#AREA Spectral Gate~ #VERSION 2 #AUTHOR Brittany~ #RANGES 0 60 0 60 $ #RESETMSG A bell rings far above as another passes beyond the Spectral Gates...~ #FLAGS 24 #ECONOMY 0 45007500 #CLIMATE 2 2 2 #MOBILES #100 Samylla receptionist woman~ Samylla~ The Realms of Despair hostess is here to greet you. ~ This is a woman, that is obvious, yet she does not quite fit what you are used to a female looking like. You can not place what it is at first. As you look her over, you see she is tall and quite slim, and her figure is one to attract eyes. As you glance again over her face you notice her face is quite white, almost brilliantly so. Her eyes are black as coal, no pupil distinguishable from the iris. She smiles as she watches your mind turn to take in her appearance, and that is the last piece of missing information. You notice the small fanged eyeteeth, and realize this is a vampire standing before you. What world have you stepped into? ~ 3 4194984 0 C 50 0 0 0d0+0 0d0+0 0 0 0 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 > all_greet_prog 100~ if race($n) == Halfling smile $n say Welcome to the Realms of Despair reception chamber, $n. say You have yet to enter the actual game, but will soon... mpechoat $n Please take the time to read everything you see along the way. mpechoat $n - use Newbiechat to speak to the Immortals for assistance: mpechoat $n - type "new <message>" to use the channel. mpechoat $n Please, look around -- just type 'look <object>'. (look bust) mpechoat $n ... I hope you viewed the various tapestries up the staircase. mpechoat $n ... They give you a brief look in all directions of our Realms. else endif ~ > act_prog p flys in from the north.~ say Welcome back, $n. say Perhaps you come to look around some more? mpechoat $n I hope you viewed the various tapestries at the top of the stairs. mpechoat $n They give you a brief look in all directions of our Realms. ~ > act_prog p flys in from above.~ smile $n say Welcome to the Realms of Despair reception chamber, $n. say You have yet to enter the actual game, but will soon... mpechoat $n Please take the time to read everything you see along the way. mpechoat $n - use Newbiechat to speak to the Immortals for assistance: mpechoat $n - type "new <message>" to use the channel. mpechoat $n Please, look around -- just type 'look <object>'. (look bust) ~ > act_prog p arrives from the north.~ say Welcome back, $n. say Perhaps you come to look around some more? mpechoat $n I hope you viewed the various tapestries at the top of the stairs. mpechoat $n They give you a brief look in all directions of our Realms. ~ > act_prog p arrives from above.~ smile $n say Welcome to the Realms of Despair reception chamber, $n. say You have yet to enter the actual game, but will soon... mpechoat $n Please take the time to read everything you see along the way. mpechoat $n - use Newbiechat to speak to the Immortals for assistance: mpechoat $n - type "new <message>" to use the channel. mpechoat $n Please, look around -- just type 'look <object>'. (look bust) ~ | #101 mob mobi act~ Act Mob~ An Act Mob is here, but can not be seen by Pre-Auths. ~ ~ 2097155 66058 0 S 1 0 0 0d0+0 0d0+0 0 0 0 0 112 112 0 > all_greet_prog 100~ if race($n) == Halfling mpechoat $n Your eyes are quickly drawn to the tapestries. mpforce 0.$n look tapestries endif ~ > act_prog p flys in from below.~ mpechoat $n Your eyes are quickly drawn to the tapestries. mpforce 0.$n look tapestries ~ > act_prog p arrives from below.~ mpechoat $n Your eyes are quickly drawn to the tapestries. mpforce 0.$n look tapestries ~ > act_prog p has entered the game.~ mpoload 10311 1 give eye 0.$n mpforce 0.$n wear eye mpoload 123 1 give burlap 0.$n mea $n A burlap sack is delivered into your hands, type LOOK SACK to use. mea $n Familiar, yet somehow different, your being has changed... ~ | #102 Xouwasi dwarven dwarf man teacher~ Xouwasi~ The statistics teacher sits here, guiding you towards your future. ~ This is a man who eyes speak volumes, mostly of knowledge and friendship. Most dwarves are distrustful of strangers, but this one seems to thrive on greeting and teaching the new travelers into these Realms. His face is covered in wrinkles, both from the sun and smiling. His chin sprouts a proud goatee, and his clothes are bright to the point of being gaudy. His boots are a black leather, polished to a shine. Overall, he makes quite a striking picture. ~ 1073741827 4194984 0 C 1 0 0 0d0+0 0d0+0 0 0 0 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 > all_greet_prog 100~ if race($n) == halfling bow $n say You appear to be a visitor, $n. mpechoat $n - Type "look <item>" or "look <name>" to see things here. mpechoat $n - Type 'eq' to check your equipment (items you are wearing). mpechoat $n ... to see your unused belongings, type 'inventory' or 'i' mpechoat $n ... to display your statistics sheet, type 'score' or 'ol' say Type 'look tree'... endif ~ > act_prog p from the south.~ bow $n say You appear to be a visitor, $n. mpechoat $n - Type "look <item>" or "look <name>" to see things here. mpechoat $n - Type 'eq' to check your equipment (items you are wearing). mpechoat $n ... to see your unused belongings, type 'inventory' or 'i' mpechoat $n ... to display your statistics sheet, type 'score' or 'ol' say Type 'look tree'... ~ | #103 serpent snake~ a serpent~ A serpent springs from a coil deep within the grass and strikes! ~ A scaly, slimy serpent, so black it shines. Its beady eyes watch your every movement, looking for an opening to strike! ~ 35 520 0 C 3 0 75 1d1+25 0d0+0 0 0 5 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 62 4 0 0 396405 396405 0 0 0 66593 0 0 0 0 0 > death_prog 100~ mpoload 108 1 mpechoat $n A piece of meat is torn from the serpent as it dies. ~ > fight_prog 50~ mpechoat $n $I sinks its fangs painfully into your flesh! mpechoaround $n $I sinks its fangs into $n's flesh! ~ | #104 dragon hatchling~ the dragon hatchling~ A dragon hatchling peers at you, huge and darkly menacing. ~ The head of this dragon is identical to the one you viewed earlier, the difference being that this one is (thankfully) only about tenth the size. This dragon, though a baby, looks like a tough battle indeed. ~ 1074003971 0 0 C 2 0 75 20d0+0 0d0+0 0 0 10 0 112 112 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 31 3 0 0 3420515 3420515 0 0 0 65671 0 0 0 0 0 > death_prog 