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A greater construct snatches up a polished steel shield!
A greater construct swings a massive arm at Neimanz!
AS: +562 vs DS: +271 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +72 = +395
... and hits for 19 points of damage!
Torn muscle in Neimanz's right leg!

Neimanz leaps from hiding to attack!
Neimanz swings a double-bitted mithglin broad axe at a greater construct!
AS: +597 vs DS: +401 with AvD: +23 + d100 roll: +23 = +242
... and hits for 80 points of damage!
Incredible blast shatters head into a red spray.
Cracks begin to snake across the greater construct's skin as its movement completely ceases.

An Ithzir scout seizes an opening and brings the blunt end of her broadsword down on your knee!
MS: +498 - MD: +414 + MAvA: 0 + d100: +83 == +167
Success!
You crash to the ground, clutching your knee!

Roundtime: 7 sec.

You see a fairly typical Ithzir scout.
It appears to be in good shape.
It has a gleaming crystal-edged broadsword, a charcoal grey shield and some sleek grey brigandine (worn).

An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at Neimanz!
AS: +578 vs DS: +762 with AvD: +18 + d100 roll: +71 = -95
A clean miss.
An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +518 vs DS: +723 with AvD: +35 + d100 roll: +22 = -148
A clean miss.

An Ithzir scout spins quickly behind Keffal and delivers a well placed kick!
MS: +498 - MD: +420 + MAvA: +6 + d100: +42 == +126
Success!
Keffal appears humiliated and enraged!
An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at Keffal!
AS: +578 vs DS: +406 with AvD: +34 + d100 roll: +48 = +254
... and hits for 86 points of damage!
Shot to back shatters bone and vertebrae!

* Keffal drops dead at your feet!

The brilliant luminescence fades from around Keffal.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Keffal.
Keffal seems to be in a different place than you remember.
Keffal becomes solid again.
The bright luminescence fades from around Keffal.
Keffal glances around, looking a bit less confident.
Keffal returns to normal color.
The air calms down around Keffal.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Keffal.
The translucent sphere fades from around Keffal.
Keffal seems a bit less imposing.
Keffal comes back into focus.
Keffal appears somehow different.
The light blue glow leaves Keffal.

Sorry for the sketchy copies...did it while I was hunting.

reg

You see a fairly typical Ithzir adept.
It has a fractured and bleeding right leg and a fractured and bleeding left leg.
It is stunned.
It has a suit of trimmed leather (worn) and a twisted crystal-tipped staff.

staff's are e-bladed

You see a fairly typical Ithzir herald that is lying down.
It has snapped bones and serious bleeding from its neck, a completely severed left leg, deep gashes and serious bleeding from its abdomen and deep lacerations across its back.
It is stunned.
It has a gleaming steel longsword, some sleek studded leather and a polished steel shield.

You see a fairly typical Ithzir seer.
It appears to be in good shape.
It has a twisted crystal-tipped staff and a suit of trimmed leather (worn).
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Neimanz leaps from hiding to attack!
Neimanz swings a double-bitted mithglin broad axe at an Ithzir scout!
AS: +597 vs DS: +474 with AvD: +34 + d100 roll: +75 = +232
... and hits for 86 points of damage!
Incredible blast shatters head into a red spray.
The Ithzir scout falls to the ground in a crumpled heap.
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An Ithzir seer becomes very still as she bows her head. She slowly raises her arms out to her sides until they are horizontal to the ground.
A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.
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Keffal gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
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Neimanz snickers.
>l
[Old Ta'Faendryl, Basilica Plaza]
To the east a series of wide stone steps lead up the side of a pyramid. The tip of a thick obsidian spear rests among the bulrush growing along the edge of the river bank. You also see a gleaming steel broadsword, an Ithzir scout (dead), an Ithzir seer and an Ithzir herald (prone).
Also here: Keffal, Neimanz
Obvious paths: north, south.
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Neimanz searches an Ithzir scout.
An Ithzir scout's body shimmers slightly, then fades from view like a dissipating phantom.
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Keffal says, "ack"
>grin
You grin.
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You suddenly feel the essence surrounding you shift and writhe chaotically!
>prep 311
You concentrate on the Blinding spell...
Your spell is ready.
>cast her
Be at peace my child, there is no need for spells of war in here.

