Gaunt One Quest

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From MudVille:
Gloomy Temple
This circular, subterranean chamber is quite large, spanning at least
thirty feet across. It is bare for the most part, its smooth stone walls
lacking any ornamentation whatsoever. In the centre of the room, a dull iron
disc around ten feet in diameter acts as a base for a large, complex sculpture
of stone. Strange runes have been etched in the side of the sculpture, and
multicoloured crystals imbedded within it pulse with a strange rhythm.
Also here: gaunt one temple master.
Obvious exits: up
[HP=182/KAI=19]:greet master
The temple master lifts his head at your approach. With the intense,
knowledgeable gaze of a Gaunt One ancient, he carefully scans you up and
down. In a deep voice that does not echo, he intones:


"Forbidden are these hallowed halls to those not yet mature. State thy
business here, fledgeling."


ask master business
"Only those mature members of the holy race have reason to be here."


"Since you apparently have advanced far enough to stand with other adults of
the holy race, you have earned your birthright. Step forward into the
Focus."


With a little hesitation, you slowly walk to the centre of the room. The
hollow in the centre of the sculpture seems to beckon to you, the glowing
crystals pulsing with an urgent light. As you slip into the hollow, you feel
a slight tingling wash over you.


Chanting the ancient Song of Seeing, the temple master circles the Focus with
an even pace. Crooning his monotonous chant, he begins to weave an intricate
spell that seems to be part magic, and part... something else. The strength
of his voice rises, as does the power of the pulsing lights.


After a few minutes, the master's voice is reverberating in your skull like
thunder, and the light is flashing like lightning. Abruptly, with a brilliant
stroke, the light flares out, leaving you dazed!


You stumble out of the Focus, your vision slowly beginning to clear. With a
heavy hand, the temple master grips you by the shoulders, speaking softly and
saying:


"Go now, as a mature member of our race. One of the chosen of the holy ones.
And know that your place in the Circle is assured, when the time comes. Go
in peace, and watchfulness."


From MudCentral:

Song of Seeing
*located in NE corner of the Fungus Forest*
[HP=189/MA=215]:
Giant Mushroom
Also here: huge fungus creature.
Obvious exits: southeast, down
[HP=189/MA=215]:l fung
huge fungus creature This hulking creature appears to be part beast, part fungus... it is humanoid, with a jutting head, long arms and stumpy legs. Vicious talons spring from its fingertips. It is covered with a thick layer of all manner of fungus, and it is hard to tell if it is even alive.
It appears to be unwounded.
[HP=193/MA=215]:
Giant Mushroom
Also here: huge fungus creature.
Obvious exits: southeast, down
[HP=193/MA=215]:l
Giant Mushroom
The inside of the giant mushroom is covered with a reed-like plant, which makes up the walls, floor and ceiling. It is surprisingly strong and light. Various pieces of wooden artwork, mostly abstract carvings, are arranged around the centre of the chamber, where an opening in the floor gapes.
Also here: huge fungus creature.
Obvious exits: southeast, down
[HP=193/MA=215]:d
Gloomy Temple
Also here: gaunt one temple master.
Obvious exits: up
[HP=193/MA=215]:gb Also here: gaunt one temple master.
Raistlin gangpaths: Also here: gaunt one temple master.
[HP=193/MA=215]:l
Gloomy Temple
This circular, subterranean chamber is quite large, spanning at least thirty feet across. It is bare for the most part, its smooth stone walls lacking any ornamentation whatsoever. In the centre of the room, a dull iron disc around ten feet in diameter acts as a base for a large, complex sculpture of stone. Strange runes have been etched in the side of the sculpture, and multicoloured crystals imbedded within it pulse with a strange rhythm.
Also here: gaunt one temple master.
Obvious exits: up
[HP=193/MA=215]:set warn on
You will now be warned and stopped from doing most evil actions.
[HP=193/MA=215]:l disc
You do not see disc here!
[HP=193/MA=215]:
Gloomy Temple
Also here: gaunt one temple master.
Obvious exits: up
[HP=193/MA=215]:
Gloomy Temple
Also here: gaunt one temple master.
Obvious exits: up
[HP=193/MA=215]:ask gau
The temple master lifts his head at your approach. With the intense, knowledgeable gaze of a Gaunt One ancient, he carefully scans you up and down. In a deep voice that does not echo, he intones:

"Forbidden are these hallowed halls to those not yet mature. State thy business here, fledgeling."

[HP=197/MA=215]:ask gau business
"Only those mature members of the holy race have reason to be here."

"Since you apparently have advanced far enough to stand with other adults of the holy race, you have earned your birthright. Step forward into the Focus."

With a little hesitation, you slowly walk to the centre of the room. The hollow in the centre of the sculpture seems to beckon to you, the glowing crystals pulsing with an urgent light. As you slip into the hollow, you feel a slight tingling wash over you.

Chanting the ancient Song of Seeing, the temple master circles the Focus with an even pace. Crooning his monotonous chant, he begins to weave an intricate spell that seems to be part magic, and part... something else. The strength of his voice rises, as does the power of the pulsing lights.

After a few minutes, the master's voice is reverberating in your skull like thunder, and the light is flashing like lightning. Abruptly, with a brilliant stroke, the light flares out, leaving you dazed!

You stumble out of the Focus, your vision slowly beginning to clear. With a heavy hand, the temple master grips you by the shoulders, speaking softly and saying:

"Go now, as a mature member of our race. One of the chosen of the holy ones. And know that your place in the Circle is assured, when the time comes. Go in peace, and watchfulness."

[HP=197/MA=215]:
Gloomy Temple
Also here: gaunt one temple master.
Obvious exits: up

Seeing Hidden

Crimson Passage
Obvious exits: north, east, west
[HP=198/MA=211]:n
Crimson Chamber
Also here: Vincent*(Hidden).
Obvious exits: south
[HP=198/MA=211]:dfir vin
*Combat Engaged*
[HP=198/MA=211]:
Crimson Chamber
Also here: Vincent*(Hidden).
Obvious exits: south
[HP=198/MA=211]:You make a complex circling gesture!
A withering blast of dragonfire sears Vincent for 150 damage!
Vincent slashes you for 4 damage!
Vincent slashes you for 14 damage!
Vincent swings at you with his jeweled adamantite longsword!
[HP=184/MA=215]:
Crimson Chamber
Also here: Vincent*.
Obvious exits: south