The Gates of Castle Balkra A stone road leads to the massive structure of Castle Balkra. The giagantic iron gates which lock the outer keep are swung wide open. The hardened stone walls of the castle loom about three to four stories. Battle runes and mottos are inscribed within the front stone walls. From this spot four large towers can be seen jutting out of the four corners of the castle. On each tower a Crusader banner whips in the winds. The stone blocks forming the thick structure of the outer castle gleam white in either sunlight or moonlight. Caught up in the awe of this castle you almost overlook the Samurai eyeing you before the gates. If you're an intruder your awakening is a rude one as he delivers a devastating assualt. [Exits: east west] A natural spring flows from the ground here. (CRIMINAL) Monkifer the Doctor of the Crusades is here. Joja, Envoy of the Crusades is here. A wounded samurai in battlearmor guards the Crusader castle. Monkifer says 'Ye are an excellent scribe.' Vorthin hops in, staring at his surroundings with wide brown eyes. Joja says 'Vorthin!' Monkifer raises an eyebrow. Monkifer says 'Tis just a little bunny.' Joja says 'This is our pet bunny. Vorthin.' Monkifer says 'Ahh!' Vorthin wrinkles his nose, his ears twitching. Monkifer says 'So it is' Joja says 'Not just any bunny, Doctor.' Monkifer says 'it looks like a bunny' Monkifer grabs the bunny and sniffs it. Joja reaches out and pets Vorthin behind the ears, scratching gently. Monkifer says 'it smells like a bunny.' Monkifer says 'do bunny's drink?' You sniff sadly at Monkifer. Monkifer gives you a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. Monkifer gets a look of awe on his face. Monkifer says 'My dear god!' Vorthin gives a little bunnylike burp. He stares at you with cute, brown eyes. Joja's skin slowly becomes covered in bark. Monkifer says 'He can drink me under the table' Monkifer chuckles politely. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. Joja nods. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. Monkifer hugs you. Joja says 'I have heard of his abilities in that.' Vorthin's nose twitches slightly, but other than that... he appears unaffected. Monkifer looks at you. Joja says 'He eateth meat and drinketh blod, too.' Monkifer raises an eyebrow. Vorthin hops around the room, settling on Jojain's feet. He's very warm and fuzzy. Monkifer says 'aye.....' Joja says 'So I have heard.' Joja smiles at you. Monkifer says 'Tis one beast i would not fancy hunting.' Monkifer chuckles politely. Monkifer pokes Samurai in the ribs. Joja says 'I wolde not think of it.' Joja focuses on protecting herself from the taint of magic. Joja says 'He's Steel.' Monkifer says 'Won't ya say hi to the bunny' Monkifer mutters something quietly to himself. Monkifer looks at you. Vorthin gives you a little bunnylike stare. It's very cute. Such a cute rabbit. The Gates of Castle Balkra [Room 5701] A stone road leads to the massive structure of Castle Balkra. The giagantic iron gates which lock the outer keep are swung wide open. The hardened stone walls of the castle loom about three to four stories. Battle runes and mottos are inscribed within the front stone walls. From this spot four large towers can be seen jutting out of the four corners of the castle. On each tower a Crusader banner whips in the winds. The stone blocks forming the thick structure of the outer castle gleam white in either sunlight or moonlight. Caught up in the awe of this castle you almost overlook the Samurai eyeing you before the gates. If you're an intruder your awakening is a rude one as he delivers a devastating assualt. [Exits: east west] A natural spring flows from the ground here. (CRIMINAL) Monkifer the Doctor of the Crusades is here. Joja, Envoy of the Crusades is here. A wounded samurai in battlearmor guards the Crusader castle. Joja reaches down and scratches Vorthin behind the ears. Vorthin twitches. Hrm. Monkifer drinks water from a natural spring. Monkifer drinks water from a natural spring. Kug yells 'Chargem!' Monkifer says 'ye like to play fetch?' Vorthin twitches again. Twitching is not a rabbitlike trait! Monkifer says 'I've never had a pet aside from a bonsai