*** the fight was pretty anticlimactic. loved me some Zah.

Zah tells you 'Come, face Zah'
Zah tells you 'Zah hear stories o' mighty Captain, Zah want test'
You tell Zah 'Mm.'
You tell Zah 'My battle isn't with you, Zah, despite how much you've tried to make it so in the past.'
Zah tells you 'This not War, this test'
You tell Zah 'I'll fight you in the arena, if you want.'
Zah tells you 'Nah, not real fight'
Zah tells you 'Need fear lose skull, to fight best'
You tell Zah 'Aye, that's the truth.'
You tell Zah 'But I've no interest in fighting you.'
Zah tells you 'Afraid, many fear Zah'
Zah tells you 'Zah understand'
You tell Zah 'It's not about fear, Zah.'
You tell Zah 'I doubt you'd understand it.'
Zah tells you 'It Captain not understand'
Zah tells you 'War make strong, learn from War'
Zah tells you 'When darkness come, Captain ready for it'
You tell Zah 'I don't really lack for opportunities to fight, Zah.'
You tell Zah 'The quiet times are a nice reminder of what the world could be like when our victory comes.'
You tell Zah 'I'll admit, I'm somewhat curious as to what would happen if we fought. I've wondered about it for a while.'
Zah tells you 'Yeh, come, test'
You tell Zah 'But battling you would be a pointless distraction, hm.'
Zah tells you 'Zah make easy for Captain'
Zah tells you 'Zah go Elf city, break Magi, Captain try stop Zah, if dare'
You tell Zah 'Don't do that.'
Zah tells you 'Or wha'?'
You tell Zah 'No or what, Zah.'
You tell Zah 'If it'll keep you away from them, come find me near Tir-Talath. You'll have to strike first, I want no war with you.'
You tell Zah 'The mummy, eh.'
Zah tells you 'Where?'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 863mv(78%) [wilderness ][standing][8 PM]
> where
People near you:
(PK) Zah                          Vast Plains
(PK) Undaraxyl                    Rolling Foothills
(PK) Drissa                       Rocky Plains

You tell Zah 'Right here.'
You tell Zah 'Surely that would be a better focus for you'
Zah tells you 'Zah test Elf anytime, where tha' dead wretch?'
You tell Zah 'Was in the foothills.'
You tell Zah 'Consortium'
You tell Zah 'Gone.'

*** I head back to the Fort and wait, see him in the area
*** ate some protections, but then it took him a long time
*** to get to me, so they all started fading :P

You tell Zah 'Come if you must, don't go to Darsylon.'
You tell Zah 'Just outside the Fortress, giant.'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][7 AM]
> 
Zah has arrived.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][7 AM]
> where
People near you:
(PK) Zah                          Rocky Plains
(PK) Drissa                       Rocky Plains

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][7 AM]
> l
Rocky Plains 
  Great plains stretch out all around you as a light wind blows across your face.
The wild grass that grows is quite green, although the rocky ground would make
farming difficult. To the south and east the land seems rich and you can just
make out a farm. To the west the ground slopes up and starts a slow climb
towards the distant mountains. To the north the plains look barren, and you
can find no tracks leading that way. 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
     A fresh flank of venison sits here, from a recent kill.
Zah the cloud giant is here.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][7 AM]
> gl zah
Zah, a male cloud giant, is in perfect health.

Zah is using:
<worn on finger>  a golden lion's wrath ring
<worn on finger>  (Humming) a granite ring
<worn around neck>the mantle of the cloud giants
<worn around neck>(Glowing) a colorful cloak covered with patches
<worn on body>    the hide of the Ancient Red Dragon
<worn on head>    (Red Aura) the horned helm of a warlord
<worn on face>    a tattered bandit's mask
<worn on legs>    a pair of blackened leggings
<worn on feet>    (Red Aura) red-trimmed black adamantite plate boots
<worn on arms>    a set of polished mithril armplates
<worn about body> a cloak of dyed winter wolf hide
<worn about waist>a belt of shimmering shadows
a brass dragonscale bracer
(Red Aura) a bracelet of dryad ribs
<mainhand wielded>  (Red Aura) (Iron) (Glowing) a drake-scaled flail named, 'Crimson Slumber'
<offhand wielded>   (Red Aura) (Iron) the Black Flail of Dark Whispers
          (Humming) the infinite helix

