly, just enjoying the fresh air.

You also see a vine-covered archway and a small tent.
You notice exits leading north, northeast, and southwest.
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You go southwest.

[Llanfair, East Eotoa Way]
A popular hangout for all seasons, the Nzifu Swim Club boasts the largest in-ground pool in all of Llanfair! The building's stereo system blasting all of the top 40 hits can be heard for blocks. A sign posted by the door outlines the rules for conduct.

You notice exits leading northeast and southwest.
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You go southwest.

[Llanfair, East Eotoa Way]
The near deafening combination of metal grinding, buzzing, and hammering sounds make it impossible to hear yourself think, let alone talk. Workers are busily constructing a five-story apartment building. Advertised on a large colorful billboard you read, "Coming Soon: Llanfair Manor."

You also see a small booth.
You notice exits leading northeast and southwest.
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You go southwest.

[Llanfair, Eotoa Thoroughfare]
This crowded street corner is home to the 18/7 Sea Biscuit Diner, the most popular hangout in the neighborhood. It is a family restaurant by day, and serves as a gathering place for the younger crowd during the wee hours of the night. Giant electronic billboards switch on every few minutes to play short commercials, but the sound is often drowned out by the honking of horns and shouting. A winding dirt path disappears into the forest to the south.

You also see a winding dirt path.
You notice exits leading northeast and northwest.
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You wander down a winding dirt path.

[Abandoned Park, Clearing]
Once full of life and activity, this now destitute park has been overrun by violent creatures, contained here only by a magical forcefield. Further down the path to the south, the foliage thickens, allowing very little light in. The only sound other than your footsteps is the occasional high-pitched squawk. It almost sounds as though the creature is speaking a language that you could understand.

You also see a winding dirt path and an asapi.
You notice an exit leading south.
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You examine your surroundings and check for signs of anyone who may have passed through the area recently.
Roundtime: 20 sec.
An asapi flaps south, squawking loudly.
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Your search turns up nothing useful. Either no one has passed through here, or the trail is now cold.
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You go south.

[Abandoned Park, Dark Thicket]
The bushes around you rustle softly. There is barely any light in this area, but you are able to make out a rotting wooden picnic table entangled in a mass of thick vines. You think you hear something speak, but quickly dismiss it as your imagination.

You also see an old beat up rusty trash can, an eosheai, an asapi, an asapi and an asapi.
You notice exits leading north and southwest.
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You carefully search the area and find...
Absolutely nothing.
Roundtime: 11 sec.
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An asapi squawks, "You obnoxious ulcer!"
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An eosheai leaps into the air and sails for a brief moment before returning
to the ground.
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An asapi flaps southwest, squawking loudly.
An asapi squawks loudly at nothing in particular.
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You go southwest.

[Abandoned Park, Playground]
Old playground equipment, once providing children with hours of entertainment, now serve as homes for all kinds of small critters. The wind picks up, and you are certain that it leaves a faint laughter in its wake. The path narrows to the south.

You also see an asapi.
You notice exits leading northeast and south.
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You go south.

[Abandoned Park, Narrow Path]
The foliage is almost too thick to pass through, and seems to worsen as you continue on. You can hear the faint sound of moving water.

You also see an asapi.
You notice exits leading north and southeast.
An asapi pecks at the ground with interest.
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You go southeast.

[Abandoned Park, Narrow Path]
The sound of moving water becomes louder, and the air is damp. You notice tiny footprints in the dry dirt.

You notice exits leading south and northwest.
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You go south.

[Abandoned Park, Narrow Path]
The stream to the south is visible now. The vendure is even thicker, no doubt due to the increase in nourishment in the soil.

You notice exits leading north and southeast.
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You go southeast.

[Abandoned Park, Streamside]
A rattletrap bridge crosses over the slow-moving stream. The path continues southwards on the other side.

You notice an exit leading northwest.

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You begin to carefully make your way across the bridge. Suddenly, the bridge tips, sending you flying into the stream! You float down the stream until you manage to pull yourself up onto shore by grabbing ahold of a root.

