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16 Object bridge1 "Bridge"
18 "This part of the bridge seems sturdy enough, although
19 there are signs of rot and termite damage.",
23 Object bridge2 "Bridge"
25 "The rot and termite damage is more serious in this area
26 and there are clear signs that nails are missing.",
31 Object bridge3 "Bridge"
33 "The entire bridge swings slightly from side to side.
34 It seems certain that this bridge is going to crack and
40 Object bridge4 "Bridge"
43 "You are nearly halfway across. Everything seems fine
44 for a moment but then there is a horrible cracking
45 sound as the entire bridge lurches to the side and all
46 of the planks fall. You look down and see the water
47 rapidly approaching.";
52 Object campsite "Campsite"
54 "You are at an old campsite set among some low-lying hills
55 and grassy fields. The sun shines brightly from above,
56 casting its golden glow in all directions to illuminate
57 the camping area. The healthy, dark green grass carpets
58 the field except around an old fire pit. The fire pit
59 appears to have been used recently and you smell smoke in
60 the air. It is still intact and there are no ashes. The
61 hills and grassy fields appears to continue on in all
62 directions, leading to some trees in the distance in an
63 area that appears to be heavily wooded.",
75 "You listen and hear several raspy coughs nearby...
76 all coming from the log. You also hear chanting from
77 right behind you but looking around you see no one is
81 "That's the sky. Not sure how you plan to get there but
82 maybe you know something I don't.",
83 d_to "That's the ground. Since when are you able to move through it?",
86 Object firepit "firepit" campsite
87 with name 'fire' 'firepit' 'pit',
89 "The fire pit is small and nothing more than an
90 indentation in the ground. It reeks of old campfires.",
93 Object log "log" campsite
94 with name 'log' 'wood',
96 "It's the remnant of a tree trunk uprooted by a storm.
97 About 6 feet long and 2 feet thick, someone has taken the
98 time to shape it flat and square for sitting. The log is
99 dry but heavy for its size and would be difficult to move
100 without some kind of vehicle. Slightly recessed into the
101 ground, it's a combination of cinnamon and caramel brown.
102 Deep scratches and ominous stains mar the surface.",
103 has supporter enterable static;
106 with name 'diary' 'book',
108 "The diary is old and worn. The pages are tattered and
109 yellowed, and most of the writing has faded due to
110 exposure to the elements over the years. In reviewing the
111 pages you can make out a single passage: ~The humming...
112 the humming... I can't make it stop.~",
115 Object lantern "copper lantern" log
116 with name 'lantern' 'copper',
118 "This is an exceptionally beautiful oil lamp. About
119 eleven inches high, with a base of about 5 inches or so in
120 diameter and a large, brass-closed hook at the top. The
121 glass in the lamp has a Fresnel type of design, which is
122 used to distribute light widely. The words ~Manufactured
123 By The Frobozz Magic Lantern Company~ are engraved in the
133 Object westofcampsite "West Of Campsite"
135 print "You're in an area of sweet smelling green ankle
136 high grass just east of a forest. Livestock tracks form a
137 well-worn path next to a creek, both coming from the
138 northeast, and ending at a small pond. Filled with water
139 lilies, the pond seems quiet and serene. You look to the
140 forest edge and see a clear path east and northeast
141 leading deep into the forest. On both sides there is
142 dense undergrowth with only a small path through it. The
143 trees are ancient with thick vines hanging from them and
144 across the path. All other directions take you to
145 low-lying hills and grassy fields.";
146 if (westofcampsite hasnt visited)
148 " A flock of birds fly overhead and disappear into
155 "You hear strange unintelligible whispers but looking
156 around see no one.^";
166 Object pond "pond" westofcampsite
167 with name 'pond' 'water',
169 "Filled with water lilies, the pond seems quiet
173 "Probably not a good idea. You might need that.";
175 print_ret "The water tastes dirty.";
177 print_ret "You touch the water, creating ripples.";
178 Take, Pull, Push, PushDir, Turn:
181 you'd do that with a pond.";
183 print_ret "You huff and you puff but nothing happens.";
185 print_ret "One can burn water?";
187 print_ret "The pond is not for sale.";
189 print_ret "The pond is too large to jump over.";
193 Object vines "vines" westofcampsite
194 with name 'vine' 'vines',
199 "This small shed is a rickety-looking building made of
200 thin wood. It has no windows but there's a large opening
201 where a door should be. The exit is to the east.",
205 Object oldhouse "House"
207 "It's an old, two-story rectangular house built with white