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][7 AM]
> 
Zah grunts loudly.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][7 AM]
> grimace
You grimace painfully at the thought.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][8 AM]
> 'Come, then. I won't start this.
You say 'Come, then. I won't start this.'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][8 AM]
> aff
You are affected by:
Spell: 'giant strength' modifies strength by 4 for 34 hours.
Power: 'mantle of the phoenix' for 27 hours.
Power: 'mantle of the phoenix' for 27 hours.
Power: 'mantle of the phoenix' for 27 hours.
Spell: 'aura' modifies armor class by -30 for 18 hours.
Skill: 'zeal' modifies hit roll by 3 for 8 hours.
Skill: 'zeal' modifies damage roll by 7 for 8 hours.
Spell: 'fire malison' modifies fire resistance by -33 for 3 hours.
Spell: 'shield' modifies armor class by -30 for 1 hours.
Spell: 'stone skin' modifies armor class by -40 for 1 hours.
Spell: 'reduce' modifies size by -1 for 0 hours.
Spell: 'detect invis' for -1 hours.
Power: 'eyes of flame' for -1 hours.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][8 AM]
> 
Zah says 'Yeh?'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][8 AM]
> 
Zah says 'Veil thin, Zah go Elf city, take sphere'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][8 AM]
> 
You feel yourself expand back to your normal size.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 AM]
> 
Zah says 'Unless Captain stop Zah'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 AM]
> dismiss
You wave a hand in a dismissive manner.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 AM]
> 'I've heard similar threats.
You say 'I've heard similar threats.'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 AM]
> get 'flask diminution' 'charms'
quaff 'flask diminution
A tiny charm of a flask of diminution expands to to its prior size as you unhook it from the Bracelet of Charms.
You get a flask of diminution from the Bracelet of Charms.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 AM]
> You drink water from a flask of diminution.
You do not feel thirsty.
You sway dizzily for a moment then begin shrinking rapidly!
The world seems to be getting bigger around you.
Your muscles soften up as you shrink in size!
You stave off the attempt to weaken you.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 AM]
> 
Zah grumbles loudly.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 AM]
> get golden charms
A tiny charm of a tiny glass vial, filled with a murky golden liquid expands to to its prior size as you unhook it from the Bracelet of Charms.
You get a tiny glass vial, filled with a murky golden liquid from the Bracelet of Charms.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 AM]
> quaff golden
You drink a tiny glass vial, filled with a murky golden liquid.
Your blood races, your heart pounds, and your muscles spasm with a torrent of energy!
You failed to damn yourself.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 AM]
> 
Zah says 'Drink ya magics Elf, not save ya skull'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 AM]
> 
You are hungry.
Your force shield shimmers then fades away.
Your skin feels soft again.

*** he'd hit me for ~25% before through aura/stone skin, so this was not awesome to see

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][10 AM]
> 
Zah says 'Elf ready?'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][10 AM]
> 'Maybe it won't.
You say 'Maybe it won't.'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][10 AM]
> quaff it