[Abandoned Park, Stream Bank]
The increase in the sound of water crashing against rocks makes it obvious that there is a waterfall a little further down the stream. However, the forest is too dense, and the path continues to the east.

You also see an asapi and an eosheai.
You notice an exit leading east.
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You go east.

[Abandoned Park, Forest Trail]
The trail comes to a subtle fork. The foliage seems to thin out to the southeast, while it continues to thicken to the northeast.

You also see an eosheai.
You notice exits leading northeast, southeast, and west.
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You go northeast.

[Abandoned Park, Forest Trail]
Partially obstructed by piles of stones from a demolished wall, the path becomes much more arduous. The roof of a stone building protrudes from some thick bushes to the northeast.

You also see an eosheai and an eosheai.
You notice exits leading northeast and southwest.
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You carefully search the area and find...
Absolutely nothing.
Roundtime: 11 sec.

You go northeast.

[Abandoned Park, Forest Trail]
Long since deserted, the small stone house is slowly crumbling. And odd-colored moss sprouts from the cracks between the stones, and a thick curtain of vines is draped over the front wall, almost completely camouflaging it.

You also see an eosheai.
You notice exits leading north and southwest.
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You carefully search the area and find...
Sergei Smith
Roundtime: 10 sec.
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You transmit your message on channel [0].
[COMM][0](Glim Faethyn) - Found one. Bwahaha.
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An asapi flaps in, squawking loudly.
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An asapi flaps north, squawking loudly.
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[COMM][5](Vash Redi) - whats going on?
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You feel the presence of Mellie Knight nearby for a brief moment.
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You carefully search the area and find...
Sergei Smith
Roundtime: 11 sec.
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You point at Sergei Smith, revealing his hiding place.
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You see Sergei Smith, a Human Trooper.
He has cyber eyes and an alabaster complexion.
He has short straight jet black hair.
He has a willowy build.
He stands about 5' 11" tall, and seems to be very young for a Human.

Also here is Sergei Smith.
You notice exits leading north and southwest.
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[COMM][5](Vash Redi) - okay, bye
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You lean on Sergei Smith.
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Strategist Mellie Knight arrives from the southwest.
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You ask, "Fire, pulse, bodyslam or cold?"
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[Abandoned Park, Forest Trail]
Long since deserted, the small stone house is slowly crumbling. And odd-colored moss sprouts from the cracks between the stones, and a thick curtain of vines is draped over the front wall, almost completely camouflaging it.

Also here is Sergei Smith and Strategist Mellie Knight.
You notice exits leading north and southwest.
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Mellie Knight ponders.
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Mellie Knight says, "Cold."
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Mellie Knight nods.
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Closing your eyes, you begin to draw into your mind and invoke the Rime
Cloud power.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Spell preparation time: 8 sec.
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You complete your invocation.
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You stare intently at Sergei Smith.
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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Mellie Knight cringes.
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He has a slightly scuffed chest.

He has a slightly scuffed chest, a slightly scuffed back, and a slightly scuffed right hand.

He has a slightly scuffed chest, a slightly scuffed back, a slightly scuffed abdomen, a slightly scuffed right hand, and a slightly scuffed right leg.

He has a slightly scuffed head, a slightly scuffed chest, a slightly scuffed back, a slightly scuffed abdomen, a slightly scuffed right hand, a slightly scuffed left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a slightly scuffed left foot, and a slightly scuffed right foot.

He has a bruised head, a slightly scuffed chest, a bruised back, a slightly scuffed abdomen, a slightly scuffed left arm, a slightly scuffed right hand, a slightly scuffed left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a slightly scuffed left foot, and a slightly scuffed right foot.

He has a bruised head, a slightly scuffed neck, a slightly scuffed chest, a bruised back, a slightly scuffed abdomen, a slightly scuffed left arm, a slightly scuffed right hand, a slightly scuffed left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a slightly scuffed left foot, and a slightly scuffed right foot.

He has an injured head, a slightly scuffed neck, a slightly scuffed chest, a bruised back, a bruised abdomen, a slightly scuffed left arm, a slightly scuffed right hand, a slightly scuffed left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a slightly scuffed left foot, and a slightly scuffed right foot.