100~ mpoload 112 1 mpecho $I snarls as thick blood fills its throat and it collapses. mpecho A loud crack can be heard in the shadows against the southern wall. mpecho A new dragon hatchling emerges from inside a hidden egg. mpmload 104 mpechoat $n Remember... mpechoat $n You cannot advance beyond level 1 until you have passed the mpechoat $n runed gate and entered the actual game. ~ > rand_prog 7~ mpe The dragon gives a deep rumbling growl, just to let you know he is here. sac corpse sac shield sac bucket ~ | #105 mob mobii act~ Act Mob~ An Act Mob is here, but can not be seen by Pre-Auths. ~ ~ 1075838979 66058 0 C 1 0 0 0d0+0 0d0+0 0 0 0 0 112 112 0 18 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 > rand_prog 2~ mpat 199 drop all ~ > all_greet_prog 100~ if race($n) == Halfling mpoload 113 1 mpoload 114 1 mpat 120 give armour Quercusi mpat 120 give golden Quercusi mpoload 116 1 mpoload 117 1 mpat 123 mppurge mpat 123 drop box mpat 123 put token box mpat 123 close box else endif ~ > act_prog p flys in from the west.~ mpoload 113 1 mpoload 114 1 mpat 120 give armour Quercusi mpat 120 give golden Quercusi mpoload 116 1 mpoload 117 1 mpat 123 mppurge mpat 123 drop box mpat 123 put token box mpat 123 close box ~ > act_prog P arrives from the west.~ mpoload 113 1 mpoload 114 1 mpat 120 give armour Quercusi mpat 120 give golden Quercusi mpoload 116 1 mpoload 117 1 mpat 123 mppurge mpat 123 drop box mpat 123 put token box mpat 123 close box ~ | #106 Quercusi Q man~ Quercusi~ A wise man is here, rocking himself on a beautiful chair. ~ This man looks like he has been in the Realms for hundreds of years. His kind and friendly face is wrinkled with time, yet he appears to be in top physical shape, and his eyes sparkle with wit and wisdom. ~ 1073741827 4194952 0 C 50 0 0 0d0+0 0d0+0 0 0 0 0 112 112 1 25 13 13 25 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 > act_prog p floats north.~ mpat 119 mpecho $I leans out the door... mpat 119 give key $n mpat 119 give armour $n mpat 119 mpechoat $n Good luck in your adventures, $n... close door ~ > leave_prog 100~ if race($n) == Halfling give key $n give armour $n mpechoat $n Good luck in your adventures, $n... else endif ~ > rand_prog 2~ mpat 199 drop all mpat 199 get armour mpat 199 get armour mpat 199 get key mpat 199 get key mpat 199 get key mpat 199 get key mpat 199 get armour mpat 199 get armour mpat 199 mppurge ~ > give_prog ring shadow shadowring~ mpechoat $n I shall now return you to Xouwasi at the tree. mpechoaround $n $n disappears in a magical flash. mptransfer 0.$n 103 mpat 103 mpforce 0.$n south mpjunk shadowring ~ > act_prog p flys north.~ mpat 119 mpecho $I leans out the door... mpat 119 give key $n mpat 119 give armour $n mpat 119 mpechoat $n Good luck in your adventures, $n... close door ~ > give_prog ring light lightring~ mpechoat $n I shall now return you to Xouwasi at the tree. mpechoaround $n $n disappears in a magical flash. mptransfer 0.$n 103 mpat 103 mpforce 0.$n south mpjunk lightring ~ > act_prog p leaves north.~ mpat 119 mpecho $I leans out the door... mpat 119 give key $n mpat 119 give armour $n mpat 119 mpechoat $n Good luck in your adventures, $n... close door ~ > all_greet_prog 100~ smile $n say Hello, $n, welcome to my home. mpechoat $n Do you have the following items? mpechoat $n ... a weapon from a chest in a tree. mpechoat $n ... a Shield of Scales from the dragon hatchling in the cave. mpechoat $n ... a ring from the end of your chosen path. mpechoat $n ... also a feather, a bucket and the meat of a serpent. mpechoat $n If you missed any of these and would like to retrieve them, or if ispkill($n) mpechoat $n if you would like to return to choose the Peaceful path, simply else mpechoat $n if you would like to return to choose the Deadly path, simply endif mpechoat $n give me your ring (type 'give ring man'). ~ | #107 mob mobiii act~ Act Mob~ An Act Mob is here, but can not be seen by Pre-Auths. ~ ~ 2097155 66058 0 S 1 0 0 0d0+0 0d0+0 0 0 0 0 112 112 0 > act_prog p pulls a rope.~ mpechoat $n High overhead you hear a large bell thunder in response. mpechoaround $n High overhead, a large bell thunders in response. mpechoat $n If nothing happens, type LOOK ROPE, and pull again in 30 seconds. mpapplyb $n push rope ~ | #199 spacermob~ a newly created spacermob~ Some god abandoned a newly created spacermob here. ~ ~ 1073741825 0 0 S 1 0 0 0d0+0 0d0+0 0 0 0 0 112 112 0 #0 #OBJECTS #100 candelabra~ a candelabra with six black candles~ Six black candles burn brightly in this brass candelabra~ ~ 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 10 1 #101 spring~ a magical spring~ A magical spring sprinkles water from the corner of the room.~ ~ 25 64 0 100000 100000 0 0 5000 0 0 10 1 #104 chest~ a weapon's chest~ A weapons chest rests against the northern wall.~ ~ 15 0 0 1000 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E chest~ This chest is made from a thick carved oak, it is sturdy but not locked. You feel you must examine it closer to see what it might contain. ~ > exa_prog 100~ if class ($n) == Mage or class ($n) == Thief or class ($n) == Vampire or class ($n) == Augurer mpoload 125 1 put 'menacing granitic blade' chest mpforce $n get granitic chest mpforce $n wield granitic else if class ($n) == Cleric or class ($n) == Druid mpoload 126 1 put 'adamantium mace' chest mpforce $n get adamantium chest mpforce $n wield mace else if class ($n) == Warrior or class ($n) == Ranger mpoload 127 1 put 'heavy broadsword broad sword' chest mpforce $n get broadsword chest mpforce $n wield broadsword endif endif endif ~ | #105 Weapon~ A finely honed weapon lies here, waiting to be carried into battle.~ You see a finely honed dagger here.~ ~ 5 64 8193 12 1 6 11 2 0 0 0 0 E dagger~ This weapon looks to be of decent quality and should serve you well in your upcoming battles. ~ A 18 1 A 19 2 #106 ring light lightring~ a ring of light~ A small circle of light lies here.~ ~ 9 64 3 5 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 E ring light~ This ring is a symbol of your chosen peaceful nature. It will aid you until you reach level 10. May it always find you in good health. ~ A 13 5 A 2 1 #107 ring shadow shadowring~ a ring of shadows~ A small circle of shadows lies here.