*** Following just minutes after part 1

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The Gates of the Palace 
 
[Exits: north south]
Nyori is here, fighting the Imperial Vanquisher.
Thirisg is here, fighting the Imperial Vanquisher.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'
Nyori's claw MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Nyori's claw DISMEMBERS the Imperial Vanquisher!
The razor sharp blades attached to Nyori's gloves slice at the Imperial Vanquisher!
Nyori's claw *** DEMOLISHES *** the Imperial Vanquisher!
Thirisg's pierce misses the Imperial Vanquisher.
Thirisg's pierce MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Thirisg's poisonous stab MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Thirisg's pierce MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Thirisg's pierce MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!

You swing a ghostly dagger in a sweeping blow to Thirisg's hamstring!
Your hamstring slice devastates Thirisg!
Thirisg has a few scratches.

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Nyori delivers a blow of deadly force!
Nyori's claw >>> ANNIHILATES <<< the Imperial Vanquisher!
Nyori's claw MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Nyori's claw MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Thirisg dodges your burst of energy.
Thirisg dodges your burst of energy and closes in for a concealed attack!
Thirisg's pierce MASSACRES you!
Thirisg parries your burst of energy.
A ghostly dagger turns insubstantial, slips through Thirisg's defenses, and strikes a powerful blow!
Your critical hit MASSACRES Thirisg!
Thirisg's pierce MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Thirisg's poisonous stab MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Thirisg's poisonous stab DISMEMBERS the Imperial Vanquisher!
Thirisg has some small but disgusting cuts.

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Thirisg has fled!
The Imperial Vanquisher moves to block Thirisg's path.
Thirisg has some small but disgusting cuts.

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Thirisg has fled!
Thirisg leaves south.

<862/987hp 653m 693mv 7 AM> 
Thirisg has arrived.

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You assess Thirisg's hamstring, and devise a plan to avoid it.
You yell 'Help! Thirisg just attacked me!'
Nyori's claw MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Nyori's claw MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
You understand Thirisg's favorite defensive postures, and see his weaknesses.
Thirisg dodges your burst of energy.
Thirisg dodges your burst of energy and closes in for a concealed attack!
Thirisg's pierce DISMEMBERS you!
Thirisg dodges your burst of energy.
Seizing upon a flaw in Thirisg's tactics, you kick dirt toward his eyes!
Thirisg is blinded by the dirt in his eyes!
Your kicked dirt scratches Thirisg.
You dodge Thirisg's pierce and close in for a concealed attack!
Your burst of energy MUTILATES Thirisg!
You dodge Thirisg's poisonous stab.
You parry Thirisg's pierce.
You parry Thirisg's poisonous stab.
Thirisg has some small but disgusting cuts.

Thirisg gets in one more shot as you flee.
Thirisg's parting blow DISMEMBERS you!
A Hallway 
 
[Exits: north south]
You flee from combat!

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The End of the Hallway 
 
[Exits: east south west up]

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[EMPIRE] the Imperial Vanquisher: Alas, my life has come to an end...

The Chamber of the Council of Four 
 
[Exits: north east south west up down]

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The Imperial Throne Room 
 
[Exits: down]
     The Throne of the Emperor rests here in the center of the room.
(Ghost) Creyssoh is sleeping here.
The Imperial Blademaster stands here defending the Imperial Throne.
The Imperial Warlock stands here defending the Imperial Throne.
The Imperial Assassin stands here defending the Imperial Throne.
(White Aura) The Imperial Prelate stands here defending the Imperial Throne.
(White Aura) The Imperial Inquisitor keeps a watchful eye on the Empire.

<732/987hp 653m 689mv 7 AM> recu
You slow your breathing, relax your limbs, and find a moment of calm.

<768/987hp 643m 761mv 7 AM> heal critical
You pay The Imperial Inquisitor 600 copper coins.
The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
You feel better!

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The power of the Imperial Codex fades away.

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The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.

<821/987hp 653m 821mv 8 AM> cal 'blade o' strength
Your muscles bulge with unholy strength as you focus the Blade of the Codex!

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The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at Creyssoh.

<821/987hp 613m 821mv 8 AM> heal critical
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#VARIABLE {target}={thiri}
You pay The Imperial Inquisitor 600 copper coins.
The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
You feel better!

