You lunge towards Paradox, but she dodges out of the way.

[*]<3373hp 2570sp 3414st> k parad

You enter into combat with Paradox.
Paradox has several minor scratches.

[*]<3373hp 2570sp 3414st> 
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing minimal damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing minimal damage.
Paradox is cut on the head with your slash causing minimal damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing minimal damage.
Paradox has several minor scratches.

[*]<3373hp 2574sp 3397st> 
The claws of Banjhakri Paradox is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
A brilliant spark arcs from Paradox's fingertips to you!
You are burned on the leg by Paradox's flames causing trivial damage.
Paradox has several minor scratches.

[*]<3373hp 2574sp 3397st> web

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has several minor scratches.

[*]<3373hp 2574sp 3397st> 
Paradox has completed her evocation.
The ground cracks and splits, and thick, dark green vines sprout from the earth, restraining you!
Paradox has several minor scratches.

[*]<3373hp 2574sp 3397st> 
Paradox panics, and attempts to flee.
Paradox has several minor scratches.

[*]<3373hp 2574sp 3397st> 
You have completed your casting.
A sunstone, a browning mandrake leaf, a browning mandrake leaf, a browning mandrake leaf, and a feather from a roc flare brightly and vanish!
Thousands of small gray spiders appear from nowhere and begin crawling over Paradox!
Paradox manages to brush the spiders off her just in time!
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your second attack.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your third attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
You skillfully parry Paradox's first attack.
Paradox fails to hit you with her second attack.
You are harmed on the arm by Paradox's energy causing trifling damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing paltry damage.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<3325hp 2500sp 3389st> sl

You cannot move your arms enough to play that tune.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<3325hp 2500sp 3389st> 
Paradox panics, and attempts to flee.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<3325hp 2500sp 3389st> 
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your first attack.
You fail to hit Paradox with your second attack.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your third attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
Paradox is cut on the head with your slash causing mild damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing paltry damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her second attack.
You dodge out of the way of Paradox's third attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing paltry damage.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<3267hp 2500sp 3381st> web

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<3267hp 2500sp 3381st> 
Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<3267hp 2500sp 3381st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
You are outlined by a faint pink glow.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<3267hp 2500sp 3381st> 
You have completed your casting.
A sunstone, a browning mandrake leaf, a browning mandrake leaf, a browning mandrake leaf, and a feather from a roc flare brightly and vanish!
Thousands of small gray spiders appear from nowhere and begin crawling over Paradox!
Paradox is enmeshed in thick webbing produced by the spiders!
Paradox dodges out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox catches ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx: on neverwhen void.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
You dodge out of the way of Paradox's first attack.
You are harmed on the leg by Paradox's energy causing slight damage.
You are harmed on the arm by Paradox's energy causing trifling damage.
You are harmed on the arm by Paradox's energy causing trifling damage.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<3201hp 2426sp 3371st> web

Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<3201hp 2426sp 3371st> 
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<3201hp 2426sp 3371st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
You feel sluggish.
You have completed your casting.
A sunstone, a browning mandrake leaf, a browning mandrake leaf, a browning mandrake leaf, and a feather from a roc flare brightly and vanish!
Thousands of small gray spiders appear from nowhere and begin crawling over Paradox!
Paradox is already restrained!
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your second attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
You dodge out of the way of Paradox's first attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing paltry damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing paltry damage.
You are harmed on the head by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<3102hp 2352sp 3361st> sl

The claws of Banjhakri Paradox is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
A sharp CRACK sounds as a lightning bolt arcs from the claws of Banjhakri to strike you!
You deflect Paradox's lightning with ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx:!
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<3133hp 2352sp 3361st> 
Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<3133hp 2352sp 3361st> 
You cannot move your arms enough to play that tune.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<3133hp 2352sp 3361st> sl

You begin to play a tune on ::xXx::The Sound of Darkness::xXx:...
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[o/~][*]<3133hp 2352sp 3361st> sl

Paradox has completed her casting.
Ghastly looking sores start cropping up on your body as Paradox inflicts the plague upon you!
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[o/~][*]<3133hp 2352sp 3361st> 
Sevaum drifts in from the east.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[o/~][*]<3133hp 2352sp 3361st> 
A Decara city guard suddenly looks more confident as the haze clouding her vision is lifted.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
You are harmed on the head by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[o/~][*]<3034hp 2338sp 3351st> 
Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[o/~][*]<3034hp 2338sp 3351st> 
You can't do that while casting a spell!
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[o/~][*]<3034hp 2338sp 3351st> 
You have completed your song.
Paradox is moving in slow motion.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<3034hp 2252sp 3236st> ff

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<3034hp 2252sp 3236st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
A noxious cloud of green gas swirls from Paradox's fingertips to you for a moment, but nothing else seems to happen.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<3034hp 2252sp 3236st> 
A Decara city guard deftly twirls her weapon through the air as she walks down the street.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<3034hp 2252sp 3236st> 
Shrieking mightily, Paradox heralds her own bloodthirstiness.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<3034hp 2252sp 3236st> 
You have completed your casting.
A pinch of sulfur flares brightly and vanishes!
Paradox is outlined by a faint pink glow.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
You fail to hit Paradox with your second attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of Paradox's first attack.
Paradox fails to hit you with her second attack.
You are harmed on the arm by Paradox's energy causing slight damage.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<3012hp 2234sp 3228st> co

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<3012hp 2234sp 3228st> 
Sevaum looks at a Decara city guard.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<3012hp 2234sp 3228st> 
You have completed your casting.
A silver runestone, a silver runestone, a silver runestone, and a sunstone flare brightly and vanish!
You condemn Paradox and her armor, casting her out.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your second attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
You catch a searing stone of flames on a mirrored shield.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2904hp 2180sp 3211st> pl

Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2904hp 2180sp 3211st> 
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2904hp 2180sp 3211st> 
Sevaum enters into combat with a Decara city guard.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2904hp 2180sp 3211st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
You have completed your casting.
You lose your concentration.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<2904hp 2164sp 3211st> 
Sevaum begins casting a spell...
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<2904hp 2164sp 3211st> 
Paradox dodges out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox catches ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx: on neverwhen void.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
You dodge out of the way of Paradox's first attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
You are harmed on the arm by Paradox's energy causing slight damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2816hp 2164sp 3203st> 
The claws of Banjhakri Paradox is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
A brilliant spark arcs from Paradox's fingertips to you!
You are burned on the torso by Paradox's flames causing paltry damage.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2820hp 2164sp 3203st> po

Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2820hp 2164sp 3203st> 
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2820hp 2164sp 3203st> 
Sevaum has completed his casting.
A Decara city guard glows briefly with a dark crimson aura.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2820hp 2164sp 3203st> 
A black swan drifts in from the west.
A Decara city guard exclaims, 'You Archons cause nothing but trouble, Karnifax!'
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2820hp 2164sp 3203st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
You have completed your casting.
A shimmering white fish scale flares brightly and vanishes!
A noxious cloud of green gas swirls from your fingertips to Paradox for a moment, but nothing else seems to happen.
A Decara city guard bashes Sevaum over the head with her clenched fist.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<2820hp 2097sp 3203st> 
Sevaum begins to play a tune on a hand-carved viola...
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<2820hp 2097sp 3203st> 
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox catches ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx: on neverwhen void.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the arm with your slash causing mild damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her first attack.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of Paradox's second attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
A black swan joins the melee opposing you.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2787hp 2097sp 3195st> pl

Paradox begins reciting an invocation...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2787hp 2097sp 3195st> 
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2787hp 2097sp 3195st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2787hp 2097sp 3195st> 
You have completed your casting.
A browning mandrake leaf, and a feather from a roc flare brightly and vanish!
Ghastly looking sores start cropping up on Paradox's body as you inflict the plague upon her!
Sevaum has completed his song.
A Decara city guard is moving in slow motion.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2790hp 2030sp 3195st> 
Sevaum begins to play a tune on a hand-carved viola...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2790hp 2030sp 3195st> 
Paradox has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the head with your slash causing modest damage.
You fail to hit Paradox with your fifth attack.
You dodge out of the way of Paradox's first attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her third attack.
You are harmed on the arm by Paradox's energy causing slight damage.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2746hp 2021sp 3191st> 
Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2746hp 2021sp 3191st> ww

You begin to play a tune on ::xXx::The Sound of Darkness::xXx:...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[o/~][*]<2746hp 2021sp 3191st> 
A black swan has completed her evocation.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[o/~][*]<2746hp 2021sp 3191st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
You resist the effects of Paradox's magic!
Sevaum has completed his song.
A Decara city guard suddenly looks worn out and exhausted, as though by a drudging slog.
Sevaum shines and beams with a healthy, invigorating glow.    
A black swan adopts a prancing, offensive posture, her fists in front of her face.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[o/~][*]<2746hp 2021sp 3191st> 
Sevaum begins to play a tune on a hand-carved viola...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[o/~][*]<2746hp 2021sp 3191st> 
You have completed your song.
Paradox falters, distracted by the beauty of the nocturne.
A black swan fails to hit you with her first attack.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of a black swan's second attack.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing minimal damage.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
You are harmed on the leg by Paradox's energy causing paltry damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her third attack.
You are harmed on the head by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2611hp 1956sp 3123st> 
Paradox begins reciting an invocation...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2611hp 1956sp 3123st> play E E A A

You cannot move your arms enough to play that tune.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2611hp 1956sp 3123st> play E E A A

You cannot move your arms enough to play that tune.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2611hp 1956sp 3123st> 
Sevaum has completed his song.
A Decara city guard falters, distracted by the beauty of the nocturne.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2611hp 1956sp 3123st> 
A black swan holds a spellbook bound in white leather in her left hand.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2611hp 1956sp 3123st> 
Sevaum panics, and attempts to flee.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2611hp 1956sp 3123st> 
Paradox has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
You dodge out of the way of a black swan's first attack.
A black swan fails to hit you with her second attack.
You are scalded on the torso by a black swan's scalding water causing minimal damage.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing minimal damage.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your second attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her first attack.
You are harmed on the leg by Paradox's energy causing paltry damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her third attack.
Paradox fails to hit you with her fourth attack.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2507hp 1956sp 3113st> 
The claws of Banjhakri Paradox is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
A sharp CRACK sounds as a lightning bolt arcs from the claws of Banjhakri to strike you!
You deflect Paradox's lightning with ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx:!
The Glove of Lady Undya Sevaum is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
A bloom of light shooting from Sevaum's the Glove of Lady Undya turns into two roaring balls of flame!
Paradox begins reciting an evocation...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2532hp 1956sp 3113st> po

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2532hp 1956sp 3113st> 
Paradox has completed her evocation.
Dust and debris are whipped into a frenzy as a small cyclone whips about you.
You are impacted on the torso by Paradox's whirlwind causing mild damage.
You have completed your casting.
A shimmering white fish scale flares brightly and vanishes!
A noxious cloud of green gas swirls from your fingertips to Paradox for a moment, but nothing else seems to happen.
A Decara city guard bashes Sevaum over the head with her clenched fist.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2461hp 1889sp 3113st> 
Sevaum begins reciting an invocation...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2461hp 1889sp 3113st> 
A black swan begins casting a spell...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<2461hp 1889sp 3113st> 
Paradox dodges out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your second attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her first attack.
You dodge out of the way of Paradox's second attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<2428hp 1889sp 3103st> fli

Paradox begins reciting an evocation...
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<2428hp 1889sp 3103st> 
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<2428hp 1889sp 3103st> 
Paradox has completed her evocation.
Dust and debris are whipped into a frenzy as a small cyclone whips about you.
You are impacted on the torso by Paradox's whirlwind causing mild damage.
You have completed your casting.
A pinch of sulfur flares brightly and vanishes!
You attempt to set Paradox on fire.
You only succeed in coating Paradox with tinder.
Sevaum has completed his invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds Sevaum for a moment, then softly fades.
A black swan has completed her casting.
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<2360hp 1844sp 3103st> 
Sevaum begins to play a tune on a hand-carved viola...
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<2360hp 1844sp 3103st> 
KaPOW! Karnifax bodyslams you with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
You are scalded on the arm by a black swan's scalding water causing minimal damage.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of a black swan's second attack.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing minimal damage.
A black swan fails to hit you with her fourth attack.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing minimal damage.
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox catches ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx: on neverwhen void.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox is cut on the head with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
You are harmed on the head by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
You are harmed on the head by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<2126hp 1844sp 3093st> fli

