Alright...long story short, Ashteru and I get together for some ideological debate fun. In the midst of it, an actual fight breaks out! Enjoy the little back and forth, then tell me what I could have done in the fight.

You say, "The Wyrd is no Taint. Far more beauty, far more power."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say We have two Elder Gods who have fed our power

You say, "We have two Elder Gods who have fed our power."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say All you are is the piss of a prisoner Soulless

You say, "All you are is the piss of a prisoner Soulless."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru asks, "That's why it was so easily destroyed within my
veins and exchanged with taint, right?"
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "My friends showed me, boy."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "Wyrd is the taints bitch." ()
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-snarl Was not the taint easily exchanged with Wyrd when you first came?

You snarl, "Was not the taint easily exchanged with Wyrd when you first came?"
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-snarl All that shows is how thin is your blood

You snarl, "All that shows is how thin is your blood."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-weylin What?

2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
The corners of Ashteru's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "My blood is thick enough to just shrug at such
words, boy."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-raze loamadore

Ahh, I am truly sorry, but I do not see anyone by that name here.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
The corners of Ashteru's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "And I am growing stronger every day."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-ql

A panoramic view of the City.
Hanging down from the ceiling, a bell made out of solid bronze is here. A
painting of Daevos is proudly exhibited on a nearby wall. A subtle aura of blue
flame emanates healing energy from a shrine of obsidian stone. Wielder of Stone,
Ashteru is here. He wields a twisted staff in his left hand.
You see a single exit leading down.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say As is the Wyrd

You say, "As is the Wyrd."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "No, it isn't,."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "The wyrd is stagnant."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say You may beg some scraps from the Earth Lords, but you will never have true power

You say, "You may beg some scraps from the Earth Lords, but you will never have
true power."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Weylin tells you, "Well your the leader."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Weylin tells you, "Ciaran just told me."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
The corners of Ashteru's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.

Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "Power....well."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "What IS power?"
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "Dominating in combat?"
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say Power is knowledge of your self

You say, "Power is knowledge of your self."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say of which you have none

You say, "Of which you have none."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "Then, my boy, the taint already owns the
basin."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-cackle

You cackle hellishly.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru smiles and says, "I know what I want, boy."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say That must be why Celenwilde turns it back at every turn

You say, "That must be why Celenwilde turns it back at every turn."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "I know myself."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru asks, "And guess WHAT I want?"
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "I WANT power, boy."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "And I want my friends to be powerful too, boy."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "And that's why I am in Magnagora."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say City of exiles

You say, "City of exiles."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "And that's why my friends came and burnt away
the illusions of Glomdoring from my eyes."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say Whose illusions did what?

You say, "Whose illusions did what?"
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say It is not druids who fool the eyes

You say, "It is not druids who fool the eyes."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say That's mages

You say, "That's mages."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
The corners of Ashteru's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "Or night."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say Or Baalphegar.

You smile and say, "Or Baalphegar."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-honors ashteru

Wielder of Stone, Ashteru (Male Human).
He is 50 years old, having been born on the 23rd of Juliary, 96 years after the
Coming of Estarra.
He is ranked 19th in Lusternia.
He has triumphed 1 time in the combat rankings.
He is an extremely credible character.
He is a Planar Drifter in the Fellowship of Explorers.
He is an enemy of your commune.
He is an enemy of your guild.
He is a member of the clan called 'Bellator Societas.'
He is a member of the clan called 'The Academy of Earthen Ire.'
He is a mentor and able to take on proteges.
His motto: 'Salvation.'
He is considered to be approximately 115% of your might.
He has taken the hand of Kyleel d'Illici in marriage.
He is a first generation member of the d'Illici family.
He helped the shaman Rynak vanquish the ghost-wolves of Verasavir Valley.
He passed the challenges of the Tosha Monastery.
He is an honoured Caregiver to the tae'dae cubs in Estelbar.
He survived the horror of Kethuru when creation was threatened.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "Or Crow."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say Crow simply shows us we need not worry what others think

