Muddled Times
Issue:Issue 25, December 2003
Section:News & Gossip
Author:Crowley

Death of the Month

Welcome to death of the month, rapidly becoming my least favourite section, as once again, yours truly is featured. I feel it necessarily to abuse my position as sub-editor here, and point out that a) that evening, I had imbibed an unhealthy amount of rather yummy whisky, and b) I was egged on by one or more immortals most unreasonably, and therefore it's not my fault. Yes. Not at all. That's my excuse and I'm sticking by it. La la la, I can't hear you as you disagree with me.

On the other hand, we have Corwin, getting splatted by none other than Kazoo. Oh dear! Except he has nothing to prove, seeing as how he made wizard approximately a week afterwards. Bah, I say. BAH!

On with the mayhem!

Death of the Month: October 2003

*wh tt
1 in the place known as "in front of hut".
*qs
Corwin the warlock
eff str 99 eff dex 99 sta 100/100 mag 79 pts 52,398 gam 96
*qw
Corwin the warlock
*wh tt
1 in the place known as "woodsman's hut".
*o.gtf pla..d
Woodsman's hut.
A small, stoppered vial stands here, labelled: "POTION 3 - blind". The
stoppered vial3 contains a potion3. A small, opened vial stands here,
labelled: "POTION 2 - (removed)". A small, opened vial stands here, 
labelled:"POTION 1 - (removed)".
*I don't know to what "treasure" you're referring.
*I don't know to what "treasure" you're referring.
*Ladder shaft.
*o.gtf pla..d
Woodsman's hut.
A small, stoppered vial stands here, labelled: "POTION 3 - blind". The
stoppered vial3 contains a potion3. A small, opened vial stands here,
labelled: "POTION 2 - (removed)". A small, opened vial stands here, 
labelled:"POTION 1 - (removed)".
*Someone doesn't notice your unsuccessful attempt to steal something...
Someone doesn't notice your unsuccessful attempt to steal something...
Someone doesn't notice your unsuccessful attempt to steal something...
Ring6 stolen from someone.
*Someone notices your attempt to steal something...
Someone notices your attempt to steal something...
Someone notices your attempt to steal something...
*Ladder shaft.
*o.gtf pla..d
Woodsman's hut.
A small, stoppered vial stands here, labelled: "POTION 3 - blind". The
stoppered vial3 contains a potion3. A small, opened vial stands here,
labelled: "POTION 2 - (removed)". A small, opened vial stands here, 
labelled:"POTION 1 - (removed)".
*You already possess the ring6.
*You already possess the ring6.
*There's not enough room in there for you.
*Someone is about to attack you.
*o
You can't just leave in the middle of a fight! You have to flee!
*n
You can't just leave in the middle of a fight! You have to flee!
*n
You can't just leave in the middle of a fight! You have to flee!
*n
You can't just leave in the middle of a fight! You have to flee!
*Someone has started to use something to fight!
*Someone misses you.
You hit someone (1-4).
*Someone has tried to steal your ring6...
*wear ring6
I don't know to what "ring6" you're referring.
*Someone hits you (75/100).
You miss someone.
You miss someone.
You miss someone.
You miss someone.
*str.dex
Your spell worked!
You emit a bright blue flash of light.
You have suddenly and magically become stronger!
*Your spell worked!
You emit a bright green flash of light.
You have suddenly and magically become more adroit!
*rf
Your spell worked!
You emit a bright magenta flash of light.
You have suddenly and magically become fitter!
*Someone hits you (66/100).
You hit someone (1-4).
*ql
Woodsman's hut.
A small, stoppered vial stands here, labelled: "POTION 3 - blind". The
stoppered vial3 contains a potion3. A small, opened vial stands here,
labelled: "POTION 2 - (removed)". A small, opened vial stands here, 
labelled:"POTION 1 - (removed)".
*Kazoo the dragon-slaying warlock has suddenly become visible!
*Kazoo the dragon-slaying warlock makes some magical gestures.
Kazoo the dragon-slaying warlock fades from view.
*inv
Your spell worked!
You have suddenly and magically become invisible!
(56/100).
(*)qs
(Corwin the warlock)
eff str 104 eff dex 104 sta 56/100 mag 45 pts 52,398 gam 96
(*)Someone hits you (43/100).
You miss someone.
(*)qw
(Corwin the warlock)
(*)g cc f foe
You reach for something, but it leaves you more exposed in your fight...
Someone notices your attempt to steal something...
(*)Someone hits you (24/100).
You miss someone.
Someone hits you (23/100).
(*)You have suddenly and magically regained your visibleness!
*Someone hits you (21/100).
You miss someone.
*dep all f dx
Bow thrown downward.
*f d
You have changed experience level from warlock to necromancer.
You can use SUPERFLEE/SUPERQUIT again, until you get back up to warlock...
(-2,345 = 50,053).
You have fled by going down.
Ladder shaft.
*u.gtf pla..d
Woodsman's hut.
A small, stoppered vial stands here, labelled: "POTION 3 - blind". The
stoppered vial3 contains a potion3. A small, opened vial stands here,
labelled: "POTION 2 - (removed)". A small, opened vial stands here, 
labelled:"POTION 1 - (removed)".
*Someone notices your attempt to steal something...
Someone notices your attempt to steal something...
Someone notices your attempt to steal something...
Someone notices your attempt to steal something...
*Someone is about to attack you.
*You reach for something, but it leaves you more exposed in your fight...
Someone notices your attempt to steal something...
You reach for something, but it leaves you more exposed in your fight...
Someone notices your attempt to steal something...
You reach for something, but it leaves you more exposed in your fight...
Someone doesn't notice your unsuccessful attempt to steal something...
*You can't just leave in the middle of a fight! You have to flee!
*Someone misses you.
You miss someone.
Someone misses you.
Someone hits you (11/100).
Someone hits you.
You feel your identity deserting...
Someone has killed you.
Not updating persona.