Paradox begins reciting an invocation...
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<2126hp 1844sp 3093st> 
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<2126hp 1844sp 3093st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<2126hp 1844sp 3093st> 
You have completed your casting.
A pinch of sulfur flares brightly and vanishes!
You attempt to set Paradox on fire.
You only succeed in coating Paradox with tinder.
Sevaum has completed his song.
A calming wave of energy washes over you.
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<2129hp 1799sp 3093st> 
Paradox has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing modest damage.
KaPOW! Karnifax bodyslams you with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
You dodge out of the way of a black swan's first attack.
You are scalded on the torso by a black swan's scalding water causing mild damage.
You are scalded on the leg by a black swan's scalding water causing minimal damage.
You are scalded on the torso by a black swan's scalding water causing mild damage.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your second attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
You are harmed on the head by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
You are harmed on the head by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
You are harmed on the leg by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox begins reciting an invocation...
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<1791hp 1794sp 3098st> fli

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<1791hp 1794sp 3098st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<1791hp 1794sp 3098st> 
Sevaum holds a pocket dimension containing a personal mount in his right hand.
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<1791hp 1794sp 3098st> 
You have completed your casting.
A pinch of sulfur flares brightly and vanishes!
You attempt to set Paradox on fire.
You only succeed in coating Paradox with tinder.
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<1794hp 1749sp 3098st> 
Paradox has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing modest damage.
A black swan fails to hit you with her first attack.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of a black swan's second attack.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing mild damage.
You are scalded on the leg by a black swan's scalding water causing minimal damage.
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox catches ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx: on neverwhen void.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
You are harmed on the arm by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her second attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing mild damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing mild damage.
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<1542hp 1749sp 3090st> fli

A finger puppet named "sebastion" Paradox is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
A warm, blue aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
The claws of Banjhakri Paradox is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
A bloom of light shooting from Paradox's the claws of Banjhakri turns into one roaring ball of flame!
You deflect Paradox's flames with ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx:!
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<1557hp 1749sp 3090st> 
Paradox begins reciting an invocation...
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<1557hp 1749sp 3090st> 
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<1557hp 1749sp 3090st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<1557hp 1749sp 3090st> 
You have completed your casting.
A pinch of sulfur flares brightly and vanishes!
You attempt to set Paradox on fire.
You only succeed in coating Paradox with tinder.
You have made some progress towards improving your skill in 'flintstrike'!
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<1560hp 1704sp 3090st> 
Sevaum looks at Paradox.
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<1560hp 1704sp 3090st> 
Paradox has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing middling damage.
A black swan fails to hit you with her first attack.
A black swan fails to hit you with her second attack.
You dodge out of the way of a black swan's third attack.
A black swan fails to hit you with her fourth attack.
Paradox catches ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx: on neverwhen void.
A white-hot rage flashes through you as you lash out at Paradox.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing giant damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing huge damage.
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your fourth attack.
You fail to hit Paradox with your fifth attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing mild damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing mild damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing mild damage.
Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<1373hp 1704sp 2938st> fli

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<1373hp 1704sp 2938st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<1373hp 1704sp 2938st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
A brilliant flare of white light erupts in front of your eyes!
You have completed your casting.
There is a buzzing sound and a brief puff of acrid smoke as your spell unravels.
Someone is vomiting blood.

[*]<1373hp 1704sp 2938st> 
Someone has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the head by someone's scalding water causing middling damage.
KaPOW! Karnifax bodyslams you with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
You are scalded on the leg by someone's scalding water causing mild damage.
You are scalded on the head by someone's scalding water causing modest damage.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of someone's third attack.
You are scalded on the head by someone's scalding water causing modest damage.
A dark, shadowy mist gathers itself around your form.
You fail to hit someone with your first attack.
Someone nimbly backflips out of the way of your second attack.
You fail to hit someone with your third attack.
Someone is cut on the leg with your slash causing moderate damage.
Someone is cut on the torso with your slash causing heavy damage.
Someone fails to hit you with her first attack.
You are harmed on the torso by someone's energy causing mild damage.
You are harmed on the head by someone's energy causing modest damage.
You are harmed on the arm by someone's energy causing minimal damage.
Someone is vomiting blood.

[*]<1052hp 1704sp 2932st> 
Someone begins reciting an invocation...
Someone is vomiting blood.

[*]<1052hp 1704sp 2932st> cb

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Someone is vomiting blood.

[*]<1052hp 1704sp 2932st> 
Someone begins reciting an evocation...
Someone is vomiting blood.

[*]<1052hp 1704sp 2932st> 
You have completed your casting.
A silver runestone, and a shimmering white fish scale flare brightly and vanish!
Your vision returns!
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<1055hp 1650sp 2932st> 
Paradox has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your second attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing heavy damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing heavy damage.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of Paradox's first attack.
You are harmed on the arm by Paradox's energy causing mild damage.
You are harmed on the leg by Paradox's energy causing mild damage.
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<1006hp 1650sp 2924st> 
Paradox begins reciting an invocation...
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<1006hp 1650sp 2924st> x

A shimmering copper herbal mixture strikes Paradox!
A brilliant flare of white light erupts in front of Paradox's eyes!
A shimmering copper herbal mixture flares brightly and vanishes.
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<1006hp 1650sp 2984st> 
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A black swan is distracted by something, and fumbles her evocation.
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<1006hp 1650sp 2984st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<1006hp 1650sp 2984st> 
Paradox has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
KaPOW! Karnifax headbutts you with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing moderate damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing moderate damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing heavy damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing heavy damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her first attack.
You dodge out of the way of Paradox's second attack.
You are harmed on the leg by Paradox's energy causing mild damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her fourth attack.
Paradox screams in agony.