tree.' Monkifer says 'and that doesn't drink beer.' Joja says 'Thou keepest bonsai?' Monkifer chuckles politely. Vorthin leans heavily upon Joja's leg.. his ears droop a little. Aww. The Gates of Castle Balkra [Room 5701] A stone road leads to the massive structure of Castle Balkra. The giagantic iron gates which lock the outer keep are swung wide open. The hardened stone walls of the castle loom about three to four stories. Battle runes and mottos are inscribed within the front stone walls. From this spot four large towers can be seen jutting out of the four corners of the castle. On each tower a Crusader banner whips in the winds. The stone blocks forming the thick structure of the outer castle gleam white in either sunlight or moonlight. Caught up in the awe of this castle you almost overlook the Samurai eyeing you before the gates. If you're an intruder your awakening is a rude one as he delivers a devastating assualt. [Exits: east west] A natural spring flows from the ground here. (CRIMINAL) Monkifer the Doctor of the Crusades is here. Joja, Envoy of the Crusades is here. A wounded samurai in battlearmor guards the Crusader castle. Monkifer says 'ye the bunny of the clan of steel?' Joja lifts Vorthin up and holds him, petting him gently. Joja seems to glower and look deadly. Monkifer gives you a steak of An elite drow warrior. Vorthin burps. A little louder, and starts to look a little green. (?) Monkifer says 'get a bite o that' You eat a steak of An elite drow warrior. Monkifer gets a shot of rum from a leather backpack. Monkifer says 'yeh can drink beer' Monkifer gets a shot of rum from a leather backpack. Joja says 'See, he hath a taste for meat.' Vorthin gnaws on the last remains of the steak. Mm. Bunnyfood. Monkifer says 'but can ye take shots' Monkifer says 'thats the question.' Monkifer gives you a shot of rum. Vorthin blinks twice. It looks.. like a challenge? Monkifer says 'on 3' Monkifer grins. Monkifer says 'Ye and me Bunny' Joja smiles happily. Vorthin cuddles up to Joja. He likes being held. Monkifer gives you a foaming mug of ale. Monkifer gives you a foaming mug of ale. Monkifer gives you a foaming mug of ale.

Monkifer says 'slam as much as ye can' Monkifer says 'shot first' Monkifer says 'on three' Monkifer says 'gimmie a count lady Joja' Vorthin smirks. A very cute smirk, but a smirk nonetheless. Joja continues to pet the bunny but is careful not to interfere with the drinking. Joja says 'One.' Joja says 'Two.' Joja says 'Three.' Monkifer drinks rum from a shot of rum. Monkifer drinks ale from a foaming mug of ale. Monkifer drinks ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink rum from a shot of rum. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. Monkifer falls to the floor. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You eat a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. Monkifer hiccoughs. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. Monkifer hiccoughs. You eat a foaming mug of ale. Monkifer says 'oh me god' You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. Monkifer hiccoughs. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You eat a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You eat a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You are carrying: ( 4) a foaming mug of ale a shot of rum You eat a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. Monkifer tries to get up from the ground. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You drink ale from a foaming mug of ale. You eat a foaming mug of ale. Monkifer stumbles and falls on the floor again. Joja says 'Vorthin... I think thou hast made thy point.' Samurai says 'Welcome warrior of the Crusades.' Samurai bows before Sabre. Monkifer says 'oh me god' The Gates of Castle Balkra A stone road leads to the massive structure of Castle Balkra. The giagantic iron gates which lock the outer keep are swung wide open. The hardened stone walls of the castle loom about three to four stories. Battle runes and mottos are inscribed within the front stone walls. From this spot four large towers can be seen jutting out of the four corners of the castle. On each tower a Crusader banner whips in the winds. The