Wrong Turn

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As seen by Alceus. Posted under Imperian as a Funnies log.

Through a mapping error, I managed to accidentally walk into Antioch, to the Shuk, and live to waymark out because a bolt sent me out of siege. I was thinking....no effing way...

Submitted 19 Dec 2011. 377 views in total, 2.43 per day.
(5 - northwest)
Before a gate of the great desert city of Antioch. (road). (Shaahri desert.)
The bright sun shines down, blanketing you with its life-giving warmth. This has been marked as holy
ground. A large piece of sandstone inscribed with the word 'WARNING!' juts upwards from the
surrounding desert. Both fierce and protective, a massive statue of the Just Lord stands before the gates of Antioch, towering above the city walls. Some rose petals lie here in a small pile. You haveentered the campground of Jassis. There are a group of 539 charcoal cinders here. Raised up on hind
legs, eyes bright with intelligence and curiosity, a rare black mongoose is here. A cloud of smoke fills the area, coming from a campfire in the center of a campground.
You see exits leading north, northeast, southeast, northwest, and a set of ornately wrought, massive gates stand to the southwest (gate open).
H:334 M:314 E:1579 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db>(4 - southwest)
Caanae Gate. (City of Antioch.)
This has been marked as holy ground. A glass windchime has been hung here, the lily pads that hang from it constantly clanking together in a soothingly melodic manner. A large piece of sandstone inscribed with the word 'WARNING!' juts upwards from the surrounding desert. A vibrant flame-licked
monument to Dom stands here in the center of the room, its piercing form dominating its surroundings. There are 2 small piles of rose petals here. His curved horns displayed proudly, this tame ibex nibbles at a weed growing nearby. An elite Justicar of the Shah is manning a cannon here.
He has forty-five cannon balls.
You see exits leading north (closed door), and a set of ornately wrought, massive gates stand to the northeast (gate open) and southwest (gate open).
H:334 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db>(3 - southwest)
(3 - southwest)
A cannon ball races in from the southwest, rips through your body, and streaks northeastward.
Damage Taken: 123 unblockable (raw damage: 123)
A cannon ball races in from the southwest, rips through your body, and streaks northeastward.
Damage Taken: 123 unblockable (raw damage: 123)
H:87 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db> <-247>(Drink Health)(Outr/Eat Toadstool)
Kinsarmar Road inside Caanae Gate. (City of Antioch.)
A smattering of clouds fills the sky, lacing it with spiderwebs of grey. This has been marked as holy ground. There are 2 small piles of rose petals here. A small, snow-white fox slinks about the room. A brindled wolverine lopes around the area, snarling ferociously. An elite Antioch cleric is
manning a netthrower here. She has thirty nets.
You see exits leading southwest, northwest, and a set of ornately wrought, massive gates stand to
the northeast (gate open).
H:87 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db>(2 - southwest)
You take a drink of an elixir of health from a sinn quill vial.
Health Gain: 60
The elixir heals your body.
H:147 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db> <+60>
You remove 1 toadstool, bringing the total in the Rift to 587.
H:147 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db>
You quickly eat a toadstool.(5 Left)
Health Gain: 33
You feel your health and mana replenished.
H:180 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db> <+33>
Kinsarmar Road near the Shuk. (City of Antioch.)
A smattering of clouds fills the sky, lacing it with spiderwebs of grey. This has been marked as holy ground. Some rose petals lie here in a small pile. An elite Antioch cleric is manning a cannon here. She has ninety cannon balls. A fiery Shaahri mare trots about. A tengu hovers gently over the ground here.