You say, "Crow simply shows us we need not worry what others think."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say simply what we think of ourselves

You say, "Simply what we think of ourselves."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say If you thought yourself weak in Glomdoring, you were

You say, "If you thought yourself weak in Glomdoring, you were."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-ql

A panoramic view of the City.
Hanging down from the ceiling, a bell made out of solid bronze is here. A
painting of Daevos is proudly exhibited on a nearby wall. A subtle aura of blue
flame emanates healing energy from a shrine of obsidian stone. Wielder of Stone,
Ashteru is here. He wields a twisted staff in his left hand.
You see a single exit leading down.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-look shrine

Wisps of blue flame joyfully dart about this healing shrine, the energies
suffusing the flame creating a subtle sense of power that reverberates
throughout the area. At the center of the flames lies a pentacle, its lines
etched with obsidian into the very fabric of the universe as if stitched there
with a careful hand. Floating ebon feathers lazily circle in the air above the
pentacle, held there by some Divine force. Their darkness appears nearly
quiescent but their very nature takes note of each presence that brushes through
them as sparkles of incandescent fire are raised along the skin of the creatures
that touch them.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
The corners of Ashteru's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Ashteru tugs his chin thoughtfully.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "Good words, boy."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say The truth often is.

You smile and say, "The truth often is."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "Too bad I don't really listen to anything one
as weak as yourself says."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say weak? You're barely mightier than me, now, with all your running

You say, "Weak? You're barely mightier than me, now, with all your running."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
The corners of Ashteru's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-ql

A panoramic view of the City.
Hanging down from the ceiling, a bell made out of solid bronze is here. A
painting of Daevos is proudly exhibited on a nearby wall. A subtle aura of blue
flame emanates healing energy from a shrine of obsidian stone. Wielder of Stone,
Ashteru is here. He wields a twisted staff in his left hand.
You see a single exit leading down.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru asks, "Want to test it out?"
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say Midnight Arena

You say, "Midnight Arena."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say Name the time

You say, "Name the time."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "Nono."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "Now."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "Here."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Ashteru raises his hands dramatically, and summons an icewall to the down.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-shield

Muttering words of power, you trace a cobalt blue pentagram in the air that
remains hovering before you, protecting against assault.
2420h, 2390m, 2579e, 10p lrxk-
You have recovered equilibrium.
2420h, 2390m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-sip mana

You take a drink from a coral vial.
Your mind feels stronger and more alert.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-SWINGING
JABBING

You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-say This should be entertaining

You say, "This should be entertaining."
2420h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
You put a hand to your throat as an invisible force tightens around your neck
and chokes you.
-strike ashteru larm
strike ashteru larm

Your action causes the nearly invisible magical shield around you to fade away.
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Your senses return to you as the blackout ends.
diagnose
DIAG DIAG DIAG DIAG.
2121h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You must regain balance first.
2121h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-strike ashteru larm
strike ashteru larm

Your left arm is off balance.
2121h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
Your left arm is off balance.
2121h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You have recovered balance on your right arm.
You have recovered balance on your left arm.
2121h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-diag

You are:
an insomniac.
2121h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p lrxk-
You have recovered equilibrium.
2121h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-strike ashteru rarm
strike ashteru larm

Focusing on his right arm, you strike at Ashteru with an icy steel hammer. You
hit his right arm and only leave a small bruise.
2121h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elxk-
Focusing on his left arm, you strike at Ashteru with an icy steel hammer. You
hit his left arm and only leave a small bruise.
2121h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
Ashteru takes a drink from a ruby vial.
2121h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
Ashteru points his staff at you and it swells, rapidly discharging a torrent of
poisonous fumes and sharp rocks into your body, engulfing flesh and smashing
bone.
1120h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-drink health
outr sparkleberry
eat sparkleberry

