<854/869(98%) 577/577 798/802 10230 7 PM> scan s
You scan south.
***** Range 1 *****
Vermillon is here.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!

***** Range 2 *****
A lizard strains against an iron chain around its neck.


<854/869(98%) 577/577 798/802 10230 7 PM> s
The Gates of the Palace 
 
[Exits: north south]
Vermillon is here.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

<854/869(98%) 577/577 797/802 10230 7 PM> 
Vermillon wraps a firedrake tail around your weapon, stripping it from your hand!
A long elvish mace goes flying!
g 1.staffYou yell 'Help! Vermillon just stripped my weapon from me!'
Vermillon is in perfect health.

<854/869(98%) 577/577 797/802 10230 7 PM> 
You get a long elvish mace.
Vermillon's wrath MASSACRES you!
You parry Vermillon's searing cut.
You parry Vermillon's searing cut.
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Your punch DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<787/869(90%) 577/577 797/802 10230 7 PM> 
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<787/869(90%) 577/577 797/802 10230 7 PM> 
Vermillon expands back to normal size.

Your wariness about unconsciousness fades.
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<794/869(91%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> 
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<794/869(91%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> wield mace
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon's wrath DISMEMBERS you!
Your shield blocks Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<731/869(84%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> You wield a long elvish mace.
A long elvish mace feels like a part of you!
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<731/869(84%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> boneshat
You swing a long elvish mace powerfully but fail to connect with Vermillon.
Your bone-shattering blow misses Vermillon.
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<731/869(84%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> 
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon's searing cut MASSACRES you!
You parry Vermillon's searing cut.
You begin to get a feel for Vermillon's preferred attacking movements.
Vermillon dodges your crush.
Vermillon parries your crush.
Vermillon dodges your crush.
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<656/869(75%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> 
Ekavlu tells you 'When can you get here?'
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<656/869(75%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> 
Vermillon wraps a firedrake tail around your weapon, stripping it from your hand!
A long elvish mace flies right to Vermillon and he catches it!
Vermillon's wrath DISMEMBERS you!
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Your punch MASSACRES Vermillon!
Your punch MUTILATES Vermillon!
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<595/869(68%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> 
Ekavlu tells you 'Just run past the thief'
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<595/869(68%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> vital
You need both hands free to hit a vital area.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You remain unscorched as Vermillon's searing cut is stopped by a breastplate of lobster plates.
Vermillon's searing cut MASSACRES you!
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Your punch MUTILATES Vermillon!
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<528/869(60%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> 
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's searing cut.
You dodge Vermillon's searing cut.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<528/869(60%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> 
Vermillon lashes out with a firedrake tail and entwines you tightly!
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<528/869(60%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> rem bucklershove verm
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's punch.
Your shield blocks Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon's wrath MASSACRES you!
Your punch EVISCERATES Vermillon!
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<455/869(52%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> You stop using a spiked buckler.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<455/869(52%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<455/869(52%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> sNo way!  You are still fighting!
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<455/869(52%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> stun
You land a stunning blow on Vermillon!

<455/869(52%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> lnn
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]
Vermillon is sleeping here.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!

<455/869(52%) 577/577 802/802 10230 8 PM> A Hallway 
 
[Exits: north south]

<455/869(52%) 577/577 801/802 10230 8 PM> The End of the Hallway 
 
[Exits: east south west up]

<455/869(52%) 577/577 800/802 10230 8 PM> uuThe Chamber of the Council of Four 
 
[Exits: north east south west up down]

<455/869(52%) 577/577 799/802 10230 8 PM> The Imperial Throne Room 
 
[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.

<455/869(52%) 577/577 798/802 10230 8 PM> heal critical
You pay The Imperial Inquisitor 600 copper coins.
The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
You feel better!

<499/869(57%) 577/577 798/802 10230 8 PM> heal criticalr
You pay The Imperial Inquisitor 600 copper coins.
The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
You feel better!

<540/869(62%) 577/577 798/802 10230 8 PM> 
The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at the Imperial Warlock.
The Imperial Warlock shudders, and looks more vigorous.

<540/869(62%) 577/577 798/802 10230 8 PM> heal critical
You rest.