Zah looks at you.
You drink it.
You feel armored.
Your skin turns to stone.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][10 AM]
> shrug
You shrug.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][10 AM]
> aff
You are affected by:
Spell: 'giant strength' modifies strength by 4 for 32 hours.
Power: 'mantle of the phoenix' for 25 hours.
Power: 'mantle of the phoenix' for 25 hours.
Power: 'mantle of the phoenix' for 25 hours.
Spell: 'armor' modifies armor class by -20 for 24 hours.
Spell: 'aura' modifies armor class by -30 for 16 hours.
Spell: 'stone skin' modifies armor class by -40 for 7 hours.
Skill: 'zeal' modifies hit roll by 3 for 6 hours.
Skill: 'zeal' modifies damage roll by 7 for 6 hours.
Spell: 'accelerate' modifies armor class by -22 for 5 hours.
Spell: 'accelerate' modifies hit roll by 4 for 5 hours.
Spell: 'accelerate' modifies dexterity by 2 for 5 hours.
Spell: 'reduce' modifies size by -1 for 1 hours.
Spell: 'fire malison' modifies fire resistance by -33 for 1 hours.
Spell: 'detect invis' for -1 hours.
Power: 'eyes of flame' for -1 hours.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][10 AM]
> 
Zah says 'Good'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][10 AM]
> 
You yell 'Help!  I am being attacked by Zah!'
You parry Zah's black light.
Zah is in perfect health.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1097mv(99%) [wilderness ][fighting][10 AM]
> artery
You thrust your dagger towards Zah, attempting to sever his artery!
Zah's artery begins pumping out bright red bursts of blood!
Your deep gash MUTILATES Zah!
Zah has a few scratches.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1097mv(99%) [wilderness ][fighting][10 AM]
> 
Zah continues to bleed from his wounds.
Zah's bleeding artery wounds him.
You are hungry.
You dodge Zah's black light and close in for a concealed attack!
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Zah!
You dodge Zah's black light.
You begin to get a feel for Zah's preferred attacking movements.
Zah parries your wrath.
Your wrath EVISCERATES Zah!
Your wrath EVISCERATES Zah!
Zah parries your wrath.
Zah has some small but disgusting cuts.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1076mv(97%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> 
You spin gracefully away from Zah's entwine.
Zah has some small but disgusting cuts.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1076mv(97%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> hurl torso
Zah can no longer find the strength to wield the Black Flail of Dark Whispers.
You hurl a throwing dagger at Zah striking him square in the chest!
Your hurled dagger injures Zah.
Zah has some small but disgusting cuts.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1076mv(97%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> 
You parry Zah's black light.
You parry Zah's punch.
You parry Zah's punch.
You understand Zah's favorite defensive postures, and see his weaknesses.
Your wrath EVISCERATES Zah!
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Zah!
A voice in your mind muses 'Are you sure you wouldn't rather be killing
A dark-elf mage?  That is what they made me for, after all.'
Holy tendrils lash out at Zah from your belt!
Your lash hits Zah.
Your tendrils fail to entangle Zah!
Zah is covered with bleeding wounds.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1061mv(96%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> 
Turning aside Zah's black light, you slip a nimble strike beneath his guard!
Your wrath EVISCERATES Zah!
You stop Zah's punch just before it reaches you.
You dodge Zah's black light and close in for a concealed attack!
Your wrath maims Zah!
You dodge Zah's punch.
You parry Zah's punch.
You develop awareness of Zah's vital points, to better land harsh blows.
Your wrath EVISCERATES Zah!
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Zah!
Zah is covered with bleeding wounds.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1034mv(94%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> 
Zah's eyes become bloodshot and his face contorts into a mask of rage!
Zah is covered with bleeding wounds.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1034mv(94%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> 
You dodge Zah's black light and close in for a concealed attack!
Your wrath EVISCERATES Zah!
You parry Zah's punch.
You parry Zah's punch.
You dodge Zah's black light.
Zah parries your wrath.
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Zah!
Zah parries your wrath.
Your wrath MASSACRES Zah!
Zah is gushing blood.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1004mv(91%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> stab
You lunge at Zah and stab him with a blessed dagger named 'Heartseeker'!
Your stab *** DEMOLISHES *** Zah!
A spray of blood erupts from Zah's stab wound!
Your dagger causes intense bleeding as you twist it deeper!
Your twist MUTILATES Zah!
Zah is writhing in agony.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1004mv(91%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> 
Zah tries to entwine you with a drake-scaled flail named, 'Crimson Slumber' but he misses you.
Zah is writhing in agony.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1004mv(91%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> 
You parry Zah's black light.
Zah delivers a blow of deadly force!
Zah's punch === OBLITERATES === you!
You dodge Zah's black light and close in for a concealed attack!
Your wrath MASSACRES Zah!
The translucent form of a massive arctic bear suddenly appears before Zah, then slowly merges into him with a ghostly roar!
Zah seethes with anger, and a low growl escapes his lips.
You now have a keen eye for Zah's movements, and can predict where he will go.
Zah parries your wrath.
Zah parries your wrath.
Zah dodges your wrath.
Holy tendrils lash out at Zah from your belt!
Your lash hits Zah.
Your tendrils fail to entangle Zah!
Zah is writhing in agony.

787hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 980mv(89%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> 
You parry Zah's black light.
You dodge Zah's black light.
You sense when Zah will strike almost before he does, and time your own perfectly.
Zah throws himself away from your wrath.
Your wrath MASSACRES Zah!
Zah is convulsing on the ground.

787hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 965mv(87%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> stab

Zah yells 'More skulls for the Throne of Bone!!!'
Zah appears more confident as he shouts 'More skulls for the Throne of Bone!!!'

You lunge at Zah and stab him with a blessed dagger named 'Heartseeker'!
Your stab *** DEMOLISHES *** Zah!
You twist your dagger further into Zah's shoulder wound!
Your twist DISMEMBERS Zah!
Zah is convulsing on the ground.

787hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 965mv(87%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> 
Zah gets a wild look in his eyes.
Zah is writhing in agony.

787hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 965mv(87%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> 
Zah's black light misses you.
You parry Zah's black light.
You continue to observe Zah, and revel in how you may predict his every maneuver.
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Zah!
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Zah!
Zah is convulsing on the ground.

787hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 950mv(86%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> 
You dodge Zah's black light.
You dodge Zah's black light.
Zah's black light MANGLES you!
The hide of the Ancient Red Dragon protects Zah from your wrath.
Zah dodges your wrath.
Your wrath MUTILATES Zah!
Zah parries your wrath.
Your pendant fills you with its warmth.
The power of your protections interfere with a wooden hummingbird pendant's healing.
You feel better!
Zah is convulsing on the ground.

754hp(78%) 830mp(100%) 920mv(83%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> 
Zah stops using a drake-scaled flail named, 'Crimson Slumber'.
Zah is convulsing on the ground.

754hp(78%) 830mp(100%) 920mv(83%) [wilderness ][fighting][11 AM]
> artery

Weaving through the Flow of Shadows, you avoid Zah's pummel.
Completing the Flow of Shadows, you come back at Zah with an attack of your own!
Your wrath EVISCERATES Zah!
Zah is DEAD!!
You land the killing blow against Zah.
Zah spills his guts all over the floor.
But you aren't fighting anyone!

754hp(78%) 830mp(100%) 920mv(83%) [wilderness ][standing][11 AM]
> look in corpse
The burnt corpse of Zah contains:
     a tattered bandit's mask
     (Red Aura) a bracelet of dryad ribs
     (Red Aura) the horned helm of a warlord
     the hide of the Ancient Red Dragon
     (Humming) a granite ring
     a set of polished mithril armplates
     a cloak of dyed winter wolf hide
     a belt of shimmering shadows
     a brass dragonscale bracer
     (Glowing) a colorful cloak covered with patches
     the mantle of the cloud giants
     a golden lion's wrath ring
     (Glowing) a shield of reflective white dragonscales
     (Red Aura) red-trimmed black adamantite plate boots
     a makeshift wooden trunk
     plate leggings decorated with red enamel
( 2) (Red Aura) (Glowing) (Humming) a flail of Pestilence
( 2) (Red Aura) (Iron) (Glowing) a drake-scaled flail named, 'Crimson Slumber'
     (Glowing) a glittering flail of golden spikes
     a knotted leather whip
     (Humming) an alluring whip of braided vines
     (Glowing) a massive spiked mithril hammer
     (Red Aura) (Humming) a shield of blackest pitch
     a pair of blackened leggings
( 3) some seaweed
     a water jug
     (Red Aura) (Iron) the Black Flail of Dark Whispers
     21 gold coins
     333 silver coins
     317 copper coins

754hp(78%) 830mp(100%) 920mv(83%) [wilderness ][standing][11 AM]
> get all.coins corpse
You get 21 gold coins from the burnt corpse of Zah.
You get 333 silver coins from the burnt corpse of Zah.
You get 317 copper coins from the burnt corpse of Zah.

