89.

***A spar with Tkishi. I know she will be quick but wow, 5 missed spec skills in this fight.***

Tkishi tells you 'Would you like to spar while we wait?'

You tell Tkishi 'No.'

Tkishi says to you 'It is likely he will not come.' ***Pissudin, for the Scales***

Tkishi says 'And I've much to learn against fighting the dagger specialists.'

You say 'This is true.'

You say 'I would rather fight to the death than spar.'

Tkishi says 'But if you fall, I do not believe I would be happy about that.'

You say 'Let me know.'

<878hp 541m 861mv (6 AM) (19:42:51)> tell ney Make me fast
Lin-Ha closes her eyes for a moment and nods at the Primeval Spirit.

<878hp 541m 861mv (6 AM) (19:42:53)> tell ney Make me faster, but do not let Tkishi see you.
Lin-Ha closes her eyes for a moment and nods at Tkishi.

<878hp 541m 861mv (6 AM) (19:42:58)> tell ney Make me faster, but do not let Tkishi see you.

Tkishi says 'Then no.'

You tell Neyveryd 'Make me faster, but do not let Tkishi see you.'

You say 'Are you sure?'

Tkishi says 'There is no point to a needless death.'

Neyveryd tells you 'You kill it?'

You say 'Death occurs in battle.'

You tell Neyveryd 'It wants to spar.'

You tell Neyveryd 'There are no "rules" in combat.'

Neyveryd tells you 'If I am in the same place, it will see it.'

Tkishi says 'But we are not battling. We are testing the skills of one another.'

You tell Tkishi 'I cannot think of a more real scenario.'

***She heads outside***

Neyveryd utters the words, 'wzhabaruq djuqtunsouio'.
Your heart races and your reflexes sharpen as your metabolism quickens

***And changes her mind. We fight within the tree.***


Tkishi tells you 'I assume we start?'

You scan north.
You scan south.
You scan east.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) (Translucent) Neyveryd is here.

You scan west.
You scan up.
You scan down.

<878hp 541m 860mv (2 PM) (19:46:13)> 1
#Ok. $target is now set to {tkishi}.
ss
They aren't here.

<878hp 541m 860mv (2 PM) (19:46:15)> whe
reply Yes.
People near you:
a racoon Within the Tree of Ages
(PK) Tkishi The Circle of Thorns
(PK) Neyveryd The Circle of Thorns
(PK) Folsa The Circle of Thorns

<878hp 541m 860mv (2 PM) (19:46:17)> 1
#Ok. $target is now set to {tkishi}.
You tell Tkishi 'Yes.'

<878hp 541m 860mv (2 PM) (19:46:17)> whe
People near you:
a racoon Within the Tree of Ages
(PK) Tkishi The Circle of Thorns
(PK) Neyveryd The Circle of Thorns
(PK) Folsa The Circle of Thorns

<878hp 541m 860mv (2 PM) (19:46:18)> sca a
sYou scan north.
You scan south.
You scan east.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) (Translucent) Neyveryd is here.

You scan west.
You scan up.
You scan down.

<878hp 541m 860mv (2 PM) (19:46:19)> ss
They aren't here.

<878hp 541m 860mv (2 PM) (19:46:20)> !
They aren't here.

<878hp 541m 860mv (2 PM) (19:46:21)> sca a
whYou scan north.
***** Range 2 *****
(WANTED) Tkishi is here.

You scan south.
You scan east.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) (Translucent) Neyveryd is here.

You scan west.
You scan up.
You scan down.

<878hp 541m 860mv (2 PM) (19:46:23)> whe
People near you:
a racoon Within the Tree of Ages
(PK) Tkishi The Circle of Thorns
(PK) Neyveryd The Circle of Thorns
(PK) Folsa The Circle of Thorns

<878hp 541m 860mv (2 PM) (19:46:24)> e
The Circle of Thorns

[Exits: north east south west]

<878hp 541m 859mv (2 PM) (19:46:25)> dash w ham tki
The Circle of Thorns

[Exits: north east]
They aren't here.

<878hp 541m 858mv (2 PM) (19:46:28)> Tkishi has arrived.
You yell 'Help! I am being attacked by Tkishi!'
You dodge Tkishi's shocking bite and close in for a concealed attack!
Your poisonous bite DISMEMBERS Tkishi!
Tkishi has a few scratches.

<878hp 541m 858mv (2 PM) (19:46:29)>
Tkishi parries your poisonous bite.
Tkishi nimbly sidesteps your poisonous bite.
Tkishi deflects your poisonous bite with her defensive spin.
You parry Tkishi's shocking bite.
You dodge Tkishi's claw and close in for a concealed attack!
Your poisonous bite MASSACRES Tkishi!
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You are misled by Tkishi's cunning feint.
Tkishi has some small but disgusting cuts.

