** I've been holding off on posting this for a while, given the circumstances  **
**  It would have coincided with both getting leadership, and looked like a hit piece **

** So Iepnier is at the isle and I know it, and I resist going out to fight Salyeris who also shows up looking for a fight  **
** I say so, and eventually get this response  **

    Salyeris tells you 'Well, you just give him time then. You come out, he stays out of it.'
    Salyeris tells you 'Per his own words.'
     
** So I decide not to turn that down **
     
    civilized <1004/1015hp 93%m 100%mv> 3 PM
    dash s murder saly
    The Base of the Nexus Island
      The beautiful glass and platinum structure of the Nexus headquarters rises
    up before you, gleaming in the sunlight.  It seems to be a low-roofed building
    made completely of glass with platinum supports, stays and accents.  The
    island it rests on seems to be completely made of a finely ground sand made
    up of ground glass and platinum.  The roof of the haven to the north reaches
    and apex at the center, and you can see rainbows of prismatic light reflected
    from its glass slopes.  The structure seems placed to contain the roiling
    forces of magic beneath.  Below you the pillar of the Veil writhes
    and changes, ebbs and flows with the tides of power.  Beneath your feet
    the sand shows recent foot prints.  An invisible barrier holds the island
    together, keeping it floating high in the air above the Sea of Despair.  
    The grains of sand sparkle in the light and the scent of an exotic desert
    flower reaches your nose.  Small rocks are scattered throughout the sand
    of different colors reminiscent of uncut gemstones.  The air around you
    feels electrified, currents of magic attempting to close in on you from
    the pillar below.  Something about the nature of this island, however,
    seems to contain the raw elements below, keeping them balanced and in check.
     
    [Exits: north down]
    (Chaotic Aura) Salyeris the wood-elf is here, fighting the Guardian of Balance.
    A guardian is here barring entrance to the pristine walls beyond.
    The Guardian of Balance says 'Welcome, Keeper of the Balance.'
    You sprawl across the ground as you blunder in.
     
    civilized <1004/1015hp 93%m 99%mv> 3 PM
    Salyeris's slice DISMEMBERS the Guardian of Balance!
     
    civilized <1004/1015hp 93%m 99%mv> 3 PM
    murder saly
    Salyeris yells 'Help!  I am being attacked by Donderston!'
    Salyeris dodges your cleave.
    Salyeris is in perfect health.
     
    civilized <1004/1015hp 93%m 99%mv> 3 PM
    Salyeris's slice MASSACRES the Guardian of Balance!
    Salyeris parries your cleave.
    Salyeris dodges your drowning.
    Salyeris dodges your drowning.
    Salyeris is in perfect health.
     
    civilized <1004/1015hp 93%m 99%mv> 3 PM
    Salyeris has fled!
    Salyeris leaves down.
     
    civilized <1004/1015hp 93%m 99%mv> 3 PM
    Salyeris has arrived.
     
    civilized <1004/1015hp 93%m 99%mv> 3 PM
    murder saly
    Salyeris yells 'Help!  I am being attacked by Donderston!'
    Salyeris parries your cleave.
    Salyeris is in perfect health.
     
    civilized <1004/1015hp 93%m 99%mv> 3 PM
    Salyeris sings 'Now, though wintery winds be blowing,
    Night be foul, with raining, snowing,
    Still the trav'ller, that way going
    Shuns the inn upon the moor.'
    Salyeris's reverberating blast MANGLES you!
    Salyeris's reverberating blast *** DEVASTATES *** the Guardian of Balance!
    Salyeris is in perfect health.
     
    civilized <895/1015hp 93%m 99%mv> 3 PM
    The Guardian of Balance tries to attack some empty air near Salyeris.
    You parry Salyeris's slice.
    You parry Salyeris's slice.
    Salyeris dodges your cleave.
    Salyeris dodges your drowning.
    You try to attack some empty air near Salyeris.
    Salyeris is in perfect health.
     
    civilized <895/1015hp 93%m 99%mv> 3 PM
    You parry Salyeris's slice.
    You parry Salyeris's slice and return an attack of your own.
    Your cleave decimates Salyeris!
    Salyeris parries your cleave.
    Salyeris parries your drowning.
    Salyeris dodges your drowning.
    You try to attack some empty air near Salyeris.
    Salyeris has a few scratches.
     
    civilized <895/1015hp 93%m 99%mv> 3 PM
    flur
     
    Your eyes see less clearly the auras of balance.
    Salyeris is in perfect health.
     
    civilized <911/1015hp 95%m 100%mv> 4 PM You try to flurry some empty air near Salyeris.
    Salyeris is in perfect health.
     
    civilized <911/1015hp 95%m 100%mv> 4 PM Salyeris sings 'Darkness sets in, a bitter thought
    To which naught was won, and all was lost.
    To the bitter soul with darkened heart,
    A silent cry, for nothing sought.'
    Salyeris is in perfect health.
     
