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ToyShop & Floyditorium		#ClubFloyd Discussion


genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "load cursed"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Loading game... Floyd \| Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Cursed Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| ... CURSED ... Floyd \| Interactive Fiction by Nick Rogers Floyd \| Version 2.01.10 Floyd \| Comments and bug reports to: nickrogers123@gmail.com Floyd \| Floyd \| New players should type "help" and "commands" for information about Floyd \| playing. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Prologue Floyd \| Floyd \| ...Eleven years ago... Floyd \| Floyd \| It's been several months since my father went away to join the war. Floyd \| I promised I would look after our cottage, and that I really was old Floyd \| enough. I've done my best to keep our cottage tidy, but the winter has Floyd \| been hard and I might have used more wood than I should have, trying to Floyd \| stay warm. Our supplies are low. Floyd \| Floyd \| Cottage Floyd \| The place you call home with your father is a modest, mud-brick Floyd \| building with a thatched roof. There are two windows, one either side Floyd \| of the front door, that are framed with the lace curtains. The front Floyd \| door is currently standing open. Floyd \| The cottage stands at the top of a narrow, wooded valley. A rough Floyd \| track leads south, away from your cottage, through the trees. Floyd \| Nearby is a large pile of wood that needs to be chopped. Floyd \| Floyd \| An axe lies at your feet. Floyd \| Floyd \| Note for SCARE users: It has been detected that you are using the SCARE Floyd \| ADRIFT Interpreter (version 1.03.10). When playing this game with Floyd \| SCARE, it is highly recommended that the GLK command "GLK ABBREVIATIONS Floyd \| OFF" be executed to ensure game compatibility. Floyd \| You can use "VERBOSE" and "BRIEF" to turn on/off the verbose mode. It Floyd \| is recommended VERBOSE be turned on. Floyd \| Also, if you want to output your game session to a script file, use the Floyd \| command "GLK SCRIPT ON". Floyd \| Please see "Notes for SCARE users" in the "CURSED.TXT" file that came Floyd \| with your game package for more information about playing this game in Floyd \| SCARE. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Cottage \| Prologue as Torrin, son of Bradda ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Whew."
		Ellison says, "good work"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "GLK ABBREVIATIONS OFF"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Glk abbreviation expansions are already off. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Johnny says, "It didn't give that warning about the combat system being left on."
		Johnny says, "I don't know how to feel about that."
Zach says (to Floyd), "x axe"
Floyd \| The axe is old and worn, and the handle is quite long. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take axe"
Floyd \| You pick up the axe. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "x curtains"
Floyd \| The curtains are white lace, with a delicate floral pattern evident in Floyd \| the stitching. Your father cares for these curtains with a strange Floyd \| devotion, washing them regularly and making sure nothing happens to Floyd \| them.
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x me"
Floyd \| Floyd \| > Floyd \| You are Torrin, son of Bradda. You are ten years old, almost eleven. Floyd \| You are dressed in a simple woollen tunic. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take curtains"
Floyd \| After a brief analysis, you conclude the lace curtains aren't something Floyd \| you can take. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cut curtains with axe"
Floyd \| You think about it, but that doesn't appear to be something you can Floyd \| cut. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Bah."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "i"
Floyd \| You are wearing your tunic, and you are carrying an axe. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "feel curtains"
Floyd \| A strange thought enters your mind, but you decide to ignore it. It Floyd \| didn't make any sense. Floyd \|
Binder arrives, full of fun, but no funk.
Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "x wood"
Floyd \| Please be more clear, what do you want to examine? The firewood or the Floyd \| trees? Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "firewood"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the firewood. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "x firewood"
Floyd \| It is a pile of long branches, each about six inches thick, which your Floyd \| father collected before he went off to war. They need to be chopped Floyd \| into smaller pieces if they're going to be of any use on a fire. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "chop firewood"
Floyd \| You grip the axe firmly and try to bring it down as hard as you can on Floyd \| the wood. But the axe head is unexpectedly heavy, and it flies out of Floyd \| your hands. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Johnny says, "curse!"
Zach says (to Floyd), "x trees"
Floyd \| The edge of the wood starts a few hundred yards away. The trees are Floyd \| mostly spruce and evergreens. Even on a bright day like today it is Floyd \| quite dark in among the trees. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "get axe head"
Floyd \| [unknowncommandvariation=%self_state%] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take axe head"
Floyd \| [unknowncommandvariation=%self_state%] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Um."
		Ellison says, "weird"
Zach says (to Floyd), "chop tree"
Floyd \| A strange thought enters your mind, but you decide to ignore it. It Floyd \| didn't make any sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x axe"
Floyd \| The axe is old and worn, and the handle is quite long. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "I think the game meant the axe flew out of hand because the head was heavy."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Ah."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take axe"
Floyd \| You pick up the axe. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Ok. I definitely thought it flew apart in a hilarious manner."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x tunic"
Floyd \| Your father made you this tunic earlier in the year, after you had Floyd \| grown out of your previous one. It is simple but well made, from a dark Floyd \| blue wool. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Johnny says, "I don't think this is that kind of game."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "remove tunic"
Floyd \| A strange thought enters your mind, but you decide to ignore it. It Floyd \| didn't make any sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "chop tree"
Floyd \| A strange thought enters your mind, but you decide to ignore it. It Floyd \| didn't make any sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Cottage Floyd \| The place you call home with your father is a modest, mud-brick Floyd \| building with a thatched roof. There are two windows, one either side Floyd \| of the front door, that are framed with the lace curtains. The front Floyd \| door is currently standing open. Floyd \| The cottage stands at the top of a narrow, wooded valley. A rough Floyd \| track leads south, away from your cottage, through the trees. Floyd \| Nearby is a large pile of wood that needs to be chopped. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| The door is made from oak and quite sturdy. It is currently open. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "climb trees"
Floyd \| You give it a brief examination, but quickly reach the conclusion that Floyd \| it isn't climbable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "x valley"
Floyd \| The valley is a quiet place, with rich green grass spread over the open Floyd \| ground near your cottage, and trees further away providing protection. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Into the house?"
Johnny says (to Floyd), "chop wood"
Floyd \| You haven't done this very often - your father made sure there was Floyd \| always enough firewood whenever he left for war. It's harder than you Floyd \| think. Floyd \| You grip the axe as hard as you can and swing it over your head. You Floyd \| keep hold of the axe this time, but miss the wood completely. The head Floyd \| of the axe buries itself into the ground, and it takes a moment to pull Floyd \| it free. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "I'm confused where we are exactly."
		Johnny says, "Outside of a cottage."
		genericgeekgirl says, "It's totally that kind of game. We fail at chopping wood."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Outside of a cottage, that is inside of the woods."
		Zach says, "Ah, OK, we can see the curtains from outside."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Or something."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x valley"
Floyd \| The valley is a quiet place, with rich green grass spread over the open Floyd \| ground near your cottage, and trees further away providing protection. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "chop wood"
Floyd \| You swing the axe again, this time trying not to force it, but letting Floyd \| the swing of the axe carry it to the wood. It lands on the wood, and a Floyd \| small chip flies into the air. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "chop wood"
Floyd \| Once more you swing the axe, and manage to make it strike the same Floyd \| point on the wood as the last chop. The cut is getting deeper. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "take chip"
Floyd \| [unknowncommandvariation=%self_state%] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "chop wood"
Floyd \| Again you swing the axe over your head and bring it down on the wood. Floyd \| There is a resounding crack as a section of wood breaks free in a very Floyd \| satisfying manner. Floyd \|		genericgeekgirl says, "+2 to wood chop"
Floyd \| Even as the sound of your axe-fall echoes around the valley, you Floyd \| hear another sound growing louder. In moments you see the source - a Floyd \| group of about half a dozen men, most armed and mounted on horses, Floyd \| rides out of the trees and stops not far away. Two of the men dismount. Floyd \| One you recognise as Lord Reken, the man who took your father away to Floyd \| war. The other man you haven't seen before. He is dressed in priestly Floyd \| robes. Floyd \| You bow in greeting to these men. Floyd \| "Torrin," Lord Reken says. There's something wrong in his eyes, his Floyd \| voice. "I have some bad news." Floyd \| "What's wrong?" you ask. "Where's my father?" Floyd \| "Your father was very brave," Lord Reken answers. "He saved the king Floyd \| in a battle, but died from the wounds he received." Floyd \| The other man steps toward you. Floyd \| "You must also be brave," the priest said. "And trust in God. He Floyd \| will have mercy on all who trust in him." Floyd \| You pause for a moment. "What's going to happen to me?" you ask. Floyd \| Lord Reken's smile is kind, fatherly. "You'll be coming with me. The Floyd \| king has agreed to bring you into his care as ward." Floyd \| You look at your cottage, and then back at Lord Reken. Floyd \| A tear drops off your chin and lands on your tunic. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Press any key ]
genericgeekgirl pushes the green 'space' button.
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| ...Two years ago... Floyd \| Floyd \| My studies are becoming more arduous. The honour of one day becoming Floyd \| a knight dangles like a carrot in front of me, just beyond my grasp. My Floyd \| skill in areas like swordplay, jousting and archery are more than Floyd \| competent. But in others, like my religious duties, are less well Floyd \| developed. Yet I feel driven to excel. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Your personal chambers Floyd \| The room is not large, but adequate for your needs. There is a small Floyd \| window in the western wall, and a door in the eastern one. A low bed Floyd \| sits against the northern wall, with an unmarked wooden chest at the Floyd \| foot of it. Floyd \| You are seated at your desk, a scroll open before you. A single Floyd \| candle rests in a metal holder close by, giving light to your work, but Floyd \| casting leaping shadows around the rest of the room. Floyd \| Floyd \| Sitting on the desk near the scroll is a small cup. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your personal chambers \| Prologue as Torrin, son of Bradda, ward of Floyd \| the ki ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Let's take the curtains to remember our father by."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x cup"
Floyd \| The cup is a rather plain and simple, carved from wood and without Floyd \| ornamentation. Inside the cup is some liquird. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Ooh, liquird. My favourite."
		Ellison says, "heh"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x scroll"
Floyd \| It is part of your studies, things you need to learn and memorise in Floyd \| your journey to becoming a knight. It is sitting in the middle of the Floyd \| desk. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pour cup on scroll"
Floyd \| You consider pouring out the liquid, but decide in the end its worth Floyd \| is greater than that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "read scroll"
Floyd \| You read a paragraph, but the words float before your eyes, defying Floyd \| meaning. It's very late, and you've been studying for several hours. Floyd \| Your head is pounding. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drink cup"
Floyd \| You think about it for a moment, but you realise quickly that you can't Floyd \| drink the cup. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drink liquid"
Floyd \| You pick up the cup and quickly swallow the contents. You feel your Floyd \| headache lifting almost instantly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Your personal chambers Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "It might be poison. Or ink."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Or alcohol. Even worse."
		mwmiller says, "I'm vaguely annoyed the narration's flipping between first-person past and second-person present."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x candle"
Floyd \| The candle is burning brightly, but low. There's probably no more than Floyd \| an hour of light left. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open chest"
Floyd \| There is nothing in your chest that can help you study. You choose to Floyd \| ignore it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x shadows"
Floyd \| The shadows dance across the wall to the beat of the flickering candle. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
inky arrives, full of neither funk nor fun.		Zach says, "Maybe we can read the scroll after the liquid cures our headache."
genericgeekgirl clears the save counter.
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf1"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drink liquid"
Floyd \| You pick up the cup and quickly swallow the contents. You feel your Floyd \| headache lifting almost instantly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "read scroll"
Floyd \| You force your eyes to concentrate on the words printed on the page. A Floyd \| meaning starts to become clear. Something about having a servant's Floyd \| heart. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "read scroll"
Floyd \| Again you read the words on the page, and slowly you begin to Floyd \| understand. A true knight is a servant of the kingdom, willing to give Floyd \| his life to serve his king and, by extension, the people. Floyd \| Floyd \| There is a knock on the door. The door opens and a servant walks in. Floyd \| "Her Royal Highness, Princess Tevona, asked this to be delivered to Floyd \| you," the servant says, handing you a note. With a brief bow, the Floyd \| servant exits and closes the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "x note"
Floyd \| A single piece of parchment, folded over, and with a wax seal that Floyd \| bears the symbol of the Princess of Rylane imprinted in it. The note Floyd \| is closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open note"
Floyd \| You break the seal on the note and open it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "read note"
Floyd \| The note reads: Floyd \| Floyd \| "To Torrin, son of Bradda, Floyd \| Ever since you came into our family, we have been friends. You, Floyd \| Alsanter and I have grown up together, and shared so many experiences. Floyd \| But in recent days I have found myself thinking about you more and Floyd \| more. Floyd \| This may seem forward, but I don't want to let an opportunity pass. Floyd \| Is there anything in your heart for me? Do you think there is any way Floyd \| you and I could become more than friends? Floyd \| Floyd \| Your loving friend, Floyd \| Tevona" Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Press any key ]		genericgeekgirl says, "She loves us!"
		Johnny says, "This is like the weird parts of Being John Malkovich."
Zach says (to Floyd), "look in heart"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| ...Two months ago... Floyd \| Floyd \| I can't believe Lord Sulanar would be so callous. To be secretly Floyd \| meeting with my fiance, Princess Tevona, during one of her many visits Floyd \| to Kathrentia. It seems too coincidental for him to be disappearing so Floyd \| secretly, at exactly the same time that Tevona is in his city. I trust Floyd \| the source of this information - there can be no mistake. Floyd \| I have to confront him. I don't know what his plans are, but given Floyd \| his general antagonism towards the king, I fear the issue might be more Floyd \| complicated than I know. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Bottom of the stairway Floyd \| A grand marble stairway rises up before you, lit by a couple of flaming Floyd \| torches mounted on the walls. On the western wall between the torches Floyd \| is a massive shield into which has been pressed the coat of arms of the Floyd \| king of Rylane. Floyd \| There are two doors here; a rather ornate one in the northern Floyd \| wall leads towards the throne room which is open. The other door in the Floyd \| eastern wall leads to the kitchen, and is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Bottom of the stairway \| Prologue as Torrin, son of Bradda, ward of Floyd \| the ki ] Floyd \| >		Johnny says, "ward of the king"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take torch"
Floyd \| After a brief analysis, you conclude the torches aren't something you Floyd \| can take. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x shield"
Floyd \| The shield is massive, having always been intended as a decoration Floyd \| rather than for protection. The emblem of the king of Rylane, a dragon Floyd \| standing on its hind legs and breathing fire, is pressed into the Floyd \| metal, and in the flickering torchlight the image almost seems alive as Floyd \| shadows dance over its surface. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "take shield"
Floyd \| After a brief analysis, you conclude the shield isn't something you can Floyd \| take. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open east door"
Floyd \| You don't want to waste time fooling around with the doors. You need to Floyd \| confront Lord Sulanar as soon as possible. The longer you delay, the Floyd \| worse it could be. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "confront sulanar"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| For a fleeting moment you consider taking your time, but decide in the Floyd \| end it is too important to wait. You must see Lord Sulanar immediately. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Up?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "up"
Floyd \| You climb up the stairway. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Landing Floyd \| The broad sweep of the marble stairway ends here at a surprisingly Floyd \| sparsely appointed landing. Aside from a portrait of the king adorning Floyd \| the western wall, there is not much refinement here at all. Two Floyd \| archways, standing opposite each other in the northern and southern Floyd \| walls, provide exits, other than the stairs that lead back down. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Landing \| Prologue as Torrin, son of Bradda, ward of the king ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| For a fleeting moment you consider taking your time, but decide in the Floyd \| end it is too important to wait. You must see Lord Sulanar immediately. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "u"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move north, south and down. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "north"
Floyd \| For a fleeting moment you consider taking your time, but decide in the Floyd \| end it is too important to wait. You must see Lord Sulanar immediately. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "go north"
Floyd \| You consider it, but that doesn't appear to be something you can get Floyd \| into. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "open north"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "south"
Floyd \| You move south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| A long corridor stretches away to the west, lit by a series of torches Floyd \| mounted on the wall. On the floor of polished stone, running the entire Floyd \| length of the corridor, is a plush carpet. A stone archway marks the Floyd \| exit to the north. Floyd \| There is a door in the southern wall which you know to be the Floyd \| entrance to the wizard Rixomas' rooms. It is currently is closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms \| Prologue as Torrin, son of Bradda, Floyd \| ward ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You don't want to get distracted by talking with Floyd \| [prologue-door-open=Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms]. You decide to Floyd \| leave his door alone. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You don't want to get distracted by talking with Floyd \| [prologue-door-open=Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms]. You decide to Floyd \| leave his door alone. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You move west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| A long corridor stretches away to the east and west, lit provided by a Floyd \| series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor on polished stone, Floyd \| running the entire length of the corridor, is a plush carpet. There is Floyd \| just sufficient light to see the door to Lord Adath's rooms in the Floyd \| southern wall, which is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms \| Prologue as Torrin, son of Floyd \| Bradda, w ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "So.. this is release 3? I'd expect more polish by this point."
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You don't want to get distracted by talking with Floyd \| [prologue-door-open=Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms]. You decide to Floyd \| leave his door alone. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach asks, "Is there some issue with the terp we're using?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You move west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms Floyd \| A long corridor stretches away to the east and west, lit by a series of Floyd \| torches mounted on the wall. On the floor on polished stone, running Floyd \| the entire length of the corridor, is a plush carpet. There is just Floyd \| sufficient light to see the door to Lord Sulanar's rooms in the Floyd \| southern wall, while a banner in the colours of the region of Alallsia Floyd \| hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Just as you approach Sulanar's door, a servant rushes in from the Floyd \| east. Floyd \| "Excuse me, Lord Torrin," he says breathlessly. "Prince Alsanter is Floyd \| demanding to speak with you." Floyd \| "What, now?" you ask. Floyd \| "Yes, my lord," the servant replies. Floyd \| You sigh. "Very well. I'll be right there." Floyd \| The servant hurries away to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms \| Prologue as Torrin, son of Floyd \| Bradda, ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "That might be part of it, but just the game in general, too."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x banner"
Floyd \| [regional-banner=Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x carpet"
Floyd \| The carpet, which runs the entire length of the corridor in an unbroken Floyd \| stretch of weaving, is made up of a swirling green and blue pattern Floyd \| that is quite soothing on the eyes, as the carpet is to the feet. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You think about pursuing your own problems first, but decide in the end Floyd \| that Alsanter must have a very good reason for sending for you. It's Floyd \| probably better to see him first, then come back and deal with Lord Floyd \| Sulanar later. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Fine, fine."
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You move east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms \| Prologue as Torrin, son of Floyd \| Bradda, w ] Floyd \| >		Zach asks, "Have we seen Alsanter's room?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "verbose"
Floyd \| The game is now in its verbose mode, which always gives long Floyd \| descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before). Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "I don't know. Probably some direction it blocked us from earlier."
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You move east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| A long corridor stretches away to the west, lit by a series of torches Floyd \| mounted on the wall. On the floor of polished stone, running the entire Floyd \| length of the corridor, is a plush carpet. A stone archway marks the Floyd \| exit to the north. Floyd \| There is a door in the southern wall which you know to be the Floyd \| entrance to the wizard Rixomas' rooms. It is currently is closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms \| Prologue as Torrin, son of Bradda, Floyd \| ward ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You move north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Landing Floyd \| The broad sweep of the marble stairway ends here at a surprisingly Floyd \| sparsely appointed landing. Aside from a portrait of the king adorning Floyd \| the western wall, there is not much refinement here at all. Two Floyd \| archways, standing opposite each other in the northern and southern Floyd \| walls, provide exits, other than the stairs that lead back down. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Landing \| Prologue as Torrin, son of Bradda, ward of the king ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You move north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Prince Alsanter's rooms Floyd \| A long corridor stretches away to the west, lit by a series of torches Floyd \| mounted on the wall. On the floor of polished stone, running the entire Floyd \| length of the corridor, is a plush carpet. A stone archway marks the Floyd \| exit to the south. There is a closed door in the northern wall which Floyd \| you know to be the entrance to Prince Alsanter's rooms. Mounted on the Floyd \| southern wall, beside the archway, is a plaque featuring the emblem of Floyd \| the crown prince of Rylane. Floyd \| Floyd \| A guard is on duty here. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Prince Alsanter's rooms \| Prologue as Torrin, son of Floyd \| Brad ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "punch guard"
Floyd \| A strange notion crosses your mind, to somehow inflict harm on the Floyd \| guard. With a brief shake of your head you dismiss the thought as being Floyd \| unworthy of a knight of the realm. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x plaque"
Floyd \| [royal-plaque=Corridor outside Prince Alsanter's rooms] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open door"
Johnny says (to Floyd), "kiss guard"
Floyd \| You open the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| > Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "read plaque"
Floyd \| After a brief analysis, you conclude the plaque isn't something you can Floyd \| read. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "dance"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You walk through the open door. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Prince Alsanter's rooms Floyd \| A standard table of unremarkable size stands in the centre of the room, Floyd \| on top of which is a cup. To the left, in front of a wide hearth and Floyd \| low-burning fire, is a chair of leather and wood that speaks of Floyd \| comfort, with an embroidered pillow resting on it. There is a window in Floyd \| the far wall with curtains open, through which you can see the late Floyd \| afternoon sky. Floyd \| In the centre of the room, spread on the floor, is a large, circular Floyd \| rug of rich green. Floyd \| A passage leads westwards, while the door back to the corridor Floyd \| stands open to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Prince Alsanter is standing on the rug, his face red with rage. Floyd \| Floyd \| "What is the meaning of this?" the prince demands almost before Floyd \| you've entered, as he waves a parchment at you. His voice is slurring Floyd \| slightly. Floyd \| Floyd \| You can respond by saying: Floyd \| (1) "What are you talking about?" Floyd \| (2) "I don't know." Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Prince Alsanter's rooms \| Prologue as Torrin, son of Bradda, ward of Floyd \| the k ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "(3) None of your damn business."
		Ellison says, "heh"
		genericgeekgirl asks, "1?"
		Zach says, "Sure"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "1"
Floyd \| "I have no idea what you're talking about," you reply. Floyd \| "This!" The prince steps closer and waves the parchment in your Floyd \| face. "Recognise this?" Floyd \| Floyd \| You can respond by saying: Floyd \| (1) "No." Floyd \| (2) "Yes." (sarcastic) Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "1"
Floyd \| "No," you reply as calmly as you can. "I've never seen that before." Floyd \| "This is your seal," the prince continues, pointing to the imprint Floyd \| in the wax. "This is your letter." Floyd \| "I have never seen that letter before in my life," you reply. "If it Floyd \| has my seal, then someone has made a forgery." Floyd \| "Do you deny that you're trying to usurp the throne?" Floyd \| Floyd \| You can respond by saying: Floyd \| (1) "Yes, I deny trying to usurp the throne." Floyd \| (2) "No, I am trying to usurp the throne." (sarcastic) Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "We can totally play it the other way if people prefer."
		genericgeekgirl says, "But I'm going for the straight answers."
		Zach says, "No, I'd just love to be king."
		Johnny says, "I don't think he'd get sarcasm."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "1"
Floyd \| "Of course I'm not trying to usurp the throne," you respond, your Floyd \| voice rising a level. "Why on earth would I try to do that? You're my Floyd \| best friend, Tevona is my fiance, and I love the king like a father. Floyd \| What have I got to gain?" Floyd \| "You want power," Alsanter says. "You always have. This proves it." Floyd \| Floyd \| You can respond by saying: Floyd \| (1) "That's a complete lie." Floyd \| (2) "Goodbye." Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Johnny asks, "Not "Goodbye (sarcastic)"?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Heh"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "1"
Floyd \| "That's a complete lie, and you know it," you almost shout. "How Floyd \| dare you insult me like that." Floyd \| "Get out!" the prince yells in your face. "This isn't over, Torrin! Floyd \| I'll deal with you later!" Floyd \| Floyd \| You turn for the door, but as you do you hear a the sudden sound of Floyd \| rushing feet behind you. You just have time to hear Alsanter give some Floyd \| sort of shout before you feel an arm around your neck and a sickly Floyd \| smelling cloth is put over your mouth and nose. You struggle briefly, Floyd \| then all strength leaves your legs and you fall to the floor. Darkness Floyd \| claims you. Floyd \| [ Press any key ]		Zach says, "(3) You, sir, have besmirched my honor and I demand satisfaction."
		mwmiller says, "Oooookay."
Zach says (to Floyd), "press space"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| You wake up and find yourself lying on the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "tell the truth"
Floyd \| [tell truth] Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "stand"
Floyd \| You stand up. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Prince Alsanter's rooms Floyd \| You see all the things you expect to in the prince's rooms: the table Floyd \| and rug, the hearth, the chair and pillow, the curtains and window, the Floyd \| passage to the west, and the closed door to the south. But it all seems Floyd \| to fade into the background. Floyd \| Floyd \| The prince is lying face down on the rug, unmoving, with a dagger Floyd \| stuck in the middle of his back. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "I didn't do it."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "panic"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x dagger"
Floyd \| All you can see of it is the jewelled handle protruding from Prince Floyd \| Alsanter's back, but even so, you recognise it. It's the one the king Floyd \| gave to you on your birthday a few years ago. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "You see all the things you expect to in the prince's rooms: a dead prince."
Zach says (to Floyd), "x prince"
Floyd \| The body of the prince is lying face down near the edge of the rug, Floyd \| completely still. Blood has poured out of the wound in his back, Floyd \| pooling on the rug. There are no other injuries on Alsanter's body, Floyd \| other than the knife-wound. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take knife"
Floyd \| There is nothing in here that you want to take. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take dagger"
Floyd \| You reach out your hand towards the dagger, but even as you do the Floyd \| situation changes. Floyd \| Floyd \| The door suddenly bursts open and three guards rush into the room. Floyd \| They take in the situation at once, and they all seem to reach the same Floyd \| conclusion. Floyd \| They draw their swords and level them at you. Floyd \| [ Press any key ]
inky has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge.
Zach pushes the green 'space' button.
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Part One: Mistake in Identity Floyd \| Floyd \| The lords of the kingdom have given their verdict, and with the Floyd \| smallest of movements the king, my foster father for more than ten Floyd \| years, has accepted their judgement. However reluctant they might have Floyd \| been in performing their task, it is done. Floyd \| I have been found guilty of the murder of Prince Alsanter. Floyd \| All my protestations of innocence have been in vain. Maybe trying to Floyd \| take the dagger wasn't the smartest idea. Floyd \| What do I feel? Pain? Fear? Anger? Floyd \| Nothing at all. I just want to see the face of Princess Tevona, to Floyd \| see her smile at me. To hear her whisper her love for me. Desires that Floyd \| can now never be fulfilled. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Throne room Floyd \| An enormous hall surrounds you, floored completely with marble, with Floyd \| regional banners hanging down from the vaulted ceiling. Large, Floyd \| stained-glass windows are set high in the wall, allowing the weak Floyd \| daylight to cast faint beams of varicoloured light into the cavernous Floyd \| space. Additional light is provided by torches set in iron stands Floyd \| around the walls. Floyd \| To the north, the throne doors stand open. Floyd \| King Rithusar is seated on his throne at the far end of the hall. Floyd \| Two rows of chairs mark a narrow corridor leading to the dais, and Floyd \| seated in them are all seven lords of the kingdom. A table stands just Floyd \| before the throne at the end of the corridor of judgement, and the Floyd \| wizard Rixomas stands beside it. Floyd \| Floyd \| A guard is approaching, here to take you to your execution. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Throne room \| Part One as Torrin, son of Bradda, prisoner of the king Floyd \| ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "beg for life"
Floyd \| You start into your plea, attempting to convince the court of your Floyd \| innocence, but you are cut short by Rixomas. Floyd \| "It's too late for that now," the wizard tells you. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x rixomas"
Floyd \| The wizard is old, but his body is still sprightly and he moves with Floyd \| ease and grace, although you notice that he is looking a little pale Floyd \| today. He is perhaps the most powerful wizard in Rylane, and has been Floyd \| your personal friend for years. Rithusar's father brought Rixomas into Floyd \| the court in a permanent position many years ago, and since becoming Floyd \| king you know Rithusar considers him his closest friend and ally. Floyd \| In his hands he is holding a wooden staff you have never seen him Floyd \| without. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "I bet the wizard did it."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take staff"
Floyd \| The guard's threatening sword tells you not to try anything. Floyd \| Floyd \| "Wait!" Floyd \| The shout comes from the king, who is standing before the throne. Floyd \| All eyes turn to the throne, and all sounds cease. Floyd \| "As king, it's my duty to see the law carried out. However, it's Floyd \| also in my power to decide how a judgement will be carried out. Is this Floyd \| correct, Rixomas?" Floyd \| The wizard nods. "That is correct, your Majesty." Floyd \| "Now," the king continues, "it's plain that for this particular Floyd \| crime I can't commute it to life-imprisonment, because the laws of the Floyd \| kingdom demand that punishment be equivalent to the crime committed. Floyd \| Indeed, it's by applying the law that people can see that this kingdom Floyd \| is fair, and that her ruler is just." Floyd \| A frown forms on the face of the wizard. "But, your Majesty..." Floyd \| "A curse," the king proclaims. "You will pronounce a curse on him, Floyd \| something that will make him unacceptable for human contact, expelling Floyd \| him forever from our midst." Floyd \| Confusion follows. Voices are raised in dissent, others in tacit Floyd \| agreement, as if they like the idea, but are not sure they like it Floyd \| enough. Arguments break out between lords on either side, while the Floyd \| king, the wizard and you look on. Floyd \| "Peace, my lords," the king finally commands in a loud voice, and Floyd \| order slowly returns to the throne room. "I'm not looking for debate on Floyd \| this matter. We need only for the wizard to present us with those Floyd \| curses he is capable of performing, and for us to decide which is the Floyd \| most appropriate." Floyd \| There is reluctance from some members of the court, Lord Sulanar in Floyd \| particular. But once the wizard begins listing the different curses Floyd \| most of that reluctance turns to grudging praise as the possibilities Floyd \| for adding to your sentence become clear. Floyd \| For almost an hour the debate rages, eliminating possibilities Floyd \| until, finally, the choice comes down to one of three things. And to Floyd \| add to your torment, the final decision is given to you. Floyd \| "You must choose your fate," the wizard says. "The court has decided Floyd \| to curse you by transforming you into either a rat, a fox, or a snake. Floyd \| All of these creatures are hunted and killed without remorse. You will Floyd \| be shunned by men, and your life may very well be short. But you must Floyd \| choose now." Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Thoughts?"
		mwmiller says, "I know which one GGG would pick. :)"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Hee."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Is it fox? It's totally fox."
		mwmiller says, "But I vote for fox."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Zach, Johnny? Speak now or forever be a fox."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf2"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Johnny says, "I'm a fox."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "fox"
Floyd \| "So be it," the wizard says. "May God have mercy on your soul." Floyd \| An expectant silence falls on the throne room as the wizard moves to Floyd \| stand directly in front of you and closes his eyes. He raises his staff Floyd \| above his head, with the top of the staff pointing in your direction. Floyd \| The silence of the throne room is shattered when he mutters Floyd \| something unintelligible and a bolt of blue lightning arcs between his Floyd \| staff and your body, crackling through the air. You scream in agony as Floyd \| wave after wave of electrical fire flows through you, your body Floyd \| flopping on the floor in convulsions. Pain reaches every nerve, every Floyd \| point on your body, and yet amid the pain you begin to feel your body Floyd \| shrink, change and mutate. You feel bones crunch, muscles stretch and Floyd \| contract, and a strange, evil odour fills your nostrils. Your tunic Floyd \| rips apart and falls to the floor as your body changes within it. Floyd \| And then, as suddenly as it starts, the pain vanishes, the lightning Floyd \| fades, and the echoes of your last scream as a human fade into silence, Floyd \| leaving you lying on the floor with all eyes staring at you. Floyd \| The wizard steps closer, and whispers so only you can hear. "I'm so Floyd \| sorry I wasn't able to help. Go to Master Limos in the Rylane Floyd \| mountains. He might be able to help you." Floyd \| In a louder voice he says, "You will have safety only while in this Floyd \| hall. Once you leave, your fate is in your own hands." Floyd \| The wizard points northwards towards the doors, to the way of Floyd \| torment. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Throne room \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "I want to be a foxy rat."
		Johnny says, "(%foxnoise%)"
		mwmiller hums "Whistle Stop".
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You scramble to your feet and trot out of the throne room, surprising Floyd \| yourself at how natural movement is. As you leave the guard closes the Floyd \| doors behind you. The noise as the doors shut seems so loud, as if they Floyd \| were slammed, and it makes you jump slightly. Floyd \| [ Press any key ]
Zach pushes the green 'space' button.
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Antechamber Floyd \| This well appointed room seems significantly larger now than it used Floyd \| to. It is dominated by the towering, ornately carved doors which occupy Floyd \| almost the entire south wall, and by a thick carpet that covers the Floyd \| stone floor with intricate designs and patterns. In the two far corners Floyd \| opposite the throne room doors stand two massive suits of armour, one Floyd \| made from silver, and the other apparently from gold. Floyd \| Apart from the doors to the throne room, which are currently closed, Floyd \| there are cavernous exits to the east and west, although you can see Floyd \| that both hallways make a sharp turn to the south after a short Floyd \| distance, and a slightly smaller passage leads north. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| What just happened? Has the king, my foster father, just rescued me Floyd \| or condemned me? Somehow death might have been preferable to this life Floyd \| without life, death without death. All my thoughts for the last two Floyd \| months have focused on my potential execution. Now, it seems, I'm Floyd \| destined to have one last adventure, with or without God's help. Floyd \| But there is no time for reverie. If anything is to become of my Floyd \| life I need to stay alive, and that means escaping the castle, and Floyd \| hiding from anyone who might see me. I'll have to start thinking like a Floyd \| fox. Already my senses are giving me signals beyond what I've ever Floyd \| experienced before. Yet how will I be able to do anything without Floyd \| hands? The castle gates feel like they're miles away... Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Save Game Warning: The castle is a dangerous place for you now. It is Floyd \| recommended that you save the game at this point so you can easily Floyd \| restore it if necessary. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Antechamber \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "listen"
Floyd \| You hear movement to the east. You can also hear a soft murmuring Floyd \| coming from behind the throne room doors. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "East?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
Zach says (to Floyd), "cf3"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Sure"
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| All your senses are telling you it would be dangerous to go there at Floyd \| the moment. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh, ok."
		genericgeekgirl asks, "Uh. west?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Plain hallway Floyd \| The walls of this otherwise plain hallway are decorated with Floyd \| tapestries, and a number of small statues on pedestals stand at regular Floyd \| intervals down the length of the hallway. The hallway itself runs along Floyd \| the side of the castle, with a passage to the east at the northern end, Floyd \| and a small door, which is closed, blocking the exit to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Plain hallway \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| At the moment, you don't see any avenue for movement in that direction. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x statues"
Floyd \| The statues are of former kings of Rylane, carved from granite. The Floyd \| faces, while obviously intended to capture a look of nobility, just Floyd \| seem somber and stern. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Antechamber Floyd \| This well appointed room seems significantly larger now than it used Floyd \| to. It is dominated by the towering, ornately carved doors which occupy Floyd \| almost the entire south wall, and by a thick carpet that covers the Floyd \| stone floor with intricate designs and patterns. In the two far corners Floyd \| opposite the throne room doors stand two massive suits of armour, one Floyd \| made from silver, and the other apparently from gold. Floyd \| Apart from the doors to the throne room, which are currently closed, Floyd \| there are cavernous exits to the east and west, although you can see Floyd \| that both hallways make a sharp turn to the south after a short Floyd \| distance, and a slightly smaller passage leads north. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| A guard enters from the east. Floyd \| With a cry of alarm, the guard draws his sword and rushes at you. Floyd \| You leap away, trying to escape the fast approaching blade, but instead Floyd \| feel the cold steel stab painfully into your side. You fall to the Floyd \| floor in a pool of blood. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 0 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
Zach says (to Floyd), "yes"
Zach says (to Floyd), "RESTORE"
Zach says (to Floyd), "cf3"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Restore failed. Floyd \| Floyd \| > Floyd \| That wasn't one of the options. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "y"		mwmiller says, "So for the moment, it's Wumpus-y. Okay."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Restore failed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "y"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf3"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Antechamber \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "hooray. 1st puzzle solved."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Hehe"
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| A high ceiling and an enormous hearth give the meeting hall an imposing Floyd \| feel, but not to the level of the throne room. There are windows on the Floyd \| east wall, mostly draped with drawn curtains, but a few have been Floyd \| opened and grey clouds can be seen in the sky beyond. Floyd \| The floor is polished stone, covered in places by large, featureless Floyd \| rugs. There is a table stretching for a good length of the expansive Floyd \| room, around which are a number of chairs. In the south-western corner Floyd \| there is a tall cupboard, and next to it is the hearth where a fire is Floyd \| burning low. Floyd \| A wide door in the north wall leads out to the courtyard, although Floyd \| it is closed at the moment, while a passage southwards leads to the Floyd \| antechamber. Floyd \| A tall, basalt pedestal is positioned in the north-western corner of Floyd \| the room. Floyd \| Floyd \| On top of the pedestal is a large, ornamental vase. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x vase"
Floyd \| The vase is large and features some amazingly detailed etchings on the Floyd \| side, which depict a forest and a variety of woodland creatures. There Floyd \| is even a fox in one corner of the picture. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "hide"
Floyd \| You look around for somewhere to hide. The curtains might offer a Floyd \| feasible place to hide, especially behind them. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "hide behind curtains"
Floyd \| You wriggle your body behind the curtains. Your feet are still visible, Floyd \| but given the curtain colour you should be well enough concealed until Floyd \| you are reayd to unhide yourself. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) Floyd \| You are concealed behind one of the curtains in the meeting hall. There Floyd \| are windows right next to you that hold views of the grey sky, but Floyd \| there is not much else to see. The curtains effectively block your view Floyd \| of the room. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) \| Part One as Torrin, a Floyd \| small re ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Always the curtains."
		mwmiller says, "If it worked for Hamlet, it'll work for us. Maybe."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x curtains"
Floyd \| The curtains are made from a light, thin cloth, reddish in colour, and Floyd \| reach almost all the way to the floor. In fact, they are almost the Floyd \| same colour as your fur. They are outset from the windows, which leaves Floyd \| a small space between the curtains and the window. Floyd \| One of the curtains appears to be frayed at the top where it is Floyd \| attached to the rail. You doubt it would take much effort to pull it Floyd \| down. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Why are my feet red and not black?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x me"
Floyd \| You are a small, red fox with a long snout and bushy red tail. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x tail"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "wag tail"
Floyd \| You wag your tail a few times. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "perk ears"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pant"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| The smell of the fire dominates here, but you also smell a something Floyd \| musty, but you can't pinpoint its location. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "pull curtain"
Floyd \| You can't reach the frayed curtain from your current hiding spot. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "We can wag our tail, but not look at it. Okay."
Zach says (to Floyd), "unhide"
Floyd \| You emerge from behind the curtains. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| A high ceiling and an enormous hearth give the meeting hall an imposing Floyd \| feel, but not to the level of the throne room. There are windows on the Floyd \| east wall, mostly draped with drawn curtains, but a few have been Floyd \| opened and grey clouds can be seen in the sky beyond. Floyd \| The floor is polished stone, covered in places by large, featureless Floyd \| rugs. There is a table stretching for a good length of the expansive Floyd \| room, around which are a number of chairs. In the south-western corner Floyd \| there is a tall cupboard, and next to it is the hearth where a fire is Floyd \| burning low. Floyd \| A wide door in the north wall leads out to the courtyard, although Floyd \| it is closed at the moment, while a passage southwards leads to the Floyd \| antechamber. Floyd \| A tall, basalt pedestal is positioned in the north-western corner of Floyd \| the room. Floyd \| Floyd \| On top of the pedestal is a large, ornamental vase. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x fire"
Floyd \| The fire is burning low, but it is still pushing out a lot of heat. Floyd \| Some of the logs look well burnt. If you could drag something onto the Floyd \| fire, you imagine it would still burn fairly well.
Zach says (to Floyd), "cupboard"
Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| > Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the cupboard. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x cupboard"
Floyd \| Made of acacia wood, the cupboard features intricate details on its Floyd \| doors. It is tall, too, about seven feet in total. The base is standing Floyd \| a couple of inches above the ground, courtesy of four small feet, and Floyd \| the height extended another couple of inches by small fascia running Floyd \| along the top edge which conceals the flat surface on top of the Floyd \| cupboard. At present, the cupboard is firmly shut. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your animal senses are screaming at you to hide. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "pull curtain"
Floyd \| You grab the frayed curtain with your teeth and tug firmly, but nothing Floyd \| seems to happen. Again you pull and this time are rewarded with the Floyd \| sound of cloth tearing high above you. With one more firm pull the Floyd \| entire curtain rips away from the rail and ends up in a pile at your Floyd \| feet. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Eeeeee. We're going to die."
Zach says (to Floyd), "put curtain in fire"
Floyd \| You grab one end of the fallen curtain with your teeth and drag it to Floyd \| the fire. With a toss of your head you manage to throw it onto the low Floyd \| burning fire, where it smoulders for a moment before bursting into Floyd \| flame. Smoke billows into the hall. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| A guard enters from the south. Floyd \| With a cry of alarm, the guard draws his sword and rushes at you. Floyd \| You leap away, trying to escape the fast approaching blade, but instead Floyd \| feel the cold steel stab painfully into your side. You fall to the Floyd \| floor in a pool of blood. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 0 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
Zach says (to Floyd), "yes"
Zach says (to Floyd), "cf3"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Antechamber \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "Meanies. =("
		Zach asks, "Maybe knock over the vase and then hide behind the curtain?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Plain hallway Floyd \| The walls of this otherwise plain hallway are decorated with Floyd \| tapestries, and a number of small statues on pedestals stand at regular Floyd \| intervals down the length of the hallway. The hallway itself runs along Floyd \| the side of the castle, with a passage to the east at the northern end, Floyd \| and a small door, which is closed, blocking the exit to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Plain hallway \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Antechamber Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Antechamber \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| A high ceiling and an enormous hearth give the meeting hall an imposing Floyd \| feel, but not to the level of the throne room. There are windows on the Floyd \| east wall, mostly draped with drawn curtains, but a few have been Floyd \| opened and grey clouds can be seen in the sky beyond. Floyd \| The floor is polished stone, covered in places by large, featureless Floyd \| rugs. There is a table stretching for a good length of the expansive Floyd \| room, around which are a number of chairs. In the south-western corner Floyd \| there is a tall cupboard, and next to it is the hearth where a fire is Floyd \| burning low. Floyd \| A wide door in the north wall leads out to the courtyard, although Floyd \| it is closed at the moment, while a passage southwards leads to the Floyd \| antechamber. Floyd \| A tall, basalt pedestal is positioned in the north-western corner of Floyd \| the room. Floyd \| Floyd \| On top of the pedestal is a large, ornamental vase. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push vase"
Floyd \| You can't reach the vase, although the pedestal is well within reach. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push pedestal"
Floyd \| Placing your paws against the side of the pedestal you give it a push, Floyd \| and it rocks alarmingly back and forth. The vase tips one way, then Floyd \| another, and ends up balancing on the edge of the stand. Slowly, Floyd \| inexorably, it topples from the pedestal and smashes into a thousand Floyd \| pieces on the floor, and the room echoes with the sound of its demise. Floyd \| The pedestal itself follows a second later, slamming into the floor Floyd \| with considerable force and further crushing the remains of the vase. Floyd \| Where the base of the pedestal rested a small hole in the floor can Floyd \| now be seen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x hole"
Floyd \| The hole is only a few inches across, and has a ragged edge. It seems Floyd \| to lead to an area under the meeting hall, but you are too big to Floyd \| squeeze through such a small opening. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "If only we was a rat."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "hide under cupboard"
Floyd \| You look at the space beneath the cupboard, but you quickly reach the Floyd \| conclusion there is no way you could fit under it. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "enter fire"
Floyd \| You decide that getting burnt alive in the fire is not the destiny you Floyd \| had in mind. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| The door to the courtyard opens and a servant walks in. You don't Floyd \| hear the door close again. Floyd \| "Oh dear, what a mess!" she cries, and immediately tries to lift the Floyd \| pedestal. After a few moments of straining she finally gives up with a Floyd \| huff and turns her attention to picking up pieces of the vase. Floyd \| The servant turns and sees you, all colour draining from her face. Floyd \| "A fox!" the servant cries, before fleeing as fast as her feet will Floyd \| carry her. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "Servant doesn't like foxes? Pfft."
Zach says (to Floyd), "hide behind curtains"
Floyd \| You wriggle your body behind the curtains. Your feet are still visible, Floyd \| but given the curtain colour you should be well enough concealed until Floyd \| you are reayd to unhide yourself. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) Floyd \| You are concealed behind one of the curtains in the meeting hall. There Floyd \| are windows right next to you that hold views of the grey sky, but Floyd \| there is not much else to see. The curtains effectively block your view Floyd \| of the room. Floyd \| The door to the courtyard opens and a servant walks in. You don't Floyd \| hear the door close again. Floyd \| "Oh dear, what a mess!" she cries, and immediately tries to lift the Floyd \| pedestal. After a few moments of straining she finally gives up with a Floyd \| huff and turns her attention to picking up pieces of the vase. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) \| Part One as Torrin, a Floyd \| small re ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says (to mwmiller), "I mean, it's not like we're a rat, after all."
		mwmiller exclaims, "Now check out the overhead compartments while they're distracted!"
		mwmiller says, "...Wait, wrong game."
		Zach says, "A rat in the middle ages inspires the respect that a plague bearing critter deserves."
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You feel that exposing yourself now would not be in your best Floyd \| interests. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "listen"
Floyd \| You hear movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "unhide"
Floyd \| You feel that exposing yourself now would not be in your best Floyd \| interests. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| The servant exits to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "unhide"
Floyd \| You emerge from behind the curtains. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| A high ceiling and an enormous hearth give the meeting hall an imposing Floyd \| feel, but not to the level of the throne room. There are windows on the Floyd \| east wall, mostly draped with curtains, but a few have been drawn and Floyd \| grey clouds can be seen in the sky beyond. Floyd \| The floor is polished stone, covered in places by large, featureless Floyd \| rugs. There is a table stretching for a good length of the expansive Floyd \| room, around which are a number of chairs. In the south-western corner Floyd \| there is a tall cupboard, and next to it is the hearth where a fire is Floyd \| burning low. Floyd \| A wide door in the north wall, which is standing open at the moment, Floyd \| leads out to the courtyard, while a passage southwards leads to the Floyd \| antechamber. Floyd \| There is a tall, basalt pedestal lying on its side in the Floyd \| north-western corner of the room, next to which you can see a small Floyd \| hole in the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| The area immediately in front of the pedestal is covered with the Floyd \| scattered shards of an ornamental vase. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell hole"
Floyd \| There is no need to smell any particular item. You can use your Floyd \| enhanced, vulpine sense of smell in each location - if you detect Floyd \| anything unusual or noteworthy with your olfactory senses, you can then Floyd \| examine the item for more information. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf4"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your animal senses are screaming at you to hide. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| A servant enters from the south. Floyd \| The servant turns and sees you, all colour draining from her face. Floyd \| "A fox!" the servant cries, before fleeing as fast as her feet will Floyd \| carry her. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Johnny says, "The first result for create interactive fiction is Aaron's book."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Johnny says, "ilac"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "hide behind curtain"
Floyd \| You wriggle your body behind the curtains. Your feet are still visible, Floyd \| but given the curtain colour you should be well enough concealed until Floyd \| you are reayd to unhide yourself. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) Floyd \| You are concealed behind one of the curtains in the meeting hall. There Floyd \| are windows right next to you that hold views of the grey sky, but Floyd \| there is not much else to see. The curtains effectively block your view Floyd \| of the room. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) \| Part One as Torrin, a Floyd \| small re ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| A servant enters from the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| A guard enters from the south. Floyd \| The servant exits to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| The guard exits to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| A servant enters from the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Hm."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dance"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "xyzzy"
Floyd \| In Debris Room Floyd \| You are in a debris room filled with stuff washed in from the surface. Floyd \| A low wide passage with cobbles becomes plugged with mud and debris Floyd \| here, but an awkward canyon leads...error Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Error 350: Bad Adventure reference. Error has been corrected. Floyd \| Returning you to your normal transmission. ] Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Hahaha"
		Johnny says, "He claims TADS is the first result."