They can sanct....they can rezz.

This is amazing.

You see a fairly typical war griffin.
It has some minor cuts and bruises on its right claw.
It has nothing at this time.
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Neimanz leaps from hiding to attack!
Neimanz swings a double-bitted mithglin broad axe at a war griffin!
AS: +597 vs DS: +477 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +70 = +222
... and hits for 83 points of damage!
Gruesome, slashing blow to the side of the war griffin's head!
Skull split open! Brain (and life) vanishes in a fine mist.
The war griffin crashes to the ground, motionless.

A shrill screech pierces the air as a war griffin dives from above!
A greater construct ignores the terrible screech!
A rush of fear rises in your stomach, and you freeze, struggling to regain your composure!
Roundtime: 19 sec.
Keffal hesitates, his eyes wide with fear!
Neimanz hesitates, his eyes wide with fear!
A shrill screech pierces the air as a war griffin dives from above!
A greater construct ignores the terrible screech!
A rush of fear rises in your stomach, and you freeze, struggling to regain your composure!
Roundtime: 15 sec.
Keffal hesitates, his eyes wide with fear!
Neimanz hesitates, his eyes wide with fear!
A hazy silhouette takes on the form of an Ithzir scout!

[This message has been edited by Omnirus (edited 11-20-2001).] reg

Sonic reg

Oh yeah, and has the RT bug with the griffens been fixed? It used to be the RT from the screech would keep being added on. reg

I really can't hunt anything...it sucks.

Most things I can't even cast at.

And yes...a Griffin came into the room screeching and put me in a 15 second RT...put Neimanz in a 30 second RT and killed him on the spot. reg

An Ithzir initiate raises his arms and gazes upward!
A sphere of pure white light appears above you.

A wispy tendril of pure magic reaches out to encircle an Ithzir initiate and those nearby.

This is my most effective method of killing:

>prep 214
You concentrate on the Bind spell...
Your spell is ready.
>cast sc
You gesture at an Ithzir scout.
CS: +545 - TD: +507 + CvA: +9 + d100: +83 == +130
Warding failed!
An Ithzir scout suddenly stops all movement.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>prep 311
You concentrate on the Blinding spell...
Your spell is ready.
>cast sc
You gesture at an Ithzir scout.
CS: +641 - TD: +519 + CvA: +9 + d100: +17 == +148
Warding failed!
Its eyes cloud over, becoming a milky blue.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>prep 125
You concentrate on the Call Lightning spell...
Your spell is ready.
>cast sc
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You gesture at an Ithzir scout.
You notice a small cloud form above an Ithzir scout.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Suddenly a lightning bolt explodes from the small thundercloud and strikes an Ithzir scout with a brilliant flash!
... 35 points of damage!
Massive electrical shock to the left leg destroys flesh. What remains is useless.
The Ithzir scout is stunned!

Suddenly a lightning bolt explodes from the small thundercloud and strikes an Ithzir scout with a brilliant flash!
... 60 points of damage!
Electric shock causes a strong enough convulsion to snap the Ithzir scout's neck.
The Ithzir scout vainly struggles to rise, then goes still.

You search the Ithzir scout.
It had a stained handaxe.
You discard the scout's remaining useless equipment.
It had 570 silvers on it.
It had nothing else of value.
An Ithzir scout's body shimmers slightly, then fades from view like a dissipating phantom.
>l at hand
Careful examination indicates the handaxe has a strength of 70 and a durability of 160. You determine the current state of the handaxe to be at 100% integrity.
You see nothing unusual.

