#AREA Arietis Island~ #VERSION 2 #AUTHOR Iccarrius~ #RANGES 25 50 1 100 $ #RESETMSG You hear a strange primitive cry.~ #FLAGS 28 15 #ECONOMY 0 7372599 #CLIMATE 2 2 2 #MOBILES #13602 crab~ a mean crab~ A mean looking crab crawls toward you. ~ This crab seems a little large for it's species. Considering the fact that it is almost twice your size, it's pincers look VERY dangerous. ~ 7 0 150 C 29 0 0 25d25+250 2d5+0 0 0 4 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 85 82 3 0 0 8192 8192 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13607 monster crab~ a monster crab~ A monster crab challenges you. ~ Three times your size, this carb looks like it could take a big chunk oout of your hide with it's pincers. ~ 3 0 0 C 35 0 0 30d30+300 3d3+3 0 0 6 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 82 3 8 8 8192 8192 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13609 crab king~ the king crab~ The King Crab looks ready and able to kill you. ~ This crab has a crown of seaweed upon his head, and he looks like a mountain. ~ 3 0 0 C 39 0 0 35d35+350 3d5+5 0 0 15 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 8192 8192 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13613 Manape Guard~ manape guard~ A Manape Guard challenges you. ~ The guard thrusts his chin out belligerantly, waiting to see if you attack. ~ 3 0 200 C 36 0 0 32d32+320 3d3+3 0 0 15 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 88 3 0 0 65536 65536 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13624 a Manape~ a manape ~ A Manape is dancing happily here. ~ The manape is exactly that, a cross between a man and an ape. He is primitive, but these creatures seem to be about as intelligent as a giant. ~ 3 0 300 C 31 0 0 26d26+260 2d6+0 0 0 15 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 7000 0 88 3 0 0 65536 65536 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13627 manape sentry~ manape sentry~ A Manape Sentry stands here, ready to kill you. ~ The sentry looks like he means business. His weapons, whil rough, look like they might hurt if they pounded you. ~ 3 0 200 C 34 0 0 30d30+300 3d3+3 0 0 20 0 112 112 1 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 13516 0 65536 65536 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13634 Manape Wizard~ the manape wizard~ The Manape Wizard stands here, shouting about invaders. ~ The wizard stands here in long flowing robes looking elegant. The wizard does not look pleased that you interrupted him. ~ 3 170 -500 C 45 0 0 40d40+400 4d3+2 0 0 40 0 112 112 1 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65536 65536 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13640 The Manape Chief~ manape chief~ The Chief of the Manapes looks up from beating a criminal. ~ The Chief is a primitive like the rest, and he sets his eyes upon you with determination as you interrupt the proceedings. ~ 3 128 -200 C 46 0 0 43d43+430 4d4+4 0 0 50 0 112 112 1 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 88 24 0 0 65536 7102834 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13641 Manape criminal~ manape criminal ~ A criminal cowers here, babbling for mercy. ~ The criminal is piteous, blubbering incoherantly for mercy from his chief. ~ 3 0 -600 C 32 0 0 24d24+240 3d3+2 0 0 0 1 112 112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88 3 0 0 65536 65536 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13642 Conzet, the Chief's Son~ Conzet~ Conzet, the Chief's son stands here practicing his sword skill. ~ The chiefs son is practicing with a sword, of sorts... It's crude but looks dangerous. As does Conzet. ~ 3 0 100 C 35 0 0 32d32+320 3d4+3 0 0 30 0 112 112 1 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 88 3 0 0 65536 65536 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13643 The Chief's Mate~ the chief's mate~ The Chief's Mate sits here wondering what you want. ~ She is attractive... for a manape... But the sight of her is still sort of repulsive. ~ 3 128 400 C 30 0 0 23d23+230 3d2+2 0 0 10 0 112 112 2 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 88 3 0 0 65536 65536 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13645 Azel, the Chief's Daughter~ azel, the chief's daughter~ Azel, the Chief's Daughter sits here smiling at you. ~ Azel looks lonely. ~ 3 128 0 C 30 0 0 25d25+250 2d5+0 0 0 30 0 112 112 2 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 88 3 0 0 65536 65536 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13652 a Mountain Goat~ a mountain goat~ A mountain goat skillfully climbs the slope. ~ Mountain goats have amazing balance, and he seems to have no trouble navigating the slope. ~ 65 0 -500 C 20 0 0 11d11+110 2d2+0 0 0 0 20 112 112 1 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 76 3 0 0 512 512 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13659 a prisoner~ a prisoner~ A Prisoner sits here looking near death and hopeless. ~ This prisoner doesn't have a chance. ~ 3 0 300 C 34 0 0 26d26+260 2d4+2 0 0 0 0 112 112 1 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 65536 65536 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13661 Arietis~ arietis~ Arietis, a huge winged beast, screams at your intrusion. ~ Arietis ia as large as a house, but not near so inviting. Her scream echoes across the mountainside in anger at your intrusion. ~ 35 128 -1000 C 50 0 0 45d45+450 4d5+5 0 0 75 0 112 112 2 17 13 13 0 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 78 3 0 0 8192 8192 0 0 0 16777216 0 0 0 1 0 #13662 chick Arietis~ areitis chick~ A young Arietis sits upon its nest. ~ The chick is adorable. You jst want to cuddle him. He looks like he might be hungry though. ~ 3 128 -200 C 44 0 0 38d38+380 3d7+0 0 0 20 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 78 3 0 0 8192 8192 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #13666 a Lava Beast~ a lava beast~ A Lava Beast oozes toward you. ~ The lava beast moves slowly but inexorably. It looks like it wants to just burn you up. ~ 3 0 -500 C 41 0 0 33d33+330 3d4+3 0 0 0 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 9 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 8192 8192 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 268435456 0 #13674 Mosss~ mosss, a piece of living moss~ Mosss, piece of mutant moss, moves toward you. ~ This mutant strain of moss was thought extinct centuries ago. The stories tell of Mosss terrorizing people and villages by moving in and choking all life that got in its path. ~ 3 0 -700 C 35 0 0 25d25+250 2d5+3 0 0 0 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 85 3 0 0 8192 8192 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4096 0 #13676 A Green Slime~ green slime~ A piece of green slime slithers from the bog toward you. ~ A large piece of the bog slithers out from the rest and moves slowly toward you. It leaves a slime trail behind it as if to mark its territory. Without any eyes or limbs, you cannot understand how it sees or moves. ~ 3 0 -200 C 29 0 0 22d22+220 2d2+6 0 0 1 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 61 3 0 0 8192 8192 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #0 #OBJECTS #13609 crab shell~ a crab shell~ The shell of the King Crab sits here~ ~ 9 32 9 0 0 0 0 4 3 30 0 3300 A 17 -6 #13614 a strange rock~ a strange rock~ A strange rock with some writings and pictures on it is here.~ ~ 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 #13618 red-blue potion~ a red-blue potion~ A red-blue potion lies discarded here.~ ~ 10 0 16385 12 -1 238 244 1 1 20 0 1200 'heal' 'sanctuary' 'shield' #13619 ape head~ an ape head~ An ape head sits here. It looks like it would fit on your head.~ ~ 9 4224 17 0 0 0 0 3 1 50 0 1500 A 1 -1 A 13 30 #13621 Manape sword~ a manape sword~ A very big sword lies here. Its owner must be a giant.~ ~ 5 64 8193 0 17 2 1 25 1 0 0 1000 A 19 5 #13630 blood stained dagger~ blood stained dagger~ A blood stained dagger rests here~ ~ 5 1024 8193 0 15 2 11 8 2 56 0 2560 #13634 Wizard's Staff~ wizard's staff~ An elegantly engraved rod lies here.~ ~ 5 2049 8193 0 10 5 7 18 3 0 0 3000 A 12 65 #13635 a wizard's sash~ a wizard's sash~ A bright red sash lies here.~ ~ 9 512 2049 0 0 0 0 4 0 20 0 200 A 13 40 A 14 40 A 5 1 A 3 -2 #13640 A Thatch Sword~ a thatch sword~ A pile of braches lies here, bundled together~ ~ 5 0 8193 0 13 3 1 10 3 0 0 3000 #13642 a Manape Shield~ a manape shield~ A piece of bark sits here formed into a shield.~ ~ 9 2048 513 0 0 0 0 15 2 0 0 2000 A 24 5 A 17 -10 #13643 A Gold Bracer~ a gold bracer~ A beautiful loop of gold lies here~ ~ 9 0 4097 0 0 0 0 4 3 50 0 3500 #13644 A wedding ring~ a wedding ring~ A beautiful ring of gold lies here gathering dust.~ ~ 9 1 3 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 0 3000 A 17 6 #13645 Chief's Chest~ chief's treasure chest~ A huge trasure chest sits here. It looks very heavy~ ~ 15 0 0 100 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 #13661 Quill Spiked Leggings~ quill spiked leggings~ A Pile of sharp quills lie here.~ ~ 9 512 33 0 0 0 0 8 3 50 0 3500 A 19 3 #13662 Quill Sleeves~ quill sleeves~ Some sleeves made of sharp quills lie here.~ ~ 9 512 257 0 0 0 0 7 0 20 0 200 A 13 2 #13663 a flaming sword~ a flaming sword~ A Sword spitting fire sits here.~ ~ 5 4672 8193 0 15 3 1 15 5 0 0 5000 A 18 8 #13664 Quill Gauntlets~ quill gauntlets~ Two hand sized bunches of quills lie here.~ ~ 9 512 129 0 0 0 0 7 3 0 0 3000 A 13 20 #0 #ROOMS #13601 The Beachhead~ The sea gives way to a wet sand. You find yourself on the beach of an unexplored Island. Legend has it that the Arietis, a huge flying beast makes it home somewhere on the island. ~ 0 3145728 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 40142 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13602 R M 0 13602 2 13601 R M 0 13607 2 13601 S #13602 The Beach~ As you move further inland, the sand becomes dry, but it moves. As you look down, you see large crabs all over the ground moving toward you. You can move further up the beach to the north and east. ~ 0 3145728 2 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13605 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13603 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13601 R M 0 13602 4 13602 R M 0 13602 4 13602 S #13603 The Edge of the Beach~ The beach ends here as the lush forest