*** unprepped and slowly starving to death, sort of randomly ran across him coming out of
*** poking around the mines of zakiim

871hp(90%) 660mp(79%) 862mv(78%) [wilderness ][standing][3 PM]
> where
People near you:
(PK) Drissa                       Below a Large Shaft

871hp(90%) 660mp(79%) 862mv(78%) [wilderness ][standing][3 PM]
> 
You are hungry.
You are starving!
Your hunger injures you.

858hp(88%) 647mp(77%) 849mv(77%) [wilderness ][standing][4 PM]
> 
Someone lowers a wicked lochaber axe and charges you!
Vachusum steps out from his cover.
Vachusum's charge *** DEVASTATES *** you!
You yell 'Help! Vachusum is charging me!'
Vachusum is in perfect health.

683hp(70%) 647mp(77%) 849mv(77%) [wilderness ][fighting][4 PM]
> 'I'll have to start carrying those roots, hm.
You say 'I'll have to start carrying those roots, hm.'
Vachusum is in perfect health.

683hp(70%) 647mp(77%) 849mv(77%) [wilderness ][fighting][4 PM]
> 
You begin to get a feel for Vachusum's preferred attacking movements.
Vachusum keeps you at bay with his polearm.
Vachusum parries your punch.
Vachusum keeps you at bay with his polearm.
Vachusum parries your pierce.
You dodge Vachusum's cleave and close in for a concealed attack!
Your pierce MUTILATES Vachusum!
Vachusum's cleave MANGLES you!
Vachusum has a few scratches.

589hp(61%) 647mp(77%) 849mv(77%) [wilderness ][fighting][4 PM]
> artery
You thrust your dagger towards Vachusum, attempting to sever his artery!
A spray of blood erupts from Vachusum's wound!
Brilliant silvery flame erupts along the blade of the Stiletto, 'Pierce the Darkness' as you drive it deeply into Vachusum!
Vachusum's ring flares with a bright red light!
Your flaming bite devastates Vachusum!
Your deep gash EVISCERATES Vachusum!
Vachusum has some small but disgusting cuts.

589hp(61%) 647mp(77%) 849mv(77%) [wilderness ][fighting][4 PM]
> 
You understand Vachusum's favorite defensive postures, and see his weaknesses.
Vachusum parries your pierce.
Vachusum keeps you at bay with his polearm.
Vachusum dodges your pierce.
You dodge Vachusum's cleave.
You dodge Vachusum's cleave.
Vachusum has some small but disgusting cuts.

589hp(61%) 647mp(77%) 849mv(77%) [wilderness ][fighting][4 PM]
> hurl torso
You hurl a throwing dagger at Vachusum striking him square in the chest!
A spray of blood erupts from Vachusum's wound!
Your hurled dagger injures Vachusum.
Vachusum has some small but disgusting cuts.

589hp(61%) 647mp(77%) 849mv(77%) [wilderness ][fighting][4 PM]
> 
Vachusum tears your flesh with a wide, slicing blow from a wicked lochaber axe!
A spray of blood erupts from your wound!
Vachusum's slice MANGLES you!
Vachusum has some small but disgusting cuts.

495hp(51%) 647mp(77%) 849mv(77%) [wilderness ][fighting][4 PM]
> 
Vachusum parries your pierce.
Vachusum keeps you at bay with his polearm.
Vachusum keeps you at bay with his polearm.
Vachusum keeps you at bay with his polearm.
You dodge Vachusum's cleave.
You dodge Vachusum's cleave.
Vachusum has some small but disgusting cuts.

495hp(51%) 647mp(77%) 849mv(77%) [wilderness ][fighting][4 PM]
> 
Vachusum keeps you at bay with his polearm.
Vachusum keeps you at bay with his polearm.
Vachusum knocks your pierce aside before it gets near him.
Holy tendrils lash out at Vachusum from your belt!
Your lash mauls Vachusum.
Your tendrils fail to entangle Vachusum!
You dodge Vachusum's cleave and close in for a concealed attack!
Your pierce EVISCERATES Vachusum!
You dodge Vachusum's cleave.
Vachusum has some small but disgusting cuts.

495hp(51%) 647mp(77%) 849mv(77%) [wilderness ][fighting][4 PM]
> stab

You are hungry.
You are starving!
Your sense of calm dissipates.
You continue to bleed from your wounds.
Your bleeding artery DISMEMBERS you!
Your hunger injures you.
Vachusum continues to bleed from his wounds.
Vachusum's bleeding EVISCERATES him!
Vachusum is covered with bleeding wounds.