		Johnny says, "sigh, ilac, sorry"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "unhind"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "unhide"
Floyd \| You feel that exposing yourself now would not be in your best Floyd \| interests. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| The servant exits to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "g"
Floyd \| You emerge from behind the curtains. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| A high ceiling and an enormous hearth give the meeting hall an imposing Floyd \| feel, but not to the level of the throne room. There are windows on the Floyd \| east wall, mostly draped with curtains, but a few have been drawn and Floyd \| grey clouds can be seen in the sky beyond. Floyd \| The floor is polished stone, covered in places by large, featureless Floyd \| rugs. There is a table stretching for a good length of the expansive Floyd \| room, around which are a number of chairs. In the south-western corner Floyd \| there is a tall cupboard, and next to it is the hearth where a fire is Floyd \| burning low. Floyd \| A wide door in the north wall, which is standing open at the moment, Floyd \| leads out to the courtyard, while a passage southwards leads to the Floyd \| antechamber. Floyd \| There is a tall, basalt pedestal lying on its side in the Floyd \| north-western corner of the room, next to which you can see a small Floyd \| hole in the floor. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| All your senses are telling you it would be dangerous to go there at Floyd \| the moment. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "hide behind curtain"
Floyd \| You wriggle your body behind the curtains. Your feet are still visible, Floyd \| but given the curtain colour you should be well enough concealed until Floyd \| you are reayd to unhide yourself. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) Floyd \| You are concealed behind one of the curtains in the meeting hall. There Floyd \| are windows right next to you that hold views of the grey sky, but Floyd \| there is not much else to see. The curtains effectively block your view Floyd \| of the room. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) \| Part One as Torrin, a Floyd \| small re ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "listen"
Floyd \| You don't hear anything out of the ordinary. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "unhide"
Floyd \| You emerge from behind the curtains. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| A high ceiling and an enormous hearth give the meeting hall an imposing Floyd \| feel, but not to the level of the throne room. There are windows on the Floyd \| east wall, mostly draped with curtains, but a few have been drawn and Floyd \| grey clouds can be seen in the sky beyond. Floyd \| The floor is polished stone, covered in places by large, featureless Floyd \| rugs. There is a table stretching for a good length of the expansive Floyd \| room, around which are a number of chairs. In the south-western corner Floyd \| there is a tall cupboard, and next to it is the hearth where a fire is Floyd \| burning low. Floyd \| A wide door in the north wall, which is standing open at the moment, Floyd \| leads out to the courtyard, while a passage southwards leads to the Floyd \| antechamber. Floyd \| There is a tall, basalt pedestal lying on its side in the Floyd \| north-western corner of the room, next to which you can see a small Floyd \| hole in the floor. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "C'mon, go away."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your animal senses are screaming at you to hide. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| A guard enters from the south. Floyd \| With a cry of alarm, the guard draws his sword and rushes at you. Floyd \| You leap away, trying to escape the fast approaching blade, but instead Floyd \| feel the cold steel stab painfully into your side. You fall to the Floyd \| floor in a pool of blood. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 0 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "hide behind curtain"
Floyd \| You wriggle your body behind the curtains. Your feet are still visible, Floyd \| but given the curtain colour you should be well enough concealed until Floyd \| you are reayd to unhide yourself. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) Floyd \| You are concealed behind one of the curtains in the meeting hall. There Floyd \| are windows right next to you that hold views of the grey sky, but Floyd \| there is not much else to see. The curtains effectively block your view Floyd \| of the room. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) \| Part One as Torrin, a Floyd \| small re ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| A guard enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| The guard exits to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "unhide"
Floyd \| You emerge from behind the curtains. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| A high ceiling and an enormous hearth give the meeting hall an imposing Floyd \| feel, but not to the level of the throne room. There are windows on the Floyd \| east wall, mostly draped with curtains, but a few have been drawn and Floyd \| grey clouds can be seen in the sky beyond. Floyd \| The floor is polished stone, covered in places by large, featureless Floyd \| rugs. There is a table stretching for a good length of the expansive Floyd \| room, around which are a number of chairs. In the south-western corner Floyd \| there is a tall cupboard, and next to it is the hearth where a fire is Floyd \| burning low. Floyd \| A wide door in the north wall, which is standing open at the moment, Floyd \| leads out to the courtyard, while a passage southwards leads to the Floyd \| antechamber. Floyd \| There is a tall, basalt pedestal lying on its side in the Floyd \| north-western corner of the room, next to which you can see a small Floyd \| hole in the floor. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "nw"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move north, south and down. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "down"
Floyd \| You check the size of the hole, and quickly calculate that you can't Floyd \| fit down it. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x pedestal"
Floyd \| From the base to the flat platform at the top the basalt pedestal is Floyd \| carved in a thin spiral, like vines winding around a tree. It stands Floyd \| about five feet high. Or it would if it was upright - it is currently Floyd \| lying on its side. On the floor where the base of the pedestal was Floyd \| located is a small, ragged hole. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- voices on the other side Floyd \| of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "listen"
Floyd \| You can just make out the sound of voices that seem to be coming from Floyd \| the other side of the door. Floyd \| "Do you think he's guilty?" Floyd \| "Sure. You've heard the evidence, haven't you?" Floyd \| "Well, yeah, but it doesn't make sense. He's always been close Floyd \| friends with the prince." Floyd \| You also hear movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "g"
Floyd \| You can just make out the sound of voices that seem to be coming from Floyd \| the other side of the door. Floyd \| "What about the fight he and the prince had, eh?" Floyd \| "I never heard what he said the fight was about." Floyd \| "Well, apparently the prince accused him of trying to usurp the Floyd \| throne." Floyd \| You also hear movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "g"
Floyd \| You can just make out the sound of voices that seem to be coming from Floyd \| the other side of the door. Floyd \| "I just don't understand it. He had everything, and yet...bah! What Floyd \| a waste." Floyd \| "He's a murderer. He's getting what he deserved." Floyd \| You also hear movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "g"
Floyd \| You hear movement on the other side of the door, and after a moment or Floyd \| two you hear voices. Floyd \| "I can't wait for this to end! I hate guard duty." Floyd \| "Yeah. Me too." Floyd \| You also hear movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "g"
Floyd \| You hear movement on the other side of the door, and after a moment or Floyd \| two you hear voices. Floyd \| "Any chance I can swap a sentry duty with you?" Floyd \| "Not a chance." the second voice replies. Floyd \| You also hear movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "g"
Floyd \| You hear movement on the other side of the door, and after a moment or Floyd \| two you hear voices. Floyd \| "You still seeing Vendra?" Floyd \| There is only a grunt in reply. Floyd \| "Oh." Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "g"
Floyd \| You hear movement on the other side of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Why does it print it three times?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "I keep hoping they'll pass through here and we can run north."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| All your senses are telling you it would be dangerous to go there at Floyd \| the moment. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "eat curtain"
Floyd \| You look at it, but decide in the end that it's not really edible. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Your animal senses are screaming at you to hide. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "hide behind curtain"
Floyd \| You wriggle your body behind the curtains. Your feet are still visible, Floyd \| but given the curtain colour you should be well enough concealed until Floyd \| you are reayd to unhide yourself. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) Floyd \| You are concealed behind one of the curtains in the meeting hall. There Floyd \| are windows right next to you that hold views of the grey sky, but Floyd \| there is not much else to see. The curtains effectively block your view Floyd \| of the room. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) \| Part One as Torrin, a Floyd \| small re ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| A guard enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x guard"
Floyd \| He is one of the palace guard. He appears to be on a patrol of the Floyd \| castle. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| The guard exits to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "climb curtains"
Floyd \| You consider changing your hiding spot, but decide in the end that your Floyd \| current position is safe enough. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You emerge from behind the curtains. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| A high ceiling and an enormous hearth give the meeting hall an imposing Floyd \| feel, but not to the level of the throne room. There are windows on the Floyd \| east wall, mostly draped with curtains, but a few have been drawn and Floyd \| grey clouds can be seen in the sky beyond. Floyd \| The floor is polished stone, covered in places by large, featureless Floyd \| rugs. There is a table stretching for a good length of the expansive Floyd \| room, around which are a number of chairs. In the south-western corner Floyd \| there is a tall cupboard, and next to it is the hearth where a fire is Floyd \| burning low. Floyd \| A wide door in the north wall, which is standing open at the moment, Floyd \| leads out to the courtyard, while a passage southwards leads to the Floyd \| antechamber. Floyd \| There is a tall, basalt pedestal lying on its side in the Floyd \| north-western corner of the room, next to which you can see a small Floyd \| hole in the floor. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "eat fire"
Floyd \| You look at it, but decide in the end that it's not really edible. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x table"
Floyd \| The table is long and broad, capable of handling with some of the Floyd \| larger gatherings the court may want to entertain. The wood is stained Floyd \| a rich, deep brown colour, and has been polished until reflections can Floyd \| be seen on the surface, although you only know that from experience. Floyd \| From your current position you can't see the top of the table at all. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach asks, "Did we try going north?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Yeah. It tells us it's not safe."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "climb on table"
Floyd \| You leap up unto the table, but your vulpine senses immediately start Floyd \| saying you are too exposed. You fight it for a moment but decide to Floyd \| jump down again. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "dig"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open cupboard"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "climb cupboard"
Floyd \| You look up towards the top of the cupboard, but you quickly reach the Floyd \| conclusion there is no way you could get up there. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pull curtain"
Floyd \| You grab the frayed curtain with your teeth and tug firmly, but nothing Floyd \| seems to happen. Again you pull and this time are rewarded with the Floyd \| sound of cloth tearing high above you. With one more firm pull the Floyd \| entire curtain rips away from the rail and ends up in a pile at your Floyd \| feet. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "hide behind curtain"
Floyd \| You wriggle your body behind the curtains. Your feet are still visible, Floyd \| but given the curtain colour you should be well enough concealed until Floyd \| you are reayd to unhide yourself. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) Floyd \| You are concealed behind one of the curtains in the meeting hall. There Floyd \| are windows right next to you that hold views of the grey sky, but Floyd \| there is not much else to see. The curtains effectively block your view Floyd \| of the room. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) \| Part One as Torrin, a Floyd \| small re ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Ok, so we can do both of those things."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf5"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You emerge from behind the curtains. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| A high ceiling and an enormous hearth give the meeting hall an imposing Floyd \| feel, but not to the level of the throne room. There are windows on the Floyd \| east wall, mostly draped with curtains, but a few have been drawn and Floyd \| grey clouds can be seen in the sky beyond. One of the windows is Floyd \| missing a curtain altogether. Floyd \| The floor is polished stone, covered in places by large, featureless Floyd \| rugs. There is a table stretching for a good length of the expansive Floyd \| room, around which are a number of chairs. In the south-western corner Floyd \| there is a tall cupboard, and next to it is the hearth where a fire is Floyd \| burning low. Floyd \| A wide door in the north wall, which is standing open at the moment, Floyd \| leads out to the courtyard, while a passage southwards leads to the Floyd \| antechamber. Floyd \| There is a tall, basalt pedestal lying on its side in the Floyd \| north-western corner of the room, next to which you can see a small Floyd \| hole in the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| There is a large pile of reddish cloth here, the remains of one of Floyd \| the curtains. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "put curtain in fire"
Floyd \| You grab one end of the fallen curtain with your teeth and drag it to Floyd \| the fire. With a toss of your head you manage to throw it onto the low Floyd \| burning fire, where it smoulders for a moment before bursting into Floyd \| flame. Smoke billows into the hall. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement on the other Floyd \| side of the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "hide behind curtain"
Floyd \| You wriggle your body behind the curtains. Your feet are still visible, Floyd \| but given the curtain colour you should be well enough concealed until Floyd \| you are reayd to unhide yourself. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) Floyd \| You are concealed behind one of the curtains in the meeting hall. There Floyd \| are windows right next to you that hold views of the grey sky, but Floyd \| there is not much else to see. The curtains effectively block your view Floyd \| of the room. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall (hiding behind the curtains) \| Part One as Torrin, a Floyd \| small re ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Maybe they'll come out now."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| You hear voices from the other side of the courtyard door. The Floyd \| voices are raised in alarm. Floyd \| "Can you smell that?" Floyd \| "Yes, it smells like... something's burning..." Floyd \| "Look! There's smoke coming from the hall!" Floyd \| Two guards suddenly rush through the open door and into the meeting Floyd \| hall. Shouting to each other, they quickly smother the fire burning in Floyd \| the curtain, and carry the remains away. They make their exit through Floyd \| the courtyard door. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by three. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Or we'll burn to dea--"
		Zach says, "Hooray!"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You emerge from behind the curtains. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Meeting hall Floyd \| A high ceiling and an enormous hearth give the meeting hall an imposing Floyd \| feel, but not to the level of the throne room. There are windows on the Floyd \| east wall, mostly draped with curtains, but a few have been drawn and Floyd \| grey clouds can be seen in the sky beyond. One of the windows is Floyd \| missing a curtain altogether. Floyd \| The floor is polished stone, covered in places by large, featureless Floyd \| rugs. There is a table stretching for a good length of the expansive Floyd \| room, around which are a number of chairs. In the south-western corner Floyd \| there is a tall cupboard, and next to it is the hearth where a fire is Floyd \| burning low. Floyd \| A wide door in the north wall, which is standing open at the moment, Floyd \| leads out to the courtyard, while a passage southwards leads to the Floyd \| antechamber. Floyd \| There is a tall, basalt pedestal lying on its side in the Floyd \| north-western corner of the room, next to which you can see a small Floyd \| hole in the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Meeting hall \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot through the open door and descend the stone steps into the Floyd \| courtyard. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Southern end of the courtyard Floyd \| You are currently hiding in the shadow cast by an overhanging balcony Floyd \| at the southern end of the castle courtyard. Battlements surround this Floyd \| area, tall walls topped with parapets, while in front of you to the Floyd \| north stretches a wide, open area paved with flagstones. Floyd \| To the east you can see the stables, while westwards is the castle Floyd \| smithy. To the south, up a small series of stone steps, lies the Floyd \| entrance to the meeting hall. Floyd \| There is a large stack of barrels just off to the left, along with Floyd \| some discarded and empty crates, and a single wooden plank. Floyd \| Floyd \| There is a horse-drawn cart standing nearby, the driver idly holding Floyd \| the reins of a large, grey draught horse. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Southern end of the courtyard \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Woo!"
		genericgeekgirl says, "And here I thought Zach was just being destructive :)"
		Ellison says, "wow"
		Zach says, "Hey, they turn us into a fox, fires get started."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf6"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x barrels"
Floyd \| The barrels are made of wood wrapped in steel bands. They are stacked Floyd \| four high in places, and seem to be mostly filled with wine, although Floyd \| you can smell a number of other things, like barley and wheat too. Floyd \| The stack is arranged in a step-like manner, with the tallest Floyd \| sections at the southern-most end, and the smallest pointing towards Floyd \| the north. Floyd \| A barrel right at the top of the stack is poorly positioned, and Floyd \| threatens to fall at the least provocation. Floyd \| Floyd \| The servant rushes in from the west, and grabs another sack from the Floyd \| rear of the cart. Floyd \| "All right," the driver drawls. "I'd better get going now." Floyd \| The servant hurries off carrying the sack. Floyd \| With a flick of the reins, the cart driver urges his horse on, and Floyd \| the cart makes its way north. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Into the cart?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Southern end of the courtyard Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "enter cart"
Floyd \| You have a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be any way to enter Floyd \| that. Floyd \| Floyd \| The servant rushes in from the west, and grabs another sack from the Floyd \| rear of the cart. Floyd \| "All right," the driver drawls. "I'd better get going now." Floyd \| The servant hurries off carrying the sack. Floyd \| With a flick of the reins, the cart driver urges his horse on, and Floyd \| the cart makes its way north. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Sure"
		Zach says, "Dany"
		Zach says, "*Dang"
Johnny says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Southern end of the courtyard Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Johnny says (to Floyd), "climb barrels"
Floyd \| You give it a brief examination, but quickly reach the conclusion that Floyd \| it isn't climbable. Floyd \| Floyd \| The servant rushes in from the west, and grabs another sack from the Floyd \| rear of the cart. Floyd \| "All right," the driver drawls. "I'd better get going now." Floyd \| The servant hurries off carrying the sack. Floyd \| With a flick of the reins, the cart driver urges his horse on, and Floyd \| the cart makes its way north. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x plank"
Floyd \| The plank is about 5 feet long and 3 inches wide. It is resting against Floyd \| one of the discarded crates in a way that reminds you of a see-saw your Floyd \| father made for you when you were small. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push barrel"
Floyd \| You place your paws against the side of the closest one and push as Floyd \| hard as you can, but nothing seems to happen. It would take someone Floyd \| larger to have any impact on the stack of barrels, you decide. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "jump on plank"
Floyd \| There doesn't appear to be any compelling reason to expend energy in Floyd \| such a manner. Floyd \| You hear the sound of the portcullis being raised. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x cart"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x crates"
Floyd \| The crates are made of wood, slats of pine hammered together rather Floyd \| shoddily. There are only about three or four of them. What they might Floyd \| have contained is a mystery, as they are all empty. A plank is leaning Floyd \| against one of the crates. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x portcullis"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| You hear the sound of the portcullis being lowered. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| The stack of barrels is a smorgasbord of powerful smells, but none Floyd \| stand out on their own. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Smithy?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Smithy Floyd \| The smithy is normally an active place, but today the smithy doors are Floyd \| closed, and no sounds can be heard from within. A pile of discarded Floyd \| iron, leftovers from smithy work, lies next to the doors, along with a Floyd \| barrel filled with water. Nearby is another door which you know leads Floyd \| to the stores, but this door, too, is closed. Floyd \| To the east is the southern end of the courtyard, while northeast Floyd \| leads you into the wide, northern end. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Smithy \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drink water"
Floyd \| Having been used by the blacksmiths to clean equipment, the water Floyd \| doesn't look clean enough to drink. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "Mineral water."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x iron"
Floyd \| The pile is made of various bits of twisted metal, none of which looks Floyd \| to be of any use. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "ne"
Floyd \| The archers on the walls are too skilled at their work to risk moving Floyd \| into the open like that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Stables?"
		Zach says, "Eek, I didn't know there were archers."
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Southern end of the courtyard Floyd \| You are currently hiding in the shadow cast by an overhanging balcony Floyd \| at the southern end of the castle courtyard. Battlements surround this Floyd \| area, tall walls topped with parapets, while in front of you to the Floyd \| north stretches a wide, open area paved with flagstones. Floyd \| To the east you can see the stables, while westwards is the castle Floyd \| smithy. To the south, up a small series of stone steps, lies the Floyd \| entrance to the meeting hall. Floyd \| There is a large stack of barrels just off to the left, along with Floyd \| some discarded and empty crates, and a single wooden plank. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Southern end of the courtyard \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Stables Floyd \| You are outside the stables, the doors to which are closed, except for Floyd \| the top half of one door which is tied back against the wall with a Floyd \| rope. A load of hay still to be stowed in a stall lies to one side, a Floyd \| pitchfork stuck in it forlornly. In front of the stable doors is a Floyd \| barrel, lying on its side. Floyd \| The southern end of the courtyard is towards the west, while to the Floyd \| northwest is the northern end, near the gatehouse. Floyd \| Floyd \| A horse is standing inside the stables but with its head sticking Floyd \| through the open stable door. It appears to be asleep. Floyd \| You hear the sound of the portcullis being raised. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Stables \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "lick horse"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the chestnut horse. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "eat horse"
Floyd \| You look at it, but decide in the end that it's not really edible. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x hay"
Floyd \| The mound is quite high, perhaps eight feet. A pitchfork in standing up Floyd \| in the pile, obviously left there by an absent stable hand. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Weird, I was going to try the same thing."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x barrel"
Floyd \| The barrel is made of wood, with steel bands wrapped around it for Floyd \| strength. It is lying on its side, which you imagine is because a Floyd \| servant was moving it and has not returned to complete the job. You are Floyd \| unsure what the barrel contains, your fox senses not giving you any Floyd \| insight. It is currently sitting directly in front of the stable doors. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "climb on horse"
Floyd \| You give it a brief examination, but quickly reach the conclusion that Floyd \| it isn't climbable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "enter barrel"
Floyd \| You have a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be any way to enter Floyd \| that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x horse"
Floyd \| The horse is a chestnut, a fine looking animal with a small patch of Floyd \| white hair, like a star, on its forehead. It looks to be asleep. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "roll barrel"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "stand on barrel"
Floyd \| You place your paws on the barrel, and using all the leverage your body Floyd \| can manage, you give it a push. It is so heavy that you wonder if you Floyd \| will be able to move it at all. But after a moment or two of straining, Floyd \| it finally starts to roll. And once started the barrel rolls easily, Floyd \| coming to rest against the castle wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| > Floyd \| You think about it, but there doesn't appear to be any reason to stand Floyd \| on that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "climb on barrel"
Floyd \| You give it a brief examination, but quickly reach the conclusion that Floyd \| it isn't climbable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "up"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move west and northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x pitchfork"
Floyd \| The pitchfork is stuck vertically in the mound of hay. Floyd \| You hear the sound of the portcullis being raised. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x barrel"
Floyd \| The barrel is made of wood, with steel bands wrapped around it for Floyd \| strength. It is lying on its side, which you imagine is because a Floyd \| servant was moving it and has not returned to complete the job. You are Floyd \| unsure what the barrel contains, your fox senses not giving you any Floyd \| insight. It is currently resting against the castle wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "roll barrel"
Floyd \| Because the barrel is right up against the castle wall you can't get Floyd \| any leverage to push it again. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "pull barrel"
Floyd \| You consider trying to pull the barrel, but you can't imagine there Floyd \| being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| Surprisingly, the horse remains asleep. Some sort of physical Floyd \| intervention may be required to rouse the beast from slumber. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bite horse"
Floyd \| Biting that seems such a random, pointless thing to do, and you dismiss Floyd \| the thought quickly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| Made from pine, the stable doors mark the entrance to the stables where Floyd \| the kings horses, and those of any visiting dignitaries, are housed. Floyd \| You know from experience that around one hundred horses can be bedded Floyd \| in the stalls inside. While the main doors are closed, the top half of Floyd \| one door is open, tied back against the wall with a rope that hangs Floyd \| down invitingly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x rope"
Floyd \| The rope is thin, short and worn, and has frayed ends. It looks as if Floyd \| it was part of a longer piece some time in the past. It is attached to Floyd \| the handle on one of the stable doors, securing the door against the Floyd \| wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "eat rope"
Floyd \| You look at it, but decide in the end that it's not really edible. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pull rope"
Floyd \| You leap up to grab the end of the rope with your teeth and the weight Floyd \| of your body unties the knot that is holding the door back. As it Floyd \| swings free you let go and drop back to the ground. Floyd \| As the door swings closed it gathers momentum and it strikes the Floyd \| sleeping horse with some force. Startled out of sleep, the horse is Floyd \| instantly agitated and begins to rear and neigh in a frightened manner. Floyd \| The horse lunges at the stable doors and they burst open, allowing Floyd \| the horse escape the stables and rush towards the northern end of the Floyd \| courtyard. Floyd \| Before you can even think to hide, a stable hand comes rushing out Floyd \| of the stables closing the doors behind him, and then bolts after the Floyd \| escaped horse. He doesn't even glance in your direction. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Whee."
Zach says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Stables Floyd \| You are outside the stables, the doors to which are closed, except for Floyd \| the top half of one door which was previously tied back against the Floyd \| wall but is currently swinging free. A load of hay still to be stowed Floyd \| in a stall lies to one side, a pitchfork stuck in it forlornly. A Floyd \| barrel, lying on its side, is resting against the wall. Floyd \| The southern end of the courtyard is towards the west, while to the Floyd \| northwest is the northern end, near the gatehouse. Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| You hear the sound of the portcullis being raised. Floyd \| You can hear a horse neighing in distress coming from the northern Floyd \| end of the courtyard. You also hear hooves beating on the flagstones. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf7"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move west and northwest. Floyd \| You can hear a horse neighing in distress coming from the northern Floyd \| end of the courtyard. You also hear hooves beating on the flagstones. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl \| You have been trampled to death by a distressed horse.
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "nw"
Floyd \| The archers on the walls are too skilled at their work to risk moving Floyd \| into the open like that. Floyd \| You can hear a horse neighing in distress coming from the northern Floyd \| end of the courtyard. You also hear hooves beating on the flagstones. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "search hay"
Floyd \| [examine hay] Floyd \| The mound is quite high, perhaps eight feet. A pitchfork in standing up Floyd \| in the pile, obviously left there by an absent stable hand. Floyd \| You can hear a horse neighing in distress coming from the northern Floyd \| end of the courtyard. You also hear hooves beating on the flagstones. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Southern end of the courtyard Floyd \| You are currently hiding in the shadow cast by an overhanging balcony Floyd \| at the southern end of the castle courtyard. Battlements surround this Floyd \| area, tall walls topped with parapets, while in front of you to the Floyd \| north stretches a wide, open area paved with flagstones. Floyd \| To the east you can see the stables, while westwards is the castle Floyd \| smithy. To the south, up a small series of stone steps, lies the Floyd \| entrance to the meeting hall. Floyd \| There is a large stack of barrels just off to the left, along with Floyd \| some discarded and empty crates, and a single wooden plank. Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| A cart, pulled by a large grey horse, arrives from the northern end Floyd \| of the courtyard. Floyd \| Floyd \| A servant rushes in from the west, oblivious to your presence, and Floyd \| approaches the cart. Floyd \| "Another load for ya," the driver says to the servant. Floyd \| "Thanks," he replies. Floyd \| The servant grabs one of the sacks from the rear of the cart, heaves Floyd \| it onto his shoulder, then disappears back to the west, heading for the Floyd \| castle storeroom. Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Southern end of the courtyard \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Maybe we can get onto the cart now?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x cart"
Floyd \| It's a fairly uninteresting cart, a little old and ramshackle. The rear Floyd \| section of the cart is surrounded by barriers of wood which, combined Floyd \| with your small stature, make determining the contents impossible. It Floyd \| has four wheels, and a small seat at the front for the driver. There is Floyd \| a reasonable space under the cart which would be out of sight of the Floyd \| archers, if you could reach it. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| To your ears comes the sound of a horse in distress, along with a Floyd \| few shouts of someone trying to calm the horse. The sounds are coming Floyd \| from the northern end of the courtyard. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Or under."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "hide under cart"
Floyd \| With the archers distracted by the agitated horse, you slip unnoticed Floyd \| beneath the cart where its shadow and bulk conceal you. However, should Floyd \| the cart move you know you will be exposed. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Southern end of the courtyard (hiding under the cart) Floyd \| With the cart standing above you and hiding you from the eyes of the Floyd \| archers on the battlements, you are safe for the moment. In front of Floyd \| you to the north, looking past the cart and horse you are hiding Floyd \| beneath, stretches a wide, open area paved with flagstones. Normally Floyd \| this area would be bustling with activity, but today it seems a little Floyd \| quiet. Floyd \| There are an assortment of barrels and crates just off to the left, Floyd \| while in the eastern corner are the stables. To the west is the castle Floyd \| smithy, and to the south, up a small series of stone steps, lies the Floyd \| entrance to the meeting hall. Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| A servant appears from the west, grabs a sack from the cart and Floyd \| takes it away. He appears so focused on his work he doesn't see you Floyd \| cowering under the cart. Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Southern end of the courtyard (hiding under the cart) \| Part One as Floyd \| Torrin ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| To move north now would mean exposing yourself to the archers on the Floyd \| walls. You decide to wait for the cart to move and follow underneath Floyd \| it. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| A servant arrives from the west and grabs a sack from the cart, Floyd \| before heading back towards the storage room. Your presence under the Floyd \| cart goes unnoticed. Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Hmm"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| You can hear a horse neighing in distress coming from the northern Floyd \| end of the courtyard. You also hear hooves beating on the flagstones. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| The servant rushes in from the west, and grabs another sack from the Floyd \| rear of the cart. Floyd \| "That's the lot," the driver says. "See you after the execution." Floyd \| The servant hurries off carrying the sack. Floyd \| With a flick of the reins, the cart driver urges his horse on, and Floyd \| the cart makes its way north. Floyd \| Floyd \| As the cart moves away, you find yourself standing out in the open, Floyd \| and it takes less than a second for an archer to spot you. Floyd \| "Look!" a voice cries. "A fox!" Floyd \| Amid exclamations of surprise by other archers you hear the sound of Floyd \| an arrow being launched. You were already moving, even before the arrow Floyd \| left the string, but it still hits you, spearing through your body and Floyd \| throwing you to the ground. Another arrow hits you, but you can hardly Floyd \| feel it as your life slowly ebbs away. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 3 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Southern end of the courtyard (hiding under the cart) Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Southern end of the courtyard (hiding under the cart) \| Part One as Floyd \| Torrin ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| To move north now would mean exposing yourself to the archers on the Floyd \| walls. You decide to wait for the cart to move and follow underneath Floyd \| it. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "So.."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "follow cart"
Floyd \| Knowing that timing is everything, you wait for the cart to move. If Floyd \| you can stay under it, you might be able to avoid being seen. Floyd \| The servant rushes in from the west, and grabs another sack from the Floyd \| rear of the cart. Floyd \| "That's the lot," the driver says. "See you after the execution." Floyd \| The servant hurries off carrying the sack. Floyd \| There is a sudden flick of the reins and with a jolt the cart Floyd \| lurches forward. You keep pace with it, forcing yourself to stay calm, Floyd \| willing the archers to keep their attention on the still-upset horse. Floyd \| A cat, sunning itself in the northern end of the courtyard, spots Floyd \| you as you pass. It leaps up, hissing wildly at you, and for a moment Floyd \| you think that all is lost. But the whinnying of the chestnut horse Floyd \| drowns out most of the sound, and the cat is ignored. Floyd \| Finally, the cart comes to a halt in the gatehouse. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Gatehouse (hiding under the cart) Floyd \| The mass of the cart immediately above you adds to the dimness of the Floyd \| tunnel-like gatehouse. You can see daylight ahead to the north where Floyd \| the bars of the lowered portcullis allow light through. There are holes Floyd \| in the flagstones here, where the spikes on the end of the portcullis Floyd \| rest when it is down. Floyd \| From behind you, at the northern end of the courtyard, comes the Floyd \| sound of a horse whinnying in distress. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Gatehouse (hiding under the cart) \| Part One as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Well, fine."
Zach says (to Floyd), "follow cart"
Floyd \| There is no further need to follow the cart, as you have crossed the Floyd \| courtyard and only the portcullis stands in your way. Following the Floyd \| cart out of the castle would complicate your ability to avoid the Floyd \| archers on the walls. Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| With an enormous groan and the clanking of gears and chains, the Floyd \| portcullis slowly rises up. Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "follow cart"
Floyd \| There is no further need to follow the cart, as you have crossed the Floyd \| courtyard and only the portcullis stands in your way. Following the Floyd \| cart out of the castle would complicate your ability to avoid the Floyd \| archers on the walls. Floyd \| With a flick of the reins, the cart driver urges his horse on, and Floyd \| the cart makes its way north through the raised portcullis. Floyd \| As the cart moves away, you find yourself standing out in the open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Gatehouse Floyd \| The light is dim here, owing to the tunnel-like nature of the Floyd \| gatehouse. Daylight streams through the northern end, unhindered by the Floyd \| raised portcullis. There are holes in the flagstones here, where the Floyd \| spikes on the end of the portcullis rest when it is down. Floyd \| From behind you, at the northern end of the courtyard, comes the Floyd \| sound of a horse whinnying in distress. Floyd \| From the northern end of the courtyard comes the sound of a horse Floyd \| whinnying in distress. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Gatehouse \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| With the portcullis up, you dash out of the gatehouse, looking for the Floyd \| safety of distance from the castle. Before you is the long slope of the Floyd \| stone ramp that leads down and away from the castle gates. At the base Floyd \| of the ramp, spread out before you like a map, lies the city of Ryla. Floyd \| You make a dash for the bottom, knowing that you will not be safe Floyd \| while you are still in range of the archers on the battlements. Floyd \| It's a long way, and you feel like you've only just started when Floyd \| from above and behind you hear a shout. Floyd \| "Hey, look! A fox!" Floyd \| One of the archers on the battlements has spotted you. Your red fur Floyd \| coat makes you stand out against the weather-worn grey stone of the Floyd \| ramp. And then you hear a sound that fills you with dread. Floyd \| Twang...zip! A arrow hits the ground less than an inch from your Floyd \| nose and ricochets away. Floyd \| You change direction, twisting and turning to throw off the archers Floyd \| aim, all the time racing to reach the bottom of the ramp and be out of Floyd \| the archers range. Desperately you dart left and right, this way and Floyd \| that, but ever downwards and away from the castle. More arrows strike Floyd \| the ground near you, and one grazes your side, drawing blood. But Floyd \| finally, you reach the bottom and quickly seek cover beneath some Floyd \| bushes on the side of the road. Your rapid breathing slows as you catch Floyd \| your breath. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by five. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| I'm out of the castle in one piece, and so I still have a chance of Floyd \| discovering the true murderer of my best friend and getting this curse Floyd \| lifted. But it's quite a walk to the Rylane Mountains to see this Floyd \| Master Limos, whoever he is, and first I must escape the city. Floyd \| [ Press any key ]
genericgeekgirl pushes the green 'space' button.
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Western side of the road Floyd \| You are hiding in some bushes on the west side of the main road that Floyd \| leads through the city of Ryla. Behind you to the south is the stone Floyd \| ramp that leads up to the castle gates, the castle looming above you, Floyd \| elevated on its rocky crag. The main road heads north, but the amount Floyd \| of traffic on it precludes any thought of using it yourself. Westwards Floyd \| the way is barred by the rocky base of the castle, but an alley that Floyd \| might provide sufficient cover can be seen to the northwest. There is Floyd \| also a small drainage pipe here, about a foot in diameter, which runs Floyd \| eastwards underneath the road. Floyd \| A harsh, cold wind whistles by, making you shiver. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Western side of the road \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf8"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "score"
Floyd \| Your score is 8 out of a maximum of 101. Enter FULL SCORE to see a Floyd \| complete breakdown of the scoring items. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "I assume Master Limos is in charge of fancy long carriages."
		Zach says, "Bwah"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Hehe"
		Ellison says, "well, I chose rat when I played it, but you guys have already gotten farther than I ever did"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Yeah, me too. I never made it out of the castle with the rat."
		genericgeekgirl says, "And then I took a break and, well, never bothered to go back."
		mwmiller says, "Need to work on your plague-spreading skillz."
		Zach says, "I wish the game had started when we were turned into an animal."
Zach says (to Floyd), "nw"
Floyd \| You dash across the open space, looking for the concealment offered by Floyd \| the alley. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Southern end of the alley Floyd \| Less of an alley and more of a area left over between buildings, it Floyd \| stretches some distance to the north. The gap between the rear of each Floyd \| building is barely six feet, and from what you can see of the Floyd \| buildings, this is not their best side. Construction is haphazard, Floyd \| materials are mismatched, and everything is smeared with dirt and Floyd \| grime. It is a depressing scene, especially when viewed under a leaden Floyd \| sky. To the southeast, beyond the alley, an open area can be seen Floyd \| beside the main road. Floyd \| Floyd \| As you pause to survey the area, a faint shimmer of light appears a Floyd \| few feet away, hovering in the air. You stare at it as it shifts and Floyd \| wavers, like a veil of silk in the wind. And as you watch it begins to Floyd \| expand, growing larger each moment, becoming more distinct and well Floyd \| formed. Floyd \| And finally, standing before you, is the ghostly image of a man. Floyd \| It is not a man you can ever remember meeting, but his face catches Floyd \| in your mind, signalling that it is somehow familiar. The man's Floyd \| features are strong, but while his body seems youthful, his eyes seem Floyd \| much older, as if he has looked on all the evil in the world and Floyd \| accepted it as his own. He is dressed in black robes, with a strange Floyd \| amulet of vivid blue set in gold around his neck. Floyd \| The wraith-like man looks around, taking in his surroundings, and Floyd \| his eyes fall on you. You see him blink, perhaps in unbelief, and for Floyd \| some seconds his gaze is unwavering, piercing. Floyd \| Suddenly, the phantom throws his head back and laughs. Or at least, Floyd \| he makes a laughing motion, for no sounds reach your ears. But you can Floyd \| tell he is not appreciating some clever pun or practical joke; the look Floyd \| in his eyes tells you he thinks of your misfortune as humorous. Floyd \| Somehow, this apparition knows what has happened to you, and finds the Floyd \| knowledge funny. Floyd \| Then, like a candle being snuffed, the ghost disappears, leaving you Floyd \| with the image of a man laughing at your fate burned in your mind. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Southern end of the alley \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Ellison says, "the intro text wasn't quite as interminable as I remembered it, either"
		genericgeekgirl says, "The tiny amount of backstory we care about could certainly have been in static intro text."
		Zach says, "And there were less text dumps."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Yeah, this is release 3. It's possible he added a lot of new stuff."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Actually, it looks like he did exactly in the first release. You start in a cell, and it tells you why you're there, and then you wait a billion times and get turned into the critter of your choice. Anyway.."
		genericgeekgirl says, "That wraith guy is a jerk."
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Alley behind markets Floyd \| The alley widens here to some degree, although the quality of the Floyd \| building construction hasn't changed. A vine growing up the side of a Floyd \| nearby building provides you with cover in an otherwise exposed area. Floyd \| Off to the right is a small corral, inside which is a herd of sheep, Floyd \| bleating nervously. In the building next to the corral is a plain, Floyd \| white door that has some blood-like stains near at the base. The alley Floyd \| continues to the northwest, and narrows to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Alley behind markets \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "enter corral"
Floyd \| You have a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be any way to enter Floyd \| that. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "nw"
Floyd \| You trot northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Northern end of the alley Floyd \| The alley runs into a road here and comes to an end. The road itself is Floyd \| not busy, but a short distance away you see a shopkeeper standing in Floyd \| the doorway of his shop, looking around indifferently, and his presence Floyd \| keeps you from leaving the safety of the alley. The road runs Floyd \| east/west; it's hard to see where the westward direction goes, but to Floyd \| the east, past a line of shops and houses, you can see the city gates. Floyd \| Floyd \| Leaning up against the side of one of the buildings nearby is a Floyd \| rake. Floyd \| An old maple tree stands at the corner of the alley, looking a Floyd \| little sad and neglected, particularly with most of its foliage lost to Floyd \| autumn. Beneath it is an ragged, burlap sack, full to bursting with Floyd \| leaves. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| The shopkeeper turns his head and faces the alley. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Northern end of the alley \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x rake"
Floyd \| It is a simple rake, constructed of a wooden pole and iron head. The Floyd \| iron is somewhat rusted, but otherwise it looks in good condition. You Floyd \| could probably move the rake by dragging it in a direction. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "climb tree"
Floyd \| You give it a brief examination, but quickly reach the conclusion that Floyd \| it isn't climbable. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "search sack"
Floyd \| [examine sack] Floyd \| It is a large, burlap sack that is stained and torn in a number of Floyd \| places, yet it is still bulging at the seams, filled with brown, autumn Floyd \| leaves. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "roll around in leaves"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dump sack"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the sack. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| The shopkeeper turns his head and looks to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x shopkeeper"
Floyd \| The shopkeeper looks bored, as if he is waiting for something Floyd \| interesting to happen. The shopkeeper is currently looking away to the Floyd \| east, towards the city gates. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x east"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| The shopkeeper turns his head and faces the alley. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "drag rake west"
Floyd \| You notice the shopkeeper is facing this way. Attempting to move in Floyd \| such an obvious way is bound to attract his unwanted attention. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drag rake east"
Floyd \| You notice the shopkeeper is facing this way. Attempting to move in Floyd \| such an obvious way is bound to attract his unwanted attention. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| The shopkeeper turns his head and looks to the east. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drag rake west"
Floyd \| You decide that attempting to get past the shopkeeper without being Floyd \| seen, especially while dragging a rake with your teeth, is a foolhardy Floyd \| proposition. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| The shopkeeper turns his head and faces the alley. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf9"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Let's see what's east?"
		Ellison says, "sure"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| Attempting to leave the safety of the alley at this point would be Floyd \| futile, given the presence of the shopkeeper, who would almost Floyd \| certainly see you if you moved out. You decide to come up with another Floyd \| plan. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Blah."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| The shopkeeper turns his head and looks to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| Attempting to leave the safety of the alley at this point would be Floyd \| futile, given the presence of the shopkeeper, who would almost Floyd \| certainly see you if you moved out. You decide to come up with another Floyd \| plan. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf10"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bite shopkeeper"
Floyd \| You consider an attack on the shopkeeper. He is unarmed, after all. But Floyd \| there is too much distance to cover, and no guarantee of success, so Floyd \| you decide in the end to try something else. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| The shopkeeper turns his head and faces the alley. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east, west and Floyd \| southeast. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "se"
Floyd \| You trot southeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| Alley behind markets Floyd \| The alley widens here to some degree, although the quality of the Floyd \| building construction hasn't changed. A vine growing up the side of a Floyd \| nearby building provides you with cover in an otherwise exposed area. Floyd \| Off to the right is a small corral, inside which is a herd of sheep, Floyd \| bleating nervously. In the building next to the corral is a plain, Floyd \| white door that has some blood-like stains near at the base. The alley Floyd \| continues to the northwest, and narrows to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Alley behind markets \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x sheep"
Floyd \| There are perhaps a dozen or so animals. They are looking at you Floyd \| nervously, and occasionally bleating their fear. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "lick chops"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x corral"
Floyd \| The corral is a box shape, with cross-beams on the sides to keep the Floyd \| occupants from escaping. The sides are only about four feet high. A Floyd \| small gate is built into one side to provide access. Inside the corral Floyd \| is a small herd of sheep. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open gate"
Floyd \| You rush forward and push against the small gate of the corral with Floyd \| your paws, but it refuses to move. There appears to be some form of Floyd \| latch keeping it from opening. You dart back to your position under the Floyd \| vines. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open latch"
Floyd \| You dart out of cover and race to the gate. Putting your front legs on Floyd \| top of the gate, you use your nose to lift the latch, before quickly Floyd \| returning to your position under the vines. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open gate"
Floyd \| You rush forward and push the small gate of the corral with your paws, Floyd \| and it swings open gently. The sheep back away into the far corner of Floyd \| the corral and start bleating in a far more urgent manner as the gate Floyd \| comes to a stop. You dart back to your position under the vines. Floyd \| You have only just reached the vines when the white door suddenly Floyd \| swings open and a large, bearded man strides out. He is dressed in work Floyd \| clothes, and is wearing a apron covered in blood. He quickly looks Floyd \| around and spots the open gate. Floyd \| "How did that get open?" he asks of no one, and shuts the gate again Floyd \| just before the sheep find it themselves. Floyd \| The man looks around again, this time a little more intently. You Floyd \| freeze, and eventually the man gives a simple grunt, then disappears Floyd \| back through the door. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Sheep are stupid."
		mwmiller says, "Sheep going 'HOLY CRUD THE FOXES HAVE LEARNED HOW TO USE TOOLS'"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x building"
Floyd \| This is definitely not the buildings best side. Aside from the general Floyd \| dirt and grime, the walls themselves are in need of maintenance. Floyd \| The building beside the corral has a white door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| Other than the blood stains near the base of the door, there is nothing Floyd \| else particularly interesting about it. It is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x stains"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x blood stains"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yip"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open latch"
Floyd \| You dart out of cover and race to the gate. Putting your front legs on Floyd \| top of the gate, you use your nose to lift the latch, before quickly Floyd \| returning to your position under the vines. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open gate"
Floyd \| You rush forward and push the small gate of the corral with your paws, Floyd \| and it swings open gently. The sheep back away into the far corner of Floyd \| the corral and start bleating in a far more urgent manner as the gate Floyd \| comes to a stop. You dart back to your position under the vines. Floyd \| You have only just reached the vines when the white door suddenly Floyd \| swings open and a large, bearded man strides out. He is dressed in work Floyd \| clothes, and is wearing a apron covered in blood. He quickly looks Floyd \| around and spots the open gate. Floyd \| "How did that get open again?" he asks of no one, and shuts the gate Floyd \| again. Some of the sheep had been about to make use of the exit. Floyd \| Once again you freeze as the man looks around intently. But finally Floyd \| the man shrugs his shoulders then disappears back through the door. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "They're getting bolder."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open latch.open gate"
Floyd \| You dart out of cover and race to the gate. Putting your front legs on Floyd \| top of the gate, you use your nose to lift the latch, before quickly Floyd \| returning to your position under the vines. Floyd \| Floyd \| You rush forward and push the small gate of the corral with your paws, Floyd \| and it swings open gently. The sheep back away into the far corner of Floyd \| the corral and start bleating in a far more urgent manner as the gate Floyd \| comes to a stop. You dart back to your position under the vines. Floyd \| You have only just reached the vines when the white door suddenly Floyd \| swings open and a large, bearded man strides out. He is dressed in work Floyd \| clothes, and is wearing a apron covered in blood and carrying a large Floyd \| butcher's knife. He quickly looks around and spots the open gate. Floyd \| "What the..." he exclaims, quickly shutting the gate before the Floyd \| sheep can escape. "That can't be opening on its own." Floyd \| There is a determined look in the man's face as she looks around the Floyd \| alley. You freeze as before, but his gaze comes to rest on you. Floyd \| "A stinking fox!" he cries and throws his knife at you before you Floyd \| can even move. Floyd \| He is a very good shot. The knife buries itself into your neck. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 8 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Alley behind markets Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Alley behind markets \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Whoops."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open latch"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "se"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move south and northwest. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "I am confused about where undo put us."
		mwmiller says, "Hey now, we're not a stinking fox, we're a perfectly clean fox. :("
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "y"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf10"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Northern end of the alley \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "se"
Floyd \| You trot southeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| Alley behind markets Floyd \| The alley widens here to some degree, although the quality of the Floyd \| building construction hasn't changed. A vine growing up the side of a Floyd \| nearby building provides you with cover in an otherwise exposed area. Floyd \| Off to the right is a small corral, inside which is a herd of sheep, Floyd \| bleating nervously. In the building next to the corral is a plain, Floyd \| white door that has some blood-like stains near at the base. The alley Floyd \| continues to the northwest, and narrows to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Alley behind markets \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "It was 'Alley behind markets'. Okay."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open latch"
Floyd \| You dart out of cover and race to the gate. Putting your front legs on Floyd \| top of the gate, you use your nose to lift the latch, before quickly Floyd \| returning to your position under the vines. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Maybe they'll figure it out themselves?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "nw"
Floyd \| You trot northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Northern end of the alley Floyd \| The alley runs into a road here and comes to an end. The road itself is Floyd \| not busy, but a short distance away you see a shopkeeper standing in Floyd \| the doorway of his shop, looking around indifferently, and his presence Floyd \| keeps you from leaving the safety of the alley. The road runs Floyd \| east/west; it's hard to see where the westward direction goes, but to Floyd \| the east, past a line of shops and houses, you can see the city gates. Floyd \| Floyd \| Leaning up against the side of one of the buildings nearby is a Floyd \| rake. Floyd \| An old maple tree stands at the corner of the alley, looking a Floyd \| little sad and neglected, particularly with most of its foliage lost to Floyd \| autumn. Beneath it is an ragged, burlap sack, full to bursting with Floyd \| leaves. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Northern end of the alley \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drag rake se"
Floyd \| You grip the rake in your teeth and drag it to the southeast. Floyd \| You sense some danger in the area and seek the limited concealment Floyd \| offered by the vine. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Alley behind markets Floyd \| The alley widens here to some degree, although the quality of the Floyd \| building construction hasn't changed. A vine growing up the side of a Floyd \| nearby building provides you with cover in an otherwise exposed area. Floyd \| Off to the right is a small corral, inside which is a herd of sheep, Floyd \| bleating nervously. In the building next to the corral is a plain, Floyd \| white door that has some blood-like stains near at the base. The alley Floyd \| continues to the northwest, and narrows to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lying on the ground nearby is a rake. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Alley behind markets \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "chew rake"
Floyd \| [bite rake] Floyd \| Biting that seems such a random, pointless thing to do, and you dismiss Floyd \| the thought quickly. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "se"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move south and northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "nw"
Floyd \| You trot northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Northern end of the alley Floyd \| The alley runs into a road here and comes to an end. The road itself is Floyd \| not busy, but a short distance away you see a shopkeeper standing in Floyd \| the doorway of his shop, looking around indifferently, and his presence Floyd \| keeps you from leaving the safety of the alley. The road runs Floyd \| east/west; it's hard to see where the westward direction goes, but to Floyd \| the east, past a line of shops and houses, you can see the city gates. Floyd \| Floyd \| An old maple tree stands at the corner of the alley, looking a Floyd \| little sad and neglected, particularly with most of its foliage lost to Floyd \| autumn. Beneath it is an ragged, burlap sack, full to bursting with Floyd \| leaves. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Northern end of the alley \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take bag"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| The shopkeeper turns his head and looks to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take sack"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x sack"
Floyd \| It is a large, burlap sack that is stained and torn in a number of Floyd \| places, yet it is still bulging at the seams, filled with brown, autumn Floyd \| leaves. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| The shopkeeper turns his head and faces the alley. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drag sack se"
Floyd \| The sack is too bulky to move. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open sack"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "tear sack"
Floyd \| Making any obvious movements will alert the shopkeeper to your Floyd \| presence. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "rip sack"
Floyd \| Making any obvious movements will alert the shopkeeper to your Floyd \| presence. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| The shopkeeper turns his head and looks to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "rip open sack"
Floyd \| You tear the sack with your teeth, expanding the existing tears and Floyd \| spreading the leaves and debris inside around the general area. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| The gust of wind catches the leaves lying on the ground and sends Floyd \| flurries of them whirling along the alley. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Let's play guess the verb."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "se"
Floyd \| You trot southeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| Alley behind markets Floyd \| The alley widens here to some degree, although the quality of the Floyd \| building construction hasn't changed. A vine growing up the side of a Floyd \| nearby building provides you with cover in an otherwise exposed area. Floyd \| Off to the right is a small corral, inside which is a herd of sheep, Floyd \| bleating nervously. In the building next to the corral is a plain, Floyd \| white door that has some blood-like stains near at the base. The alley Floyd \| continues to the northwest, and narrows to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lying on the ground nearby is a rake. Floyd \| The ground here is covered with autumn coloured leaves. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Alley behind markets \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x leaves"
Floyd \| The leaves are a variety of autumn colours, with red, brown and yellow Floyd \| being predominant. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open gate"
Floyd \| You rush forward and push the small gate of the corral with your paws, Floyd \| and it swings open gently. The sheep back away into the far corner of Floyd \| the corral and start bleating in a far more urgent manner as the gate Floyd \| comes to a stop. You dart back to your position under the vines. Floyd \| You have only just reached the vines when the white door suddenly Floyd \| swings open and a large, bearded man strides out. The leaves on the Floyd \| ground hide the presence of the rake and he steps on it, the pole Floyd \| flying up and striking him on the head. He falls to the ground with a Floyd \| groan. Floyd \| The sheep, sensing their opportunity, rush through the open gate and Floyd \| past the man lying on the ground, before disappearing to the northwest. Floyd \| After a moment or two the man gets up, rubs his head gingerly, and Floyd \| then staggers off in pursuit of his lost sheep. Floyd \| In the distance you hear the excited cries of people attempting to Floyd \| catch sheep, and the bleating of the sheep trying not to be caught. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by two. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl :D
		Ellison says, "nice"
		Zach says, "Huzzah! Sorry I disappeared for that."
		mwmiller says, "A gag worthy of Tom & Jerry."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "eat sheep"
Floyd \| You look at it, but decide in the end that it's not really edible. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| The gust of wind brings with it a flurry of leaves that spread Floyd \| themselves around the area. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "nw"
Floyd \| You trot northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Northern end of the alley Floyd \| The alley runs into a road here and comes to an end. The road itself is Floyd \| empty, opening the way up for you to leave the safety of the alley. The Floyd \| road runs east/west; it's hard to see where the westward direction Floyd \| goes, but to the east, past a line of shops and houses, you can see the Floyd \| city gates. Floyd \| Floyd \| The ground here is carpeted with autumn-coloured leaves. Floyd \| An old maple tree stands at the corner of the alley, looking a Floyd \| little sad and neglected, particularly with most of its foliage lost to Floyd \| autumn. Beneath it is the remains of an old, burlap sack, lying on the Floyd \| ground in tatters. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Northern end of the alley \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf11"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east, west and Floyd \| southeast. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Church Floyd \| The road widens here and terminates in a cul-de-sac. Dominating the Floyd \| street is the large, imposing edifice of the church, which towers above Floyd \| you, dwarfing you into insignificance. There is a strong smell here, Floyd \| too, which you assume is coming from within the church itself. Floyd \| In front of the church some scaffolding has been set up, on top of Floyd \| which is a workman who appears to be repairing some stonework. Floyd \| A harsh, cold wind whistles by, making you shiver. Floyd \| Somewhere in the distance you hear the sound of voices raised in Floyd \| excitement, mingled with a few bleats from excited sheep. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Church \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x workman"
Floyd \| The workman is standing on the scaffolding, a good thirty feet above Floyd \| the ground, fixing the aging stonework on the church with plaster. He Floyd \| doesn't appear to be interested in you at all. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x scaffolding"
Floyd \| The scaffolding is set up in front of the church at the western end of Floyd \| the road. Made from bamboo poles and hardwood planks, it is quite tall, Floyd \| reaching a height of almost thirty feet. The structure looks quite Floyd \| rickety. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "push scaffolding"
Floyd \| While the scaffolding might be rickety, it is far too big to be Floyd \| influenced by anything you could do. Floyd \| A harsh, cold wind whistles by, making you shiver. Floyd \| Somewhere in the distance you hear the sound of voices raised in Floyd \| excitement, mingled with a few bleats from excited sheep. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "enter church"
Floyd \| You have a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be any way to enter Floyd \| that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "u"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Northern end of the alley Floyd \| The alley runs into a road here and comes to an end. The road itself is Floyd \| empty, opening the way up for you to leave the safety of the alley. The Floyd \| road runs east/west; it's hard to see where the westward direction Floyd \| goes, but to the east, past a line of shops and houses, you can see the Floyd \| city gates. Floyd \| Floyd \| The ground here is carpeted with autumn-coloured leaves. Floyd \| An old maple tree stands at the corner of the alley, looking a Floyd \| little sad and neglected, particularly with most of its foliage lost to Floyd \| autumn. Beneath it is the remains of an old, burlap sack, lying on the Floyd \| ground in tatters. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Northern end of the alley \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| All your senses are telling you it would be dangerous to go there at Floyd \| the moment. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| The gust of wind catches the leaves lying on the ground and sends Floyd \| flurries of them whirling along the alley. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x tree"
Floyd \| The maple tree is not as tall as other maples you've seen, which is Floyd \| probably explained by its location in the city. The surrounding Floyd \| buildings have stunted its growth. With the onset of autumn most of its Floyd \| leaves have fallen, leaving the branches denuded and stark. Floyd \| Somewhere in the distance you hear the sound of voices raised in Floyd \| excitement, mingled with a few bleats from excited sheep. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east, west and Floyd \| southeast. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "se"
Floyd \| You trot southeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| Alley behind markets Floyd \| The alley widens here to some degree, although the quality of the Floyd \| building construction hasn't changed. A vine growing up the side of a Floyd \| nearby building provides you with cover in an otherwise exposed area. Floyd \| Off to the right is a small corral, which is completely empty. In the Floyd \| building next to the corral is a plain, white door that has some Floyd \| blood-like stains near at the base. The alley continues to the Floyd \| northwest, and narrows to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lying on the ground nearby is a rake. Floyd \| The ground here is covered with autumn coloured leaves. Floyd \| A cold, northerly wind rushes down the alley and makes you shiver Floyd \| momentarily. Floyd \| The gust of wind brings with it a flurry of leaves that spread Floyd \| themselves around the area. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Alley behind markets \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| Other than the blood stains near the base of the door, there is nothing Floyd \| else particularly interesting about it. It is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "drag rake nw"
Floyd \| You grip the rake in your teeth and drag it to the northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Northern end of the alley Floyd \| The alley runs into a road here and comes to an end. The road itself is Floyd \| empty, opening the way up for you to leave the safety of the alley. The Floyd \| road runs east/west; it's hard to see where the westward direction Floyd \| goes, but to the east, past a line of shops and houses, you can see the Floyd \| city gates. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lying on the ground nearby is a rake. Floyd \| The ground here is carpeted with autumn-coloured leaves. Floyd \| An old maple tree stands at the corner of the alley, looking a Floyd \| little sad and neglected, particularly with most of its foliage lost to Floyd \| autumn. Beneath it is the remains of an old, burlap sack, lying on the Floyd \| ground in tatters. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Northern end of the alley \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "drag rake w"
Floyd \| You grip the rake in your teeth and drag it to the west, along the Floyd \| road. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Church Floyd \| The road widens here and terminates in a cul-de-sac. Dominating the Floyd \| street is the large, imposing edifice of the church, which towers above Floyd \| you, dwarfing you into insignificance. There is a strong smell here, Floyd \| too, which you assume is coming from within the church itself. Floyd \| In front of the church some scaffolding has been set up, on top of Floyd \| which is a workman who appears to be repairing some stonework. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lying on the ground nearby is a rake. Floyd \| A harsh, cold wind whistles by, making you shiver. Floyd \| Somewhere in the distance you hear the sound of voices raised in Floyd \| excitement, mingled with a few bleats from excited sheep. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Church \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Hmm, I don't really know what I'm doing."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x workman"
Floyd \| The workman is standing on the scaffolding, a good thirty feet above Floyd \| the ground, fixing the aging stonework on the church with plaster. He Floyd \| doesn't appear to be interested in you at all. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x church"
Floyd \| The church is an huge structure. Its angular roof, towering spire and Floyd \| the dark stones used in construction make you feel even smaller than Floyd \| you already do as they rise above you. The building is old, though, and Floyd \| time has ravaged the walls to some degree. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x stonework"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| A harsh, cold wind whistles by, making you shiver. Floyd \| Somewhere in the distance you hear the sound of voices raised in Floyd \| excitement, mingled with a few bleats from excited sheep. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x scaffolding"
Floyd \| The scaffolding is set up in front of the church at the western end of Floyd \| the road. Made from bamboo poles and hardwood planks, it is quite tall, Floyd \| reaching a height of almost thirty feet. The structure looks quite Floyd \| rickety. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push scaffolding"
Floyd \| While the scaffolding might be rickety, it is far too big to be Floyd \| influenced by anything you could do. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x poles"
Floyd \| The scaffolding is set up in front of the church at the western end of Floyd \| the road. Made from bamboo poles and hardwood planks, it is quite tall, Floyd \| reaching a height of almost thirty feet. The structure looks quite Floyd \| rickety. Floyd \| A harsh, cold wind whistles by, making you shiver. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig"
Floyd \| The ground is certainly soft enough to allow you to dig, but you're not Floyd \| sure what could be gained by digging random holes. You decide to think Floyd \| about this further before expending unnecessary energy. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig under scaffolding"
Floyd \| Wasting no time, you sprint across to the base of the scaffolding. The Floyd \| workman above shows no signs of having seen you as you get to work. Floyd \| Your paws easily dig through the compacted dirt of the road as you Floyd \| undermine one of the bamboo poles holding up the structure. The hole is Floyd \| a foot deep by the time you finish, and you move away a good distance Floyd \| to await the results. Floyd \| Somewhere in the distance you hear the sound of voices raised in Floyd \| excitement, mingled with a few bleats from excited sheep. Floyd \| You notice the scaffolding wobble slightly. The workman above looks Floyd \| around, but on seeing nothing, returns to his task. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "We're going to fox hell."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push scaffolding"
Floyd \| While the scaffolding might be rickety, it is far too big to be Floyd \| influenced by anything you could do. Floyd \| A harsh, cold wind whistles by, making you shiver. Floyd \| The scaffolding wobbles noticeably, and the workman steadies himself Floyd \| against the building. He looks nervous. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "All foxes go to hell."
