The death of [56 Wildmage] Freegrin (Halfling)

in The South Gates of the Shady Grove

from the perspective of [56 Wildmage] Freegrin (Halfling)

<worn as a badge>    a royal badge of Arcium (illuminating)
<worn on head>       the masters helm (glowing)
<worn on eyes>       some sun-glasses with pink-painted frames (magic)
<worn in ear>        a tiny amethyst earring
<worn in ear>        an enchanted earring of strength
<worn on face>       the death-mask of Nakral (magic)
<worn around neck>   a cosmic silver collar (magic)
<worn around neck>   some kharma mind beads (magic)
<worn on body>       an embroidered tunic of the Knights of the Raven (magic)
<worn about body>    a curtain of elemental fire (magic) (humming)
<worn on back>       a glowing red backpack (glowing)
<worn about waist>   a belt of skulls (magic)
<worn on belt buckle>the fused spine of a swamp mite (illuminating)
<attached to belt>   a rugged adventurers satchel (magic) (illuminating)
<worn on arms>       the sleeves of impskin
<held as shield>     a bone crested tower shield
<worn around wrist>  a bracelet of wizardry (magic) (glowing)
<worn around wrist>  a bracer bearing the seal of Bozk (magic)
<worn on hands>      a pair of gnomish mesh gloves
<worn on finger>     some mithril ringlets (magic)
<worn on finger>     a titanium ring (magic) (glowing)
<primary weapon>     the orb of destruction (magic)

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Overgrown Grasslands of the Northern Wilds
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

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Overgrown Grasslands of the Northern Wilds
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

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Overgrown Grasslands of the Northern Wilds
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

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Along a Crumbling Cobblestone Road
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 82v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

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Along a Crumbling Cobblestone Road
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 81v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 80v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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A Ruined Path Once Covered by Cobblestones
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 80v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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A Turning Point Marked with an Impaled Head
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
A few coins lie scattered here.
An old sign is posted here in the grass.

< 480h/480H 80v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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Along a Crumbling Cobblestone Road
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
A few coins lie scattered here.

< 480h/480H 80v/131V Pos: standing >
Inside the Western Gate
Obvious exits: -N -S -W -U
Fresh blood splatters cover the area.
The corpse of a village gate guard is lying here.
a small slab of meat is left here.
A father orc is on his way home.
A Goblin (small) stands, floating here, fighting a village gate guard.
A large dog walks slowly down the road.
A brown wolf is here growling at you.
A village gate guard stands here, fighting a Goblin.

< 480h/480H 79v/131V Pos: standing >
You quickly scan the area.
A teen-age orc who is close by to your north.
A common male orc who is close by to your north.
A large dog who is close by to your north.
A common female orc who is a brief walk away to your north.
A father orc who is a brief walk away to your north.
A common female orc who is rather far off to your north.
A common male orc who is not far off to your south.
An old male orc who is not far off to your south.
A teen-age orc who is a brief walk away to your south.
A huge village guard who is not far off above you.

< 480h/480H 80v/131V Pos: standing >

< 480h/480H 81v/131V Pos: standing >
A Goblin's fine crush enshrouds a village gate guard in a mist of blood.
A Goblin's fine crush causes a village gate guard to grimace in pain.
A Goblin crushes a village gate guard's skull.  a village gate guard instantly collapses, lifeless.
A village gate guard is dead! R.I.P.
The unmistakable scent of fresh blood can be smelled as a village gate guard dies in agony.

< 480h/480H 83v/131V Pos: standing >
You start chanting...
You snap into visibility.

< 480h/480H 87v/131V Pos: standing >
Casting: chaotic ripple 

< 480h/480H 89v/131V Pos: standing >
You complete your spell...
A Goblin snaps into visibility.
[Damage: 120 ] You shatter the fabric of reality sending ripples of ChAoTiC energy flowing into a Goblin.
Clutching his head a Goblin tries to escape the
maddening images circling him.
A Goblin is stunned!
A glint of maddening touches a Goblin's eyes
as unseen powers corrupt him.
[Damage: 41 ] BOOOOOOOOOM!
a Goblin explodes in flames as a GIGANTIC fireball engulfs him.