You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1747h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 99.
1747h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
1989h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You have recovered balance on your right arm.
You have recovered balance on your left arm.
1989h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-strike ashteru rarm
strike ashteru larm

Focusing on his right arm, you strike at Ashteru with an icy steel hammer. You
hit his right arm and only leave a small bruise.
1989h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elxk-
Focusing on his left arm, you strike at Ashteru with an icy steel hammer. You
hit his left arm and only leave a small bruise.
1989h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
Ashteru points his staff at you and it swells, rapidly discharging a torrent of
poisonous fumes and sharp rocks into your body, engulfing flesh and smashing
bone.
988h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You bleed 80 health.
908h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
908h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-drink health

You have recovered balance on your right arm.
You have recovered balance on your left arm.
908h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-strike ashteru rarm
strike ashteru larm

You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1362h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Ashteru takes some salve from a vial and rubs it on his skin.
1362h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Focusing on his right arm, you strike at Ashteru with an icy steel hammer. You
hit his right arm and only leave a small bruise.
1362h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elxk-
Focusing on his left arm, you strike at Ashteru with an icy steel hammer. You
hit his left arm and only leave a small bruise.
1362h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
1362h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-outr sparkleberry
eat sparkleberry

You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 98.
1362h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
1604h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You have recovered balance on your left arm.
1604h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elxk-
You have recovered balance on your right arm.
1604h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-strike ashteru rarm
strike ashteru larm

Focusing on his right arm, you strike at Ashteru with an icy steel hammer. You
strike his knuckles with a loud crack, and he drops a twisted staff.
1604h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elxk-
Focusing on his left arm, you strike at Ashteru with an icy steel hammer. You
hit his left arm and only leave a small bruise.
1604h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
Ashteru points his staff at you and it swells, rapidly discharging a torrent of
poisonous fumes and sharp rocks into your body, engulfing flesh and smashing
bone.
A surge of rejuvenating energy floods your system, healing your wounds.
1571h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
1571h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
Ashteru takes a drink from a ruby vial.
1571h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You bleed 112 health.
1459h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-drink health

You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1936h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-SWINGING

You have recovered balance on your right arm.
You have recovered balance on your left arm.
1936h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-pound right ashteru
pound right ashteru

You swing an icy steel hammer at Ashteru. You pound his right arm, which becomes
limp and falls to his side.
1936h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elxk-
You swing an icy steel hammer at Ashteru. You pound his chest, leaving a small
bruise.
1936h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
Ashteru chews an arnica bud, then spreads it on his arms.
1936h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
Ashteru points his staff at you and it swells, rapidly discharging a torrent of
poisonous fumes and sharp rocks into your body, engulfing flesh and smashing
bone.
935h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-outr sparkleberry
eat sparkleberry

You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 97.
935h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
1177h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You have recovered balance on your right arm.
You have recovered balance on your left arm.
1177h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
1177h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-drink health

Ashteru takes some salve from a vial and rubs it on his skin.
1177h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1809h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-pound right ashteru
pound right ashteru

You swing an icy steel hammer at Ashteru. You pound his right arm, which becomes
limp and falls to his side.
1809h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elxk-
You bleed 143 health.
1666h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elxk-
You swing an icy steel hammer at Ashteru. You pound him on the right arm,
bruising him slightly.
1666h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
Ashteru chews an arnica bud, then spreads it on his arms.
1666h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You have recovered balance on your left arm.
1666h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elxk-
You have recovered balance on your right arm.
1666h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
Ashteru points his staff at you and it swells, rapidly discharging a torrent of
poisonous fumes and sharp rocks into your body, engulfing flesh and smashing
bone.
665h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-pound left ashteru
pound left ashteru

You swing an icy steel hammer at Ashteru. You pound him on the left arm,
bruising him slightly.
665h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elxk-
You swing an icy steel hammer at Ashteru. You pound him in the gut, but it
barely fazes him.
665h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
665h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-outr sparkleberry
eat sparkleberry