Zach says (to Floyd), "dig under scaffolding"
Floyd \| There doesn't seem to be any need to dig further holes under the Floyd \| scaffolding. Floyd \| The scaffolding shakes alarmingly, and the workman, as if sensing Floyd \| imminent danger, begins his descent. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "wag tail"
Floyd \| You wag your tail a few times. Floyd \| With a sickening creak, the scaffolding pulls away from the Floyd \| building. The workman, unable to reach the ground in time, grabs hold
Zach says (to Floyd), "push scaffolding with rake"
Floyd \| of a window ledge and is left hanging by his arms, shouting for help. Floyd \| Then, with a resounding crash, the scaffolding smashes into the ground, Floyd \| spreading planks and bamboo around the area. Floyd \| Floyd \| > Floyd \| You consider trying to push the scaffolding, but you can't imagine Floyd \| there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Somewhere in the distance you hear the sound of voices raised in Floyd \| excitement, mingled with a few bleats from excited sheep. Floyd \| "Help!" the workman cries, as he dangles from the window ledge. Floyd \| "Help!" Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Church Floyd \| The road widens here and terminates in a cul-de-sac. Dominating the Floyd \| street is the large, imposing edifice of the church, which towers above Floyd \| you, dwarfing you into insignificance. There is a strong smell here, Floyd \| too, which you assume is coming from within the temple itself. Floyd \| In front of the church are some bamboo poles and a number of wooden Floyd \| planks, the remains of some scaffolding that was knocked down recently. Floyd \| A hole has been dug into the road near the church. Floyd \| Your eyes, however, are drawn to the plight of a workman who is Floyd \| clinging to a small window ledge on the front of the church and Floyd \| bellowing for someone to help him. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lying on the ground nearby is a rake. Floyd \| A harsh, cold wind whistles by, making you shiver. Floyd \| "Help!" the workman cries, as he dangles from the window ledge. Floyd \| "Help!" Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east. Floyd \| Guards from the city gates rush to assist the man hanging from the Floyd \| window ledge. They don't even glance in your direction. Floyd \| "Hold on," they call out, "We'll get you down in a moment." Floyd \| One of the guards has brought a ladder, but when they set it up Floyd \| discover it is short by a good six or seven feet. Floyd \| "Come on," the workman cries. "I can't hold on much longer." Floyd \| "You'll have to let go!" the guard at the top of the ladder says. Floyd \| "What!" the workman yells. Floyd \| "We can catch you," the guard assures him. Floyd \| In the end the choice was taken away from them. The workman's hands Floyd \| give way and he plummets into the guards on the ladder. The ladder Floyd \| breaks in two, and all of them end up in a heap on the ground. Floyd \| As they each rise, brush themselves off, and realise that no one is Floyd \| hurt their fear gives way to happiness, and there is much backslapping Floyd \| and joking as the guards congratulate themselves on a fine, but Floyd \| unorthodox, rescue. The workman soon turns his attention back to his Floyd \| job, and begins the task of sorting out the shattered remains of his Floyd \| scaffold. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Church Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Northern end of the alley Floyd \| The alley runs into a road here and comes to an end. The road itself is Floyd \| empty, opening the way up for you to leave the safety of the alley. The Floyd \| road runs east/west; it's hard to see where the westward direction Floyd \| goes, but to the east, past a line of shops and houses, you can see the Floyd \| city gates. Floyd \| Floyd \| The ground here is carpeted with autumn-coloured leaves. Floyd \| An old maple tree stands at the corner of the alley, looking a Floyd \| little sad and neglected, particularly with most of its foliage lost to Floyd \| autumn. Beneath it is the remains of an old, burlap sack, lying on the Floyd \| ground in tatters. Floyd \| Two guards, one of whom is carrying a ladder, hurry past heading Floyd \| west towards the church. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Northern end of the alley \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Ah"
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| City gates Floyd \| Noise and movement surround you. The main road through the city exits Floyd \| here at the city gates, and it is filled with traffic entering or Floyd \| leaving the city. Horse-drawn carts and wagons rumble by, oxen bellow Floyd \| on their way to market, people yell and shout at each other; your Floyd \| senses are overwhelmed. Floyd \| The city gates themselves are wide open, allowing free access in and Floyd \| out. Through them you can see open farmland, trees and hills: freedom. Floyd \| To the south you can see the town square where a crowd of people has Floyd \| gathered. Between you and the crowd you can see a number of sheep Floyd \| running around, pursued by a few people who are not having much success Floyd \| in capturing them. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ City gates \| Part One as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You streak towards the gates and the comparative safety beckoning Floyd \| beyond. Dodging around horses and people, each heartbeat brings you Floyd \| closer. Voices are raised: you have been seen. People are shouting and Floyd \| exclaiming, cries of "Look! A fox!" or "Quick! Kill it!" Floyd \| Closer now. Ahead is a line of men armed with clubs, beside a cart Floyd \| they have just leapt from. A feint to the left, then a dive under the Floyd \| cart to the right avoids the danger and the gates are right before you. Floyd \| Your animal sense makes you veer sharply right, and a spear thrown Floyd \| by someone behind you plants itself into the ground where your body was Floyd \| just moments before. You leap over it and make the final dash through Floyd \| the gates and out of city. Floyd \| You waste no time in putting as much distance between you and the Floyd \| city as possible. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by ten. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| And so I leave my former home behind. Although I'm determined not to Floyd \| lose hope, it's difficult not to descend into morbid speculation. I Floyd \| don't know what the future holds, and whether I'll ever be able to Floyd \| return here. I don't know if I can find this Master Limos in the Rylane Floyd \| Mountains. I don't even know if I'll live to see the end of this day. Floyd \| I long for human contact. I've been a fox for less than a day and Floyd \| already I miss it. I long, in particular, for Tevona, to simply hold Floyd \| her hand. It is an ache in my heart that won't go away. Floyd \| Now I'm faced with a daunting journey. The Rylane Mountains are a Floyd \| good three days ride away; how long it'll take on foot as a fox I can't Floyd \| imagine. All I know is that the road is likely to be hard. The ghostly Floyd \| image of the black-robed man still haunts my mind, but with effort I Floyd \| put it aside, and focus on the task at hand and the journey ahead of Floyd \| me. Floyd \| [ Press any key ]		genericgeekgirl says, "Yay!"
Zach pushes the green 'space' button.
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [windmessage=Rixomas] Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Interlude: Conversations with the King Floyd \| Floyd \| From the moment I raised my staff and placed the curse on Torrin I Floyd \| knew that the king would want to speak with me, although I expected it Floyd \| would happen much earlier. Night has fallen now. I came at once when Floyd \| the servant informed me of the King's request, but Rithusar has hardly Floyd \| moved in the ten minutes it's been since the King's chamberlain arrived Floyd \| with my wine and then quietly departed, closing the door behind him. Floyd \| Even before then Rithusar was not entirely himself. There is something Floyd \| in his eyes I have never seen before. If I had to think of a word to Floyd \| describe how he looks, it would be "haunted". Floyd \| Outside, a bitter north wind is bringing occasional sheets of rain, Floyd \| but mostly is just making life cold and hard, and only the most Floyd \| foolhardy or desperate would spend any time out in the frigid night Floyd \| air. Floyd \| Here in the Royal apartments, the room is quiet and still, save for Floyd \| the crackling of the fire in the hearth before me. The flames dance Floyd \| over the wood, like players in some ancient ritual, jumping and Floyd \| twisting in delight. But although I'm seated quite close to it I still Floyd \| feel a chill, and I try wrapping my cloak around my shoulders a little Floyd \| tighter. Floyd \| I know he wants to talk. It doesn't take a wizard's knowledge and Floyd \| perception to reach that conclusion. It also doesn't take a lot of Floyd \| insight to know what the king will want to talk about. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Royal apartments Floyd \| The wide hearth with a welcoming fire burning brightly within it gives Floyd \| this room a warm, comforting feel. Before the fire are two chairs, in Floyd \| one of which you are seated. Around the room are a number of candles, Floyd \| which add further light to the room. Next to your chair is a small Floyd \| table, while a small, silver stand is positioned next to the king's Floyd \| chair. The room is spacious and open, with the only exit being a door Floyd \| in the west wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Your wooden staff is leaning against your chair within easy reach. Floyd \| Floyd \| The king is seated in his chair, staring into the fire. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Use "TOPICS" at any time to view a list of subjects that King Floyd \| Rithusar might want to discuss. Simply enter the topic name to ask Floyd \| about it. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Royal apartments \| Interlude as Rixomas, court wizard ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf12"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "topics"
Floyd \| You suspect the king might want to talk about some of the following Floyd \| things: Floyd \| Torrin Floyd \| Princess Tevona Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "torrin"
Floyd \| "Have you heard anything?" you ask simply. Floyd \| The king is slow in responding. "He escaped the city, according to Floyd \| the information I have at the moment. Or at least, no one has reported Floyd \| killing a fox, or seeing a dead one in an unusual place. There are Floyd \| unconfirmed reports of a fox running through the main gates, but Floyd \| nothing definite. I have to assume he made it out alive." Floyd \| "He's smart," you say. "He always has been." Floyd \| The king nods. "Much like his father, Bradda, was." He is silent for Floyd \| a moment before continuing. Floyd \| "What did you say to Torrin in the throne room," he asks. Floyd \| You sigh. "I told him to see another wizard," you say with a touch Floyd \| of reluctance. Floyd \| The king raises his eyebrows. "Indeed. Why did you do that?" Floyd \| "I don't really know," you reply. "Your change of direction in Floyd \| having Torrin cursed threw me off balance. Now he was going to remain Floyd \| alive. I was constrained by the law to execute the judgement, but I Floyd \| thought the wizard I sent him to might be able to assist him to some Floyd \| degree." Floyd \| The king leans forward. "Would they be able to lift the curse?" Floyd \| "No, only I can do that. But they might be able to help him in other Floyd \| ways." Floyd \| "How?" Floyd \| "Honestly, I don't know. But I thought that any help would be Floyd \| beneficial." Floyd \| The king sits back and is thoughtful for a moment. Floyd \| "Who did you send him to?" Floyd \| "Master Limos," you say. Floyd \| The king raises his eyebrows. Floyd \| "I hope you know what you're doing," is all he says. Floyd \| "So do I," you reply. Floyd \| The king turns back to the fire and stares intently into it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Info Dump Interlude."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "princess"
Floyd \| "Tevona must feel fairly upset by what's happened," you say. Floyd \| "She seems...strange," the king replies, confusion in his eyes. Floyd \| "She's been mourning since Alsanter died, but I think she's been Floyd \| avoiding me." Floyd \| You raise your eyebrows in surprise. "What makes you say that?" Floyd \| "I see it in her eyes whenever she sees me," the king says. "It's Floyd \| like she's withdrawing from me, from her family." Floyd \| "You're probably overreacting. She needs time. She's been spending Floyd \| some time in Alallsia, hasn't she?" Floyd \| "Yes, which she's been doing for a number of years now, but I don't Floyd \| know." The king falls silent once more. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "topics"
Floyd \| You suspect Rithusar might want to talk about some of the following Floyd \| things: Floyd \| Bradda, Torrin's father Floyd \| Curse Floyd \| Master Limos Floyd \| Fatherhood Floyd \| Prince Alsanter Floyd \| Rithusar glances quickly at your glass of wine. Floyd \| "Don't forget your wine, Rixomas," he says with a small smile. He Floyd \| then turns his attention back to the fire. Floyd \| Floyd \| A silence had fallen, but the king breaks it by asking in a whisper, Floyd \| "What have I done?" Floyd \| You assume he is referring to how he orchestrated Torrin's escape Floyd \| from execution, but he is not looking directly at you, which leaves you Floyd \| a little uncertain as to whether he is asking you a question at all. Floyd \| "Rixomas, what have I done?" he asks again. Floyd \| "Sire..." you begin, but are cut off by the king. Floyd \| "Please, I don't want formality here," he says. He takes off his Floyd \| crown and places it on the stand nearby. "There. At least for a little Floyd \| while, I don't have to be king. I can be Rithusar, you can be Rixomas, Floyd \| and it can be like it used to be, when we were just good friends." Floyd \| You smile in response. "I'd like that, Rithusar." Floyd \| Rithusar repeats his earlier question, this time with no doubt he Floyd \| wants an answer. "Did I do the right thing, Rixomas?" he persists. Floyd \| [ You can respond by saying either Yes, No, or I don't know. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Fatherhood, heh. Also, uh. I'm not so sure about this wine."
		mwmiller says, "Yes. If he didn't do it, we wouldn't have much of a game to play."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Heh"
		mwmiller says, "More seriously, because he wants reassurance. Why not give it to him? No point encouraging him to possibly change his mind."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
Floyd \| "Rithusar, you achieved something I didn't believe possible," you Floyd \| reply. "Torrin was found guilty of murder. Every court in the world Floyd \| would have sentenced him to death. But you saved his life. Torrin is Floyd \| still alive because of you." Floyd \| Rithusar shakes his head. "What life, Rixomas? I have still Floyd \| condemned him. What life have I bestowed on him? What hope does he have Floyd \| for the future?" Floyd \| "Some life is better than no life," you answer philosophically. "As Floyd \| long as there is life, there is hope." Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Wax on."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "curse"
Floyd \| "Why a curse?" you ask. "Of all things, why that?" Floyd \| "I didn't want it," Rithusar explains. "I didn't want anything to Floyd \| happen. My preference was for Torrin to remain in prison." Floyd \| "That would never have worked," you reply. Floyd \| "I know, but a curse seemed like the only way to keep him alive and Floyd \| yet satisfy the demands of justice." Floyd \| You give Rithusar a smile. "I think you surprised everyone with it. Floyd \| When did you come up with the idea?" Floyd \| Rithusar is a little slow to respond. "About three weeks ago." Floyd \| "Now I'm really surprised," you say. "Why didn't you tell me?" Floyd \| "I would've thought the answer to that was obvious. There have Floyd \| always been stirrings of dissent with the throne of Rylane having a Floyd \| court wizard. Sulanar in particular. If I'd told you my plan beforehand Floyd \| and it was discovered, it would've undermined your objectivity in their Floyd \| eyes, and you would have been excluded from the council on the matter. Floyd \| That would have left execution as the only option." Floyd \| "Maybe," is all you allow. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "sulanar"
Floyd \| "Lord Sulanar didn't seem particularly happy with the result today," Floyd \| you say. "I'm surprised he actually went along with it." Floyd \| "He and I have never really worked well together," Rithusar says. Floyd \| "That's hardly news," you return in a light-hearted way. "Your Floyd \| houses have been bickering for centuries. He's not that fond of me, Floyd \| either. In fact, I suspect Torrin picked up on your dislike for Sulanar Floyd \| in his repeated accusations against him." Floyd \| "That could be, but Sulanar's alibi was checked out. I'm a little Floyd \| concerned by Sulanar's news about this mysterious wizard, though." Floyd \| You nod. "That is concerning. I haven't heard his full report." Floyd \| "Well, neither have I," Rithusar replies ruefully. "Sulanar is Floyd \| notorious for the brevity of his reports. He initially told me about Floyd \| this a couple of months ago but he hasn't reported anything else until Floyd \| today. Sulanar just said that when he returns to Alallsia tomorrow he Floyd \| will be following up on reports that he has received. Have you sensed Floyd \| anything unusual lately." Floyd \| "No," you say. "If there is a wizard somewhere in the kingdom Floyd \| causing problems, I haven't felt anything. But that's not unusual Floyd \| really. I'd need to be fairly close to any magical activity to sense Floyd \| it. Did Sulanar say what he was going to do?" Floyd \| Rithusar shakes his head. "Just that he will be following it up." He Floyd \| turns his attention back to the fire. Floyd \| You feel a draft from under the door and it makes you shiver. You Floyd \| pull your cloak around yourself even tighter. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "What mysterious wizard?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "fatherhood"
Floyd \| You sense something underlying Rithusar's comments about his children. Floyd \| "Do you feel you've let your children down?" you ask. Floyd \| "I haven't been a good father," Rithusar replies. Seeing your aghast Floyd \| expression, he goes on. "I've spent so much time being king, so much Floyd \| time dealing with issues in the kingdom, I feel I've neglected Alsanter Floyd \| and Tevona." Floyd \| "You're the king," you reply. "Your duty is to the kingdom. You've Floyd \| done nothing to be ashamed of." Floyd \| "I'm a father, too," Rithusar says. His voice is sad. "That duty I Floyd \| seem to have overlooked time and time again." Floyd \| "I think you're being too hard on yourself." Floyd \| "Maybe," Rithusar allows and returns to his contemplation of the Floyd \| fire. Floyd \| Floyd \| You are almost cut in half by a sudden coughing fit that lasts a Floyd \| couple of minutes and leaves you feeling light-headed and weak. Floyd \| Rithusar looks at you with some concern. Floyd \| "Are you alright, Rixomas?" he asks. Floyd \| You nod in reply. "I'm fine," you say. Floyd \| The king looks at you with questions about the veracity of your Floyd \| answer clearly on his mind, but he doesn't pursue it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "wine"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the wine glass. Floyd \| "Please enjoy your wine," Rithusar reminds you. "Don't let it go to Floyd \| waste." He then returns his gaze to the fire. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell wine"
Floyd \| The wine glass smells normal. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf13"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drink wine"
Floyd \| You take a small sip of wine, and feel the spices in the liquid warm Floyd \| you from the inside. Floyd \| The wind rattles against the windows, making both you and the king Floyd \| jump slightly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "alsanter"
Floyd \| "Do you want to talk about Alsanter?" you ask. Floyd \| There is a long pause, and you wonder if the king is going to Floyd \| respond at all. "I miss him," Rithusar says finally. "Part of me still Floyd \| can't believe he's gone." Floyd \| "Is that why you've ordered his rooms to be left untouched?" Floyd \| "Yes," Rithusar answers simply. "Somehow it seems wrong to remove Floyd \| all of his things." Floyd \| "You have to let go, Rithusar," you say. "You can't hold onto Floyd \| Alsanter forever." Floyd \| Rithusar nods. "You're right. But not yet." He turns his gaze back Floyd \| towards the depths of the fire. "Not yet." Floyd \| Floyd \| You are lost in contemplation of the fire when Rithusar breaks into Floyd \| your thoughts. Floyd \| "Why did the court find Torrin guilty?" he asks. His tone indicates Floyd \| that the question might be rhetorical, but you answer anyway. Floyd \| "The evidence was compelling," you say. Floyd \| "No, it wasn't," he replies shortly. Floyd \| You hesitate to disagree and point out his lack of objectivity, but Floyd \| decide that wouldn't be helpful. Instead, you simply ask, "Why?" Floyd \| Rithusar looks at you. Floyd \| "Because all the evidence didn't take into consideration Torrin's Floyd \| character," he replies. He leans forward, earnest in his response. Floyd \| "Nothing in Torrin's character suggested he would ever do something Floyd \| like that. Yes, looking purely at the evidence, the logical conclusion Floyd \| is that Torrin must have been responsible. But there is more to this Floyd \| than just evidence. More than just a series of facts." Floyd \| Your initial reaction to this is to simply concede the point to him; Floyd \| he is the king, after all. But you notice again the crown sitting on Floyd \| the silver stand and realise that he doesn't want that sort of Floyd \| response. Floyd \| "We don't know what's in a man's heart," you reply. "The most noble Floyd \| of men can be brought low by temptation, given the right opportunities. Floyd \| The evidence points towards a possibility that is extremely hard to Floyd \| disprove." Floyd \| Rithusar looks thoughtful for a moment, then turns towards you and Floyd \| looks you in the eye. Floyd \| "Do you believe Torrin is guilty?" he asks. Floyd \| You have to admit this was not a question you expected from Floyd \| Rithusar. But he is waiting for your answer. Floyd \| [ You can respond by saying either Yes, No, or I don't know. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "no"
Floyd \| "Well, it seems a little moot at this point to answer that, but, no, I Floyd \| don't believe he was guilty." Floyd \| Rithusar looks relieved. "I was beginning to think I was the only Floyd \| one." Floyd \| "However," you add, "whether we consider Torrin innocent or not, he Floyd \| was convicted and sentenced. How we feel about the decision won't Floyd \| change what happened." Floyd \| "Actually, it matters a great deal to me," Rithusar says, with a Floyd \| smile. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cough"
Floyd \| A strange thought comes to your mind, but you quickly dismiss it. It Floyd \| really made no sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "topics"
Floyd \| You suspect Rithusar might want to talk about some of the following Floyd \| things: Floyd \| Bradda, Torrin's father Floyd \| Master Limos Floyd \| Sulanar's Alibi Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "alibi"
Floyd \| "So what was Lord Sulanar's alibi?" you ask. Floyd \| Rithusar gives you a weak smile. "He was with me!" he replies. Floyd \| "And he'd been with you all day, hadn't he?" you put in. Floyd \| Rithusar pauses for a moment and looks at you intently. "Actually, Floyd \| he'd only just arrived when Torrin raised the alarm." Floyd \| "You'd sent for him, correct?" Floyd \| "Yes, I wanted him to tell me what Tevona had been doing on her Floyd \| frequent visits to Alallsia. I'd heard reports that he was taking far Floyd \| more interest in her movements than I thought was appropriate. He Floyd \| arrived rather breathless." Floyd \| "Breathless?" you reply. This wasn't information that was in the Floyd \| court documents. Floyd \| "Sulanar explained that when the messenger had delivered the request Floyd \| he'd rushed see me as fast as he could because he wanted to avoid any Floyd \| misunderstandings." Floyd \| "That's certainly unusual," you allow. Floyd \| Rithusar nods. "In a way. But it was then that he first mentioned Floyd \| his information about another wizard possibly operating in his Floyd \| province, which does explain his eagerness to fill me in." Floyd \| "Do you know where he was when the messenger found him?" Floyd \| "No," Rithusar replies. "It didn't seem important at the time. I Floyd \| assumed he was in his apartments." Floyd \| Rithusar shifts in his chair and turns his gaze back to the fire. Floyd \| Rithusar points to your wine glass. "I don't want to distract you Floyd \| too much with talk," he says. "Drink your wine and enjoy it." His Floyd \| attention then returns to the fire. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "limos"
Floyd \| "I can see you're worried about where I sent Torrin," you say. Floyd \| "Do you really think it was a good idea sending him to Master Floyd \| Limos?" Rithusar asks. "Surely there was someone else. Master Limos is Floyd \| pretty reclusive. He may not want to help at all." Floyd \| "I'm aware of the difficulties," you reply. "But there was no one Floyd \| else I could think of who might have been capable of helping in Floyd \| Torrin's unique situation." Floyd \| Rithusar still looks uncertain, but he nods and turns back to the Floyd \| fire. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bradda"
Floyd \| "I hardly knew Bradda at all," you say. "He was always Reken's first Floyd \| choice for dangerous missions, though." Floyd \| "I did a lot of training with him, actually, before the war with Floyd \| Gord. He was so quick, always anticipating the outcome of events, Floyd \| almost like he knew what was going to happen before it did." Floyd \| "I suppose that's how he managed to save you," you say. Floyd \| Rithusar nods. "You weren't at the battle of Lounor, were you?" Floyd \| "I was close to tracking down the wizard of Gord at that point, Floyd \| trying to stop the creation of more of those Ralyon warriors." Floyd \| "It was a dreadful battle. It was supposed to be a small outpost, Floyd \| one quick fight and then move on. I think King Horalas knew that, and Floyd \| set up a surprise. After the battle started, two squads of Ralyons Floyd \| materialised out of the forest behind us and attacked. We were fighting Floyd \| the battle on three fronts. I called for reinforcements to strengthen Floyd \| the rear, but a sudden surge from the front left me cut off from the Floyd \| rest of our forces." Floyd \| "And Bradda saw this happen?" Floyd \| "He'd seen it about to happen for a couple of minutes," Rithusar Floyd \| replies. "He'd been working his way towards me the whole time, bashing Floyd \| people out of the way. A few men joined him, Lord Reken was one of them Floyd \| I think. They cut through the soldiers around me and restored the Floyd \| line." Floyd \| "Was that when he died?" Floyd \| "Yes," Rithusar says simply. "As we were organising our retreat, the Floyd \| outpost let fly with a few volleys of arrows. I had lost my shield in Floyd \| the melee and Bradda had given me his. He raised his arms for Floyd \| protection, but an arrow struck him in the neck." Floyd \| "It's strange," you say. "In all the time since the war I haven't Floyd \| heard all the details about what Bradda did. I only knew he'd saved you Floyd \| in battle." Floyd \| One of the logs in the fire settles into the ash softly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "logs"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the fire. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x logs"
Floyd \| The fire is burning well, pushing out a good amount of heat as the logs Floyd \| within are slowly but inexorably consumed by the flames. Embers fly up Floyd \| the chimney out of sight. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "up"
Floyd \| Rithusar invited you here to talk with him, so it would be impolite to Floyd \| try to leave without giving him the opportunity. Floyd \| The fire pops loudly, sending a few embers and ash whirling around Floyd \| the hearth. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "topics"
Floyd \| You suspect Rithusar might want to talk about some of the following Floyd \| things: Floyd \| War with Gord Floyd \| Horalas, King of Gord Floyd \| Wizard of Gord Floyd \| Ralyon warriors Floyd \| Lord Reken Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "And it just keeps going :("
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "kiss king"
Floyd \| A strange thought comes to your mind, but you quickly dismiss it. It Floyd \| really made no sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "I wouldn't mind the pileup of topics if the narration wasn't so verbose and 'moody'."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "wizard"
Floyd \| "Did you ever learn the name of the wizard who Horalas used to create Floyd \| the Ralyon warriors?" you ask. Rithusar shakes his head. "No, I didn't Floyd \| either." Floyd \| "That's a surprise," Rithusar says. "You had more to do with him than Floyd \| anyone." Floyd \| "My one meeting with him, if you can call it that, devolved into Floyd \| violence before a word had been spoken, and it was over in moments." Floyd \| "You managed to strike him, though. I seem to recall you mentioning Floyd \| that." Floyd \| "Oh, yes, I hit him. Once. But he vanished before I could determine Floyd \| if the wound was mortal or not. I did manage to destroy his workshop Floyd \| where he was creating more Ralyon warriors." Floyd \| Rithusar nods. "And gave us the edge in the war. Did I ever thank Floyd \| you for your contributions." Floyd \| You smile. "Numerous times, Rithusar. I was very glad to have played Floyd \| some part in ending the war." Floyd \| Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "Then again that probably isn't a bad thing playing normally."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "reken"
Floyd \| "I didn't get a chance to speak with Lord Reken after the trial," you Floyd \| say. Floyd \| "He seemed quite upset by the outcome today," Rithusar replies Floyd \| thoughtfully. Floyd \| "You can't really blame him," you say. "Torrin's father was one of Floyd \| his knights. He was the one who told you about the orphaned son after Floyd \| the battle where Bradda died. So he has a stake in what happens to Floyd \| Torrin. But I was surprised when he said Torrin was guilty." Floyd \| "When Reken put forward the idea of making Torrin my ward, he knew Floyd \| how dedicated Torrin was, and how much he wanted to excel. But Reken Floyd \| knew more about Bradda than Torrin, and much of his decision in Floyd \| suggesting to make Torrin my ward would have been driven by that. What Floyd \| I've seen since then is Torrin's desire to please, to do what is right, Floyd \| and his commitment to his new family. I don't think Reken has the same Floyd \| level of involvement that I do, Rixomas." Floyd \| You nod. "Probably not," you say, and you both fall silent for a Floyd \| moment. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "war"
Floyd \| "The war with Gord seems like an lifetime ago now," you put in. Floyd \| "I hated that war," Rithusar replies. Floyd \| "Everyone did," you respond. "It was a long war, and a lot of good Floyd \| people died." Floyd \| "Too many." Rithusar is silent for a moment. "Part of me wishes we'd Floyd \| never gone into it." Floyd \| "Your father had been assassinated by Gord," you say. "Assassins had Floyd \| even tried to kill you. War was demanded. The whole kingdom demanded Floyd \| it." Floyd \| "Oh yes, it was all noble and right, but looking back now, I think Floyd \| we should have explored some other options before charging head first Floyd \| into war." Floyd \| "I doubt anything else would have worked. Gord wanted a war. They Floyd \| were attempting to destabilise our kingdom and hoping to win the Floyd \| resulting war before we could regroup." Floyd \| "And were it not for Torrin's father, they would have won." Floyd \| "It's over," you remind Rithusar. "The war ended ten years ago. Floyd \| There's no need for this morbid reflection." Floyd \| Rithusar looks at you sharply. "You're right, Rixomas. Dwelling on Floyd \| the past is not going to do any good right now." He turns and looks Floyd \| into the fire deeply. Floyd \| Floyd \| A silence descends on the room. The logs in the fire continue to Floyd \| burn, the flames biting into the wood greedily. Floyd \| Rithusar breaks the silence. "Can you see into the future, Rixomas?" Floyd \| he asks. This was not a question you expected Rithusar to ask. Floyd \| "Not very well," you reply. "I've never been skilled at the art of Floyd \| foresight, and my attempts have been about as accurate as anyone's Floyd \| guess." Floyd \| Rithusar sighs. "I keep trying to analyse my actions, to plot the Floyd \| path from where I am now to where I want to be. Did I do the right Floyd \| thing? What will happen to Torrin? I wish I could see what the end Floyd \| result will be." Floyd \| "I wish I could give you what you want," you reply. "I wish I could Floyd \| raise my staff and recite some ancient incantation and restore your Floyd \| sons to their proper place. But we can't let this tragedy divert us Floyd \| from our responsibility. You are the king of Rylane. You have a Floyd \| responsibility to the people to lead them and protect them. Mourn and Floyd \| grieve for your sons, but don't fall into depression. Don't let these Floyd \| things weigh you down to where your ability as a king is compromised." Floyd \| Rithusar looks at you intently as he nods in agreement. His features Floyd \| are still gaunt, but the haunted look around his eyes has lessened Floyd \| somewhat, and his eyes are brighter. Floyd \| "You're ever a true friend, Rixomas," he replies. "Thank you for Floyd \| your insights, and for taking the time to listen to my ramblings." Floyd \| "It was an honour," you reply. Floyd \| Rithusar stands and rings the bell. The chamberlain opens the door Floyd \| swiftly. You also stand, but a little unsteadily. Floyd \| "Are you all right?" the king asks, genuine concern in his voice. Floyd \| You give a little chuckle. "I think I'm just feeling old," you Floyd \| reply. Floyd \| Rithusar doesn't look convinced. "I'll have my physician come and Floyd \| see you," he says. Floyd \| "Your daughter has already been providing me with a tonic, but I Floyd \| appreciate your concern." Floyd \| As you leave the kings chambers and head for your own you feel a Floyd \| touch of satisfaction of having achieved something significant. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by four. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Press any key ]		genericgeekgirl says, "Whew."
genericgeekgirl pushes the green 'space' button.
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Part Two: Lost in Transformation Floyd \| Floyd \| I miss Tevona. I miss her smile, her gentle touch. I miss being able Floyd \| to confide in her, to shine the light of her love on the dark corners Floyd \| of my heart. How often she helped me look up and see my own self worth. Floyd \| When I remember how much Tevona helped me I'm reminded of how she dealt Floyd \| with all of life's struggles so effortlessly. She inspired me to keep Floyd \| going. I learnt so much from her, and I miss her terribly. Floyd \| Whether by the providence of God or my own good fortune I have had Floyd \| safety for the five days I've been running. Aside from an occasional, Floyd \| restless nap, drinking from whatever water source I stumbled across, Floyd \| and staying as far away from human and non-human contact as I could, Floyd \| nothing else has distracted me from my goal. In that time I've wondered Floyd \| long and deeply about just how Master Limos can help me. What can he Floyd \| do? Can he undo the curse? Will he help me to find Alsanter's murderer? Floyd \| I know so little about this wizard I don't know if I'll even be Floyd \| welcome. Floyd \| The ground has been rising steadily for the last day as I made my Floyd \| way north, and this morning I entered the foothills of the Rylane Floyd \| Mountains, marked by a broad stretch of forest that adorns valley after Floyd \| valley. I passed a small outpost earlier, which I gave a wide berth, Floyd \| particularly when I heard a hunting horn being blown. The valley I have Floyd \| entered leads to the only village I know of in the mountains, Tallum, Floyd \| where I hope to gain information that will lead me to this wizard. The Floyd \| wind is bitter and cold, and I expect to find snow the higher up the Floyd \| mountains I go, but at the moment the ground is thankfully clear. Floyd \| But right here and now, things have changed. In my mind I feel like Floyd \| I've been pushing against something intangible for each moment of the Floyd \| five days of my journey, like some spiritual shroud that threatens to Floyd \| envelop me. But now something feels wrong, out of place. My thoughts Floyd \| run like wild horses, uncontrollable... Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest Floyd \| All you can see are trees. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf14"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Possibly a good place to stop?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "save"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "nfcursed1"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "Probably so, yes."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "about"
Floyd \| CURSED Floyd \| Version 2.01.10 Floyd \| (C) 2011,2012 by Nick Rogers Floyd \| Floyd \| Send bug reports and comments to nickrogers123@gmail.com Floyd \| Floyd \| With thanks to: Floyd \| My wife, Karen, for all her great ideas; Floyd \| Campbell Wild, Mark Tilford, and Simon Baldwin for all their great code Floyd \| for creating Interactive Fiction; Floyd \| And to my beta testers for all their help, persistence, comments and Floyd \| suggestions: James Webb; Finn Rosenlov; Katzy; Simon Baldwin; Richard Floyd \| Otter; Duncan Bowsman; Brad Morcombe; Kevin Cantara Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Yeah, I need to go to sleep. I'm a little bit too tired for lots of texts."

***** SESSION TWO *

genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "nfcursed1"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "oh dear, I guess I missed part one last week."
		Zach asks, "Is this right after we escaped the city?"
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		Johnny says (to DavidW), "I hava log. Oh."
		DavidW says, "thanks"
		genericgeekgirl says, "For us,yes. For Torrin, it's magically five days later."
		Zach says (to DavidW), "We were framed for a murder and magically transformed into a fox as punishment."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x trees"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an Floyd \| odour nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes Floyd \| detect movement nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Um."
		DavidW says, "seems like a fallthrough logic error."
		Ellison says, "maybe 'smell' needs an object"
Ellison says (to Floyd), "smell odour"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Ellison says, "sorry, guess not"
Zach says (to Floyd), "open eyes"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes Floyd \| detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour Floyd \| nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Weird."
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects Floyd \| something like a horn sound nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "A restore might be needed."
Zach says (to Floyd), "listen"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. ... I can't ... Your vulpine hearing detects some Floyd \| sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a horn sound Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. ... think ... Your vulpine senses detect Floyd \| an odour nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "or maybe not"
Zach says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine senses Floyd \| detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects Floyd \| some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "think"
Floyd \| It is so hard to think, your mind wanders constantly, randomly...but Floyd \| you think you feel something... Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects Floyd \| something like a horn sound nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine eyes Floyd \| detect movement nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects something like a horn sound nearby. Your vulpine senses detect Floyd \| an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "think about Tevona"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes Floyd \| detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a Floyd \| horn sound nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an Floyd \| odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a horn sound Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen to horn"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects Floyd \| some sounds nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a horn Floyd \| sound nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something Floyd \| like a horn sound nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "go to horn"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine senses detect Floyd \| an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a horn Floyd \| sound nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like dogs barking Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a hunting horn Floyd \| sound nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "run"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects Floyd \| something like a hunting horn sound nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some Floyd \| sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects something like dogs barking nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some Floyd \| sounds nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects something like dogs barking nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some Floyd \| sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "listen to dogs"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine senses detect Floyd \| an odour nearby. ... I need to ... Your vulpine eyes detect movement Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a hunting horn Floyd \| sound nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. ... feel ... Your Floyd \| vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a hunting Floyd \| horn sound nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "hide"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like Floyd \| a hunting horn sound nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some Floyd \| sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like dogs barking Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine senses Floyd \| detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects Floyd \| something like dogs barking nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some Floyd \| sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "I can't tell if this is trippy or buggy."
		DavidW says, "The interspersed 'I need to' 'feel' parts, seem like this is on purpose."
DavidW says (to Floyd), "feel"
Floyd \| You can feel your feet. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects Floyd \| something like a hunting horn sound nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like Floyd \| a hunting horn sound nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like Floyd \| dogs barking nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a horn Floyd \| sound nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Ah"
DavidW says (to Floyd), "touch me"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects something like dogs barking nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine hearing detects something like a hunting horn sound nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an Floyd \| odour nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects something like a horn sound nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "feel tail"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine senses Floyd \| detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a Floyd \| hunting horn sound nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects something like dogs barking nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects something like a hunting horn sound nearby. Your vulpine senses Floyd \| detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine senses Floyd \| detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a Floyd \| horn sound nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "feel feet"
Floyd \| You can feel your feet, and beneath them you can feel the ground. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects Floyd \| something like a hunting horn sound nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects something like dogs barking nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a hunting Floyd \| horn sound nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an Floyd \| odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "feel ground"
Floyd \| The ground is covered in grass. Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects something like a hunting horn sound nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some Floyd \| sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects something like a horn sound nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine eyes Floyd \| detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| The sound of barking dogs fills your ears as they fall on you, Floyd \| tearing you apart. But you don't feel a thing. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Eeek."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?		Zach says, "Huh. At least we seemed to be on the right track."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "nfcursed1"
Floyd \| No Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "nfcursed1"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Yeah, eek at being hunted by dogs."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "think"
Floyd \| It is so hard to think, your mind wanders constantly, randomly...but Floyd \| you think you feel something... Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "feel"
Floyd \| You can feel your feet. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an Floyd \| odour nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell odour"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes Floyd \| detect movement nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "feel feet"
Floyd \| You can feel your feet, and beneath them you can feel the ground. Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "feel ground"
Floyd \| The ground is covered in grass. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes Floyd \| detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour Floyd \| nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "feel grass"
Floyd \| The grass is thick and soft, cool to the touch. In various places you Floyd \| can see clumps of small white flowers. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects Floyd \| something like a horn sound nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "feel flowers"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. ... My nose ... Your vulpine hearing detects some Floyd \| sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a horn sound Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects some sounds nearby. ... I need to ... Your vulpine senses Floyd \| detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell flowers"
Floyd \| There is no need to smell any particular item. You can use your Floyd \| enhanced, vulpine sense of smell in each location - if you detect Floyd \| anything unusual or noteworthy with your olfactory senses, you can then Floyd \| examine the item for more information.
Floyd Your [playerfamily=fox] hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your
Floyd [playerfamily=fox] senses detect an odour nearby. Your
Floyd [playerfamily=fox] eyes detect movement nearby. Your [playerfamily=fox]
Floyd senses detect an odour nearby. Your [playerfamily=fox] hearing detects
Floyd some sounds nearby. Your [playerfamily=fox] hearing detects some sounds
Floyd nearby. Your [playerfamily=fox] senses detect an odour nearby. Your
Floyd [playerfamily=fox] hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your
Floyd [playerfamily=fox] eyes detect movement nearby.
Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "look at flowers"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects Floyd \| something like a horn sound nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine eyes Floyd \| detect movement nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing Floyd \| detects something like a horn sound nearby. Your vulpine senses detect Floyd \| an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "listen"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes Floyd \| detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a Floyd \| horn sound nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an Floyd \| odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a horn sound Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| The flowers are giving off a gentle, sweet fragrance that mingles with Floyd \| the crisp, alpine smell of the pines trees all around which you hear Floyd \| creaking in a strong wind. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects Floyd \| some sounds nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a horn Floyd \| sound nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something Floyd \| like a horn sound nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb tree"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine senses detect Floyd \| an odour nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a horn Floyd \| sound nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like dogs barking Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour Floyd \| nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects something like a hunting horn Floyd \| sound nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your Floyd \| vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "touch trees"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects Floyd \| something like a hunting horn sound nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect Floyd \| movement nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine
Zach says (to Floyd), "listen"
Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some Floyd \| sounds nearby. Your vulpine eyes detect movement nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects something like dogs barking nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some Floyd \| sounds nearby. Your vulpine senses detect an odour nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects something like dogs barking nearby. Your vulpine Floyd \| hearing detects some sounds nearby. Your vulpine hearing detects some Floyd \| sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| > Floyd \| A wind is blowing through the forest making eerie howling sounds in the Floyd \| trees. The branches of the trees are creaking as the wind pushes them, Floyd \| and you can hear leaves falling to the ground. Floyd \| Floyd \| The veil is lifted - my mind has returned to me. Although just what Floyd \| brought about this overload of senses I hesitate to guess. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest clearing Floyd \| The track you have been following through the forest widens here into a Floyd \| small clearing. You can see that some of the space has been created Floyd \| unnaturally - there are a number of stumps nearby that indicate the Floyd \| influence of man. A bitter northerly wind brings with it the smells of Floyd \| the forest, scents of trees and even other animals. Small shrubs have Floyd \| grown prolifically here, forming large stretches of thick foliage, Floyd \| while the rest of the open space is covered with grass that waves in Floyd \| the wind. Dotted here and there are small bunches of late blooming Floyd \| alpine flowers that are giving off a strong fragrance. Despite the Floyd \| undergrowth, you have freedom of movement in every direction, although Floyd \| the track itself leads north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest clearing \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
Zach says (to Floyd), "cf16"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x flowers"
Floyd \| The flowers appear to be a late blooming variety, although you're not Floyd \| sure of the type. The petals are white and delicate, and the centre is Floyd \| a bright yellow spot. The fragrance the flowers are emitting is Floyd \| delightful, a fresh and pure smell that lifts the spirit. Floyd \| To your ears come the sounds of dogs barking, not too far away to Floyd \| the south. And with it is the sound of a horn. Floyd \| You notice your scent has been left behind you. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Off the path, probably?"
		DavidW asks, "I think we need to find a way to mask our scent. Roll in flowers, maybe?"
		Zach says, "Unless we have some body spray."
		Zach says (to DavidW), "That might be an idea."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "roll in flowers"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "oh well. Find a river, then."
		genericgeekgirl says, "East or West? North seems too obvious, I think."
		Zach says, "Yeah, I'm confused by "the track.""
		DavidW says, "I really don't know. I think we just have to risk a direction and hope it's right."
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| West of clearing Floyd \| Tall trees surround you on all sides, but not so densely as to prevent Floyd \| movement in any direction. You can see for some distance all around Floyd \| you, although the only thing you note is that the light is brighter to Floyd \| the east where the forest clearing is. The base of most trees are Floyd \| surrounded by the same shrubs you noticed earlier, although here in the Floyd \| dimness of the trees it is not quite as prolific. The forest floor here Floyd \| is carpeted with moss which feels cool to your feet. A frigid northerly Floyd \| wind is blowing, and it carries with it the scents of the forest, an Floyd \| array of smells in which you can make out various plants and trees and Floyd \| even animals. Floyd \| Somewhere to the south, over the sound of the wind in the trees, you Floyd \| can hear dogs barking excitedly not far away. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ West of clearing \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest clearing Floyd \| Piercing through the sound of the wind, the howl of a hunting dog Floyd \| following a scent reaches your ears. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest clearing \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| West of clearing Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ West of clearing \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Sorry"
		Zach says, "Oops. soory"
		Zach says, "Sorry even."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Just going to explore, I guess."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest near cliff wall Floyd \| The towering western wall of the valley confronts you here, rising up Floyd \| out of sight, while the forest ends right at the base. A few small Floyd \| plants have found purchase in the cliff face, but you can see no way to Floyd \| scale the cliff yourself. A bitter northerly wind continues to assault Floyd \| the trees, bending the upper branches and howling in discordant waves Floyd \| of sound. There is little undergrowth here, mostly made up of moss and Floyd \| the small shrubs that appear to be endemic to the region. Apart from Floyd \| the limitations imposed by the valley wall to the west, you can move in Floyd \| any direction. Floyd \| Piercing through the sound of the wind, the howl of a hunting dog Floyd \| following a scent reaches your ears. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest near cliff wall \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Any direction, despite there being a cliff wall?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh, it says that."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest near cliff wall Floyd \| Trees still surround you, but they come to an end abruptly as the Floyd \| valley floor rises sharply and becomes a wall of rock to the west. The Floyd \| rock face is adorned with the few small shrubs that could find a Floyd \| footing, but there is no way you could scale the cliff, rising as it Floyd \| does out of sight above you. The trees are being pounded by a strong Floyd \| northerly wind, the trees and your own fur offering scant protection Floyd \| against the bitter cold. There is little undergrowth, just a few shrubs Floyd \| spotted around the area, along with some moss, so aside from the Floyd \| restrictions imposed by the cliff wall to the west you have unimpeded Floyd \| movement in any direction. Floyd \| You hear the blast of a horn somewhere to the south, but closer now Floyd \| than it was. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Probably back east, then?"
		DavidW says, "I suspect we'll need to smell in places to find things."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| You can smell an amazing variety of trees and bushes, along with some Floyd \| animals, but you are having a hard time trying to distinguish between Floyd \| them. Floyd \| The noise of a pack of dog barking with the excitement of a chase Floyd \| sounds loud in your ears, even above the sound of the wind. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest Floyd \| There are only trees in every direction you look. It is quite dim, the Floyd \| little light there is with the sky fully overcast hardly penetrates the Floyd \| thick layer of greenery above. Occasionally a gap will open up, caused Floyd \| by the strong northerly wind, and a patch of weak light flashes across Floyd \| the moss and shrubs that adorn the forest floor. You can see no Floyd \| impediment for movement in any direction. Floyd \| Another howl cuts through the sound of the wind, followed almost Floyd \| immediately by a horn. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest Floyd \| Tall, primordial trees surround you on all sides, but you notice they Floyd \| have thinned somewhat; there is more space between the trees, and as a Floyd \| consequence more light filters down through the canopy of leaves above. Floyd \| The northerly wind, bitterly cold as it strikes your body, stirs the Floyd \| leaves and branches overhead, bringing with it various scents and Floyd \| fragrances that you are still learning to catalogue. Shrubs decorate Floyd \| the base of the trees, and have spread all over, but they don't impede Floyd \| your progress too much. There is a track here that runs north/south, Floyd \| but you can move in any direction. Floyd \| Floyd \| You hear the rapid approach of canine feet from the south. The sound Floyd \| resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before you, barking Floyd \| their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You turn and flee, fear driving your desperation to escape. But it Floyd \| is too late. The dogs have seen you, and the hunters are too close Floyd \| behind. There is no way you can throw off their pursuit, no tricks you Floyd \| can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit does not last long, and you Floyd \| are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf15"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Restore failed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "y"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf14"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| Nothing seems to make sense at the moment... Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Didn't we save after that?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh, 16"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf16"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest clearing \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Trying east"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| East of clearing		Zach says, "Sounds good"
Floyd \| Towering trees surround you on all sides, their upper reaches buffeted Floyd \| by an icy northerly wind. With the sky completely overcast, the light Floyd \| that penetrates to the forest floor is dim, but to the west it is Floyd \| somewhat lighter. At the ground level there are numerous small shrubs Floyd \| growing in clumps all around you, particularly near the base of the Floyd \| trees, but no so thickly as to prevent movement in any direction. Large Floyd \| patches of moss also cover the ground. Floyd \| To your ears come the sounds of dogs barking, not too far away to Floyd \| the south. And with it is the sound of a horn. Floyd \| You notice your scent has been left behind you. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ East of clearing \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest near cliff wall Floyd \| The ground rises sharply here before meeting a steep cliff wall that Floyd \| soars above you, the upper reaches of it lost in the low-lying clouds. Floyd \| Trees have grown right to the base of the cliff, and surround you on Floyd \| all sides. The ground is liberally covered in moss and small shrubs are Floyd \| growing everywhere you look. A freezing northerly wind is blowing, Floyd \| making whistling sounds through the trees. You can move in almost any Floyd \| direction, except where the cliff wall to the east blocks passage. Floyd \| Somewhere to the south, over the sound of the wind in the trees, you Floyd \| can hear dogs barking excitedly not far away. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest near cliff wall \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Nope."
		Zach asks, "north?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest near cliff wall Floyd \| The sheer cliffs of the valley wall rise up before you, blocking any Floyd \| further movement east. The height of the cliffs can't be determined, Floyd \| with the low lying clouds masking their true extent. The forest Floyd \| continues to surround you on all sides, although you feel that the Floyd \| density lessens somewhat to the north. The northerly wind is tossing Floyd \| around the upper branches violently, and howling loudly as it does. You Floyd \| feel the chill of the wind even while protected from most of the force Floyd \| by the trees. Floyd \| At ground level there is a lot of undergrowth, the same small shrubs Floyd \| you have seen everywhere, but none of it will restrict your movement. Floyd \| There are also occasional patches of moss spotted around, mostly Floyd \| beneath the trees and where the light from overhead is weakest. Floyd \| Piercing through the sound of the wind, the howl of a hunting dog Floyd \| following a scent reaches your ears. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "Better north than south."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge Floyd \| The southern forest ends here at a stream that flows in from the west. Floyd \| The stream itself also seems to end here, disappearing underground Floyd \| through a crack in the sheer cliff wall to the east that towers over Floyd \| you. The sheerness of the cliff prevents even the thought of climbing Floyd \| it, and it bends around you to the north as well. The northern bank of Floyd \| the stream is made of shale, but it quickly recedes into a vast, open Floyd \| grassland you can see in the northwest. A frigid northerly wind is Floyd \| blowing, a sign of the approaching winter. Floyd \| You hear the blast of a horn somewhere to the south, but closer now Floyd \| than it was. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "crack in the cliff wall"
		DavidW asks, "Can we go east, into the crack?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| The cliff wall is unclimbable and prevents you from moving in that Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| The noise of a pack of dog barking with the excitement of a chase Floyd \| sounds loud in your ears, even above the sound of the wind. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| The cliff wall is unclimbable and prevents you from moving in that Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| Another howl cuts through the sound of the wind, followed almost Floyd \| immediately by a horn. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "nw"
Floyd \| You wade through the water and cross the stony northern bank. As you Floyd \| do, your feet cause the stones to clatter, the sound incredibly loud in Floyd \| your ears. The dogs are fast, and you hear the rapid approach of canine Floyd \| feet. The sound resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before Floyd \| you, barking their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You turn and flee, fear driving your desperation to escape. But it Floyd \| is too late. The dogs have seen you, and the hunters are too close Floyd \| behind. There is no way you can throw off their pursuit, no tricks you Floyd \| can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit does not last long, and you Floyd \| are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "So we need to get here."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Forest edge Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach asks, "Maybe we can try swimming?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "swim"
Floyd \| You position yourself in the centre of the creek. While not deep, you Floyd \| are only just able to keep your footing in the water. The water is icy; Floyd \| it feels like your body has been pierced with a thousand needles. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| You are standing in the narrow stream with water up to your neck. The Floyd \| stream, which flows in from the west, gurgles through a crack in the Floyd \| valley wall in the east, preventing any further passage in that Floyd \| direction. The great forest to the south is being buffeted by a strong Floyd \| northerly wind, while to the northeast, across the loose shale of the Floyd \| northern stream bank, is open grassland. Floyd \| The valley wall to the east is quite sheer and precludes any thought Floyd \| of climbing it. Floyd \| The dogs are so close you can hear them panting, even their feet Floyd \| pounding over the ground. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge (standing in the stream) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "swim"
Floyd \| You are already standing in the creek. Floyd \| Floyd \| You hear the sounds of pursuit, of dogs barking as they pick up your Floyd \| scent. You hear the rapid approach of canine feet from the south. The Floyd \| sound resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before you, Floyd \| barking their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You scramble out of the stream and flee, fear driving your Floyd \| desperation to escape. But it is too late. The dogs have seen you, and Floyd \| the hunters are too close behind. There is no way you can throw off Floyd \| their pursuit, no tricks you can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit Floyd \| does not last long, and you are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Maybe now we can go east."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge (standing in the stream) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You struggle through the neck-deep water, going against the flow Floyd \| towards the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| You are standing in the narrow stream with icy water up to your neck. Floyd \| The water flows from the west and continues eastwards, and you struggle Floyd \| to keep your footing against the flow. Southwards is a great forest, Floyd \| which appears to end here at the stream, for beyond the stream, over Floyd \| the loose shale on the northern bank, is nothing but open grasslands, Floyd \| waving in the cold, northerly wind. Apart from the northeast, where the Floyd \| valley wall protrudes into the valley itself, you can move in any Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| Floyd \| You hear the sounds of pursuit, of dogs barking as they pick up your Floyd \| scent. You hear the rapid approach of canine feet from the south. The Floyd \| sound resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before you, Floyd \| barking their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You scramble out of the stream and flee, fear driving your Floyd \| desperation to escape. But it is too late. The dogs have seen you, and Floyd \| the hunters are too close behind. There is no way you can throw off Floyd \| their pursuit, no tricks you can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit Floyd \| does not last long, and you are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Bleh"
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge (standing in the stream) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| The cliff wall is unclimbable and prevents you from moving in that Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| Floyd \| You hear the sounds of pursuit, of dogs barking as they pick up your Floyd \| scent. You hear the rapid approach of canine feet from the south. The Floyd \| sound resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before you, Floyd \| barking their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You scramble out of the stream and flee, fear driving your Floyd \| desperation to escape. But it is too late. The dogs have seen you, and Floyd \| the hunters are too close behind. There is no way you can throw off Floyd \| their pursuit, no tricks you can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit Floyd \| does not last long, and you are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "I think we need to get here sooner. Maybe just go straight?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge (standing in the stream) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "enter crack"
Floyd \| You have a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be any way to enter Floyd \| that. Floyd \| Floyd \| You hear the sounds of pursuit, of dogs barking as they pick up your Floyd \| scent. You hear the rapid approach of canine feet from the south. The Floyd \| sound resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before you, Floyd \| barking their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You scramble out of the stream and flee, fear driving your Floyd \| desperation to escape. But it is too late. The dogs have seen you, and Floyd \| the hunters are too close behind. There is no way you can throw off Floyd \| their pursuit, no tricks you can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit Floyd \| does not last long, and you are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Yeah, maybe the track is the way to go."
		DavidW says, "dive"
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge (standing in the stream) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "dive"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "d"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move south, west, southwest Floyd \| and northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| You hear the sounds of pursuit, of dogs barking as they pick up your Floyd \| scent. You hear the rapid approach of canine feet from the south. The Floyd \| sound resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before you, Floyd \| barking their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You scramble out of the stream and flee, fear driving your Floyd \| desperation to escape. But it is too late. The dogs have seen you, and Floyd \| the hunters are too close behind. There is no way you can throw off Floyd \| their pursuit, no tricks you can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit Floyd \| does not last long, and you are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "hm."
Zach says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
Zach says (to Floyd), "yes"
Zach says (to Floyd), "cf16"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest clearing \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "I suspect we need to reach the river, and go along it before crossing."
