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#12001
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The Judging Booth~
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You stand in the midst of a small room with windows on the east and south
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walls. These windows provide a complete view of the competition fields.
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There are several scorecards, pencils and other items that are used by the
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judges sitting on a table. The only exit is a trapdoor leading down.
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There is a rickety ladder leading down.
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trapdoor~
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scorecards~
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The cards all have been filled in with the judges evaluations of today's
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combatants. It seems that Sparticus is having a good day.
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pencils pencil~
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An ordinary #2 lead pencil. Judging by the teeth marks on the shaft, the
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user should see a dentist very soon!
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#12002
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Caesar's Private Box~
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This is the best view in the house! You can see gladiators fighting or
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the chariot races with an unobstructed view. The seats are upholstered in
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red velvet and are in top-notch condition. There is a rickety ladder leading
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up and a marble staircase leading down.
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You see a rickety ladder with a trapdoor leading up.
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trapdoor~
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There is a marble staircase leading down.
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#12003
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The West Side Of The Commoner's Seating Area~
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This is the western side commoner's seating area. There are row upon
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row of rough wooden benches bolted to the floor. There is stadium garbage
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everywhere and the smell makes you want to puke. Stairs lead up to Caesar's
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private box, a small ramp leads down to the playing field and a hallway
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leads south.
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You see a small hallway that leads to a larger area.
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seats benches~
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The benches are made of rough cut lumber that has dried and split over time.
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You would probably get splinters if sat on them. The words 'BURT WAS HERE'
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have been carved into one of the benches with exquisite care.
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The Southern Commoner's Seats~
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This is the southeastern part of the common seating areas. The benches
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here are made of stone and are probably centuries old. A few scratches on
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one of the benches catch your eye. An acrid smell is coming from the east
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and a tunnel leads off to the north.
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The tunnel looks like it leads to another seating area.
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There is an acrid smell coming from that direction.
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marks scratches~
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They look like they form the words "Onivel Cinemod Semaj" But you could be
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#12005
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The Abandoned Gate~
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This used to be a gateway to and from western Rome. There is an iron gate
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blocking your way and judging by the amount of rust and foliage growing on the
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bars, it hasn't been open for years. Looking through the gate at the barren
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landscape that lies beyond, you can see why. A dirt road leads off to the
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east, and a store is directly south.
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Through the clouds of dust, you can make out a passable road.
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You can barely make out a storefront through the foliage.
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The gate has been permanently rusted shut and is further secured by a large
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chain and padlock. Don't even bother THINKING about trying to open it.
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The gate has been permanently rusted shut and is further secured by a large
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chain and padlock. Don't even bother THINKING about trying to open it.
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#12006
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Swords 'R Us~
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Welcome to the weaponshop of Titus Andronicus!! Rare halberds, whips,
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swords and other instruments of death are proudly displayed on the walls
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and in gleaming glass cases. More common weapons are stacked like wood on
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the floor. To the north you can barely make out a gate. There is a very
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secure looking door to the south.
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You can see a city gate to the north.
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There is a very secure looking door blocking your progress.
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swords weapons armor halberds whips~
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Titus has enough hardware in here to outfit a large army. Maybe that's why
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he has a lucrative contract to sell weapons to the Emperor's armies for
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outrageous prices.
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#12007
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The Back Room~
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If you thought that there were a lot of weapons in the front of the store,
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you haven't seen anything yet!! There is barely enough room to walk amongst
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the crates of armor and swords. No wonder Rome will stand for a thousand
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years. The only exit is through a door to the north.
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Through the piles of weapons, you can see a door leading north to the rest of
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the store.
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weapons swords crates armor weapon sword crate~
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There are literally thousands of each. Take your pick.
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#12008
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Peanut Heaven~
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You are now so high up that you begin to feel lightheaded and your nose
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feels like it is going to start bleeding. There aren't even benches to sit
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on here; just bare dirty stone. The view of the surrounding country is
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spectacular. Unfortunately you can barely see the playing field. There is
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a set of steps here, leading down.
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landscape country~
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You can see the entire city of Rome from here. The buildings housing the
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Roman government are to the east. To the south east, off in the distance,
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is the massive aqueduct and further in that direction lies the Mountain of
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the Gods.
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#12009
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The Practice And Warm-up Area~
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There are many gladiators, chariot drivers and their coaches here, warming
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up in preparation for the games. The dust rising from the parched earth makes
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you want to sneeze. A short tunnel leads east and the thunder of pounding
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hooves and the clash of weapons can be heard coming from the south.
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There is a large oval dirt-track in that direction.
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You can hear the clash of weapons and the thunder of hooves in that
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direction.
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gladiator~
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He is a big muscular man with lots of armor. He sizes you up and decides
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that you aren't worth his time or trouble.
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driver~
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The driver is too busy changing a wheel on his chariot to notice you.
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chariot~
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You see a two wheeled open cart which is obviously meant to be pulled by
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horses. The flaming paint-job and the large '01' stenciled on the side
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identify the chariot as belonging to Drucilis 'Lightning-whip' Octavious,
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a favorite driver of the masses.
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coach trainer~
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The coach tell you "Stop bothering my athletes and get lost!"
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#12010
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The Jousting Arena~
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This is a wide open grassy plane... LOOK OUT!!!! You are almost
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skewered by a gladiator's lance as he makes his charge. A practicing
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area is due north.