<540/869(62%) 577/577 798/802 10230 8 PM> 
You pay The Imperial Inquisitor 600 copper coins.
The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
You feel better!

<584/869(67%) 577/577 798/802 10230 8 PM> heal critical
You pay The Imperial Inquisitor 600 copper coins.
The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
You feel better!

<625/869(71%) 577/577 798/802 10230 8 PM> heal critical
You pay The Imperial Inquisitor 600 copper coins.
The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
You feel better!
You feel your pulse slow down.

<701/869(80%) 577/577 802/802 10230 9 PM> heal critical
You pay The Imperial Inquisitor 600 copper coins.
The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
You feel better!

<745/869(85%) 577/577 802/802 10230 9 PM> heal critical
You pay The Imperial Inquisitor 600 copper coins.
The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
You feel better!

<787/869(90%) 577/577 802/802 10230 9 PM> heal critical
You pay The Imperial Inquisitor 600 copper coins.
The Imperial Inquisitor closes its eyes for a moment and nods at you.
You feel better!

<829/869(95%) 577/577 802/802 10230 9 PM> wakdd
You stand up.

The Chamber of the Council of Four 
 
[Exits: north east south west up down]

<829/869(95%) 577/577 801/802 10230 9 PM> 
The End of the Hallway 
 
[Exits: east south west up]

<829/869(95%) 577/577 800/802 10230 9 PM> where
People near you:
(PK) Vermillon                    The Gates of the Palace
(PK) Mirto                        The End of the Hallway

<829/869(95%) 577/577 800/802 10230 9 PM> s
A Hallway 
 
[Exits: north south]

<829/869(95%) 577/577 799/802 10230 9 PM> s
The Gates of the Palace 
 
[Exits: north south]
Vermillon is sleeping here.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

<829/869(95%) 577/577 798/802 10230 9 PM> where
People near you:
(PK) Vermillon                    The Gates of the Palace
(PK) Mirto                        The Gates of the Palace

<829/869(95%) 577/577 798/802 10230 9 PM> vital verm
Vermillon slowly floats to the ground.

<840/869(96%) 577/577 802/802 10230 10 PM> 
You weaken Vermillon with a blow to a vital area.
Your blow to a vital area mauls Vermillon.
Vermillon yells 'Help! Mirto punched me!'
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<840/869(96%) 577/577 802/802 10230 10 PM> 
Vermillon's wrath MASSACRES you!
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon parries your punch.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Your punch EVISCERATES Vermillon!
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<769/869(88%) 577/577 802/802 10230 10 PM> 
You fail to get in one more shot as Vermillon flees.
Vermillon has fled!
The Imperial Vanquisher moves to block Vermillon's path.
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<769/869(88%) 577/577 802/802 10230 10 PM> 
You get in one more shot on Vermillon as he flees.
Your parting blow maims Vermillon!
Vermillon has fled!
Vermillon leaves south.

<769/869(88%) 577/577 802/802 10230 10 PM> s
trip verm
Before the Imperial Palace 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
Vermillon is here.
In the moonlight a lizard struggles against an iron chain around its neck.

<769/869(88%) 577/577 801/802 10230 10 PM> His feet aren't on the ground.

<769/869(88%) 577/577 801/802 10230 10 PM> where
People near you:
(PK) Vermillon                    Before the Imperial Palace
(PK) Mirto                        Before the Imperial Palace

