*** No guts no glory
*** Naevar 100% deserved the win for sticking it out when most other people would have been out of there

Along the Eastern Road 
  Constructed of great slabs of closely fitted stone, a wide and well-
traveled road runs to the east and west here.  The rocky land,
resplendent in faded colors of brown, red, and yellow, slopes gradually up
to the northwest, while to the southeast lie the endlessly swirling Sands
of Sorrow.  Large rocks jut from the sandy soil, worn smooth by the wind
and infrequent rain into strange shapes.  A copse of tall palm trees and
short, tough-looking scrub plants grows just to the south of the road.
 
[Exits: east south west]
(Hide) Slinking down the side of the road is a dark-elf in dark leather clothes.

civilized <1000hp 489m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> 
Naevar has arrived.

civilized <1000hp 489m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> q black
You drink a glittering black concoction.
The world and everything around seem to grow smaller.
You yell 'Die, Naevar, you sorcerous dog!'
Naevar narrows his eyes and glares in your direction.
You feel unclean.
Naevar's heavenly wrath MANGLES you!
Naevar is in perfect health.

civilized <913hp 489m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> 
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Naevar deflects your icy grip with his defensive spin.
Your infernal power MUTILATES Naevar!
You parry Naevar's slash and return an attack of your own.
Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
You dodge Naevar's slash.
You parry Naevar's slash.
Naevar has a few scratches.

civilized <913hp 489m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> bash Naevar
You slam into Naevar, and send him flying!
Your bash grazes Naevar.
Naevar has a few scratches.

civilized <913hp 489m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> 
Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
You parry Naevar's slash.
You dodge Naevar's slash.
Naevar's necklace of prayer beads shines a bright white momentarily.
Naevar's dispel evil EVISCERATES you!
Naevar has some small but disgusting cuts.

civilized <866hp 489m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> 
Your infernal power MUTILATES Naevar!
Naevar shivers only slightly as your icy grip is impeded by crimson dragon scale sleeves.
You parry Naevar's slash.
You dodge Naevar's slash.
Naevar has some small but disgusting cuts.

civilized <866hp 489m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> dual darkness
bash Naevar
You stop using a bloody silver scimitar named 'Last Caress'.
You dual wield the Sword of Darkness.
The Sword of Darkness feels like a part of you!
Naevar parries your infernal power.
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Naevar parries your infernal power.
You parry Naevar's slash and return an attack of your own.
Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
You dodge Naevar's slash.
Naevar has some small but disgusting cuts.

civilized <866hp 489m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> You slam into Naevar, and send him flying!
Your bash grazes Naevar.
Naevar has some small but disgusting cuts.

civilized <866hp 489m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> 
Naevar parries your infernal power.
You parry Naevar's slash.
You dodge Naevar's slash.
Naevar has some small but disgusting cuts.

civilized <866hp 489m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> imperial off

Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
You parry Naevar's slash.
You dodge Naevar's slash.
Naevar's necklace of prayer beads shines a bright white momentarily.
Naevar's dispel evil EVISCERATES you!
Naevar is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <817hp 489m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> war
bash Naevar
You will use your imperial training to strike more frequently, dodging less.
Naevar is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <817hp 489m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> You yell 'Consider these words your obituary, Death is recruiting regardless of you being ready.'
You feel righteous as you shout 'Consider these words your obituary, Death is recruiting regardless of you being ready.'
Naevar is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <919hp 459m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> Charging forward, you hit Naevar with enough force to send him sailing through the air!
Your bash grazes Naevar.
Naevar is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <919hp 459m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> 
Naevar parries your infernal power.
Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
You dodge Naevar's slash.
You parry Naevar's slash and return an attack of your own.
Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
Naevar is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <919hp 459m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> bash Naevar

Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Naevar parries your infernal power.
Naevar's slash MASSACRES you!
You parry Naevar's slash and return an attack of your own.
Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
Naevar is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <851hp 459m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> As you close in for your bash, Naevar deals you a solid blow with his weapon's haft.
Naevar's retaliation mauls you.
Naevar spins gracefully away from your bash.
Naevar is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <830hp 459m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> 
Naevar parries your infernal power.
Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
Naevar parries your infernal power.
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Naevar parries your infernal power.
You parry Naevar's slash.
Naevar's slash DISMEMBERS you!
Naevar's necklace of prayer beads shines a bright white momentarily.
Naevar's dispel evil EVISCERATES you!
Naevar is gushing blood.

civilized <715hp 459m 1369mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 7 AM> bash Naevar

Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
You parry Naevar's slash.
You parry Naevar's slash.
You parry Naevar's slash.
Naevar's slash EVISCERATES you!
Naevar is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <674hp 459m 1372mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 8 AM> 
Naevar whirls a thornspike staff briefly, but settles into a defense anew.
Naevar is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <674hp 459m 1372mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 8 AM> You slam into Naevar, and send him flying!
Your bash hits Naevar.
Naevar is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <674hp 459m 1372mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 8 AM> 
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Naevar parries your infernal power.
You parry Naevar's slash.
Naevar's slash DISMEMBERS you!
Naevar is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <611hp 459m 1372mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 8 AM> 
Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
Your infernal power MUTILATES Naevar!
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
You parry Naevar's slash.
You parry Naevar's slash.
You parry Naevar's slash.
Naevar is gushing blood.

civilized <611hp 459m 1372mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 8 AM> flur

Naevar raises a thornspike staff on high, and shouts an inspiring cry!
Naevar is gushing blood.

civilized <611hp 459m 1372mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 8 AM> You start a vicious series of attacks with your swords.
Naevar partially parries your attack, but you still get through.
Your flurry maims Naevar!
Your flurry EVISCERATES Naevar!
Naevar partially parries your attack, but you still get through.
Your flurry maims Naevar!
Naevar partially parries your attack, but you still get through.
Your flurry MUTILATES Naevar!
Naevar partially parries your attack, but you still get through.
Your flurry maims Naevar!
Naevar partially parries your attack, but you still get through.
Your flurry maims Naevar!
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
Naevar parries your infernal power.
Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
You parry Naevar's slash.
You parry Naevar's slash.
Naevar's slash MASSACRES you!
Naevar is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <545hp 459m 1232mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 8 AM> 
Naevar parries your infernal power.
Naevar parries your infernal power.
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Naevar deflects your infernal power with careful timing.
Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
Naevar's slash DISMEMBERS you!
Naevar's slash MASSACRES you!
You parry Naevar's slash.
You dodge Naevar's slash.
You parry Naevar's slash and return an attack of your own.
Your infernal power EVISCERATES Naevar!
Naevar's slash MASSACRES you!
Naevar is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <339hp 459m 1232mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 8 AM> 
Naevar leaps upon you, his face twisted with righteous fury!
Naevar's righteous assault MASSACRES you!
Naevar's righteous assault DISMEMBERS you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
Naevar's righteous assault EVISCERATES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
Naevar parries your infernal power.
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Naevar parries your infernal power.
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
You parry Naevar's slash.
Naevar's slash MASSACRES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
As a thornspike staff tears into you, a gout of blood erupts!
Naevar is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <84hp 459m 1232mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 8 AM> 
Naevar discovers Thurkin the Vagabond's hands in his coin purse!
Naevar is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <84hp 459m 1232mv 18830tnl (2.18%) 8 AM> 
Naevar parries your infernal power.
Naevar parries your infernal power.
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Naevar stops your infernal power just before it reaches him.
Naevar deflects your infernal power with his defensive spin.
Naevar's slash DISMEMBERS you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
Naevar's slash MASSACRES you!
You have been KILLED!!