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Through a small tunnel you can see athletes stretching and warming up for
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the games.
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You see a set of steps leading up into the spectator stands.
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gladiator~
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He is in the final stages of a charge against his opponent... THUD! CLANG!
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CRASH!!!!... judging from the blood and the amount of distance that now
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separates the gladiators head from the rest of his body, you can safely
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assume that this was the final combat of his life.
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#12011
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The First-Aid Station~
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This is the place to come to if one is overcome by the heat and gore.
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(Or if a lion gets loose) You see a jar of live leeches and other barbaric
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medical apparati lying about here. From the west comes the roar of the
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crowd, and a hall leads east. The healer will be with you shortly.
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You see hundreds, perhaps thousands of people.
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Rows of stone bleachers lie to the west.
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leech leeches~
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DISGUSTING! Each is about the size of matchbox and very slimy. You are VERY
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glad that you have access to a cleric!
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#12012
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A Dirt Road~
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You are on a parched and dusty rural road which runs east and west. There
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is a structure lying to the south.
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Through the dust, you see a paved road.
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It is difficult to see through the haze and dust.
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It is difficult to see through the haze and dust.
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#12013
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The Commoner's House~
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You are standing in the main living quarters of a common Roman citizen.
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The furnishings are sparse and it is warm here. A putrid odor is coming
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from the east and passages lead north and south.
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A dusty road lies to the north.
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What is that smell??!!! It is enough to make a yak gag!!!
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You hazard a guess that a bedroom lies in that direction.
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furnishings furniture~
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The furniture that you see is very simple and plain. It is made of rough hewn
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wood and fastened together with nails. It looks very uncomfortable.
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The Bedchamber~
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This is the bedroom. There is a hard and lumpy bed in the far corner.
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It looks like the commoner's wife has been shirking her duties lately, as
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there is a big pile of soiled laundry here. The only way out is from where
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You see the living quarters to the north.
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laundry wash clothing~
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It smells of sweat and is covered with mud.
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#12015
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The Noblemans' Box~
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These are the 'better' seats used primarily by the upper class of Rome.
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There is a large seating area to the east and a staircase leading up here.
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The view of the chariot track is pretty good.
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Rows upon rows of bleachers lie to the east.
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The stairs look safe enough.
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#12016
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The Race Track~
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This is a hard dirt track about a quarter of a mile long. There are hoof
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prints everywhere, and you see a large cloud of dust approaching. You had
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better move before you get run over. A small tunnel leads west, you can see
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the crowd to the east. You can hear loud snarls and roars coming from below.
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You see athletes warming up and stretching.
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Do you like lots of live lions that haven't been fed for a few days?
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The Lion Pit~
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As you land at the bottom of this dirt-walled pit, the realization that a
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pit full of lions is NOT a good thing to be hanging around in. Several of
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the gladiators gather around the edge of the pit to watch your demise. You
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look around you, and all you see is tawny fur and gaping jaws... it is too
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late to run, too late to hide.
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Twelve lions rip you and your belongings into a gory mass of bloodied
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leather, bronze, and bone.
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What's that old saying?
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Cats killed the curious? Something like that, I'm sure...
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#12018
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The South Entrance To The Coliseum~
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You are standing at the south entrance to the Coliseum. There are
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citizens of Rome everywhere, apparently in a mad rush to get in. A
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statue of Caligula the Mad Emperor overlooks the area. There are long
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lines standing to the east, and an acrid smell is coming from the west.
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A busy road lies to the south.
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The lines are very long and people look impatient.
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A road lies in that direction.
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An acrid, almost medicinal smell is coming from that direction.
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statue caligula~
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A larger than life stone statue of Caligula, the Mad Emperor, looks at you.
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It looks like it is holding a phallus. He has got a grin on his face that
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seems to say 'My horse would like you, I bet...'
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The Main Highway~
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This is a well built and heavily traveled road running from east to west
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and there is a large structure built entirely of stone to the north.
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You can hear the roar of a large crowd of people coming from that direction.
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The highway continues to the west.
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The Outhouse~
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PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-YEEEEEWWWWWWWW!!!!! Boy does it stink in here!!! You
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taste bile in your mouth and your eyes begin to water. As you wipe away your
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tears, you see that this is a small room, in the far corner of which a hole
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is dug. The odor intensifies as you move closer and there is a roll of toilet
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paper sitting on the ground. The only exit is to the west and your nose and
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stomach are strongly suggesting that you use it.
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The living quarters lie in that direction. Why don't you stop pussyfooting
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around and go that way??!! Please?
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hole toilet~
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You walk over to the hole and see that there is a large turd floating in a
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pool black water about 2 feet below the surface of the ground. As you lean
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closer to get a better look, your nose catches a concentrated dose of the
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fragrant aroma wafting upwards. Your stomach decides that it has had enough
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of this shoddy treatment and you puke until it is empty.
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roll paper~
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Hey!! This is first-class stuff!! - White Cloud brand with lotion. The roll
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is about half-used.
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#12021
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The Slave Quarters~
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This is where the slaves sleep. There are hard boards set out for use
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as beds and not much else. The only exit is to the east.