754hp(78%) 830mp(100%) 920mv(83%) [wilderness ][standing][11 AM]
> 
You are hungry.
You are starving!
You feel yourself expand back to your normal size.
Your fear of fire subsides.
Your hunger hits you.

747hp(77%) 817mp(98%) 924mv(84%) [wilderness ][standing][12 PM]
> get 'leg' 'charms'
eat 'leg'
You see nothing like that in the charms.

747hp(77%) 817mp(98%) 924mv(84%) [wilderness ][standing][12 PM]
> You do not have that item.

747hp(77%) 817mp(98%) 924mv(84%) [wilderness ][standing][12 PM]
> 
Zah tells you 'Yeh, good'

747hp(77%) 817mp(98%) 924mv(84%) [wilderness ][standing][12 PM]
> 
Suddenly, the burnt corpse of Zah opens its eyes and looks around.

747hp(77%) 817mp(98%) 924mv(84%) [wilderness ][standing][12 PM]
> 
You are hungry.
You are starving!
Your hunger hits you.

738hp(76%) 804mp(96%) 911mv(82%) [wilderness ][standing][1 PM]
> t zah Hurry back, the mummy saw your death.
You tell Zah 'Hurry back, the mummy saw your death.'

738hp(76%) 804mp(96%) 911mv(82%) [wilderness ][standing][1 PM]
> t zah As much of a waste that was, I'd not like to see you suffer whatever it has in mind.
You tell Zah 'As much of a waste that was, I'd not like to see you suffer whatever it has in mind.'

738hp(76%) 804mp(96%) 911mv(82%) [wilderness ][standing][1 PM]
> l
Rocky Plains 
  Great plains stretch out all around you as a light wind blows across your face.
The wild grass that grows is quite green, although the rocky ground would make
farming difficult. To the south and east the land seems rich and you can just
make out a farm. To the west the ground slopes up and starts a slow climb
towards the distant mountains. To the north the plains look barren, and you
can find no tracks leading that way. 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
     The seared corpse of Zah is here, the face frozen in awe and terror.
     A steaming pile of Zah's entrails is lying here.
     A small pool of fresh blood congeals near the base of a jagged rock.
     A fresh flank of venison sits here, from a recent kill.

738hp(76%) 804mp(96%) 911mv(82%) [wilderness ][standing][1 PM]
> get venison
You get a venison flank.

738hp(76%) 804mp(96%) 911mv(82%) [wilderness ][standing][1 PM]
> eat venison
You finish eating a venison flank.
You no longer feel hungry.

738hp(76%) 804mp(96%) 911mv(82%) [wilderness ][standing][1 PM]
> 
Zah tells you 'Was test'

738hp(76%) 804mp(96%) 911mv(82%) [wilderness ][standing][1 PM]
> recu
You slow your breathing, relax your limbs, and find a moment of calm.

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> 
[FORTRESS] Ikoshu: Zah strike you?

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> 
Zah has arrived.

