What Time Remembered (formerly Generic Text Adventure)

[Sentran*]

Ask the skull on the tribal spear to read the first fragment of the blue scroll aloud.

[raekuul]

You ask your Tribal Spear to read Blue Scroll A.

Your spear complies. You feel magic build up around you, but this particular scroll can no longer be used by or for you. The magic releases itself.

You feel yanked into a nonexistent direction. You are back in the First Hallway. The northern and eastern doors are as-of-yet unexplored.

Status:
40 HP
0 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Mostly Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Skeletal Hand (?)
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[Sentran]

(looks like I'm the only one following this now)

Open the door to the north.
Head through the doorway to the north.
Wait for mana to replenish.
_________________
Sentran
"Speaking of double negatives, I haven't read greylab yet today." - Lifeinmomland

[raekuul]

You go north, through the northern doorway which is in the northern part of the room and leads to a room north of the main hallway. You enter the Mars Hallway. To the north is a double-locked door, and to the west and east are two doors with brass plates next to them. There is a pool of water here. There is a skeleton carrying a Hammer here. The skeleton is peaceful.

You wait. You wait. You wait. You wait. You wait. You wait. You wait.

Status:
40 HP
10 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Mostly Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Skeletal Hand (?)
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[Sentran]

Read the east brass plate.
Read the west brass plate.
Say hello to the skeleton with the hammer.
_________________
Sentran
"Speaking of double negatives, I haven't read greylab yet today." - Lifeinmomland

[raekuul]

The west plate reads "Compassion"

The east plate reads "Humility"

You say hi to the skeleton. He shrugs and holds out the hammer for you to take.

Status:
40 HP
10 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Mostly Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Skeletal Hand (?)
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[MNOWAX]

TAKE THE HAMMER!!!!
_________________
The Man The Myth The Legend
MNOWAX

[raekuul]

You obtain a COMBAT HAMMER.

The Combat Hammer is the weapon of the common man, moreso than even spears or swords. Although it is slow, a well-placed blow from a hammer can break through an enemy's defenses.

Status:
40 HP
10 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Mostly Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Combat Hammer
Skeletal Hand (?)
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[Sentran]

Drink from my waterskin.
Refill my waterskin from the pool.
Head through the door marked Humility.
_________________
Sentran
"Speaking of double negatives, I haven't read greylab yet today." - Lifeinmomland

[raekuul]

You drink from your waterskin. You feel refreshed!

You refill your waterskin.

You enter the door marked 'Humility'. The door seals shut behind you!

This is a small room with a high ceiling. There is a short skeleton trying to place a ball on a very high shelf. The door onward is sealed shut.

Status:
40 HP
10 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Combat Hammer
Skeletal Hand (?)
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[MNOWAX]

ready the hammer, swing the hammer around without hitting anything) t get the feel of the hammer, and feel its weight, so when we get into combat we can use it effectively.

ask the skeleton if he would like ..... a hand.....
_________________
The Man The Myth The Legend
MNOWAX

[Sentran]

Attempt to DISBELIEVE the scene...
We all know that skeletons have no balls.
_________________
Sentran
"Speaking of double negatives, I haven't read greylab yet today." - Lifeinmomland

[raekuul]

You ready the Hammer. You practice with the hammer for a little bit, to get used to one.

You ask your question, and the skeleton gives a suitable affirmative reply.

You attempt to disbelieve the situation. Sadly, that does not work with Skeletons.

Status:
40 HP
10 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Combat Hammer
Skeletal Hand (?)
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[Sentran]

Hand the skeleton the detached skeletal hand.
_________________
Sentran
"Speaking of double negatives, I haven't read greylab yet today." - Lifeinmomland

[raekuul]

You hand the skeleton your Skeletal Hand. He tries to use it to place the ball in place, but it's just not enough height.

Status:
40 HP
10 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Combat Hammer
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[MNOWAX]

ask him if he would like... a foot up....


or for him to get on your ..... shoulders.....
_________________
The Man The Myth The Legend
MNOWAX

[raekuul]

He doesn't seem to understand the first pun, but quickly scrambles onto your shoulders. You're fairly creeped out.

HE succeeds in placing the ball in its place. The way forward opens! The way back opens!

