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personal - GemStone IV droughtman's challenge

EVENTS

- Ebon Gate 2009 -

- Krystanne's and Caleanon's Wedding -

- Highman Games 5010 -

- Grawood Festival -

- Mist Harbor Eastern Harbor Street Festival 5110 -

- Ebon Gate 5110 -

- Zifku's Vodka Drinking Game 5111 -

- Droughtman's Challenge 5111 -
             Challenger's view **
             Best Heckles
             Key Moments

- Mist Harbor Anthem Ceremony 5111 -

- Ebon Gate 5111 -

- Ebon Gate 5112 -

- The wedding of Erienne and Nordred -

- Highman Games 5113 -

- Gweniveer and Japhrimel Wedding 5113 -

- River's Rest Pickle Festival 5113 -

- River's Rest Pickle Festival 5114 -

CHALLENGER'S VIEW

Feastday, the 5th day of Charlatos, in the year 5111

[Vaalin Street, Temple District]
A black marble arch suddenly appears!
Attention: The next run of the Droughtman's Challenge Tournament is about to begin! Please make your way to the black marble arches located in each town if you would like to attend!

I make my way through an external maze to an ironwood door.
>go door
As you move through an ironwood door, you're diverted to the contestant area where you surrender all your gear. You're handed a heavy backpack and beckoned to...

[Droughtman's Maze, Entrance Box]
Also here: High Lord Avantos, Balinworn, High Lord Sighisoara, Kildar, Lord Bacl, Arkalm, Lady Moirsedai, Scribe Ardwen, Lord Perivan
l in my bac

In the heavy backpack you see a small white pill, a small white pill, a small white pill, a small white pill, a small white pill, a silvered glacial crystal wand, some acantha leaf, some acantha leaf, some acantha leaf and a crystal amulet.

>get axe
You remove a steel battle axe from on a weapons rack.

Maze Master Droughtman just arrived.

Droughtman exclaims, "Good day contestants!"

You turn towards Droughtman and render a sharp salute with your steel battle axe.

Ardwen says, "Howdy."

Moirsedai nods to Droughtman in greeting.
Perivan adopts an agreeable expression.

Droughtman asks, "Did everyone get set up and geared up?"

You say, "Backpack and weapon."

Droughtman says, "I've selected 3 blockers to give you a run for your money. Everyone should have received a backpack with a few items inside."

Perivan says, "Puny types, I hope."

Droughtman says, "The pills will heal all your wounds, but they take time to work, so don't leave yourself defenseless if you take them. There's weapons and armor on the stand and rack. And the object of this game is to be the first person through the white door, which can only be opened with a golden key."

Droughtman exclaims, "You find a key by pulling ropes - lots of ropes!"

You ask, "Our own armor is fine I assume?"

Droughtman says, "No, all your gear was taken from you when you came in. It'll be returned at the end."

You select some steel full plate.

Moirsedai softly asks, "Who are our blockers by chance?"

Droughtman says, "If you get knocked out and lose all your health, you'll arrive back here after a few seconds and can start again. Nuadjha, Eofora, and Draithe are the blockers today."

You hear Archales call out from the observation box, "All questions must be submitted in writing!"
You hear Kitkae call out from the observation box, "Buck up ardwen!"
You hear Archales call out from the observation box, "Start the race!"
You hear Sonnillon call out from the observation box, "Droughtman kill them all just for good measures to start!"
You hear Scarswyrth call out from the observation box, "C'mon Nuadjha!! Block em All!"

Droughtman says, "I'm going to check on the blockers, and I'll be right back to start the event."

Droughtman just left.
You hear Nuadjha call out from the blockers' lounge, "There are always thorns in the path. Unfortunately for you, I'm one today!"
You hear Archales call out from the observation box, "I bet on everyone!"

A shaft of scintillating light suddenly pierces the ceiling and strikes the ground next to you. The beam of light then explodes in a shower of sparks and Droughtman is standing in its place.

> Speaking to Droughtman, Bacl asks, "Uh...will you be doing alterations in room order or spinning?"

You chuckle at Bacl.

You hear Faulkil call out from the observation box, "You can do it Bremerial!"

The maze doorway suddenly flies open!

You say, "Funny."

Lord Perivan just went through the maze doorway.
Balinworn just went through the maze doorway.
And the race begins - these are the few steps taken.