[*]<1014hp 1647sp 2998st> cc

Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox screams in agony.

[*]<1014hp 1647sp 2998st> 
A finger puppet named "sebastion" Paradox is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
A warm, blue aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
The claws of Banjhakri Paradox is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
Two small, flaming darts shoot from Paradox's hand to you.
You deflect Paradox's energy with ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx:!
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<1024hp 1647sp 2998st> 
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<1024hp 1647sp 2998st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
Paradox is no longer blinded.
You have completed your casting.
A silver runestone, and a sunstone flare brightly and vanish!
Nothing happens.
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the torso by a black swan's scalding water causing moderate damage.
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<951hp 1578sp 2998st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<951hp 1578sp 2998st> 
KaPOW! Karnifax bodyslams you with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your second attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing heavy damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing great damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her first attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing modest damage.
You dodge out of the way of Paradox's third attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing modest damage.
Paradox screams in agony.

[*]<869hp 1578sp 2990st> 
Paradox begins reciting an invocation...
Paradox screams in agony.

[*]<869hp 1578sp 2990st> sweep

Sevaum begins to play a tune on a hand-carved viola...
Paradox screams in agony.

[*]<869hp 1578sp 2990st> 
You swing ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx: in a wide arc...
::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx: misses a black swan!
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing extensive damage.
Paradox pales visibly as death nears.

[*]<869hp 1578sp 2975st> 
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the arm by a black swan's scalding water causing middling damage.
Paradox pales visibly as death nears.

[*]<821hp 1578sp 2975st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
Paradox pales visibly as death nears.

[*]<821hp 1578sp 2975st> 
Paradox has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
Sevaum has completed his song.
There is a faint sound, a very high pitched shriek as the air is hardened around Sevaum.
KaPOW! Karnifax headbutts you with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your second attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing enormous damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing giant damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her first attack.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of Paradox's second attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing modest damage.
You are harmed on the leg by Paradox's energy causing mild damage.
Paradox pales visibly as death nears.

[*]<751hp 1578sp 2967st> 
Paradox begins reciting an invocation...
Paradox pales visibly as death nears.

[*]<751hp 1578sp 2967st> sweep

You swing ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx: in a wide arc...
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing heavy damage.
::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx: misses Paradox!
Paradox pales visibly as death nears.

[*]<751hp 1578sp 2952st> 
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing heavy damage.
Paradox pales visibly as death nears.

[*]<663hp 1578sp 2952st> 
Paradox has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
You dodge out of the way of a black swan's first attack.
A black swan reacts to a gap in your defenses, landing a stronger than normal blow.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing heavy damage.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing heavy damage.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing heavy damage.
A white-hot rage flashes through you as you lash out at Paradox.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing incredible damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing lethal damage.
Paradox has been slain!
Your blood freezes as you hear Paradox's death cry.
As you kill Paradox, the effect of 7 affects originating from her are reduced in death.
You receive 0 archon points.
Paradox stops following a black swan.
Paradox's disembodied soul rises from her ravaged corpse.
'Ah, Paradox.' the incarnation of death says. 'Your time is at hand.'
The incarnation of death swings a Scythe of Soul Rending in a long, lazy arc...
The head of Paradox falls to the ground.
Paradox's corpse crumbles into dust.
Paradox blinks rapidly, several times.
Paradox stiffens for a moment, then blinks and shakes her head.
Paradox stiffens for a moment, then blinks and shakes her head.
Paradox stiffens for a moment, then blinks and shakes her head.
Paradox shivers as a wave of goosebumps washes up her spine.
Paradox's feet rise a few inches off the ground.
Paradox turns translucent.
Paradox's spirit disappears with an ear-splitting BANG!

[*]<456hp 1578sp 2876st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...

[*]<456hp 1578sp 2876st> 2

You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<456hp 1578sp 2876st> look

 Glomus Street                                          -      -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      -      -
  This wide boulevard is the largest path in Decara, and it runs right down
the middle of the city.  In fact, it is the only one of the town's many
paths that was constructed artificially, and thus is the only one that is
straight.  Lord Glomus' palace, located in the exact center of town, is
visible in the distance to the west.
Some drops of blood are on the ground.
     The bloody, severed head of Paradox is lying here.
[Boss] **A tall figure cowled in flowing black robes and wielding a scythe is standing here.
**A beautiful black swan glides up to the waters edge.
[CLAN 37] [Duelist] **Duke Sevaum is here.
A city guard stands ready to protect Decara.

[*]<456hp 1578sp 2876st> 
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the arm by a black swan's scalding water causing heavy damage.
KaPOW! Karnifax kicks you in the chin with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
A black swan fails to hit you with her first attack.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing heavy damage.
A black swan fails to hit you with her third attack.
You are scalded on the leg by a black swan's scalding water causing moderate damage.
You are scalded on the leg by a black swan's scalding water causing moderate damage.
You change the focus of your attack to a black swan.
A black swan fades into visibility.
Your Redemption from the Darkness glows brightly as it strips away Karnifax's magic.
A black swan has several minor scratches.

[*]<292hp 1578sp 2876st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
A black swan has several minor scratches.

[*]<294hp 1578sp 2876st> 2

You can't do that while casting a spell!
A black swan has several minor scratches.

[*]<294hp 1578sp 2876st> 
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
A black swan has several minor scratches.

[*]<511hp 1508sp 2876st> 
Sevaum looks at a black swan.
A black swan has several minor scratches.

[*]<511hp 1508sp 2876st> 
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the torso by a black swan's scalding water causing heavy damage.
KaPOW! Karnifax bodyslams you with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of a black swan's first attack.
You are scalded on the leg by a black swan's scalding water causing middling damage.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing moderate damage.
A black swan nimbly backflips out of the way of your first attack.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing minimal damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing minimal damage.
A black swan dodges out of the way of your fourth attack.
A black swan has several minor scratches.