<855/987hp 613m 821mv 8 AM> whe
People near you:
  Creyssoh                     The Imperial Throne Room
(PK) Gaelilga                     The Gates of the Palace
(PK) Zaric                        The Imperial Throne Room

<855/987hp 613m 821mv 8 AM> heal critical
You pay The Imperial Inquisitor 600 copper coins.
The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
You feel better!

<892/987hp 613m 821mv 8 AM> targ gael

The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at the Imperial Warlock.

<892/987hp 613m 821mv 8 AM> af prot
You are affected by:
Spell: 'protection from good' for 7 hours.

<892/987hp 613m 821mv 8 AM> whe
People near you:
  Creyssoh                     The Imperial Throne Room
(PK) Gaelilga                     Before the Sect Hall of Black Magic
(PK) Zaric                        The Imperial Throne Room

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The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
You feel better!

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Creyssoh wakes and stands up.

<904/987hp 613m 821mv 8 AM> whe
People near you:
  Creyssoh                     The Imperial Throne Room
(PK) Gaelilga                     Before the Sect Hall of Black Magic
(PK) Zaric                        The Imperial Throne Room

<904/987hp 613m 821mv 8 AM> sca d
You scan down.

<904/987hp 613m 821mv 8 AM> whe
People near you:
  Creyssoh                     The Imperial Throne Room
(PK) Gaelilga                     Before the Sect Hall of Black Magic
(PK) Zaric                        The Imperial Throne Room

<904/987hp 613m 821mv 8 AM> whe

Creyssoh goes to sleep.
People near you:
  Creyssoh                     The Imperial Throne Room
(PK) Gaelilga                     Before the Sect Hall of Black Magic
(PK) Zaric                        The Imperial Throne Room

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The Chamber of the Council of Four 
 
[Exits: north east south west up down]

Gaelilga has arrived. 8 AM> 

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The End of the Hallway 
 
[Exits: east south west up]

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A Hallway 
 
[Exits: north south]

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The Gates of the Palace 
 
[Exits: north south]
     The corpse of the Imperial Vanquisher is here, badly sliced and hacked.
     The torn-out heart of the Imperial Vanquisher is lying here.

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Before the Imperial Palace 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
     A large pool of fresh blood has been trampled somewhat by the passage of many feet.
     The corpse of a lizard is here, badly sliced and hacked.
     The corpse of Creyssoh lies in a bloody pool which oozes from a deep chest wound.
     A bloody clump of hair from Creyssoh lies here.
Nyori is here, fighting Merelith.
Thirisg is here, fighting Merelith.
Merelith is here, fighting Nyori.

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People near you:
(PK) Nyori                        Before the Imperial Palace
(PK) Zaric                        Before the Imperial Palace
(PK) Merelith                     Before the Imperial Palace
(PK) Thirisg                      Before the Imperial Palace

The Avenue of Conquest  AM> 
 
[Exits: north east south]

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Before the Imperial Palace 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
     A large pool of fresh blood has been trampled somewhat by the passage of many feet.
     The corpse of a lizard is here, badly sliced and hacked.
     The corpse of Creyssoh lies in a bloody pool which oozes from a deep chest wound.
     A bloody clump of hair from Creyssoh lies here.
(White Aura) Gaelilga is here.
Nyori is here, fighting Merelith.
Thirisg is here, fighting Merelith.
Merelith is here, fighting Nyori.

<904/987hp 613m 812mv 8 AM> jj
Gaelilga is still clutching his leg from the last hamstring.
Thirisg fails to rescue Nyori.

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Nyori's claw devastates Merelith!

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Gaelilga narrows his eyes and glares in Nyori's direction.
Gaelilga torments Nyori with the fear of Hell!
Gaelilga's torments EVISCERATES Nyori!

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With a powerful leap, Nyori executes a rising crescent kick on Merelith!
Nyori's mountain storm kick maims Merelith!
Gaelilga yells 'Help! Zaric hurled a dagger at me!'
You hurl a throwing dagger at Gaelilga striking him square in the chest!
Your hurled dagger hits Gaelilga.
Gaelilga has some small but disgusting cuts.