<878hp 541m 858mv (2 PM) (19:46:30)> bones
You swing the flaming scepter of Chaos
powerfully but fail to connect with Tkishi.
Your bone-shattering blow misses Tkishi.
Tkishi has some small but disgusting cuts.

***Miss #1***

<878hp 541m 858mv (2 PM) (19:46:32)> Tkishi delivers a punishing pugil strike
with a shaft of pure energy!
Tkishi's pugil strike *** DEVASTATES *** you!
Tkishi has some small but disgusting cuts.

<727hp 541m 858mv (2 PM) (19:46:32)> bones
Your blow swings wildly and misses.
Tkishi dodges your wrath.
Tkishi parries your poisonous bite.
Tkishi deflects your poisonous bite with her defensive spin.
Tkishi deflects your poisonous bite with her defensive spin.
You dodge Tkishi's shocking bite.
Leaping away from Tkishi's claw, you land near enough to strike!
Your poisonous bite MASSACRES Tkishi!
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You dodge Tkishi's shocking bite.
You are misled by Tkishi's cunning feint.
Tkishi has some small but disgusting cuts.

<727hp 541m 858mv (2 PM) (19:46:35)> bones

A racoon has arrived.
Neyveryd looks at you.
Your blow swings wildly and misses.
Tkishi deflects your wrath with her defensive spin.
Tkishi parries your poisonous bite.
Tkishi parries your poisonous bite.
You dodge Tkishi's shocking bite and close in for a concealed attack!
Your poisonous bite DISMEMBERS Tkishi!
Tkishi can no longer find the strength to wield a shaft of pure energy.
A sharp, yellowed fang poisons Tkishi.
Tkishi looks very ill.
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You parry Tkishi's claw.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<727hp 541m 858mv (2 PM) (19:46:38)>
Neyveryd looks at Tkishi.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<727hp 541m 858mv (2 PM) (19:46:39)> You swing the flaming scepter of Chaos
powerfully but fail to connect with Tkishi.
Your bone-shattering blow misses Tkishi.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

***Miss #2***

<727hp 541m 858mv (2 PM) (19:46:41)> Tkishi wields a mithril spear with jade
etchings.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<727hp 541m 858mv (2 PM) (19:46:41)>
Tkishi impales you with a mithril spear with jade etchings!
Tkishi's impalement *** DEVASTATES *** you!
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<572hp 541m 858mv (2 PM) (19:46:41)>
Tkishi parries your poisonous bite.
Tkishi deflects your wrath with her defensive spin.
Tkishi deflects your wrath with her defensive spin.
Tkishi deflects your poisonous bite with her defensive spin.
You parry Tkishi's slice.
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You dodge Tkishi's slice.
You parry Tkishi's slice.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<572hp 541m 858mv (2 PM) (19:46:42)> hurl torso

You feel ready to construct another deadfall trap for the unwary.
You continue to bleed from your wounds.
Your bleeding MANGLES you!
Tkishi shivers and suffers.
Tkishi's poison maims her!
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<482hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:46:46)>
Neyveryd looks at Tkishi.
Tkishi parries your poisonous bite.
Tkishi deflects your wrath with her defensive spin.
Tkishi deflects your wrath with her defensive spin.
Tkishi dodges your poisonous bite.
You drive Tkishi's slice back with your connecting blow.
You dodge Tkishi's claw.
You dodge Tkishi's slice.
You dodge Tkishi's claw.
You are misled by Tkishi's cunning feint.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<482hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:46:47)> You bring back your arm and hurl a
throwing dagger but your aim is off.
Your hurled dagger misses Tkishi.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

***Miss #3***

<482hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:46:49)> Neyveryd glances at you.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<482hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:46:51)>
Your blow swings wildly and misses.
Tkishi deflects your poisonous bite with her defensive spin.
Tkishi deflects your poisonous bite with her defensive spin.
You parry Tkishi's slice.
You dodge Tkishi's claw.
You dodge Tkishi's claw and close in for a concealed attack!
Your poisonous bite MASSACRES Tkishi!
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<482hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:46:52)>
You are misled by Tkishi's cunning feint.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<482hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:46:52)> hurl torso

Your blow swings wildly and misses.
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Tkishi!
Tkishi dodges your poisonous bite.
Tkishi parries your poisonous bite.
Tkishi's slice MANGLES you!
You parry Tkishi's claw.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<393hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:46:55)>
Neyveryd glances at Tkishi.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<393hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:46:57)>
Using a mithril spear with jade etchings, Tkishi disarms you and sends a sharp,
yellowed fang flying!
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<393hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:46:57)> zz
You must wield a dagger to hurl one.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<393hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:46:59)> huYou take your eyes from Tkishi for a
moment, and suddenly she is upon you!
Tkishi's slice MASSACRES you!
You get a sharp, yellowed fang.
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<322hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:46:59)> hurYou wield a sharp, yellowed fang.
A sharp, yellowed fang feels like a part of you!
Tkishi is covered with bleeding wounds.

