How Danay Came to be Known as Stumpy

11/28/99

Mistytwilight and Danay decided to venture into the troll king lair in Darkstone Castle.

A harbinger of things to come...

Mistytwilight says in elven, "My grey flask was empty, and I keep forgetting to fill it.... and I was thinking we might need it tonight."

Mistytwilight whistles tunelessly to herself.

You glance at Mistytwilight.

You grumble.

[Lower Dragonsclaw, Forest]
You pause to allow your eyes to adjust to the further dimming of the light as you move deeper into the trees. The oaks surrounding you loom larger, and are interspersed with modwir trees, further blocking the rays of the sun.
Obvious paths: north, south, west.
Mistytwilight followed.

A kobold just arrived!

Mistytwilight glances at a kobold.

Mistytwilight cracks her knuckles.

A kobold hurries south.

[Underwater]
The water is murky, making it difficult to see very clearly for more than a few feet in front of you. You tremble and hesitate to think what might lie beyond your vision. You also see a dark gap.

You hear the muffled sound of someone jumping into the water above you.

Mistytwilight flounders into view, doing something resembling the doggie paddle.

[Darkstone, Outer Chamber]
Row upon row of iron manacles bolted securely into the ceiling still hold tightly to the remains of the poor souls trapped forever in this horrible place. Something about the floor catches your eye as you dodge to avoid the clattering, lifeless bodies. You also see a massive stone crucible, a strange contraption with a massive stone crucible on it, an immense iron door and a large pile of rubble covering most of the north wall.
Obvious exits: none.

You gulp.

You glance at a blackened mein panel.

Mistytwilight raises her ivory-hilted claidhmore in triumph!

Mistytwilight throws her head back and howls!

You raise your vultite longsword in triumph!

You throw your head back and howl!

Mistytwilight raises her aged scroll and gestures.
Sparks begin to fly between the aged scroll and Mistytwilight's fingers.
With a sudden burst of enthusiasm, the sparks jump into Mistytwilight's hand and she seems to glow with power.

Mistytwilight gestures.
A small circular container suddenly appears and floats rather serenely over to Mistytwilight.

Mistytwilight exclaims in elven, "Wizard!"

Mistytwilight nods.

Mistytwilight gestures.
A brilliant luminescence surrounds Mistytwilight.

Mistytwilight bounces around happily.

You beam at Mistytwilight.

You exclaim in elven, "You ARE a wizard!"

Mistytwilight asks in elven, "Want one?"

You say in elven, "Nay, I think I am all right."

Oh how wrong I was.

Mistytwilight grins.

Mistytwilight nods.

(Mistytwilight struts around.)

[Darkstone, Winding Tunnel]
A subtle change in the atmosphere brings an eerie silence to your ears. The tunnel begins to slope downward and splits off into two directions. Traces of blood mark the path to the southeast. You also see a massive troll king, a massive troll king and a massive troll king.
Obvious exits: west, northeast, southeast.

>w
[Darkstone, A Dark Tunnel]
Scattered debris covers the floor and you find yourself laboring to keep a steady foothold. A draft of fetid air rolls in from some unseen direction.
Obvious exits: east, west.

Mistytwilight shudders.

You feel the blood drain from your face.

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[Darkstone, A Dark Tunnel]
Scattered debris covers the floor and you find yourself laboring to keep a steady foothold. A draft of fetid air rolls in from some unseen direction. You also see a massive troll king and a massive troll king who is lying down.
Obvious exits: east, west.
Mistytwilight followed.

A massive troll king suddenly screams in rage and begins frothing at the mouth!

A massive troll king claws at Mistytwilight!
AS: +505 vs DS: +575 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +80 = +29
A clean miss.

A massive troll king flesh wounds regenerate slowly.
The troll king's right leg regenerates and looks much better.

A massive troll king suddenly screams in rage and begins frothing at the mouth!

A massive troll king pounds at you with its fist!
AS: +456 vs DS: +548 with AvD: +53 + d100 roll: +38 = -1
A clean miss.

>w
[Darkstone, A Dark Tunnel]
Rough outcroppings of hardened clay protrude from the walls taking on a dark green incandescence, slowly shifting in intensity as you approach them. You feel a steady flow of air at your feet but its source is hidden in the darkness.
Obvious exits: east, west.
Mistytwilight followed.

You grumble.

You say in elven, "Both frothing at the same time."

You frown.

Mistytwilight yells, "Hey Troll! Your mother smells like a daisy!"

Mistytwilight cackles!

You ask in elven, "Any suggestions?"

Mistytwilight says in elven, "Aye, taunt them."

Mistytwilight nods.

You laugh out loud!

You belt out, "Your mother was an orc!"

Off to a good start...