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> 
Zah gets a tattered bandit's mask from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a bracelet of dryad ribs from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets the horned helm of a warlord from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets the hide of the Ancient Red Dragon from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a granite ring from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a set of polished mithril armplates from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a cloak of dyed winter wolf hide from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a belt of shimmering shadows from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a brass dragonscale bracer from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a colorful cloak covered with patches from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets the mantle of the cloud giants from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a golden lion's wrath ring from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a shield of reflective white dragonscales from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets red-trimmed black adamantite plate boots from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a makeshift wooden trunk from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets plate leggings decorated with red enamel from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a flail of Pestilence from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a drake-scaled flail named, 'Crimson Slumber' from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a flail of Pestilence from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a glittering flail of golden spikes from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a drake-scaled flail named, 'Crimson Slumber' from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a knotted leather whip from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets an alluring whip of braided vines from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a massive spiked mithril hammer from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a shield of blackest pitch from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a pair of blackened leggings from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets some seaweed from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets some seaweed from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets a water jug from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets some seaweed from the burnt corpse of Zah.
Zah gets the Black Flail of Dark Whispers from the burnt corpse of Zah.

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> cb It was me or a rampage in Darsylon, aye.
[FORTRESS] Drissa: It was me or a rampage in Darsylon, aye.

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> 
Zah grunts loudly.

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> emote shakes her head.
Drissa shakes her head.

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> 'A waste.
You say 'A waste.'

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> 
Zah shakes his head.

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> 
[FORTRESS] Ikoshu: Well I'm glad you saved those elves.

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> 
Zah says 'Captain need learn'

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> cb Only for now.
[FORTRESS] Drissa: Only for now.

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> 
Zah says 'Tha' greatness o' destruction'

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> grimace
You grimace painfully at the thought.

779hp(80%) 830mp(100%) 1003mv(91%) [wilderness ][standing][2 PM]
> 
The sky is getting cloudy.

784hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 1021mv(92%) [wilderness ][standing][3 PM]
> 'There's only one thing I care about destroying, Zah.
You say 'There's only one thing I care about destroying, Zah.'

784hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 1021mv(92%) [wilderness ][standing][3 PM]
> Zah says 'Zah grow weak, not long for Thera'

784hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 1021mv(92%) [wilderness ][standing][3 PM]
> 
Zah says 'Zah not go out in bed'

784hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 1021mv(92%) [wilderness ][standing][3 PM]
> 
The guts of Zah decomposes.

784hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 1021mv(92%) [wilderness ][standing][3 PM]
> 
It starts to rain.
Your heart stops racing at such an unhealthy pace.

790hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 1039mv(94%) [wilderness ][standing][4 PM]
> 
Zah says 'Zah test self, destroy, be destroyed'

790hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 1039mv(94%) [wilderness ][standing][4 PM]
> 
Zah says 'Tha' be good death'

790hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 1039mv(94%) [wilderness ][standing][4 PM]
> 
Doryur tells you 'Greetings.'

790hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 1039mv(94%) [wilderness ][standing][4 PM]
> 
A pool of blood crumbles into dust.

790hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 1039mv(94%) [wilderness ][standing][4 PM]
> 'Spend that time you have left in pursuit of the mummy, then.
You say 'Spend that time you have left in pursuit of the mummy, then.'

790hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 1039mv(94%) [wilderness ][standing][4 PM]
> Doryur tells you 'Did Zah attack you by himself?'

790hp(81%) 830mp(100%) 1039mv(94%) [wilderness ][standing][4 PM]
> 
Your sense of calm dissipates.
You feel your holy zeal fade.

814hp(84%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> t doryur He did.
You tell Doryur 'He did.'

814hp(84%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> zeal
You feel the light burn strongly inside of you.

814hp(84%) 800mp(96%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> 
Doryur tells you 'What did he say? What for?'

814hp(84%) 800mp(96%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> t doryur He made it a choice between accepting battle with him and letting him rampage through Darsylon. That choice was easy.
You tell Doryur 'He made it a choice between accepting battle with him and letting him rampage through Darsylon. That choice was easy.'

814hp(84%) 800mp(96%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> t doryur A test, he called it.
You tell Doryur 'A test, he called it.'

814hp(84%) 800mp(96%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> 
Zah shrugs indifferently.

814hp(84%) 800mp(96%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> sigh
You sigh.

814hp(84%) 800mp(96%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][5 PM]
> 
Your skin feels soft again.

