***I Had been hired by the Imperials to retrieve the orb.  Isendor showed up
***and got ganked.  I grabbed what I could and returned it to him.  However, 
***I didn't notice I had this ring in my container.  People kept bitching at
***me about it, so I checked more thoroughly, and saw I had it.  It seems
***Fate had it out for me!


<572hp 1242m 940mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> c iden ring
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This object, a simple stone promise ring can be referred to as 'stone promise ring'.
It is worth 100 copper, and is of the 52nd level of power.
It is made of energy and weighs 0 pounds 3 ounces.
When worn, it affects your damage roll by 3 points, your hit roll by 3 points, 
your hp by 30 points and your save vs mental by -6 points.

<572hp 1230m 940mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> l ring
Carved from a single piece of the finest lapis lazuli is a small spider.
Its eight legs encircle your finger, making it impossible for you to
remove.

A spider ring is a treasure, made of lapis, and weighs 0 pounds 3 ounces.

<572hp 1230m 940mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> w
Transmuters' Bar
 
[Exits: north east]
The bartender is here, juggling some balls of light.

<572hp 1230m 939mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> who imm
[    Elf  IMM] [FORTRESS] Baerinika the Huntress in White

Players found: 1

<572hp 1230m 939mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> <572hp 1230m 939mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> 
Your vision blurs for a moment, and returns to normal.

<591hp 1242m 940mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> c oc
Your vision blurs for a moment before refocusing with greater clarity.

<591hp 1232m 940mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> tell ise It seems I do indeed have a ring.  How much is it worth to you, friend?
You tell Isendor 'It seems I do indeed have a ring.  How much is it worth to you, friend?'

<591hp 1232m 940mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> where
People near you:
  Braylan                      Market Square
  Cgragk                       By the Temple Altar
  Iccurik                      Market Square
(PK) Zizzle                       Transmuters' Bar

<591hp 1232m 940mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> n
n
Entrance to the Transmuters' Guild
 
[Exits: north south]
     (Humming) An oddly sparkling dagger is lying on the ground.
A halberdier is here, watching the forests for any movement.
(Invis) (Translucent) A Transmuter stands here guarding the entrance to his Guildhall.

<591hp 1232m 939mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> <591hp 1232m 939mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> Trade Road
 
[Exits: north east south west]
     (Glowing) A brass lantern with a hood to keep the wind out lies here.
An adventurer is here, trying to get a party to brave the Feanwyyn Weald.

<591hp 1232m 938mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> e
e
Trade Road
 
[Exits: north east south west]
The mayor of Galadon is here.

<591hp 1232m 936mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> <591hp 1232m 936mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> Market Square
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A man sits here begging for any change you might have.
(Invis) (Translucent) Braylan is here.
(Body of Stone) Iccurik is here.
One of the elite guards is here, watching the gate.
One of the elite guards is here, watching the gate.

<591hp 1232m 934mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> s
s
High Road
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A cityguard is strolling through here, keeping the peace.

<591hp 1232m 932mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> <591hp 1232m 932mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> High Road
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A cityguard is strolling through here, keeping the peace.

<591hp 1232m 930mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> e
Temple Square
 
[Exits: east south west]
     A fountain is here, gushing blood.

<591hp 1232m 928mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> e
The Dark Temple
 
[Exits: north west]
Cgragk is here.

<591hp 1232m 927mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> n
s
By the Temple Altar
 
[Exits: north east south west]
     Some baggy sleeves are resting here.
     A pit for sacrifices is in front of the altar.
(White Aura) The healer is here, administering healing as well as death.

<591hp 1232m 926mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> <591hp 1232m 926mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> The Dark Temple
 
[Exits: north west]
Cgragk is here.

<591hp 1232m 925mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> c 'metabolic quickening' cg

Cgragk leaves west.

<591hp 1232m 925mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> <591hp 1232m 925mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> 
Your skin loses its magical firmness.
You slowly float to the ground.

<611hp 1242m 940mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> <611hp 1242m 940mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> On whom?

<611hp 1242m 940mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> w
Temple Square
 
[Exits: east south west]
     A fountain is here, gushing blood.