of the island begins. You can barely see through the thick canopy of trees, but you catch sight of the mountainthat dominates the island. You see a shadowy shape circle the top and hear a shrill cry echo from air. ~ 0 3145728 2 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13604 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13602 S #13604 The Edge of the Forest~ Damp, heavy air suddenly surrounds your body as you begin to enter the forest. The huge trees tower at least seventy feet into the air and block out most of the sun. They also block out any view of the sky. The groud is mushy mix of dirt, leaves, moss, and insects. The forest floor is alive with creatures that go about thier business without giving you much notice. ~ 0 3145728 3 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13610 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13603 S #13605 Along the Beach~ The beach continues. The sand fills your boots as you step through the loose sand. The landscape of the mountain appears to be rough with thick forests, rocky hills, and a mountain. You continue to dodge crabs as you move. To the north and east the beach continues. To the west is the Sea of Storms, but you cannot enter it here because of several large rocks. ~ 0 3145728 2 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13606 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13607 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13602 R M 0 13602 3 13605 R M 0 13602 2 13605 S #13606 The Beach~ The beach becomes more rocky here as you walk. The landscape is nothing special. To the north you see a rocky cliff which makes it impossible to go that way. The trees of the forest prevent you from going east. Your only exit appears to be south. ~ 0 3145728 2 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13605 R M 0 13602 3 13606 R M 0 13602 2 13606 S #13607 The Beach~ The beach contines toward the forest. The crabs look much bigger here, and appear to be huddled around a large embankment of sand to the east. Rocks and tress block all other exits except east and west. ~ 0 3145728 2 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13608 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13605 R M 0 13607 3 13607 R M 0 13607 1 13607 S #13608 A Sand Embankment~ This is an unnatural collection of sand big enough to hold many people. The crabs seem to be guarding a hole in the embankment to the east. The only other exit is back west. ~ 0 3145728 2 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13609 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13607 R M 0 13607 3 13608 R M 0 13607 3 13608 S #13609 King Crab's Throne~ You have entered the throne room of the King Crab. A giant crab sits upon a throne of sand, he must be the king. He does not look pleased that you entered his room. ~ 0 3145728 2 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13608 R M 0 13602 2 13609 R M 0 13607 2 13609 R M 0 13602 7 13609 R M 0 13607 8 13609 R M 0 13609 1 13609 R E 0 13609 1 5 R M 0 13602 7 13609 S #13610 In the Forest~ The forest becomes even darker here, no light can get through the trees. To the east, you see the beginnings of a path. The vegetation is too thick to go in any direction but east or west. ~ 0 3145729 3 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13611 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13604 S #13611 The start of the Path~ This path appears to have been made by something. The walking is easier here as much of the undergrowth has been cleared away. The path continues to the east. ~ 0 3145729 3 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13612 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13610 S #13612 On the Path~ The path continues to the east as the tree cover isn't as thick as before. To the north, you see a strange outcrop of rocks near a tidal pool. ~ 0 3145729 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13614 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13613 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13611 S #13613 A Bend in the Path~ The path makes a sharp bend around an unusually large tree. The path continues to the north, but before you have a chance to move, two giant guards jump from the tree and attack you! ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13616 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13612 D4 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13615 R M 0 13613 3 13613 R E 0 13621 0 16 S #13614 Tidal Pool~ You see a shimmering tital pool here. The water is salty to the taste, but is refreshing to splash over your face. This looks like a nice place to rest. You see several rocks covered with moss around the pool. The moss shivers in the light. ~ 0 3145728 3 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13676 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13612 R M 0 13674 3 13614 S #13615 Guard House~ This appears to be where the Manape guards below came from to attack you. This room looks to be a guard house for some sort of village in the trees. The walls of the room are thatch and assorted spears and shield hang rusted looking like they haven't been used in years. To the north, a doorway leads into the village. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13617 D5 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13613 S #13616 A Path in the Forest~ The moist air makes your clothes stick to your body. The smell of decaying plants fill your nose. The mountain that dominates this island is to the north. To the south is a bend in the path leading to the beach. Judging by the density of the forest, it looks like that one beach is the only way onto of off of the island. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13648 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13613 S #13617 A Path in the Manape Village~ You now realize why the forest floor below was so dark. This village blocked out the light. You can't figure out how you failed to see it from below. This appears to be a path in the village. Empty huts line both sides of the path. Nobody seems to be home, but you hear a lot of noise from the north where the path seems to open to a large square. You can go east or west to check out the huts, or north to continue along the path. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13620 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13618 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13615 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13619 S #13618 A hut in the village~ This appears to be an apothacary. The walls are lined with bottles of potions. Many bottles lie on the floor and the hut looks like someone tore the place apart. Shelves lie broken on the floor, the thatch is stripped from places in the walls, and a dead manape lies in the corner. ~ 0 3145728 3 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13617 R O 0 13618 0 13618 S #13619 A Hut in the Village~ This appears to be someone's home. The furniture is smashed, the thatch ripped from the roof, and blood stains line the floor. It appears as if this village has just been through a huge battle. You wonder who won. ~ 0 3145728 3 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13617 R O 0 13619 0 13619 S #13620 A Path in the Manape Village~ The path toward the town square continues. To the east, you see another hut. The noise is louder to the north. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13622 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13621 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13617 S #13621 A Hut in the Village~ This hut is totally destroyed. It looks like it was once a storeroom for weapons. Littering the floor are broken arrows, spears, swords, and shields. Several corpses line one wall. ~ 0 3145728 3 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13620 R M 0 13627 2 13621 R O 0 13621 0 13621 S #13622 Before the Village Square~ The noise to the north is quite loud now. You can see a large group of Manapes gathered around a pole. It appears they were successful in fighting off whatever came into the village. You wonder they will react if they see you here. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13623 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13620 S #13623 Southern Village Square~ You stand upon the southern part of the Village Square. To the North, you see a large number of Manapes around a pole. On top of the pole is a skull. It must be one of the invaders who didn't escape. It looks too much like your skull for comfort. The Square continues in all directions. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13624 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13625 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13622 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13647 R M 0 13624 3 13623 S #13624 Central Village Square~ You stand in the center of the Village Square. The Manapes don't seem to notice your presence. They are chanting and dancing around the skull in the center of a circle of Manapes. In all directions, the square continues. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13626 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13623 R M 0 13624 4 13624 S #13625 Eastern Village Square~ The village square continues eastbound. To the west is the southern square. To the south, you see a small dimly lit hut that seems to have been spared the destruction of the rest of the village. ~ 0 3145728 3 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13628 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13627 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13623 R M 0 13624 2 13625 S #13626 Northern Village Square~ The Village Sqaure lies before you to the south. To the east and west, you see various huts lining the square. In the center of the square, you see a group of Manapes dancing around a pole. ~ 0 3145728 3 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13632 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13624 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13635 R M 0 13624 2 13626 S #13627 A Sentry's Hut~ You stand in a small hut. By the various weapons and armor on the tables and bed, you assume this hut belongs to a Manape sentry. Just as you enter, the owner of the hut, a large sentry steps forward to challenge you. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13625 R M 0 13627 1 13627 R M 0 13627 2 13627 S #13628 Southeastern Corner of the Village Square~ Yuo stand upon the eastern corner of the village square. To the north and west, the square lies before you with small huts scattered around it. Off to the west, you see one large two story hut, it must be the home of the chief of this village. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13629 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13625 R M 0 13627 5 13628 R E 0 13621 0 16 R E 0 13619 1 6 S #13629 Eastern side of the Square~ You walk along a small path on the eastern side of the village square. The path continues to the north. To the south you see a bend in the path. A small hut's door is open to the east. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13631 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 1 0 13630 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13628 S #13630 A Small Hut~ This hut looks badly damaged from battle. Scorch marks mar the walls and roof. On a table near the wall, you see a dagger, stained with blood. The floor is covered with blood and broken pieces of furniture. The air is heavy with the smell of death. ~ 0 3145728 3 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 1 0 13629 R O 0 13630 0 13630 R M 0 13613 1 13630 S #13631 Northeastern Corner of the Village Square~ The square continue to the west and south. The singing and dancing continues from center of the Square. The residents of this Village seem quite unconcerned with your presense. ~ 0 3145728 3 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13629 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13632 R M 0 13624 5 13631 R M 0 13624 5 13631 S #13632 Northern Side of the Village Square~ The Square bustles with activity. Manapes wander from hut to hut looking for friends and possessions. The singing and dancing are quite intense on the center on the Village Square. To the north, a hut barely stands. It looks abandoned. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13633 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13631 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13626 S #13633 A Hut on the Village Square~ The hut is larger then most of the others. On the walls hang tapestries with pictures of lightning striking from the clear sky, of the earth trembling from the wave of a single hand, and one large taperstry of a Manape dressed in flowing robes holding a staff. To the east, their is a door to a second room. ~ 0 3145728 3 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13634 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13632 S #13634 Wizard's Room~ You stand in a room filled with old books of spells and magic. This must be the Wizard of this Village's hut. You don't he'd be happy that you invaded his private residence. ~ 0 3145728 3 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13633 R M 0 13634 1 13634 R G 0 13618 0 R E 0 13635 1 13 R E 0 13634 0 16 S #13635 Along the Northern Square~ The Square continues to the east and west. The singing and dancing continue in the center of the square. You see several people milling around a large hut on the western side of the square. ~ 0 3145728 3 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13626 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13636 S #13636 Northwest Corner of Village Square~ The path around the square turns here. To the south, you see a large hut, to the east, the path continues around the square. ~ 0 3145728 3 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13635 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13637 S #13637 Along the Western Village Square~ You walk along the western Village Square. Singing and dancing come from the center of the Village Square. To the south, you see a very large hut. It looks twice as large as any other hut in the village. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13636 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13638 S #13638 Western Village Square~ The Village Sqaure is buzzing with people. To the west, you see a very large hut. It towers over the sqaure. There are guards outside the door looking serious. This must be the Chief's Hut. To the south, you see a bend in the path around the square. To the north, the square continues. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13637 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13646 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13639 R M 0 13627 3 13638 R M 0 13627 3 13638 R E 0 13621 0 16 R E 0 13619 1 6 R E 0 13618 1 17 S #13639 The Main Room~ You see benches along the walls with several Manapes sitting looking worried. To the north, you hear a loud roar, then a voice crying begging for mercy. There is a small ladder leading to the second floor. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13640 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13638 D4 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13641 R M 0 13627 3 13639 R M 0 13613 2 13639 S #13640 The Chief's Audience Chamber~ This room, larger than the other huts in the village is where the Chief hears reports and dispenses discipline. There is a large chair against the west wall. You hear crying and wimpering as Manapes beg for mercy. In one corner, you see the bodies of several Manapes under a sign that says "Cowards." ~ 0 3145728 3 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13639 R M 0 13640 1 13640 R E 0 13640 0 16 R E 0 13619 1 6 R E 0 13618 1 17 R M 0 13641 5 13640 S #13641 Second Floor Landing~ You climb the ladder to the second floor of the hut. There are doors in every direction. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 1 0 13642 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 1 0 13644 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 1 0 13643 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 1 0 13645 D5 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13639 S #13642 The Chief's Son's Room~ This room belongs to the Chief's son. Practice swords and targets litter the floor. Unopened books sit on a small desk. A tapestry hangs above the bed depicting the Chief winning some sort of great battle. The son is clearly being groomed to take over as Chief one day. ~ 0 3145728 3 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 1 0 13641 R M 0 13642 1 13642 R E 0 13642 1 11 S #13643 Chief's Bedroom~ This is the bedroom of the Chief. A huge bed dominates the room. Along the walls hang various tapestries of the many victories that the Chief has won. Gold and jewels decorate the room and give off a strange light. The light in the room give it an eerie feeling. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 1 0 13641 R M 0 13643 1 13643 R E 0 13644 0 1 S #13644 Treasure Room~ This rooms holds the personal treasure of the Chief. You see several chests overturned and empty. Apparently someone already beat you here. The walls shimmer with gold threads and you become aware that this Chief loves to show off. ~ 0 3145728 3 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 1 0 13641 S #13645 Chief's Daughter's Room~ You stand in Azel's room. She is the Chief's daughter. Dolls and dresses are neatly piled in the room. Her bed, although small is neatly made. Azel sits quietly on the floor playing with her favorite doll. ~ 0 3145728 3 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 1 0 13641 R M 0 13645 1 13645 S #13646 Southwestern Village Square~ The path around the village square bends here. To the north, you see a very large hut that dwarfs all others in the village. To the east, the path continues around the square. ~ 0 3145728 3 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13638 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13647 R M 0 13624 2 13646 S #13647 Southern Village Square~ The village square is the focal point of the village. To the northwest, you see a large two story hut. To the east, you see the road back to the guard house and the tree up climbed to enter the village. ~ 0 3145728 3 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13623 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13646 R M 0 13613 2 13647 S #13648 Base of The Mountain~ The Arietis mountain rises sharply here. There is a path leading up the mountain, and a path that appears to go around the mountain to the north and east. As you look up the mountain, a shadowy figure circles the peek letting out a shrill that you can bearly hear from this distance. ~ 0 3145728 4 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13670 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13673 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13616 D4 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13649 S #13649 On the Mountain~ You carefully follow a narrow path up the mountain. Rocks fall from above and you must step quickly to avoid one that falls just behind you. It looks like the path could become unpassable at any moment, cutting off your route down. ~ 0 3145728 5 D4 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13650 D5 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13648 S #13650 Higher on the Mountain~ The air becomes thinner as you climb higher. The path is extremely narrow here. Rocks line each side. You're unsure of your footing and nearly slip on a loose rock. The rock tumbles down the side of the mountain. You look down and see that one false move would mean certain death. ~ 0 3145728 5 D4 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13651 D5 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13649 S #13651 Higher on the Mountain~ The air is so thin here that it is hard for you to take a deep breath. The rock slides have increased and you fear that if you don't turn back now, the path down may become blocked. The shadowy figure that you saw from the ground has reappeared circling the mountain peek above you. You catch glimpses of it through the clouds as it lets out an angry shrill. The path continues up. ~ 0 3145728 5 D4 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13652 D5 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13650 S #13652 A Summit in the Clouds~ ROCK SLIDE! You dodge falling rocks and almost slip off