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The Common Seating~
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This is where many of the common Roman citizens are seated during the
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games. These are the cheapest seats in the house, as glare from the sun
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is usually a problem during the afternoon. Like the other common seating
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areas, this place could stand extensive renovation and a thorough cleaning.
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This area extends to the south and a much more elegant seating area can be
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seen to the west.
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The seating gets much fancier and elegant in that direction.
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The common seating area continues.
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#12023
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The Common Seating~
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This is where many of the common Roman citizens are seated during the
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games. Like the other commoners' areas in the coliseum, it could use
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extensive renovation and cleaning. This area extends to the north and
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lots of noise can be heard coming from the south.
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#12024
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The East Entrance To The Coliseum~
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You are standing at the east entrance to the Coliseum. There are people
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everywhere, apparently in a mad rush to get in. A statue of Tiberius, an
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Emperor of a time long since passed, stands here looking out over the crowd.
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There is a passage to the north, the ticket booth is to the south and a gate
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opening to the city lies to the east.
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You see rows upon rows of dilapidated wooden bleachers.
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There are VERY long lines standing outside the ticket booth.
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Nero Drive lies in that direction.
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statue tiberius~
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The statue of Tiberius, made of iron, stands here.
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#12025
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The Ticket Booth~
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Long lines are standing here, waiting to buy tickets. There are three
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vendors working furiously. Ticket stubs litter the ground and you can see
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that the people are getting very impatient. There is a large, open cashbox
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here. Main entrances to the Coliseum are to the north and west.
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You see hundreds, if not thousands of people.
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You see hundreds, if not thousands of people.
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cashbox~
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It is a shame that the exchange rate for Roman money is so low. What amounts
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to a fortune in Rome isn't even worth one gold coin. The contents of the box
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add up to about... well forget it. It isn't worth your time or trouble to
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carry it around.
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A Paved Road~
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You are on a paved road that runs east to west. You can see an elaborate
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looking estate to the south and to the north-west, off in the distance, you
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can see a very large stone structure.
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The road leads off to the east.
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It looks like a Nobleman's estate. We are talking RICH nobleman's estate.
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estate house~
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D3
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The road leads west towards the highway.
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structure~
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That would probably be the Coliseum. There are a few good matches scheduled
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for today.
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A Noble Estate~
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You are on the grounds of a nobleman's estate which is hundreds of times
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the size and splendor of anything that a common citizen of Rome would ever
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hope to own. Everything is lush and green. The grass is perfectly manicured
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and the trees are all bearing fruit. Ornamental plants are in perfectly
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situated to enhance and adorn the three statues of dedicated to gods Jupiter,
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Venus and Neptune. A tranquil path leads east and west, there is a paved road
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to the north and an extravagant house lies to the south.
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You see a paved road in the distance.
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The path leads east through the estate.
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D2
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You see an incredible house off in the distance.
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D3
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Off through the trees, you see a small, plain hut.
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Venus~
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Venus, the Roman goddess of beauty and knowledge is displayed in a all of her
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splendor.
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Jupiter~
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A statue made of pure gold depicts Jupiter sitting on his throne. The throne
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looks like it is made of silver.
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Neptune~
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The statue of Neptune is made of pure jade and is holding a crystal trident.
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It is sitting in the center of a small pond which has hundreds of beautiful
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fish swimming in it.
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trees tree shrubs shrub plants plant~
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All of the plants, trees and shrubs are perfectly trimmed, without so much
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as a dead leaf anywhere to be seen. You welcome the shade that they give
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from the harsh sun above.
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~
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#12028
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An Opulent House~
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You stand in a house, the size and splendor of which almost defies the
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imagination. The floor is done with hand crafted marble tile with silver
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|
and jeweled inlays. The light coming through the exquisitely crafted stained
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|
glass windows bathes the room in splendor and the furniture looks as though
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|
it was made by master craftsmen from all over the empire. A path through the
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|
estate is north of here.
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|
~
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|
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|
D0
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You see a well manicured path that winds through the estate.
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|
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floor tile~
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Very expensive! A lot of master craftsmen labored long and hard to produce
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such a work of art.
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windows~
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They are intricate and the scenes that they depict cast honor on several of
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the gods.
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~
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|
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|
|
furniture~
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|
You hope to eventually be able to own a piece of furniture just like these
|
|
someday. These are only dreams, of course.
|
|
~
|
|
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#12029
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|
The Great North Gate~
|
|
This is the northern gateway to the city of Rome. The huge gate appears
|
|
to be closed and locked against intrusion. A large road muddy road runs
|
|
through the gate and into the countryside. Nero Drive runs south from here.
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|
~
|
|
120 0 1
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|
D0
|
|
The gate is made of solid iron and is well maintained.
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|
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|
|
gate~
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|
2 -1 -1
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|
D2
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|
Nero Drive continues in that direction.
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|
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|
gate~
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|
The gate is made of solid iron and is well maintained.
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|
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|
road~
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|
The road is wide and very muddy.
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|
~
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|
S
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#12030
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|
Nero Drive~
|
|
You are walking on a paved road that runs south through the city of Rome.
|
|
A great gate is directly north of here. The Roman citizens are very friendly
|
|
and tip their hats or say hello as you pass.
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|
~
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|
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|
D0
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|
To the north, you can see a gate leading out of the city.
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|
~
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|
D2
|
|
Nero Drive continues in that direction.