stone blocks forming the thick structure of the outer castle gleam white in either sunlight or moonlight. Caught up in the awe of this castle you almost overlook the Samurai eyeing you before the gates. If you're an intruder your awakening is a rude one as he delivers a devastating assualt. [Exits: east west] A natural spring flows from the ground here. (Golden Aura) Sabre the Monk Hero is here. (CRIMINAL) Monkifer the Doctor of the Crusades is here. Joja, Envoy of the Crusades is here. A wounded samurai in battlearmor guards the Crusader castle. Monkifer hiccoughs. Monkifer says 'ye' Vorthin wavers slightly, and falls out of Joja's arms! You rest. Sabre looks at Monkifer. Monkifer says 'ye bu..bu..bunn ' Vorthin looks hurt... look how his leg is bent! Monkifer says 'ye' Monkifer says 'I' Kug yells 'Chargem!' Sabre looks at you. Joja applies bandages to your battle wounds. You feel better. Monkifer says 'ye bunnn..bunn ' You sniff sadly. *SNIFF* Vorthin tries to take another sip of all, but spills it everywhere. Yuck. Monkifer says 'Bunny ' You are carrying: ( 5) a foaming mug of ale a shot of rum You invert a foaming mug of ale, spilling ale all over the ground. You invert a foaming mug of ale, spilling ale all over the ground. Joja lets out a blood freezing warcry! Joja yells 'Feorr dhaes girisakaen dhaes touken genskuran eynt dhaes chitenson Darkwood aefildae!' Joja lets out a chilling battlecry and begins frothing at the mouth. Joja wipes the foam from her mouth and with a flick of her wrist, sends it to the ground where it evaporates. Vorthin tries to lap at the ale.. his tongue is turning colors. The poor bunny.. Monkifer passes out. Monkifer head hits the ground. Kug yells 'Chargem!' Joja sits down and thinks deeply. Vorthin hops (very crookedly) over to Monkifer. Monkifer goes to sleep. Sabre chortles mischievously. Joja says 'At times like this I'm glad we don't have any enemies.' Sabre lets out a chilling battlecry and begins frothing at the mouth. Monkifer snores loudly. Monkifer wakes up and starts resting. Monkifer looks around. Monkifer hiccoughs. Monkifer hits the ground. OUCH! Monkifer goes to sleep. Vorthin looks around, drunkenly. A drunken rabbit is not a pretty sight.

The Gates of Castle Balkra A stone road leads to the massive structure of Castle Balkra. The giagantic iron gates which lock the outer keep are swung wide open. The hardened stone walls of the castle loom about three to four stories. Battle runes and mottos are inscribed within the front stone walls. From this spot four large towers can be seen jutting out of the four corners of the castle. On each tower a Crusader banner whips in the winds. The stone blocks forming the thick structure of the outer castle gleam white in either sunlight or moonlight. Caught up in the awe of this castle you almost overlook the Samurai eyeing you before the gates. If you're an intruder your awakening is a rude one as he delivers a devastating assualt. [Exits: east west] A natural spring flows from the ground here. (Golden Aura) Sabre the Monk Hero is here. (CRIMINAL) Monkifer the Doctor of the Crusades is sleeping here. Joja, Envoy of the Crusades is here. A wounded samurai in battlearmor guards the Crusader castle. Sabre seems to glower and look deadly. Vorthin starts hopping in circles... big circles, at first... Monkifer wakes and stands up. Vorthin hops some more.. he's hopping around Sabre... now Joja... now Kagemusha.. Monkifer opens one eye slowly. Monkifer sits down and rests. Monkifer says 'w' Monkifer says 'w' Joja seems to glower and look deadly. Monkifer says 'water..' Joja says 'Doc, art thou all right?' Vorthin has collapsed on Monkifer's lap! Monkifer hiccoughs at you. Sabre tickles you - ho ho ho. Monkifer says 'halllo' Sabre chuckles politely. Monkifer drinks water from a natural spring. Monkifer drinks water from a natural spring. Vorthin shudders slightly... tickling... uh-oh.. Monkifer licks his lips at the sweet water. Monkifer closes his eyes. Monkifer says 'Let me sleep this one off.' Monkifer hits the floor. Monkifer goes to sleep. The Gates of Castle Balkra A stone road leads to the massive structure of Castle Balkra. The giagantic iron gates which lock the