208 stones tan brick. One large chimney sits at the side of
209 the house and small, rounded windows have been added to
210 in a very asymmetric way. The second floor is the same
211 size as the first, but part of it hangs over the edge,
212 creating an overhang on one side and a balcony on the
213 other. The roof is tall and spindly, like it's ready to
214 collapse inward from old age at any moment. The interior
215 of the house is dark and quiet compared to the bright
218 Object grandlibrary "Grand Library, Main Lobby"
220 "The Grand Library, with its high ceiling, has been
221 abandoned for many years. Despite being heavily looted
222 there may still be some valuable items left behind. The
223 walls are lined with empty shelves that seem to reach all
224 the way to the high ceiling. All of the furniture is
225 gone, and on the west wall, there is a curtained off
226 area. This room looks considerably less damaged than any
227 other part of this building although the dilapidated
228 condition makes the library quite a dangerous place to
233 Object g58 "Grassy Meadow"
235 "The sky is bright and blue and you can feel the warmth
236 of the sun. You hear birds singing and see the glowing
237 colors of day. The lush grass is soft. A small wind blows
238 the grass around, creating an illusion of shifting
239 colors. The area is very picturesque and everything about
240 it feels very natural. There's a slight incline but not
241 anything that would make it difficult. To the north and
242 east, a forest obscures the horizon. The trees cast
243 shadows on the grass. There are small hills and grassy
244 fields in all other directions.",
250 Object g59 "Grassy Meadow"
252 "A garden overflows from the east. All around you are
253 beautiful flowers of many colors, red, yellow, blue,
254 purple, and brown. Some are pastel, others darker. The
255 sun is brightly shining through it all, enveloping the
256 entire setting in rich and warm color. Everything feels
257 strong and substantial here, a wonderland from a
258 fairytale garden. The air is crisp and cool. Birds can be
259 heard in the distance, as their beautiful melodies call
260 to you. Well-worn livestock tracks come from the
261 northeast and join up with a slow-moving creek from the
262 east. Both go to the southwest. There's a forest to the
268 sw_to westofcampsite,
271 Object g60 "Grassy Meadow"
273 "It's a beautiful sunny day. The sky is a brilliant blue
274 without a cloud in sight. Nearby is a large oak tree,
275 with a small shed and a small garden. The tree has a
276 twisted, heavy trunk. The branches are splashed with
277 green and yellow leaves as the tree reaches toward the
278 sky, casting its shadow around the meadow. The area smells
279 fresh and has a peaceful feel about it. A high ridge to
280 the east appears unclimbable. A creek slowly moves down
281 the ridge and winds through the grassy meadow toward the
285 "The ridge is so steep that you'd first need to find
286 climbing equipment to be able to continue in that
289 "The ridge is so steep that you'd first need to find
290 climbing equipment to be able to continue in that
296 Object garden "small garden" g60
297 with name 'garden' 'flowers',
300 "The garden contains beautiful flowers of many colors,
301 red, yellow, blue, purple, and brown. Some are pastel,
305 Object shed2 "shed" g60
308 "It's a rickety-looking building made of thin wood. It
309 has no windows but there's a large opening where a door
310 should be. It's possible to enter the shed.",
318 Object oaktree "oak tree" g60
319 with name 'oak' 'tree',
321 "The tree has a twisted, heavy trunk. The branches are
322 splashed with green and yellow leaves as the tree reaches
323 toward the sky, casting its shadow around the meadow.",
327 "As soon as you make it halfway up the tree, your
328 muscles begin to tremble and shake violently, throwing
329 your entire body against the bark of the tree and
330 making it difficult to continue to ascend, especially
331 without the use of climbing equipment. You go back
332 down to the ground.";
334 print_ret "It tastes like wood.";
336 print_ret "The trunk of the free feels rough to the touch.";
337 Take, Pull, Push, PushDir, Turn:
339 "The tree is firmly anchored into the ground by a
340 healthy root system. It's not going anywhere.";
342 print_ret "The tree is not a liquid.";
344 print_ret "You huff and you puff but nothing happens.";
346 print_ret "Only you can prevent forest fires.";
348 print_ret "The tree is not for sale.";
351 "Since when did you gain the ability to jump over
352 trees in a single bound?";
356 Object h70 "Grassy Meadow"
359 "The sun shines brightly in a cloudless sky of a
360 brilliant blue. You feel the sun's rays creating a
361 pleasant warmth. A soft breeze comes from the south,
362 bringing a delicate clean-smelling spring fragrance.