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Nyori's claw maims Merelith!
Your burst of energy mauls Gaelilga.
Gaelilga parries your burst of energy.
His feet aren't on the ground.
Merelith's divine power maims Nyori!
Gaelilga has some small but disgusting cuts.

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Gaelilga narrows his eyes and glares in Nyori's direction.
Gaelilga torments Nyori with the fear of Hell!
Gaelilga's torments DISMEMBERS Nyori!
Gaelilga has some small but disgusting cuts.

<904/987hp 613m 812mv 8 AM> targ gael
aa
You thrust your dagger towards Gaelilga, attempting to sever his artery!
Gaelilga's artery begins pumping out bright red bursts of blood!
Gaelilga can no longer find the strength to wield a glimmering longsword.
A spray of blood erupts from Gaelilga's wound!
Your deep gash injures Gaelilga.
Gaelilga has some small but disgusting cuts.

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Thirisg drops his defenses in a failed attempt to stab Merelith with his dagger.
Merelith's divine power EVISCERATES Thirisg!
Gaelilga has some small but disgusting cuts.

<904/987hp 613m 812mv 8 AM> 
Your burst of energy injures Gaelilga.
Your burst of energy mauls Gaelilga.
Thirisg's pierce decimates Merelith!
Gaelilga is covered with bleeding wounds.

<904/987hp 613m 812mv 8 AM> 
With a powerful leap, Merelith executes a rising crescent kick on Nyori!
Merelith's mountain storm kick DISMEMBERS Nyori!
Gaelilga is covered with bleeding wounds.

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Gaelilga continues to bleed from his wounds.
Gaelilga's bleeding decimates him!
Gaelilga continues to bleed from his wounds.
Gaelilga's arterial blood pools upon the ground.
Gaelilga's bleeding artery maims him!
Gaelilga continues to bleed from his wounds.
Gaelilga's bleeding hamstring hits him.
Merelith continues to bleed from her wounds.
Merelith's bleeding artery decimates her!
Merelith continues to bleed from her wounds.
Merelith's bleeding hamstring hits her.
Thirisg continues to bleed from his wounds.
Thirisg's bleeding hamstring decimates him!
Gaelilga is covered with bleeding wounds.

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Gaelilga narrows his eyes and glares in Nyori's direction.
Gaelilga torments Nyori with the fear of Hell!
Gaelilga's torments EVISCERATES Nyori!
Gaelilga is covered with bleeding wounds.

<913/987hp 636m 872mv 9 AM> /axe
You stop using a ghostly dagger.
You wield the Axe of Dissolution.
The Axe of Dissolution feels like a part of you!
Gaelilga is covered with bleeding wounds.

You stop using a ghostly dagger.
You dual wield a small pruning axe.
A small pruning axe feels like a part of you!
Gaelilga is covered with bleeding wounds.

<913/972hp 636m 872mv 9 AM> io
You will use your imperial training to strike more frequently, dodging less.
You understand Gaelilga's favorite defensive postures, and see his weaknesses.
Your corrosive slice maims Gaelilga!
Your corrosive slice mauls Gaelilga.
Your chop decimates Gaelilga!
Your corrosive slice maims Gaelilga!
Merelith's divine power decimates Nyori!
Thirisg's pierce decimates Merelith!
Gaelilga is covered with bleeding wounds.

<913/972hp 636m 872mv 9 AM> pp
You manage to drive one axe into Gaelilga's body, but fail to connect with the other.
Your brutal attack mauls Gaelilga.
Your brutal attack misses Gaelilga.
Gaelilga is covered with bleeding wounds.

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Gaelilga narrows his eyes and glares in Nyori's direction.
Gaelilga torments Nyori with the fear of Hell!
Gaelilga's torments DISMEMBERS Nyori!
Gaelilga is covered with bleeding wounds.

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Thirisg drops his defenses in a failed attempt to stab Merelith with his dagger.
Merelith's divine power EVISCERATES Thirisg!
Gaelilga is covered with bleeding wounds.