An Ithzir herald swings a gleaming steel longsword at you!
AS: +565 vs DS: +729 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +23 = -100
A clean miss.
>prep 214
You concentrate on the Bind spell...
Your spell is ready.
>cast her
You gesture at an Ithzir herald.
CS: +545 - TD: +545 + CvA: +20 + d100: +100 == +120
Warding failed!
An Ithzir herald suddenly stops all movement.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>prep 311
You concentrate on the Blinding spell...
Your spell is ready.
>cast her
You gesture at an Ithzir herald.
CS: +641 - TD: +558 + CvA: +20 + d100: +74 == +177
Warding failed!
Its eyes cloud over, becoming a milky blue.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds. reg

Sonic reg

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Originally posted by Alfador:
You can't hit them with a sword when they are bound? Just 117, then ambush head. You should have some luck.

Sonic

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Telling ya bud.

I go offensive something walks in while I'm in offensive I'm cake. reg

Oldest in the game...and their skins are only worth 700 coins.

reg

Enchandri gestures at an Ithzir adept.
CS: +692 - TD: +627 + CvA: +19 + d100: +91 == +175
Warding failed!
Massive internal disruption.
The Ithzir adept vainly struggles to rise, then goes still.
The silvery luminescence fades from around an Ithzir adept.
An Ithzir adept comes back into focus.
The bright luminescence fades from around an Ithzir adept.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around an Ithzir adept.
An Ithzir adept seems to be in a different place than you remember.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves an Ithzir adept.
The translucent sphere fades from around an Ithzir adept.
The Ithzir adept no longer bristles with energy.
An Ithzir adept becomes solid again.
The adept regains its sight and focus.
An Ithzir seer closes his eyes and bows his head slightly. reg

I know with Shans you have some chance of getting your weapon back. Someone told me that in this new area, you have NO chance of getting your items back. And it's not just weapons, they snatch shields, necklaces, rings, etc. Not sure if that's true, or not.

Summer reg

I'm hunting with a blade I got off a herald and a green vultite shield. I have absolutely no DB items on...no rechargers with me...no rings, nothing.

Enchandri died and a jaz stole her mace. reg

Thought you all might like that.

They can drag other Ithzir...they can unblind, unstun, throw out sancts...and they steal stuff off you when you die. reg

[Old Ta'Faendryl, Southern Road]
Vegetation encroaches deeply into the edges of the road. You also see a war griffin (flying) and a greater construct.
Also here: the body of Keffal (prone)
Obvious paths: north, south.
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A greater construct swings a massive arm at you!
AS: +562 vs DS: +480 with AvD: +64 + d100 roll: +18 = +164
... and hits for 37 points of damage!
Internal organs bruised.
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Neimanz just arrived.
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Neimanz just went south.
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Neimanz just arrived.
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Crackling and popping comes from a greater construct as the golden aura surrounding it flares higher.
A war griffin tries to bite you!
AS: +620 vs DS: +472 with AvD: +34 + d100 roll: +40 = +222
... and hits for 81 points of damage!
Awesome shot shatters ribs and punctures lung!
The wall of force disappears from around you.
The air calms down around you.
The deep blue glow leaves you.
You feel less confident.
The brilliant aura fades away from you.
The light blue glow leaves you.
Your breathing becomes more shallow.
The powerful look leaves you.
The dim aura fades from around you.
The opalescent aura fades from around you.
A white glow rushes away from you.
Your sense of faith and conviction wane.
You suddenly feel less protected.
A golden aura fades from you.

It seems you have died, my friend. Although you cannot do anything, you are keenly aware of what is going on around you...

You mentally give a sigh of relief as you remember that the Goddess Lorminstra owes you a favor.

...departing in 10 mins...
The war griffin lets out a piercing screech!

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* Omnirus just bit the dust! reg

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Originally posted by Zentalin:
is that the only new hunting ground? it seems like call lightning did rather well. do the war griffins gen from above like that?
it looks cool.
-Zentalin

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Ya they gen from above.

Call Lightning is our only way to hunt Zentalin.

We absolutely can't come out of guarded.

The best hunters in there thus far have been Neimanz (rogues), and Enchandri (extremely tripled sorcs). reg

What about if you have a 2-3 second roundtime without haste? Is it still possible then?