363 It smells very inviting. The grass feels warm and safe
364 as it moves slightly in rhythm with the breeze. The
365 grass feels slightly moist. This area seems very
366 peaceful. A high ridge to the east appears
367 unclimbable. Perched high up on the ridge is a single
368 tan and maroon building. There are words carved into a
369 large stone block to turn it into a distinct ~no
371 if (h70 hasnt visited)
373 " The only sound is the cry from a small pink and
374 blue bird as it scuttles about on the ground.
375 Startled at your approach, it flies away.";
381 "The ridge is so steep that you'd first need to find
382 climbing equipment to be able to continue in that
385 "The ridge is so steep that you'd first need to find
386 climbing equipment to be able to continue in that
393 Object tanmaroonbuilding "tan and maroon building" h70
394 with name 'tan' 'maroon' 'building',
396 "The tan and maroon building appears to be very solidly
397 constructed. The roof is steeply pitched. The windows are
398 very narrow and deep set yet still reveal someone walking
403 "The tan and maroon building is so far up the high
404 ridge that you'd first need to find climbing equipment
405 to be able to do that.";
409 Object largestoneblock "large stone block" h70
410 with name 'large' 'stone' 'block',
412 "There are words carved into a large stone block that
413 read: ~No Trespassing!~.",
415 Take, Pull, Push, PushDir, Turn:
417 "You're unable. The large stone block is too heavy.";
421 Object g71 "Grassy Hillside"
423 "You are in a large, open grassy field that continues to
424 the north and east. The ground is flat and even. There's a
425 steep cliff to the south and west that provides a view of
426 the beautiful landscape that goes on and on as far as the
427 eye can see. The sky is a shade of deep blue that you've
428 never seen before. The wind is very strong out here,
429 blowing up and over the cliff, almost as if trying to
432 s_to "The cliff is too steep.",
433 w_to "The cliff is too steep.",
436 Object flatstone "unusual large flat stone" g71
437 with name 'unusual' 'large' 'flat' 'stone' 'flat stone',
439 "It is pewter gray in color and round. You can see some
440 small stains where iron was once attached to the stone,
441 but no longer. It's large enough that a person could
442 probably lie on it without being able to reach the edges.
443 The words ~Truth's Determination~ are engraved in the
446 Take, Pull, Push, PushDir, Turn:
448 "The stone must weigh a ton. There's no way you can
451 has supporter enterable;
453 Object crystaltriangle "crystal triangle" flatstone
454 with name 'crystal' 'triangle',
456 "Approximately one inch thick it's smooth and looks like
457 it was handcarved. It feels oddly cool to the touch and
458 appears to glow faintly from within. A strange emblem is
459 carved into one side of it, glowing faintly as well.