~ ~ 9 64 3 5 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 E ring shadows~ This ring is a symbol of your chosen deadly nature. It will aid you until you reach level 10. May it always find you in good health and fast reflex. ~ A 13 5 A 2 1 A 18 1 #108 snakemeat snake meat~ a piece of meat~ A piece of meat from a snake~ ~ 19 262144 1 25 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 #109 feather purple~ a purple feather~ A bright purple feather lies here.~ ~ 3 268697664 16385 3 2 2 -1 4 0 0 0 0 'magic missile' E feather purple~ Rather heavy for a feather, it looks to actually be a wand of sorts. Perhaps you should hold it and zap <target>. Because this feather contains an attack spell, this is NOT something you would want to cast on another player, unless you are both pkill characters. ~ #110 bucket water tin~ a tin bucket~ A bucket full of water sits here, waiting for someone to carry it away.~ ~ 17 524288 1 20 10 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 E tin bucket~ This is a sturdy bucket made to store drinking water. You can 'drink tin' or 'drink water'. You may refill the bucket at fountains or streams by typing 'fill bucket'. ~ #111 pond~ the pond~ A shallow pond of crystal clear water~ ~ 25 1073741824 0 100000 1000000 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E pond~ The waters are shallow and clear, and surprisingly cold. Several varieties of fish swim beneath the surface, but you can best make out a pool of lapis- toned fish. You have no doubt you can drink from this water source, and may wish to fill your water bucket before continuing your journey. ~ #112 shield dragonscales scales~ a shield of dragonscales~ A shield of scales lie here, marred with deep burns.~ ~ 9 262148 513 4 3 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 E shield dragonscales scales~ This shield shall protect you well in your travels. Wear it in good health. ~ A 18 1 A 19 1 > drop_prog 100~ mpforce $n sac $o ~ | #113 armour breast plate~ a thick plate of breast armour~ A breast plate lies here, unused and forgotten.~ ~ 9 0 9 4 7 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 A 17 -3 #114 key golden~ a huge golden key~ A large golden key lies here, it looks to open something important.~ ~ 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E golden key~ This key looks to open something very important. Maybe the gate to your future. To use a key, just UNLOCK <door>. Like UNLOCK GATE. ~ #115 rope~ a rope~ A rope hangs from high above, waiting to be pulled.~ ~ 37 262144 0 29 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E rope~ If you are ready to pass beyond the Spectral Gates, you need only pull this rope to notify the Immortals that you are ready to enter the game! If your name has been approved, you will be sent into the actual game. If you receive a message stating your name has been denied by the Immortals, you must choose a NEW, original medieval name. To do this, you type: "name <newname>" For example: name Tsythia Then pull the rope to announce your new name to the Immortals. Give them about 30 seconds to approve or deny the new name. If you have not gotten a response, pull the rope again. The rope is on a 30 second timer, meaning you can pull it as often as you wish, but the Immortals will only be notified once every 30 seconds. The Immortals are often busy and may not see you the first time around, so please be patient - one will be with you as quickly as possible. ~ #116 box~ the box~ A blackened wooden box sets in the shadows atop a small table.~ ~ 15 0 1 11111 1 0 0 1100 0 0 0 0 #117 earring token~ a token of a Goddesses affection~ An earring lies here, tarnished and forgotten.~ ~ 9 65 65537 4 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 A 26 2097152 > wear_prog 100~ if level($n) < 16 mpechoat $n As you wear this earring you feel your feet rise off the ground. mpechoar $n As $n clasps $O on $s ear, $e begins to float above the ground. else mpechoat $n The clasp on the earring will no longer stay closed on your ear. mpechoaround $n $n struggles with $O but cannot get it to stay on $s ear. mpforce $n remove token endif ~ | #119 gownq~ a flowing white gown~ Some god dropped a newly created gown here.~ ~ 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 A 1 5 A 2 5 #120 peaceful sign~ the sign of the peaceful path~ A large sign floats before the trees alongside the pathway.~ ~ 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E sign~ The Gods hope your stay on the game will be a pleasant one. However, to insure the enjoyment of others, there are two major Rules which you should be made aware of: 1) Thou shalt neither attack nor steal from a player who has chosen Non-Pkill Status. Thou shalt not engage in pkill as long as you remain peaceful. 2) Thou shalt not spam, use profanity, harass, nor make either lewd or racial comments on any channel, nor to any other player. ~ #121 deadly sign~ the sign of the deadly path~ A large sign floating alongside the pathway demands your attention.~ ~ 12 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E sign~ The Gods hope your stay on the game will be a pleasant one. However, to insure the enjoyment of others, there are two major rules which you should be made aware of: 1) Thou shalt neither attack nor steal from a player who has chosen Non-Pkill Status. Thou shalt only attack other pkillers within five levels of your own. 2) Thou shalt not spam, use profanity, harass, nor make either lewd or racial comments on any channel, nor to any other player. Also, often review HELP RULES PKILL for rule changes that affect you. ~ #123 sack burlap~ a large burlap sack~ A sack made from a brown burlap lies here.~ ~ 15 0 16385 75 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E sack burlap~ To use this sack, type: examine sack OR exam sack To get items from this sack, type: get <item name> sack To put an item in this sack, type: put <item name> sack You can also use get all or put all. See help container for more information. ~ #124 stairs~ a staircase~ A spiral staircase leads down from center of the room.~ ~ 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E stairs staircase~ These staircase looks sturdy. It descends to another room from the center of the room. ~ #125 menacing granitic blade~ a menacing granitic blade~ A blade of metallic stone protrudes from a leather-wrapped hilt.