You see exits leading northeast, southwest, and in.
H:180 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db>(1 - southwest)
(1 - southwest)
Antioch Shuk. (City of Antioch.)
A smattering of clouds fills the sky, lacing it with spiderwebs of grey. This has been marked as holy ground. A sewer grate looms darkly beneath your feet. A plain metal chest rests upon the ground
here. An armoured knight has been chiseled into this shrine, his heavy form set to kneel before a fierce lion. There are 2 small wooden signs here. The shop directory of Antioch rests here on a marble pedestal. Swaying slightly in the softest breeze, a lovely hammock of multi-hued silk and warm rosewood sits here. An intricately carved muamrite guard's spear lies abandoned here. A small package, wrapped in a grey cloth and tied with twine lies on the ground here. A stick of brilliant white incense is here, cleansing the air of all other aromas. Some rose petals lie here in a small pile. There are 5 elegant white letters here. The decapitated head of Naidia has been carelessly tossed aside. A partially-burnt letter has been left here carelessly. A young lamiran maiden stands here in an unassuming pose, wreathed in the scent of brine. A furry puppy dog runs around chasing
its tail. Viscous liquid dripping from tattered wings, Corpse Eater, the white crow glares from his perch. Incredibly large and a rare white shade, a massive woolly mammoth stands here with confidence and aloofness. A mighty condor is perched here, blending in with the rocks behind it. An elite
Antioch cleric is manning a cannon here. She has seventy-five cannon balls. A lithe, powerful cheetah roams here. A muscular mountain lion prowls here, searching for prey. A grim raven is perched here, glaring about grumpily. A crested golden eagle is perched solemnly here. Nostrils flared, a black and white mare stands attentively here. A narimer flicks its tail in agitation on being discovered. There are 10 elite Justicars of the Shah here. There are 5 elite Antioch clerics here. A tengu hovers gently over the ground here. A woolly alpaca gazes out placidly from muted blueeyes. A mountainous red mammoth dominates the area, a towering creature that looms over all within its purview. A fearless Shaahri stallion trots about. Standing placidly here, a tri-colored paint mare noses about, her tail swatting absentmindedly behind her. Advancing with teeth bared, the wolverine objects to the intrusion. A mean camel is here spitting at you. Living flame has coalesced into a brightly burning Seraphic guardian. Icarius Bharathian, the Flametouched is riding on a huge, red-banded desert raptor named Ripley. He wields a steel spiked, fiery sun shield in his left hand and a glowing, golden sun sceptre in his right. You see a sign here instructing you that WARES is the command to see what is for sale.
You see exits leading north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west, northwest, and in.
Corpse Eater, the white crow gives you the once-over, eyeing you suspiciously.
H:180 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db>(Done.)
A massive wooden bolt flies in from the east, impales you directly through the chest, lifting you off your feet.
You sail away to the west.Clothing tent.
This has been marked as holy ground. A plain metal chest rests upon the ground here. A piece of ivory cloth sits folded upon a table. Closely scrutinizing a set of tailoring patterns, Badal Banaa stands here taking little notice of those around her. You see a sign here instructing you that WARES is the command to see what is for sale.
You see exits leading north and east.
The bolt slams into the ground, pinning you beneath it. (Writhe - Bolt)
You are afflicted with impaled by bolt.
You are afflicted with prone.
Damage Taken: 52 unblockable (raw damage: 52)
H:128 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <pdb> <-52>(Writhe from bolt)
You struggle against the massive bolt which has impaled you.
Balance Taken: 1.20s
H:128 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <e-> <pdb>stop