outer keep are swung wide open. The hardened stone walls of the castle loom about three to four stories. Battle runes and mottos are inscribed within the front stone walls. From this spot four large towers can be seen jutting out of the four corners of the castle. On each tower a Crusader banner whips in the winds. The stone blocks forming the thick structure of the outer castle gleam white in either sunlight or moonlight. Caught up in the awe of this castle you almost overlook the Samurai eyeing you before the gates. If you're an intruder your awakening is a rude one as he delivers a devastating assualt. [Exits: east west] A natural spring flows from the ground here. (Golden Aura) Sabre the Monk Hero is here. (CRIMINAL) Monkifer the Doctor of the Crusades is sleeping here. Joja, Envoy of the Crusades is here. A wounded samurai in battlearmor guards the Crusader castle. Vorthin looks very, very sick.. Joja applies bandages to your battle wounds. You feel better. Vorthin gazes around at all of you, slowly, so slowly.. Sabre focuses on protecting himself from the taint of magic. The Gates of Castle Balkra A stone road leads to the massive structure of Castle Balkra. The giagantic iron gates which lock the outer keep are swung wide open. The hardened stone walls of the castle loom about three to four stories. Battle runes and mottos are inscribed within the front stone walls. From this spot four large towers can be seen jutting out of the four corners of the castle. On each tower a Crusader banner whips in the winds. The stone blocks forming the thick structure of the outer castle gleam white in either sunlight or moonlight. Caught up in the awe of this castle you almost overlook the Samurai eyeing you before the gates. If you're an intruder your awakening is a rude one as he delivers a devastating assualt. [Exits: east west] A natural spring flows from the ground here. (Golden Aura) Sabre the Monk Hero is here. (CRIMINAL) Monkifer the Doctor of the Crusades is sleeping here. Joja, Envoy of the Crusades is here. A wounded samurai in battlearmor guards the Crusader castle. Vorthin staggers out of the room for a moment. On a stone road You are on a stone road leading east to a magnificent castle in the hills. The road dips and rises with the hills, surrounded by healthy green vegetation. Every so often you hear a faint yell, 'Chargem!' [Exits: east west] A natural spring flows from the ground here. The Gates of Castle Balkra A stone road leads to the massive structure of Castle Balkra. The giagantic iron gates which lock the outer keep are swung wide open. The hardened stone walls of the castle loom about three to four stories. Battle runes and mottos are inscribed within the front stone walls. From this spot four large towers can be seen jutting out of the four corners of the castle. On each tower a Crusader banner whips in the winds. The stone blocks forming the thick structure of the outer castle gleam white in either sunlight or moonlight. Caught up in the awe of this castle you almost overlook the Samurai eyeing you before the gates. If you're an intruder your awakening is a rude one as he delivers a devastating assualt. [Exits: east west] A natural spring flows from the ground here. (Golden Aura) Sabre the Monk Hero is here. (CRIMINAL) Monkifer the Doctor of the Crusades is sleeping here. Joja, Envoy of the Crusades is here. A wounded samurai in battlearmor guards the Crusader castle. Vorthin staggers back in.. he's got NO direction! Monkifer snores loudly. Vorthin circles.. circles... and finally does a drunken rabbit dive bomb on Monkifer! Monkifer wakes and stands up. Monkifer drops a shot of rum. A shot of rum dissolves into smoke. You drop vorpal rabbit vomit. Vorpal rabbit vomit dissolves into smoke. You drop vorpal rabbit vomit. Vorpal rabbit vomit dissolves into smoke. You vomit everywhere! You drop vorpal rabbit vomit. Vorpal rabbit vomit dissolves into smoke. Joja winces in agony. Monkifer raises an eyebrow. Joja says 'Someone is going to have to clean this mess.' Monkifer says 'Yer the best drinker I ever saw...' Vorthin lies back on his hind legs, laying in a pool of his own filth. Vorthin is starting to reek.. oh, this can't be good.