< 480h/480H 90v/131V Pos: standing >
The first rays of sunlight signal that day is approaching.
You start chanting...

< 480h/480H 92v/131V Pos: standing >
A Goblin leaves west.

< 480h/480H 93v/131V Pos: standing >
You abort your spell before it's done!

< 480h/480H 94v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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Along a Crumbling Cobblestone Road
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W
A few coins lie scattered here.

< 480h/480H 97v/131V Pos: standing >
You failed.

< 480h/480H 98v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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A Dense Forest Enshrouded by a Dismal Fog
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 99v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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A Dense Forest Enshrouded by a Dismal Fog
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 98v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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A Dense Forest Enshrouded by a Dismal Fog
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

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Overgrown Grasslands of the Northern Wilds
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 95v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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Overgrown Grasslands of the Northern Wilds
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 93v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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Overgrown Grasslands of the Northern Wilds
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 92v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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Overgrown Grasslands of the Northern Wilds
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 90v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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Overgrown Grasslands of the Northern Wilds
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 89v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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Along a Crumbling Cobblestone Road
Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 87v/131V Pos: standing >
 
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Obvious exits: -N -E -S -W

< 480h/480H 87v/131V Pos: standing >
A Small Pathway
Obvious exits: -N -S

< 480h/480H 86v/131V Pos: standing >
Nearing the Shady Grove
Obvious exits: -N -S
An orc guard of the Black Order is here watching your every action.

< 480h/480H 85v/131V Pos: standing >
Before the Ramparts that Lead to the South Gates of Shady Grove
Obvious exits: -S -U#
*A Goblin (small) stands, floating here.

< 480h/480H 84v/131V Pos: standing >
A Goblin opens the black.
You quickly scan the area.
An orcish guard who is close by to your south.
A black skunk who is close by above you.
The orc gate guard who is close by above you.
The orc gate guard who is close by above you.
The orc gate guard who is close by above you.
A young orc sentinel who is close by above you.
A young orc sentinel who is close by above you.
A young orc sentinel who is close by above you.
An umber hulk who is close by above you.
The orc gate guard who is close by above you.

< 480h/480H 85v/131V Pos: standing >
A Goblin floats up.

< 480h/480H 86v/131V Pos: standing >
Slay whom?

< 480h/480H 87v/131V Pos: standing >
The South Gates of the Shady Grove
Obvious exits: -N -E -W -D
A large two-handed sword has been left here.
[5] A small bandage rests upon the ground here.
*A Goblin (small) stands, floating here.
A small black skunk peers wearily at you.
The orc gate guard of the Shady Grove stands here on duty.
The orc gate guard of the Shady Grove stands here on duty.
The orc gate guard of the Shady Grove stands here on duty.
Newly recruited by Shady Grove, a young orc sentinel watches the gates.
Newly recruited by Shady Grove, a young orc sentinel watches the gates.
Newly recruited by Shady Grove, a young orc sentinel watches the gates.
A massive umber hulk stands here chained to the ground.
The orc gate guard of the Shady Grove stands here on duty.

< 480h/480H 87v/131V Pos: standing >
You miss a Goblin.
A Goblin snaps into visibility.
You are briefly surrounded by a red aura!

< 480h/480H 88v/131V Pos: standing >
< T: Freegrin TP: sta TC:excellent E: A Goblin sta EP:  few wounds >
 An umber hulk suddenly attacks YOU!
An umber hulk's decent maul wounds you.
[Damage:  1 ] An umber hulk is burned severely as it hits you!

< 471h/480H 88v/131V Pos: standing >
< T: Freegrin TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Goblin sta EP:  few wounds >
 The orc gate guard sneers in contempt of you. What's his problem?
The orc gate guard suddenly attacks YOU!
The orc gate guard's slash grazes you.
[Damage:  1 ] The orc gate guard is burned severely as he hits you!