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest Floyd \| Tall, primordial trees surround you on all sides, but you notice they Floyd \| have thinned somewhat; there is more space between the trees, and as a Floyd \| consequence more light filters down through the canopy of leaves above. Floyd \| The northerly wind, bitterly cold as it strikes your body, stirs the Floyd \| leaves and branches overhead, bringing with it various scents and Floyd \| fragrances that you are still learning to catalogue. Shrubs decorate Floyd \| the base of the trees, and have spread all over, but they don't impede Floyd \| your progress too much. There is a track here that runs north/south, Floyd \| but you can move in any direction. Floyd \| To your ears come the sounds of dogs barking, not too far away to Floyd \| the south. And with it is the sound of a horn. Floyd \| You notice your scent has been left behind you. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge Floyd \| The forest comes to an end here, the last few trees petering out into Floyd \| open grassland. The sky above is bleak and grey, and the northerly wind Floyd \| is harsh and cold. A small brook, no more that a few feet wide, winds Floyd \| its way from the west and continues eastwards, bubbling and gurgling Floyd \| softly as it goes. The water depth is not great though, for the track Floyd \| makes no attempt to bridge the water. The far bank consists of loose Floyd \| stones and shale, and beyond you can see the track continuing to the Floyd \| north. Otherwise you can move in any direction. Floyd \| Somewhere to the south, over the sound of the wind in the trees, you Floyd \| can hear dogs barking excitedly not far away. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "swim"
Floyd \| You position yourself in the centre of the creek. While not deep, you Floyd \| are only just able to keep your footing in the water. The water is icy; Floyd \| it feels like your body has been pierced with a thousand needles. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| You are standing in the narrow stream with icy water up to your neck. Floyd \| The stream flows from the west and continues eastwards, while a track Floyd \| from the south emerges from the depths of the forest and heads Floyd \| northwards into open grassland, over the loose shale of the stream Floyd \| bank. A northerly wind blows cold, frigid mountain air, along with a Floyd \| variety of scents and smells, plants and animals you are still trying Floyd \| to pinpoint. Above you the sky is grey and forbidding. Floyd \| Piercing through the sound of the wind, the howl of a hunting dog Floyd \| following a scent reaches your ears. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge (standing in the stream) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You move through the neck-deep water, moving with the flow towards the Floyd \| east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| You are standing in the narrow stream with icy water up to your neck. Floyd \| The water flows from the west and continues eastwards, and you struggle Floyd \| to keep your footing against the flow. Southwards is a great forest, Floyd \| which appears to end here at the stream, for beyond the stream, over Floyd \| the loose shale on the northern bank, is nothing but open grasslands, Floyd \| waving in the cold, northerly wind. Apart from the northeast, where the Floyd \| valley wall protrudes into the valley itself, you can move in any Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| You hear the blast of a horn somewhere to the south, but closer now Floyd \| than it was. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "nw"
Floyd \| You struggle out of the water and cross the stony northern bank. As you Floyd \| do, your feet cause the stones to clatter, the sound incredibly loud in Floyd \| your ears. The dogs are fast, and you hear the rapid approach of canine Floyd \| feet. The sound resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before Floyd \| you, barking their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You turn and flee, fear driving your desperation to escape. But it Floyd \| is too late. The dogs have seen you, and the hunters are too close Floyd \| behind. There is no way you can throw off their pursuit, no tricks you Floyd \| can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit does not last long, and you Floyd \| are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge (standing in the stream) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You move off, but you soon hear the rapid approach of canine feet. The Floyd \| sound resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before you, Floyd \| barking their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You turn and flee, fear driving your desperation to escape. But it Floyd \| is too late. The dogs have seen you, and the hunters are too close Floyd \| behind. There is no way you can throw off their pursuit, no tricks you Floyd \| can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit does not last long, and you Floyd \| are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge (standing in the stream) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Hmm. Maybe we just have to follow the track."
		DavidW asks, "hm. Perhaps there's only one save crossing point that isn't noisy rock inhabited?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You move through the neck-deep water, moving with the flow towards the Floyd \| east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| You are standing in the narrow stream with water up to your neck. The Floyd \| stream, which flows in from the west, gurgles through a crack in the Floyd \| valley wall in the east, preventing any further passage in that Floyd \| direction. The great forest to the south is being buffeted by a strong Floyd \| northerly wind, while to the northeast, across the loose shale of the Floyd \| northern stream bank, is open grassland. Floyd \| The valley wall to the east is quite sheer and precludes any thought Floyd \| of climbing it. The sound of the dogs is close but confused. You can Floyd \| hear them whining as they try to recover the scent. Floyd \| Floyd \| You hear the sounds of pursuit getting closer, but then something Floyd \| changes. The barking of the dogs becomes frantic, confused. You can Floyd \| hear them rushing around trying to find your scent. Floyd \| The coldness of the water begins to sap your strength. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| The cliff wall is unclimbable and prevents you from moving in that Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| You are finding it difficult to move because of the freezing water. Floyd \| You struggle to keep your footing. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "nw"
Floyd \| You struggle out of the water and cross the stony northern bank. As you Floyd \| do, your feet cause the stones to clatter, the sound incredibly loud in Floyd \| your ears. The dogs are fast, and you hear the rapid approach of canine Floyd \| feet. The sound resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before Floyd \| you, barking their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You turn and flee, fear driving your desperation to escape. But it Floyd \| is too late. The dogs have seen you, and the hunters are too close Floyd \| behind. There is no way you can throw off their pursuit, no tricks you Floyd \| can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit does not last long, and you Floyd \| are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
Zach says (to Floyd), "yes"
Zach says (to Floyd), "cf16"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest clearing \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest Floyd \| Tall, primordial trees surround you on all sides, but you notice they Floyd \| have thinned somewhat; there is more space between the trees, and as a Floyd \| consequence more light filters down through the canopy of leaves above. Floyd \| The northerly wind, bitterly cold as it strikes your body, stirs the Floyd \| leaves and branches overhead, bringing with it various scents and Floyd \| fragrances that you are still learning to catalogue. Shrubs decorate Floyd \| the base of the trees, and have spread all over, but they don't impede Floyd \| your progress too much. There is a track here that runs north/south, Floyd \| but you can move in any direction. Floyd \| To your ears come the sounds of dogs barking, not too far away to Floyd \| the south. And with it is the sound of a horn. Floyd \| You notice your scent has been left behind you. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge Floyd \| The forest comes to an end here, the last few trees petering out into Floyd \| open grassland. The sky above is bleak and grey, and the northerly wind Floyd \| is harsh and cold. A small brook, no more that a few feet wide, winds Floyd \| its way from the west and continues eastwards, bubbling and gurgling Floyd \| softly as it goes. The water depth is not great though, for the track Floyd \| makes no attempt to bridge the water. The far bank consists of loose Floyd \| stones and shale, and beyond you can see the track continuing to the Floyd \| north. Otherwise you can move in any direction. Floyd \| Somewhere to the south, over the sound of the wind in the trees, you Floyd \| can hear dogs barking excitedly not far away. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You wade through the water and cross the stony northern bank. As you Floyd \| do, your feet cause the stones to clatter, the sound incredibly loud in Floyd \| your ears. The dogs are fast, and you hear the rapid approach of canine Floyd \| feet. The sound resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before Floyd \| you, barking their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You turn and flee, fear driving your desperation to escape. But it Floyd \| is too late. The dogs have seen you, and the hunters are too close Floyd \| behind. There is no way you can throw off their pursuit, no tricks you Floyd \| can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit does not last long, and you Floyd \| are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Forest edge Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \|
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| [ Forest edge \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| > Floyd \| Forest Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "sneak over stones"
Floyd \| [creep over stones] Floyd \| Your movement as a fox is already silent while you're travelling over Floyd \| solid ground, so there is no need to creep around specifically. Floyd \| Somewhere to the south, over the sound of the wind in the trees, you Floyd \| can hear dogs barking excitedly not far away. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "creep over stones"
Floyd \| Your movement as a fox is already silent while you're travelling over Floyd \| solid ground, so there is no need to creep around specifically. Floyd \| Piercing through the sound of the wind, the howl of a hunting dog Floyd \| following a scent reaches your ears. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Well, that wasn't the place to cross either."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "creep north"
Floyd \| Your movement as a fox is already silent while you're travelling over Floyd \| solid ground, so there is no need to creep in that direction Floyd \| specifically. Floyd \| Floyd \| You hear the rapid approach of canine feet from the south. The sound Floyd \| resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before you, barking Floyd \| their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You turn and flee, fear driving your desperation to escape. But it Floyd \| is too late. The dogs have seen you, and the hunters are too close Floyd \| behind. There is no way you can throw off their pursuit, no tricks you Floyd \| can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit does not last long, and you Floyd \| are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Bleh"
		Zach says, "Maybe we have to be tricky like before."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf16"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest clearing \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Maybe just wait and hope the pursuit goes the wrong way?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest Floyd \| Tall, primordial trees surround you on all sides, but you notice they Floyd \| have thinned somewhat; there is more space between the trees, and as a Floyd \| consequence more light filters down through the canopy of leaves above. Floyd \| The northerly wind, bitterly cold as it strikes your body, stirs the Floyd \| leaves and branches overhead, bringing with it various scents and Floyd \| fragrances that you are still learning to catalogue. Shrubs decorate Floyd \| the base of the trees, and have spread all over, but they don't impede Floyd \| your progress too much. There is a track here that runs north/south, Floyd \| but you can move in any direction. Floyd \| To your ears come the sounds of dogs barking, not too far away to Floyd \| the south. And with it is the sound of a horn. Floyd \| You notice your scent has been left behind you. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Setting curtains on fire and such mischief"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge Floyd \| The forest comes to an end here, the last few trees petering out into Floyd \| open grassland. The sky above is bleak and grey, and the northerly wind Floyd \| is harsh and cold. A small brook, no more that a few feet wide, winds Floyd \| its way from the west and continues eastwards, bubbling and gurgling Floyd \| softly as it goes. The water depth is not great though, for the track Floyd \| makes no attempt to bridge the water. The far bank consists of loose Floyd \| stones and shale, and beyond you can see the track continuing to the Floyd \| north. Otherwise you can move in any direction. Floyd \| Somewhere to the south, over the sound of the wind in the trees, you Floyd \| can hear dogs barking excitedly not far away. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "swim"
Floyd \| You position yourself in the centre of the creek. While not deep, you Floyd \| are only just able to keep your footing in the water. The water is icy; Floyd \| it feels like your body has been pierced with a thousand needles. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| You are standing in the narrow stream with icy water up to your neck. Floyd \| The stream flows from the west and continues eastwards, while a track Floyd \| from the south emerges from the depths of the forest and heads Floyd \| northwards into open grassland, over the loose shale of the stream Floyd \| bank. A northerly wind blows cold, frigid mountain air, along with a Floyd \| variety of scents and smells, plants and animals you are still trying Floyd \| to pinpoint. Above you the sky is grey and forbidding. Floyd \| Piercing through the sound of the wind, the howl of a hunting dog Floyd \| following a scent reaches your ears. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge (standing in the stream) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You move through the neck-deep water, moving with the flow towards the Floyd \| east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| You are standing in the narrow stream with icy water up to your neck. Floyd \| The water flows from the west and continues eastwards, and you struggle Floyd \| to keep your footing against the flow. Southwards is a great forest, Floyd \| which appears to end here at the stream, for beyond the stream, over Floyd \| the loose shale on the northern bank, is nothing but open grasslands, Floyd \| waving in the cold, northerly wind. Apart from the northeast, where the Floyd \| valley wall protrudes into the valley itself, you can move in any Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| You hear the blast of a horn somewhere to the south, but closer now Floyd \| than it was. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You struggle out of the water and cross the stony northern bank. As you Floyd \| do, your feet cause the stones to clatter, the sound incredibly loud in Floyd \| your ears. The dogs are fast, and you hear the rapid approach of canine Floyd \| feet. The sound resolves into vision as a pack of hounds appears before Floyd \| you, barking their excitement at having caught sight of their quarry. Floyd \| You turn and flee, fear driving your desperation to escape. But it Floyd \| is too late. The dogs have seen you, and the hunters are too close Floyd \| behind. There is no way you can throw off their pursuit, no tricks you Floyd \| can pull to elude your fate. The pursuit does not last long, and you Floyd \| are pulled down by the ravaging beasts. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge (standing in the stream) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You move through the neck-deep water, moving with the flow towards the Floyd \| east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| You are standing in the narrow stream with water up to your neck. The Floyd \| stream, which flows in from the west, gurgles through a crack in the Floyd \| valley wall in the east, preventing any further passage in that Floyd \| direction. The great forest to the south is being buffeted by a strong Floyd \| northerly wind, while to the northeast, across the loose shale of the Floyd \| northern stream bank, is open grassland. Floyd \| The valley wall to the east is quite sheer and precludes any thought Floyd \| of climbing it. The sound of the dogs is close but confused. You can Floyd \| hear them whining as they try to recover the scent. Floyd \| Floyd \| You hear the sounds of pursuit getting closer, but then something Floyd \| changes. The barking of the dogs becomes frantic, confused. You can Floyd \| hear them rushing around trying to find your scent. Floyd \| The coldness of the water begins to sap your strength. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| The cliff wall is unclimbable and prevents you from moving in that Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| You are finding it difficult to move because of the freezing water. Floyd \| You struggle to keep your footing. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| The cliff wall is unclimbable and prevents you from moving in that Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| Floyd \| The coldness of the water overcomes you. Realising that you are Floyd \| slowing freezing, you make a desperate effort to reach the bank, but it Floyd \| is too late. Your lifeless, frozen body is carried away by the stream. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 24 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge (standing in the stream) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Drat."
		DavidW says, "hm. So we can't stay in the river indefinitely."
		genericgeekgirl says, "I need an extra turn. Restoring."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf16"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest clearing \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest Floyd \| Tall, primordial trees surround you on all sides, but you notice they Floyd \| have thinned somewhat; there is more space between the trees, and as a Floyd \| consequence more light filters down through the canopy of leaves above. Floyd \| The northerly wind, bitterly cold as it strikes your body, stirs the Floyd \| leaves and branches overhead, bringing with it various scents and Floyd \| fragrances that you are still learning to catalogue. Shrubs decorate Floyd \| the base of the trees, and have spread all over, but they don't impede Floyd \| your progress too much. There is a track here that runs north/south, Floyd \| but you can move in any direction. Floyd \| To your ears come the sounds of dogs barking, not too far away to Floyd \| the south. And with it is the sound of a horn. Floyd \| You notice your scent has been left behind you. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge Floyd \| The forest comes to an end here, the last few trees petering out into
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "swim"
Floyd \| open grassland. The sky above is bleak and grey, and the northerly wind Floyd \| is harsh and cold. A small brook, no more that a few feet wide, winds Floyd \| its way from the west and continues eastwards, bubbling and gurgling Floyd \| softly as it goes. The water depth is not great though, for the track Floyd \| makes no attempt to bridge the water. The far bank consists of loose Floyd \| stones and shale, and beyond you can see the track continuing to the Floyd \| north. Otherwise you can move in any direction. Floyd \| Somewhere to the south, over the sound of the wind in the trees, you Floyd \| can hear dogs barking excitedly not far away. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| > Floyd \| You position yourself in the centre of the creek. While not deep, you Floyd \| are only just able to keep your footing in the water. The water is icy; Floyd \| it feels like your body has been pierced with a thousand needles. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| You are standing in the narrow stream with icy water up to your neck. Floyd \| The stream flows from the west and continues eastwards, while a track Floyd \| from the south emerges from the depths of the forest and heads Floyd \| northwards into open grassland, over the loose shale of the stream Floyd \| bank. A northerly wind blows cold, frigid mountain air, along with a Floyd \| variety of scents and smells, plants and animals you are still trying Floyd \| to pinpoint. Above you the sky is grey and forbidding. Floyd \| Piercing through the sound of the wind, the howl of a hunting dog Floyd \| following a scent reaches your ears. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Forest edge (standing in the stream) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You struggle through the neck-deep water, going against the flow Floyd \| towards the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| You are standing in the narrow stream with icy water up to your neck. Floyd \| The stream flows from the west and continues eastwards. A deep forest Floyd \| is evident to the south, while to the north, over the loose shale of Floyd \| the stream bank, you can see open grassland. There is a northerly wind Floyd \| blowing cold, frigid mountain air, and above you the sky is leaden. Floyd \| You can move in almost any direction, except for the northwest where Floyd \| the valley wall juts in somewhat. Floyd \| You hear the blast of a horn somewhere to the south, but closer now Floyd \| than it was. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You move through the neck-deep water, moving with the flow towards the Floyd \| east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| You are standing in the narrow stream with icy water up to your neck. Floyd \| The water flows from the west and continues eastwards, and you struggle Floyd \| to keep your footing against the flow. Southwards is a great forest, Floyd \| which appears to end here at the stream, for beyond the stream, over Floyd \| the loose shale on the northern bank, is nothing but open grasslands, Floyd \| waving in the cold, northerly wind. Apart from the northeast, where the Floyd \| valley wall protrudes into the valley itself, you can move in any Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| You hear the blast of a horn somewhere to the south, but closer now Floyd \| than it was. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You move through the neck-deep water, moving with the flow towards the Floyd \| east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Forest edge (standing in the stream) Floyd \| You are standing in the narrow stream with water up to your neck. The Floyd \| stream, which flows in from the west, gurgles through a crack in the Floyd \| valley wall in the east, preventing any further passage in that Floyd \| direction. The great forest to the south is being buffeted by a strong Floyd \| northerly wind, while to the northeast, across the loose shale of the Floyd \| northern stream bank, is open grassland. Floyd \| The valley wall to the east is quite sheer and precludes any thought Floyd \| of climbing it. The sound of the dogs is close but confused. You can Floyd \| hear them whining as they try to recover the scent. Floyd \| Floyd \| You hear the sounds of pursuit getting closer, but then something Floyd \| changes. The barking of the dogs becomes frantic, confused. You can Floyd \| hear them rushing around trying to find your scent. Floyd \| The coldness of the water begins to sap your strength. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "creep over stones"
Floyd \| You pass through the water of the stream and creep over the mass of Floyd \| loose shale, barely making a sound. As the wind strikes your soaking Floyd \| fur you find yourself shivering uncontrollably. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by three. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Grassy plain Floyd \| The howling of the wind fills your ears as you survey the eastern side Floyd \| of the grasslands. The grass, while not tall, is still being whipped Floyd \| about by the icy wind, making it resemble a tempest on the sea. The Floyd \| valley wall rises to the east, and then narrows to the north, limiting Floyd \| any move further up the valley to just the northwest. The grasslands Floyd \| extend westwards, while to the south you can make out the line of trees Floyd \| marking the edge of the forest. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Grassy plain \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf17"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Woohoo"
Zach says (to Floyd), "nw"
Floyd \| The wind on your wet body makes you shiver uncontrollably. You can Floyd \| barely move. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh no."
Zach says (to Floyd), "enter grass"
Floyd \| You have a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be any way to enter Floyd \| that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "roll on ground"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the ground. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dry fur"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "shake"
Floyd \| You shake yourself vigorously, sending droplets of water in all Floyd \| directions. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "wag tail"
Floyd \| You wag your tail a few times. Floyd \| Your fur coat dries out completely. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Hooray for wagging"
Zach says (to Floyd), "nw"
Floyd \| You trot northwest, through the waving grass. A short time later you Floyd \| emerge from it completely. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Track Floyd \| The walls of the valley narrow substantially here, almost joining in Floyd \| the middle. Boulders and loose stones fill the valley floor having Floyd \| fallen from the imposing cliffs on either side. The track meanders Floyd \| around the largest obstacles as it continues northwards, but the view Floyd \| to the north is cut short by a small rise which you can't see beyond. Floyd \| To the south the track emerges from a vast green expanse, a stretch of Floyd \| waving grass that fills up your southern view entirely but stops quite Floyd \| unexpectedly a short distance away. Floyd \| You can hear a strong wind howling as it blows over the cliffs, but Floyd \| little of the wind can be felt below. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Track \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north towards the rise, but stop suddenly when your vulpine Floyd \| senses detect movement ahead. You creep forward and peer carefully over Floyd \| the rise. Floyd \| A short distance ahead you can see the village of Tallum. Closest to Floyd \| you is what looks like the village square, a large paved area that is Floyd \| probably used for village celebrations and gatherings but is now almost Floyd \| deserted. Floyd \| Almost. There are four men in the centre of the square. One man is Floyd \| hovering about five feet above the ground, whimpering as his legs and Floyd \| arms flail wildly, his face and arms marked by bruises and cuts, his Floyd \| greying beard and hair unkempt. The incongruity of a man suspended in Floyd \| the air without apparent support distracts you momentarily and you fail Floyd \| to examine the other men closely. Floyd \| Two of the men are like apparitions from the past. Every story Floyd \| you've heard about the war with Gord ten years ago includes horrific Floyd \| tales of the destructive force that were the Ralyon warriors. Their Floyd \| magically enhanced endurance and strength, evidenced by the Floyd \| overdeveloped muscles in their upper body, were the cause of nightmares Floyd \| for the King of Rylane during the war. They were supposed to have been Floyd \| destroyed, with no chance they could ever come back. Floyd \| And then you notice the other man standing there. A man dressed Floyd \| completely in black, with an amulet of blue around his neck. Floyd \| The mysterious phantom you saw in Ryla. Floyd \| The man appears to be really present this time, with nothing Floyd \| wraith-like about his appearance. He is facing the hovering man with Floyd \| one arm upraised almost as if to help him down. Floyd \| "Why do my men continue to die on the mountain?" the black-robed man Floyd \| demands, his voice carrying to you quite clearly. "You tell me there's Floyd \| nothing to fear, but my men continue to die. Why?" Floyd \| "I'm sorry, my lord," the hovering man replies, his voice breaking. Floyd \| "We didn't know..." Floyd \| "Didn't know?! How could you not know? You're the mayor of this Floyd \| pathetic little village, aren't you? You live so close you must have Floyd \| contact with him. Don't your people go up there from time to time?" Floyd \| "My lord, we don't go up the mountain. He doesn't visit us here. Floyd \| Please my lord, I'm speaking the truth..." Floyd \| "Maybe I'll just send your children up the mountains instead. You Floyd \| have a daughter, don't you?" Floyd \| The mayor, who had been struggling against his predicament, freezes Floyd \| and his face turns white. Floyd \| "No!" he gasps. "Please, she's only five. I'll do anything you Floyd \| want..." Floyd \| "Look, I'm tired of your grovelling. You obviously can't help me, Floyd \| and I'm too busy to waste more time on you. I'll come back later and Floyd \| find someone who can." Floyd \| And with that, the black robed man waves his hand and the hapless Floyd \| man suddenly flies upwards at an incredible rate, screaming the entire Floyd \| time. You hear the scream move in a southerly direction as the wind Floyd \| catches the man and carries him away, and eventually the sound fades Floyd \| away completely. Floyd \| In front of you, the black robed man turns to the Ralyon guards, and Floyd \| speaks in a voice even you can't hear. The guards immediately turn and Floyd \| head west. When they have departed, the black robed man waves his hand Floyd \| again, and there is a bright flash of green light which blinds you Floyd \| momentarily. When your eyes clear, the black robed man has vanished. Floyd \| You wait for a moment or two to make sure there is no further Floyd \| danger, then make your way to the village square. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "East?"
		Zach says, "Sure."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"		Zach says, "I wonder if this author has written non-interactive fiction."
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The door to the barn, which is painted a Floyd \| dull red colour, is currently shut. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Because he really likes non-interactive text dumps?"
		Zach says, "I think I'd like the text dumps more as part of a fiction story."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Well, we might blend in with the barn. Let's go terrorize some critters."
		Zach says, "Yeah."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Animal stalls Floyd \| Three large animal stalls have been constructed here, each one Floyd \| separated from the next by a small wooden wall. Each stall has an Floyd \| enclosed area at the rear for the comfort of any animals during harsh Floyd \| weather. The first of the three stalls is a pig pen, which contains Floyd \| about half a dozen animals who are actively moving around in search of Floyd \| food. A gate keeps the pigs contained in the pen. The other stalls are Floyd \| currently vacant and appear to have been so for some time. Floyd \| Looking to the north you can see a large barn and silo, while the Floyd \| village square lies to the northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Animal stalls \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Mmm critters."
		genericgeekgirl says, "> lick lips"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x pigs"
Floyd \| There are about half a dozen pigs in the pen, all rooting around in the Floyd \| dirt looking for food. They appear to be a little on the thin side. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x pen"
Floyd \| Please be more clear, what do you want to examine? The pig stall or Floyd \| the empty stalls? Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x pig stall"
Floyd \| The pig stall is a small fenced area with a small gate, a trough for Floyd \| feed and water, and a small roofed area at the rear that would be used Floyd \| by the pigs for shelter. The pen currently holds six pigs. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open gate"
Floyd \| You place both paws on the top of the gate and give it a push, but the Floyd \| gate is secured by the loop of rope and will not open. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x rope"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pull rope"
Floyd \| The rope is used to secure the gate to a hook which is embedded in the Floyd \| gatepost. The rope is currently looped over the hook, keeping the gate Floyd \| from opening. Floyd \| Floyd \| > Floyd \| You consider trying to pull the loop of rope, but you can't imagine Floyd \| there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "lift rope"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "oink"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x hook"
Floyd \| It is a crude, metal hook, hammered into the gatepost, and used for Floyd \| keeping the gate shut. A loop of rope that runs through the gate and Floyd \| over the hook is currently doing this job. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "chew rope"
Floyd \| [bite rope] Floyd \| You attack the loop of rope with vigour, and in moments it lies at your Floyd \| feet in a shredded, tangled mess. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Silly, oinks are for pigs!"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open gate"
Floyd \| You place both paws on the top of the gate and give it a push. It Floyd \| swings open easily and then bangs into the wall, startling both Floyd \| yourself and the pigs within. Floyd \| There is a moment of sudden quietness. The pigs are all looking at Floyd \| you standing in the open gate, and you wonder for a moment what might Floyd \| be going on in their minds. Then the stillness is broken as the pigs, Floyd \| almost as one, stampede towards the gate, squealing in delight. You Floyd \| barely have time to jump out of the way, before the pigs rush past you Floyd \| and vanish to the northwest. Floyd \| The sight of the pigs running away was almost comical, but then you Floyd \| hear a sinister cry coming from the other side of town that drains any Floyd \| vestige of joy from your heart. Floyd \| "Arrrgh! There is someone here! Find them!" Floyd \| That could only be the Ralyon guards. And they now know you're here. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh no!"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Pigs are smarter than sheep."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Animal stalls Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Maybe not yet."
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "verbose"
Floyd \| The game is now in its verbose mode, which always gives long Floyd \| descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before). Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The door to the barn, which is painted a Floyd \| dull red colour, is currently shut. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x silo"
Floyd \| The silo is of a round, flattish construction, with a single access Floyd \| port embedded in the roof near the peak. It is quite large and made Floyd \| from stone. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| Made from oak and painted a dark brown colour, the mill is more of a Floyd \| functional building than providing any visual appeal. A narrow stream Floyd \| flows in from the west via a series of small cascades, passes through Floyd \| the mill, then continues its flow eastwards. The mill has a single Floyd \| point of entry, a small wooden door, which is currently closed. A Floyd \| wheelbarrow is sitting just in front of the door. Floyd \| To the east, following the stream, you can see an open area of Floyd \| farmland, while to the south you can see the village square. To the Floyd \| southwest, up a short incline, is the village inn, but to the west the Floyd \| hill becomes unclimbable. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x wheelbarrow"
Floyd \| It is fairly crude in construction, made completely of wood, even the Floyd \| wheel. The two handles for pushing the barrow are well worn, and the Floyd \| wheel has a number of cracks and divots. At the moment, the wheelbarrow Floyd \| is sitting almost directly in front of the door into the mill. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "look in wheelbarrow"
Floyd \| It is fairly crude in construction, made completely of wood, even the Floyd \| wheel. The two handles for pushing the barrow are well worn, and the Floyd \| wheel has a number of cracks and divots. At the moment, the wheelbarrow Floyd \| is sitting almost directly in front of the door into the mill. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "push wheelbarrow"
Floyd \| You grab one of the handles with your teeth and pull back with all your Floyd \| might. The barrow resists your efforts at first, but slowly it begins Floyd \| to swing around until at last it is clear of the mill door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach asks, "Maybe that's something?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "> load wheelbarrow up with pigs"
		Zach says, "heh"
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Fields Floyd \| The northeastern side of the valley stretches out here and accommodates Floyd \| fields undoubtedly used by the people of Tallum to provide for Floyd \| themselves. Given the proximity of winter, there is nothing in the Floyd \| fields at the moment, just tilled earth awaiting the rejuvenation of Floyd \| spring. A narrow stream, which flows in from the west, marks the Floyd \| boundary, skirting around the fields and disappearing somewhere beyond. Floyd \| To the south you can see a barn and silo, a tall building which Floyd \| looks like a mill lies to the west, while the village square lies to Floyd \| the southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Fields \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Hmpf"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| Made from oak and painted a dark brown colour, the mill is more of a Floyd \| functional building than providing any visual appeal. A narrow stream Floyd \| flows in from the west via a series of small cascades, passes through Floyd \| the mill, then continues its flow eastwards. The mill has a single Floyd \| point of entry, a small wooden door, which is currently closed. A Floyd \| wheelbarrow is sitting to one side of the door. Floyd \| To the east, following the stream, you can see an open area of Floyd \| farmland, while to the south you can see the village square. To the Floyd \| southwest, up a short incline, is the village inn, but to the west the Floyd \| hill becomes unclimbable. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You push against the mill door with your paws, but you can't get it to Floyd \| move. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push wheelbarrow e"
Floyd \| You consider trying to push the wheelbarrow, but you can't imagine Floyd \| there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "I'm unclear what our goal is in this town."
		genericgeekgirl asks, "To get out?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| It is a small, wooden door with no distinguishing features to note, Floyd \| except that it is closed. The mill door is closed. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "We're trying to find some wizard I think. Maybe it was the guy we saw."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Fields Floyd \| The northeastern side of the valley stretches out here and accommodates Floyd \| fields undoubtedly used by the people of Tallum to provide for Floyd \| themselves. Given the proximity of winter, there is nothing in the Floyd \| fields at the moment, just tilled earth awaiting the rejuvenation of Floyd \| spring. A narrow stream, which flows in from the west, marks the Floyd \| boundary, skirting around the fields and disappearing somewhere beyond. Floyd \| To the south you can see a barn and silo, a tall building which Floyd \| looks like a mill lies to the west, while the village square lies to Floyd \| the southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Fields \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x stream"
Floyd \| A narrow creek flows in from the west, out of the back end of the mill, Floyd \| and then runs around the edge of the field. While not wide, the stream Floyd \| is quite deep and flowing quickly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "sw"
Floyd \| You trot southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "sw"
Floyd \| You trot southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Cluster of houses Floyd \| There are around a dozen houses nestled in this southwestern corner of Floyd \| the village, but you can see little to distinguish them. They all have Floyd \| the same construction, with thatched roofs, low doors, and few windows. Floyd \| Most are daubed with mud or grime. What is more surprising is the Floyd \| complete lack of activity here; no chimneys smoking, no open doors or Floyd \| windows, no sounds coming from within, just an eerie silence. Floyd \| To the northeast you can see the village square, while a Floyd \| well-trodden path leads north up a brief incline to the inn. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Cluster of houses \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| All your senses are telling you it would be dangerous to go there at Floyd \| the moment. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Hmm. Maybe releasing the pigs was the thing to do."
Zach says (to Floyd), "ne"
Floyd \| You trot northeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| Made from oak and painted a dark brown colour, the mill is more of a Floyd \| functional building than providing any visual appeal. A narrow stream Floyd \| flows in from the west via a series of small cascades, passes through Floyd \| the mill, then continues its flow eastwards. The mill has a single Floyd \| point of entry, a small wooden door, which is currently closed. A Floyd \| wheelbarrow is sitting to one side of the door. Floyd \| To the east, following the stream, you can see an open area of Floyd \| farmland, while to the south you can see the village square. To the Floyd \| southwest, up a short incline, is the village inn, but to the west the Floyd \| hill becomes unclimbable. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf18"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "push wheelbarrow in front of door"
Floyd \| You consider trying to push the wheelbarrow, but you can't imagine Floyd \| there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "push wheelbarrow"
Floyd \| You consider trying to push the wheelbarrow, but you can't imagine Floyd \| there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "se"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east, south and Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The door to the barn, which is painted a Floyd \| dull red colour, is currently shut. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Animal stalls Floyd \| Three large animal stalls have been constructed here, each one Floyd \| separated from the next by a small wooden wall. Each stall has an Floyd \| enclosed area at the rear for the comfort of any animals during harsh Floyd \| weather. The first of the three stalls is a pig pen, which contains Floyd \| about half a dozen animals who are actively moving around in search of Floyd \| food. A gate keeps the pigs contained in the pen. The other stalls are Floyd \| currently vacant and appear to have been so for some time. Floyd \| Looking to the north you can see a large barn and silo, while the Floyd \| village square lies to the northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| A tangled mess of shredded rope lies on the ground near the gate. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Animal stalls \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open gate"
Floyd \| You place both paws on the top of the gate and give it a push. It Floyd \| swings open easily and then bangs into the wall, startling both Floyd \| yourself and the pigs within. Floyd \| There is a moment of sudden quietness. The pigs are all looking at Floyd \| you standing in the open gate, and you wonder for a moment what might Floyd \| be going on in their minds. Then the stillness is broken as the pigs, Floyd \| almost as one, stampede towards the gate, squealing in delight. You Floyd \| barely have time to jump out of the way, before the pigs rush past you Floyd \| and vanish to the northwest. Floyd \| The sight of the pigs running away was almost comical, but then you Floyd \| hear a sinister cry coming from the other side of town that drains any Floyd \| vestige of joy from your heart. Floyd \| "Arrrgh! There is someone here! Find them!" Floyd \| That could only be the Ralyon guards. And they now know you're here. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The door to the barn, which is painted a Floyd \| dull red colour, is currently shut. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You push against the barn doors with your paws, but you can't get them Floyd \| to move. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Fields Floyd \| The northeastern side of the valley stretches out here and accommodates Floyd \| fields undoubtedly used by the people of Tallum to provide for Floyd \| themselves. Given the proximity of winter, there is nothing in the Floyd \| fields at the moment, just tilled earth awaiting the rejuvenation of Floyd \| spring. A narrow stream, which flows in from the west, marks the Floyd \| boundary, skirting around the fields and disappearing somewhere beyond. Floyd \| To the south you can see a barn and silo, a tall building which Floyd \| looks like a mill lies to the west, while the village square lies to Floyd \| the southwest. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Fields \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "swim"
Floyd \| After your previous drenching, you don't feel like repeating the Floyd \| experience. The water in the mountains is too cold. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| A hulking Ralyon warrior stalks in from the west. Floyd \| It takes barely a second for the warrior to notice your presence, Floyd \| and even less time to whip out his sword and impale you on it, before Floyd \| tossing your lifeless body onto the ground and crushing your head under Floyd \| his boot. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 27 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Good lord"
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Fields Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Fields \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "sw"
Floyd \| You trot southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| A hulking Ralyon warrior stalks in from the southwest. Floyd \| A hulking Ralyon warrior stalks in from the southwest. Floyd \| It takes barely a second for the warrior to notice your presence, Floyd \| and even less time to whip out his sword and impale you on it, before Floyd \| tossing your lifeless body onto the ground and crushing your head under Floyd \| his boot. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 27 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Or maybe not a good idea."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Maybe not yet, no."
		DavidW says, "I get the impression that there's more than one domino to set up besides the pigs."
Zach says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
Zach says (to Floyd), "yes"
Zach says (to Floyd), "cf18"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| Made from oak and painted a dark brown colour, the mill is more of a Floyd \| functional building than providing any visual appeal. A narrow stream Floyd \| flows in from the west via a series of small cascades, passes through Floyd \| the mill, then continues its flow eastwards. The mill has a single Floyd \| point of entry, a small wooden door, which is currently closed. A Floyd \| wheelbarrow is sitting to one side of the door. Floyd \| To the east, following the stream, you can see an open area of Floyd \| farmland, while to the south you can see the village square. To the Floyd \| southwest, up a short incline, is the village inn, but to the west the Floyd \| hill becomes unclimbable. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "enter wheelbarrow"
Floyd \| You have a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be any way to enter Floyd \| that. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "i"
Floyd \| You are carrying nothing. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| You don't smell anything here that stands out or captures your Floyd \| attention. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| You detect a very faint smell in the air, like stale beer, which hides Floyd \| behind the smell of men and something else quite undefinable. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "sw"
Floyd \| You trot southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Cluster of houses Floyd \| There are around a dozen houses nestled in this southwestern corner of Floyd \| the village, but you can see little to distinguish them. They all have Floyd \| the same construction, with thatched roofs, low doors, and few windows. Floyd \| Most are daubed with mud or grime. What is more surprising is the Floyd \| complete lack of activity here; no chimneys smoking, no open doors or Floyd \| windows, no sounds coming from within, just an eerie silence. Floyd \| To the northeast you can see the village square, while a Floyd \| well-trodden path leads north up a brief incline to the inn. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Cluster of houses \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| You don't smell anything here that stands out or captures your Floyd \| attention. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "look in window"
Floyd \| There is at least one window in the front of every house you can see, Floyd \| sometimes two. You can see some curtains in some, while other are bare. Floyd \| But they are all closed. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move north and northeast. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "ne"
Floyd \| You trot northeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| Made from oak and painted a dark brown colour, the mill is more of a Floyd \| functional building than providing any visual appeal. A narrow stream Floyd \| flows in from the west via a series of small cascades, passes through Floyd \| the mill, then continues its flow eastwards. The mill has a single Floyd \| point of entry, a small wooden door, which is currently closed. A Floyd \| wheelbarrow is sitting to one side of the door. Floyd \| To the east, following the stream, you can see an open area of Floyd \| farmland, while to the south you can see the village square. To the Floyd \| southwest, up a short incline, is the village inn, but to the west the Floyd \| hill becomes unclimbable. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| It is a small, wooden door with no distinguishing features to note, Floyd \| except that it is closed. The mill door is closed. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x wheelbarrow"
Floyd \| It is fairly crude in construction, made completely of wood, even the Floyd \| wheel. The two handles for pushing the barrow are well worn, and the Floyd \| wheel has a number of cracks and divots. At the moment, the wheelbarrow Floyd \| is sitting just to the side of the door into the mill. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Fields Floyd \| The northeastern side of the valley stretches out here and accommodates Floyd \| fields undoubtedly used by the people of Tallum to provide for Floyd \| themselves. Given the proximity of winter, there is nothing in the Floyd \| fields at the moment, just tilled earth awaiting the rejuvenation of Floyd \| spring. A narrow stream, which flows in from the west, marks the Floyd \| boundary, skirting around the fields and disappearing somewhere beyond. Floyd \| To the south you can see a barn and silo, a tall building which Floyd \| looks like a mill lies to the west, while the village square lies to Floyd \| the southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Fields \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The door to the barn, which is painted a Floyd \| dull red colour, is currently shut. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x barn"
Floyd \| Please be more clear, what do you want to examine? The barn or the Floyd \| burnt barn? Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x barn"
Floyd \| Please be more clear, what do you want to examine? The barn or the Floyd \| burnt barn? Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "barn"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x burnt barn"
Floyd \| There is little left of the burnt barn. Half of one wall is still Floyd \| erect, along with a couple of the corner posts. The interior is a mess Floyd \| of ash and mud. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You push against the barn doors with your paws, but you can't get them Floyd \| to move. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x silo"
Floyd \| The silo is of a round, flattish construction, with a single access Floyd \| port embedded in the roof near the peak. It is quite large and made Floyd \| from stone. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x ground"
Floyd \| The ground here is mostly just packed earth, harder where traffic has Floyd \| been. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig"
Floyd \| The ground is certainly soft enough to allow you to dig, but you're not Floyd \| sure what could be gained by digging random holes. You decide to think Floyd \| about this further before expending unnecessary energy. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "wall"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig under door"
Floyd \| The ground beneath the barn door is soft, and soon your paws are Floyd \| sending clods of earth flying behind you. In no time there is a Floyd \| serviceable tunnel under the barn door that is large enough to allow Floyd \| you through. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Ah, neat"
		genericgeekgirl says (to Zach), "There is no verb in that sentence."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You crawl through the tunnel under the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the barn Floyd \| A stack of hay bales dominates the interior of the barn, sitting just Floyd \| to the left of the main door, towering above you and occupying a large Floyd \| proportion of the barn's available floor space. The upper reaches of Floyd \| the barn are dim, but light through the window over the door gives Floyd \| adequate light to the lower areas. The main door out of the barn is Floyd \| currently closed, although a tunnel has been dug beneath it which looks Floyd \| large enough to provide an exit. Floyd \| Towards the rear of the barn is a loft, a platform that provides an Floyd \| additional level of storage, which comes about halfway towards the Floyd \| front of the barn. At one end of the loft you spy a moveable ladder, Floyd \| which would provide access to the loft if it weren't in a stored Floyd \| position, tied up with a rope that looks to be out of reach. Floyd \| Floyd \| Leaning up against the rear wall is a pick. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the barn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf19"		Zach says, "Ah, that action that you, genericgeekgirl, accomplished in the game was neat."
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Haha. I meant "wall.""
		Zach says, "Heehee"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x pick"
Floyd \| [x mattock] Floyd \| The pick has a long wooden shaft, and the head is a curved piece of Floyd \| iron fashioned into points. You notice that it appears to have been Floyd \| well maintained. The points have all been sharpened recently. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take pick"
Floyd \| [take mattock] Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x rope"
Floyd \| The rope is designed to raise or lower the ladder which provides access Floyd \| to the loft. At the moment the rope is tied up, holding the ladder in Floyd \| place and out of reach. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x ladder"
Floyd \| It is a simple wooden step-ladder that is the only means of access to Floyd \| the loft. At the moment it is tied up with a rope, and is unusable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the barn Floyd \| A stack of hay bales dominates the interior of the barn, sitting just Floyd \| to the left of the main door, towering above you and occupying a large Floyd \| proportion of the barn's available floor space. The upper reaches of Floyd \| the barn are dim, but light through the window over the door gives Floyd \| adequate light to the lower areas. The main door out of the barn is Floyd \| currently closed, although a tunnel has been dug beneath it which looks Floyd \| large enough to provide an exit. Floyd \| Towards the rear of the barn is a loft, a platform that provides an Floyd \| additional level of storage, which comes about halfway towards the Floyd \| front of the barn. At one end of the loft you spy a moveable ladder, Floyd \| which would provide access to the loft if it weren't in a stored Floyd \| position, tied up with a rope that looks to be out of reach. Floyd \| Floyd \| Leaning up against the rear wall is a pick. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x hay"
Floyd \| The hale bales are stacked in the corner of the barn, to the left of Floyd \| the door, and fill up almost a third of the floor space of the barn. Floyd \| They are stacked about four bales high and three deep. The bales making Floyd \| up the nearest corner of the entire stack seem to be sagging outwards Floyd \| somewhat, which looks to be because of a poorly bound bale at the Floyd \| bottom of the stack. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push bale"
Floyd \| You consider trying to push the poorly bound hay bale, but you can't Floyd \| imagine there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "chew bale"
Floyd \| [bite bale] Floyd \| You attack the disintegrating hay bale with vigour, ripping hay out Floyd \| with your teeth and digging into it with your paws. You notice the Floyd \| sagging in the upper bales increasing, and just as they fall you jump Floyd \| out of the way to avoid being crushed. Two bales from near the top Floyd \| bounce across the floor, one coming to rest near the rear of the barn, Floyd \| while the other slams into the opposite wall and dislodges one of the Floyd \| planks that form part of its construction. The plank falls into the Floyd \| barn, and weak daylight filters through the opening. A third bale also Floyd \| falls, but it rolls to a stop not far from the stack. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Yay!"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x plank"
Floyd \| The plank of wood is about six feet in length, and about six inches Floyd \| across. It appears to have been part of the wall of the barn. The plank Floyd \| is currently lying on the floor beside the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "stand on bale"
Floyd \| You think about it, but there doesn't appear to be any reason to stand Floyd \| on that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "climb bale"
Floyd \| In your current state, climbing that would be impossible. You could Floyd \| really only climb on something lower or more easily scaled. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push bale"
Floyd \| Please be more clear, what do you want to push? The poorly bound hay Floyd \| bale or the scattered hay bales? Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "move plank"
Floyd \| You could probably drag the plank with your teeth, but you should Floyd \| indicate to which location you want to drag it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push scattered"
Floyd \| You consider trying to push the scattered hay bales, but you can't Floyd \| imagine there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Hmm, I'm thinking we could prop the plank at an angle against the wall."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x rope"
Floyd \| The rope is designed to raise or lower the ladder which provides access Floyd \| to the loft. At the moment the rope is tied up, holding the ladder in Floyd \| place and out of reach. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Ah"
		Zach says, "And stand on that. But I don't know how to phrase that."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pull rope"
Floyd \| The hay bale that landed nearby provides you will the additional height Floyd \| you need to allow you to jump up and grab the rope with your teeth. You Floyd \| hold on grimly as the weight of your body pulls the rope free and with Floyd \| a sudden bang the ladder drop down into place. You let go of the rope Floyd \| and land on the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "That works too."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "up"
Floyd \| You clamber awkwardly up the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Loft Floyd \| The wide, wooden floor of the loft surrounds you, covered in dust and Floyd \| wheat husks. Right in the centre of the floor is an open trapdoor, the Floyd \| door hanging down well out of reach, but there is little else to see Floyd \| here. A ladder leading down, located at the far end of the platform, is Floyd \| the only avenue for movement. You can see quite clearly into the barn Floyd \| area below, noting the barn door and the window above it, and the stack Floyd \| of hay bales beside the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lying on its side nearby is an empty barrel. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Loft \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Why do I feel there's a teeter-totter puzzle coming up?"
mwmiller arrives, ready to play with the toys.		genericgeekgirl says, "Hehe"
		Zach says, "I hope we get to be the one flying through the air."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf20"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x barrel"
Floyd \| The three foot high barrel is unremarkable in its emptiness, if Floyd \| somewhat aged and worn. There is a residual smell of wine, but very Floyd \| faint. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "enter barrel"
Floyd \| You have a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be any way to enter Floyd \| that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push barrel"
Floyd \| You give the barrel a firm push with your paws and it trundles towards Floyd \| the trap door before falling through it. You hear the barrel strike the Floyd \| hay bale and then continue rolling across the floor of the barn. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Loft Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x trapdoor"
Floyd \| [x trapdoor] Floyd \| The trap door is open, hanging down out of reach, and is quite large, a Floyd \| good four feet square. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| Please be more clear, what do you want to examine? The trapdoor or the Floyd \| barn door? Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x trapdoor"
Floyd \| [x trapdoor] Floyd \| The trap door is open, hanging down out of reach, and is quite large, a Floyd \| good four feet square. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x window"
Floyd \| There is a single window situated in the wall above the door. It looks Floyd \| to be around three feet square, and has a simple vertical and Floyd \| horizontal brace inside it. From your position in the loft there is Floyd \| little else to note about it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x barn door"
Floyd \| The main door to the barn, which is currently closed, is big enough to Floyd \| allow carts and horses easy access. It looks quite solid. Underneath Floyd \| the door a hole has been dug, which looks large enough to allow entry Floyd \| to the barn. The barn door is closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Maybe we can launch the pick at someone's chest."
Zach says (to Floyd), "x hole"
Floyd \| The trap door is open, hanging down out of reach, and is quite large, a Floyd \| good four feet square. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "look through hole"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x opening"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "d"
Floyd \| You clamber awkwardly down the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the barn Floyd \| A stack of hay bales dominates the interior of the barn, sitting just Floyd \| to the left of the main door, towering above you and occupying a large Floyd \| proportion of the barn's available floor space, although a couple of Floyd \| bales appear to have fallen from the main stack and are now scattered Floyd \| around the dirt floor of the barn. The upper reaches of the barn are Floyd \| dim, but light through the window over the door gives adequate light to Floyd \| the lower areas. The main door out of the barn is currently closed, Floyd \| although a tunnel has been dug beneath it which looks large enough to Floyd \| provide an exit. Floyd \| Towards the rear of the barn is a loft, a platform that provides an Floyd \| additional level of storage, which comes about halfway towards the Floyd \| front of the barn. At one end of the loft you spy a moveable ladder Floyd \| which provides access to the loft. The bottom of the ladder now rests Floyd \| on the ground, with the rope that previously secured it hanging down Floyd \| beside the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| Leaning up against the rear wall is a pick. A wooden plank is lying Floyd \| on the floor near the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the barn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push plank to hay"
Floyd \| You consider trying to push the plank, but you can't imagine there Floyd \| being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pull plank to hay"
Floyd \| Using your teeth, you drag the plank by one end and position it on the Floyd \| hay bale at the rear of the barn so that one end is on the floor and Floyd \| the other is balanced on the bale, pointing towards the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pull pick to hay"
Floyd \| [pull mattock to hay] Floyd \| You consider it, but that doesn't appear to be somewhere you could drag Floyd \| the pick to. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pull pick to plank"
Floyd \| [pull mattock to plank] Floyd \| Grabbing the end of the pick with your teeth, you drag it to where the Floyd \| plank is currently sitting, balanced on the hay bale. You position the Floyd \| pick on the lower end of the plank, ready to be launched. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by one. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Put the pick on the plank?"
		Zach asks, "Maybe that's what we have to drop the barrel on?"
		DavidW asks, "so... where are we firing the pick?"
		genericgeekgirl sits back and cackles.
		genericgeekgirl says, "Is there someway to get the guards in here? Like how opening the gate has them come running to that room."
		Zach says, "Wherever we want! haha!"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf21"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Wanna test :D"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "up"
Floyd \| You clamber awkwardly up the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Loft Floyd \| The wide, wooden floor of the loft surrounds you, covered in dust and Floyd \| wheat husks. Right in the centre of the floor is an open trapdoor, the Floyd \| door hanging down well out of reach, but there is little else to see Floyd \| here. A ladder leading down, located at the far end of the platform, is Floyd \| the only avenue for movement. You can see quite clearly into the barn Floyd \| area below, noting the barn door and the window above it, and the stack Floyd \| of hay bales beside the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lying on its side nearby is an empty barrel. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Loft \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push barrel"
Floyd \| You want to initiate the plan, but none of the guards have taken the Floyd \| bait. When the guards know you're in here and come looking for you, Floyd \| then the trap can be sprung. You fidget impatiently while you wait. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh fine."
		genericgeekgirl says, "So.. bait."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "moo"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "meow"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dance"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach asks, "Wait, what did the guards ever do to us? Is this just evil foxiness?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "They keep killing us and forcing us to restore!"
		DavidW says, "The guards killed us in an alternate future in the past."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cause distraction"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "That's good enough for me"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach asks, "Release the pigs?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "mark territory"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Eeewww"
		genericgeekgirl asks, "We might need that for another trap. And do we have enough time to get here?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "down"
Floyd \| You clamber awkwardly down the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the barn Floyd \| A stack of hay bales dominates the interior of the barn, sitting just Floyd \| to the left of the main door, towering above you and occupying a large Floyd \| proportion of the barn's available floor space, although a couple of Floyd \| bales appear to have fallen from the main stack and are now scattered Floyd \| around the dirt floor of the barn. The upper reaches of the barn are Floyd \| dim, but light through the window over the door gives adequate light to Floyd \| the lower areas. The main door out of the barn is currently closed, Floyd \| although a tunnel has been dug beneath it which looks large enough to Floyd \| provide an exit. Floyd \| Towards the rear of the barn is a loft, a platform that provides an Floyd \| additional level of storage, which comes about halfway towards the Floyd \| front of the barn. At one end of the loft you spy a moveable ladder Floyd \| which provides access to the loft. The bottom of the ladder now rests Floyd \| on the ground, with the rope that previously secured it hanging down Floyd \| beside the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| A wooden plank has been positioned on the hay bale underneath the Floyd \| loft, and a pick has been placed on one end of it. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the barn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You crawl through the tunnel under the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The door to the barn, which is painted a Floyd \| dull red colour, is currently shut. A hole has been dug in the ground Floyd \| underneath the door to the undamaged barn, which looks large enough to Floyd \| allow entry to the barn. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "We do have time"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Hm. Maybe, then."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "g"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "se"
Floyd \| You trot southeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| Animal stalls Floyd \| Three large animal stalls have been constructed here, each one Floyd \| separated from the next by a small wooden wall. Each stall has an Floyd \| enclosed area at the rear for the comfort of any animals during harsh Floyd \| weather. The first of the three stalls is a pig pen, which contains Floyd \| about half a dozen animals who are actively moving around in search of Floyd \| food. A gate keeps the pigs contained in the pen. The other stalls are Floyd \| currently vacant and appear to have been so for some time. Floyd \| Looking to the north you can see a large barn and silo, while the Floyd \| village square lies to the northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| A tangled mess of shredded rope lies on the ground near the gate. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Animal stalls \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf22"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open gate"
Floyd \| You place both paws on the top of the gate and give it a push. It Floyd \| swings open easily and then bangs into the wall, startling both Floyd \| yourself and the pigs within. Floyd \| There is a moment of sudden quietness. The pigs are all looking at Floyd \| you standing in the open gate, and you wonder for a moment what might Floyd \| be going on in their minds. Then the stillness is broken as the pigs, Floyd \| almost as one, stampede towards the gate, squealing in delight. You Floyd \| barely have time to jump out of the way, before the pigs rush past you Floyd \| and vanish to the northwest. Floyd \| The sight of the pigs running away was almost comical, but then you Floyd \| hear a sinister cry coming from the other side of town that drains any Floyd \| vestige of joy from your heart. Floyd \| "Arrrgh! There is someone here! Find them!" Floyd \| That could only be the Ralyon guards. And they now know you're here. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The door to the barn, which is painted a Floyd \| dull red colour, is currently shut. A hole has been dug in the ground Floyd \| underneath the door to the undamaged barn, which looks large enough to Floyd \| allow entry to the barn. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Fields Floyd \| The northeastern side of the valley stretches out here and accommodates Floyd \| fields undoubtedly used by the people of Tallum to provide for Floyd \| themselves. Given the proximity of winter, there is nothing in the Floyd \| fields at the moment, just tilled earth awaiting the rejuvenation of Floyd \| spring. A narrow stream, which flows in from the west, marks the Floyd \| boundary, skirting around the fields and disappearing somewhere beyond. Floyd \| To the south you can see a barn and silo, a tall building which Floyd \| looks like a mill lies to the west, while the village square lies to Floyd \| the southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Fields \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You crawl through the tunnel under the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the barn Floyd \| A stack of hay bales dominates the interior of the barn, sitting just Floyd \| to the left of the main door, towering above you and occupying a large Floyd \| proportion of the barn's available floor space, although a couple of Floyd \| bales appear to have fallen from the main stack and are now scattered Floyd \| around the dirt floor of the barn. The upper reaches of the barn are Floyd \| dim, but light through the window over the door gives adequate light to Floyd \| the lower areas. The main door out of the barn is currently closed, Floyd \| although a tunnel has been dug beneath it which looks large enough to Floyd \| provide an exit. Floyd \| Towards the rear of the barn is a loft, a platform that provides an Floyd \| additional level of storage, which comes about halfway towards the Floyd \| front of the barn. At one end of the loft you spy a moveable ladder Floyd \| which provides access to the loft. The bottom of the ladder now rests Floyd \| on the ground, with the rope that previously secured it hanging down Floyd \| beside the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| A wooden plank has been positioned on the hay bale underneath the Floyd \| loft, and a pick has been placed on one end of it. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the barn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "up"
Floyd \| You clamber awkwardly up the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Loft Floyd \| The wide, wooden floor of the loft surrounds you, covered in dust and Floyd \| wheat husks. Right in the centre of the floor is an open trapdoor, the Floyd \| door hanging down well out of reach, but there is little else to see Floyd \| here. A ladder leading down, located at the far end of the platform, is Floyd \| the only avenue for movement. You can see quite clearly into the barn Floyd \| area below, noting the barn door and the window above it, and the stack Floyd \| of hay bales beside the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lying on its side nearby is an empty barrel. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Loft \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| From outside the barn you hear a cry, a guttural bellow that sounds Floyd \| like the precursor to an attack. A second later the door to the barn Floyd \| bursts open and the hulking form of a Ralyon warrior rushes in. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "A ha."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push barrel"
Floyd \| You give the barrel a firm push with your paws and it trundles towards Floyd \| the trapdoor before falling through it. You hear it strike the plank, Floyd \| and fire the pick through the air towards the door. Floyd \| From your position in the loft you see the warrior give a started Floyd \| look before the end of the pick pierces his eye. The force of the Floyd \| weapon throws him onto his back, just inside the door, where he Floyd \| twitches for a few moments and then falls still. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by five. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl :D
		Zach says, "Take that! We free pigs as we please."
		mwmiller says, "Injury to the eye motif. D:"
		DavidW asks, "well, that's one guard down, but how does that help us in the long run?"
		genericgeekgirl \| [LINK]
		DavidW says, "I don't suppose his uniform fits us."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Hee"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "down"
Floyd \| You clamber awkwardly down the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the barn Floyd \| A stack of hay bales dominates the interior of the barn, sitting just Floyd \| to the left of the main door, towering above you and occupying a large Floyd \| proportion of the barn's available floor space, although a couple of Floyd \| bales appear to have fallen from the main stack and are now scattered Floyd \| around the dirt floor of the barn. The upper reaches of the barn are Floyd \| dim, but light through the window over the door and through the open Floyd \| door itself give adequate light to the lower areas. The main door out Floyd \| of the barn is standing open, and a hole has been dug in the ground Floyd \| where the door would be if it were closed. Floyd \| Towards the rear of the barn is a loft, a platform that provides an Floyd \| additional level of storage, which comes about halfway towards the Floyd \| front of the barn. At one end of the loft you spy a moveable ladder Floyd \| which provides access to the loft. The bottom of the ladder now rests Floyd \| on the ground, with the rope that previously secured it hanging down Floyd \| beside the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lying on its side nearby is an empty barrel. Floyd \| A wooden plank is lying on the ground here. Floyd \| The body of one of the Ralyon warriors lies on the floor just inside Floyd \| the barn door, a pick protruding from his head. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement outside the Floyd \| barn. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the barn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x guard"
Floyd \| Ralyon warriors are known for their fearsome strength and endurance, Floyd \| and as you look at the dead body before you, you understand why. The Floyd \| muscles in the man's arms and legs are overdeveloped, bulging beneath Floyd \| his plain tunic and trousers. Even in death they look powerful. The Floyd \| warrior is lying on his back, just inside the door of the barn. A pick Floyd \| has pierced his eye and is still embedded in his skull. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement outside the Floyd \| barn. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "eat guard"
Floyd \| You look at it, but decide in the end that it's not really edible. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "search guard"
Floyd \| [examine guard] Floyd \| Ralyon warriors are known for their fearsome strength and endurance, Floyd \| and as you look at the dead body before you, you understand why. The Floyd \| muscles in the man's arms and legs are overdeveloped, bulging beneath Floyd \| his plain tunic and trousers. Even in death they look powerful. The Floyd \| warrior is lying on his back, just inside the door of the barn. A pick Floyd \| has pierced his eye and is still embedded in his skull. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bite guard"
Floyd \| Biting that seems such a random, pointless thing to do, and you dismiss Floyd \| the thought quickly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Lies."
mwmiller says (to Floyd), "pee on guard"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the dead Ralyon warrior. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf23"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "I suppose we can't reset the trap and roll down another barrel."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take pick"
Floyd \| [take mattock] Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take mattock"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take eye"
Floyd \| You look at yourself briefly and wish things were different, but you Floyd \| simply cannot carry anything in your current condition. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "push pick"
Floyd \| [push mattock] Floyd \| You consider trying to push the pick, but you can't imagine there being Floyd \| anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "pull pick to plank"
Floyd \| [pull mattock to plank] Floyd \| The pick is embedded quite firmly in the guard and can't seem to be Floyd \| moved. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Maybe we can dig our way into the mill, too. Or are we a one-digging-trick ponyfox?"