~ ~ 5 68 8193 12 1 6 11 2 0 0 0 0 E menacing granitic blade~ Of rough but usable quality, it should serve you well in your early years. ~ A 18 2 A 19 1 #126 adamantium mace~ a gleaming adamantium mace~ A mace of brightly gleaming metal hums with inner power.~ ~ 5 524610 8193 12 0 0 7 2 0 0 0 0 E adamantium mace~ Forged of a gleaming metal, this mace will serve you well in your early years. ~ A 18 2 A 19 1 #127 heavy broadsword broad sword~ a heavy, iron-forged broadsword~ Light glints from the blade of a heavy, iron-forged broadsword.~ ~ 5 524352 8193 12 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 E broadsword broad sword~ Made of a heavy iron alloy, it will serve you well in your early years. ~ A 18 2 A 19 1 #190 prog cont~ a prog container~ A container set up with the progs to make useless for non-guilded players.~ ~ 15 1073741824 16385 300 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 #191 fountain~ a fountain~ A fountain of fresh water sits in the corner.~ ~ 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 #192 plaque~ a plaque~ To the right of the path, a plaque is imbedded in a boulder. (look plaque)~ ~ 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E boulder~ This is an average boulder, grey and craggy. It appears to be here merely to frame the plaque. Type LOOK PLAQUE to read what is says. ~ E golden plaque~ This is a small area, about 25 rooms total. If you are new to this type of game, you should explore these rooms, look at all you you can and collect your equipment. You will not be authorized until you pull the rope in the final room. You can NOT die nor level in this area. This gives you the chance to test your character, view your stats, review your SLIST, and read our help files. Here your eyes are your best weapon. Look at everything! You can look at items found in the room descriptions to see additional information and instructions. Also be sure to look at actual items and mobiles <creatures of the game world> that are found in the rooms. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to talk to an Immortal over newbiechat or via tells. Type WHO IMM to see which Immortals are currently available. Also, type HELP NEWBIE for detailed help created for players new to the game. Happy Adventuring! -- The Administrators ~ #193 golden plaque~ a plaque~ Attached to the banister is an inscribed golden plaque.~ ~ 12 1073741824 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E golden plaque banister~ Welcome, Adventurers, to the Spectral Gates... All new characters enter the game in this area prior to venturing to the Darkhaven Academy and Realms beyond. This is a small area, about 25 rooms total. Your task is to explore these rooms, look at all you you can and collect your equipment. You will not be authorized until you pull the rope in the final room. You can NOT die nor level in this area. This gives you the chance to test your character, view your stats, review your SLIST and read our help files. You can look at items found in the room descriptions to see additional information. For example, "look tapestries" will tell you things about this room and the game not obvious at first glance. Also be sure to look at actual items and mobiles <creatures in the game> that are in the room. Here your eyes are your best weapon. Happy Adventuring! -- Brittany Seccunda-DethBlayde, Godmother ~ #194 thedoor~ the opening~ An opening in the tree, leading back to the path.~ ~ 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 #196 spiral staircase~ a staircase~ A spiral staircase leads down from center of the room, with an inscribed ~ 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E staircase spiral~ This staircase is done up completely in wrought iron. Strange mythical creatures are depicted along the railings as the stairway spirals down through the floor. To descend, just type DOWN or D. ~ #197 thingy~ the gate~ A large, golden gate gives passage into the game.~ ~ 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 #198 cabin~ the cabin~ A cabin of logs has been built into the hillside south of here.~ ~ 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E cabin~ Disappearing into the hillside, only the very front of the cabin can be seen. The building looks old, yet well kept, and the door stands ajar. ~ #199 tree~ the tree~ Towering beside the pathway is an enormous tree, a large opening at its base.~ ~ 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 E tree opening~ A truly ancient tree, with a man-made opening large enough for you to enter. HINT: Type 'opening' or 'leave opening' to enter and leave the tree. ~ #0 #ROOMS #100 Ominous Tapestries~ You appear somehow within an arcane chamber. Huge hanging tapestries, each intricately detailed in vibrant colors, cover the featureless walls of your octagonal surroundings. Wide square bands of white marble serve to blur the sharp edges of the walls, giving the room an almost circular appearance. Gazing about your surroundings, your eye is drawn upward by a much larger round tapestry hanging directly overhead, and you struggle with your balance as you examine the fabric's images. The growing sense of wonder which pulls at you is tinged with a dose of trepidation. The views about you, while wondrous, are nevertheless quite ominous; these images are of a truly darkened land. &RIf you want help, you can use the 'newbiechat' command followed by your message. If anybody is around, they will hopefully help you. ~ 0 3154956 0 D2 ~ ~ 11 -1 10430 R M 0 101 1 100 R O 0 124 1 100 R D 0 100 2 1 E tapestry~ As you peer closer at this tapestry, you find it is not a tapestry at all, but a window which looks out upon an strange and darkened land. You begin to examine each separately, enjoying the view each affords. Nine separate windows are here, one above you and one in each of the eight directions. LOOK North, East, South, West, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest. Perhaps you should have a brief peek at this new world. ~ E northwest nw~ To the north and west appears to be a valley and forest, probably home to the Elven population by the small structures there. You can also make out the beginning of an ocean and a few ships at port. ~ E southwest sw~ The forest changes in this direction, the trees create a canopy over quite a large area. South of the forest is a huge swamp area. ~ E south s~ You can see a large, busy dump out this direction, and a large opening