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|
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0 -1 12031
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|
D3
|
|
You see the bakery of Rome.
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|
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|
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|
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|
S
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|
#12031
|
|
Nero Drive~
|
|
You are walking on a great paved road that runs north and south through
|
|
the city. People are hurrying from one place to another, but always stop
|
|
to say hello. Most of the people are either coming from or going to the
|
|
town square. Nero Drive continues to the north, and you can see a large
|
|
open area to the south.
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|
~
|
|
120 0 1
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|
D0
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|
Nero drive continues in that direction.
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~
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0 -1 12030
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|
D2
|
|
It looks like the town square.
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|
~
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|
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|
0 -1 12032
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|
D3
|
|
You see the an opulent estate.
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|
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|
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|
S
|
|
#12032
|
|
The Town Square~
|
|
You are standing in the middle of a large open area which is the common
|
|
area of Rome. During the day, this place is alive with the hustle and
|
|
bustle of all of the citizens of Rome and everyone in the city is sure to
|
|
stop by at some time or another. There are several street vendors peddling
|
|
their wares and the overall atmosphere is carnival-like in nature. To the
|
|
southeast, off in the distance, you can see the aqueduct and the buildings
|
|
of the Roman government lie to the northwest. Nero Drive leads north and
|
|
south from here and Clay Avenue runs east.
|
|
~
|
|
120 0 1
|
|
D0
|
|
Nero Drive heads in the direction of the northern gate.
|
|
~
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|
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|
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|
|
D2
|
|
A street made of hard packed clay runs in that direction towards the
|
|
aqueduct and buildings of the Roman government.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
0 -1 12033
|
|
D1
|
|
Nero Drive heads in the direction of the south gate.
|
|
~
|
|
~
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|
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|
|
vendor vendors~
|
|
There are several sidewalk vendors here, selling fresh fruits and vegetables,
|
|
home baked goods, fine jewelry and other items. Most of the items for sale
|
|
are of very high quality.
|
|
~
|
|
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|
|
aqueduct~
|
|
To the southeast, off in the distance, stands a large stone structure that
|
|
is used to channel water into the city.
|
|
~
|
|
S
|
|
#12033
|
|
Nero Drive~
|
|
You are walking on a paved road that runs north and south through the
|
|
city of Rome. There are many people here, as polite as always. Most of
|
|
them are either coming from or going to the town square which lies to the
|
|
north. Nero Drive continues to the south. There is an observation area
|
|
overlooking the aqueduct to the east and a paved road leads west.
|
|
~
|
|
120 0 1
|
|
D0
|
|
The town square lies in that direction.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
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|
|
D1
|
|
The aqueduct and mountain of the gods are in that direction.
|
|
~
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
D2
|
|
Nero Drive continues toward the South Gate.
|
|
~
|
|
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|
0 -1 12034
|
|
D3
|
|
A paved road runs west through the city.
|
|
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|
|
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|
S
|
|
#12034
|
|
Nero Drive~
|
|
This is a busy paved road that runs north through the city. The people
|
|
of Rome are very friendly and say hello as you pass. A gate leading out of
|
|
the city lies to the south and a small path goes west towards a nobleman's
|
|
estate. To the east, off in the distance, lies the great mountain. It is
|
|
rumored that the Gods watch over and protect the empire from there.
|
|
~
|
|
120 0 1
|
|
D0
|
|
Nero Drive leads in that direction.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
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|
|
D2
|
|
You see many people entering and leaving the city through a large gate in the
|
|
walls protecting the city.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
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|
|
D3
|
|
It looks like a nobleman's estate. We are talking RICH nobleman's estate.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
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|
|
S
|
|
#12035
|
|
The South Gate~
|
|
This is the southern gateway to the city of Rome. The bronze gate is
|
|
closed and locked. Looking through the bars, you see a heavily traveled
|
|
road leading out of the city. Nero Drive starts here and runs north and
|
|
a wizard's shop lies to the east.
|
|
~
|
|
120 0 1
|
|
D0
|
|
Nero Drive leads towards the center of town.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
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|
|
D1
|
|
A small store, from which an occasional detonation can be heard, lies off
|
|
in that direction. It appears to be surrounded by a rolling pink mist.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
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|
|
D2
|
|
The gate appears to be closed and locked against intruders.
|
|
~
|
|
gate~
|
|
2 -1 -1
|
|
E
|
|
gate~
|
|
The gate appears to be closed and locked against intruders.
|
|
~
|
|
S
|
|
#12036
|
|
The Emperor's Private Office~
|
|
You are standing in the Emperor's private office. The room is richly
|
|
furnished with the finest of the loot brought back from conquests of far
|
|
away lands. There is a massive, intricately carved desk here, upon which
|
|
are important documents, decrees and other paperwork involved in running
|
|
the empire. On the far wall, there is a marble bookcase that is well
|
|
stocked with the works of Homer, Plato, Socrates and other wise men.
|
|
Further, it seems that the current Emperor likes flowers as there are
|
|
many potted and cut specimens throughout the room. There is a french
|
|
door leading to the waiting room and a wooden door to the south.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 0
|
|
D1
|
|
Through the door, you see a waiting room.
|
|
~
|
|
doors french~
|
|
2 12035 12043
|
|
D2
|
|
The south door leads directly to the senate chambers.
