*** First without the head

The Gates of the Palace 
  You stand between two huge open portcullis, one to the north and 
one to the south.  A ceiling lofts above you, held up by a series 
of stone arches.  The walls to the east and west are covered with 
black scorch marks and pocked from splattered acid.  The stone 
floor is cracked and broken from countless upheavals and eternally 
stained with the deep red of dried blood.  You can continue 
further into the Palace to the north, or leave to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]
Othomer the svirfnebli is here, fighting the Imperial Vanquisher.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

civilized <822hp 482m 1431mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> bash Othomer
You slam into Othomer, and send him flying!
Your bash scratches Othomer.
Othomer yells 'Help! Varric is bashing me!'
Othomer is gushing blood.

civilized <822hp 482m 1431mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> 
Othomer barely manages to avoid your wrath.
Othomer dodges your slice.
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch DISMEMBERS the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer is gushing blood.

civilized <822hp 482m 1431mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> bash Othomer

The Imperial Vanquisher's slash decimates Othomer!
Othomer dodges your wrath.
Othomer parries your slice.
Your wrath MASSACRES Othomer!
Othomer's punch MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch EVISCERATES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer is gushing blood.

civilized <822hp 482m 1431mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> 
Othomer uses the terrain to his advantage and evades the Imperial Vanquisher's blow.
Othomer's counterpunch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer is gushing blood.

civilized <822hp 482m 1431mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> You slam into Othomer, and send him flying!
Your bash grazes Othomer.
Othomer is gushing blood.

civilized <822hp 482m 1431mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> 
The Imperial Vanquisher's blow swings wildly and misses.
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Othomer!
Othomer parries your slice.
Seizing upon a flaw in Othomer's tactics, you swiftly kick him!
Your kick MUTILATES Othomer!
Othomer's punch MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch DISMEMBERS the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch DISMEMBERS the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch DISMEMBERS the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer is writhing in agony.

civilized <822hp 482m 1431mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> flur

Othomer parries your wrath.
Othomer parries your slice.
Othomer parries your wrath.
Othomer's punch DISMEMBERS the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch EVISCERATES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer is writhing in agony.

civilized <822hp 482m 1431mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> You start a vicious series of attacks with your swords.
Othomer partially evades your attack, but you still hit him.
Your flurry MASSACRES Othomer!
Othomer partially evades your attack, but you still hit him.
Your flurry DISMEMBERS Othomer!
Your flurry misses Othomer.
Othomer partially evades your attack, but you still hit him.
Your flurry DISMEMBERS Othomer!
Othomer partially parries your attack, but you still get through.
Your flurry DISMEMBERS Othomer!
Othomer is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <822hp 482m 1311mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> 
Othomer parries your wrath.
Othomer parries your slice.
Othomer parries your wrath.
Othomer's punch MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch DISMEMBERS the Imperial Vanquisher!
The Imperial Vanquisher is DEAD!!
As the Imperial Vanquisher falls, the bloody head of a magician returns to the Battle Cabal!
[EMPIRE] the Imperial Vanquisher: We have lost control of the bloody head of a magician
[EMPIRE] the Imperial Vanquisher: Alas, my life has come to an end...
Othomer sacrifices the corpse of the Imperial Vanquisher to the gods.
Othomer is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <822hp 482m 1311mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> 
Othomer parries your wrath.
Othomer parries your slice.
You dodge Othomer's punch.
Othomer is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <839hp 459m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> 
Othomer gets a wild look in his eyes.
Othomer is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <839hp 459m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> 
Othomer dodges your wrath.
Your slice DISMEMBERS Othomer!
Othomer dodges your wrath.
Othomer dodges your wrath.
You parry Othomer's punch.
You parry Othomer's punch.
With careful timing you deflect Othomer's punch.
You dodge Othomer's punch.
You dodge Othomer's punch.
Othomer is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <839hp 459m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> flur

Your wrath MASSACRES Othomer!
Othomer delivers a blow of deadly force!
You dodge Othomer's punch.
Othomer delivers a blow of deadly force!
You dodge Othomer's punch.
Othomer is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <839hp 459m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> You start a vicious series of attacks with your swords.
Othomer partially parries your attack, but you still get through.
Your flurry DISMEMBERS Othomer!
Othomer is DEAD!!
You land the killing blow against Othomer.
Othomer's head is shattered, and his brains splash all over you.

