MM - Monday, June 05, 2006, 5:32 PM
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 A Featureless White Space                              NW     N     NE
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)-D-> E
                                                        SW     S     SE

  You find yourself standing in a place unlike anything you have ever seen
or even imagined.  The floor is a completely smooth, flat surface made of an
unidentifiable white material, and it stretches out in every direction as
far as the eye can see.  Although you could feel nothing strange when you
passed through the door, you decide that this must be some alternate plane
of existence.  As you wander aimlessly through the area, you eventually come
to a point where the ground slopes sharply downwards, forming an inverted
cone as it drops off into a point in the distance.  It is obvious that space
and time here do not work the same way that you are used to, and you
conclude that going down is just as good as any other direction.  

[*]<1644hp 1672sp 1814st> 
You begin to speak the words of the spell...

[*]<1644hp 1672sp 1814st> 
You have completed your casting.
A warm, blue aura surrounds you for a moment, then softly fades.
You feel better!

[*]<2003hp 1589sp 1814st> 
You don't see anything to the north.
You don't see anything to the east.
You don't see anything to the south.
You don't see anything to the west.
You don't see anything downwards.
You don't see anything to the northwest.
You don't see anything to the northeast.
You don't see anything to the southwest.
You don't see anything to the southeast.

[*]<2003hp 1589sp 1814st> 

 A Narrow White Shaft                                   -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -      -

  Blinking in surprise, you find yourself standing at the bottom of a small
shaft that extends overhead as far as you can see.  You don't quite
understand how you managed to arrive here, but you still feel remarkably
calm.  The walls of the chamber are completely featureless, and it is
difficult to tell where they end and the floor begins.  After a few moments
of careful observation, you realize that there is a passageway leading to
the north.  

[*]<2003hp 1589sp 1814st> 

 A Featureless White Space                              NW     N     NE
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)-D-> E
                                                        SW     S     SE

  You find yourself standing in a place unlike anything you have ever seen
or even imagined.  The floor is a completely smooth, flat surface made of an
unidentifiable white material, and it stretches out in every direction as
far as the eye can see.  Although you could feel nothing strange when you
passed through the door, you decide that this must be some alternate plane
of existence.  As you wander aimlessly through the area, you eventually come
to a point where the ground slopes sharply downwards, forming an inverted
cone as it drops off into a point in the distance.  It is obvious that space
and time here do not work the same way that you are used to, and you
conclude that going down is just as good as any other direction.  

[*]<2003hp 1589sp 1814st> 
You see nothing unusual in that direction.

[*]<2003hp 1589sp 1814st> 

 A Featureless White Space                              NW     N     NE
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        SW     S     SE

  You find yourself standing in a place unlike anything you have ever seen
or even imagined.  The floor is a completely smooth, flat surface made of an
unidentifiable white material, and it stretches out in every direction as
far as the eye can see.  Although you could feel nothing strange when you
passed through the door, you decide that this must be some alternate plane
of existence.  Perhaps this is what infinity looks like, or at least what
your mind perceives of the concept.  

[*]<2003hp 1589sp 1814st> 

 A Narrow White Shaft                                   -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -      -

  Blinking in surprise, you find yourself standing at the bottom of a small
shaft that extends overhead as far as you can see.  You don't quite
understand how you managed to arrive here, but you still feel remarkably
calm.  The walls of the chamber are completely featureless, and it is
difficult to tell where they end and the floor begins.  After a few moments
of careful observation, you realize that there is a passageway leading to
the north.  

[*]<2003hp 1589sp 1813st> 

A sepulchral voice announces, 'Onin has challenged Tostapane to a fight to the death in Arena Combat!'

 A White Corridor                                       -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      S      -

  The walls of this passageway are completely featureless, and it is
difficult to tell where they end and the floor begins.  Pausing for a moment
to take in your surroundings, you realize that there is absolute silence
around you, broken only by your breath.  You are starting to feel nervous
again, and wonder if your journey is really over after all.  

[*]<2003hp 1589sp 1812st> 

 A White Corridor                                       NW     -     NE
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      S      -

  The walls of this passageway are completely featureless, and it is
difficult to tell where they end and the floor begins.  In fact, the only
distinguishing feature us a large plaque hanging at eye level.  Pausing for
a moment to take in your surroundings, you realize that there is absolute
silence around you, broken only by your breath.  After a few moments of
examining the area, you realize that there is a junction in the hallway,
with paths leading northwest and northeast.  

[*]<2003hp 1589sp 1811st> 

 A White Corridor                                       NW     -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -     SE

  The walls of this passageway are completely featureless, and it is
difficult to tell where they end and the floor begins.  Pausing for a moment
to take in your surroundings, you realize that there is absolute silence
around you, broken only by your breath.  You are starting to feel nervous
again, and wonder if your journey is really over after all.  