You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
665h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-drink health

You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 96.
665h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
Ashteru takes a drink from a ruby vial.
665h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
907h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1545h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You bleed 170 health.
1375h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You have recovered balance on your right arm.
You have recovered balance on your left arm.
1375h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-pound left ashteru
pound left ashteru

You swing an icy steel hammer at Ashteru. You pound his chest, leaving a small
bruise.
1375h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elxk-
You swing an icy steel hammer at Ashteru. You pound him in the gut, but it
barely fazes him.
1375h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
Ashteru points his staff at you and it swells, rapidly discharging a torrent of
poisonous fumes and sharp rocks into your body, engulfing flesh and smashing
bone.
374h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-combatstyle defensive

You must regain balance first.
374h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-combatstyle defensive

You must regain balance first.
374h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-combatstyle defensive

You must regain balance first.
374h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You have recovered balance on your right arm.
You have recovered balance on your left arm.
374h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-combatstyle defensive

You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
374h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-drink health

You focus your attention on the defensive fighting style.
374h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
879h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-combatstyle defensive

Ashteru takes some salve from a vial and rubs it on his skin.
879h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-pound left ashteru
pound left ashteru

You focus your attention on the defensive fighting style.
879h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elrxk-
You swing an icy steel hammer at Ashteru. You pound him in the gut, but it
barely fazes him.
879h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p elxk-
You swing an icy steel hammer at Ashteru. You pound his chest, leaving a small
bruise.
879h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
879h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-outr sparkleberry
eat sparkleberry

You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 95.
879h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
1121h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
You bleed 196 health.
925h, 2420m, 2579e, 10p exk-
Ashteru points his staff at you and it swells, rapidly discharging a torrent of
poisonous fumes and sharp rocks into your body, engulfing flesh and smashing
bone.
The poisonous fumes too much for you to handle, blood gushes forth from your
mouth before you fall to the ground, your lifeless body twitching and spasming.
You have been slain by Ashteru.
As your soul leaves your body, the elixir vitae courses through your spirit and
suddenly bursts in a bright light, forming a new body around your soul.
2261h, 2420m, 2579e, 0p elrx-outr kafe
eat kafe
drink fire
insomnia
nightsight

You remove 1 kafe, bringing the total in the Rift to 24.
2261h, 2420m, 2579e, 0p elrx-
You eat a kafe bean.
An instant feeling of excitement and edginess overcomes you.
2261h, 2420m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
You take a drink from a sapphire vial.
A feeling of comfortable warmth spreads over you.
2261h, 2420m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
That is not a valid fighting stance.
2261h, 2420m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
You clench your fists, grit your teeth, and banish all possibility of sleep.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
Your vision sharpens with light as you gain night sight.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
You have recovered balance on your left arm.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
You have recovered balance on your right arm.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
You may drink another purgative or curing potion.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
You may eat or smoke another herb.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
Ashteru takes a drink from a ruby vial.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-ql

A panoramic view of the City.
Hanging down from the ceiling, a bell made out of solid bronze is here. A
painting of Daevos is proudly exhibited on a nearby wall. A subtle aura of blue
flame emanates healing energy from a shrine of obsidian stone. An icewall is
here, blocking passage to the down. Wielder of Stone, Ashteru is here. He wields
a twisted staff in his left hand.
You see a single exit leading down.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-grunt

You grunt noncommitally.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
Using his tongue and the roof of his mouth, Ashteru makes a quiet clicking
noise.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-
Ashteru takes some salve from a vial and rubs it on his skin.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 0p elrxk-JABBING

Ashteru takes some salve from a vial and rubs it on his skin.
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The icewall to the down quickly melts as Ashteru ignites it.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 1p elrxk-ql