|
|
~
|
|
door wooden~
|
|
2 12035 12037
|
|
E
|
|
desk~
|
|
The desk is made of solid walnut and gold inlay. It is exquisitely carved
|
|
with superior craftsmanship, the likes of which has rarely been seen. It
|
|
was probably brought to Rome from Gaul.
|
|
~
|
|
E
|
|
documents decrees paperwork document decree papers paper~
|
|
The documents are all written on reed scrolls made in Egypt and have been
|
|
sealed with wax.
|
|
~
|
|
E
|
|
bookcase books~
|
|
The books are very old and contain the wisdom of wise men from throughout the
|
|
entire Roman empire. They appear to be collecting dust.
|
|
~
|
|
E
|
|
flowers plants flower plant~
|
|
The plants contribute to a very relaxing atmosphere.
|
|
~
|
|
S
|
|
#12037
|
|
The Senate Chambers~
|
|
This is the working room where elected senators from all over the empire
|
|
gather to advise the Emperor. An official seal of the Emperor is hanging on
|
|
the far wall. There is a wooden door to the north and a bronze door to the
|
|
east and doublehung door to the south.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 0
|
|
D0
|
|
The door is made of thick walnut.
|
|
~
|
|
door wooden~
|
|
2 12035 12036
|
|
D1
|
|
The door leads to the foyer.
|
|
~
|
|
door bronze~
|
|
1 12036 12044
|
|
D2
|
|
~
|
|
door doublehung~
|
|
1 12037 12038
|
|
S
|
|
#12038
|
|
The House Of Commons~
|
|
This is the lower house of the advising body to the Emperor. Common men
|
|
from all parts of Rome work here to further assist the senators in advising
|
|
the Emperor on critical matters of state. The seal of the Emperor is painted
|
|
on the far wall. The only exit is to the north.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 0
|
|
D0
|
|
You see that the doublehung door leads to the senate chambers.
|
|
~
|
|
door doublehung~
|
|
1 12104 12037
|
|
S
|
|
#12039
|
|
Clay Avenue~
|
|
You are on a wide well traveled road running east and west through the
|
|
heart of Rome. There are large crowds of people to the west and the road
|
|
continues to the east. The aqueduct is directly south of here.
|
|
~
|
|
120 0 1
|
|
D1
|
|
Clay Avenue continues in that direction.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
0 -1 12046
|
|
D2
|
|
You see an entrance to the aqueduct.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
0 -1 12041
|
|
D3
|
|
There are large crowds of people in that direction.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
0 -1 12032
|
|
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|
|
crowds people~
|
|
It looks like some kind of bizarre or festival is occurring to the west.
|
|
There are hundreds of people of all classes shopping, talking or eating.
|
|
~
|
|
S
|
|
#12040
|
|
The Observation Lookout~
|
|
You are on a platform overlooking a massive aqueduct. There is a
|
|
telescope mounted to the railing that surrounds the area and you can
|
|
hear the gurgle of water as it is channeled into the city. Off in
|
|
the distance, you can see the Mountain of the Gods.
|
|
There is a sign mounted to the railing and a ramp leads west.
|
|
~
|
|
120 0 1
|
|
D3
|
|
You can see a busy street in that direction.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
0 -1 12033
|
|
E
|
|
telescope~
|
|
If it were operational, it would offer a spectacular view of the Mountain of
|
|
the Gods. Unfortunately, it appears to have been vandalized.
|
|
~
|
|
E
|
|
aqueduct~
|
|
The aqueduct is a massive stone structure that channels water into Rome from
|
|
the Mountain of the Gods. During the rainy season, it is filled to the top.
|
|
However, due to recent drought, the water level appears to be very low.
|
|
~
|
|
E
|
|
sign~
|
|
|
|
********************************************
|
|
* *
|
|
* The Roman Aquarian and Mountain *
|
|
* Observation Platform *
|
|
* *
|
|
* Designed and built by the Froboz *
|
|
* Magic Platform Company *
|
|
* *
|
|
********************************************
|
|
|
|
~
|
|
S
|
|
#12041
|
|
The Aqueduct~
|
|
You are in a massive stone structure that has been designed to channel
|
|
water into the city of Rome. Due to the recent drought, the water level
|
|
is low, allowing passage without a boat. The walls and floor are covered
|
|
with algae and slime producing treacherous footing conditions. There are
|
|
exits to the north, south and east.
|
|
~
|
|
120 cd 6
|
|
D0
|
|
You can see a wide street to the north.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
0 -1 12039
|
|
D1
|
|
You see more aqueduct.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
0 -1 12048
|
|
D2
|
|
You see more aqueduct.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
0 -1 12041
|
|
D3
|
|
You see more aqueduct.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
0 -1 12054
|
|
E
|
|
slime algae~
|
|
Due to the availability of moisture and nutrients, a green, viscous slime has
|
|
grown and covered everything with a slippery coating. It seems to go out of
|
|
its way to drip on you.
|
|
~
|
|
S
|
|
#12042
|
|
The Mage's Shop~
|
|
You are standing in the mage's shop. Magical ointments, charms and
|
|
potions are sitting on shelves and behind a glass counter. There is a
|
|
dense neon blue fog hugging the floor here, making it impossible to see
|
|
below your knees. You suddenly hear mutterings coming from the back
|
|
room, possibly from...