<611hp 1242m 939mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> w
High Road
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A cityguard is strolling through here, keeping the peace.

<611hp 1242m 937mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> where
People near you:
  Braylan                      Market Square
  Cgragk                       Market Square
  Iccurik                      Market Square
  Ellen                        Coffins for the Soon to be Deceased
(PK) Zizzle                       High Road

<611hp 1242m 937mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> n
n
High Road
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A cityguard is strolling through here, keeping the peace.

<611hp 1242m 935mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> <611hp 1242m 935mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> Market Square
 
[Exits: north east south west]
Cgragk is here.
The mayor of Galadon is here.
A man sits here begging for any change you might have.
(Invis) (Translucent) Braylan is here.
(Body of Stone) Iccurik is here.
One of the elite guards is here, watching the gate.
One of the elite guards is here, watching the gate.

<611hp 1242m 933mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> c 'metabolic quickening' cg
The gods protect Cgragk.

<611hp 1242m 933mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> shrug

The mayor leaves north.

<611hp 1242m 933mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> <611hp 1242m 933mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> 
Braylan utters the words, 'ghaiz gtui'.
Braylan's skin turns to stone.

Isendor tells you 'You could never wear it. I will not deal with you further.'

You shrug.

Baerinika tells you 'You can make your deal with me if you like.'

You tell Isendor 'So priceless or worthless then, yes yes?'

You tell Baerinika 'Ah, I would be honored, my Lady.  Although I confess curiosity as to why one of your infinite power would care about a fairly-won ring.'

Isendor tells you 'Sacrifice it if you wish. None but I could ever hope to wear it.'
 You put a simple stone promise ring in the girdle of endless space.

Baerinika tells you 'I'll offer you this then.  Remove the ring from your possession and I won't curse you beyond repair.'

***Me trying to find an IC way to get out of this***

You tell Isendor 'For ten gold it is yours once again, friend.  I'll even polish it.'

Isendor tells you 'As I said, I will never deal with you...and you are not my friend.'

You tell Isendor 'I am sad to hear such a fair mouth spit such ugly vituperations, indeed.'

***So time to face the music.  I don't give anything up for free
***(Or at least without copious cunning conversation first)

You tell Baerinika 'Ah, my Lady, I apologize, but as a struggling businessman, I cannot afford to give up such a fine ring for nothing.  I received no other remuneration for my services to the Imperials.  So curse if you must, but I cannot fight nature.'
 
You tell Baerinika 'Not when I offered Isendor such a fair price for the ring, after I had already shown him curtesy in other matters.'

Baerinika tells you 'You truly wish to take your chances against my temper?'

You tell Baerinika 'Chance implies that there is a possibility I will not suffer a horrendous fate.  I know that I am a willow that must bend and break before the hurricane of your might.'

You tell Baerinika 'But still, I have offered him ample opportunity for its return.'

You tell Baerinika 'If it is not worth ten gold to Isendor, then I must submit to your might, for I shall not give it up willingly for less.'

You tell Baerinika 'If it is worthless save for its worth, then it is not worthless at all.  I cannot go against my nature, just as apparently Isendor will not go against his and purchase this fairly won ring.  I submit myself to your wrath, my Lady, as Fate has cursed me '


You tell Baerinika 'By putting a ring into my possession that is priceless and yet may well spell my doom.'

Baerinika tells you 'So be it.  I revoke your right of courage.'

You are delicate and live in great fear of pain.

<814hp 1027m 674mv 27100tnl (-23.18%)> help 2676
COWARD
A character with this flaw is deeply fearful of pain or harm to themselves.  
Extremely grevious wounds may leave them crippled by lasting pain for some 
time.  They tend to overestimate the dangers of the world and become rapidly 
depressed or fearful if assaulted.

SEE ALSO:  FLAWS

You tell Baerinika 'An odd fate for someone who refused an immortal mandate, but I of course submit to my fate, as I said.'

You tell Baerinika 'And thank you for your Judgment, my Lady.'

***And that's about as close to mouthing off as I dare to go!
***Expect a full report on what this flaw does, friends!