***We've fought a few times back and forth, so we decide to duel.
***I'm out of prepps, and only got stone skin for this fight.

(1059/1059 268/651 945/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(9 AM) People near you:
(PK) Zefta                        An Archway Entering the Imperial City
(PK) a lion                       A Bend in the Imperial Road

(1059/1059 268/651 945/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(9 AM) s
The Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north south]

(1059/1059 268/651 944/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(9 AM) where
The Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north east south]

(1059/1059 268/651 943/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(9 AM) The Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north south]

(1059/1059 268/651 942/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(9 AM) A Bend in the Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north east]
(Translucent) A yellow-maned lion whips around and glares dispassionately at you.
A lion rakes his claws across your body.
A lion's raking claws MANGLES you!
A lion's raking claws MANGLES you!
You yell 'Help! a lion is clawing me!'
A lion is in perfect health.

**Crap, bad start...

(869/1059 268/651 941/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(9 AM) 
Your freezing bite injures a lion.
Your freezing bite wounds a lion.
A lion dodges your freezing bite.
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion's claw MANGLES you!
Your defensive spin deflects a lion's claw.
A lion has a few scratches.

(779/1059 268/651 941/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(9 AM) No way!  You are still fighting!
A lion has a few scratches.

(779/1059 268/651 941/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(9 AM) People near you:
(PK) Zefta                        A Bend in the Imperial Road
(PK) a lion                       A Bend in the Imperial Road
A lion has a few scratches.

(779/1059 268/651 941/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(9 AM) impale
You impale a lion on a gleaming shaft of pure ice!
Your impalement maims a lion!
You have become better at impale!
A lion has a few scratches.

(779/1059 268/651 941/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(9 AM) 
Your freezing bite injures a lion.
You dodge a lion's claw.
Your defensive spin deflects a lion's claw.
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion has a few scratches.

(779/1059 268/651 941/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(9 AM) 
A lion swipes at you, but misses.
A lion has a few scratches.

(779/1059 268/651 941/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(9 AM) 
The sky is getting cloudy.
You feel less armored.
*** ARMOR DOWN! ***
A lion continues to bleed from his wounds.
A lion's bleeding hits him.
A lion has a few scratches.

(798/1059 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) 
Your freezing bite wounds a lion.
Your freezing bite mauls a lion.
You dodge a lion's claw.
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion flickers with magical energy as the unstable mutation takes hold!
Your defensive spin deflects a lion's claw.
A lion has some small but disgusting cuts.

(798/1059 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) 
Your freezing bite mauls a lion.
You dodge a lion's claw.
Your defensive spin deflects a lion's claw.
A lion's claw MANGLES you!
A lion has some small but disgusting cuts.

(711/1059 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) wiel eel
dual scourge
You stop using a gleaming shaft of pure ice.
You wield the severed tail of an electric eel.
Your current wield is now eel
The severed tail of an electric eel feels like a part of you!
A lion has some small but disgusting cuts.

(711/1082 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) You dual wield a scourge of bone.
A scourge of bone feels like a part of you!
A lion has some small but disgusting cuts.

(711/1082 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) entwine
You lash out with the severed tail of an electric eel and entwine a lion tightly!
A lion has some small but disgusting cuts.

(711/1059 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) 
Your punch mauls a lion.
Your claw wounds a lion.
Your punch hits a lion.
A lion's claw MANGLES you!
A lion flickers with magical energy as the unstable mutation takes hold!
You parry a lion's claw.
You parry a lion's claw.
A lion has some small but disgusting cuts.

(624/1059 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) 
A lion swipes at you with his paw.
A lion's swiping paw maims you!
A lion has some small but disgusting cuts.

(588/1059 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) wiel whip

A lion barely manages to avoid your punch.
A lion's claw MANGLES you!
You parry a lion's claw.
A lion's claw misses you.
You knock a lion's claw aside before it comes near you.
You parry a lion's claw.
A lion has some small but disgusting cuts.

(506/1059 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) dual pestilence
You wield a knotted leather whip.
Your current wield is now whip
A knotted leather whip feels like a part of you!
A lion has some small but disgusting cuts.

(506/1059 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) You stop using a scourge of bone.
You dual wield a flail of Pestilence.
A flail of Pestilence feels like a part of you!
A lion has some small but disgusting cuts.

(506/1069 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) 
Your stinging lash mauls a lion.
Your wrath mauls a lion.
You parry a lion's claw.
A lion flickers with magical energy as the unstable mutation takes hold!
A lion's freezing touch MANGLES you!
You parry a lion's claw.
A lion is covered with bleeding wounds.

