You stumble as you feel invisible strands of force wrap around you, followed by
a high pitched thrum.
2016h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrx-

A fountain of sparkling motes of light erupts at your feet.
The light whisks you away, unceremoniously dumping you at the feet of Marcalo.
Ackleberry Highway approaching Magnagora. (road).
The corrosiveness of the taint sickens the land. A smattering of clouds fills
the sky, lacing it with spiderwebs of grey. This ancient road curves from north
to south on the eastern side of the basin of civilization. The ground of the
road is compacted tight under the weight of centuries of travellers, merchants,
heroes and villains trekking back and forth. Two channels have been engraved
within the road from the weight of wagon wheels carrying their heavy cargoes.
The landscape surrounding the highway is bleak. A coating of fine black soot
covers vegetation that is twisted into tortuous contortions. The air smells
faintly of sulphur and the atmosphere evokes a sense of apprehension. Ahead can
be seen the black spires of the great city of Magnagora, red lightning flashing
from a perpetual bank of black clouds overhead. A statue of a cow stands here,
memorializing her noble spirit. Pausing to rest, an aslaran pilgrim looks off
into the distance. Drill Sergeant Marcalo De'Unnero is here. He wields a
exquisitely crafted draconic broadsword in each hand.
You see exits leading south and northwest.
A statue of a cow unleashes a bolt of energy that slams into you.
A statue of a cow unleashes a bolt of energy that slams into you.
A statue of a cow unleashes a bolt of energy that slams into you.
A statue of a cow unleashes a bolt of energy that slams into you.
A statue of a cow unleashes a bolt of energy that slams into you.
A statue of a cow unleashes a bolt of energy that slams into you.
Your limbs grow heavy and you groan feebly.
2016h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

Your limbs grow heavy and you groan feebly.
2016h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

A sense of extreme nausea washes over you.
2016h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You blink for a moment, then instantly, all about you is darkness.
2016h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

A sense of extreme nausea washes over you.
2016h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

A sense of extreme nausea washes over you.
2016h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You stumble as your right leg shrivels into a useless appendage.
2016h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

Hmmmm. Why must everything be so difficult to figure out?
2016h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You realize that your heroic actions can no longer continue unnoticed, and you
take it upon yourself to rectify the situation.
2016h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

Marcalo begins to chant in a deep and baleful voice, and an iron cross rises up
from the ground before you. Vicious spikes slam into your flesh and nail you to
the cross. You scream in pain and agony as blood is splattered in all
directions.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You gasp and stumble as part of your precious energy reserves are sapped from
you.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You stumble as your right leg shrivels into a useless appendage.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

Marcalo takes a drink from a sapphire vial.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

None may stand in your way! You are invincible!
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

The idea of eating or drinking is repulsive to you.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You jerk as the iron cross pulls your limbs, resulting in a sickening crunch of
bones.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You begin feeling slightly flushed.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You blink for a moment, then instantly, all about you is darkness.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

Marcalo licks his lips.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You begin feeling slightly flushed.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

A sense of extreme nausea washes over you.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You gasp as your fine-tuned reflexes disappear into a haze of confusion.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

The idea of eating or drinking is repulsive to you.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You jerk as the iron cross pulls your limbs, resulting in a sickening crunch of
bones.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You gasp and stumble as part of your precious energy reserves are sapped from
you.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

A prickly stinging overcomes your body, fading away into numbness.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

None may stand in your way! You are invincible!
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

Your limbs grow heavy and you groan feebly.
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

Hmmmm. Why must everything be so difficult to figure out?
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

Hmmmm. Why must everything be so difficult to figure out?
1589h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You bleed like a stuck pig upon the iron cross.
1238h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

Unreasoning rage turns the world blood-red.
1238h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You gasp and stumble as part of your precious energy reserves are sapped from
you.
1238h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You gasp as your fine-tuned reflexes disappear into a haze of confusion.
1238h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You bleed 35 health.
1203h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You stumble as your left leg shrivels into a useless appendage.
1203h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