BALANCE RECOVERED!!!
BALANCE RECOVERED!!!
H:128 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <pdb>
You quickly light your pipes, surrounding yourself with a cloud of smoke.
H:128 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <pdb>
A cannon ball races in from the east, rips through your body, and crashes into the ground.
Damage Taken: 123 unblockable (raw damage: 123)
H:4 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <pdb> <-124>
You gasp in pain as you continue trying to pull the bolt from your chest.
H:4 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <pdb>
You may drink another healing elixir.
H:4 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <pdb>(Drink Health)
You take a drink of an elixir of health from a sinn quill vial.
Health Gain: 64
The elixir heals your body.
H:68 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <pdb> <+64>

Vilkas tells you, "Hahahahaha."
H:68 M:314 E:1579 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <pdb>
You pull the bolt from your chest, freeing yourself from it. (Writhe - Bolt)
You have cured impaled by bolt.
H:68 M:314 E:1579 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <pdb>(stand)
You stand up and stretch your arms out wide.
You have cured prone.
H:68 M:314 E:1579 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db>
You may eat another toadstool.
H:68 M:314 E:1579 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db>(Outr/Eat Toadstool)
You remove 1 toadstool, bringing the total in the Rift to 586.
H:68 M:314 E:1579 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db>
You quickly eat a toadstool.(5 Left)
Health Gain: 33
You feel your health and mana replenished.
H:102 M:314 E:1579 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db> <+34>quickdraw harp
play harp
sing waymark 208
You cease playing a golden-stringed harp.
You secure your previously wielded item and instantly draw a golden-stringed harp into your left
hand.
H:102 M:314 E:1579 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db>
You cradle a golden-stringed harp in the crook of your arm and begin to strum out a mournful melody.
H:102 M:314 E:1578 W:1472 Exp:4% <eb> <db>
Chanting softly, you begin threading the music of your harp across the distance between you and your
Waymark, willing yourself to that location.
Equilibrium Taken: 6.50s
H:102 M:314 E:1550 W:1472 Exp:4% <-b> <db>
The dancing melody of the Song of Restoration rings in your ears as some of your health is
replenished.
Health Gain: 33
The dancing melody of the Song of Restoration rings in your ears as some of your health is
replenished.
Health Gain: 33
H:169 M:314 E:1550 W:1472 Exp:4% <-b> <db> <+67>
You may drink another healing elixir.
H:169 M:314 E:1551 W:1472 Exp:4% <-b> <db>(Drink Health)
You take a drink of an elixir of health from a sinn quill vial.
Health Gain: 71
The elixir heals your body.
H:240 M:314 E:1551 W:1472 Exp:4% <-b> <db> <+71>
Vilkas steps down off of a savage grey wolf.
H:240 M:314 E:1551 W:1472 Exp:4% <-b> <db>
A savage grey wolf begins to follow Vilkas obediently.
H:240 M:314 E:1551 W:1472 Exp:4% <-b> <db>
Vilkas's aura of weapons rebounding disappears.
Your left leg threatens to buckle as Vilkas hooks the razor edge of his knife through it.
The attack rebounds back onto Vilkas!
Vilkas quickly flows into the Vae-Sant stance.
H:240 M:314 E:1551 W:1472 Exp:4% <-b> <db>
Your left leg threatens to buckle as Vilkas hooks the razor edge of his knife through it.
The attack rebounds back onto Vilkas!
Vilkas quickly flows into the Gyanis stance.
H:240 M:314 E:1551 W:1472 Exp:4% <-b> <db>
Your left leg threatens to buckle as Vilkas hooks the razor edge of his knife through it.
The attack rebounds back onto Vilkas!
Vilkas quickly flows into the Vae-Sant stance.
H:240 M:314 E:1551 W:1472 Exp:4% <-b> <db>
Vilkas takes a drink from a howling wolf-shaped vial.
H:240 M:314 E:1551 W:1472 Exp:4% <-b> <db>
Vilkas quickly eats an orphine seed.
H:240 M:314 E:1551 W:1472 Exp:4% <-b> <db>
You drift along the waves of your music to arrive at your waymark.
Within the Kinsarmar Gate. (road).
A large silver obelisk stands here, mystic runes glimmering on its surface. A shimmering scroll of pure silver hovers slowing in mid-air before you, suspended with a crystal of pure amethyst. A welcoming marble statue rests here, prominently displaying three figures as a protective symbol to
Kinsarmar. The shrunken head of Iriaen has been staked into the ground here, the last torments of life still visible upon his face. The shrunken head of Ryax has been staked into the ground here, the last torments of life still visible upon his face. The shrunken head of Dyanea has been staked
into the ground here, the last torments of life still visible upon her face. The shrunken head of Braefer has been staked into the ground here, the last torments of life still visible upon his face.The caustic smell of chemicals used in his profession surrounds Jalin. An elite Guardswoman of
Kinsarmar is manning a cannon here. She has forty-eight cannon balls. With a wild look in his eye, a feral paint stallion stands heatedly here as he stomps and paces recklessly.
You see exits leading north, northwest, and the shining Kinsarmar Gate leading southeast (gate open)