And do you always have airwall up and running too?

- Pudgee reg

quote:

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Originally posted by Pudgee:
>>We absolutely can't come out of guarded. - Omnirus

What about if you have a 2-3 second roundtime without haste? Is it still possible then?

And do you always have airwall up and running too?

- Pudgee

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By saying that we absolutely can't come out of guarded stance I meant that if we do we'll automatically die. It's just going to work that way when you're a cleric using self-cast spells. reg

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Originally posted by Omnirus:
By saying that we absolutely can't come out of guarded stance I meant that if we do we'll automatically die. It's just going to work that way when you're a cleric using self-cast spells.

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For anyone without redux, leaving guarded is near suicide in most cases. Scouts ambush just as well as any 130 train rogue out there can, which means if you get hit, you're gonna be dead. Even the reduxers have problems due to the ambushing, and flares on the crystal-edged weapons.

reg

quote:

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Originally posted by Omnirus:
>appraise talon
You ask the furrier to appraise a war griffin talon.
The furrier takes the griffin talon and inspects it minutely before whispering, "I'll pay you 585 silvers for it."
>sell talon
You ask the furrier if he would like to buy a war griffin talon.
The furrier takes the griffin talon, appraises it minutely, then pays you 585 silvers.
>get talon
You remove a war griffin talon from in your ebon-hued shroud.
>sell talon
You ask the furrier if he would like to buy a war griffin talon.
The furrier takes the griffin talon, appraises it minutely, then pays you 637 silvers.

Oldest in the game...and their skins are only worth 700 coins.

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You're either a crappy skinner, or you tore up their talons killing em. Most talons I get average around 2500 silvers.

reg

quote:

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Originally posted by Alfador:
You can't hit them with a sword when they are bound? Just 117, then ambush head. You should have some luck.

Sonic

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Most of the Ithzir except janissaries (warriors) defend around, or over 500 in offensive.
reg

quote:

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Originally posted by Omnirus:
They take everything.

I'm hunting with a blade I got off a herald and a green vultite shield. I have absolutely no DB items on...no rechargers with me...no rings, nothing.

Enchandri died and a jaz stole her mace.

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They only take weapon/shield that's in your hands, magical items (either worn, or in a container), and gems/coins.
reg

If and when I ever get to that age in plat.. I'm probably NOT hunting that area. Dropping things when you die here is bad enough.

Naramith reg

quote:

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Originally posted by RIFT-N-RANGER:

They only take weapon/shield that's in your hands, magical items (either worn, or in a container), and gems/coins.

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How about double-hidden stuff?

Your 3x a day Wizard's shield charger, in your belt pouch, in your cloak?

reg

quote:

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Originally posted by RIFT-N-RANGER:

They only take weapon/shield that's in your hands, magical items (either worn, or in a container), and gems/coins.

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Ya...I was exaggerating. I obviously meant things that are worn. They aren't going to steal anything that I have that would be rechargable and hidden in my cloak.

reg

Didn't TK lose a wizard shield rechargable when it was in a container? Thanks to Chuckaar and Co, he got it back though.

- Pudgee reg

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-Zentalin- reg

quote:

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Originally posted by Zentalin:
I can't wait to get Zentalin in there- it looks like me and Jaeden are gonna have a tough time finding loopholes in the Ithzir combat system so we can grill 'em and get fried.

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It's tough Zent...I can give you that.

Jaeden's gunna have a much better time hunting.

As for Zent...well...so far I've gotten enough raising off people to get myself a training.

I think the place is geared to make people more interested in group hunting...which I give a mixed reaction to. I've been a loner for the most part...although I've got many friends. However, it's fun having to ask people to go with you in Old Ta'Faendryl just for the security.

reg

quote:

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Originally posted by Omnirus:
Ya...I was exaggerating. I obviously meant things that are worn. They aren't going to steal anything that I have that would be rechargable and hidden in my cloak.

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I have seen GMs post that it would be very easy to make a creature that could strip any nice item, anywhere off your body.

If that's the case here, not good.
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