to a subterranean area there. You can see a dark path leading south from this dump. Altogether, it does not look like the most appealing of places for you to visit. ~ E east e~ This side looks very busy. There is a large crossroads leading in many directions. You see a large grove and castle far to the east. West of the crossroads is a city gate. You can see blackened mountains, an open abandoned looking town and caves that appear to be made for dwarves. ~ E up u~ Far above you can make out several few dragons flying though the grey skies, and even a few Harpies are out stretching their wings. Most seem to not see this building, nor you watching their passage. ~ E tapestrie~ As you peer closer at this tapestry, you find it is not a tapestry at all, but a window which looks out upon an strange and darkened land. You begin to examine each separately, enjoying the view each affords. Nine separate windows are here, one above you and one in each of the eight directions. LOOK North, East, South, West, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest. Perhaps you should have a brief peek at this new world. ~ E tapestries~ As you peer closer at this tapestry, you find it is not a tapestry at all, but a window which looks out upon an strange and darkened land. You begin to examine each separately, enjoying the view each affords. Nine separate windows are here, one above you and one in each of the eight directions. LOOK North, East, South, West, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest. Perhaps you should have a brief peek at this new world. ~ E north n~ Outside you see a large field leading to the base of a large mountain, above which floats a radiant city dominated by a palatial structure. ~ E northwest ne~ Far to the north and east you see a large city surrounded by verdant fields. In the east of this city rises a huge citadel of gold. ~ E west w~ You can make out a guarded city gate in this direction. North of the gate is a small forest, inhabited by many small pixies. Farther west and north is a large town. Straight west is a huge tree which seems to stop the path at its base. ~ E southeast se~ In this direction you see what appears to be a boathouse on a river. The river seems to head from east to west, emptying to a large ocean. ~ E southwest sw~ The forest changes in this direction, the trees create a canopy over quite a large area. South of the forest is a huge swamp area. ~ E northeast~ Far to the north and east, you see a large city surrounded by verdant fields. To the east of the city is a huge golden castle. ~ E 'tapestry~ ~ > rand_prog 20~ mpecho A large shadow passes through the room as sounds cascade from above. mpechoat $r You look up and see the tapestry overhead... mpforce $r look up ~ > leave_prog 100~ if isimmort($n) or race($n) == halfling else mpforce 0.$n vis endif ~ | S #101 An Unsettling Reception~ Muted sounds and the scent of cedar assail your senses as you enter this stately chamber. Thick carpeting competes with leathered chairs in a bid for your comfort, and a huge painting of a barren desert occupies the wall behind a large desk of oak. Four small luminescent globes float aimlessly about the room, and you notice that though seemingly free floating these globes always manage to remain equidistant from one another. The huge bust of a fantastical lizard has been set upon the wall, an amazing hunting trophy of some sort. &GA BIG SIGN IS ON THE WALL. TYPE EXA SIGN TO READ IT! &W ~ 0 3154956 0 D0 Before you is a path past a giant tree. ~ ~ 0 -1 102 D4 Up a spiral staircase is a observation tower, overlooking the Realms. ~ ~ 0 -1 100 R M 0 100 1 101 R E 1 100 1 0 E cedar~ The walls here are made from the finest cedar, giving the room a luxurious look and a fantastic smell. Someone went to great expense and searching to find these strips of perfectly matched wood. ~ E carpet carpeting~ This carpet appears to be made from a cashmere wool laid atop some sort of thick padding. Your feet sink at least an inch into the flooring. ~ E painting~ Done on a stretched scroll in vivid, detailed colors, it looks almost as if you could step into the painting (though it is a barren desert and does not appear to be somewhere you would want to visit). ~ E wall walls~ These walls are made from a fine sample of cedar, decorative enough to require little in the way of painting and other decoration. One painting adorns the wall behind the beautiful oak desk: a painting of a barren desert, hauntingly vivid, almost as if you could step directly into it. ~ E globes globe~ Each globe winks with an internal light, though not a flame or any sort of thing you can define by past experiences. They dangle in mid air with no means of support. Magic comes to mind, but you shrug it off. ~ E bust trophy lizard~ Your mind clicks! You know what this is, though your mind takes a moment to digest the information. You are staring at a bust of a dragon, closer to such a thing than you have ever been before. Its eyes seem to glare menacingly at you, but a shiver courses the length of your spine as a sigh of relief passes your lips. It is thankfully dead, and you are safe. ~ E chair chairs leather~ Each of these chairs are made from the finest of leathers, polished to a high sheen and dyed a midnight black. This is by far the best craftsmanship you have ever seen, and as you approach you can smell the rich scent given off by fresh leather. ~ E oak desk~ This desk is made from a carved oak wood, stained to a dark brown finish. The crafting is done so that the legs appear to be clawed feet on the end of slightly bent legs. The craftwork is excellent. ~ E sign~ This is the start of the tutorial area which will get you familiar with the game and how it is played. Different MOB's (short for moveable object, basically an NPC) will guide your way through, if you ever at any time need help, please remember the Chat command! ~ > leave_prog 100~ if isimmort($n) or race($n) == halfling else mpforce 0.