460 It's a circle with eight points.",
462 Taste: print_ret "What do you think a crystal tastes like?";
463 Touch: print_ret "It feels oddly cool. Perhaps too cool.";
464 Drink: print_ret "The crytal triangle is not a liquid.";
465 Blow: print_ret "You huff and you puff but nothing happens.";
466 Burn: print_ret "The crystal triangle cannot be burned.";
467 Buy: print_ret "The crystal triangle is not for sale.";
468 Take,Pull,Push,PushDir,Turn: print_ret "Sparks wildly fly out
469 of the crystal triangle in every direction and its color
470 changes to a deep red. It becomes so hot that you're forced to
471 drop it to avoid being burned.";
474 Object g72 "Grassy Hillside"
476 "This grassy hillside gradually slopes from east to
477 west. The sun shines brightly on the fields in front of
478 you, and the grass looks to be all different shades of
479 green. The light is warm and inviting, but not blinding.
480 There is a cool breeze. This area continues to the west
481 and east. There's a forest to the north. To the south is
482 a steep cliff that provides a view of the beautiful
483 landscape that goes on and on as far as the eye can see.",
486 s_to "The cliff is too steep.",
489 Object sign "sign" g72
490 with name 'sign' 'iron sign' 'rusted iron sign',
492 "It looks nice even in its old age. It says
493 Somerstonecliff Chapel.",
497 "The sign is firmly attached to the column that it's
498 on. There's no way you can take it.";
502 Object ruins "ruins" g72
503 with name 'ruin' 'ruins',
505 "It appears to be a stone building that has collapsed in
506 on itself after being unmaintained for so long. It can no
507 longer be entered. There is a rusted iron sign attached to
508 the remains of one of the columns.",
509 has pluralname static;
511 Object g73 "Dirt Road"
513 "You find yourself on the west end of a dirt road that
514 disappears into the east. This area slopes gently down
515 toward the west. The sun is shining brightly and the sky
516 is cloudless. You can feel the warmth of the sun on your
517 face. There's a gentle breeze blowing from the north.
518 There's a forest just beyond a meadow to the north.
519 There's something beyond those trees but it's too far away
520 for you to make it out. A large stone wall bounds the
521 south side of this dirt road.",
524 s_to "The south is blocked by a large stone wall.",
527 Object h74 "Dirt Road"
529 "You're standing on an empty dirt road that seems to be
530 in reasonable condition. It runs in an east-west
531 direction. The wind blows gently and steadily. The sky is
532 a pale blue with a few wispy clouds. The sun hangs in the
533 center of the sky and warms your skin. There seems to be
534 a mixture of calmness and energy all around you. There is
535 a large grassy field to the north, and you can hear a few
536 birds singing from that direction. The south is blocked by
537 a large stone wall.",
540 s_to "The south is blocked by a large stone wall.",
543 Object stonewall "stone wall" h74
544 with name 'stone' 'wall',
546 "The wall is thick and high. The stones are huge and
547 closely fitted. It's definitely a hand-made structure but
548 the age is hard to tell. It looks like it was built
549 during the medieval times but maybe older.",
553 Object g75 "Grassy Meadow"
555 "There is a gentle breeze and you can hear the wind
556 blowing through the high grass near your feet. Everything
557 seems very quiet and peaceful. The breeze is crisp and
558 refreshing, and it brings a scent of flowers and grass.
559 The cool blades of grass sway slightly as the wind blows
560 through. The grass looks slightly greener than usual, and
561 the lush green field stretches out to the north and east.
562 The trees to the south are tall and seem to protect the
563 land from whatever dangers lie beyond. A dirt road is to
567 s_to "The forest is so dense that you'd first need to find
568 a machete to be able to continue in that direction.",
571 Object h76 "Grassy Meadow"
573 "You are standing in a grassy meadow on top of a small
574 hill, which has several little hills surrounding it. The
575 sun is shining brightly, and the air smells of flowers.