|
|
KKKKKAAAAAABBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!
|
|
You are deafened by the noise from a tremendous explosion and the
|
|
concussion from the blast staggers you! The shopkeeper seems to pay
|
|
no heed to this. The door to the back room opens and an older man,
|
|
wearing a pointed hat, whose face is smudged with soot sticks his head
|
|
out. 'Is everyone alright? Sorry about that. I was testing a new
|
|
spell. I'll try to give advance notice next time.', he says. The door
|
|
then closes.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 0
|
|
D1
|
|
The door is reinforced with steel and looks VERY sturdy. Considering the
|
|
'test' that you just witnessed, you are glad that it stands between you and
|
|
whatever is going on in the back room.
|
|
~
|
|
door~
|
|
2 12038 12049
|
|
D3
|
|
You see the south gate through the door.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
0 -1 12035
|
|
E
|
|
fog mist~
|
|
This is some really strange stuff! You have never seen anything this color
|
|
before. Your legs are totally obscured from the knee down.
|
|
~
|
|
S
|
|
#12043
|
|
The Waiting Room~
|
|
You are standing in a very large room with a high ceiling and there
|
|
are a few people waiting here to see the Emperor on urgent matters. The
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master scheduler tells you to have a seat and sends a page to inform the
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his highness of your arrival. There are large doors to the east and west
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and an exit leads south to the foyer.
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The foyer is directly to the south.
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There is a large door to the west.
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The Entrance Foyer~
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You have just entered the main government building of the Roman Empire
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and are standing in a massive room with an elaborately decorated domed roof.
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There are many people here; messengers and senators being the most numerous.
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There is a large, ornate door to the west, a hallway leads north and marble
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stairs that lead out of the building are to the south.
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There is a large door to the west that blocks your path.
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You see a stairway leading out of the building.
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Outside The Capitol Building~
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You stand on white marble steps that lead up and into the Capitol
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Building. There are several statues, none of any real significance,
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at the entrance to the building. The main entrance to the building
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is at the top of the steps.
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The steps lead into the Capitol Building.
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The stairs are immaculately polished and made of white marble.
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statue statues~
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There is really nothing noteworthy about them.
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Clay Avenue~
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You are standing on a wide, heavily traveled road that runs east and
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west through the heart of the city. There are marble steps leading up.
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To the south, off in the distance, you can see a large stone structure
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and a mountain that is partially obscured by the haze. There is a
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general store to the north.
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The general store lies in that direction.
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There is what appears to be a large gate in that direction.
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Clay Avenue continues.
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There are some white marble steps leading up.
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stone structure aqueduct~
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You see a massive stone structure, built several centuries ago, that is used
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to channel water into the city.
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mountain~
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Off to the southwest, you can see a huge mountain that is partially obscured
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by the haze. It is rumored that the gods reside there and protect the city.
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The Summit Of The Mountain Of The Gods~
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You are at the summit of a very high mountain and are standing above
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the clouds. The sun is shining brilliantly here and the clouds below
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look like balls of cotton. The path that you have been walking on is
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damp and the scent of lilac is in the air.
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You see a damp path leading back down the mountain.
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#12048
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The Aqueduct~
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You are in a massive stone structure that has been designed to channel
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water into the city of Rome. Due to the recent drought, the water level
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is low, allowing passage without a boat. The walls and floor are covered
|
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with algae and slime, producing treacherous footing conditions. There are
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exits in all four cardinal directions.
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~
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D0
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The aqueduct continues.
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D1
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The aqueduct continues.
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D2
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The aqueduct continues.
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D3
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The aqueduct continues.
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slime algae~
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Due to the availability of moisture and nutrients, a green viscous slime has
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grown and covered everything with a slippery coating. It seems to go out of
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its way to drip on you.
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~
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#12049
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Froboz's Workshop~
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You are standing in the workshop of Froboz the Great, the most powerful and
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famous mage that Rome has ever known. Workbenches line the walls and are
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covered with various test tubes, beakers, petri dishes and crucibles and
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there is an odor in here that can best be described as a combination of old
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sweat socks and burning tires. The only exit is back through the door
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through which you came. In the middle of the room, you see a pile of ashes
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that looks like it once was a body and Froboz is is busy making adjustments
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on a new type of magic wand... possibly the one responsible for the explosion
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a few minutes ago. He removes a jeweler's loupe from his eye as he turns
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around. 'How in the name of Merlin did you get in here??!!' he asks. 'Oh,
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nevermind! Since you are here, you can serve as witnesses to the final test
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of the new mages' spell: "ectowatt".' With this he makes a magical gesture
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and a paladin appears. Crossing his fingers, Froboz waves the wand his
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direction and what happens next is incredible! The Paladin is enveloped in
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what appears to be a small, well contained, thermonuclear explosion. When
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the smoke clears you can see that the paladin and all of equipment has been
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reduced to a large pile of flaming cinders. Froboz throws his head back and
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cackles with insane glee. 'Now, my young friends, what can I do for you?',
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he asks.
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~
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D3
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There is a door, reinforced with steel, in that direction.
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~
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door~
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workbench workbenches tubes beakers crucibles dishes~
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These are all tools of great power. You cannot even begin to understand what
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any of this stuff does.
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~
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cinders ashes pile~
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|
The ashes are a very fine grayish white powder that seems to be the only
|
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worldly remains of Froboz's "test specimens".