$n vis endif ~ | S #102 The Path of Knowledge~ You travel upon an open pathway beyond the confines of the reception area to the south, heading toward your future. After a time, you see a stocky man leaning casually against a large tree to the side of road. Your path leads on to the north, or you can return to the structure to the south. ~ 0 3154956 0 D0 The path divides north of here. ~ ~ 0 -1 103 D2 To the south is the reception area. ~ ~ 0 -1 101 D10 ~ opening~ 917504 -1 104 R M 0 102 1 102 R O 0 199 1 102 E tree~ This tree is huge! On the southern face you see a large opening, it appears big enough for you to enter. You wonder what is inside. HINT: Type OPENING or LEAVE OPENING to enter and leave the tree. ~ E somewhere~ Somewhere is an exittype that you use for non-direction exits. They are entered using a "codeword", usually preceeded by leave, climb, or enter. This somewhere is used by typing either LEAVE OPENING or OPENING alone. ~ S #103 A Path Divided~ Do you wish to spend your time watching over your shoulder, hiding in the shadows, killing and being killed by other players? Pkill -- that is the decision you must make here. If you so choose to walk the path of shadows, killing and stealing from other players, you should be aware that you may never again walk the path of light. Once deadly, always deadly. As a deadly character you will be the potential victim all other pkillers within FIVE levels (higher or lower) of your own. You do not have to decide to become pkill at this moment; you may embark upon that path at any time in the future by requesting Immortal assistance, or by joining a clan. Both 'HELP RULES PKILL' and 'HELP RULES ASSIST' contain information important to pkill players. The gods forbid peaceful players to give much in the way of assistance to pkillers. - If you have read this and would like to walk the path of the deadly, type: "say I choose to walk on the shadowy path of the pkillers." - If you have read this and would like to remain on the peaceful path, type: "say I choose to walk on the lighted path of the peaceful." ~ 0 3153932 0 D2 Behind you is a path by the leading back to the reception area. ~ ~ 0 -1 102 R O 0 192 1 103 > rand_prog 33~ mpechoat $r Your eyes are drawn to the boulder, and you LOOK PLAQUE. mpforce $r look plaque ~ > speech_prog p lighted path~ if level($n) == 1 mppkset $n no mpechoat $n You have chosen the way of light, and are not a deadly character. mpechoat $n You will now be transferred to your chosen path. mpechoaround $n $n has chosen the path of light, and disappears! mptransfer 0.$n 105 mpat 105 mpforce 0.$n look mpat 105 mpforce 0.$n config +autoloot mpat 105 mpforce 0.$n config +autogold else mpechoat $n You have already chosen your path... mptransfer $n 21001 endif ~ > speech_prog p shadowy path~ if level($n) == 1 mpforce 0.$n config -nice mpforce 0.$n config -flee mppkset $n yes mpechoat $n You are now a Deadly Character... you will be listed under mpechoat $n 'who deadly' once you reach level 5 and 18 years of age. mpechoat $n You will now be transferred to your chosen path... mpechoaround $n $n choses the path of shadows, disappearing into the darkness. mptransfer 0.$n 107 mpat 107 mpforce 0.$n look mpat 107 mpforce 0.$n config +autoloot mpat 107 mpforce 0.$n config +autogold else mpechoat $n You have already chosen your path... mptransfer $n 21001 endif ~ | S #104 Inside the Tree~ This is a small house, sparsely decorated. It looks as if the dwarf who resides here prefers to spend all his time outside rather then indoors. The table is covered with a few dishes and the bed is unmade, though the rest of the place is relatively clean. Against the north wall you see a large chest. Upon closer inspection you see the chest is open, and you wonder what it might contain. The opening is back to the south. ~ 0 3153932 1 D10 ~ opening~ 917505 -1 102 R O 0 194 1 104 R O 0 104 1 104 R P 1 105 1 104 R D 0 104 10 0 E table~ A small wooden table, only large enough to seat two. There are a few plates and food pieces left here, and the only thing of note is that the dinnerware is made of wood. ~ E dishes~ These dishes are made from a rough-finished pottery. They look only finished by fire, cooked to a brittle hardness. They were definitely made for use rather than appearance. ~ E bed~ Shorter than one that many would find comfortable, it is made with a wooden frame and a mattress of feathers in a cotten fabric. The blankets are woolen and look warm, if not decorative. ~ E opening~ The opening leaves out the south of this room. To use this type of exit, type LEAVE OPENING or OPENING alone. This is the way to return to the path to the new world. ~ S #105 The Path of the Peaceful~ The path here is bright, glowing. The trees on the sides are full and green, the grass thick and flowing, and you realize how lush this path is and how full of life it feels. A large sign floats before a tree on the eastern side of the path. ~ 0 3153924 3 D0 Before you is an adventure, are you ready to embrace it? ~ ~ 0 -1 106 R O 0 120 1 105 > leave_prog 100~ mpechoat $n Your eyes read over the sign as you pass it by. It reads: mpforce 0.$n look sign ~ | S #106 A Lighted Path~ The path continues here, the trees growing fuller and the pathway lighter. You notice a parting ahead, towards the north. Beyond this parting lies an open field, a joining of the two paths at which you see a small round piece of metal. You can pick it up as you head north. ~ 0 3153924 3 D0 Before you is a large, open field. ~ ~ 0 -1 109 > leave_prog 100~ c refresh $n c refresh $n mpoload 106 1 drop ring mpechoat $n You bend down and pick up the piece of metal from the ground. mpforce 0.$n get lightring mpechoaround $n $n reaches down and picks something up. mpforce 0.$n look ring mpapply $n ~ | S #107 The Path of the Deadly~ The path here is dark, shadowy. The trees alongside look skeletal, the grass lays a dull brown, and you realize how lonely this path may prove to be. A large sign floats before the trees on the eastern pathside. ~ 0 3153925 3 D0 Before you is an adventure, are you ready to embrace it? ~ ~ 0 -1 108 R O 0 121 1 107 > leave_prog 100~ mpechoat $n Your eyes read over the sign as you pass it by. It reads: mpforce 0.$n look sign ~ | S #108 A Shadowy Path~ Your travels continue, the trees growing thinner and the pathway darker. You notice a parting ahead, towards the north. Beyond the parting lies an open field, a joining of the two paths, and at this joining you see a small round piece of metal. You can pick it up as you head north. ~ 0 3153925 3 D0 Before you is a large, open field. ~ ~ 0 -1 109 > leave_prog 100~ c refresh $n c refresh $n mpoload 107 1 drop ring mpechoat $n You bend down and pick up the piece of metal from the ground. mpforce 0.