He is not holding anything.
He is wearing a set of military fatigues, a gold ring communicator, a beige canvas paint-splattered backpack, a tan leather holster, a tan leather holster, a shiny silver protective helmet with a clear face shield, a pair of silver protective gloves, a pair of silvery protective boots, a master lockpicking kit, a black leather sword belt, and a rugged traveler's pack.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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You say, "Injured head."
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You chuckle.
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Mellie Knight says, "This is research."
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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Mellie Knight nods to you.
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You nod.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
The cloud of chilled air near Sergei Smith dissipates.
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[COMM][-PRIVATE-](Spike Knight) - are you killing afk scripters or people just sleeping?
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Closing your eyes, you begin to draw into your mind and invoke the Rime Cloud power.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Spell preparation time: 8 sec.
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You complete your invocation.
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You transmit to Spike Knight.
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You hear a sleepy sounding purr coming from within Mellie Knight's tan suede carrier.
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You stare intently at Sergei Smith.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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[COMM][-PRIVATE-](Spike Knight) - why would you kill someone who is just sleeping?
Closing your eyes, you begin to draw into your mind and invoke the Rime Cloud power.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Spell preparation time: 8 sec.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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You complete your invocation.
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You transmit to Spike Knight.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
The cloud of chilled air near Sergei Smith dissipates.
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You stare intently at Sergei Smith.
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>

He has an injured head, a slightly scuffed neck, a bruised chest, a bruised back, a bruised abdomen, a bruised left arm, a slightly scuffed right arm, a slightly scuffed right hand, a slightly scuffed left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a slightly scuffed left foot, and a bruised right foot.

He has an injured head, a slightly scuffed neck, a bruised chest, a bruised back, a bruised abdomen, a bruised left arm, a slightly scuffed right arm, a slightly scuffed left hand, a slightly scuffed right hand, a slightly scuffed left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a slightly scuffed left foot, and a bruised right foot.

He is bleeding slightly from the head. He is not holding anything.

He is wearing a set of military fatigues, a gold ring communicator, a beige canvas paint-splattered backpack, a tan leather holster, a tan leather holster, a shiny silver protective helmet with a clear face shield, a pair of silver protective gloves, a pair of silvery protective boots, a master lockpicking kit, a black leather sword belt, and a rugged traveler's pack
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
Closing your eyes, you begin to draw into your mind and invoke the Rime Cloud power.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Spell preparation time: 8 sec.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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You say, "First blood."
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You chuckle.
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You complete your invocation.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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You hear muffled chattering from within Mellie Knight's tan suede carrier.
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Mellie Knight says, "Head."
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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Mellie Knight nods.
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An asapi flaps her wings nervously about.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
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An asapi squawks loudly at nothing in particular.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
The cloud of chilled air near Sergei Smith dissipates.
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You stare intently at Sergei Smith.
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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An asapi squawks loudly at nothing in particular.
>

He has a wounded head, a slightly scuffed neck, a bruised chest, a bruised back, an injured abdomen, a bruised left arm, a bruised right arm, a slightly scuffed left hand, a slightly scuffed right hand, a bruised left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a slightly scuffed left foot, and a bruised right foot.

He is bleeding lightly from the head.