419hp(43%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> You lunge at Vachusum and stab him with the Stiletto, 'Pierce the Darkness'!
Your stab MANGLES Vachusum!
Vachusum's struggling prevents you from twisting your dagger any deeper.
Vachusum is covered with bleeding wounds.

419hp(43%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> 
Vachusum stops using a wicked lochaber axe.
Vachusum wields a longspear with a wicked, black blade.
Vachusum is covered with bleeding wounds.

419hp(43%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> 
Weaving through the Flow of Shadows, you avoid Vachusum's impale.
Vachusum is covered with bleeding wounds.

419hp(43%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> 
You develop awareness of Vachusum's vital points, to better land harsh blows.
Vachusum dodges your pierce.
Quickly spinning his spear, Vachusum pushes your punch back.
Vachusum deflects your punch with his defensive spin.
You dodge Vachusum's black light.
You dodge Vachusum's black light and close in for a concealed attack!
Brilliant silvery flame erupts along the blade of the Stiletto, 'Pierce the Darkness' as you drive it deeply into Vachusum!
Vachusum's ring flares with a bright red light!
Your flaming bite maims Vachusum!
Your pierce DISMEMBERS Vachusum!
Vachusum is covered with bleeding wounds.

419hp(43%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> 
You now have a keen eye for Vachusum's movements, and can predict where he will go.
Vachusum deflects your pierce with his defensive spin.
Vachusum deflects your pierce with his defensive spin.
You parry Vachusum's black light.
Weaving through the Flow of Shadows, you avoid Vachusum's attack.
Completing the Flow of Shadows, you come back at Vachusum with an attack of your own!
Your pierce MASSACRES Vachusum!
Vachusum is gushing blood.

419hp(43%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> stab
Your failed attempt to stab Vachusum leaves you defenseless.
Vachusum's black light MASSACRES you!
Vachusum is gushing blood.

346hp(35%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> 
Vachusum deflects your pierce with his defensive spin.
Vachusum deflects your punch with his defensive spin.
Vachusum deflects your pierce with his defensive spin.
Vachusum's black light nearly strikes you before you turn it away.
Vachusum is gushing blood.

346hp(35%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> 
You anticipate Vachusum turning to flee, and quickly move to block his escape!
Vachusum is gushing blood.

346hp(35%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> 
You sense when Vachusum will strike almost before he does, and time your own perfectly.
Brilliant silvery flame erupts along the blade of the Stiletto, 'Pierce the Darkness' as you drive it deeply into Vachusum!
Vachusum's ring flares with a bright red light!
Your flaming bite MUTILATES Vachusum!
Your pierce MASSACRES Vachusum!
Vachusum deflects your punch with his defensive spin.
Vachusum deflects your pierce with his defensive spin.
You parry Vachusum's black light.
Vachusum is gushing blood.

346hp(35%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> stab
You lunge at Vachusum and stab him with the Stiletto, 'Pierce the Darkness'!
Your stab *** DEVASTATES *** Vachusum!
You anticipate Vachusum turning to flee, and quickly move to block his escape!
A spray of blood erupts from Vachusum's stab wound!
You twist your dagger further into Vachusum's stomach wound!
Your twist EVISCERATES Vachusum!
Vachusum is writhing in agony.

346hp(35%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> 
Vachusum deflects your pierce with his defensive spin.
Vachusum deflects your punch with his defensive spin.
Vachusum deflects your pierce with his defensive spin.
Vachusum deflects your pierce with his defensive spin.
Vachusum's black light DISMEMBERS you!
You dodge Vachusum's black light.
Vachusum is writhing in agony.

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> 
You anticipate Vachusum turning to flee, and quickly move to block his escape!
Vachusum is writhing in agony.

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> 
Vachusum deflects your pierce with his defensive spin.
Vachusum deflects your punch with his defensive spin.
Vachusum dodges your pierce.
Weaving through the Flow of Shadows, you avoid Vachusum's attack.
Completing the Flow of Shadows, you come back at Vachusum with an attack of your own!
Your pierce MASSACRES Vachusum!
Vachusum is convulsing on the ground.

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][fighting][5 PM]
> artery
You thrust your dagger towards Vachusum, attempting to sever his artery!
Vachusum's artery begins pumping out bright red bursts of blood!
Your deep gash EVISCERATES Vachusum!
You get in one more shot on Vachusum as he flees.
Your parting blow EVISCERATES Vachusum!
You continue to observe Vachusum, and revel in how you may predict his every maneuver.
Vachusum has fled!
Vachusum leaves up.