<769/869(88%) 577/577 801/802 10230 10 PM> murder verm
Vermillon yells 'Help!  I am being attacked by Mirto!'
Vermillon absorbs the force of your punch with the mantle of the shark.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<769/869(88%) 577/577 801/802 10230 10 PM> 
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's punch.
Vermillon's wrath MANGLES you!
You understand Vermillon's favorite defensive postures, and see his weaknesses.
Your punch EVISCERATES Vermillon!
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon absorbs the force of your punch with a pair of blessed whitesteel chainmail sleeves.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<683/869(78%) 577/577 801/802 10230 10 PM> 
Vermillon dual wields a firedrake tail.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<683/869(78%) 577/577 801/802 10230 10 PM> 
Vermillon tries to entwine you with a firedrake tail but he misses you.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<683/869(78%) 577/577 801/802 10230 10 PM> 
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
You remain unscorched as Vermillon's searing cut is stopped by a breastplate of lobster plates.
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon parries your punch.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<683/869(78%) 577/577 801/802 10230 10 PM> 
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You dodge Vermillon's searing cut.
Vermillon's wrath MANGLES you!
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon parries your punch.
Your punch EVISCERATES Vermillon!
Vermillon parries your punch.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<599/869(68%) 577/577 801/802 10230 10 PM> cranial
You must wield a mace in your primary hand to do a cranial blow.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<599/869(68%) 577/577 801/802 10230 10 PM> 
Vermillon brings a Morning-Star named "VainGlory" around with bone-shattering force!
Vermillon's bone-shattering blow MASSACRES you!
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<531/869(61%) 577/577 801/802 10230 10 PM> 
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon's searing cut DISMEMBERS you!
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Your punch devastates Vermillon!
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<466/869(53%) 577/577 801/802 10230 10 PM> 
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's searing cut.
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon parries your punch.
Your punch DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
Vermillon parries your punch.
Your eyes no longer pierce the shroud of invisibility.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<473/869(54%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 PM> crushingblow
You lace your fingers together and hammer your fists at Vermillon!
Your crushing blow knocks Vermillon down!
Your crushing blow MASSACRES Vermillon!
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<473/869(54%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 PM> 
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<473/869(54%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 PM> 
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You dodge Vermillon's searing cut.
Your punch maims Vermillon!
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon parries your punch.
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<473/869(54%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 PM> crushingblow
Vermillon tries to entwine you with a firedrake tail but he misses you.
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<473/869(54%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 PM> 
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon's searing cut MASSACRES you!
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
You remain unscorched as Vermillon's searing cut is stopped by a pair of knife-like arm bands.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You develop awareness of Vermillon's vital points, to better land harsh blows.
Your punch maims Vermillon!
Your punch devastates Vermillon!
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<405/869(46%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 PM> 
You lace your fingers together to jab at Vermillon but miss.
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<405/869(46%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 PM> 
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon's searing cut MASSACRES you!
Your punch DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon is writhing in agony.

<332/869(38%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 PM> 
Vermillon gets a wild look in his eyes.
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<332/869(38%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 PM> 
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's searing cut.
Vermillon's wrath DISMEMBERS you!
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Your punch devastates Vermillon!
Vermillon parries your punch.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<267/869(30%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 PM> ber
Your pulse races as you are consumed by rage!
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<357/869(41%) 547/577 752/802 10230 11 PM> 
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon's searing cut DISMEMBERS you!
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You dodge Vermillon's searing cut.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Your punch DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
You fail to get in one more shot as Vermillon flees.
Vermillon has fled!
Vermillon leaves north.

<294/869(33%) 547/577 752/802 10230 11 PM> ppnnHuh?

<294/869(33%) 547/577 752/802 10230 11 PM> 
The Gates of the Palace 
 
[Exits: north south]
Vermillon is here.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

<294/869(33%) 547/577 751/802 10230 11 PM> murder verm
Vermillon drinks a potion of return.
Vermillon disappears.

***In abit

<869/869(100%) 577/577 801/802 10230 9 AM> n
Vermillon tells you 'let us do battle once more, I will also grant you back your mace'

***Stsf is charged abit, so why not?:)

<869/869(100%) 577/577 801/802 10230 9 AM> n
On the Main Path through the Village 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A villager passes by on their way about town.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 800/802 10230 9 AM> nEntrance to the Village of Balator 
 
[Exits: north south west]
A human member of the Balator town watch keeps the peace here.
A human member of the Balator town watch keeps the peace here.
A villager passes by on their way about town.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 799/802 10230 9 AM> nEntrance to the Imperial Lands 
 
[Exits: north south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 798/802 10230 9 AM> Between Two Imperial Guard Towers 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A stocky duergar glares upwards here, arms crossed over his chest.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 797/802 10230 9 AM> nnThe Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 796/802 10230 9 AM> The Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 795/802 10230 9 AM> wield hammer
You wield a blacksmith's forge hammer.
A blacksmith's forge hammer feels like a part of you!