the edge of the summit. The path back down the mountain has been blocked. After dusting yourself off, you look around this small summit. The summit is foggy as you move into the clouds. You look down through the haze and can barely make out the tops of the trees in the forest. The path winds its way north up the mountain. ~ 0 3145728 5 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13653 R M 0 13652 5 13652 S #13653 A Path Up the Mountain~ This path winds slowly up the mountain to the west. The air is chilly as you climb higher into the air. A light frost clings to the sparse vegitation. ~ 0 3145728 5 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13652 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13654 R M 0 13652 5 13653 S #13654 A Path Up the Mountain~ The path becomes unpassable in all directions except east. You can continue the climb by going up. The shadowy creature continues it solitary flight around the peek. The creature looks like a large bird of some sort, but about three times as big as anything you have ever seen. Its wingspan looks to be over thirty feet from this distance. ~ 0 3145728 5 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13653 D4 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13655 R M 0 13652 3 13654 S #13655 Near the Peek~ As you struggle to keep a handhold on the mountain, you find a small ledge where you can stand. You are near the peek of the mountain. Looking up, you see a large ledge and an opening in the mountain. The shadowy creature must have gone back into the mountain because you can still here a shrill cry coming from the opening. You can continue up the mountain to reach the peek ~ 0 3145728 5 D4 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13656 D5 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13654 R M 0 13652 2 13655 S #13656 The Mountain Peak~ You have reached the peek of the mountain. You look out over the island and see a dense forest. Its impossible to see through the trees, but from what you can see, its clear that there is only the one beach on the island. The other sides of the island are either blocked by the forest, or are cliffs and coves. To the north, you see the huge opening in the side of the mountain. From inside you hear the cries of the creature. You suspect it does want your comapny. ~ 0 3145728 5 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13657 D5 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13655 S #13657 Inside the Opening~ You stand just inside the opening. To the north, you think you see a cave. The walls of the mountain are hot here, stange since the air outside is very cold. ~ 0 3145728 5 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13658 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13656 S #13658 A cave in the Mountain~ The cave seems carved out of the mountain, rather than natural. The power needed to dig such a large cave seems impossible to you. The walls of the cave are even warmer than those in the opening. As you look around, you see various bones and tattered rags that have been thrown around carelessly. You recognize some of the bones as belonging to Manapes. A crack in the eastern wall seems to swallow up your light as you pass over it. ~ 0 3145729 5 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13660 D1 (null)~ cell~ 3 0 13659 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13657 R D 0 13658 1 1 S #13659 A Cell~ You have stumbled into some sort of cell. Blood stains line the floor. Scratch marks mar the walls. It looks like someone has tried to claw their way out of here. ~ 0 3145729 5 D3 (null)~ cell~ 3 0 13658 R D 0 13659 3 1 R M 0 13659 5 13659 S #13660 Before a Great Lair~ You stand before a great room. A dim light glows from within. Not enough to see by, but enough to give faint shadows. You think you see a huge beast within. You hear muffled screams. It must be feeding. ~ 0 3145729 5 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13661 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13658 S #13661 Arietis' Nest~ You stand before a great beast. The mighty Arietis. A mythological animal said to possess great strength and power. It is said no one who gazes upon her lives to speak of it. Hundreds of bodies lie scattered around the nest. The Arietis sits upon a nest of sorts made of entire trees and decaying bodies. You begin to wonder if the Arietis is alone after all. You make out a faint exit to the north. ~ 0 3145729 5 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13662 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13660 R M 0 13661 1 13661 R E 0 13661 1 7 R E 0 13663 0 16 R E 0 13662 1 10 S #13662 A Strange Nursery~ This is a rather strange looking room. It looks very similar to the nest, just smaller. The nest in this room is made from small sapling trees and decomposing vegitation. On the nest sits a small creature. It must a child Arietis. The only apparent exit is to the south. ~ 0 3145729 5 D1 (null)~ hidden~ 3 0 13663 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13661 R D 0 13662 1 1 R M 0 13662 1 13662 R E 0 13664 1 9 S #13663 A Hidden Path~ This path leads downward. It