He is not holding anything.
He is wearing a set of military fatigues, a gold ring communicator, a beige canvas paint-splattered backpack, a tan leather holster, a tan leather holster, a shiny silver protective helmet with a clear face shield, a pair of silver protective gloves, a pair of silvery protective boots, a master lockpicking kit, a black leather sword belt, and a rugged traveler's pack.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
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Mellie Knight says, "You have a crapload of focus."
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Closing your eyes, you begin to draw into your mind and invoke the Rime
Cloud power.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Spell preparation time: 8 sec.
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Mellie Knight chuckles.
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You nod.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
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An asapi squawks loudly at nothing in particular.
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You say, "Down to 72."
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You complete your invocation.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
The cloud of chilled air near Sergei Smith dissipates.
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You stare intently at Sergei Smith.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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An asapi flaps southwest, squawking loudly.
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Closing your eyes, you begin to draw into your mind and invoke the Rime Cloud power.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Spell preparation time: 8 sec.
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An asapi flaps in, squawking loudly.
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An asapi flaps her wings nervously about.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
>
You complete your invocation.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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An asapi squawks loudly at nothing in particular.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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An asapi squawks, "You dire eyeball!"
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
The cloud of chilled air near Sergei Smith dissipates.
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You stare intently at Sergei Smith.
Closing your eyes, you begin to draw into your mind and invoke the Rime Cloud power.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Spell preparation time: 8 sec.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
You complete your invocation.
>
You see Sergei Smith, a Human Trooper.
He has cyber eyes and an alabaster complexion.
He has short straight jet black hair.
He has a willowy build.
He stands about 5' 11" tall, and seems to be very young for a Human.

He has a wounded head, a slightly scuffed neck, an injured chest, a bruised back, an injured abdomen, an injured left arm, a bruised right arm, a slightly scuffed left hand, a bruised right hand, a bruised left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a slightly scuffed left foot, and a bruised right foot.

He is bleeding lightly from the head and slightly from the abdomen.

He has a wounded head, an injured neck, an injured chest, a bruised back, an injured abdomen, an injured left arm, a bruised right arm, a slightly scuffed left hand, a bruised right hand, a bruised left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a slightly scuffed left foot, and a bruised right foot.

He is bleeding lightly from the head, slightly from the neck, slightly from the abdomen, and slightly from the left arm.

He has a wounded head, an injured neck, an injured chest, a bruised back, an injured abdomen, an injured left arm, a bruised right arm, a slightly scuffed left hand, a bruised right hand, an injured left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a slightly scuffed left foot, and a bruised right foot.

He is bleeding lightly from the head, slightly from the neck, slightly from the chest, slightly from the abdomen, and slightly from the left arm.

Also here is Sergei Smith who is stunned and Strategist Mellie Knight.
You notice exits leading north and southwest.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
>
You complete your invocation.
>
You hear a sleepy sounding purr coming from within Mellie Knight's tan suede carrier.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
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Sergei Smith is already under the influence of that power.
>

He has a wounded head, an injured neck, an injured chest, a bruised back, an injured abdomen, an injured left arm, a bruised right arm, a bruised left hand, a bruised right hand, an injured left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a slightly scuffed left foot, and a bruised right foot.

He is bleeding lightly from the head, slightly from the neck, slightly from the chest, slightly from the abdomen, slightly from the left arm, and slightly from the left leg.

He has a wounded head, an injured neck, a wounded chest, a bruised back, a wounded abdomen, a wounded left arm, a bruised right arm, a bruised left hand, an injured right hand, an injured left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a slightly scuffed left foot, and a bruised right foot.

He is bleeding lightly from the head, slightly from the neck, lightly from the chest, lightly from the abdomen, lightly from the left arm, and slightly from the left leg.

He has a wounded head, an injured neck, a wounded chest, a bruised back, a wounded abdomen, a wounded left arm, an injured right arm, a bruised left hand, an injured right hand, a wounded left leg, a slightly scuffed right leg, a bruised left foot, and a bruised right foot.

He is bleeding lightly from the head, slightly from the neck, lightly from the chest, lightly from the abdomen, lightly from the left arm, slightly from the right hand, and lightly from the left leg.

You also see the corpse of an asapi who is lying down.
Also here is Sergei Smith and Strategist Mellie Knight who is stunned.
You notice exits leading north and southwest.
>
The golden flecks in Mellie Knight's eyes flash brightly as they catch the light.
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Mellie Knight shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills her to the bone!
>
Closing your eyes, you begin to draw into your mind and invoke the Rime Cloud power.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Spell preparation time: 8 sec.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
>
Mellie Knight shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills her to the bone!
>

He has a wounded head, an injured neck, a wounded chest, a bruised back, a wounded abdomen, a wounded left arm, an injured right arm, a bruised left hand, an injured right hand, a wounded left leg, a bruised right leg, a bruised left foot, and a bruised right foot.