<869/869(100%) 577/577 795/802 10230 9 AM> hold buckler
You wear a spiked buckler as a shield.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 795/802 10230 9 AM> nwhereThe Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 794/802 10230 9 AM> People near you:
(PK) Mirto                        The Imperial Road

<869/869(100%) 577/577 794/802 10230 9 AM> nThe Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 793/802 10230 9 AM> nA Bend in the Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: south west]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 792/802 10230 9 AM> wThe Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: east west]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 791/802 10230 9 AM> wwThe Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: east south west]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 790/802 10230 9 AM> A Bend in the Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north east]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 789/802 10230 9 AM> wherePeople near you:
(PK) Mirto                        A Bend in the Imperial Road

<869/869(100%) 577/577 789/802 10230 9 AM> nnThe Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 788/802 10230 9 AM> The Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north east south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 787/802 10230 9 AM> repl Come then
You tell Vermillon 'Come then'

<869/869(100%) 577/577 787/802 10230 9 AM> wherePeople near you:
(PK) Mirto                        The Imperial Road

<869/869(100%) 577/577 787/802 10230 9 AM> n
Vermillon tells you 'I do not seek more than what I need.'

<869/869(100%) 577/577 787/802 10230 9 AM> 
The Imperial Road 
 
[Exits: north south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 786/802 10230 9 AM> nAn Archway Entering the Imperial City 
 
[Exits: north south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 785/802 10230 9 AM> nThe Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south west]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 782/802 10230 9 AM> wherePeople near you:
(PK) Mirto                        The Avenue of Conquest

<869/869(100%) 577/577 802/802 10230 10 AM> nnThe Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 799/802 10230 10 AM> The Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 796/802 10230 10 AM> nThe Imperial Square 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
     Water flows from a beautifully carved onyx fountain.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 793/802 10230 10 AM> nThe Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 790/802 10230 10 AM> where
People near you:
(PK) Mirto                        The Avenue of Conquest

<869/869(100%) 577/577 790/802 10230 10 AM> who pkn
[43 Human Shf] (PK) Flimbert the Elder Sorcerer of Transformation
[42 Storm War] (PK) Kavatar the Commander of Warfare
[39 H-Drw Sha] (PK) Lexingtona the Communer of Decay
[46 Human War] (PK) Vermillon Est Lecolic the Champion of Battlefields
[44  Elf  Hea] (PK) Ailinilia the Giver of Life, Seeker of Purpose
[45 Gnome Shf] (PK) (WANTED) Girenshosh the Xenomorph
*45 H-Drw War* (PK) [EMPIRE] Mirto the Champion of Arms, Imperial Blade

Players found: 7

<869/869(100%) 577/577 790/802 10230 10 AM> nThe Avenue of Conquest 
 
[Exits: north east south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 787/802 10230 10 AM> nBefore the Imperial Palace 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A lizard strains against an iron chain around its neck.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 784/802 10230 10 AM> nThe Gates of the Palace 
 
[Exits: north south]
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'

<869/869(100%) 577/577 783/802 10230 10 AM> A Hallway 
 
[Exits: north south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 782/802 10230 10 AM> nThe End of the Hallway 
 
[Exits: east south west up]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 781/802 10230 10 AM> who pk
Vermillon tells you 'A healer associate granted me sanctuary, I will wait for it to fall before engaging you.'
[43 Human Shf] (PK) Flimbert the Elder Sorcerer of Transformation
[42 Storm War] (PK) Kavatar the Commander of Warfare
[39 H-Drw Sha] (PK) Lexingtona the Communer of Decay
[46 Human War] (PK) Vermillon Est Lecolic the Champion of Battlefields
[44  Elf  Hea] (PK) Ailinilia the Giver of Life, Seeker of Purpose
[51 Gnome Shf] (PK) Noldarus the Grand Master of Changelings
[45 Gnome Shf] (PK) (WANTED) Girenshosh the Xenomorph
*45 H-Drw War* (PK) [EMPIRE] Mirto the Champion of Arms, Imperial Blade

Players found: 8

<869/869(100%) 577/577 781/802 10230 10 AM> 
You feel your pulse slow down.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 AM> 
Vermillon yells 'I am prepared'

<869/869(100%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 AM> 
Vermillon yells 'Your mace, is upon the ground.'