		Zach says, "We have duggen before"
		DavidW asks, "Thinking of rolling the guard in flower and scaring the other guards with his 'ghost'?"
		DavidW says, "er flour."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pull guard"
Floyd \| You consider trying to pull the dead Ralyon warrior, but you can't Floyd \| imagine there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push guard"
Floyd \| You consider trying to push the dead Ralyon warrior, but you can't Floyd \| imagine there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take guard"
Floyd \| You can't carry anything in your current condition. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot out. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The barn door is currently open, but little Floyd \| of the interior can be seen from here. A hole has been dug in the Floyd \| ground underneath where the barn door would be if it were closed. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| A hulking Ralyon warrior stalks in from the south. Floyd \| It takes barely a second for the warrior to notice your presence, Floyd \| and even less time to whip out his sword and impale you on it, before Floyd \| tossing your lifeless body onto the ground and crushing your head under Floyd \| his boot. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 33 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Inside the barn Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the barn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x hole"
Floyd \| Please be more clear, what do you want to examine? The trapdoor, the Floyd \| opening or the hole? Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x opening"
Floyd \| The opening in the wall is about six inches wide and about six feet Floyd \| tall. It looks like one of the planks that make up the wall has been Floyd \| knocked out. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement outside the Floyd \| barn. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "enter opening"
Floyd \| You have a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be any way to enter Floyd \| that. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement outside the Floyd \| barn. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "squeeze through opening"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the opening. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "go through opening"
Floyd \| You need only choose a direction to travel in. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move up and out. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "And searching the guard didn't turn up anything? No secret super strength serum or anything?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Nope"
Zach says (to Floyd), "pull guard"
Floyd \| You consider trying to pull the dead Ralyon warrior, but you can't Floyd \| imagine there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "listen"
Floyd \| You don't hear anything out of the ordinary. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the barn Floyd \| A stack of hay bales dominates the interior of the barn, sitting just Floyd \| to the left of the main door, towering above you and occupying a large Floyd \| proportion of the barn's available floor space, although a couple of Floyd \| bales appear to have fallen from the main stack and are now scattered Floyd \| around the dirt floor of the barn. The upper reaches of the barn are Floyd \| dim, but light through the window over the door and through the open Floyd \| door itself give adequate light to the lower areas. The main door out Floyd \| of the barn is standing open, and a hole has been dug in the ground Floyd \| where the door would be if it were closed. Floyd \| Towards the rear of the barn is a loft, a platform that provides an Floyd \| additional level of storage, which comes about halfway towards the Floyd \| front of the barn. At one end of the loft you spy a moveable ladder Floyd \| which provides access to the loft. The bottom of the ladder now rests Floyd \| on the ground, with the rope that previously secured it hanging down Floyd \| beside the ladder. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lying on its side nearby is an empty barrel. Floyd \| A wooden plank is lying on the ground here. Floyd \| The body of one of the Ralyon warriors lies on the floor just inside Floyd \| the barn door, a pick protruding from his head. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot out. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The barn door is currently open, but little Floyd \| of the interior can be seen from here. A hole has been dug in the Floyd \| ground underneath where the barn door would be if it were closed. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "I guess he comes and goes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Fields Floyd \| The northeastern side of the valley stretches out here and accommodates Floyd \| fields undoubtedly used by the people of Tallum to provide for Floyd \| themselves. Given the proximity of winter, there is nothing in the Floyd \| fields at the moment, just tilled earth awaiting the rejuvenation of Floyd \| spring. A narrow stream, which flows in from the west, marks the Floyd \| boundary, skirting around the fields and disappearing somewhere beyond. Floyd \| To the south you can see a barn and silo, a tall building which Floyd \| looks like a mill lies to the west, while the village square lies to Floyd \| the southwest. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Fields \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| Made from oak and painted a dark brown colour, the mill is more of a Floyd \| functional building than providing any visual appeal. A narrow stream Floyd \| flows in from the west via a series of small cascades, passes through Floyd \| the mill, then continues its flow eastwards. The mill has a single Floyd \| point of entry, a small wooden door, which is currently closed. A Floyd \| wheelbarrow is sitting to one side of the door. Floyd \| To the east, following the stream, you can see an open area of Floyd \| farmland, while to the south you can see the village square. To the Floyd \| southwest, up a short incline, is the village inn, but to the west the Floyd \| hill becomes unclimbable. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig"
Floyd \| The ground is certainly soft enough to allow you to dig, but you're not Floyd \| sure what could be gained by digging random holes. You decide to think Floyd \| about this further before expending unnecessary energy. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "dig under door"
Floyd \| The ground is certainly soft enough to allow you to dig, but you're not Floyd \| sure what could be gained by digging random holes. You decide to think Floyd \| about this further before expending unnecessary energy. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x stream"
Floyd \| The stream is not particularly wide, but it is quite deep and moving Floyd \| quickly. On first glance the stream appears to flow in from the west, Floyd \| through the mill, and head east towards the fields. But on closer Floyd \| inspection, however, you see that the stream actually flows around the Floyd \| rear of the mill, and a man-made culvert has been dug which leads into Floyd \| the mill. Water flows into this channel by means of a small gate. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Can you swim in?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Earlier it wouldn't let us get back into water."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "swim"
Floyd \| After your previous drenching, you don't feel like repeating the Floyd \| experience. The water in the mountains is too cold. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Maybe we can go in the inn ow"
		Zach says, "*now"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "sw"
Floyd \| You trot southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village Inn Floyd \| Before you stands the inn of the village Tallum, a large structure with Floyd \| whitewashed walls and thatched roof and a sign hanging over the door Floyd \| which reads, "The Ploughman's Repast". There is no smoke coming from Floyd \| the chimney but faint sounds can be heard coming from within. To the Floyd \| right of the inn is a pyramid of stacked beer barrels, while on the Floyd \| southern side there is a small stable before which a rather ungroomed Floyd \| pack-horse is tethered. Floyd \| This part of the village appears to be on a natural hillock, and so Floyd \| for directions other than north there is a slight descent involved. To Floyd \| the south past the stable is a cluster of houses that must make up the Floyd \| residential part of the town, while a mill can also be seen to the Floyd \| northeast. A well-worn path leads east to the village square, but a Floyd \| less travelled path heads north up a sharp incline. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village Inn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x barrels"
Floyd \| The pyramid of beer barrels is tall, made up of four rows of barrels Floyd \| all lying on their side. Given the barrels are still standing outside, Floyd \| and haven't been moved inside the inn itself, you surmise that they Floyd \| have only been recently delivered. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| northeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push barrels"
Floyd \| You consider trying to push the pyramid of barrels, but you can't Floyd \| imagine there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| northeast. Floyd \| A hulking Ralyon warrior stalks in from the northeast. Floyd \| It takes barely a second for the warrior to notice your presence, Floyd \| and even less time to whip out his sword and impale you on it, before Floyd \| tossing your lifeless body onto the ground and crushing your head under Floyd \| his boot. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 33 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Village Inn Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village Inn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Cluster of houses Floyd \| There are around a dozen houses nestled in this southwestern corner of Floyd \| the village, but you can see little to distinguish them. They all have Floyd \| the same construction, with thatched roofs, low doors, and few windows. Floyd \| Most are daubed with mud or grime. What is more surprising is the Floyd \| complete lack of activity here; no chimneys smoking, no open doors or Floyd \| windows, no sounds coming from within, just an eerie silence. Floyd \| To the northeast you can see the village square, while a Floyd \| well-trodden path leads north up a brief incline to the inn. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Cluster of houses \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Village Inn Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village Inn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x horse"
Floyd \| The horse is a uniform brown colour, although dirt and grim cover his Floyd \| lower legs and the underside of his body, but this seems to match his Floyd \| matted mane and tail. His eyes, though, are wild and his nostrils are Floyd \| flaring; you suspect the presence of the Ralyon guards has instilled in Floyd \| this beast a feeling of panic. It probably wouldn't take much to put Floyd \| the horse over the edge. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| northeast. Floyd \| A hulking Ralyon warrior stalks in from the northeast. Floyd \| It takes barely a second for the warrior to notice your presence, Floyd \| and even less time to whip out his sword and impale you on it, before Floyd \| tossing your lifeless body onto the ground and crushing your head under Floyd \| his boot. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 33 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Village Inn Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village Inn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Ok, he does come in. We just didn't get the "in the north" response I expected."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Cluster of houses Floyd \| There are around a dozen houses nestled in this southwestern corner of Floyd \| the village, but you can see little to distinguish them. They all have Floyd \| the same construction, with thatched roofs, low doors, and few windows. Floyd \| Most are daubed with mud or grime. What is more surprising is the Floyd \| complete lack of activity here; no chimneys smoking, no open doors or Floyd \| windows, no sounds coming from within, just an eerie silence. Floyd \| To the northeast you can see the village square, while a Floyd \| well-trodden path leads north up a brief incline to the inn. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Cluster of houses \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Cluster of houses Floyd \| There are around a dozen houses nestled in this southwestern corner of Floyd \| the village, but you can see little to distinguish them. They all have Floyd \| the same construction, with thatched roofs, low doors, and few windows. Floyd \| Most are daubed with mud or grime. What is more surprising is the Floyd \| complete lack of activity here; no chimneys smoking, no open doors or Floyd \| windows, no sounds coming from within, just an eerie silence. Floyd \| To the northeast you can see the village square, while a Floyd \| well-trodden path leads north up a brief incline to the inn. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Go away, Mister Warrior."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Cluster of houses Floyd \| There are around a dozen houses nestled in this southwestern corner of Floyd \| the village, but you can see little to distinguish them. They all have Floyd \| the same construction, with thatched roofs, low doors, and few windows. Floyd \| Most are daubed with mud or grime. What is more surprising is the Floyd \| complete lack of activity here; no chimneys smoking, no open doors or Floyd \| windows, no sounds coming from within, just an eerie silence. Floyd \| To the northeast you can see the village square, while a Floyd \| well-trodden path leads north up a brief incline to the inn. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| A hulking Ralyon warrior stalks in from the north. Floyd \| It takes barely a second for the warrior to notice your presence, Floyd \| and even less time to whip out his sword and impale you on it, before Floyd \| tossing your lifeless body onto the ground and crushing your head under Floyd \| his boot. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 33 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Cluster of houses Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Cluster of houses \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "ne"
Floyd \| You trot northeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| Made from oak and painted a dark brown colour, the mill is more of a Floyd \| functional building than providing any visual appeal. A narrow stream Floyd \| flows in from the west via a series of small cascades, passes behind Floyd \| the mill, then continues its flow eastwards. A narrow channel allows Floyd \| water to flow into the mill itself. The mill has a single point of Floyd \| entry, a small wooden door, which is currently closed. A wheelbarrow is Floyd \| sitting to one side of the door. Floyd \| To the east, following the stream, you can see an open area of Floyd \| farmland, while to the south you can see the village square. To the Floyd \| southwest, up a short incline, is the village inn, but to the west the Floyd \| hill becomes unclimbable. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| A hulking Ralyon warrior stalks in from the southwest. Floyd \| It takes barely a second for the warrior to notice your presence, Floyd \| and even less time to whip out his sword and impale you on it, before Floyd \| tossing your lifeless body onto the ground and crushing your head under Floyd \| his boot. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 33 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach asks, "Hmm. Is he chasing after or moving randomly?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Fields Floyd \| The northeastern side of the valley stretches out here and accommodates Floyd \| fields undoubtedly used by the people of Tallum to provide for Floyd \| themselves. Given the proximity of winter, there is nothing in the Floyd \| fields at the moment, just tilled earth awaiting the rejuvenation of Floyd \| spring. A narrow stream, which flows in from the west, marks the Floyd \| boundary, skirting around the fields and disappearing somewhere beyond. Floyd \| To the south you can see a barn and silo, a tall building which Floyd \| looks like a mill lies to the west, while the village square lies to Floyd \| the southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Fields \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "sw"
Floyd \| All your senses are telling you it would be dangerous to go there at Floyd \| the moment. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The barn door is currently open, but little Floyd \| of the interior can be seen from here. A hole has been dug in the Floyd \| ground underneath where the barn door would be if it were closed. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Fields Floyd \| The northeastern side of the valley stretches out here and accommodates Floyd \| fields undoubtedly used by the people of Tallum to provide for Floyd \| themselves. Given the proximity of winter, there is nothing in the Floyd \| fields at the moment, just tilled earth awaiting the rejuvenation of Floyd \| spring. A narrow stream, which flows in from the west, marks the Floyd \| boundary, skirting around the fields and disappearing somewhere beyond. Floyd \| To the south you can see a barn and silo, a tall building which Floyd \| looks like a mill lies to the west, while the village square lies to Floyd \| the southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Fields \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "sw"
Floyd \| You trot southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village Inn Floyd \| Before you stands the inn of the village Tallum, a large structure with Floyd \| whitewashed walls and thatched roof and a sign hanging over the door Floyd \| which reads, "The Ploughman's Repast". There is no smoke coming from Floyd \| the chimney but faint sounds can be heard coming from within. To the Floyd \| right of the inn is a pyramid of stacked beer barrels, while on the Floyd \| southern side there is a small stable before which a rather ungroomed Floyd \| pack-horse is tethered. Floyd \| This part of the village appears to be on a natural hillock, and so Floyd \| for directions other than north there is a slight descent involved. To Floyd \| the south past the stable is a cluster of houses that must make up the Floyd \| residential part of the town, while a mill can also be seen to the Floyd \| northeast. A well-worn path leads east to the village square, but a Floyd \| less travelled path heads north up a sharp incline. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village Inn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| The horse reacts instantly to the noise, rearing away and screaming Floyd \| in equine terror. The rope tethering him to the stable breaks and now Floyd \| free, the horse bolts wildly, running in circles for a few moments Floyd \| before heading north and disappearing from view entirely. Floyd \| As they collapse, one on the barrels rolls down the hill to the Floyd \| northeast. And after a moment or two you hear a crashing sound in that Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by one. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Woo"
Zach says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
Zach says (to Floyd), "cf24"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "ne"
Floyd \| You trot northeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| Made from oak and painted a dark brown colour, the mill is more of a Floyd \| functional building than providing any visual appeal. A narrow stream Floyd \| flows in from the west via a series of small cascades, passes behind Floyd \| the mill, then continues its flow eastwards. A narrow channel allows Floyd \| water to flow into the mill itself. The mill has a single point of Floyd \| entry, a small wooden door, which has been smashed to splinters. A Floyd \| wheelbarrow is sitting to one side of the door. Several pieces of a Floyd \| broken barrel lie scattered around the remains of the door. Floyd \| To the east, following the stream, you can see an open area of Floyd \| farmland, while to the south you can see the village square. To the Floyd \| southwest, up a short incline, is the village inn, but to the west the Floyd \| hill becomes unclimbable. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east, south, in and Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| A hulking Ralyon warrior stalks in from the east. Floyd \| It takes barely a second for the warrior to notice your presence, Floyd \| and even less time to whip out his sword and impale you on it, before Floyd \| tossing your lifeless body onto the ground and crushing your head under Floyd \| his boot. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 34 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You trot in. Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the mill Floyd \| The interior of the mill is quite dim, but your vulpine eyesight allows Floyd \| you to see things quite clearly. An enormous, motionless, paddle wheel Floyd \| is directly in front of you, mounted in a narrow channel that bisects Floyd \| the room left to right. A variety of gears connect the paddle wheel to Floyd \| an equally huge mill stone, and a short lever appears to control the Floyd \| machine. Overhead you can see a large, metal tray, suspended from the Floyd \| ceiling by a rope. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Sooo many ropes"
Zach says (to Floyd), "x tray"
Floyd \| The metal tray is probably used to lift up equipment for work on the Floyd \| upper parts of the mill. Its dimensions are not large, about four feet Floyd \| square, but made of thick iron it looks to have considerable weight. Floyd \| The tray is attached by a rope to some indeterminate fixture in the Floyd \| ceiling and sits suspended some twenty feet above the floor. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement outside the Floyd \| mill. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "> chew all the ropes, get knocked in head by metal tray"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x wheel"
Floyd \| Around fifteen feet in diameter, the paddle wheel is made up of wide, Floyd \| flat blades at the end of long poles, radiating out from a centre Floyd \| spindle. The spindle is connected to some gears that turn the huge mill Floyd \| stone. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement outside the Floyd \| mill. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x lever"
Floyd \| The lever appears to control the motion of the paddle wheel. The lever Floyd \| appears to be in an 'off' position. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x rope"
Floyd \| The rope is secured to the metal tray, and disappears upwards to some Floyd \| fixture in the ceiling which you can't see. The rope itself looks a bit Floyd \| worn from long use. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf25"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "chew rope"
Floyd \| [bite rope] Floyd \| You can't reach the rope from your current position. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x stone"
Floyd \| It is an enormous stone, rough around its circular edge. It is Floyd \| connected to the paddle wheel by a series of gears. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "so we're gonna take out another guard with another trap, eh?>"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Maybe!"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push lever"
Floyd \| You grab the lever with your teeth and pull back, but nothing happens. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pull lever"
Floyd \| You grab the lever with your teeth and pull back, but nothing happens. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "turn on lever"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x channel"
Floyd \| The channel is used to contain the flow of water from the stream. Very Floyd \| little water is flowing through the channel at the moment. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drink water"
Floyd \| You lap up a couple of mouthfuls of water from the stream, but it is Floyd \| extremely cold. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "We've already been found guilty for murder. We might as well"
		genericgeekgirl says, "This is, uh, self defense. Or something."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x water"
Floyd \| There is the barest trickle of water flowing through the channel. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "We need more water."
		DavidW says, "I assume there's some gate that needs to be opened."
Zach says (to Floyd), "x channel"
Floyd \| The channel is used to contain the flow of water from the stream. Very Floyd \| little water is flowing through the channel at the moment. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "climb stone"
Floyd \| You give it a brief examination, but quickly reach the conclusion that Floyd \| it isn't climbable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "I wonder if the wheelbarrow comes into play here."
		genericgeekgirl says, "I think we just needed to get it out of the way."
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x gate"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x board"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement outside the Floyd \| mill. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Ah"
		DavidW says, "like, there has to be something blocking the inflow."
		Zach asks, "Have we tried climbing that hill?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| All your senses are telling you it would be dangerous to go there at Floyd \| the moment. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement outside the Floyd \| mill. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "I don't think so."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the mill Floyd \| The interior of the mill is quite dim, but your vulpine eyesight allows Floyd \| you to see things quite clearly. An enormous, motionless, paddle wheel Floyd \| is directly in front of you, mounted in a narrow channel that bisects Floyd \| the room left to right. A variety of gears connect the paddle wheel to Floyd \| an equally huge mill stone, and a short lever appears to control the Floyd \| machine. Overhead you can see a large, metal tray, suspended from the Floyd \| ceiling by a rope. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move out. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot out. Floyd \| Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| Made from oak and painted a dark brown colour, the mill is more of a Floyd \| functional building than providing any visual appeal. A narrow stream Floyd \| flows in from the west via a series of small cascades, passes behind Floyd \| the mill, then continues its flow eastwards. A narrow channel allows Floyd \| water to flow into the mill itself. The mill has a single point of Floyd \| entry, a small wooden door, which has been smashed to splinters. A Floyd \| wheelbarrow is sitting to one side of the door. Several pieces of a Floyd \| broken barrel lie scattered around the remains of the door. Floyd \| To the east, following the stream, you can see an open area of Floyd \| farmland, while to the south you can see the village square. To the Floyd \| southwest, up a short incline, is the village inn, but to the west the Floyd \| hill becomes unclimbable. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You look to find some way up the hill, but it is just too steep. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east, south, in and Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x stream"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x stream"
Floyd \| The stream is not particularly wide, but it is quite deep and moving Floyd \| quickly. On first glance the stream appears to flow in from the west, Floyd \| through the mill, and head east towards the fields. But on closer Floyd \| inspection, however, you see that the stream actually flows around the Floyd \| rear of the mill, and a man-made culvert has been dug which leads into Floyd \| the mill. Water flows into this channel by means of a small gate. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| > Floyd \| The stream is not particularly wide, but it is quite deep and moving Floyd \| quickly. On first glance the stream appears to flow in from the west, Floyd \| through the mill, and head east towards the fields. But on closer Floyd \| inspection, however, you see that the stream actually flows around the Floyd \| rear of the mill, and a man-made culvert has been dug which leads into Floyd \| the mill. Water flows into this channel by means of a small gate. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x channel"
Floyd \| It is a man-made culvert which allows water to be directed into the Floyd \| mill. It is controlled by a small wooden gate. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x gate"
Floyd \| The water gate is situated at the head of a man-made channel that leads Floyd \| into mill. It is made of wood, and swings on a simple hinge. At the Floyd \| moment, the gate is closed and very little water is passing along the Floyd \| channel into the mill. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open gate"
Floyd \| You place your paws on top of the gate and swing it into the open Floyd \| position. Immediately water flows through the channel and into the Floyd \| mill. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You trot in. Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the mill Floyd \| The interior of the mill is quite dim, but your vulpine eyesight allows Floyd \| you to see things quite clearly. An enormous, motionless, paddle wheel Floyd \| is directly in front of you, mounted in a narrow channel that bisects Floyd \| the room left to right and from which the sounds of gurgling water Floyd \| emanate. A variety of gears connect the paddle wheel to an equally huge Floyd \| mill stone, and a short lever appears to control the machine. Overhead Floyd \| you can see a large, metal tray, suspended from the ceiling by a rope. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf26"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Hooray for fox thumbs"
Zach says (to Floyd), "x channel"
Floyd \| The channel is used to contain the flow of water from the stream. A Floyd \| steady flow of water is making its way through the channel Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "pull lever"
Floyd \| You grab the lever with your teeth and pull back. It takes some effort, Floyd \| but you are rewarded to feel it click into position. A moment or two Floyd \| later, the paddle wheel begins to turn slowly as the flowing water Floyd \| pushes it around. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x stone"
Floyd \| It is an enormous stone, rough around its circular edge. It is Floyd \| connected to the paddle wheel by a series of gears. It is turning Floyd \| slowly as the paddle wheel moves around. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement outside the Floyd \| mill. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "get on wheel to get higher?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "climb wheel"
Floyd \| You run forward and jump onto one of the blades as it exits the water, Floyd \| letting your forelegs hang over the edge to keep you in place. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the mill (riding the paddle wheel) Floyd \| You are positioned precariously on one of the blades on the paddle Floyd \| wheel and being lifted up slowly. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement outside the Floyd \| mill. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the mill (riding the paddle wheel) \| Part Two as Torrin, a Floyd \| small re ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "heh heh"
Zach says (to Floyd), "climb on tray"
Floyd \| You give it a brief examination, but quickly reach the conclusion that Floyd \| it isn't climbable. Floyd \| As the paddle wheel turns, you move yourself into a better, more Floyd \| comfortable position. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "chew rope"		DavidW says, "hm. Hope there's a suitable place to jump to up here."
Floyd \| [bite rope] Floyd \| Biting that seems such a random, pointless thing to do, and you dismiss Floyd \| the thought quickly. Floyd \| The paddle wheel turns and takes you higher. It is getting close to Floyd \| the top now. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "climb on tray"
Floyd \| You give it a brief examination, but quickly reach the conclusion that Floyd \| it isn't climbable. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the mill (riding the paddle wheel) Floyd \| [ridingpaddlewheeldescription=0] Floyd \| The paddle wheel is approaching its zenith when you realise you are Floyd \| in danger of falling into the gears. You leap back down onto the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the mill Floyd \| The interior of the mill is quite dim, but your vulpine eyesight allows Floyd \| you to see things quite clearly. An enormous paddle wheel is directly Floyd \| in front you, mounted in a narrow channel that bisects the room left to Floyd \| right. The wheel is turning slowly as water flows through the channel. Floyd \| A variety of gears are grinding away in the effort to turn the massive Floyd \| mill stone that is spinning slowly on its axis. A short lever is Floyd \| connected to the machine and appears to control it. Overhead you can Floyd \| see a large, metal tray, suspended from the ceiling by a rope. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Inside the mill (riding the paddle wheel) Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the mill (riding the paddle wheel) \| Part Two as Torrin, a Floyd \| small re ] Floyd \| >
mwmiller says (to Floyd), "jump on tray"
Floyd \| You move carefully into position, take a deep breath, before launching Floyd \| yourself through the air. There is a moment where you think you might Floyd \| have missed the platform entirely. But you land solidly in the centre, Floyd \| which starts it swinging slightly, but it slowly returns to stillness. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by one. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the mill (on the metal tray) Floyd \| You are standing on the metal tray, suspended by a rope from the roof Floyd \| of the mill. Below you the paddle wheel continues to turn as water Floyd \| flows through the channel. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the mill (on the metal tray) \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Aha"
		Zach says, "Yes, our plan is coming together nicely."
		DavidW says, "movin' on up"
Zach says (to Floyd), "chew rope"
Floyd \| [bite rope] Floyd \| You consider chewing through the rope to drop the metal tray to the Floyd \| floor. But on reflection, you think that there might be a better time Floyd \| to do it. You decide to wait. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement outside the Floyd \| mill. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "bark, silly"
Zach says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| From outside the mill you hear a cry, a guttural bellow that sounds Floyd \| like the precursor to an attack. A second later the hulking form of a Floyd \| Ralyon warrior rushes through the open door and into the mill. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "chew rope"
Floyd \| [bite rope] Floyd \| You bite into the rope, your teeth quickly cutting through the coarse Floyd \| braid. Then the rope snaps and you feel yourself falling as the tray Floyd \| drops away beneath you, a yelp of alarm escaping your throat. There is Floyd \| a sickening crunch as the tray hits the floor, and you bounce off it, Floyd \| rolling into the room. Floyd \| As you regain your feet you see that the tray has landed on the Floyd \| Ralyon warrior, smashing him to the ground and crushing his head. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by five. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "woot. now save"
		mwmiller exclaims, "I'm crushing your head!"
Zach says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
Zach says (to Floyd), "cf27"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "haha"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Hehehe, yay"
		Zach says, "So now the town is ours!"
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move out. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot out. Floyd \| Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| Made from oak and painted a dark brown colour, the mill is more of a Floyd \| functional building than providing any visual appeal. A narrow stream Floyd \| flows in from the west via a series of small cascades, passes behind Floyd \| the mill, then continues its flow eastwards. A narrow channel allows Floyd \| water to flow into the mill itself. The mill has a single point of Floyd \| entry, a small wooden door, which has been smashed to splinters. A Floyd \| wheelbarrow is sitting to one side of the door. Several pieces of a Floyd \| broken barrel lie scattered around the remains of the door. Floyd \| To the east, following the stream, you can see an open area of Floyd \| farmland, while to the south you can see the village square. To the Floyd \| southwest, up a short incline, is the village inn, but to the west the Floyd \| hill becomes unclimbable. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east, south, in and Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You trot in. Floyd \| Floyd \| Inside the mill Floyd \| The interior of the mill is quite dim, but your vulpine eyesight allows Floyd \| you to see things quite clearly. An enormous paddle wheel is directly Floyd \| in front you, mounted in a narrow channel that bisects the room left to Floyd \| right. The wheel is turning slowly as water flows through the channel. Floyd \| A variety of gears are grinding away in the effort to turn the massive Floyd \| mill stone that is spinning slowly on its axis. A short lever is Floyd \| connected to the machine and appears to control it. A large metal tray Floyd \| is lying on the floor here, beside the body of a Ralyon warrior, Floyd \| occupying the spot where the warriors head used to be. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Inside the mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "search guard"
Floyd \| [examine guard] Floyd \| Ralyon warriors are known for their fearsome strength and endurance, Floyd \| and as you look at the dead body before you, you understand why. The Floyd \| muscles in the man's arms and legs are overdeveloped, bulging beneath Floyd \| his plain tunic and trousers. Even in death they look powerful. The Floyd \| warriors head is missing, crushed by the falling tray which now, Floyd \| mercifully, obscures the wound. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot out. Floyd \| Floyd \| Mill Floyd \| Made from oak and painted a dark brown colour, the mill is more of a Floyd \| functional building than providing any visual appeal. A narrow stream Floyd \| flows in from the west via a series of small cascades, passes behind Floyd \| the mill, then continues its flow eastwards. A narrow channel allows Floyd \| water to flow into the mill itself. The mill has a single point of Floyd \| entry, a small wooden door, which has been smashed to splinters. A Floyd \| wheelbarrow is sitting to one side of the door. Several pieces of a Floyd \| broken barrel lie scattered around the remains of the door. Floyd \| To the east, following the stream, you can see an open area of Floyd \| farmland, while to the south you can see the village square. To the Floyd \| southwest, up a short incline, is the village inn, but to the west the Floyd \| hill becomes unclimbable. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mill \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "sw"
Floyd \| You trot southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village Inn Floyd \| Before you stands the inn of the village Tallum, a large structure with Floyd \| whitewashed walls and thatched roof and a sign hanging over the door Floyd \| which reads, "The Ploughman's Repast". There is no smoke coming from Floyd \| the chimney but faint sounds can be heard coming from within. To the Floyd \| right of the inn is a disorganised pile of beer barrels, while on the Floyd \| southern side there is a small stable. Floyd \| This part of the village appears to be on a natural hillock, and so Floyd \| for directions other than north there is a slight descent involved. To Floyd \| the south past the stable is a cluster of houses that must make up the Floyd \| residential part of the town, while a mill can also be seen to the Floyd \| northeast. A well-worn path leads east to the village square, but a Floyd \| less travelled path heads north up a sharp incline. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village Inn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "I guess the inn is the next puzzle, involving the horse."
		Zach says, "We scared away the horse."
		DavidW asks, "oh?"
		Zach says, "That's how we got in the mill."
		DavidW says, "oh"
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Cluster of houses Floyd \| There are around a dozen houses nestled in this southwestern corner of Floyd \| the village, but you can see little to distinguish them. They all have Floyd \| the same construction, with thatched roofs, low doors, and few windows. Floyd \| Most are daubed with mud or grime. What is more surprising is the Floyd \| complete lack of activity here; no chimneys smoking, no open doors or Floyd \| windows, no sounds coming from within, just an eerie silence. Floyd \| To the northeast you can see the village square, while a Floyd \| well-trodden path leads north up a brief incline to the inn. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Cluster of houses \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "I'm not sure what comes next."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village Inn Floyd \| Before you stands the inn of the village Tallum, a large structure with Floyd \| whitewashed walls and thatched roof and a sign hanging over the door Floyd \| which reads, "The Ploughman's Repast". There is no smoke coming from Floyd \| the chimney but faint sounds can be heard coming from within. To the Floyd \| right of the inn is a disorganised pile of beer barrels, while on the Floyd \| southern side there is a small stable. Floyd \| This part of the village appears to be on a natural hillock, and so Floyd \| for directions other than north there is a slight descent involved. To Floyd \| the south past the stable is a cluster of houses that must make up the Floyd \| residential part of the town, while a mill can also be seen to the Floyd \| northeast. A well-worn path leads east to the village square, but a Floyd \| less travelled path heads north up a sharp incline. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village Inn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move north, east, south and Floyd \| northeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| You suspect the front door of the inn is made of oak, although it is Floyd \| hard to tell under the brown paint that adorns it. In any case, it Floyd \| looks to be very solid. It is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You push against the door with your paws, but you can't get it to move. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig under door"
Floyd \| The ground is certainly soft enough to allow you to dig, but you're not Floyd \| sure what could be gained by digging random holes. You decide to think Floyd \| about this further before expending unnecessary energy. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Alas"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "chew door"
Floyd \| [bite door] Floyd \| Biting that seems such a random, pointless thing to do, and you dismiss Floyd \| the thought quickly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Can you reach the roof from the barrels?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "climb barrels"
Floyd \| You give it a brief examination, but quickly reach the conclusion that Floyd \| it isn't climbable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x barrels"
Floyd \| The pile of beer barrels is a disorganised mess. Given the barrels are Floyd \| still outside, and haven't been moved inside the inn itself, you Floyd \| surmise that they have only been recently delivered. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "up"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move north, east, south and Floyd \| northeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "get on barrels"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x barrel"
Floyd \| The pile of beer barrels is a disorganised mess. Given the barrels are Floyd \| still outside, and haven't been moved inside the inn itself, you Floyd \| surmise that they have only been recently delivered. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "get on barrel"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "hm. ok."
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x pole"
Floyd \| The poles are set firmly into the ground at each corner of the paved Floyd \| area. They are tall too, standing at least fifteen or twenty feet high. Floyd \| Near the top of each pole is a remnant of coloured streamer, evidence Floyd \| of some recent celebration. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The barn door is currently open, but little Floyd \| of the interior can be seen from here. A hole has been dug in the Floyd \| ground underneath where the barn door would be if it were closed. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Fields Floyd \| The northeastern side of the valley stretches out here and accommodates Floyd \| fields undoubtedly used by the people of Tallum to provide for Floyd \| themselves. Given the proximity of winter, there is nothing in the Floyd \| fields at the moment, just tilled earth awaiting the rejuvenation of Floyd \| spring. A narrow stream, which flows in from the west, marks the Floyd \| boundary, skirting around the fields and disappearing somewhere beyond. Floyd \| To the south you can see a barn and silo, a tall building which Floyd \| looks like a mill lies to the west, while the village square lies to Floyd \| the southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Fields \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Can we enter the pig stall?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The barn door is currently open, but little Floyd \| of the interior can be seen from here. A hole has been dug in the Floyd \| ground underneath where the barn door would be if it were closed. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Animal stalls Floyd \| Three large animal stalls have been constructed here, each one Floyd \| separated from the next by a small wooden wall. Each stall has an Floyd \| enclosed area at the rear for the comfort of any animals during harsh Floyd \| weather. All the stalls are vacant, although it appears the first of Floyd \| the three was, until quite recently, a pig pen. The other stalls appear Floyd \| to have been empty for some time. Floyd \| Looking to the north you can see a large barn, while the village Floyd \| square lies to the northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| A tangled mess of shredded rope lies on the ground near the gate. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Animal stalls \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move north and northwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "enter stall"
Floyd \| There is nowhere to hide in the animal stalls; they are all open and Floyd \| offer no concealment whatsoever. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach asks, "Could it be we have to leave town?"
		genericgeekgirl asks, "Probably. But in which direction?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The barn door is currently open, but little Floyd \| of the interior can be seen from here. A hole has been dug in the Floyd \| ground underneath where the barn door would be if it were closed. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Fields Floyd \| The northeastern side of the valley stretches out here and accommodates Floyd \| fields undoubtedly used by the people of Tallum to provide for Floyd \| themselves. Given the proximity of winter, there is nothing in the Floyd \| fields at the moment, just tilled earth awaiting the rejuvenation of Floyd \| spring. A narrow stream, which flows in from the west, marks the Floyd \| boundary, skirting around the fields and disappearing somewhere beyond. Floyd \| To the south you can see a barn and silo, a tall building which Floyd \| looks like a mill lies to the west, while the village square lies to Floyd \| the southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Fields \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move south, west and Floyd \| southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "North seems to be the general heading."
		Zach says, "I'm not sure that's an option."
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Barns Floyd \| The eastern edge of the village is devoted solely to barns and grain Floyd \| storage. Two barns are visible, although one of them has recently burnt Floyd \| to the ground leaving only half a wall and some beams. Alongside the Floyd \| undamaged barn is a grain silo, a cylindrical structure standing almost Floyd \| as tall as the barn itself. The barn door is currently open, but little Floyd \| of the interior can be seen from here. A hole has been dug in the Floyd \| ground underneath where the barn door would be if it were closed. Floyd \| To the south you can see some animal stalls, and in the north you Floyd \| can see some fields. The village square lies to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Barns \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Track Floyd \| The walls of the valley narrow substantially here, almost joining in Floyd \| the middle. Boulders and loose stones fill the valley floor having Floyd \| fallen from the imposing cliffs on either side. The track meanders Floyd \| around the largest obstacles as it continues northwards, but the view Floyd \| to the north is cut short by a small rise which you can't see beyond. Floyd \| To the south the track emerges from a vast green expanse, a stretch of Floyd \| waving grass that fills up your southern view entirely but stops quite Floyd \| unexpectedly a short distance away. Floyd \| You can hear a strong wind howling as it blows over the cliffs, but Floyd \| little of the wind can be felt below. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Track \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Grassy plain Floyd \| The open grassland that surrounds you here is bisected by the rough Floyd \| track that meanders northwards. The bitterly cold wind howls through Floyd \| the valley and whips the grass around you, cutting right through to Floyd \| your skin. The valley narrows extensively to the north, while to the Floyd \| south you can make out the edge of the forest. More grasslands can be Floyd \| seen to the east and west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Grassy plain \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Grassy plain Floyd \| The vast expanse of open grassland in which you stand is being thrashed Floyd \| by the viciously cold wind. The grass is short and offers little in the Floyd \| way of protection from the wind. The grey overcast sky and bitter wind Floyd \| has turned what might have been a picturesque mountain scene into one Floyd \| of barrenness and isolation, draining the landscape of colour. The Floyd \| valley wall rises to the west and narrows to the north, limiting Floyd \| further progress along the valley to the northeast. The grasslands Floyd \| extend to the east, while you can just make out the edge of the forest Floyd \| to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Hmm."
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| The valley wall narrows here and prevents you from moving in that Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| The valley wall narrows here and prevents you from moving in that Floyd \| direction. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| The hunting party is not far away. Heading back into the forest is only Floyd \| likely to bring about your swift demise, so you decide to keep moving Floyd \| forward. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "ne"
Floyd \| You trot northeast, through the waving grass. A short time later you Floyd \| emerge from it completely. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Track Floyd \| The walls of the valley narrow substantially here, almost joining in Floyd \| the middle. Boulders and loose stones fill the valley floor having Floyd \| fallen from the imposing cliffs on either side. The track meanders Floyd \| around the largest obstacles as it continues northwards, but the view Floyd \| to the north is cut short by a small rise which you can't see beyond. Floyd \| To the south the track emerges from a vast green expanse, a stretch of Floyd \| waving grass that fills up your southern view entirely but stops quite Floyd \| unexpectedly a short distance away. Floyd \| You can hear a strong wind howling as it blows over the cliffs, but Floyd \| little of the wind can be felt below. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Track \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village square Floyd \| A broad area of stone pavement marks the centre of the village of Floyd \| Tallum. At each corner of the square is a tall wooden pole, around the Floyd \| top of which are the remains of some decorations from some previous Floyd \| village celebration. Floyd \| A rough track to the northeast leads to what looks like some land Floyd \| devoted to farming, to the southeast you can see some animal stalls, Floyd \| and directly east is a large, barn-like structure. A cluster of houses Floyd \| that must make up the residential part of the town can be seen to the Floyd \| southwest, while a tall building, which resembles a mill, can also be Floyd \| seen to the north. A well-worn path leads west, up a small incline, to Floyd \| what seems to be an inn. Floyd \| The village appears to be protected from the howling wind somewhat, Floyd \| with only a few light gusts reaching ground level. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village square \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "We haven't been inside the inn yet, correct?"
		Zach says, "Correct"
		DavidW says, "I haven't been mapping at all, so I don't know the geography limits."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "sw"
Floyd \| You trot southwest. Floyd \| Floyd \| Cluster of houses Floyd \| There are around a dozen houses nestled in this southwestern corner of Floyd \| the village, but you can see little to distinguish them. They all have Floyd \| the same construction, with thatched roofs, low doors, and few windows. Floyd \| Most are daubed with mud or grime. What is more surprising is the Floyd \| complete lack of activity here; no chimneys smoking, no open doors or Floyd \| windows, no sounds coming from within, just an eerie silence. Floyd \| To the northeast you can see the village square, while a Floyd \| well-trodden path leads north up a brief incline to the inn. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Cluster of houses \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x doors"
Floyd \| The doors of the houses are all made of wood. Some of them have mud or Floyd \| grime markings near their base, and one or two have been painted. But Floyd \| they are all closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x markings"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move north and northeast. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x roof"
Floyd \| The roofs of all the houses are make from thatch, some of which looks Floyd \| to have been refreshed recently. Otherwise there is little else to note Floyd \| about them. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Village Inn Floyd \| Before you stands the inn of the village Tallum, a large structure with Floyd \| whitewashed walls and thatched roof and a sign hanging over the door Floyd \| which reads, "The Ploughman's Repast". There is no smoke coming from Floyd \| the chimney but faint sounds can be heard coming from within. To the Floyd \| right of the inn is a disorganised pile of beer barrels, while on the Floyd \| southern side there is a small stable. Floyd \| This part of the village appears to be on a natural hillock, and so Floyd \| for directions other than north there is a slight descent involved. To Floyd \| the south past the stable is a cluster of houses that must make up the Floyd \| residential part of the town, while a mill can also be seen to the Floyd \| northeast. A well-worn path leads east to the village square, but a Floyd \| less travelled path heads north up a sharp incline. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Village Inn \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x sign"
Floyd \| The sign hangs over the front door of the inn, and in a large, basic Floyd \| script reads "The Ploughman's Repast". The letters are painted in Floyd \| yellow on a green background, which gives the sign a rather jolly tone. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig barrels"
Floyd \| The ground is certainly soft enough to allow you to dig, but you're not Floyd \| sure what could be gained by digging random holes. You decide to think Floyd \| about this further before expending unnecessary energy. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig under barrels"
Floyd \| The ground is certainly soft enough to allow you to dig, but you're not Floyd \| sure what could be gained by digging random holes. You decide to think Floyd \| about this further before expending unnecessary energy. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "chew barrels"
Floyd \| [bite barrels] Floyd \| Biting that seems such a random, pointless thing to do, and you dismiss Floyd \| the thought quickly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "When in doubt, bark."
DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| The smell of stale beer is quite noticeable here, as is the smell of Floyd \| horse. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "search barrels"
Floyd \| [examine barrels] Floyd \| The pile of beer barrels is a disorganised mess. Given the barrels are Floyd \| still outside, and haven't been moved inside the inn itself, you Floyd \| surmise that they have only been recently delivered. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Stone bridge Floyd \| A narrow but deep stream, that flows in from the west and departs to Floyd \| the east down a series of cascades, is crossed here by a simple stone Floyd \| bridge. The bridge is wide enough to take perhaps two men abreast, but Floyd \| that is all, and on the other side the track begins to veer sharply Floyd \| upwards as the valley comes to an end. The howling wind is louder here, Floyd \| but you still feel the protection of the cliffs to the east and west Floyd \| which are again closing. Apart from the northern direction presented by Floyd \| the bridge, to the south you can see the village inn. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Stone bridge \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "......"
		genericgeekgirl asks, "We've never tried this, huh?"
		DavidW says, "nope"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You look to find some way down the hill, following the stream, but it Floyd \| is just too steep. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Ok, cool."
		Zach says, "Ah, missed that"
		genericgeekgirl says, "So we're on the other side of the cliff we couldn't pass from the mill."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north across the stone bridge. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Mountain trail Floyd \| The ground here drops away to the north quite suddenly, leaving you Floyd \| standing at the top of a cliff, from which you are given a spectacular Floyd \| vista of snow-capped mountain peaks rising above dim valleys, although Floyd \| many of the higher peaks are lost in the clouds overhead. The wind is Floyd \| once again whipping around you now you have left the protection Floyd \| afforded by the valley. The trail, if something so vague and indistinct Floyd \| can be called that, veers westward here, following a ridge as it rises Floyd \| upwards. To the south the trail heads back to a small stone bridge Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Mountain trail \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Pool Floyd \| A natural hollow off to one side of the ridge has become, over time, a Floyd \| mountain pool, filled with the runoff from melting winter snows. The Floyd \| water is dark and still, reflecting the glowering clouds overhead with Floyd \| startling clarity, although the surface is regularly disturbed by the Floyd \| blustery wind. The trail follows the ridge-line west up the Floyd \| mountainside, and eastwards down. Floyd \| Floyd \| On the other side of the pool a vixen is standing, staring at you Floyd \| intently. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Pool \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "a lady SHE-fox"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf28"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh my."
Zach says (to Floyd), "kiss vixen"
Floyd \| The vixen is watching you intently from her position on the other side Floyd \| of the pool. Floyd \| Floyd \| She is captivating, and I find myself drawn to her in ways I can't Floyd \| begin to explain. She is a undoubtedly a beautiful creature, her red Floyd \| fur coat full and rich, her tail long and lustrous. But with each Floyd \| moment I look at her I feel emotion building within me. It's a strange, Floyd \| almost alien feeling, while at the same time part of me. Where did it Floyd \| come from, and how did it build so fast? Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x vixen"
Floyd \| The vixen has not moved, but she continues to watch you with wide eyes. Floyd \| Floyd \| Her eyes are so deep, drawing me in, almost human-like in their Floyd \| ability to communicate with me. I sense her desire matching my own, Floyd \| although how I know that I can't explain. I feel a forceful urge to go Floyd \| with her, to lose myself in this well of feeling, which I am fighting, Floyd \| but I don't know for how long. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "talk to vixen"
Floyd \| You feel like you'd like to talk, but you realise that in your current Floyd \| state, this is impossible. The best you could do is bark or growl. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "oh, phermones, hm?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "growl"
Floyd \| You growl fiercely. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "mate with vixen"
Floyd \| You slowly circle the pool and draw close to the vixen. Floyd \| Floyd \| I can't control these feelings. My body reacts without my direct Floyd \| impulse, and I'm virtually a passenger as I watch myself draw close to Floyd \| the vixen. I try to take control and turn back, to stop this atrocity Floyd \| from continuing, but I fear I've left it too late. I've allowed this Floyd \| animal desire to overwhelm me, and I am no more. Floyd \| Floyd \| Goodbye, Tevona... Floyd \| Floyd \| Your game is over. You achieved a score of 40 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Game over \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Pool Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Pool \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh, man."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "run away"
Floyd \| You try to move but you seem unable at the moment. Floyd \| Floyd \| I want to move, to tear my eyes away from her, but it is so hard. My Floyd \| eyes are drawn to her beauty, her presence. I am torn with longing and Floyd \| confusion. I try to think about Tevona, but my thoughts are scattered. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "g"
Floyd \| You slowly circle the pool and draw close to the vixen. Floyd \| Floyd \| I can't control these feelings. My body reacts without my direct Floyd \| impulse, and I'm virtually a passenger as I watch myself draw close to Floyd \| the vixen. I try to take control and turn back, to stop this atrocity Floyd \| from continuing, but I fear I've left it too late. I've allowed this Floyd \| animal desire to overwhelm me, and I am no more. Floyd \| Floyd \| Goodbye, Tevona... Floyd \| Floyd \| Your game is over. You achieved a score of 40 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Game over \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Pool Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Pool \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "I said run, damnit."
		Zach says, "Maybe we need a cold shower"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "swim"
Floyd \| You slowly circle the pool and draw close to the vixen. Floyd \| Floyd \| I can't control these feelings. My body reacts without my direct Floyd \| impulse, and I'm virtually a passenger as I watch myself draw close to Floyd \| the vixen. I try to take control and turn back, to stop this atrocity Floyd \| from continuing, but I fear I've left it too late. I've allowed this Floyd \| animal desire to overwhelm me, and I am no more. Floyd \| Floyd \| Goodbye, Tevona... Floyd \| Floyd \| Your game is over. You achieved a score of 40 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Game over \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "yeah, try a swim."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Pool Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Pool \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Or a restore"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf28"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "run"
Floyd \| The vixen is watching you intently from her position on the other side Floyd \| of the pool. Floyd \| Floyd \| She is captivating, and I find myself drawn to her in ways I can't Floyd \| begin to explain. She is a undoubtedly a beautiful creature, her red Floyd \| fur coat full and rich, her tail long and lustrous. But with each Floyd \| moment I look at her I feel emotion building within me. It's a strange, Floyd \| almost alien feeling, while at the same time part of me. Where did it Floyd \| come from, and how did it build so fast? Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| The vixen has not moved, but she continues to watch you with wide eyes. Floyd \| Floyd \| Her eyes are so deep, drawing me in, almost human-like in their Floyd \| ability to communicate with me. I sense her desire matching my own, Floyd \| although how I know that I can't explain. I feel a forceful urge to go Floyd \| with her, to lose myself in this well of feeling, which I am fighting, Floyd \| but I don't know for how long. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Pool Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, ">do not be horny"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You try to move but you seem unable at the moment. Floyd \| Floyd \| I want to move, to tear my eyes away from her, but it is so hard. My Floyd \| eyes are drawn to her beauty, her presence. I am torn with longing and Floyd \| confusion. I try to think about Tevona, but my thoughts are scattered. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You try to move again but you legs are refusing to obey you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Again I try to leave, to escape the tidal wave of emotions that Floyd \| threaten to overwhelm me completely. I try to focus my attention more Floyd \| on Tevona, to remember her beauty, to recall the times we spent Floyd \| together, watching her comb her hair, riding our horses together, but Floyd \| my thoughts flee like minnows before a shark, and all I see is the Floyd \| wonder of this animal before me. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| With the greatest effort I pull my eyes away and depart. And with my Floyd \| departure comes another wave of emotion, a sadness so deep I wonder if Floyd \| any of it comes from me at all. Floyd \| Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by two. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Plateau Floyd \| The ridge, which the trail has been following, comes to an end here, Floyd \| flattening out into a broad, open area that stretches out before you. A Floyd \| number of scraggly gorse bushes have managed to find enough soil to Floyd \| grow at various points on the plateau, and they break up the otherwise Floyd \| barren nature of the location. Floyd \| To the north, past a couple of enormous piles of boulders, a narrow Floyd \| passage can be seen which leads into a tight ravine. The only other Floyd \| viable direction for movement is back along the trail eastwards. Floyd \| Your vulpine senses detect danger nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Plateau \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Whew."
		Zach says, "We resisted the furry path."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Clearly the ending should be that Tevona becomes a fox and we run away and live happily ever after."
		Zach says, "That's who I was hoping the vixen was."
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north, but you have only travelled a few steps when the ground Floyd \| almost magically opens up beneath your feet, and you plunge downwards. Floyd \| You have the briefest glimpse of a pile of rotting bodies before you Floyd \| slam into them yourself. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 42 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Plateau Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Plateau \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "We had to choose between death and sex..."
		mwmiller says, "And yet, all the attempts to piddle to mark territory just didn't work."