Unreasoning rage turns the world blood-red.
1203h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-
l
Deep below the surface of the Inner Sea.
These strange steps have been carved out of a large chunk of the cliff face,
although they have been rearranged and now descend southeast into the valley.
The Vernal Forest stretches out below, the green canopy obscuring the view of
the river in places. White tiles cover the floor and walls. One particular tile
looks to be a little loose. Murmuring quietly to himself, Neran, the Imperial
Caretaker is here, staring off into the distance. Gleeful Faeslayer Erion,
Antagonizer of Gold is here. Earthen Blight, Nymerya de la Koicei is here. Aqua
Applicant Winona is here. Kayde She wields an athame dagger in her left hand
and an iron shield in her right. Xenthos is here. He wields a leaf bladed
longsword in his left hand and a silver longsword in his right. Dreamstalker
Sylphas Menelloth is here. He wields a golden sickle in his left hand and a
mystic cudgel in his right. Seeker of the Moon, Qualkel se'Vorrid is here.
Adracunin, Razielan Angelfriend is here. He wields a glowing powerstone in his
left hand and a hefty shovel in his right. Ur'Guard Initiate, Zertet is here.
He wields a demonic scorched shortsword in each hand.
You see exits leading south and northwest.
1203h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

A sense of extreme nausea washes over you.
1203h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You bleed like a stuck pig upon the iron cross.
828h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You begin feeling slightly flushed.
828h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-
blink
You blink.
828h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You begin feeling slightly flushed.
828h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You begin feeling slightly flushed.
828h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You bleed 61 health.
767h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

The idea of eating or drinking is repulsive to you.
767h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You look about yourself nervously.
767h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You gasp and stumble as part of your precious energy reserves are sapped from
you.
767h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You bleed like a stuck pig upon the iron cross.
416h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

None may stand in your way! You are invincible!
416h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You look about yourself nervously.
416h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You bleed 82 health.
334h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

A sense of extreme nausea washes over you.
334h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You begin feeling slightly flushed.
334h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You feel ugliness radiating from you.
334h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You blink for a moment, then instantly, all about you is darkness.
334h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You jerk as the iron cross pulls your limbs, resulting in a sickening crunch of
bones.
334h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You feel incredibly tired, and fall asleep immediately.
334h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

Hmmmm. Why must everything be so difficult to figure out?
334h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You bleed 71 health.
263h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You realize that your heroic actions can no longer continue unnoticed, and you
take it upon yourself to rectify the situation.
263h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-
sip health
You crucified state makes that impossible.
263h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You blink for a moment, then instantly, all about you is darkness.
263h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You feel incredibly tired, and fall asleep immediately.
263h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-

You feel ugliness radiating from you.
263h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrxp-
writhe

You bleed like a stuck pig upon the iron cross.
You can take no more of the spikes ripping apart your flesh, and you die
horribly on the iron cross.
You have been slain by Marcalo.
0h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrx-
You are dead and cannot do that.
0h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrx-

Marcalo takes a drink from a sapphire vial.
0h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrx-

Marcalo licks his lips.
0h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrx-
say What was that for?
You say, "What was that for?"
0h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrx-
say Because of Jack?
You say, "Because of Jack?"
0h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrx-
l
Ackleberry Highway approaching Magnagora. (road).
The corrosiveness of the taint sickens the land. A smattering of clouds fills
the sky, lacing it with spiderwebs of grey. This ancient road curves from north
to south on the eastern side of the basin of civilization. The ground of the
road is compacted tight under the weight of centuries of travellers, merchants,
heroes and villains trekking back and forth. Two channels have been engraved
within the road from the weight of wagon wheels carrying their heavy cargoes.
The landscape surrounding the highway is bleak. A coating of fine black soot
covers vegetation that is twisted into tortuous contortions. The air smells
faintly of sulphur and the atmosphere evokes a sense of apprehension. Ahead can
be seen the black spires of the great city of Magnagora, red lightning flashing
from a perpetual bank of black clouds overhead. A statue of a cow stands here,
memorializing her noble spirit. Pausing to rest, an aslaran pilgrim looks off
into the distance. The twisted remains of Guido lie here. Drill Sergeant
Marcalo De'Unnero is here. He wields a exquisitely crafted draconic broadsword
in each hand.
You see exits leading south and northwest.
0h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrx-