[The walls of the maze looked very much the same to me]

[Droughtman's Maze]
The walls of the maze are constructed of smooth black marble with web-like veins of gold and silver that stand out boldly against the dark background. The floors are covered with iron grating, allowing for more than adequate drainage of any fluids which might be spilled within the confines of the labyrinth. Several flickering torches are placed in gold-trimmed sconces spaced evenly along the passage walls. You also see a green door.
Also here: High Lord Sighisoara, High Lord Avantos, Balinworn
Obvious exits: north

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Bacl has a late start! He was busy dreaming of dragonflys..."

Suddenly, the world shifts around you. You feel yourself moving somewhere else. Your stomach churns and you close your eyes to avoid a sudden onset of nausea. After a moment, you open your eyes and you see...

[Droughtman's Maze]
Also here: Arkalm, Nuadjha
Obvious exits: north, northeast, southwest
Kildar suddenly appears!
Draithe suddenly appears!
Perivan suddenly appears!
Ardwen suddenly appears!
Eofora suddenly appears!
Sighisoara suddenly appears!
Balinworn suddenly appears!
Avantos suddenly appears!
Moirsedai suddenly appears!
Bacl suddenly appears!

You hear Inurtia call out from the observation box, "GO GO GO!"

I run in blind panic, finding a rope and pulling it

>pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!
Nothing seems to happen. I continue on, finding another rope.

>pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!
A red key suddenly appears on the ground before you.

You pick up a red key.
pull lev
You pull a green lever and hear a loud *CLICK*. The lever then suddenly disappears from view!

pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!
A loud voice suddenly calls out, "Congratulations, Bremerial! You've just won 64883 silvers, bringing your running total to 64883 silvers! You can pick up your winnings after the game!"

>pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!

>pull lev
You pull a red lever and hear a loud *CLICK*. The lever then suddenly disappears from view!

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Sighisoara is clearly a nature lover - releasing that big spider from its captivity."
>pull rop
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!
Suddenly, you spontaneously combust!
... 35 points of damage!
Right arm scorched so bad it might as well be gone.
You are stunned for 6 rounds!

The flames surrounding Bremerial flicker and die out.
Smoke continues to rise from you as your clothing smolders.

You remove a small white pill from in your heavy backpack.
!>eat my pill
You shudder violently, but you feel invigorated as all your current wounds heal!
Roundtime: 25 sec.
Smoke continues to rise from you as your clothing smolders.

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Arkalm just pulled a rope and won 71713 silvers! The next round of drinks is on them!"
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Ardwen had an itch right between his shoulderblades! Nuadjha was kind enough to scratch it for him."

pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!
A blue key suddenly appears on the ground before you.

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Sighisoara just pulled a rope and triggered an death-inducing wave of power. Lucky for him. Bad for someone else."
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Perivan just pulled a rope and won 91220 silvers! The next round of drinks is on them!"
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Balinworn just pulled a rope and won 31218 silvers! The next round of drinks is on them!"
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Ardwen just pulled a rope and won 18826 silvers! The next round of drinks is on them!"
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Perivan just pulled a rope and won 51720 silvers! The next round of drinks is on them!"
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Balinworn just pulled a rope and won 97380 silvers! The next round of drinks is on them!"
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Moirsedai just pulled a rope and teleported herself to beginning of the maze. RESET!"

>pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!
A blue key suddenly appears on the ground before you.
You pick up a blue key.
You put a blue key in your heavy backpack.
A yellow door suddenly slams open!

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Sighisoara just pulled a rope and won 18813 silvers! The next round of drinks is on them!"
You hear Ana call out from the observation box, "More Coins Avantos! More Coins!" >

pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!

A loud voice suddenly calls out, "Congratulations, Bremerial! You've just won 97058 silvers, bringing your running total to 161941 silvers! You can pick up your winnings after the game!"
You hear Sonnillon call out from the observation box, "Lets see more blood and guts!"
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Arkalm just pulled a rope and got a nasty surprise - his insides are now his outsides!"
The voice of an announcer echoes, "When one door opens, 10 more close RIGHT IN YOUR FACE Eofora!"

Suddenly, the world shifts around you. You feel yourself moving somewhere else. Your stomach churns and you close your eyes to avoid a sudden onset of nausea. After a moment, you open your eyes and you see...

