***I'm on solo, we have Head + Fetish. Qyn and Ajak are both on. I know it's only a matter of time.***
***I've asked Phiy to summon some baddies outside the palace for me to help me even the odds.***

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 782/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)9 PM[outdoor/civilized] whe
n
People near you:
(PK) Zaralv                       Before the Imperial Palace
(PK) Ajakirahuut                  A Dark Passage
(PK) Qyn                          A Dark Passage

***I know they've got a plan. I start a mental counter in my head and hit the felar chief when I think they're gonna show up.***

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 782/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)9 PM[outdoor/civilized] 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]
Wearing an iron crown a black skinned creature sits
nearby feasting on the leg of a dwarf, unconcerned with your presence.
A felar stands here, his face looking haggard by the burden of leadership.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 781/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)9 PM[indoor/civilized] n
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]

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 780/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)9 PM[indoor/civilized] 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]

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 779/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)9 PM[indoor/civilized] ld Yeh. These gits're comin in tagether
[EMPIRE LEADERS] Zaralv: Yeh. These gits're comin in tagether

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 779/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)9 PM[indoor/civilized] in
You are carrying:
***stuff. Mainly weapons and preps.***

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 779/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)9 PM[indoor/civilized] 

Autosaving.
You are hungry.

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 797/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] eat yellow
You finish eating a yellow root.
Your stomach still grumbles with hunger.
The world and everything around seem to grow smaller.

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 797/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] 
[EMPIRE LEADERS] Phiyruhk: Aye.

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 797/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] l
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]

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 797/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] 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]

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 796/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] s
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]
Wearing an iron crown a black skinned creature sits
nearby feasting on the leg of a dwarf, unconcerned with your presence.
A felar stands here, his face looking haggard by the burden of leadership.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

***They should be here basically now.***

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] k fel
Your drowning *** DEMOLISHES *** the felar chief!
The felar chief has a few scratches.

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] shove qyn

The felar chief gets a wild look in his eyes.
The felar chief has a few scratches.

<1057/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] imperial defense

You dodge the felar chief's whirling flames.
The felar chief's claw MASSACRES you!
You parry the felar chief's whirling flames.
Your drowning misses the felar chief.
Your drowning *** DEVASTATES *** the felar chief!
The felar chief has some small but disgusting cuts.

<982/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] They aren't here.
The felar chief has some small but disgusting cuts.

<982/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] You will use your imperial training to dodge more often, striking less.
The felar chief has some small but disgusting cuts.

<982/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] shove qyn
They aren't here.
The felar chief has some small but disgusting cuts.

<982/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] shove qyn
They aren't here.
The felar chief has some small but disgusting cuts.

<982/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] shove qyn
You shove Qyn in front of the felar chief!
Qyn yells 'Help! Zaralv is shoving me into battle!'
You have become better at shove (71%)!  

***Woot. Skill improve!***

<982/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] shove qyn

The felar chief executes a controlled overhead attack with a flaming bardiche.
The felar chief's chop *** DEMOLISHES *** Qyn!
Qyn's piercing fire MANGLES the felar chief!

<982/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] n

You assess Qyn's hamstring, and devise a plan to avoid it.
Qyn has some small but disgusting cuts.

<982/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] 
Qyn's piercing fire MASSACRES the felar chief!
Qyn swats your drowning away with his shield.
Qyn dodges your drowning and closes in for a concealed attack!
Qyn's piercing fire EVISCERATES you!
Qyn has some small but disgusting cuts.

<934/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] Your opponent is too smart to be fooled by that.
Qyn has some small but disgusting cuts.

<934/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] No way!  You are still fighting!
Qyn has some small but disgusting cuts.

<934/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] 
The felar chief sweeps Qyn, sending him to the ground.
The felar chief's leg sweep hits Qyn.
The felar chief kicks Qyn while he's down!
The felar chief's vicious attack DISMEMBERS Qyn!
Qyn is covered with bleeding wounds.

<934/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] wield earthquake
You stop using a scimitar named 'Wave Dancer'.
You wield a flawless two-headed pickaxe named 'Earthquake'.
A flawless two-headed pickaxe named 'Earthquake' feels like a part of you!
Qyn is covered with bleeding wounds.

<934/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] 
Qyn deflects your pierce with his shield.
Qyn deflects your drowning with his shield.
Seizing upon a flaw in Qyn's tactics, you kick dirt toward his eyes!
Qyn is blinded by the dirt in his eyes!
Your kicked dirt scratches Qyn.
Qyn's piercing fire *** DEMOLISHES *** the felar chief!
Qyn is covered with bleeding wounds.

<934/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] dual pickaxe
You stop using a scimitar named 'Wave Dancer'.
You dual wield a burrow-warden's mithril pickaxe.
A burrow-warden's mithril pickaxe feels like a part of you!
Qyn is covered with bleeding wounds.