<322hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:46:59)> hurl
Tkishi deflects your poisonous bite with her defensive spin.
Tkishi parries your wrath.
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Tkishi!
Tkishi deflects your poisonous bite with her defensive spin.
Your poisonous bite DISMEMBERS Tkishi!
You dodge Tkishi's slice.
You dodge Tkishi's claw and close in for a concealed attack!
Your poisonous bite MASSACRES Tkishi!
You dodge Tkishi's slice and close in for a concealed attack!
Your poisonous bite DISMEMBERS Tkishi!
You are misled by Tkishi's cunning feint.
Tkishi is gushing blood.

<322hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:47:00)> hurl tor
A racoon looks at you.
Tkishi is gushing blood.

<322hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:47:00)> hurl torso
You bring back your arm and hurl a throwing
dagger but your aim is off.
Your hurled dagger misses Tkishi.
Tkishi is gushing blood.

***Miss #4***

<322hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:47:01)>
Your blow swings wildly and misses.
Tkishi parries your wrath.
Tkishi deflects your wrath with her defensive spin.
Tkishi deflects your poisonous bite with her defensive spin.
Tkishi swats your poisonous bite away from her.
You dodge Tkishi's slice and close in for a concealed attack!
Your poisonous bite EVISCERATES Tkishi!
You parry Tkishi's claw.
Tkishi's slice MASSACRES you!
You dodge Tkishi's slice.
You parry Tkishi's slice.
Tkishi is gushing blood.

<248hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:47:03)>
Tkishi stops using a mithril spear with jade etchings.
Tkishi is gushing blood.

<248hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:47:04)>
Tkishi pummels you with her paws.
Tkishi's pummeling blow maims you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
Tkishi's pummeling blow EVISCERATES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
Tkishi's pummeling blow MASSACRES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
Tkishi is gushing blood.

<103hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:47:05)>
A racoon looks at Tkishi.
Tkishi is gushing blood.

<103hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:47:05)> ber

Tkishi dodges your poisonous bite.
Your poisonous bite DISMEMBERS Tkishi!
Tkishi dodges your poisonous bite.
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You dodge Tkishi's claw.
You dodge Tkishi's claw.
Tkishi is writhing in agony.

<103hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:47:06)>
Neyveryd glances at Tkishi.
Tkishi is writhing in agony.

<103hp 541m 861mv (3 PM) (19:47:06)> Your pulse races as you are consumed by
rage!
Tkishi is writhing in agony.

<205hp 511m 811mv (3 PM) (19:47:08)>
Neyveryd glances at you.
Tkishi is writhing in agony.

<205hp 511m 811mv (3 PM) (19:47:08)> stab

Tkishi parries your poisonous bite.
Tkishi dodges your wrath.
Tkishi parries your poisonous bite.
Your poisonous bite DISMEMBERS Tkishi!
Tkishi parries your poisonous bite.
A tattoo of a Gaping Maw purses its lips.
A glob of slime is ejected from your lips aimed at the eyes of Tkishi!
Tkishi narrowly avoids your spit!
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You dodge Tkishi's claw.
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You are misled by Tkishi's cunning feint.
Tkishi is writhing in agony.

<205hp 511m 811mv (3 PM) (19:47:09)> You lunge at Tkishi and stab her with your
dagger!
Your stab *** DEMOLISHES *** Tkishi!
Tkishi's struggling prevents you from twisting your dagger any deeper.
Tkishi is convulsing on the ground.

<205hp 511m 811mv (3 PM) (19:47:12)>
A racoon looks at Neyveryd.
Tkishi is convulsing on the ground.

<205hp 511m 811mv (3 PM) (19:47:12)>
Your blow swings wildly and misses.
Tkishi dodges your wrath.
Tkishi dodges your wrath.
Moving quickly, Tkishi avoids your wrath.
Tkishi parries your poisonous bite.
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You dodge Tkishi's claw.
Tkishi is convulsing on the ground.

<205hp 511m 811mv (3 PM) (19:47:13)>
Tkishi gets a wild look in her eyes.
Tkishi is writhing in agony.

<205hp 511m 811mv (3 PM) (19:47:15)>
Neyveryd glances at Tkishi.
Tkishi is writhing in agony.

<205hp 511m 811mv (3 PM) (19:47:15)> stab
Your poisonous bite MASSACRES Tkishi!
Tkishi dodges your wrath.
Your poisonous bite misses Tkishi.
Tkishi dodges your wrath.
Your poisonous bite MASSACRES Tkishi!
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You parry Tkishi's claw.
You are misled by Tkishi's cunning feint.
Tkishi is convulsing on the ground.