(423/1069 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) sting
A lion winces as you land a stinging blow with the tip of a knotted leather whip!
Your stinging blow wounds a lion.
A lion is covered with bleeding wounds.

(423/1069 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) 
Your stinging lash wounds a lion.
Your wrath injures a lion.
You swat a lion's claw away from you.
A lion's claw *** DEMOLISHES *** you!
A lion flickers with magical energy as the unstable mutation takes hold!
A lion's asphyxiation MANGLES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
A lion flickers with magical energy as the unstable mutation takes hold!
You parry a lion's claw.
A lion is covered with bleeding wounds.

(222/1069 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) 
With a flap of your wings, you propel yourself away from a lion's bite.
A lion is covered with bleeding wounds.

(222/1069 278/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) flee
flee
The Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: east south west]
You unentwine your weapon from a lion.
You flee from combat!

(222/1069 278/651 963/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) You aren't fighting anyone.

(222/1069 278/651 963/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
Alas, you cannot go that way.

(222/1069 278/651 963/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) w
A Bend in the Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north east]
(Translucent) A yellow-maned lion whips around and glares dispassionately at you.

(222/1069 278/651 962/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
The Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north south]

(222/1069 278/651 961/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
The Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north east south]

(222/1069 278/651 960/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
The Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north south]

(222/1069 278/651 959/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
n
An Archway Entering the Imperial City 
 
[Exits: north south]

(222/1069 278/651 958/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
n
The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south west]

(222/1069 278/651 956/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north south]

(222/1069 278/651 954/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south]

(222/1069 278/651 952/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
n
The Imperial Square 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
     Water flows from a beautifully carved onyx fountain.

(222/1069 278/651 950/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south]

(222/1069 278/651 948/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south]

(222/1069 278/651 946/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
Before the Imperial Palace 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A lizard strains against an iron chain around its neck.

(222/1069 278/651 944/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(10 AM) n
The Gates of the Palace 
 
[Exits: north south]
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

(222/1069 278/651 943/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(10 AM) A Hallway 
 
[Exits: north south]

(222/1069 278/651 942/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(10 AM) n
The End of the Hallway 
 
[Exits: east south west up]

(222/1069 278/651 941/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(10 AM) u
u
hea heal
Alas, you cannot go that way.

(222/1069 278/651 941/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(10 AM) Alas, you cannot go that way.

(222/1069 278/651 941/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(10 AM) The Chamber of the Council of Four 
 
[Exits: north east south west up down]

(222/1069 278/651 940/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(10 AM) The Imperial Throne Room 
 
[Exits: down]
     The Throne of the Emperor rests here in the center of the room.
(White Aura) The Imperial Inquisitor keeps a watchful eye on the Empire.
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.

**SNIP HEALING
**Hoping that he's still there.

(922/1069 270/651 914/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(11 AM) d
d
You are using:
<worn on finger>    a fire opal ring
<worn on finger>    (Glowing) (Humming) an Arkham signet ring
<worn around neck>  (Humming) the badge of clan Freth'aran
<worn around neck>  an amulet of the Viper
<worn on body>      (Glowing) (Humming) a suit of darkened platemail
<worn on head>      a conical cap
<worn on face>      (Glowing) a thin silver veil decorated with black feathers
<worn on legs>      some spider-skin leggings
<worn on claws>     a pair of black, steel-taloned boots
<worn on hands>     gauntlets of ogre power
<worn on arms>      a set of polished mithril armplates
<worn on wings>     a pair of silver-tipped feathered ribbons
<worn about waist>  a polished mithril girth
<worn around wrist> (Humming) a smooth ruby bracer engraved with a spider
<worn around wrist> a wide copper bracelet
<mainhand wielded>  a knotted leather whip
<offhand wielded>   (Glowing) (Humming) a flail of Pestilence

(922/1069 270/651 914/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(11 AM) The Chamber of the Council of Four 
 
[Exits: north east south west up down]

(922/1069 270/651 913/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(11 AM) The End of the Hallway 
 
[Exits: east south west up]

(922/1069 270/651 912/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(11 AM) scan south
You scan south.
***** Range 2 *****
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!