Mistytwilight swings an ivory-hilted claidhmore at a massive troll king!
AS: +320 vs DS: -21 with AvD: +38 + d100 roll: +58 = +437
... and hits for 239 points of damage!
Wicked slash slices open the troll king's chest!
Heart and lungs pureed! Sickening!
The troll king continues to struggle for life!
The troll king continues to struggle for life!
The troll king lies still.

You throw your head back and howl!

Mistytwilight grins.

Mistytwilight says in elven, "We are good..."

(Mistytwilight struts around again.)

You nod to Mistytwilight.

Mistytwilight giggles.

(Danay struts too)

Getting really cocky...

You swing a polished eonake falchion at a nightmare steed!
AS: +284 vs DS: +90 with AvD: +35 + d100 roll: +73 = +302
... and hit for 141 points of damage!
Incredible blast shatters head into a red spray.
The nightmare steed falls to the ground and dies.

Mistytwilight swings an ivory-hilted claidhmore at a massive troll king!
AS: +320 vs DS: +120 with AvD: +38 + d100 roll: +25 = +263
... and hits for 152 points of damage!
Wicked slash slices open the troll king's chest!
Heart and lungs pureed! Sickening!
The troll king continues to struggle for life!
The troll king continues to struggle for life!
The troll king lies still.

You throw your head back and howl!

Mistytwilight throws her head back and howls!

Mistytwilight grins.

You exclaim in elven, "We are more than great!"

You grin.

Mistytwilight grins.

Mistytwilight exclaims in elven, "We are Amazons!"

Mistytwilight throws her head back and howls!

You throw your head back and howl!

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head: "Amazons rule Darkstone!"

You cackle!

You ask in elven, "Are you on the net?"

Mistytwilight nods.

You hear the faint thoughts of Sineska echo in your mind: "Hooo-ahhh!!"

You hear the faint thoughts of Mistytwilight echo in your mind: "Amazons rule the world!"

You laugh out loud!

You hear the faint thoughts of Sineska echo in your mind: "Amazons rule the smokey caverns!"

You hear the faint thoughts of Sineska echo in your mind: "Oh, by the way, mornin', Sisters."

After another battle...

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head: "Amazons 5....troll kings 0."

We were fighting 3 harbs and had also offed a couple more troll kings when things took a turn for the worse...

A massive troll king suddenly screams in rage and begins frothing at the mouth!

A massive troll king pounds at you with its fist!
AS: +551 vs DS: +362 with AvD: +53 + d100 roll: +26 = +268
... and hits for 100 points of damage!
Awesome shot collapses one of your lungs!
You are stunned for 6 rounds!

* Danay just bit the dust!

A massive troll king suddenly screams in rage and begins frothing at the mouth!

A massive troll king claws at you!
AS: +496 vs DS: +342 with AvD: +27 + d100 roll: +65 = +246
... and hits for 37 points of damage!
Large gash to your right arm, several muscles torn.

A massive troll king suddenly screams in rage and begins frothing at the mouth!

A massive troll king pounds at you with its fist!
AS: +477 vs DS: +342 with AvD: +53 + d100 roll: +10 = +198
... and hits for 42 points of damage!
Mighty blow cracks several of your ribs.

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

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

...departing in 10 mins...

A massive troll king screams in triumph!

Mistytwilight says in elven, "Ack"

You begin to wail, your spirit lamenting your current state.

Mistytwilight says in elven, "Oh gods."

A massive troll king cackles with glee as it reaches down and claws into your helpless body!
The troll king rakes its claws down your back, ripping off strips of flesh to feast upon.

The troll king chews a few more times and swallows, enjoying the taste of its meal.

Mistytwilight grabs your body and drags it west with her.

[Darkstone, A Dark Tunnel]
Rough outcroppings of hardened clay protrude from the walls taking on a dark green incandescence, slowly shifting in intensity as you approach them. You feel a steady flow of air at your feet but its source is hidden in the darkness.
Also in the room: Lady Mistytwilight
Obvious exits: east, west.

A massive troll king arrives, flexing its massive claws.

A massive troll king cackles with glee as it reaches down and claws into your helpless body!
The troll king viciously tears off your left leg!

Mistytwilight grabs your body and drags it west with her.

[Darkstone, A Dark Tunnel]
As your eyes begin to adjust to the change of light you cannot help but notice the damp clay walls of this forgotten tunnel. Smooth swirling patterns cover its surface.
Also in the room: Lady Mistytwilight
Obvious exits: east, northwest.

Mistytwilight exclaims in elven, "Ack!"

Mistytwilight exclaims in elven, "Your leg!"

You say in elven, "I did not feel a thing"

You say in elven, "It probably ate it by now."

You howl in frustration at your nonliving state!