Zach says (to Floyd), "x ravine"
Floyd \| The ravine looks to have been formed through some pre-historic Floyd \| geological upheaval that tore into the mountain and left this scar. The Floyd \| walls are sheer, narrowing to almost a point at the base. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "is this a place for 'smell'?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x rocks"
Floyd \| The boulders are huge, like a giant's marbles, and are piled up in Floyd \| groups near the entrance to the ravine. Floyd \| You feel a tingling sensation as you stand and survey the area. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"		DavidW says, "or listen>"
Floyd \| There is a faint rotting smell coming from the ground. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "climb boulders"
Floyd \| You give it a brief examination, but quickly reach the conclusion that Floyd \| it isn't climbable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x bushes"
Floyd \| The gorse bushes are not very big, but their branches are quite dense. Floyd \| There are a number of bushes scattered around the plateau. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig under bushes"
Floyd \| The rocky terrain around you is unsuitable for digging. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "listen"
Floyd \| The sound of the wind fills your ears, but you also hear a faint noise, Floyd \| like some ethereal music, coming from the gorse bushes. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "search bushes"
Floyd \| [examine bushes] Floyd \| The gorse bushes are not very big, but their branches are quite dense. Floyd \| There are a number of bushes scattered around the plateau. Floyd \| However, on further examination, you notice that there appears to be Floyd \| something hidden within several of the bushes, something that looks Floyd \| like small tubes. Noting where each of them are, you should be able to Floyd \| avoid their fields of fire. Floyd \| Despite having uncovered this trap, you sense there are more here Floyd \| somewhere. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by one. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x ground"
Floyd \| The ground is flat and mostly made from rock, but on further Floyd \| investigation you begin to see a vague outline traced in the ground. Floyd \| The outline covers a wide, square area that you would have probably Floyd \| crossed if you travelled further north. You should now be able to avoid Floyd \| it. Floyd \| You sense that, even though you have uncovered two traps now, there Floyd \| is still danger lurking nearby. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by one. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "Danger! Death Ray"
Zach says (to Floyd), "search rocks"
Floyd \| [examine rocks] Floyd \| The boulders are huge, like a giant's marbles, and are piled up in Floyd \| groups near the entrance to the ravine. Floyd \| Since experiencing that odd tingling sensation, you focus a little Floyd \| more on the boulders. At first you don't notice anything, but then it Floyd \| strikes you - some of the boulders aren't balanced. They appear to be Floyd \| resting in precarious positions, held in place by some sort of magic. Floyd \| But having noted which boulders are set to fall, you can easily avoid Floyd \| them. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by one. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Yay"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north, stepping around the edge of the mysterious outline on Floyd \| the ground, and moving carefully past each of the bushes where blow Floyd \| darts are stationed, watching them fire their darts uselessly into the Floyd \| air. You also give the magically balanced boulders a wide birth, and Floyd \| they each fall to the ground safely. And so you pass into the ravine. Floyd \| Behind you, you hear the sound of boulders grinding against each Floyd \| other, which you imagine is the magical trap resetting itself. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Narrow ravine Floyd \| The walls of the ravine rise almost straight up from the ground, Floyd \| leaving only the barest spit of rock to walk on. You can barely see the Floyd \| top of the cliffs from here, and indeed, the entire area is rather dim Floyd \| due to the cliffs towering above. Progress further along the ravine has Floyd \| been blocked by a monstrous pile of rubble directly in front of you. Floyd \| The only way out is back to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Your eyes have barely adjusted to the dimness when they are blinded Floyd \| by a flash of blue light, and your ears are deafened by a roar of Floyd \| thunder. You stagger backwards a couple of steps, dazed. Floyd \| When your eyes clear, you see standing before you a woman. She is a Floyd \| giant of a woman, standing ten feet tall, chest encased in armour of Floyd \| burnished bronze, and wielding a sword of polished steel. Her face is Floyd \| tanned, and her hair dark and lustrous. Floyd \| The woman looks around with a suspicious glare before her eyes Floyd \| finally seek out your diminutive form. And then her expression becomes Floyd \| confused. Floyd \| "What is this?" her voice booms in the narrow confines of the Floyd \| ravine. "A fox has defeated my traps? I expected to see more of Vetan's Floyd \| minions, but not a fox." Floyd \| The massive warrior's eyes narrow as she looks at you. "Perhaps you Floyd \| are more than what you seem. I will give you one chance. Prove to me Floyd \| that you are more than just a fox, and I will spare your life." Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Narrow ravine \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Hooray for teamwork"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf29"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "Magical traps. We must be getting closer to wossname."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x woman"
Floyd \| The warrior must be at least ten feet tall, and is wearing bronze Floyd \| armour on her body. She is not wearing a helmet, though; her dark hair Floyd \| is free and flows over her shoulders in rich brown cascades. Her skin Floyd \| is also quite tanned. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "This woman must be a magic worker."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "perform math by tapping paws"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "haha"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dance"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| The warrior looks at you curiously. "I thought as much. A spy of the Floyd \| wizard!" she shouts, and her massive sword swings down towards you. You Floyd \| can't get out of the way in time and the sword neatly slices you in Floyd \| two. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 45 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Narrow ravine Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Narrow ravine \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "I don't suppose we have a ring or crown to show her?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "i"
Floyd \| You are carrying nothing. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "'A spy of the wizard'? Oooooooookay."
		Zach says, "Paranoia"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "lick warrior"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to giant warrior. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "search warrior"
Floyd \| [examine warrior] Floyd \| The warrior must be at least ten feet tall, and is wearing bronze Floyd \| armour on her body. She is not wearing a helmet, though; her dark hair Floyd \| is free and flows over her shoulders in rich brown cascades. Her skin Floyd \| is also quite tanned. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x hair"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x armour"
Floyd \| The bronze armour is a feat of metallurgical skill, and would be the Floyd \| envy of Jonati the blacksmith back at the castle in Ryla. Intricate Floyd \| designs have been traced on the breast plate that are at once both Floyd \| beautiful and disturbing, flowing into patterns that seem to suggest Floyd \| both life and death. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x designs"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "write on ground"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the ground. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "I suppose we can't claw our name into the dirt or anything like that."
		Zach says, "My thoughts exactly"
Zach says (to Floyd), "draw"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "draw in dirt"
Floyd \| You try to write a message on the ground, but your paws are not at all Floyd \| suited to the task and the result is illegible. Floyd \| The warrior looks at you curiously, her eyebrows raised, but doesn't Floyd \| otherwise respond. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "roll over"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "play dead"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "lie down"
Floyd \| You lie down on the ground. Floyd \| "Aha!" the warrior shouts, finally sheathing her sword. "You show Floyd \| trust and courage, revealing something of your true nature. That in Floyd \| itself is a mystery I am keen to unravel." Floyd \| There is another flash of light and peal of thunder, and suddenly Floyd \| the female warrior is gone. Instead, a wizened old man stands before Floyd \| you, his face wrinkled by the weight of years, half bent over and Floyd \| leaning on a walking stick. His beard is so long it almost touches the Floyd \| ground in front of him. He is wearing a thick, woollen cloak and Floyd \| sturdy, fur-lined boots. Floyd \| The man looks down at you with a confused expression. Floyd \| "So what do have we here?" he says, looking directly at you. "I Floyd \| never expected my traps would be overcome by a fox," he says quietly. Floyd \| "But you are quite obviously more than just a fox." Floyd \| There is a long pause as he looks at you carefully. Floyd \| "I see," the man says. "I think I'd better find out what this is all Floyd \| about." Floyd \| He raises his arms, and a golden light envelopes you. You feel a Floyd \| strange sensation pass through you, and for a moment you can't feel the Floyd \| ground under your feet. But slowly everything clears and you find Floyd \| yourself somewhere else. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by ten. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Press any key ]		genericgeekgirl asks, "o, rly?"
		mwmiller exclaims, "A wizard in drag. Okay!"
Zach says (to Floyd), "score"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Wizard's cottage Floyd \| A warm fire is glowing in the hearth, which is providing the cottage Floyd \| with light and giving it a cosy feel. It is not a large cottage by any Floyd \| standard, and made even smaller by the number of things that fill the Floyd \| room. On either side of the fireplace are two enormous bookshelves, Floyd \| loaded with books and scrolls. A low table in the centre of the room is Floyd \| likewise burdened with parchments, and a variety of small bowls and Floyd \| implements. There is a cupboard with a glass door in the far corner of Floyd \| the room which holds a number of pots and jars, the contents of which Floyd \| you can't determine. Next to this is a simple wooden bed, and a single Floyd \| door leads outside. Floyd \| Floyd \| Master Limos is here, seated on a stool next to the table, and Floyd \| regarding you with keen eyes. Floyd \| Floyd \| "So," Master Limos says, stretching his legs out in front of him Floyd \| while looking at you directly. "Who are you and why are you here?" Floyd \| All you can do is stare back at him. Floyd \| "Hmm," the wizard continues. "I think what we need here is a little Floyd \| vocal stimulation." Floyd \| He raises a hand above his head, mumbles something in a strange Floyd \| tongue, and suddenly you are struck to the ground by an invisible hand. Floyd \| You feel your throat tighten, almost as if someone is strangling you, Floyd \| then it releases and the pain subsides. Floyd \| You stagger to your feet again, groaning. Floyd \| Groaning? Floyd \| "How's that?" the wizard asks. Floyd \| You clear your throat, and say, "Err..." -- I can talk! -- "...I Floyd \| feel quite strange..." Floyd \| Limos nods. "That's to be expected. Well, given that you are Floyd \| actually talking, that means you aren't really a fox. If you had been a Floyd \| fox nothing would have happened." Floyd \| "Thank you for helping me..." you begin, your voice sounding strange Floyd \| in your ears, but Limos interrupts. Floyd \| "I think I'm entitled to start this off. Back to my first question: Floyd \| who are you are why are you here?" Floyd \| You fill Limos in briefly on your plight, how you were wrongly Floyd \| convicted of the murder of Prince Alsanter, and how King Rithusar, your Floyd \| foster father, saved you from execution by having the wizard Rixomas Floyd \| curse you, turning you into a fox. You also relate Rixomas' instruction Floyd \| to you, that you should head for a wizard in the Rylane mountains, Floyd \| called Master Limos. Floyd \| "I see," the wizard says. "Did Rixomas give you any idea about what Floyd \| I might be able to do for you?" Floyd \| "Err, no not really," you reply. "However, you have already helped Floyd \| me immensely by giving me the ability to communicate." Floyd \| "I'll have to think about how else I can help you," Limos says. "In Floyd \| the meantime, I suppose you have some questions yourself. Now that you Floyd \| have a voice, you could probably ask them." Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Use "TOPICS" at any time to view a list of subjects that Master Limos Floyd \| might be willing to discuss. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Wizard's cottage \| Part Two as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "Oh good, another mega conversational menu."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x wizard"
Floyd \| Master Limos is old, possibly the oldest man you've ever seen. His face Floyd \| is wrinkled by the weight of years, and his beard is white and long, Floyd \| but there is a kindness and light in his eyes that seem almost Floyd \| youth-like. His walking stick is leaning up against the table next to Floyd \| him. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "I don't know the backstory, but I am curious why the village was empty of normal people."
		genericgeekgirl says, "They were probably all killed by the guy in that cut scene."
DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask limos about curse"
Floyd \| "Is there anything you can do about the curse?" you ask. Floyd \| "Well, unfortunately not," Limos says. "That's the nature of a Floyd \| curse. If the curse was given with an escape clause, then it's in your Floyd \| power to remove it. But if not, then only the wizard who instituted the Floyd \| curse can lift it." Floyd \| "There was no escape clause in my curse," you reply sadly. Floyd \| Limos nods. "Then Rixomas is the only one who can restore you. I can Floyd \| only help you in small ways." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask limos about village"
Floyd \| "There's no need to change the conversation so dramatically, Torrin," Floyd \| the wizard says. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "topics"
Floyd \| You believe that Master Limos might be willing to discuss some of the Floyd \| following things: Floyd \| Himself Floyd \| Prince Alsanter Floyd \| Rixomas Floyd \| King Rithusar Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW asks, "limos about rixomas"
DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask limos about rixomas"
Floyd \| "Tell me, what do you know of Rixomas?" Floyd \| "He is a powerful wizard," Limos responds. Floyd \| "I know," you reply dryly. Floyd \| "I actually studied with Rixomas for a number of years," Limos says. Floyd \| "Rixomas was always for intervention, for jumping in and trying to fix Floyd \| things. Which is how he ended up at court." Floyd \| "What?" you respond, startled by such a comment. Floyd \| Limos looks at you for a moment before continuing. "Rithusar's Floyd \| father asked Rixomas to be the court wizard many years ago. I never did Floyd \| find out why." Floyd \| "I just assumed that having a wizard connected to the throne gave Floyd \| the throne more power," you respond. Floyd \| "Undoubtedly," Limos responds. "But I've heard rumours that Floyd \| Rithusar's father had other reasons to ask Rixomas to join him." Floyd \| "Do you think he suspected that the Gord might be trying to Floyd \| assassinate him?" Floyd \| "That's certainly a possibility," he says. "But regardless, you Floyd \| should probably know that Rixomas has fallen seriously ill." Floyd \| "Ill?" you say, your jaw dropping open. "When? How?" Floyd \| "In the last couple of days," Limos says. "Apparently he's been Floyd \| feeling off-colour for a while now, and a couple of days ago he Floyd \| collapsed. If it wasn't for all these other things going on, like Floyd \| Alsanter's murder, I'd just say it was Rixomas working too hard. But I Floyd \| don't think that's the case at all." Floyd \| "How bad is it?" you ask, unsure if you want to hear the answer. Floyd \| "Bad," Limos explains. "He's not responding to treatment." Floyd \| "But if Rixomas is the only one who can lift the curse..." you can't Floyd \| finish the thought. Floyd \| "I know," Limos replies. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl gasp!
		Zach asks, "Why the heck did Rixomas send us to this guy?"
DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask limos about rithusar"
Floyd \| "I've always admired what the king has achieved," you say. "He's been Floyd \| through a lot." Floyd \| "He's a troubled man," Limos replies. "Very troubled." Floyd \| "Losing his only son will do that to you." Floyd \| The wizard's eyebrows rise up. "Indeed. But his troubles lie deeper Floyd \| than that. I think the burden of the crown has been weighing on him Floyd \| more lately." Floyd \| "How could you know that?" you ask. Floyd \| Limos smiles briefly. "I may be a recluse up here in the mountains, Floyd \| but that doesn't mean I don't keep tabs on the state of the world. I am Floyd \| a wizard, remember." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask limos about himself"
Floyd \| "Why do you live so remotely?" you ask. Floyd \| "I like being reclusive," Limos says. "It gives me time to think." Floyd \| "Isn't it lonely, though?" Floyd \| "A little. I can always relocate myself to somewhere more bustling Floyd \| if I feel the need. But most of the time I like the solitude." Floyd \| "Unlike Rixomas?" Floyd \| The wizard nods his head sadly. "In my opinion, I feel that Rixomas Floyd \| interferes too much in the flow of history. Some things were meant to Floyd \| happen. Trying to change them or prevent them only leads to greater Floyd \| calamity. My feeling is that we should let things take their natural Floyd \| course." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "ask limos about princess"
Floyd \| "There's no need to change the conversation so dramatically, Torrin," Floyd \| the wizard says. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "ask limos about tevona"
Floyd \| "There's no need to change the conversation so dramatically, Torrin," Floyd \| the wizard says. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "topics"
Floyd \| You believe that Master Limos might be willing to discuss some of the Floyd \| following things: Floyd \| Prince Alsanter Floyd \| Rithusar's father Floyd \| Floyd \| >		mwmiller says, "Limos doesn't give a darn about your romance subplot./"
DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask limos about rithusar's father"
Floyd \| "I never met Rithusar's father," you say. Floyd \| "I only met him once," Limos responds. "He came to ask me if I'd be Floyd \| willing to come to court." Floyd \| "You were asked to be the court wizard?" you respond, surprised. Floyd \| "Now, now," the wizard says, chuckling. "I'm not that bad. I just Floyd \| wasn't ready for that level of commitment." Floyd \| "So did he tell you why he needed you at court?" Floyd \| Limos sighs. "Not really. Oh, he made an eloquent speech about nobly Floyd \| serving the people of Rylane, but he never mentioned specifics." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask limos about prince alsanter"
Floyd \| "Did you know Prince Alsanter at all?" you ask. Floyd \| "Not really. His murder was a tragedy, though," Limos says, "but I Floyd \| don't think all the story has been told yet." Floyd \| "I didn't kill him," you put in. Floyd \| "Obviously," Limos says. "But someone did." Floyd \| "I couldn't prove anything. I was sure that Lord Sulanar killed him. Floyd \| But I couldn't find proof." Floyd \| "Perhaps if you'd looked with an open mind you might have found Floyd \| something." Floyd \| You give Limos a hard stare. "What?" Floyd \| "Tell me," Limos says, "How many people did you consider as suspect Floyd \| while searching for evidence?" Floyd \| "I..." you begin, and then stop as the truth sinks in. Floyd \| "I see. So when you didn't find the evidence, did you reach the Floyd \| conclusion that perhaps he was innocent?" Floyd \| You consider trying to shake your head in defiance. "No," you say Floyd \| firmly. "He must have done it! He was the one with the most reason, the Floyd \| most opportunity..." Floyd \| "But no evidence." Floyd \| You fall silent. Floyd \| "Now, I'm not saying Sulanar is innocent. But you have to consider Floyd \| all possibilities. And maybe one of the possibilities to consider is Floyd \| our black-robed friend, Vetan." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask limos about vetan"
Floyd \| "So who is this other wizard? Vetan, I think you said?" you ask. Floyd \| "Ah, the mysterious young wizard who's trying to rid the world of Floyd \| me," Limos laughs. Floyd \| "I've seen him a couple of times since becoming cursed. Why does he Floyd \| want to kill you?" you ask. Floyd \| "Isn't it obvious? Vetan has some plan to take control of Rylane, Floyd \| and he wants all possible obstacles out of the way." Floyd \| "Who is Vetan?" you ask again. Floyd \| Limos is silent for a moment, his brow furrowed in thought. "I'm not Floyd \| totally sure," he says at last. "There is such a deep seated bitterness Floyd \| and determination in him I've never seen before. I feel he's got some Floyd \| connection to the throne of Rylane, but I don't have any details." Floyd \| "How much of a threat is he?" Floyd \| "You'd be able to assess that as well as I," Limos responds. "He's a Floyd \| wizard, and has demonstrated considerable power as such. He has rebuilt Floyd \| the Ralyon warriors, which in itself is bad enough. But he wouldn't do Floyd \| that, and be trying to kill me, if he wasn't planning for some sort of Floyd \| attack on the throne." Floyd \| "Can you stop him?" you ask. Floyd \| Limos looks at you shrewdly. "I suppose I could stop him. But I Floyd \| don't think that's the answer to your problems." Floyd \| You look confused, as much as the face of a fox can convey Floyd \| confusion. "What does he have to do with me?" Floyd \| "The king's son is murdered, Rixomas has fallen gravely ill, and a Floyd \| strange wizard appears in the country looking to usurp the throne. Floyd \| That's too much of a coincidence in my book." Floyd \| "Are you saying that this Vetan is responsible for killing Floyd \| Alsanter?" Floyd \| "That seems logical, don't you think?" Floyd \| "But wait," you say. "If this Vetan wants to use his Ralyon warriors Floyd \| to take over Rylane, why would he kill off the heir to the throne? Why Floyd \| not just kill him in battle?" Floyd \| "That's a good question," Limos replies. "But it presupposes that Floyd \| Vetan wants an all-out war. Vetan is undoubtedly trying to take the Floyd \| throne, but maybe brute force is not what he has in mind." Floyd \| You consider this for a moment. "If that's the case, if Vetan is Floyd \| trying to destabilise the throne of Rylane by removing all the heirs, Floyd \| then both Rithusar and Tevona are in danger, too." Floyd \| Limos nods. "That could well be." Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Quick! Turn them all into foxes!"
		Zach says, "Well, at least Tevona."
DavidW says (to Floyd), "topics"
Floyd \| You believe that Master Limos might be willing to discuss some of the Floyd \| following things: Floyd \| Lord Sulanar Floyd \| Princess Tevona Floyd \| Ralyon warriors Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask limos about princess tevona"
Floyd \| "I'm worried now," you say. "If what you say is true, it may be Floyd \| Tevona's life is in danger." Floyd \| "Yes," Limos agrees. "And I think it's clear that you need to return Floyd \| to the castle at Ryla to resolve all of this." Floyd \| "What?!" you cry. "I almost got killed getting out of there. How am Floyd \| I supposed to go back?" Floyd \| "You want the curse lifted, don't you?" Limos argues. "The only way Floyd \| that is going to happen is for you to prove your innocence. The answers Floyd \| must be in the castle. That's where the evidence is. Someone in the Floyd \| castle killed Prince Alsanter. You have to return to find the answers." Floyd \| Limos stands up suddenly. "And with your return in mind, I believe I Floyd \| might be able to help you a bit more." Floyd \| The wizard moves to the cupboard and pulls a number of small pots Floyd \| and jars off the shelves. He mixes the contents on a silver plate and Floyd \| then places it at your feet. He then sits down again. Floyd \| "Drink this," he says. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "perhaps save before proceeding?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf30"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask limos about plate"
Floyd \| "What is it?" you ask, looking at it dubiously. Floyd \| "It won't hurt, if that's what you're worried about," Limos Floyd \| explains. Floyd \| "But what is it, exactly?" you persist. Floyd \| "It's a potion that's going to give you a new skill." Floyd \| "You don't want to be more specific, do you?" Floyd \| Limos grins at you. "Think of it as a surprise." Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "Wizards."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Foxes love surprises!"
		DavidW asks, "shall we drink?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drink"
Floyd \| (the potion) Floyd \| You drink the liquid, lapping it up quickly. It tastes very spicy and Floyd \| bitter. You're not sure, but you think you feel a little different. Floyd \| "Now," Master Limos continues, "what I've done is given you a new Floyd \| skill. You should be able to turn yourself invisible. All you should Floyd \| need to do is think 'invisible' to make yourself vanish, and think Floyd \| 'visible' to make yourself appear again. Give it a try." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "think invisible"
Floyd \| You think about invisibility, and immediately you disappear. You turn Floyd \| your head to look back at your body, but don't see anything. Floyd \| "Excellent!" Master Limos says. "And now make yourself visible Floyd \| again." Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Nah. See ya."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "think visible"
Floyd \| You concentrate on being visible and instantly your body reappears. You Floyd \| look back at yourself for confirmation. Floyd \| "Very good," Master Limos says. "Now, there is one limitation. You Floyd \| probably won't be able to stay invisible for too long. Probably only a Floyd \| couple of minutes at a time. But it may help you gain access to the Floyd \| castle." Floyd \| "I don't know how I can ever thank you," you say. Floyd \| "Well, you've given me a good conversation, which I haven't had in a Floyd \| long time, so we're even." Limos smiles at you. "But I also knew your Floyd \| father, too. He was a good man, and it's the least I can do to help his Floyd \| son." Floyd \| You head for the door, but Limos stops you. "There's no immediate Floyd \| rush. I can get you to the castle much faster if you'd like, so there's Floyd \| no need to walk. And it would be better to arrive after dark, so I can Floyd \| probably give you a rest and a bite to eat, if you'd like." Floyd \| "Thank you," is all you can say. Floyd \| Floyd \| I can't believe how much things have changed in so short a time. An Floyd \| hour ago I was running for my life, trying to get away. But now I have Floyd \| a new direction to follow, one that gives me a chance at life. I hope I Floyd \| can save Tevona, and that I'm not too late. Floyd \| Maybe I was too narrow-minded to focus on Lord Sulanar during my Floyd \| trial. Maybe I should've broadened my outlook. But what's done is done. Floyd \| Now's not the time for reflection. My path is set, and my goal is Floyd \| clear. I must return to the castle to find out the truth about who Floyd \| killed Alsanter. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Tip: You can use "VIS" as shorthand for "THINK VISIBLE" and "INVIS" Floyd \| for "THINK INVISIBLE". ] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Press any key ]
Zach pushes the green 'space' button.
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Interlude: Lair Floyd \| Floyd \| I don't like wizards. There. I've said it. Now all the world can Floyd \| know that I, Lord Sulanar of Alallsia, am a wizard-hater. My dislike Floyd \| for members of the magical profession is less to do with the people Floyd \| themselves, and more to do with their propensity to think too much of Floyd \| themselves. Power, in my experience, tends to corrupt, and wizards Floyd \| appear to be more susceptible than others. Floyd \| Which was why I couldn't abide these reports of magical activity Floyd \| occurring in my province. It's all very well for Rithusar to keep his Floyd \| pet wizard on a leash - I don't need mystical powers to maintain Floyd \| control on my lands. Besides, magic makes my hands twitch. Initially Floyd \| the reports had been benign; a few of the lords of Alallsia had Floyd \| reported being met by a stranger with magical powers who offered power Floyd \| and wealth in return for their support in a revolt against King Floyd \| Rithusar. I would have ignored these reports, at least until the wizard Floyd \| deigned to contact me. But then Lord Alsohn vanished, quite literally, Floyd \| in front of witnesses. I can't say I was particularly upset, as his Floyd \| vocal support for the throne and active pacifism was a constant Floyd \| irritant to me. However, as he is one of my supporters as well I Floyd \| couldn't just ignore his disappearance, and so I sent a trusted agent Floyd \| to investigate. Floyd \| Two days later, my agent turned up in the main harbour, sawn in two. Floyd \| Which is why I'm now in this run-down warehouse on the outskirts of Floyd \| the city with a flaming torch in my hands and my sword at my side. My Floyd \| agent's last report included information that had led him here. Floyd \| Sometime after coming here he had met his fate. Floyd \| I need to know why he died. I need to find my missing lord. I need Floyd \| to find this mysterious wizard. Floyd \| And rid the world of him. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Warehouse Floyd \| The light from the torch doesn't completely illuminate the area, but Floyd \| what you can see is not inspiring. The warehouse has been abandoned for Floyd \| a long time, and all that remains are the outer shell, which is in Floyd \| danger of falling down at any moment, and piles of rotting garbage, Floyd \| which lends an unpleasant aroma to the area. Overhead, the roof is Floyd \| disintegrating; large stretches of night sky can be seen through it. Floyd \| There is an exit to the north which leads back to the street. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Warehouse \| Interlude as Lord Sulanar of Alallsia ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "Wonder what our lordish senses tell us."
Zach says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| The smell of rotting debris fills your nostrils. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Heh"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x me"
Floyd \| You are Sulanar, Lord of the province of Alallsia, holder of the Shield Floyd \| of Manus-Py, descendant from the lines of kings. Floyd \| You are wearing some unremarkable street clothes. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "i"
Floyd \| You are wearing some unremarkable street clothes, and you are carrying Floyd \| a torch and a sword. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "remove clothes"
Floyd \| A strange thought occurs to you, but you dismiss it immediately. Floyd \| Removing your clothes would be completely inappropriate. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x torch"
Floyd \| The torch is providing light. The flame flickers occasionally but is Floyd \| otherwise steady. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "How unseemly"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x sword"
Floyd \| It's the most nondescript sword you could find when you came out on Floyd \| this mission. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "eat torch"
Floyd \| You look at it, but decide in the end that it's not really edible. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "dance"
Floyd \| A bizarre notion crosses your mind which you quickly dismiss as Floyd \| irrational. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "search garbage"
Floyd \| [examine garbage] Floyd \| Rubbish is scattered almost the entire length and breadth of the Floyd \| warehouse floor. Due to the overhead ventilation, most of what you can Floyd \| see is rotting away slowly, and the smell is atrocious. There is Floyd \| nothing useful in any of it. Floyd \| What does strike your attention is a small section of the floor Floyd \| where the debris has been cleared away. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x floor"
Floyd \| The ground is made of stone and covered with rotting detritus. One part Floyd \| of the floor, however, appears to be free of debris. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "search floor"
Floyd \| [examine floor] Floyd \| The ground is made of stone and covered with rotting detritus. One part Floyd \| of the floor, however, appears to be free of debris. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "tap floor"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x part"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x section"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x stone"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \|		Zach says, "blargh"
Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "search floor"
Floyd \| [examine floor] Floyd \| The ground is made of stone and covered with rotting detritus. One part Floyd \| of the floor, however, appears to be free of debris. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "dig floor"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "move ground"
Floyd \| For a moment you consider it, but you decide in the end there is Floyd \| nothing to be gained by trying to move the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "touch floor"
Floyd \| You can't touch the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "burn floor"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open secret trapdoor"
Floyd \| [open secret trapdoor] Floyd \| You struggle to lift the metal plate, but finally manage to pull it Floyd \| away, whereupon it slams into the ground with a resounding metallic Floyd \| clang. You make a mental note to be quieter in your future Floyd \| explorations. Floyd \| The metal plate was hiding a dark passage that leads down by means Floyd \| of a rusty ladder, and an evil smell wafts up to greet you. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Haha, I didn't think that would work"
		DavidW says (to Zach), "wizard! You are the hidden wizard!"
		Zach says, "But that's obviously where things were going."
		Zach says, "heehee"
		DavidW asks, "What 'metal plate'?"
		Zach says, "The metal plate we should have found through other clues I guess."
		DavidW says, "To the victor goes the spoiled garbage."
		Zach asks, "hooray...?"
DavidW says (to Floyd), "go down"
Floyd \| You gingerly grasp the rungs of the ladder and climb down into the vile Floyd \| stench. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Sewer Floyd \| The smell here is vile, making you gag. The sewer is a tall, round Floyd \| tunnel made from brick, and it lies in a generally east/west Floyd \| orientation. A thin stream of brown-coloured water flows towards the Floyd \| east, while in the west you can hear a faint splashing sound. The rungs Floyd \| of a rusty ladder are visible here, leading up to a dark hole above Floyd \| you. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Sewer \| Interlude as Lord Sulanar of Alallsia ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You move west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Sewer Floyd \| Three smaller sewer pipes enter here, one from the north, south and Floyd \| west, but they are far too small to follow. A small stream of Floyd \| brown-coloured water is gushing out of the northern pipe, splashing Floyd \| into the bottom of the main pipe you are in and flowing east, which Floyd \| appears to be the only exit. The smell here is extremely bad. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "This is no place for a man of our nobility and lineage to be,."
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You move east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Sewer Floyd \| The smell here is vile, making you gag. The sewer is a tall, round Floyd \| tunnel made from brick, and it lies in a generally east/west Floyd \| orientation. A thin stream of brown-coloured water flows towards the Floyd \| east, while in the west you can hear a faint splashing sound. The rungs Floyd \| of a rusty ladder are visible here, leading up to a dark hole above Floyd \| you. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Indeed"
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You move east. Floyd \| Your hand twitches momentarily. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Sewer Floyd \| The sewer passage comes to an end here at a large, metal grate in the Floyd \| floor, through which the brown stream of runoff is flowing. You can Floyd \| hear it splashing far below. The grate is damaged, though; a large hole Floyd \| has been punched through the centre. Blood is smeared across the walls Floyd \| of the tunnel here. Floyd \| Floyd \| Near the blood-spattered walls lies a similarly blood-spattered saw. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x saw"
Floyd \| The saw is a vicious, three-foot blade with jagged teeth. It is covered Floyd \| in dried blood. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take saw"
Floyd \| You pick up the saw. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x grate"
Floyd \| The metal grate is thick and solid, but has been broken some time in Floyd \| the past, leaving a two-foot hole in the centre. How such a hole could Floyd \| have been made in such a solid piece of metal is a mystery. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x blood"
Floyd \| The blood is rust coloured, indicating it is reasonably fresh, perhaps Floyd \| a day or two old. Floyd \| As you look at the blood, you sense something odd about the walls Floyd \| the blood is smeared across. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x walls"
Floyd \| The walls are circular, around seven feet in diameter. What the walls Floyd \| consist of exactly is actually quite impossible to determine given the Floyd \| amount of muck that clings to them. You suspect they are made of brick, Floyd \| but who knows. There is a broad splattering of blood on the walls here. Floyd \| Something seems a little different about the southern wall, although Floyd \| you can't quite put your finger on it. It's like there is a thin, Floyd \| almost invisible veil of dust hovering in the air like a curtain just Floyd \| in front of the wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x dust"
Floyd \| You can hardly see it, and it seems to shift in and out of visibility Floyd \| almost at random. If you had to guess, you would estimate it to be Floyd \| about six feet high, and probably about three feet wide, but it is so Floyd \| hard to be sure. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open secret door"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Is there an invisible beast RIGHT THERE?"
DavidW says (to Floyd), "kill veil"
Floyd \| [attack veil] Floyd \| You doubt that violence will have any impact on that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "touch wall"
Floyd \| You can't touch the walls. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "touch dust"
Floyd \| You can't touch the dust. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "touch curtain"
Floyd \| You can't touch the dust. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "touch south wall"
Floyd \| A bizarre notion crosses your mind which you quickly dismiss as Floyd \| irrational. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move west. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "enter grate"
Floyd \| You have a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be any way to enter Floyd \| that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "take grate"
Floyd \| After a brief analysis, you conclude the metal grate isn't something Floyd \| you can take. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "cut south wall"
DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut south wall"
Floyd \| You think about it, but that doesn't appear to be something you can Floyd \| cut. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You attempt to step into the strange veil, but a powerful force pushes Floyd \| you back. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "stab veil"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the dust. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "touch veil"
Floyd \| You can't touch the dust. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "stab veil"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the dust. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "lick dust"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the dust. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "kill veil"
Floyd \| [attack veil] Floyd \| You doubt that violence will have any impact on that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
mwmiller says (to Floyd), "touch veil"
Floyd \| You can't touch the dust. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "burn veil"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the dust. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
mwmiller says (to Floyd), "push veil"
Floyd \| You consider trying to push the dust, but you can't imagine there being Floyd \| anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
mwmiller says (to Floyd), "hold torch up to veil"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the torch. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x hole"
Floyd \| The hole in the grate leads down to another level of the sewer, which Floyd \| would then ultimately flow into the nearby harbour. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "look down hole"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "look in hole"
Floyd \| The hole in the grate leads down to another level of the sewer, which Floyd \| would then ultimately flow into the nearby harbour. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf31"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "hm. I worry that this invisible thing will kill us if we go past it."
		genericgeekgirl says, "One sec."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drop all"
Floyd \| You drop the torch, the saw and the sword. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You step forward into the strange veil of dust. There is a moment of Floyd \| bright, green light, followed by a brief feeling of disorientation, and Floyd \| you find yourself in... Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| A well appointed room Floyd \| A wide, low hearth in the west wall holds a brightly burning fire that Floyd \| gives warmth and light to the otherwise darkened room. Two comfortable Floyd \| looking chairs sit in front of the fire, both unoccupied, and between Floyd \| them is a small wooden table. Bookshelves line the walls of either side Floyd \| of the hearth, neatly filled with a library of volumes and scrolls Floyd \| beyond count. A large, deep cabinet is set against the northern wall, Floyd \| beside which is a desk that is covered in papers and assorted Floyd \| miscellany. The southern wall holds a door, which is currently closed. Floyd \| A rich carpet covers the floor from wall to wall, and most of the Floyd \| eastern wall is taken up with an enormous picture window. Floyd \| You notice that an area beside the window is shimmering slightly. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by one. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ A well appointed room \| Interlude as Lord Sulanar of Alallsia ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Sewer Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Sewer \| Interlude as Lord Sulanar of Alallsia ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take saw"
Floyd \| You pick up the saw. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Huzzah!"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You attempt to step into the strange veil, but a powerful force pushes Floyd \| you back. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drop saw"
Floyd \| You drop the saw. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take sword"
Floyd \| You pick up the sword. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take torch"
Floyd \| You pick up the torch. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You attempt to step into the strange veil, but a powerful force pushes Floyd \| you back. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drop sword"
Floyd \| You drop the sword. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You attempt to step into the strange veil, but a powerful force pushes Floyd \| you back. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drop torch"
Floyd \| You drop the torch. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take sword"
Floyd \| You pick up the sword. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "oh, it's a ward, not a beast then?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You attempt to step into the strange veil, but a powerful force pushes Floyd \| you back. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drop sword"
Floyd \| You drop the sword. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Fine. We can't have anything."
Zach says (to Floyd), "take off clothes"
Floyd \| [remove clothes] Floyd \| A strange thought occurs to you, but you dismiss it immediately. Floyd \| Removing your clothes would be completely inappropriate. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You step forward into the strange veil of dust. There is a moment of Floyd \| bright, green light, followed by a brief feeling of disorientation, and Floyd \| you find yourself in... Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| A well appointed room Floyd \| A wide, low hearth in the west wall holds a brightly burning fire that Floyd \| gives warmth and light to the otherwise darkened room. Two comfortable Floyd \| looking chairs sit in front of the fire, both unoccupied, and between Floyd \| them is a small wooden table. Bookshelves line the walls of either side Floyd \| of the hearth, neatly filled with a library of volumes and scrolls Floyd \| beyond count. A large, deep cabinet is set against the northern wall, Floyd \| beside which is a desk that is covered in papers and assorted Floyd \| miscellany. The southern wall holds a door, which is currently closed. Floyd \| A rich carpet covers the floor from wall to wall, and most of the Floyd \| eastern wall is taken up with an enormous picture window. Floyd \| You notice that an area beside the window is shimmering slightly. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by one. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ A well appointed room \| Interlude as Lord Sulanar of Alallsia ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x desk"
Floyd \| If you had to guess, you would say the desk was made from mahogany. It Floyd \| is pushed up against the wall next to the cabinet. Floyd \| Spread across the surface of the table are a vast assortment of Floyd \| papers. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "read papers"
Floyd \| Most of what the papers say means nothing to you. There are mentions of Floyd \| different weights and volumes, some complex formula whose parameters Floyd \| appear to be random squiggles, and there are also sections talking Floyd \| about potency. Only one word stands out in all the documents and makes Floyd \| any sense at all - 'Ralyon'. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take papers"
Floyd \| You take the assorted papers from the desk. Floyd \| As you move the papers around, you find a wax seal hidden underneath Floyd \| them. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by one. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x seal"
Floyd \| The wax seal is of a type used for sealing scrolls and letters, usually Floyd \| by dripping hot wax on the edge of the scroll and then pressing the Floyd \| seal into it to imprint the image. The seal's image is of a hawk with Floyd \| wings outstretched. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x cabinet"
Floyd \| The dimensions of the cabinet are oversized in every way; height, width Floyd \| and depth. You imagine that half a dozen men could stand quite Floyd \| comfortably inside. The cabinet door is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "take seal"
Floyd \| You take the wax seal from the desk. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open cabinet"
Floyd \| You open the cabinet. Floyd \| The naked, dead body of Lord Alsohn lies crumpled inside the Floyd \| cabinet. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "eek"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh my."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x body"
Floyd \| Lord Alsohn's body lies in a crumpled heap inside the cabinet, Floyd \| completely naked, although his legs have mercifully folded in a way Floyd \| that covers his private parts. His face is purple, evidently from Floyd \| strangulation, and is registering a look of horror, his mouth hanging Floyd \| open from his last attempt at breath. His eyes are open, which gives Floyd \| the lifeless body a macabre, chilling image. Aside from some contusions Floyd \| around his neck, you see no other signs of violence. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "search body"
Floyd \| [examine body] Floyd \| Lord Alsohn's body lies in a crumpled heap inside the cabinet, Floyd \| completely naked, although his legs have mercifully folded in a way Floyd \| that covers his private parts. His face is purple, evidently from Floyd \| strangulation, and is registering a look of horror, his mouth hanging Floyd \| open from his last attempt at breath. His eyes are open, which gives Floyd \| the lifeless body a macabre, chilling image. Aside from some contusions Floyd \| around his neck, you see no other signs of violence. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Oh right, seeing his private parts would make it gross."
Zach says (to Floyd), "open desk"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Merciful for him, perhaps. Maybe he was into strangulation."
		genericgeekgirl says, "I mean, uh. Nevermind."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "look in cabinet"
Floyd \| The dimensions of the cabinet are oversized in every way; height, width Floyd \| and depth. You imagine that half a dozen men could stand quite Floyd \| comfortably inside. Floyd \| The dead, naked body of Lord Alsohn is lying inside the cabinet. Floyd \| The door to the cabinet is standing open. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Nothing behind him?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take body"
Floyd \| While you regret what has happened to Lord Alsohn, there doesn't appear Floyd \| to be any reason to move his body at the moment. Besides, Alsohn wasn't Floyd \| a small man, and you doubt you'd be able to lift his lifeless mass. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push body"
Floyd \| While you regret what has happened to Lord Alsohn, there doesn't appear Floyd \| to be any reason to move his body at the moment. Besides, Alsohn wasn't Floyd \| a small man, and you doubt you'd be able to lift his lifeless mass. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x bookshelf"
Floyd \| The bookshelves are stacked very neatly, with all the spines upright Floyd \| and all of the books arranged alphabetically. There are hundreds of Floyd \| books lining the shelves, and a few shelves have been allocated to hold Floyd \| scrolls. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x miscellany"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x scrolls"
Floyd \| You can't determine what the scrolls might contain, but there are quite Floyd \| a number of them on the shelves, stacked in neat piles. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x carpet"
Floyd \| The entire floor of the room is cover in a rich, thick carpet which Floyd \| feels soft to your feet. It's hard to determine the colour, but it Floyd \| looks to be a dark shade of burgundy. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "look under carpet"
Floyd \| You don't find anything of interest under that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "read scrolls"
Floyd \| You select a scroll from the shelf and, ignoring the twitching of your Floyd \| hand, examine the contents. You are surprised to find that the entire Floyd \| length of the scroll is blank. Suspecting magic is at work, you roll up Floyd \| the scroll and replace it on the shelf. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x window"
Floyd \| The window provides a magnificent view over the city. Because night has Floyd \| fallen, at first you assume that it would be too hard to pin-point Floyd \| exactly where you are just by observation. But then you notice the Floyd \| curve of the bay to the east, which reveals the place where you are has Floyd \| some elevation, and with the light from the full moon overhead you are Floyd \| able to spot various landmarks in the city. This allows you to work out Floyd \| the precise location of the building you are in. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by one. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Aha"
Zach says (to Floyd), "read book"
Floyd \| You select a volume from the shelf and, ignoring the twitching of your Floyd \| hand, examine the contents. It is with no small amount of surprise that Floyd \| you discover that all the pages are blank. You suspect magic is at Floyd \| work, so you replace the volume on the shelf. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x fire"
Floyd \| The fire in the hearth looks to have been stoked recently, given its Floyd \| current brightness and the heat being generated. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach asks, "Try the door or escape?"
		DavidW asks, "might want to hide evidence of our visit and go back?"
		Zach asks, "You mean put the papers back?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "I say try the door/escape."
		Zach asks, "Maybe the seal is enough?"
		DavidW says, "and rehide the body"
Zach says (to Floyd), "close cabinet"
Floyd \| You close the cabinet. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
Zach says (to Floyd), "cf32"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You try the handle of the door, but discover that the door is locked. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "knock"
Floyd \| A bizarre notion crosses your mind which you quickly dismiss as Floyd \| irrational. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "knock on door"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "can the seal go through the veil?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You move to step back through the strange veil of light, but are pushed Floyd \| back by a powerful force. Floyd \| Even as you try to comprehend the magical force preventing you from Floyd \| leaving, you hear footsteps in the corridor outside. A key rattles in Floyd \| the lock and then the door suddenly swings open. Floyd \| A man walks in. He is dressed entirely in black, although you notice Floyd \| a strange, blue amulet hanging around his neck, which is striking Floyd \| against the dark clothes. The man is younger than you expected. You Floyd \| estimate he could be no more than twenty-five years old, but the look Floyd \| in his eyes is ancient; cold and hard like stone, but weathered through Floyd \| untold experiences. You suppress a shiver and give the man your most Floyd \| imperious gaze. Floyd \| "Nice to meet you at last, Lord Sulanar," the man says without any Floyd \| hint of surprise, his voice smooth and clear. He has brought a candle Floyd \| with him which he sets on the small table between the two chairs, Floyd \| before turning back to face you. Floyd \| "A pleasure," you say coldly. "Although I don't recall having been Floyd \| introduced." Floyd \| The man gives you a surprisingly warm smile. "My deepest apologies. Floyd \| My name is Vetan. I assume you must be looking for something." He Floyd \| indicates the items in your hand. "Did you find it?" Floyd \| "Mostly," you reply evenly. "I came looking for Lord Alsohn, who I'm Floyd \| devastated to report I found in your cabinet, rather dead." Floyd \| "Ah, yes, poor Lord Alsohn," Vetan says sadly. "I'm afraid he didn't Floyd \| appreciate some of my questions. He took them quite personally, and for Floyd \| some reason he jumped to a variety of unwarranted conclusions about Floyd \| what I offered him." Vetan's voice conveys a certain amount of regret, Floyd \| but his eyes are unmoved. "He tried to attack me, and I was forced to Floyd \| kill him in self-defence." Floyd \| "Indeed," you say. "What was it that could have caused Lord Alsohn Floyd \| to overcome his well-renowned hatred of violence to attempt harm on Floyd \| your person?" Floyd \| The smallest smile curls the ends of Vetan's mouth. "Actually, I Floyd \| could run you through the things I talked with Lord Alsohn about, if Floyd \| you'd like," Vetan says. He moves around to stand in front of one of Floyd \| the chairs. "Why don't we sit down and have a chat?" Floyd \| Floyd \| I know he is lying, but right now that's probably the least of my Floyd \| concerns. While I don't want to stay, I sense that his pleasantly Floyd \| worded request is actually a veiled threat. I will sit. I will listen. Floyd \| But this may prove to be a very long night. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Press any key ]		Zach says, "I wonder if we could have made it through by dropping everything."
		genericgeekgirl says, "I doubt it."
		DavidW says, "I wonder if we could've entered the cabinet and closed it up from inside."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Hm."
		Zach says, "eeaggh"
mwmiller pushes the green 'space' button.
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Part Three: The Plan for Salvation Floyd \| Floyd \| It's been said that when disaster looms, God will provide. While I'm Floyd \| still struggling with the concept of God, I can't help but see some Floyd \| order in all that's happened to me. What I originally thought was just Floyd \| about me and the tragedy I was enduring has turned into something much Floyd \| bigger, with more than my own life at stake. Does this mean there is a Floyd \| God, and he has a plan that I'm part of? Does this give meaning to my Floyd \| suffering? I have no answer. Floyd \| No answer was what Master Limos gave me when I asked about where I Floyd \| would land in Ryla as a result of his wizardry. "Somewhere in the Floyd \| castle," was all he could tell me. Then he was gone, my final word of Floyd \| thanks unspoken on my now working lips, as he raised his arms and sent Floyd \| me on my magical journey. Colours and lights swirl around me now, Floyd \| almost blinding me in intensity, my destination only moments away. Floyd \| Somewhere in the castle is the answer, the stitch that joins all the Floyd \| threads together. I know that the king hasn't touched Alsanter's room Floyd \| since the murder, so there is a chance I can learn something that was Floyd \| previously overlooked. I have a chance to save the king, his daughter Floyd \| and Rixomas, to prove to the king my worthiness to be his ward, and Floyd \| maybe prove to Tevona my own love for her. Floyd \| Floyd \| The spectral display of light vanishes, and you find yourself Floyd \| standing on your feet. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Eastern end of the castle gardens Floyd \| The darkness of night does not hide your location from your vulpine Floyd \| eyesight. The castle gardens surround you, row upon row of neatly Floyd \| arranged vegetables and herbs laid out between cobblestone walkways Floyd \| that continue towards the west. A doorway into a small shed lies to the Floyd \| east, the entrance permanently open as the door was removed long ago. Floyd \| The main castle lies to the north, accessible here through a small door Floyd \| that opens onto the garden. The limits of the garden are marked by the Floyd \| high, stone ramparts of the castle wall that you can see to the east Floyd \| and south, silhouetted against the black curtain of the night sky. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Eastern end of the castle gardens \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "It's large enough for several men, it said."
		mwmiller exclaims, "I guess Lord Sulanar is kibble now. At least we avoided another conversation menu!"
		DavidW says, "ah, but our fox form talks now."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "sing"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x garden"
Floyd \| The garden beds have been made in a series of rows, running east/west. Floyd \| The beds are raised up from the ground about a foot. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig garden"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the gardens. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Shed?"
		DavidW says, "I may be losing concentration. Also, go wherever. It's a new section of geography."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Yeah. It's getting pretty later."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Garden shed Floyd \| The darkness is deeper here in the confines of the shed, but still you Floyd \| have reasonable vision thanks to your fox abilities and the vague, Floyd \| night-time light that is seeping in through the doorway to the west. Floyd \| Tools are various kinds are hanging on the northern and southern walls, Floyd \| neatly arranged in functional groups. A wide workbench stands against Floyd \| the eastern wall, but it is too high to see on top of. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Leaning up against the bench nearby is a long-handled spade. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Garden shed \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
mwmiller says (to Floyd), "call a spade a spade"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the spade. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "hm. climb spade? What's on the wide workbench?"
DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb spade"
Floyd \| In your current state, climbing that would be impossible. You could Floyd \| really only climb on something lower or more easily scaled. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "jump onto workbench"
Floyd \| [jump on workbench] Floyd \| There doesn't appear to be any compelling reason to expend energy in Floyd \| such a manner. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tools"
Floyd \| The are a number of tools hanging up on the walls, like garden shears, Floyd \| pitchforks, and scythes. But they are all out of reach. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x workbench"
Floyd \| The workbench is quite solidly made, but worn and battered from years Floyd \| of hard labour. It is also quite high, higher than most benches you've Floyd \| encountered. You can't see the surface of it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "On the workbench is a note: 'Dear gardener, please don't tell anyone the key to the inner sanctum is under the heart-shaped rock in the center of the hedge maze.'"
		DavidW says, "perhaps there's a shopping cart we can push in here and climb up via that or something. I think exploring elsewhere might be good."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x spade"
Floyd \| The spade has a long, wooden handle and a metal blade. Given the marks Floyd \| along the handle and blade it appears to have been worked hard. Floyd \| It looks like you would be able to drag it, although it would make a Floyd \| lot of noise on the cobblestones. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Eastern end of the castle gardens Floyd \| The darkness of night does not hide your location from your vulpine Floyd \| eyesight. The castle gardens surround you, row upon row of neatly Floyd \| arranged vegetables and herbs laid out between cobblestone walkways Floyd \| that continue towards the west. A doorway into a small shed lies to the Floyd \| east, the entrance permanently open as the door was removed long ago. Floyd \| The main castle lies to the north, accessible here through a small door Floyd \| that opens onto the garden. The limits of the garden are marked by the Floyd \| high, stone ramparts of the castle wall that you can see to the east Floyd \| and south, silhouetted against the black curtain of the night sky. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Eastern end of the castle gardens \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf33"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "save"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "nfcursed2"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Maybe we can stop here?"
		DavidW says, "sure"
		mwmiller exclaims, "Might as well!"
		DavidW says, "I'm just zoning out here, I think."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "quit"
Floyd \| Do you really want to quit?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
Floyd \| Yes
Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?"		DavidW says, "that was interesting. Sorry I missed last week's."

***** SESSION THREE *

Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "nfcursed2"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Eastern end of the castle gardens \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| > Floyd \| [attack fox] Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		says, "Please do not whisper commands to Floyd."
		Zach says, "I'm guessing that was Tzahnke. It doesn't look like he's on the channel."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Yeah, I just paged him."
		Zach says, "Ah, OK"
Zach says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Eastern end of the castle gardens Floyd \| The darkness of night does not hide your location from your vulpine Floyd \| eyesight. The castle gardens surround you, row upon row of neatly Floyd \| arranged vegetables and herbs laid out between cobblestone walkways Floyd \| that continue towards the west. A doorway into a small shed lies to the Floyd \| east, the entrance permanently open as the door was removed long ago. Floyd \| The main castle lies to the north, accessible here through a small door Floyd \| that opens onto the garden. The limits of the garden are marked by the Floyd \| high, stone ramparts of the castle wall that you can see to the east Floyd \| and south, silhouetted against the black curtain of the night sky. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		says, "can I continue to whisper sweet nothings to Floyd? He's so dreamy"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Hehe"
		Zach says, "Take it to #robot-love"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "be my valentine"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Remind me what our situation is? We're a fox, we can talk now, and ...?"
		Zach says, "We're trying to get back in the castle I think."
		genericgeekgirl says, "We're fairly certain the evil wizard is the murderer, and not the.. lord or whoever we first accused."
		Zach says, "Because now we have superpowers."
Gerynar arrives, full of neither funk nor fun.		DavidW asks, "Besides talking?"
		Zach says, "Invisibility!"
		genericgeekgirl says, "So I guess we need to figure out how to dispatch him in order to protect the king and the woman we love, and we have to do all this before the good wizard dies."
		DavidW says, "oh right. I forgot about the invisibility."
		Zach asks, "Or am I making that up?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Yeah. I forgot about that. Type 'invisible' and 'visible'."
		DavidW says, "or 'invis' and 'vis', for short."
Zach says (to Floyd), "x garden"
Floyd \| The garden beds have been made in a series of rows, running east/west. Floyd \| The beds are raised up from the ground about a foot. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x beds"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "up"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east and west. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "The shed had a workbench whose top we couldn't see the top of, right? And there was a spade or shovel?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Garden shed Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Garden shed \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "verbose"
Floyd \| The game is now in its verbose mode, which always gives long Floyd \| descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before). Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Garden shed Floyd \| The darkness is deeper here in the confines of the shed, but still you Floyd \| have reasonable vision thanks to your fox abilities and the vague, Floyd \| night-time light that is seeping in through the doorway to the west. Floyd \| Tools are various kinds are hanging on the northern and southern walls, Floyd \| neatly arranged in functional groups. A wide workbench stands against Floyd \| the eastern wall, but it is too high to see on top of. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Leaning up against the bench nearby is a long-handled spade. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x spade"
Floyd \| The spade has a long, wooden handle and a metal blade. Given the marks Floyd \| along the handle and blade it appears to have been worked hard. Floyd \| It looks like you would be able to drag it, although it would make a Floyd \| lot of noise on the cobblestones. Floyd \| Floyd \| > Floyd \| You can't carry anything in your current condition. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "Someone whispered."
		Zach says, "Maybe dragging the spade while we're invisible would scare people."
		DavidW says, "Maybe as a last resort."
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Eastern end of the castle gardens Floyd \| The darkness of night does not hide your location from your vulpine Floyd \| eyesight. The castle gardens surround you, row upon row of neatly Floyd \| arranged vegetables and herbs laid out between cobblestone walkways Floyd \| that continue towards the west. A doorway into a small shed lies to the Floyd \| east, the entrance permanently open as the door was removed long ago. Floyd \| The main castle lies to the north, accessible here through a small door Floyd \| that opens onto the garden. The limits of the garden are marked by the Floyd \| high, stone ramparts of the castle wall that you can see to the east Floyd \| and south, silhouetted against the black curtain of the night sky. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Eastern end of the castle gardens \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "But I'd hope guards aren't scared by dragging noises quite so easily if I had a castle."
		Zach says, "I bet we have to haunt the evil wizard to show him the error of his ways."