<913/972hp 636m 872mv 9 AM> 
Nyori delivers a blow of deadly force!
Nyori's claw MUTILATES Merelith!
The razor sharp blades attached to Nyori's gloves slice at Merelith!
Nyori's claw maims Merelith!
You develop awareness of Gaelilga's vital points, to better land harsh blows.
Your corrosive slice wounds Gaelilga.
Your chop devastates Gaelilga!
Your corrosive slice decimates Gaelilga!
Merelith's divine power decimates Nyori!
Merelith's Amathylar, the Elven Blade of War glows a faint blue!
Gaelilga is gushing blood.

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Ducking back, Merelith barely evades Nyori's mountain storm kick.
Nyori's mountain storm kick misses Merelith.
Ducking back, Nyori barely evades Merelith's mountain storm kick.
Merelith's mountain storm kick misses Nyori.
Gaelilga is gushing blood.

<913/972hp 636m 872mv 9 AM> 
Gaelilga narrows his eyes and glares in Nyori's direction.
Gaelilga torments Nyori with the fear of Hell!
Gaelilga's torments DISMEMBERS Nyori!
Gaelilga is gushing blood.

<913/972hp 636m 872mv 9 AM> warc
pp

The razor sharp blades attached to Nyori's gloves slice at Merelith!
Nyori's claw decimates Merelith!
An acrid smell surrounds Gaelilga as your corrosive slice is blocked by the Helm of Supremacy.
Your chop devastates Gaelilga!
Your corrosive slice mauls Gaelilga.
Your corrosive slice mauls Gaelilga.
Seizing upon a flaw in Gaelilga's tactics, you kick dirt toward his eyes!
Gaelilga is blinded by the dirt in his eyes!
Your kicked dirt scratches Gaelilga.
Gaelilga is gushing blood.

You yell 'Darkness and order!'
You feel righteous as you shout 'Darkness and order!'
Gaelilga is gushing blood.

You manage to drive one axe into Gaelilga's body, but fail to connect with the other.
Your brutal attack misses Gaelilga.
Your brutal attack MUTILATES Gaelilga!
Gaelilga is gushing blood.

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Thirisg rescues Nyori from Merelith!
Merelith's divine power misses Thirisg.
Gaelilga's punch MUTILATES Nyori!
You now have a keen eye for Gaelilga's movements, and can predict where he will go.
Your corrosive slice MUTILATES Gaelilga!
Your corrosive slice maims Gaelilga!
Your corrosive slice MUTILATES Gaelilga!
Gaelilga has fled!
Gaelilga leaves west.
Thirisg's pierce maims Merelith!
You yell 'Help!  I am being attacked by Nyori!'
The razor sharp blades attached to Nyori's gloves slice at you!
You dodge Nyori's claw.
Nyori is writhing in agony.

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With a powerful leap, Merelith executes a rising crescent kick on Thirisg!
Merelith's mountain storm kick DISMEMBERS Thirisg!
Nyori is writhing in agony.

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Gaelilga has arrived.
Nyori is writhing in agony.

<972/972hp 606m 872mv 9 AM> 
Gaelilga leaves east.
You parry Nyori's claw.
You dodge Nyori's claw.
Nyori dodges your corrosive slice.
Nyori dodges your chop.
An acrid smell surrounds Nyori as your corrosive slice is blocked by a white fur-lined robe draped with animal fangs.
Your corrosive slice EVISCERATES Nyori!
Merelith's ring flares with a bright white light!
Merelith's shocking grasp DISMEMBERS Thirisg!
Thirisg's pierce decimates Merelith!
Nyori is convulsing on the ground.

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Ducking back, you barely evade Nyori's mountain storm kick.
Nyori's mountain storm kick misses you.
Nyori is convulsing on the ground.

You drive your axes into both sides of Nyori's body.
A spray of blood erupts from Nyori's wounds 
Your brutal attack MASSACRES Nyori!
Your brutal attack MASSACRES Nyori!
Nyori is DEAD!!
You land the killing blow against Nyori.

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Thirisg's pierce devastates Merelith!
Merelith's ring flares with a bright white light!
Merelith's shocking grasp DISMEMBERS Thirisg!

<972/972hp 606m 872mv 9 AM> 
Thirisg drops his defenses in a failed attempt to stab Merelith with his dagger.
Merelith's divine power DISMEMBERS Thirisg!