Status:
40 HP
10 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Combat Hammer
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[Sentran]

Continue forward.
_________________
Sentran
"Speaking of double negatives, I haven't read greylab yet today." - Lifeinmomland

[MNOWAX]

freaking non-punny skeletons....

oh crap! we didn't get our hand back!!!! attempt to go back and grab the skeletal hand.
_________________
The Man The Myth The Legend
MNOWAX

[raekuul]

You go forward, but before you can take in the surroundings you head back. Unfortunately, the Skeleton has disappeared.

The doors are still open.

Status:
40 HP
10 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Combat Hammer
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[MNOWAX]

damn including my HAND? DAMN HIM!! go back into the new room.
_________________
The Man The Myth The Legend
MNOWAX

[raekuul]

There is a table here, upon which a KEY rests. The key is made of some reddish metal.

Status:
40 HP
10 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Combat Hammer
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[MNOWAX]

ready hammer, then pick up key
_________________
The Man The Myth The Legend
MNOWAX

[raekuul]

You ready your hammer. Your tribal spear feels neglected!

You take the key.

Status:
40 HP
10 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Combat Hammer
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[Sentran]

Have a brief but serious conversation with the tribal spear about the benefits of using bludgeoning weapons rather than piercing weapons on skeletons, which appear to be the primary type of creature we have encountered thus far.
_________________
Sentran
"Speaking of double negatives, I haven't read greylab yet today." - Lifeinmomland

[MNOWAX]

[raekuul]

You get a Spear AND a Hammer AND a Sword for precisely this reason.

Your Tribal Spear concedes the point about the effectiveness of a spear against creatures with no innards, but reminds you that spears can double as staves as well as of the fact that it's your fault you're even having this conversation.

Pick a number between 1 and 10

Status:
40 HP
10 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Combat Hammer
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[Sentran*]

"Pi!"

[raekuul]

You feel guilty about creating a sentient object and not using it, but you don't feel guilty enough to start using the object over your currently chosen one.

[Sentran]

Find the door that matches the key I just picked up, and use the key.
_________________
Sentran
"Speaking of double negatives, I haven't read greylab yet today." - Lifeinmomland

[MNOWAX]

i think we have to go back to the door that says compassion and go through it.
_________________
The Man The Myth The Legend
MNOWAX

[raekuul]

The keyhole that this key fits, in the Hall of Mars, is one of a pair.

[Sentran]

Go back and through the door marked Compassion.
_________________
Sentran
"Speaking of double negatives, I haven't read greylab yet today." - Lifeinmomland

[raekuul]

You enter the door marked Compassion. The way behind you closes with a dull thud. There is the ghost of a young girl here; she appears to be 12 and crying.

Status:
40 HP
10 MP
40 EXP to next level
Ambient Magic: 15%

Inventory:
Waterskin (Full)
Food Rations (6)
Tribal Spear
Combat Hammer
History of the Five Kingdoms
The Tauropedia
Blue Scroll A
Blue Scroll B
Blue Scroll C
Green Scroll B

Spellbook:
Summon Fey (5 MP)
Mana Arrow (1 MP)
Obscuring Mists (3 MP)
Freezing Mists (7 MP)

[itisally]

Comfort the girl, ask why she is crying and if there is a chalange we must complete.
_________________
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong.

[raekuul]

You bring the girl into a hug, and though she has no body, you can feel her drawing comfort from your presence and closeness. You ask the girl why she's crying.

"You look like a friend of mine that promised me something a long time ago. I got so sad when I saw you because you look just like my friend. It's been so long..."

You ask her if there's some sort of challenge that you must complete.

"Oh... oh, right." she says with a hiccup. "You're supposed to cheer me up by bringing me my teddy bear from off the top shelf." She waves her hand, and the doors onward and back open. "But there's no shelf or teddy bear anymore; they rotted away years ago. Promise me you'll come back?"

[itisally]

I take a roll from my rations and use the spear to carve a small bear. Handing it to the little girl I say, "I know it isn't much but maybe the magic of this place will make it a real teddy bear."
_________________
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong.

[raekuul]

The little ghost-girl sniffles, and smiles. "Thanks. You will come back, right?"

[MNOWAX]

tell her absolutely. ready the Hammer, and go into the next room.
_________________
The Man The Myth The Legend
MNOWAX

[Sentran]

Adopt a confused expression and check my inventory again, sure there was a sword around there somewhere.
_________________
Sentran
"Speaking of double negatives, I haven't read greylab yet today." - Lifeinmomland