< 467h/480H 88v/131V Pos: standing >
< T: Freegrin TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Goblin sta EP:  few wounds >
 You quickly jump out of the way of a Goblin's evil mionions.

< 467h/480H 88v/131V Pos: standing >
< T: Freegrin TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Goblin sta EP:  few wounds >
 A young orc sentinel suddenly attacks YOU!
A young orc sentinel misses you.
A Goblin's crush grazes you.
You dodge a Goblin's vicious attack.
A Goblin's feeble crush grazes you.
A Goblin's weak crush grazes you.
[Damage:  1 ] A Goblin is burned severely as he hits you!
A Goblin's feeble crush grazes you.
A Goblin misses you.
You feel your skin soften and return to normal.
A Goblin's feeble crush grazes you.

< 461h/480H 88v/131V Pos: standing >
< T: Freegrin TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Goblin sta EP:  few wounds >
 The orc gate guard suddenly attacks YOU!
The orc gate guard's powerful slash strikes you.
[Damage:  1 ] The orc gate guard is burned severely as he hits you!

< 446h/480H 88v/131V Pos: standing >
< T: Freegrin TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Goblin sta EP:  few wounds >
 Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
A Goblin dodges your futile attack.
A Goblin dodges your futile attack.
A Goblin parries your futile lunge at him.
A Goblin parries your futile lunge at him.
A Goblin snaps into visibility.

< 446h/480H 88v/131V Pos: standing >
< T: Freegrin TP: sta TC:few scratches E: A Goblin sta EP:  few wounds >
 The orc gate guard suddenly attacks YOU!
The orc gate guard's powerful slash strikes you.
[Damage:  1 ] The orc gate guard is burned severely as he hits you!

< 429h/480H 88v/131V Pos: standing >
< T: Freegrin TP: sta TC: small wounds E: A Goblin sta EP:  few wounds >
 You start chanting...

< 429h/480H 88v/131V Pos: standing >
< T: Freegrin TP: sta TC: small wounds E: A Goblin sta EP:  few wounds >
 Your flesh magically hardens, turning to stone.
A young orc sentinel suddenly attacks YOU!
A young orc sentinel's slash grazes you.
[Damage:  1 ] A young orc sentinel is burned severely as he hits you!

< 427h/480H 88v/131V Pos: standing >
< T: Freegrin TP: sta TC: small wounds E: A Goblin sta EP:  few wounds >
 You dodge an umber hulk's vicious attack.
You dodge an umber hulk's vicious attack.
An umber hulk's decent maul wounds you.
[Damage:  1 ] An umber hulk is burned severely as it hits you!
An umber hulk's weak maul wounds you.
[Damage:  1 ] An umber hulk is burned severely as it hits you!
You suddenly see an umber hulk's foot in your chest.
An umber hulk's mighty kick sends you crashing onto the ground!

< 412h/480H 88v/131V Pos: on your ass >
The orc gate guard's slash wounds you.
[Damage:  1 ] The orc gate guard is burned severely as he hits you!
The orc gate guard's slash wounds you.
[Damage:  1 ] The orc gate guard is burned severely as he hits you!
You suddenly see the orc gate guard's foot in your chest.

< 391h/480H 88v/131V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Freegrin TP: ass TC: small wounds E: shady sta EP: few scratches >
 Standing would be a good first step.
You abort your spell before it's done!