[*]<408hp 1508sp 2899st> calm

You cannot move your arms enough to play that tune.
A black swan has several minor scratches.

[*]<408hp 1508sp 2899st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
A black swan has several minor scratches.

[*]<408hp 1508sp 2899st> calm

You cannot move your arms enough to play that tune.
A black swan has several minor scratches.

[*]<408hp 1508sp 2899st> 
KaPOW! Karnifax flips you over their shoulder with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
You slowly settle back to the ground.
Karnifax's Redemption from the Darkness glows brightly on her wrist, stripping you of your magics!
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing mild damage.
A black swan is cut on the tail with your slash causing minimal damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing mild damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing mild damage.
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<394hp 1508sp 2891st> 2

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<394hp 1508sp 2891st> 
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing giant damage.
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<306hp 1508sp 2891st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<306hp 1508sp 2891st> 
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing mild damage.
You fail to hit a black swan with your second attack.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing mild damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing mild damage.
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<504hp 1438sp 2885st> 2

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<504hp 1438sp 2885st> 
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing enormous damage.
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<416hp 1438sp 2885st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<416hp 1438sp 2885st> 
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing mild damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing mild damage.
A black swan is cut on the arm with your slash causing minimal damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing mild damage.
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<614hp 1368sp 2877st> 2

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<620hp 1368sp 2877st> 
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the torso by a black swan's scalding water causing heavy damage.
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<547hp 1368sp 2877st> 
Paradox has arrived from the west.
A Decara city guard exclaims, 'You Archons cause nothing but trouble, Paradox!'
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<547hp 1368sp 2877st> 
Paradox leaves east.
A black swan has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<547hp 1368sp 2877st> 
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
You nimbly backflip out of the way of a black swan's first attack.
A black swan reacts to a gap in your defenses, landing a stronger than normal blow.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing moderate damage.
You are scalded on the arm by a black swan's scalding water causing middling damage.
You are scalded on the torso by a black swan's scalding water causing moderate damage.
A black swan dodges out of the way of your first attack.
A white-hot rage flashes through you as you lash out at a black swan.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing moderate damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing heavy damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing heavy damage.
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<580hp 1298sp 2725st> 2

Paradox has arrived from the east.
A Decara city guard exclaims, 'You Archons cause nothing but trouble, Paradox!'
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<580hp 1298sp 2725st> 
The vines wrapped around you wither and loosen.
You no longer feel slower than honey pours in the winter.
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing heavy damage.
KaPOW! Karnifax flips you over their shoulder with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of a black swan's first attack.
You are scalded on the torso by a black swan's scalding water causing middling damage.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing moderate damage.
You are scalded on the leg by a black swan's scalding water causing modest damage.
A black swan nimbly backflips out of the way of your first attack.
A black swan nimbly backflips out of the way of your second attack.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing modest damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing modest damage.
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<600hp 1231sp 2760st> 2

A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<600hp 1231sp 2760st> 
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<600hp 1231sp 2760st> 
Paradox begins reciting an invocation...
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<600hp 1231sp 2760st> 
A field of shimmering golden energy silently appears, coalescing into a cyclonic column of air.
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<600hp 1231sp 2760st> 
Paradox has completed her invocation.
A thick layer of ice forms in a shell around Paradox.
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing heavy damage.
KaPOW! Karnifax flips you over their shoulder with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
The hardened air around you dissipates.
Karnifax's Redemption from the Darkness glows brightly on her wrist, stripping you of your magics!
A black swan reacts to a gap in your defenses, landing a stronger than normal blow.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing moderate damage.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of a black swan's second attack.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing moderate damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing modest damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing modest damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing modest damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing modest damage.
A black swan is cut on the tail with your slash causing minimal damage.
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<577hp 1161sp 2750st> sl

Paradox begins reciting an invocation...
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<577hp 1161sp 2750st> 
You begin to play a tune on ::xXx::The Sound of Darkness::xXx:...
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[o/~][*]<577hp 1161sp 2750st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[o/~][*]<577hp 1161sp 2750st> 
Paradox has completed her invocation.
A thin layer of hardened gray ooze forms around Paradox.
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[o/~][*]<577hp 1161sp 2750st> 
A cyclonic column of air joins your formation.
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[o/~][*]<577hp 1161sp 2750st> 
Sevaum holds a pocket dimension containing a personal mount aloft, summoning his personal horse from its pocket dimension.
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[o/~][*]<577hp 1161sp 2750st> 
Paradox begins casting a spell...
A black swan has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[o/~][*]<577hp 1161sp 2750st> 
You have completed your song.
A black swan seems to resist your enchantment!
KaPOW! Karnifax bodyslams you with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
A black swan is cut on the head with your slash causing modest damage.
A black swan is cut on the tail with your slash causing minimal damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing modest damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing modest damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing modest damage.
A cyclonic column of air joins the melee opposing a black swan.
A black swan looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<553hp 1075sp 2625st> 2

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
A black swan looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<558hp 1075sp 2625st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
There is a faint sound, a very high pitched shriek as the air is hardened around Paradox.
A black swan has completed her evocation.
Black smoke swirls about you, but nothing else seems to happen.
A black swan looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<558hp 1075sp 2625st> 
Sevaum mounts Sevaum's personal horse, and starts riding them.
A black swan looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<558hp 1075sp 2625st> 
A black swan begins reciting an evocation...
A black swan looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<558hp 1075sp 2625st> 
Sevaum stops using a hand-carved viola.
Sevaum stops using a pocket dimension containing a personal mount.
Sevaum wields the blessed lance of Decara in his right hand.
A black swan looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<558hp 1075sp 2625st> 
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
A black swan is cut on the tail with your slash causing mild damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing modest damage.
A black swan is cut on the head with your slash causing middling damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing middling damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing middling damage.
A black swan is in terrible condition.

[*]<775hp 1005sp 2615st> 2

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
A black swan is in terrible condition.

[*]<775hp 1005sp 2615st> look

A black swan has completed her evocation.
A cyclonic column of water rises and swirls, tossing you about.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing heavy damage.