$n get shadowring mpechoaround $n $n reaches down and picks something up. mpforce 0.$n look ring mpapply $n ~ | S #109 Through the Field~ You find yourself in a grassy valley. Mountains enclose you on all sides, and a forest lies ahead to the northwest. Miniature daisies and clover are strewn about the field like a fine dusting of snow. As you scan about your surroundings, you stop with a start. The path you have just traversed has disappeared, leaving behind no trace of its remains. The trees are thick and impenetrable, removing your choices on ways to proceed. There is no turning back; the only direction is forward, further into this new world. ~ 0 3153924 3 D7 Leading away from this field is a path through a circle of trees. ~ ~ 0 -1 110 R M 0 103 1 109 > entry_prog 100~ if mobinroom(103) < 1 mpmload 103 endif ~ | S #110 A Ring of Trees~ You have entered a shadowy path, surrounded with trees. This mystical cirle engulfs you with a strange, almost magical feeling. This clearing leaves you with a sense of safety, a sense of well being. ~ 0 3153924 3 D3 You see the path continues through the trees. ~ ~ 0 -1 111 D8 Behind you is a field of daisies and clovers. ~ ~ 0 -1 109 E trees tree~ These trees seem almost to be live, thinking beings, exuding an aura of darkness and magic. Not that they will harm you, but you sense that you would not wish to attempt to chop down any found here. ~ > leave_prog 100~ mpforce 0.$n vis mpoload 109 1 mpat 111 drop feather ~ > entry_prog 100~ c heal $n c refresh $n c refresh $n ~ | S #111 Seeing the Forest through the Trees~ The forest opens up a bit here, without actually giving of itself to field or stream. It is as if the forest were allowing you access to see the true beauty that lies within. Everything you had missed before, all the sights and sounds and scents, all come to you now. Your eyes alight upon a flock of small purple birds which flutter and flow about the area. A feathery, light moss grows on the western side of the trees, giving off a faint, musty smell, and small beetles work industriously in the moss, moulding it into a haven from predators. A gentle splashing sound causes your eyes to drift northward, to a small pond. ~ 0 3153924 3 D0 To the north the pathway passes a small pond. ~ ~ 0 -1 112 D1 To the east is a tight circle of trees. ~ ~ 0 -1 110 E flock bird birds~ High above the trees are a group of birds, enjoying the gift of flight. These birds look like those you have experienced before, yet their coloring is shockingly different, with feathers of a vivid purple, making the seem afire when hit directly by the sunlight. ~ E moss~ This moss is the most brilliant green you can recall ever seeing. It is thick and grows heavily on the west side of almost every tree trunk within sight. As you peer closer you can see each is like a small city to the bugs of the forest which live and hide here to flee the predators. ~ > leave_prog 100~ mpoload 110 1 mpat 112 drop bucket ~ | S #112 Beside an Azure Pond~ The forest has grudgingly given way here to a small pond of azure waters, shallow and with a crystal clarity which captures your attention. Lithe lapis-toned fish swim about, nibbling at the various plants growing among the depths of the pond. ~ 0 3153924 3 D2 The path goes back through the trees to the south. ~ ~ 0 -1 111 D3 The base of a hill meets the trail to the west. ~ ~ 0 -1 113 R O 0 111 1 112 > leave_prog 100~ mpforce 0.$n get bucket ~ | S #113 A Pathway of Strewn Rock~ The trees fall away here from the hill's edge, and jumbled rocks lie about like forgotten toys left behind after a day's play. Sharp edges and jagged lines define the pathway as it wends its way upward. ~ 0 3153924 3 D1 East you can travel along the shore of the pond. ~ ~ 0 -1 112 D4 The trail wends its way up the hillside. ~ ~ 0 -1 114 E rock rocks~ The rocks here are of a slate grey or smoky black. Neither decorative nor purposeful, they appear to have been ripped from far below the surface of the hill. ~ S #114 Upon a Desolate Hillside~ Shattered and blasted stone litters the hillside here. First glance gives you the impression that this is the result of volcanic activity, but this view is rapidly displaced as you gaze upon the ravaged bones strewn along a section of the hill; a headless skeletal remains of a primitive beast. The majesty of this huge, winged creature has not been diminished by its boney state. As you study the remains, you are amazed by the sheer size of this beast, as he must have struck true fear into the hearts of those who slew him. Charred and shattered, hundreds of smaller bones splay across the hillside, tangible proof that this great beast fought fiercely before succumbing to its own death. ~ 0 3153924 3 D1 You can see a large plateau in this direction. ~ ~ 0 -1 115 D5 The path descends the hill to the south. ~ ~ 0 -1 113 E stone stones~ These stones are less sharp and jagged than those lower on the hill, but definitely more ravaged. It appears as if they have been applied to very high temperatures that smoothed and blackened their exteriors. ~ E bone bones~ The bones here fit together to paint a vivid picture of a large battle - man against beast. The men took losses of their own before the beast was defeated. The bones of this creature appear to stretch a good twenty men long, from neck-top to the tip of its tail, and you can imagine the size of the missing skull. Your mind wanders back to the reception area, to the bust on the wall... ~ S #115 Cresting the Hill~ Burnt and dessicated ground gives way, grudgingly, to a grassy plateau. Low hanging clouds obscure your view of the surrounding countryside, with the only visible landmark being a tall tower to the southwest, piercing through the clouds and disappearing skyward. Pathways lead off down the hillside to the east and west, and deep, intermittent rumblings come from nearby. Glancing southward you see the likely source - the dark opening of a cave mouth. ~ 0 3153924 3 D1 The greener grass on the other side of the hill. ~ ~ 0 -1 117 D2 You stand before the darkened mouth of a cave. ~ ~ 0 -1 116 D3 Back down the desolate hillside. ~ ~ 0 -1 114 > rand_prog 50~ mpecho A deep, growling rumble echoes from inside the cave to the south. ~ | S #116 Inside the Cavern~ Large and darkly shadowed, the uneven form of the walls makes it difficult to determine the