*** Then with the head back they come back for more

The Gates of the Palace 
  You stand between two huge open portcullis, one to the north and 
one to the south.  A ceiling lofts above you, held up by a series 
of stone arches.  The walls to the east and west are covered with 
black scorch marks and pocked from splattered acid.  The stone 
floor is cracked and broken from countless upheavals and eternally 
stained with the deep red of dried blood.  You can continue 
further into the Palace to the north, or leave to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]
Othomer the svirfnebli is here, fighting the Imperial Vanquisher.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

civilized <1049hp 489m 1446mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 10 AM> You slam into Othomer, and send him flying!
Your bash scratches Othomer.
Othomer yells 'Help! Varric is bashing me!'
Othomer has a few scratches.

civilized <1049hp 489m 1446mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 10 AM> 
Othomer dodges your wrath.
Othomer dodges your wrath.
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch EVISCERATES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch EVISCERATES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch misses the Imperial Vanquisher.
Othomer has a few scratches.

civilized <1049hp 489m 1446mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 10 AM> 
Othomer dodges your wrath.
Othomer dodges your wrath.
Othomer's punch misses the Imperial Vanquisher.
Othomer's punch EVISCERATES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch misses the Imperial Vanquisher.
Othomer has a few scratches.

civilized <1049hp 489m 1446mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 10 AM> fle
fle
where
Othomer gets in one more shot as you flee.
Othomer's parting blow DISMEMBERS you!
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
The Imperial Vanquisher's kicked dirt misses Othomer.
Othomer dodges your wrath.
Othomer dodges your wrath wildly.
Seizing upon a flaw in Othomer's tactics, you trip him and he goes down!
Your trip barely scratches Othomer.
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch EVISCERATES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer has a few scratches.

civilized <984hp 489m 1446mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 10 AM> Before the Imperial Palace 
  The roads from the south, east and west converge here to form a great square.
The gates of the Palace lie open to the north.  The square itself is made
from the same fused black stone that all of the Imperial roads seem to be
constructed from.  However, here the smooth surface of the road has been
deeply etched to show a huge Symbol of the Imperial Codex.  At each of the
cardinal directions surrounding the Symbol you see smaller representations 
of the individual Sect Symbols.  Each of these details pass quickly, for 
your eye is almost immediately drawn to the black stone cross rising from 
the center of the great Symbol.
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A lizard strains against an iron chain around its neck.
You flee from combat!

civilized <984hp 489m 1445mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 10 AM> People near you:
(PK) Varric                       Before the Imperial Palace

civilized <984hp 489m 1445mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 10 AM> n
The Gates of the Palace 
  You stand between two huge open portcullis, one to the north and 
one to the south.  A ceiling lofts above you, held up by a series 
of stone arches.  The walls to the east and west are covered with 
black scorch marks and pocked from splattered acid.  The stone 
floor is cracked and broken from countless upheavals and eternally 
stained with the deep red of dried blood.  You can continue 
further into the Palace to the north, or leave to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]
Othomer the svirfnebli is here, fighting the Imperial Vanquisher.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

civilized <984hp 489m 1444mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 10 AM> 
Othomer's punch misses the Imperial Vanquisher.
Othomer's punch DISMEMBERS the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!

civilized <984hp 489m 1444mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 10 AM> bash Othomer
You slam into Othomer, and send him flying!
Your bash scratches Othomer.
Othomer yells 'Help! Varric is bashing me!'
Othomer has a few scratches.

civilized <984hp 489m 1444mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 10 AM> 
The Imperial Vanquisher's slash wounds Othomer.
Othomer dodges your wrath.
Othomer dodges your icy grip.
Othomer dodges your icy grip.
Othomer's punch MUTILATES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch misses the Imperial Vanquisher.
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer has a few scratches.

civilized <984hp 489m 1444mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 10 AM> 
Othomer parries your wrath.
Othomer shivers only slightly as your icy grip is impeded by a set of polished mithril legplates.
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch EVISCERATES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch misses the Imperial Vanquisher.
Othomer has a few scratches.