 Glomus Street                                          -      -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      -      -
  This wide boulevard is the largest path in Decara, and it runs right down
the middle of the city.  In fact, it is the only one of the town's many
paths that was constructed artificially, and thus is the only one that is
straight.  Lord Glomus' palace, located in the exact center of town, is
visible in the distance to the west.
Some drops of blood are on the ground.
     The bloody, severed head of Paradox is lying here.
*A cyclonic column of air is here, fighting a black swan.
[CLAN 2] [Duelist] [AWAY] Templar Paradox is here.
[Boss] **A tall figure cowled in flowing black robes and wielding a scythe is standing here.
*A beautiful black swan glides up to the waters edge.
[CLAN 37] [Duelist] **Duke Sevaum is here, mounted on Sevaum's personal horse.
A city guard stands ready to protect Decara.
A black swan is in terrible condition.

[*]<687hp 1005sp 2615st> 
Sevaum holds a hand-carved viola in his left hand.
A black swan is in terrible condition.

[*]<687hp 1005sp 2615st> 
A black swan begins reciting an invocation...
A black swan is in terrible condition.

[*]<687hp 1005sp 2615st> 
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing middling damage.
You fail to hit a black swan with your second attack.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing moderate damage.
You fail to hit a black swan with your fourth attack.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing moderate damage.
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<904hp 935sp 2609st> 2

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<904hp 935sp 2609st> 
Sevaum looks at a black swan.
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<904hp 935sp 2609st> 
Paradox begins reciting an invocation...
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<904hp 935sp 2609st> 
A black swan has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds a black swan for a moment, then softly fades.
A black swan is in terrible condition.

[*]<904hp 935sp 2609st> 
The plague sores tormenting you suddenly vanish.
The crazy in a cyclonic column of air's eyes recedes as her state of psychosis wears off.
Paradox has completed her invocation.
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
KaPOW! Karnifax bodyslams you with an expertly-aimed martial-arts move.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of a black swan's first attack.
A black swan reacts to a gap in your defenses, landing a stronger than normal blow.
You are scalded on the arm by a black swan's scalding water causing modest damage.
You are scalded on the leg by a black swan's scalding water causing modest damage.
You are scalded on the arm by a black swan's scalding water causing modest damage.
You fail to hit a black swan with your first attack.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing middling damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing middling damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing moderate damage.
A black swan is cut on the leg with your slash causing middling damage.
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<1034hp 874sp 2654st> 2

A black swan begins reciting an invocation...
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<1034hp 874sp 2654st> 
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<1034hp 874sp 2654st> 
Sevaum looks at you.
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<1034hp 874sp 2654st> 
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
A black swan has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds a black swan for a moment, then softly fades.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of a black swan's first attack.
A black swan fails to hit you with her second attack.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing modest damage.
You are scalded on the torso by a black swan's scalding water causing mild damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing middling damage.
A black swan is cut on the head with your slash causing moderate damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing moderate damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing moderate damage.
A black swan is cut on the arm with your slash causing middling damage.
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<1156hp 804sp 2644st> 
The Ring of Lord Agrippa a black swan is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
A warm, blue aura surrounds a black swan for a moment, then softly fades.
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<1167hp 804sp 2644st> 2

Your a bag of tricks glows white as it accumulates a charge from the ether.
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<1167hp 804sp 2644st> 
You begin to speak the words of the spell...
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<1167hp 804sp 2644st> 
A black swan begins reciting an invocation...
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<1167hp 804sp 2644st> 
Sevaum begins reciting an invocation...
A black swan is vomiting blood.

[*]<1167hp 804sp 2644st> 
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
A black swan has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds a black swan for a moment, then softly fades.
Dust and debris are whipped into a frenzy as a small cyclone whips about a black swan.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing mild damage.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing modest damage.
You are scalded on the head by a black swan's scalding water causing modest damage.
You dodge out of the way of a black swan's fourth attack.
A black swan nimbly backflips out of the way of your first attack.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing moderate damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing moderate damage.
A black swan is cut on the arm with your slash causing middling damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing heavy damage.
A black swan screams in agony.

[*]<1242hp 734sp 2634st> 2

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
A black swan screams in agony.

[*]<1242hp 734sp 2634st> 
A black swan panics, and attempts to flee.
A black swan screams in agony.

[*]<1242hp 734sp 2634st> af

Sevaum has completed his invocation.
Sevaum is distracted by something, and fumbles his invocation.
A black swan screams in agony.

[*]<1242hp 734sp 2634st> 
You are affected by the following:
* You are resistant to: lightning steal.
You are currently disguised as: a prophet
- Appearing as:
  A red robed prophet is here attempting to look all knowing.
Racial:  sense life           - Level 241, modifies none              by    0     racially.
Spell:   protection from evil - Level   1, modifies none              by    0 for 40 minutes.
Spell:   shield               - Level   1, modifies ar                by    9 for 24 minutes.
Spell:   augment aura         - Level   1, modifies damage            by   33 for 17 minutes.
Spell:   concealment          - Level   1, modifies none              by    0 for 5 minutes.
Spell:   improved invisibilit - Level 120, modifies none              by    0.
Spell:   sanctuary            - Level 119, modifies none              by    0.
Spell:   underwater breathing - Level  54, modifies none              by    0.
Spell:   detect invisibility  - Level 180, modifies none              by    0.
Spell:   change sex           - Level 114, modifies sex               by   -1.
Spell:   bless                - Level   1, modifies saving-spell      by    4 for 79 minutes.
Spell:   stone skin           - Level 117, modifies ar                by    7 for 16 minutes.
Spell:   enhanced strength    - Level 119, modifies strength          by    3 for 16 minutes.
Spell:   faerie fire          - Level  44, modifies ar                by   -4 for 5 minutes.
Spell:   shadow armor         - Level 236, modifies ar                by    6 for 45 minutes.
Prof:    shape shifting       - Level 210, modifies none              by    0 for 79 minutes.
Total of 14 magical and 1 non-magical affects.
A black swan screams in agony.