		DavidW asks, "Did we check out the veggies yet?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "We should explore a little, I guess."
		genericgeekgirl says, "I don't think so"
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Western end of the castle gardens Floyd \| The neat rows of vegetables and herbs end here against the solid, Floyd \| imposing walls of the castle that rise up to the east and south. The Floyd \| castle stands to the north, but you can't see any entry points from Floyd \| here. You can make out the shadows of some windows high up in the Floyd \| walls, but they are well out of reach. Your only option for movement is Floyd \| back to the east. Floyd \| Piled against the base of the castle wall is a large mound of what Floyd \| could only be described as rubbish. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Western end of the castle gardens \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rubbish"
Floyd \| It's mostly made up of kitchen waste, dumped here possibly with the Floyd \| idea of turning it into compost. That idea hasn't been developed very Floyd \| far, you think, given the general neglect the pile has been subjected Floyd \| to. It is shabby and sprawling, giving off a powerful aroma which is Floyd \| mostly unpleasant. Floyd \| The only thing that catches your eye is the corner of some sort of Floyd \| material that is protruding from the mound of rubbish. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x material"
Floyd \| There's not much to see at present. It's only about two inches in size, Floyd \| so it's hard to determine what it might be. You gauge that you could Floyd \| probably dig it out. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull material"
Floyd \| You consider trying to pull the corner of material, but you can't Floyd \| imagine there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig material"
Floyd \| You dig around in the pile of rubbish, and fully uncover the material Floyd \| which you can now see is an old sack. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by one. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x sack"
Floyd \| The sack is rather putrid, with lots of holes and tears that were Floyd \| probably the cause of it being discarded. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "look in sack"
Floyd \| The sack is rather putrid, with lots of holes and tears that were Floyd \| probably the cause of it being discarded. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Ew"
Zach says (to Floyd), "put sack on head"
Floyd \| You consider it, but that doesn't appear to be an action you can Floyd \| achieve, particularly in your current state. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear sack"
Floyd \| You are not holding the old sack. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "take sack"
Floyd \| You can't carry anything in your current condition. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drag sack"
Floyd \| You think about dragging the sack, and decide that it certainly would Floyd \| be possible, once you decide where you want to drag it to. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "enter sack"
Floyd \| You have a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be any way to enter Floyd \| that. Floyd \|
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rubbish"
Floyd \| > Floyd \| It's mostly made up of kitchen waste, dumped here possibly with the Floyd \| idea of turning it into compost. That idea hasn't been developed very Floyd \| far, you think, given the general neglect the pile has been subjected Floyd \| to. It is shabby and sprawling, giving off a powerful aroma which is Floyd \| mostly unpleasant. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig rubbish"
Floyd \| You scrape around a bit with your paws but don't find anything else of Floyd \| interest in the rubbish pile. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell sack"
Floyd \| There is no need to smell any particular item. You can use your Floyd \| enhanced, vulpine sense of smell in each location - if you detect Floyd \| anything unusual or noteworthy with your olfactory senses, you can then Floyd \| examine the item for more information. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| The smell of turned earth permeates the air here, along with another Floyd \| odour coming from the pile of rubbish which isn't quite as appealing. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys.
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Eastern end of the castle gardens Floyd \| The darkness of night does not hide your location from your vulpine Floyd \| eyesight. The castle gardens surround you, row upon row of neatly Floyd \| arranged vegetables and herbs laid out between cobblestone walkways Floyd \| that continue towards the west. A doorway into a small shed lies to the Floyd \| east, the entrance permanently open as the door was removed long ago. Floyd \| The main castle lies to the north, accessible here through a small door Floyd \| that opens onto the garden. The limits of the garden are marked by the Floyd \| high, stone ramparts of the castle wall that you can see to the east Floyd \| and south, silhouetted against the black curtain of the night sky. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Eastern end of the castle gardens \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >
Gerynar has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge.		DavidW says, "I'm not sure what use a putrid sack is, just yet, especially if we can't carry or wear it."
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| The gap between the door and the jam is too small to allow you to pass Floyd \| through. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| The door is quite small and sturdy, and would probably require some Floyd \| people who pass through it to duck their heads. While it looks closed Floyd \| at the moment, you notice that it hasn't quite closed properly. There's Floyd \| a narrow gap between door and the jam. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "I'm guessing putrid pillow?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Ew."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x gap"
Floyd \| The gap between the door and the jam is very narrow, about half an inch Floyd \| wide. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Somehow we have to use it to open this door."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "stick paw under gap"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the small gap. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x herbs"
Floyd \| There are a variety of herbs you can see and smell in the garden beds; Floyd \| mint, thyme, and rosemary being the predominant ones. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Inflate the sack in the jam?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "x vegetables"
Floyd \| The darkness veils much of the details, but from what you can see of Floyd \| the plants there appears to be potatoes, carrots and beans growing Floyd \| here. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x potatoes"
Floyd \| The darkness veils much of the details, but from what you can see of Floyd \| the plants there appears to be potatoes, carrots and beans growing Floyd \| here. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take potatoes"
Floyd \| After a brief analysis, you conclude the vegetables aren't something Floyd \| you can take. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "eat potatoes"
Floyd \| You look at it, but decide in the end that it's not really edible. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "dig"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "dig potatoes"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the vegetables. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach asks (of DavidW), "Isn't it full of holes?"
		DavidW says, "Details."
		Zach says, ">sew sack"
		Zach says, "Maybe if we drag the spade it'll make noise and someone will open the door. Then we can slip by."
		DavidW says, "Wish I was mapping this. I get lost in these sessions without a map."
		* Tzahnke has joined the channel.
		genericgeekgirl says, "Do you want to start mapping? We only just started this part, you haven't missed anything."
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Garden shed Floyd \| The darkness is deeper here in the confines of the shed, but still you Floyd \| have reasonable vision thanks to your fox abilities and the vague, Floyd \| night-time light that is seeping in through the doorway to the west. Floyd \| Tools are various kinds are hanging on the northern and southern walls, Floyd \| neatly arranged in functional groups. A wide workbench stands against Floyd \| the eastern wall, but it is too high to see on top of. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Leaning up against the bench nearby is a long-handled spade. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Garden shed \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "We can backtrack as needed."
		DavidW asks, "Or maybe the spade can fall onto the sack, and we can drag the sack (with the spade on it) silently?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Ooh."
		Zach says, "Fancy."
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Eastern end of the castle gardens Floyd \| The darkness of night does not hide your location from your vulpine Floyd \| eyesight. The castle gardens surround you, row upon row of neatly Floyd \| arranged vegetables and herbs laid out between cobblestone walkways Floyd \| that continue towards the west. A doorway into a small shed lies to the Floyd \| east, the entrance permanently open as the door was removed long ago. Floyd \| The main castle lies to the north, accessible here through a small door Floyd \| that opens onto the garden. The limits of the garden are marked by the Floyd \| high, stone ramparts of the castle wall that you can see to the east Floyd \| and south, silhouetted against the black curtain of the night sky. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Eastern end of the castle gardens \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Western end of the castle gardens Floyd \| The neat rows of vegetables and herbs end here against the solid, Floyd \| imposing walls of the castle that rise up to the east and south. The Floyd \| castle stands to the north, but you can't see any entry points from Floyd \| here. You can make out the shadows of some windows high up in the Floyd \| walls, but they are well out of reach. Your only option for movement is Floyd \| back to the east. Floyd \| Piled against the base of the castle wall is a large mound of what Floyd \| could only be described as rubbish. Floyd \| Floyd \| An old, rather shabby-looking sack is lying on the ground here. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Western end of the castle gardens \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "drag sack east"
Floyd \| You grip the sack with your teeth and drag it to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Eastern end of the castle gardens Floyd \| The darkness of night does not hide your location from your vulpine Floyd \| eyesight. The castle gardens surround you, row upon row of neatly Floyd \| arranged vegetables and herbs laid out between cobblestone walkways Floyd \| that continue towards the west. A doorway into a small shed lies to the Floyd \| east, the entrance permanently open as the door was removed long ago. Floyd \| The main castle lies to the north, accessible here through a small door Floyd \| that opens onto the garden. The limits of the garden are marked by the Floyd \| high, stone ramparts of the castle wall that you can see to the east Floyd \| and south, silhouetted against the black curtain of the night sky. Floyd \| Floyd \| An old, rather shabby-looking sack is lying on the ground here. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Eastern end of the castle gardens \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "drag sack east"
Floyd \| You grip the sack with your teeth and drag it to the east, into the Floyd \| shed. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Garden shed Floyd \| The darkness is deeper here in the confines of the shed, but still you Floyd \| have reasonable vision thanks to your fox abilities and the vague, Floyd \| night-time light that is seeping in through the doorway to the west. Floyd \| Tools are various kinds are hanging on the northern and southern walls, Floyd \| neatly arranged in functional groups. A wide workbench stands against Floyd \| the eastern wall, but it is too high to see on top of. Floyd \| Floyd \| An old, rather shabby-looking sack is lying on the ground here. Floyd \| Leaning up against the bench nearby is a long-handled spade. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Garden shed \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "drag sack to spade"
Floyd \| You consider trying to drag it, but you doubt you would have much Floyd \| impact on it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push spade"
Floyd \| Using your paws you push at the spade and it slides down the bench, Floyd \| coming to rest lying on the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Garden shed Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "drag spade into sack"
Floyd \| [drag spade in sack] Floyd \| You consider trying to drag it, but you doubt you would have much Floyd \| impact on it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Not sure if that's what we wanted?"
DavidW says (to Floyd), "put spade on sack"
Floyd \| You consider it, but that doesn't appear to be an action you can Floyd \| achieve, particularly in your current state. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Let's save and find out."
		Zach says, "That might be the first step."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf39"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push spade"
Floyd \| Using your paws you push at the spade and it slides down the bench, Floyd \| coming to rest lying on the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "well, I don't know where we'd use the spade anyway."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Take all the things. Figure it out later :D"
Zach says (to Floyd), "put spade in sack"
Floyd \| You consider it, but that doesn't appear to be an action you can Floyd \| achieve, particularly in your current state. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push spade onto sack"
Floyd \| [push spade on sack] Floyd \| Using your paws you push at the spade, moving it from its current Floyd \| position until it is positioned on top of the sack. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Yay!"
Zach says (to Floyd), "drag sack w"
Floyd \| You grip the sack with your teeth and drag it to the west, out of the Floyd \| shed. Floyd \| Floyd \|		DavidW asks, "Can we use the spade as a lever to open the door?"
Floyd \| Eastern end of the castle gardens Floyd \| The darkness of night does not hide your location from your vulpine Floyd \| eyesight. The castle gardens surround you, row upon row of neatly Floyd \| arranged vegetables and herbs laid out between cobblestone walkways Floyd \| that continue towards the west. A doorway into a small shed lies to the Floyd \| east, the entrance permanently open as the door was removed long ago. Floyd \| The main castle lies to the north, accessible here through a small door Floyd \| that opens onto the garden. The limits of the garden are marked by the Floyd \| high, stone ramparts of the castle wall that you can see to the east Floyd \| and south, silhouetted against the black curtain of the night sky. Floyd \| Floyd \| An old, rather shabby-looking sack is lying on the ground here. Floyd \| Lying on top of the sack is a long-handled spade. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Eastern end of the castle gardens \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Good call."
		Tzahnke says, "Yeah, I don't even know what it's for."
Zach says (to Floyd), "push spade into gap"
Floyd \| [push spade in gap] Floyd \| You consider trying to push the spade, but you can't imagine there Floyd \| being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "put spade in gap"
Floyd \| You consider it, but that doesn't appear to be an action you can Floyd \| achieve, particularly in your current state. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x gap"
Floyd \| The gap between the door and the jam is very narrow, about half an inch Floyd \| wide. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "drag spade in gap"
Floyd \| You consider trying to drag it, but you doubt you would have much Floyd \| impact on it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "drag sack in gap"
Floyd \| You consider trying to drag it, but you doubt you would have much Floyd \| impact on it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Are there any other locations we've overlooked?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push door"
Floyd \| You push against the door with your paws, but it seems stuck. You can't Floyd \| get it to move. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push door with spade"
Floyd \| You consider trying to push the small oak door, but you can't imagine Floyd \| there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "I'm not sure."
DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in gap"
Floyd \| The gap between the door and the jam is very narrow, about half an inch Floyd \| wide. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pry door with spade"
Floyd \| [lever door with spade] Floyd \| Grabbing the end of the spade in your jaws, you wedge the blade into Floyd \| the small gap between the door and the jam. Then you push against the Floyd \| handle with your paws. You have to exert a surprising amount of force Floyd \| before the door finally opens with a sudden, jarring lurch. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by one. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl guesses the verb!
		DavidW says, "ah. Guess The Verb."
		Zach says, "Woohoo!"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf40"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "congrats ggg."
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You slip through the open door and into the castle. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Small vestibule Floyd \| This is little more than a convenience for the kitchen helpers who need Floyd \| to access the garden. Just a few feet square, the only exit, apart from Floyd \| the small door to the south, is into the kitchens to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Small vestibule \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen"
Floyd \| You don't hear anything out of the ordinary. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| You detect an odour in the air, like the smell of a dog. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| You detect an odour in the air, like the smell of a dog. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Kitchen Floyd \| The kitchen is a mammoth room, luridly lit by the red, glowing embers Floyd \| of a fire that still smoulders in the wide hearth in the southern wall. Floyd \| The centre of the room is dominated by a long wooden workbench, over Floyd \| which are hanging an array of cooking implements; pots, pans, knives Floyd \| and spoons. Cupboards cover almost the entire northern wall, except for Floyd \| a small section where the stonework is visible, and in that brief space Floyd \| you notice a small hole in the wall, just above the floor. Floyd \| Mounted on the wall beside the hearth is a simple shelf that Floyd \| operates as a spice rack, where a number of jars and containers are Floyd \| stored. Floyd \| There is a narrow passage visible to the east, while a door to the Floyd \| west stands open. Floyd \| Floyd \| A long-handled broom is leaning up against the side of the hearth, Floyd \| next to the spice rack. Floyd \| Floyd \| A large, hairy dog lies on the floor just inside the western door, Floyd \| sleeping. Floyd \| The dog sneezes a couple of times, whimpers, then settles down Floyd \| again. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Kitchen \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "uh-oh. That could be trouble"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x dog"
Floyd \| The dog is a shaggy-haired thing of uncertain breed. His coat is rather Floyd \| matted and soiled. He is sleeping somewhat fitfully just inside the Floyd \| kitchen door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x spice rack"
Floyd \| The spice rack is just a simple wooden shelf attached to the wall Floyd \| beside the fire, about three feet off the ground. You notice that the Floyd \| shelf appears to be on a slight angle, as if the fastening is loose. Floyd \| Some jars of spices are on the spice rack. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "ok. My IF instinct says use pepper on the dog."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Sounds good."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x broom"
Floyd \| The broom has a long, wooden handle and thick, coarse bristles. It is Floyd \| currently standing up against the wall, next to the fireplace, beside Floyd \| the spice rack. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "push broom"
Floyd \| You push against the broom with your paws and send it skating across Floyd \| the wall on a short journey to the ground. On the way down it rakes Floyd \| across the spice rack, sending all the jars tumbling to the ground Floyd \| where they smash in a spectacular display of coloured spices and Floyd \| shattered glass. Floyd \| A draft from the chimney briefly stirs the powdery spices into a Floyd \| small eddy, but slowly everything settles to stillness. Floyd \| The dog stirs briefly at the noise, but does not wake up. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Aw, sleepy dog"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x spices"
Floyd \| Please be more clear, what do you want to examine? The smashed jars of Floyd \| spices or the mound of spices? Floyd \| A low growl comes from the dog lying nearby. You see his feet Floyd \| twitching, then he falls still again. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x mound"
Floyd \| The spices lie in a pile on the smashed remains of the jars that Floyd \| previously contained them. They are all mixed together in a way that Floyd \| would be impossible to separate. Floyd \| An occasional draft of wind from the nearby fireplace lifts up some Floyd \| of the spice into an colourful eddy, but otherwise they lie still. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "blow spices"
Floyd \| You blow on the pile of spices, and note how the small particles easily Floyd \| fly around on your breath. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "hm. We need a breeze, I think."
Tzahnke concentrates, and disappears.
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "wag tail on spices"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "sneeze"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "open flue"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Opening his jaws wide, the dog yawns and rolls over. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x flue"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "tickle dog"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the dog. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "blow spices at dog"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the dog. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x hole"
Floyd \| The hole is no bigger than a couple of inches. It's more of a flaw in Floyd \| the seam between two stones in the wall and would probably be ignored Floyd \| by anyone else. Floyd \| You hear a swishing sound, and notice the dog's tail is swinging Floyd \| back and forth across the floor. After a few moments he becomes still Floyd \| again. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "look in hole"
Floyd \| The hole is no bigger than a couple of inches. It's more of a flaw in Floyd \| the seam between two stones in the wall and would probably be ignored Floyd \| by anyone else. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x hearth"
Floyd \| The fireplace is very wide to allow for a number of things to be cooked Floyd \| at once. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x embers"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| The dog sneezes a couple of times, whimpers, then settles down Floyd \| again. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "put broom in hole"
Floyd \| You consider it, but that doesn't appear to be an action you can Floyd \| achieve, particularly in your current state. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You edge forward carefully, attempting to slip past the dog unnoticed. Floyd \| It's when you are closest to him that he lifts his head and sniffs the Floyd \| air vigourously. You stare at him apprehensively. Floyd \| Then his eyes open. For a moment your eyes meet. Floyd \| With a yelp you jump away, but the pursuit doesn't last long. Floyd \| However quick you are, the dog is too large and too close to escape Floyd \| from. The end comes mercifully quickly, your neck lost in the massive Floyd \| jaws of the dog. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 60 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Kitchen Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Kitchen \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "invis"
Floyd \| You think about invisibility, and immediately you disappear. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You edge forward carefully, attempting to slip past the dog unnoticed Floyd \| while invisible. It's when you are closest to him that he lifts his Floyd \| head and sniffs the air vigourously. You stare at him apprehensively. Floyd \| He stands, and starts growing at you, even though he can't actually see Floyd \| you. But he is now filling the doorway, and you can't see any way past Floyd \| him. Floyd \| You back away slowly, silently. As your scent fades, you see the dog Floyd \| relax somewhat and lie down again. He shuts his eyes and returns to his Floyd \| fitful sleep. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach asks, "Maybe the spices masked our scent?"
DavidW says (to Floyd), "roll in spices"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear spices"
Floyd \| Please be more clear, what do you want to wear? The smashed jars of Floyd \| spices or the mound of spices? Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear mound of spices"
Floyd \| You are not holding the mound of spices. Floyd \| You feel a change, and notice you have become visible again. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "take mound"
Floyd \| You can't carry anything in your current condition. Floyd \| Floyd \| A low growl comes from the dog lying nearby. You see his feet Floyd \| twitching, then he falls still again. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "bite mound"
Floyd \| Biting that seems such a random, pointless thing to do, and you dismiss Floyd \| the thought quickly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mound"
Floyd \| The spices lie in a pile on the smashed remains of the jars that Floyd \| previously contained them. They are all mixed together in a way that Floyd \| would be impossible to separate. Floyd \| An occasional draft of wind from the nearby fireplace lifts up some Floyd \| of the spice into an colourful eddy, but otherwise they lie still. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "blow mound"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the mound of spices. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "take spices"
Floyd \| Please be more clear, what do you want to take? The smashed jars of Floyd \| spices or the mound of spices? Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "take mound of spices"
Floyd \| You can't carry anything in your current condition. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "lick mound of spices"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the mound of spices. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "blow spices"
Floyd \| You blow on the pile of spices, and note how the small particles easily Floyd \| fly around on your breath. Floyd \| Opening his jaws wide, the dog yawns and rolls over. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "blow spices at dog"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the dog. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "blow spices into fireplace"
Floyd \| [blow spices in fireplace] Floyd \| You position yourself on one side of the pile of spices, and blow on Floyd \| the mound, sending a billow of particles towards the glowing remains of Floyd \| the fire. You continue to blow even as you see spice ignite on the live Floyd \| coals and burn. A powerful smell begins to spread out from the hearth, Floyd \| almost overwhelming your senses and causing your eyes to water. Soon Floyd \| the whole room is filled with the rich, acrid smell. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "Nice"
		DavidW asks, "now west, invisible?"
		Zach says, "We might not even have to be invisible"
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You edge forward carefully, attempting to slip past the dog unnoticed. Floyd \| It's when you are closest to him that he lifts his head and sniffs the Floyd \| air vigourously. You stare at him apprehensively. Floyd \| Then his eyes open. For a moment your eyes meet. Floyd \| With a yelp you jump away, but the pursuit doesn't last long. Floyd \| However quick you are, the dog is too large and too close to escape Floyd \| from. The end comes mercifully quickly, your neck lost in the massive Floyd \| jaws of the dog. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 60 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Kitchen Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Kitchen \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "invisible"
Floyd \| You think about invisibility, and immediately you disappear. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You gingerly step past the dog, your invisible feet silent on the stone Floyd \| floor, and your scent masked by the burnt spices. You slip through the Floyd \| door unnoticed. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by three. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Bottom of the stairway Floyd \| A grand marble stairway rises up before you, lit by a couple of flaming Floyd \| torches mounted on the walls. On the western wall between the torches Floyd \| is a massive shield into which has been pressed the coat of arms of the Floyd \| king of Rylane. Floyd \| There are two doors here; a rather ornate one in the northern wall Floyd \| leads towards the throne room but the door is closed. The other door in Floyd \| the eastern wall leads to the kitchen, and is currently standing open. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Bottom of the stairway \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x shield"
Floyd \| The shield is massive, having always been intended as a decoration Floyd \| rather than for protection. The emblem of the king of Rylane, a dragon Floyd \| standing on its hind legs and breathing fire, is pressed into the Floyd \| metal, and in the flickering torchlight the image almost seems alive as Floyd \| shadows dance over its surface. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "I guess the hole was for non-fox solutions."
Ellison goes back to Squeamhurst..
Ellison has disconnected.		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh, yeah. That makes sense."
Zach says (to Floyd), "x torches"
Floyd \| The torches are mounted on the walls and give off a flickering, wan Floyd \| light. Floyd \| You feel a change, and notice you have become visible again. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x north door"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "u"
Floyd \| You trot up the marble stairway. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Landing Floyd \| The broad sweep of the marble stairway ends here at a surprisingly Floyd \| sparsely appointed landing. Aside from a portrait of the king adorning Floyd \| the western wall, there is not much refinement here at all. Two Floyd \| archways, standing opposite each other in the northern and southern Floyd \| walls, provide exits, other than the stairs that lead back down. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Landing \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x portrait"
Floyd \| The portrait of the king is simple, in that there is no background Floyd \| detail at all, just a plain black backdrop. There is a sadness to his Floyd \| expression, while still being regal. You remember being told this Floyd \| portrait was commissioned soon after he took the throne, just as the Floyd \| war with Gord was commencing. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Tzahnke says, "It doesn't say on the BB for #clubfloyd that you guys were having a meeting on the 14th."
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the north. Floyd \| There is a door in the southern wall which you know to be the Floyd \| entrance to the wizard Rixomas' rooms. It is currently is closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "NightFloyd is every Thursday night at 10:30pm ET."
		DavidW says, "I forget which wizard is which."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Rixomas is ours. Vetan is evil."
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms in the southern wall, which is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "oh. So, in theory, we could knock on Rixomas's door and not be killed instantly?"
Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys.
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the north. Floyd \| There is a door in the southern wall which you know to be the Floyd \| entrance to the wizard Rixomas' rooms. It is currently is closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "knock on door"
Floyd \| You think about trying to knock on the door, but you can't see how you Floyd \| could accomplish such a feat in your present condition. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "hit door with paw"
Floyd \| You doubt that violence will have any impact on that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "scratch door"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "bark"
Floyd \| You bark fiercely. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| The door is made from polished wood. It is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You consider trying to open the door, but you quickly realise there is Floyd \| not way you could achieve such a feat in your current condition. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push door"
Floyd \| You push against the door with your paws, but you can't get it to move. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "talk to rixomas"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "headbutt door"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "door, open"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| Open what? Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "say open to door"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "talk to door"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "say friend"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the north. Floyd \| There is a door in the southern wall which you know to be the Floyd \| entrance to the wizard Rixomas' rooms. It is currently is closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x carpet"
Floyd \| The carpet, which runs the entire length of the corridor in an unbroken Floyd \| stretch of weaving, is made up of a swirling green and blue pattern Floyd \| that is quite soothing on the eyes, as the carpet is to the feet. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "enjoy carpet"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the carpet. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "I forgot, but conversation is limited to 'talk to' in this one, right?"
		Zach says, "Yeah"
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms in the southern wall, which is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Sulanar's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the Floyd \| colours of the region of Alallsia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf41"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You consider trying to open the door, but you quickly realise there is Floyd \| not way you could achieve such a feat in your current condition. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| The door is made from polished wood. It is closed quite firmly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x banner"
Floyd \| On a golden background, the central image in the banner is a set of Floyd \| scales, celebrating Alallsia's key position in trade for the kingdom. Floyd \| The dragon of Rylane takes its place on top of the scales. The banner Floyd \| is about three feet wide, and five feet high. Around the edge of the Floyd \| banner are a series of smaller symbols, each one representing one of Floyd \| the major houses in Alallsia. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "back to the east for a second, to check that door?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms in the southern wall, which is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| The door is made from polished wood. It is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "There's probably a rat hole behind one of these banners."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push door"
Floyd \| You push against the door with your paws, but you can't get it to move. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Sulanar's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the Floyd \| colours of the region of Alallsia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pull banner"
Floyd \| You consider trying to pull the regional banner, but you can't imagine Floyd \| there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lady Hallyn's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lady Hallyn's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Pethilia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lady Hallyn's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red f ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| The door is made from polished wood. It is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You consider trying to open the door, but you quickly realise there is Floyd \| not way you could achieve such a feat in your current condition. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x banner"
Floyd \| The background for the region of Pethilia is a deep brown, and on this Floyd \| are four images of cattle spread around a central image of the royal Floyd \| dragon of Rylane. The banner is about three feet wide, and five feet Floyd \| high. Around the edge of the banner are a series of smaller symbols, Floyd \| each one representing one of the major houses in Pethilia. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Gaxin's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Gaxin's rooms in the southern wall, which is closed, while a Floyd \| banner in the colours of the region of Sylaph hangs on the opposite Floyd \| wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Gaxin's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| The door is made from polished wood. It is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "so lost"
		genericgeekgirl says, "I'm just going down the hallway, checking doors."
		genericgeekgirl says, "I'm not sure if I missed any before Rixomas's room, though."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Vonisor's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Vonisor's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the Floyd \| colours of the region of Borako hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Vonisor's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| The door is made from polished wood. You notice, though that it isn't Floyd \| closed properly, and some light from within is visible around the door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Here's one."
		Zach says, "I think we could have gone north from the stairs instead of south"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Ah."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh, but there was someone to the north."
		DavidW says, "There was sounds of movement north from the stairs, yeah."
		Zach says, "Ah, yeah"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You push against the door with your paws and it swings open suddenly, Floyd \| banging into the wall with a resounding thud. Light from within the Floyd \| room floods out into the corridor, before it is blocked somewhat by the Floyd \| sudden appearance of Lord Vonisor in the doorway. On seeing you he Floyd \| leaps back and draws his sword. Floyd \| "Wait, Lord Vonisor," you say. "It's me. Torrin." Floyd \| Vonisor's eyes widen as he takes in the marvel of words coming from Floyd \| the mouth of a fox. Floyd \| "Torrin?" he asks. "Is it really you?" Floyd \| "Yes, it's really me," you reply. "I had some help from another Floyd \| wizard and now I can talk." Floyd \| Vonisor looks up and down the corridor for a moment in confusion. Floyd \| "But what are you doing here? If any of the guards find you here you'll Floyd \| get killed on sight." Floyd \| "I need to find out who the real murderer of Prince Alsanter is," Floyd \| you reply, "because I think they're linked to the sudden reappearance Floyd \| of Ralyon warriors in Rylane." Floyd \| "What?!" Vonisor gasps. "No! They were destroyed!" Floyd \| "Someone has brought them back," you say. "But I need your help. I Floyd \| need to look for evidence that might have been overlooked before in the Floyd \| investigation into the death of Prince Alsanter. Hopefully the answers Floyd \| will reveal who is behind the plot." Floyd \| Vonisor puts his hand to his sword hilt. "If there is a threat to Floyd \| the kingdom I am yours to command. I will be your hands and feet." Floyd \| He dashes into his room and returns with a lit candle, before Floyd \| closing the door behind him. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Note: You don't need to command Lord Vonisor directly. Any command Floyd \| you enter that you can't do for yourself will be automatically directed Floyd \| to Lord Vonisor. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach says, "I guess we can knock now"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf42"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "so, fox/human team-up giant size spectacular?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Vonisor's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Vonisor's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the Floyd \| colours of the region of Borako hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Standing a short distance away is Lord Vonisor, who is looking at Floyd \| you but is obviously ready for anything. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		Zach asks, "Try out the good wizard's room?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Gaxin's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Gaxin's rooms in the southern wall, which is closed, while a Floyd \| banner in the colours of the region of Sylaph hangs on the opposite Floyd \| wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Gaxin's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lady Hallyn's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lady Hallyn's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Pethilia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lady Hallyn's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red f ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Sulanar's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the Floyd \| colours of the region of Alallsia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms in the southern wall, which is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the north. Floyd \| There is a door in the southern wall which you know to be the Floyd \| entrance to the wizard Rixomas' rooms. It is currently is closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "knock on door"
Floyd \| You think about trying to knock on the door, but you can't see how you Floyd \| could accomplish such a feat in your present condition. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "afk to make a few quick sandwiches."
		Zach says, "OK."
Zach says (to Floyd), "knkock"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "knock"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "opend oor"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "would you open this door?" Floyd \| "Absolutely," Lord Vonisor says, before stepping forward and opening Floyd \| the door. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor pulls out his sword and checks the blade for any marks Floyd \| and flaws. He returns the blade to the scabbard. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
arfy arrives, full of neither funk nor fun.
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You trot in. Floyd \| Floyd \| Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| The wizard Rixomas preferred to keep his rooms as bare as possible. A Floyd \| hearth in the western wall contains a brightly burning fire, but it is Floyd \| the only bright thing in the room. The two chairs standing before the Floyd \| fire are basic, and the rug on the floor is a drab olive colour. The Floyd \| window in the southern wall is hidden by long, grey drapes. Floyd \| A bed stands against the eastern wall, and in it you can see the Floyd \| pallid figure of Rixomas lying almost motionless beneath the covers. Floyd \| The door to the north stands open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Rixomas' rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x rixomas"
Floyd \| The wizard Rixomas is barely breathing. You can just make out the Floyd \| smallest movement in his chest that indicates that life is still Floyd \| present. His skin is deathly grey, his face drawn and withered. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh no."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "talk to rixomas"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "lick rixomas"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the wizard. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor crosses his arms and sighs deeply as he looks at you. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Didn't we hear from the other wizard that Rixomas was very ill?"
arfy asks, "what game are we playing today?"		genericgeekgirl says, "Yeah. And we desperately need him to not die."
genericgeekgirl says (to arfy), "Cursed. And pleased @joinc #clubfloyd if you would like to discuss the game."
Zach says (to Floyd), "talk to rixomas"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		* arfy has joined the channel.
		genericgeekgirl says (to arfy), "To talk on the channel, type #clubfloyd Hello"
		arfy says, "like this."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Yup :)"
		says, "And you can give commands to floyd by prefacing them with 'f'"
		genericgeekgirl says, "In the toyshop, I mean. Not on channel."
		arfy says, "yup, played a little with floyd yesterday"
		Zach asks, "Do we know which lords/ladies might be sympathetic to us?"
		Zach says (to arfy), "Welcome"
		genericgeekgirl asks, "Where is our special lady friend?"
		arfy says, "hello zach. I'm just going to sit back and watch a little, having not played this game."
arfy says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| The wizard Rixomas preferred to keep his rooms as bare as possible. A Floyd \| hearth in the western wall contains a brightly burning fire, but it is Floyd \| the only bright thing in the room. The two chairs standing before the Floyd \| fire are basic, and the rug on the floor is a drab olive colour. The Floyd \| window in the southern wall is hidden by long, grey drapes. Floyd \| A bed stands against the eastern wall, and in it you can see the Floyd \| pallid figure of Rixomas lying almost motionless beneath the covers. Floyd \| The door to the north stands open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor stands close by, his hand on the hilt of his sword, Floyd \| ready for action. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open drapes"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you say, "could you open the curtains here?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor considers this for a moment before answering. "Very Floyd \| well," he says at last. Floyd \| He steps forward and flings the curtains back, revealing the window Floyd \| behind them. The window itself is closed, and holds only a view of the Floyd \| blackness of night outside. You look carefully at the window but don't Floyd \| see anything noteworthy. Floyd \| "Thank you," you say. Lord Vonisor nods and draws the curtains once Floyd \| more. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		arfy says, "darn"
		Zach says, "I guess we can try some more doors."
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the north. Floyd \| There is a door in the southern wall which you know to be the Floyd \| entrance to the wizard Rixomas' rooms. It is currently stands open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under rug"
Floyd \| You don't find anything of interest under that. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor fiddles with his sword hilt. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "oh well"
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| The wizard Rixomas preferred to keep his rooms as bare as possible. A Floyd \| hearth in the western wall contains a brightly burning fire, but it is Floyd \| the only bright thing in the room. The two chairs standing before the Floyd \| fire are basic, and the rug on the floor is a drab olive colour. The Floyd \| window in the southern wall is hidden by long, grey drapes. Floyd \| A bed stands against the eastern wall, and in it you can see the Floyd \| pallid figure of Rixomas lying almost motionless beneath the covers. Floyd \| The door to the north stands open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Rixomas' rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "look under rug"
Floyd \| You don't find anything of interest under that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Open all the doors."
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the north. Floyd \| There is a door in the southern wall which you know to be the Floyd \| entrance to the wizard Rixomas' rooms. It is currently stands open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms in the southern wall, which is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "would you open this door?" Floyd \| "Absolutely," Lord Vonisor says, before stepping forward and opening Floyd \| the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| As you move to enter the door, Lord Vonisor steps forward and says, "It Floyd \| looks dark in there. I'd better go first with the candle." He moves Floyd \| into the room ahead of you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| The flickering light of the candle held by Lord Vonisor doesn't hide Floyd \| the richness of the appointments of Lord Adath's rooms. A plush carpet Floyd \| covers the floor, matching beautifully with the velvet curtains across Floyd \| the window and the canopy over the bed. Two luxurious armchairs are Floyd \| positioned in front of the empty fireplace in the eastern wall, while a Floyd \| broad desk of carved wood sits in front window in the southern wall. Floyd \| The door back to the corridor is to the north, and is currently open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor is standing nearby, with a determination in his stance Floyd \| as if he is ready to attack the first enemy to come into view. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x desk"
Floyd \| The desk is beautifully carved, at least the part of it you can see, Floyd \| with a leaf motif flowing up the legs and branches spreading out near Floyd \| the surface as if in support for the desk top. The wood seems to glow Floyd \| in the light of the candle. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open desk"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms in the southern wall, which is currently open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Sulanar's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the Floyd \| colours of the region of Alallsia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red ] Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Not checking the fireplace at all?"
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| The door is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms in the southern wall, which is currently open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| As you move to enter the door, Lord Vonisor steps forward and says, "It Floyd \| looks dark in there. I'd better go first with the candle." He moves Floyd \| into the room ahead of you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| The flickering light of the candle held by Lord Vonisor doesn't hide Floyd \| the richness of the appointments of Lord Adath's rooms. A plush carpet Floyd \| covers the floor, matching beautifully with the velvet curtains across Floyd \| the window and the canopy over the bed. Two luxurious armchairs are Floyd \| positioned in front of the empty fireplace in the eastern wall, while a Floyd \| broad desk of carved wood sits in front window in the southern wall. Floyd \| The door back to the corridor is to the north, and is currently open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor is standing nearby, with a determination in his stance Floyd \| as if he is ready to attack the first enemy to come into view. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x fireplace"
Floyd \| [x fireplace] Floyd \| The fireplace is cold and dark, black scorch marks from previous fires Floyd \| the only thing visible. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x candles"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x candle"
Floyd \| The candle is in a simple brass holder and is providing light. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms in the southern wall, which is currently open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Sulanar's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the Floyd \| colours of the region of Alallsia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "would you open this door?" Floyd \| "Absolutely," Lord Vonisor says, before stepping forward and opening Floyd \| the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| As you move to enter the door, Lord Vonisor steps forward and says, "It Floyd \| looks dark in there. I'd better go first with the candle." He moves Floyd \| into the room ahead of you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Sulanar's rooms Floyd \| The hearth in the eastern wall is empty and dark, leaving the single Floyd \| candle held by Lord Vonisor to reveal a tidy and uncluttered room. The Floyd \| canopy over the bed is perfectly straight, the bed equally neat, as are Floyd \| the charcoal toned curtains over the windows in the southern wall. The Floyd \| chairs in front of the fire are aligned at a precise angle with a low Floyd \| table that sits between them. Nothing appears to be out of place at Floyd \| all. Floyd \| The door back to the corridor stands open to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor is standing nearby, with a determination in his stance Floyd \| as if he is ready to attack the first enemy to come into view. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor rubs the back of his head impatiently. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lord Sulanar's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
arfy says (to Floyd), "open the curtains"
Floyd \| [open curtains] Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW \| Underneath the pillow is a suspicious manila folder labelled 'Incriminating Details of My Crimes Against the Kingdom'.
Zach says (to Floyd), "x bed"
Floyd \| The bed looks to be quite comfortable and soft. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Sulanar's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the Floyd \| colours of the region of Alallsia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lady Hallyn's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lady Hallyn's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Pethilia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lady Hallyn's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red f ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "would you open this door?" Floyd \| "Absolutely," Lord Vonisor says, before stepping forward and opening Floyd \| the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| As you move to enter the door, Lord Vonisor steps forward and says, "It Floyd \| looks dark in there. I'd better go first with the candle." He moves Floyd \| into the room ahead of you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Lady Hallyn's rooms Floyd \| The light from the candle might be soft, but something about the way Floyd \| Lady Hallyn has furnished her rooms has a certain softness to it. There Floyd \| is the delicate, rose-coloured canopy over the bed, a sheer fabric with Floyd \| a rose pattern woven into it. On the bed is a lace coverlet with Floyd \| intricate flower patterns that falls to the floor on all sides. The Floyd \| chairs before the empty fireplace have a rose motif embroidered into Floyd \| the cushions. Even the curtains that cover the window in the southern Floyd \| wall are a soft, rose colour. Floyd \| On the eastern wall above the fireplace is a painting of a family Floyd \| group. Floyd \| The door back to the corridor stands open to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor stands close by, his hand on the hilt of his sword, Floyd \| ready for action. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lady Hallyn's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x painting"
Floyd \| The painting is of a family group. There are three people in it, one of Floyd \| whom you recognise as Lady Hallyn. Beside her is a tall man with strong Floyd \| features. Standing in front of them is a young boy, probably about ten Floyd \| or eleven years old. All three figures are smiling warmly. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor taps his foot on the ground for a moment or two. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lady Hallyn's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lady Hallyn's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Pethilia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lady Hallyn's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red f ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Gaxin's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Gaxin's rooms in the southern wall, which is open, while a banner Floyd \| in the colours of the region of Sylaph hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Gaxin's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "would you open this door?" Floyd \| "Absolutely," Lord Vonisor says, before stepping forward and opening Floyd \| the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| As you move to enter the door, Lord Vonisor steps forward and says, "It Floyd \| looks dark in there. I'd better go first with the candle." He moves Floyd \| into the room ahead of you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Gaxin's rooms Floyd \| A large, canopied bed is the dominant feature in Lord Gaxin's rooms, Floyd \| being the largest item of furniture visible. It occupies space against Floyd \| the eastern wall. The southern wall is taken up with long, deep blue Floyd \| curtains hanging in front of the window, and a single armchair sits in Floyd \| front of the silent fireplace in the western wall. The door back to the Floyd \| corridor stands open to the north.. Floyd \| Hanging on the wall above the hearth is a portrait of a woman. Floyd \| Floyd \| Standing a short distance away is Lord Vonisor, who is looking at Floyd \| you but is obviously ready for anything. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lord Gaxin's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "Incidentally, we should really try 'smell' in every room."
Zach says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| There is a faint smell of burnt wood coming from the hearth, but Floyd \| nothing else is noticeable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Gaxin's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Gaxin's rooms in the southern wall, which is open, while a banner Floyd \| in the colours of the region of Sylaph hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Gaxin's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Vonisor's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Vonisor's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the Floyd \| colours of the region of Borako hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Vonisor's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lady Edukam's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lady Edukam's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Lestum hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lady Edukam's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red f ] Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Also, was there anything under any of the beds? Behind that picture in the Lady's room?"
		Zach says, "I feel like these are mostly empty rooms, that the game will let us now when we reach some place important."
Zach says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "would you open this door?" Floyd \| "Absolutely," Lord Vonisor says, before stepping forward and opening Floyd \| the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| As you move to enter the door, Lord Vonisor steps forward and says, "It Floyd \| looks dark in there. I'd better go first with the candle." He moves Floyd \| into the room ahead of you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Lady Edukam's rooms Floyd \| Your eyes are assaulted by the sheer amount of stuff Lady Edukam has Floyd \| managed to cram into her rooms. The bed is the only article of Floyd \| furniture that is easily accessible, the canopy hanging down in Floyd \| elegant, lavender streams. Curtains mark out the position of the window Floyd \| in the southern wall, but the rest of the wall is taken up with a large Floyd \| wardrobe and chest of drawers. On top of the drawers are a number of Floyd \| small ornaments. A dresser sits against the northern wall beside the Floyd \| door, and is covered with bottles of perfume, the mirror in the dresser Floyd \| reflecting the candle held by Lord Vonisor. Two chairs near the Floyd \| fireplace rest on a peach-coloured rug, and over the back of one of the Floyd \| chairs a dress of deepest violet has been draped. Floyd \| Amid all the furniture, restricting movement in the room, are Floyd \| various boxes, piles of books and papers, and one or two mounds of Floyd \| clothes. Floyd \| The door back to the corridor stands open to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Standing a short distance away is Lord Vonisor, who is looking at Floyd \| you but is obviously ready for anything. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor rubs the back of his head impatiently. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lady Edukam's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x boxes"
Floyd \| There are several boxes located all around the room at various points Floyd \| in a very haphazard way. All made from rough, untreated wood, they are Floyd \| also all shut securely, making it impossible to determine their Floyd \| contents. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
arfy says (to Floyd), "x bed"
Floyd \| The bed looks a little firm, from what you can see under the canopy. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open canopy"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open boxes"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "can you open some of these boxes for me?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor looks at the boxes for a moment before shaking his Floyd \| head. "They're all sealed pretty securely," he says. "I don't think I Floyd \| have the tools to open them." Floyd \| Lord Vonisor fiddles with his sword hilt. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| There is a faint smell of burnt wood coming from the hearth, which is Floyd \| largely overpowered by a very strong note of perfume. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x books"
Floyd \| There are a few piles of books in seemingly random locations in the Floyd \| room. None of the titles hold much interest to you, though. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x papers"
Floyd \| The piles of papers are interspersed between the books and furniture in Floyd \| a completely random fashion. From what you can see the papers are Floyd \| reports from nobles in Lestum, and all are of a mundane nature. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "x dress"
Floyd \| Made from satin, the dress looks to have been skillfully tailored. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		arfy says, "hmm, nothing here"
		genericgeekgirl says, "He has a sword. He can totally open the damn boxes."
Zach says (to Floyd), "open box with sword"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "can you open some of these boxes for me?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor looks at the boxes for a moment before shaking his Floyd \| head. "They're all sealed pretty securely," he says. "I don't think I Floyd \| have the tools to open them." Floyd \| Floyd \| >		arfy exclaims, "fine!"
arfy says (to Floyd), "cut boxes with sword"
Floyd \| You think about it, but that doesn't appear to be something you can Floyd \| cut. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "Try 'smell' in Rix's room, see if there's a smell we can't account for."
Zach says (to Floyd), "open dresser"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open chest"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
Zach says (to Floyd), "open wardrobe"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "can you open the wardrobe for me?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor steps forward and tries both the doors, but they refuse Floyd \| to open. Floyd \| "I believe the doors are locked," he says. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor crosses his arms and sighs deeply as he looks at you. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		arfy says, "yep, this is what i was doing yesterday. going round and round in circles in AMFV"
		Zach says, "OK, I have to get to sleep, but I'm going to stay logged in."
		arfy says, "good night"
		Zach says (to arfy), "This game seems to have nearly as many rooms."
		genericgeekgirl says, "G'night, Zach."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Lady Edukam's rooms Floyd \| Your eyes are assaulted by the sheer amount of stuff Lady Edukam has Floyd \| managed to cram into her rooms. The bed is the only article of Floyd \| furniture that is easily accessible, the canopy hanging down in Floyd \| elegant, lavender streams. Curtains mark out the position of the window Floyd \| in the southern wall, but the rest of the wall is taken up with a large Floyd \| wardrobe and chest of drawers. On top of the drawers are a number of Floyd \| small ornaments. A dresser sits against the northern wall beside the Floyd \| door, and is covered with bottles of perfume, the mirror in the dresser Floyd \| reflecting the candle held by Lord Vonisor. Two chairs near the Floyd \| fireplace rest on a peach-coloured rug, and over the back of one of the Floyd \| chairs a dress of deepest violet has been draped. Floyd \| Amid all the furniture, restricting movement in the room, are Floyd \| various boxes, piles of books and papers, and one or two mounds of Floyd \| clothes. Floyd \| The door back to the corridor stands open to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor is standing nearby, with a determination in his stance Floyd \| as if he is ready to attack the first enemy to come into view. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "search books"
Floyd \| [examine books] Floyd \| There are a few piles of books in seemingly random locations in the Floyd \| room. None of the titles hold much interest to you, though. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "search blothes"
Floyd \| [examine blothes] Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot out. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lady Edukam's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lady Edukam's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Lestum hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lady Edukam's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red f ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Reken's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Reken's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Sunilia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Reken's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| "My lord," you say, "would you open this door?" Floyd \| Lord Sulanar looks at you with a confused expression. "I know you Floyd \| want to investigate the murder, but how will you explain your presence Floyd \| to Lord Reken if I open the door with you here?" Floyd \| You smile at him, which looks strange for a fox. "Actually, I can Floyd \| make myself invisible," you reply. Floyd \| "Really? That's incredible," he replies. "Well, I can knock on the Floyd \| door and bring Lord Reken here, which should give you time to have a Floyd \| quick look in his rooms." Floyd \| "Timing is everything," you say. "I'm ready." Floyd \| "Very well," Lord Vonisor says. He steps forward and knocks on the Floyd \| door. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor pulls out his sword and checks the blade for any marks Floyd \| and flaws. He returns the blade to the scabbard. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf43"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "invisible"
Floyd \| You think about invisibility, and immediately you disappear. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| The door opens abruptly and Lord Reken emerges. Dressed in a grey Floyd \| tunic with a dark blue cloak, he looks even older than the last time Floyd \| you saw him at your trial. Floyd \| "Good evening, Lord Vonisor," he says. "What a pleasant surprise. Floyd \| What can I do for you?" Floyd \| "I wanted to take about some news from Lamiek with you," Lord Floyd \| Vonisor says. The discussion doesn't look like it will take long. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x reken"
Floyd \| Lord Reken looks older than when you last saw him in the throne room Floyd \| during your trial. He is dressed in a simple grey tunic over which he Floyd \| is wearing a dark blue cloak. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You trot in. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Reken's rooms Floyd \| A suit of armour in the far corner stands watch over Lord Reken's room, Floyd \| like a soldier on guard duty. The rest of the room is quite Floyd \| utilitarian, with the canopied bed, the chairs before the brightly Floyd \| burning fire in the hearth in the western wall, even the rug on the Floyd \| floor not bearing any artistic elements. If they have any colour at Floyd \| all, they are all a uniform grey. The curtains over the window in the Floyd \| southern wall have the only colour in the room, a pale green. Floyd \| The door back to the corridor stands open to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lord Reken's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| [smell-Dead] Floyd \| You feel a change, and notice you have become visible again. Floyd \| Floyd \| You are suddenly aware of a presense behind you. Even as you turn Floyd \| you hear the sound of a sword being drawn. You don't even have time to Floyd \| speak before the cold steel of the blade runs you through. You collapse Floyd \| on the ground in a pool of your own blood. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 63 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Eeeeee."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Lord Reken's rooms Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lord Reken's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| As you exit from the room you have to move quickly to avoid bumping Floyd \| into Lord Reken as he returns. The door closes behind you, almost Floyd \| hitting you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Reken's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Reken's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Sunilia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor is standing nearby, with a determination in his stance Floyd \| as if he is ready to attack the first enemy to come into view. Floyd \| You feel a change, and notice you have become visible again. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Reken's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf44"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| "My lord," you say, "would you open this door?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor looks at you with a pained expression. "I don't think I Floyd \| can do it again and be convincing. If you need to get more information Floyd \| from there I think you'll need to get it later." Floyd \| "Very well," you say. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf43"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "invisible"
Floyd \| You think about invisibility, and immediately you disappear. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| The door opens abruptly and Lord Reken emerges. Dressed in a grey Floyd \| tunic with a dark blue cloak, he looks even older than the last time Floyd \| you saw him at your trial. Floyd \| "Good evening, Lord Vonisor," he says. "What a pleasant surprise. Floyd \| What can I do for you?" Floyd \| "I wanted to take about some news from Lamiek with you," Lord Floyd \| Vonisor says. The discussion doesn't look like it will take long. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You trot in. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Reken's rooms Floyd \| A suit of armour in the far corner stands watch over Lord Reken's room, Floyd \| like a soldier on guard duty. The rest of the room is quite Floyd \| utilitarian, with the canopied bed, the chairs before the brightly Floyd \| burning fire in the hearth in the western wall, even the rug on the Floyd \| floor not bearing any artistic elements. If they have any colour at Floyd \| all, they are all a uniform grey. The curtains over the window in the Floyd \| southern wall have the only colour in the room, a pale green. Floyd \| The door back to the corridor stands open to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lord Reken's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| There is the smell of burnt wood coming from the hearth, but nothing Floyd \| else is noticeable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Lord Reken's rooms Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "search hearth"
Floyd \| [examine hearth] Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Lord Reken's rooms Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "listen"
Floyd \| You don't hear anything out of the ordinary. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| As you exit from the room you have to move quickly to avoid bumping Floyd \| into Lord Reken as he returns. The door closes behind you, almost Floyd \| hitting you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Reken's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Reken's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Sunilia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor stands close by, his hand on the hilt of his sword, Floyd \| ready for action. Floyd \| You feel a change, and notice you have become visible again. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Reken's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Was the armor of no interest?"
		arfy says, "I'll be back later."
		genericgeekgirl asks, "There was armor?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
arfy goes home.
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf43"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "invisible"
Floyd \| You think about invisibility, and immediately you disappear. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| The door opens abruptly and Lord Reken emerges. Dressed in a grey Floyd \| tunic with a dark blue cloak, he looks even older than the last time Floyd \| you saw him at your trial. Floyd \| "Good evening, Lord Vonisor," he says. "What a pleasant surprise. Floyd \| What can I do for you?" Floyd \| "I wanted to take about some news from Lamiek with you," Lord Floyd \| Vonisor says. The discussion doesn't look like it will take long. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You trot in. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Reken's rooms Floyd \| A suit of armour in the far corner stands watch over Lord Reken's room, Floyd \| like a soldier on guard duty. The rest of the room is quite Floyd \| utilitarian, with the canopied bed, the chairs before the brightly Floyd \| burning fire in the hearth in the western wall, even the rug on the Floyd \| floor not bearing any artistic elements. If they have any colour at Floyd \| all, they are all a uniform grey. The curtains over the window in the Floyd \| southern wall have the only colour in the room, a pale green. Floyd \| The door back to the corridor stands open to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lord Reken's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x armor"
Floyd \| [x armour] Floyd \| The suit of armour looks old, with several places where dents and Floyd \| scrapes have been left, rather than repaired by a blacksmith. There is Floyd \| nothing ceremonial about the suit - it looks like it was the armour Floyd \| Lord Reken took into battle with him. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "push armor"
Floyd \| [push armour] Floyd \| You consider trying to push the suit of armour, but you can't imagine Floyd \| there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| You feel a change, and notice you have become visible again. Floyd \| Floyd \| You are suddenly aware of a presense behind you. Even as you turn Floyd \| you hear the sound of a sword being drawn. You don't even have time to Floyd \| speak before the cold steel of the blade runs you through. You collapse Floyd \| on the ground in a pool of your own blood. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona, I'm so sorry... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 63 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Lord Reken's rooms Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lord Reken's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| As you exit from the room you have to move quickly to avoid bumping Floyd \| into Lord Reken as he returns. The door closes behind you, almost Floyd \| hitting you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Reken's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Reken's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Sunilia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor stands close by, his hand on the hilt of his sword, Floyd \| ready for action. Floyd \| You feel a change, and notice you have become visible again. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Reken's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Doesn't seem important. We annoyingly only have the one turn."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pull banner"
Floyd \| You consider trying to pull the regional banner, but you can't imagine Floyd \| there being anything to gain by doing so. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| End of the corridor Floyd \| The long corridor comes to an end here at a rather plain looking door Floyd \| in the western wall. The corridor, lined with blue-green carpet and lit Floyd \| by torches on the walls, marks the way back to the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ End of the corridor \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You consider heading further into the castle, but in the end decide Floyd \| that there is no need at the moment. All the clues you are likely to Floyd \| need are here. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "hm. Maybe there's some spell later in the game that lets us teleport into any place we've visited?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Reken's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Reken's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Sunilia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Reken's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lady Edukam's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lady Edukam's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Lestum hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lady Edukam's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red f ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Vonisor's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Vonisor's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the Floyd \| colours of the region of Borako hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Vonisor's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "would you open this door?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor's eyes narrow as he looks at you. "You want to search Floyd \| my rooms?" Floyd \| "Well, yes," you say, feeling slightly embarrassed. Floyd \| "Look, I know you're desperate to uncover the identity of the true Floyd \| murderer," Vonisor replies, "but I'd like you to show some trust in me. Floyd \| I can assure you there isn't anything related to the Prince in there." Floyd \| You consider this for a moment, thinking that there might indeed be Floyd \| something in there that is worth investigating. But in the end you Floyd \| decide that there are other avenues for investigation that can be Floyd \| pursued first. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lady Edukam's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lady Edukam's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Lestum hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lady Edukam's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red f ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Vonisor's rooms Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Vonisor's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Gaxin's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Gaxin's rooms in the southern wall, which is open, while a banner Floyd \| in the colours of the region of Sylaph hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Gaxin's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "He won't go in the same room twice?"