Monkifer reaches down and scratches himself... Now he looks VERY happy. Monkifer yawns. Monkifer says 'that was a good nap.' Monkifer chuckles politely. Vorthin staggers over to Monkifer again.. how he got up, no one knows... Joja sits down and thinks deeply. You give vorpal rabbit vomit to Monkifer. Vorthin does it again.. is there no end? Monkifer gives a lax smile. Sabre seems to glower and look deadly. Sabre slowly spreads his hands and a look of deadly concentration clouds his eyes. Monkifer raises an eyebrow. Vorthin staggers right back over to Joja... headfirst, better watch out, Joja! You give vorpal rabbit vomit to Joja. Monkifer shakes his hand to try to shake the vomit off. Joja sidesteps, avoiding... not avoiding... Sabre backs away from Vorthin. Joja says 'Ugh. Ick.' Vorthin has been sick all over the room. Joja seems to glower and look deadly. Monkifer fills vorpal rabbit vomit with water from a natural spring. Vorpal rabbit vomit dissolves into smoke. You blink in surprise. Monkifer smiles happily. Vorthin is sick. He didn't really see that. Joja makes her way to the natural spring and washes her hands. Vorthin's vision starts to cross... he stumbles to the left of Joja, hoping for a pet... hoping.. Vorthin's fur is vomit encrusted.. but everyone loves him, don't they? Monkifer chuckles at you. Sabre eats Griff's Roast Duck. Sabre eats Griff's Roast Duck. Monkifer says 'Twas fun though.' Joja sits at the side of the natural spring, dipping her soiled legs and feet into the water. Vorthin sniffs the air around him.. Monkifer drinks ale from a foaming mug of ale. Vorthin wrinkles his nose in disgust. Such a smell from such a little rabit! Joja eats a good berry. Joja eats a good berry. Monkifer washes the vomit from his hand in the spring. Monkifer drops vorpal rabbit vomit. Vorpal rabbit vomit dissolves into smoke. Sabre holds his nose from the stench! Vorthin cautiously makes his way over to the spring.. stumbling once or twice, but he's making it! Joja reaches out and takes Vorthin, and dips him in the spring to clean him off. Vorthin has been arrested in his path. He looks disoriented.. oh, no.. not again! Sabre smiles happily. Joja sets the bunny on the ground again. Vorthin spits up all over Joja. She is once again messy, and so is he. Joja sighs. Joja says 'I think the next time thou holdest a drinking contest with the bunny, Doc, I'm going to hit thee.' Vorthin tries to hop over to the pool.. he looks a little better. Joja slips into the spring and lets the water lap at her chin. Vorthin blinks stupidly. Where was he going, again? Vorthin remembers. The pool, that's right. He continues his walk. Monkifer says 'I be duelin Maretdon.' Joja smiles happily. Joja says 'Honor guide thee to victory, Doctor.' Sabre says 'May your might prove greater.' Vorthin goes over to the pool in which Joja is laying.. he gets in, and the water turns to filth. Monkifer points a moving finger at vorthin. Monkifer says 'If I lose..' Monkifer hiccoughs. Monkifer smiles happily. Vorthin blinks stupidly. He really doesn't understand you, remember? Monkifer says 'It's cause ye drank me under the table.' Monkifer hiccoughs. Monkifer looks at Joja. Monkifer says 'can i borrow someone's poncho' Samurai says 'one never is defeated if one learns from failure' Joja stops using a poncho from the carcass of the Plains Barbarian. Joja gives a poncho from the carcass of the Plains Barbarian to Monkifer. Samurai says 'may your duel inspire doctor' Vorthin makes his way over to Kagemusha... uh oh.. does he have a present for the Samurai, too? Monkifer says 'A man can be destroyed, but not defeated.' Monkifer begins a rhythmic, mystical chant. Monkifer focuses on protecting himself from the taint of magic. Monkifer wears a poncho from the carcass of the Plains Barbarian about his body. Sabre seems to glower and look deadly. Monkifer bows before Samurai. Joja peers intently west. Sabre peers intently west. Monkifer says 'I've only lost 4 duels in me life time.' Monkifer seems to glower and look deadly. You burp loudly. Monkifer slowly spreads his hands and a look of deadly concentration clouds his eyes. Monkifer lets out a chilling battlecry and begins frothing at the mouth. Monkifer nods. Joja seems to glower and look deadly. Joja says 'Recent or all around lifetime?' Monkifer says 'can ye bandage me?' Monkifer eats a steak of An elite drow warrior. Vorthin looks much better. It seems it's all gone from his system. *Whew!