<934/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] pinc
You drive your axes into both sides of Qyn's body.
Your brutal attack === OBLITERATES === Qyn!
Your brutal attack *** DEVASTATES *** Qyn!
The felar chief's whirling flames *** DEMOLISHES *** Qyn!
Qyn deflects your pierce with his shield.
Qyn is writhing in agony.

<934/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] 
Ajakirahuut has arrived.
Qyn is writhing in agony.

<934/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] 
The felar chief executes a controlled overhead attack with a flaming bardiche.
The felar chief's chop *** DEMOLISHES *** Qyn!
Qyn deflects your pierce with his shield.
Your pierce *** DEVASTATES *** Qyn!
Qyn dodges your pierce.
Qyn is convulsing on the ground.

<934/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] 
You yell 'Help!  I am being attacked by Ajakirahuut!'
You dodge Ajakirahuut's infernal power.
Qyn is convulsing on the ground.

<934/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] imperial defense

Qyn has fled!
The Imperial Vanquisher moves to block Qyn's path.
Qyn's piercing fire *** DEMOLISHES *** the felar chief!
Qyn dodges your pierce.
Qyn dodges your pierce.
Your pierce *** DEMOLISHES *** Qyn!
Qyn is DEAD!!
You land the killing blow against Qyn.
You parry Ajakirahuut's infernal power.
Ajakirahuut's infernal power *** DEMOLISHES *** you!
Ajakirahuut is in perfect health.

<832/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] 
Ajakirahuut reaches out with the handle of the Black Flail of Dark Whispers and jabs it into your eyes!
Someone's eye jab decimates you!
Someone is in perfect health.

***Shit. I can't switch to swords and I'm not about to get entwined and beaten down.***

<805/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] wield wave
fle

Someone dodges your pierce.
Someone parries your pierce.
Seizing upon a flaw in someone's tactics, you swiftly kick it!
With your decisive kick you drive the spike of your boot into your foe!
Your kick EVISCERATES someone!
You parry someone's infernal power.
You dodge someone's noxious force.
You dodge someone's noxious force.
You dodge someone's infernal power.
Someone has a few scratches.

<805/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] You will use your imperial training to dodge more often, striking less.
Someone has a few scratches.

<805/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] You do not have that item.
Someone has a few scratches.

<805/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] Someone gets in one more shot as you flee.
Someone's parting blow *** DEMOLISHES *** you!
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
Someone has a few scratches.

<702/1057hp 469/469m 795/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)10 PM[indoor/civilized] fle
You can't see a thing!
You flee from combat!

***I wait out eyejab. He kills the vanquisher RIGHT as I can see again.***
***I run back out and engage.***

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]
     A steaming pile of the Imperial Vanquisher's entrails is lying here.
     The corpse of Qyn lies here, pierced in several places.
Ajakirahuut the fire giant is here, fighting Ghaelek the Duergar King.
Wearing an iron crown a black skinned creature sits
nearby feasting on the leg of a dwarf, unconcerned with your presence.
A felar stands here, his face looking haggard by the burden of leadership.

***Not sure why you're fighting Ghaelek. In hindsight I should have hit the felar and shoved him.***

<993/1057hp 469/469m 791/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[indoor/civilized] trip aja
You push in close to Ajakirahuut and forcibly sweep his legs out with your foot!
Your trip scratches Ajakirahuut.
Ajakirahuut yells 'Help! Zaralv tried to trip me!'
Ajakirahuut has a few scratches.

<993/1057hp 469/469m 791/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[indoor/civilized] 
Ajakirahuut dodges your pierce.
Ajakirahuut parries your pierce.
Ajakirahuut parries your pierce.
Ajakirahuut parries your pierce.
Ajakirahuut's crush DISMEMBERS Ghaelek the Duergar King!
Ajakirahuut has a few scratches.

<993/1057hp 469/469m 791/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[indoor/civilized] 
Your pierce EVISCERATES Ajakirahuut!
Ajakirahuut dodges your pierce.
Ajakirahuut's crush MUTILATES Ghaelek the Duergar King!
Ajakirahuut's crush EVISCERATES Ghaelek the Duergar King!
Ajakirahuut has some small but disgusting cuts.

<993/1057hp 469/469m 791/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[indoor/civilized] wield wave

Ajakirahuut has fled!
Ajakirahuut leaves south.

<993/1057hp 469/469m 791/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[indoor/civilized] dual wave
A scimitar named 'Wave Dancer' is too light to wield while dual wielding a burrow-warden's mithril pickaxe.
You stop using a burrow-warden's mithril pickaxe.
You stop using a flawless two-headed pickaxe named 'Earthquake'.
You wield a scimitar named 'Wave Dancer'.
A scimitar named 'Wave Dancer' feels like a part of you!

<993/1057hp 469/469m 791/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[indoor/civilized] You dual wield a scimitar named 'Wave Dancer'.
A scimitar named 'Wave Dancer' feels like a part of you!