[Darkstone, Outer Chamber]
Row upon row of iron manacles bolted securely into the ceiling still hold tightly to the remains of the poor souls trapped forever in this horrible place. Something about the floor catches your eye as you dodge to avoid the clattering, lifeless bodies. You also see the Mistytwilight disk, a massive stone crucible, a strange contraption with a massive stone crucible on it, an immense iron door and a large pile of rubble covering most of the north wall.
Also in the room: Lady Mistytwilight
Obvious exits: none.

Mistytwilight sits down.

Mistytwilight sighs.

You say in elven, "It was your flask comment! "

Mistytwilight rolls around on the ground laughing hysterically!

You give a ghostly chuckle.

Knife came through an immense iron door.

Knife had been on the amulet when we were earlier.

Mistytwilight smiles at Knife.

Knife says, "ah does da pretty amazon need da elp of a man"

Knife whistles tunelessly to himself.

You say in elven, "Had a little trouble here."

Knife grins.

He fogged us to Voln...

You say in elven, "Aside from missing a leg, my chest and part of my arm, I feel pretty good."

Mistytwilight glances at you.

You say in elven, "For being dead that is."

Mistytwilight exclaims in elven, "My arse, the thing ate your leg!"

Mistytwilight wails!

You exclaim in elven, "I did not see you try to grab it back either!"

Mistytwilight laughs!

Mistytwilight exclaims, "Of course, I like my own legs, thank you ever so much!"

Mistytwilight grins.

You say in elven, "It was those orc comments, they got mad."

Knife says, "me feel like an honorary amazon now"

Knife rubs a handloomed kilt of thick wool in the green and browns of the MacNorn hunting plaid.

Knife says, "see"

You give a ghostly chuckle.

Knife says, "got da dress an everytin"

Knife removes a feather decorated bone spear from in his fringed doeskin vest.

Knife raises his decorated bone spear in triumph!

Knife throws his head back and howls!

You give a ghostly chuckle.

Knife left with our thanks...

You say in elven, "Misty I think you might have to drag me to town, I think the empath said she cannot take big wounds."

Mistytwilight says, "Poor dear, missing all your body parts."

Alynna says, "I can't do anything for Danay"

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
You are feeling a bit uneasy as you walk around this part of the outer wall. Glancing up, you notice the reason for this apprehension. Several of the town militia are staring down at you from their guard posts high on the walls of the barricade. Though you see no weapons, you are quite sure that each guard has one handy and is well versed in its use. You also see a wolverine.
Also here: Lady Mistytwilight
Obvious paths: north, southwest.

You say in elven, "You are doing good! "

Sparkon just arrived.

Sparkon asks, "need help?"

Sparkon rubs you gently.

You say in elven, "She is taking me to town."

Mistytwilight says, "Thank you, but I got it."

Mistytwilight grins.

Sparkon says, "okay"

Sparkon nods.

You say in elven, "Though I am a better date alive."

Mistytwilight laughs!

[Town Square Central]
This is the heart of the main square of Wehnimer's Landing. The impromptu shops of the bazaar are clustered around this central gathering place, where townfolk, travellers, and adventurers meet to talk, conspire or raise expeditions to the far-flung reaches of Elanith. At the north end of the space, an old well, with moss-covered stones and a craggy roof, is shaded by a strong, robust tree. The oak is tall and straight, and it is apparent that the roots run deep. You also see the Avator disk, the Golliath disk, some manna bread, a tin wand, a large acorn and some stone benches with a silver falchion on it.
Also here: Lady Mistytwilight, Avator, Golliath, Lord Mhzentul, Apprentice Orac who is kneeling, Uleik who is seated, Portnoi, Warshia who is lying down, Necrom who is lying down, Asiana, Lord Monthra, Journeyman Shadowdrake
Obvious paths: east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest.

Mistytwilight just hugged Mhzentul.

Mhzentul smiles at Mistytwilight.

Mistytwilight asks, "Mhz, can you help Danay, please?"

Mistytwilight says, "She's kind of missing a few body parts..."

Mistytwilight giggles.

Mistytwilight says, "As much as I'd love to call her Stumpy.... it just isn't very fun."

You give a ghostly chuckle.

Contar cackles!

Jezibelle chuckles.

I got resurrected...

You say, "All right Amazons 6...troll kings 1."

You mutter something inaudible.

Mistytwilight laughs!

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head: "Update, Amazons 6, troll kings 1."

Mistytwilight says, "I told you I see the future...good think I filled up my flask."

Mistytwilight whistles tunelessly to herself.

You nod to Mistytwilight.

You grin.

You hear the faint thoughts of Sineska echo in your mind: "Erk, who's the 1?"

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head: "It was me."

You hear the faint thoughts of Sineska echo in your mind: "Owie, be careful, Matriarch!"

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head: "Too late for that."

You hear the faint thoughts of Knife echo in your mind: "tell em da rest danay, ya had to have a man save ya"

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head: "Hehe Knife, aye that was the rest."