Death of the Month: November 2003

By what name shall I call you (Q to quit)?
*1
Elizabethan tearoom.
Countess the country warlock is here holding a cup of tea.
Autobahn the protector is here holding a cup of tea.
Gemzz the guest is here holding a cup of tea.
Lauraguest the guest is here holding a cup of tea.
Players:
Crowley the warlock
Countess the country warlock
Autobahn the protector
Gemzz the guest
Lauraguest the guest
*Countess the country warlock says "who's the daddy".
*Countess the country warlock says "who's the daddy".
*Countess the country warlock smiles.
*Lauraguest the guest looks at Countess the country warlock.
*Countess the country warlock says "who's the daddy".
*Countess the country warlock says "who's the daddy".
*Countess the country warlock points.
*\the person with the LS?
*Autobahn the protector chuckles, pked by crowley?
*Lauraguest the guest looks at you.
*sm
OK, Crowley the warlock smiles.
*Countess the country warlock says "naa the person who fled on 6stam :)".
*ql
Elizabethan tearoom.
Countess the country warlock is here holding a cup of tea.
Autobahn the protector is here holding a cup of tea.
Gemzz the guest is here holding a cup of tea.
Lauraguest the guest is here holding a cup of tea.
*Countess the country warlock says "no point loss".
*Countess the country warlock says "again?".
*Countess the country warlock smiles.
*Countess the country warlock looks quickly at Lauraguest the guest.
Countess the country warlock looks quickly at Gemzz the guest.
Countess the country warlock looks quickly at Autobahn the protector.
Countess the country warlock looks quickly at you.
Countess the country warlock looks quickly at herself.
*ql cou
Countess the country warlock looks close to death.
*Lauraguest the guest says "I usually flee when my stam gets to 29 or
lower...".
*\because you are sensible
*Countess the country warlock says "only flees on 20 or lower".
*You have been raised by 43pts of stamina from 77 to 120 by someone powerful.
*Autobahn the protector says "whose gonna hit you for 29?".
*ql cou
Countess the country warlock looks full of life.
*la
OK, Crowley the warlock laughs.
*qs
Crowley the warlock
eff str 100 eff dex 100 sta 120/120 mag 6 pts 92,431 gam
72
*A distorted mandrake root lies here. 
A distorted mandrake root lies here. 
*Countess the country warlock says "i aint going in land wi 12 magic".
*You now feel up to attacking other players, should you so desire.
*eat a md
Gobble gobble munch munch chew chew GULP! That was tasty!
(+5 = 92,436).
You feel a rush of magical power through your body.
*Countess the country warlock has eaten a mandrake1.
*Countess the country warlock smiles.
*Countess the country warlock ponders.
*Countess the country warlock thinks.
*Lauraguest the guest says "Some of the well-equipped killers, and some of
the tougher mobiles might hit you for 29.".
*Countess the country warlock thinks.
*Gemzz the guest nods.
*Gemzz the guest nods.
*Countess the country warlock has just left.
*\39
*n
You step through the opening into a blurred patchwork of greens and browns,
which whirl around you in seemingly aimless patterns until they suddenly
slide into shape...
Forest on steep slope.
A rusty key can be seen here. On the ground there is a large stick. 
*wh cou
1 in the place known as "gorse".
*o
Dense forest.
A stocky dwarf (dwarf25) eyes you up and down with suspicion. 
Countess the country warlock is here.
*Countess the country warlock has just left.
*o
Dense forest.
A stocky dwarf (dwarf17) eyes you up and down with suspicion. A rusty key
can be seen here. 
*o
Narrow road between lands.
A stocky dwarf (dwarf27) eyes you up and down with suspicion. The dwarf27 is
carrying a pick1. There is an old dwarf (dwarf42) here. 
*o
Badly-paved road.
*inv
Your spell worked!
You have suddenly and magically become invisible!
(110/120).
(*)s
Foothills.
(*)s
Misty part of south mountain.
(*)s
South mountain.
(*)s
South mountain.
(*)s
West lush pasture.
(*)wh cou