civilized <1001hp 489m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> fle
Before the Imperial Palace 
  The roads from the south, east and west converge here to form a great square.
The gates of the Palace lie open to the north.  The square itself is made
from the same fused black stone that all of the Imperial roads seem to be
constructed from.  However, here the smooth surface of the road has been
deeply etched to show a huge Symbol of the Imperial Codex.  At each of the
cardinal directions surrounding the Symbol you see smaller representations 
of the individual Sect Symbols.  Each of these details pass quickly, for 
your eye is almost immediately drawn to the black stone cross rising from 
the center of the great Symbol.
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A lizard strains against an iron chain around its neck.
You flee from combat!

civilized <1001hp 489m 1447mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> 
Othomer has arrived.

civilized <1001hp 489m 1447mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> n
n
The Gates of the Palace 
  You stand between two huge open portcullis, one to the north and 
one to the south.  A ceiling lofts above you, held up by a series 
of stone arches.  The walls to the east and west are covered with 
black scorch marks and pocked from splattered acid.  The stone 
floor is cracked and broken from countless upheavals and eternally 
stained with the deep red of dried blood.  You can continue 
further into the Palace to the north, or leave to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

civilized <1001hp 489m 1446mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> A Hallway 
  Stone floors are scrubbed clean and worn smooth from the passing 
of countless feet.  The walls to the east and west are both 
decorated with huge murals depicting some the greatest 
achievements of civilization.  The hallway continues to the north, 
while a portcullis leads to the gatehouse to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]

civilized <1001hp 489m 1445mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> n
The End of the Hallway 
  Stone floors are scrubbed clean and worn smooth from the passing 
of countless feet.  The walls to the east and west are decorated 
with a huge mural depicting great achievements of civilization, 
while huge letters spell out a message to all on the north wall.  
The hallway continues to the south while stone stairs spiral 
upwards to the next floor.  Engraved into the stone floors are
the words of Imperial Law, that which is known by all who wish
to succeed within the Empire.
 
[Exits: east south west up]
     (Glowing) A morningstar with spikes of pale white light is here.
( 3) A raft has been left here.

civilized <1001hp 489m 1444mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> u
u
The Chamber of the Council of Four 
  A huge round table of black marble dominates this circular room.
Four chairs, which would be named thrones in any other chamber, 
are set at the four cardinal directions around the table.  The 
symbol of the Imperial Codex is embossed in gold on the center of 
the table.  The walls of the room are bare save The Words circling
the room just below the domed ceiling. Archways lead out of the room in 
all four directions, and stairs lead down and up.
 
[Exits: north east south west up down]

civilized <1001hp 489m 1443mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 11 AM> The Imperial Throne Room 
  You stand in a room designed to intimidate the greatest leaders in 
the Realm.  Four pillars rise to a domed ceiling.  Each pillar 
representing a Sect of the Empire.  The floor is a polished black 
marble with the words of the Imperial Law inscribed in gold so 
that they are forever present in the eyes of visiting dignitaries.  
At the center of room stands the Imperial Throne, equidistant from 
all of the pillars, showing equal support for each Sect but belonging 
to none.  A stairway leads back down to the fortress.
 
[Exits: down]
     The Throne of the Emperor rests here in the center of the room.
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.

*** I fall back to swap out my cursed weapons
*** Primary reason is to drop their strength and dex

The Gates of the Palace 
  You stand between two huge open portcullis, one to the north and 
one to the south.  A ceiling lofts above you, held up by a series 
of stone arches.  The walls to the east and west are covered with 
black scorch marks and pocked from splattered acid.  The stone 
floor is cracked and broken from countless upheavals and eternally 
stained with the deep red of dried blood.  You can continue 
further into the Palace to the north, or leave to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]
Othomer the svirfnebli is here, fighting the Imperial Vanquisher.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

civilized <988hp 439m 1414mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> You slam into Othomer, and send him flying!
Your bash scratches Othomer.
Othomer yells 'Help! Varric is bashing me!'
Othomer has a few scratches.

civilized <988hp 439m 1414mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> bones

The Imperial Vanquisher's kicked dirt misses Othomer.
Your piercing venoms mauls Othomer.
Othomer dodges your slice.
Othomer knocks your piercing venoms aside before it gets near him.
The locust marking your tattoo lurches towards Othomer in an attempt to masticate his essence!
Othomer deflects your spell!
Othomer's spellbane MUTILATES you!
Othomer's punch MANGLES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer delivers a blow of deadly force!
Othomer's punch === OBLITERATES === the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer has a few scratches.

civilized <949hp 439m 1414mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> 
Othomer's kicked dirt misses you.
Othomer has a few scratches.