A panoramic view of the City.
Hanging down from the ceiling, a bell made out of solid bronze is here. A
painting of Daevos is proudly exhibited on a nearby wall. A subtle aura of blue
flame emanates healing energy from a shrine of obsidian stone. Wielder of Stone,
Ashteru is here. He wields a twisted staff in his left hand.
You see a single exit leading down.
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Ashteru takes some salve from a vial and rubs it on his skin.
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The corners of Ashteru's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.
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Ixion tumbles in from the down.
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Ur'Commander Kalas Ixion, Voice of a God says, "What was that about."
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Wielder of Stone, Ashteru says, "Strength, eh."
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Ashteru takes some salve from a vial and rubs it on his skin.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 2p elrxk-
Ashteru takes some salve from a vial and rubs it on his skin.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 2p elrxk-say That was my father making a point with his staff

You say, "That was my father making a point with his staff."
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 2p elrxk-
Comprehension flashes across Ixion's face.
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Ixion leaves to the down.
2261h, 2320m, 2579e, 3p elrxk-say Because he can't make it with his words

You say, "Because he can't make it with his words."
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The corners of Ashteru's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.
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Ashteru pats you in a friendly manner.

You need more health. Not much you can do against his staff with that little. (I mean, seriously. You have less health than ME.)

Why were you attacking his arms? *boggle*

A ) To break through parry

B ) In the vague hope of a lucky slapknuckle.

targeting arms is only usefull in a long drawn out fight. since you generally have to break both arms to get parry to no longer work, its better to try other things first and slowly work your way around the arms, since at that point they will be healing more important limbs instead.


Personally, if I havn't gotten a devestating affect in the first 4 combos, I treat it as if I'm starting from page one again.

Just when I was starting to calm down...

If I find out about this, I am going to be furious with the both of you.

And yes, mister "Won't spar his wife until he's got all his skills, because he doesn't want to be seen losing", I mean you too!

Men!

Lies and slander!

But soon I'll have the credits...and will work on my system a bit so that I can actually do something else than staffing.

Slapknuckle doesn't actually break arms, it makes them drop their shied/staff, which he would have to pick up and then rewield, a fantastic attack, and useful at all times during combat against non-warriors

Would be nice if fist sigils worked so it's dropped into inventory and not onto the ground.

I would assume most non warriors would have triggers to immedieatly pick up the item they dropped and re-wield it, so unless you have really quick balance, (so you can pick up the item before they do) its not really going to affect them.

In the time they do that, the amazing shadowlord faeling boy wonder can slap it out again.

Next time I'll just chasm you...-.-

By that logic, pretty much every affliction is terrible, as it won't help at all. I think you underestimate what slapknuckling before smitedown will do, as if they are not wielding a weapon or shield, they can't quite parry against head attacks. You could also be a total prick and take the items as well, considering many of us stun with are attacks or use venoms like wither arm legs/paralysis/stupidity, all of which hinder grabbing the dropped items

No, Most of my attacks are on a 4 second equi most warrior bonecrushers can attack at about 2 to 3 seconds on average. It makes it very easy for them to steal my shield and athame to stop my parrying.

It is definatly a viable tatic.

2-3 seconds? Unless you are talking about an Aslaran or Faeling here it is statistically impossible to hit at 2 seconds without the aid of 270 speed for a Faeling or 300 speed for an Aslaran. Nowaday even speed warriors would rather trade in speed for precision since wounding is much more effective than being able to hit fast and doing pitiful wounding. If you're not talking about Aslaran or Faeling most warriors will run close to around 3.5- 4+ seconds per attack,

As I said most are hitting 2-3 seconds, diamante hits at about 3.1 ash was hitting at about 2.7 as humans I think. A lot of warriors are aslarans so are hitting at like 2.5 or better.

It is a viable tatic.

You mean 3 - 5 seconds right?

As something slow maybe. I never got below 3.2 seconds with my slow weapons without nightkiss.