You say, "We should sell the skins."

Lady Mistytwilight's group just went south.
[Town Square, Small Park]
A small, shady park fills an old vacant lot behind a row of buildings, the bustling sounds of the square filtering through the passage to the north to animate the area despite its appearance of peace and serenity. A weatherworn grey marble statue of a stocky human in pioneer's clothing overlooks the park, his stone hat encrusted by the gifts of decades of passing birds and his right hand half-upraised as if it once held some now-missing object. You also see the Dunleer disk, the Novita disk, the Cualann disk, a silver falchion, the Taraleena disk, a small wildflower bouquet, a stylish pink shawl and some reinforced leather.
Also here: Lady Mistytwilight, Portnoi, Journeyman Ariose, Brights, Daesi, Novita, Dunleer, Lord Andoral, Lord Jobee, Parisia, Darkgiant, Lord Talismann, Skylandrea, Yolandra, Taynin, Simmers, Lord Telith, Journeyman Daemmean, Cendar who is seated, Lady Saranta, Lady Sargette, Journeyman Sjel who is seated, Lashier who is seated, Cazim, Garek, Ronnupien who is seated, Lord Vecnar, Lord Cubie, Mirah, Desias who is lying down, Lord Cualann, Bouwen, Akala, Lady Taraleena, Jye who is lying down, Pynto, Shadowcastt, Stefanus who is kneeling, Cannus, Lord Hercule, Thiqstaff, Grungtar, Majik, Lord Dowfen
Obvious paths: north, south, west.

You say, "That will make me feel better."

You grin.

You remove a massive troll king hide from in your purple greatcloak.

You wave your troll king hide around.

punch my hide
Actually, using a weapon would probably be a bit more effective.

(Danay puts the hide on the ground and wipes her feet on it.)

Mistytwilight flails her arms about.

Taraleena starts chuckling at you!

Mistytwilight exclaims, "Stumpy, don't get that thing all dirty!"

Mistytwilight whines.

You scowl at your troll king hide.

[Dakris's Furs, Front Room]
This is the large front room of the furrier's shop. Roughly hewn planks, supported by wooden barrels, span the space and serve as a counter. Behind it presides Dakris the Furrier, purveyor of rare furs and hides. A few simple chairs are randomly scattered along the dirt floor. Across the room, to the southeast, you see a doorway covered only by a draped velnalin hide. You also see a carved wooden arch.
Also in the room: Lady Mistytwilight
Obvious exits: out.

(Danay spits on the hide)

Mistytwilight laughs!

You ask Dakris if he would like to buy a massive troll king hide.
Dakris takes the troll king hide, appraises it minutely, then shakily hands you 780 silvers.

[Hearthstone, Courtyard]
Before you stands a grand old manor, framed by huge willows to the east and west. The elegant trees sway gently, dappling the cobblestone courtyard with ever-shifting patterns of light and dark. Snippets of conversation drift away from the long porch stretching along the full width of the great old house, as several guests enjoy the hospitality and ambience of this fine hideaway. You also see the Mistytwilight disk, the porch steps and a hollow tree stump.
Also here: Sineska who is seated, Lady Mistytwilight who is seated
Obvious paths: south.

Shadowkatt just arrived.

You beam at Shadowkatt.

You try to pull Shadowkatt towards you.

Shadowkatt smiles quietly to herself.

You kiss Shadowkatt.

You exclaim, "Hello!"

Shadowkatt just kissed you.

Mistytwilight stands up.

Shadowkatt just gave Mistytwilight a smooch.

Mistytwilight just hugged Shadowkatt.

Shadowkatt just hugged Sineska.

You say, "Katt, Misty is calling me Stumpy, make her stop."

Shadowkatt clasps her hand over her mouth.

Mistytwilight smiles innocently.

Shadowkatt asks, "Why Stumpy?"

Mistytwilight says, "A troll king ripped her leg off and started eating it."

Mistytwilight shrugs.

You say, "The troll king thought my leg looked like good eating."

Mistytwilight says, "It seemed right."

Mistytwilight winks at Shadowkatt.

Shadowkatt snickers.

Shadowkatt says, "Well, I just wanted to say hello."

Shadowkatt says, "I must get going."

You try to pull Shadowkatt towards you.

Mistytwilight begins pouting.

You sniff.

You kiss Shadowkatt.

Shadowkatt just kissed you.

Shadowkatt winks.

You say, "See you later love."

Mistytwilight just hugged Shadowkatt.

Shadowkatt says, "Dont get killed again."

You nod to Shadowkatt.

Mistytwilight whistles tunelessly to herself.

Shadowkatt grins.

Mistytwilight says, "I'll make sure Stumpy is safe."

Mistytwilight nods.

Shadowkatt nods to Mistytwilight.

Mistytwilight smiles ever so sweetly.

Shadowkatt grins.