civilized <949hp 439m 1414mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> 
Your piercing venoms mauls Othomer.
A thorn-encased ironwood shillelagh poisons Othomer.
Othomer looks very ill.
Your piercing venoms maims Othomer!
Othomer delivers a blow of deadly force!
Othomer's punch <<< ERADICATES >>> the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch EVISCERATES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer has a few scratches.

civilized <949hp 439m 1414mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> Othomer misleads you with a quick move, misdirecting your boneshatter to his right.
Othomer has a few scratches.

civilized <949hp 439m 1414mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> 
Othomer parries your piercing venoms.
Othomer parries your slice.
Seizing upon a flaw in Othomer's tactics, you swiftly kick him!
Your kick MUTILATES Othomer!
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch EVISCERATES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer has some small but disgusting cuts.

civilized <949hp 439m 1414mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> 
Othomer starts aiming at you!
Othomer dodges your piercing venoms.
Your slice MUTILATES Othomer!
Othomer parries your piercing venoms.
You parry Othomer's punch.
You dodge Othomer's punch.
You dodge Othomer's punch.
You dodge Othomer's punch.
Othomer has some small but disgusting cuts.

civilized <949hp 439m 1414mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> fle
Othomer gets in one more shot as you flee.
Othomer's parting blow EVISCERATES you!
A Hallway 
  Stone floors are scrubbed clean and worn smooth from the passing 
of countless feet.  The walls to the east and west are both 
decorated with huge murals depicting some the greatest 
achievements of civilization.  The hallway continues to the north, 
while a portcullis leads to the gatehouse to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]
You flee from combat!

civilized <901hp 439m 1413mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> 
[EMPIRE] the Imperial Vanquisher: Intruder! Intruder! Othomer is raiding the Cabal!

civilized <901hp 439m 1413mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> n
The End of the Hallway 
  Stone floors are scrubbed clean and worn smooth from the passing 
of countless feet.  The walls to the east and west are decorated 
with a huge mural depicting great achievements of civilization, 
while huge letters spell out a message to all on the north wall.  
The hallway continues to the south while stone stairs spiral 
upwards to the next floor.  Engraved into the stone floors are
the words of Imperial Law, that which is known by all who wish
to succeed within the Empire.
 
[Exits: east south west up]
     (Glowing) A morningstar with spikes of pale white light is here.
( 3) A raft has been left here.

civilized <901hp 439m 1412mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> s
A Hallway 
  Stone floors are scrubbed clean and worn smooth from the passing 
of countless feet.  The walls to the east and west are both 
decorated with huge murals depicting some the greatest 
achievements of civilization.  The hallway continues to the north, 
while a portcullis leads to the gatehouse to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]

civilized <901hp 439m 1411mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 12 PM> s
bash Othomer
The Gates of the Palace 
  You stand between two huge open portcullis, one to the north and 
one to the south.  A ceiling lofts above you, held up by a series 
of stone arches.  The walls to the east and west are covered with 
black scorch marks and pocked from splattered acid.  The stone 
floor is cracked and broken from countless upheavals and eternally 
stained with the deep red of dried blood.  You can continue 
further into the Palace to the north, or leave to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]
Othomer the svirfnebli is here, fighting the Imperial Vanquisher.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'
The power of the Imperial Codex fades away.
Othomer shivers and suffers.
Othomer's poison hits him.

civilized <923hp 449m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> You slam into Othomer, and send him flying!
Your bash scratches Othomer.
Othomer yells 'Help! Varric is bashing me!'
Othomer has some small but disgusting cuts.

civilized <923hp 449m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> 
Your piercing venoms wounds Othomer.
Othomer dodges your slice.
Othomer avoids your piercing venoms at the last moment.
Your opponent is not wielding a weapon.
Othomer's punch DISMEMBERS the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch DISMEMBERS the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer has some small but disgusting cuts.

civilized <923hp 449m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> bones

The Imperial Vanquisher's kicked dirt misses Othomer.
Othomer avoids your piercing venoms at the last moment.
Your slice maims Othomer!
Othomer dodges your piercing venoms.
Othomer delivers a blow of deadly force!
Othomer's punch >>> ANNIHILATES <<< the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer has some small but disgusting cuts.