1 in the place known as "south dale".
(*)n
South mountain.
(*)n
Misty part of south mountain.
There is an old and bearded gentleman here. The man is wearing a watch. 
(*)n
Top of south mountain.
There is a long-disused warning beacon here. 
(*)n
Misty part of south mountain.
(*)n
Foothills.
(*)n
Badly-paved road.
(*)n
Foothills.
There is a female dwarf (dwarf34) here. 
(*)n
Your way is blocked by the female dwarf34.
(*)n
Foothills.
(*)s
Foothills.
There is a female dwarf (dwarf34) here. 
(*)s
Badly-paved road.
(*)s
Foothills.
(*)s
Misty part of south mountain.
(*)w
Foothills.
A stocky dwarf (dwarf21) eyes you up and down with suspicion. 
(*)w
Cave.
A stocky dwarf (dwarf23) eyes you up and down with suspicion. 
(*)w
Your way is blocked by the dwarf23.
(*)w
East pasture.
A stocky dwarf (dwarf22) eyes you up and down with suspicion. The dwarf22 is
carrying an axe0. 
(*)Countess the country warlock has just arrived.
(*)w
West pasture.
(*)w
Cliff.
There is an old, female dwarf (dwarf39) here. 
(*)w
As you approach the edge of the cliff, the rock starts to crumble.
Hurriedly, you retreat as you begin to feel the ground give way under your
feet!
(*)e
West pasture.
(*)e
East pasture.
A stocky dwarf (dwarf22) eyes you up and down with suspicion. The dwarf22 is
carrying an axe0. 
(*)k cou
(*)k cou
(*)w
Your way is blocked by the dwarf22.
(*)wh cou
1 in the place known as "mausoleum".
(*)o
Your way is blocked by the dwarf22.
(*)w
West pasture.
(*)w
Cliff.
There is an old, female dwarf (dwarf39) here. 
(*)n
Beaten track near cliff.
A stocky dwarf (dwarf16) eyes you up and down with suspicion. 
(*)n
Your way is blocked by the dwarf16.
(*)n
Dense forest.
(*)n
Dense forest.
A neatly furled parasol is propped up close by. There is a large stick on
the ground. 
(*)n
Forest on steep slope.
A stocky dwarf (dwarf25) eyes you up and down with suspicion. 
(*)e
Forest on steep slope.
A rusty key can be seen here. On the ground there is a large stick. 
(*)e
Forest on steep slope.
(*)e
Forested part of north mountain.
On the ground there is a large stick. 
(*)e
North mountain.
(*)e
North mountain.
(*)s
Foothills.
(*)s
Foothills.
There is a female dwarf (dwarf34) here. 
(*)str.deft.sta
Your spell worked!
You emit a bright blue flash of light.
You have suddenly and magically become stronger!
(*)Your spell worked!
You emit a bright green flash of light.
You have suddenly and magically become more adroit!
(*)Your spell worked!
You emit a bright magenta flash of light.
You have suddenly and magically become fitter!
(*)chance
Your spell worked!
1 to 50 down, 51 to 100 up.
The lucky number is 34!
Your magic goes down to 41 out of 120.
(*)chance
Your spell worked!
1 to 50 down, 51 to 100 up.
The lucky number is 19!
Your magic goes down to 20 out of 120.
(*)chance
Your spell worked!
1 to 50 down, 51 to 100 up.
The lucky number is 43!
Your magic goes down to 9 out of 120.
(*)chance
Your spell worked!
1 to 50 down, 51 to 100 up.
The lucky number is 73!
Your magic goes up to 16 out of 120.
(*)chance
Your spell worked!
1 to 50 down, 51 to 100 up.
The lucky number is 100!
Your magic goes up to 30 out of 120.
(*)chance
Your spell worked!
1 to 50 down, 51 to 100 up.
The lucky number is 22!
Your magic goes down to 14 out of 120.
(*)chance
(*)Your spell worked!
1 to 50 down, 51 to 100 up.
The lucky number is 24!
Your magic goes down to 6 out of 120.
(*)chance
Your spell worked!
1 to 50 down, 51 to 100 up.
The lucky number is 68!
Your magic goes up to 10 out of 120.
(*)Auto-reset initiated, you have 120 seconds to finish up. No further warnings
will be issued!
(*)chance
Your spell worked!
1 to 50 down, 51 to 100 up.
The lucky number is 35!
Your magic goes down to 4 out of 120.
(*)o
Badly-paved road.
(*)o
Badly-paved road.
(*)o
Badly-paved road.
The door is open. 
(*)o
(*)Ford across river.
(*)n
Bank of river.
(*)n
Bank of river.
(*)w
Middle mountain.
(*)w
Misty part of middle mountain.
(*)w
Misty part of middle mountain.
(*)w
Middle mountain.
(*)w
Rough heath.
(*)w
Foothills.