		DavidW says, "It's already open"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh. Hee."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| As you move to enter the door, Lord Vonisor steps forward and says, "It Floyd \| looks dark in there. I'd better go first with the candle." He moves Floyd \| into the room ahead of you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Gaxin's rooms Floyd \| A large, canopied bed is the dominant feature in Lord Gaxin's rooms, Floyd \| being the largest item of furniture visible. It occupies space against Floyd \| the eastern wall. The southern wall is taken up with long, deep blue Floyd \| curtains hanging in front of the window, and a single armchair sits in Floyd \| front of the silent fireplace in the western wall. The door back to the Floyd \| corridor stands open to the north.. Floyd \| Hanging on the wall above the hearth is a portrait of a woman. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor stands close by, his hand on the hilt of his sword, Floyd \| ready for action. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lord Gaxin's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| There is a faint smell of burnt wood coming from the hearth, but Floyd \| nothing else is noticeable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "look under bed"
Floyd \| You don't find anything of interest under that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open curtains"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you say, "could you open the curtains here?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor considers this for a moment before answering. "Very Floyd \| well," he says at last. Floyd \| He steps forward and flings the curtains back, revealing the window Floyd \| behind them. The window itself is closed, and holds only a view of the Floyd \| blackness of night outside. You look carefully at the window but don't Floyd \| see anything noteworthy. Floyd \| "Thank you," you say. Lord Vonisor nods and draws the curtains once Floyd \| more. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x armchair"
Floyd \| The armchair looks old but comfortable. The wood and leather that make Floyd \| up the piece have a number of scratches indicating it has been well Floyd \| used in its time. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor rubs the back of his head impatiently. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| There is a faint smell of burnt wood coming from the hearth, but Floyd \| nothing else is noticeable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x portrait"
Floyd \| The woman in the portrait has a pleasant, smiling face, the artist Floyd \| having captured a definite warmth in her features, particularly around Floyd \| the eyes. The age of the woman is hard to determine. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under bed"
Floyd \| You don't find anything of interest under that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "look behind portrait"
Floyd \| You don't see anything of interest behind that. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor crosses his arms and sighs deeply as he looks at you. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot out. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Gaxin's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Gaxin's rooms in the southern wall, which is open, while a banner Floyd \| in the colours of the region of Sylaph hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Gaxin's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lady Hallyn's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lady Hallyn's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Pethilia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lady Hallyn's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red f ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| As you move to enter the door, Lord Vonisor steps forward and says, "It Floyd \| looks dark in there. I'd better go first with the candle." He moves Floyd \| into the room ahead of you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Lady Hallyn's rooms Floyd \| The light from the candle might be soft, but something about the way Floyd \| Lady Hallyn has furnished her rooms has a certain softness to it. There Floyd \| is the delicate, rose-coloured canopy over the bed, a sheer fabric with Floyd \| a rose pattern woven into it. On the bed is a lace coverlet with Floyd \| intricate flower patterns that falls to the floor on all sides. The Floyd \| chairs before the empty fireplace have a rose motif embroidered into Floyd \| the cushions. Even the curtains that cover the window in the southern Floyd \| wall are a soft, rose colour. Floyd \| On the eastern wall above the fireplace is a painting of a family Floyd \| group. Floyd \| The door back to the corridor stands open to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor stands close by, his hand on the hilt of his sword, Floyd \| ready for action. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lady Hallyn's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| There is a faint smell of burnt wood coming from the hearth, and a very Floyd \| faint note of something like perfume, but nothing else is noticeable. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor fiddles with his sword hilt. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open curtains"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you say, "could you open the curtains here?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor considers this for a moment before answering. "Very Floyd \| well," he says at last. Floyd \| He steps forward and flings the curtains back, revealing the window Floyd \| behind them. The window itself is closed, and holds only a view of the Floyd \| blackness of night outside. You look carefully at the window but don't Floyd \| see anything noteworthy. Floyd \| "Thank you," you say. Lord Vonisor nods and draws the curtains once Floyd \| more. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x bed"
Floyd \| The bed has a soft look to it that speaks of deep comfort. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "look under bed"
Floyd \| You don't find anything of interest under that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "sleep"
Floyd \| No matter how tired you might feel, there is no time for sleep now. You Floyd \| know you must follow this through to the end, whatever that might be. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "shred coverlet"
Floyd \| A stray thought enters your mind, but you dismiss it quickly. It just Floyd \| didn't make sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x painting"
Floyd \| The painting is of a family group. There are three people in it, one of Floyd \| whom you recognise as Lady Hallyn. Beside her is a tall man with strong Floyd \| features. Standing in front of them is a young boy, probably about ten Floyd \| or eleven years old. All three figures are smiling warmly. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor taps his foot on the ground for a moment or two. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot out. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lady Hallyn's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lady Hallyn's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the colours Floyd \| of the region of Pethilia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lady Hallyn's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red f ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Sulanar's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the Floyd \| colours of the region of Alallsia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| As you move to enter the door, Lord Vonisor steps forward and says, "It Floyd \| looks dark in there. I'd better go first with the candle." He moves Floyd \| into the room ahead of you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Sulanar's rooms Floyd \| The hearth in the eastern wall is empty and dark, leaving the single Floyd \| candle held by Lord Vonisor to reveal a tidy and uncluttered room. The Floyd \| canopy over the bed is perfectly straight, the bed equally neat, as are Floyd \| the charcoal toned curtains over the windows in the southern wall. The Floyd \| chairs in front of the fire are aligned at a precise angle with a low Floyd \| table that sits between them. Nothing appears to be out of place at Floyd \| all. Floyd \| The door back to the corridor stands open to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor stands close by, his hand on the hilt of his sword, Floyd \| ready for action. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lord Sulanar's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| There is the smell of burnt wood coming from the hearth, but nothing Floyd \| else is noticeable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open curtains"
Floyd \| You consider attempting to open it, but in the end conclude there is no Floyd \| way to achieve it. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x curtains"
Floyd \| The charcoal-coloured curtains covering the window flow from the Floyd \| ceiling all the way to the floor. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x chairs"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x table"
Floyd \| The table is perfectly square, and symmetrical in every aspect. It is Floyd \| aligned very precisely in front of the fire and between the two chairs. Floyd \| It is fairly low, which allows you to see that there is nothing at all Floyd \| on its surface. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor pulls out his sword and checks the blade for any marks Floyd \| and flaws. He returns the blade to the scabbard. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x bed"
Floyd \| The bed looks to be quite comfortable and soft. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "look behind curtains"
Floyd \| You don't see anything of interest behind that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pee on bed"
Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the bed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| There is the smell of burnt wood coming from the hearth, but nothing Floyd \| else is noticeable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hearth"
Floyd \| You look around briefly, but don't see anything here that fits that Floyd \| description. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor crosses his arms and sighs deeply as he looks at you. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "Have we tried east of the stairs, or whatever the other direction was from all these Lords and Ladies?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "I don't think so. Making my way back that way."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Sulanar's rooms in the southern wall, while a banner in the Floyd \| colours of the region of Alallsia hangs on the opposite wall. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Sulanar's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| You don't smell anything here that stands out or captures your Floyd \| attention. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms in the southern wall, which is currently open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| As you move to enter the door, Lord Vonisor steps forward and says, "It Floyd \| looks dark in there. I'd better go first with the candle." He moves Floyd \| into the room ahead of you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| The flickering light of the candle held by Lord Vonisor doesn't hide Floyd \| the richness of the appointments of Lord Adath's rooms. A plush carpet Floyd \| covers the floor, matching beautifully with the velvet curtains across Floyd \| the window and the canopy over the bed. Two luxurious armchairs are Floyd \| positioned in front of the empty fireplace in the eastern wall, while a Floyd \| broad desk of carved wood sits in front window in the southern wall. Floyd \| The door back to the corridor is to the north, and is currently open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor stands close by, his hand on the hilt of his sword, Floyd \| ready for action. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| There is a faint smell of burnt wood coming from the hearth, but Floyd \| nothing else is noticeable. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x window"
Floyd \| The windows are hidden behind the curtains and can't be seen at the Floyd \| moment. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "close door"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "would you close this door?" Floyd \| "With a good will," Lord Vonisor says with enthusiasm as he steps Floyd \| forward and closes the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x door"
Floyd \| The door is made from polished wood. It is currently closed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "would you open this door?" Floyd \| "Absolutely," Lord Vonisor says, before stepping forward and opening Floyd \| the door. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor taps his foot on the ground for a moment or two. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot out. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor on polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is just sufficient light to see the door to Floyd \| Lord Adath's rooms in the southern wall, which is currently open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Lord Adath's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small Floyd \| red fo ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the north. Floyd \| There is a door in the southern wall which you know to be the Floyd \| entrance to the wizard Rixomas' rooms. It is currently stands open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You trot in. Floyd \| Floyd \| Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| The wizard Rixomas preferred to keep his rooms as bare as possible. A Floyd \| hearth in the western wall contains a brightly burning fire, but it is Floyd \| the only bright thing in the room. The two chairs standing before the Floyd \| fire are basic, and the rug on the floor is a drab olive colour. The Floyd \| window in the southern wall is hidden by long, grey drapes. Floyd \| A bed stands against the eastern wall, and in it you can see the Floyd \| pallid figure of Rixomas lying almost motionless beneath the covers. Floyd \| The door to the north stands open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Rixomas' rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| The air smells stale and slightly putrid, like death. But there is also Floyd \| a faint smell of something else, an acrid smell but not from the fire. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor fiddles with his sword hilt. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x fire"
Floyd \| The fire is burning brightly and giving off a delightful amount of Floyd \| warmth. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open drapes"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you say, "could you open the curtains here?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor considers this for a moment before answering. "Very Floyd \| well," he says at last. Floyd \| He steps forward and flings the curtains back, revealing the window Floyd \| behind them. The window itself is closed, and holds only a view of the Floyd \| blackness of night outside. You look carefully at the window but don't Floyd \| see anything noteworthy. Floyd \| "Thank you," you say. Lord Vonisor nods and draws the curtains once Floyd \| more. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "ah. What is that acrid smell and can we scent it elsewhere?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "I haven't noticed it elsewhere yet."
		DavidW says, "I'm thinking we had to smell it here first, to recognize what to smell for."
		genericgeekgirl says, "I feel reasonably certain we'd smell something like that regardless."
		DavidW says, "maybe"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot out. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the north. Floyd \| There is a door in the southern wall which you know to be the Floyd \| entrance to the wizard Rixomas' rooms. It is currently stands open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red Floyd \| fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move north, south, west and Floyd \| in. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "close door"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "would you close this door?" Floyd \| "With a good will," Lord Vonisor says with enthusiasm as he steps Floyd \| forward and closes the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Part of me wants to close the door to keep him safe. The other part of me worries we'll lose our door-opener."
		DavidW says, "There's a sometimes design flaw in some games that I call gnostogenesis -- a thing that only exists in the game world after we learn that it should exist."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Maybe. I'd rather see if we can keep exploring first, though, before checking each room a third time."
		DavidW says, "agreed"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Landing Floyd \| The broad sweep of the marble stairway ends here at a surprisingly Floyd \| sparsely appointed landing. Aside from a portrait of the king adorning Floyd \| the western wall, there is not much refinement here at all. Two Floyd \| archways, standing opposite each other in the northern and southern Floyd \| walls, provide exits, other than the stairs that lead back down. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Landing \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf45"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "invisible"
Floyd \| You think about invisibility, and immediately you disappear. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You trot north. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Prince Alsanter's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the south. There is a Floyd \| closed door in the northern wall which you know to be the entrance to Floyd \| Prince Alsanter's rooms. Mounted on the southern wall, beside the Floyd \| archway, is a plaque featuring the emblem of the crown prince of Floyd \| Rylane. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Prince Alsanter's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a Floyd \| small r ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| You consider trying to open the door, but you quickly realise there is Floyd \| not way you could achieve such a feat in your current condition. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| The door is currently closed. Floyd \| You feel a change, and notice you have become visible again. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "hm. I guess the movement wasn't immediately adjacent this time."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "l"
Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Prince Alsanter's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the south. There is a Floyd \| closed door in the northern wall which you know to be the entrance to Floyd \| Prince Alsanter's rooms. Mounted on the southern wall, beside the Floyd \| archway, is a plaque featuring the emblem of the crown prince of Floyd \| Rylane. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Landing Floyd \| The broad sweep of the marble stairway ends here at a surprisingly Floyd \| sparsely appointed landing. Aside from a portrait of the king adorning Floyd \| the western wall, there is not much refinement here at all. Two Floyd \| archways, standing opposite each other in the northern and southern Floyd \| walls, provide exits, other than the stairs that lead back down. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor stands close by, his hand on the hilt of his sword, Floyd \| ready for action. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Landing \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| You move forward as if to enter the northern archway, but Lord Vonisor Floyd \| stops you. Floyd \| "It might not be a great idea to expose yourself to the guards at Floyd \| this point," he says. "Let me deal with this." Floyd \| Lord Vonisor disappears through the archway, and you hear a brief Floyd \| discussion. Then you hear the sound of feet marching away. Lord Vonisor Floyd \| reappears through archway and comes to stand near you. Floyd \| "All clear," he says simply. "I was just thinking that we're going Floyd \| to run into more people the further we go, and I won't always be able Floyd \| to remove them like that." Floyd \| "What are you suggesting, my lord?" you ask. Floyd \| "You might need a way to signal me without alerting anyone nearby." Floyd \| "Good idea," you respond. "Perhaps I could wink at you?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor considers this for a moment, then nods. "Yes, that Floyd \| would work. Just make sure you do it at me, otherwise I might not see Floyd \| it." He spreads his arm towards the northern archway. "After you." Floyd \| You trot northwards through the archway. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Prince Alsanter's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the south. There is a Floyd \| closed door in the northern wall which you know to be the entrance to Floyd \| Prince Alsanter's rooms. Mounted on the southern wall, beside the Floyd \| archway, is a plaque featuring the emblem of the crown prince of Floyd \| Rylane. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Prince Alsanter's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a Floyd \| small r ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "I guess he can't follow, if he can't see us."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open dor"
Floyd \| Open what? Floyd \| Lord Vonisor taps his foot on the ground for a moment or two. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "would you open this door?" Floyd \| "Absolutely," Lord Vonisor says, before stepping forward and opening Floyd \| the door. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "n"
Floyd \| As you move to enter the door, Lord Vonisor steps forward and says, "It Floyd \| looks dark in there. I'd better go first with the candle." He moves Floyd \| into the room ahead of you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Prince Alsanter's rooms Floyd \| A thick layer of dust covers everything in this place where you last Floyd \| saw Prince Alsanter alive. A standard table of unremarkable size stands Floyd \| in the centre of the room, on top of which is a cup. To the left, in Floyd \| front of a wide, empty hearth, is a chair of leather and wood that Floyd \| speaks of comfort, with an embroidered pillow lying on the floor beside Floyd \| it. There is a window in the far wall with curtains drawn. Floyd \| In the centre of the room, spread on the floor, is a large, circular Floyd \| rug of rich green which has been spoiled by a dark, sinister stain near Floyd \| the edge. Floyd \| A passage leads westwards, while the door back to the corridor Floyd \| stands open to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor is standing nearby, with a determination in his stance Floyd \| as if he is ready to attack the first enemy to come into view. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Prince Alsanter's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "ooh, sinister stain"
DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| You can smell a faint, but very distinct odour here, past the mustiness Floyd \| that comes from two months of collected dust. It's a floral smell, like Floyd \| roses but with a sickly tinge to it. The source of the odour appears to Floyd \| be the cup on the table. Floyd \| As you contemplate what the smell might mean, you hear a door open Floyd \| out in the corridor close by. Then you hear the sound of feet walking Floyd \| along the corridor, muted somewhat by the carpet. The sound retreats Floyd \| into the distance, then disappears altogether. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| You can smell a faint, but very distinct odour here, past the mustiness Floyd \| that comes from two months of collected dust. It's a floral smell, like Floyd \| roses but with a sickly tinge to it. The source of the odour appears to Floyd \| be the cup on the table. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x cup"
Floyd \| The cup is made from gold and bears a royal seal that is imprinted in Floyd \| the side. It is empty. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "poisoned cup, I suppose. Unless it was wine."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Sounds like we can go into a nearby room safely."
		genericgeekgirl says, "Yeah."
DavidW says (to Floyd), "x stain"
Floyd \| It is very dark and hard to see clearly in this light, but you know it Floyd \| is almost certainly dried blood. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "> vonisor, lick cup"
		DavidW says, "so, we're 'looking' for an acrid smell from the ill wizard, and the sickly-rose smell from this cup."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf46"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open curtains"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you say, "could you open the curtains here?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor considers this for a moment before answering. "Very Floyd \| well," he says at last. Floyd \| He steps forward and flings the curtains back, revealing the window Floyd \| behind them. The window itself is closed, and holds only a view of the Floyd \| blackness of night outside. You look carefully at the window but don't Floyd \| see anything noteworthy. Floyd \| "Thank you," you say. Lord Vonisor nods and draws the curtains once Floyd \| more. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x pillow"
Floyd \| You remember the pillow was a gift to Prince Alsanter from his mother, Floyd \| Queen Felna, around the time you moved into the castle. Alsanter always Floyd \| had it in his rooms. The embroidery depicts a forest scene with a small Floyd \| stream and a deer looking back over its shoulder. The pillow lies on Floyd \| the ground beside the chair, covered in dust. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "out"
Floyd \| You trot out. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Prince Alsanter's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the south. There is an Floyd \| open door in the northern wall which you know to be the entrance to Floyd \| Prince Alsanter's rooms. Mounted on the southern wall, beside the Floyd \| archway, is a plaque featuring the emblem of the crown prince of Floyd \| Rylane. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Prince Alsanter's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a Floyd \| small r ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. No features of any sort mark the corridor walls Floyd \| here. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "w"
Floyd \| You trot west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Princess Tevona's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is a door in the northern wall which you know Floyd \| to be the entrance to Prince Tevona's rooms. Mounted on the southern Floyd \| wall is a plaque featuring the emblem of the crown princess of Rylane. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the east. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Princess Tevona's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a Floyd \| small r ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open door"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you begin, "would you open this door?" Floyd \| "Err," Lord Vonisor looks suddenly nervous. "Look, I think should Floyd \| keep the Princess out of this --" Floyd \| "She's not there," you break in. "I can't hear anyone inside right Floyd \| now." Floyd \| "Oh!" Lord Vonisor looks surprised. He still seems hesitant as he Floyd \| steps up to the door and knocks on it gently. When there is no answer Floyd \| he opens it very carefully and peers inside. Floyd \| "You're right," he says. "No one there. Be my guest." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf47"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "in"
Floyd \| You trot in. Floyd \| Floyd \| Princess Tevona's rooms Floyd \| A fire burns low in the hearth in the western wall, sending shadows Floyd \| leaping around the room. Two chairs are positioned in front of the Floyd \| fire, while a more spacious lounge is positioned on the far side of a Floyd \| low table. A carpet of a delicate rose hue covers much of the floor. Floyd \| In the northern wall some curtains hide a wide window, next to which Floyd \| one of the castle buttresses extends into the room somewhat. Floyd \| Besides the doorway to the south, which is open, the other exit is Floyd \| through a passage to the west. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters from the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Princess Tevona's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| You can smell a couple of distinct odours here. There is a floral-like Floyd \| smell, almost like the smell of a rose in bloom, but with a sickly edge Floyd \| to it that feels wrong. And there is another strange smell, an acrid, Floyd \| burnt smell but not from the fire. Both seem to be coming from the Floyd \| buttress that rises up beside the window. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Both!"
		DavidW says, "goodness"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x buttress"
Floyd \| The buttress is made from the same stone as the walls, but its Floyd \| additional thickness breaks up the smooth line of the wall. It's about Floyd \| four feet wide, running from floor to ceiling, and extends about six Floyd \| inches into the room. Floyd \| However, the odours that you detect in the room draw your attention Floyd \| to the buttress, and as you look closer your vulpine eyes notice a Floyd \| small indentation in the corner where the buttress meets the wall. Floyd \| Something about this mark looks alien, out of place. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x indentation"
Floyd \| The indentation is almost invisible, blending into the surrounding Floyd \| stonework perfectly. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "search indentation"
Floyd \| [examine indentation] Floyd \| The indentation is almost invisible, blending into the surrounding Floyd \| stonework perfectly. Floyd \| Lord Vonisor pulls out his sword and checks the blade for any marks Floyd \| and flaws. He returns the blade to the scabbard. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "pry indentation with sword"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "open curtains"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you say, "could you open the curtains here?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor considers this for a moment before answering. "Very Floyd \| well," he says at last. Floyd \| He steps forward and flings the curtains back, revealing the window Floyd \| behind them. The window itself is closed, and holds only a view of the Floyd \| blackness of night outside. You look carefully at the window but don't Floyd \| see anything noteworthy. Floyd \| "Thank you," you say. Lord Vonisor nods and draws the curtains once Floyd \| more. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "pry indentation with sword"
Floyd \| [lever indentation with sword] Floyd \| A strange notion comes to your mind, but it doesn't make much sense in Floyd \| relation to the indentation. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
DavidW says (to Floyd), "push indentation"
Floyd \| "Lord Vonisor," you say, "can you see that small indentation in the Floyd \| wall there, near the buttress?" Floyd \| Vonisor comes close and bends to examine the artefact. "Yes, I think Floyd \| I can see it." Floyd \| "It might be a catch or something," you respond. "Do you think you Floyd \| can press it?" Floyd \| Lord Vonisor stretches out his hand and presses the mark in the Floyd \| corner of the wall. Suddenly a crack appears in the wall, in the area Floyd \| you thought was just a buttress, which expands into a narrow door that Floyd \| swings slowly open. Vonisor's eyes widen as he looks into the small Floyd \| cabinet that the hidden door has revealed. Floyd \| "This is bad," he says. "There are bottles of poison here, one of Floyd \| which I know of. It's designed to kill people slowly, usually by Floyd \| administering small doses over a long period of time. Like with Floyd \| Rixomas." Floyd \| "I can smell a bottle that has the same aroma as the cup in Prince Floyd \| Alsanter's rooms," you add. You sniff the air again. "I think it's that Floyd \| one on the left." Floyd \| Lord Vonisor picks up the bottle. "It's some type of narcotic, I Floyd \| think." Floyd \| "That would mean..." you begin, but your voice trails off as the Floyd \| implications sink in. Floyd \| "It certainly explains why there weren't any signs of a struggle in Floyd \| Prince Alsanter's bedroom." Floyd \| "Anything else?" you ask. Floyd \| Before he can answer there is a sound in the corridor and Princess Floyd \| Tevona walks in through the open door, a servant girl with arms full of Floyd \| firewood following close behind. Tevona stops immediately when she sees Floyd \| that her room is occupied, and her mouth drops open when she sees who Floyd \| it is who has invaded her privacy. Floyd \| She recovers slightly and turns to the servant girl. "Leave us. Floyd \| Bring the wood later." Floyd \| The servant girl leaves and the room descends into silence. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "O, hai."
		DavidW asks, "uh, remind me what 'wink at vonisor' does?"
		genericgeekgirl says, "I think it alerts him if there's anyone nearby."
		genericgeekgirl says, "I suspect he knows :D"
		DavidW says, "ah"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "wink at vonisor"
Floyd \| As surreptitiously as you can, you look up at Lord Vonisor and catch Floyd \| his eye. You wink at him and see him wink back at you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona's eyes pass from the trespassers to the open door of the Floyd \| cabinet behind you, then to the vials and jars clearly visible on the Floyd \| shelves within. And her eyes harden. Floyd \| "Princess Tevona," Lord Vonisor says with an official tone you've Floyd \| never heard him use before, "Perhaps you'd like to explain the contents Floyd \| of this cabinet we've found here." Floyd \| "I have nothing to explain," the princess declares with a shake of Floyd \| her head. "Get out. These are my rooms and you have stepped beyond your Floyd \| authority to come in here." Floyd \| "Actually, I am well within my authority to investigate this," Floyd \| Vonisor responds, putting the candlestick down on the table. "No Floyd \| position is above the law when crimes have been committed." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "talk to tevona"
Floyd \| Lord Vonisor is too involved in the drama playing out before you to be Floyd \| able to answer any questions. Floyd \| Floyd \| "I have nothing to say to you," Tevona replies, but you aren't sure Floyd \| to whom she is referring. "You can't do anything to me. I'm the Floyd \| Princess of Rylane." Floyd \| "That's not going to make any difference," Vonisor replies. "You're Floyd \| in a lot of trouble. The evidence we've uncovered tonight means you'll Floyd \| be standing trial for the death of your brother, as well as the Floyd \| attempted murder of the wizard Rixomas." Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW asks, "hm. Should we be doing something during this?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf48"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "invisible"
Floyd \| You think about invisibility, and immediately you disappear. Floyd \| There is an audible gasp from those around you as you disappear from Floyd \| sight. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "enter cabinet"
Floyd \| You have a closer look, but there doesn't appear to be any way to enter Floyd \| that. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x cabinet"
Floyd \| The cabinet has been carved into the bulk of the buttress, although Floyd \| it's impossible to tell when this might have occurred. The shelves Floyd \| within are not deep, only a couple of inches at most. You can see a Floyd \| number of vials and jars on the shelves, but from your position you Floyd \| can't make out any of the labels. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "smell"
Floyd \| You can smell a couple of distinct odours here. There is a floral-like Floyd \| smell, almost like the smell of a rose in bloom, but with a sickly edge Floyd \| to it that feels wrong. And there is another strange smell, an acrid, Floyd \| burnt smell but not from the fire. Both seem to be coming from the Floyd \| buttress that rises up beside the window. Floyd \| You feel a change, and notice you have become visible again. Floyd \| Floyd \| You see Tevona reach up to her neckline, as if in shock or alarm, Floyd \| but too late you realise the action is not reflexive. She flips out a Floyd \| small amulet from within her bodice and grips it in her hands. Floyd \| "Guards!" Vonisor yells, drawing his sword. Floyd \| There is a bright flash and a clap of thunder, and you find yourself Floyd \| lying on the floor at the far end of the room. You scramble to your Floyd \| feet, and find yourself staring at a black robed man. Floyd \| Vetan. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Interesting."
		DavidW says, "we're in trouble"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "wink at vonisor"
Floyd \| As surreptitiously as you can, you look up at Lord Vonisor and catch Floyd \| his eye. You wink at him and see him wink back at you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Vonisor leaps to his feet. "Who are you?" he asks. Floyd \| "A pleasure to meet you, my lord Vonisor," Vetan replies. Tevona is Floyd \| smiling evilly from behind him. "My name is Vetan, and I'm taking over Floyd \| the kingdom." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x vetan"
Floyd \| "Ha!" Vetan yells, raising his hand above his head. You feel a change Floyd \| and suddenly notice you are visible again. Floyd \| "I know you were thinking of trying something," Vetan declares. "But Floyd \| you lost. Goodbye, Torrin." Floyd \| With a wave of his hand you hurtle towards the window, ripping Floyd \| through the curtains and exploding through the glass behind. The Floyd \| darkness of night surrounds you as you are flung higher and higher into Floyd \| the sky, the land below you spotted with an occasional light. Floyd \| You have no idea how far up you have gone when the force of your Floyd \| upward travel is expended and you begin to plummet towards the ground. Floyd \| Faster, faster, wind rushing in your ears, a violent death only moments Floyd \| away. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona... Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 63 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Weird. I was already visible."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Princess Tevona's rooms Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Princess Tevona's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| "Ha!" Vetan yells, raising his hand above his head. You feel a change Floyd \| and suddenly notice you are visible again. Floyd \| "I know you were thinking of trying something," Vetan declares. "But Floyd \| you lost. Goodbye, Torrin." Floyd \| With a wave of his hand you hurtle towards the window, ripping Floyd \| through the curtains and exploding through the glass behind. The Floyd \| darkness of night surrounds you as you are flung higher and higher into Floyd \| the sky, the land below you spotted with an occasional light. Floyd \| You have no idea how far up you have gone when the force of your Floyd \| upward travel is expended and you begin to plummet towards the ground. Floyd \| Faster, faster, wind rushing in your ears, a violent death only moments Floyd \| away. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona... Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 63 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf48"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Restore failed. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "restore"
Floyd \| Do you really want to restore?
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "yes"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf48"
Floyd \| Yes Floyd \| Enter saved game to load: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Princess Tevona's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Floyd \| You see Tevona reach up to her neckline, as if in shock or alarm, Floyd \| but too late you realise the action is not reflexive. She flips out a Floyd \| small amulet from within her bodice and grips it in her hands. Floyd \| "Guards!" Vonisor yells, drawing his sword. Floyd \| There is a bright flash and a clap of thunder, and you find yourself Floyd \| lying on the floor at the far end of the room. You scramble to your Floyd \| feet, and find yourself staring at a black robed man. Floyd \| Vetan. Floyd \| Floyd \| Vonisor leaps to his feet. "Who are you?" he asks. Floyd \| "A pleasure to meet you, my lord Vonisor," Vetan replies. Tevona is Floyd \| smiling evilly from behind him. "My name is Vetan, and I'm taking over Floyd \| the kingdom." Floyd \| Floyd \| There is a sudden commotion at the door as two guards burst in, Floyd \| followed quickly by King Rithusar. The guards take in the situation Floyd \| immediately and rush Vetan, their blades swinging. But a single gesture Floyd \| from Vetan sends the two guards hurtling towards the far wall where Floyd \| they smash sickeningly into the stonework and crumple to the ground in Floyd \| a bloody, pulpy mess. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "eek"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Floyd \| You see King Rithusar's eyes flicker across the secret cabinet, and Floyd \| then come back to Tevona. Floyd \| "Tevona, who is this and what is going on?" he asks. Floyd \| "Allow me to explain," Vetan breaks in, "Your daughter has invited Floyd \| me here to right some long-standing wrongs that have been perpetrated Floyd \| against myself and my people. I am Vetan, son of Horalas, and I am Floyd \| taking the kingdom of Rylane away from you." Floyd \| Floyd \| You can see Rithusar is struggling to comprehend. "Horalas?" Floyd \| "Yes. My father, King Horalas of Gord, the man you defeated so Floyd \| famously in battle some ten years ago. Is any of this coming back to Floyd \| you?" Floyd \| "No," Rithusar shakes his head, disbelieving. "Horalas died Floyd \| childless. All the courtiers I asked said so." Floyd \| "They lied," Vetan replies with a brief flicker of a smile. "They Floyd \| were told to in order to hide me. You killed my father, reduced the Floyd \| kingdom of Gord to a protectorate, and then took this worthless churl Floyd \| of a boy into your home as your ward. But I must say, he makes a great Floyd \| fox. In any case, I've come back to take it all away from you, the same Floyd \| way you took it all away from me." Floyd \| Floyd \| "Your father started the war with us," Rithusar responds, his voice Floyd \| strong and unwavering. "He murdered my father, and tried to murder me." Floyd \| "I don't care what my father did to you," Vetan says, a grim Floyd \| bitterness in his voice. "I'm talking about what you did to me. I loved Floyd \| my father, and I was destined for the throne of Gord. I was the heir. Floyd \| And although I can't get my father back, I will be king again." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor steps in. "Killing the king won't give you the kingdom. Floyd \| There will be revolt in all the regions of Rylane to avenge Rithusar's Floyd \| death." Floyd \| "Even if I marry the king's only surviving heir?" Vetan asks. "Oh, Floyd \| I'm sure there might be a few detractors who might be suspicious, but I Floyd \| suspect they might be less keen about fighting when they are confronted Floyd \| with a few legions of Ralyon warriors I have strategically placed Floyd \| around the kingdom." Floyd \| You see Rithusar's face blanch. Floyd \| Floyd \| "You still haven't explained where my daughter fits into all this," Floyd \| Rithusar says. Floyd \| "Haven't you figured it out yet?" Vetan sneers. "Your daughter has Floyd \| been working for me! She killed Alsanter and framed Torrin, very Floyd \| cleverly removing two heirs to the throne in one move. She has been Floyd \| providing me with wonderful insights into the court of Rylane for, oh, Floyd \| almost two years now. And she has also helped dispose of all the Floyd \| magical forces that might have been opposed to me. Like Rixomas." Floyd \| Floyd \| Rithusar's face is stricken. "Tevona?" he asks. Floyd \| "Don't look at me like that, father," Tevona says. "I'm sick of the Floyd \| lip service you pay to being a father. You have never been a father to Floyd \| me. You gave us everything we could ever want because you didn't want Floyd \| to actually love us in a real way. You were always busy being king, and Floyd \| were always more concerned about looking after the needs of the kingdom Floyd \| than with looking after your own children." Floyd \| You sense that Vetan's attention has left you completely. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "wink at vonisor"
Floyd \| As surreptitiously as you can, you look up at Lord Vonisor and catch Floyd \| his eye. You wink at him and see him wink back at you. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| "I'm sure there is much to discuss," Vetan interjects unexpectedly, Floyd \| "but I'm trying to overthrow a kingdom and there's much yet to do." He Floyd \| turns to look at you directly. "And some of my jobs give me immense Floyd \| satisfaction," he says softly, menacingly. "Don't take this personally, Floyd \| but I've grown tired of your meddling. Your involvement in this saga is Floyd \| now finished." Floyd \| The room tilts as you suddenly find yourself floating above the Floyd \| floor. Floyd \| "Goodbye, Torrin," Vetan says. Floyd \| With a wave of his hand you hurtle towards the window, ripping Floyd \| through the curtains and exploding through the glass behind. The Floyd \| darkness of night surrounds you as you are flung higher and higher into Floyd \| the sky, the land below you spotted with an occasional light. Floyd \| You have no idea how far up you have gone when the force of your Floyd \| upward travel is expended and you begin to plummet towards the ground. Floyd \| Faster, faster, wind rushing in your ears, a violent death only moments Floyd \| away. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 63 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Princess Tevona's rooms Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Princess Tevona's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "go invisible"
Floyd \| You need only choose a direction to travel in. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| "I'm sure there is much to discuss," Vetan interjects unexpectedly, Floyd \| "but I'm trying to overthrow a kingdom and there's much yet to do." He Floyd \| turns to look at you directly. "And some of my jobs give me immense Floyd \| satisfaction," he says softly, menacingly. "Don't take this personally, Floyd \| but I've grown tired of your meddling. Your involvement in this saga is Floyd \| now finished." Floyd \| The room tilts as you suddenly find yourself floating above the Floyd \| floor. Floyd \| "Goodbye, Torrin," Vetan says. Floyd \| With a wave of his hand you hurtle towards the window, ripping Floyd \| through the curtains and exploding through the glass behind. The Floyd \| darkness of night surrounds you as you are flung higher and higher into Floyd \| the sky, the land below you spotted with an occasional light. Floyd \| You have no idea how far up you have gone when the force of your Floyd \| upward travel is expended and you begin to plummet towards the ground. Floyd \| Faster, faster, wind rushing in your ears, a violent death only moments Floyd \| away. Floyd \| Floyd \| Tevona... Floyd \| Floyd \| You have died, having achieved a score of 63 out of a possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor enters. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Dead \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Princess Tevona's rooms Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Princess Tevona's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "invisible"
Floyd \| You think about invisibility, and immediately you disappear. Floyd \| There is an audible gasp from those around you as you disappear from Floyd \| sight. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "attack vetan"
Floyd \| Leaping forward, you rush at Vetan's legs and sink your teeth into the Floyd \| flesh of his calf, drawing blood. Vetan cries out in pain and lashes Floyd \| out at you with his other leg, catching you in the hind quarters and Floyd \| spinning you away. You smash into the wall, and you belatedly realise Floyd \| you have become visible again. Vonisor has reacted, though, drawing his Floyd \| sword and jumping in close. With a deft thrust he stabs Vetan through Floyd \| the chest. Floyd \| Vetan staggers back, groaning, then reaches up and grabs the amulet Floyd \| around his neck. Floyd \| "Vetan!" Tevona cries out as she despairingly tries to reach Vetan Floyd \| before he vanishes, but she is too late. There is another bright green Floyd \| flash and Vetan disappears. Tevona falls to the ground where Vetan had Floyd \| once been and starts to wail. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by ten. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Crazy."
		genericgeekgirl says, "We should have just run off with that vixen."
		DavidW says, "heh. The vixen wasn't real, though."
		DavidW asks, "So, z and win?"
		genericgeekgirl asks, "She wasn't?"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "z"
Floyd \| You wait for something to happen. Floyd \| Floyd \| "I'd better see if I can find a cure for Rixomas," Lord Vonisor Floyd \| says, sheathing his sword. He scans the jars and vials in the cabinet Floyd \| for a few minutes, before selecting one. "This should do it," he says, Floyd \| then departs hurriedly through the door to the south. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Princess Tevona's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. There is a door in the northern wall which you know Floyd \| to be the entrance to Prince Tevona's rooms. Mounted on the southern Floyd \| wall is a plaque featuring the emblem of the crown princess of Rylane. Floyd \| Your vulpine hearing detects some sounds -- movement to the north. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Princess Tevona's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a Floyd \| small r ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the east and west, with occasion Floyd \| pools of light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On Floyd \| the floor of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, Floyd \| is a plush carpet. No features of any sort mark the corridor walls Floyd \| here. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "The vixen from the last game was surely an illusion trap set up by that sorcerer."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "e"
Floyd \| You trot east. Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Prince Alsanter's rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the south. There is an Floyd \| open door in the northern wall which you know to be the entrance to Floyd \| Prince Alsanter's rooms. Mounted on the southern wall, beside the Floyd \| archway, is a plaque featuring the emblem of the crown prince of Floyd \| Rylane. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Corridor outside Prince Alsanter's rooms \| Part Three as Torrin, a Floyd \| small r ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "That's not the impression I got at all from the ending."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd \| You trot south. Floyd \| Floyd \| Landing Floyd \| The broad sweep of the marble stairway ends here at a surprisingly Floyd \| sparsely appointed landing. Aside from a portrait of the king adorning Floyd \| the western wall, there is not much refinement here at all. Two Floyd \| archways, standing opposite each other in the northern and southern Floyd \| walls, provide exits, other than the stairs that lead back down. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Landing \| Part Three as Torrin, a small red fox ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "s"
Floyd You [playermove=Rithusar] south.
Floyd \| Floyd \| Corridor outside Rixomas' rooms Floyd \| A long dark corridor stretches away to the west, with occasion pools of Floyd \| light provided by a series of torches mounted on the wall. On the floor Floyd \| of polished stone, running the entire length of the corridor, is a Floyd \| plush carpet. A stone archway marks the exit to the north. Floyd \| There is a door in the southern wall which you know to be the Floyd \| entrance to the wizard Rixomas' rooms. It is currently stands open. Floyd \| Floyd \| Lord Vonisor [lordfindsplayer=Bottom of the stairs]. Floyd \| "Torrin, I found you," he says with a broad grin. "Rixomas is Floyd \| recovering, the antidote worked! It might take him a couple of days to Floyd \| recover, but it won't be long until you're uncursed!" Floyd \| "Thank you, Lord Vonisor," you reply, "for all your help." Floyd \| "Any time," he replies before heading away and leaving you on your Floyd \| own, deep in thought about the future. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by ten. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Press any key ]
genericgeekgirl pushes the green 'space' button.
Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Epilogue Floyd \| Floyd \| As I stand at the bottom of the stairs that lead up to the Floyd \| battlements, I am both dreading and desiring this meeting. It's been Floyd \| almost a week since I had Tevona arrested for her brother's murder, and Floyd \| since Rixomas lifted the curse on Torrin, returning him to human form. Floyd \| In the intervening time I've hardly had a moment to myself, as dozens Floyd \| of reports of Ralyon warrior incidents seemed to arrive all at once. Floyd \| Murders in Lamiek, civil unrest in Grithim, almost a revolt in Drekas. Floyd \| We still don't know where these creatures are staging from, which means Floyd \| there could be months of these scattered incidents and fruitless Floyd \| searching ahead. On top of all this, I also have concerns about the Floyd \| whereabouts of Lord Sulanar, as his own people have not seen or heard Floyd \| from him in some time. Floyd \| But for now I can breathe, and I knew I had to seek out Torrin. Floyd \| I am king, but at the moment I feel like a fool and a failure. I am Floyd \| carrying a weight of grief and sadness I didn't know could be borne. My Floyd \| emotions threaten to overwhelm me, and I don't know if I can stop them. Floyd \| And in a few days I will be presiding over the trial of my daughter, a Floyd \| formality that will have to result in... I can't even say it. However Floyd \| much I love my daughter, I can't arrange for her escape. I can't do Floyd \| what I did for Torrin again. It won't be allowed by anyone. Floyd \| There is so much pain and despair, so much hopelessness to be Floyd \| overcome in my own life. I need to walk up these stairs and talk with Floyd \| Torrin. I need to find hope, to communicate hope to him, to reach out Floyd \| to him in some way. I don't know if I can, or if he is willing. Floyd \| But I have to try. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Bottom of the stairs Floyd \| A narrow passage bends around from east to south, the low stone ceiling Floyd \| making this access corridor feel closed in and oppressive. There are Floyd \| one or two torches mounted on the walls providing light to the Floyd \| otherwise dark passage. A narrow, winding stairway leads upwards. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Bottom of the stairs \| Epilogue as King Rithusar of Rylane ] Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "oh, odd."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "SAVE"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "cf49"
Floyd \| Enter saved game to store: Ok. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl asks, "Hm?"
		DavidW says, "I was expecting * You have saved the kingdom * and lots of cheering and ticker-tape."
		genericgeekgirl says, "I wonder if anyone has noticed that whatshisname is missing."
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "i"
Floyd \| You are wearing the king's crown and the silver tunic, and you are Floyd \| carrying nothing. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "x me"
Floyd \| You are King Rithusar, sovereign of the land of Rylane. You are wearing Floyd \| a silver tunic, and on your head you is your crown. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "down"
Floyd \| You can't go in that direction, but you can move east, south and up. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "up"
Floyd \| You climb up the winding stairway leading up from the corridor and exit Floyd \| through the doorway at the top. Floyd \| It is cold with the coming winter, but a magnificent sunset is Floyd \| glowing in the western sky, turning the scattered clouds bronze and Floyd \| gold. From the western horizon the rose sky fades to indigo in the east Floyd \| in a beautiful gradient of colour that spans almost every hue. Floyd \| Sunlight, like shards of crystal, break out between the clouds and Floyd \| strike the landscape with a soft caress. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| Battlements Floyd \| The stone battlements around you are familiar; you have walked these Floyd \| paths every day in your role as king, and know almost every stone that Floyd \| forms the parapets and crenels along the wall, or the marks in the Floyd \| stones that form the walkway. Here at the northern end there is a door Floyd \| that leads back down to the access corridor, while the battlements Floyd \| continue to the south. The castle courtyard is visible below, lit with Floyd \| the fading light of the sun. Floyd \| Floyd \| Standing next to a nearby parapet is Torrin, son of Bradda. Floyd \| Floyd \| As you walk through the door that leads onto the walkway you see Floyd \| Tholin the priest disappearing through the door at the opposite end, Floyd \| leaning heavily on his walking stick as he does so. Torrin bows, then Floyd \| looks at you expectantly. Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Use "TOPICS" at any time to view a list of subjects that Torrin might Floyd \| be willing to discuss. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Battlements \| Epilogue as King Rithusar of Rylane ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "topics"
Floyd \| You believe that Torrin might be willing to discuss some of the Floyd \| following things: Floyd \| Himself Floyd \| Tholin Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "himself"
Floyd \| "How are you?" you ask with sincerity. Floyd \| "I'm fine, your Majesty," Torrin replies. Floyd \| You smile. "A patent lie," you say. "Not very convincing." Floyd \| You are rewarded to see the smallest part of a smile break on Floyd \| Torrin's face. "I'm coping," he allows. "This last few months, being Floyd \| cursed and my journey through the animal kingdom, has changed me in Floyd \| more ways I care to count." Floyd \| "I understand," you respond. "No ill effects from your Floyd \| transformation?" Floyd \| "No," Torrin says, shaking his head. "Everything worked perfectly." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "tholin"
Floyd \| "What were you and Tholin talking about?" you ask, in what you hope is Floyd \| a friendly tone. Floyd \| "Actually, Sire," Torrin replies, "we were talking about God." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "god"
Floyd \| "God?" you ask. Floyd \| "Well, your Majesty," Torrin begins, "when I was convicted of Floyd \| killing Alsanter, I thought it was unfair. At most I thought that, if Floyd \| God did exist, he'd abandoned me. But when I started to see the bigger Floyd \| picture, about Vetan and his plan to overthrow the kingdom, about how Floyd \| the curse that brought about my transformation gave me abilities I Floyd \| needed to uncover the truth about Alsanter's murder, I began to see Floyd \| there was a reason for things. There were too many co-incidences for it Floyd \| to be just a lucky series of events. And if there really is a reason Floyd \| for things, if things happened the way they did because of a plan, then Floyd \| ultimately that means there was someone responsible for that plan." Floyd \| "God," you put in. Floyd \| Torrin nods. "So I asked Tholin about it. I wanted to know if this Floyd \| experience proves that God exists. Does this example of providence mean Floyd \| that there is now conclusive proof of God?" Floyd \| "And what did Tholin say?" you ask. Floyd \| "Actually, he said 'No'. He said that all it could do is give me Floyd \| evidence. I have to weigh up the evidence for myself. And ultimately, Floyd \| any decision comes down to what I believe the evidence says." Floyd \| "Did you reach a conclusion about the evidence?" you ask. Floyd \| "No, your Majesty," Torrin replies. "Not yet. I have a lot more Floyd \| thinking to do about it." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "tevona"
Floyd \| It seems quite a jump to move to that topic of conversation. You Floyd \| decide, for the moment, to talk with Torrin about something else. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "topics"
Floyd \| You believe that Torrin might be willing to discuss some of the Floyd \| following things: Floyd \| Journey Floyd \| Curse Floyd \| Vetan Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "journey"
Floyd \| "Tell me about your journey," you say. Floyd \| "What do you want to know, your Majesty," Torrin replies. "It's hard Floyd \| to know where to start." Floyd \| "How did you cope with being a fox?" you ask. Floyd \| Torrin is quiet for a few moments. "I struggled," he says at length. Floyd \| "At first I was just stunned. In some ways I felt it would have been Floyd \| better to kill me. But the further I went the more complicated is Floyd \| became. I had to fight against temptations I never thought I'd be Floyd \| susceptible to. I was in danger of being overwhelmed by animalistic Floyd \| urges." Floyd \| "So how did you overcome them?" Floyd \| A wry smile touches Torrin's face. "Actually, Sire, I thought about Floyd \| Tevona." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "tevona"
Floyd \| "Tell me about Tevona," you say. Floyd \| "What can I say, your Majesty," Torrin replies, with an edge in his Floyd \| voice. "I loved her. I was willing to give my life for her. The only Floyd \| reason I made it through this experience was because of her. But Floyd \| she..." His voice trails off. Floyd \| "Betrayed you," you reply. "She betrayed all of us." Floyd \| "How do you feel?" Torrin asks, looking at you intently. Floyd \| You search for the right words. "Ill," you finally reply. "Crippled. Floyd \| But I can't be either. I have to be the king, which means I have to be Floyd \| strong." Floyd \| "Is that fair?" Torrin questions you. Floyd \| "I don't know," you shrug. "As king I am expected to lead, to show Floyd \| leadership in everything. To allow myself to be emotionally pulled Floyd \| apart by the actions of my daughter would destabilise the kingdom, Floyd \| right when it needs strong leadership. Being a leader means making a Floyd \| sacrifice." Floyd \| Torrin takes a moment before speaking again. "If I might be so bold, Floyd \| your Majesty, I think you believe Tevona's betrayal is your fault," he Floyd \| says. Floyd \| Your emotions threaten to pour out, and it is only with greatest Floyd \| effort you contain yourself. "I do," you reply. "Being a leader means Floyd \| making sacrifices, but I was too willing to sacrifice my family for the Floyd \| kingdom. Tevona may have run away into the arms of my enemy, but it was Floyd \| largely because I hadn't shown her my love as her father." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "father"
Floyd \| A strange thought comes to your mind, but you quickly dismiss it. It Floyd \| really made no sense. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "topics"
Floyd \| You believe that Torrin might be willing to discuss some of the Floyd \| following things: Floyd \| Curse Floyd \| Vetan Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "curse"
Floyd \| "I'm very glad you survived the curse," you say. "For the longest time Floyd \| I was worried I had saved you only for you to die again." Floyd \| "I must admit, it took some getting used to, Sire," Torrin replies. Floyd \| "I think initially I was confused by your decision, and I was wondering Floyd \| whether you'd done me a service or not. But I think I'm coming to terms Floyd \| with the idea that ultimately it was the best decision for me and for Floyd \| the kingdom." Floyd \| "You've saved all of us, including Rixomas," you put in. "I had no Floyd \| idea that by allowing you to be cursed that would be the outcome. Floyd \| You've exceeded my expectations in every way." Floyd \| "I'm glad I could be of service," Torrin says. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "rixomas"
Floyd \| "I don't think Rixomas appreciated my blind-siding him by getting him Floyd \| to curse you," you say. "I've never seen Rixomas look so stunned." Floyd \| "I think he got his own back by sending me to Master Limos," Torrin Floyd \| replies. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "limos"
Floyd \| "Tell me about Master Limos," you say. "I was deeply concerned when I Floyd \| heard you'd been sent to him." Floyd \| "He was extremely helpful," Torrin replies. "At least, once I got to Floyd \| him. Because he was being threatened by Vetan he wasn't making it easy. Floyd \| But he gave me everything I needed to return here to uncover the plot." Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "vetan"
Floyd \| "Vetan seemed to have a personal vendetta against you, didn't he?" you Floyd \| say. Floyd \| Torrin nods. "I think he was jealous of me, Sire," he replies. "We'd Floyd \| both lost a father, but I got to live like a prince." Floyd \| "I suppose it doesn't matter who you are, losing someone you love is Floyd \| tragic." Floyd \| "For Vetan, though, I think all his dreams and aspirations were tied Floyd \| up with this father," Torrin adds. "When his father died it changed Floyd \| him." Floyd \| You consider this for a moment. "Are you suggesting that if we Floyd \| hadn't gone to war with Gord that Vetan might not have gone rogue?" Floyd \| "I don't know, your Majesty," Torrin responds. "Maybe. I think it's Floyd \| just an example of the repercussions of war. The war doesn't end when Floyd \| the peace treaty is signed. War changes people. Nothing is the same Floyd \| afterwards." Floyd \| You nod thoughtfully. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "topics"
Floyd \| You appear to have exhausted all obvious topics of conversation for the Floyd \| moment. Floyd \| Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "hug torrin"
Floyd \| You're not sure if Torrin is ready for you to reach out to him. Floyd \| Something doesn't feel right. You decide to wait a bit more. Floyd \| Floyd \| Torrin turns and leans against the battlement, looking out towards Floyd \| the setting sun, watching light fade from the land. There is a long Floyd \| pause. Floyd \| "I'm sorry, Sire," Torrin finally says at last, and you see his Floyd \| shoulders slump slightly. Floyd \| You look confused. "Sorry? I don't understand." Floyd \| "I'm sorry I wasn't able to save Tevona." Floyd \| You close your eyes for a moment, trying to will away the tears. Floyd \| "The blame is mine," you reply. "Tevona is my daughter. I was Floyd \| responsible for her upbringing. The curse is really on me for my Floyd \| neglect of my children. I'm sorry I failed you and the kingdom in not Floyd \| being a better father." Floyd \| As you look at Torrin you get a powerful sense that he is waiting Floyd \| for something more from you, something more than words. Floyd \| Floyd \| >		DavidW says, "now hug"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "hug torrin"
Floyd \| You reach out your hand and place it on Torrin's shoulder. His head Floyd \| turns towards you. "You are my only son, now," you say. "I don't want Floyd \| to lose you the way I lost Alsanter and Tevona." Floyd \| "You won't, your Majesty." Floyd \| You pause. "It would do me great honour for you to call me Floyd \| 'father'." Floyd \| The faintest glimmer of a smile touches Torrin's face, visible in Floyd \| the waning sunlight that is breaking through the clouds on the horizon Floyd \| in glorious red and yellow streams. You see in Torrin all you wanted Floyd \| Alsanter to be, all you wanted Tevona to have. Here is hope, that maybe Floyd \| the future might turn out for good after all. Floyd \| "The honour will be all mine, father," Torrin replies. Floyd \| Floyd \| The End Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Your score just went up by ten. ] Floyd \| Floyd \| You have completed the game. You achieved a score of 93 out of a Floyd \| possible 101. Floyd \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Complete \| Epilogue as King Rithusar of Rylane ] Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Awwwwwwwwwww."
		DavidW says, "woot"
		genericgeekgirl says, "Eight missing points!"
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "undo"
Floyd \| Battlements Floyd \| [The previous turn has been undone.] Floyd \| Floyd \| [ Battlements \| Epilogue as King Rithusar of Rylane ] Floyd \| >
genericgeekgirl says (to Floyd), "full score"
Floyd \| Your current score of 83 was achieved by completing the following Floyd \| actions: Floyd \| Part One: Mistake in Identity Floyd \| 3 points for removing the guards from outside the meeting hall. Floyd \| 5 points for escaping the castle. Floyd \| 2 points for freeing the sheep. Floyd \| 10 points for escaping the city. Floyd \| Interlude: Conversations with the King Floyd \| 4 points for your responses to the king's questions. Floyd \| Part Two: Lost in Transformation Floyd \| 3 points for avoiding the hunting party. Floyd \| 1 point for setting up the trap in the barn. Floyd \| 5 points for killing a Ralyon warrior in the barn. Floyd \| 1 point for opening the door to the mill. Floyd \| 1 point for making it onto the metal tray in the mill. Floyd \| 5 points for killing a Ralyon warrior in the mill. Floyd \| 2 points for resisting the vixen. Floyd \| 1 point for finding the first trap on the mountain plateau. Floyd \| 1 point for finding the second trap on the mountain plateau. Floyd \| 1 point for finding the third trap on the mountain plateau. Floyd \| 10 points for finding Master Limos. Floyd \| Interlude: Lair Floyd \| 1 point for finding and using the magical entrance. Floyd \| 1 point for finding the seal on the desk. Floyd \| 1 point for identifying where the lair is located. Floyd \| Part Three: The Plan for Salvation Floyd \| 1 point for finding the old sack in the rubbish pile. Floyd \| 1 point for opening the door into the castle. Floyd \| 3 points for getting past the dog in the kitchen. Floyd \| 10 points for defeating Vetan. Floyd \| 10 points for saving Rixomas. Floyd \| Floyd \| Floyd \| >		genericgeekgirl says, "Oh well."