* Joja applies bandages to Monkifer's battle wounds. Sabre applies bandages to Monkifer's battle wounds. Monkifer says 'me reinstated life.' Joja nods. Joja smiles happily. Monkifer smiles happily. Monkifer leaves west. Sabre peers intently west. Sabre peers intently west. Sabre thinks about drinking from the spring, then thinks better of it. Vorthin blinks. He wishes to be petted. His fur is nice and clean. Samurai glares with deadly intensity. Samurai says 'Welcome warrior of the Crusades.' Varshandric has entered the realm. Joja focuses on protecting herself from the taint of magic. Sabre focuses on protecting himself from the taint of magic. Joja says 'Hail, Varshandric.' Sabre drinks water from a bladder. Samurai says 'Do not toy with me rabbit, I am on duty' Vorthin looks over at Varshandric, and wrinkles his nose. Sabre says 'Greetings Varshandric.' Varshandric raises an eyebrow. Joja climbs out of the spring and drips all over the ground. Varshandric draws his blade with stunning speed and graceful flourish saluting you. Vorthin looks at Samurai, fixing his icy bunnygaze on Kagemusha. Sabre looks at Varshandric. Varshandric says 'Vorthin, long has it been since thou hast been here...' Varshandric clenches his weapons with a fierce look of focus opening his soul to the Void. Varshandric seems to glower and look deadly. Joja says 'Mine apologies, but I colde not stand the bunny vomit all o'er me.' Samurai's eyes lower a bit and he peers around gripping his blades firmer. Varshandric pats you patronizingly on your head. Vorthin glances at Joja, but goes back to stare at the Samurai. Ooh.. can you feel the tension? Varshandric closes his eyes and a deep chill fills the air about him Varshandric says 'As the Shadows hold their secrets, Great Lord, grant me oneness with the Void!' Varshandric is surrounded by a strange darkness. Joja says 'The last time I saw Vorthin wast at Jord's funeral.' Sabre nods. Sabre says 'Same as me.' Vorthin glares at the Samurai. He feels insulted! Joja nods. Joja yells 'Feorr dhaes girisakaen dhaes touken genskuran eynt dhaes chitenson Darkwood aefildae!' Joja lets out a chilling battlecry and begins frothing at the mouth. Joja wipes the foam from her mouth and with a flick of her wrist, sends it to the ground where it evaporates. Vorthin sniffs happily again, his nose twitching with rabbitlike usualness. You aren't even sure if you saw a glare...

Samurai says 'Welcome warrior of the Crusades.' Monkifer has arrived. Samurai bows before Monkifer. Monkifer stops using a poncho from the carcass of Martedon. Sabre looks at Monkifer. Monkifer gives a poncho from the carcass of Martedon to Samurai. Monkifer says 'ye guard are house well.' Vorthin hops over to the Samurai, and sits on Kagemusha's feet. Monkifer nods at Samurai. Samurai nods at Monkifer. Samurai bows before Monkifer. Monkifer says 'May you never faulter.' Sabre lets out a chilling battlecry and begins frothing at the mouth. Monkifer bows slowly. Sabre begins a rhythmic, mystical chant. Samurai says 'Domo Monkifersan' Sabre applies bandages to Monkifer's battle wounds. Monkifer says 'The least I can do fer a warrior with such vigil.' Joja peers intently west. Monkifer peers intently west. Varshandric peers intently west. Vorthin hops up and down on the Samurai's feet, his expression looking innocent as ever. Varshandric closes his eyes and a deep chill fills the air about him Varshandric says 'As the Shadows hold their secrets, Great Lord, grant me oneness with the Void!' Varshandric is surrounded by a strange darkness. Joja drinks water from a canteen of water. Monkifer reaches down and scratches himself... Now he looks VERY happy. Varshandric leaves west. Vorthin continues his hopping... he's getting pretty high, now. Waist height, at least. Samurai ignores the rabbit. Monkifer smirks. Joja stifles a giggle. Vorthin begins shaking his head, flopping his ears all over the Samurai's legs. Sabre seems to glower and look deadly. Vorthin is still jumping, by the way. Joja peers intently west. Sabre slowly spreads his hands and a look of deadly concentration clouds his eyes. Kug yells 