(*)w
The wall is too high to climb.
(*)n
North mountain.
(*)n
North mountain.
(*)n
North mountain.
(*)n
The mountain is too steep to ascend in that direction.
(*)n
The mountain is too steep to ascend in that direction.
(*)n
The mountain is too steep to ascend in that direction.
(*)w
North mountain.
There is a long-disused warning beacon here. 
(*)n
Magical emanations from the north drive you back each time you try. Perhaps,
once your magic has warmed up, you may be able to overcome them?
(*)n
Magical emanations from the north drive you back each time you try. Perhaps,
once your magic has warmed up, you may be able to overcome them?
(*)n
Magical emanations from the north drive you back each time you try. Perhaps,
once your magic has warmed up, you may be able to overcome them?
(*)qn
Looking eastward, you see a place known as "north mountain". It appears to
be empty.
Looking southward, you see a place known as "north mountain". It appears to
be empty.
Looking southeastward, you see a place known as "north mountain". It appears
to be empty.
(*)chance
Your spell worked!
1 to 50 down, 51 to 100 up.
The lucky number is 21!
Your magic goes down to 1 out of 120.
(*)ql
North mountain.
There is a long-disused warning beacon here. 
(*)qn
Looking eastward, you see a place known as "north mountain". It appears to
be empty.
Looking southward, you see a place known as "north mountain". It appears to
be empty.
Looking southeastward, you see a place known as "north mountain". It appears
to be empty.
(*)x
east: North mountain.
south: North mountain.
northeast: North mountain.
southeast: North mountain.
southwest: North mountain.
down: North mountain.
out: North mountain.
swampward: North mountain.
(*)n
Magical emanations from the north drive you back each time you try. Perhaps,
once your magic has warmed up, you may be able to overcome them?
(*)Someone is about to attack you.
(*)Someone hits you (107/120).
You hit someone (10-14).
Your magic feels to have warmed up.
(*)Someone has started to use something to fight!
(*)Someone misses you.
You hit someone (10-14).
(*)reset
Time-stamp: 23:12:43 on 14-OCT-2003.
This is reset 12979, using slot 0.
A reset is due in 92 seconds.
(*)ql
North mountain.
There is a long-disused warning beacon here. 
(*)Someone misses you.
You hit someone (1-4).
(*)Someone misses you.
You miss someone.
(*)Someone misses you.
You hit someone (1-4).
(*)You have suddenly and magically regained your visibleness!
*ql
North mountain.
There is a long-disused warning beacon here. 
*Someone misses you.
You miss someone.
*Someone hits you (90/120).
You miss someone.
*ponder
OK, Crowley the warlock ponders.
*ql
North mountain.
There is a long-disused warning beacon here. 
*A female voice says "and i have a frigin wp :(".
*Someone hits you (72/120).
You miss someone.
*la
OK, Crowley the warlock laughs.
*Someone hits you (54/120).
You miss someone.
*inv
Your spell is cast, but it cost your remaining magic!
You are now Crowley the legend.
Your spell worked!
You have suddenly and magically become invisible!
(44/120).
(*)Someone hits you (42/120).
You hit someone (1-4).
(*)Someone misses you.
You hit someone (1-4).
(*)You have suddenly and magically regained your visibleness!
*Someone misses you.
You miss someone.
*sm
OK, Crowley the legend smiles.
*ql
North mountain.
There is a long-disused warning beacon here. 
*Someone hits you (34/120).
You miss someone.
*qs
Crowley the legend
eff str 105 eff dex 103 sta 34/120 pts 92,436 gam 72
*reset
Time-stamp: 23:13:24 on 14-OCT-2003.
This is reset 12979, using slot 0.
A reset is due in 54 seconds.
*You have suddenly and magically become crippled!
*Someone hits you (19/120).
You miss someone.
*Someone misses you.
You miss someone.
*Someone hits you (14/120).
You miss someone.
*Someone misses you.
You hit someone (5-9).
*Someone hits you.
You feel your life force severed from you...
Someone has killed you.
Not updating persona.


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