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 836mv(76%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> u
artery vachu
A Vertical Shaft 
  A thin circular vertical shaft carved straight up and down connects the
lower level of the complex to the upper levels.  The walls of the shaft
have been smoothed out so there are absolutely no hand or footholds.  The
only way to move between the floors is flight.
 
[Exits: up down]

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 832mv(75%) [civilized][standing][5 PM]
> They aren't here.

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 832mv(75%) [civilized][standing][5 PM]
> u
A T-Crossing in the Passage 
  A wide passage branches off to the north, south and west.  The dark gray
walls of the passage are carved much more like a hallway than the rounded
passages you have found below.  A large hole has been carved into the
floor.  A smooth vertical shaft leads to the lower levels of the complex.
 
[Exits: north south west down]

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 828mv(75%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> artery vachu
where
They aren't here.

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 828mv(75%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> People near you:
(PK) Drissa                       A T-Crossing in the Passage

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 828mv(75%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> 
The thorns of Stigmata's briars pulse with blessed light, absorbing your life blood and thriving.

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 828mv(75%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> whois vachu
[49 Human War] (PK) Vachusum the Disciple of Ancient Ways

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 828mv(75%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> whois vachu
[49 Human War] (PK) Vachusum the Disciple of Ancient Ways

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 828mv(75%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> d
A Vertical Shaft 
  A thin circular vertical shaft carved straight up and down connects the
lower level of the complex to the upper levels.  The walls of the shaft
have been smoothed out so there are absolutely no hand or footholds.  The
only way to move between the floors is flight.
 
[Exits: up down]

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 824mv(74%) [civilized][standing][5 PM]
> where
People near you:
(PK) Drissa                       A Vertical Shaft

281hp(29%) 634mp(76%) 824mv(74%) [civilized][standing][5 PM]
> recu
You slow your breathing, relax your limbs, and find a moment of calm.

317hp(32%) 624mp(75%) 896mv(81%) [civilized][standing][5 PM]
> d
Below a Large Shaft 
  The passage takes a sharp turn here continuing on to the north and east.
The smooth dark walls are like the rest you have seen this far into the
mountain. A cool breeze can be felt coming from the north.  Above you a
large shaft leads towards the upper levels of the complex.
 
[Exits: north east up]
( 3) (Red Aura) Fresh blood has been spattered on the rocky walls and floor.
     Fresh blood has been spattered on the rocky walls and floor.

317hp(32%) 624mp(75%) 892mv(81%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> whois vachu
[49 Human War] (PK) Vachusum the Disciple of Ancient Ways

317hp(32%) 624mp(75%) 892mv(81%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> whois vachu
[49 Human War] (PK) Vachusum the Disciple of Ancient Ways

317hp(32%) 624mp(75%) 892mv(81%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> who
[   Human IMM] [None] Morius the Blind, Pontificate of Vices
[42 Human Shf] Quelldin the Changeling Adept
[50 Human Shf] (PK) Watiaka the Grand Mistress of Shapeshifting
[51 Gnome War] (PK) (WANTED) Doryur the Legend of the Battlefield, Drillmaster of Battle
[47 Gnome Shf] Hunampi the Master of Changelings
[41 Human Nec] Orgoleth the Occultist
[35 Svirf Con] Glitzke the Adept of the Outer Planes
[17 Felar Asn] Nyori the Ude, Village Applicant
*51  Elf  War* (PK) [FORTRESS] [MARAN] Drissa Draliza the Unrelenting Soldier of the Light, Captain of the Brigade
[34 Svirf War] Zorumef the Warrior of the Shield
[14 H-Drw Shf] Jielah the Magician
[45 Human Asn] Cestivus the Menkyo, Imperial Shadow
[43 H-Drw War] Xandre the Seeker of the Macalla, Imperial Blade
[43  Elf  Shf] (PK) Mariellani the Elder Sorceress of Transformation
[49 Human War] (PK) Vachusum the Disciple of Ancient Ways
[42 H-Elf Inv] [FORTRESS] [SQUIRE] Taranis the Master of Wind
[38 D-Elf Hea] Zhalaboz the Rebuker of Despondence, Imperial Acolyte
[ 4 Frost War] Aakkest the Recruit

Players found: 18

317hp(32%) 624mp(75%) 892mv(81%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> 
You are hungry.
You are starving!
Flickering one last time your mantle dissolves back into fire and light.
You continue to bleed from your wounds.
Your bleeding artery MUTILATES you!
Your hunger injures you.

265hp(27%) 611mp(73%) 879mv(79%) [wilderness ][standing][6 PM]
> whois vachu
[49 Human War] Vachusum the Disciple of Ancient Ways