civilized <923hp 449m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> You bring a thorn-encased ironwood shillelagh around with bone-shattering force!
Your bone-shattering blow maims Othomer!
Your piercing venoms devastates Othomer!
Your slice maims Othomer!
Your piercing venoms decimates Othomer!
Your piercing venoms decimates Othomer!
Seizing upon a flaw in Othomer's tactics, you swiftly kick him!
Your kick EVISCERATES Othomer!
Othomer's punch maims the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MASSACRES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch DISMEMBERS the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer's punch MUTILATES the Imperial Vanquisher!
Othomer is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <923hp 449m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> 
Othomer starts aiming at you!
Othomer is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <923hp 449m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> 
Othomer parries your piercing venoms.
Your piercing venoms wounds Othomer.
Seizing upon a flaw in Othomer's tactics, you swiftly kick him!
Your kick EVISCERATES Othomer!
Othomer delivers a blow of deadly force!
Othomer's punch *** DEMOLISHES *** you!
Othomer is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <812hp 449m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> 
Othomer laces his fingers together to jab at you but misses.
Othomer is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <812hp 449m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> fle
fle

Your piercing venoms mauls Othomer.
Othomer remains safe as your slice bounces harmlessly off of a polished mithril breastplate.
You dodge Othomer's punch.
You flow to one side as Othomer's punch passes.
You parry Othomer's punch.
You parry Othomer's punch.
Othomer is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <812hp 449m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> Before the Imperial Palace 
  The roads from the south, east and west converge here to form a great square.
The gates of the Palace lie open to the north.  The square itself is made
from the same fused black stone that all of the Imperial roads seem to be
constructed from.  However, here the smooth surface of the road has been
deeply etched to show a huge Symbol of the Imperial Codex.  At each of the
cardinal directions surrounding the Symbol you see smaller representations 
of the individual Sect Symbols.  Each of these details pass quickly, for 
your eye is almost immediately drawn to the black stone cross rising from 
the center of the great Symbol.
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A lizard strains against an iron chain around its neck.
You flee from combat!

civilized <812hp 449m 1447mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> You aren't fighting anyone.

civilized <812hp 449m 1447mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> n
n
The Gates of the Palace 
  You stand between two huge open portcullis, one to the north and 
one to the south.  A ceiling lofts above you, held up by a series 
of stone arches.  The walls to the east and west are covered with 
black scorch marks and pocked from splattered acid.  The stone 
floor is cracked and broken from countless upheavals and eternally 
stained with the deep red of dried blood.  You can continue 
further into the Palace to the north, or leave to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]
Othomer the svirfnebli is here.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

civilized <812hp 449m 1446mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> A Hallway 
  Stone floors are scrubbed clean and worn smooth from the passing 
of countless feet.  The walls to the east and west are both 
decorated with huge murals depicting some the greatest 
achievements of civilization.  The hallway continues to the north, 
while a portcullis leads to the gatehouse to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]

*** SNIP Swapping out weapons again, and a bit of healing

The Gates of the Palace 
  You stand between two huge open portcullis, one to the north and 
one to the south.  A ceiling lofts above you, held up by a series 
of stone arches.  The walls to the east and west are covered with 
black scorch marks and pocked from splattered acid.  The stone 
floor is cracked and broken from countless upheavals and eternally 
stained with the deep red of dried blood.  You can continue 
further into the Palace to the north, or leave to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]
Othomer the svirfnebli is here.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

civilized <922hp 449m 1438mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> You slam into Othomer, and send him flying!
Your bash scratches Othomer.
Othomer yells 'Help! Varric is bashing me!'
Othomer is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <922hp 449m 1438mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> 
Othomer tries to hit a vital area but misses.
Othomer's blow to a vital area misses you.
Othomer is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <922hp 449m 1438mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> 
Your wrath maims Othomer!
You parry Othomer's punch.
You dodge Othomer's punch.
You parry Othomer's punch.
Othomer is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <922hp 449m 1438mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> 
Othomer laces his fingers together to jab at you but misses.
Othomer is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized <922hp 449m 1438mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> 
Your wrath misses Othomer.
Your slice MUTILATES Othomer!
Othomer parries your slice.
The locust marking your tattoo lurches towards Othomer in an attempt to masticate his essence!
Othomer deflects your spell!
Othomer's spellbane MUTILATES you!
You parry Othomer's punch.
You dodge Othomer's punch.
You parry Othomer's punch.
You parry Othomer's punch.
Othomer is gushing blood.