[*]<1242hp 734sp 2634st> 
Sevaum begins reciting an invocation...
A black swan screams in agony.

[*]<1242hp 734sp 2634st> 
A black swan begins reciting an invocation...
A black swan screams in agony.

[*]<1242hp 734sp 2634st> 
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
You feel more vulnerable to evil forces.
Karnifax's Redemption from the Darkness glows brightly on her wrist, stripping you of your magics!
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing great damage.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing enormous damage.
You fail to hit a black swan with your third attack.
A black swan is cut on the dorsal-fin with your slash causing giant damage.
A black swan pales visibly as death nears.

[*]<1440hp 664sp 2628st> b

You bash a black swan over the head with a mirrored shield.
A black swan is smashed on the head with your bash causing lethal damage.
A black swan has been slain!
Your bash knocks a black swan's head against a rock so hard that it kills her.
Your blood freezes as you hear a black swan's death cry.
You receive 0 archon points.
Karnifax's form shimmers and returns to her normal shape.
Karnifax's disembodied soul rises from her ravaged corpse.
'Ah, Karnifax.' the incarnation of death says. 'Your time is at hand.'
The incarnation of death swings a Scythe of Soul Rending in a long, lazy arc...
The head of Karnifax falls to the ground.
Karnifax's corpse crumbles into dust.
Karnifax blinks rapidly, several times.
Karnifax stiffens for a moment, then blinks and shakes her head.
Karnifax stiffens for a moment, then blinks and shakes her head.
Karnifax stiffens for a moment, then blinks and shakes her head.
Karnifax shivers as a wave of goosebumps washes up her spine.
Karnifax's feet rise a few inches off the ground.
Karnifax turns translucent.
Karnifax's spirit disappears with an ear-splitting BANG!

[*]<1440hp 664sp 2378st> 
Sevaum has completed his invocation.
Sevaum briefly glows with a soft indigo light.

[*]<1440hp 664sp 2378st> 
Paradox begins attacking you!
Paradox has several minor scratches.

[*]<1440hp 664sp 2378st> l

You skillfully parry Paradox's first attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing mild damage.
Paradox nimbly backflips out of the way of your first attack.
Paradox dodges out of the way of your second attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
You fail to hit Paradox with your fourth attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
A cyclonic column of air joins the melee opposing Paradox.
Paradox has several minor scratches.

[*]<1409hp 664sp 2370st> 
 Glomus Street                                          -      -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      -      -
  This wide boulevard is the largest path in Decara, and it runs right down
the middle of the city.  In fact, it is the only one of the town's many
paths that was constructed artificially, and thus is the only one that is
straight.  Lord Glomus' palace, located in the exact center of town, is
visible in the distance to the west.
A small pool of blood has been spilt here.
     The bloody, severed head of Karnifax is lying here.
     The bloody, severed head of Paradox is lying here.
*A cyclonic column of air is here, fighting Templar Paradox. [96%]
[CLAN 2] [Duelist] [AWAY] Templar Paradox is here, fighting YOU! [90%]
[Boss] **A tall figure cowled in flowing black robes and wielding a scythe is standing here.
[CLAN 37] [Duelist] **Duke Sevaum is here, mounted on Sevaum's personal horse.
A city guard stands ready to protect Decara.
Paradox has several minor scratches.

[*]<1409hp 664sp 2370st> 
Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox has several minor scratches.

[*]<1409hp 664sp 2370st> web

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has several minor scratches.

[*]<1409hp 664sp 2370st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
You feel sluggish.
Dust and debris are whipped into a frenzy as a small cyclone whips about Paradox.
Paradox fails to hit you with her first attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing mild damage.
You are harmed on the head by Paradox's energy causing mild damage.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1339hp 664sp 2370st> 
Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1339hp 664sp 2370st> 
You have completed your casting.
A sunstone, a browning mandrake leaf, a browning mandrake leaf, a browning mandrake leaf, and a feather from a roc flare brightly and vanish!
Thousands of small gray spiders appear from nowhere and begin crawling over Paradox!
Paradox manages to brush the spiders off her just in time!
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1614hp 721sp 2644st> 
The claws of Banjhakri Paradox is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
A sharp CRACK sounds as a lightning bolt arcs from the claws of Banjhakri to strike you!
You deflect Paradox's lightning with ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx:!
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1630hp 721sp 2644st> x

A shimmering copper herbal mixture strikes Paradox!
A brilliant flare of white light erupts in front of Paradox's eyes!
A shimmering copper herbal mixture flares brightly and vanishes.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1630hp 721sp 2704st> 
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing mild damage.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1630hp 721sp 2698st> 2

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1630hp 721sp 2698st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
There is a buzzing sound and a brief puff of acrid smoke as Paradox's spell unravels.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1630hp 721sp 2698st> 
Sevaum looks at you.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1630hp 721sp 2698st> 
Paradox fails to hit you with her first attack.
You are harmed on the arm by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1582hp 721sp 2698st> 
Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1582hp 721sp 2698st> 
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1799hp 651sp 2698st> ff

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1799hp 651sp 2698st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
Paradox is no longer blinded.
Paradox has several minor wounds and bruises.

[*]<1799hp 651sp 2698st> 
You have completed your casting.
A pinch of sulfur flares brightly and vanishes!
Paradox is outlined by a faint pink glow.
You nimbly backflip out of the way of Paradox's first attack.
Paradox fails to hit you with her second attack.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<1767hp 633sp 2690st> 
Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[*]<1767hp 633sp 2690st> sl

You begin to play a tune on ::xXx::The Sound of Darkness::xXx:...
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[o/~][*]<1767hp 633sp 2690st> 
[TALK C] Sevaum: 'wow, you 2 are terrible'
Paradox has some significant wounds.