<205hp 511m 811mv (3 PM) (19:47:16)> stab

Tkishi swings her paws wildly at you but no blows land.
Your failed attempt to stab Tkishi leaves you defenseless.
Tkishi's claw *** DEMOLISHES *** you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
Tkishi is convulsing on the ground.

***Miss #5***

<101hp 511m 811mv (3 PM) (19:47:18)> Neyveryd glances at you.
Tkishi is convulsing on the ground.

<101hp 511m 811mv (3 PM) (19:47:19)>
Your blow swings wildly and misses.
Tkishi dodges your wrath.
Your poisonous bite MASSACRES Tkishi!
Tkishi is DEAD!!
Tkishi's fangs are pulled from her mouth.

<101hp 511m 811mv (3 PM) (19:47:20)> e
You continue to bleed from your wounds.
Your bleeding MANGLES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!

<13hp 521m 844mv (4 PM) (19:47:23)> e

Neyveryd snickers softly.

<13hp 521m 844mv (4 PM) (19:47:25)>
Neyveryd utters the words, 'candussauf yrzgp'.
As Neyveryd finishes his incantations, you grimace with pain as your wounds
begin to scar and crudely seal themselves.
Neyveryd flows your flesh over your bleeding wound, but fails to close it.

<65hp 521m 844mv (4 PM) (19:47:26)> The Circle of Thorns

[Exits: north east south west]

<65hp 521m 843mv (4 PM) (19:47:30)> n
Within the Tree of Ages

[Exits: south]
A massive totem depicting ancient spirits has been carved here.
A flickering spirit-being of pure energy inhabits the totem.
(White Aura) A tattooed wilder-elf woman crouches here, uttering ancient mantras.

<65hp 521m 842mv (4 PM) (19:47:31)> get 1. tree
heYou get an intricate copper key from the
arboreal hollows.

<65hp 521m 842mv (4 PM) (19:47:35)> heal heal 1
[OUTLANDER] Tkishi: That was a fine spar!

<65hp 521m 842mv (4 PM) (19:47:36)> heal heal 1
Lin-Ha tells you 'You don't have that item.'

<65hp 521m 842mv (4 PM) (19:47:36)> heal heal 1.
heal heal 1Lin-Ha tells you 'That trade is not worth my
while.'

<65hp 521m 842mv (4 PM) (19:47:38)> get 1. tree
You get the Hammer of Muspellsheim from the
arboreal hollows.

<65hp 521m 842mv (4 PM) (19:47:40)> heal heal 1.
Lin-Ha nods at you with approval.
You hand the Hammer of Muspellsheim to Lin-Ha.
Lin-Ha closes her eyes for a moment and nods at you.
A calming warmth suffuses your body as Lin-Ha heals your wounds.

<155hp 521m 842mv (4 PM) (19:47:42)> get 1.
[OUTLANDER] Linaeren: What?

<155hp 521m 842mv (4 PM) (19:47:44)> get 1. tree

Neyveryd utters the words, 'candussauf baiz'.
As Neyveryd finishes his incantations, a disturbing crunching accompanies the
shifting and mending of your bones.

<209hp 521m 842mv (4 PM) (19:47:45)>
You continue to bleed from your wounds.
Your bleeding MANGLES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!

You tell Neyveryd 'I owe you.'

Neyveryd tells you 'I am glad to see the sun-splashed fall, Crimson.'

You tell Tkishi 'That was close.'

You tell Neyveryd 'I am impressed nonetheless by her skill.'

Neyveryd tells you 'If it is required by the ancients that we allow the
sun-splashed, better that they have strength, until the dream ends at least.'

You tell Neyveryd 'She is strong.'

You tell Neyveryd 'An asset.'

Neyveryd tells you 'Yes.'

Neyveryd tells you 'Until we can turn our attentions to the true war. The war
that comes after.'

You tell Neyveryd 'So long as there will be war. I wonder which side I will fight on.'

Neyveryd tells you 'It is something I have wondered on.'

Neyveryd tells you 'What of those of the Harbingers brood, when the true battle
comes?'

Neyveryd tells you 'The Sun-Splashed will fall, you know.'

You tell Neyveryd 'The weaker side will fall.'

Neyveryd tells you 'The voices of venom are innumerable, and the light of the sun
will be blocked out by carrion birds and swarms of locusts.'

You tell Neyveryd 'I remain undecided.'

Neyveryd tells you 'As is fitting, I suppose.'


You tell Neyveryd 'It will be a decision I make only when the time comes.'

Neyveryd tells you 'I merely tell you what I have seen.'

You tell Neyveryd 'I do not think it will be in my lifetime.'

Neyveryd tells you 'When my instincts were made one with the darkling ancients...'

Neyveryd tells you 'I saw what will come.'