civilized <883hp 449m 1438mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> warc
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.'
Othomer is gushing blood.

civilized <985hp 419m 1438mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> bash Othomer
Leading with your shoulder, you slam into Othomer and send him flying!
Your bash scratches Othomer.
Othomer is gushing blood.

civilized <985hp 419m 1438mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> 
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Othomer!
Your slice MUTILATES Othomer!
Your wrath EVISCERATES Othomer!
You parry Othomer's punch.
You parry Othomer's punch.
Othomer is gushing blood.

civilized <985hp 419m 1438mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 1 PM> 
Othomer shivers and suffers.
Othomer's poison injures him.
Othomer is gushing blood.

civilized <991hp 424m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> 
Your wrath misses Othomer.
Othomer parries your slice.
Your opponent is not wielding a weapon.
You parry Othomer's punch.
Othomer is gushing blood.

civilized <991hp 424m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> flur

You get in one more shot on Othomer as he flees.
Your parting blow DISMEMBERS Othomer!
Othomer has fled!
Othomer leaves south.

civilized <991hp 424m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> But you aren't fighting anyone!

civilized <991hp 424m 1448mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> s
Before the Imperial Palace 
  The roads from the south, east and west converge here to form a great square.
The gates of the Palace lie open to the north.  The square itself is made
from the same fused black stone that all of the Imperial roads seem to be
constructed from.  However, here the smooth surface of the road has been
deeply etched to show a huge Symbol of the Imperial Codex.  At each of the
cardinal directions surrounding the Symbol you see smaller representations 
of the individual Sect Symbols.  Each of these details pass quickly, for 
your eye is almost immediately drawn to the black stone cross rising from 
the center of the great Symbol.
 
[Exits: north east south west]
Othomer the svirfnebli is here.
A lizard strains against an iron chain around its neck.

civilized <991hp 424m 1447mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> bash Othomer

Othomer leaves south.

civilized <991hp 424m 1447mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> They aren't here.

civilized <991hp 424m 1447mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> s
bash Othomer
The Avenue of Conquest 
  You stand on a well-maintained road of exquisite engineering.  People
of all races move in an orderly fashion to and from their various
destinations.  Roads lead off in every direction.  Far to the north
the Imperial Palace rises up, showing the majesty of the Empire.  To
the west lies the Divine Quarter, while to the east lies a guildhall.
 
[Exits: north east south]

civilized <991hp 424m 1445mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> They aren't here.

civilized <991hp 424m 1445mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> s
s
s
s
The Avenue of Conquest 
  You stand on a well-maintained road of exquisite engineering.  People
of all races move in an orderly fashion to and from their various
destinations.  Roads lead off in every direction.  Far to the north
the Imperial Palace rises up, showing the majesty of the Empire.  To
the west lies the Divine Quarter, while to the east lies a guildhall.
 
[Exits: north east south]

civilized <991hp 424m 1443mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> s
s
The Imperial Square 
  This magnificent square is laid with black and red stone, perfectly cut.
Citizens move swiftly, with an air of purpose throughout the square.
Perfectly engineered buildings surround the square.  A giant fountain
stands in the center of the square, spewing water that changes color
from red, to clear, to black.  Statues of Emperors past line the sides
of the square.
 
[Exits: north east south west]
     A black canteen lies here.
     Water flows from a beautifully carved onyx fountain.

civilized <991hp 424m 1441mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> The Avenue of Conquest 
  You stand on a well-maintained road of exquisite engineering.  People
of all races move in an orderly fashion to and from their various
destinations.  Roads lead off in every direction.  Far to the north
the Imperial Palace rises up, showing the majesty of the Empire.  To
the west lies the Shadow Quarter, while to the east lies the Blade
Quarter.
 
[Exits: north east south]

civilized <991hp 424m 1439mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> s
s
s
The Avenue of Conquest 
  You stand on a well-maintained road of exquisite engineering.  People
of all races move in an orderly fashion to and from their various
destinations.  Roads lead off in every direction.  Far to the north
the Imperial Palace rises up, showing the majesty of the Empire.  To
the west lies the Shadow Quarter, while to the east lies the Blade
Quarter.
 
[Exits: north south]

civilized <991hp 424m 1438mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> s
The Avenue of Conquest 
  You stand on a well-maintained road of exquisite engineering.  People
of all races move in an orderly fashion to and from their various
destinations.  Roads lead off in every direction.  Far to the north
the Imperial Palace rises up, showing the majesty of the Empire.  To
the west lies the Shadow Quarter, while to the east lies the Blade
Quarter.
 