< 393h/480H 88v/131V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Freegrin TP: ass TC: small wounds E: shady sta EP: few scratches >
 The orc gate guard suddenly attacks YOU!
The orc gate guard's impressive slash wounds you.
[Damage:  1 ] The orc gate guard is burned severely as he hits you!
A young orc sentinel suddenly attacks YOU!
A young orc sentinel's impressive slash wounds you.
[Damage:  1 ] A young orc sentinel is burned severely as he hits you!
You feel your skin soften and return to normal.
A Goblin snaps into visibility.
A Goblin's feeble crush grazes you.
A Goblin's crush wounds you.
[Damage:  1 ] A Goblin is burned severely as he hits you!
A Goblin's fine crush strikes you.
[Damage:  1 ] A Goblin is burned severely as he hits you!
A Goblin's impressive crush strikes you.
[Damage:  1 ] A Goblin is burned severely as he hits you!
A Goblin's fine crush strikes you.
[Damage:  1 ] A Goblin is burned severely as he hits you!
A Goblin's fine crush strikes you.
[Damage:  1 ] A Goblin is burned severely as he hits you!
A Goblin's fine crush wounds you.
[Damage:  1 ] A Goblin is burned severely as he hits you!

< 297h/480H 88v/131V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Freegrin TP: ass TC: few wounds E: shady sta EP: few scratches >
 A young orc sentinel's powerful slash strikes you.
[Damage:  1 ] A young orc sentinel is burned severely as he hits you!
You suddenly see a young orc sentinel's foot in your chest.
[Damage:  1 ] A young orc sentinel is burned severely as he hits you!

< 271h/480H 88v/131V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Freegrin TP: ass TC: few wounds E: shady sta EP: few scratches >
 The orc gate guard's slash strikes you hard.
[Damage:  1 ] The orc gate guard is burned severely as he hits you!
The orc gate guard's mighty slash strikes you hard.
[Damage:  1 ] The orc gate guard is burned severely as he hits you!
You suddenly see the orc gate guard's foot in your chest.
[Damage:  1 ] The orc gate guard is burned severely as he hits you!

< 202h/480H 88v/131V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Freegrin TP: ass TC: nasty wounds E: shady sta EP: few scratches >
 Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
Your improved dexterity grants you an additional attack!
You miss the orc gate guard.
You score a CRITICAL HIT!!!!!
[Damage:  8 ] Your bludgeon grazes the orc gate guard.

< 202h/480H 88v/131V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Freegrin TP: ass TC: nasty wounds E: shady sta EP: few scratches >
 The orc gate guard's mighty slash strikes you very hard.
[Damage:  1 ] The orc gate guard is burned severely as he hits you!
The orc gate guard's awesome slash enshrouds you in a mist of blood.
OUCH!  That really did HURT!
[Damage:  2 ] The orc gate guard is burned severely as he hits you!

< 117h/480H 88v/131V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Freegrin TP: ass TC:pretty hurt E: shady sta EP: few scratches >
 A young orc sentinel's awesome slash enshrouds you in a mist of blood.
[Damage:  2 ] A young orc sentinel is burned severely as he hits you!
A young orc sentinel's powerful slash seriously wounds you.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
[Damage:  1 ] A young orc sentinel is burned severely as he hits you!
A young orc sentinel's kick parts your hair but does little else.

< 55h/480H 88v/131V Pos: on your ass >
< T: Freegrin TP: ass TC: awful E: shady sta EP: few scratches >
 A Goblin snaps into visibility.
A Goblin's fine crush seriously wounds you.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
[Damage:  1 ] A Goblin is burned severely as he hits you!
A Goblin's crush seriously wounds you.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
[Damage:  1 ] A Goblin is burned severely as he hits you!
A Goblin's fine crush enshrouds you in a mist of blood.
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
Your tiny amethyst earring was damaged from the massive blow!
[Damage:  1 ] A Goblin is burned severely as he hits you!
A Goblin's fine crush enshrouds you in a mist of blood.
YIKES!  Another hit like that, and you've had it!!
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
[Damage:  1 ] A Goblin is burned severely as he hits you!
A Goblin's crush causes you to grimace in pain.
YIKES!  Another hit like that, and you've had it!!
You wish that your wounds would stop BLEEDING so much!
The world starts spinning, and your ears are ringing!
[Damage:  1 ] A Goblin is burned severely as he hits you!
A Goblin's crushing blow to your head makes you see stars, then nothing.
Your transparent sheen of slime was completely destroyed by the massive blow!