extent of this cave. Strange shards litter the floor of the cavern, and fresh marks gouged into the ground in and around these shards help you to determine just what they are: remnants of a recently hatched egg of such enormous proportions the leathery pieces fill you with a growing dread and caution. Looking about with care, you easily discover the skeletal remains of many humanoid creatures. This barely has time to register before a sharp rumbling causes you to look up suddenly. ~ 0 3153928 0 D0 North is the path to your future. ~ ~ 0 -1 115 R M 0 104 1 116 > leave_prog 100~ c refresh $n c refresh $n ~ | S #117 Descending the Hillside~ Green and lush, the grass grows freely along the pathway here as this side of the hill was somehow spared the ravages of the battle which took place on its southern front. A feeling of safety comes over you as you wend your way along, as though you yourself had avoided some great danger. ~ 0 3153924 3 D0 North is the entrance to a valley. ~ ~ 0 -1 118 D3 You see a plateau on the hill. ~ ~ 0 -1 115 S #118 Edge of a Verdant Valley~ Here the hillside fades gently into a valley of verdant grass, filled with flowering thistle. The soft sound of the wind through the grass, the scent of flowers on the air, all combine to give a feeling of accomplishment and expectation... as though you are quickly approaching some indefinable goal. ~ 0 3153924 3 D1 You see a path through the valley and a small wooden cabin. ~ ~ 0 -1 119 D2 A path leading up the side of a hill. ~ ~ 0 -1 117 > entry_prog 100~ if isimmort($n) or race($n) == Halfling else mpforce 0.$n vis endif ~ | S #119 A Valley Pass~ Tall, sheer mountains hug this small valley like overprotective parents keeping the ravages of the world at bay, and lending a peaceful feel to this place. The very air seems to hold itself in hushed reverence. Glancing to the south, you see a small wooden cabin built into the face of the hill. ~ 0 3153924 3 D2 A door to into a cabin ~ door~ 3 -1 120 D3 Back towards the valley entrance. ~ ~ 0 -1 118 D6 The path ends before a large gate ~ ~ 0 -1 121 R M 0 105 1 119 R O 0 198 1 119 E cabin~ This cabin looks like it melds with the surrounding hillside, a pleasant mix of wood and stone making this attractive home. The door is closed, but unlocked. You can OPEN DOOR and go inside. ~ E door~ This door is made of a solid wood. It looks more to keep the weather at bay than to prevent entry, the door is closed but unlocked. You may OPEN DOOR to enter. ~ > leave_prog 100~ if isimmort($n) or race($n) == Halfling else mpforce 0.$n vis endif ~ | S #120 Inside a Small Cabin~ Various scents assail you as you enter the cabin. The smell of cooked meats is overlaid with the scents of a crackling fire and the gentle tang of pine. Simple, well-made furniture adorns this well kept home. As your eyes move about, enjoying the rustic comfort of your surroundings, the gentle sound of a rocking chair intrudes upon your reverie. ~ 0 3154956 1 D0 Back to the valley pathway ~ door~ 3 -1 119 D5 ~ trap trapdoor~ 1071 114 123 R M 0 106 1 120 R E 1 119 1 5 R D 0 120 5 2 E rocking chair~ This rocking chair is made of a supple wood, bent and twisted rather than carved. It is finished with a light brown stain, highlighting the natural grain in the wood. The chair is placed on top of a hand braided rug, done in an intricate design. The south corner of the rug appears to be caught on something. ~ E rug~ This rug is done in a design that appears to be a six-sided star weaved in and out of a series of circles. It is like a large Gods Eye light catcher, the design pulls you deep into its pattern. The decoration is so intense you almost miss a crack pinning a small portion of the southern corner. ~ E crack corner~ The corner of the rug is caught slightly caught what at first appears to be two floorboards. Upon closer review, you see the crack is actually the frame to some type of trap door in the flooring. As you pull back the rug, you notice a large keyhole. This is very interesting indeed! ~ E floorboards floorboard~ As you examine them, you notice a crack which has snagged part of the rug. ~ > leave_prog 100~ if race($n) == Halfling mpforce q emote leans out the door... mpforce q give key $n mpforce q give armour $n mpforce q mpechoat $n Good luck in your adventures, $n... close door else endif ~ > rand_prog 25~ mpecho The wooden chair creaks as it rocks back and forth over the floorboards. ~ | S #121 Before the Passage~ The dense mountains, almost impassable to begin, here bring the pathway to a sheer end. Tall bluffs rising to the east abruptly halt at a large gate, gold in color. The size of the gate and its obvious magical bestowments give it the power to bar further passage into the world beyond until unlocked by those who find its key. ~ 0 3154944 3 D1 ~ gate~ 7 114 122 D9 ~ ~ 0 -1 119 R D 0 121 1 2 R O 0 197 1 121 E gate~ It would clearly take a large key to unlock this gate. Maybe the resident of the cabin southwest of here has it. ~ > rand_prog 40~ mpechoat $r Your eyes are drawn to a scribed sign on the gate, and LOOK GATE. mpforce $r look gate ~ | S #122 A View of the World~ You find yourself standing atop a wide mesa offering a spectacular view of the world below. Expectation permeates the air, and you feel compelled to do something, as though some force awaits your actions. ~ 0 3154952 3 D3 ~ gate~ 7 114 121 R O 0 115 1 122 R D 0 122 3 2 > act_prog p pulls a rope.~ mpechoat $n High overhead you hear a large bell thunder in response. mpechoaround $n High overhead, a large bell thunders in response. mpechoat $n If nothing happens, type LOOK ROPE, and pull again in 30 seconds. mpapplyb $n push rope ~ | S #123 A Musty Cellar~ Dank musty air fills this room. Fingers of darkness in the form of several begrimed cobwebs cling to your face. Every movement seems to kick up long settled dust, making it nearly unbearable down here. The creaking from above is magnified, changed, and lends a haunting feel to this place. Deep in the shadows is a small table, it holds only one item: a partially burned wooden box. The trapdoor is up. ~ 0 3154952 0 D4 ~ trap trapdoor~ 3 114 120 R D 0 123 4 1 > entry_prog 100~ mpechoat $n You hear a creaking sound as the trapdoor closes above you. mpat Quercusi mpforce Quercusi close trapdoor ~ | S #199 Floating in a void~ ~ 0 4 1 S #0 #SHOPS 0 #REPAIRS 0 #SPECIALS S #$