[Exits: north east south west]

civilized <991hp 424m 1437mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> bash Othomer
An Archway Entering the Imperial City 
  A great black stone archway spans the road from the eastern side to the
western side.  At the zenith of the great structure the symbol of the
Imperial Codex is emblazoned in gold relief.  To the north of the archway,
the Imperial City spreads throughout a deep valley.  The spires of a great
palace shine in the sunlight to the northwest.  The road you stand on leads
to an intersection to the west, while the Imperial Road disappears into the
mountains to the south.  The mountains block any movement to the east and
a soot-covered wall blocks your way to the west.
 
[Exits: north south]

civilized <991hp 424m 1436mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> The Imperial Road 
  You stand on a perfectly engineered road traveling north and south 
through the mountains.  Above you snow covered peeks reach towards 
the sky dwarfing everything around them.  The mountains here are 
rocky and only sparse vegetation breaks the browns and grays of earth 
and rock.  The road becomes less defined to the north and south.
 
[Exits: north south]
Othomer the svirfnebli is here.
Othomer leaves south.

civilized <991hp 424m 1435mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> The Imperial Road 
  You stand on a perfectly engineered road traveling north and south 
through the mountains.  Above you snow covered peeks reach towards 
the sky dwarfing everything around them.  The mountains here are 
rocky and only sparse vegetation breaks the browns and grays of earth 
and rock.  The road becomes less defined to the north and south.  To
the east you can make out the burned out husk of a building.
 
[Exits: north east south]
Othomer the svirfnebli is here.

civilized <991hp 424m 1434mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> 
Othomer leaves south.

civilized <991hp 424m 1434mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> The Imperial Road 
  You stand on a perfectly engineered road traveling north through the 
mountains and south towards some rolling hills.  Above you snow 
covered peeks reach towards the sky dwarfing everything around them.  
The mountains here are rocky and only sparse vegetation breaks the 
browns and grays of earth and rock.  The road becomes less defined to 
the north, while the mountains become more gradual to the south.
 
[Exits: north south]
Othomer the svirfnebli is here.

civilized <991hp 424m 1433mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> A Bend in the Imperial Road 
  You stand on a perfectly engineered road traveling as far as you 
can see to the north and east.  Fields of crops dot the hillsides 
as you travel past.  The farms here seem to be well maintained 
and the few people you do see are hard at work tending their 
crops or preparing for the next day.  Far to the west you can 
make out the greenery of a forest or woodlands. Far to the north 
you see a line of snow covered mountains, to the east and north
the road leads through the rolling hills.
 
[Exits: north east]
Othomer has arrived.

civilized <991hp 424m 1432mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> You slam into Othomer, and send him flying!
Your bash grazes Othomer.
Othomer yells 'Help! Varric is bashing me!'
Othomer is writhing in agony.

civilized <991hp 424m 1432mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> 
Your wrath MASSACRES Othomer!
Othomer parries your slice.
Your opponent is not wielding a weapon.
You parry Othomer's punch.
You parry Othomer's punch.
Othomer is writhing in agony.

civilized <991hp 424m 1432mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> bash Othomer

Your wrath DISMEMBERS Othomer!
Your wrath MASSACRES Othomer!
Seizing upon a flaw in Othomer's tactics, you trip him and he goes down!
Your trip scratches Othomer.
You dodge Othomer's punch.
You dodge Othomer's punch.
Othomer delivers a blow of deadly force!
You parry Othomer's punch.
Othomer is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <991hp 424m 1432mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> Charging forward, you hit Othomer with enough force to send him sailing through the air!
Your bash grazes Othomer.
Othomer is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <991hp 424m 1432mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> 
Othomer parries your wrath.
You dodge Othomer's punch.
You parry Othomer's punch and return an attack of your own.
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Othomer!
You parry Othomer's punch.
Othomer delivers a blow of deadly force!
You parry Othomer's punch.
Othomer is convulsing on the ground.

civilized <991hp 424m 1432mv 24350tnl (-26.49%) 2 PM> bash Othomer

Your wrath DISMEMBERS Othomer!
Your slice MASSACRES Othomer!
Othomer is DEAD!!
You land the killing blow against Othomer.