576 The sky is dark blue and there isn't a cloud in the sky.
577 There's no wind either. The sun is high enough that you
578 can see all around you, but not so high as to be
579 blinding. This place feels quiet and serene; as if you
580 have stepped into picturesque moment where time seems to
581 stand still. To the south is the Grand Library.",
587 Object g77 "Grassy Meadow"
589 "You are standing in a grassy meadow. Sunlight beats
590 down on you. It is nearly 70 degrees. The crystal clear
591 sky is a rich hue of blue and perfect for gazing at. The
592 soft green grass wafts gently in the breeze. You are
593 completely enveloped in the wonder of nature yet there is
594 a sense of eeriness in the air. To the north, a large
595 forest obscures the horizon. A narrow and winding road
596 leads to the northwest. A steep hill is to the south.
597 Other than the road, the area seems completely
600 "The ridge is so steep that you'd first need to find
601 climbing equipment to be able to continue in that
605 ne_to westofcampsite,
608 Object h78 "Small Hill"
610 "You are on a small hill, and from here it feels as if
611 you can see for miles around. It feels like a quiet and
612 beautiful place. The sky is clear except for some large
613 white clouds far away on the horizon in the bright
614 expanse of sky. The wind blows through your hair as if in
615 blessing. In the far distance is a lake surrounded by
616 trees and hills. It is so beautiful, you feel as if
617 you can see your reflection in the still water. There's a
618 dense forest to the south.",
623 s_to "The forest is so dense that you'd first need to find
624 a machete to be able to continue in that direction.",
627 Object greenstone "thin green stone" h78
628 with name 'thing' 'green' 'stone',
630 "The thin green stone is engraved with a message: ~Know
631 that it is everywhere. Know that it is yours alone and
632 that it will go on forever.~";
634 Object lake "lake" h78
635 with name 'lake' 'water',
638 Object g79 "Small Hill"
640 "You are on a small hill, and from here it feels as if you
641 can see for miles around. A garden used to exist here, now
642 overgrown. Under the foliage are hundreds of stands of
643 wildflowers, along with yellow hedges. The wind causes a
644 100-foot-high metal spiral to slowly rotate and make a
645 low, whistling sound. A rusty metal bench is here, which
646 faces out over the former garden. There's a dense forest
647 to the south. The height of this hill makes it possible
648 to see farmland in the distance with an orchard and
649 evidence of old animal activity.",
654 nw_to westofcampsite,
655 cant_go "The forest is so dense that you'd first need to find
656 a machete to be able to continue in that direction.",
659 Object garden2 "garden" g79
662 "It's an old garden, now overgrown.",
665 Object wildflowers "wildflowers" g79
666 with name 'wild' 'flower' 'flowers' 'foliage',
669 Object yellowhedges "yellow hedges" g79
670 with name 'yellow' 'hedge' 'hedges',
672 "They look like they need trimming but they are doing
673 their best. The wind is just making them dance a little.",
674 has scenery pluralname;
676 Object rustymetalbench "rusty metal bench" g79
677 with name 'metal' 'bench',
679 "You can't see it very well since it is partly hidden by
680 some of the overgrowth but it's so rusty that you might
681 get tetanus just from looking at it.",
682 has scenery supporter enterable static;
684 Object spiral "100-foot-high metal spiral" g79
685 with name 'metal' 'spiral',
687 "It seems so old and rusted that it could fall at any
688 minute as it slowly rotates in the wind.",
691 Object h80 "Grassy Meadow"
693 "This is a pretty, quiet place. There are wide swaths of
694 open space with green fields and blue skies that seem to
695 meander on to the north and west, and a densely packed
696 forest to the south and east. The air is warm. The forest
697 seems sleepy while the sun shines through the trees, but
698 there's something wrong. Something is happening to the
699 landscape around you; it is changing. You hear an eerie
700 breeze coming from the direction of the forest, which is
701 in direct opposition to the normal wind direction of this
706 "You hear an audible moan nearby but looking around
712 cant_go "The forest is so dense that you'd first need to find
713 a machete to be able to continue in that direction.",