834hp(86%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][6 PM]
> 
Zah says 'Elf honor fight, Zah honor Elf'

834hp(86%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][6 PM]
> 
Zah says 'Zah not go Captain city'

834hp(86%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][6 PM]
> 
Doryur tells you 'Hrmph, attacked Ischer also earlier.'

834hp(86%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][6 PM]
> emote cracks a grin.
Drissa cracks a grin.

834hp(86%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][6 PM]
> 'Aye, well.
You say 'Aye, well.'

834hp(86%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][6 PM]
> 'I appreciate that, Zah.
You say 'I appreciate that, Zah.'

855hp(88%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][7 PM]
> 'Those folk have been kind to me.
You say 'Those folk have been kind to me.'

855hp(88%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][7 PM]
> Doryur tells you 'Well anyway, thank you. I'll speak with the Commander about it.'

855hp(88%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][7 PM]
> 'Picked me up when no other would. We all need someone else to lean on sometimes, eh?
You say 'Picked me up when no other would. We all need someone else to lean on sometimes, eh?'

855hp(88%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][7 PM]
> 
Zah shrugs indifferently.

884hp(91%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][8 PM]
> 
Zah says 'Zah have Village'

913hp(94%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 PM]
> 'Aye.
You say 'Aye.'

913hp(94%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 PM]
> sigh
You sigh.

913hp(94%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 PM]
> 'Well, I've things to go do.
You say 'Well, I've things to go do.'

913hp(94%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 PM]
> 
Zah grunts a farewell.

913hp(94%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [wilderness ][standing][9 PM]
> 
Zah leaves south.

*** a while later, presumably after Doryur/Ifriq started saying they were going to get rid of Zah for this
*** which seems like BS to me, clearly an arranged fight is different than hunting down a non-mage,
*** I used to set up fights like this when I had Lea.  and anyways, I drank some potions right in front of
*** him. 

Jormyr tells you 'We will have words.'
You tell Jormyr 'Words, Lord of Strife?'
You tell Jormyr 'There's no denying your power, but I find it hard to believe we have much to talk about.'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 699mv(63%) [water][standing][2 AM]
> where
People near you:
(PK) Drissa                       The Open Sea

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 699mv(63%) [water][standing][2 AM]
> 
Snow and ice blow past in a fierce squall of wind before coalescing into the form of Jormyr.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 699mv(63%) [water][standing][2 AM]
> l
The Open Sea 
  The smell of the salt air fills your nose, and the sight of unending 
azure water fills your vision.  The sky reaches to every horizon meeting 
the sea.  There is little else of interest, just the water and the sky, 
the sky and the water.  Water and sky, sky and water. Far to the east 
you think you see land!
 
[Exits: north east south west down]
(Red Aura) Wrapped in a cloud of lightning and ash, the frozen visage of Jormyr glares at those beneath him.
A white and black seagull glides on the wind of the sea.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 765mv(69%) [water][standing][3 AM]
> 
Jormyr says to you 'An incident, that you would have explicit knowledge of.'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 765mv(69%) [water][standing][3 AM]
> 
Your sense of calm dissipates.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 831mv(75%) [water][standing][4 AM]
> crack
You crack your neck.  Ahhhhhh, that feels good.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 831mv(75%) [water][standing][4 AM]
> 
Jormyr says 'I am told you have had conflict with Zah recently.'

965hp(100%) 820mp(98%) 903mv(82%) [water][standing][4 AM]
> 'Aye, that's one way to put it.
You say 'Aye, that's one way to put it.'

965hp(100%) 678mp(81%) 969mv(88%) [water][standing][5 AM]
> 'He wanted to fight. A test, he called it.
You say 'He wanted to fight. A test, he called it.'

965hp(100%) 709mp(85%) 1035mv(94%) [water][standing][6 AM]
> 'And threatened to rampage through Darsylon if I did not face him..
You say 'And threatened to rampage through Darsylon if I did not face him..'