[o/~][*]<1767hp 633sp 2690st> 
You have completed your song.
Paradox is moving in slow motion.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
You fail to hit Paradox with your second attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing modest damage.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<1767hp 547sp 2569st> co

You begin to speak the words of the spell...
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<1767hp 547sp 2569st> 
The claws of Banjhakri Paradox is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
A sharp CRACK sounds as a lightning bolt arcs from the claws of Banjhakri to strike you!
You deflect Paradox's lightning with ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx:!
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<1784hp 547sp 2569st> 
Sevaum rides west.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<1784hp 547sp 2569st> 
Paradox has completed her casting.
You suddenly feel as if your mouth has been stuffed with cotton!
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<1784hp 547sp 2569st> 
You have completed your casting.
A silver runestone, a silver runestone, a silver runestone, and a sunstone flare brightly and vanish!
You condemn Paradox and her armor, casting her out.
Paradox fails to hit you with her first attack.
You catch a searing stone of flames on a mirrored shield.
You are harmed on the leg by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<1762hp 493sp 2554st> x

A shimmering copper herbal mixture strikes Paradox!
A brilliant flare of white light erupts in front of Paradox's eyes!
A shimmering copper herbal mixture flares brightly and vanishes.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<1981hp 635sp 2889st> 
Paradox panics, and attempts to flee.
Paradox leaves east.
Paradox has fled for her life!

[*]<1981hp 635sp 2889st> l

 Glomus Street                                          -      -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      -      -
  This wide boulevard is the largest path in Decara, and it runs right down
the middle of the city.  In fact, it is the only one of the town's many
paths that was constructed artificially, and thus is the only one that is
straight.  Lord Glomus' palace, located in the exact center of town, is
visible in the distance to the west.
A small pool of blood has been spilt here.
     The bloody, severed head of Karnifax is lying here.
     The bloody, severed head of Paradox is lying here.
*A cyclonic column of fast-moving air spins and whirls before you.
[Boss] **A tall figure cowled in flowing black robes and wielding a scythe is standing here.
A city guard stands ready to protect Decara.

[*]<1981hp 635sp 2889st> e

 Glomus Street                                          -      -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      #      -
     A hitching post made of stone is here.
[CLAN 2] [Duelist] [AWAY] (Pink Aura) Templar Paradox is here.
A cyclonic column of air drifts in from the west.

[*]<1981hp 635sp 2887st> 
Paradox begins reciting an invocation...

[*]<1981hp 635sp 2887st> k pa

You enter into combat with Paradox.
Paradox has some very significant wounds and scratches.

[*]<1981hp 635sp 2887st> 
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing moderate damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing moderate damage.
A cyclonic column of air joins the melee opposing Paradox.
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<1981hp 635sp 2877st> x

A shimmering copper herbal mixture strikes Paradox!
A brilliant flare of white light erupts in front of Paradox's eyes!
A shimmering copper herbal mixture flares brightly and vanishes.
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<1981hp 635sp 2937st> 
Paradox has completed her invocation.
A bright green aura surrounds Paradox for a moment, then softly fades.
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<1981hp 635sp 2937st> 
Paradox panics, and attempts to flee.
Paradox looks pretty beaten up.

[*]<1981hp 635sp 2937st> 
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing middling damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing moderate damage.
You fail to hit Paradox with your third attack.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing moderate damage.
You are harmed on the torso by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
Paradox fails to hit you with her second attack.
Paradox fails to hit you with her third attack.
Paradox is in terrible condition.

[*]<1952hp 635sp 2931st> 
The claws of Banjhakri Paradox is wearing hums softly for a moment, then quiets down.
A bloom of light shooting from Paradox's the claws of Banjhakri turns into two roaring balls of flame!
You deflect Paradox's flames with ::xXx::The Way of the Gun::xXx:!
Paradox panics, and attempts to flee.
Paradox leaves west.
Paradox has fled for her life!

[*]<1971hp 635sp 2931st> west
bash par

 Glomus Street                                          -      -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      -      -
A small pool of blood has been spilt here.
     The bloody, severed head of Karnifax is lying here.
     The bloody, severed head of Paradox is lying here.
[CLAN 2] [Duelist] [AWAY] (Pink Aura) Templar Paradox is here.
[Boss] **A tall figure cowled in flowing black robes and wielding a scythe is standing here.
A city guard stands ready to protect Decara.
A cyclonic column of air drifts in from the east.
'You Archons cause nothing but trouble, Stakker!' a Decara city guard exclaims.

[*]<1971hp 635sp 2929st> 
You bash Paradox over the head with a mirrored shield.
Paradox is smashed on the head with your bash causing extensive damage.
You enter into combat with Paradox.
Paradox is vomiting blood.

[*]<1971hp 635sp 2679st> 
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing great damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing great damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing enormous damage.
Paradox is cut on the torso with your slash causing giant damage.
You are harmed on the leg by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
You are harmed on the arm by Paradox's energy causing minimal damage.
A cyclonic column of air joins the melee opposing Paradox.
Paradox pales visibly as death nears.

[*]<1926hp 635sp 2671st> 
Paradox begins casting a spell...
Paradox pales visibly as death nears.

[*]<1926hp 635sp 2671st> 
A Decara city guard deftly twirls her weapon through the air as she walks down the street.
Paradox pales visibly as death nears.

[*]<1926hp 635sp 2671st> bash par

You bash Paradox over the head with a mirrored shield.
Paradox is smashed on the head with your bash causing lethal damage.
Paradox has been slain!
Your bash knocks Paradox's head against a rock so hard that it kills her.
Your blood freezes as you hear Paradox's death cry.
As you kill Paradox, the effect of 5 affects originating from her are reduced in death.
You receive 0 archon points.
Paradox's disembodied soul rises from her ravaged corpse.
'Ah, Paradox.' the incarnation of death says. 'Your time is at hand.'
The incarnation of death swings a Scythe of Soul Rending in a long, lazy arc...
The head of Paradox falls to the ground.
Paradox's corpse crumbles into dust.
Paradox blinks rapidly, several times.
Paradox stiffens for a moment, then blinks and shakes her head.
Paradox stiffens for a moment, then blinks and shakes her head.
Paradox stiffens for a moment, then blinks and shakes her head.
Paradox shivers as a wave of goosebumps washes up her spine.
Paradox's feet rise a few inches off the ground.
Paradox turns translucent.
Paradox's spirit disappears with an ear-splitting BANG!