*** Level 38 vs Kotu 41

***     So, my best beloved, the Emperor Glikhardiz and his warmaster bard
***     come to the village caroling, but we do not have any cookies since the
***     holidays are over.   But since I hear Kotu is in Galadon and that giving 
***     is better than receiving, I run to Galadon to show him Battle hospitality.
***     This is necessary: Battle does not have a bard to join in the carol, and there
***     is only so much one can do with venison.

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Along the Eastern Road 
  Constructed of great slabs of stone, a wide road descends through
overgrown fields of tall grass in a gradual slope towards a broad river
valley to the east.  The road continues towards the towering walls and
battlements of Galadon that rise to the west, crowning the top of the
highest elevation for miles around.  Cultivated fields, dotted here and
there with small herds of animals, grazing the lush grass for sustenance,
stretch out to the limit of the horizon in all directions save west.
 
[Exits: east west]

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dash west overhead kotu

Beyond the Outskirts of Galadon 
  Constructed of great slabs of stone, a wide road descends through
overgrown fields of tall grass in a gradual slope towards a broad river
valley to the east.  The road continues towards the towering walls and
battlements of Galadon that rise to the west and block any view of what
might lie beyond.  Cultivated fields, dotted here and there with tiny
buildings and pastures that mark the locations of small farms, stretch
out to the limit of the horizon in all directions save west.
 
[Exits: east west]
They aren't here.

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dash west overhead kotu
Beyond the Outskirts of Galadon 
  Constructed of great slabs of stone, a wide road departs the protective
walls of Galadon to the west, sloping gently as it descends into the
broad river valley of Voralia's Tears to the east.  The rows and furrows of
cultivated fields are visible from this modest height, stretching out to
the limit of the horizon in all directions save west, where the towering
battlement walls of Galadon stand quiet watch.  The breadbasket of Thera,
this region provides the majority of the grain and livestock that feeds
the citizens of Galadon, Voralian City and even distant Hamsah Mu'tazz.
 
[Exits: east west]
Kotu the fire giant is here.
Khorthel the arial is here.
A cloud giant hovers here, scanning ahead for criminals.
Clad in Galadonian blue, this elite member of the guard safeguards the Eastern Road.
You try a wild overhead swing.
Your wild overhead attack *** DEMOLISHES *** Kotu!
Kotu yells 'Help! Nagqroblik is trying to axe murder me!'
Your pierce DISMEMBERS Kotu!
Kotu parries your venomous slash.
Your pierce DISMEMBERS Kotu!
Kotu parries your venomous slash.
Your pierce EVISCERATES Kotu!
You parry Kotu's electrical discharge.
Kotu's infernal power MASSACRES you!
You parry Kotu's electrical discharge.
You dodge Kotu's electrical discharge.
Kotu is covered with bleeding wounds.

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[BATTLE] Rettia: Be well
Kotu is covered with bleeding wounds.

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Kotu parries your pierce.
Your venomous slash DISMEMBERS Kotu!
Your venomous slash DISMEMBERS Kotu!
Your venomous slash nearly breaks through Kotu's blocking blow.
You parry Kotu's electrical discharge.
You parry Kotu's electrical discharge.
Kotu's electrical discharge DISMEMBERS you!
Kotu is covered with bleeding wounds.

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Kotu breaks your weapon with a mighty blow from his axe!
A burrow-warden's mithril pickaxe is now broken!
Kotu is covered with bleeding wounds.

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pincer

Your punch EVISCERATES Kotu!
Kotu parries your venomous slash.
Kotu parries your venomous slash.
You parry Kotu's electrical discharge.
You parry Kotu's infernal power.
You dodge Kotu's electrical discharge.
Kotu is covered with bleeding wounds.

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Your punch misses Kotu.
Kotu parries your venomous slash.
Your punch maims Kotu!
You parry Kotu's electrical discharge.
Kotu's infernal power MANGLES you!
You parry Kotu's electrical discharge.
You dodge Kotu's electrical discharge.
Kotu's infernal power DISMEMBERS you!
Kotu is gushing blood.

510hp 248m 471mv 12011tnl (28.51%) You must be dual-wielding two axes to perform a 
pincer.
Kotu is gushing blood.

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wield axe
You do not have that item.
Kotu is gushing blood.

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Kotu drives his axes into both sides of your body, stunning you.
Kotu's brutal attack DISMEMBERS you!
Kotu's brutal attack MANGLES you!
Kotu is gushing blood.

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***      He, the happy recipient of imperial generosity, seems to 
***      have eaten very well.  However, I remembered my friend Dorothy
***      had taught me a recipe he is sure to love. Just let me run back
***      to the village to get the special ingredients.

flee

Your punch MUTILATES Kotu!
Kotu parries your punch.
Kotu's electrical discharge EVISCERATES you!
You dodge Kotu's infernal power.
You parry Kotu's electrical discharge.
You parry Kotu's infernal power.
Kotu is gushing blood.