<869/869(100%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 AM> 
[EMPIRE] the Imperial Warlock: The power of the Empire grows as Ekavlu joins us.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 802/802 10230 11 AM> quaf brew
You drink a brew with crushed kiadana rock.
Your arms quake with sudden agony, and your shoulders lose their power.
Your skin turns to stone.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 802/802 10230 12 PM> s
A Hallway 
 
[Exits: north south]

<869/869(100%) 577/577 801/802 10230 12 PM> 
[EMPIRE] the Imperial Warlock: Our conquest is yet assured, though Ekavlu leaves us.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 801/802 10230 12 PM> dash south dirt verm
The Gates of the Palace 
 
[Exits: north south]
     Mounted to a long hickory haft, the solid head of a mace shines dully.
Vermillon is here.
The Vanquisher of the Empire defends the Palace to the death!
The Imperial Vanquisher says 'Greetings, Citizen.'
Your kicked dirt misses Vermillon.
Vermillon yells 'Die, Mirto!  You dirty fool!'
Vermillon is in perfect health.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 800/802 10230 12 PM> 
Your bones stop aching.
Vermillon is in perfect health.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You dodge Vermillon's searing cut.
You parry Vermillon's searing cut.
You parry Vermillon's searing cut.
You parry Vermillon's searing cut.
You understand Vermillon's favorite defensive postures, and see his weaknesses.
Vermillon dodges your crush.
Vermillon parries your crush.
Vermillon is in perfect health.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> g mace
Vermillon wraps a firedrake tail around your weapon, stripping it from your hand!
A blacksmith's forge hammer flies right to Vermillon and he catches it!
Vermillon is in perfect health.

<869/869(100%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon's searing cut DISMEMBERS you!
You develop awareness of Vermillon's vital points, to better land harsh blows.
Your punch DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<812/869(93%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> You get a long elvish mace.
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<812/869(93%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> wield mace
You wield a long elvish mace.
A long elvish mace feels like a part of you!
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<812/869(93%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> boneshat
You swing a long elvish mace powerfully but fail to connect with Vermillon.
Your bone-shattering blow misses Vermillon.
Vermillon has a few scratches.

<812/869(93%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 
Vermillon's wrath EVISCERATES you!
Vermillon's searing cut misses you.
You parry Vermillon's searing cut.
Your crush DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<766/869(88%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 
Vermillon wraps a firedrake tail around your weapon, stripping it from your hand!
A long elvish mace goes flying!
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Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<766/869(88%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's searing cut.
You dodge Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon parries your punch.
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<766/869(88%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> wield mace
You get a long elvish mace.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You dodge Vermillon's searing cut.
Vermillon parries your punch.
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<766/869(88%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<766/869(88%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> You wield a long elvish mace.
A long elvish mace feels like a part of you!
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<766/869(88%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> boneshat
You swing a long elvish mace powerfully but fail to connect with Vermillon.
Your bone-shattering blow misses Vermillon.
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<766/869(88%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 
Vermillon's wrath DISMEMBERS you!
You drive Vermillon's searing cut back with your connecting blow.
Vermillon's searing cut EVISCERATES you!
Vermillon's searing cut MUTILATES you!
Vermillon's wrath DISMEMBERS you!
Your crush EVISCERATES Vermillon!
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<562/869(64%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 
Vermillon wraps a firedrake tail around your weapon, stripping it from your hand!
A long elvish mace goes flying!
g 1.
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<562/869(64%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You now have a keen eye for Vermillon's movements, and can predict where he will go.
Vermillon dodges your punch.
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<562/869(64%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> wield mace
You get a long elvish mace.
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<562/869(64%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<562/869(64%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> You wield a long elvish mace.
A long elvish mace feels like a part of you!
Vermillon has some small but disgusting cuts.