[*]<2003hp 1589sp 1811st> 
AUCTION: A pair of Midnight Gauntlets has been sold to Battledragon for 100 gp.

[*]<2003hp 1706sp 1880st> 

 A White Corridor                                       NW     -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -     SE

  The walls of this passageway are completely featureless, and it is
difficult to tell where they end and the floor begins.  Pausing for a moment
to take in your surroundings, you realize that there is absolute silence
around you, broken only by your breath.  You are starting to feel nervous
again, and wonder if your journey is really over after all.  

[*]<2003hp 1706sp 1879st> 

 A White Corridor                                       NW     -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -     SE

  The walls of this passageway are completely featureless, and it is
difficult to tell where they end and the floor begins.  Pausing for a moment
to take in your surroundings, you realize that there is absolute silence
around you, broken only by your breath.  You are starting to feel nervous
again, and wonder if your journey is really over after all.  

[*]<2003hp 1706sp 1879st> 

 A White Corridor                                       NW     -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -     SE

  The walls of this passageway are completely featureless, and it is
difficult to tell where they end and the floor begins.  Pausing for a moment
to take in your surroundings, you realize that there is absolute silence
around you, broken only by your breath.  You are starting to feel nervous
again, and wonder if your journey is really over after all.  

[*]<2003hp 1706sp 1878st> 
You don't see anything to the northwest.
You don't see anything to the southeast.

[*]<2003hp 1706sp 1878st> 

 A White Corridor                                       -      #      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -     SE

  The walls of this passageway are completely featureless, and it is
difficult to tell where they end and the floor begins.  Pausing for a moment
to take in your surroundings, you realize that there is absolute silence
around you, broken only by your breath.  At first, you can't see any way to
continue onwards from here, but eventually you notice a pure white knob on
the northern wall.  

[*]<2003hp 1706sp 1878st> 

 A White Corridor                                       -      #      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -     SE

  The walls of this passageway are completely featureless, and it is
difficult to tell where they end and the floor begins.  Pausing for a moment
to take in your surroundings, you realize that there is absolute silence
around you, broken only by your breath.  At first, you can't see any way to
continue onwards from here, but eventually you notice a pure white knob on
the northern wall.  

[*]<2003hp 1706sp 1877st> 
You open the door.

[*]<2003hp 1706sp 1877st> 

 The Gallery                                            -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      S      -

  Just as you had almost gotten used to the stark whiteness of the rest of
this area, you step into a perfectly ordinary room.  It is done with
tasteful oak panelling, and you cannot help but notice how much the room
resembles a traditional art gallery.  In fact, as you peer at the opposite
walls, you discover that there are a number of paintings hanging there.
Shaking your head, you move to examine the pictures, wondering what to
expect next.  

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1895st> 

 The Gallery                                            -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      S      -

  Just as you had almost gotten used to the stark whiteness of the rest of
this area, you step into a perfectly ordinary room.  It is done with
tasteful oak panelling, and you cannot help but notice how much the room
resembles a traditional art gallery.  In fact, as you peer at the opposite
walls, you discover that there are a number of paintings hanging there.
Shaking your head, you move to examine the pictures, wondering what to
expect next.  

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1894st> 

 The Gallery                                            -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      -      -

  As you walk towards the far wall of this large gallery, you can make out
the paintings hanging here much more clearly.  This section seems to be
devoted to honoring the heroes who have chosen to become Archons.  After
making a sacred pact promising to defend the world of Alyria, the Archons
are granted capacities beyond those of any mortal adventurer.  However, with
their ability comes a great burden, for they are the last line of defense
against the Ithrix who threaten to destroy all of reality.  A tingle runs
down your spine as you realize that you could soon be among the ranks of
these warriors.  

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1894st> 

 The Gallery                                            -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -      -

  As you walk towards the far wall of this large gallery, you can make out
the paintings hanging here much more clearly.  This section seems to be
devoted to honoring the Immortals of Alyria, who act as intermediaries to
the Powers.  Although they are manifest as corporeal beings in this frame of
existence, they are no easier to comprehend than the Powers themselves.  

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1894st> 

 The Gallery                                            -      #      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      S      -

  Getting a better look at the contents of this room, you decide that it
definitely must have been created by the Powers to make you feel more at
home.  If this is truly their domain, its form would certainly be beyond
your comprehension, and you suppose that all the blank landscapes could be
your mind's way of filling in the gaps.  At least the familiar surroundings
here are somewhat comforting.  There is a large black curtain on the wall to
the north.  