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Thirisg gets in one more shot on Merelith as she flees.
Thirisg's parting blow maims Merelith!
Merelith has fled!
Merelith leaves west.

<972/972hp 606m 872mv 9 AM> targ gael
targ thir

Thirisg continues to bleed from his wounds.
Thirisg's bleeding hamstring decimates him!

<972/972hp 620m 901mv 10 AM> /dag

Thirisg leaves south.

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Merelith has arrived.

<972/972hp 620m 901mv 10 AM> id
You stop using the Axe of Dissolution.
You wield a ghostly dagger.
A ghostly dagger feels like a part of you!

You stop using a small pruning axe.
You dual wield a ghostly dagger.
A ghostly dagger feels like a part of you!
You yell 'Help!  I am being attacked by Merelith!'
You parry Merelith's divine power.
Merelith is gushing blood.

They aren't here.01mv 10 AM> 
Your burst of energy wounds Merelith.
Merelith parries your burst of energy.
Merelith parries your burst of energy.
Merelith knocks your burst of energy aside before it gets near her.
You dodge Merelith's divine power.
You parry Merelith's surge of water.
You parry Merelith's surge of water.
Merelith's divine power maims you!
Merelith's Amathylar, the Elven Blade of War glows a faint blue!
Merelith is gushing blood.

You will use your imperial training to dodge more often, striking less.
Merelith is gushing blood.

<939/987hp 620m 901mv 10 AM> art
You thrust your dagger towards Merelith, attempting to sever her artery!
A spray of blood erupts from Merelith's wound!
Your deep gash injures Merelith.
Merelith is gushing blood.

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Merelith fails to perform a joint lock on you.
Merelith's kansetsuwaza misses you.
You begin to get a feel for Merelith's preferred attacking movements.
Your burst of energy mauls Merelith.
Merelith dodges your burst of energy.
You parry Merelith's divine power.
Merelith's Amathylar, the Elven Blade of War glows a faint blue!
Merelith is gushing blood.

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Gaelilga has arrived.
Merelith is gushing blood.

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You yell 'Die, Gaelilga, you sorcerous dog!'
Gaelilga narrows his eyes and glares in your direction.
Gaelilga brings the fear of Hell down upon you!
Gaelilga's torments DISMEMBERS you!
Merelith is gushing blood.

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Thirisg has arrived.
Merelith is gushing blood.

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You dodge Gaelilga's punch.
You parry Gaelilga's punch.
You understand Merelith's favorite defensive postures, and see her weaknesses.
Merelith dodges your burst of energy.
Merelith parries your burst of energy.
Merelith parries your burst of energy.
You parry Merelith's divine power.
You dodge Merelith's surge of water and close in for a concealed attack!
Your burst of energy mauls Merelith.
You parry Merelith's divine power.
Merelith is writhing in agony.

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Thirisg swings a jagged, ebony shard, 'Mana Bleed' in a sweeping blow to your hamstring!
Thirisg's hamstring slice DISMEMBERS you!
Merelith is writhing in agony.

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Lane of Black Magic 
 
[Exits: east west]
You flee from combat!

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n
Lane of Black Magic 
 
[Exits: east west]

<827/987hp 620m 442mv 10 AM> n
Alas, you cannot go that way.

Alas, you cannot go that way.

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Lane of Black Magic 
 
[Exits: east west]

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Before the Imperial Palace 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
( 5) A large pool of fresh blood has been trampled somewhat by the passage of many feet.
     The corpse of Nyori is here, dried blood caked over a slashed throat.
     The corpse of a lizard is here, badly sliced and hacked.
     The corpse of Creyssoh lies in a bloody pool which oozes from a deep chest wound.
     A bloody clump of hair from Creyssoh lies here.
Thirisg is here.
(White Aura) Gaelilga is here.

The Gates of the Palace  AM> 
 
[Exits: north south]
     The corpse of the Imperial Vanquisher is here, badly sliced and hacked.
     The torn-out heart of the Imperial Vanquisher is lying here.

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n
A Hallway 
 
[Exits: north south]

The End of the Hallway 0 AM> 
 
[Exits: east south west up]

<827/987hp 620m 428mv 10 AM> targ gael
u
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The Chamber of the Council of Four 
 
[Exits: north east south west up down]