Drill Sergeant Marcalo De'Unnero says, "Enemy of mag."
0h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrx-

Marcalo picks up the corpse of Guido.
0h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrx-

Continuing his journey, an aslaran pilgrim trudges off to the northwest.
0h, 1323m, 1917e, 10p elrx-

Your mana drains away as you concentrate on maintaining a link with the living.
0h, 1173m, 1917e, 10p elrx-

Drill Sergeant Marcalo De'Unnero says, "Thats all."
0h, 1173m, 1917e, 10p elrx-

Marcalo takes a drink from a sapphire vial.
0h, 1173m, 1917e, 10p elrx-
say Oh, how sweet of you.
You say, "Oh, how sweet of you."
0h, 1173m, 1917e, 10p elrx-
pray for salvation

You shuffle off the last remaining ties to your mortal coil and set your soul
free to begin its journey...

0h, 1173m, 1917e, 10p elrx-

Curse!

The only thing I can do to get Karma, literally, is deliver cows and chickens to Celestian villages.

And that's not worth it.

Offering, aand, pilgrims.

To offer I would have to kill things, remember

And, yes, Pilgrims.

Go ratting. Or beg for corpses off market.

So he summons you into a statue one room out of Magnagora while you're doing nothing, simply because you're an enemy?

EDIT: I cut out the personal attack on Marcalo I had there.

how many times do i have to say it to people:

*think about going afk*

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*go afk to make toast*.

Not that /i/ do it, lord no, I don't even keep up power related defences and so its not worth it.

Is Guido an enemy of both cities and the commune? If so, he wouldn't be able to go ratting. :/

If not, then he can go to villages controlled by whatever group and do the quests there. He obviously can't go to Angkrag, since he's an enemy of Magnagora, but I know the slave master quest gives like 7% karma each time.

Killing Guido is like killing a bum. Easy, cruel and pointless

That's just the kind of person Marcalo is, though. He likes to kill things, but he can't do much more than killing folks like Guido.

Wrong. And wrong. Don't let Ixion hear you say that IC, or he'll make your hay.

As a side note, Guido is one of only a few Ur'Guard enemies. He deserves to be slain by every member of the guild for his crimes.

But it's so self-fulfilling.

And funny as all hell.

EDIT: Watch the language. ~Shiri~

And that would be VERY much trying to get around HELP AFK, and VERY much a good way to find yourself in alot of trouble.

I knew Marcalo fairly well at one time. He was a very helpful individual, willing to go well out of his way and put his own time and money into helping others, especially the novices. Still, he was always one to shoot first and ask questions later (if at all).

Guido shouldn't have been AFK, but does killing a defenseless, senseless, person make your organization any stronger? Magnagora says it's not "evil." In my personal opinion, killing basically helpless folks is evil, especially when they're not on your land.

Both Serenwilde and Celest are filled with evil people if that is true. Magnagora has as much reason to say they're not evil than Serenwilde or Celest .

That's the same logic that says two wrongs make a right. Heh. Just because folks in other cities/communes are evil, it doesn't make the folks in your own city any less evil. I'll apologize for generalizing, however. It's not Magnagora that's evil. It's the torturous behaviors of certain individuals, and I've just seen more of them from Magnagora in my own game time than from the other two organizations.

If I have to go to the bathroom, I put myself in clanhelp edit.

And I believe Marcalo has killed me while afk (disconnected) once, or it was Gwynn. Can't remember.

Like the comment about the bum though, that made my day.

I just teleport nexus and burrow. If you can get me through guards, being burrowed, and a monolith, you deserve the kill.

I don't see how my crime was that bad. All I did was ask Ashtorath to help me against Luciphage. Its not like he doesn't already hate him, right...?