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1894st> 

 The Gallery                                            -      #      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      S      -

  Getting a better look at the contents of this room, you decide that it
definitely must have been created by the Powers to make you feel more at
home.  If this is truly their domain, its form would certainly be beyond
your comprehension, and you suppose that all the blank landscapes could be
your mind's way of filling in the gaps.  At least the familiar surroundings
here are somewhat comforting.  There is a large black curtain on the wall to
the north.  

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1893st> 
You open the curtain.

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1893st> 
 Darkness                                               ?      ?      ?
(-------------------------------------------------)     ? <-?-(M)-?-> ?
                                                        ?      ?      ?

   It is pitch black.

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1893st> 

 A Dark Chamber                                         -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -      -

  The walls of this room are a pure and strangely disquieting black, and
seem to leech the color from everything else in the area.  Squinting your
eyes, you decide that you've come too far to worry about such minor
distractions.  You can make out a dark figure at the far end of the chamber,
and hope that the end of your quest has finally arrived.  

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1892st> 

 A Dark Chamber                                         -      -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -      -

  The walls of this room are a pure and strangely disquieting black, and
seem to leech the color from everything else in the area.  However, you can
sense an awesome power here, and a sudden relaxation settles over your mind.
You get the feeling that at long last, your quest has come to an end.  
*A large ebony statue stands here, holding a vial in its hands.

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1892st> 

 A Dark Chamber                                         -      -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -      -

  The walls of this room are a pure and strangely disquieting black, and
seem to leech the color from everything else in the area.  However, you can
sense an awesome power here, and a sudden relaxation settles over your mind.
You get the feeling that at long last, your quest has come to an end.  
*A large ebony statue stands here, holding a vial in its hands.
The ebony statue smiles evilly and rubs its hands together.

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1891st> 
The ebony statue opens its eyes!

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1891st> 
The ebony statue looks you up and down, and nods solemnly.

[*]<2003hp 1806sp 1891st> 
The ebony statue says, 'Even Heroes who once called themselves "good" can fall into the service of the forces of evil.'

[*]<2003hp 1890sp 1900st> 
'The prophecy speaks of a mighty Hero called Izayoi who will one day serve as one of Alyria's protectors...' the ebony statue says. 'It seems that day has come at last.'
The ebony statue fills a small vial with the liquid contained in its pitcher!

[*]<2003hp 1890sp 1900st> 
'This water is the true key of Arbaces.' the ebony statue says. 'It will bring you in communion with the Powers, and allow you to act in their names.'

[*]<2003hp 1890sp 1900st> 
You take an inky black vial.

[*]<2003hp 1890sp 1900st> 
'Return to the one who sent you on your journey, and you will finally be known throughout the planes as an Archon!' the ebony statue exclaims.

[*]<2003hp 1890sp 1900st> 
The ebony statue waves its arm, and a strange rift in space appears before you!

[*]<2003hp 1962sp 1903st> 

 A Dark Chamber                                         -      -      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -      -

  The walls of this room are a pure and strangely disquieting black, and
seem to leech the color from everything else in the area.  However, you can
sense an awesome power here, and a sudden relaxation settles over your mind.
You get the feeling that at long last, your quest has come to an end.  
     A rift in the fabric of space and time shimmers and wavers.
*A large ebony statue stands here, holding a vial in its hands.

[*]<2003hp 1962sp 1903st> 
There is a surge of power from the interdimensional rift!
You enter the interdimensional rift.

(Go to any questmaster and change classes to archon.)

(Mount: 2534st)
[*]<2003hp 2312sp 1902st> 
'Thank you, Izayoi!' Lord Vashir exclaims. 'I shall now make thee an Archon, as promised!'
You begin glowing with a bright magenta light, and feel previously unknown knowledge and wisdom entering your form!
For thy choice of the Path of Shadow, the Dark Power has granted thee a Mark.
You have gained the Mark of shadow!
You gain 46 practices!
'Izayoi, thou art now an Archon!' Lord Vashir exclaims.
A sepulchral voice announces, 'All congratulate Izayoi, who is now an Archon!'
[CLAN] Izayoi is now an Archon.
You have gained 17 new skills!
Your strength maximum has been increased to 21!
Your knowledge maximum has been increased to 21!
Your wisdom maximum has been increased to 23!
Your agility maximum has been increased to 24!
Your vitality maximum has been increased to 23!
Your luck maximum has been increased to 24!
Your courage maximum has been increased to 22!
Your sanity maximum has been increased to 22!
Your personality maximum has been increased to 21!
You have gained 250 practice sessions!

(Mount: 2538st)
[*]<2003hp 2321sp 1903st>