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Kotu parries your punch.
Kotu parries your punch.
Your venomous slash DISMEMBERS Kotu!
Kotu's electrical discharge DISMEMBERS you!
Kotu gets in one more shot as you flee.
Kotu's parting blow DISMEMBERS you!

Beyond the Outskirts of Galadon 
  Constructed of great slabs of stone, a wide road descends through
overgrown fields of tall grass in a gradual slope towards a broad river
valley to the east.  The road continues towards the towering walls and
battlements of Galadon that rise to the west and block any view of what
might lie beyond.  Cultivated fields, dotted here and there with tiny
buildings and pastures that mark the locations of small farms, stretch
out to the limit of the horizon in all directions save west.
 
[Exits: east west]
You flee from combat!

***      Withdrawing east toward the village. Notice, my dearly beloved,
***       how I ran along eastern road, yelling excitedly to make sure he
***       hears my invitation.  In fact, I slid right past the crossroads just to allow 
***       my guest the false satisfaction gained in beating me to the village 
***       entrance.  But do not fear. I will not allow him to make me out to be a bad host.

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wear shield
You stop using an unholy axe named 'Venom'.
You wear a sturdy oaken shield as a shield.

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wield venom
You wield an unholy axe named 'Venom'.
An unholy axe named 'Venom' feels like a part of you!

***         I have the chips.  Does he have any salsa?
***         I prefer the sweet and mild, because sometimes red
***         hot salsa gives a person the screaming shits.
***         I wonder which salsa Kotu has been eating? 

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dash west overhead kotu
The Gates to the Streets of Anguish 
  Great gates of iron mark the entrance to the city streets.  This is
the flank end of the ruins, where the merchants and often allies of
these looming giants enter the city streets in comfort.  Guards walk 
the ramparts and you can easily note the glares you get upon entering.
There is a lack of wood on these buildings, much of which are solid stone
that make the foundation of this stronghold.  Great spires reach into
the air toward the east, shadowing you as well as most of this narrow
street.  You note the sounds of pain that come from further along
the street.  There are also cries of hatred and anger that come from 
some of the nearby shops and alleys.  These streets were aptly named,
as anguish seems to be the only emotion in the air.
 
[Exits: north east west]
Kotu the fire giant is here.
You try a wild overhead swing.
Your wild overhead attack === OBLITERATES === Kotu!
Kotu yells 'Help! Nagqroblik is trying to axe murder me!'
Kotu is writhing in agony.

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A savage roar erupts from the belly of the ruins.
Your venomous slash MASSACRES Kotu!
Your venomous slash DISMEMBERS Kotu!
You deliver a blow of deadly force!
Your venomous slash === OBLITERATES === Kotu!
Kotu is DEAD!!
You land the killing blow against Kotu.
Kotu spills his guts all over the floor.

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The Gates to the Streets of Anguish 
  Great gates of iron mark the entrance to the city streets.  This is
the flank end of the ruins, where the merchants and often allies of
these looming giants enter the city streets in comfort.  Guards walk 
the ramparts and you can easily note the glares you get upon entering.
There is a lack of wood on these buildings, much of which are solid stone
that make the foundation of this stronghold.  Great spires reach into
the air toward the east, shadowing you as well as most of this narrow
street.  You note the sounds of pain that come from further along
the street.  There are also cries of hatred and anger that come from 
some of the nearby shops and alleys.  These streets were aptly named,
as anguish seems to be the only emotion in the air.
 
[Exits: north east west]
     The corpse of Kotu lies in a pool of its own multi-colored vomit.
     A steaming pile of Kotu's entrails is lying here.
Agos the human is here.

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The corpse of Kotu lies in a pool of its own multi-colored vomit.
The corpse of Kotu contains:
     plate leggings decorated with red enamel
     a black silk cape adorned with a blood-red spider
     a horrified avian death mask
     (Glowing) a colorful cloak covered with patches
     a pitch-black ring
     a studded ring
     red-gold dragon gauntlets
     the Bracelet of Charms
     (Glowing) the flaming crown of giants
     a polished adamantite axe named 'Chaos Bane'
     the boots of Stealth
     a supple leather robe embroidered with waves
     a black canteen
     (Glowing) an ulrician belt
     (Humming) a smooth ruby bracer engraved with a spider
     (Glowing) an emerald summoning stone
     hide armor from a yeti
     a thick hide of a woolly mammoth
     the girdle of endless space
     a pair of knife-like arm bands
     a notched axe with a wicked blade
     a flawless two-headed pickaxe named 'Earthquake'
     a hefty battle axe
     a potion of teleportation
     a silver longsword with an iron horseshoe pommel
     (Humming) the Battleaxe of Mondurian
     (Glowing) a potion of return
     a cedar canoe
     an oil of sight(intoxicate, cure blindness, poison)
     (Glowing) an axe crackling with lightning bolts
     9 gold coins
     90 silver coins
     77 copper coins

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*** Indeed, he has been eating better than I have!