[Droughtman's Maze]
The walls of the maze are constructed of smooth black marble with web-like veins of gold and silver that stand out boldly against the dark background. The floors are covered with iron grating, allowing for more than adequate drainage of any fluids which might be spilled within the confines of the labyrinth. Several flickering torches are placed in gold-trimmed sconces spaced evenly along the passage walls.
Also here: a stunned Arkalm who is lying down, Nuadjha
Obvious exits: south, southwest, northwest
Kildar suddenly appears!
Draithe suddenly appears!
Perivan suddenly appears!
Ardwen suddenly appears!
Eofora suddenly appears!
Sighisoara suddenly appears!
Balinworn suddenly appears!
Moirsedai suddenly appears!
Bacl suddenly appears!

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Sighisoara just pulled a rope and teleported everyone to the same place. Ah, togetherness!"

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures.
The ground around you seems to shake violently, making it hard to stand.
Bacl loses his balance and falls over.
Sighisoara loses his balance and falls over.
Eofora loses his balance and falls over.
Perivan loses his balance and falls over.
Kildar loses his balance and falls over.
You lose your balance and fall over.
Roundtime: 11 sec.
Nuadjha loses his balance and falls over.
Suddenly, the ground seems steadier.
Sighisoara mutters under his breath.
Nuadjha chuckles.

Perivan says, "Feh."

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at Sighisoara.
CS: +498 - TD: +328 + CvA: +19 + d100: +87 - -5 == +281
Warding failed!
His right arm explodes!
Sighisoara is stunned!

Eofora throws his head back and howls!
Nuadjha stands up.
Nuadjha removes a single arrow from a bundle of arrows.
Nuadjha nocks arrow in his ruic composite bow.
All of a sudden, Perivan rolls hard to his side, and then leaps to his feet!

Nuadjha fires arrow at Perivan!
AS: +427 vs DS: +270 with AvD: +18 + d100 roll: +40 = +215
... and hits for 8 points of damage!
Minor strike under the right eye, that was close!
Glancing shot. The arrow flips over, landing behind Perivan.

You hear Scarswyrth call out from the observation box, "Braaaawl!"

Draithe traces a simple rune while intoning a short, mystical phrase...
Perivan exclaims, "Bad form!"

Draithe gestures.
A wave of dark ethereal ripples moves outward from Draithe.
Bacl is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
Sighisoara is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
Eofora is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
Perivan is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves, and is knocked to the ground.
Kildar is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
You are buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and are pinned in place, unable to move.
Roundtime: 10 sec.

Nuadjha is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves, and is knocked to the ground.

You hear Seomanthe call out from the observation box, "Run avantos!"

Draithe giggles.

You hear Archales call out from the observation box, "Kill em all!"

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at Eofora.
CS: +511 - TD: +151 + CvA: +2 + d100: +48 == +410
Warding failed!
Nothing happens.

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at Eofora.
CS: +511 - TD: +151 + CvA: +2 + d100: +71 == +433
Warding failed!
A dull grey beam snakes out toward Eofora!
... 148 points of damage!

Nuadjha utters a light chant and raises his hands, beckoning the lesser spirits to his aid...
Nuadjha gestures at Kildar.
CS: +378 - TD: +320 + CvA: -13 + d100: +36 - +5 == +76
Warded off!

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Arkalm just pulled a rope and teleported himself to beginning of the maze. RESET!"

>pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!
A blue key suddenly appears on the ground before you.

>take key
You pick up a blue key.

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Draithe is doing some serious damage to just about everyone!"

You hear Archales call out from the observation box, "So much pent up anger!" Nuadjha just arrived.

You belt out, "I'll give you anger in a moment!"

Nuadjha utters a light chant and raises his hands, beckoning the lesser spirits to his aid...
Nuadjha gestures at you.
CS: +378 - TD: +312 + CvA: -13 + d100: +86 == +139
Warding failed!
... 10 points of damage!
Severe low back pain! You gasp.
You are knocked to the ground!
Roundtime: 4 sec.

Speaking to you, Nuadjha says, "Not down there you won't."
You stand back up.
You chuckle.

[Roll result: 84 (open d100: 82)]
Nuadjha crouches, sweeps a leg at you and connects!
Nuadjha whacks your legs futilely! Nuadjha stumbles back on his feet.

You hear Nuadjha call out from the arena, "Hunting for the rabbits!"
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Perivan just pulled a rope and won 92858 silvers! The next round of drinks is on them!"

go door
The blue door appears to be closed.

You hear Draithe call out from the arena, "C'mere my little ones..."

A loud voice suddenly calls out, "Congratulations, Bremerial! You've just won 15663 silvers, bringing your running total to 177604 silvers! You can pick up your winnings after the game!"
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Bremerial just pulled a rope and won 15663 silvers! The next round of drinks is on them!"
You hear Dhairn call out from the observation box, "All your arms are belong to Draithe!"

pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!
A yellow key suddenly appears on the ground before you.

>pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!

A loud voice suddenly calls out, "Congratulations, Bremerial! You've just won 99360 silvers, bringing your running total to 276964 silvers! You can pick up your winnings after the game!"

>pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!

A loud voice suddenly calls out, "Congratulations, Bremerial! You've just won 87689 silvers, bringing your running total to 364653 silvers! You can pick up your winnings after the game!"

You hear Roblar call out from the observation box, "Don't stun em!"
You hear Nuadjha call out from the blockers' lounge, "Kildaaaar. Your name has a great first syllable!"

The voice of an announcer echoes, "OH NO, Kildar just took out Blocker Nuadjha - he might regret that later!"

>pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!
Suddenly, a crushing wave of violent magical power moves outward from you.

>pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!

You hear Roblar call out from the observation box, "Damnit Draithe!"
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Kildar just pulled a rope and won 7667 silvers! The next round of drinks is on them!"
You hear Dhairn call out from the observation box, "Kill 'em all Draithe!"

>pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!

A loud voice suddenly calls out, "Congratulations, Bremerial! You've just won 53549 silvers, bringing your running total to 418202 silvers! You can pick up your winnings after the game!"

Suddenly, the world shifts around you. You feel yourself moving somewhere else. Your stomach churns and you close your eyes to avoid a sudden onset of nausea. After a moment, you open your eyes and you see...

[Droughtman's Maze]
The walls of the maze are constructed of smooth black marble with web-like veins of gold and silver that stand out boldly against the dark background. The floors are covered with iron grating, allowing for more than adequate drainage of any fluids which might be spilled within the confines of the labyrinth. Several flickering torches are placed in gold-trimmed sconces spaced evenly along the passage walls.
Also here: a stunned Arkalm who is lying down, Nuadjha
Obvious exits: east, south
Kildar suddenly appears!
Draithe suddenly appears!
Perivan suddenly appears!
Ardwen suddenly appears!
Eofora suddenly appears!
Sighisoara suddenly appears!
Balinworn suddenly appears!
Avantos suddenly appears!
Moirsedai suddenly appears!
Bacl suddenly appears!

You hear Scarswyrth call out from the observation box, "Arkalm the ropes aren't supposed to hurt you!"

Nuadjha utters a light chant and raises his hands, beckoning the lesser spirits to his aid...
Nuadjha gestures at Balinworn.
CS: +378 - TD: +260 + CvA: -13 + d100: +94 == +199
Warding failed!
... 40 points of damage!
Forceful impact shatters Balinworn's right leg from the knee down.
He is knocked to the ground!
He is stunned!

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures.
The ground around you seems to shake violently, making it hard to stand.
Bacl loses his balance and falls over.
Sighisoara loses his balance and falls over.
Eofora loses his balance and falls over.
Ardwen loses his balance and falls over.
Perivan loses his balance and falls over.
Kildar loses his balance and falls over.
You lose your balance and fall over.
Roundtime: 15 sec.
Nuadjha loses his balance and falls over.
Suddenly, the ground seems steadier.

You hear Luriella call out from the observation box, "Flee!"

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at Perivan.
CS: +511 - TD: +319 + CvA: -13 + d100: +60 == +239
Warding failed!
His eyes flash with a searing jolt of light!
He is badly stunned!
Sighisoara mutters under his breath.

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at Sighisoara.
CS: +511 - TD: +328 + CvA: +19 + d100: +38 - -5 == +245
Warding failed!
His eyes flash with a searing jolt of light!
He is badly stunned!

You hear Seomanthe call out from the observation box, "Wasn't one spider enough?"

Bacl says, "Someone kill me please. I have no legs or arms."

>pull rope
You pull a dangling length of rope and hear a loud *CLICK*. The rope then suddenly disappears from view!
Suddenly, a void rips open in the area, directly above you!
Your fingernails fly off as blood spurts from the jagged stumps!
+30 Hits.
Stunned for 5 rounds!

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at you.
CS: +498 - TD: +314 + CvA: -13 + d100: +16 - +15 == +172
Warding failed!
Your right arm explodes!
You are stunned 3 rounds!

Nuadjha nocks arrow in his ruic composite bow.
Nuadjha fires arrow at Moirsedai!
AS: +213 vs DS: +3 with AvD: +34 + d100 roll: +67 = +311
... and hits for 103 points of damage!
Strike to abdomen skewers Moirsedai quite nicely!
The arrow sticks in Moirsedai's abdomen!