<562/869(64%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> boneshat
You bring a long elvish mace around with bone-shattering force!
Your bone-shattering blow DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<562/869(64%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's searing cut.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Your crush DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
Vermillon nimbly sidesteps your crush.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<562/869(64%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 
Vermillon tries to entwine you with a firedrake tail but he misses you.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<562/869(64%) 577/577 802/802 10230 1 PM> 

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Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<569/869(65%) 577/577 802/802 10230 2 PM> tdg 1.g 1.vital
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon dodges your crush.
Your crush DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
Your crush DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<569/869(65%) 577/577 802/802 10230 2 PM> 
You hurl aside a long elvish mace to free your hands for punching.
You hurl your shield to the ground in a last ditch effort to prepare for unarmed combat.
Vermillon is covered with bleeding wounds.

<569/869(65%) 577/577 802/802 10230 2 PM> You get a spiked buckler.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon's wrath EVISCERATES you!
Your punch DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
Vermillon parries your punch.
Your punch misses Vermillon.
Your punch devastates Vermillon!
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<518/869(59%) 577/577 802/802 10230 2 PM> You get a long elvish mace.
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<518/869(59%) 577/577 802/802 10230 2 PM> 
Vermillon can no longer find the strength to wield a firedrake tail.
You weaken Vermillon with a blow to a vital area.
Your blow to a vital area mauls Vermillon.
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<518/869(59%) 577/577 802/802 10230 2 PM> 
Vermillon brings a Morning-Star named "VainGlory" around with bone-shattering force!
Vermillon's bone-shattering blow DISMEMBERS you!
Vermillon is gushing blood.

<456/869(52%) 577/577 802/802 10230 2 PM> 
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon's punch devastates you!
You parry Vermillon's punch.
You nimbly sidestep Vermillon's wrath.
You parry Vermillon's punch.
Your punch DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
Your punch maims Vermillon!
Your punch MUTILATES Vermillon!
Your punch MUTILATES Vermillon!
Vermillon is writhing in agony.

<424/869(48%) 577/577 802/802 10230 2 PM> wield mace
You wield a long elvish mace.
A long elvish mace feels like a part of you!
Vermillon is writhing in agony.

<424/869(48%) 577/577 802/802 10230 2 PM> cranial
Your cranial hit misses Vermillon.
Vermillon is writhing in agony.

<424/869(48%) 577/577 802/802 10230 2 PM> 
Vermillon's wrath EVISCERATES you!
Vermillon's punch EVISCERATES you!
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Your crush EVISCERATES Vermillon!
You anticipate Vermillon turning to flee, and quickly move to block his escape!
Your crush DISMEMBERS Vermillon!
Your crush EVISCERATES Vermillon!
You have become better at third attack!
Vermillon is convulsing on the ground.

<326/869(37%) 577/577 802/802 10195 2 PM> 
Vermillon's wrath EVISCERATES you!
You dodge Vermillon's punch.
You parry Vermillon's wrath.
Vermillon parries your crush.
Your punch MUTILATES Vermillon!
Vermillon is DEAD!!
Vermillon's leg is sliced from his dead body.

<276/869(31%) 577/577 802/802 10195 2 PM> exa corpse
Battered and bruised, the corpse of Vermillon lies in a heap.
The corpse of Vermillon contains:
     a pair of black leather gloves
( 2) a tarnished silver ring
     a large golden nose-ring
     a pair of troll-hide boots
     a pair of blessed whitesteel chainmail sleeves
     (Mithril) a chain flail
     a bone bracelet
     a small pendant in the shape of a silver phoenix
     (Glowing) a steel flail, 'Frost Tongue'
     a long elvish mace
     some leggings from the snow worm
     a belt of green dragonscales
     (Humming) the mantle of the shark
     a tattered, color shifting cloak
     (Glowing) (Humming) the Starjewel Necklace
     (Glowing) a Morning-Star named "VainGlory"
     a wide copper bracelet
     the Horns of the Beast-Lord
     a firedrake tail
     a large canvas sack
     a dragon boat
     a rock crystal ewer
     a silver chain flail
     (Glowing) a shimmering ornate silver scepter
     some blood encrusted shackles
     a flask of diminution
     a potion of return
     (Humming) a blacksmith's forge hammer
     21 silver coins
     27 copper coins