***** Range 3 *****
A lizard strains against an iron chain around its neck.


(922/1069 270/651 912/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(11 AM) s

Soraec tells you 'I will wait ...for a while'

**Ooh, he is! Better get moving then and see if I can't suprise him!

(922/1069 270/651 912/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(11 AM) A Hallway 
 
[Exits: north south]

(922/1069 270/651 911/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(11 AM) s
The Gates of the Palace 
 
[Exits: north south]
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

(922/1069 270/651 910/964)(standing)(civilized)(indoor)(11 AM) s
Before the Imperial Palace 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A lizard strains against an iron chain around its neck.

(922/1069 270/651 909/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(11 AM) where
People near you:
(PK) Zefta                        Before the Imperial Palace
(PK) Soraec                       An Archway Entering the Imperial City

(922/1069 270/651 909/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(11 AM) s
The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south]

(922/1069 270/651 907/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(11 AM) impale lion
s
s
They aren't here.

(922/1069 270/651 907/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(11 AM) The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south]

(922/1069 270/651 905/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(11 AM) Attack set to lash.
The Imperial Square 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
     Water flows from a beautifully carved onyx fountain.

(922/1069 270/651 903/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(11 AM) where
s
People near you:
(PK) Zefta                        The Imperial Square
(PK) Soraec                       An Archway Entering the Imperial City

(922/1069 270/651 903/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(11 AM) The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south]

(922/1069 270/651 901/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(11 AM) s
The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north south]

(922/1069 270/651 899/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(11 AM) Target set to sor.
s
s
The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south west]

(922/1069 270/651 897/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(11 AM) lash sor
where
An Archway Entering the Imperial City 
 
[Exits: north south]
(Translucent) Soraec is here.

(922/1069 270/651 895/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(11 AM) You lash at Soraec's feet with a knotted leather whip!
Your lash misses Soraec.
Soraec yells 'Help! Zefta is lashing me!'
Soraec is covered with bleeding wounds.

***DAMN! I hate missing lashes...

(922/1069 270/651 895/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(11 AM) 
Soraec continues to bleed from his wounds.
Soraec's bleeding injures him.
Soraec is covered with bleeding wounds.

(952/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) 
The edges of Soraec's being stretch and twist and he becomes a lion.
A lion flickers with magical power from his unstable mutation!
A lion's bones creak and snap as he shapeshifts.
A lion's shapeshifting wounds him.
A lion dodges your stinging lash.
Your stinging lash mauls a lion.
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion's claw MANGLES you!
You parry a lion's claw.
A lion is covered with bleeding wounds.

(863/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) lash

A lion swipes at you, but misses.
Your stinging lash mauls a lion.
Your stinging lash wounds a lion.
You parry a lion's claw.
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion is covered with bleeding wounds.

(863/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) Target set to Lion.
People near you:
(PK) Zefta                        An Archway Entering the Imperial City
(PK) a lion                       An Archway Entering the Imperial City
A lion is covered with bleeding wounds.

(863/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) You entangle a lion and send him to the ground!
Your lash scratches a lion.
A lion is covered with bleeding wounds.

(863/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) 
Your stinging lash decimates a lion!
Your wrath wounds a lion.
Your stinging lash mauls a lion.
A lion flickers with magical energy as the unstable mutation takes hold!
A lion's cleansing fist MANGLES you!
You parry a lion's claw.
A lion is gushing blood.

(782/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) lash

A lion flows to one side as your stinging lash passes.
You dodge a lion's claw.
You parry a lion's claw.
You remain safe as a lion's claw bounces harmlessly off of some spider-skin leggings.
A lion is gushing blood.

(782/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) You lash at a lion with a knotted leather whip!
Your lash misses a lion.
A lion is gushing blood.

(782/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) 
Your stinging lash decimates a lion!
Your stinging lash mauls a lion.
Your stinging lash decimates a lion!
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion flickers with magical energy as the unstable mutation takes hold!
A lion's freezing touch MANGLES you!
A lion flickers with magical energy as the unstable mutation takes hold!
You parry a lion's claw.
A lion is gushing blood.

(700/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) 
A lion rakes his claws across your body.
A lion's raking claws MASSACRES you!
A lion's raking claws DISMEMBERS you!
A lion is gushing blood.

(561/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) 
Your stinging lash mauls a lion.
A lion dodges your wrath.
Your stinging lash wounds a lion.
You dodge a lion's claw.
You flow to one side as a lion's claw passes.
A lion is gushing blood.

(561/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) lash
You entangle a lion and send him to the ground!
Your lash scratches a lion.
A lion is gushing blood.