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at Avantos.
CS: +511 - TD: +294 + CvA: +8 + d100: +41 - -5 == +271
Warding failed!

Draithe traces a simple rune while intoning a short, mystical phrase...
Draithe gestures at Kildar.
A wave of dark ethereal ripples moves outward from Draithe.
Bacl is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
Avantos is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
Balinworn is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
Sighisoara is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
Eofora is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
Ardwen is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
Perivan is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
Kildar is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves, and is knocked to the ground.
You are buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and are pinned in place, unable to move.
Roundtime: 18 sec.
Arkalm is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves, and is knocked to the ground.
Nuadjha is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves, and is knocked to the ground.

Kildar swings a steel battle axe at Draithe!
With no room to spare, Draithe blocks the attack with his vultite shield!

You hear Scarswyrth call out from the observation box, "Run arkalm, run!"
You hear Ana call out from the observation box, "Go Avantos!"

Perivan sighs.

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at Kildar.
CS: +498 - TD: +320 + CvA: -13 + d100: +29 == +194
Warding failed!
His right arm explodes!
Kildar is stunned!

Avantos says, "Oh damn."

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at Perivan.
CS: +499 - TD: +319 + CvA: -13 + d100: +5 == +172
Warding failed!
His right arm explodes!
Perivan is stunned!
Nuadjha stands up.
Nuadjha removes a single arrow from a bundle of arrows.
Nuadjha nocks arrow in his ruic composite bow.

Nuadjha fires arrow at Arkalm!
AS: +213 vs DS: +117 with AvD: +34 + d100 roll: +67 = +197
... and hits for 54 points of damage!
Damaging strike to chest, several ribs shattered!
He is stunned!
The arrow sticks in Arkalm's chest!
...wait 22 seconds.

The body of Moirsedai fades away.

Kildar swings a steel battle axe at Draithe!
AS: +453 vs DS: +99 with AvD: +36 + d100 roll: +71 = +461
... and hits for 196 points of damage!
Hard blow breaks the femur!

You hear Sonnillon call out from the observation box, "Your other right!"
Nuadjha gestures at Draithe.

The ghostly voice of Draithe says, "Haha."

The ghostly voice of Draithe says, "Nice."

Nuadjha utters a light chant and raises his hands, beckoning the lesser spirits to his aid...
Nuadjha gestures at Sighisoara.
CS: +378 - TD: +325 + CvA: +19 + d100: +43 - -5 == +120
Warding failed!
... 10 points of damage!
Eye swells shut momentarily.
He is knocked to the ground!
He is stunned!

Nuadjha utters a light chant and raises his hands, beckoning the lesser spirits to his aid...
Nuadjha gestures at Sighisoara.
CS: +378 - TD: +325 + CvA: +19 + d100: +94 - -5 == +171
Warding failed!
... 35 points of damage!
Sighisoara's kneecap shatters sending bone fragments flying.

Draithe begins to move once more, haltingly at first, but with growing surety.

The ghostly voice of Draithe says, "I deserved it."

The voice of an announcer echoes, "The contestants are overwhelming the blockers! Time for a little sweet revenge!"

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at you.
CS: +511 - TD: +314 + CvA: -13 + d100: +52 - +15 == +221
Warding failed!
You feel a numbing jolt reverberate through your skull! You are stunned.

Draithe gestures at Bacl.
CS: +511 - TD: +258 + CvA: +19 + d100: +83 - -5 == +360
Warding failed!
His eyes flash with a searing jolt of light!
He is massively stunned!

Draithe says, "Now you all die."

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Perivan just pulled a rope and won 19798 silvers! The next round of drinks is on them!"

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at Bacl.
CS: +511 - TD: +258 + CvA: +19 + d100: +53 - -5 == +330
Warding failed!
A dull grey beam snakes out toward Bacl!
... 114 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strike to right forearm strips away skin, exposing bleached bone and useless tendons!
... 18 points of damage!
Various bits of Bacl melt away!

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Golden key, golden key, where can you be?"

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at you.
CS: +511 - TD: +314 + CvA: -13 + d100: +9 - +15 == +178
Warding failed!
A dull grey beam snakes out toward you!
... 72 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strike to right forearm strips away skin, exposing bleached bone and useless tendons!
... 25 points of damage!
Various bits of Bremerial melt away!

You hear Inurtia call out from the observation box, "More golden keys!"