He is bleeding moderately from the head, slightly from the neck, lightly from the chest, lightly from the abdomen, lightly from the left arm, slightly from the right arm, slightly from the right hand, and lightly from the left leg.

You see Strategist Mellie Knight, a Human.
She has golden flecked caramel brown eyes and a tan complexion.
She has very long silky strawberry blonde hair.
She has a delicate face.
She has a well-muscled build.
She stands about 4' 11" tall, and seems to be very young for a Human.
She is pierced with a sparkling blood ruby navel ring carved into the shape of a fully bloomed rose, a jade green drachna nosering, a silver tongue-stud through her tongue, a delicate diamond earring, and a delicate diamond earring.
She appears to be feeling drained.
She has a gold mounted knight tattoo on her right ankle, and a crimson rose tattoed above her navel.

She has a slightly scuffed head, a slightly scuffed left eye, a slightly scuffed chest, a slightly scuffed abdomen, a slightly scuffed right arm, a slightly scuffed right hand, and a slightly scuffed left leg.

She is holding a matte black and gleaming golden Xeawoa splattergun in her right hand and nothing in the left.
She is wearing a red satin demi bra overlaid with black lace, a pair of red satin thong panties overlaid with black lace, a thin silver hipchain adorned with sparkling amethyst charms, a master lockpicking kit, a pair of skin-tight black hip-huggers dangling ruby charms from the sides of the legs, a buckled black leather corset trimmed across the bust in red silk roses, a platinum twisted ring communicator inset with blood sapphires arranged into a glowing rose, a gold rose thumb ring set with a sparkling ruby, a thick and heavy vellian ring, a platinum engagement ring set with a ruby carved into a full-blown rose, a llirae buckler inset with a drachna ivy border, a silver sister's bracelet, a gold identification bracelet engraved with the name "Spike", a small gold pin shaped like a flame that reads "Eternal Defenders", a frosted crystal armband etched with a swirling vine pattern, a drying pouch, some skin-tight deep crimsom-hued armor etched with a pale scorpion stretched across the breastplate above a softly glowing blue rune, a pair of black boots painted with a crimson rose on the heel, a pair of snow white stockings embroidered with a stunningly vivid crimson rose, a black suede thigh sheath with silver star studs, a leather arm sheath with a beaded design, a giant splotch of shimmering mint green paint, a frosted onyx locket inset with a small sapphire stone, a snow white toolbag embroidered with a stunningly vivid crimson rose, a red hair ribbon with little gold rose charms set with rubies hanging from the edges, a rugged traveler's pack, a snow white backpack embroidered with a stunningly vivid crimson rose, and a tan suede pet carrier with blackened steel buckles.
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Mellie Knight is no longer stunned.
>
You complete your invocation.
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Mellie Knight shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills her to the bone!
Mellie Knight suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
The cloud of chilled air near Mellie Knight dissipates.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
Mellie Knight is no longer stunned.
>
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
The cloud of chilled air near Sergei Smith dissipates.
>
You stare intently at Sergei Smith.
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Closing your eyes, you begin to draw into your mind and invoke the Rime Cloud power.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Spell preparation time: 8 sec.
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Mellie Knight whispers, "He is huge, Im down to 77 from just once."
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
You complete your invocation.
>
You lean towards Mellie Knight and whisper, "Yeesh.".
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
>
You hear a sleepy sounding purr coming from within Mellie Knight's tan suede carrier.

He has a mangled head, an injured neck, a wounded chest, an injured back, a wounded abdomen, a wounded left arm, an injured right arm, an injured left hand, an injured right hand, a wounded left leg, a bruised right leg, a bruised left foot, and a bruised right foot.

He is bleeding moderately from the head, slightly from the neck, lightly from the chest, lightly from the abdomen, moderately from the left arm, slightly from the right arm, slightly from the right hand, and moderately from the left leg.