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~
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The Courtroom~
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You stand inside of a large courtroom in which common civil disputes and
|
|
criminal matters are decided. There is a judge's bench and a witness stand
|
|
on the far side of the room and a jury's box along side. The Emperor's seal
|
|
is prominently displayed on the wall behind the judge's stand, reminding all
|
|
who enter that he is an extension of his highness. There is a door, possibly
|
|
leading to the judge's chambers, to the east and the waiting room is to the
|
|
west.
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~
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120 d 0
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D1
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The door might lead into the judge's private chambers.
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~
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door~
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D2
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The holding cells lie in that direction.
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D3
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The waiting room lies in that direction.
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bench stand box jury~
|
|
You see large wooden structures that are designed to separate the judge, jury
|
|
and witnesses from the rest of the courtroom. They are made of polished
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oak and are strictly functional.
|
|
~
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seal~
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|
The seal of the Emperor is mounted above the judge's stand.
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|
~
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#12051
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The East Gate Of Rome~
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|
You are standing inside of the eastern gate of Rome. There are two tall
|
|
spires built into the city wall, from which the guards can see the whole
|
|
eastern side of the city. The gate is currently open and to the east,
|
|
there is a heavily used road, made of packed clay, that leads out of Rome.
|
|
Another road leads westward into the city.
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|
~
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120 0 1
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D1
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|
The clay road heads eastwards.
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|
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|
gate~
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D3
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|
The clay street leads into the city.
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~
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|
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spires towers~
|
|
There are two tall spires on either side of the gate and are constantly
|
|
manned by the city guards. They are made of stone and stand about 40
|
|
feet tall.
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|
~
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|
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gate~
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|
The gate is fabricated from iron and has been designed to keep intruders
|
|
out of the city.
|
|
~
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#12052
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A Mountain Path~
|
|
You stand on a small trail that leads up and down. It has recently been
|
|
raining and there are small puddles everywhere. You are just below the
|
|
clouds and the view of the surrounding countryside is breathtaking.
|
|
~
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|
120 0 5
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D4
|
|
The trail leads up and enters the clouds.
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|
~
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D5
|
|
The trail leads down.
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~
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|
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|
|
trail~
|
|
The mountain trail is a little muddy, due to the recent rains.
|
|
~
|
|
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#12054
|
|
The Aqueduct~
|
|
You are in a massive stone structure that has been designed to channel
|
|
water into the city of Rome. Due to the recent drought, the water level
|
|
is low, allowing passage without a boat. The walls and floor are covered
|
|
with algae and slime, producing treacherous footing conditions. There are
|
|
exits in all four cardinal directions.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 6
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|
D0
|
|
The aqueduct continues.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
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D1
|
|
The aqueduct continues.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
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|
D2
|
|
The aqueduct continues.
|
|
~
|
|
~
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|
D3
|
|
The aqueduct continues.
|
|
~
|
|
~
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|
|
E
|
|
slime algae~
|
|
Due to the availability of moisture and nutrients, a green, viscous slime has
|
|
grown and covered the everything with a slippery coating. It seems to go out
|
|
of its way to drip on you.
|
|
~
|
|
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|
|
#12055
|
|
The Judge's Chambers~
|
|
You are in a small room that is filled with legal tombs. There is a
|
|
small desk here, literally buried under legal documents. There is also
|
|
a small window overlooking the northern part of the city.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 0
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|
D3
|
|
The courtroom lies in that direction.
|
|
~
|
|
door~
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|
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|
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|
|
tombs books~
|
|
The books are very large and filled with Roman legal precedent.
|
|
~
|
|
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|
|
papers documents~
|
|
There are hundreds of pages of petitions, lawsuits and court orders sitting
|
|
on the desk. One particularly interesting case involves a nobleman, a slave
|
|
and a roll of toilet paper.
|
|
~
|
|
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#12056
|
|
A Mountain Path~
|
|
You are standing on a small trail that leads through a grove of trees.
|
|
Every thing is lush and green here and it appears to have been raining
|
|
recently. 'This would be an ideal place for a picnic.' , you think to
|
|
yourself.
|
|
~
|
|
120 0 5
|
|
D4
|
|
You see a small trail leading further up the mountain.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
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|
|
D5
|
|
You see a small trail, leading down.
|
|
~
|
|
~
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|
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|
|
tree trees vegetation~
|
|
All of the vegetation is lush, green and in full bloom. You wish that you
|
|
could take the time to stop and enjoy it properly.
|
|
~
|
|
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|
|
trail path~
|
|
The path is a little muddy, possibly due to a recent thundershower.
|
|
~
|
|
S
|
|
#12057
|
|
The Aqueduct~
|
|
You are in a massive stone structure that has been designed to channel
|
|
water into the city of Rome. Due to a recent drought, the water level is
|
|
low, allowing passage without a boat. The walls and floor are covered
|
|
with algae and slime, producing treacherous footing conditions. A valley
|
|
lies to the south and the other cardinal directions lead further into the
|
|
aqueduct.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 6
|
|
D0
|
|
The aqueduct continues.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
|
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|
D1
|
|
The aqueduct continues.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
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|
D2
|
|
You see a gorgeous valley.