'Chargem!' Vorthin executes a perfectly formed backflip, and lands on Kagemusha's shoulder! (cheer!) Sabre claps at your performance. Kug has arrived. Kug says 'there he be!' Joja seems to glower and look deadly. Kug says 'me going to love hims' Kug says 'me going to cuddle hims' Joja says 'Honor and peace in thine heart, Sabre.' Monkifer nods. Monkifer bows before Sabre. Monkifer sits down and rests. Vorthin sniffs at the Samurai's ear. He's buring his nose pretty deep... that must be irritating. Kug says 'me going to squish hims loves out of he fur!' Kug beams broadly at nothing in particular. You beam delightedly at nothing in particular. Kug clutches you tightly in an overwhelming bearhug! The Gates of Castle Balkra A stone road leads to the massive structure of Castle Balkra. The giagantic iron gates which lock the outer keep are swung wide open. The hardened stone walls of the castle loom about three to four stories. Battle runes and mottos are inscribed within the front stone walls. From this spot four large towers can be seen jutting out of the four corners of the castle. On each tower a Crusader banner whips in the winds. The stone blocks forming the thick structure of the outer castle gleam white in either sunlight or moonlight. Caught up in the awe of this castle you almost overlook the Samurai eyeing you before the gates. If you're an intruder your awakening is a rude one as he delivers a devastating assualt. [Exits: east west] A natural spring flows from the ground here. Kug stands behind the bar serving drinks. (CRIMINAL) Monkifer the Doctor of the Crusades is resting here. (Golden Aura) Sabre the Monk Hero is here. Joja, Envoy of the Crusades is here. A wounded samurai in battlearmor guards the Crusader castle. Monkifer says 'When I tell a mage to not cast in front of me.' Monkifer's starvation grazes him. Sabre bows before each person here, before leaving. Monkifer says 'ye know what he says?' Monkifer says 'it happened to me last moon.' Joja gives a good berry to Monkifer. Monkifer eats a good berry. Joja gives a good berry to Monkifer. Vorthin looks around with a little innocent stare, but stays on Kagemusha's shoulder. Joja gives a good berry to Monkifer. Monkifer eats a good berry. Kug crushes Vorthin in a big bear hug, the rabbit's eyes buldge from it's head as it turns blue! Monkifer says 'this mage told me to leave him alone and that HE would duel ME later.' Vorthin wants attention. Look at him! He's cute! He's furry! Gaaack! Kug says 'going to love him, hug him, and pat him!' Vorthin can't breathe! Vorthin can't breathe! Monkifer gets a stern sound in his throat. Samurai says 'Welcome warrior of the Crusades.' Varshandric has arrived. Samurai bows before Varshandric. Kug pats the rabbit, his head bangs of the ground! Kug says 'oh!' Varshandric snaps his fingers. Kug says 'wabbit hurt!' Monkifer says 'How dare a mage disrespect the Knights of the Crusades like that!' Kug says 'me going to love him!' Varshandric says 'I see thou art as busy as ever.' Kug says 'hugs him!' Varshandric raises an eyebrow. Vorthin is having a lot of trouble... breat...hin...g.... Kug says 'cuddles him!' Varshandric clenches his weapons with a fierce look of focus opening his soul to the Void. Varshandric seems to glower and look deadly. Varshandric says 'Did I miss something?' Vorthin is emitting little rabbit-gasps... oh, dear. Joja raises an eyebrow at kug. Varshandric says 'Mages and disrespect?' Kug throws the rabbit on his back and bounces him up in the air, he goes higher, then higher, then way up... Vorthin looks down at his furry little chest.. it looks a bit misshapen! Vorthin looks around for a bar, but sees none. Hrrrm... Kug bounches the rabbit further and further, as he goes higher he becomes a speck in the air! Varshandric closes his eyes and a deep chill fills the air about him Varshandric says 'As the Shadows hold their secrets, Great Lord, grant me oneness with the Void!' Varshandric is surrounded by a strange darkness. Kug says 'wee!' Kug says 'going to love him' Vorthin is flying in the air! AaaaAAAAaaaAAAA! Kug says 'plays with him' Kug accidently drops the rabbit... splat! Vorthin isn't moving. Kug says 'ooooh oooo!' Kug bursts into tears. Kug says 'mes brokes me wabbit!' Varshandric applies bandages to your battle