965hp(100%) 709mp(85%) 1035mv(94%) [water][standing][6 AM]
> shrug
You shrug.

965hp(100%) 709mp(85%) 1035mv(94%) [water][standing][6 AM]
> 'At the end of the day, it was an easy decision for me to make. He struck the first blow, and I the last.
You say 'At the end of the day, it was an easy decision for me to make. He struck the first blow, and I the last.'

965hp(100%) 780mp(93%) 1100mv(100%) [water][standing][8 AM]
> 
Jormyr says 'I have had two stories of this matter.  One as you said.'

965hp(100%) 780mp(93%) 1100mv(100%) [water][standing][8 AM]
> 
Jormyr says 'Another of doing so because of use of magic.'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [water][standing][10 AM]
> 'I drank some potions when it became clear there was no escaping the fight.
You say 'I drank some potions when it became clear there was no escaping the fight.'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [water][standing][10 AM]
> wry
You flash everyone a wry little smile.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [water][standing][10 AM]
> 
Jormyr smirks.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [water][standing][10 AM]
> 'But if he told you that's why we fought, well, that's not the Zah I've known these past centuries.
You say 'But if he told you that's why we fought, well, that's not the Zah I've known these past centuries.'

965hp(100%) 825mp(99%) 1100mv(100%) [water][standing][12 PM]
> 
Jormyr says 'I have not spoken to Zah, else as you say - I would not have to speak to you.'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [water][standing][1 PM]
> 'He made it sound like he's not long for this world.
You say 'He made it sound like he's not long for this world.'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [water][standing][1 PM]
> 
Jormyr says 'Though it does explain how such a scrawny elf bested him.'

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [water][standing][1 PM]
> emote throws back her head and laughs.
Drissa throws back her head and laughs.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [water][standing][2 PM]
> 
You feel a divine presence guide you to new found experiences!
You are focusing your skill learning on vital area.
You have learned 2% of your vital area ability.

965hp(100%) 830mp(100%) 1100mv(100%) [water][standing][2 PM]
> 
A blast of arctic air forces you to shield your eyes, and when it passes Jormyr is gone.

*** this next bit from the following day

You tell Zah 'I met your Lord of Strife. Hm.'
Zah tells you 'Zah pity Captain'
You tell Zah 'It was not so bad.'
Zah tells you 'Captain lucky then'
You tell Zah 'Aye, perhaps.'
You tell Zah 'I've been lucky most of my life.'
Zah tells you 'Zah need thank Captain'
You tell Zah 'Is that right?'
Zah tells you 'Zah not think fight create such conflict an' destruction'
Zah tells you 'Fight Zah never forget'
You tell Zah 'Mm.'
Zah tells you 'Wha' Fury o' Winter say?'You tell Zah 'Asked about just that.'
You tell Zah 'Seems the Drillmaster and Commander aren't fond of you.'
Zah tells you 'Captain mean Commander'
Zah tells you 'Drillmaster fond o' no one'
You tell someone 'Heh. Aye, we've had our differences he and I.'
You tell Zah 'Not unlike yourself, for a time there, while you had command.'
Zah tells you 'Zah find differences with many'
You tell Zah 'What I'll say for you, at least, is that you've never tried to make it seem otherwise.'
You tell Zah 'There's something to be said for that, hm.'
Zah tells you 'Zah want fight, Zah know Captain want too'
Zah tells you 'Zah make happen'
You tell Zah 'Aye, well, you're wrong about that.'
Zah tells you 'Nah, Captain tell Zah you often wonder'
You tell Zah 'Wondering and wanting are very different, Zah.'
Zah tells you 'Nah, Captain just not admit it'
Zah tells you 'Deep desire, Zah know'
You tell Zah 'You're not the first to claim to know my deepest desires better than I do'
You tell Zah 'Although it's perhaps the most disappointing, coming from you.'
Zah tells you 'Zah not care'
Zah tells you 'Zah not regret'
Zah tells you 'One puny fight, look at all tha' come o' it'
Zah tells you 'War make us great'