    civilized <911/1015hp 95%m 100%mv> 4 PM
    You parry Salyeris's slice.
    You parry Salyeris's slice and return an attack of your own.
    Your cleave MUTILATES Salyeris!
    Salyeris dodges your cleave wildly.
    Salyeris dodges your drowning.
    You try to attack some empty air near Salyeris.
    Salyeris dodges your cleave.
    Salyeris has a few scratches.
     
    civilized <911/1015hp 95%m 100%mv> 4 PM
    You parry Salyeris's slice and return an attack of your own.
    Your cleave maims Salyeris!
    You dodge Salyeris's slice.
    Salyeris dodges your cleave.
    Salyeris parries your cleave.
    Salyeris dodges your drowning.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <911/1015hp 95%m 100%mv> 4 PM
    Salyeris sings 'Darkness sets in, a bitter thought
    To which naught was won, and all was lost.
    To the bitter soul with darkened heart,
    A silent cry, for nothing sought.'
    Your mind feels fuzzy as your self-awareness fades.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 4 PM
    You parry Salyeris's slice.
    You parry Salyeris's slice and return an attack of your own.
    Your cleave maims Salyeris!
    Salyeris dodges your cleave.
    Salyeris parries your drowning.
    Salyeris dodges your drowning.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 4 PM
    war
    You yell 'Fear the Coming of The Donderstorm!'
    You feel righteous as you shout 'Fear the Coming of The Donderstorm!'
    You have perfected warcry (100%)!  
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 4 PM
    flur
    You try to flurry some empty air near Salyeris.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 4 PM
    The Guardian of Balance tries to dirt kicking some empty air near Salyeris.
    You parry Salyeris's slice.
    You parry Salyeris's slice.
    Salyeris parries your cleave.
    Your drowning MUTILATES Salyeris!
    Your cleave misses Salyeris.
    Salyeris dodges your drowning.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 4 PM
    Salyeris stops using a deeply-hued longsword.
    Salyeris wields a mattock of tundra evergreen.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 4 PM
    Using a mattock of tundra evergreen, Salyeris disarms you and sends an obsidian cleaver flying!
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 4 PM
    You parry Salyeris's crush.
    You dodge Salyeris's crush.
    Salyeris parries your punch.
    You try to attack some empty air near Salyeris.
    Salyeris parries your punch.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 4 PM
    You parry Salyeris's crush.
    Salyeris parries your punch.
    Salyeris parries your drowning.
    Salyeris parries your drowning.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 4 PM     
    get 1. 

    You feel yourself expand back to your normal size.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 5 PM
    Salyeris gets an obsidian cleaver.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
 
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 5 PM
    You see no 1. here for you to take.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.

    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 5 PM 
    laugh
    You laugh heartily.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 5 PM Salyeris's critical hit scratches you.
    You dodge Salyeris's crush.
    You throw yourself away from Salyeris's crush.
    Salyeris nimbly sidesteps your punch.
    Salyeris parries your punch.
    Salyeris dodges your punch.
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 5 PM
    fle
    PANIC! You couldn't escape!
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 5 PM
    i
    You are carrying:
         a midnight blue robe emblazoned with a silver claw
         a Frostbrand sword
         a platinum flask
         a dragon boat
         a gleaming silver sword
    Salyeris has some small but disgusting cuts.
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 5 PM
    fle
    Inside a Magical Rift
      You stand within the prismatic veil, a rift of pure magic that constantly
    shifts, ebbs and flows, ever changing with the force of magic within the
    realm.  The veil itself seems strangely substantial and beneath your feet
    you can see what appears to be steps made from sheer bands of magic that
    form something of a spiral staircase around the parameter of the veil.
    Inside the magical rift of the Veil, the thrum of magic in the air
    makes hair, fur and feather stand on end with its power.  Rays of sunlight
    mingle with beams of magic, creating a swirling pillar of color to surround
    you.  The rift changes constantly; it is always affected by the powers within
    and without and as magic changes in the realm, the rift feels it and responds.
    The beams of magic themselves feel odd; icy one moment, fiery hot the next.
    Jolts of electricity zap around you and you feel at turns hungry, full,
    lethargic and energized.  The beat of heavy wings echoes through the pillar,
    reminiscent one moment of angels, the next the sound of bat-like devils.
    Beneath your feet, the pillar seems stable enough to climb, though the stairs
    waver.
     
    [Exits: east west up down]
    You flee from combat!
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 5 PM
    [NEXUS] the Guardian of Balance: Intruder! Intruder! Salyeris is raiding the Cabal!
     
    civilized <0/0hp 0%m 0%mv> 5 PM
    Someone appears behind you and, as if in slow motion, it slams its fist into the base of your skull.
    You feel a sickening thud before you lurch forward and crumple to the ground.
    You have been KILLED!!

     
    You have died, but the Carrion Fields are not finished with you yet!
    Your soul is returned to the realms in the form of a ghost.
    You will return to your corporeal state in a short while.
    Be careful, for even a ghost should fear some dangers!


** I don't have the conversation afterward, but I don't think there was any trickery on Salyeris' part  **