wounds. You feel better. Vorthin looks a little crumpled on the floor.. he's not moving.. Monkifer shakes his head. Kug says 'mes no stupids!' Kug sniffs sadly. Kug says 'me wabbit!' Vorthin isn't moving, and it seems that no one cares. Kug bursts into tears. Monkifer says 'and is safe.' Monkifer says 'When ye hunt.' Varshandric looks closely at you. Monkifer says 'he is never safe.' Varshandric closes his eyes and focuses upon the flame as it burns away all leaving the power of the spirit. Varshandric focuses on protecting himself from the taint of magic. Kug yells 'Chargem!' Kug says 'doctrems!' Kug yells 'Chargem!' Varshandric gets fried steak from a rainbow-colored jug. Kug says 'puts me wabbits furs back!' Varshandric eats fried steak. Monkifer raises an eyebrow at kug. Kug sniffs sadly. Kug says 'me loved him' Varshandric says 'Vorthing seems in need of care.' Monkifer says 'Kug.' Kug says 'me cuddles him!' Kug sniffs sadly. Vorthin isn't moving. He's not even blinking.. Monkifer says 'Back.' Vorthin might be.. is he? Kug pokes at the rabbit. Varshandric closes his eyes and a deep chill fills the air about him Varshandric says 'As the Shadows hold their secrets, Great Lord, grant me oneness with the Void!' Varshandric is surrounded by a strange darkness. Varshandric says 'Void grant me the fury of War.' Varshandric lets out a blood freezing warcry! Vorthin doesn't move, but shifts a little because of Kug's poke. He's limp. Varshandric closes his eyes clearing his mind as he invites the void to battle with him. Varshandric lets out a chilling battlecry and begins frothing at the mouth. Monkifer says 'I say it is the time for action.' Joja lifts the still rabbit and holds it against her, gently rubbing the fur. Vorthin doesn't move, but sort of hangs in Joja's arms. Monkifer says 'You know how unthreatened we are, and how unthreatening we are?' Joja says 'I agree, Doctor.' Kug tries to bandage Vorthin but ends up tangling all his fur and two legs together. Monkifer says 'in the old days..when I was young.' Vorthin doesn't even twitch... the alcohol.. the drop... could it be? Kug says 'whoops!' Kug sniffs sadly. Vorthin is uncared for. He can't even hear Monkifer and his loud, unruly shouting. Joja seems to glower and look deadly. Joja focuses on protecting herself from the taint of magic. Kug prods the rabbit hopping for life. Kug bursts into tears. Monkifer says 'have ye ever seiged arcana's house with no house powers before and faced countless odds?' Kug yells 'Chargem!' Monkifer grabs vorthin and starts petting him. Varshandric says 'I have not.' Joja says 'We have had no need to seige Arcana. 'tis gone.' Kug sniffs sadly. Varshandric closes his eyes and a deep chill fills the air about him Varshandric says 'As the Shadows hold their secrets, Great Lord, grant me oneness with the Void!' Varshandric is surrounded by a strange darkness. Monkifer pets vorthin. Kug says 'me broke me wabbit!' Kug sniffs sadly. Vorthin's spirit does want to come back.. it liked being the bunny. Poor Kug, he must feel terrible. Kug goes stumbling off sad. Kug leaves east. Monkifer gives Kug Vorthin to take care of. Joja's skin slowly becomes covered in bark. Vorthin falls to the ground. Monkifer says 'I must depart' Vorthin falls, because Kug is no longer there. Hrm. Monkifer sighs. Vorthin is sprawled on the ground, alone and forgotten. Monkifer moves his voice to a lower tone. Varshandric clenches his weapons with a fierce look of focus opening his soul to the Void. Varshandric seems to glower and look deadly. Joja picks up the bunny again and holds it, petting it gently. Monkifer grabs a hand full of sand from the floor Monkifer kneels on the ground. Monkifer starts pouring the sand from his hand. Varshandric closes his eyes and a deep chill fills the air about him Varshandric says 'As the Shadows hold their secrets, Great Lord, grant me oneness with the Void!' Varshandric is surrounded by a strange darkness. Monkifer says 'This earth is an Anthology of our existance.' a little voice tells you 'There's only one way to bring Vorthin back!' a little voice tells you 'But it must be done soon, else Vorthin will not return!' Joja sits down and thinks deeply. Monkifer reaches down and scratches himself... Now he looks VERY happy. Monkifer picks vorthin up slowly.