(561/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) 
A lion dodges your stinging lash.
Your wrath mauls a lion.
Your stinging lash mauls a lion.
Your stinging lash decimates a lion!
A lion's claw MASSACRES you!
You dodge a lion's claw.
You parry a lion's claw.
A lion is writhing in agony.

(485/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) 
A lion dodges your stinging lash.
A lion dodges your stinging lash.
You dodge a lion's claw.
You dodge a lion's claw.
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion flickers with magical energy as the unstable mutation takes hold!
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion is writhing in agony.

(485/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) lash
You entangle a lion and send him to the ground!
Your lash misses a lion.
A lion is writhing in agony.

(485/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) 
A lion dodges your stinging lash.
Your wrath wounds a lion.
A lion's claw MANGLES you!
You parry a lion's claw.
You dodge a lion's claw.
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion's claw MANGLES you!
A lion is writhing in agony.

(309/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) 
Your stinging lash mauls a lion.
Your wrath wounds a lion.
Your stinging lash decimates a lion!
You dodge a lion's claw.
You parry a lion's claw.
You dodge a lion's claw.
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion is writhing in agony.

(309/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) lash
You entangle a lion and send him to the ground!
Your lash scratches a lion.
A lion dodges your stinging lash.
Your wrath wounds a lion.
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion flickers with magical energy as the unstable mutation takes hold!
You parry a lion's claw.
A lion flickers with magical energy as the unstable mutation takes hold!
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion is writhing in agony.

(309/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) 
Your stinging lash decimates a lion!
A lion dodges your wrath.
A lion's claw MANGLES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
You dodge a lion's claw.
A lion flickers with magical energy as the unstable mutation takes hold!
A lion's flaming fist TORCHES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
A lion is writhing in agony.

***This hurts!

(126/1069 282/651 951/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) 
The edges of a lion's being stretch and twist and he returns to normal.
Soraec's bones creak and snap as he shapeshifts.
Soraec's shapeshifting decimates him!
Your stinging lash decimates Soraec!
You get in one more shot on Soraec as he flees.
Your parting blow devastates Soraec!
Soraec has fled!
Soraec leaves south.

(126/1069 282/651 951/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) Target set to sor.
Attack set to lash.
dfs
Huh?

(126/1069 282/651 951/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) dash south lash sor
The Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north south]
(Translucent) Soraec is here.
You entangle Soraec's feet and send him to the ground!
Your lash scratches Soraec.
Soraec yells 'Help! Zefta is lashing me!'
Soraec is convulsing on the ground.

(126/1069 282/651 950/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) 
Your stinging lash decimates Soraec!
Your wrath mauls Soraec.
You dodge Soraec's magic.
Soraec is convulsing on the ground.

(126/1069 282/651 950/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(12 PM) lash

Soraec continues to bleed from his wounds.
Soraec's bleeding mauls him.
Soraec is incapacitated and will slowly die, if not aided.
Soraec is convulsing on the ground.

(144/1069 293/651 964/964)(fighting)(civilized)(outdoor)(1 PM) 
Soraec absorbs the force of your stinging lash with a skin from the snow leopard.
Your wrath DISMEMBERS Soraec!
Soraec is DEAD!!
Soraec's head is shattered, and his brains splash all over you.

(144/1069 293/651 964/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(1 PM) l i corpse
But you aren't fighting anyone!

(144/1069 293/651 964/964)(standing)(civilized)(outdoor)(1 PM) The burnt corpse of Soraec contains:
( 3) a sleek sienna rod
     (Glowing) (Humming) the Ankh of Loch Terradian
( 2) a bracelet of golden chain
     (Glowing) a knife of fire opal
     rotting linen bandages
     the chitinous shell of a rainbow runner
     a topaz stone necklace
     (Glowing) a pair of Arborian leggings
     an iron crown
     a skin from the snow leopard
     (Glowing) (Humming) a triangular shard of red crystal
     a silver studded belt
     (Glowing) a floating chest
     a delicate glass pitcher
     spiked mask of darkened bronze
     (Invis) (Humming) the Silver Serpent
     firewalker boots
     a pair of black steel gauntlets
     a silver ring enamelled with a black rose
     an iron ring set with a white moonstone
     (Glowing) the robes of the Arch-Prelate
     a sleek black rod
     (Invis) a long rod of chipped sapphire
     (Glowing) the scroll of storms
     (Glowing) (Humming) the firebrand scepter
     15 gold coins
     27 silver coins
     10 copper coins

***A close fight! And we had a looooong talk after that. Cool stuff!