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
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|
D3
|
|
The aqueduct continues....
|
|
~
|
|
~
|
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0 -1 12041
|
|
E
|
|
slime algae~
|
|
Due to the availability of moisture and nutrients, a green, viscous slime has
|
|
grown and covered everything with a slippery coating. It seems to go out of
|
|
its way to drip on you.
|
|
~
|
|
S
|
|
#12058
|
|
The Valley Of The Gods~
|
|
You stand in a tranquil valley at the base of a large mountain. A quiet
|
|
stream, with fruit trees growing along its banks, winds its way peacefully
|
|
through the valley and enters a large stone structure that lies to the west.
|
|
There are birds singing and every now and then a ripple breaks the surface
|
|
of the stream. You can see a path leading through the trees to the up.
|
|
~
|
|
120 0 4
|
|
D0
|
|
A small path winds its way through the trees.
|
|
~
|
|
~
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D4
|
|
You see a path leading up the mountain.
|
|
~
|
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~
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stream brook~
|
|
A stream of the clearest, cleanest water that you have ever seen winds its
|
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way through the valley.
|
|
~
|
|
E
|
|
fish~
|
|
A variety of species swims peacefully in the cool, clear water.
|
|
~
|
|
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trees fruit~
|
|
The fruit trees, nourished by the fertile ground at the edge of the stream
|
|
and sustained by the brilliant sunshine, line the banks of the stream and
|
|
are laden with fruit.
|
|
~
|
|
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#12059
|
|
A Mountain Path~
|
|
You are standing on a path that leads up through a stand of large trees.
|
|
Everything is green and it seems like eternal spring - this is Mother Nature
|
|
at her finest. It is possible to descend into a tranquil valley from here.
|
|
~
|
|
120 0 5
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|
D4
|
|
The path leads further up the mountain.
|
|
~
|
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~
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D5
|
|
The path widens out into a tranquil valley.
|
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~
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~
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trees~
|
|
The trees are old and tower hundreds of feet above the ground. If you stand
|
|
still and listen carefully, you can hear the birds singing.
|
|
~
|
|
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|
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#12060
|
|
The Holding Cells~
|
|
You are standing in the holding cell area, just off of the cortroom. Those
|
|
who are recently convicted of serious crimes are brought here, pending torture
|
|
and execution. The courtroom lies to the north and another exit goes east.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 0
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|
D0
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The courtroom lies to the north.
|
|
~
|
|
~
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D1
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~
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~
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cells cell~
|
|
You can see small and very cramped cells which are filthy. You shiver and
|
|
vow to never do anything that would cause you to become a resident.
|
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~
|
|
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#12061
|
|
The Torture Chamber~
|
|
You are standing in a very small room in which there are many tools
|
|
designed specifically for inflicting pain and suffering. Some of them
|
|
are familiar, such as the rack and the iron maidens. Others, you have
|
|
never seen before and they make you wonder about the kind of sadistic
|
|
mind that dreamt them up. The only exit is to the west.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 0
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|
D3
|
|
The holding cells lie in that direction.
|
|
~
|
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~
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#12062
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|
The Roman Bakery~
|
|
You are standing in the bakery of Rome and your mouth waters at the
|
|
delicious aromas wafting from the kitchen. The only exit is to the east.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 0
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D1
|
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~
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~
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#12063
|
|
The General Store~
|
|
You are standing in the only general store of Rome. The walls and shelves
|
|
are covered with all of the various items required by Roman citizens and
|
|
stalwart adventurers. Clay Avenue lies to the south.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 0
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D2
|
|
Clay Avenue lies in that direction.
|
|
~
|
|
~
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#12064
|
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Before Rome~
|
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You travel upon an East-West road wide enough for 30 men to march
|
|
abreast. It is packed hard through heavy use. To the west stands the
|
|
Gates of Rome inviting you to enter and partake of all the glory and
|
|
splendor that is Rome.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 1
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D1
|
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~
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~
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D3
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gate~
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#12065
|
|
Clay Road~
|
|
You travel upon an East-West road wide enough for 30 men to march
|
|
abreast. It is packed hard through heavy use. To the west, your eyes
|
|
catch the splendors of a mighty city.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 1
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|
D1
|
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~
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~
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0 -1 12066
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D3
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0 -1 12064
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#12066
|
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Clay Road~
|
|
You travel upon an East-West road wide enough for 30 men to march
|
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abreast.
|
|
~
|
|
120 d 1
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|
D1
|
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~
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~
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0 -1 12067
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D3
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~
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#12067
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The End Of The Clay Road~
|
|
The mighty clay road turns into lesser, but still well traveled roads
|
|
here. You feel a surge run through your body as you look East into the
|
|
lands that Rome turned into its mighty empire.
|
|
~
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A dirt trail leads towards the desert to the east.
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D3
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The mighty clay road leads off in this direction.
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A Small Dirt Trail~
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This small dirt path seems to be a joint between a large clay road
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located a short distance to the west and the expanse of sand which opens
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up before you to the east. The clay road appears to lead through the
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foothills towards the snowcapped mountain chain to the west. Perhaps
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there is a city or settlement in that direction.
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You cannot see any breaks in the horizon of the sand which fills your
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vision as you look to the east, it seems to stretch forever.
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120 c 1
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The expanse of the Great Eastern Desert opens up before you.
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D3
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A large clay road begins a short distance to the west.
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