must have been created by old lava flows. Its very dark and you cannot see much beyond your hands. The path continues down. ~ 0 3145729 5 D3 (null)~ hidden~ 3 0 13662 D5 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13664 R D 0 13663 3 1 S #13664 An Old Lava Flow~ You follow the olad lava flow as it snakes way through the mountain. You can feel the air pressure change, so you know you are still headed down, but its impossible to determine your exact location and direction. ~ 0 3145729 5 D4 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13663 D5 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13665 S #13665 An Old Lava Flow~ The tunnel is warm here. You think you are near the middle of the mountain. The walls are hot to the touch, and you can feel the heat through your boots. The path of the old lava continues up toward the peek of the mountain and down toward the base. ~ 0 3145728 5 D4 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13664 D5 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13666 S #13666 An Old Lava Flow~ The tunnel is quite hot here. You suspect that lava flowed through here not long ago. The path continues both up and down. ~ 0 3145729 5 D4 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13665 D5 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13667 R M 0 13666 2 13666 S #13667 Base of the Lava Path~ You stand upon a small ledge. Below you, a river of lava rages. You drop a piece of iron into the river and watch it instantly be consumed by the red hot liquid. The path continues up, and there is a rock blocking an exit to the west. ~ 0 3145729 5 D3 (null)~ rock~ 1 0 13668 D4 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13666 R M 0 13666 3 13667 S #13668 A Path Around the Mountain~ The path continues around the mountain here. A large rock catches your attention to the east. The path continues to the north and south. ~ 0 3145728 4 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13669 D1 (null)~ rock~ 3 0 13667 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13675 R D 0 13668 1 1 R M 0 13652 2 13668 S #13669 End of the Path~ The path around the mountain ends here. To the north, a cliff drops sharply to the water. Looking down, you see water crashing onto jagged rocks. There are exits to the west and south. ~ 0 3145728 4 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13668 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13672 R M 0 13652 2 13669 S #13670 A Path Around the Mountain~ The path bends to the west here, and continues to the south. The forest landscape begins to give way to the hilly beginning of the mountain. As you peer up, a shadowy creature appears and begins to circle the mountain peek. ~ 0 3145728 4 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13648 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13671 R M 0 13652 2 13670 S #13671 A Path Around the Mountain~ There isn't much to see as you continue to walk around the base of the mountain. Occassional rock formations seem to jut out from the mountain like daggers. The rock is much darker than the rest of the stone, and it appears that is cooled lava. ~ 0 3145728 4 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13672 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13670 S #13672 A Path around the Mountain~ The path continues to the east and south. You see many dagger like rocks that look like cooled lava. You begin to wonder if there is a lava flow inside the mountain. ~ 0 3145728 4 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13669 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13671 R M 0 13652 2 13672 S #13673 A Path Around the Mountain~ The path continues to the east and west. As you look up the mountain, the clouds obscure the top, but you can still hear the shrill of the creature. ~ 0 3145728 4 D1 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13674 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13648 R M 0 13652 2 13673 S #13674 A Path Around the Mountain~ The path turns to the north here as the hills become a bit higher. The land is rocky and little plantlife grows here except for moss on the rocks. As you look at it, the moss seems to move. ~ 0 3145728 4 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13675 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13673 R M 0 13674 1 13674 S #13675 A Path Around the Mountain~ The path continues to the north and south. Rocks line either side of the path making it look as if someone had once kept the path clear of rocks and weeds. Now it is cluttered with debris. ~ 0 3145728 4 D0 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13668 D2 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13674 R M 0 13674 1 13675 S #13676 Near the Tidal Pool~ As you explore out a bit from the tidal pool, you discover a marshy bog. The water in the bog is thick with a green liquid made of decomposing leaves and plants. The bog seems to rise and fall as if breathing. A strange rock with a carving of a single leaf is to the north. ~ 0 3145728 3 D3 (null)~ (null)~ 0 0 13614 R M 0 13676 3 13676 S #0 #SHOPS 0 #REPAIRS 0 #SPECIALS M 13634 spec_cast_mage S #$