He is not holding anything.
He is wearing a set of military fatigues, a gold ring communicator, a beige canvas paint-splattered backpack, a tan leather holster, a tan leather holster, a shiny silver protective helmet with a clear face shield, a pair of silver protective gloves, a pair of silvery protective boots, a master lockpicking kit, a black leather sword belt, and a rugged traveler's pack.Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
The cloud of chilled air near Sergei Smith dissipates.
>
You stare intently at Sergei Smith.
Spike Knight arrives from the southwest.
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
Closing your eyes, you begin to draw into your mind and invoke the Rime Cloud power.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Spell preparation time: 8 sec.
>
Stumbling at the last moment, Spike Knight throws a quick jab at you. Unsurprisingly, you dodge the attack with ease.
[You are balanced, healthy, well rested, and your inner focus is waning greatly.]
>
You grin at Spike Knight.
>
Moving in quickly, Spike Knight throws a quick jab at you. Despite his best efforts, you dodge the attack with relative ease.
[You are balanced, healthy, well rested, and your inner focus is waning greatly.]
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
Moving as gracefully as a charging argabu, Spike Knight throws a quick jab at you. Without hesitation, you dodge the attack.
[You are balanced, healthy, well rested, and your inner focus is waning greatly.]
>
You complete your invocation.
>
Mellie Knight begins to lead Spike Knight.
>
Strategist Mellie Knight leads her group southwest.
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Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
Spike Knight arrives from the southwest.
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Sergei Smith pales noticeably due to a loss of blood.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
>
Strategist Mellie Knight arrives from the southwest.
>
Almost tripping, Spike Knight throws a quick jab at you. As expected, you dodge the attack easily.
[You are balanced, healthy, well rested, and your inner focus is waning greatly.]
>
Mellie Knight begins to lead Spike Knight.
>
Strategist Mellie Knight leads her group north.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
>
[Abandoned Park, Forest Trail]
Long since deserted, the small stone house is slowly crumbling. And odd-colored moss sprouts from the cracks between the stones, and a thick curtain of vines is draped over the front wall, almost completely camouflaging it.

You also see the corpse of an asapi who is lying down.
Also here is Sergei Smith.
You notice exits leading north and southwest.
>
Spike Knight arrives from the north.
>
Strategist Mellie Knight arrives from the north.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
>
Spike Knight says, "Knock it off."
>
Mellie Knight begins to lead Spike Knight.
>
Strategist Mellie Knight leads her group north.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
The cloud of chilled air near Sergei Smith dissipates.
>
You stare intently at Sergei Smith.
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
>
Closing your eyes, you begin to draw into your mind and invoke the Rime Cloud power.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
Spell preparation time: 8 sec.
>
Sergei Smith is no longer stunned.
>
Sergei Smith shivers as a cloud of freezing air chills him to the bone!
Sergei Smith suddenly looks to be in shock and stops moving.
>
Strategist Mellie Knight arrives from the north, leading her group.
>
As his blood flows freely from him, Sergei Smith releases a final sigh and succumbs to the cold embrace of death before you.
** Sergei Smith's famous last words: "Hey, watch this!"
The cloud of chilled air near Sergei Smith dissipates.
>
You complete your invocation.
>
Spike Knight says, "He's doing it to be an ass."
>
You nod to Spike Knight.
>
You see Sergei Smith, a Human Trooper.
He has cyber eyes and an alabaster complexion.
He has short straight jet black hair.
He has a willowy build.
He stands about 5' 11" tall, and seems to be very young for a Human.

He has a mangled head, a wounded neck, a mangled chest, an injured back, a wounded abdomen, a wounded left arm, an injured right arm, an injured left hand, a wounded right hand, a mangled left leg, an injured right leg, a bruised left foot, and a bruised right foot.

He is bleeding heavily from the head, moderately from the neck, moderately from the chest, slightly from the back, lightly from the abdomen, moderately from the left arm, slightly from the right arm, moderately from the right hand, and moderately from the left leg.

Also here is the body of Sergei Smith who is dead.
You notice exits leading north and southwest.
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You give Sergei Smith $600.
>
You say, "For your troubles."
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You nod.
>
You go north.