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at you.
CS: +511 - TD: +314 + CvA: -13 + d100: +5 - +15 == +174
Warding failed!
A dull grey beam snakes out toward you!
... 76 points of damage!
... 15 points of damage!
Portions of eye socket turned to fine powder!
How irritating!

You've been knocked out. But fear not! After a short 15 second delay, you'll be up again!

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Bacl just pulled a rope and got a a golden key - GAME ON!"
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Challenger Kildar just pulled a rope and got a a golden key - GAME ON!"
You hear Dhairn call out from the observation box, "Draithe the Darkness, KILLING SPREE!"

Suddenly, the world shifts around you. You feel yourself moving somewhere else. Your stomach churns and you close your eyes to avoid a sudden onset of nausea. After a moment, you open your eyes and you see...

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Three keys and counting! It's a key party!"

Nuadjha swings a closed fist at you!
AS: +76 vs DS: +236 with AvD: -23 + d100 roll: +79 = -104
A clean miss.
Nuadjha put a ruic composite bow in his heavy backpack.
Nuadjha removes a vultite battle axe from in his heavy backpack.

Nuadjha swings a vultite battle axe at you!
AS: +398 vs DS: +236 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +61 = +255
... and hits for 18 points of damage!
Quick slash to your upper left arm!
Just a nick.
You've been knocked out. But fear not! After a short 15 second delay, you'll be up again!

Speaking to you, Nuadjha says, "You look better in a pile."

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at you.
CS: +511 - TD: +314 + CvA: -13 + d100: +72 - +15 == +241
Warding failed!
You feel a numbing jolt reverberate through your skull! You are stunned.

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at you.
CS: +498 - TD: +314 + CvA: -13 + d100: +74 - +15 == +230
Warding failed!
Your left leg explodes!

Draithe traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...
Draithe gestures at you.
CS: +498 - TD: +314 + CvA: -13 + d100: +93 - +15 == +249
Warding failed!
Your right leg explodes!

Draithe gestures while calling upon the lesser spirits for aid...
Draithe gestures at you.
You are able to move again.
You are no longer stunned.

Draithe just skipped merrily south.

The voice of an announcer echoes, "It looks like Balinworn got acquainted with another of my little pets - a scarab!"
You hear Sonnillon call out from the observation box, "Perivan make me rich make me rich!"
take pill from my bac
> eat my pill
> put my pill in my bac
You remove a small white pill from in your heavy backpack.
You shudder violently, but you feel invigorated as all your current wounds heal!
Roundtime: 25 sec.

The voice of an announcer echoes, "********** Arkalm just opened the white door with the golden key and wins! **********"

Suddenly, the world shifts around you. You feel yourself moving somewhere else. Your stomach churns and you close your eyes to avoid a sudden onset of nausea. After a moment, you open your eyes and you see...

[Maze, Recovery Room]
The noise from the cheering spectators, although muffled, can still be heard echoing off the walls of this comfortably cooled room. You also see a golden door.
Also here: Nuadjha, Arkalm
Obvious exits: none

Nuadjha laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.
Draithe dusts himself off.

Nuadjha yells, "Well done!"

Droughtman gestures and a shaft of scintillating light from somewhere above pierces the ceiling and engulfs him. When the light recedes Droughtman is no longer there.

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Moirsedai just won a gold-eyed modwir wolf medallion with a white-painted tail in Droughtman's Challenge!"

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Arkalm just won a carved rowan runestaff in Droughtman's Challenge!"

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Bacl just won a pale crystal shard in Droughtman's Challenge!"

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Kildar just won a suit of heavily scaled armor made from roa'ter skin in Droughtman's Challenge!"

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Balinworn just won some dark grey chain hauberk in Droughtman's Challenge!"

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Avantos just won some amethyst double leathers in Droughtman's Challenge!"

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Sighisoara just won a gold and malachite music stand in Droughtman's Challenge!"

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Perivan just won a brass-handled ornate iron cauldron in Droughtman's Challenge!"

The voice of an announcer echoes, "Ardwen just won a small crystal vial in Droughtman's Challenge!"

You eagerly dive into a glittering heap of treasure and fish around wildly before coming up with a richly textured chestnut leather valise with a scrimshawed whalebone handle! Scrambling to your feet, you gleefully heft your valise in the air for all to see.
The voice of an announcer echoes, "Bremerial just won a richly textured chestnut leather valise with a scrimshawed whalebone handle in Droughtman's Challenge!"

Ardwen exclaims, "A suitcase!"

You chuckle.

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