<993/1057hp 469/469m 791/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[indoor/civilized] s
Before the Imperial Palace 
  Light from braziers and lampposts illuminate the square like it was midday. 
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]
Ajakirahuut the fire giant is here.
In the moonlight a lizard struggles against an iron chain around its neck.

<993/1057hp 469/469m 790/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[outdoor/civilized] trip aja
You trip Ajakirahuut and he goes down!
Your trip scratches Ajakirahuut.
Ajakirahuut yells 'Help! Zaralv tried to trip me!'
Your drowning MASSACRES Ajakirahuut!
Ajakirahuut parries your drowning.
Seizing upon a flaw in Ajakirahuut's tactics, you try to disarm him.
You disarm Ajakirahuut!
Ajakirahuut's punch MANGLES you!
You parry Ajakirahuut's punch.
Ajakirahuut has some small but disgusting cuts.

<910/1057hp 469/469m 790/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[outdoor/civilized] 
Your drowning MASSACRES Ajakirahuut!
Your drowning MASSACRES Ajakirahuut!
Ajakirahuut parries your drowning.
Ajakirahuut's punch *** DEMOLISHES *** you!
You parry Ajakirahuut's crush.
You parry Ajakirahuut's punch.
Ajakirahuut is covered with bleeding wounds.

<802/1057hp 469/469m 790/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[outdoor/civilized] trip ajak

Ajakirahuut gets a sleek granite baton.
Ajakirahuut parries your drowning.
Ajakirahuut dodges your drowning.
Your drowning DISMEMBERS Ajakirahuut!
Seizing upon a flaw in Ajakirahuut's tactics, you try to disarm him.
You disarm Ajakirahuut!
You dodge Ajakirahuut's punch.
You parry Ajakirahuut's punch.
You parry Ajakirahuut's punch.
Ajakirahuut is covered with bleeding wounds.

<802/1057hp 469/469m 790/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[outdoor/civilized] You trip Ajakirahuut and he goes down!
Your trip scratches Ajakirahuut.
Ajakirahuut is covered with bleeding wounds.

<802/1057hp 469/469m 790/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[outdoor/civilized] 
Ajakirahuut dodges your drowning.
Ajakirahuut dodges your drowning.
Your drowning MANGLES Ajakirahuut!
Ajakirahuut's punch MASSACRES you!
You parry Ajakirahuut's punch and return an attack of your own.
Your drowning MASSACRES Ajakirahuut!
You parry Ajakirahuut's punch.
Ajakirahuut is covered with bleeding wounds.

<736/1057hp 469/469m 790/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[outdoor/civilized] imperial offense
trip aja

Ajakirahuut dodges your drowning.
Ajakirahuut dodges your drowning.
Your drowning MASSACRES Ajakirahuut!
You parry Ajakirahuut's punch and return an attack of your own.
Your drowning MASSACRES Ajakirahuut!
You parry Ajakirahuut's punch.
Ajakirahuut is gushing blood.

<736/1057hp 469/469m 790/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[outdoor/civilized] 
Ajakirahuut wields a sleek granite baton.
Ajakirahuut is gushing blood.

<736/1057hp 469/469m 790/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[outdoor/civilized] You will use your imperial training to strike more frequently, dodging less.
Ajakirahuut is gushing blood.

<736/1057hp 469/469m 790/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[outdoor/civilized] You hook Ajakirahuut's leg with your foot and push forward to send him sprawling!
Your trip scratches Ajakirahuut.
Ajakirahuut is gushing blood.

<736/1057hp 469/469m 790/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[outdoor/civilized] trip ajak

Drops of harmless water spray Ajakirahuut as your drowning is blocked by hide armor from a yeti.
Ajakirahuut parries your drowning.
Seizing upon a flaw in Ajakirahuut's tactics, you try to disarm him.
You disarm Ajakirahuut!
You parry Ajakirahuut's punch and return an attack of your own.
Your drowning MASSACRES Ajakirahuut!
After a quick blow to block, you make another at Ajakirahuut.
Your drowning MASSACRES Ajakirahuut!
You parry Ajakirahuut's punch.
Ajakirahuut is gushing blood.

<736/1057hp 469/469m 790/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)1 AM[outdoor/civilized] 
You are hungry.
You feel you can start another bloodoath.
Ajakirahuut is gushing blood.

<740/1057hp 469/469m 797/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)2 AM[outdoor/civilized] 
Ajakirahuut dodges your drowning.
Ajakirahuut dodges your drowning.
Your drowning DISMEMBERS Ajakirahuut!
You parry Ajakirahuut's punch.
You absorb the force of Ajakirahuut's punch with a suit of darkened platemail.
You dodge Ajakirahuut's punch.
Ajakirahuut is writhing in agony.

<740/1057hp 469/469m 797/797mv>24350tnl(-26.49%)2 AM[outdoor/civilized] 
You fail to get in one more shot as Ajakirahuut flees.
Ajakirahuut has fled!
Ajakirahuut leaves north.


***And he's out.***
***Tactics went off this fight. I wish one would have been a trip though so I could have put a flurry in there instead.***